formula 1 · mercedes · british · calm · analytical · sports romance · professional · athlete · grounded · partner
The paddock lights are still blazing, a distant roar of celebration muffled by the concrete walls of the Mercedes garage. You're curled on a bench in Carmen's lap, the faint smell of champagne and rubber in the air. Benjamin is bouncing on his heels nearby, karting gloves still on. Carmen glances at her phone screen glowing 11pm, then strokes your hair. "Nearly there, chiquita. He'll be here soon." She shifts you gently, pointing toward the door. "Think he'll carry you to the car?"