Higher power - Lando Norris

17. The podium

Me, Kelly and Vicky run towards the podium with the rest of the red bull an mc laren team members, everyone was happy and nothing could ruin my day. I stood in front so I saw how Max got out of his car, he did his iconic pose on his car and jumped to his team who catch him. He then hugs Vicky and gets a kiss of Kelly. He finally reaches to me and I throw my arm around his neck "great job cousin, so proud of you" I could see some tears in his eyes, he was really happy about this win as well. He then walks back to his place were he could prepare himself for the podium. I wasn't really paying attention and suddenly a blue suited boy stood in front of me. I also throw my arm around his neck and he gave me a really tight hug "thanks for believing in me, couldn't do this with out you" I feel tears in my eyes "this is all you Lando, you did so good today" he pulls back from the hug and I could see his smile through his helmet "enjoy Lando", "this one is for you" he whisper only for me to hear.

I smile when he also walk to his place to prepare when I suddenly see a camera pointed at me, he probably filmed the whole scene with me and Max and me and Lando but honestly I didn't care in the moment. In this moment I do not want to worry I just wanted to enjoy. I still didn't tell about Lando to Max so I got a bit of a confused face from him but that soon turned into a smile when he was about to get interviewed. 

They sprayed champagne and got their trophy, I was so proud and my smile wouldn't disappears today. Al my tiredness turned into more energy and I was just the happiest if ever been in years. I cheered for the boys and when the podium was over, me and Kelly went back to Max his driversroom. We knew he would go their quick before he would go to the mediapen. When he walked in, Kelly jumped up and hugged him tight before kissing him, I didn't care seeing them kiss they were in love and I liked the idea of my cousin being happy. Then it was my turn to hug him, I hugged him and we stood there for a minute before he got called back by Vicky to go to the media. I told Kelly I was going to search for Lando to congratulated him and after that I would leave for the hotel. We got here in different cars so I could leave whenever I wanted so it was totally fine by her and she would tell Max. 

I walked towards the Mc laren garage and found Daniel first, he was looking so happy for first in forever. The last time he did good on a race was with Red Bull so getting a p5 was really good for the team but also for his own confidence. Without saying something I hugged him really tigh, he first didn't notice it was me but when he did he picked me up and swang me around. "I'm so proud of you Dan" he smiled at me when he finally put me down "I'm so happy Nien, thank you" I smile back at him "you deserve this, you are a great driver and you proved that today. Good job"  he thanked me again and then pointed behind me, first I was confused why he pointed to something but when I turned to look around I saw Lando smiling at me. I run toward him and flew into his arms, he also picked me up by the back of my thighs and we just hugged for a minute before he put me down. I had a few tears in my eyes because of how proud I felt "I'm so fucking proud of you Lan" before I could say something more he grabbed my face and kissed me. I was panicking at first knowing there were quiet some people watching us including Daniel and Zac freaking Brown. I kissed him back and I could feel him smiling into the kiss, he pulled back and smiled at me with a huge smile  "thank you", I hug him around the waist and Charlotte walked toward us "I'm sorry Lan but we need to do interviews, you can hug the girl after that" I laugh and let him go, I put my hand towards Charlotte for her to shake it "Nice to meet you, I'm Nina" Charlotte shakes my hand "Ow I know who you are, Lando can't stop talking about you, today I had to almost scream so he wouldn't tell sky sports about you" Landos cheeks heated up "Charlotte, that enough she doesn't have to know everything" I smiled at him "I think it's cute, so don't be embarrassed" He smiled at me and I broke the eye contact not wanting to make it awkward for Charlotte.

She dragged Lando away toward the media, he turned his head on last time to me and waved. I laughed at him and waved back, he is such a cutie. Suddenly someone behind me scared the shit out of me "No me and Lando will never get together, told you sunshine" Daniel laughs his ass of my reaction, he couldn't keep it together "stop it, dumb ass you scared the shit out of me" He couldn't stop laughing and I turned around a walked away faking my madness "I love you too Nina"he screamed and I gave him the middle finger without looking, I laughed he was also cute but a lot different.

I was back at the hotel getting ready for tonight, I had a towel wrap around my body and sat in front of a mirror doing my make up listing to More Than A Woman by Bee Gees and I was just singing to the song when I heard a knock on my door, I walked toward it not caring that I still only had a towel around me. I opened and Lando was standing their, his mouth felt open when he saw me in a towel. "Hey Lan, want to come in?" he nods and I step aside to let him in, when he passes me he looks at me and pecks my lips. I smile it was unexpected but cute, he sat down on my bed and got on his phone. I went on with my make up "Lando why are you here?" I ask while putting on mascara. "Because I missed you and I'm already ready for tonight and I didn't feel like waiting for a hour alone. Also these are the last moment together before that you have to leave" I suddenly get sad, I didn't want to think about leaving all day but now it popped in my head and I didn't want to leave "I don't want to leave, I will miss you and Max" he nods and goes and stand behind me with his hands on my shoulder, looking at me through the mirror "We will be fine and you can watch us on tv and we will stay in contact. Your mother needs you right now sunshine" I look down at my hands "I know, I'm just scared. I will be alone when she passes and my heart will break if she passes away" Lando puts his arms from behind around my neck bending a bit down so his face next to mine. "I will be there for you, we will get you through this together. I'm one call away" I look again at him through the mirror and give him a little smile and nod. He kisses my cheek and stands straight again "Let's make tonight a great night and we can worry tomorrow again" I nod, still a bit sad. I stand up to grab my dress and got into the bathroom to change.

I look at myself into the mirror, it was strange how close Lando and me got in the small amount of time. Did we go to fast? Do I need more time? Does he thinks I leave him when we slow down? Do I even want to slow down? I like him a lot but does he also like me that much back? Are we exclusive or will he get along with other girls when I'm gone just like George? My head started hurting and I snap out of the though when I hear Lando on the other side of the bathroom door "Are you okay Nina? " I look one last time in the mirror and respond "Yes I'm fine, you can come in if you need anything" he opens the doors and stands in the door opening looking at me. "You look breathtaking Nina and I needed you" I laugh and blush from his comment. He goes and stands behind me while wrapping his arms around my waist, he whispers "We need to go or we will be late" I nod "lets go then, are we going together? " he looks at me serious "Only if you want, did you talk to Max already?" I shake my head "No but I want to go together" He nods against my shoulder and lets go of my waist. I turn around and Lando grabs my jaw just like he did before and pecked my lips. I laugh at him "come here your lips got lipstick on them" he looks in the mirror and laughs at himself  "stupid of me"

A/N

I know this day is three chapters long but I love this day and these are some happy chapters before it get worse. I kinda looks like this is almost the end but it's just the beginning. I'm a bit insecure about the story but I think it's only improving because I wrote some more chapters now.

Lots of Love XX