all eyes on you - carlos sainz jr F1

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CARLOS POV

It's been years since i've felt this frustrated at someone. I cannot understand why she won't listen to me. It's so frustrating trying to talk to her when she finishes my sentences before I have the chance to get them out.

I sigh as she walks out, fighting every bone in my body not to follow her. If she didn't want to listen that was fine, but I wasn't about to trip over myself to explain everything to her. I fall back into the chair that i had hurried up from.

"Carlos, she likes you." I hear someone say. I turn to look over my shoulder startled by the fact I am suddenly not alone. I see Amanda leaning against the door with her clipboards in her hands smiling.

"No she doesn't." I mutter and Amanda smiles wilder.

"I remember when I had to look out for you every second of every day, I remember what it looks like when someone has a thing for you." She says and I scowl.

"You know nothing about us." I say and she laughs.

"Oh there's an us now?" Amanda smirks softly. "Just be careful Carlos. You can't break her heart, it won't look good."

I mutter spanish curses under my breath and Amanda laughs again. "McLaren misses you, Carlos." She says patting a hand on my shoulder as she walks out.

Her words leave a longer impression on me than I would think they would. I miss McLaren too sometimes, but Ferrari has given me everything I could ask for and more. With the prospect of Ferrari signing me on for another 3 years to 2027 had me excited for the season ahead, as my contract expires next season.

Going back to McLaren definitely isn't something I would rule out of something went wrong, Lando and I get along so well it would be nice to be back as team mates again.

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CAMIS POV

Sarah is waiting for me when I leave the room, exasperated by his words.

"C'est un connard." I mutter and Sarah laughs.

"Aw babe, didn't go well then I take it?" She asks and I huff.

"He was trying to tell me that it wasn't like what I saw in person and over the internet and that Rebecca wouldn't mind. C'est un vrai connard!" I hiss.

Sarah let's put a low whistle. "Wow, that's pretty low." She says and I nod in agreement.

I loop my arm through hers and we walk back to the McLaren garage, Lando stops and turns around to smile. "Didn't go well then?" I hear Lando ask.

I scowl at Sarah. "You told him?" I ask and she smiles a small smile.

"I couldn't help it! He's so good at giving advice, Cam. Seriously listen to him next time instead of me." She says and I sigh.

"Okay then, tell me what him and Rebecca are doing." I say and Landos face falls.

"It's complicated..." He says and I sigh.

"It always is." I mutter before walking into the garage.

Oscar is sitting on the floor talking to a mechanic and I join him, sitting with my legs crossed. He smiles at me. "Hey! That challenge was fun!" He says and I smile.

"It really was! I wanted to say thank you, by the way, for mentioning my credentials on folklore. I know Amanda told you to, but still it's nice." I say and Oscar looks confused.

"My girlfriend really does listen to folklore. She loves it, we have like 8 vinyls and 3 CDS. I wasn't lying or saying anything for PR." He says and my smile widens.

"Really? That's- Wow. I don't meet many people who like that album." I say and he laughs.

"Lily loves listening to your original recording of cardigan. When the released version comes onto the radio or something she always sings the other lyrics." He says and I smile as wide as I ever have.

"Tell her I say thank you okay, i'm going to bring something for her." I say simply. Oscar smiles to at that.

"She's going to freak! I can't wait to see her face when I tell her that i talked to you about her." He says and I laugh which turns into a snort which makes me laugh harder and Oscar joins in.

I decide that I like Oscar right then and there.

I feel a gaze burning the back of my neck and I don't have to turn around to know it's Carlos. The pettiness in me just looks in the reflection of the mirror in front of me, Carlos has the same idea and we lock eyes.

In his gorgeous golden brown eyes I see torment and anguish that is so strong it almost knocks me over. I blink once, my face a mask and the emotion disappears from his eyes. His face hardens and I see him scoff a little before turning away.

I straighten my shoulders and decide that fine, if he wanted to play that way we could. We'll see who lasts longer.

I've been bullied my entire life, through school as a kid and then later when I went to social media. I know how to stand up to people who don't respect me. I thought Carlos was better than this but I can tell you I misread him.

If he wanted to be a bitch, fine. I could be a bitch to.

"Cami," I hear Charles call. I turn to look at him and offer him the most shit-eating grin I can.

"Charles!" I call back and smile as I walk over and loop my arm through his with a small giggle.

He looks at me surprised and I widen my eyes telling him to go along with it and he looks over his shoulder to Carlos before letting out a harsh breath, then leading us away.

"You're going to get me in merde." He mutters and I pat him on his shoulder before walking us faster in the direction of the Ferrari garage.

"No, he's going to get himself into shit. We're just friends, you and me and me and him." I say, my voice is a little wistful and I force myself to cough.

Charles doesn't look at me but his smile widens. "Sure, sure thing Cami." He says.

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AHHH so another chapter. any spelling mistakes I did write this on a flight so. love y'all. xx