away we go • formula 1

Cancelled

Max chose the film so he picked an absolute nightmare. I don't even know the title but it was a horror one. "I think I take it back. The friendship is cancelled again...", I complained 5 minutes into the movie. "Why?", he smirked. "You know damn well why...", I answered the smug boy next to me. "I'll not be able to sleep tonight so if I'm grumpy on the plane tomorrow just know it's your fault.", I made sure to make him aware. "Don't worry I will protect you, if George let's me.", he last part was mumbled and probably not meant for my ears. "What?". "No worries. I'll protect you.", he smiled. 

"Max!!! I hate you so much!!", I screeched. "Come here.", I heard him suppress a chuckle. The film was really scary. Even Max admitted that he found it scary. So I cuddled up to him. "See it's not as bad now.", he whispered. "It's still bad. Next time I chose or there will not be a next time.", I huffed.

The film ended at around midnight. By now all lights were turned on because I was too afraid. "I wanted to ask you earlier but I kinda forgot. Is everything alright between you and George?", Max asked as he helped me set up my bed again. "Mhmm I guess. But we had a little fight about the situation at Williams. And he was last today so I guess he just need time to cool off. Should be back to normal tomorrow.", I tried to smile but failed. "He should know it's not your fault. I mean yes Williams is a shit show but what could you do about it.", Max tried to be understanding but truth be told if he was in George's situation he would probably be just as bad or worse even. "Yes I don't really wanna think about it. I guess it'll be fine in a few days.", I said trying to stay neutral. "I might have to call him anyway cause I'm scared now.", I joked.
"You know I would offer to stay but I think it's a bit early for that and also I shouldn't overstay my welcome. Good night Carolin.", Max hugged me and left my room. "Night Max.", I said into our hug.

Are you still up? ~ Lin
Yes~ George 🤍
Can I come to your room or would you come to mine? ~ Lin
Did something happen? I'm coming❤️ ~ George 🤍

This just proved to me that I can always count on my sometimes diva-ish boy from Kings Lynn. Just minutes after I received his text I heard a knock on my door.
"Hi", I whispered and he hugged me like we haven't hugged in weeks. "Are you alright?", he whispered in the hug. "Yes it's just that we watched a scary film and now I'm scared.", I admitted to him. He pushed back a strand of hair from my face.
"Who is we?", he asked. "Max and I.", I answered truthfully. He looked annoyed by my answer. "He should not watch those films with you. If he was your friend he knew you don't enjoy those kinds of films", he started scolding. "He knows but he wanted to annoy me. You know like friends do? Like we do with Lando and Alex? George please I didn't call you because I wanted to start an argument. I just wanted you near my side because with you I feel save.", I explained.
He looked torn between being annoyed at Max and loving me. His face finally relaxed and he pulled me into his side. "You are save with me. Always.", he kissed my head. "I know.", I said and snuggled even closer.
We went to bed right after that. Me in George's arms feeling safe and sound. "I love you, d'you know that?", I asked him in a hushed voice. "I do. And I love you. Very much. But I feel like I am competing with him.", he admitted. "George I swear you don't have competition. You are the first thing I think about in the morning and the last thing before I fall asleep. Every day and every night. I can see where you are coming from but believe me that this infatuation I had last year is gone. You make me happy. And I hope I do that too.", I poured my heart out and felt some tears prick at my eyes "You do make me happy. It's more of an ego problem than anything else. I guess I'm just scared of loosing you.", he caressed my cheek.
"Can we just put this behind us? Once and for all? No more discussions about Max or the sport?", I asked. "I suppose it's for the best.", I looked into his beautiful eyes.
Oh how I loved those eyes. Our noses where touching but something kept us from going that extra few centimetres. "C-can I kiss you?", he asked. "Always.", I smiled, we kissed and for the first time in days we felt like us.