𝐁 𝐑 𝐄 𝐀 𝐓 𝐇 𝐄 [lando norris x oc]

𝐬𝐢𝐱𝐭𝐲-𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭

The following days were...chaotic. Once the boat had docked, Lando impulsively asked Gabi to come with him to Monaco, despite her insisting not to be a bother. He shushed her and eventually convinced her to come with him. 

It was weird not being private. Now, everywhere they went--whether it was out shopping or on a dinner-date--people smiled and pointed. It was like a weight had been lifted off of his chest and he could finally breathe again. He breathed easier when Gabi was around. 

She'd taken a lot of hits after they announced their relationship. She tried to hide the blogs and gossip posts, but he found out pretty soon what they were saying. Lando knew that even his comforting words couldn't dull Gabi's growing insecurity. She assured him that she would be okay, though. Lando believed her, as much as he didn't want to. 

Lando bought her a necklace. Sterling silver plated with a small cloud charm. He'd given her some cliché speech about how when he was with her his head was in the clouds, but Gabi had laughed and kissed him, saying it was the nicest thing she'd ever been given. 

Lando kissed her again after she said that.

It felt so odd to not hide. To be with her in the streets of Monaco, hands intertwined and mouths inches apart, and not be worried about anything other than if they had enough time to get home. He loved it. He loved being with her and being around her, he loved hearing her voice and smelling her perfume. He loved taking naps with her and making love to her. Even his deepest worries were dulled with her touch. 

"Lando?"

His head shot over to her. "Mhm?"

Her hand was resting on his as the moonlight shone against her skin. "What's wrong?"

Lando couldn't help but smile, his face beginning to warm in the cool night. 

What a silly question, that is.

Gabi pressed her lips against his and he answered her question. 

"I love you." Lando kissed her forehead. "That's all."

She smiled, inhaling and exhaling as they sat, looking at the sky and breathing in unison, together as one. 

Together as one.