Sparks - Daniel Ricciardo

Thirteen

📍9th May 2021 - Barcelona, Spain

"They are flying!" Francesca squealed as both herself and Amber watched on from the hospitality area, grabbing themselves a quick coffee whilst the race commenced.

Amber had joined the team back in Spain after having a break from the sport and from Daniel, ever since he visited her in London; leaving Monaco, much to Michael and Blake's disappointment.

Daniel still hadn't told his friends where he had gone too and Amber hadn't said a word to Francesca about Daniel stopping over for the two nights he did. They were keeping things casual and secret and the break they had only sparked their want for each other more.

Even though Michael kept trying to get the truth out of Amber, it was like squeezing blood from a stone. She had become well trained on dodging questions and lying to get out of them; she had been doing it for years, when her parents asked about her love life and career choices.

There were still suspicions surrounding the couple but nobody had a scrap of evidence. They were both covering their trails completely.

"Are you coming for drinks?" Lando asked as the boys had now climbed out of their cars and ensured they had stayed to watch the podium ceremony where Hamilton had just about beat Verstappen to gain pole.

Lando had achieved eighth whilst Daniel remained slightly ahead in sixth. Both absolutely chuffed with the outcome as they'd earned more points for the team, cheering Zac Brown up implicitly.

"Yeah, I can't stay too late, I have an early flight." Amber agreed to Lando's invite as he stuck her a thumbs up before moving out of the garage, turning around to see Daniel's sweaty face grinning at her.

Amber signalled slightly to Daniel's drivers room so she could congratulate him in private as she quickly ran down the corridor, ensuring nobody was in sight to see her enter.

"I just need the toilet." Daniel said as he patted Michael on the back and moved away from the group of engineers he had been talking to, quickly moving to his private area where Amber was on the other side of the door.

As soon as Amber saw him, she squealed and ran over to him, locking her arms over his shoulders and squeezing him tightly.

"That was amazing." Amber said as she pulled away from his chest to view his face, placing one hand to his left cheek. "You are amazing."

"Thank you." Daniel said as he gave a small kiss to Amber's lips before lingering closely to her face as they both smiled at each other, allowing the brief moment of silence to wrap around them. "I've been thinking...."

"Never a good idea." Amber giggled as she moved some curls from his face. "What have you been thinking about?"

"You." Daniel smiled as he leaned in again, lightly grabbing Amber's bum as she giggled and screamed lightly, being quiet enough for nobody to hear. "I'm always thinking about you."

"Even when you're in that car?" Amber teased as Daniel took one swift movement and wrapped her legs around his waist, lifting her up into the air as she chuckled lightly, tilting her head back as she did.

Daniel looked up at her as she finally looked down, admiring her beauty with the smile on his face which he just couldn't hide.