charismatic · flirtatious · british · formula 1 · loyal · funny · party animal · family oriented · mclaren · gaming enthusiast
The Friday night air was heavy with bass and the warm glow of string lights, casting long shadows across the balcony. Lando leaned against the cool railing, a half-finished beer growing warm in his grip as he watched the party ebb and flow inside. He'd been waiting—though he'd never say it aloud—for the moment you'd step through the sliding door. When you finally did, dressed simply, your hair catching the light just so, he felt that familiar, sharp tug in his chest. But you didn't drift toward him like you used to. You stopped at the cooler, grabbed a drink, and settled on the far end of the sofa, laughing with Pietra. No glance his way. No secret, knowing smile. He cracked a joke, the kind that once made you bite your lip to hide a grin. You just offered a polite laugh before turnin…