The next day Y/n went to the circuit with Charles and Charlotte. She didn't want to make a scene so she remained on the down low as best she could. It wasn't until after FP1 that she walked back into the paddock from the Ferrari motorhome.

Walking directly to the Alpha Tauri motorhome she hoped to have gone unnoticed but soon enough someone called her name. She didn't stop until the person was right next to her.

Pierre: Don't worry. It's me. I saw you walking and I was just on my way too. Let's go to my room, it's more private.

They made their way into Pierre's room and ended up sitting in silence again.

Pierre: So-

Y/n: Look-

Pierre: You first. You were saying something in the elevator yesterday before Max came.

Y/n: I um- I thought being away from you would be best. I was wrong. It was worse. I missed you more than anyone I've ever missed before and not seeing you every day, not being with you, it really hurt. I hated it.

Pierre: I hated it too...

Y/n: I needed that break though. I hope you understand.

Pierre: I do. I'm sorry for all the hate thrown at you. It wasn't fair for me to just expect you to handle it.

Y/n: That's alright-

Pierre: -No it's not but I'll work on it.

Y/n: You were perfect. It was never you, Pierre. It was Abbie...

Pierre: You don't have to worry about her anymore Y/n. After you left I was so mad at her for causing it all that I told her never to speak or so much as look at me again. If she even tried to contact me, or you, I would've filed for harassment. She's in the past now Y/n.

Y/n: I- I don't know what to say... I read the article about us. You gave up media for me? After I just left like that?

Pierre: Yes. I wanted to make a statement and it worked. There's been not one reporter asking about you since. The only reason they published that article is because I said they needed to show you and everyone how people believed in us. I knew you'd read it eventually... After you said there was no more belief in us I was hurt. I always believed in us and I thought that would be enough.

Y/n sat and began to cry. She couldn't believe it. All this time she was hiding while Pierre was fighting for them.

Y/n: Why?

Pierre: Why what?

Y/n: Why after everything did you still believe? I literally broke your heart and left without even mentioning where to. I ignored your messages and calls until you gave up trying. I don't deserve that kind of love and you don't deserve someone that does that to you.

Pierre: I didn't give up hope because I knew by the way you looked at me that you never wanted to leave and I counted on that feeling to bring you back. And yeah, you broke my heart but simultaneously broke yours and that's part of love. Sometimes hard things have to happen... and whether we deserve each other or not we're us or we were us... but that's not the point. The point is that I love you and I want you. I always wanted you and only you which is why I will always fight for you Y/n. Always.

He sounded as if he was about to break at any moment. His voice became increasingly shaky along with the breaths that passed his lips. Y/n saw the pain in his eyes. He was still hurting and in all honesty so was she.

Y/n: I'm so sorry... just you believing in us should've been enough. I was just too naïve to see so. All my life I've stupidly felt like I needed public approval but actually all I needed was you. I never should've hurt you like that. I never should've left.

Pierre: I need you too. I'm so sorry I wasn't there for you like I promised. I should've been but you shouldn't have just left like that. We should've spoken about it but I understand why you felt safer leaving. It still really hurt...

Y/n: I know. I'm very sorry about that and I won't do something like that again... in future we'll talk things out. Can we- can we just start over?

Pierre looked at her slightly confused but eventually answered.

Pierre: Sorry but no...

Y/n felt her heart fall to the pit of her stomach. Tears fell harder down her face now. No? She couldn't bring anymore words to her mouth. Pierre moved and sat across from her. He took her hands in his and lifted her chin gently so their eyes could meet.

Pierre: I said no because I don't want to start over. I don't want to just throw everything between us before away like that. If you really wanted a fresh start you wouldn't wear that necklace still... we are so much more than this little hiccup and every time we encounter one the answer can't be to start over.

Y/n: I don't want to throw away before either.

Pierre: Then let's not. Y/n Summers, can we be us again? No redo's. No starting from scratch. Just simply going back to how we were.

Y/n: I'd like that very much Pierre Gasly.

Pierre: I only have one condition.

Y/n: Oh?

Pierre: You can't disappear off the face of the earth like that. I was scared Y/n. Scared I lost you forever.

Y/n: I promise I won't. You didn't and you will not lose me Pierre.

Pierre: And no more promises. It seems to be a weak point. Let's just mean what we say.

Y/n: Deal.

He smiled before passionately pulling her in close, closing the gap between their lips. Y/n missed this so much. She loved him like no other and everything felt right between them. It wasn't until a knock on the door that they parted.

Pierre: I love you

Y/n: I love you more.

Pierre: Not possible

Y/n: Answer the damn door

Pierre: Hey

Pyry: Ah Pierre, looking happier. Listen, your pace in FP1 was off still. The team is worried about it-

Y/n: It's my fault...

Pyry: Y/n? Are you two...

Pierre: We are. Don't worry mate. I'll be back to my best now.

Pyry: Awesome news. Best get moving. Can't be late.

Pierre: Of course. Watch practice from my garage?

Y/n: I'd love to.

They made their way into the garage and once FP2 was underway Y/n was watching the screen in Pierre's garage.

Crofty: Well well ladies and gentlemen, it appears there's been a special appearance down at Alpha Tauri. I just got a glimpse of the camera and it looks like Pierre isn't alone today. Ted?

Ted: Hi, yes Crofty. I walked past the Alpha Tauri garage earlier and when I tell you, you won't believe it. It was Y/n Summers. Now it could be temporary but at least she's around again. I guess we have to wait to see if the best couple is actually a couple.

Crofty: I guess so. Well that's just lovely news. Already his pace on this lap has improved since this morning. Now looking at Russel....

... Y/n smiled as she noticed herself on the screen.

She was back in the world of the drivers and the world of publicity and wasn't going to turn her back on it again. No matter what, she knew she could get past it. Pierre was her everything and with Charles, Max and Daniel by her side, she felt safe.

If only you could see this Jules... you'd be so happy.