The flight was okay and I was surprised how well I slept. I landed and got to the hotel at around noon on Friday and took a quick shower. The time difference completely confused me and it was odd to be light day right now. But the confusion helped to keep me awake and I rushed to the circuit just in time. I was supposed to meet Lisa at 2PM to go over some stuff before free practice. At 4PM I met with Occupational Health and got cleared. I went back to the garage afterwards and searched for Lisa to continue our meeting. I looked out for George or any other familiar faces in the garage, but everyone was busy and I saw both Mercedes cars out in the circuit on the screen. Part of me was really disappointed, but part of me was frightened to meet him here in front of all the people. In the end I felt relieved I didn't meet him unexpected now and had time to prepare mentally for our date. I found Lisa talking to a small brunette girl in my age behind the garage.
"Oh hey! Here you are! This is Anna. She is working mostly with George. I will introduce Samantha to you as well when we see her. Otherwise tomorrow. She is working with Lewis." I quickly shook hands with Anna and immediately liked her.
"You are from Germany, right? I have heard of you! Nice to meet you!"
"Umm, yes I am - thanks, I guess. I did not know I was famous in the paddock."
I just then realized it was not wise to say that. I should be more careful to say things out loud I know because of George or my previous trip to the paddock.
"Uh, no. Probably someone mentioned it because I am half German as well." I lied and immediately felt bad.
"Oh that's nice! And you will work with Mick, so you guys can talk in German as well. I always do it with him too." She said and pretended to whisper the last part. She was really cute and I hoped we would become good friends.
"Okay girls. Shall we move on, Liz?" Lisa said.
"Yeah, definitely! Let's go!" I said extra enthusiastic.
In the end I did not meet Mick and Lisa and I talked about most things theoretically. She showed me all rooms and the gym area in the paddock and her favorite exercises and what she was currently working on with Mick. The routine for the mechanics was simple and basically just warming up and training reaction time for pit stops. I got the hang of it quickly. We ended our session at 6PM and I was happy for it as I needed some time to get ready for my date with George. As I went outside the Mercedes area I looked out for Mick again – and obviously George.
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The Formula 1 Series - Part I: Liz & George
FanfictionMy whole body was pressed against the cabin wall and I couldn't move a millimeter. It seems like nobody got into this cabin and the doors closed again. I also wouldn't have gone in such an elevator. My hips grinded into his as the railing made it no...
