Formula 1 - One Shots [First Book]

Thinking Out Loud - {Daniel Ricciardo}

A/N: This one is for HazardIsMyEverything ! I hope you like it, because I swear this is the cutest thing I've ever written, so beware for heartaches over Daniel.

Lyrics of the song Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran is between brackets.

{When your legs don't work like they used to before
And I can't sweep you off of your feet
Will your mouth still remember the taste of my love
Will your eyes still smile from your cheeks}

Daniel sighed as he drove his Aston Martin in the direction of the apartment you shared. He was going home, finally. The race weekend was over and he just came from London Luton airport. It was late in the evening, close to midnight as he arrived.

He chuckled at the thought of what you had said on the phone.

"I'll get you some snacks and a beer when you're home!". Your laugh echoed through the phone and it caused Daniel to smile brightly.

"Ahw babe, you can go to sleep, I'll be home late". He said, pulling his trolley with him as he walked through the airport to find the exit. Daniel let out a soft hum as he heard your yawn, knowing you were early up to watch the race and you wouldn't want to go to sleep.

{And darling I will be loving you 'til we're 70
And baby my heart could still fall as hard at 23
And I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe just the touch of a hand
Oh me I fall in love with you every single day
And I just wanna tell you I am}

The Australian contently parked his car onto the porch of your apartment and locked the doors of his precious car. He grinned and shook his head as the lights inside were still on, giving a cosy look to the house.

He went through the garden to get to the back, knowing that the front door would be locked like it always was as he was away. Daniel loved the fact that you felt safe with him and couldn't wait to be cuddled up against you again.

Daniel's career was currently very busy and you were understanding that. Because you had your own job, you couldn't always join him on race weekends and you were alone then.

The relationship Daniel and you had was very strong and many complimented you two for being so grown up, as many people had met yoghurts more concentrated than Daniel Ricciardo.

He opened the back door and was greeted with the delicious smell of something grilling in the kitchen and he heard some music playing in the background. Daniel smiled as he saw you in front of the stove, softly swaying your hips to the rhythm.

You looked up as he dropped his bag, immediately smiling and running up to him.

{So honey now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
Maybe we found love right where we are}

"Hey doll". His low voice muttered into your hair, catching you and holding you by your thighs as you wrapped your legs around him.

"I missed you". You said, cupping his cheeks to feel his rough scruff under your palms. Daniel smiled and leaned down to kiss your lips, slowly letting you down to the ground. "I missed you too". He said, moving his fingers through your hair.

"You did so well this weekend". Your face beaming with proudness. Daniel laughed and kissed you again.

Many of his fellow drivers were asking when he would be going down on one knee, sketching some romantic things out for him. And he had to admit he was thinking about it too, you were the one he wanted to get old with.

{When my hair's all but gone and my memory fades
And the crowds don't remember my name
When my hands don't play the strings the same way
I know you will still love me the same}

"Come, I made you a hamburger". Daniel chuckled as you pulled away to get the hamburger off the stove, grabbing a bun from the fridge. He watched over your shoulder as you made him the small meal, his lips ghosting over your slightly exposed skin.

{'Cause honey your soul can never grow old, it's evergreen
Baby your smile's forever in my mind and memory
I'm thinking 'bout how people fall in love in mysterious ways
Maybe it's all part of a plan
I'll just keep on making the same mistakes
Hoping that you'll understand}

"I really don't deserve you". He muttered against your skin.

"Ahw Dan, don't be like that". You whispered, handing him the plate and leaning over to grab him a beer from the fridge as well. "You're so caring and I'm home two days and then I'm gone to race again". He said, taking a bite of his burger.

"You're gone to live your dreams, babe. I can't hold you here because I want you home". You said, crossing your arms over your chest. "I love you". You muttered, a small pout on your lips.

Daniel's heart ached at the pout on your face and placed his plate on the table. "Come here". He opened his arms and you walked into his embrace again, giggling as he let you stand on his feet. "I love you too, so much". He mumbled into your hair.

Your smiled against his sweater, clenching the material between your fingers as you placed your hands on his chest. Your ear rested against his chest and you heard the strong heartbeat, tapping your finger slowly along with it.

{But baby now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are, oh}

Daniel stepped around with you on his feet. He loved the laugh he got loose from you and he blushed as he remembered the little box he had in his pocket of his jeans.

He laughed as you mumbled the words along to the song on the radio and twirled you around. "Hey look, the moon's full". You said suddenly, pointing outside as you looked out of the window.

Daniel chuckled. "So all the werewolves will come and get you tonight". He teased, poking your sides. You shrieked and laughed, grabbing onto his arms and you leaned back. "No they don't". You said, giggling.

"Oh really? Why not?". He whispered in your ear as he pulled you close again.

{So baby now
Take me into your loving arms
Kiss me under the light of a thousand stars
Oh darling, place your head on my beating heart
I'm thinking out loud
That maybe we found love right where we are}

"Because they don't exist". You cried out as he tickled you again. Daniel laughed as you laughed as well, wiping the tears of your cheeks.

"Babe, I have something to say". He suddenly became serious again and you looked up at him. "What is it, Dan?". You asked. Daniel didn't plan to do it now, today. But he didn't care. He loved you so much and by this little gesture, on the Monday night at 1 pm, it made him cringe by the thought to wait longer.

"I wanted to do it more romantically, you know with roses and stuff. But, Y/N. I love you so fucking much. I didn't want to say 'fucking' as well, but yeah". He chuckled nervously and got the box from his pocket.

You frowned as Daniel kneeled down to one knee. "Will you please marry me?". He smiled and opened the box, revealing a beautiful and shiny ring. You didn't even care about the ring and nodded your head frantically.

"Of course". You sobbed, sniffing as the tears blurred your vision slightly. Daniel fought the tears as well as you attacked him with a hug, causing you both to almost fall down.

"Can I place the ring on your finger to make it look like a normal proposal?". He laughed and took your hand to place the golden ring with the three diamonds in it around your finger.

"Dan, this proposal was perfect". You said and pulled on his sweater to kiss him. Daniel smiled against your lips and pulled you flush against him again.

{Oh maybe we found love right where we are
And we found love right where we are}