Amaranthine - [L. Norris]

2.0 || Abu Dhabi

"Jarv, are you crying? Haha!". Lando giggled over the boardradio and the team laughed too in the garage. "Jarv, I think I'm crying!". He followed up and another choir of laughter erupted in the McLaren pitboxes. That's a wrap. The last race of the season was just done. The last tests would follow up next Tuesday and Wednesday and then it was really time for holidays. Fiorenza knew Lando looked forward to relax, yet she also knew Lando would start counting down to the pre-season testing in Barcelona soon enough as well. Fireworks exploded while the top three turned their donuts on the mainstraight. Fiorenza stood with her colleagues while watching it all. She'd attend the podium ceremony and then make her way back to McLaren. Lando had a great rookie year and she hoped he'd see how many great experiences he's had and he's about to face. McLaren being the first one to show everyone that they wanted to continue with their two drivers for the upcoming year, said enough about their talent.

Fiorenza shot some pictures of the ceremony and she talked with Alex a bit, but she darted off soon enough to find Jack in the Renault garage. They were saying goodbye to Nico soon and she wanted to be there too. Fiorenza didn't know Nico very well, but Lando had often told her that he liked him a lot and that he considered Nico good competition. The champagne was sprayed and in the distance the fireworks were still striking through the air and lighting up the sky of Abu Dhabi. The last two weeks had been tiring, yet she still felt elevated about the thought of having the after party at the Amber Lounge club with everyone from the grid. Nobody had duties tomorrow morning, there was a whole day to rest before the after season testing was starting and she was pretty sure she'd see a lot of drunk crew members tonight. "Penny for your thoughts?". Lando asked as he waved his hands in front of her face when she stood there, leaned against the wall while gnawing down on her bottom lip.

"In my mind, I was already partying at that party tonight". Fiorenza giggled and her arms swung gently around his firm neck. "You've been amazing once again". She sighed as he embraced her too, pushing her into his warm chest. "Allowed Perez to make a career changing move apparently". He hugged and she laughed softly. "Sorry, I can't hear you over McLaren on the fourth place in the championship". Fiorenza said and Lando chuckled now too. "You're right, eat that Force India... Or whatever the fuck they're called". Fiorenza rolled her eyes but she was glad he was so chirpy now. "I have to make some last traditional photo's with the team and then we can head back to the hotel to get ready to party". Lando's hand rested on her waist while he leaned forward to kiss her lips. She nodded and smiled at him, watching him turn around and walk into the cheers of his mechanics.

"Oh my god". Lando muttered as looked at her when she stood in front of the mirror to put her earrings into her ears. "Hmm?". She asked, looking at him through the reflection of the mirror. "You look breathtaking". He said, sitting down in the chair, his fingers moving up to his lip to peel the dry pieces of skin off. "Grazie mille". Fiorenza smiled and adjusted her hair when she was done. Wearing the light blue dress and the black, heeled boots, Lando couldn't keep his eyes off her. "You look so good". She purred when she turned to him and he stood up to pull her close. "Training of the last weeks really paid off". She giggled and let her hands run up his biceps and to his chest. "And your hair". Fiorenza looked up at him. He didn't do much to his hair normally, but now it was clear that he had ran his fingers through to pulled it backwards, the curls not hanging on his forehead anymore, but he looked just as handsome. "I wanted to try something different. You think it has effect on the girls?". Lando grinned.

"I know it has effect on the girls". She smoothed out the fabric of his button up, looking up at him through her lashes. "I see". Lando's hands squeezed her bum through her dress as he leaned down to kiss her and she pulled back with a laugh, but only for him to nuzzle his head in her neck and drop his lips to her skin. "Lando, we need to go". She hummed, barely having the strength to push him back. "Lando!". She scoffed as he nearly sucked a love bite into her skin and she pulled on the hair in the nape of his neck. "Sorry". He sheepishly hummed and she shook her head. "I need you to behave for a night only". Lando looked down at her gorgeous face, her nails pricking slightly into his cheeks when she took a hold of his jaw. "I can't promise anything". Lando took her hand in his and pressed a kiss to her knuckles.

"Let's get going". Fiorenza repeated and took her purse from the table to get to the hallway. Lando couldn't turn his eyes away from how effortlessly she balanced on those heels. For once, he couldn't wait to get to the party to dance with her and to have a great night with his friends of the grid.

"You look gorgeous, Fio". Alex wrapped her arms around her colleague and frend as they met at the Amber Lounge party on the large yacht, Jack and Lando greeting each other too. "So do you". Fiorenza smiled as she saw that Alex wore a pretty skirt and a lace top. Lando looked relaxed with a drink in his hand, non-alcoholic of course, but Fiorenza had her third cocktail and she was having a great time. Lando held her hand as she swayed back and forth to the music, chatting away with Alex. They had briefly met Dilara and Max too, Max' family joining as well. His arm curled around her soon enough, having her by his side. Isa and Carlos came up to them not much later and the team mates were happy to see each other again. "There will be fireworks soon!". Isa had squealed excitedly and by her red cheeks it was clear that the glass of wine in her hand wasn't her first one, or her second one. Carlos had chuckled and Fiorenza giggled. She wasn't exactly sober herself, but she could still walk properly.

"Do you wanna get to the deck to watch it?". Lando muttered in her ear and she nodded, feeling his hand on her lower back when they wandered away from the group of party people. "I like the party". Lando said as he held her close to his chest, feeling the warmth of her palms as they rested flat against his torso. "I like it too". She smiled. "Al though I also love the thought of getting away with you for the winter". Fiorenza replied. "You do?". His lips quirked upwards at her words and she nodded. "Celebrate our six month anniversary". She teased him lightly and he chuckled. Fiorenza looked down at the bracelet around her wrist. His fingers traced soft circles on her lower back, feeling the material of her dress. Like he said, he loved the party, but he'd give everything to be tangled up in her limbs and the bedsheets at this very moment. "I was thinking about a cliché kiss when the fireworks explode". She thoughtfully said.

"Whatever you want, princess". Lando smiled and he barely spoke the words when the first arrows were shot into the air and exploded in colorful sparkles very high above them. He moved her hair over her shoulder and his palm cupped her neck, his thumb under her jaw lifting her head before he kissed her firmly. Fiorenza felt breathless and her heart skipped a beat. "Care for two cliché kisses?". He hummed against her lips and she laughed while pulling him back down to kiss her once more.

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