𝐁 𝐑 𝐄 𝐀 𝐓 𝐇 𝐄 [lando norris x oc]

𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐞

When Gabi woke up that Tuesday morning, the last thing she expected to see was a message from Carlos Sainz' girflriend. 

Gabi had met Rebecca the day of her concert, a few hours before she went on. Rebecca was easily one of the nicest people Gabi had met and she was more than happy to sign t-shirts and hats for her and Rebecca's neice. Now that she thought about it, Gabi had remembered Rebecca mentioning wanted to get drinks sometime. 

unknown number

hello! this is rebecca, we met before your show?
i know this is super random and you totally might not get
this message at all, but i was wondering if you wanted
to come out with me and some others for drinks tonight
if you were still in town? 
i had such a great time meeting you after your show, i'd
love for you to come party with us!

Gabi had to rub her eyes a few times to make sure she was seeing the text correctly. She was always down for drinks and partying, but she had to be smart about this. She hardly knew Rebecca, and she was certain she wouldn't know anyone else there. And after the past few days, Gabi didn't need to give the paparazzi another reason to embarrass her. 

She considered, changing the contact name and typing her response. 

rebecca (carlos gf)

gabi
hi! yes it was absolutely lovely meeting you,
i'm so down for drinks! text me times and places
and i'll be there!

rebecca
ok amazing!
right now there's only a few of us girls and
i wanted to add a few more to the group for
balance 😂

gabi
 i totally get it!
how did you get my phone number, by the way?

rebecca
omg u must think im some insane stalker no,
i got it from your agent, daphne, right? she was super
sweet!

gabi
no, don't worry! i just have to double check in case
it was leaked or something, total nonsense!

rebecca
of course!
rebecca
well im so happy you can come tonight! i'll send you
details once i get them!
rebecca
it'll be me, a few drivers and their friends, and then some 
girlfriends of mine!

gabi
sounds great! talk to you soon!

rebecca
xx

"YOU GOT INVITED TO PARTY WITH THE DRIVERS??"

"Lilly, I love you and your enthusiasm but I swear you are going to break my eardrums."

Gabi had treated herself to a nice brunch and peaceful morning in preparation for her evening. After texting Rebecca, a few hours later she was sent information on what was happening. From Gabi's understanding, she was meeting the group at someone named Max's flat (no, not Verstappen, much to Gabi's dissapointment), drinking a bit, then heading over to a popular club nearby. Seemed simple enough, but the thought of being around that group of people made Gabi's stomach twist in an unfamiliar way.

The redhead sighed heavily over the three-way phone call. "You do not understand this intensity of this situation. WHY AM I NOT THERE WITH YOU TO PARTY TOO?!"

"Because you have deadlines on your pieces, dumbass," Bridget butted in. "Besides, Gabs is going to go home with someone else anyway."

Gabrielle could see her wink through the camera. "Shut the fuck up, I am not 'going home' with anyone, I am going back to the hotel and sleeping until my flight tomorrow."

"...Who's hotel?"

"I swear to God, Bridget."

Bridget was facetiming from her office--decked out in a pantsuit and slick-backed bun, she looked nothing less of professional. Meanwhile, Lilly was wearing more like a paint-suit and was furiously washing pink pigment out of her hair in the midst of her next art piece. The two girls had immediately called her after seeing her ominous text about her adventures tonight, even Bridget had asked for a quick break from running numbers. 

The brunette laughed. "Okay, okay, done with those jokes. Now onto the better question: what are you wearing?"

Gabi threw her outfit onto the bed, waving her phone camera above it so the girls could see. 

"Hm, yes I approve."

"Not too slutty, I like it!"

Gabi smiled. "Thank you, lovies!" She was interrupted with another text from Rebecca sending her the info on where they were meeting. "Guys, I'm nervous."

Bridget, took a sip from her water bottle. "You're going to be okay, we have your location and you're going to be with Rebecca. She's good, right?"

"I guess so?" Gabi shook her head. "I don't really know any of these people. I just don't want an Ibiza incident all over again."

"Ibiza isn't going to happen again." Lilly shuffled back into frame. "I promise. Hey, I'll stay up and call you tonight if it makes you feel better."

Gabi nodded and smiled at the two girls. "Love you guys, thanks for listening to me rant."

"Bitch, you're hearing my Angelo rant tmrw morning on that flight back, don't think there's no return for this." Bridget, grabbing her phone and jokingly wagged a finger. 

"Alright." Gabi grabbed her phone as well. "Well, I better get ready. Love ya'll, I'll text."

"We love you more!" Lilly shouted. "Go make out with a Formula One driver for me!"

With that, Gabi ended the call and began her process. It was going to be a long night.