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OMF - 12:52 pm

Lance:
hi Zhou! Welcome to the lovely chat!

Zhou:
hihi!
why is it named omf..?

Gabi:
OLD MAN FUCKERS

Franco:
it kinda our brand!
Wait, who's your old man..

Zhou:
nooo, i wouldn't call him old :((
I am not calling him old :((

Lance:
You don't have to

Zhou:
good :((

Gabi:
Soooo..?

Zhou:
oh! Its Valtteri :3

Lance:
damn, it shows how much you guys pay attention to other people

Gabi:
SAYS THE MAN FUCKING MY DAD AND IS ALL UP IN HIS BUSINESS 24/7

Franco:
The shade is being thrown again 😶

Lance:
🤷
anyways gotta go, i got pouting to do

Franco:
Bye!

Gabi:
😒
guess father won't be answering my messages

Zhou:
You guys are funny
I like y'all

Franco:
sì we like you as well :)

Zhou:
:)

Zhou:
damn Franco really is into Lewis
Leaning into his space and the way he looks at him??

Gabi:
RIGHT?!
He wants that cookie badlyyyy

Lance:
stop blowing my phone up, i am in the middle of trying not to vomit

Gabi:
not my fault you stood with them

Lance:
I am muting you :/

Gabi:
:[

Zhou:
:(( wanna hang gabi?

Gabi:
YEAH!

Lewis:
I can't tell If he's just being himself or trying to get with me

Fernando:
Definitely trying to get with you
Speak of JUST ASK HIM OUT
my Lancey is sick of it.

Valtteri:
Damn Lew, you got him using caps…

Nico:
I would hide away honestly.
That's scary he's used caps

Lewis:
I'm scared to get ready for FP1 now.
You won't run me off right??

Fernando:
test me.

Valtteri:
yeahh. I am going to find Zhou and i was never here if any crimes are committed

Nico:
Go get your man 😉

Valtteri:
🖕
I am actually panicking, he’s so cute.

Fernando:
I get like that with my Lancey

Nico:
Am not surprised it came back to Lance
(Please talk about him all you like, dont kill.. my car is bad enough)

Fernando:
Sleep with an eye open..

Nico:
…

Lance:
fuck even was that race man

Gabi:
You tell me 😭
You think Fernando is gonna kill me for almost running him off?

Franco:
GUYS

Lance:
I think he’ll get over it

Zhou:
Gabi i was watching the race, it was really an easy mistake to make

Franco:
GUYS PLEASE THIS IS AN EMERGENCY

Gabi:
Maybe if i just avoid him for a while

Lance:
Gabriel

Franco:
GUYS IM GONNA KMS PLEASE

Lance:
You are having dinner w us
how are you gonna avoid him?
I can be all sad about my race, then he will forget all about that

Zhou:
Is Franco okay???

Franco:
ZHOU PLEASE PLEASE IM FREAKING OUT

Gabi:
Lance can you actually do that? Please????

Franco:
I WILL SET MYSELF ON FIRE!!!!

Lance:
Oh God Franco what do you want?

Franco:
Lewis asked me if i wanted to share a plane ride back w him.
We’re taking a plane together
Just me and him
And like the staff but wtv

Lance:
Thats it??
Dude omg

Zhou:
And you said yes right???
Right?????????

Franco:
OBVIOUSLY!!!
Do you guys think he’s like coming on to me or am i just crazy?

Lance:
Youre crazy

Zhou:
He wants you so bad!!!!!

Gabi:
Are we sure Fernando doesn’t hate me?

Franco:
GABRIEL FUCK OFF FOR A SECOND

Lance:
Gabriel!

Gabi:
:(((((((

Zhou:
Franco you will have so much time in private w Lewis you should shoot your shot
Say you can give him a quicky
As like a thank you for the ride

Gabi:
ZHOU?????

Franco:
But what if I’m wrong and he really is just being friendly?

Lance:
Then you’ll make it weird and he’ll never take you w him again

Gabi:
Franco you should just go for it
ignore Lance
He’s being a little bitch

Lance:
Gabriel youre so grounded

Gabi:
NUH UH!!!
YOU CANT DO THAT!!!
YOURE NOT MY DAD!!!!

Franco:
I think ill just feel it out
See how things go

Zhou:
Franco
Keep your mouth wide, and look in his eyes

Franco:
I AM NOT SUCKING HIM 12 METERS IN THE AIR!!!

Zhou:
🤷

Fernando:
I hope gabi doesn't think i am mad at him
Because i am not but he seemed off

Nico:
He's a little scared but it should be fine
just talk to him

Lewis:
Guys…
I either made a huge mistake or the best choice in my life

Valtteri:
You are leaving Ferrari and coming back to Merc?
Because if so, sorry it's a little over crowded.
I need Max to not come here.

