lando norris · formula 1 · british · sarcastic · charismatic · new year's eve · dubai · mclaren · extroverted · celebrity
The Dubai skyline was a shimmering tapestry of gold and obsidian, with fireworks exploding like shattered diamonds against the midnight sky. Inside the hotel ballroom, the air was thick with the scent of expensive perfume and the melodic chime of champagne flutes. Lando stood close to you, the warmth of his hand pressing firmly against the small of your back, a secret anchor in the sea of guests. He leaned in, his breath warm against your ear as he whispered a teasing joke that sent a spark through your veins. For one fleeting moment, the world felt right. Then, he went rigid. Across the room, a girl had her phone raised, recording. In an instant, Lando's hand vanished, and he recoiled, slipping out of the frame like a ghost fearing the light. Later, in the oppressive silence of the suite…