Hardest love 2

38.

It felt weird to be back in the paddock, weird and good at the same time. It felt like home here.
I was sitting outside of the paddock, I decided to work while enjoying the sun, it was kinda hot so I was wearing my sunglasses, trying to look at my laptop.
"Finally my best friend is back" Scott walked up to me and took a seat next to me.
"Did you miss me?" I asked as I put my hand under my chin. He nodded in response. "Of course but I had some company" he casually said.
I titled my head. "A girl?" I raised my eyebrow. It's been a while since I saw him with a girl, he used to like Millie but fortunately that never developed into something more.
"Who knows" he winked. I rolled my eyes. I hated when he did that. "Oh c'mon, now you have to tell me" I pouted.
I saw him thinking for a while, he was probably debating if he should tell me or not.
Unfortunately he didn't have the chance because Lando walked up to us.
He leaned on the table and kissed my lips quickly. I guess the first practices just finished. "How are you mate?" Scott said as they shook hands.
He quickly grabbed a chair and sat down with us. "That car is so slow, I could run faster" he put his hands through his hair.
We both felt bad for him but he was obviously exaggerating.
"Didn't your team bring upgrades?" Scott asked and Lando just shrugged his shoulders. "It's definitely not working for this track" he answered.
They talked for a little while about the car and the race, I enjoyed to see them interacting and laughing with each other.

"Hi guys" Max Verstappen said as sat down with us as well. "Hi mate, car seems fast again?" Lando asked and Scott immediately joined in their conversation.
I looked at Max, he wasn't looking as happy as usual.
He looked excited to race but obviously the whole Kelly thing was bothering him. He really loved her. He texted me after the encounter that night, he wanted to check if I was fine.
I was fine, thanks to him but Kelly didn't let him explain. I could see she loved him too, she wouldn't fly all the way to Monaco if she didn't love him.
"I am gonna sit with you guys, I'm hiding from my PR manager" Carlos said as he joined us as well.
Lando chuckled a little and looked at me. We both knew who is PR manager was and we both understood why he would wanna hide from her.
I closed my laptop as I felt Lando's hand on my leg. "You okay baby?" He softly asked while the others were having their own conversation.
I nodded. How could I not be fine? I was loving this moment, it was honestly perfect.
A few reporters looked at us weird as they walked in the media center. I guess they weren't used to see drivers sitting in front of it.
"Carlos, Your PR manager is coming our way" Lando said which made Carlos immediately get up and look behind him.
There was no Millie at all. Everyone started laughing at his reaction even though I totally understood. "You muppet. I nearly had a heart attack" he said with a Spanish accent as he threw his water bottle at Lando.
I looked at Lando with a smile on my face. He was so cute. He probably didn't know it, but he definitely saved me.

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Lando threw his stuff in the corner of the room as he walked in his hotel room.
He was frustrated with the car, with his team too.
I closed the door behind me. I had to change the subject and I knew exactly how.
"We need to take Max out for dinner tomorrow" I said as I put my stuff down.
Lando was already laying on the bed, he put his arm under his head and looked at me. "Why?" He asked confused. "Just trust me and text Kelly" she was in Monaco just a couple of days ago so I knew she would probably still be around.
I only met her a few times, very briefly but I knew Lando could definitely convince her. "And don't tell her Max is coming" I quickly added because he was already typing something.
"Oh are we gonna play cupid?" He said enthusiastically.
"We definitely are" I responded. I just hoped he wouldn't tell Max.
Lando threw his phone away after he messaged her and looked at me. "Fuck you look cute" he smiled a little.
I took my shirt and pants off, so I was just standing in my underwear. "Just cute?" I smirked at him as I was crawling on top of him.
"Incredibly beautiful" he mumbled as he pressed his lips on mine.
It felt like everything was finally starting to fall in place.