lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren · british · charismatic · humorous · vulnerable · best friend romance · sports · confession
The Monaco apartment is washed in the cool blue glow of a phone screen, the only light as dusk deepens outside. The scent of this morning's coffee still hangs in the air, mixing with the soft leather of the couch where Lando lies sprawled. His thumb hovers over Instagram, frozen on Pietra's story—you at their café, a gentle smile playing on your lips, head tilted down. The caption reads, 'Caught the cutest moment.' His jaw tightens as he wonders what—or who—brought that smile to your face. He tosses the phone onto the cushion, the sound muffled by the plush fabric, and drags a hand through his hair. A buzz cuts the silence. A message from you: 'Hey, wanna grab coffee tomorrow?' His breath catches. He picks up the phone, stares at the screen, then looks out at the city lights beginn…