Same but... different (Lestappen and Carlando)

Bonus 1 : Young love

Like promised, here's the first out of 5 (probable) bonus chapters! This one is to give a sort of end to Arthur and Ollie's couple, since they've been recurrent side characters! enjoy the toothrotting fluff x)

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POV: Ollie

I wake up already feeling great, which is too rare not to be mentioned. But there's a reason to the immense joy filling me as I get up, throwing my clothes on in a haste. Today is Monday, and both Arthur and I are completely free.

We've barely been able to see each other, between all our duties as racing drivers. I really can't wait for next year when we're teammates, it's going to be so incredible spending so much time with him. I'm only going to be a rookie, while he's already racing for them, but that'll only make it more interesting.

There's not a hint of racing for today though, as we switch off completely to focus on each other. With so little time together, I've missed him an awful lot, and he did too. Our screen time spent sending texts to each other would probably scare anyone else, but we couldn't care less.

I hear his car parking before I can even finish brushing my hair, rushing to finish getting ready. Since I had planned everything for our last date, the picnic, he threw a fit to organise today all alone. Of course, I happily let him, since no matter what he could prepare I'd love it, as long as I'm with him.

— Hello, his accent makes me melt as I open the door, quickly pulling him in.

— Good morning beautiful, I reply, enjoying the way his cheeks heat up every time.

He doesn't make a fuss about the nickname for once, instead choosing to surprise me with a quick kiss. I'm pretty sure I'm the one blushing now, as his hand immediately makes its way to the nape of my neck. I thought I would get accustomed to him, stop feeling the butterflies every time he touches me. But it's not happening anytime soon, it seems.

— So, what are we doing today love? I ask, the nickname slipping from my mouth.

— It's a surprise, but first I need to ask, are you okay not sleeping here tonight?

His question surprises me, and a sudden rush of dirty thoughts get to my mind. No, I need to stop listening to those goddamn hormones, we agreed to take it slow. And because of me, mainly. I have no right to hurry it now, not after being such a coward to even start a relationship.

— Yeah it's fine, should I take some clothes or something? At least tell me if I have to look presentable, I can change if...

— No you're perfect! I mean your clothes are great... well, you're also perfect, but... you know what I mean...

Arthur's eyes are lost in mine, as his fingers trail along my arm. I try to control my excitement, but his little smirk isn't exactly helping. Shaking my head, I clear my voice before changing the subject.

— Okay so are we going in public? I just need to know if I take my "incognito" accessories.

His chuckle fills my heart with love, and it's almost painful how much I really like him. Sometimes, it feels like I'm going to combust from how much he means to me. It's a bit frightening, how quickly he made his way into my heart. But I wouldn't want it to be any different.

I've had an important talk with my parents, hinting at our relationship. I was so scared of their potential disapproval, of their hypothetical rejection if they learnt I like boys. But I know how much it means to Arthur to show our love publicly, and I really want to try. Get brave for him, quit hiding in the shadows. Plus, they didn't react as badly as I thought, which is very encouraging.