Hard life

Champion of the world

2020 Abu Dhabi

Charles' POV:

Max woke me up when we were close to Abu Dhabi. I sat up and felt a lot more fresh after that good sleep. I rubbed my eyes and he gave back my glasses.

"Can I ask you something?" -he asked nervously

"Go on" -I said a bit cold cause I wanted to keep my mental distance from him

"There is a scar on your neck... Did you do it to yourself?" -he asked worriedly

I froze for a second but I knew he won't leave the topic until I don't tell him the truth, so I gave in. I let out my breath that I kept in and looked at the ground.

"I did" -I whispered and he sat closer

"Why?" -he asked in a soft voice

"I felt like I don't want to live anymore. So much shit happened on the track and so much shit happened in my personal life that I felt like I couldn't handle it." -I said a bit frustrated

"I'm sorry Charles I-" -he said but I didn't let him finish

"It's not just because of our break up. It was hard to get over it I won't lie, but I managed to. I tried to understand your point but no matter how hard I tried I couldn't and the only reason I found that you are an idiot or just really don't care about me. After that a really traumatic thing happened." -when I said the last part tears came in my eyes

I was not ready to talk about it. Especially not with Max. He tried to hold my hand but I pulled away.

"Fortunately it ended 1-2 months ago and Charlotte pulled me out of that hell I felt. I did hurt my self for that for being so stupid and I did hurt myself for the races. I even felt remorse cause I promised you that I will always tell you if I ever felt like it but you was not there for me! You promised me to never let me go but you did! So yes I was angry at you but I got over it. I fell in love with Charlotte and she is the first person in my life now." -I said and I looked at him

I know he doesn't like to show his emotions and ones he showed me his feelings was gone now. He was back to his old ruthless self with me too.

Max's POV:

The last part was ringing in my head. "I fell in love with Charlotte". It felt like I've been stabbed. I felt hurt but I know that I've created this. I could have done anything to get back Charles but he won't open up to me. At least not yet. I tried to keep my cold expression like his word didn't got to me but it was fucking hard.

"I am willing to rebuild our friendship" -he said in a soft voice- "But you will have to work fucking hard to make me trust you again." -he said and I smiled sadly

"Don't worry, I will do my best" -I said and soon we landed

1 year later

It was 2021. We were in Abu Dhabi. I've never been this close to the title. My friendship with Charles didn't improve a lot. We used to meet after races and hanged out together. Played FIFA or just talked. There was a good friendship between us but I didn't felt like we can be anything more than this. I started to lose my feelings for him too which was something I should be glad about but now I can't think about that. I have to concentrate on my championship. I went to the garage and sat in my car. After that very difficult race I managed to win my first wdc title.

"WE DID IT! YOU ARE THE WORLD CHAMPION!" -I heard heard Christian's voice on the radio

"WHOOOO! YESSS GUYS!" -I screamed

When I got out of the car I started crying in happiness. I couldn't believe that I won. It felt so euphoric. All the drivers congratulated me. Charles came to me too and we shared a brotherly hug. It was not what I wanted but I didn't care about that at that moment. Even my dad congratulated me and he hugged me. We went to party with RedBull and I got totally wasted. The next morning I woke up in my hotel room to my alarm. I checked my phone and I got so many messages. Daniel bought me home I discovered it and I got messages from my mom and Vicky too. Even from Charles too.

Charles: I didn't have time to congratulate you properly yesterday, if you would like it we can go back to Monaco together tomorrow

Charles: I hope you have fun...🙃

Charles: But if you want to be with Kelly I understand that too

Kelly because my girlfriend a few weeks ago but I don't really feel anything for her. I just didn't want to look like a loser who doesn't have anyone. I had a terrible headache but I got out of bed and dressed up quickly. It was 8am so I wanted to be fast hoping Charles is still here. I threw that 2 jeans and shirts in my backpack and put my electronic devices in my luggage and went to Charles' room. I knocked and he opened his door still sleepy headed in his pajama. He looked cute like this.

"Max? What are you doing here?" -he asked rubbing his eyes

"I want to go with you" -I said and he stepped away to let me in

There was still dark in his room. I woke him up I guess.

"Sorry for the mess, I just woke up from your knocking." -he said yawning

"It's okay" -I answered smiling

"What can I do for you then Mr Champion of the world?" -he asked smiling and sat on the edge of the bed

I was think about it and there was only one thing in my head. I stepped out of my shoes, took off my cap while Charles looked at me confusedly.

"I want to be with you" -I said and he smiled at me and god his dimples are so cute

I crawled in bed and pulled him back to lie with me. He was lying on his back and I was hugging him from the side. In a few minutes I fell asleep. We woke up to his alarm around 11am. He dressed up and we went to the airport and then back to Monaco.