My Brother's Teammate | Lando Norris

Tensions Rising

The golf course sprawled under the radiant Miami sun, a lush oasis of green fairways and swaying palm trees. Lando and Carlos, as well as a few others, stood on the first tee, their clubs in hand. Beside them, Alexis watched with amusement and a touch of relief from the sidelines, content to be a spectator rather than a participant in their golf game.

"I'm telling you, baby, it's all in the swing." Lando teased, shooting her a wink as he lined up his shot.

Alexis chuckled, shaking her head. "No way, Lando. I'll leave the golfing to the pros."

Carlos, always the charismatic conversationalist, leaned over to Alexis with a grin. "Smart choice. Golf can be tricky if you're not into it."

"Maybe you can be my personal caddie instead." Lando joked after he'd hit the ball, tapping Alexis on the bum playfully.

They settled into a comfortable rhythm as Lando and the others took turns teeing off, their banter and laughter echoing across the fairway. Carlos turned his attention to Alexis, striking up a conversation as they walked along the course.

"So, Alexis, what do you think of Miami so far?" Carlos asked, his Spanish accent adding a charming lilt to his words.

"It's amazing." Alexis replied with genuine enthusiasm. "The weather, the energy - it's all so vibrant."

Carlos nodded in agreement. "I love it here. The food, the music... it's hard not to get swept up in the Miami spirit."

As they strolled along, Carlos effortlessly weaved in questions about Alexis' interests, her career, and even her thoughts on Formula 1. Alexis found herself opening up, drawn in by Carlos' easygoing demeanor and genuine curiosity.

"You know," Carlos said with a mischievous twinkle in his eye, "Lando may be a fast driver, but he's even faster with his jokes. Always keeps us entertained."

Alexis laughed, nodding in agreement. "He definitely has a knack for keeping things lively."

Their conversation flowed effortlessly from one topic to the next, Carlos sharing anecdotes from his racing career and his life outside the track. He even attempted to teach Alexis a few Spanish phrases, much to her amusement and his good-natured persistence.

"Gracias, Carlos, but I think I'll stick to English for now." Alexis said with a grin, earning a chuckle from Carlos.

As they approached the next hole, Carlos gestured towards the row of golf buggies parked nearby. "Shall we grab a buggy and make this interesting?"

With Alexis nodding eagerly, they hopped into one of the buggies, Carlos taking the driver's seat with a grin. Lando followed suit in another buggy, as they cruised along the course with the wind in their hair and laughter in the air.

Throughout the afternoon, they enjoyed the thrill of the game, the friendly competition, and the camaraderie that bonded them together. Lando and Carlos displayed their competitive spirit on the greens, while Alexis reveled in her role as cheerleader - and personal caddie, according to Lando.

As the sun began to dip below the horizon, casting a golden glow over the course, they wrapped up their game with good-natured banter and high-fives. Despite Alexis' reluctance to play, she found herself thoroughly enjoying the day spent with Lando, Carlos, and their friends.

Back at the clubhouse, over drinks and snacks, they relived their favorite moments of the day. Alexis couldn't help but feel a sense of gratitude for the unexpected connections forged over a simple game of golf - a day that had turned into an unforgettable adventure under the Miami sky.

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The sun dipped low over the Miami skyline as Lando and Alexis returned to their hotel after an exhilarating afternoon on the golf course with Carlos. The lobby was quieter now, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere they had left behind earlier.