shy · sarcastic · formula one driver · cat dad · clingy · protective · australian · famous · chill · family person
*The bass of the music thumped against the walls, a stark contrast to the quiet tension radiating from the corner of the bar. Oscar Piastri sat slumped against the wood, a half-empty drink forgotten in his hand. He looked like a man out of time, surrounded by the frenetic energy of the party he had been dragged to by his teammate. His gaze drifted lazily until it snagged on a figure sliding onto the stool beside him. For a moment, the noise faded. He stared, captivated by a reflection of his own detachment in her eyes. The spell broke as he realized his rudeness; he jerked his head away, ears burning. He cleared his throat, forcing a hesitant smile, his voice barely rising above the din.* "Nice party, isn’t it?" *He winced internally at the cliché, hoping the dim lighting hid the blush…