Driven To You

Every year, a party is held after the first race, celebrating the launch of the new F1 season. The venue that's hosting the party is lavish, filled with the extremities of luxury and fine art. The evening unfolds with the soft murmur of conversations and the clinking of glasses. Drivers and team members mingle with sponsors, each interaction vital for building the relationships that keep the sport running.

Arriving together, Lisa and Rosé immediately turned heads. Rosé looked stunning in a black satin dress, her blonde hair styled in a half-up princess braid adorned with a bow. Her jewelry glittered under the lights, perfectly complementing her graceful look. Lisa, on the other hand, cut a striking figure in a custom-fitted suit with sleek heels that matched Rosé's height. The media couldn't help but snap photo after photo of the two Red Bull drivers, noting how their complementary outfits mirrored their driving styles—distinct but harmonized.

As they entered the venue, the buzz of conversation filled the air, the floor teeming with teams and sponsors mingling and talking business. Lisa and Rosé soon met up with their team principal, Taeyang, who greeted them with a warm smile and congratulated them on their podium finishes from the day. After exchanging pleasantries, the pair settled at a table with their race engineers, Jia and Paul, as the night began to take off.

The event was a whirlwind of networking and introductions. Lisa and Rosé were soon seen circulating the room, answering questions from sponsors, shaking hands, and catching up with drivers. Rosé drifted off at one point to chat with the McLaren drivers, leaving Lisa to her thoughts as she stood at a nearby table, swirling a glass of wine in her hand.

As Lisa leaned against the table, enjoying a brief moment of calm, her gaze caught something familiar. A glimpse of brunette hair and sharp feline eyes pulled her from her reverie. There was no mistaking it—it was Jennie, laughing and chatting animatedly with Jungkook across the room. A flicker of annoyance sparked in Lisa, though she knew it wasn't fair. There was nothing going on between Jennie and Jungkook, but the sight of them together still stirred something within her.

Lisa swirled her wine, closing her eyes for a moment in an attempt to drown out the noise and refocus. Just as she found a bit of calm, a voice broke through the chatter. A deep, familiar voice—Jungkook's.

"Lisa," Jungkook greeted her with a grin as he approached, Jennie walking just behind him. "To what do I owe the pleasure?" Lisa replied, looking up, her playful smile masking her surprise.

"Nothing much," Jungkook replied with a smirk, "just wanted to give you some company." He paused for a beat, turning toward Jennie. "Oh, by the way, this is Jennie—my race engineer."

Lisa's smile broadened, her playful charm kicking in. "Nice to meet you, Jennie. I'm Lisa," she said with a teasing lilt, already knowing Jennie well.

Jennie crossed her arms, tilting her head with a smirk. "Really, Lisa? That's the best you've got?"

Lisa grinned, leaning in just a little, her voice dripping with playful charm. "Come on, give me a break. I thought you liked a challenge."

Jennie rolled her eyes, trying to keep her composure, but the banter between them flowed effortlessly. Jungkook, observing the chemistry, decided to jump in. "You two getting along way too well. It's like I'm not even here!"

Lisa shot Jungkook a look, still smirking. "Speaking of which, Jungkook, what's it like having Jennie as your race engineer? Because, from what I hear over the radio, you two bicker like an old married couple. Always disagreeing over the little things."

Jennie pretended to gag at the suggestion, shooting Jungkook a glare, while Jungkook clutched his chest dramatically. "Ouch! Right in the heart, Jennie!" he joked. "How could you?"