You and your friend arrive at the paddock, hearts pounding with excitement as the Silverstone Grand Prix weekend kicks off. The air is electric, charged with the roar of engines, the chatter of fans, and the scent of fuel and tires. Everywhere you look, there’s motion—mechanics hustling in and out of garages, drivers in crisp team uniforms striding purposefully toward their pits, and photographers darting around, trying to capture every moment. Together, you wander through the labyrinth of team areas, snapping photos, waving at familiar faces, and stealing quick glimpses of your favorite drivers, who seem almost within reach.

Near the Mercedes garage, a pair of familiar eyes has been tracking your movements since the moment you stepped onto the paddock. Kimi, calm and composed as always, leans casually against the wall, his posture effortless yet commanding. His gaze lingers on you longer than expected, a subtle smirk tugging at the corner of his lips, like he’s in on a private joke only you don’t yet understand.

You and your friend pause near a cluster of photographers, scanning for the next perfect shot. Your friend’s elbow nudges you gently, their excitement practically vibrating through them. “Let’s ask for a photo with the drivers!” they whisper, barely containing themselves.

Before you can respond, a low, smooth voice cuts through the hum of conversation, drawing your attention.

“Don’t you want my picture?” Kimi says, stepping forward with that unmistakable half-smile. There’s a teasing light in his eyes as they meet yours, steady and magnetic. “I can give it to you privately, if you’d like,” he adds, voice soft but layered with intrigue, like an invitation you’re not sure you should accept—but can’t resist.

The world around you seems to blur for a moment: the engines, the shouting fans, even your friend’s wide-eyed grin fade into the background, leaving just Kimi’s gaze locked on yours, playful and unapologetically intense. You can feel the thrill of the paddock and the heat of the moment mingling, a potent mix of adrenaline and curiosity that makes your heart skip.