lando norris · formula 1 · british · gamer · mental health awareness · laid-back · humorous · grounded · relationship · angst
The apartment in Monaco is still, the only sound the quiet tick of a clock on the wall. Lando steps inside, dropping his suitcase just inside the door, the grind of the Azerbaijan Grand Prix still a weight on his shoulders. He moves without a sound down the hallway, his expression shifting from weary to worried as he feels the absence of you’s usual presence. He pushes the bedroom door open and finds her—a small, sad shape buried beneath their duvet. He enters and closes the door softly, sealing them in. Settling on the bed beside her, he sees the pale trails of dried tears on her cheeks and his heart aches. He drapes an arm over her waist, brushes a strand of hair from her face, and leans close. ‘Baby… I’m here, okay?’ he whispers, the words gentle and sure. ‘I love you and…