Final Lap - Sambucky AU

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The next day, Clara had a photoshoot. So, that meant Natasha was getting dragged along of course. All of the juniors, and/ or Bucky was invited.

Clara went ahead so everyone else got there as she was getting her photos taken.

Clara was in a soft pink gown, diamonds covered her neck and wrists, and her hair was combed back. She looked so regal.

Natasha watched her with a slight smirk on her face. Kylo noticed and chuckled. "Trying to make it obvious to her you like her?" He said.

Natasha just chuckled. "Oh yeah... we're a couple." She said. Kylo nearly died.

He turned her towards him. "And I was the last to know!?"

Bucky looked at Natasha shocked. "No I am..."

"What's happening?" Anthony asked. Kylo looked at him. "She made it official with Clara!"

"Shut up!" Natasha said flicking him. She looked at Bucky. "Yes, I am so sorry..." she said with a soft smile on her face.

Bucky crossed his arms. "I see how it is. Your own old father doesn't get to know." He said being fake mad. Natasha rolled her eyes as Clara got a break.

Clara relaxed a bit And smiled as she walked over to the group. "Hey guys!" She said with a bright smile.

Natasha just smiled. "Hey beautiful." Clara blushed at that and smiled. "Why hello! How's everyone's morning?"

"Rather surprising!" Anthony said. Clara looked between the boys and Bucky and then at Natasha.

"Did you tell them?" She said.

"Yeah just now." Natasha said. Clara was about scold natahsa but she got called back to do an outfit change.

Clara pointed her finger at Natasha and then went to get changed.

A couple more hours went by the and the photo shoot was done. Everyone headed back to the Wilson's.

Natasha was watching the television, listening to some F1 commentary. Clara was fiddling on her phone with her head on her lap.

"Which Racer do you guys wish wasn't on the grid?" One commenter chuckled. "Probably the Barnes kid. She isn't very-"

Natahsa was about to change the channel when something caught her off guard.

"Actually. Before you finish that Tim... I think you need stop talking shit about this poor girl." He said. Everyone paused and looked at the television.

"Oh? Do we have a Natasha Barnes fan?"

"Yes... yes I am. Natasha is one of the most experienced, and talented rookies of the group. The only reason she did poorly with Ferrari was because of the leadership being sexist towards her, and not treating her like a driver. They treated her like a media magnet." Natasha's jaw dropped.

Everyone was listening now.

"Ever since she switched to Red Bull, she had been a hardcore driver. She even quit doing media cause of people like you Tim. She has placed in the top 5 with Red Bull consistently. Her, Carter, and Asif have been in the top five consistently." He said as he let the other guy talk.

"It's not a big deal."

"But it is! These girls are the first women to ever do that! With Natasha leading the charge to dethroning her father. Her stats are better than her fellow rookies, AND! They're on the same level of her father who dethroned Nick Fury in his first year of F1. Natasha Barnes is a woman who is going to change the game in F1 and is going to be the legend that overtakes her father."

"You're giving her too much credit..." Tim said.

"And you're not giving her enough! Her whole career has had a rougher start than so many others! She has been dragged through the media, blamed for her fathers retirement, made fun of for not being able to beat her father, etc. As long as im on this show, I will not allow you to bully her or any other driver. You hear me?"

Natasha smiled. It was strange having people care for her in the media. It was so weird... since she was used to being shamed and on blast 24/7.

This was a new feeling.

And it was one she liked.

That night everyone got ready for fashion week. They were all invited to a fashion show for Chanel.

Clara for some reason had to get there earlier than everyone else, but that couldn't be helped.

Natahsa pulled on a tank top, black dress pants, a Chanel belt paired with silver earrings brackets and necklace.

She combed her hair back and walked out as the others came out.

Anthony wore a large black shirt with baggy pants and bedazzled shoes.

Kylo matched Natasha essentially, except he wore gold.

Mina wore a black dress with silver scents, Chanel perfume, and platforms.

Bucky wore a muscle shirt with chains and his silver brackets and rings.

Sam wore a button down and a necklace that had him and Bucky's promise rings from years ago.

Natasha smiled. "Alright! Let's go!"

The group arrived to the show. Did a quick run through with the paparazzi before going to take their seats. They all had front row seats strangely enough.

"Any idea where Clara is?" She asked. Kylo shook his head. The group was served champagne. Mina didn't take any as the rest of the group did.

The show started. Natahsa video taped as the models came out and modeled the beautiful clothes. Natasha for sure saw a few pieces she wanted to purchase.

Suddenly someone came over the intercom. "Introducing this years guest! Ferrari racer, Clara!"

Clara walked the runway in a red dress that glittered with every step. She had red eyeshadow on and pearls. She looked regal as she paused and posed.

Natasha's jaw dropped. "Holy shit- she's gorgeous..."

Natasha was dumbstruck when Clara looked at her and winked as she continued. Natasha turned her phone off and clapped as the others did.

The models all came out once more, Clara led the group with a smile.

Sam chuckled as clapped. She had rod him about this, and he thought it was a good idea, especially for exploring other interests.

Clara thought it was a good idea for Natasha's reaction.