Just Friends // Pierre Gasly

Strength and Seattle

Charles had listened to Y/n and went to the roof. Once he got there he saw Pierre sitting and staring out to the horizon.

Charles: Can I join?
Pierre: How did you find me up here?
Charles: Y/n...
Pierre: I thought so
Charles: Listen mate, I get that you're pretty pissed at this whole situation but Y/n can look after herself.
Pierre: I know. I just can't believe she even put herself in a situation where she could get hurt again. What if something happened to her?
Charles: Well nothing happened so we can be thankful for that. She isn't hurt and that's what matters, none of these 'what if's' matter.
Pierre: I'm just looking out for her. I mean how much more hurt can one person take.
Charles: You and I both know how to handle pain pretty well, now take Y/n... I hate to break it to you but Y/n is stronger than both of us.
Pierre: She is pretty strong. I guess I'll talk to her in the morning. Is she with you?
Charles: Yeah. Chances are she's asleep already.
Pierre: Haha yeah. Alright well see you in the morning mate. I'm going to hang around here a little bit longer.
Charles: See you mate. And Pierre... whatever Y/n chooses just know that you are the first guy  other than Jules that I've ever seen her so happy with and even Jules didn't have what you have with her. She truly loves you.
Pierre: Thank you Charles. I love her too.

Charles smiled gently and went back to his room. Pierre remained on the roof a bit, thinking over everything that has happened and everything that can happen. He's really enjoyed these months with Y/n and the mere thought of having to say goodbye brought tears to his eyes...

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The next morning the gang had all headed to the airport. Claudia Woods had phoned Y/n early that morning to arrange a meeting in Seattle to give her a chance to see the office. She took up the offer and will be flying directly from Austin to Seattle. As they all sat waiting in the airport Y/n looked around at the drivers wondering how she could possibly have to leave the only family she's ever had.

Pierre: I'm sorry about last night... his voice was barely a whisper
Y/n: It's okay, I understand where you were coming from but I don't need a babysitter Pierre.
Pierre: I know and I'm very sorry I made you feel like you couldn't protect yourself. I know you're more than strong enough to.
Y/n: Thank you, and I promise you I won't let myself get hurt again. I won't let you worry about my safety unnecessarily.
Pierre: What about no more promises?
Y/n: We'll make this exception just once.

Soon enough they called her flight and so she said her goodbyes to the guys she was with and headed for the plane.
Once she landed she was directed to a company car and taken to a hotel not far from the office. In about an hour Claudia was going to fetch her and take her to the office. Y/n used that time to call a couple of the drivers and let them know she was safe. It wasn't long before she heard a knock at the hotel door.

Claudia: Miss Summers? Are you ready? Let's get to the car, it is waiting.
Y/n: I am. I'm very excited Miss Woods. Thank you so much for this opportunity!
Claudia: We really see potential in you. I presume Pierre filled you in on everything?
Y/n: Yes, of what I needed to know that is.
Claudia: So you're aware it's a full time, fixed position here in Seattle?
Y/n: Yeah, but I actually had a question-
Claudia: -I presume it's to do with mobility to follow F1, pursue your relationship and career simultaneously. I understand it's important to you but given the previous incident with the media we'd prefer you to not be involved in the sport. Full commitment is required.
Y/n: I understand.
Claudia: Great, well we're here. Welcome to the office!

They stepped out in front of a tall building with large tinted windows. It was quite beautiful.
As they went through the building Y/n fell in love with the lifestyle of the job and everyone was very welcoming. After the tour she went back to the hotel and was getting ready for bed when Pierre phoned her.

Pierre: Bonjour Chéri
Y/n: Hey my love, how's everything going?
Pierre: Good thanks, how was the tour?
Y/n: Oh the building is beautiful and the lifestyle is just perfect. Everyone was so friendly.
Pierre: Oh... glad you like it.
Y/n: I really do!
Pierre: So when do you go back to Monaco?
Y/n: Tomorrow. It was just a quick day trip unfortunately.
Pierre: Okay, well I'll see you in Japan
Y/n: Oh, it's Japan next? Y-yeah see you then. I'm going to go to sleep, tired from today. I love you.
Pierre: Love you too. Sleep well Chéri.

Y/n ended the call and lay on the bed. Can I face going back to Japan? She closed her eyes
and fell asleep pretty quickly. It was only a few hours into the night before she started having a nightmare. One that she hadn't had since Pierre came to Monaco back before the summer break... thunder, skidding, a sudden explosion of noise before silence...

Y/n shook herself awake before it went on and when she saw it was only 4am she had no choice but to go back to sleep. She managed to sleep another hour before waking again. She didn't try again. She knew the time zones would mean that Monaco would be awake so she decided to phone Arthur as to not worry Charles.

Arthur: Hey Y/n, to what do I owe this pleasure?
Y/n: Hey Arth, just wanted to chat
Arthur: Isn't it like six in the morning there?
Y/n: Five, actually.
Arthur: What the hell? Why are you awake then? Is everything okay?
Y/n: Yes everything is fine. I just couldn't fall back asleep. Are one of you fetching me from the airport when I land?
Arthur: Charles is but I can come if you'd like?
Y/n: That's fine, don't want to inconvenience you.
Arthur: No no, I come with!
Y/n: Okay, perfect. Can't wait to just come home.
Arthur: Can't wait to have you home. It's been way too long now!
Y/n: I'm going to agree with you on that one. Are you down to come second in a race again?
Arthur: I have had practice unlike you so I think I'm ready to race and beat you.
Y/n: In your dreams! I'm unbeatable!
Arthur: Sure sweetie! Keep telling yourself that! Oh, Charles is calling. See you later?
Y/n: Okay that's fine, see you Arthur.

Once the call ended Y/n got up and packed, getting ready to leave for Monaco. She had longed to go home for many weeks now and finally being able to do it made her extremely happy. Her eagerness allowed the morning to pass quickly and in no time she was on a plane, uploading an Instagram story; happy to finally be heading home...

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A/N
Sorry about the slightly boring chapter. This is more of a filler chapter that provides some context to the next few.
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