La Bruit De La Pluie || PG10

|2|Disappointment - You'll Get Used to It|

I was stood in hospitality, talking to Will and Etta, Leone being nowhere in sight. I didn't want to ask about it, knowing that Etta would make fun of me for it. She did mention that she hadn't spoken to her last night, so I hope she was alright when she got back in her apartment. 

I pretended like I didn't stand outside of her door, replaying our entire interaction over in my head. 

But, something in me really wanted her to be here, I wanted her to see what I did for a living. Even if they made fun of me, it would be worth it if it gave me answers as to where she was. "Do you guys know if Leone is coming today?" I asked, trying to sound as cool and nonchalant as possible. "I'm guessing you hit it off last night?" Etta smirked, putting her hands on her hips.

"She was nice, I was just wondering since she said she might come," I explained, fumbling over my words slightly. "Oooh, seems like Pierre has a little crush on our Leo," Will teased, winking at me. One, I've only just met her. Two, I wouldn't call it a crush, just a rather fond liking after our first meeting. 

"I was just wondering, don't get yourselves too excited." I tried to play it off, but I don't think it worked on them. "Well, we'll let you go and get ready for the race, or whatever it is you do," Etta started, "And we'll send Leone your way if we see her!" she exclaimed, dragging Will off towards their seats. 

I don't know why I felt disheartened that she wasn't here, she didn't say she was coming and she didn't have to. I guess I just wanted to see her. 

I didn't have to go to the garages for a little while, so I decided to prepare myself for the race ahead. 

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The next morning, I woke up and started getting ready for the GP. It was still very hot outside, so I opted for a pair of denim shorts and a nice flowy blouse. For some reason, I was really nervous to go see Pierre again and watch him race. I don't know whether it was seeing him or watching him do one of the most dangerous sports on the planet.

I knew Etta and Will were already there, so I texted them while I was in the taxi.

Etts ❤
last seen: 2 hours ago

Hey Etts. I'm on my way
now, where abouts will you
be?

Hey babes! I'll come and meet
you at the entrance? Boy do I
have some stuff to tell you!

Like what?
seen

Etta????
seen

Ettttttsssss. Tell
meeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
seen

I hate you :(

I love you too 💕😘

Unfortunately for me, Etta clearly wasn't budging. The taxi ride to Silverstone wasn't too bad, but it was nice to get some fresh air when I stepped out of the car. I showed the people at the doors my ticket and saw Etta stood by the ladies toilets. 

"So, what is it you wanted to tell me?" I asked, desperate for an answer. 

"A certain French snack was asking where you were," she chimed, nudging me in the ribs like she always did. I didn't say anything, I just looked at my feet and kept walking, "You two didn't do anything, did you? Oh tell me-"