Art to fall in love with /// Lando Norris

Chapter 16: Distance and Surprises

As Lando prepared for the next Grand Prix in Austin, the anticipation mingled with a sense of unease. The distance between him and Cassy weighed heavily on his mind, exacerbated by the time difference that made communication between them challenging. Despite his best efforts to stay in contact, their conversations had become increasingly sparse, leaving Lando feeling disconnected and uncertain.

In the days leading up to the race, Lando found himself reaching for his phone less and less, the familiar ache of longing gnawing at his heart with each unanswered message. He knew Cassy had her own commitments back in Singapore, but the lack of communication left him feeling adrift, his thoughts consumed by worries and doubts.

Meanwhile, Cassy had been planning a surprise of her own. Determined to bridge the gap between them and show Lando how much she cared, she had booked a last-minute flight to Austin, intent on surprising him at the Grand Prix. Despite the uncertainty of their relationship status, she knew in her heart that she wanted to be with Lando, and she was prepared to take the leap and let him know how she felt.

As Cassy boarded the plane bound for Austin, her heart raced with excitement and nerves. She couldn't wait to see Lando again, to feel the warmth of his embrace and hear the sound of his voice. But beneath the excitement lurked a sense of trepidation, uncertainty clouding her thoughts as she contemplated the conversation she knew she needed to have with Sarah.

When Cassy arrived in Austin, she wasted no time in making her way to the circuit. She knew she had to act fast if she wanted to catch Lando by surprise, but first, she needed to find Sarah. With determination fueling her steps, she made her way through the bustling crowds, her heart pounding with anticipation.

Meanwhile, Lando focused on the task at hand, his mind consumed by thoughts of the upcoming practice day. As he suited up and made his way to the track, he couldn't shake the feeling of unease that settled in the pit of his stomach. Despite his best efforts to push aside his worries about Cassy, they lingered in the back of his mind, a constant source of distraction as he prepared to take to the track.

As the practice session got underway, Lando threw himself into the familiar routine of driving, the adrenaline coursing through his veins as he navigated the twists and turns of the circuit. But try as he might, he couldn't shake the nagging sense of unease that clouded his thoughts, his focus faltering as he glanced at his phone, willing it to light up with a message from Cassy.

Meanwhile, Cassy tracked down Sarah in the paddock, her heart racing with nerves as she prepared to have the conversation she had been dreading. She knew she had to be honest with Sarah about her feelings for Lando, but the thought of laying her heart bare left her feeling vulnerable and exposed.

As she approached Sarah, she took a deep breath, steeling herself for the conversation ahead. "Sarah," she began, her voice trembling slightly, "there's something I need to talk to you about."

Sarah turned to face her, concern evident in her expression. "What is it, Cassy? Is everything okay?"

Cassy took a moment to gather her thoughts before speaking. "It's about Lando," she said softly. "I know we're not official, but... I care about him a lot. And I want to be with him."

Sarah listened quietly, her expression thoughtful as Cassy poured out her heart. When Cassy had finished speaking, Sarah reached out and squeezed her hand, a warm smile spreading across her face. "Cassy, I think that's wonderful," she said sincerely. "Lando cares about you too, you know. I can see it in the way he talks about you."

Cassy felt a wave of relief wash over her at Sarah's words. She knew she had made the right decision in being honest about her feelings, and she felt grateful to have Sarah's support. With a renewed sense of purpose, she made her way to the paddock, determined to find Lando and let him know how she felt.

Meanwhile, Lando's practice session came to an end, the familiar routine of driving doing little to ease the unease that gnawed at his heart. As he made his way back to the garage, his thoughts turned once again to Cassy, his heart heavy with worry at her continued silence.

When he arrived at the garage, he was met by the sight of Cassy standing before him, a smile spreading across her face as their eyes met. Lando's heart skipped a beat at the sight of her, his worries melting away in an instant as he rushed forward to wrap her in a tight embrace.

"Cassy," he breathed, his voice filled with relief and joy. "What are you doing here?"

Cassy smiled up at him, her eyes shining with emotion. "I wanted to surprise you," she said softly. "And there's something I need to tell you."

Lando's heart raced with anticipation as he waited for her to speak. He knew whatever she had to say, it would change everything between them, and he was ready to listen with an open heart.

As Cassy took a deep breath and began to speak, Lando felt a sense of clarity wash over him. In that moment, surrounded by the roar of the crowd and the thrill of the race, he knew that no matter what the future held, as long as he had Cassy by his side, he would be able to face it with courage and determination.