Amaranthine - [L. Norris]

0.7 || Love

      "You're so crazy about her". Carlos grinned as they just walked passed Lando's girlfriend in the paddock. Lando had dreamily stared at her after she waved. Fiorenza looked beautiful in the Singaporean twilight zone, the tracklights flickering above her. She wore a grey skirt and a white F1 Paddock Club button up and she looked gorgeous. "Is it that obvious?". Lando asked with a grin. They were standing at the back of the garage. The pit walk for the weekend visitors had just ended and now the VIP  pass holders were going through the pitlane. "You've been together for quite long". Carlos mentioned, crossing his arms over his chest. "Yet you never mention anything. What are you up to? Bet you're a bunch of horny teens". Lando burst into a fit of giggles at what his teammate said, yet a blush coloured his cheeks. "We're not, really". Lando shrugged. "We didn't even do it yet". He added and Carlos' brow rose. "Too nervous?". He grinned. "Just not ready". Lando scoffed and pushed his shoulder.

"But you can't tell me you haven't touched her a bit". The Spaniard was too curious to drop it. "That's none of your business!". Lando squealed, yet Carlos laughed when Lando laughed too. "Come on, just spill the beans". He nudged Lando's shoulder. "Of course I have". The Brit admitted. "But I'm not going to tell you about it". Lando stated and knocked Carlos' cap off his head while he turned around to get to the airconditioned hospitality. Carlos shook his head with a chuckled and crouched down to get his cap back on his head. Lando's sweater dangled around his shoulders as he had taken it off during the track walk. It was hot and humid, but he had to admit it had been a good idea of his trainer to get to Singapore a week before the race. They had spend a lot of hours training during the night to get used to the humid conditions. He had cursed the idea initially, but he was thankful for it now. Lando got into the hospitality of McLaren and went to his driver's room to get some water.

He didn't have much to do at the track anymore. It was late and all briefings were done, track walks were over and he wouldn't have any obligated activities now. He'd stay around his mechanics for a bit and then he'd try to find Fiorenza and see if she was done. He sat down in front of the fan that was blowing fresh wind in his face and he took his phone out of his pocket to kill some time.

      "Can I ask you something personal?". Fiorenza spoke up in Italian while looking over at Alex, Jack Aitken's girlfriend. "Depends on what it is". Alex laughed. The two got to know each other in Melbourne at the start of the season and Alex had taken Fiorenza under her wing to help her with her job. The two had become great friends and regurarly went out with each other, if they didn't spend a weekend together at the track or with their boyfriends. "How long did it take in your relationship before you and Jack... Ya know". Fiorenza giggled a bit and meanwhile she watched over her shoulder to make sure the Paddock guests were behaving themselves. "It took quite a while". Alex furrowed her dark brows. "I'm not sure about how many months or so, but it was quite long. I was his first". She blushed a bit, but her normal colour returned on her face soon enough. "Why? Is it taking too long with you and Lando in your opinion?". Alex asked now.

"No, no, not at all. But I feel ready for it". Fiorenza explained, looking how the Toro Rosso crew did some pitstop practices. "I'm sure he is too, I mean...". She bit her lower lip before looking back at her friend. "You mean...". Alex' eyebrows wiggled up and down. "We take the time to have fun without the sex part yet". Fiorenza decided to put it that way and it made Alex grin even wider. "That's so cute. Is he as shy as he appears?". Alex was curious and Fiorenza didn't mind to talk about it with her. "Initially yes, but he's more confident every time. He's really good". She admitted, feeling her face heating up. "Oh my god". Alex giggled and nudged her side. "I gotta ask". She said and looked at Fiorenza. "What?". The Italian questioned. "Lando's not very tall, but what about...". "Alex!". Fiorenza gasped, she couldn't believe her friend just tried to ask how big her boyfriend was. "I'm sorry". Alex laughed, unable to control her laughter as she saw her shocked face. "He's not the tallest of all drivers, but he's not that small there". Fiorenza eventually said.

