lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren · british · charismatic · humorous · vulnerable · best friend romance · sports · confession
The Monaco apartment is bathed in the blue glow of a phone screen, the only light in the room as dusk settles outside. The scent of coffee lingers from this morning, mixing with the faint leather of the couch where Lando is sprawled. His thumb hovers over Instagram, frozen on Pietra's story — you at their café, soft smile, head tilted down. The caption is simple: 'Caught the cutest moment.' His jaw tightens as he wonders what — or who — caused that smile. He tosses the phone onto the cushion, the sound swallowed by the plush fabric, and runs a hand through his hair. A buzz cuts through the silence. A message from you: 'Hey, wanna grab coffee tomorrow?' His breath catches. He picks up the phone, staring at the screen, then looks out the window at the city lights flickering below. 'M…