F1 One Shots II

#90 Max - Play Chicken

NARRATOR POV: Max Verstappen, the talented and daring Formula One driver and 3 times World Champion, had always cherished his long-standing friendship with Mackenzie Bontempo. They had been friends since their early childhood, along with Victoria, forming a close-knit trio that shared laughter, adventures, and endless memories. As they grew older, their bond remained unbreakable.

One sunny afternoon, Max and Kenzie found themselves in the company of their friends, enjoying a day of relaxation and fun between the race weekends. The atmosphere was vibrant, filled with laughter and lighthearted banter. As the afternoon wore on, someone suggested playing a game of truth or dare to add a dash of excitement to their gathering.
The group gathered in a circle, anticipation filling the air as they eagerly awaited the first challenge. Laughs and playful nudges were exchanged as they took turns revealing their truths and partaking in daring dares. The game became increasingly adventurous as the rounds progressed.
When it was Mackenzie's turn, a mischievous glimmer danced in her eyes as she received a dare. The group huddled together, anticipation building as they awaited the revelation of the challenge. And there it was—a dare to play chicken with someone in the group, selected by a spin of the bottle.
As fate would have it, the bottle pointed directly at Max, causing a ripple of excitement and tension in the air. Max and Kenzie exchanged a knowing glance, their hearts pounding with a mix of nervousness and anticipation. The game had inadvertently set the stage for something more, as unspoken feelings began to surface between them.
Without hesitation, Max stood up, a determination etched on his face. It was not like him to back down from any challenge, especially not as silly as this one..! He's been driving fast cars even before being legally allowed to drive after all...?!
Kenzie followed suit, her smile filled with a mixture of exhilaration and uncertainty, a forefront to Wolf Whistler and cheers from their friends. As they faced each other, the connection between them grew stronger, their friendship evolving into something deeper.
The group watched with bated breath as Max and Kenzie stepped onto the designated path, their eyes locked in a mix of trust and adrenaline. The distance between them diminished with each step, their hearts pounding in sync. In that moment, the world around them faded away, leaving only the undeniable bond they shared.
As the game of chicken commenced, their paths converged, coming dangerously close to collision. But just when it seemed impossible to resist the magnetism between them, the kiss being unavoidable finale to it, they both veered away, avoiding the impact. The tension was palpable, emotions bubbling to the surface, as their noses almost touched.
With hearts pounding and cheeks flushed, Max and Kenzie slowly made their way back to the group. The gazes of their friends followed them, some filled with curiosity, while others held a knowing smile, as they laughed and comented what just happened, some of them disapointed, outher not so much. It was evident that something had changed, that a shift in their relationship had occurred.
Unable to resist the pull any longer, Max reached out and took Kenzie's hand in his, a smile playing on his lips.
-Can we talk?
-Sure. Let's go somewhere more private- Bontempo agreed with small smile. They stood up and left the room, not relising that they've been still holding hands.
They entered one of the rooms down the hallway, still hearing a bit of the party down in the living room.
-I just cannot hide it anymore...- Max started, letting go of her hand.
-Hideing what exactly?- she asked softly, looking at him -You can tell me anything Maxie, remember?- her admission made him nod in agreement. After deep breath and brief silence, Max spoke up again:
-I've been carrying this feeling for so long, Kenz- he confessed, his voice filled with vulnerability -And today, in that moment, I realized that I can't hide it any longer, being so close to you and not being able to kiss you...  I want us to be more than friends- he said, sounding unsure and scared that she'll hate him for it. On the other hand, Kenzie's eyes sparkled with joy and relief as she took his hand back in hers and squeezed it, saying:
-Max, I've been feeling the same way- she admitted, her voice filled with equal parts excitement and tenderness -Our friendship has always been special, but I believe there's something more between us for a while now....
Without thinking more, they leaned in and kissed, smiling into it. The time almost stopped, letting them cheerish this happy moment.
-I love you...- she said softky, pulling back and lokking him in the eye.
-I love you more- he whispered back and pulled her in bear hug, both meeting into it.
They gave themselfs a few more seconds, and then returned to their friends, hand in hand, not hiding their feelings anymore. Major change was long overdue here...

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From that day forward, Max and Kenzie embraced their newfound love, cherishing each moment and building a future intertwined with their shared memories and dreams. Their connection on and off the racetrack grew stronger, fueled by passion, trust, and a friendship that had stood the test of time.
As they basked in the glow of their feelings, Max and Kenzie felt an overwhelming sense of joy and gratitude. They were ecstatic to have discovered a love that had always been there, waiting patiently for them to acknowledge its presence. With their hearts intertwined, they were ready to explore the exhilarating road ahead, hand in hand, knowing that their friendship would always be the foundation of their extraordinary love story.
THE END

Looks like a little game of chicken haven't killed nobody...
Turns out it can bring something good out of it after all...?!
I'm not really happy about how this turned out, but anyway...
Feel free to tell me what you think about it..
Have a nice day! / Goodnight!
F.