The next day Pierre went to the gym to train most of the day and so Y/n stayed home and prepared dinner for when he returned. She knew he'd ask about Seattle but still didn't know what to tell him. She knew she shouldn't but she'd wing an explanation on the spot if need be.

Eventually she heard keys rattling in the door and she got up from the couch she'd been resting on and almost made a run for the door.

Pierre: I'm hom- oh hello Chérie

She pulled him into a hug.

Y/n: You didn't think I'd be sitting and not come say hello immediately did you?

Pierre: Well...

Y/n: No ways! I miss you too much in the day.

Pierre: I miss you too- what smells so good?

Y/n: I made dinner!

Pierre: You made dinner? And there was no fire? That's impressive!

Y/n: Hey! I know how to cook!

Pierre: There's a different between knowing how to do something and actually being able to do something.

She playfully hit him and he dramatically flinched in pain.

Y/n: So dramatic! Come on, let's go sit. Tell me about training. You ready to go to Abu Dhabi in a couple days?

Pierre: I think so, I'm feeling pretty strong and speaking on the phone to Pyry earlier gave reassurance that we're going to have good strategies. Oh let me actually show you a picture of the plan we have! I've got it somewhere on my phone...

Y/n smiled as Pierre went on so passionately about pit stop strategies and reflex exercises while searching his phone for the photo. She loved seeing him like this: relaxed, excited and passionately discussing his career. It reminded her of the times with Jules before a race weekend when they'd go over all his team prep. The memory pushed her to reach for her phone and snap a photo. She took it out and got the camera ready.

Y/n: Pierre?

Pierre: Mhm?

Flash

Y/n: Got it!

Pierre: What? Wait! Don't post-

Y/n: Done! Go look at my story.

@Just_Y/n

Pierre: Je'taime Chérie

Y/n: Je'taime aussi amour

He pulled her in giving her a gentle kiss on the forehead.

Pierre: I know you don't want to talk about it but... what did you tell Seattle?

There it was... the question that changed the atmosphere.

Y/n: I- uh- they gave me an extension till the weekend. I told them if they really want me they'll understand the time I'm taking to truly decide.

Pierre: Okay, well I'm here if you want to talk about any changes. Now, can we go eat that delicious smelling food?

Y/n: Yes! Please!

The rest of the evening was lighter and Seattle was not brought up again. Y/n felt bad for not being truthful but this wasn't the night to tell Pierre the news about Star Classique. She simply wanted to enjoy the evening with Pierre.

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Since they arrived in Abu Dhabi everything was so busy. Today though Y/n was alone given it was media day so she wondered the hotel as she waited for Pierre to finish his media duties for the day.

She had managed to organize a small get together at a restaurant to break the news about Seattle to the guys tonight, with Max's help. As she walked she started hearing a familiar voice, she got excited and begun approaching when she heard her name...

?: And Y/n doesn't know?

?: No, but-

?: -But you do have it?

?: Yes, I do.

?: Bring it tonight would you? Seeing as we're all together it seems right.

?: Will do, I can't wait!

?: Me too! Gotta run, but I'll see you later. Bye

Her mind raced... one voice was clear the other muffled... a phone call? Yes. Definitely a phone call.

She walked around the corner as if she hadn't been there waiting and walked straight into the carrier of the voice.

Charles: Y/n? What a great surprise!

Y/n: Hey Charles, yeah... didn't expect to see you here. Aren't you supposed to have media duties today?

Charles: Nah, well, yeah but we finished early and I had something to sort out. So what's with the dinner plans?

Y/n: Also just something that I needed to do. I wanna be together again, I mean it has been ages.

Charles: True. Well I really have to run, but I'll see you tonight. Love ya.

Y/n: Yeah, love ya too.

She watched as he made his way down the hall and into the elevator. What was that call about?

She pushed her curiosity to the side when she realized it was time to get ready for dinner.

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As she sat doing her makeup in the mirror she began feeling nervous. How would the guys react to her announcement?

Just as she was finishing her hair Pierre walked in and turned to her.

Pierre: You look beautiful Chérie.

Y/n: Thank you Pierre.

Pierre: I'm just going to change and then we can go. You ready?

Y/n: Yeah... As I'll ever be...

Pierre: What do you mean?

Y/n: Oh, uh- nothing. So are you going to change or just stand there looking cute?

Pierre approached her with a smug smile.

Pierre: Oh, so I'm cute am I?

Y/n: Oh don't act so smug. It was one compliment. Now go get dressed

After a small chuckle and kiss he made his way to change and then they headed out soon after.

Once they were at the restaurant they met up with Max, Daniel, Lando, Charles, Arthur and Carlos. Everyone was having a great time but Y/n knew it was now or never. She was hesitant and trapped in her thoughts until Max broke her out of them.

Max: Are you going to tell them?

Y/n: How do I even start?

Max: Just start and it'll flow, you'll see.

Y/n: Okay, you're right... she raised her voice for everyone to hear. Um, guys? Can I quickly say something?

They'd all turned to her and she took a breath.

Y/n: I have a confession, well more like an announcement... You see, I lied when I said Seattle gave me an extension. I did it because I didn't know when I would be able to tell you guys all together that... well... I gave them my decision...