Dan’s POV:
I’m in the red bull facilities in Milton Keynes. Currently I am waiting in the lobby for T.C. to arrive so that I can begin training in the simulator. After a few moments I see T.C. come through the doors. I hang back peeking out from the hallway just out of sight. I don’t know why but I felt compelled to watch her, but I did. She wore a heavy coat and she was currently struggling to get out of now that she had entered the warmth of the building. She eventually got the coat off and the receptions took it for her. T.C. was wearing a redbull team polo that was fitted to her and a navy skirt.
“Its colder than a witches tit in a brass bra.” she exclaimed to the receptionist, who just laughed at T.C.’s southern expression. I chuckled to myself, she was adorable. I continued to watch her as she bent over to tie her sneakers. I marveled at her perfect legs. I jumped as someone placed their hand on my shoulder. I looked to see Sebastian laughing at my startled reaction.
“You enjoying the view.” He gestured to T.C. who was still tying her shoes.
“Come on mate. I was just waiting on her.” I tried to cover for myself. In fact I was enjoying the view.
“She does have nice legs.” Sebastian said with a twinkle in his eye.
“Yeah.” I mumbled.
“I knew you were staring!” Sebastian playfully hit me in the chest.
“Chill out, so she’s cute. No big deal.” I crossed my arms.
“You’re going to fall for her.” Sebastian smiled.
“No I’m not. She is my engineer. That’s not appropriate.” I whispered harshly at him as I saw her begin this way. Sebastian proceeded to make kissy faces at me. I shoved him. “Cut it out, she’ll see you and then realize you’re mental.” Sebastian quickly straightened up as she approached.
“Well hello, you must be Dan’s new engineer.” Sebastian stuck out his hand. She shook it. I noticed that she didn’t ask him for a hug, maybe there was more too it, or maybe I was just imagining what I wanted to see.
“Yes, I’m T.C. it’s a pleasure to meet you. You’re an amazing driver, I’m a huge fan.” She smiled then began to bite her lip nervously. It was adorable. I only wished I was the one making her nervous. I was a nobody compared to Sebastian though. Its obvious that she would be impressed by a four time world champion.
“Well, thank you. I look forward to you being on the team. Christian was telling me how amazing you are. I’m jealous of Dan here, getting the new talented and beautiful engineer.” Sebastian was laying it on thick. A blush crept up on T.C.’s face. I began to ball my fist up angrily. She was my engineer, he had no business flirting with her.
“We’ve got to get to work. Stop distracting my engineer.” I told Seb bitterly.
“Sorry. It was nice meeting you. See you around?” she said to Sebastian.
“I can’t wait.” He winked at her.
T.C.’s POV:
I set Daniel up in the simulator. And then went to the controls to watch the data as it streams in. He had hardly said a word to me and when he did speak to me he was incredibly short. I know working with me will be an adjustment, but its hard on me too. Especially when he isn’t accepting me. I’m not sure if he is mad that I am his engineer or just disappointed. He is so hard to read. I watched the focused expression on his face as he drover the simulator. His driving still was incredible, near perfection.
“Daniel, that lap was almost perfect. Just work on breaking a little sooner on turn three.” I supplied him with feedback. He only grunted in response. I fought back the urge to cry. I wanted this to work so badly. I know I can do this job, but if Daniel wont let me help him there is no way I will stick around. I pulled my long curly hair back into a pony tail. My brothers said they always new it was time to buckle down and race hard when they saw my hair go back into a pony tail, because it meant I was frustrated.
