Formula 1 One-Shots (II)

Daniel Ricciardo [54]

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[54]- You think I am cute?
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Working with a Formula1 driver is always fast because they rarely know how to slow down what makes spending days with them something you need to get used to. Daniel Ricciardo is definitely one of the drivers who likes the fast stuff, but if you ask him to, he will slow down for you what makes workdays more relaxing for you and Daniel seems to like the breaks you planned in his day.

Currently is one of these breaks to loosen the workday and make it easier to finish everything because of a relaxed mindset and while Daniel disappeared to do something you called one of your friends, a habit you started some time ago. Since all of you are working full time jobs it is sometimes hard to spend time together, so you simply call each other during breaks to chat a little bit.

"How is the new guy you are working with?" Your friend asks with an excited voice, trying to get any information out of you because you just started working at this place a few weeks ago and you haven't been able to meet up yet. She is always eager to hear the newest gossip and since you work with a kind of celebrity now, she is even more keen to hear stories from your workplace.

"You mean Daniel?" You ask, trying to make it sound like you are not a hundred percent sure who she is asking you about, but you know it has to be about Daniel. The Australian might be the person you work closest with and since you told your friend this fact, she is daydreaming about the time you spend with Daniel.

"Do you have another hot Australian in your life I don't know about?" She laughs and you have to laugh too because she knows nothing about Daniel apart from three things. He is Australian, he is a famous person and that he is very good looking.

"He is cute." A smile is on your lips when you think of the curly man who makes your workdays a little bit brighter. You do not know how but he always managers to make your lips curl upwards and helps you to lift your mood no matter how bad it was before.

"Just cute? Jesus there are so many words to describe this man and you chose cute?" Her voice sounds a bit surprised when you pick such a simple word to describe Daniel, but you think it does fit him. The curls, the smile and his whole personality makes him a cute human in your eyes.

"Don't want to sexualise him so I stay with cute." You explain why you did choose cute and not something like hot or breath-taking, even though it would be fitting too. There are enough people who sexualize the drivers, and you do not want to be one of them especially because you work with one of them. When you turn around your eyes met the ones of Daniel, and you freeze right in your spot.

"I have to hang up now." You tell your friend, hoping that Daniel just entered the room and didn't listen to your conversation before. Barely listening to what your friend answer you keep your eyes locked with Daniels, trying to figure out if he has heard anything by analysing his face but it is like he has put on a mask to hide his feelings.

"Sure, get back to work with your cute Daniel Ricciardo while others have to deal with normal looking people." This is the end of the call, and you shove your phone into one of the pockets of your jeans. Daniel takes this as a sign to come closer and speak up.

"You think I'm cute?"

"You heard that?" You ask back, heart pounding in your chest even though you already know the answer to your question. Daniel has heard you calling him cute, and you don't know if this will have any consequences. Being in the job for only a couple of weeks and already calling the person you work with cute isn't ideal.

"Seems like." Daniel nods, confirming what you already know, and you lower your gaze. "I am sorry." You mumble, hoping Daniel will not be too mad because you talk about him like this behind his back, but it seems like he is more outraged that you try to take your words back.

"Why apologize for a compliment?" He asks, tilting his head to the side and you look up again because you did not think he will react like this. Calm and collected, not annoyed by the fact a woman who should feel neutral towards him seems to like him.

"Maybe because it can make the other person feel uncomfortable?" Your statement sounds more like a question because you try to find a reason why you take the word cute back.

"Not me, I love compliments. Especially from you." Daniel grins and makes you freeze again with his words. Did he just say he likes compliments from you? You need a few seconds before you are able to press out one word between your lips.

"Me?"

"Of course, I think you are cute too." Daniel smiles even wider, while you just stare. He thinks you are cute, and you don't know what to say, already thinking you are just imagine things or that he is going to break into laugher because he is just kidding. But nothing happens, Daniel just keeps looking at you.

"Did I break you?" He asks after a moment, head again tilted slightly to the side, and you don't think that you can trust your voice so you just nod. "What a shame, because I want to ask you for a date." Daniel observes your reaction, how your eyes went wide and the change of emotions on your face.

"A what?" You ask because this time you are sure that you heard the wrong thing, but Daniel confirms that your ears work just fine. "A date." "With me?" Still surprised you point at yourself while Daniel keeps smiling at you.

"Do you see someone else here?" He questions you and looks around the room, like he is searching for a different person. When he doesn't see anyone, he looks back at you. "No." You mumble to answer his question, there isn't any other person here, just Daniel and you. The thoughts in your head are loud and you completely forget to give Daniel an answer to his date question.

"So?" Daniel brings your attention back to him and you look up. "Hm?"

"You, me date?" He points to you, his own chest and asks his question again if you would like to go on a date with him and finally you are able to give him an answer to his question. "Yes."

"Great, today at seven?" The smile on his lips is bright and you can't supress a smile too, feeling the butterflies roaming around in your stomach. You give Daniel the confirmation with another nod, and he seems to be fine with you not interacting verbally with him.

"I pick you up if you give me your address." Daniel gives you another instruction and this time you manage to choke out a word, still not completely realising that you will go on a date with Daniel tonight. "Sure."

"See you later cutie." Daniel comes closer to you, presses a kiss onto your cheek before he disappears as quickly as he had appeared before. Your hand touches your cheek, and you need to smile. This evening is probably going to be full of laughter and a good time with your favourite cute man from Australia. 
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