Love, Eternal

Silverstone

Friday came and went, it was wet again and Nola wasn't particularly happy about the weather, it worried her. But the vibe for the weekend was definitely there, everyone was buzzing. Particularly with the fact she watched Arthur in his qualifying earlier in the day and he had come second, Pierre didn't have such a good practise which was upsetting, Charles did better, especially after the last couple of races with issues so it was better for him. Nola sat in Charles' room with Lando, Pierre and Carlos, along with Luisinha while they played video games.

"Aww look, they're matching" Lando laughed

"Completely unintentional and I would like to say I got dressed first" Nola said, both her and Pierre were in grey tracksuits and it was funny.

"Don't lie, you saw me and decided to change" Pierre laughed

"No it wasn't! You liar" Nola defended and nudged Pierre making him lose the ball on their fifa game

"Nola!! sei così noioso" Pierre moaned

"Woahhh" Nola laughed and she nudged him again. He dropped the controller and picked her up and threw her over his shoulder, the group laughed

"PIERRE!" Nola squealed and got spun around before he finally set her back down after much protest. She giggled as she fell into his lap on the sofa, Lando taking over his place in the game with Charles, she snuggled into him as he cuddled her and watched the boys play.

Nola arrived early at the track with Charles, along with Arthur and Enzo. Silverstone was a big weekend, for all the obvious reasons, but it was also a weekend for both Charles and Arthur who were racing. Saturday for Arthur was the sprint race, and he had already qualified second but it was sprint race weekend for formula three, which was today. Before Charles' practise and qualifying, it was Arthur, so the three older siblings watched the youngest brother do his thing. It wasn't as good as qualifying and he dropped a bit but not bad in 8th, the race was the next morning and all the magic would happen there, but all in all, Nola was happy for Arthur, and he was pleased with himself. Over this week she hadn't seen a lot of her brothers, because she was in the Alpha Tauri garage, but she was glad Charles had them with him.

Saturday had to be a better day for Pierre. Nola was hopeful for it, she walked into the garage with him, his arm around her waist, she smiled up at him and he kissed her forehead, there was plenty of mechanics around the car, it was busy. They had a practise session and then qualifying later.

"I've never actually properly looked in this car" Nola said quietly, Pierre smiled and took her hand pulling her over

"I'll show you" he said. Nola stood next to him as he explained different bits around the car, it looked so small inside, and cosy. They practically laid down in their seats when they drove.

"Is it comfortable?" Nola asked

"Our seats are made specifically for us, it's mostly comfortable, it has to be so we can drive. Why don't you try it?" Pierre said

"Try what?" Nola asked turning to him

"You should get in" he laughed

"Am I allowed?" Nola laughed, Pierre nodded and looked over at his team principle who was watching the two, he didn't care. There was nothing Nola could do to break or ruin anything, so Nola stepped over the halo, with Pierre's help, he had his hands on her waist before she stepped in, she lowered herself down holding onto the halo before she settled in. One of the mechanics put in the steering wheel and the shoulder restraints. Nola placed her hands on the wheel, it had so many buttons and toggles, she was so confused but she pretended to steer as she looked out the front of the car.

"This is so weird" Nola laughed. Nola had come very well known in the Alpha Tauri garage, she spoke to many of them often. The guy that normally buckles Pierre into his seat was stood on the other side of the car. Nola looked to the side Pierre was on and noticed he was taking pictures, she threw up a peace sign and he laughed at her. The steering wheel and shoulder restraint was taking away again and Nola stood up, Pierre took her hand and helped her step onto the nose of the car before he put his hands on her waist and lifted her down.

"Comfy?" Pierre asked

"It is, that was so cool. I've never been in a car before, seeing what you see is so weird" Nola laughed

"Glad you liked it" Pierre smiled and put his arms around Nola as they walked to the screens with information and data on. Pierre stood behind Nola, his arms around her as he spoke with his head engineer about strategies and track conditions for the practise and qualifying today. Nola listened along, although a lot of it she didn't get or understand but it was fine, that was their job not hers.

The rain didn't leave, and Pierre jumped into his car ready to get started for qualifying. He sat waiting to put his helmet on in the car and Nola stood nearby. He beckoned her over and she leaned down after he had been strapped in.

"I love you" he whispered

"Don't say that when it's raining" Nola said, he spoke normally and casually, but it scared Nola

"Didn't mean it like that" he chuckled

"I know, be safe okay? I love you" Nola leaned down and kissed him softly

"Pierre, deux minute" his engineer said. He was handed his helmet and bits and pieces, he fistbumped Nola and got ready.
Pierre was through to Q2, which was good, but the weather was getting so bad, it was so wet outside as Pierre rolled back into the garage, he drank some water and chatted quickly before going back out. Nola watched Charles, making sure he was okay to. After the past couple of weeks, he needed a good race as well. Pierre didn't make it through to Q3, Nola sat at the screens she was normally at watching Lando and Charles get through, it was Lando's home race so she was glad he was getting there, Pierre's car was pushed back into the garage and he hopped out soon after, he spoke with his engineers and team before being swept away for media stuff, Nola didn't mind, she sat and watched the third session, watching Charles claim 3rd place, and Lando in 6th, she was happy for them. Although as much as she hated to admit, she was gutted Pierre wasn't in the mix, her happiness would certainly be magnified.

"Nola?" She snapped her head round to Layla calling

"Yeah?" She answered

"Pierre's gone back to his room" she said, Nola frowned. That was weird, he normally had her come with him or waited for her. She jumped off her chair, putting her headphones back where they needed to be before walking out the back of the garage, Charles was walking through on his way to his own commitments probably, Nola walked up and hugged him.

"Bonjourno" she smiled

"Nola, I missed you" Charles mumbled into her hair

"You did brilliantly, I almost died when you went off a bit, but I'm glad the car is good. You look more comfortable" Nola smiled as she released her brother, she looked around for Carlos as he had secured his first pole position and she was very proud of him

"It feels good. Where's Pierre?" Charles asked

"I don't know, he left the garage and is now in his room apparently" Nola told him

"Ah okay. Want dinner tonight?" Charles asked. Nola nodded "I'll come get you at 7pm, go find Pierre, we'll talk later" Charles said. He could see Nola was distracted so he let her go. He would sort out arranging dinner, for them all. All being Nola, himself and their brothers.