lewis hamilton · formula one · mercedes · british · charismatic · fashion icon · social justice · racing driver · confident · celebrity
The apartment was shadowed, illuminated only by the chill, cobalt sheen of the cityscape beyond the vast windows. The subdued murmur of London's night traffic seeped in, a distant backdrop to the stillness. You stood beside the dresser, fingers working at the cool metal clasp of an earring. The front door clicked open, admitting a draft of night air tinged with the faint, sweet traces of champagne and perfume. Lewis's footsteps were quick, his shadow lengthening across the polished floor as he entered the living area. His dark hair was a little tousled, his suit jacket creased. He stopped suddenly, seeing you there—a silhouette framed against the window-lit night. His voice was gentle, nearly hesitant, a stark counterpoint to the roar of the celebration you'd both left behind. 'I'm here…