Moth To A Flame // Lando Norris\Charles Leclerc

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19th May 2019

The Monaco grand prix was approaching and luckily for me that meant I could stay in my own home right up until Thursday, any work that needed doing I could use teams to get it done.

I was really looking forwards to Monaco, the atmosphere alone along with all the prestigious guests that would be in attendance. I was looking forwards to it even more now that I had become friends with Charles, we were growing closer by the day despite not having seen each other since we met after Spain.

After a day of meetings, and watching back interviews to transcribe them (my biggest responsibility), I was finally able to put my laptop away and press the kettle on to make a cup of tea. My phone began to buzz, and i knew exactly who it would be as he was flying back into Nice from Maranello today, and was due to land around now.

"Hey" I answered happily

"do you have any dinner plans this evening?" He asked

"I do not, I was planning on making pasta and just hoping that one of the sauces in my cupboard is still in date" I laughed in response

"may i have the pleasure of taking you out for a meal?"

I was pleasantly surprised at his offer, and happily accepted

"I've just got into the airport now, so if you text my your address i can get a taxi straight there" He spoke, i could feel a slight panic set in as i looked at the sweats that i was wearing "I'll need to get changed first though, if it's okay for me to come up and use your flat for that?"

"Of course, that's fine" I smiled "where would we be going to eat?"

"I was thinking somewhere in Monaco, a nice restaurant, somewhere a little fancy?" He suggested, panic rushed through my mind - a normal restaurant, i could get ready for, but not somewhere fancy.

"Oh, uh, yeah I guess that would be fine" I responded

He clearly missed the hesitation in my voice
"Brilliant, i'm getting in a taxi now so I'll see you shortly"

I abandoned my not yet poured cup of tea on the side and ran to turn the shower on, whilst i waited for it to warm up I slipped into my bedroom to try and see if i had any outfits that would be deemed suitable for a fancy attire. I pulled out a blue flowery maxi dress which i had worn the previous summer for a family members wedding, it seemed to fit the bill of not too over the top but formal for definite. I laid it out on the bed and got into the shower.

My quick shower lasted about 10 minutes, I definitely wouldn't have had time to wash my hair so left it up in a bun on the top of my head (as it had been for work). I quickly dried myself off and pulled my dressing gown over my body. I began to do my makeup - not too obvious but a small amount. I'd just finished when i heard a knock at the door - god he'd got here faster than i'd anticipated.

I went to answer it, and he greeted me with a wide smile before looking me up and down. I realised i was only in my short silk robe - This definitely would give him the wrong idea.

"Sorry, I'm fresh out the shower" I responded, to kill his thoughts. He kept staring momentarily before walking through the front door, making sure to close it behind him. He placed his bags carefully next to it.