Midnight Rain | MV33

06.

Arriving back at the hotel the cool breeze brushed against my hair blowing it causing the once neat hair to become slightly wavy. As I approached the large glass doors of the hotel they automatically opened as I stepped into the lobby where I found I slightly flustered Azalea. I mentally noted the frantic look that played on her face as I approached her, just as I opened my mouth to greet her she grabbed my arm pulling me toward the elevator "What happened hello, How are you?" I laughed willingly following her. Stepping in and pressing the button for our floor where our rooms were, Azalea looked around carefully as the doors closed before she opened her mouth to speak, "Pierre asked me on a date" she rushed with her chest rising and falling quickly at the intense rate her heart was beating. "Wait, wait wait" I pressed my fingers toward my temples to help comprehend what she had just said "What?" I questioned her as my head slightly tilted to the side in pure confusion. "Pierre asked me to go out to dinner with him to 'celebrate me being part of the team' but it's just the two of us so technically that's a date" She ranted looking toward me for guidance. The elevated dinged signalling we had reached our floor, excitement filled me realising we were about to get her ready for a date. Grabbing her hand with enthusiasm I pulled her toward my room where we both entered and I sat her on the soft white comforter on the bed. "Ok what are we thinking?" I questioned pulling out my suitcase as both of us squealed like kids. "Is a dress too much? Should I go for a skirt?" the brunette questioned "A dress is never too much" I smirked back at her pulling out our options.

After around 20 minutes of singing off key to The Weeknd and having Azalea try on every outfit combination we had lined up for her we unanimously decided on a green long sleeved dress which hugged her figure along with white heeled boots. As we sat on the floor I brushed her cheeks gently with the blush making them a nice shade of pink as she smiled at me awaiting the text from Pierre saying he was ready. "What if I run out of things to talk about?" Lea questioned beginning to get slightly nervous which was evident in her worried tone. "Lea you are the same girl who was able to talk to me consistently on a 20 hour flight" I said as we both giggled standing from the floor as I took her hands into my own, "You'll be fine" I concluded with a smile. Her phone vibrated from its position on the bed, quickly picking it up and scanning her eyes across the message, "He's waiting for me" she smiled energetically. "Then what are you still doing here go!" I laughed happily pushing her out the hotel room door, "Ok, ok" she laughed walking out the door and down the corridor.

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"It's lights out and away we go!" Crofty's voice filled the room from the screen in the garage, as everyone sat nervously around alongside the mechanics who were anxiously awaiting for when they would have to get the tires ready for the pit stop. Anxiety consumed me knowing the stakes of mine and Max's deal we had if he were to win the race, but also because if Lewis wins it gives him a bigger advantage to win the WDC. The navy material of my cargos rustled against the chair as my leg subconsciously bounced in anticipation. I used the soft sleeves of my hoodie to fiddle with for comfort as I felt the lace corset top I had underneath roll up slightly as I turned my body to look out the garage to the pit lane.

The rain drizzled slightly as an uproar of annoyed Mercedes employees groaned that Max and Lewis had made contact. Max managed to get away unfazed creating a big gap between the two drivers, as more laps passed everyone grew even more suspenseful as Lewis went off track but thankfully he didn't DNF and was able to continue and come back with 2nd place leaving Max in 1st along with Lando in 3rd. Looking toward the results I smiled to myself knowing this meant I was going out with Max tonight. I should not be this happy about this. 

As the drivers were making their way to do their post race interviews the rest of the teams gathered toward the podiums all three of the teams gathered in a large group accompanied by all the media personnel too. Lewis and Lando walked through the crowd past me smiling as they walked toward the podiums as Emery made her way to my side clapping along with the crowd as they walked past. Max came into my peripheral vision as I tried to avoid looking at him by looking towards Lewis, warmth played against the tips of my fingers and I didn't even have to look down to know who's hand was against mine ever so slightly. Max smirked as he walked right past me and suddenly our hands were no longer interacting. Watching as he walked through the crowd making his way to claim his trophy. Watching as they spray champagne cheers were heard from every angle as if it were a ceramic sound. 

Everyone watched as the drivers walked down from the podiums heading back toward their teams as crowds slowly dispersed back around the paddock. "Do you want to go out for lunch tomorrow before we leave?" Em questioned as I turned to face her "Do you even need to ask that?" I said sarcastically as we both knew I'd say yes. Emery began to speak but cut herself off as she looked behind me, following her line of sight I turned to face what or who she was looking at to find Max a couple of steps away from us. "Meet me in your hotel lobby at 7" he whispered just so I could hear in my ear whilst walking past and placing a delicate hand to one side of my waist to move past me. I felt a warm rush heading toward my cheeks and thankfully I was already wearing blush which hid the effect his words and hand placement had on me. "What the heck was that about?" Em questioned intrigued by the scene she'd just witnessed, thankfully it wasn't that obvious what happened so no media would pick up on it. That's the last thing I need. "I'll explain later" I said to her as I took her hand so we could walk back to the motorhome. Looking through the crowd I spotted my dad who gave me a confused look which indicated he'd exactly what Emery had. I smiled whilst shrugging my shoulders at him to imply I had no idea what was going on. A smile played on my lips as we walked as I thought about what would happen tonight.

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Here's Chapter 6 this was kind of a filler but I'm excited for the next one! 

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