Lewis:
First of all, no. Second of all no again
I invited Franco onto my plane
He said yes

Fernando:
Huge step for you.
Don't scare the staff tho.

Lewis:
???
HOW WOULD I?

Fernando:
Making him scream your name

Nico:
You know
The way we change topics is weird but you know what
Go get your man Lewis

Lewis:
Dude
I am freaking out too much to even try and make the boy want me

Valtteri:
Don't think you need to.
He looks like a lovesick puppy half the time

Fernando:
All the time you mean?

Nico:
No literally
I see him outside waiting to see Lewis walking around.
He's a puppy

Lewis:
GUYS PLEASE
He said he'll meet me soon.
HES ACTUALLY GETTING ON THE PLANE WITH ME WTF

Valtteri:
Sometimes i wonder how you survive

Lewis:
I dont think i am surviving this flight

Nico:
Put the damn phone down and talk to the boy, flirt or whatever

Fernando:
Make him cum

Lewis:
OKAY I AM MUTING YOU ALL.

Nico:
Damn, he really didn't wanna hear our shit

Franco:
Okay so like what now

Gabi:
Wdym?

Franco:
I’m sitting on the plane w Lewis
Right next to Lewis
And he’s just looking out the window and im texting you
WHAT DO I DO NOW??

Zhou:
So just take him by the knees and open his legs
Get on your knees in front of him and go for it
Give him puppy eyes while being entirely too close to his crotch

Franco:
ZHOU IM NOT DOING THAT

Lance:
no hold on the puppy eyes might just work
Franco can you make yourself look really sad?

Franco:
You guys are not helping me

Gabi:
We’re having dinner rn and all three of us are on our phones
We look like a family who hate eachother

Lance:
Gabriel just eat your food

Gabi:
No no cause if we are here, right
But then who is Fernando texting?

Franco:
Guys Lewis’s phone keeps buzzing in his hands
Omg he just picked it up and he looks upset
Fuck what if its his partner
WHAT IF HE”S ALREADY TAKEN FUCK I DONT EVEN KNOW

Zhou:
Well if he’s upset maybe its not a partner he really likes?
So you still have a chance

Franco:
I dont wanna be someone’s affair!!!
Tho the idea of being Lewis’s side piece is nice
NO ITS WRONG!!!

Lance:
Franco I just asked Nando, youre fine Lewis is single

Gabi:
Franco maybe you should start by like
Idk
Getting off your phone?
🤨

Lance:
Says you
Your food is getting cold

Gabi:
FINE YOU KNOW WHAT

Franco:
But like I put down my phone and do what?
Say what?
“Hey Lewis, can i go down on you real quick? I promise im good”
GUYS

Lance:
Listen if you really wanna start this train just go
“Hey thanks for taking me, it was so nice of you. Maybe i can repay you somehow”
And give him a look, you know the one
Idk man i need to go now
Gabriel put down his phone and now he’s sitting all sad like he’s a child being neglected by his parents
I have to go
Good luck

Franco:
No Lance please come back I need to figure out the game plan here!!!

Zhou:
Franco you talk so much but cant even go down on a guy properly

Franco:
I’m blocking you!!!

Nico:
Where is Gabriella?
He isn’t replying to my texts
:(

Valtteri:
Maybe he’s just busy?

Fernando:
He hates you
You guys are over now
So sad

Nico:
Oh right he’s having dinner with you
Okay thanks Nando

Fernando:
Do not call me that

Valtteri:
Yeah Nico, only his Lancey can call him that

Fernando:
Do not call him that!!!!
Do none of you know how to use proper names?

Lewis:
Why are you guys blowing up my phone?
Shut up!

Valtteri:
Didn’t you mute us?

Nico:
Is Franco on his knees for you yet?

Valtteri:
No way
Lewis doesn't have the balls

Lewis:
SHUT UP!!!
You guys are making this weird
I’m just giving him a ride
No hidden intentions

Fernando:
You don't have the balls to have sex on a plane

Lewis:
I WILL LEAVE THIS CHAT

Fernando:
Lewis, Lancey just asked if you’re single
I’m just gonna say yes

Lewis:
Wait why did he ask that

Valtteri:
I just think you're over complicating this
Clearly the kid likes you

Lewis:
Fernando why did Lance ask that

Valtteri:
You are alone with him on a plane
Its romantic
Now is the time to go for it

Lewis:
Was he asking for someone???

Nico:
Maybe have some champagne
Relax your muscles a bit

Lewis:
Fernando does Lance have Franco’s number?
Tell Lance to tell Franco that I’m single!!!

