The calm before the storm - Max Verstappen x Charles Leclerc

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It was Sunday and the race. Me and Daniel sat and ate breakfast, it didn't take long before both phones started being spammed with text messages and calls. "Are you going down and checking today" he asked. "yes I will, Charles has arranged a passport for me anyway" I said and ate my breakfast. I got up to start getting ready. "Are you coming down with me?" he asked when we were ready to go. 

"yes, but I'm happy to go to Charles' garage myself" I said when we left the room. We tried to avoid the other f1 drivers which went well because me and Daniel were a bit late. When we arrived, I gave him a thank you for everything, then we went our separate ways. I walked past Max's garage and saw him standing outside but I tried to walk past quickly, I felt his eyes on my back. I stepped into the garage and greeted Fred. 

"I didn't think you would come today" said Fred and gave me a hug. "Why wouldn't I show up," I said quizzically. "Charles said you and he had a fight yesterday but he's in his room" I thanked him for that information and moved towards his room.

I knocked and heard Charles tell me to come in. he must have expected Fred because when I came in he became completely quiet and stood up. He didn't say anything at first but came over and gave me a hug. "Don't you understand how damn worried I've been" he said with relief in his voice. "I needed to clear my mind so I slept on Daniel's sofa" I said back softly. "I'm just glad you're okay and sorry for yesterday." I took a step back and gave him a smile before going in for a hug. I felt him give me a kiss on the forehead which made me melt in his arms.

"Charles we have to—" we heard someone say. We saw that it was Carlos who had gone straight into his room. Carlos gave us a smile and said "this is the second time I've ruined a moment for you". We all started laughing. It was time for the race so we went out to the garage again and they drove off. The first rounds went well until round 12 when Bottas drove into the barrier and there was a yellow flag. Luckily, only the car was damaged.

Charles was close behind Max in round 24. I could feel myself getting more nervous with each passing round. On the penultimate lap, Charles overtook Max after a mistake he made. Simon had a great race as he managed to hold his position. Charles won the grand prix by half a second ahead of Max. I started celebrating with Fred and felt a huge sense of pride in Charles. His gut about this race was right. When he would celebrate, I stood with the mechs and cheered. 

The first thing he did after his celebration was run up and hug me. "you are my lucky charm" he said almost shouting. "you and I are going to celebrate tonight Frankie" I just smiled at Charles. I was so happy for him.

We went home and got ready. Charles couldn't stop smiling and I couldn't stop being happy for him. After an hour we took a taxi to a bar nearby. When we arrived, I saw that many people were there. It was Daniel, Max, Lando, Carlos and my brother. Charles had invited Simon. I ran up to my brother and gave him a hug. I congratulate him and refuse to let go. He updates on how it was at home and I tell him about what I've been up to since I was sent out. I was so happy that our relationship hadn't changed since the last time we saw each other. Me and my brother talked for a while before I decided to go and order a drink.

I sat down next to Lando at the bar and I noticed that he had already poured himself a lot of drinks. He and I also talked for a while and we took a few shots together before he and I decided to dance. Lando and I laughed and had a lot of fun together. I saw Charles and how he observed every step I took. Me and Lando continue dancing before he grabs my waist. In just a few seconds, Charles was next to me. "Shall we take a shot" he asked and put his arm around my shoulder.

We took a shot each and then went back to the dance floor. I had gotten very drunk after all I had taken in, Charles was the same if not more drunk. He grabbed my waist to keep up with the rhythm. I put my arms around his neck and we dance as if no one else could see us. I started to get tired and very hot because there were so many people so I decided to go outside and get some fresh air. "where are you going" Charles asked when he saw me start to walk away. "I need fresh air, do you want to come with me" I asked with a grin. 

He said nothing more but went outside to get some fresh air. We stood a few meters from the entrance and just enjoyed the fresh air cooling my cheeks. We talk about a lot of nonsense when I saw how he started looking more and more at my lips. "what is it" I asked with a smile on my face. "I – you have –" he began to mumble as he now caught himself staring.

I teased him a little and continued to talk about a lot of nonsense. I noticed him take a step closer to me which made me stop talking. "You are so beautiful Francesca" he said clearly drunk. He grabbed my cheek and gave me a kiss. I didn't complain because he was a good kisser. I kissed him back and as it became more passionate. Our tongues started searching for each other and felt him push me against the wall. One of my hands found its way up to his hair while his hand followed my body. I totally pretended we were full right now. I couldn't get enough of this. He started kissing my neck and I let out a weak moan. I felt him smile between each kiss. He must have wanted to do this for a long time.

I heard Charles's phone start ringing which made him stop and answer the phone annoyed. I didn't hear what the person on the other end said but Charles said he was out for some fresh air but would come back in. When he hung up, he said it was Max who wondered where he had gone. I helped him fix his hair a little quickly because it had become a little messy. We went back in and sat down with the others. "what have you done then" Lando asked and gave us a wink. "I needed fresh air so we went outside" I replied, trying to look serious. I could tell Max didn't think that was all that was going on out there. "Frankie can we talk" I heard Simon say. 

I nodded and we went off to the side, although the music wasn't as loud. "is there something between you and Charles" asked Simon after we had sat down. "No, we're just friends," I lied to him. How can you just be friends with someone you want to kiss all the time. "okay that's good" he breathed out, he was satisfied with that answer. I couldn't tell the truth because I didn't want to risk my relationship with Simon. And if I chose to tell the truth in the future, he would be angry for lying to him.

It was time to go home so Charles, myself and Max booked a taxi. There were many stiff silences on the way home. I gave Max a hug and felt how he didn't want to let go at first. But after we dropped off Charles and I went to our hotel room. We sat in his bed and talked a bit before I laid down to sleep. I totally screwed up that it wasn't my bed I just wanted to sleep. Charles laughed at me and then laid down next to me and started holding me. I fell asleep with my head on his chest. This weekend was the best in a long time.