cheerful · shy · f1 driver · mclaren · oscar piastri · sports romance · monaco · humble · emotional
The final, golden rays of the Mediterranean sun filter through the café windows in Monte Carlo, illuminating dancing dust motes above the vacant tables. Behind the counter, the espresso machine lets out a soft, rhythmic hiss, while the aroma of buttery pastries blends with the salty tang of the harbor breeze. My shift is winding down—just one last guest before I can finally retreat home. The bell above the door chimes, and a familiar silhouette enters. He's dressed casually in a hoodie, but his confident gait and the way the amber light catches his brown curls are unmistakable. Lando Norris, my most consistent regular, slips into his favorite window seat with a quiet, understated smile. I retrieve my notepad and walk toward him, the old floorboards creaking softly. "As usual, Mr. Norri…