One Shots - Formula 1 [REQUESTS CLOSED]

Infernal bowlers - Pierre Gasly & Sean Gelael

This is for FormulaFrost, a friendship fic with Pierre and Sean. Hope you like it!

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"I swear to God, Sean, you can't drive properly on a road." You exclaimed, holding yourself to the handle of the door while Sean did another manoeuvre that sent you flying in your seat.

"I just don't want us to be late on our first day."

"Yeah well we won't be working at all if you kill us before we even start!"

After some more minutes on the road, Sean finally parked the car in the parking lot of Red Bull Racing factory in Milton Keynes. Sean was being introduced as the new reserve driver for Red Bull, and you would join him as his assistant and press officer. Your job was more of a way for you to be involved in Formula 1 and stay close to your best friend, he didn't necessarily need an assistant and press officer. But hey, if you could get paid to travel the world with your best friend and watch Formula 1 races you would, right?

You entered the huge hall of the factory full of people working for the team. Sean had been there already but you hadn't and you were startled by the size of the building. It was definitely something else than Formula 2!

Christian Horner introduced the important members of the team, as well as the new members, including Sean and you. You felt so small being surrounded by engineers or mechanics that were amongst the greatest, as well as drivers that you used to watch from afar in the paddocks the few times you went to cheer on Sean.

"Max Verstappen is taller than I imagined!" You whispered in Sean's ear as both of you were looking at the Dutch driver.

"I'm still taller." He answered, proudly reminding you his size. Sean was indeed very tall for a Formula 1 driver.

Christian Horner announced the whole team was going to a bowling nearby that had been privatized for the occasion. Some kind of team building event. You and Sean were smirking, bowling was one of your favourite hobby to do together and you often played just the two of you or with some friends. You were quite good, Sean on the contrary... Let's just say you cannot be good at everything!

The teams were made randomly. Hopefully you were with Sean, you feared you would have been a bit lost without him. There were also a couple of mechanics and an engineer, as well as the new driver Pierre Gasly.

"Hi Sean, glad you're our reserve driver! You did some good stuff in Formula 2 this year." Pierre shook hands with Sean once your team was standing before your bowling alley. You knew Sean already met Pierre once, having crossed path in the paddocks, but they never really talked. "And I'm sorry, I can't remember your name." Pierre told once he saw you next to your best friend, scratching the back of his head in embarrassment.

"Thanks Pierre, I'm really excited to work with you! This is Y/N, my best friend, PR and PA." Sean answered for you.

"You know I can introduce myself like a big girl, right?" You raised an eyebrow. Somehow, Pierre started to laugh loudly, probably finding your friendship amusing.

"I hope one of you can teach me some bowling moves, I haven't played since I was 10 I think!" The Red Bull driver told the both of you, nervously eyeing the alley.

"Don't worry Pierre, you can't be any worse than Sean!" You gently hit Sean on his back in compassion, causing another laughter from Pierre. He was the same happy and funny guy you saw on Instagram.

"Stop making fun of me, Y/N. Do you want me to fire you?"

"I'll hire you if he does." Pierre winked at you, making Sean's eyes roll. He and you were always teasing each other, your friendship was literally based on that.

Pierre went to play his first ball, after the two mechanics and the engineer had played. He missed the first one, as well as the second. Sean was barely holding a laugh and your eyes were wide opened when Pierre made his way back to you two.

"And here I thought Sean was the worst bowler."

"Stop bragging and show us what you've got, miss, it's your turn." Pierre answered with a smile, almost expecting you to fail. You winked at the guys after your first ball made all the pins fall, 6 falling on the second ball. "Can I brag, now?" You took a sip of your glass after taking a sit between the two drivers. Sean wasn't surprised you were good at bowling, but Pierre definitely was.

"I often go bowling with her and I always end up making a fool of myself. She's just that good. You should come with us sometime! You'll grow accustomed to it." Sean said before standing up to play.

At the end of the night, you won the game, even beating the mechanics and the engineer in your group. Pierre and Sean were the last ones, only scoring a few points. It was a great night, allowing you to know more about the new driver of Red Bull. He was a great guy, Sean and you really got along with him. You were the same age so it probably helped.

"So what about this bowling game? When are we doing this? I could use some practice!" Pierre asked the both of you at the end of the evening. Most of the team members had left already and you were about to leave too. Pierre's question surprised you. Of course you had fun that night, but he was a busy Formula 1 driver, you thought he would forget about you two the next day.

"Friday night?"

"That's good for me!" Pierre nodded. "Why don't you give me your phone numbers, I'll create a group on WhatsApp so we can schedule this. I had too much fun tonight not to do it again!" He exclaimed, writing down both of your phone numbers.

On Friday night, the three of you went bowling again. You grew closer during the season, becoming best friends, and the Red Bull team gave you the nice nickname of "infernal bowlers", the name Pierre had given to your WhatsApp conversation after that team building evening.