Hold My Girl: A.Leclerc

Chapter 19

The beginning of the second half of the F1 and F2 seasons were hectic. Unexpected podiums, chaotic race starts plus some interesting interviews to say the least. The F2 season was now in a break while the F1 continued their season in America. "Saff, it's been a while." a voice says behind her. The girls smiles as Pierre catches up to her. "Hey Pierre. It has been. How are you? Where's Kika?" Saffron asks as he walks beside her. "I'm good. Kika's back home in Paris. How are you after you know everything?" Pierre asks. The whole grid had become aware of what happened but supportive towards the girl.

"I'm better for sure. Mentally and Physically that is. I'm doing much better outside of my internship." Saffron smiles. "I bet. It's taken a lot but you've got the support around you." Pierre says. "Yeah. I've got to run but I have you and Esteban later today so I'll see you then." Saffron smiles, heading to the media hospitality. As she walks in, she hears the sound of a familiar laugh and voice. Looking around, the girl spots Marcus and her heartrate immediately increases.

She immediately pulls out her phone and calls the first person she can think of who's at the paddock. "Logan, are you busy?" Saffron asks. "No, why? You sound panicked." Logan responds. "Uh, I'll explain soon. Where are you?" Saffron asks. "My drivers room." Logan asks, confused. "Alright. I'll be 5 minutes max." Saffron says as she tries to keep her breathing under control despite the tears forming in her eyes. She hangs up and quickly makes her way to the Williams garage before she's spotted by Marcus.

It was a short walk to the Williams garage and as she got there, she made her way swiftly to Logan's room. "Sargeant open this door now. It's urgent." Saffron says, knocking as it was locked. "Hey, chill. What's up?" Logan asks, opening the door and letting her in. "Marcus is here. And everything came back." Saffron says as the tears that formed in her eyes threatened to spill. "Oh, Saff. Come here." Logan says, pulling her into a tight hug. "It's okay. You're okay and safe. I won't let him near you this weekend. I don't care if he wants a simple talk, he's getting nowhere near you after everything he put you through." he adds. "So I can stay here then?" Saffron asks, her head resting on his chest. "Yeah. Of course you can. You're always welcome here Saffron. I'll be your personal bodyguard this weekend if I have to." Logan says and the girl laughs. "Thanks Log." The british girl whispers as Logan gently rubs her back. "No problem. You know you can always come to me, especially when Arthur and Ollie aren't here or the Ferrari boys too are busy for you." Logan jokes as he gets a soft laugh out of Saffron.

"I actually don't know what I'd do if I didn't have you guys in my corner." Saffron says. "Well you do and you're kind of stuck with us." Logan jokes. Saffron laughs as she and Logan pull from their hug. "Come on, I have to get ready but you can sit on my side of the garage and do some work. Plus, I think Lily is here." Logan says. "Okay. I'll go find Lily." Saffron nods as she leaves Logan's drivers room and head to the garage.

As she sits and waits for Lily, Saffron messages Charles to let him know she's at the William's garage for after practice before messaging Arthur.

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iMessage
Arthur

Saffron
hey arth
i know it might be late in Monaco
but can we talk?

Arthur
sure
what's up?

Saffron
long story short
Marcus is here, in Austin
i saw him when i went to the media
hospitality and my anxiety kind of
triggered seeing him and everything
came back