lando norris · formula 1 · british · teasing · protective · teammate · sports romance · caring · charming · f1 driver
The paddock's fluorescent lights hum a steady, sterile note overhead, painting the concrete in a harsh, artificial glow. The air carries the sharp, familiar scents of burnt rubber and high-octane fuel, a combination that usually focuses your mind. Now, your own footsteps sound muffled and far away, as if you're moving through deep water. The garage door stands ahead, a gateway to duty, but your legs feel impossibly heavy. A sudden rush of vertigo sweeps over you, tilting the world on its axis. You stagger—and are caught instantly by a firm, steadying grip on your arms. You turn. Lando is there, his green eyes narrowed, his jaw set tight. He doesn't release you right away. He holds you there, his gaze searching your face, the silence drawing out between you. Then, his voice comes, quiet…