tolerate it-max verstappen

21.

iris's pov:
Race day, walking into the paddock seeing fans mixed with people from all different teams preparing for the race. Seemingly chaotic and not at the same time, on the outside perspective it looks like people just running around like they have had their heads chopped off but they really all know exactly what they need to do at what time and where. Everybody knows not to get in each other's way when race day here.

Walking next to Celeste on one side of me as P is holding on to my hand. Max stopped a couple of feet back since fans wanted pictures and an autograph from him. Continuing to walk to the other garages P needed to say her good lucks to her honorary uncles aka Charles and Lando.

     Getting into the garage being surrounded by Papaya orange, looking for P's favorite uncle but she doesn't tell anyone but Max and I since she doesn't want to be mean to Charles. Catching eye contact with Lando as he talk to his strategist about the race, giving him a few moments till he walks over to pick up the small girl. Immediately Poppy was excited to be in his arms "Good luck uncle Lan, don't tell daddy but I want you to win today" she said in a hushed tone to him which I was barley able to pick up from how quiet she is.

Lando laughing at her statement "Aww thanks little munchkin I'll try my best just for you okay" he gave her a small tickle before setting her back down to stand on her own. Having a small conversation with him before we left to do the same with Charles.

After seeing Charles I realized we were running a bit later than I have anticipated. Quickly walking as fast as I could with Celeste having P in my arms since if she walked on her own she wouldn't be able to keep up. Making it inside as quickly as I could without disturbing people.

    Getting to the viewing area putting Poppy on the ledge like I have done before at previous races. Max spotting is almost immediately walking up to us fairly quickly, reaching us "I was wondering where you guys have been I was getting worried" he told P and I in a frantic state almost seemed like.

     Reaching my hand out making contact with his face rubbing small circles on his cheek to try to soothe his small panic. "It's okay we are here now, we are safe. Were you about to put out a search for us" trying to joke around a bit to ease his mind a bit. Smiling softly at me before giving P a kiss on her head. Turning to me giving me a kiss telling me "It's my good luck charm now, every race I need it" he joked out with me making me laugh.

     Watching Max get into the car waiting for the race to start. Turning towards Celeste excitedly seeing her motion for me come, walking back a couple steps confused slightly getting to her and gesturing to her what happened.

     She smiled a bit but it looked a little suspicious "You know he is in love with you right" she laughed to me. Still confused questioning her about her theory on him being "in love".  "You seriously can't see the look on his face when he sees you, just from the weekend I have caught him looking at you with so much admiration and love when you look at him or you don't. On the plane jesus Iris he was like eye fucking you the whole time, but your ass wasn't paying attention" she spoke to me quietly so no one around can hear.

     Denying all of her claims but in the back of my head I felt like my head was swirling. Trying to hold back my emotions on the whole situation so I wouldn't overthink everything. This relationship didn't start for love or liking each other but for what we benefit from each other, but feeling more now feeling like I see a life with him outside of this mess. Am I in love as well.

     The race began a while back but we are now a good amount of laps in, watching the tv seeing Logan hit the wall bringing out the safety car, hoping he is okay. Seeing the safety car pick up Max making me confused because Max isn't in p1 at the moment it was Lando.