Look after you is my song recommendation for this chapter;)
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"We're all going to be there cheering you on" I told Charles through the phone. I was getting ready while I spoke to him.
"I hope you know how much it means to me Amelia" Charles replied, causing me to smile. He was already in the paddock, getting ready for the race.
"It's your home race, I could never skip that" I said, brushing my brunette hair. Charles stayed silent, but I could hear him fiddling with his bracelet.
"Are you nervous?" I asked, even though it was a stupid question, of course he was nervous. "Yeah, there's quite a lot of pressure on me, but I'm trying to enjoy the whole thing" Charles answered.
"When are you coming here?" Charles asked breaking the silence. "I don't really know, I'm ready, so just when everyone else is ready" I answered.
"I can pick you up right now, I have a bit of free time before the race" Charles said, and I couldn't help but accept his proposal.
"I've missed you" Charles said, as I walked out of my apartment building. Charles pulled me into a hug, wrapping his arms around me, but he suddenly pulled me away.
"Amelia.." He said seriously. I immediately looked up at him with worry. "That dress.." He then said, and I looked down at my white dress in confusion.
"What?" I asked him. "It's white, I want everyone to know that your here supporting me, come I'll get you a Ferrari shirt" Charles answered taking my hand, and pulling me with him. I laughed at his stupid comment, as I followed him through the streets of Monaco.
The race track isn't very far from my apartment, so we just walked back to the track.
"Here" Charles said handing me a Ferrari shirt. "Charles it's way too big" I replied as I held up the shirt. "It's the only one I have" He answered.
It nearly covered the whole of my short dress, but it gave me a weird sense of comfort. It smelled of Charles and his signature cologne.
Charles stared me down as I pulled the shirt on. "Stop staring" I said, adjusting the shirt slightly. But Charles' eyes barely even blinked as he continued to look at me, a smile wiped over his lips.
We were standing in his drivers room, the space small and cramped. Charles took a step towards me, my back leaning against the wall.
Charles' face was so close to me now, that our noses were inches away from touching. Charles pulled a strand of my hair behind my ear, his hand brushing against my cheek.
"Can I kiss you?" Charles asked, his green eyes shifting between my eyes and lips. Everything in my body warmed up, as I smiled at him and gave him a nod.
I wrapped my arms around his neck, playing with the hair on his neck. He placed his hands on my hips, as he leaned into me.
"Charles!!" Arthur shouted from outside the door, causing us both to jump. We both quickly pulled away, as we looked at each other in panic.
"What's up?" Charles shouted back, as he placed a finger on my lips, shutting me up. He placed me behind the door, hiding me, as he opened it.
"Have you seen Amelia?" Arthur asked Charles. "Uhm, yeah" Charles awkwardly answered. "So where is she?" Arthur asked, I could see his smirk without even looking.
"I think she just went to the restroom" Charles answered. "Oh okay, well if you see her then tell her that we're waiting for her" Arthur said, and I can tell that his smirk has just grown even bigger.
"Oh god" I said laughing, after Charles had closed the door. "Well you should probably go find them" Charles said, giving me a smile. "Yeah.." I responded looking up at him.
I came him a quick smile, and kissed his cheek. "Good luck" I whispered into his ear. "Oh and you should probably wash your cheek quickly I got a bit of lipstick on it" I said with a laugh, and went out of his room.
"Where have you been?" My mother asked, as I came over to to table, where Pascale, Arthur and her were sitting. "I was bored, so I just came here a bit early" I answered sitting down next to Arthur.
"Are you trying a new cologne?" Arthur whispered to me, with the classic smirk wiped across his face. "You know it smells awfully a lot like Charles'" Arthur joked in a whisper. I lightly pushed him, as my cheeks warmed up in embarrassment.
A couple of minutes after, Charles came into the garage, where we were all standing. He was in his race suit, getting ready to hop into the car.
"Good luck honey" Pascale said, giving Charles kisses on his cheeks. "We're all cheering for you" My mother added giving him a hug. Arthur gave Charles a hug, and a encouraging clap on the back.
Charles gave me a wink, and I smiled back at him. No words were needed. Charles put on his helmet and got into the car. We all watched as he drove out of the garage.
Charles pov
The lights went out, and then it was show time. I started in P3, and an amazing feeling rushed over me, as I sped through the streets of my hometown.
About halfway through the race, I finally overtook Perez who was in P2. I quickly created a big gap to Perez, but the gap up to Max was even bigger.
At one point the team decided that I should pit for new tires. I agreed and drove into the pit lane, suggesting that we should keep on soft tires, but I didn't get a response from the team.
"We decided to go for medium tires Charles" My mechanic told me through the radio. "Why!?" I shouted, disappointed in their choice.
I managed to make it out of the pit lane, before Perez overtook, but I could immediately feel that the tires weren't right. "FUCKK!" I angrily shouted as I tried my best, wanting to succeed in my home race.
I could feel myself slowing down, as I became more and more frustrated. This was my home race, the one race where we can't fuck up.
"Charles listen to me" Amelia's voice came through the radio, causing me to immediately come to an ease.
"You can do this, I know you can" She encouraged me through the radio, and I took it all in, her words meaning everything to me. She stayed silent, and I took it as my queue to give it everything.
Everything else disappeared, and my only focus was the Redbull in front of me. I slowly grew closer and closer to Max, the monegasque crowd roaring as we were side by side.
We both turned in the corner, but Max got too close to the wall, and his tire lightly scraped against the wall. It was the tiniest mistake, but it was all I needed.
Before Max knew it, I was speeding past him, the finish line getting visible in my horizon. "You fucking did it Charles!" Amelia's voice came through in the radio again, and then it was all worth it.
"Amelia, this win, it's for you!" I yelled as I sped over the finish line, hearing the crowd roar. "Yes!!" I celebrated as I waved to everyone.
The biggest smile was plastered across my lips as I drove into the number 1 spot. I quickly stepped out of my car, pumping my arm into the air as I stood on top of the car.
I took of my helmet and hurried over to my team, who screamed as I approached them. They all cheered me on, hugging me and shouting my name from behind the railing.
And there she was.
Arthur was pushing her through the mechanics bringing her up to the railing where I was standing. My smile grew even bigger as I saw the look on her face. It was all because of her, I had done it all for her.
I quickly went over to her, cupping her face in my hands. Without any words being exchanged between us, tears started running down our cheeks, as we looked into each others eyes.
"He would've been so proud of you Charles" Amelia said through her tears. I wiped away her tears with my thumb, as I adored her beauty.
"Amelia it's always been you.. everything I've ever done, it's all been for you" I whispered to her, forgetting everyone else standing around us.
I leaned into her, and pressed my lips against hers. It felt amazing. Her gentle lips against mine, was everything I needed. I could feel the smile on her lips as she kissed me back.
We pulled away, and suddenly remembered the rest of the world had experienced that moment as well. The press clicking away on their cameras, but I didn't care.
I wrapped my arms around her, giving her a hug, wanting to stay like that, but I had to pull away again. I teasingly ruffled her hair giving her a quick kiss again, before I went over to Arthur.
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This story is sadly nearing its end..
But thank you for all the support, I think your all going to love the last couple of chapters