Higher power - Lando Norris

16. Sunday fun day

Race day, exciting day. It was the last day of Nina going to track, tomorrow she will leave, going home to her mom. She had mixed feeling because what would happen between her and Lando? Would it be the last time she would return home because if she lost her mom, she couldn't keep the big house. It would be too much for one person and were would she go then? She had a lot on her mind but last night gave her a bit of peace in her mind. There were people who cared about her so she wouldn't be alone.

I woke up at 5, way to early but I couldn't sleep anymore. I decide to go for a run to just have a moment for myself. I didn't run in a while because the busy days where tiring enough. I put on some black sport leggings and a baby blue sport bra, I put on my running shoes and grabbed my phone and room key. I texted Max so someone would know I was not in my room anymore. 'Hey Max, I'm going on a run, see you at track' I hit send and walked outside the lobby feeling the cold air on my face, I breath in deep and out and look around. Nobody, just me alone, I liked being alone for a while so I put my airpods on and played the song Catch & Release by Matt Simons. 

After a while I decide to sit down for a minute, I had run almost 5 kilometers and I needed a little break. I sat down on a stone who had view of a couple of houses, I just sat there in peace, feeling free and happy avoiding the though of home and school. I didn't feel ready to go back to my old life, the only thing I missed was Liv and my mother, I they didn't exist I would stay here forever. I sat there for 5 minutes watching the city wake up and I finally decide to run back. I was about to start running again when I see Checo walk on the other side of the street, he sees me and I wave at him. "Good morning Nina, how are you" he ask me when he walks up to me " Good morning Checo, I'm good about to run back to the hotel. How about you?" he smiles "I'm excited for today, race day. Sunday fun day" I laugh "well good luck today, I will see you tonight after the race" Checo nods "yea big party, will see you" he waves and I run off toward the hotel.

I walk into the lobby looking like a sweating mess, I should have run more often here but it felt good finally being sporty again. I get into the elevator and walk toward my room. I close the door and walk straight to the bathroom to turn on the shower. I throw my clothes toward my suitcase and get in the shower, letting the cold water hit my face, hair and body. It felt good and I still felt carefree and at peace, I didn't know how because I didn't feel like this for a couple of months, I always felt responsible and looked at by everyone. I was the girl who was about to lose her only left parent, nobody ever dared to ask how I was doing and nobody would ever talk to her about it. It was weird because quiet a lot of people knew about it but they were just some fake friends who didn't care about her.

She got out of the shower after washing her body and hair, she put her hair up in a towel. She walked to her suitcase and grabbed some clothes to put on, she decided on a flowery black dress. She put her hair into a low bun and did a little make up on, she didn't really feel like a full glam look so she kept it natural. She looked in the mirror, feeling okay with the way she looked. It wasn't her best look but she couldn't care anymore, she was tired of the last two weeks and she just wanted to enjoy her last race day for now. She would try tonight to look really good so it would be okay to look now just okay and not overdressed.

She skipped breakfast in the hotel, she would get some coffee and some toast on the way to the track. She got in her car an put her stuf on the passenger seat and turned on the engine. She got her car out of the parking lot and drove towards the track, she made a quick stop at a local breakfast store and she would drink her coffee on the way. By the time she arrived at the track she had her breakfast consumed. She walked through the entry and walked toward the Mc laren garage, she didn't saw one of the papaya boys this morning so she wanted to wish them a good race.

She walked inside and she saw only Daniel standing with his PR, so she walked toward him. "Hey Dan, I wanted to wish you good luck" Daniel smiled "Thanks Nina, enjoy your last day" I kissed his cheek and wanted to turn around but I asked him "Do you know where I can find Lando?", "Ow you boyfriend is in his room" I shook my head "he isn't my boyfriend", "I'm sorry soon to be boyfriend" I laugh at him "I told you Nina, you guys belong together", "Shut up Dan"

I turned around and walked to Landos room a bit nervous not knowing how things will be right now, I knocked on his door and I heard "Come in". I opened the door and their was Lando just putting his race suit on, "Hi" he smiles and walks toward me "hey beautiful" he grabs my waist and pulls me into a hug. I put my arms behind his neck and hugged him back. "I wanted to wish you good luck for the race" he pulls back from the hug still holding my waist "thank you, I hoped you would" I giggle at his responds "You did?", "of course, you were on my mind all morning" I blush and look away "your cute" by this comment I look back at him and he gently grabs my jaw with one hand and pecks my lips. "I have to hurry or I will not be racing today" I nod "okay, well good luck, I believe in you" he smiles shyly and pecks my lips one last time before letting me go.

I was about to leave his room, "are you going to the party tonight?" he asks "yeah I am but I don't know how long I will be there, I'm kind of tired and need to still pack for going home" he nods "when are you going home?" I smile sadly "I'm leaving Monday afternoon" he nods and asks really calm "want to eat breakfast together Monday morning?" I smile "Sure". 

With that I walk out of his room and walked toward the garage of Max. I walk up to him and smile "Hey Maxie, you ready to beat everyone today" he laughs "of course, you know me" I nod and Max walked toward his car but before putting his helmet on he pointed to his cheek. I laugh and kiss his cheek "You are unbelievable" He laughs and puts his helmet on.

All the drivers get ready for the race and they get in their cars, it wasn't long until the lights would go out. All the teammembers left the grid and it was now up to the drivers to race the best they could. They lights were out and Max took the lead, Hamilton was right behind him but Max succeed in keeping him behind. Lando was p3 due that Bottas had a really shitty start, he was now on podium place but I don't know if he can keep it up all race. Daniel was still P6 with LeCler in front of him, he kept pushing but also don't know how that will end up.

Lap 45 and Max was still in P1, I was really excited but also nervous. Hamilton didn't really got close but still something could happen, like you never know. Lando was p4, Bottas passed him on lap 30 and everybody saw it coming. Mercedes has just a really good pace every weekend and finally their domination was a bit less due Max. I was smiling when Daniel finally passed Charles and got into p5, I looked like a proud mom to be honest but I didn't care.

Lap 70, 2 laps to go and I was about to pass out. Lando was hunting Bottas down because Valtterie's tires were almost gone, I was hoping Lando would pass him that would mean, he got himself a podium but I had to be patient. Max was still leading the race and he had a gap of 10 seconds between him and Hamilton so I was a  bit less nervous for him, he just can't fuck up and he will be fine. 

Lap 71, Lando was trying to pass Bottas and he did on turn 8, he passed him with a lot of speed and I jumped up from excitement. Vicky smiled at me knowing it wasn't just for Max who just crosses the line but also for Lando who was in p3. I was so proud of my boys, Max won the race, Lando placed third, Daniel came in as fifth and Pierre ended on sixth. I couldn't be happier and some happy tears left my eyes. Vicky, Kelly hugged me and we just were all so happy because this would mean Max would stay on top of the world champions leadersboard. 

A/N

Hey, I'm fully back from vacation but I still need to work a lot, so here is the next chapter. Will try to post tomorrow again, actually I'm trying to post everyday till the race on sunday. Because we hit 1k reads OMG thank you guys, it's already 1,2k but still I love that my story is being read.

Also stood on #9 in Lando Norris for almost a week now and still going strong. So happy, thanks to all of you. 

Lots of Love XX