Blurred lines - Lando Norris

28.

It was raceday, and I think I slept for 4 hours, still felt unbelievably sick.
My head was pounding even more and I definitely had a fever.

But I wasn't gonna tell anyone, except for Kai, I did tell him even though he had his own problems.

Ava and him were at rock bottom and honestly I felt bad for him. He was so loyal, so cute to her and she kept flirting with Ryle every chance she got.

Don't think Ryle would ever go there though. He likes Kai, considered him a friend and even though he wouldn't admit it, he liked Vanna.

Not my first pick of a sister in law, but then again, I don't think he was too thrilled about me dating James either.

I was standing with the other drivers to watch the national anthem of Mexico. Most of the time, they hired someone to sing it, in a very weird way.

Pretty hard not to laugh.

Lando came running, he was late, but just in time I guess. He took his cap off and stood next to me.

I could smell him, that's how close he was standing next to me. He let his arms fall next to him, brushed my fingers with his, so soft it was almost not noticeable.

But we both didn't look at each other, we both were staring right in front of us, acting as if the national anthem was so intriguing.

Max was standing on my other side, I tried not to look at him when he turned his head to us. I just looked straight ahead.

Even when Lando let his finger brush against the palm of my hand, even when I could smell his cologne.

As soon as the national anthem ended, Lando put his cap on backwards and leaned to me. "I can't wait to see you in my mirrors"

"Oh so you agree that I will catch up to you?" I smirked.

He was in P4 and I only started on P7, thanks to him.

"I know you'll catch up, but you will not get passed me"

"We will see about that, don't underestimate me" I said as we were making our way through the mechanics and press who were still standing on the grid.

"I never do" he half whispered before walking to his car.

I walked to my car, Kai was waiting for me and forced a smile. "You okay?" I asked.

"Perfect" he nodded, but he wasn't fine. I could see it, I knew him, he just didn't want to tell me. "Good luck Caine, don't be too aggressive"

"I won't" I mumbled. But I obviously had to be a little aggressive if I wanted to catch Lando.

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It honestly was harder than I anticipated to catch Lando. It took me 20 laps until I finally saw the back of his car.

"Box opposite Lando" Kai said. Which meant that if Lando didn't box this lap, I had to come in.

Do the opposite of Lando. I was good at that.

I already expected that he wasn't going to box, he liked going long with his tires and I was right. He didn't come in, so I did.

He came in only two laps after me and by the end of the race I was right behind him. Most of the time, he would leave space, so I could easily drive passed him.

But not today, he was closing the door. Defending like crazy.

"Be patient Alix, he's gonna burn up his tires" Kai said.

But I wasn't sure he was gonna do that. Lando was great at managing his tires and knowing exactly how far he could push them.

Lando was now driving in P3 and he wasn't gonna give up a podium spot.

No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't get passed him. I ended behind him in P4.

"Good race Alix, we couldn't do much more" Kai said before Christian came on the radio. "Yeah good job Alix, you did all you could"

Yeah yeah whatever.

I didn't answer, just parked my car, took my helmet off and walked in the garage, immediately walking to the interviews.

I wanted to get out of here, to finally rest a little.

I didn't see Lando anymore, he had to do the podium ceremony, press conference and everything.

I didn't really care, I would see him in Brazil and fortunately, Ryle and Ava were flying over as well.

I was always more fun with them.

Lando

Good race champagne fairy

You too little carrot
Enjoy your podium

Did you leave already?

Yeah, not feeling good

Want me to cuddle the sick out of you?

Maybe
But it's better if you don't

Is James coming to Brazil?

Nope
Is your girlfriend coming?

I don't have a girlfriend

Let me rephrase that
Is the girl you like going to Brazil?

Yup
She definitely is

Okay good to know

See you in Brazil Caine
By the way
Did you have a good look at my ass?

Ha!
I did
For 40 laps

I knew you liked it 😉