A/N: sorry for the wait but I've been on holiday so not able to write. I'm going to try and write the next part quicker :)
Lando's Pov
The race was going well for red bull, the Mercedes had dropped to third and fourth meaning a potential one-two. Watching the race was enjoyable but I couldn't stop my mind from drifting away from the racing and to Daniel and Max's comments. I don't know whether to believe Daniel with the comment about Max or not - I don't want to get my hopes up again. As a family, we sat around a table with a fancy table cloth and a sign saying 'Wauman-Norris'. It was a circular, wooden table and the table cloth had a red and blue trim for red bull. We were also all given a branded cap and I managed to bag myself a Max one which definitely made my day.
As the race was in the closing stages, a hospitality member approached our table and asked for me to follow them to the garage. They didn't tell me why or who wanted me but I go up and followed them. I had a sickening feeling in my stomach and my palms started to sweat - I was just hoping my anxiety wasn't too obvious.
As we made it down to the garage, my nerves turned to excitement as I looked around, realising where I was. The person who brought me down turned to me and said, 'Hello Prince Norris, Daniel requested you over the radio but asked for you to join GP (Max's engineer) on the pit wall to talk to Max.' I thought to myself 'oh god, what do I say' as we walked across the pit lane to the pit wall. I shook Christian and GP's hands before taking a seat and putting on a pair of headphones. GP turned to me and said, 'Hello Lando, what you need to do is to tell Max that there is one lap left and he has a 5.74 second gap between him and Danny. You'll also need to tell him it's you first so he knows what is going on' 'ok' I replied before taking a deep breath.
Hey Max, It's Lando
LANDO! Why are you here?
Daniel requested me but that's not the point. You have one lap to go and the gap between you and Daniel is 5.74 seconds. You've got this
Thank you Lando. I'll see you at the podium
Ok good luck
As I finished the message, I looked over to GP who looked back at me and gave me a reassuring smile which definitely helped to settle my nerves. I couldn't wait for the final lap to be over. As Max came around the final corner, the entire garage ran to the edge of track and cheered Max and Danny as the crossed the line. The emotion and atmosphere in the garage was electric and everyone was buzzing. Bradley (Max's personal trainer) turned to me want grabbed my hand. We both ran to Parc Fermé and arrived as Max was exciting his car. He removed his helmet and balaclava and my eyes were met with pure delight of post race Max. His eyes scanned the crowd before they met mine. My heart stopped.
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The view of post-race Max filled my stomach with butterflies. I had to pinch myself to make sure it was real. He just stared at me.
Max's Pov
There was one lap left, I was about to win the Belgium Grand Prix. As I passed the start/finish line, I head a voice over the radio. It wasn't one I recognised instantly but as soon as I heard 'it's lando' my heart erupted. I was so happy that he was on the garage supporting me. I had to do it for him. I had a 5.74 gap to Danny in second place. All I had to do was drive a confident final lap and I would have done it for him. He said that Daniel requested him - that dick. Ever since I told Daniel about my crush, he's been non-stop trying to get us together. He's even invited lando to my drivers room - not that I'm complaining.
My body felt electric as I crossed the finish line. I heard over the radio, "Max you are the winner of the Belgian grand prix" it felt amazing. I had done in for the Prince of my dreams. As I got out of the car and took my helmet off, I scanned the crowd hoping to see lando there. It took a while but our eyes eventually met. My heart was pounding out of my chest. It hadn't set in - I had won the home race of the man of my dreams. After being weighed and have a drink of water, I joined Daniel and Lewis before we stepped out on the podium.
I walked out as my name was called to a sea of people cheering. It was the best feeling in the world. I was desperate to lock eyes with Lando but I couldn't find him. As they gave Daniel his trophy, I caught a glimpse of curly hair from which I could assume was Lando. It was.
After the podium celebrations, I made my way back to the garage and started to look for Lando. It didn't take me long to find him because he was chatting to some engineers about the physics-side of the car.
Lando's Pov
The podium ceremony was a surreal experience. I loved every second of it. I couldn't believe that Max won at my home Grand Prix. After the podium, Bradley took me back to the garage where he dropped some stuff off before picking stuff up and heading to Max's driver room. We waited there for about 15 minutes before Max arrived, back from media duties. He was visibly upset and annoyed. "What's the matter Max?" I asked. "Nothing" his voice was monotonous and he sounded dead inside. I knew something was wrong but I didn't want to antagonise him so I dropped the subject.
He spent a good 15-20 talking to Bradley about the race whilst having a massage. After finishing, Bradley left Max and me to ourselves. I asked about the race - it wasn't the easiest race but Max won convincingly. We sat in silence for a while before Max spoke up. "Sorry for earlier" he said to me. I was a bit confused, what had happened earlier. "I'm sorry for lying to you" what?! When did he lie? And then I clicked. He wasn't fine; something was the matter.