"Well, now you know everything". She sighed and Alex giggled. "You're so flustered, it's amazing". She smiled before clapping her hands and calling the guests back to the beginning of the pitlane. The tour was over and it was time to head back to the paddock.

      "I just showered and I already feel disgusting again". Fiorenza complained, dropping herself on the bed in just a top and a pair of panties. "I know, babe". Lando said, his fingers moving through her wet hair while he laid next to her. "I hope Russia is freezing next weekend". She mocked and it made him laugh. "You don't". Lando turned to his side to face her while she laid on her stomach. "I'm hundred percent sure you'll be cold and then start warming your cold feet on MY back". He said, his fingers poking her sides and she started to giggle. "I wouldn't know what you're talking about". Fiorenza squealed and tried to turn away from his tickling fingers. His arm curled around her to hold her against himself and he continued to poke at her sides till she was crying with laughter. "It's too hot to tickle me". Fiorenza pouted, feeling her skin becoming damp again already. "You're right, let's shower together again". Lando sat up and she scoffed, pushing his chest with a roll of her eyes. "We can go swimming". Lando suggested then. "There's a gigantic pool in this hotel".

"At this time?". Fiorenza looked over at the clock that displayed that it was two in the night. "Yeah". Lando shrugged, not seeing the problem if there was any. "Nobody will be there anyway". He continued and he got up from the bed to rumble through his suitcase and find a pair of shorts that were good enough to swim in. "What are you waiting for?". He asked with a grin and Fiorenza hopped up from the bed as well. She shook her head at his idea, yet they were wide awake now anyway. She dug into her suitcase and picked her bikini out of it, swiftly stripping herself from her clothing to get into the swimwear. Lando took some towels from the bathroom, the cleaning ladies would take them tomorrow anyway and they'd receive new ones. They made their way through the hall and took the elevator down. Fiorenza had thrown his shirt over her bikini to not walk around half naked and Lando had done the same, plus some shorts. They only came across a group of people who were about to hit the night life of Singapore.

Lando was pretty sure there wouldn't be anyone in the pool or at least very few people. They got in and peaked at the water, which was empty. A grin curled his lips and he placed the towels on the lounging chairs. Fiorenza swung the shirt over her head and it made him look over at her before he did the same. She tied her hair up in a bun to prevent it from getting wet before moving over to the stairs of the pool, dipping her toes in the water. It was luke warm and still feeling very cool to her skin. Lando watched her as she slowly got into the water, looking gracious and angelic as ever. He sat down on the edge of the pool and lowered himself to get under. His hands found her waist soon enough, pulling her into his chest. Lando felt her hands sliding up his chest before they rested on his shoulders. Fiorenza pushed herself up against him, feeling his naked skin against hers. "This is much better". She smiled and he nodded. "I told you". Lando smirked and she chuckled with a roll of her eyes.

Her legs curled around his waist and his hands lowered to hold the back of her thighs. Her fingers softly rubbed circles on his neck when her hands landed there and she looked down at the tanned skin of her boyfriend, his wide neck and his strong shoulders. She felt his abdomen against her stomach, shivering slightly at the body to body contact. "Fiorenza...". Lando started softly, leaning forward to rest his forehead against hers. "There's something I want to tell you". He spoke, making her heart skip a beat. "You can tell me anything". Fiorenza replied, feeling his lips brushing over hers with each word she said. Lando's voice seemed to be stuck in his throat for a moment, he parted his lips to speak up, but no sound came out. Her hand cupped his cheek and he gazed into her eyes, his skin warming up under her palm. "I love you". Lando softly said, his eyes looking almost watery as she stared into them.

Her heart was overflowing with feelings and she felt her eyes prickling with tears. "Ti amo cosi tanto, Lando". (I love you so much). He smiled widely, letting her cup his face and kiss him deeply.