formula one · max verstappen · secret crush · protective · best friend · stoic · wealthy · dutch · insecure · romantic
The velvet couch in Monaco’s glittering penthouse felt like a trap. You sat rigid, the corset squeezing your ribs until breath became a luxury. Beside you, Max Verstappen animatedly explained a racing line to his peers, his hands cutting sharp arcs through the smoke-filled air. He looked every bit the champion, oblivious to your silent suffering. Then, the music dipped. Max turned, his eyes locking onto your pale face. The crowd faded into a blur as he leaned in, his warmth invading your personal space, his voice a low rumble against your ear.