FAST AND FUTURE - George Russell

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Daniella had a slight pout on her face as she angrily glared at her new performance coach, Philip that Toto hired for her. Philip has been making her work out constantly for the past hour, but in process enduring many of Daniella’s angry glare and words which Toto warned him about before he took the job.

“I hate you so much right now,” Daniella stood up and chucked the entire bottle of water.

“You will be fine,” Philip chuckled. “Your teammate has been working out longer than you and he still doesn’t seem tired.”

“Maybe because he is not entirely human,” Daniella replied as she looked at George who was a few feet away from her. The shirt that he on the last time she looked at him is gone now. “Seriously, what is it with this guy? He is shirtless half the time I see him,” she complained but her eyes can’t help but admire physic.

Philip chuckled as he shook his head, amused by how oblivious Daniella is.

“I believe he is trying to impress you,” he said to Daniella.

Daniella can’t help but bust out laughing which unknown to her fell into George’s ears and got his attention.

“He is George Russell. He is the last person on this planet who would try to impress me,” Daniella said, trying to comfort her laughter.

Philip gave her a challenging smile as his eyes fell on George who is now walking towards them.

“So you are not impressed?” Philip smirked.

“No…” Daniella’s laughter died down. “And honestly, I don’t get why he show off his abs so much..they are not even that impressive,” she lied.

“Are you talking about me?”

Daniella’s eyes went slightly wide as she heard her teammate's voice right behind her. She slowly turned around to face George.

Philip started grinning, enjoying the scene in front of him.

“You really think I would waste my time talking about you?” Daniella asked, hoping George didn’t hear the full conversation.

“Yes Dani,” George gave a sarcastic smile. “And I heard you say my name.”

“Maybe something is wrong with your ears because I never said your name,” Daniella defended herself.

“Actually you did say his name,” Philip added, earning another death glare from Daniella. “And as much as I enjoyed torturing you by making you work out, I have to go now…you two kids enjoy.”

The performance coach left within seconds, leaving Daniella and George alone.

“I heard you say something about my abs,” George smirked, looking down at Daniella.

“Like I said, there is something wrong with your ears…and also you are full of yourself,” Daniella looked George in the eye. The thing she hates the most between them is their height difference, his tall physic makes her feel small.

George chuckled. He clearly heard what Daniella said but very well knows that she will never admit it.

“I am willing to accept that you are right if you give me a lift home,” George replied.

Daniella narrowed her eyes a little as she thought for a second. Giving him a lift shouldn’t be a issue since they both live in the same building.

“Fine but you are driving,” she pointed her finger at him. “Philip killed my legs so I can’t drive.”

George agreed.

“And put on a shirt.”

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