Just the two of us • Lando Norris

(4) A F T E R P A R T Y

Delilah Stroll

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FLASHING lights shine across the room on the beat of the music, the bass vibrating through me. I'm seated on a couch with Daniel Ricciardo and Carlos Sainz, actually enjoying the conversation.

We're in a club. Max won the race, Lando finished second, Charles third. My brother got tenth place and Fernando ninth, so it was a fine race.

"But, you've never sat in a formula one car?" Daniel asks me, and I nod at his words.

"I have never." I have.

"And still, you know all the answers to every single question we asked?" Carlos blurts out surprised.

"I studied to become a mechanic, did a lot of research, so yeah, my knowledge is big." I tell him, finishing the drink in my cup.

"That's fair" Daniel says and then he gets up. "I'm going to get more drinks mate."

I chuckle at his words and scan through the swarm of people. My brothers somewhere at the bar, Lando is standing close to the DJ booth along with Max and Charles. My phone buzzes and I check to see who it is, only to find a notification from that creep from yesterday.

I choose to ignore it and shake of the uneasy feeling I get, and then I stand up. "I'm going to congratulate some other drivers, bye Carlos!" I wave at him, and then I walk over to where Lando, Max and Charles are standing.

"Sup ladies." I smirk, patting Max on his back. "Congratulations man, and you two too, good fucking job."

"Thanks, Del." Charles says. Lando says nothing, but he does smile at me politely.

Max leans in closer to me, smirking. "Let's make a deal, I bet you twenty bucks Lando's going to end up behind that DJ booth in 20 minutes." he whispers.

"I bet you he's behind there in ten, let the luckiest one win." I shake his hand like we just made an official deal, and then I grab Lando's drink out of his hand, taking a sip.

He looks confused, but then he shakes his head with a laugh and turns to the DJ booth, shouting something at the DJ with a smirk.

I turn to Max with a laugh, and he shakes his head. "He isn't behind the booth yet- nevermind." I turn around again and yes, Lando is actually behind the booth with the DJ.

"You owe me" I smirk, finishing the drink that's in my hand, and then I turn to Charles. "Let me know when you leave okay? i'll join you guys."

Charles nods at me, and I wave to Max before walking back to the bar, to my brother who's talking to George Russel.

"heyyy Lillies" My brother calls out, kissing the side of my head, and I order a glass of water before sitting down next to him.

"Sup brother, how are you?" I ask him, smiling at George as a greeting. My brother shrugs his shoulders, not answering my question.

"You did good Lance, don't be so sad!" I blurt out, completely in sync with George, and I send him a high five along with a smile.

Lance shrugs, and I shake my head. "You're no fun to hang out with." I tell him, and then I walk back to Max and Charles. Lando's still behind the DJ booth and I snap a picture of it before turning to Max, who hands me his phone.

"Put in your number, I'll add you to the group chat with the other drivers, since everyone likes you so much." Max smirks, and I type in my number before smiling.