So. Not. Real. -Lando Norris

6. I will burn bridges.

I woke up early, so I spent a bit more time on my makeup. To both support the team and make my brown eyes pop I put a little bit of orange eyeshadow in my inner corner and added a black wing, to make my eyes bigger. I also focused more on contouring my face to make it more sleek and look better with my hair sleeked back in a high bun. I added a nude lip and some golden jewelry. As I picked out last night I put on the orange dress and some low heels, so I could comfortably walk around the paddock.

Even if I had a lot of time, at the end I had almost been late, so I quickly grabbed my little bag with some necessities and headed down to the hall, where Daniel was already waiting for me.

''Damn, you look hot.''

''Thanks Danny, you look well... Like you're going to work.'' We both laughed and he theatrically straightened his orange team shirt. ''Are you stressed for today?''

''Not more than usually, but there's more excitement rising up. Those are the last two races before summer break, which means the upgrades are coming soon! These past few days the car was already so much easier to drive, but I really believe that after the break we might be able to fight for podiums.''

''Oh Danny that's great! I still believe that you'll get a podium today, even without the upgrade.''

''I'm not so sure about that, it'll be really hard to do so, but Lando might have a chance, he was rapidly quick this whole week.''

''That's good too, every point for the team counts, right?''

''Right, also you didn't tell me that you and Lando drove to the circuit together yesterday? So you don't think that he's a weirdo anymore?''

''He is, just not as big as he was last year'' I laughed a bit and tried to figure out what to tell him. ''We bumped into each other in the hall and he asked if I need a lift, that's it.''

''Wishing him good luck before Quali also was just a bumping into each other thing?''

''I mean I want Mclaren to do well, for you and for all those people that are working day and night for it, so I thought I should wish him good luck too. Plus I'm not a bitch''

''Sometimes you are, but I'm happy that you get on well with everyone here. I would fell a bit calmer knowing that even if I won't be on the grid next year, you might find some support in him.'' We were driving to the racetrack and I was nervously playing with my fingers. This whole talk about Norris has been way too long, if he doesn't stop soon I might just scream the truth out to him. ''Also, we have to go to the after party, Max was so happy to hear that you're back, but also mad at you for not coming to say hi.''

''I know and I get him, but it was so chaotic, that I literally had no time to go to him, plus I was scared of another drama accruing if I was seen at their hospitality. I really don't want Mclaren to have any PR problems because of me.''

''Well lucky you, you won't have to go anywhere else than a nightclub to see Maxie. And Kelly is going to be there too, I know you probably missed her.''

I agreed and we walked to the orange hospitality together. There was a really pushy paparazzi trying to ask me about Lando, but thankfully Daniel was too busy with taking photos with a fan to hear him. I just smiled to the guy and wished him a nice day. I need to figure out a way to warm Danny to the idea of me and Lando being together, but hopefully I will have some more time to do so. With me not being with them next week and the summer break staring I should have a few more peaceful weeks.

''Hello Ricky and Livi'' We both turned around on our heels after hearing Norris practically sing to us.

''Did he hit his head or something?''