My Knight In Shining Armour (Anthoine Hubert X OC)

Chapter 2: Returning the favour

A\N I have decided to cross make this story into a cross over with my Nyck de Vries X OC so stay tuned for the cross over chapters. The only reason why I mention it is because Jaylyn's backstory will be slightly different to the one presented in this story. So what I am trying to say is please don't point out the inconsistencies. They are there on purpose. 

2020
Today is the day that I have both been dreading and looking forward to. The first day of pre-season testing. It will be a fresh start however it is overshadowed by the events of last year. I know I should move on but can't. After the race in Monza, Anthoine's teammate, Tatiana Calderon gave me a promise ring. According to her, Anthoine was waiting for the right time to give it to me. Ever since then the only times I haven't worn it was when I've been racing. If you were wondering, I found it too uncomfortable while wearing the gloves. Right now I am trying my best to sit through the preseason briefing. The thing is I am finding it hard to concentrate since there is a lot going through my mind. My biggest concern of course is what I am going to do if something goes wrong. I won't have help from Sergio as he has moved to Formula E. Don't get me wrong I am happy for him but we are good friends. At least I will have help from Callum and Mick.

"Jay are you alright?" My lead engineer whispers, breaking me out of my thoughts.

"Not really Paul but I need to get through this," I responded in a whisper as well. It's true. I should be fine once I get past the preseason testing. I turn my attention to the briefing. To be honest I am glad that there is not much for me and Mick to do.

"Just let us know if you need help," Paul responds. At least I have support from my team.

"I will," I say as the briefing comes to an end. Now for the hardest part. I head to the garage. I try to shake the doubts out of my thoughts. I have to do this. I have already risked so much. I have to see this season through. Of course, it will be hard for me but I will have help. It doesn't take long for me to get ready. That includes taking my ring off. A sigh falls from my mouth. I wish someone told me how hard it would be to control my grief. I just want to run away but there is something stopping me. It doesn't take long for me to get comfortable in the car. I am soon dismissed by the lead mechanic.

"Ok Jay, remember that it is only the first day of testing. You don't really need to push hard till tomorrow," Paul reminds me of the plan via the radio.

"I remember," I confirm that I understood his message. It doesn't take me long to fall into a pattern however there is one problem. I am not feeling the same amount of joy as I used to. I guess it is just a byproduct of grief. At this point, I have my doubts about my future in motorsports. After three long hours in the car, my work is done for the day. I am glad because the work has left me exhausted. Don't get me wrong it was worth it as a few things have changed which is going to make the season interesting. I just don't think I will be in with a chance at winning the championship. Right now I am on my way out.

"There you are Jay," I am pulled out of my thoughts by Callum.

"Hey Callum," I say. Hopefully, he doesn't notice that I am tired. I don't want any more people worrying about me.

"The reason why I was looking for you was because some of us were going to go out and I thought it would be a good idea for you to join us," Callum explains. He is right it would be a good idea however I am not in the mood.

"Sorry, Callum but I am going to pass. It's been a long day," I responded. There is another reason. I need to talk to Sergio about my lack of motivation. So far he is the one that has been the most helpful despite his Formula E commitments. I put it down to the fact that He and Callum promised to help me even though I still don't think I deserved it. It doesn't take long for me to make it back to the hotel. After a short jog up some stairs, I made it back to my room. I quickly change into my pyjamas. Now that I am comfortable I send Sergio a message.

JR: Can we talk?