Fernando:
Not doing all that Lewis

Valtteri:
I’m sure there’s another way Lewis can relax his muscles

Nico:
( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

Fernando:
Unbelievable, I’m having dinner with this boy and he’s on his phone
No respect from young people

Nico:
Aren’t you also on your phone?
Wait if he’s on his phone why isn’t he replying to me?
:(

Lewis:
I might actually get some champagne
I do need to relax a bit
I’ve been staring out the window so as to not look at him

Valtteri:
Guys, would it be weird if I got Zhou some flowers?
Just because

Lewis:
NOW IS NOT THE TIME VALTTERI

Nico:
Valtteri we’re only capable of handling one relationship at a time

Fernando:
Get chocolates too

Gabi:
no because i spend the rest of dinner pouting and Fernando was like
“you okay kiddo?”

Lance:
Don't be pouty then dude, just because you couldn't be on the phone

Gabi:
I MISSED TEXTS FROM MY MAN :((

Franco:
GUYS

Zhou:
wondering when you would land
how was It?

Franco:
Theres so many things to unpack!
AND I DONT JUST MEAN MY LUGGAGE

Zhou:
Do tell

Lance:
Omg dont tell me you sucked his dick fr

Franco:
I DID
don't even get me into the details
Actually NO I WILL GET INTO IT
BECAUSE HE FUCKING SO BEAUTIFUL

Lance:
Oh My Lord, you really did
so what are you guys?

Franco:
Uhm i have no idea
We kinda just had fun together then we landed
He said thanks and parted way

Gabi:
JUST THANKS?!
WTF IS WRONG WITH THAT MAN
hunt him down

Zhou:
You know what, that seems like a Lewis thing to do.
Valtteri says so

Franco:
FUCK YOUR BF RN
I AM HAVING A CRY

Zhou:
NOT MY BF WTF

Franco:
Sorry I am a little heated but Uhh
Yeah he kinda just dipped after we got off

Lance:
I can get Fernando to like talk to him
Knock some sense into him

Franco:
Nooo
Because I'll look so desperate then :((

Gabi:
Bitch, you are.

Franco:
:((((

Zhou:
I mean at least you got to suck his dick if it doesn't go well

Lance:
We're not giving him much hope are we?

Franco:
:(((((

Lewis:
I fucked up
Like hugely I think

Valtteri:
Oh no what did you do?
Don't tell me you denied his offer to fuck him

Lewis:
WHAT GOD NO
well I didn't fuck him..
I made out with him and stuff

Nico:
And stuff…
So how is this a fuck up?
I am seeing this as a good thing

Lewis:
Well.

Fernando:
Lance is telling me i need to chat with you, what did you do

Lewis:
I JUST FUCKED OFF
I said thanks then left him just standing there.
he looked pretty upset :((

Nico:
every day i get a step closer to putting Britney into this chat

Lewis:
I'll get back on that plane and jump.

Fernando:
maybe a little ex hate will do you good.
Look at Mark and Sebastian

Lewis:
THEY WANTED EACH OTHER HATEFUL OR NOT WTF

Valtteri:
I am adding him.

Britney:
What the fuck is this?

Lewis:
You're all on my note.

Fernando:
No one will find it.

Nico:
I get more terrified of you everyday

Valtteri:
Booo :((

Lewis:
i am going home to cry about what ive done

Nico:
In all honesty, do talk to the boy.
he wouldn't look upset if he didn't feel the same

Fernando:
If you don't talk to him by the end of next race weekend
Someone is sitting in a locked room with him until it is sorted

Valtteri:
Yeah I would really talk to Franco, Lew.

Fernando:
you and Zhou will be next.

Valtteri:
WTF??

Nico:
y'all have fun with that
I'll be drinking and watching

Fernando:
You aren't locked up yet because you still make Gabi happy..

Nico:
Okay i am fucking scared, i feel eyes on me…

Fernando:
Ignore them..

Lewis:
THEM?!
I wanna know how we are still alive…

Lewis:
Hey youre not asleep yet right?

Franco:
Oh hey
No yeah im a awake
Just scrolling insta

Lewis:
Fun

Franco:
Soooo
Whats up?

Lewis:
Listen I just wanted to talk about what happened

Franco:
Oh
Listen Lewis its fine
Really just a one time thing
No worries
I’ll keep it between us

Lewis:
No!
No Franco that’s not what I mean!!!
I’m talking about when we landed
The way I just left you hanging like that

Franco:
Oh that
Yeah kinda hurt ngl

Lewis:
Look I’m sorry man
I guess I just freaked out a bit
Let me make it up to you
Lets catch a dinner, before the next race
Just the two of us
There’s a really nice restaurant close to where im staying

Franco:
Should I bring spare clothes ;’)

Lewis:
I think I’ll have something for you to borrow 😘

Franco:
Its a date

Lewis:
♥️

Franco:
GOD BLESS US ALL

Lance:
Franco do you ever just fuck off?

