- Marcus? - Tita entered the room Marcus' parents had told her he was in and approached the driver, who was with his back to her, talking to another guy, that she recognised as Lundgaard.

- Wow... - was the only thing he could say when he turned around, making the girl blush

- You're Tita, right? - Lundgaard decided to end the silence - I'm Christian Lundgaard, it's a pleasure to finally meet you! Marcus talks about you non-stop

- I'm becoming aware that that's something common for Marcus - Tita laughed

- Only with you! - he laughed and looked at Marcus - But maybe it's time for me to leave you alone.

- I thought I was the one nervous but you were only capable of saying a word - Tita said when the other driver left

- Sorry it's just... You're even more gorgeous than behind the screen - he stammered

- You can't even see half of my face! - Marcus got embarrassed with Tita's statement and she laughed but decided to change the subject - This is amazing, I've always dreamt of visiting this paddock; not so fan of the track itself

- You'll love the track when I'm on it - he joked

- Oh, the cocky Marcus has just replaced the nervous Marcus. I have to say I preferred the other.

- You know you enjoy me just like I am.

- How many times are you going to joke with me about that?

- I'm not joking anymore, I'm assuming that as an expression. - he laughed, when the door opened and one of the ART staff appeared - Pierre, come meet Tita! Pierre is my performance engineer.

- It's nice to finally meet you, but unfortunately I'll have to steal Marcus for the practice.

- Give me one minute, Pierre. - the driver answered and the engineer waited outside. - Ready to see me on track?

- Definitely! - Tita answered, smiling.

- Can I get a good luck kiss? - he pouted

- Covid, Marcus.

- Alright, what about a hug, I think that's acceptable since we're both with masks on. - he said, opening his arms and making the girl roll her eyes, but eventually hugged him.

- Good luck, Armstrong. - she whispered on his ear, making him shiver - Go get them!

NA: I'm totally ignoring the covid rules, and the isolation everyone at the race has to follow. Also, I have no idea how things work in the backstage of the race, like where do the people who stay in the paddock and everything... So I'm going to imagine what I think it may be. (I'm a lover of the race itself, but if someone knows and wants to correct me feel free to dm me)

By the way, I just published my new story with Pierre Gasly. You can check it out in the external link :)