Russell's Cousin- Lando Norris story

Rain. A lot of rain.

Ever since that conversation you had with lando back in Miami you couldn't get him out of your head. It drive you crazy, you couldn't concentrate and it got to a point of severe daydreaming George had to physically pinch you to get your attention.

You sat in the Mercades reception waiting with George and the team for the bus to take you to Heathrow for the Monaco GP, you phone lit up with a text from mick

Mick: we are just leaving Germany now, have a safe flight and I'll see you when you land x
You: you too, see you soon x

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After you chat with lando you didn't have the guts to just end things with mick, you knew he had a place in your heart but that best friend material you had with lando wasn't there, he was too serious and at times all you needed was a joke around. You had gone back to micks room after you spoke to lando, slid into bed and tried to stay on your side but you woke with his arms around you and it broke you. You knew you were leading him on now you knew lando felt the same but you just couldn't admit it. Not yet.
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The flight to Monaco wasn't too bad, short and sweet. You, George, Carmen, Angela, Lewis, Charles and Charlotte were all meeting up that evening for sushi over at Lewis' house so you were planning with George logistics once you landed. You saw mick, stood at the gate waiting for you to take you to his apartment that his family had over there in the hills. You didn't know if it was best to tell him there and then or to just leave it till later that you've got a hotel for the weekend because the team are staying together. The conversation between you was short and dry but you still managed to get a smile from him and ask him questions back much to the heartbreak it caused.

When you pulled up mick went to grab your bags from the boot when you just asked if he could leave them and go inside for a catch up.
"Urm- we have had a hotel booked for us as a team this weekend and I need to be down there with them sadly"'
"Oh ok. Where abouts?" He asked
"I don't know the name of it. It's near the casino" you said as he caught you off guard. The thing was it wasn't a hotel but you were in for hotel treatment.
"I'll drive you down if you want? I'll speak to you later though?" He asked
"Sure. I'll give you a call after dinner but you know I like my sleep. It will be an early night with practice tomorrow and that. You need a good rest too" you said trying to seem placid.

You decided to leave it at that and quickly get changed for dinner. You asked mick to drive you to Lewis' place and just to lift your bags out. You have him a quick hug and just a kiss on the cheek as you bid him a goodnight before heading in as Angela was stood at the door.
"How did that go?" She said quietly through a smile and wave to kick as he drove off
"Fucking awful" you said under your breath
"I think he knows that you know" she said guiding you through the hallways
"I feel bad but I just can't. I know where my heart is and it isn't in Germany."

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Dinner was stunning with some of the best sushi you had ever had that you had to really hold yourself back from it. You and Charlotte went to take photos outside after as his house looked over the Monaco bay.

"Ang! Come get a photo with me!" You asked as she was reluctant to be in the spotlight
She jogged over and posed with you, she was like a mother and mentor to your career, most importantly someone you could trust.

"Right it's getting late you three" you said to George Lewis and Charles
"I know I'm shattered man" Lewis replied
"I'll go grab my bag" Charlotte said as she kissed Charles cheek.
"Lewis?" Yous whispered as people went to get their things
"Yeah you ok?" He asked concerned like always
"Can you give me a lift to my hotel. I know you haven't had a drink and it's on the other side of Monaco. I just don't fancy getting a cab myself"
"Yeah sure! Is it ok on my scooter? I can give you anges helmet to use" he said
"That would be great"
"So where you staying? Didn't think the team had any one place..."
"I'll explain once we get going" you said ushering him to the garage.

You said goodnight to everyone before jumping on the back of lewis' scooter and holding on for dear life because Jesus Christ did he think he was racing when it was quiet at night

You went along to where the pits start to get the main road, "so where's the hotel?" Lewis asked
"Don't hate me." You said as you pulled a piece of paper from your pocket handing it to him. It was landos address
"Really?! Man I thought you were over it?" He said
"Yeah.. we'll no. I know he's my one. Being away from him made me recognise I need him more than anything" you said
"Ok, only because it you. I hope he makes you happy and if he doesn't you know I will kick his ass in, ange too!"
"I know, I know. Thank you for this, I just needed someone I can trust" you said as you raced through the tunnel.
"I'm glad you can trust me. I'm always here for you" he replied before increasing the acceleration.

Before you knew it you had reached the hills where lando lived.

"Thank you again" you said
"No worries, see you in the morning" Lewis replied as he left.

You took a deep breath and knocked on the door. You heard his footsteps as he came to you.
"Lando?"
"I missed you, come in" he replied