Absolutely Not! (Lando Norris)

Belle

Australia was beautiful, it was my first time visiting. We'd spent the last few days exploring Melbourne, the boys had been taking pictures for the new Quadrant drop. It was the first time in weeks, I was actually happy. I didn't worry about what I ate, that I sat round the pool a little longer than I should and that I didn't see before 10am most days. Lando had spent his mornings going on runs with Carlos and Max and for me, I enjoyed taking my time getting ready or sitting in bed for an hour reading a book and sipping on a peppermint tea.
My decision to come with Lando is probably one of the best decisions I could have done. I hadn't heard from my dad or my brother, my sister had been in touch to check in but she lived in the USA so our chats were never long.
Today was qualifying day, the McLaren car had been looking well during Free Practice but I suppose it was always hard to judge a teams pace as you didn't know what setups etc they were simulating during practice.
We arrived at the track, Lando had told me about the Melbourne walk and how intense it can be as fans lined up to view their favourite driver. I stood back and watched as Lando and Max interacted with fans. I loved seeing how much people admired and respected Lando, he was well adored. I slowly walked to the entrance of the paddock as the boys made their way down the line. I scan my pass and enter the turnstiles waiting for the boys to enter. I watched as other drivers walked in through the paddock ready for the hectic day.
"Hi, Belle. Just wanted to say I'm a huge fan" I look to the blonde haired man stood in front of me, I found it hard to believe that they knew who I was and was a fan.
"Wow, I'm sorry I don't know what to say" I shake their hand "I mean your Valterri Bottas and you know who I am" I let out an awkward laugh.
"Of course I know who you are. My girlfriend is a competitive cyclist too."
"I know. I'm a fan"
"I've got to go but I'll message you on Instagram and maybe we could take a ride together" Before I can answer Valterri is whisked off. I feel a hand placed on my shoulder, I turn to see my curly haired boy smiling at me.
"What was you talking to Bottas about? Talking with the enemy" Lando cheekily bites his bottom lip.
"Yes, I've told him all McLaren's secrets. Bottas for the win" I giggle.
"Belle how could you" Lando jokily places his hand to his chest, pretending he'd been shot.
"No I could never do that to you" I smile as I take his hand as we begin the walk down the paddock. "Actually Bottas is a fan of mine, can you believe it?"
"No, your an amazing cyclist"
"You have to say that, your my husband"
"No seriously Belle, Lando's right, you're so good" Max pipes up from his phone. I'd been too focused to realise Max had been walking at the side of us this whole time.
"Thanks Max. He said he's going to message me on Instagram and we can arrange a bike ride together"
"That's amazing. I'm sure you will enjoy it' Lando smiles, squeezing my hand that little tighter.

The day was hectic, I watched on in the garage as qualifying came to an end. Lando had finished P4 but due to Checo impeding another driver and getting a penalty, Lando would be starting P3. I now just needed to calm my nerves for Race day tomorrow.