F1 One Shots

#58 Charles - Failed exam

BRYNN POV.: My knee was bumping up and down nervously, as I sat next to kitchen counter in mine and Charles's shared apartment in Monaco, with my laptop opened on the page, where my Uni is supposed to write the grades from last exam. I just need to pass this one, as I passed my all other courses, to be able to do a minor test next year and follow Charles to most of his races, instead of passing all the classes from previous year once again. This exam was really hard, but I studied hard for it, even though I mainly studied at home because of the Covid pandemic.
-I'm sure you nailed it ma cherie...- Charles assured me, as he kissed the top of my head, standing behind me and massaging my stiff shoulders. I just hummed in responce, and once again refreshed the paige.
This time it worked, and I was able to see my grades, as I felt my heart to pummel rapidly against my chest.
-I failed it Charlie...- I mumbled, tilting my head a but to look at him with tears in my eyes. I studied hard, but not hard enough, as it seems...
Charles didn't reply anything, he just lifted me up from the chair I was sitting on and wrapped me in tight hug.
-And now I have to re-do whole course and won't be able to do a minor and attend races with you...- I continues, feeling like someone stabbed me in the stomach. Normally, I actually prefer to re-do failed exam, especially if it's one of the hard ones, but I really wanted to pass this one, and all my effords came to nothing...
-It's alright...- Charles mumbled in return, as he rocked us back and forth. He knew how much this test stressed me, and my current state is because all the stress is getting out of my body after few tight weeks... -You didn't fail, ok? It's comepletely fine to put yourself together and do the hard test again! And I'm not going anywhere, as I want you to remember that my offer for you, to drop out of Uni and let me be there for you is always on the table. Even though we both know really well how much you want that degree, and that you'll get it some day. Just not next year...- he said calmly, as he swiped his thumbs over my cheeks, to dry them from tears.
-You're right... It just sucks, you know? All the hard work and it came to nothing...
-I know. But you'll do it next year and pass it with ease! I believe it!- he assured me and added -Why don't you go, have a warm bath, and some rest, hm?- he suggested, looking at me lovingly.
-I'll do that- I agreed, and got a kiss on the forehead. Then I went to relax in the bathroom, leaving Charles in the kitchen. Things were awfull, but everything was still possible in next year, so I just needed to keep my head up and believe in myself. After all, I have Charles right by my side...

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After an hour of relaxing bath, I dryed my skin and jumped into Charles's warm Ferrari hoodie and a pair of black leggins, and then left the bathroom.
First thing I saw, was dimmed light comming from the kitchen, so I went there, to see Charles himself lighting some candles and stirring plates of deliciuos looking pasta on the table, right next to them.
-Hi. How are you feeling?- he asked me when our gazes locked.
-Better- I replied honestly and sat down across from him.
-That's good- he hummed and added -I made us some pasta... I tried my best- his comment made me smile.
-I'm sure it'd taste delicius- I assured him and we bagan to eat in comfortable silence, having full conversation with just our eyes.

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-It was perfect, Merci- I smiled at him, when we ended our dishes.
-I'm glad you like it- he flashed me a smile, which always manages to brighten my day, even the worst one, and then added -I love you...- Charles said, as he reached for my hand across the table and brought it to his lips to kiss my knuckles.
-I love you too Charlie..- I replied with geniue smile.
After that we cleaned the table and moved to the living room, to sunk on the couch, tangled in each others embrace. I had my legs swung over his lap, as I layed lazyly on his chest, as Charles held me close, wrapping me in warm hug. We stayed like that, watching some random show in TV, both of us deep in thoughts. I kept quiet for few minutes, as I played with a hem of his shirt. That was one of those, which aren't in Ferrari red, so I like them more. I love him, and that he's driving for his childhood dream-team, but those normal clothes, not red at all, make him my Charlie more than anything else...
-Thank you so much Charlie...
-For what?
-For the diner, cuddles, that you're with me even when I'm stressed as hell before exams...
-Everything for you, ma Cherie.. I didn't want you to be sad- he hummed in response, as he kissed the top of my head -Besides, you do exactly the same for me...
-I know...- I agreed and added -Merci..- I whispered, and snuggled even closer to his chest, finally relaxing after tough weeks... And all that thanks to my Charlie... I owe him big, that's for sure...
THE END

Nothing much to say today, apart from that, I'm sorry for the lenght of this chapter....
Not my best, but last year of high school is hard for me..
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.