Love, Eternal

Softie

Race day. Charles had qualified on pole and Nola was so excited for him. Pierre was 7th which was his best qualifying for the year so far.
Nola was in the Alpha Tauri building, in Pierre's room, after escaping all the cameras and journalists, they were out in full force, the whole week it had been crazy but today was another level. Pierre had just come back from his drivers parade that they do, he had just got changed into his race stuff and was now sitting listening to music which is something he did a lot, while he memorised the track and practised driving. His eyes were closed as he steered his hands. Nola walked up behind him and slid her hands over his shoulders and across his chest, her lips pressed against his neck. Pierre laughed and dropped his hands
"Nola, I have to get my head in the game" he said tuning his fingers over Nola's hand that laid on his chest
"You've got ages yet" Sue whispered in his ear. "Plus I've had to watch you all weekend and it's driving me crazy" where they had been so busy during the week, Nola and Pierre had gone straight to sleep most nights, whether she was on her own or with him. They were so tired, and barely had two seconds just them away from the track or commitments, but he looked so hot and Nola couldn't deal.
"Driving you crazy yeah?" She could tell he was smiling by the way he spoke
"You know you have been" Nola said bluntly. It was getting annoying for her, the fact she wouldn't see him for a few days while he went away was even worse for Nola
"We're still going to be in Miami for a couple of days" he said, he pulled Nola round and onto his lap
"Okay, I couldn't be clearer than this. I want you. Now" Nola said as she looked into his eyes, something flickered in them and he smirked
"I love it when you get like this" he mumbled as he placed his lips on her, he kissed Nola quickly before he pulled away, "you've been driving me crazy as well, but I really have to do some warm ups and get prepared" he said resting his forehead on hers
"Fine" She said standing up. He quickly pulled Nola back down to his lap
"Don't be grumpy, later I'll have all the time in the world for you" Pierre whispered. Nola rolled her eyes and nodded.

Nola sat down in the Alpha garage watching the race. Charles was on pole so Nola was looking forward to that. Charles dropped back to second behind Max and then there was an issue with Pierre's car, he slowed down a little and lost some places, and then him and Lando crashed. Lando literally spun around. That put him out the race and then before they knew it Pierre's car was being put into the garage, he was out as well. He wasn't happy and he went and spoke to his engineers when he got the car. Nola waited and continued watching the screen to see what her brother was doing.

The race finished and Pierre had been swept away to do some media and things, so Nola didn't see him. Nola knew Lando wasn't going to be happy to not finish but she was glad her brother got another podium. She went to celebrate her brothers second place finish. Nola found Charlotte first in the pits as she waited for the cars to come in, when they did both Charles and Carlos hugged their teams. Charles spotted Charlotte and his sister and came over to hug them both.
"Well done Charles, great drive" Nola said to him, he was all hot and sweaty and it wasn't nice but that's the life of a driver.
"Where's Pierre?" He asked, she shrugged as she didn't actually know. Charles returned to the celebrations and to get ready for the podium. Nola looked around and couldn't see Pierre.
"He's probably gone to his room, go see him" Charlotte said, Nola could barely hear her through the cheers
"I don't want to miss Charles podium" She said to her. She nodded and they walked around the stadium to the podium to watch him lift his second place trophy. Everyone cheered and clapped at him. Max beat him to first which was disappointing but them two were having quite the battle this season already. When it was all done, Nola headed to Pierre's room in the Alpha building. Pierre was in his room looking out the window over the field of the stadium. He was disappointed in himself after having a decent week, and then to take Lando out as well he knew it was annoying. Nola closed the door quietly and went up behind him and put her arms around his waist. Her head rested against his back.

"I'm sorry" Nola said to him, Pierre twisted round in Nola's arms so he was facing her and cupped her face, titling it up so Nola was looking at him
"What are you saying sorry for?" He asked
"Because I distracted you earlier" She mumbled
"Don't be silly, there was an issue with the car. That's no one's fault these things happen" he pressed his lips against Nola's forehead and she smiled softly
"Are you okay?" Nola asked him. He nodded, he didn't convince her entirely but enough. He was his own worst critic, same as Charles.
"How about me and you, go and actually spend some time together?" He said, Nola nodded enthusiastically. "We've also got a boat party tomorrow" he said
"We?" She asked
"Yep, you're coming. Charles and Charlotte are there, Lando, Carlos, loads of people" he said
"Sounds like I don't have a choice" Nola laughed
"Not really. Until you go home and I go to Mexico I want you with me constantly. This week has been the most amazing week. Getting to spend it with you, walking around in public with you not having to hide or worry, letting the whole world know that I have the most beautiful amazing girlfriend. I want to spend as much time as I can with you" he said. Nola smiled and rested her head on his chest.
"Pierre Gasly, when did you become so soft" Nola chuckled
"When I first met you" he said as he kissed the top of Nola's head

They left the track hand in hand, Charlotte and Charles were actually in front, so the four of them travelled back to the hotel together. Pierre came to Nola's room and they ordered some room service and watched a movie in bed together. This is what she wanted and it was so worth waiting for the entire week to get it. Just Nola and Pierre together.