Franco:
LANCE I HAVE A DATE WITH LEWIS

Zhou:
OMG REALLY???
FRANCO THATS GREAT

Lance:
Man when was the last time Fernando took me on a date
I’m upset with him now

Gabi:
Hey maybe you guys can go tomorrow?
Please?
Fernando was talking about meeting up w me for something but I already have plans w Nico
Please Lance if I tell him he definitely wont let me go

Lance:
Gabri why are you still awake
Go the fuck to sleep you little fucker

Franco:
There was even a promise of me staying over at his after the dinner

Zhou:
Remember to prepare in the shower before the dinner so youre ready when youre in bed w him

Franco:
Omg Zhou! I’m not gonna sleep w him on our first date???

Gabi:
YOU LITERALLY SLEPT W HIM BEFORE YOUR FIRST DATE

Lance:
I have to agree w Gabi on this

Franco:
That’s it im going to bed

Zhou:
Night!!! :)

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Valtteri & Zhou - 10:06 am

Zhou:
Val :((
All my other friends are on dates or with other people
Can we do something?
Plus i miss you :((

Valtteri:
it been 2 days Zhou
But obviously of course we can!

Zhou:
Yay! Do you wanna come over and watch that movie
The one you were telling me about?

Valtteri:
Oh of course! I would love to
Would you like me to buy some popcorn
or those snacks you love?

Zhou:
YES PLEASE.
I ran out of my snacks :((

Valtteri:
I'll go get them for you, don't you worry.

Zhou:
You're so sweet Val :))

Valtteri:
No you are :)

Zhou:
Nooo

Valtteri:
agree to disagree

Zhou:
:p

Old men- 11 am

Valtteri:
Image
guys Zhou and sweetcorn are so cute🥹

Nico:
SWEETCORN, the real diva.

Lewis:
Diva?
You need to stop learning slang my guy

Fernando:
Says the one with the bf who flirts with every interviewer

Kevin:
Say the one with the boyfriend who's wanted every older man on the grid.

Nico:
🍿

Valtteri:
I am actually eating popcorn.

Fernando:
You've moved up Kevin.

Lewis:
I am scared to ask on what
But i have a feeling i dont wanna know

Fernando:
you are 4th on the list.
Nico is 6th

Nico:
AHAH
YOU'RE HIGHER LEW.

Lewis:
Valtteri, save me?

Valtteri:
You are on your own, i dont know you people if crimes are committed
Also i forget that he's in this chat.

Kevin:
I work in the shadows.

Nico:
Him and Fernando need to team up bc that would be scary

Lewis:
Shaking as i think about it

OMF - 2:30pm

Lance:
Guys during the next race weekend
Did we wanna meet up and just have lunch or something together at the paddock?

Zhou:
Omg!
Please, i need a good sit down and gossip

Gabi:
Yes! It can be such fun!

Franco:
sì i would love to.
Can make you all try mate!

Lance:
Please don't.
I have my taste in drinks

Franco:
:((((

Zhou:
I'll try Franco! :)

Franco:
Really!?

Zhou:
Yeah!

Franco:
:))))

Gabi:
You are too kind to people Zhou

Zhou:
I like being nice!

Lance:
Oh we know

Zhou:
What does that mean :((
Guys????
:((((
Leaving me on read.
Val wouldn't do that to me D:

Old men-12:40 pm

Fernando:
Does anyone have bubble wrap?
Need to wrap lance up in it

Valtteri:
Is this about his wrist?
If so i am sure i can find some

Nico:
Surprised you didn't tape him down to keep him from coming

Fernando:
He's his own person if he wants to drive. He can drive
but i don't want him hurting himself more

Valtteri:
Just make sure he doesn't push him!
i am sure he'll be okay

Fernando:
Speaking of my Lancey, he's in media right now.
I miss him

Valtteri:
Oh yeah, isn't he paired with Lewis and Franco?
Bet he having a real fun time

Fernando:
He's not, apparently they are talking about some restaurant
He just threatened to kill himself.

Nico:
How is this man on his phone during media?

Fernando:
Because he can do what he wants

Nico:
Fair, very fair.

Lewis:
Right, your Lancey being dramatic, Franco and I were just having light conversation

Fernando:
1, don't call him that.
2, don't call him dramatic.

Lewis:
Sorry…please dont hunt me down

Valtteri:
Speaking of hunting down
I haven't seen Zhou :((

Nico:
Gabi says they're having lunch apparently
Didn't know they were but they are.

Fernando:
>:( they've taken my Lancey

Lewis:
:/ guess our boyfriends are gossiping without us

Kevin:
Spy on them.

Nico:
NO

Fernando:
No. Temping but no

Valtteri:
I'll just bring Zhou his favourite tea :)

Nico:
You are so down bad

Valtteri:
I have no idea what you mean.

OMF - 1:15pm

Lance:
Franco I'm going to strangle you

Franco:
:(((

Zhou:
Why are you guys texting
I literally see you walking down the path
WITH EACH OTHER?!

