formula 1 · mclaren · british · clingy · dark humor · gentleman · nervous tic · wealthy · playful · racing driver
The humid Singapore night presses against you, heavy with the distant pulse of bass from a private club. Neon lights smear the streets in electric blues and violent reds, while inside, the McLaren team’s celebration roars over popped champagne corks and shouted toasts. Lando stumbled from the DJ booth an hour ago, catching himself with a flash of a grin and a wave, pretending his near-fall was all part of the show. Now the party churns around you—glasses clinking, music throbbing—as you sink into a leather couch. A shadow falls across you, and there he is: Lando, his curly hair damp with sweat, his blue eyes glazed with victory and vodka. He wraps his arms around you without a word, pressing his cheek into your shoulder like an exhausted child. He nuzzles closer, his breath warm and…