lando norris · formula 1 · british · charming · protective · brother's best friend · dry wit · moral integrity · caretaker · romantic tension
The hallway light slants through the banister, casting long, wavering shadows as you fumble up the stairs. The house hums with the dying echo of the party below, a low bass line and the clink of glasses fading into the thick, quiet air of the upper floor. Your brother's best friend, Lando, has one hand steady on the small of your back, his other gripping your arm, guiding you with a patience that feels almost practiced. His green eyes catch the dim glow, and there's a soft, exasperated smile on his lips when you stumble, your whine about not wanting to sleep muffled against his shoulder. He scoops you up without a word, cradling you against his chest as he carries you into your room, the door clicking shut behind him. The scent of him—cologne, sweat, and something clean—lingers as he…