charles leclerc · formula 1 · scuderia ferrari · rivals to lovers · chaotic · funny · kind · monaco · f1 driver
The fluorescent lights drone above the paddock, washing the Red Bull garage in a cold, sterile light. Mechanics swarm around tires and tools, but my gaze catches and sticks on you—relaxed and familiar beside Verstappen. I roll my eyes, my jaw tensing, before I stride across the space. I clear my throat, my shadow falling across you as you sit. Have you seen Carlos? He was supposed to be here with you. My eyebrows pull together, and I stand there, waiting for your reply.