Amaranthine - [L. Norris]

1.6 || Eventide

"Do you know where we're going?". Lando hummed while leaning against the door, watching her slip her feet into her heeled shoes. "You've been keeping it a secret, Lando, I wouldn't know". Fiorenza giggled in response and his heart fluttered at the bright sound. "I just can't understand why you're not flaming up with curiosity". He grinned. "I'm just eager to tell you because you haven't asked me about it the whole week". He said while pushing himself off the wall to walk up to her. "Because I know that you're surprises are Always great, baby. And I don't want it to be ruined by curiosity or someone who can't wait to tell me". Fiorenza glared over at him while she collected everything she'd need in her purse. Lando laughed at what she said, pulling her into his chest before she was even done. She looked phenomenal in the white dress, the material looking so beautiful on her skin. Lando wasn't sure if he'd manage to behave the whole evening till they got back to his apartment.

"You are the most beautiful woman in the world". Lando spoke, nuzzling his nose against hers before pecking her lips. "And she's hungry, so we better go". Fiorenza replied and he chuckled, taking her hand in his while they made their way out of the apartment and to his car. He opened the door for her like the gentleman he was and he watched her sitting down in the passenger's seat before walking around the McLaren to sit down behind the wheel. Lando started the engine and turned out of the garage to get onto the road. It wouldn't be a long drive. He was planning to go to the restaurant they had their first date at as well, quite a long time ago. Lando's hand moved to rest on her bare thigh, feeling her smooth skin beneath his palm and her hand covered his, eventually locking their fingers together. "I really can't believe how beautiful you are, baby". Lando hummed meanwhile, not able to get over it. Fiorenza smiled at him as she looked over at him on her side. "Please stop saying it, I never know what to reply and I don't want to say a simple 'thank you'". She complained.

It made him giggle slightly. "You don't have to say anything. I just want you to know that I think that". Lando replied and looked in front of him again, briefly taking his hand out of hers to turn the wheel and park the car in reverse in the parking spot. Fiorenza gasped as she got out of the car. "This is the restaurant of our first date". She smiled widely when swinging her shoulder bag over her shoulder. Lando's hand curled around her waist as he kissed her cheek. "I remember how much you loved this one". He added and she felt her heart skipping a beat that he had remembered it. Lando opened the door and they walked inside, following a waiter to their table. "Even the same table as our first date, because I really wanted this to be special, even though four months isn't that special, but I just-...". Fiorenza took his face in her hands and shushed him with a kiss. "Tesoro mio, let's sit down and have a great evening". She smiled and he nodded slowly, a blush creeping up on his face as if it was indeed the first date they'd ever had.

Lando looked at her as she bathed in the small lights that were hanging on a thread through the restaurant, while she ordered a glass of wine and her favourite pasta dish and he was briefly at a loss for words when the waiter turned to him. Fiorenza looked back at her boyfriend when he stuttered his response and she smiled at the sight. He looked so handsome in the white button up he wore, the gentle smile on his face and his hair had grown a bit, so his curls were messy and, a long story short, he looked like a five course meal plus dessert. "I've gotten you a present". He spoke up again, reaching for the pocket of his jacket. Fiorenza sat up a bit more straight as the smile on her face widened. "I hope you'll like it". He said as he gave her the small box that was wrapped up in purple paper with a pink ribbon around it. "You didn't have to get me anything, Lando". She said and he nodded. "I know, but I wanted to get you something". He replied with a boyish grin.

Fiorenza shook her head softly and pulled on the strings of the ribbon to untie it, moving to carefully open the paper. She sensed it was jewellery when she recognized the Swarovski box and she swallowed the lump in her throat before opening the dark blue box. The bracelet was stunning, rose gold and covered with small diamonds all around. "Lando...". She softly said, feeling her eyes getting a bit watery. "Don't tell me it's too much, I just want to know if you like it". Lando smiled, leaning his elbows on the table while reaching for the bracelet and one of her wrists, clasping it around her arm with the small lock. "It's beautiful". She said as she turned it around to see the diamonds sparkling in the soft light. "Grazie mille, cuore". Fiorenza leaned over the table to kiss him again and sat back down, not able to take her eyes off the glistening bracelet.

Dinner was served soon enough and they enjoyed the Italian dishes. Lando hadn't forgotten how he should eat his tagliatelle and she smiled in approval when she saw he did it like a real Italian would. Lando noticed how she fiddled with her bracelet the whole time and he felt warm and fuzzy to know that she loved his gift. "Carlos gave me some advice". Lando spoke up. "As he has a relationship for a longer time". He revealed. "He gave good advice then". Fiorenza giggled and took a sip of her wine. "I'll thank him next time". Lando smiled. "In Austin". Fiorenza reminded. "Nearing the end of the season". Her head cocked sideways with a sigh. "I know". Lando nodded, his fork picking up the last bits of food left on his plate. "It went by so quickly". He continued. "Although I'd like a break as well". He admitted. "But the winter break is always so... Long and depressing". Fiorenza whined as she leaned her head in her hands.

"Not if we spend a lot of time together". Lando spoke, his elbows back on the table after the sleeves of his shirt were rolled up. "Let's go somewhere". He suggested. "A place without snow". He added, making her chuckle. "Roma". She replied, wanting him to see her home. "Rome sounds good to me". Lando smiled. "Rome first and then to some kind of place to relax in the sun at the beach till the season starts again". He wiggled his eyebrows. "Hmm, you mean I can relax in the sun while you're training for the new season again". Fiorenza said and he mocked her playfully. "I at least have a great sight while training then". He grinned and she scoffed at her boyfriend. "I'm going to the restroom". Fiorenza said as she stood up, adjusting her dress. "Don't you want any dessert?". Lando asked and she leaned towards him. "I'm only wearing a thong under this dress. I don't think you'd want me to have dessert after knowing this". She purred and he shook his head after swallowing hard.

"I'll get the bill, you better be waiting for me when I'm done paying, babe". Lando replied and she shot him a blazing smile that made him gnaw down at his bottom lip. It was going to be exciting night.