Something Gained

Chapter Fourty-Nine

After probably about 3 lots of painkillers and guzzling water like a maniac to try and make myself feel more alive, it finally felt like it was a working. I didn't feel as sick and my head had gone to a dull ache which I could manage, just about. I walked into the dressing room where the boys were without even thinking and both of them were just in their underwear.
"Oh my god sorry!" I literally ran back out and I howled with laughter outside the door. It didn't matter I'd seen Daniel but Lando.. for that was embarrassing.
"Lando's decent" Daniel shouted. I went back in carefully.
"I am so sorry" I laughed weakly but tried to sound okay, it was funny but the pressure on my head was too much, Lando scowled at me but was obviously laughing as well.
"Anyway, I just came to say they're ready when you are for your first shots. It's a mixed bag of double and solo shots so just follow their directions and look presentable" I said
"I always look presentable!" They both yelled at the same time which made me laugh. They followed me out in their first options, there was gonna be a lot of wardrobe changes and it was going to be a long evening for us all.

"Right Daniel go and get changed and we'll get some of Lando now" the photographer said. A girl that was here that had the wardrobe options was following Daniel around like a lost puppy. He was being friendly like he usually is but from what I could, she had mistaken that kindness and she was winding me up. I have never been the jealous type but for some reason right now I was. The girl followed him into the dressing room Lando and Daniel were using, I rolled my eyes and stayed with Lando.
"Good job Lando, look here?" The photographer was saying. They were both good with this kind of thing.
"Alex can we check on Daniel and get him back out?" He said to me. I nodded and put my laptop on the table in front of me, I was working while doing this, and went to Daniels dressing room.
"You're a great driver Daniel, I'm such a big fan. I don't normally do this and it's a bit bold but can we go for a drink at some point?" I heard as I got to the door. I rolled my eyes and opened the door
"Daniels a very busy person and I'm sure his schedule would not allow that" I said to her, looking her right in the eyes. "I can take over" I said to her, I held the door open and watched her walk out.
"Wow" Daniel said when I closed the door
"What?"
"Not jealous at all are you?" he said coming other and putting his arms round my waist
"I'm not in the mood, and she's been following you around and now is bold enough to ask you out, you couldn't even tell her you had a girlfriend" I said in his chest as I leaned my head against it
"I didn't have a chance, you come in" he said
"I'm not jealous"
"You are"
"I'm not"
"Okay we'll agree to disagree" I huffed at him. "And for the record, I don't look at a single other person, apart from you" he said as he lifted my chin up for me to look at him
"You're obligated to say that" I said to him
"Obligated how?"
"Because I can keep you so busy it'll ruin your life" I said
"Are we talking in a cheeky way or a work way?"
"Both" I said and walked back out the door. His jaw dropped and it made me laugh before he collected himself and followed me out. I didn't see that girl for the rest of the shoot.

We walked out of the building and was greeted by fans, Lando looked at me.
"You're now not working so do what you want" I said, he loved the fans. They were all chanting both of their names. They went off to sign and take pictures with people, while I got in the front of the car ready to drive us back to the hotel. I was so hungry as well. Lando dived into the front of the car after about 20 minutes, Daniel getting the back grumpy.
"I'm hungry" I said as I started the car
"Me to actually"
"Foooood" they both spoke at the same time
"We need something to cheer her up, she nearly killed that stylist girl" Daniel said, Lando glanced at me as I reversed the car out of the space
"Bit of an exaggeration" I said looking in the mirror at Daniel
"Why what happened?"
"She was flirting with Daniel, wanted a date, I made it know that he was too busy for such things" I said shrugging, Lando started chuckling
"Alex, even I know you're not nice about certain things"
"I'm a nice person!" I yelled a bit too loud, hurting my head in the process, I still had a dull headache, I pushed my glasses up my face and sipped my water from the straw in my cup
"You are a nice person, but you're also stubborn and unfiltered and don't take any crap" Lando said
"Exactly, you should of seen your face"
"I mean it's not like you guys aren't plastered over the internet and social media every week so I wouldn't worry" Lando said. I nodded and saw a big yellow M in the distance.
"I'm not worried, I know where I stand, I just didn't appreciate it" the both nodded
"Well you dealt with it, are you eyeing up McDonald's" Daniel said, I glanced in the mirror again and smiled
"Oooh yes, let's get McDonald's!" Lando yelled
"Just don't tell Michael or Jon, I will be killed" I said to them as I turned into the drive through of the restaurant.

I bought myself and the boys some food, even when they both moaned at me that they were paying but I ignored the protests. I drove car to a parking space and we all sat and ate in the car and chatted.
"You know, aside from work the three of us have spent barely any time together" Daniel said
"That's because you're always hogging her" Lando replied sipping his drink, I laughed
"We should make it a weekly thing" I said, "hiding in the car stuffing our faces" I said. They both laughed. I adored each of them dearly. They had no idea how wonderful they were and how they made things so much better in life. My headache had completely gone and I was feeling so much better. Just what I needed, two of my favourite people, some food and a good laugh.
"So tomorrow, what are we doing again?" Daniel asked
"I literally told you this morning" I replied, I was sitting side ways in the chair so I could see both of them
"Yeah but I forgot" he said
"This is why you'll be lost without me" I said rolling my eyes. "Testing, and then lots of media and fans meet and greet. All the drivers have got a set up outside the track where you'll be at a table and signing things, and pictures and whatever they want. During media phone calls I'll get you signing a couple of bits that you can give out to them as well" I told them. They both nodded.