F1 One Shots

#41 Charles - Long distance love

Before we'll go with this One Shot, I want to introduse you to a few new characters, which will apear in this story, as they're Charles and Brynn's friends:
Katelynn Blanchet - Josephine Langford
Caroline Périgord - Kieran Shipka
Susan Smith - Camila Mendez
Aaron Bureau - Cole Spouse

NARRATOR POV.: Brynn Walker and Charles Leclerc, Brynn and Charles. They are a very happy couple, who have a wonderful group of friends. Leclerc dropped out of school a while ago, to pursue his racing career, and now is racing for Scuderia Ferrari in Formula One, while Walker is still studying to get her degree in engeniering. In first sight, their life does not differ from the norm in any way. Well, we could say that... The only difference is, that because of their path's, they need to have long distance relationship most of the year.
Right now, in the middle of October, they're separated by several hundreds, even thousends of kilometers, because Charles is mostly at the races, or in Ferarri factory in Maranello, Italy, while Brynn is in their home in Monte Carlo, in Monaco, studying for her final year. Because of it, they don't see each other often, and if they do, it's through video calls or other sorts of media. To "kill" the distance, they call each other practically every day and they write several times a day, missing each other very much.

Months are passing by, and now is middle of October. Brynn and Charles's friends decided to have a little break from studying, and go to the gallery for ice cream first, and then to the park, to enjoy nice weather outside for a bit.
They just come out of it, talking and laughing sincerely.
-You are a moron!- Katelynn snorted through laughter and hit her younger brother over the head with her open hand.
-Oł! It hurts!- He complained, making an exaggerated, pained face that made everyone laugh even more. Most of them have already eaten their ice cream, and now practically half of them keep their drinks in "to go" cups from Starbucks or Costa.
The weather outside is warm, temperature reaches beyond 30 ° C, and there is no half a cloud in the sky. The only breath of refreshment, apart from ice cream and cold drinks, is a cold breeze playing with the green leaves of the trees. It's perfect oportunity for a trip to the lake.
However, the friends had other plans, as they wanted to have a picnic in the park, in the shade of willows and other trees. They even had everything with them, food, drinks, blankets...
Each of them was wearing the lightest possible clothes. The girls opted for shorts and T-shirts with short sleeves, or no shoulder straps at all, or light dresses, and the guys opted for shorts of various lengths and also short-sleeved t-shirts. There are also sunglasses, because there is no other choice. The mood is clearly good, everyone is happy about the nice weather and the presence of friends. However, Katelynn and Caroline noticed that, despite the amusement, Brynn is acting different...
-Hey B, what's up?- Kat asked her friend, putting her arm around her.
-Nothing. Everything is ok- Brynn wanted to brush it off, clearly not wanting to talk about it, whatever it was.
-You can't fool us, B! We can see that something is wrong...!- Caroline did not let go, looking her friend in the eyes -You know that you can tell us everything, right?
-I know, thanks girls...- Brynn sighed heavily, and the smile faded from her face.
-Then tell me what is it?- Périgord insisted.
-It's about Charles, right?- Katelynn understood. Brynn just nodded her head in agreement before speaking:
-It's been month and a half, give or take, and I have the impression that he left yesterday...- she sighed, clearly broken.
-You miss him...- "devils" understood. Such a nickname stuck to Katelynn and Caroline already in high school, invented by Aaron. After all, it is known for a long time that these two are extraordinary, and if they agree on something, they can be dangerous... Brynn's feelings could only be guessed, because they always have their boyfriends on the spot, and if not with them, then nearby, but still in the same city. Not what they are, hundreds of kilometers apart...
-Yes. I miss him so much. And today is our anniversary... - for the latter, she hung her head sadly, looking at the wallpaper on the phone with a pained smile. She depicted them smiling, sitting on the sand on the beach, during last year's vacation trip to Nice. The photo was taken by none other than Caroline. The blonde has an eye for hidden photos, no problem!
-Ojjj Brynn! - they groaned and hugged their friend tightly. Over the shoulder of the brunette, Blanchet locked her gaze with her boyfriend.
- "Charles"- Aaron read from the movement of her lips and nodded understandingly.
-Thanks girls. I needed such a hug...- Brynn said, pulling away from them after a moment. Both friends, however, knew what else was on her tongue, but she did not speak "After all, it does not equal Charles's hugs"...
-So what ?! Are we going to this park?! After all, we have a picnic to organize!- reminded everyone smiling Susan, embraced by Nathanel, Kat's brother.
-We can- they all agreed unanimously.
-But which one ?!- they wondered immediately afterwards. They planned everything, just not the exact location.
-Maybe that one just few meters away from school? It should be nearby...- Caroline suggested smiling, and the rest agreed. Katelynn, however, knows Périgord well enough that she can read between the lines.
-What are you up to?- hissed to the blonde Kat as they set off, continuing their conversations on various topics and laughing at all.
-You'll see...- she replied enigmatically and winked knowingly. Despite her innate curiosity, Katelynn decided to let go and see for herself what the madwoman had come up with again...?!

