𝐅𝐀𝐓𝐄, o. piastri

xxix. principality

23rd may 2023, afternoon
nice, france

olivia's heart thumped in her chest as she exited the nice côte d'azur airport. the brunette had reassured oscar multiple times over the phone that she didn't mind taking a train to monaco but the australian insisted that he come pick her up instead.

olivia pushed through the crowds of arrivals, it was the week of the monaco grand prix and it seemed that every tom (literally olivia was on the same flight as the tom holland), dick and harry was flocking to the principality to watch.

it wasn't too long though until the brunette caught a glimpse of the boy that made her heart go wild.

olivia rushed over, "lando!" the brit smiled wide at the shorter girl as he immediately wrapped his arms around her. behind him oscar stood with his mouth agape, olivia giggled over lando's shoulder.

"i'm sorry, since when is lando you best friend of 15 years?" olivia rolled her eyes playfully at oscar's fake offence.

"i just didn't expect him to be here." oscar smiled and shook his head as he hugged the girl.

"well i had to bring him since he has a car."

the drive into monaco wasn't too long. the trio managed to beat the traffic by leaving the airport as quickly as possible.

olivia's head poked out of the car window, her hair whipped back by the wind as her eyes scanned over the principality. this was her first time in monaco and she was already in love.

a hint of a smile rested on oscar's lips as he watched the brunette. his eyes taking in her every feature: the way her hair flew back, the way her eyes crinkled at the edges by the way she smiled so brightly, the way her fingers drummed against the car door, subconsciously, playing an unknown tune.

olivia's jaw dropped as lando pulled the car up to the hotel de paris, one of the most expensive hotels in monaco. "this is where we're staying?"

"this is where we're staying." oscar repeated nodding.

the pair waved bye to lando, olivia promising to come see his apartment soon with oscar. oscar insisted on taking the brunette's bag up to the room.

"this is my room," he pointed to a white door, "and this is yours. right opposite mine if you need anything."

"holy shit..." olivia gasped as she was let into her own suite.

"like it?"

"are you crazy? i love it!" oscar chuckled. olivia fell backwards into her bed immediately relishing in the comfort. olivia had been stuck in planes for a whole day to get from melbourne to monaco, she was exhausted.

"get some sleep." oscar stated, settling on the bed beside her.

"but there is so much do to!" olivia argued raising her head to look at her best friend. "it's my first time here and i want to see everything."

"we can see everything, but when you are rested." oscar rebutted, "you won't have fun or be any fun otherwise."

olivia frowned, "you're no fun." she mumbled.

"sorry?"

"nothing." oscar moved to get up but was stopped. he turned back to the girl, her face contorted in hesitation.

"do you have to be at work right now?" oscar shook his head; most of the mclaren team were still back in woking so the papaya drivers were free until thursday. "can you stay here a while? at least till i sleep."

oscar's expression softened, he knew that olivia hadn't been sleeping well the last few weeks. despite not being too distraught about the break up with aiden she was still stressed about the situation with her mother. especially on whether or not to go and meet her.

"of course i can."

oscar closed the curtains before scooting back onto the bed, making himself comfortable on the sheets. olivia hurried to the bathroom, taking a tank top and sweatpants from her suitcase with her, to get out of her grimy airport clothes.

olivia pulled the blanket over her body once she was back, snuggling further into the soft king sized bed. she turned over to face oscar.

the brunette didn't say anything, she just stared at the side of his face. the light of his phone screen illuminating his features just like the lights in the club had.

oscar felt her eyes on him, he turned over tilting his head allowing his waves to flop to the side. the pair held eye contact for a moment before olivia looked away. her eyes adjusting to the darkness, she pulled her hand out from under the blanket letting it slide over top of the sheets until it touched warm skin.

olivia swiftly intertwined her fingers with oscar's, closing her eyes and cuddling up closer to his body.

olivia craved his warmth.

oscar stared at the sleeping girl, then at their hands. he let his thumb lightly graze the back of her hand as she slept. meanwhile, his head went wild with thoughts and his heart beat accelerated as fast as a formula one car.

it wasn't long until the constant questions rushing through his mind over the situation made his eyes droop. leaning his head against the pillow was all he needed to pass into a deep sleep himself.

their fingers still entangled in each others.

SUNNY SPEAKS
what a cute and fluffy chapter 🥹 but tbh guys this is just the start!! y'all aren't ready for these monaco chapters 😮‍💨

ITS RACE WEEK AND IVE NEVER BEEN SO EXCITED!! after papaya 2-3 last weekend i'm soooo not ready for the season to be over but there are literally only SIX races left 😭

anywayyy i hope you enjoyed!! i wanna post more chapters but i'm currently studying for my SAT which is this saturday so once that's over and done IM GONNA UPDATE SO MUCH 😁🧡

oh and make sure to drink water and get yourself something to eat my loves!! 😘😘