Lance:
Too many people to see the crimes being planned

Gabi:
Don't kill him :(

Lance:
No promises

Zhou:
I need to know why now

Franco:
I apparently flirt in the middle of media

Gabi:
You know what, not surprised

Franco:
DONT SIDE WITH HIM!!!
GUYS PLEASE

Zhou:
Put the damn phone down and sit with us.

Zhou is sitting across from Gabriel, who is looking at his phone as he replies to the group. Zhou sends a final text before finally putting his phone down. His smile widens as he greets Lance and Franco.

Franco hopped his way to sit next to Zhou quickly “he's going to kill me!” He called out as he tucked a knee to his chest.

“I won't let him” Zhou gave a grin as he glanced over at Lance who took off his sunglasses

“You guys try and sit with him and Lewis, they just flirted their way through it” he grumbled but had a small fond smile on his lip while Gabriel glared at Lance in disbelief.

“Says you! All up in Fernando business when i just wanna talk to him” he gave a pout.

Lance just rolled his eyes “i am hardly always around, maybe you just pick bad timing” he hummed as he sipped on water while checking his phone.

Zhou just laughed at the banter “so Franco what is this drink you wanted me to try?” he asked kindly

Franco looked at him in shock, eyes wide and mouth open on a gasp “you were serious about trying mate?!” He asked excitedly like a small puppy that heard he was going on a walk.
Zhou nodded shyly “yeah! I was!” He said honestly

Franco pouted “i forgot it in my drivers room” he frowned “but! I'll make sure you try it before the end of the weekend” he promised and Zhou nodded “of course!” He said happily.

Gabriel soon whistled to grab the group's attention before pointing out Valtteri heading toward them with a mug.

Zhou turned and smiled widely “Val!” he said excitedly, getting up and meeting him before he made it to the table.

They talked for a good minute, Lance and the two rookies were grinning ear to ear as they watched them talk. They couldn't hear them but they soon looked at each other, laughing like they had the same idea.

Gabriel leaned back in his seat “oh zhou, i brought you something” he said trying to imitate Valtteri and Lance laughed loudly.

“Oh Valtteri, you are too kind to me. Oh i love you” Lance added on playing as Zhou

“No i love you more” Gabriel kept going until Zhou turned back to the table, looking at all three of the men hunched over in laughter

Zhou pouted “what did i miss?” He asked as he cupped the warm mug and sipped on it

Franco waved his hand as he had his hand over his face dramatically “nothin- it was nothing” he barely could hold his laughter

“My face hurts, stop!” Gabriel said as he slammed his fist on the table trying to stop himself “so-” he paused to stop laughing “you going to suck his dick as a thanks?” he asked

Zhou gasped “no! i am not a basic bitch giving out blowies” he huffed and took a sip of his tea and leaned back “i would ride him as a thank you” he said proudly as Lance's shoulder shook with laughter.

Franco smiled “wanna hear Gabriel’s Valtteri impression?” He asked with a huge grin.

“No- no I can't do that again.” Gabi shook his head as he held back laughter

Zhou looked at them like they took some unwanted drugs “you guys are so funny but weirdly concerning,” he told him.

Lance gave a smile “i take that as a compliment” he said happily, he glanced at his phone “Nando is threatening you all for stealing me away”

Gabi gasped “that's a bit mean, i am his son and he's threatening me?” He pouted once again and Lance shrugged.

Zhou grinned. "I am sure he won't, pretty sure…” he whispered

“I am scared of him” Franco admitted “i am sure he can make us disappear with a trace”

“Oh he could!” Lance said so innocently “he's so close to locking Nico in a room away from Gabi” he said

Gabriel gasped loudly “NO!” He grabbed his phone quickly and called Fernando. It rang for a good 2 seconds before Fernando answered, he put it on speaker

“Hola kiddo, you ready to give my Lancey back?” He asked

“No! But don't lock Nico up! What the hell is wrong with you” he grumbled

“Nothing is wrong, just making sure my son is safe” he said honestly “speaking of your boyfriend's husband. He not good as well, so stay away from him” he said before hanging up leaving Gabi in shock

“WHAT IS WRONG WITH HIM!” He turned to Lance, who just pushed his sunglasses onto his face “He's just protective” he gave a shrug.

They sat in small silences for a second until Franco sighed dramatically and laid his arms over the table “I miss Lewis” he said.

“OH MY GOD” Lanced shouted “i’m going to stab a fork into your hands” he grumbled causing Franco to take his arms off the table

“As if you probably don't miss Fernando right now” Zhou grinned behind his mug

“Right listen here you little shits, only i can be the pouty one here. I claimed that personally before any of yous” he told them

Franco held his hands up defensively “damn okay man” he grumbled and crossed his arms over his chest.

Zhou shrugged as he leaned back "clearing the air, sorta, but Franco please do tell us about the date” he grinned as Franco shot up quickly.

