From the Past - Lando Norris

Thirteen: Heartbeat

--Ella's POV--

I giggle holding onto Peter's arm as we walk to the bar to order another drink. Kelsey comes over from the bathroom leaning next to us with a huge smile, "I just met the hottest guy. I'm hoping I go home with him tonight," she whispers. I turn and see him talking with his friends watching her. I pull her skirt down as she jumps onto a stool and sits down.

"I love clubbing in a club that we don't work at," he says as I move my head to the music. I lift my arms in the air as Kelsey and I's favorite song starts playing. She grabs my hand and we leave Peter to order us drinks. She pulls the bottom of my dress down as she jokingly grinds against me. I channel my inner frat boy as I smack the air around her ass as we both giggle.

"Is that Lando?" She asks as she leans against my chest and points towards the other side of the dance floor. I look closer and see him dancing with a drink in his hand. I nod my head and go to turn around when he starts looking around. His eyes lock with mine they fall to my chest taking in how tight my dress is. My hair is messy from how warm it is in the club and how much dancing I've done.

He sips on his drink and watches me as I dance against Kelsey. Peter comes up beside us holding three shots in plastic cups and hands us each one. I can still feel him looking at me as I take the shot, a small trail of it spilling out and dripping down my neck into my cleavage. The red lighting of the club makes me thankful as it hides the sweat on my skin. I scrunch my hair moving to the music as Peter takes the cup. His hands find my waist and I turn towards him to whisper in his ear, "I'll be back," I yell as he nods his head.

I stumble off the dance floor and squint my eyes as I climb the stairs to the bar to get another drink. A hand on my waist makes me jump but then it turns me around, "Why didn't you tell me you were coming out tonight?" He asks as he leans closer from the loud music.

"I wasn't originally but then Kelsey and Peter dragged me out," I tell him putting a fake smile on my face, "Max hasn't called me since Bahrain and it's been a week. I'm scared I freaked him out or something," I tell him as I look down seeing how close out bodies are.

"What could you have done to freak him out?" he asks as I turn around. I wave down the bartender leaning over the counter to get his attention. I feel Lando's hands graze over my ass as he pulls my dress down making me put my feet back on the ground. He presses his chest against my back sending a chill down my spine, "This dress is dangerous. Max is missing out". I stay quiet not knowing what to say as the bartender comes over. I order us two drinks and hand him cash before taking Lando's hand and dragging him towards a table in the corner of the club.

"You haven't texted me either," I tell him as he sips on his drink, "I figured I had fucked up and you didn't know how to break the news".

"I didn't want to come off as clingy. I wasn't lying when I said I want to be important in your life again," He says making me smile.

"Then finish your drink and dance with me," I tell him as I take the straw out of my glass. I chug the rest of my drink and slam the glass down as he copies my movements. He takes the lead and walks in front of me as another song starts playing, "Tell me you know how to dance," I tell him as he smirks. He spins me around and puts his hands on my hips as he moves agaisnt me to the music. I laugh as I rest my head on his shoulder.

"Are you and Peter?" he asks. I straighten up a little and turn around to face him to see the expression on his face but he has none.

"We have before but as friends. Just an itch he was there to scratch," I explain as he pulls me closer when a group of girls pushes past me aggressively. I turn my head giving them a dirty look before turning to Lando laughing with a shocked face. Some people just don't care about other people, "What about you? Where's the line of girls begging to dance with THE Lando Norris?" I ask playing with the hair on the back of his neck. I don't know if this is normal for two friends but neither of us move to back away from each other.

"Why would I bother with a line of girls when I could dance with my best friend instead?" he asks as I wrap my arms around him and feel his hands fit around the small of my back.

"You're so cheesy," I laugh as I pull away leaning in his arms as he holds me up, "We should go clubbing more often now that I don't work at one," I tell him. I feel my phone ringing in my bra and he laughs watching me grab it out. I show him it's Max calling and he backs away a little bit.

"You should answer. I'll be here when you get back" he says.

I thank him and hit accept as I walk towards the front of the club. I push the doors open and walk out finally hearing his voice, "Hey...how have you been?" I ask squiting my eyes as I look at the signs in front of me.

"Are you out right now? Sorry I didn't mean to interupt," he quickly rambles.

"I'm at a club right now with some friends...what's up?" I ask walking further from the music.

"I just wanted to see how you were? I've been meaning to call but I've been so busy and I wanted to make it up to you," he says making me smile.

"I'm in the city if you want to come here. The night is just starting and I would love to see you. We just got here from Donetello's down the street," I tell him.

"Text me the adress. I can be there in ten," he says making me grin. I tell him I'll order a drink for him and go back inside heading straight to the bar. I get myself a drink as Kelsey and Peter come over ordering shots. I take one and then stick with my vodka cran as I wait. I look around seeing Lando walking over but then he stops and I feel hands around my waist. Max kisses my cheek making me turn around. I wrap my arms around his neck as I press my lips hungrily against his.

"You look amazing," he whispers in my ear as I kiss down his neck before pulling away. I hold his drink against his lips and he takes the double shot scrunching his face before turning back to me. His button up shirt is buched up from where I grabbed him closer.

"I am very drunk," I yell at him over the music as I stare at his lips, "You have to catch up". He nods his head letting me order another drink for him. His hand on my hips makes me lean against his chest as his thumb toys at the sections that reveals my skin. My cheeks are fully flushed and I looked compltetely fucked as we go to the dance floor. I throw my head back as he moves agaisnt me. His lips attack my neck making me sigh as the people around us move in a blur. When I look past Max's head I see Lando looking up through his brows as he drinks leaning back in his chair. The air in my throat gets caught as I hold onto Max's arms to steady myself. My heart is beating out of my chest and I don't know if it's becuase of Max or Lando.