Back Together

❤︎︎ Twelve ❤︎︎

Friday 5th July 2024.

I went to the toilet in the morning and I went on my phone for a bit and looked at the notifications

Mr L K Norris sent you £10,000

I nearly shit myself. I did laugh too. I forgot his middle name was Kinder and he hated it. Mine wasn't any better. Mine was Jade. It was so fucking common. I screamed as I saw how much and it woke Lando up. He opened the bathroom door and smirked.

"Hope you enjoy the money, baby. I also got you Spotify premium again and I logged you into all my streaming services" he said

"I love you so much, oh my god..." I said

"I love you too, baby" he said.

We got ready for the day and I put my mask on. I could see his face immediately go sad as he saw the mask on me again

"You don't have to hide yourself from me"

"but I have to hide myself from everyone else... I don't want people bullying me for my tooth gap..."

"That's ridiculous. Your smile is beautiful just the way it is"

"we both know that's bullshit"

"Well, then we'll just have to change their minds, won't we? Together"

"Not yet..."

"Not yet?"

"I just can't deal with people taking the piss out of me for my smile..."

"Well, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. For now, let's focus on having fun and enjoying our time together at the track"

"I'm keeping the mask on though... unless we're in private..."

"Of course, sweetheart. We'll keep the mask on unless we're alone"

"I just hate my teeth so much... sometimes I wish I didn't even have them" i said. He looked at me and put his hand on my cheek with his thumb on my bottom lip after he pulled my mask down

"Don't ever say that. Your teeth are perfect just the way they are. And you know I think so"

"they aren't... you know they're horrendous..."

"Well, that's where you're wrong. You see, it doesn't matter what other people think. What matters is how you feel about yourself, and I think your smile is gorgeous. Besides, it makes you unique and memorable"

"I hate it..."

"Alright, let's drop it for now. But remember, your smile is beautiful in my eyes"

"Whatever..." I said. He put a hoodie on me and cuddled me before I pulled up my mask and hood. I even put sunglasses on. I had to hide my tears from him. When we got to his driver room he took off my sunglasses and saw my tears.

"Oh sweetheart..." he said and cradled me in his arms. I couldn't hold it in anymore. I cried for ages in his arms while he was stroking my hair. "I'm here, baby girl... I'm here for you. Let it all out"

"I hate myself so much..."

"Don't say that, sweetheart. You're the strongest person I know. And remember what we talked about earlier? You're not defined by your smile alone"

"I am... it's my biggest insecurity... I haven't brushed my teeth in weeks because I don't wanna look at them and I don't see the point anymore. I just have a lot of gum to freshen my breath..."

"You're not just your teeth, sweetheart. You've got so much going for you. Your bravery, your kindness, your loyalty"

"I haven't got any of that..."

"Oh, sweetheart. You're wrong. You've got all of that, plus more. Don't sell yourself short. And look at me. I've seen those qualities in action countless times"

"bullshit..."

"It's not bullshit, sweetheart. I promise. You're stronger than you realise"

"I'm really not..."

"I know it's hard to believe right now, but trust me. You're not alone in this. I'm here for you, okay?"

"I can't help but feel alone..."

"Baby, you have me. I'm not going anywhere, okay?"

"Okay..."