All time low - a Pierre Gasly short story

5 - heartbreak

As i approached him you could see his face relaxing „Malou, i - wow - i don't know what to say. Gosh you are beautiful!". I put my right hand onto his cheek. He pressed his face against my palm. Then he went a few steps back and grabbed my hand. He turned me around. My dress floated with the wind. I felt like on cloud 9. Then he pulled me close „Malou, Lou. I loved you since i first saw you. I'm sorry for you seeing me trying to date other girls. I was stupid! I had you there all the time but i didn't wanna ruin the friendship. But as you were in hospital and distanced yourself i noticed i couldn't live without you. Malou Chloe Anna Katharina Aubert, it would be an honor to take you on a date." i nodded and then i ran towards him and jumped into his arms. Seconds after i looked at him. At his lips. Gosh, i never noticed how perfect his face was. I looked at his lips. And then we kissed. My heart jumped like it did on New Years Eve last year. But now it's real. He's mine. At least i hope so.

After spending a wonderful evening he took me home. „See you tomorrow ma cherie". And then we kissed. As i went into my house the rest of the group was there and applauded. „You still here? You know that i live here, or? I mean you can move in if you want to!" i bursted out laughing. Suddenly a voice behind me raised „finally, i don't have to sleep at Chales' anymore!" and there was Pierre again. He went over to the couch and sat down. „Guys i have to tell you, i had a date with the love of my life. I can't tell you how happy i am!" i giggled. Then he pulled me onto his lap. „Oh i'm so happy for you! Tell me everything about her and the date!" everyone around bursted out laughing.

~fast forward to July~
Pierre struggled. Since the beginning of the season he didn't feel alright in the car. He did great in Silverstone with a P4 but Max outperformed him.
„Lou what can i do to get better?" that's the question i hear every race weekend. Even Max came over and tried to calm Pierre and give him tips. It didn't help that Netflix was there to start a series. Luckily i could talk to the producers and so RedBull Racing didn't get that much of screen time. Also Max disagreed on a cooperation.
The last race before summer break rumors started to spread that Pierre would loose his seat. But Christian Horner claimed that he'll stay until the end of the season.
Alex Albon performed well in the Torro Rosso.
Summer break came and Pierre, Charles, Charlotte, Max, Dilara and me went on vacation. We went to a small island in Spain so no one could find us. Suddenly Christian Horner phoned Pierre. „Okay. So when do i have to be there for the seat fit?" oh no. What did just happen. Soon after Max showed me a text.

From: Dr. Helmut Marko
Message: Max, Pierre will switch to TR. Alex Albon will partner you. You need to be in Milton Keynes by the end of this week. No words to the media!

Suddenly my phone buzzed too.
From: Christian Horner, Dr. Helmut Marko, Franz Tost.
Message: Hey Lou, you know we trust in your skills. It's up to you if you want to switch with Pierre or stay at RBR. If you wanna stay with us - come with Max to Milton Keynes by the end of this week. If you want to switch to TR come with Pierre to Faenza by the end of the week. Christian

Oh no! I don't know what to do.

To: Groupchat - added Pierre Gasly and Max Verstappen
Message: i'll stay at RBR so media will not know about Pierre and me. If i'm right i'll be partnered with Alex then? Could you please add him here too? So we can discuss something.
To Franz: thank you for being always there for me! If you need some help with the French Baguette just let me know. I'll have a word with him then. :)
Lou

Pierre looked at me and formed a Thank You with his lips. I bend over and kissed him.
Then i got him and Max to take some pictures for Instagram. They both ran a bit on the beach and it looked like they were working out. „All the shirtless stuff just for all our female fans" Pierre joked. „Luckily i can see it every day and non of the fans know." i hit him slightly on his arm. After going back to the hotel i got some work out shots of them in the gym. Just the content social media wants.
The last days went bye super fast. On Saturday we were going back to Monaco. We backed our bags. We all stayed at my place and threw a last party. We were quite drunk so we took a taxi to the airport the next morning.