ONE HOUR LATER
IN THE PARK
The friends had already settled down, very pleased, and were taking out the food and drinks they had brought from their bags and backpacks. There was everything there, sweets, fruit, juices, water, a few energy and non-alcoholic beers and some of those with interest as well. After all, some of them were already of legal drinking age... The conversations and laughter were in full swing and no one expected what would happen next...
-Hey, Brynn! Cheer up Girl! We have a beautiful day!- Susan said to Brynn, sitting next to her.
-I just miss Charles...- she replied, then turned her head towards the path.
-I understand, my darling, but you can't be sad all day!- Smith protested.
-I know! But today is our next anniversary...
-OOOO!- she muttered "charmingly" -Which one?
-Second ...- Brynn sighed heavily -And the first one we spend separately...- she smiled sadly, as she remembered what they have been doing exactly year ago with Charles, during one of the GPs... And a second later she was speechless, seeing a person walking along the path towards them.
-Look there in 3 ... 2 ... 1!- Caroline whispered to Katelynn, pleased with herself, showing the same direction. Blanchet's lips also felt a broad smile, and then she nudged the speechless Brynn:
-Come on, run to him!- she laughed sincerely. Walker shook off the shock, jumped up from the blanket to her feet and runned towards more than a familiar brunet.
-Charlie!- she screamed happily, falling into his arms and hugging him tightly by the neck.
-My Princesse!- Charles laughed with relief in response, embracing his beloved in the waist and hugging her tightly, simultaneously lifting her from the ground, despite the bouquet of flowers in his hand.
-I missed you!- They said simultaneously, stepping back just enough to meet each other's eyes. Then Brynn put her hands on his face with a broad smile. Immediately afterwards, the lovers kissed tenderly, completely ignoring their friends watching them.
-You planned it!- Katelynn hissed to Caroline in disbelief.
-Maybe yes, maybe not?!- Périgord laughed, for which she got jab in the ribs.
-And you didn't tell me?!
-The fewer people knew, the greater the certainty that the surprise would be successful. Anyway, we planned it for a week with Charles...
-I understand- agreed the brown-haired girl and returned to watching the happy lovers.
-Don't cry B!- Charles laughed, wiping tears from her cheeks.
-It's from happines- she replied and added -What are you doing here?! How?! When?! I thought you have been in Maranello!?- she wanted to know, not fully comprehending everything yet.
-It's not important. The most important thing is that I can spend our anniversary with you- he replied and kissed her sweetly and tenderly.
-I love you, Charlie!
-I love you too, Princess. The most!- He replied and kissed her on the head as they pulled away and hugged each other tightly.
-Hey! lovebirds! - this romantic moment was interrupted by none other than Aaron Bureau -Come here!
-Coming! / Just a second!- they shouted at the same time, looking deep into each other's eyes.
-Best anniversary, Mon Ange!- Charles said, releasing Brynn and giving her flowers and a small box.
-Charlie...!? I told you that you don't have to buy me presents!- Walker protested seriously.
-I know! But I wanted to!- He replied with a sincere smile, looking into her eyes.
-Thank you. It is beautiful- Brynn melted when she opened the box, and saw beautiful silver pendant with a heart and an angel's wing inside.
-I'm glad that you like it- he replied, after he got a kiss from his beloved -Want me to help you?
-Oui s'il vous plaît...- she nodded and turned her back to him. Charles did what he said, the lovers kissed each other tenderly, and then joined their friends. Leclerc greeted everyone, shook hands with the boys and kissed the girls on the cheek, then sat down, leaning against a tree and pulled Brynn on his lap, smiling from ear to ear. The rest did not comment on it, and Walker snuggled closer to him in response, very happy.

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They spent the rest of the day very nice, talking, laughing, joking and having a picnic. Friends returned their homes around 9 PM, making an agreement that they would meet tomorrow. It was also then that it turned out that Charles was staying home for the whole week, so Brynn was delighted. The lovers did not step aside each other all the time, trying to make up for this separation time and spend as much time together as possible, before Charles needs to leave again.
However, it was the best surprise in Brynn's opinion and one of the best anniversaries in the relationship. They also consoled themselves with the thought that if everything went as planned, they would be together all the time, home and in races, when Brynn finishes her degree next year. They waited longingly for it and were definitely hopeful about what next their life would bring...
THE END

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F.