“Yes! Okay!” he said excitedly as he had the biggest smile on his face “He picked me up and we went to this nice restaurant near his place. It was so good! The food was just MWAH” He smiled brightly

“He was also so handsome in the dim lighting, we talked non stop, we actually have a lot in common!” Franco sighed sweetly.

Gabriel grinned widely “He's got the heart eyes guys, look at him.”

Franco flushed a rosey red “after dinner..” he paused with a smirk on his face “We obviously went back to his… he took my jacket off for me” he whispered

Lance rolled his eyes “not the only thing he probably took off” he gave a laugh as Franco giggled nodding

“You're not wrong but we didn't go fast, it was sorta just soft and very intimate. I liked it alot, he did as well” he leaned into the table “hes also fucking huge” He said biting his lip.

Zhou chuckled “i honestly wouldn't expect anything less” he told him “did you take my advice and prepare before the dinner”

Franco nodded sheepishly “i did i did, he was actually shocked” he grinned “very much enjoyed it tho” he winked

The table laughed as Franco continued to talk about his night with Lewis, he soon laid his head on the table “so of course I miss him right now” he pouted

Lance rolled his eyes “little dramatic, you saw him like 10 minutes ago, you freak” he said softly causing Franco to frown.

“Rude”

Gabriel hummed as he laid his chin on his arms "I heard from a little birdy, Zhou had Valtteri over at his house” he grinned evilly

Zhou looked at him “it was just a friendly date” he told them “as friends!” He added as leaned back before groaning loudly “he's way too caring..it's making me wanna fuck him” he grumbles

Lance laughed as he hummed “well you should, i am so sure he would eagerly say yes”

“Nooo” Zhou groaned and laid his forehead on the table “he doesn't look at me in that wayyy” he complained.

“Are we talking about the same Valtteri?” Lance asked “you have a calendars of his ass, THAT HE GAVE YOU!” Lance looked at Zhou like he was crazy.

Zhou frowned “yeah but like that's a joke between us” he said

“If thats a joke between you, i dont wanna know how you flirt” Gabriel muttered

“I don't flirt! That's the thing” he grumbled “i just normally go for it but Valtteri is different, i gotta go about it differently” he told them

Franco hummed “for a guy that told me to suck a man's dick on a plane, you are very… i dont know the English word” he frowned

“Shy?”
“A coward?”
“A pussy?”
“Lame?”

Franco and Gabi went back and forth as Zhou just groaned “you know what? i will fuck him, If I don't fuck him in 2 weeks, then i don't know, I'll do anything you say i guess” he grumbled with a small chuckle

Lance hummed “okay, I'm betting a hundred dollars that you won't” he grinned. Zhou smirked “make that 200 hundred and you're on” he chuckled.

Gabriel hummed “we are rich, why are we betting?”

Lance shrugged “it's fun” he grinned, leaning back. Lance jumped when he felt hands on his shoulder, tilting his head back to see Esteban.

“Oh Estie! hey” he grinned as he looked at the mans shocked face

“i- yeah i don't wanna know what the conversation has been” Esteban whispered “but yeah Zhou, fuck that man” he chuckled when Lance slapped his chest.

“You are supposed to be on my side” Lance pouted as he crossed his arms while Esteban just hummed, holding Lance's shoulders

Zhou laughed “I will, hopefully” he whispered as he leaned back, finishing his tea while checking the time.

Lance checked his watch, “I better go see Fernando, we have some media planned” he groaned “I'll text you later” he stood up and grabbed Esteban arm, holding onto it as he walked off. Esteban complained about having to go with but went anyway.

Franco chuckled “Zhou, walk me to Ferrari?” He asked.

Zhou smiled “yeah! Lets go”, getting up off his seat.

“Leaving me alone?” Gabriel whined.

Zhou looked at him “come on then, your hospitality is before Ferrari's, walk with us” he laughed as Gabi soon followed them.

Old men- 3:00 pm

Lewis:
Oi, Fernando tell your man to not threaten my boyfriend?

Fernando:
No.
He can do as he pleases

Valtteri:
You and Lance were made for each other..

Nico:
Yeah, they really were..
Reminds me.
FERNANDO WHAT THE FUCK DID YOU SAY ABOUT MY HUSBAND

Fernando:
He too should not see Gabriel.

Kevin:
Okay so the latest flight to Canada is in an hour.
I can and will show up.

Nico:
YOU'RE RACING IN LE MANS, NO YOU WON'T!

Kevin:
Fine.
Tell Gabriel to behave :).

Nico:
I will :))

Lewis:
Gross

Kevin:
DNF.

Lewis:
:(

Valtteri:
That was on you lewis

Lewis:
Yeah :(

Valtteri:
Oi Lewis, i just saw Nico talking with Franco

Nico:
I am not talking with Franco???

Valtteri:
No, rosberg you idiot

Fernando:
He keeps trying to ask about the chat

Lewis:
Bro, my nightmare is happening.
Where were they talking?!
Bro Valtteri, answer me

Valtteri:
damn let me say hi to him before you scare him off
They were outside Merc, Franco left.

