Formula One Shots

Nico H. & Max: Fighting over you

Requested by laylamiddelkoopp: Imagine Max and Nico both fighting for your affection, but you only love one of them.

You were hanging around in the Red Bull Racing paddock with your best friend Max, when suddenly Nico came walking in. You had been his personal trainer for over a year already, and you liked his presence a lot. You greeted each other as he sat himself next to you on the couch. It earned him a glare from Max, which only Nico had seen.

"So, how's my favorite girl doing?" He asked. You giggled and told him you were fine. "I was just hanging out with Max. Do you need something?" You asked.

"No. Just thought i could join you two doing nothing," he said, sending a charming smile in your direction. You smiled back and nodded. Then it fell silent. Not a silence someone would like, but a really awkward silence. You took your time to study Max' and Nico's postures. They both looked really tense. You thought nothing of it at first, but when you saw them looking towards eachother with rather dirty looks, you knew something wasn't right.

"Guys? What's wrong?" You asked. "Nothing". They replied, still looking at each other.

"There is clearly something going on, I'm not stupid. Spill your guts," you said, suddenly sounding quite intimidating. It worked, which really impressed you. They both looked a little bit shocked by your sudden outburst. They both seemed to hesitate telling you, but when you raised your eyebrow at the both of them, Max was the first to speak.

"Well, Nico is obviously in love with you. That's what is wrong," he said and made his way out of the paddock. You just sat there, eyes wide, mouth agape and turned your head towards where Nico was seated.

"You are?" You asked, actually hoping it was not true. You loved Nico, but not in that way. "Well, the secret's out. Wasn't planning on letting you know this way, but now you know," he said and turned his attention towards the ground. When he didn't hear a reply he looked up to you again and smiled, hurt still written on his face.

"I get it. You love him". He said. You widened your eyes a little bit. It was true after all. But you still felt sorry for him. You had never meant to hurt him.

"I'm sorry Nico, but yes, I do," you said "I'm so sorry, i never wanted to hurt you". He shook his head and stood up.

"You should probably go and search him". He said. "He must be sad. Thinking I got what I wanted". He quietly laughed to himself.

"To be fair, you almost always do get what you want,so I can't blame him for storming off," you said.

"Not this time, though," He answered "Lucky bastard". He said, thinking of Max.

"But wait," you started, suddenly questioning the situation "why exactly did he storm off looking so pissed?"

"The guy likes you to. That's why you should probably go and find him, like I already said five minutes ago."

It finally hit you, Max liked you back. You didn't know how to feel, happy or sad.

"Don't worry about me". He said, as if he was reading your mind, "go get him," he said encouragingly.

"Will you really be fine?" You asked, still a little worried about him.

"Yes! I'll get over it. Now go, woman, he laughed. "Okay! I'm sorry, again!" You shouted, ran out of the paddock and went searching for Max. He was probably in your hotel room, you thought. Luckily the hotel you were both staying in was a short walk away from the circuit. You had no time for walking though. So you ran. You had to see him immediately.

Once you reached the hotel you said a quick hello to the receptionist and then jumped into the elevator. You were happy that the two of you were sharing the same room and that you also had a key. This way he would have to face you, whether he wanted to or not. The door was locked, which did not surprise you. He could be a little childish sometimes. You unlocked the door and pushed your way inside. You saw him sitting on his side of the bed, still looking sour.

"We need to talk," you said and made your way over to sit on your side of the bed facing him.

"You should have just stayed with him. Bet he wouldn't mind sharing his bed," he said facing away from you.

"Max! I don't like him that way," you said. He turned his head to look at you. "Oh," he said, looking surprised "Does he know?" He asked. "He knows". You replied. "He also knows something else you don't. Yet." You casually say. He looks at you in confusion and then raises one of his eyebrows. "What?"

"I love you," you blurted out. He looked at you like he was just processing what you had said. Then it finally struck him. "You do?" He asked to make sure you were being honest.

You nodded and smiled at him. "I love you too," he said, also smiling now.

"Good". You leaned in to kiss him softly. "You really mean that?" He asked hopefully.

"Yes! I do. Now stop doubting my love for you or else i will get in Nico's bed."