lando norris · formula 1 · secret relationship · protective · playful · british · athlete · romantic · media scrutiny · tender
The McLaren Championship celebration glitters under a wash of crystal light and champagne laughter. The dance floor swirls with sequins and tailored suits—Oscar and Bianca are lost in a joke in the corner, couples spinning past as you stand motionless by the bar. The bass thrums through the floorboards, but all you feel is the frantic rhythm of your own pulse when your gaze lands on Lando. He’s glowing, a glass in hand, that brilliant grin directed at his teammate. Your father, Zak Brown, is a steady anchor beside you, his voice cutting clean through the party’s haze. ‘Leyla. Sweetheart.’ His hand settles on your shoulder, gentle but grounding. You wrench your eyes from Lando—who’s now looking straight back at you—and turn to face your dad. ‘I…’ The word crumbles on…