Dances with Wolff - Max Verstappen

23.

It was my first race with the Red Bull team. I felt a little uncomfortable. Whenever I felt like this in the Mercedes garage I could just stand with my uncle, but I had no family in here.

Max and Sergio drove out of the garage. Everyone got ready to watch the race. I was standing alone watching the tv like I would do in the Mercedes garage until I felt a hand on my shoulder, making me turn around. Max's head engineer stood in front of me holding a headset. "Rylee right? I thought you might want this. This way you can hear Max's radio and everything Max says." I took the headset smiling. "Be prepared, sometimes it's just swear words." We both laughed, I thanked him for the headset. I think I stood there for a minute looking at Max's engineers. They were so different from my other so called family. I put the headset on and I saw Sergio's PR manager waving and gesturing to come stand with her.

Nothing much happened during the race. Which was good because it meant that Max was leading. I talked with Amelie, Sergio's PR manager the entire time. We actually really clicked with each other. From time to time Max's trainer or engineer came to talk to us a little. I remembered how I always was so bored in the garage next to this one, but that wasn't the case in here.
Before I knew I heard Max's laugh on the radio. Everyone in the garage started cheering and so did I because I was genuinely happy. Amelie hugged me and not much later Max's trainer also pulled me into his arms.
I guess this is what a family feels like. They were all so happy for Max.

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I was waiting for Max in the garage. I was so happy when I finally saw him. He ran over to me and picked me up turning us around a little bit. He smelled like champagne and sweat.
"You should really take a shower." I laughed while he put me back down.
"Yes I should. We are having a little party later tonight." I nodded. Red Bull always had a party after a win. I could only imagine what their party in Monaco was like.
"I hope you'll have fun." I smiled but Max looked at me confused.
"You do realize you're now part of this team right? That means you should come too." My smile grew even bigger. I was invited to their party. I was actually getting excited for it. Also because I could really use a drink.
"I will pick you up tonight so we can go together." Max whispered while he kissed my cheek softly.

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He picked me up from my room just as he promised. We walked in the club together. It was quite overwhelming, not only Red Bull was there but also other drivers and engineers.

A man walked up to us, I didn't recognize him so I guess he wanted to greet Max. "Yo Max, congratulations on your win" he gave him a hand and a hug.
"Thanks man, this is Rylee, my new PR manager." He turned to me, smiling.
"Hi Rylee, I'm Daniel. I was Max's teammate and best friend" he laughed. I wanted to give him a hand but he pulled me into his arms.

The party was amazing. When I still lived at home, I was partying and getting drunk almost every evening. That was also one of the reasons my parents send me here. Things with Max were different. I didn't want to get wasted. We were drinking and talking with Daniel all evening. He was actually really funny and I could see that he was a great friend to Max.
I loved having Daniel around but I actually wanted some time alone with my winner.
I put my hand on his arm. "Do you wanna dance?" Max looked at me, smiling. "I really can't dance but for you I will." I grabbed his hand smiling and pulled him with me. I put my arms around his neck as he put his hands on my ass. Max was cute when he was a little drunk, he was always cute to be honest.
We danced for a while. We talked about the upcoming races and my classes. He always asked me how my classes were going and if I still liked it.

I danced a little closer to him, pushing my body against him. "Don't make me crazy right now." He whispered in my ear. Kissing my neck a few times. "Why not?" I smirked, rushing my hand through his hair. "Fuck.." he grabbed my face, pressing his lips hard against mine. We kissed like no one else was in the room even though the entire Red Bull team was in here.