Kevin Magnussen X Nico Hülkenberg - Tiny Miracles

First Visitors

So this is my first try @gunnarsennll I hope you like it.

After three weeks of sleepless nights, endless diaper changes, and figuring out life with a newborn, Kevin and Nico finally felt like they were starting to settle into a routine. Well, as much of a routine as you could have with a baby. Nico’s extended leave meant they had eight solid weeks together, and by week three, they felt ready to let some visitors come by.

Carlos and Lando were the first to make the list.

When the doorbell rang, Nico opened it to find Carlos standing there, all relaxed and smiling as usual. Behind him, though, Lando was awkwardly hiding, peeking out like he was second-guessing the whole thing.

“Carlos,” Nico greeted warmly, giving him a quick handshake. Then he raised an eyebrow at the younger Brit. “What’s up with him?”

Carlos smirked and stepped aside, shoving Lando gently forward. “He’s got something to tell you.”

Lando hesitated, scratching the back of his neck and looking at the ground. “I, uh... I didn’t wanna mess this up. Meeting the baby, I mean. So I asked Checo for advice, and he said I should prepare.”

Nico blinked. “Prepare?”

“Yeah, like, I shouldn’t just wing it. So... I Googled it too,” Lando admitted, his words rushing out as if saying them faster would make it less embarrassing. “I, uh, used fragrance-free soap, wore brand-new clothes, and... yeah. I just don’t wanna do something dumb like touch her without permission or say something stupid.”

Kevin, lounging on the couch with Helena nestled in his arms, couldn’t help but laugh at Lando’s awkward rambling. “Lando, you’re fine,” he said, his tone gentle but amused. “Seriously, it’s really sweet that you put that much thought into it.”

Lando still looked unsure. “You’re not mad? Or... I don’t know, think I’m overthinking it?”

Kevin shook his head and patted the spot on the couch next to him. “Come here. Sit.”

Lando shuffled over hesitantly, like he was worried he might accidentally trip and ruin everything. He sat down carefully, his hands awkwardly placed on his lap. Kevin shifted, holding Helena out toward him.

Lando froze, his eyes wide. “Wait, wait, wait. Are you serious? You’re just... handing her over?”

“Yup,” Kevin said casually, though the smile on his face was pure mischief.

Lando swallowed hard, hesitating for a second before gently taking the baby into his arms. He immediately squeaked—a high-pitched, unmistakably Lando sound. “Oh my god. Oh my god. She’s so small. Am I doing this right? Is her head okay?”

“You’re doing great,” Kevin reassured him, leaning back and watching with an amused grin.

Carlos, who had been leaning against the wall next to Nico, chuckled under his breath. “He’s ridiculous.”

“Yeah,” Nico agreed, though his smile was soft as he watched Lando cradle Helena like she was the most precious thing in the world.

Lando looked down at the baby in awe, his nervousness slowly giving way to pure joy. “She’s perfect,” he whispered, a wide grin spreading across his face. “Like, actually perfect. How is she so tiny?”

Kevin laughed. “Babies usually start out small, Lando.”

Lando didn’t seem to hear him, too caught up in staring at Helena as she stirred slightly in his arms. “She’s already got the perfect nose. And look at her little fingers! Oh my god, I can’t believe I’m holding her. Is this real life?”