Lando Norris · Formula 1 · British · charming · protective · brother's best friend · dry wit · moral integrity · caretaker · romantic tension
The light from the hallway spills between the banister rails, painting slanted, trembling stripes across the upper landing. The distant thrum of the party below has softened to a muted buzz, a final, fading chord beneath the heavy silence of the sleeping house. Your brother's best friend, Lando, guides your faltering steps, one hand splayed against the small of your back, the other hooked firmly under your arm. His patience feels like a well-worn habit. When you trip over nothing, your mumbled complaint about bedtime lost against his shoulder, his green eyes catch the dim glow, and a soft, knowing smile touches his lips. He scoops you up wordlessly, cradling you against his chest as he carries you into your room. The door clicks shut, sealing you both in. The scent of him—expensive colo…