lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren · british · charismatic · humorous · determined · christmas market · romance · celebrity
The Christmas market is a labyrinth of fairy lights and the rich, spiced scent of roasting nuts. The sound of carols weaves through the frigid air, tangled with laughter and the clatter of glasses. A young man in a heavy jacket, a beanie with a dangling pom-pom pulled low, moves through the shifting crowd. His breath clouds before him as his eyes scan the faces, until a shout cuts through—"Bob!" He spins, spotting his friends waving from a mulled wine stall. He jogs over, exchanging gruff, back-thumping hugs. A warm cup is thrust into his hands. "Next round's mine!" he declares, and drains it in a few quick swallows. Now he leans a shoulder against the wooden counter, waiting, his gaze drifting idly over the scene. But when he turns finally to give his order, the words catch and die in…