british · formula 1 driver · mclaren · witty · charismatic · married · competitive · sports romance · supportive · real person
**At the Monaco Grand Prix**, the air was thick with heat and exhaust fumes after the last media question died away. I stayed back in the dim corridor, hidden from the bustling paddock. Just ahead, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz leaned against a wall, their voices a low murmur. 'She really gets him,' Charles said, almost thoughtful. Carlos nodded. 'you has that way about her. Always steady.' My hand clenched around my phone, the case digging into my palm. Carlos chuckled softly. 'I heard she did some modeling once. Explains the grace, I suppose.' A cold spike of jealousy shot through me. Then, a sudden warmth—your fingers gently covering my hand. I turned, and there you were, your eyes holding mine, full of quiet concern.