A Dream Coming True

Chapter 15

August 26th 2022

The sun of Belgium shined on my face and forced me to leave my sleep. But today, a special scent made it all better, sweeter. It smelt like clementine. The memories of yesterday rushed back into my mind and I started to panic.

I looked up, but he was there. Eyes closed, mouth opened but just a little bit. He looked adorable. And he hadn't abandoned me. He stayed all night with me. I liked him even more for that.

I tried to get closer, I needed to feel him closer. I put my head in the crock of his head, enjoying his scent better.

"Hey." 

I felt a kiss on my hair and that made me smile.

"Hey." I answered.

"Sleep well ?"

"I have to admit you're a comfortable pillow." I giggled.

"You snore."

"I do not !" I said, truly offended.

"Yes, you do."

"Don't you have to go get ready for the free practice ?"

"Didn't I tell you ? I won't be doing the first practice."

"Pierre, I'm okay. You don't have to stay and babysit me all day."

His lips tightened, trying to hide his smile but I saw it. I hit him and this idiot started laughing.

"Stop making fun of me !"

"Sorry ! But you're not making this easy for me !"

"You have ten seconds to explain yourself before I hit you again."

"You look cute when you're threatening me."

I smacked the back of his head but he just laughed.

"As much as I like this side of your personality I'm sorry to disappoint you for this isn't about you. Liam Lawson is replacing me this morning."

God, I'm stupid. Of course he couldn't cancel his practice. Every team had to let a young driver get in a car for a session during the season.

"You know you're an idiot, right ?"

"But that's why you like me."

"Who said I liked you ?" I smirked.

He got on his knees and started tickling me everywhere.

"No, Pierre ! Stop ! Pierre !"

"Who said they didn't like me ?"

"Not me ! Not me ! No !"

"That's what I thought." he smiled.

He sat down and wiped my laughing tears with his thumbs.

"All good." he said before kissing my forehead.

I smiled and went to the bathroom to start getting ready.

~~~

Pierre had qualified 12th. Not an excellent position but I had faith in him. He had let me go in the AlphaTauri hospitality to watch the race.

I sat in the front row and watched the build-up parade start.

"So, Pierre, how do you feel after your first practice here in Spa ?"

"Pretty good. I know this race is important for the team and the car feels good."

"Could you tell us more about your absence on Thursday during the interviews ?"