F1 One Shots

#42 Carlos - Cuddles

ISABELLA POV.: It's Friday evening and Carlos should get back home any minute now. I returned to our shared apartment in Maranello around an hour ago and started making some nice and healthy dinner. This time, I opted for pasta with spinach, meat and sos. While cooking, I putted on some nice music, to relax. I was putting the meal on the plates, when I felt more than familiar arms sneak around me.
-Buenas tardes...- I greeted Carlos, and he only hummed in response, hugging me close.
-Everything alright Cariño?- I asked him some minutes later.
-Si- he replied and sighed deeply -Let's now eat, shall we?
-Ok- I decided to let it slide for now. Besides, he'll open up to me and tell me what's going on later on, because he's not the one to overthink things and keep them inside himself. We both prefer talking things through, rather than thinking alone...
We took our plates to the table, added two glasses of white wine and sat down to eat.
We ate in silence, but it was rather normal, as we usually still think about work.
-It was delicious Amore...
-Gracias Carlito- I smiled at him and added -Let me put those down, and go maybe to the living room, to relax a little?- I suggested, seeing clearly that he's tired. Carlos didn't reply anything, he just stood up, gave me a loving kiss on the cheek and disappeared further in the house. It made me sight deeply. I shoke my head and then cleaned the kitchen table.
After I cleaned the kitchen, I went to the living roon, to check on Carlos. He sat down, on the comfy armchair next to the large window, which is giving a beautiful view of Maranello, through our balcony. By his posture, I could clearly see that something is bothering him...
-Carlos... Look at me Cariño...- I told him softly, when I approached him and kneeled in front of him. At first, he didn't react, deep in thoughts.
-What is it Isa? Something happened?- he asked me back, in gentle tone.
-That's my question..! What's going on? Something in Maranello?- I asked him, holding his hands in mine.
-Nothing is going on...- he declined, and I didn't believe him. But Carlos is Carlos, he would eventually talk to me. I know him...
Before he replied, big shiver runned down his spine, shaking him a little.
-Here, have a blanket...- I stood up and gave him a soft blanket from the couch. I wrapped him up in large material, and he gave me a small smile in return.
-Gracias...
-De nada Cariño- I replied and kissed the top of his head. But when I wanted to go away, he pulled me down, onto his lap -Ej! Don't do that all the sudden!- I yelped and jabbed him lightly in the ribs, but I didn't move an inch, still straddling his hips. Carlos again didn't say anything in return, he just pulled me closer, and cuddled me in his embrace, with blanket around us both. It made me smile and relax fully against him. My hands wandered around his neck, to his black hair and I started to gently massage his scalp. I knew perfectly well that he'll relax in no time.
And that happened soon after, when I felt his steady breath on my neck and against my chest. My lips curled in small smile and I kissed his head lovingly.
-Ay, Cariño... Stop worrying so much...- I sighed and backed up a little, to kiss his forehead.
As much as I wanted him to peacefully sleep, I decided to wake him up. After all, sleeping on the armchair won't do any good to his back...
-Carlito... Cariño, wake up...- I said quietly and started to shower his face with gentle kisses. That of course worked and before I knew it, I met his chocolate gaze.
-Que pasa, hermosa..?- his low, tired-woken up voice sent shivers down my spine as always, but I ignored it.
-You need to get up Amore... Sleeping here won't do your back or neck any good...- I told him, still playing with his hair gently.
-OK..- he mumbled, and stood up, still holding me close to his chest. Because of that I couldn't not giggle. It made Carlos smile and without saying anything, he carried me to our shared bedroom, and kissed my head couple of times. Then we laid down again, still wrapped up in cozy and fluffy blanket and tried to get back to, very much needed, sleep.
-Te quiero...- I mumbled sleeply, cuddled close to his chest.
-Yo tambien te quiero Amore...- Carlos replied just the same, kissed top of my head and then fell asleep, not letting me go. I knew that we should get back up, shower and get ready for the night, but I thought that a small nap wouldn't do us harm...
After all, both of us needed cuddles session, as we missed one another.. We're not really clingy, but we both love to keep each other close, and it's not really manageable on daily basis. It's already marvelous that my boss let's me attend almost all the races through the year and allows me to do my work remotely...
I fell asleep not so long after Carlos, also feeling quite tired... After all, we still could get up later...
THE END

Homely and sweet chapter with Carlos...
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.