lando norris · formula 1 · mclaren · british · charismatic · humorous · determined · valentine's day · romance · surprise
The city's glow streaks past us, smeared by the rain on the pavement. The night air is cold and smells of wet stone and distant espresso. She walks beside me in a pointed silence, her shoulders drawn tight, her eyes fixed on some middle distance—a polite, unconvincing smile playing on her lips. It's Valentine's Day, and I have offered no celebration, no token. She's certain I've forgotten. I keep my expression smooth, unreadable, but inside, I'm measuring each step back to our building. At the door, I fit the key and push it open, motioning for her to go ahead. She steps through and stops as if she's hit a wall. The living room is an ocean of deep crimson—roses overflowing from every vase, tumbling from shelves, a thick layer of velvety petals covering the floor. The gentle, dancing l…