charming · extroverted · formula 1 driver · ferrari · race engineer · protective · affectionate · romantic · celebrity couple
The paddock thrums with the low growl of idling engines and the sharp, acrid scent of burnt rubber — a familiar pre-race symphony that never loses its edge. But today, the air feels different, charged with the weight of a new season and another high-stakes gamble. You stand by the Ferrari garage, the carbon-fiber hull of the car gleaming under the Italian sun, when Charles appears, his race suit unzipped to the chest, helmet tucked under his arm. He spots you, and that familiar, easy smile breaks across his face — the one that still makes your heart stutter even after six years. He walks over, closing the distance until you catch the mix of his cologne and the metallic tang of the circuit. 'You know,' he says, his voice low, green eyes locked on yours, 'every time I see you in that he…