Nico:
Maybe he telling all your secrets to your new boyfriend

Lewis:
Putting the car into the wall.

Nico:
Nooo, you're too sexy
Sorry i am just thinking about what Franco would say

Lewis:
Mhmmmm

Lewis & Franco- 11:11 am

Lewis:
Hey
Uh random but what did Nico say to you?
He didn't scare you?

Franco:
Huh?
Oh no! He was telling me good luck and weirdly said congrats to me?

Lewis:
That fucker definitely knows.

Franco:
About us?
Is that a problem?

Lewis:
What? No no
I guess maybe
It's just weird for my ex and my now much younger boyfriend to talk
I obviously don't have a problem if you do. I just don't know

Franco:
i get it!
but he is very kind!

Lewis:
He is, sorry i made it weird

Franco:
Don't be :((
But good luck in quali 😉

Lewis:
You too Darling

Franco:
🥰🥰

Divas - 12:00 pm

Brittany:
I still regret letting Jenson name this chat
Anyways
talked with Lewis’ boyfriend, very kind and young

Sebastian:
Fun!
Nico get me a paddock pass and I'll come meet him as well

Brittany:
wtf???
No you have your own money

Sebastian:
:((
Mark, he's being rude

Mark:
He's not wrong.
Buy your own stuff

Sebastian:
WTF
I'm going to my REAL friends

Jenson:
The bees?
Also the chat name is beautiful:(

Sebastian:
YES THE BEES

Brittany:
Whatever makes you sleep well at night, Jenson.

Fernando:
Lewis freaked out about you talking to his bf

Brittany:
well
he needs to learn not to trust you

Fernando:
I am just here to keep people in the loop.

Mark:
Even if we don't care

Fernando:
You care shut the fuck up.

Mark:
I'll send seb's bees after you.

Sebastian:
NO YOU WON'T.

Jenson:
Love the drama before getting into the car

Fernando:
I'm getting Kevin and Mick to run you off

Jenson:
You all are so mean to me :((

Mark:
It's not hard

Jenson:
:(( i hate you all

Sebastian:
No you don't.

OMF - 6:30pm

Franco:
:(( I'm sorry you didn't win your home race Lance

Zhou:
Yeah!!! Sorry :((

Lance:
It's fine, I didn't have hope to win it but at least Nando got points.

Gabi:
I'm telling dad you are being sad >:(

Lance:
Oh he know I'm sad
Keeps telling me I'll get the race after but i won't

Zhou:
:(( hey no, you will
Its always up from here, i promise

Lance:
Thanks guys

Franco:
We're always here!

Gabi:
YEAH!!

Chapter Text

Old men- 2:21pm

Fernando:
Bravo Nico.
Well over due on that podium!!

Lewis:
Yeah man, really happy for you
And i am being genuine right now
I know I was fighting you on that one but still i am happy
Soon enough I’ll have my podium too

Fernando:
In that Ferrari?
Keep dreaming

Valtteri:
Says the Aston Martin driver

Fernando:
You just moved up on my list

Valtteri:
Oh fucking damn it

Lewis:
Thanks for that bro ♥️

Valtteri:
Really don't know if it was worth it
Oh yes
Congratulations Nico

Kevin:
He might not see the texts for some time
Might be a little busy

Lewis:
Oh?
With what?

Kevin:
???
Lewis I’m gonna fuck him

Lewis:
OH RIGHT OF COURSE

Valtteri:
Lewis you idiot

Lewis:
How was I supposed to know

Fernando:
Lewis
You estúpido

Kevin rubbed the back of his sleeping husband, as the cool breath coming from the balcony hit his skin and ran a shiver down his spine. After that fight of a race, and the post race bedroom festivities, Nico was dead to the world. Kevin, for his part, has yet to fall asleep himself; instead spending the dark hours of the night cuddling their boyfriend, who, until a minute ago, had his arms wrapped around Kevin. Gabriel had given Kevin one final kiss on the back of his neck before getting up to use the restroom.

Kevin closed his eyes, listening to the bathroom fan, when he was sure he heard the faint sound of a phone buzzing. Not being one to let anything go, ever, Kevin went looking for the source of the sound, only to find it on the floor next to the bed in his boyfriend's long abandoned pants. After giving his eyes a second to adjust to the illuminating light, Kevin found himself staring at a text from the ‘OMF’ group chat that promptly read “Valtteri would totally fuck you, you’re being ridiculous!!!!” Never has Kevin Magnussen ever opened a text message that quickly in his life.

After further examination, Kevin was sure this is something he simply must be part of. It was his right, not as a man of god but as a bitch who was always up to some shit. Quickly adding himself to OMF - god knows what that stands for - before muting the phone and setting it down on the cabinet in favor of taking his own.

