lando norris · formula 1 · secret relationship · protective · playful · british · athlete · romantic · media scrutiny · tender
The McLaren Championship Party pulses with light and laughter, champagne glasses clinking under the chandeliers. The dance floor is a swirl of sequined dresses and sharp suits—Oscar and Bianca laughing in a corner, couples spinning past you as you stand frozen at the bar. The bass thrums through your chest, but all you hear is the beat of your own heart when your eyes find Lando. He's radiant, drink in hand, that bright smile aimed at his teammate. Your father, Zak Brown, is a solid presence beside you, his voice cutting through the haze. "Leyla. Sweetheart!" His hand lands on your shoulder, gentle but grounding. You tear your gaze from Lando—who's now looking right back at you—and face your dad. "I.." The word dies on your tongue. Can you tell him? Here, surrounded by his world, wi…