Flowers || Lando Norris || Mick Schumacher

13. Late night drives

"Can we do something fun? I don't want to go to bed so soon." Lando asks once most of the group have left.

"Shouldn't you be getting an early night?" I cross my arms debating whether it's worth arguing with him."I should be but a night out with you sounds a lot better." He wraps an arm around my waist, pulling me close to him in an attempt to warm me up to the idea.

"I don't know i'm pretty tired." The rational part of my mind is screaming for me to just go to bed. "Cmon you look so good tonight why don't you let me take you out?" He squeezes my waist placing a gently kiss on my temple, "Fine, but only for a couple hours." I give in, his touch clouding my judgment.

We head towards the car park, Lando pulls out a pair of sunglasses fitting them to his face attempting to disguise his identity. "What's with you and Pierre thinking sunglasses are going to hide you from the public." I giggle. He shrugs "Sometimes works sometimes doesn't, Might as well try."

We approach his McLaren which stands out against the other fairly mundane cars, "Very discreet." I tease, slipping into the passenger side. 

"What're we doing anyway?" I ask, "I was thinking we just drive? We haven't hung out in awhile so I thought we could just talk and explore the city." He suggests a tinge of uncertainty evident in his voice. "Sounds good, i'd like to see more of this place anyway."

He starts up the engine and begins driving us around the city, an array of lights fill the sky as we pass by the huge buildings.

"Are you feeling better about driving this weekend?" I ask, hoping he's got some of his confidence back after last race. "Definitely, I'm excited to get out there and redeem myself."

It's great to hear him talk so positively about himself. "I'm sure you'll do great." I assure him. "Maybe if I get that good luck kiss I'll get a podium." He grins. "Don't push your luck."

As we stop at a red light I feel Lando's hand rest on my thigh. He glances over at me trying to gauge my reaction, I feel my face burning red and I don't dare meet his eyes. My flustered face must've instilled some doubt in him as he reluctantly returns his hand back to the gearstick. I immediately miss the lack of contact, my skin tingling where his hand touched.

I know I shouldn't want it, I don't want to complicate my life as soon as it's really getting started but everything is drawing me to him. It can't hurt to give in just a little, just for one night. His presence is blocking out all my doubts, I can't even think about Mick right now I just desperately want him near me. I need to feel his gentle but fiery touch.

I muster up all my courage and guide his hand back thigh. He doesn't visibly react, rather keeping his eyes firmly on the road with his jaw clenched. After a moment I notice a tinge of pink rise to his cheeks, a light smile plastered over his lips as he begins to loosen up again.

"How was your first weekend as an official paddock photographer?" Lando starts, attempting to redirect his focus from our contact. "I love it, I feel so lucky." I smile. "You take incredible photos, it wasn't luck that got you here."

"If it wasn't for Mick we both know I would never have this opportunity." I continue, a tinge of sadness laced in my words. I know very well I wouldn't be here without him and i'm forever grateful, yet a part of me wishes I could've gained this opportunity completely on my own.

"Regardless, you deserve everything you've got. You may have had a better chance at being recognised through Mick, but you put in the work to earn this." I love that he thinks so much of me, every word he says feels real. "I'm glad you think so." I breath.

"Anyways I'm so excited for you to work with me." He states, trying to cheer up the conversation. "It's nice to hear you say that sober." I giggle.

He hums in response, clearly confused. "You don't remember? On the balcony at my party?" I ask, unaware he'd drank enough to forget the night. "No love, tell me." I intertwine our fingers, desperately wanting this contact to last forever.

"You just told me you were happy I was always going to be around. They were drunk words I know but it was sweet." I recall the events from before, he changes gears keeping our hands interlocked as he does. "I wouldn't say it if I didn't mean it, I love being around you." He explains, his voice soft. "I love being with you too Lan."

"Did I tell you how gorgeous you look tonight?" He removes his hand from mine in favour of trailing his thumb along my bare thigh. His eyes darken, his mood seemingly switching in an instant and it takes everything in me not to collapse under his touch. "You might have mentioned it." My voice cracks as I fail to remain confident.

"Why're you nervous love?" His voice is smooth and low. "I'm not." I lie. "Do I make you nervous?" He smirks, playing with the trim of my dress. "I know how I make you feel. I see how you melt under my touch." He pushes my dress further up my thigh, his eyes flicking between me and the road. "Lan." I warn. "I saw you in the restaurant, did you like being close to me?"

I hate the lack of control, the way I crumble under him. I need to gain the upper hand, "Pull over right now or let me go." His eyebrows furrow, his eyes darting around at the road desperately searching for somewhere to stop. "I cant pull over here." He whines. "Shame." I pull his hand away from me, one again intertwining our fingers. "You're sick." He groans in defeat. "Maybe next time."

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Following the incident make our way back to the hotel, Lando completely flips and begins excitedly discussing the new brand deal he has with Quadrant coming up. The nerves from the previous event still very much present, yet he seems completely unbothered.

He stops the car outside the front of the hotel, wordlessly getting out to open the door for me. I miss the heat from his hand, my skin feels cold without him. "Come on love, times up." He offers me his hand to help me out the car. I pull him into a tight hug, thanking him for the nice night out. He leans against his car waiting for me to enter our hotel, a big grin spreads across his lips. "Goodnight Beautiful." "Goodnight Norris."

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@mickschumacher Beautiful :)
@LanaAngelina love u

@user_ Omg is that Lando's gf???
@user_ I thought he was single?

@pierregasly what the hell where was my invite??
@lando.jpg next time don't go to bed so early

@user_ isn't she dating Mick?
@user_ they're all just friends stop assuming stuff

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