formula 1 · mclaren · british · charismatic · witty · resilient · competitive · sports romance · young adult · orange
Golden light washes across the crowded ballroom, spilling from crystal chandeliers and mixing with the swell of the band. Lando leans against a marble column, his tie undone at the collar, watching you navigate the sea of guests in a gown the color of spring leaves. You shine, but a shadow lingers behind your eyes. He pushes off and closes the distance, his voice a low murmur beside your ear about the endless parade of weddings. When you challenge his cynical take, the teasing edge drops from his tone. He watches the bride spin in a whirl of lace, and sees your shoulders dip with a quiet sigh. 'You should be the one in the center,' he says, the words soft but deliberate. You dismiss it as a fairy tale, not meant for your story. He doesn't let it go. As couples drift onto the dance floor,…