Flowers || Lando Norris || Mick Schumacher

8. Room Service

"Mick hurry up we're gonna be late!" I shout up to him, impatiently waiting by the front door. Moments later he rushes downstairs dragging his suitcase with one hand and clutching onto his passport with the other "Sorry sorry i'll drive extra fast." He pants rushing out the front door and locking it behind us. "If you kill me i'll never forgive you." I frown while throwing my bag and suitcase in the back of his car. The drive to the airport isn't long and my nerves are building.

It's not like i've never been here before, i'm fairly used to the F1 lifestyle, spending weeks away from home travelling to support Mick. Eventually befriending a lot of the drivers on the grid and supporting them as well. I've been unofficially taking photos of the drivers, specialising in behind the scenes fun photos, but gaining an official contract to be working every race weekend is definitely not something i'm used to. So now i'm flying out for my first weekend with Haas, it's a good place to start considering i'm friendly with the team already.

Mick reaches over to take my hand resting it on the gear stick so he can safely hold my hand. "I can tell you're nervous Alli, don't be. I'll be with you whenever I can." He rubs his thumb over my fingers reassuring me "I know, I just really want to do a good job." He pulls into a parking spot just on time, shutting off the engine before getting out and passing me my luggage. He throws his arm over my shoulders squeezing me gently "You'll be fine, everyone already knows you so it's just a small step this weekend." I send him a shy smile as we walk towards the small group of Haas employees, greeting some familiar faces.

Sarah, my new manager, briefs me on the weekend ahead, giving me my schedule and paddock passes. We make our way to the plane, I take my seat beside Mick. Whenever we travel together he always makes sure we are beside each other so we can chat together. 

"How's your schedule?" I ask as the plane begins to take off "Packed as always, did Sarah talk you through your weekend?" He replies digging through his bag to find his AirPods.

"Yep! They've given me a lot of free reign it's pretty nice. As long as I show up to your interviews and get some good photos behind the scenes of the paddock each day I think they'll be happy." I smile, it's great that they're giving more creative freedom that i originally thought i'd get.

Mick offers me one of his AirPods which I enthusiastically accept popping it into my ear. We listen to some quiet music and chat for a few hours, I also take a 'quick nap' which results in a three hour long nap.

I'm awoken by Mick lightly flicking my nose "We're about to land sleepyhead." His voice is groggy and rough which probably means he also slept on the plane. By the time we land and get our cases it's around 5pm on Wednesday evening.

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There's a few cars waiting for the team outside which take us to a beautiful hotel. A meeting is scheduled for tomorrow morning at seven so most of the team head out for an early dinner. "You wanna come Alli?" Mick asks "I'm actually going to stay in tonight, text me when you're back?" I reply sending him a reassuring nod "If you're sure, i'll see you soon." He ruffles my hair turning to leave with the team.

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Landooo
Evening Beautiful, did you get to
the hotel alright?

Im still alive Lan
Did you just arrive as well?

Flew in a few hours ago, that
flight sucked.
Anyway just wanted to check you're
not nervous or anything?

Not feeling great to be honest
I'm excited obviously but it's nerve
wracking starting a new job.

I knew you'd be worried
Have you eaten yet?

Nope, I was about to order room service i'm starving

Can I join you?
Don't want you up worrying all night
Bet I can cheer you up :)

If you don't mind driving here i'd
really like that Lan

Send me the address Beautiful.
I'll have whatever sounds the most
normal, I can't stand all the fancy
hotel sushi !!

See you soon x

I change out of my travelling outfit jumping into a quick shower before throwing on one of Micks old Haas tops and some simple black shorts. Checking I look presentable enough, not that I think Lando will really mind. I order us some pizza and fries to share before a knock comes from my door.

I open it to reveal lando wearing an oversized Mclaren top and black sweatpants, a simple blue hoodie in his hand. "Hey beautiful, did you order room service?" he grins kissing my forehead gently. He chucks his hoodie onto a chair before throwing himself onto my bed.

"There's no way you're wearing that while i'm here." He frowns crossing his hands across his chest "What?" I ask slightly taken aback by him.

"You're wearing a Haas top! That's not on." he puffs. I let out a laugh "Well what am I supposed to do about it? I'm Micks number one supporter."

He frowns a little "I could use a gorgeous supporter on my team you know?" The tips of his mouth turn up slightly as he struggles to suppress his smile.

"I bet you could, I'm sure you'll find someone soon." Another knock comes from the door, I send him a cheeky wink before getting up to answer it.

I return with the food placing it beside Lando who's now only wearing his jumper. "Put it on" He passes me the Mclaren shirt he was previously wearing.

"Mmmm what if I don't want to, this one is pretty comfy." I push back, enjoying messing with him.

"That one doesn't have my name written on it. Please." He lifts my shirt up enough for his hands to hold onto the bare skin of my waist "You look so good in orange."

I feel my face heat up and my heart beats faster as his fingers dig into my sides, I quickly slip into the bathroom to change. His shirt smells of his aftershave and it's pretty big on me reaching down to my knees. I return back, his face lights up when he sees me "Much better." I slide into the bed beside him settling on a film to watch while we eat.

"How're you feeling about media day tomorrow?" I ask "The interviews are a drag but i'm sure i'll have some fun." He grins shoving a slice of pizza in his mouth. "Are you feeling any better?" He looks at me expectantly. "A bit yeah, I guess you're good company." "You bet I am." He laughs tickling my sides.

After finishing our dinner Lando shoves everything onto the side table, moving to snuggle further under the covers. I feel a tug on my shirt as he scoots closer to me "What's up?" I ask, running my fingers through his hair lightly. "Nothing beautiful, just wanted to be closer to you." He mumbles, holding me tight.

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