Shifting Gears || cl16/ln4

Gear Forty-Nine

A/N:
Hey guys,

First of all, I'm so sorry for not being able to update my story for a long time. I've been busy with several other things and just haven't really been motivated to write lately. I hope you understand. I managed to write the new chapter now, and I'll try my best to keep writing and updating. Thanks for your patience.
Enjoy <3

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Last Day of Summer Break

Me and Lando sat on the boat in Monaco, the gentle sway of the waves beneath us, I couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness knowing that our summer break was coming to an end, away from the chaos of the Formula 1 world.

Beside me, Lando's presence was comforting, his hand intertwined with mine as we watched the sun dip below the horizon, casting a warm glow over the water.

As we sat together, soaking in the final moments of our time off, a sense of nostalgia settled over us. Memories of lazy days spent by the beach, late-night conversations under the stars, and spontaneous road trips filled our minds.

But despite the quietness of our surroundings, I couldn't shake the nagging feeling of unease that had been gnawing at me for the past few weeks. The rumors and speculations swirling around us in the media world had only grown louder as the summer had progressed, fueled by our constant presence together.

I glanced at Lando, a silent question lingering in the air between us. How would we navigate the scrutiny and gossip that awaited us when we returned to the frenetic pace of the F1 circuit?

But as I looked into his eyes, all doubts faded away, replaced by a sense of determination and resolve. With a soft smile, I leaned into him, finding solace in the warmth of his embrace as we watched the last rays of sunlight disappear beneath the horizon.

As Lando reached for his camera, a grin spread across my face. Slowly, I slipped away from his side, careful not to disturb the silent atmosphere surrounding us. With careful steps, I retrieved my phone from where it lay nearby.

As Lando focused on capturing the beauty of the sunset, I positioned myself discreetly behind him, raising my phone to snap a photo of him in action. The sight of him, completely absorbed in his task, filled me with a sense of warmth and affection.

With a soft click, I captured the moment, preserving it forever in digital form. But as I lowered my phone, a sudden thought struck me. Why stop at just one photo?

With a mischievous twinkle in my eye, I began to snap away, capturing Lando from different angles as he worked diligently to capture the beauty before us. Each click of the shutter immortalized him in a different light, a testament to the depth of his passion and the joy he found in simple moments like these.

And as I continued to capture him on camera, I couldn't help but feel a swell of gratitude for the memories we had created together over the course of the summer. In that moment, surrounded by the beauty of Monaco and the warmth of Lando's presence, I knew that these were the moments I would cherish forever.

With a soft smile playing on my lips, I scrolled through the photos I had captured of Lando, each one a testament to the beauty of the moment and the depth of my affection for him. But as I lingered on my favorite photo, a sudden impulse took hold of me.

Why not share this moment with the world? It was a snapshot of pure joy and happiness, a glimpse into the intimacy and connection we shared. And in that moment, I felt a sense of daring wash over me.

Without hesitation, I opened my Instagram app, navigating to my story. With a quick tap, I uploaded the photo of Lando, the soft glow of the sunset casting him in a warm light. And as I added a simple caption, I felt a surge of excitement course through me.