Pierre: No us...

Y/n released Pierre's hands at this. She froze. No words came to mind as to what to say next. This job was her dream but she couldn't imagine living her dream without this world she's currently living in.

Pierre: Y/n?

Y/n: Surely... surely I can make the job and F1 work together? I could work online a lot...

Pierre: You don't think I asked that? They need your full commitment... half way across the world.

Y/n bit her lip to restrain herself from showing any sign of tears. Her breathing got heavier.

Pierre: Take a deep breath Chéri... I know it's your dream which is why I'm going to tell you to take it if you want it... don't let me stop you from achieving what you want.

Y/n couldn't focus. How would she choose between her dream and not only her love but her life. It was no use breathing in and out. She got up and headed for the door. Running to the elevator before Pierre could stop her; she pushed the button very quickly in hopes it would open. Come on. Come on.

It opened but Y/n met the faces of Max and Lando.

Max: Everything okay Summers?

She simply ran for the stairs.

Pierre: Stop her!

Max: Woah! What's going on?

Pierre: I told her about Seattle. Doesn't look like she's taken the decision easily. She just started panicking.

Lando: I'll go after her in the stairs. Meet in the lobby. He started running. Go now! Elevator!

Lando burst through the stairwell door and after going down about four flights he saw Y/n sitting on a step. She wasn't crying like he'd seen before. This time was different. She had tears running down her cheeks but she was silent, just sitting.

Lando: Y/n?

Y/n: Hey Lan.

Lando: Mind if I sit?

Y/n: Go ahead

Lando: So... Pierre told you.

Y/n: I don't know how I'm supposed to decide this Lando... it's a life's dream over everything I love. I can't do it... I wish I could just never choose, work remotely or something.

Lando: I know. None of us liked the news either, especially Charles and Pierre... we all love you Y/n but none of us want to stand in the way of who you can become.

Y/n: I know... UGH! I wish I had forever to choose.

Lando: Yeah... but- you should know because I see Pierre missed that part... they want an answer by the months end.

Y/n: That's 3 weeks away!

Lando: I'm sorry...

Y/n: What am I going to do?!

Lando: Let's get out of the stairwell first. Max and Pierre are waiting in the lobby for us.

Y/n: Okay, let's go.

She walked with Lando down the last few flights of stairs and found herself in Pierre's warm embrace.

Max: Hey Summers... his voice was gentler than ever. I know this is going to be a very hard decision but we support you no matter what.

Y/n: I just can't believe I have three weeks to make a decision that completely changes my life.

Pierre: Well the next race is a weeks time. Use this time in Monaco, away from me mainly, to help you think.

Y/n: You're right... I need to think about everything. Charles is back too?

Max: Yeah, fourth floor.

Y/n: Can I go to him... I just need him right now.

Pierre: Let's go. Thanks Lando, for everything.

Lando: No problem.

The two walked off and made their way to Charles' room. When he opened the door he had tears in his eyes at the sight of Y/n. Without hesitating she threw her arms around him and he held her tightly. He placed a kiss on her head before leading her to the couch.

Y/n: I can't do it Charles.

Charles: You can. It'll be hard and it'll take time but you're strong. You can do it.

Pierre: He's right and we'll always support you.

Charles: Yeah...

Y/n: Thank you guys. You're probably the two most important men in my life.

At this Y/n felt the wave of guilt wash over her again. It was time she told them about where she stayed in Belgium before it came out all wrong. Okay, here goes. Please let this be easy...

Y/n: Uhm... I need to tell you guys something. When I went to Belgium right... I needed a place to crash for the first two nights because I hadn't booked a hotel in advance. Obviously I wouldn't have gone to my parents but there's only one other place I know in Belgium.

Charles: Please don't say it...

Pierre: Say what?

Y/n: Luca... he has a- well like a holiday house there... he was on in it on holiday so I ended up staying there. But it was only two nights and I found a hotel. NOTHING happened. He was more worried about telling you where I was than I was. He only wants me happy and sees that it's with you Pierre. He ensured he stayed far from me and didn't make me feel uncomfortable. He-

Pierre: -I've heard enough. Why Y/n? Why?! After everything he put you through!

Charles: Mate... calm down. You heard her. It was nothing.

Pierre: How the hell are you so calm Charles! He's the reason she was living in fear for so long! The reason she was hurt so badly! The reason she was ra-

Y/n: -ENOUGH! You need to trust me Pierre. I can look after myself. I was safer there than with my dad or some last minute motel room! In fact it was him that told me to tell you when I got back because he felt it was unfair to not!

Pierre: You cannot surely be protecting him! Again! I- I need a minute.

Pierre walked out the room, closing the door hard behind him. Y/n sat down almost furious next to Charles.

Charles: I'm a bit disappointed you risked yourself like that but I trust you. I do not trust Luca but you can look after yourself and you proved it. Give Pierre a minute to breathe, he's just had a rough time since you left and he was terrified to lose you and he fears he may, now more than ever, given the job offer.

Y/n: Yeah, I know. Should I go after him yet?

Charles: No. I know Pierre and when he's stressed like that or in such a state he just needs to breathe. Remember some races he got pissed off from? How furious he got with the team? We all left him and soon enough he was fine.

Y/n: Okay. Can I stay here tonight?

Charles: Are you even asking such a stupid question? Of course you can sis! Here... my hoodie and sweatpants to sleep in. While you change I'm gonna find Pierre. Any idea where he'd go to clear his head?

Y/n: Actually yea... try the roof.

Charles: Okay, see you now.

Charles walked out and Y/n went to change. She was so tired and overwhelmed that when she was finished she lay in bed and immediately fell asleep as Charles searched for Pierre.

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Hello readers

I want to let you know that I won't be posting as consistently the closer it gets to Christmas now. I do apologize but I will be trying my best to get at least 1-2 parts a week out. I'm just super busy right now. Thanks for the support though! Much love

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