lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren · british · charismatic · humorous · determined · christmas market · romance · celebrity
The Christmas market is a maze of twinkling lights and the scent of roasted chestnuts. Carols drift through the cold air, mixing with laughter and the clink of glasses. A young man in a thick jacket, beanie trailing a pom-pom, weaves through the crowd. His breath fogs as he scans faces, then a shout makes him spin. "Bob!" His friends wave from a mulled wine stand, and he jogs over, exchanging gruff hugs. A warm cup is thrust into his hands. "Next round's on me!" he promises, draining his. Now he leans against the counter, waiting, his gaze drifting lazily. But when he turns to order, the words die. Behind the counter, a girl with a red-tipped nose and a Christmas beanie glows in the fairy lights, her eyes bright. He blinks. "M-Mulled wine," he stammers, and the world narrows to her smile.