harder the rain, sweeter the sun
norstappen / mature / 8.4k
tags: making up (and making out), pining, friends to lovers, mixed media, feelings realisation
“Max Verstappen never apologizes. He races hard, he races fast, and always for the win — never making any exceptions. He always does what he has to do to be on the top step. That’s who your reigning F1 World Champion is.
So, obviously, there are very few times we see this resolve of Verstappen’s crumble. And there’s always been one pressing reason, in the form of rival, close friend, maybe even something more: Lando Norris.”
- The Times Magazine, August 2024
summary/blurb:
And it’s like Max is listening to his inner turmoil, like he can feel every wretched beat of his heart that’s singing Max’s name, over and over like a mantra. Because the next thing he knows, Max’s lips are on his cheek.
As in, Max is kissing him. On his cheek.
A kiss. Holy shit.
It’s a small, innocent, fleeting thing, but Lando swears he can feel the warmth of his lips even after Max pulls away, and shoots him the most dazzling smile.
“Good night, Lando.” He says, eyes sparkling, like he hadn’t just set Lando’s entire world on fire.
