Racing Through My Thoughts

Chapter Fourteen: Only the Beginning

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--Evelyn's POV--

"Lando is here," I tell Kyla as I walk into the living room putting some money into my purse. I look in the floor-length mirror by the door and turn seeing if the dress looks good. Kyla and I ended up going shopping with Oscar and his girlfriend because we bumped into them on the main strip where hundreds of shops are. We never really talked much with Oscar but he's a nice guy he's kind of quiet which I relate to. They are going to be there tonight, I'm excited to see what dress she ended up going with. Kyla walks out in a black dress with one sleeve and a low neck line, "How are you and Charles not official yet?" I ask.

"Stop. He just sees me as a fling it's nothing serious," She tells me as I shake my head not believing a single word she says. Every time we are at something with Lando and he is there his eyes follow her the entire night. She refuses to be the first one to initiate a conversation so half the time they don't speak for the entirety of the night. Lando and I are convinced that they are both stubborn and just need to have some good old-fashioned sex. They always have a good time together but Lando and I are the only ones who aren't oblivious. 

When I see Lando as we walk out of the building he is leaning against his car playing with his watch. His head lifts when he hears Kyla saying something but I have no idea what is happening around me. Everything but him is a blur. The way his eyes scan up my dress makes me want to pull him by his tie back into the apartment. George is in the backseat so Kyla happily joins him. They have gotten closer this visit back home, "You look beautiful as always," Lando says as I walk over with my hands behind my back. I can't help myself as I reach up and straighten his tie a little.

"I like this color on you," I tell him motioning towards the suit.

"Black?" 

"Yes," I tell him as he laughs opening up the passenger door for me. I thank him and make sure my dress is in the car before he shuts it. I see George and Kyla looking at each other in the mirror like they are two teen girls gossiping. He's the most meme-worthy guy I have ever met. The fangirls are right. Lando's music is blasting as the four of us drive to the address that Max sent him. Kyla spent all last night freaking out about how Max invited US to a party. It was very amusing. I don't think either of us will get used to this. The bass in the car is vibrating through the car as the air comes in through the windows. I put my hand outside and move it through the wind as I stare at the lights of the city. I'm not sure what to expect but I know it won't be like anything I've ever experienced. 

"I'm glad you guys could make it," Max says walking over with a button-up half undone under a suit jacket. We have been here for a little under an hour and Lando and I ended up in the corner talking. Kyla is dancing with Oscar's girlfriend and they both look incredible. If only Charles would show up and see this. He might be around here somewhere. 

"Thanks for the invite," I tell him as he hands us two drinks. Lando takes a sip and almost gags at how strong it is. Max just giggles to himself and walks away. He is definitely a little past tipsy, "Did you want to dance?" I ask.

He shakes his head and I see a couple more F1 guys walking in, "I'm going to dance with the girls. Carlos is here," I tell him as he perks up and turns around. His hand leaves my lower back making me realize it's been there this entire time. I think anybody who is friends with Carlos becomes more physical with how they show affection. Halfway through a song, I see a couple of guys I've never seen before but that's not a shock. Oscar's girlfriend left us a little while ago to find him so I nudge Kyla, "They are cute," I whisper. She glances at me and shakes her head and I know she's secretly hoping Charles comes over.

"I will happily wing women since you and Lando are just being friends, right?" she asks. I nod my head knowing that's what we have agreed on. We wait for them to walk over and the guy's name is Callum. 

He's not a bad dancer but there's something off that I can't put my finger on, "Do you want to get a drink?" he asks. I nod my head and take his hand as we move through the party and get to the bar. Max must know him or he's part of the Red Bull team if he's here, "So, who do you know here?" He asks as we stand in front of the bar.

"I'm Lando's friend. I met some of the guys two or so months ago. How about you?" I ask thanking the bartender as he passes me my drink. 

"My brother is on the pit crew so he invited me. I don't really know much about the sport but I figured there would be beautiful women like yourself," he says as I awkwardly laugh. We chat a little about his brother as we wait for his drink when I see Lando laughing across the bar with Max and Daniel. His eyes meet mine and he sees Callum in front of me as he accepts his drink. Something in the way he looks sends a shiver up my spine. His eyes follow the way his hand is resting on my waist as he leans in to ask me something. The music is loud making it hard to hear anything. He sips on his drink and watches the way my body reacts to the man in front of me. I turn to Callum to give my full attention but I can't ignore the heat creeping up my neck. 

I pick my drink up front the counter and down the glass of rum and coke, "I'm going to the ladies' room. I'll meet you back here," I tell him. He nods his head and I move as fast as I can to get away from Lando's gaze. We are just friends. He shouldn't care who I'm talking to and I shouldn't care that he's looking at me. I lean against the wall outside the bathroom and close my eyes thankful it's somewhat quiet. 

"Who's that guy?" He asks as I turn my head with a small smile. Lando is walking closer and he's lost his tie. When he stops in front of me I put my arms around his shoulders and press my lips roughly against his. His shoulders slouch as he bends down grabbing below my thighs, my back being pressed against the wall. A groan leaves his lips as I run my fingers through his hair. Our chests pressed together trying to close the distance between us. He tastes of tequila and lime. I pull away for a second to look at his eyes and they give me every answer I need. He lets me drag him into the empty bathroom and lock the door behind us.

As I'm adjusting my straps Lando comes behind me and helps zip my dress back up. I turn around and fix his hair so it looks less messy, "I think that guy is still waiting at the bar," He says as I shake my head with a small laugh.

"I think if we are going to remain friends you can't look at me like that," I tell him as I finally look away from his hair to see the same look in his eyes.

"what look?" 

"That one. You're undressing me with your eyes," I tell him as I back away to grab my purse from the floor. My shoe ended up in the sink so it's a little wet making the floor slippery. I grab onto his arm as he laughs at my struggle. A knock at the door makes us both silently laugh with wide eyes and blushing cheeks. I make up some shitty excuse as to why we were both in there as we walk past but she one hundred percent knows what just happened. Lando's hand grazes my ass as he puts his hand on my waist walking with me back to the guys.