Chance Encounter || LANDO NORRIS

08. crisis

(Saturday afternoon, 6 hours before Lilith meets the drivers)

"I'm panicking, help. It's like I have no clothes at all." Lilith sighed in desperation.

Ian chuckled. "You literally have so many clothes, Lils calm down."

"Okay, then use your fashion skills to help me with this. I'm in a crisis."

"Alright," Ian teased. "What are we going for? Casual but cute? Or, 'I'm effortlessly stylish and totally cool'?"

"I want to look casual, but also... you know, like I actually put some effort in," Lilith said, staring hopelessly at the pile of clothes on her bed.

"Okay, okay," Ian said thoughtfully. "How about you wear your favorite pair of jeans? And then pair it with that cute top you have-the one with the asymmetrical thing going on."

Lilith's eyes lit up. "Ooh, I like that! And what if I add heels? Not too high, but just enough to give me that boost."

"Exactly!" Ian agreed. "It's laid-back but still stylish. You'll look effortlessly chic."

"Yes! And I'll keep the accessories simple-maybe just my gold necklace and those small hoop earrings."

"Now you're getting it!" Ian said proudly.

Lilith smiled, already feeling more confident. "Okay, crisis averted on the outfit front. But now I'm panicking about actually meeting them in person."

"Lils, relax. You've been chatting with them for weeks now. They already think you're cool. Just be yourself, and everything will go smoothly."

Lilith sat down on her bed, holding her phone closer. "I just hope I don't say something weird or, like, trip over my own feet."

"You won't," Ian reassured her. "If anything, they'll be the ones nervous to meet you."

Lilith let out a small laugh. "Thanks, Ian. I don't know what I'd do without you."

"I better be getting a shoutout in your conversation tomorrow," Ian joked. "And if anyone asks about me, make me sound cool, alright?"

Lilith grinned, playing along. "Oh, don't worry, I already told them that you're a rat."

Ian burst out laughing. "Of course you did. Classic Lilith. Gotta make me look bad."

"Someone's gotta keep you humble," Lilith teased.

"Alright, alright," Ian said, still laughing. "Go knock their socks off tomorrow. You're gonna kill it."

"Thanks, Ian," Lilith smiled. "I'll let you know how it goes."

"I expect a full update," Ian said playfully. "Good luck, Lils. You've got this."

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DECEPTION||LANDO NORRIS

Isabell Verstappen and Lando Norris had always hated each other. From the moment they first met in the paddock, there was an unspoken rivalry-one that went beyond the track. Isabell, always in the shadow of her brother Max, found herself constantly clashing with Lando, who never missed an opportunity to remind her of her place.

But when a series of unexpected events forces them to work together, they start to see each other in a different light, there's something more-a connection neither of them wants to acknowledge. As they're pushed closer, Isabell and Lando must confront their true feelings, or risk losing something far more important than just a race.

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