I'm the one for you | Charles Leclerc

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The qualifying was exciting and Carly actually really got into it. She understood what's going on, so she could focus on the drivers and their order, but mainly she was rooting for Charles. He did an excellent job. He finished 4th and Carly was so proud of him.

Her and Isa went downstairs, where Carlos and Charles had their post-qualy talk. Isa immediately kissed Carlos and remained in his arms for a while. Carly and Charles both smiled at them, before turning their attention to each other. "You were incredible!" Carly nervously smiled. Charles blushed and pulled her into a hug. "I can do much better, p4 is not so good, but I can work with that." he sighed and rested his head on Carly's. "I'm sure you can! The actual race is tomorrow and you'll outshine everyone else." she said rubbing his back to somehow comfort him. "You're the best support." he smiled at her and made her blush.

"Time for post-race interviews mate, yall can be all over each other later." Carlos winked at Charles, before heading towards the interview place. Charles shook his head, smiled at the girl and ran after him.

When they were finished and came back, it was finally over for today. It was long for Carly, cause she wasn't used to it. But she enjoyed every moment in the paddock today.

Charles and Carly said goodbye to everyone in the garage, especially Isa and Carlos of course, and they set off towards the car to go back to their hotel.

"Carly wait!" a voice shouted behind them. They both turned around and saw Lando running up to them. "Hey Lando." Carly smiled at the boy, who had to take a deep breath after this exhausting running. After that he hugged her and spoke. "Thank you for cheering for me today, if you did like you promised." he grinned. "I think meeting you today so randomly in the garage was a special moment that brought me luck in the qualy, so thank you for that my lucky charm." he said and smiled at the girl. She remained silent for a while, because of the awkward situation. She didn't know, how Charles was feeling at that moment. "It was definitely not me, but your talent." she softly laughed making the boy's heart jump. He was admiring her. However Charles wasn't so enthusiastic about it. "You're right, I'm a good driver, but I thought about you and got a great result, so I hope we'll see each other tomorrow before the race." he winked at her making her slightly nervous and blush. "Sure, I'll be here, so you can find me anytime." she gave him a smile and hugged him goodbye.

The rest of the way to the car was weird. Carly and Charles were silent and didn't even make a sound. Charles got in and started the car.

"What's up with you?" Carly carefully asked, when they stopped in the hotel garage. "What's up with me? What's up with you?" he laughed arogantly and got out of the car. Carly looked at him confused and also got out.

"What do you mean? We were fine and then you suddenly stopped talking to me." she continued and followed him into the hotel. Charles didn't respond and headed to his apartment. "Can you stop for a while?" she shouted at him since his steps were faster and faster. He unlocked the room and finally looked at her. She came up to him and leaned against the wall. "So?" she asked waiting for his explanation. "What was that with you and Lando and him being all over you?" he raised his eyebrows. "Thank you my lucky charm, see you tomorrow" he mocked Lando's voice. "Oh you're jealous!" Carly laughed finally getting, why he is so upset. "Me? Jealous? Please Carly don't make me laugh." he said and walked into the room.

Carly followed him and sat down on his bed. Charles dropped his bag, while Carly was staring at him. "Can you actually stop acting like a jealous teenage girl and talk to me again?" she laughed at him, but her words didn't help of course. "I'm not acting like a teenage girl Carly, how can you say that?" he looked at her upsetly. "Look, if you're mad about Lando, then let me assure you, there is no reason to be mad. Firstly I've just met him, he's a friend, secondly I'm not your girl so..." she said, stood up and headed to the door to exit the man's apartment.

Suddendly she felt a tight grip on her wrist that made her turn around. Charles didn't hesitate this time and pulled Carly right to him. Their lips linked together and the moment turned into a passionate kiss.

After a while they pulled away and just rested their heads by pressing their foreheads against each other. "Is this enough for you?" he asked and took a deep breath. "Why did you do that?" Carly asked nervously even tho, she has never felt better. "Because I can't handle the thought of you and someone else together." Charles blushed looking into her ocean eyes.