Midnight Rain | MV33

04.

"So... Em care to explain the rumours about you and Daniel?" Lea giggled as she took a sip of her red wine, as the four of us sat on top of the white comforter in my Bahrain hotel room as our flight wasn't until tomorrow morning. We were meant to be on a business flight at 4AM so we decided to skip the after party today deciding we would show up to the next ones. "What! Nothings going on!" Em laughed denying all accusations which were being made, "We're just friends" Emery denies. "That's what they all say" I laughed as I looked toward my brunette friend with a smirk. It was getting late the longer we all spent talking, so everyone decided to head back to their own rooms. Standing from my bed where I was originally positioned I got up to turn off the lights deciding I needed to get some rest before the early flight tomorrow. As I flicked the switch it plunged the room into darkness, I stumbled my way back to my bed pulling the covers higher over my shoulders to block out the cold. The one person who kept coming to my mind as I was trying to block out all thoughts so I could sleep was of course the one and only Max Verstappen. I just don't get why the moment in the corridor keeps replaying over and over in my mind.

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Warm beams of light fell onto my skin waking me up slowly. Wait. Sun? I was meant to be on a flight at 3AM there shouldn't be any sunlight. Panic filled my body as I quickly reached out my arm to grab my phone. Turning it on I immediately saw over 50 notifications from my friends asking where I was, my eyes glanced up to the time which displayed 10AM. Shit. I knew the girls had to make that flight because both Lana and Lea who I was meant to be going with had meetings as soon as they landed. Emery was going with Daniel and she got on her flight at 7AM. Shit. Was this actually happening am I actually stuck in Bahrain on my own? Clicking on the text messages I'd been sent I opened them to find Alannah and Azalea apologising for leaving me and as I scrolled up the two of them were frantically asking where I was. I sat up in the bed closing my eyes and sighing deeply, I kicked my legs off the bed before grabbing the clothes I had already got out ready to wear which consisted of wide leg khaki trousers and a tight long sleeve cream t-shirt. I quickly braided my hair at the same time as putting my UGGs on, I had no idea what I was going to do. "I'm just going to have to call dad" I frantically spoke aloud to myself as if to affirm it. Grabbing my bags I clicked on my dads contact name as I walked out the door hoping he would answer. He didn't. I let out a frustrated huff looking down at my phone wondering what to do. "Well someone doesn't look too happy" The very familiar voice of Lando Norris rung through the corridor. Looking up relief washed over me seeing the two familiar faces of Lando and Max I mean at least I wasn't completely stranded. "Oh my god am I happy to see you" I sighed realising panic was over, "I thought I was going to be stranded here because my flight was meant to be at 3AM and I missed it and I have no idea how, so now I have no flight and my dad won't answer his phone so I am really glad you two are here" I ranted taking a deep breath at the end. Lando laughs as I look to the side of him to find Max's eyes dragging up and down my body before he reached my eyes smirking at me, in return I offered a questioning look toward him. "Look how about you just come get on the jet with us yea?" The shorter brunette spoke once again as he outstretched his hand to take my bag which I accepted as I gave it to him.

The ride to the airpot was short and quiet as Lando had his headphones on and Max was scrolling through social media as I looked out the window at the passing tree's. Walking into the airport immediately people recognised us with people coming up and asking to take pictures as we made our way to the private gate for boarding. For some reason I noticed Max stayed close to me even though we spoke no words it was like he was trying to not lose me in the large airport. Making our way through the crowds we got to the gate where a kind blonde air hostess took us over to the plane where we boarded. Lando sat on the single cream seat leaving me next to the Dutchman, great. Taking the seat I sank into it feeling overwhelming comfort relaxing all my muscles, my hand rested on the edge of the seat feeling the leather beneath my fingers. I closed my eyes momentarily breathing in and out relieving myself of any anxiety I had built up. Minutes passed as the plane took off and everything was quiet, a warm touch heated the side of my hand causing me to open my eyes to look at the source. I opened my eyes to see Max glancing at me ever so slightly, I quickly contemplated in my mind on if I should move my hand or leave it there. Against all odds I left it there enjoying the feeling even though I wasn't convinced on if I should leave it there.

A smirk placed itself on my lips as I shifted my body in my seat to face his, Max soon mirrored my actions but still left our hands touching in the middle of the seats. "You excited to lose again?" I teased lightly as Max laughed, "What makes you think I'm going to lose hm?" he counters. "Well statistically speaking Lewis is just better" I spoke matter of factly as I curled my knee up to my chest. Max turned his head looking at me as if he had come up with a genius idea, surely this can't be good. "How about we make a bet?" His question intrigued me, "Go on" I edged for him to continue. "If Hamilton wins I'll leave you alone, but if I win you have to go on a date with me." as he concluded his sentence I thought it over for a moment looking into his daring eyes which only tempted me more. "Why on earth would I do that?" I mirrored his playful tone as I spoke, "Because you have nothing better to do" the smirk on his lips grew as he held back a laugh. "Fine, but you aren't winning" I finally said after thinking it over and weighing up my options. I mean Lewis will win right? I have nothing to worry about. I turned my head to the side looking away from his blue eyes, looking out of the window the clouds dispersed as we began the decent toward the airstrip of Imola. It was only Tuesday but everyone was arriving early so all the teams could be prepared.

The wheels of the aircraft touched the strip as the plane screeched to a holt, Lando woke up after Max rather harshly kicked his foot. I stood from the seat I'd been situated in for the last 2 hours taking away any and all previous contact. I stretched my arms to try and get some movement back into my body after being sat still for so long, Max stood just beside me as Lando walked off the plane first. As I was about to take a step forward I felt Max's hands connect on either side of my waist as he stepped informs of me to walk off first. This was going to be a long week.

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It was a long one but here it is!!

I think in later chapter I may add in another love interest because triangles are fun so who do we want to see??