Bad Reputation

18.

"Okay, you have 15 minutes to explain everything that happened with Lando" Jess said as we were having our break.

Which lasted 15 minutes.

But to be honest, I only needed 2 minutes because nothing much happened. I went to watch his race, we cuddled and kissed.

That's about it.

"So he kinda asked me not to hook up with other guys" I said. That was the important thing.

"And he isn't gonna hook up with girls, I assume?" Jess raised her eyebrow. "Obviously"

But it wasn't obvious for Lando. He's been very good lately. Which surprised me, but probably also Jess.

"I am happy for you babe! You deserve it" she smiled. But something still bothered her.

"Jordan is acting weird though" I said, looking at Jordan who was managing the bar alone.

"Isn't he always?" She shrugged it off.

Yes, he always acted a little weird, maybe I was overthinking it.

I was just gonna concentrate on Lando and hopefully he would concentrate on me too.

It was going well between Lando and I, we FaceTimed whenever we could, he texted me cute things but also just updates about what he was doing.

Didn't see pictures of him dancing or kissing with girls so that was also a bonus.

"You want to do another bet so I can have a few days off again?" I nudged Jordan playfully. "I am done with bets" he replied quickly.

"Are you okay?" I frowned. We used to joke around a lot, but he's been quiet today. "Yes, I am just tired, been doing a lot of shifts lately"

"Alright"

He looked at me after he put another drink on the bar. "How's Lando treating you?"

"Good, he's being a gentleman" I answered.

"Awesome"

Yeah something was definitely wrong.

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"When is your next day off?" Lando asked as we were on FaceTime together.

He was in his room, I assume he just showered because his curls were damp and he wasn't wearing a shirt.

Not that I was complaining.

"In a few days, I have Thursday and Friday off" I replied, sitting down on my bed.

"Awesome, so you can come to me?" He looked at me, with his beautiful puppy eyes.

"Where are you then?"

"Italy, which is not far so you can be home in a few hours"

I could definitely go to him, watch the practice sessions and maybe even the qualifying because I only had to work at 10pm on Saturday.

"Frankie?" He shook me out of my thoughts.

I was getting attached to that nickname even though I hated it when people called me that.

He could call me whatever he wanted.

"Yes sorry" I said. "I could definitely come, can you send me the details so I can book a flight and hotel?"

"No, I will do that for you" he said. He grabbed his laptop, letting his phone rest against the screen. "You want a separate room or do you want to sleep in my room?"

"Uh-well" I shrugged. "I wouldn't mind cuddling up to you"

"That's the correct answer" he nodded. "I will send you your flight tickets and stuff"

"Thank you Lando, I'm looking forward to seeing you again"

"Me too" he mumbled, grabbed a shirt and put it on. "I have to go now, I have a dinner"

"Okay" I said as I looked at him. "Text me after or something"

Didn't want to act too clingy but I also wanted to know who he was going to dinner with.

"I definitely will, have a fun evening" he said, waved a little and disconnected the call.

Guess I wasn't gonna get that answer tonight.

I should stop worrying about this, I could trust him. He never did something wrong, not to me at least. He probably broke a lot of hearts.

I wanted to protect my heart, but also wanted to open it for him.

And unfortunately, I couldn't do both.