F1 One Shots

#84 Mick - Idiot

NARRATOR POV.: It's next race weekend, this time in Monza. Everyone is very hiped up, as second part of the season started two weeks ago, and championship battle is more tight than ever, Max and Lewis going head to head, both determinated to win. But apart from this constant buzz, in the middle of this, is Mick Schumacher, whose rookie seasson with Haas is not that perfect, as it could be, but he's not complaining.
Right now, Mick is standing in front of his garage and talking with his long term friend, Callum Ilott. Callum has another weekend with Alfa Romeo, and is getting every bit of it to himself, very happy that he's another oportunity like that with the team.
-.. And that's it so... Mick?! Yo! I'm talking to you!- Callum jokingly waved his hand in front of his friend's eyes. It worked.
-What?! Sorry, I zooned out...- Mick flashed him a apologising smile.
-I clearly saw that!- Callum was on the vedge of laugher at that moment.
-What?!
-Go- came simple answer.
-Where? What do you mean?!- Mick actually looked lost.
-Go, and finally talk to her!- Ilott clearyfided, pointing at Maddie, who was talking with Brynn not so far away from them. It was also the direction Mick "zooned out" to...
-Why?
-Because whole weekend already, wherever she's near you, you can't focus properly, and you just smile like an idiot!
-I'm not smiling like an idiot!- Mick argued, but their conversation was inteupted shortly afterwards:
-Hey boys! Amazing work out there Cal!
-Thanks Maddie- young boy smiled at her.
-And Mick, you ready for the race? It's in half an hour...?- Madison looked concerned, when she shifted her gaze to Schumacher.
-Yes Maddie. I'm. You don't need to worry...- they smiled to one another gently.
-I always will. You know that- she corrected him, and Mick gave her a short hug in return, trying to ignore heart eyes Callum was jokingly doing, right beside them.
-After all, it's not that I'm going to fight for the podium, so... It's only for trying to give a good result for the team.
-Smart words from smart man...- it was Maddie's time to joke, and Mick just rolled his eyes, being unable to even act offended in front of her. Not when she looked so beautiful... And it was the case almost every time they saw each other...
-I'll leave you guys alone for a bit. I think that the team wants something from me...- Callum said and without another word, disappears into the crowd in the paddock.
-But why now!? Cal!?- Mick shouted after his friend, but Ilott didn't react.
-We'll know later. Don't worry about it- Maddie assured him, with light smile -Come on! Let's grab you a drink!- she then added, and grabbed Mick's wrist, to pull him further into the garage. And Mick happily agreed, enjoying some time alone with his best friend.

...
They were sitting in Mick's drivers room for some time, chatting happily about everything and nothing at the same time. That time relaxed both of them, being happy and normal selves, not someone sketchy, composed in front of media.
-Maddie....
-What?
-I wanted to tell you something...- Mick took all of his courage, and spoke up again, standing up from his armchair and stopping right in front of her, to look her in the eye -It's about....
-Take your time. You know that you can tell me whaterever you want, right?- the second part of the sentence make Mick nod swiftly.
-It's about us...- he blurred out and took her hands in his -Maddie. You've been with me all that time, through thick and thin, and it made me realise that.... I love you.. With whole my heart, and I wish I could have you by my side at every race, because you're my lucky charm...- he ranted, trying to explain what he felt, to her. But Maddie smiled widely hearing that, and melted in place because how adorable nervous Mick looked.
-Hey Mickey!- she stopped him gently, as she placed her hand on his cheek -Breath, ok?- and when he nodded, and took two deep breaths, she leaned in, to press her lips to his. Mick at first was shocked, but then kissed her back, sneaking his arms around her middle, as she wrapped her legs around his hips, to drew him even closer. They didn't pull back for the next few minutes, enjoying the kiss.
-So... Do you love me back, or not?!- Mick asked her a little breathlessly, looking deeply into her eyes, and not stepping back.
-You're idiot!- that made Maddie giggle -But you're my idiot!- she added, with big smile on her face, as she kissed him again.
-I'll take it as a yes, then- Mick said after that with huge smile, as they pulled apart again. And by that comment, he earned the most beautiful sound for him, as he made Maddie laugh.
-Ich liebe dich...
-I liebe dich auch...- he replied and added -Do you want to be... my girlfriend?- Mick asked her happy -You know, we don't need to be official to the media yet, if you don't want to, but...
-Yes, Mickey. I want to be your girlfriend- she interrupted him calmly and added -And about the media... We'll see in future, ok?
-Sounds like a plan- Mick agreed and drew her in, for a hug this time -You have no idea how long I wanted this to happen...- he sighed contently, breathing in her sweet perfume.
-I think I know, because I dreamed about it for a long time too- Maddie replied and kissed his cheek. Then, they stayed like that, in complete silence, enjoying the blissful moment. Especially because they remembered that in few minutes Mick will be needed in the garage, for the preparations before the race.
And they knew better, because not more than 5 minutes later actually that happened. So they let go of one another, and Maddie stayed back "in the shadows" to not interrupt anything. The team was that chaotic, that they didn't even have an idea, that Mick disappeared for a moment, to steal the kiss from his girlfriend. And nobody actually saw that, so their little secret was safe...
-I need to thank Callum, for pushing me to tell you everything...
-Then I'm double thankful for him...- Maddie smiled at her boyfriend and added -Drive safe, please...?
-Don't worry, I always am...- Mick assured her, stole that one final kiss, and before anyone suspected anything, came back to the team, to jump in the car. The race was about to begin, and "Schumi junior" as many people called him, was in the best mood ever. And all because of one, brown-haired girl....
THE END

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