CRASH | Lando Norris

2

Just signed the contract. Now I'm heading to the party. Well I'm getting dropped off at my cousin Callie's house first. She lives in Towcester so I stay with her whenever I go to Silverstone. Callie has always been like a older sister to me. She's always so kind and helps me if I need it. I pulled into the drive, got out of the car and went inside.
"Hi C, I'm back!" I call into the kitchen.
She shouts back, "Hia V, you're a bit late."
"Yeh, you'll never guess what happened."
"Ooh. I'm intrigued." 
"My dream's come true. That's why I was late. I was signing the contract."
"Wow, that's great V!"
"And I'm going to the Lion's Head with Charles. I'm gonna get changed then go."
"Ok. See you V."
"Bye C."
I rushed upstairs to my room. I rummage around in my wardrobe and find a white jumper and black skirt. I chuck them on along with some tights and red boots. After walking back down the stairs, I put on my red coat on then open the door. I just walked down the driveway when I got a message on my phone.
"Hey Val, just wanted to congratulate you for getting into McLaren next year. Can't wait to have you as a teammate. -Lando"
That's sweet. Wait! I never gave Lando my phone number. I was always too nervous. And there's only one person who could give him my number. So I scrolled through my contacts till I found him. Then I messaged him.
"Charles! Why did you give Lando my number?"
I got a reply almost straight away.
"Calm down Val. He asked where you were I told him you weren't here yet so I gave him your number. Besides, I wanna see you together."
"Ok, but don't tell him about my crush on him."
"I won't. You know I can keep a secret."

***

I arrived at the Lion's Head in around fifteen minutes. When I went inside I saw everyone crowded around a long buffet table.
"Would you like a drink Mademoiselle?" I hear Charles ask from behind me.
"Oui. Merci, Monsieur."
Out of the corner of my eye, I could see Lando talking to Oscar. Then Charles came back with my drink.
"Here's your sparkling water."
"Thank you" I say although most of my concentration is on Lando. His hair is so fluffy. I think he caught me because he waves and comes over.
"Hi Val, did you get my message?"
"Oh, yeh. I did. Thanks."
"Have you been able to tell your family yet?"
"I've told my cousin but no one else yet."
"Cool. I bet they'll be really proud."
"Yeh, thanks Lando."
"You deserve it. Bye."

***

I'm sitting in the corner of the Lion's Head eating a slice of pizza. Everyone has congratulated me for getting into McLaren next year. But I still haven't told my aunt so I find her on my contacts and call her. It went trough after three rings.
"Hello," someone answered.
"Oh, hi Uncle Matthew. Is Aunt Alice there?"
"One sec V. Sweetheart, it's V! She wants to talk to you!"
"Hia there V."
"Hi Aunt Alice. I've got some really good news."
"What's happened?"
"I'm going to be driving for McLaren next season."
"That's great V! I'm so happy for you. Who's your teammate gonna be?"
"Lando," I answer with a smile.
"Ahh yes. Of course. Anyway, I've gotta go make tea. Bye."
"Bye Aunt Alice."
At that I hung up. I went to go find Charles to tell him I was leaving. I then rounded up my things and started to walk back to Callie's place. As I did, I was in deep thought. I was gonna be a F1 driver. And my teammate was my crush. There was only one thing that could make this better. But it would never happen.