paper rings

"She's beautiful.."

1st July 2022, London

I had the suspicion that Lando's mental health wasn't good.. but after last night I'm even more worried. I won't pressure him to talk but I'll try my best to put that beautiful smile of his back on his face. And I'll make sure he knows he can always talk to me.

A part of me thinks that it's my fault that he is in such a bad place. If I never would've left... maybe... just maybe..

We have a chill morning before we get ready to head to the track. I was just about to put some of my clothes on as he asks me what I'm doing. "Uhh I'm about to change... why?"

He shakes his head "so you're wearing my clothes basically every day but won't wear them to the track?"

"I uhh- I thought you wouldn't like that?" I ask insecure.

He scoffs "why shouldn't I?"

"That will bring up hundreds of rumours. I mean me being with your team in the first place and then also your clothes.."

He walks over to his closet and hands me one of his hoodies "they can talk all day long. As long as you don't mind that, I'm fine with it. I want my girl to be comfortable" He smiles at me "I'll be waiting downstairs, wear whatever you feel comfortable in."

I'm glad he leaves directly because I was blushing soo damn hard. Did he just say 'my girl' ?!!

Ok ok never mind..

We're friendssssss.

I put his hoodie on (obviously) and some jeans. After I'm presentable i make my way downstairs, seeing lando with the biggest smile on his face once he sees I'm wearing his hoodie.

We drive to the track with John, who was more than happy to see me. Lando and I were sitting in the back seat and we were having a good carpool session.

The closer we got to the track the more nervous I get.

Is it just the appearance with him and all of the rumours that comes with that? 

Or maybe it's just seeing his whole family again after years.

Lando notices that I'm nervous and places his hand on my leg to comfort me.

But if we're being honest this makes everything worse.

I do have some sort of feelings for him. I can't deny that. But I will never ever do anything to risk our friendship. He's too important to me. So I'll just ignore it.

It will work.

We arrive at the track and I want to get out of the car. "No!" Lando screams before he jumps out of the car, running to my side and opening the door for me.

I laugh "this is really not necessary."

He shrugs "it is."

I turn around to John who smiles at the both of us. He takes his backpack and starts walking towards the entrance.

We walk past all these fans, it's nothing new. Usually I go among them with Charles and it doesn't bother me at all.

Today it felt differently. I planned to go ahead with John but he just left, no where to be seen. I stay close to Lando, to not walk around here completely lonely.

Waiting for Lando and seeing him with his fans makes my heart melt, once again.

Lando's pov

I love my fans. I really do.
(I obviously have the best ones.)

But today I just wanted to comfort Vic. She was feeling uncomfortable on the car ride already, I can't imagine how she's feeling now.

I try to hurry but it's my home race after all, I can't just ignore them.

A girl asks for a picture and I smile as she takes it. That's when my eyes fall on Vic, once again. "she's beautiful.."  the fan I just took a picture said. I smile and nod.

"Isn't she Charles girlfriend??" She asks.

I freeze, my smile drops.

A part of me wants to scream NO out loud . This couldn't be...

No.

I mean.. I don't think I ever asked...

And they do seem close.

The fan looks at me with a questioning look and I shrug before I make my way towards other fans. Vic was always close and I liked it more than I should.

It takes me a few more minutes before I enter the paddock with Vic. She smiles as we scan our passes "your fans are amazing".

"Yeah they are.." I slightly smile.

I really want to ask her, but I don't want to hear the answer.

I feel like I already know it...

We enter the hospitality and I show her around quickly. "So that's basically it. Max and my family will arrive before the first practice. The quadrant team will only be here on Sunday before the race."

She smiles and nods "sounds very good."

"Okay I have a briefing now..."

"That's no problem! I wanted to say hi to Charles and Carlos anyways." She smiles at me and I try my best to return it..

"Okay.. I'll see you before practice?"

"Of course!" She hugs me quickly and happily walks out of the hospitality...

That will be an amazing weekend...

I waited as long as I could to see Vic before getting in the car for FP1, but she didn't show up.

Is she with Charles?

Doesn't she want to stay here?

She rather be with him...?

John pulls me out of my thoughts "Mate I'm sorry but we really need to leave now."

I snap back in and say goodbye to my family and max before following John into the garage.

"I'm sure she'll get here any second"
He says as we step out of the hospitality.

"I don't know what you mean. I don't care."

He scoffs "sure mate."

I was just about to enter the garage but take another look around if she might be there.

That's when I see her.

With Max Verstappen.

And Pierre Gasly.

Perfect. Not one but two.

I think I've had enough for today...

*****

I smell some drama coming 👀

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Ready for some drama..?