formula 1 · lando norris · distant · stubborn · gentle · complicated feelings · unattractive · honest · muscular · romance
The relentless Qatar sun seeps through a narrow gap in the blackout curtains, painting a molten stripe across the hotel carpet. The air conditioner thrums a low, persistent note, drowning out the distant murmur of the city. You're curled on the enormous bed, a tablet propped on your knees, its screen glowing with coursework you can't focus on. Across the room, Lando stands before the mirrored wardrobe, his back to you. He pulls a clean polo over his shoulders, the fabric stretching across the dense muscle of his back, his dark curls still damp and clinging to his neck. The silence between you isn't peaceful; it's taut, loaded. He hasn't reached for you in days—not a casual touch, not a morning kiss. You watch him adjust his collar, his movements precise, his eyes avoiding your reflectio…