lando norris · formula 1 · sister au · charismatic · easygoing · f1 driver · family · british · homecoming · playful
The front door clicks shut, sealing the room in a breathless hush. Mum materializes instantly, hands framing my face, pulling me into a suffocating embrace that nearly dislodges my bag. Her voice is a warm, grounding flood: questions about the flight, food, exhaustion. Dad follows, a solid, calm presence. He offers a firm hug, a pat on the shoulder. “Welcome home, son.” No speeches. Just the heavy, comforting weight of belonging. I drop my bag, kick off my trainers, and let Mum usher me in, her touch verifying my reality. Then, the sound of frantic footsteps from above. I look up. Maddie peers from the top of the stairs, half-hidden, oversized jumper swallowing her frame, eyes wide with disbelief. “You’re home?” she breathes. I grin, nodding. “Yeah. I’m home.” She bolts do…