Lando

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Molly

I roll over noticing that it is still dark outside. We got home late from the airport and we both climbed straight into bed. But my mind hasn't stopped overthinking this issue with Josh, I don't want to think about anything else that might happen. I let out a breath I didn't even realise I was holding and look over to see Lando staring at me. He yawns slightly "sorry if I shocked you" he mumbles in his husky sleepy voice. "It's okay, sorry if I woke you up" his hand brushes my cheeks "it's still pretty early" he comments finally realising that neither of us should be awake right now "get some sleep" I tell him and he wraps his arms around my waist pulling me into his chest. I settle into him and I feel the rise and fall of his breathing beneath my cheek. I glance up seeing his eyes shut and I take in this man, my absolute world and I can't help but just feel lucky.

We both finally get up around mid day and I can't believe how tired I currently feel. "I'm gonna stream later, building the Lego McLaren" lando tells me as I take a big sip of my coffee "I thought we were building it together?" I question "sorry I will rephrase, we are streaming later" he tells me with a grin but I'm not sure "it will be fun!" He tells me whilst tying up his laces and I know that Jon is about to knock on the door "see you in a bit" he says kissing the top of my head. He really does work so hard to keep himself in the best condition for racing, I am insanely proud of him.

After a couple of hours I hear the familiar jangle of keys in the lock. "I'm back" Lando shouts rushing though the house to find me at the dining table with all of my schedules for George sprawled across the table "you've been busy" he comments as he wraps his arms around my shoulders, pressing his lips to my temple "thought I would get ahead for the weekend" and I know he worries that I'm not getting the support in the team but things have already been better. Jonah is much nicer and a better team leader than Josh ever was. I shake my head attempting to clear it of thoughts of him. I swear Lando can sense when I'm overthinking as he starts tickling my sides "get out of that head of yours" he tells me as I let out a giggle.

"Come on Mols! It will be fun!" Lando tells me for the 18th time and I finally give in "okay but you are going to be mainly in shot" I warn as I take my seat on the carpet next to his set up for his stream. He grins at me before starting the video "hi everyone!" Immediately the chat goes crazy and I can't fully understand why he enjoys this so much! I'm glad that I get to stay on the sidelines unless we get caught together in the paddock. "Yup! We are going to build the Lego McLaren" he confirms to the chat "we! Yeah Mols is with me" he gestures to me and I lean into the shot giving the camera a small wave. Once again the chat goes mad and I know that some of the comments won't be overly nice.

Lando

I feel like I pushed her into doing this but I want to keep her mind off of everything with Josh. She has settled just out of camera and I know she will get more comfortable as we get into it "so Mols is going to be in charge of the instructions as I'm terrible with that sort of stuff" I say with a laugh and I look over seeing her adorable creased brow as she studies the booklet. It's got what seems to be a thousand pages and I don't think we will get anywhere near finished tonight. "Right you need bag one" she informs me and I nod grabbing it from the huge pile next to me "sure, step one?" I ask encouragingly. I've seen the nasty comments in the chat but I just hope that she can keep focused on the task at hand "so you need the black 8 dobber" and I immediately look at her confused "8 dobber? What is that?"' I ask her through laughter and she frowns "it's what you say" she picks up a couple of pieces and explains "so this one is a two dobber but this one is a big 4 dobber as it's the thicker brick" she explains and I think it get it eventhough she has clearly made this up "where has this come from?!" I ask her and she smiles slightly "Charles, we always used to play Lego and it was always dobbers" I nod knowing that they were close "well you are going to have to remember that it's your strange language" I joke and she rolls her eyes at me.

After about an hour we haven't made a huge amount of progress. I keep messing about and she keeps trying to keep building. I can't help myself around her, this feels so normal. "Right you need the slanted 4 dobber" by now I do understand her instructions and chat has been helping me out "I can't see a slanted one" I gesture to the remaining pieces of bag 3 "well then you must've knocked it somewhere" she tells me showing the picture in the instructions. I don't recall knocking anything so I jump up and do a silly shake which causes a beautiful laugh to leave her lips. I can't take my eyes off of her but she manages to find the piece just under the sofa "there you go!" She tells me passing it over. I pop it into place a thought crosses my mind "Mols the other day, did you want to tell chat about" I didn't manage to finish my sentence before her hand covers my mouth and she is shaking her head "you sure!" I mumble jokingly and she sits back in a sulk. I continue to follow the instructions from the sheet when I become aware she isn't speaking to me "what did you want for dinner?" I ask trying to open up the conversation but she still doesn't talk to me "dinner?" I ask her again and she mumbles "pasta" I look at her "what was that?" I ask and she shakes her head "I'm still mad at you" she tells me sulkily and I realise there isn't a time where I'm not madly in love with her.

Molly

We get this week off together and I'm pretty certain it's exactly what we both need. I pull the duvet up to my chin as I listen to the chirping of the early morning birds. It's only around 5am, I haven't been sleeping well, anxious about everything that is going on. I look over and see Lando with his mouth slightly parted, gently snoring. He really is perfection. I slide slowly out of bed so I don't wake him and pad my way downstairs. The sun is only just starting to rise and I feel so peaceful looking out over the garden. I put a pod in the machine and wait for my coffee to pour. Why are coffee machines so loud? It's an early morning essential, no one wants this amount of noise to wake up to! Once my mug is full I walk over the sofa we placed by the patio doors so that I can lounge here with a lovely view. I try to switch off my thoughts as the hot coffee warms my hands. My legs are tucked under me and I realise just how small and insignificant I really am to anyone outside of our life. It's a blissful thought.

Lando

I reach out across to Mols side of the bed but she isn't there. I sit up in a panic and see that her phone isn't on charge. She must have gotten up! I leap out of bed rushing downstairs to see where she is! I walk into the kitchen and see her with hands wrapped around her coffee mug, gazing out into the garden. The door is slightly open and she has a blanket wrapped around her legs. She is it for me. "Morning" I say gently so I don't startle her and she turns with the biggest smile I've seen "Hey Lands" she pats the sofa and I take her into my arms as I sit down "I was just enjoying the quiet" she tells me resting her head against my chest. I nod "this house is very peaceful" I see her eyes shutting and I know she didn't sleep well, she hasn't been since everything with Josh. I run my finger tips up and down her arm causing the most delightful goosebumps to appear. After a few moments I can hear her snoring lightly and I know she needs this. I need this.

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⏰ Last updated: Nov 22, 2022 ⏰

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