Drive to Survive [Lando Norris]

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It was late in the evening, when Willow and Lando finally returned to the hotel. After their meal at the cute and cozy restaurant filled up with their chatting and laughing, the pair went for an evening stroll through the city where they had found a beautiful park. The evening weather was warm, but Lando still took his opportunity to hold Willow close to him. And Willow was sure that her cheeks had permanently switched to pink after this date.

"So, how did I do?" Lando asked as the pair had stopped in front of the door to Willow's hotel room. 

Willow let out a giggle, her eyes not leaving Lando's for even a split second. 

"I'll give it to you, Lando. Probably the best date, I've ever had" she grinned, her smile wider than ever. 

"Well then I guess, I'll just have to make sure to take you on multiple dates" Lando smirked, the butterflies in both their stomachs going insane. 

"Lando Norris, is that your way of asking me on another date?" Willow teased. 

"That also, but this is mostly my way of asking if... if you would like to be my girlfriend?" Lando nervously said as he looked at Willow. 

His words took a few seconds to sink in, but when they did, a new sparkle reappeared in her eyes, while shooting Lando an even bigger smile if that was possible. 

"Really?" Willow dumbfounded asked which only led to Lando Lando grinning even wider as he nodded. 

"Yes. I want you to be my girlfriend, Willow" Lando said again, smiling. 

This time the words reached Willow's brains immediately and without further hesitation, she grabbed his shirt pulling him closer before colliding her lips with Lando's. The sweet, warm, and soft feeling melting everything inside Willow as Lando's arms snuck around her waist and she snuck her arm around his back while the other found it's way through his soft curls. 

When the pair pulled apart to catch their breaths again, the tension was thick and warm. They just starred at each other, wide grins covering their faces. 

"So... was that a yes, or?" Lando chuckled, making Willow playfully punch his shoulder. 

"Shut up, Norris" she jokingly rolled her eyes. 

"Well uh, we should probably get some sleep. But I'll see you tomorrow... babe" Lando winked, placing a quick kiss on Willow's cheek before he walked away. 

He reached the end of the hall before he turned around once last time shooting Willow, who were still standing by her hotel-room door, a wide smile. Willow chuckled, sending him a little wave before he disappeared around the corner. 

It was safe to say that the smile wasn't going to leave Willows face for quite a while...

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And she was right. The smile was still evident on Willows face the next day, when she entered the paddock. Now her smile was mainly because of her new boyfriend and the amazing date they had shared last night, but the fact that it was race day as well just made it about a thousand times better. 

"Tell me everything, and don't you dare sparing any details!" Pierre was quick to find his teammate and drag her away from the public, allowing her to speak about her date with Lando. 

Willow looked at Pierre and let out a laugh before answering, "Okay okay, just calm down" she chuckled. 

"It went really well... we uh, we went to this really cute restaurant and we had fun." she explained. 

"Anything else?" Pierre asked. 

"I mean, not really. Not besides the fact that we're dating now but-"

"WHAT?!" Willow laughed as she shushed her friend, people around them giving them strange looks from his sudden outburst. 

"You better not be joking, Will." Pierre pointed his finger at her. 

"I'm not joking, Pierre." Willow giggled, a wide grin spreading on her face. 

"This is amazing news!!!! I bet it was because I chose your outfit for you. You know, you should definitely hire me as your stylist" And as always, Pierre found a way to crack in some joke, making Willow question why they were friends yet she couldn't stop the laughter. 

"Oh yeah for sure, Pierre. It was definitely 100% because of your fashion advice" Willow played along, the two drivers now entering the garage to get ready for the race. 

"You might as well accept it now" Pierre continued.

"Okay, but does it mean I have to start paying you now? And will you apply for insurance , because I can't guarantee that" she explained, trying to remain serious, though the spark in her eyes suggested otherwise. 

"Well, obviously I will need a paycheck every month, and we should also discuss working hours and such." Pierre shot back, just as playful as Willow. 

"Oh yes, very important. Say, if we make it a 1-2 at the race, I'll hire you" she chuckled. 

"Oh come on, Willie. Those terms are far too unrealistic" Pierre frowned. 

"Sorry Pierre, those are my terms" she said, before leaning closer to his ear before whispering: "Just be glad we're not driving one of those Williams tractors" she joked, her and Pierre bursting into laughter. 

"Cruel, Willie. Very cruel" Pierre laughed before the two drivers headed for their own cars as the race would begin in just a few minutes. 

A/N

I seriously hate how fucking slow I update this story, but it just doesn't really make it for me ya know? That being said, I am still determined to finish the story at one point, so I thank you all very much for still reading and hanging on haha <3 I will try my best <3