F1 One Shots

#139 Lewis - Tattoo and coming out

ANGELINA POV.: Ever since our anwersary, I grin like stupid teenage girl when I look at my wrist adorned in my new tattoo. That way, I feel that Lewis is close to me even when we have whole continent between us at times...

Today, we have something along "media day" full of interviews and such. I don't mind, as I like answering questions and share my knowledge about the sport and beyond.
-Ready, Champ?- I looked at Matt, snapping out of my thoughts.
-Ready when you are Angel- he replied and squezzed my shoulder shortly.
-Let's go then- I agreed and we went to "media pen".
Interview after the interview, I answered all the questions calmly, even though I was getting tired, and started to fidget with the loose strings of my bandana, which was wrapped around my right wrist, to hide my tattoo. A cliché as it is, it's the purple one...
-Angelina, one more private question...?
-Shoot.
-Could you maybe tell us the meaning of your newest tattoo? The one we can see the part off on your wrist?- Mark, journalist from Switzerland ask me curiously.
-Fuck- I cursed under breath. That definitely wasn't how I wanted to break my relationship with Lewis to the world...
-It's a quote from very important person in my life. Along with the "You're stronger than you think" one, it reminds me of my strenght every single day...
-And what it says? Because that it's in purple and gold I can see already...?
-It's very personal, so I would like to leave it to myself for now..- I disagreed diplomatically, with small smile on my face, thinking of it.
-Sure thing- luckly, he didn't push it -But it really seems to be important, as you touch it quite a lot...
-This person, who said it, is my yellow person... It's presence helped me to be the best version of myself and basicaly saved my life even though they don't know it...- I explained with soft smile. I know that at least Angela is watching this interview, so she'll show it to Lew after the session...
-That's sweet. But let's get back to racing...- hearing that, I exhaled greatfully, finally able to relax again.

...
-That was close...- Matt chuckled when we're going back to the garage.
-Tell me about it...- I sighed, but smiled nevertheless.
-When will you tell it to the world?
-We don't know yet... It's good as it is for now..- I stated and took my phone out of my pocket. I lighted my lockscreen, and the wallpaper there made me smile. It was the picture of our "anniversary tattoes" side by side, with red heart around them. Lew has almost identical one too, as his is in black and white, and only the heart is bright red.
-Any news?- Matt peeked over my shoulder.
-Angela keeps me updated- I told him and quickly read all the messages. Some of them were from friends and the fam, but I focused on only one of them. It was photo, probably done right before the session by Angela, showing my Lew getting ready to get in the car. He was already in his racing suit and boots, placing loving kiss on his tattoed wrist. Seeing that made my heart flutter, as the caption read:
"Constantly thinking of you. Love you."
-He's alright- I told Matt and then we did quick smiley selfie to sent them.

NARRATOR POV.: Whole internet was going wild with rumors as they followed Angelina and Lewis's every move. Ever since Paris Fashon week in 2020, they've been on the lips of everyone, as they've been seen with one another, talking and laughing together like old friends on numerous occasions since then. People couldn't help but wonder, what is going on between them?!
Especially because, suddenly, they acted almost like mirror of the other, more smiley, hiding their right wrist from the public view...
Theories were wild from guesses... But there was one theory among others, seemed to be the most riddiculous one, saying that they're in fact dating and did some sorts of tattooes or something, dedicated to one another. Fans couldn't know that it's the only true one out of them all...
As weeks passed, they seemed to touch their right wrists more and more often, mostly in intense and nervous situations, like interviews, or at their races, after wins most likely. It was VERY suspicious...
L: Hi Angel!- Angelina's whole face lit up, when she heard her boyfriend's voice through the phone, while looking into his shiny eyes.
A: Hey... How are y'a?- she asked him back, concerned.
L: We're good. Tired as hell, but good.. We're slowly getting there.
A: That's good. I'm happy.
L: But how are you feeling? Tough media day?
A: A bit yeah. Had a really close call with the tattoo...
L: I saw that- Lewis agreed and added, with big smile adoring his handsome face -But you saved it quite smoothly, I must say...
A: I tried- the little praise made her smile even more -Luckly it wasn't one of those annoying ones..
L: Luckly girl.
A: Yeah, I'm very lucky..
They talked some more, about everything and nothing at all, just soaking up their mere presence.
A / L: I miss you..- they said at the same time with sad smiles and look of longing in their eyes. The silence that descended upon them after that was the comforting one. Both ploped on their respective beds with deep sigh.
A: Around when you need to be at the track tomorrow?
L: 10-ish... FP3 is at 12 and I have nothing before that..
A: Alright- Angie aknowledged it and added -You have any idea for the outfit?
L: Actually I don't. Wanna help?
A: Always- her responce made Hamilton giggle, while she smiled at him with look of pure love and adoration on her face.
Lewis stood up from the bed and walked to his suitcase with phone in hand.
A: Let the fashon show begin..- Angie quipped, making him laugh.
Together, they went over all the options they had, apart from what Hamilton wore that day already, until they found the best one, to which they both agreed.
L: Maybe you should quit racing and become my stylist?- Lewis joked.
A: In your dreams Lew. I love racing more.
L: I know. Was just teasing..
A: I know- her responce made him giggle softly.
L: I know we haven't talked about it yet, but... What would you say to make us public? For example, at next race weekend you'd join me?- he asked next, making the atmosphere more serious one, looking at her thoughtfully.
A: I don't know Lew... That's a hella big step to make..
L: I know, I just...
A: Talk to me Lewis... What's going on?
L: I just want to share with the whole world how lucky and proud I am to call you mine..
A: And vice versa baby..- Angie agreed -But I think we should really think this through, because once we do it, there is no going back now... Like, do we really want paps' to be on our backs' even more? And fans?
L: Yeah... It'll be tough at first... We're already overlooked because of our careers, achivements and topics we speak up about...
A: So you see the whole picture now..- she sumarised and added -Besides, no one said it'll be easy, and we both knew it when we started to see each other...
L: You're right..- Lewis agreed and sighed deeply, scraching his forehead in exasperation.
A: Lew, I would love nothing more than to be able to yell from the rooftops how much I love you and that you're mine, I really do..- she was quick to assure him, seeing doubt pooling in his eyes -But we're public people and our careers and image are at stake here.
L: You're right again..
A: That's for what you have me..- Angie joked, making him chuckle -But for real, are we really agreeing to risk it all and out ourselves? After almost 2.5 years of keeping it a secret??
L: I don't know Angel... I'd love too..
A: Me too Lew, so much...- they both hated that they're having this conversation over FaceTime, but it was also "them"..
A / L: I love you- they broke the silence in unision, smiling at that.
L: And that's the most important, no matter what we decide- Lewis said, and she nodded in agreement, wishing nothing more, than to be able to hug him close right now, and once again feel safe and loved in his arms.
At that point, he could read her like an open book, and vice versa. They just "know"..
After some more minutes, they decided to drop the subject and talked a bit more about more easy stuff, before they fell asleep, still on the phone, lulled to the land of dreams by steady breathing of the other. Another habit of theirs...