F1 One Shots

#16 Charles - "I can't see..."

NARRATOR POV.: It's third week of August, what means month of summer break for all F1 drivers. Of course they're working in their respective factories and prepere for the rest of the current season, but mostly have a break to recover. The same is with Ferrair driver, Charles Leclerc and his girlfriend and long time best friend, Brynn Warren. Since this year they're sharing a apartment, so they get to spend together way more time than before. Now, when they both have a break, they finally can spend much more "quality time" together and with their friends and families, not disturbed much about work and studies. It feels nice to finally have some free time...
Today is very hot but windy day in Monaco. For the past two weeks the weather is getting crazy, once raining, next hour sun shining in full display and is 10 degrees hotter. Brynn, who is very sensitive for those changes, is often suffering from the big headaches and is regularly sleepy and moody. This day however, would be slightly different....
Charles and Brynn decided that today, while is almost 40 degrees hot, they will stay at home and chill on their balcony with beautifull view on Monacos' streets and harbour with cold drinks and ice creams, or inside the apartment with air conditioner on full icy temperature. Thay had another oportunity to go down the streets and take their yacht on a trip and swim a little, but that was one of those days, when they didn't feel like doing anything in particular...
To easly catch some sun and don't overheat themselves, Charles was dressed in only his swimming trunks and Brynn prefered white bikini, over which she drapped light and thin pareo in the same color, to draw as low amount of heat as possible. Both of them had their sunglasses on their noses, quite enjoying the warmth of the sun.
Charles trained a little in the morning, and now, when it's almost 11 AM, both of them are seatled on their sunbed like chairs on their balcony, with cold iced tea drink in hand.
-Finally some rest!- Charles sighed contently and moved his gaze to Brynn -What do you think?
-I feel like we can properly rest now... FINALLY...- she agreed and flashed her boyfriend gentle and loving smile.
-How are you feeling?- was next question Charles asked, watching his girl closely. Since morning she had a quite strong headache again and felt a bit apathetic, so Leclerc was concerned. In that case, after his trening, they both had a nap, after which Brynn felt a little better.
-I feel fine Charlie, don't worry..- she assured him and gave his free hand a gentle squezze.
-You sure? No headache?
-No. I feel fine after those meds and iced coffee you made me hour ago. It's all fine- came calm reply, which helped Charles relax.
-That's good mon chérie...- Charles replied and brough their joined hands to his lips, to place a light but loving kiss to her palm. Then, calm and natural silence descended upon them, not weird in the slightest. Those two know each other too long to feel awkward with one another anymore...
After some time, they came up with interesting and rather casuall idea for conversation, which consummed next minutes of their time without second thought. Apart from being together, they were friends first, best friend even, so they always had interesting ideas to talk about...

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After light and healthy lunch they sat again on their sunbeds and enoyed more of warmth of the weather. It wasn't that hot anymore, but not cold either, as it was 30*C. But basicly living their whole lives in Monaco, helped them grew used to such temperatures and not really bothered them. Not anymore...
-I'm gonna bring some more lemonade, do you want some?- Charles asked his girlfriend, eyening her closely. After lunch she was apathetic again, but not that much like in the morning.
-Yes, please. I feel a little too warm...
-Give me few minutes then- he agreed and stood up, to lean in and place small but loving kiss to her forehead and then disappeared inside their home. Brynn stayed a little outside and looked dreamly at the view before her, and then by each second, she felt more hot. Then to being hot, also a little dizzyness and feeling out of breath joined. It reminded Brynn of something...
-I need to find Charles...- she mumbled to herself and heavyly stood up. Then, she slowly made her way towards the kitchen, mostly keeping herself upright by the walls and objects in the living room, and then hallway.
-Charlie...?- she managed to say, when she stumbled into the kitchen, holding herself up by the counter of the island.
-Si, mon Ange?- Charles said, and then turned around to face her. When his gaze landed on her, he stopped in his tracks, with bottle of ice tea in hand. After few seconds, when her breathing get more erractic, he finally understood. Leclerc quickly left the bottle on the kitchen counter and with just few steps was beside her.
-Brynn, what's going on?- he asked her, as he looped one of his arms around her and other one placed gently on her cheek, to look into her hooded eyes.
-I can't see...- she mumbled, and shifted her whole weight onto his embrace, as she was no longer able to keep herself upright by her own.
-What?! Why?- she got him really worried and he changed his train of thoughts -No, you'll tell me later, how can I help you?- he asked her worriedly.
-I need to breath... And lay down... It's too hot here...- she mumbled, almost not auditable, as she felt like faithing any second.
-Ok. Hold on Princesse- he replied and with quick and swift motion he lifted her up, brital style, with one of his arms secured around her back, and other one under her knees. Then, Charles quickly went to their shared bedroom and laid her down onto the bed. After that, he opened the windows and get air conditioner going on the highest and coldest level possible. Later, he kneeled beside Brynn with worried expression on his face.
-How do you feel?
-I need a minute...- she replied calmly and added -It's temporarly, I'll be okay in next few munutes, don't worry..- Brynn assured her scared boyfriend and gave his hand a gentle squeeze - Sometimes I just feel very dizzy and out of breath, and in some weird way loose ability to see for few minutes. But after enough treatment, everything is fine...
-OK, but....- he stopped for a second to brush stand of her hair, which fell onto her forehead - Why it happens?
-It happened already few times in the past... I think is connected with my health and the weather outside. I can't fully explain why, because it's not happening often...- she quietly replied and lifted her hand up a bit, to caress his cheek.
-You got me really scared, you know?- Charles replied with sad smile, as he saw her eyes getting more clear each passing minute.
-I know. Pardon...
-Don't be. I'll get you something cold to drink...- Charles assured her calmly, kissed her palm lovingly and left her for a second, to make promised drinks. Then he came back, set them down on bedside table and joined Brynn on the comfy bed.
They spent the rest of the day in bed, with air conditioner on full throttle, cold drinks and opened windows. Fortlunately Brynn felt a lot better in their cold bedroom, and that "accident" didn't happened even once... Both of them silencly hoped that it won't happen again in near future...
THE END

Quite a scare for Charles, but everything is alright.
Let's hope that in near future they won't have suprises like that....?!
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
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