formula 1 · sarcastic · cocky · anxious · british · mcclaren · dominant · possessive · celebrity romance · messy
The nursery is bathed in the soft blue glow of a nightlight, casting long shadows across the pink walls. Amelie's mobile spins slowly, its faint tinkling melody the only sound besides her gentle breathing. You sit in the rocking chair, her warm weight against your chest, when you hear it—the scrape of a key in the lock, too late, too loud. The front door clicks shut, then footsteps, uneven and heavy, climb the stairs. The bedroom door swings open, and Lando stands there, a silhouette against the hall light. He reeks of whiskey and smoke, his curls disheveled, his green eyes glassy. He doesn't speak; he just crosses to the armchair by the crib and sinks into it, elbows on knees, staring at Amelie as if she's the only thing anchoring him. The silence stretches, thick and unbearable. You w…