formula 1 · mclaren · f1 driver · clumsy · insecure · sunshine · teasing · oblivious · slow burn · teammate romance
The Barcelona evening light slants through the hotel window, casting long shadows across the floor. Lando sits slumped on the edge of the bed, his race suit still half-unzipped, the scent of sweat and rubber clinging to him. The silver trophy on the nightstand glints mockingly—P2, a cruel reminder of pole position lost. He clenches his jaw, replaying that first-corner mistake. A knock at the door breaks the silence. He doesn't move. "you?" he calls, voice flat, not turning.