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nineteen

XIX. Paddock Surprise

MONZA: September 2023

Post FP2: Oscar had changed into his normal clothes, Fp2 had finished with results he was quite happy and excited about. Like usual, the team had planned for a short surprise meet and greet to the fans that were staying outside the McLaren Motorhome.

So, there he was. He was signing some caps and shirts not realizing the girl that had been in his mind was in line. Olivia was in line.

Out of the blue, she had called Lettie that night for directions to the circuit. The redhead was beyond excited to realize that her best friend had finally acted upon her feelings. She was going out of her comfort zone to fly to a different country to see the guy he likes.

Lettie did not hesitate to give the directions and even gave her the paddock pass that she had acquired. She was willing to miss the F1 race if it meant that her best friend would be able to see Oscar.

And Olivia was grateful. She was able to see a race live, given they were practice, she was amazed at the environment. She realized why Oscar loved the place, why that was his passion, the environment was exhilarating, it was fast and filled with excitement.

She finally reached Oscar, he was still busy signing the last cap. Suddenly, he turned his body to her and reached his hand out as he posed for a picture.

She let out a breath and placed the small container on his hand. He realized that the object placed on his hand, with furrowed eyebrows, he said goodbye to the fan who waved and walked away.

When Oscar turned, he froze in shock. Olivia couldn't help but let out a laugh, "Hi Oscar, I don't have a cap or a shirt, but I have these." She said and pushed his hand to him.

"Livie..." he whispered breathlessly. She chuckled and shook her head, "If I knew you were going to gawk at me, I would have recorded your reaction." She joked.

He shook his head and walked closer to him, he wanted to hug her but then realized where they were. She smiled at him softly, "It's okay. I just wanted to see you race in person-"

"You watched?"

She hummed and nodded, "You did amazing Osc-" He couldn't hold it in anymore. He pulled her arm and wrapped his arms around her. She let out a breath and hugged him back.

All the worry of being in the paddock where people or the press can see them were out of his mind. All he thought about was the fact that Olivia flew to Monza to watch him. He let out a shaky breath, "Are you okay Oscar?" she asked and pulled away slightly.

He looked at her with so much appreciation that she felt like she would melt. He gripped her waist, "I'm just so happy you're here." He said with the same genuine voice he spoke with back home.

She let out a breath, "Of course. Didn't I promise you I'll watch you after graduation?"

"I just didn't expect that it would RIGHT after..."

"I can leave-"

"NO!"

"Whoa, this must be the famous Liv that makes the delicious puto." A new voice was heard making them part fully. Blushes rested on their cheeks when they turned to the door of the hospitality.