Formula 1 one shot

Daniel Ricciardo - problems

Sierra was looking for her bestfriend all around the paddock. She was kinda lost, and wanted to surprise him.
They both met two years ago, at the Melbourne GP. She was working here as a photographer for a American newspaper. They got along well, and slowly became bestfriend. Her boss loved the photo, and gave her the opportunity to cover some other Grand Prix, to her delight. They grew closer, and Sierra devlopped feelings for the Aussie. The problem is : she was completely sure that wasn't reciprocated. Sierra wasn't confident at all, and even if Daniel was teasing her, she would see that as friendly.

She bumped into someone.

- shit, I'm sorry ! She said.

It was Max, a really good friend, due to her friendship to Daniel. He laugh slightly.

Sierra pov

- wrong Redbull guy, I guess ?
- Don't say that ! I laugh too. Max was an amazing friend.
- I thoughts you weren't coming this weekend ! Danny wouldn't shut up about you!
- Really ? I blushed.
- ooooh someone's not over their feelings I see !

Max was the only one who knows. And he wouldn't shut up about it neither.

- Hey you're talking too loud mate ! I said, shoving him.
- sorry! sorry! The Dutch laughed.

I saw Daniel from afar, so I said goodbye to Max.
Daniel was getting interviewed, so I sneaked behind the reporter, and saw his eyes grew wider, as same as his smile. He ended the interview and came to me.

- What are you doing here ? I though that you weren't coming !
- yeah well, I'm full of surprise aren't I ? I said, giving him hug back.
- You are ! He said with a big smile.

We talked for a few minutes, before he had to go to his garage to prepare for the free practice 1. I wished him good luck, and saw him leave. He passed some fans close to the barrier, and gave autographs and took pictures. I smiled, feeling more in love than ever seeing him in his element. Suddenly, a girl gave him a small piece of paper with a wink. Probably her number.

That's where the reality strikes me. He his Daniel fucking Ricciardo. He can have any girl he wants. When did I think I could stand a single chance with him ?
I went close to the track. I was in general admission, so I chose a good place and I stood like that during FP1. Daniel did well, finished P2 behind Max. But it was only practice.
It was, anyway, giving a hit on Redbull performance this weekend. I went to eat, knowing that Daniel was probably with Max. I told him sooner that it was fine, we could hang out after. I took some pictures (you never change a photographer) and went back to my place before it gets too crowded. FP2 was about to begin.
I was thinking about everything. I loved him so much it hurts. I don't know why, but feeling like I could never get him made me want to cry. Fortunately, the practice started and it washed all the worries away for a while. Max did P2, and Daniel P4. I was also happy for Carlos, who did P1. He was also a really good friend.

Right now, I had a problem. I didn't wanted to go back to Daniel. It hurt too much. If I stayed away from him, I would forget him. And eventually, my feeling would vanish.
So when he texted me to know where I was so we could hang out, I was already in my hotel.

Danny 🍯
~> where are you ?
I'm at my hotel <~
~> oh okay text me the adress I'm coming and get you !
Read✅

I let my phone down on the bed. I was feeling really down. I could go eat downstairs, but I wasn't hungry. I went to take a shower, and put shorts and a large shirt. I took the only large shirt I brought with me, a.k.a a Daniel Ricciardo's Redbull shirt. I sight.
I knew this hotel very well, because everytime I went to the Australian GP I would go there. I was about to watch a show to distract when I heard a knock on the door.

- I didn't order room service ! I yelled.

The person knocked again.

- oh, come on !

I got up, angry, only to open the door on an confused Danny Ric. I panicked and closed the door.
My thing is to avoid the problem until it disappears. I didn't planned on the problem coming to my door.

- You okay ? He asked, behind the door. I could hear he was beyond worried, so I reopened the door slowly.

- you're okay ? He asked again.

- yes. I answer, kinda awkwardly. He saw that I was grumpy.

- I felt something was off when you said you came back to your hotel without telling me, and even more when you left me on read. I figured you were here, and ask you room down here.

I nodded.

- so I took some snacks and everything in case it was because it was « that time of the month ». And even if it isn't, it's always a good thing to eat. He said with a smile.

I couldn't help but smile a little at his attention.

- it is not that time of the month but I really appreciate it, Dan.

- Can I come in ?

- uh yea sure. I said pushing myself out of the way.

He settled everything on my bed, and went for the remote to put som movies, like when we would do some kind of sleepovers. When he saw me standing awkardly in the middle of the room, staring at him, he frowned.

- What's wrong ?

He got up and went in front of me.

« Oh no bad idea don't come near me» I though.

- yeah yeah I'm good. I said, heading to the bed.

He grabbed my arm.

- Don't lie to me. He blurred out.

Shit. Why did he had to be so hot ?

- I love you.

What ? What happened ? My mouth spoke but my mind didn't. He seemed beyond shocked, as I was. My hand flew to cover my mouth.

- what?

- I- I don't know why I said that I'm so sorry...

- do you love me yes or no ?

I think I've never seen him so serious before. I stuttered a little, trying to think of an acceptable answer, but the only one was the truth.

- I do, since a long time. I always thought it wasn't reciprocate so I thought that avoiding you was the best idea, apparently not... when I saw this girl in the fanzone giving you her number I knew that you could have anyone you want, so why me ?
I started rambling, not looking him in the eyes.

- why not you? He said, cutting me.

I raised my head quickly, watching him in the eyes.

- I... I don't know I guess you could do so much better. That's what everyone says on social media everytime I'm seen with you...

- I thought you wouldn't see those comment... but that's not the point. He said.

Suddenly, before I could do anything, I felt warm lips against mine. I answered his kiss, not knowing what was happening, but let's just say we didn't watch the movies this night!