Life Changing.

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Thursday 6th July

Millie's POV

I woke up the next morning to the sun beaming through, and the wind blowing in through the curtains. I crocked one eye open, catching a glimpse of Lando doing his hair in the bathroom mirror. I smiled. We'd stayed in a hotel last night, another surprise from him. Luke had had mum pack me an overnight bag and it was here waiting for me. I sat up in bed and stretched. I swung my legs out of bed and stood up. I'd slept in one of Lando's tops despite having pyjamas packed. I pulled it down over the tops of my legs and headed towards the bathroom.
I embraced Lando from behind, wrapping my arms around him and resting my head on his back.  His hand caressed mine, 'good morning beautiful how did you sleep?'
'Perfectly beside you'  I mumbled. 'I could really get used to it'
He turned around and kissed my forehead his arms now wrapped around my shoulders. 'Well, if you came to Silverstone this weekend, we could have all weekend together.' He lifted his eyebrow in hope. I pecked his lips. 'Ugh I wish I could babe, I promised mum I'd help in the shop over the weekend, weeks ago. Before I knew you.'  I stuck my bottom lip out.
He looked back at me, still smiling. 'Hey it's okay Mills, maybe next time? Plus I have a couple of weeks off after, we could do a little weekend away?' Somewhere romantic, where we're alone....' His hands were wandering around my body now.
'Lando Norris, get your mind out of the gutter' I laughed. 'That does sound pretty perfect though. Just me and you' I smiled as he kissed my lips once again, one hand on my back and one on my face. 'Let me get dressed and then you can take me home before you head to Silverstone' I said breaking away. ' Damn Millie, you really are incredible' He shouted after me as I waltzed back into the bedroom. I dressed in the play suit that my mum had packed, she definitely knew where I was going. I folded up my dress and packed it in the bag, switching my heels for my sandals. Lando was back in the bedroom now, zipping up his suit bag, still looking incredible as ever, even from the back.
I headed into the bathroom to brush my teeth and freshen my face, looking in the mirror I could see Lando watching me. I caught his eye and laughed. 'What you looking at Norris?'
' oh just my beautiful girl' He smiled. I smiled back, wondering how I got so lucky to have even met him.
He swung his back onto his back, my bag on one shoulder and his suit bag over his arm. 'Lan, let me take that' I insisted, trying to release my bag from his shoulder. His other hand kept a firm grip on it, I looked at him and sighed. 'I'm not fighting you Norris.' 'Good, because I'm carrying it. Here, lock the room for me' He smiled as he handed me the key. 'Come on, let's go'
In the hallway he took my hand that was free and we headed for the lift. 'Lando' He looked at me as we waited for the lift. 'Yeah?'
'You're the best, you know.' I looked at him with my eyes and smile beaming. The lift doors opened.
'Only the best for you Mills, It's me and you now' He said backing into the lift and putting out his hand. I took it and pressed myself up against him, pressing my lips against his. My other hand running through his curls. We paused as the lift juddered downwards before I pecked his lips again.
I pulled out my phone and opened the camera. I took a mirror selfie of us, a few that left it a mystery as to who was with me and a few clear as day. I didn't know when I'd be ready to tell the whole world about us, I'm not sure I'd be able to handle it just yet. It was partly the reason I wasn't able to attend a race with him so soon. The media, the noise, the questions. Fear grew inside me, but I felt his hand squeeze mine as if he knew what I was feeling. A couple of minutes later the doors opened and we headed to hand the key back. Lando's hand in mine, even though I slightly hung back. Moments later we were in the car park headed for the car. Lando stopped in front of the same black car that picked me up the night before. 'This is yours?' I laughed slightly. Lando nodded as he put the bags in the boot. 'And you let Luke drive it?'
'Yeah, I needed him to help me and he was desperate to do more than decorations.' He laughed as he opened my door. I sat inside, taking in the car smell. It smelt just like Lando.
He joined me and started the engine. I still couldn't believe this was my life now.
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I opened the front door to my house after waving Lando off. Dropping my bag at the bottom of the stairs I headed towards the kitchen. To my disbelief Lou was sat at the kitchen island talking with my mum. She bounced up to greet me as soon as she saw me.
'Girl what are you doing here?' I questioned as she squeezed me.
'I knew you'd want Lou to be the first person you told about last night' My mum said coyly, sipping her tea. I eyed them both. 'Luke told you didn't he...?'
'He did darling, but only because he needed your clothes. And he had no other excuse for it.'
'But anyway!! Tell us all about it Mills!!' Lou interrupted.
I looked down at my feet, trying my best to make it look like I wasn't the happiest girl on the earth right now. Mum was suddenly next to me. Lou's hand was holding mine. I looked up at them both, smiling. 'Well, I guess I'm officially a Formula 1 wag!!'
Both Lou and my mum hugged the life out of me. 'Are you sure this is what you want?' Mum questioned.
'Was it romantic?!' Lou chimed in.
' To answer both questions, yes!' I beamed. The hugs and squeezing continued.
'Ah I knew you liked him. I'm happy for you baby. But right now I need to head to the shop, big delivery' Mum squeezed me once more then left.
As soon as she was out the door Lou looked me dead in the eye. 'So, did you get your freak on?' She giggled.
'Lou Taylor how dare you!' I exclaimed, 'No we did not, we literally just got together. I can tell he's getting hot under the collar though.'
'Girl why not? You know you're made for each other. Give it up girl!'
'Are you crazy? I've slept with one person my whole life and it wasn't exactly consensual was it? I need to talk to him about my experience before anything like that happens.'
Lou took my hand. 'Mills, Lando is not Arron. Lando quite clearly is besotted with you, but I understand. So, are you going to Silverstone?'
I was about to say no when Luke bounced through the door. I rolled my eyes.
'To answer the question Louise. Yes, she is. And so are you.' Lou's eyes widened. 'WHATTT' she shrieked.
'Erm Luke, I have to help mum this weekend, you knew that.'
He placed his hand on my shoulder. 'Nope, I spoke to her, you're helping her tomorrow but she freed up the weekend so you can go support Lando. He's actually moping without you.'
My heart skipped a beat. But fear was rising in me again. 'But Luke...'
'Millie chill out! You don't have to make it known you're his girlfriend yet. Just be there to support him, but don't tell him. Make it a surprise for him after Quali on Saturday.'
I looked at Lou, and she gave me a 'don't see why not' look. 'I do want to support him. It's the least I can do, plus I get to share it with my best friend'
Luke pulled me into a hug. 'you'll make his whole weekend, I know how badly he wanted you to be there at his home race'
'I know, and I guess it's the least I could do for him after yesterday.' I smiled, relaxing a little.

Luke reassured me once more then left. I looked at Lou. I knew I was in trouble, because I knew that if Lando did well all my feelings would come tumbling out.