“Kevin, do you want something from the minibar? The choices are between water and liquor. Oh wait never mind, there's some orange juice here.” Gabriel scanned the hotel minifridge before picking up some cold refreshing water and chugging ¾ of the drink.

“Gabriel, just get back in the bed, min elskede” Kevin said half heartedly, as he lost himself in the sea of messages on his phone. He felt a dip in the mattress as the Brazilian inserted himself between his husband and him. Gabriel, with his side right next to Nico and his face squished against his shoulder, threw his leg across the German’s thighs and one arm around his back; Gabriel couldn't get any closer to Nico before their atoms would begin to collide. Kevin, for his part, turned over to his side and reached one arm over to scratch the brunet’s head, slowly soothing him to sleep, as he continued contributing to the chaos going on in his phone.

OMF - 2:35pm

Lance:
Gabriel, tell Nico congratulations from me.
And that it was a good fight

Franco:
Kick Sauber and Aston Martin fighting for 3rd place
What is a polar bear doing in Austin Tx???
But no yeah, good job Nico

Zhou:
I WAS SO HAPPY FOR HIM!!!!
I was watching from the garage!!!!
This is so great
Lance you fought really good
Even your fight w Lewis

Franco:
Must have felt nice to do that
After all the media you spent w us

Lance:
It did feel good
Great actually
Should have ran him into the wall even
No but actually, can you tell him im sorry if i was fighting weird
My car is lowkey shit

Franco:
TRUST ME!
I KNOW A THING ABOUT SHIT CARS

Zhou:
😭
Franco I’m sorry about your race

Franco:
Thxs Zhou
I got kisses from Lewis, I’m over it now :’)

Lance:
Where in God's name is Gabriel?
He is not responding to Fernando’s texts
Or mine
Bastard

Zhou:
Maybe his phone is off?
He’s usually quick to respond
him being on his phone 24/7
I think he only ever sets it down to race

Franco:
Guys
Come on
His boyfriend just got podium
He literally RAN into his arms
AND his other boyfriend is in town too
Guys
He’s getting railed

Zhou:
OH
Right, no, of course

Lance:
God fucking damn it
I think I’ll just tell Fernando he’s busy
I dont think he wants to know the details

Franco:
😂

Lance:
Oh for the love of god

Lance:
He will NOT leave me alone about Zhou and Valtteri
I’m tired of this
He’s your problem now

Estie:
What does OMF mean?

Franco:
OLD MEN FUCKERS

Estie:
Maybe I shouldn’t have asked

Zhou:
Hi Esteban!

Estie:
Did you sleep with Valtteri yet?

Franco:
HAHAHAHAHAHAH
DUDE DIDNT WAIT EVEN A SECOND

Lance:
Esteban, be reasonable
Of course he didnt

Zhou:
What is that supposed to mean??????
I could totally sleep with Valtteri!
Maybe!
If I had like the chance!
I mean I would!!!
Okay??
I totally would!!!
I just havent
Yet
Or
Like
Ever

Franco:
Wow
Just wow

Estie:
Zhou come on man
Just ask him out
On a date
You guys go on them all the time anyways

Zhou:
WHAT ARE YOU TALKING ABOUT???

Estie:
The two of you??
Hanging out in the Paddock together?
I always find you guys somewhere

Franco:
Oh yeah always you two together

Lance:
I see the two of you more than i see my boyfriend
And he’s literally on the same team as me

Zhou:
You guys are out of your mind!
We are just two reserved drivers
Who were teammates
So we’re close
And neither has anything to do
So we hang out

Estie:
All the time?

Zhou:
You and Lance hang out all the time!!!
Are you guys fucking????

Estie:
This is different and you know it!!!

Lance:
This group chat gives me physical pain sometimes

Franco:
Lowkey have you two not slept together???
Like never?
Not even like one hook up??

Lance:
NO??????

Estie:
Franco if we had I wouldn't be alive to tell the tale
Fernando would have my head on a spike in front of the AM garage
As example to everyone else

Lance:
:)
I love him so much

Estie:
You make me sick
BACK TO THE TOPIC AT HAND
ZHOU!

Zhou:
Nooooo
Come on
Cant we just let this go
Forever

Franco:
Zhou
Man you have to do this
You want to fuck that man so bad it makes you look stupid

Lance:
It does
I’m sorry Zhou
But you do look so stupid looking at Valtteri

Estie:
Says you

Lance:
Yeah exactly
I have grounds to talk here

Zhou:
Obviously I want to fuck him!!!!
Technically I want him to fuck me
I want to do so much
Fuck
I just
God I wanna just tie him to my bed and ride him so hard
If i could get him in my room, we wouldn't leave for multiple days
Thats for sure
I wanna blow him
Fuck I bet he’s big
Fuck fuck fuck
I want him so bad

Estie:
Okay freak
Go get him then!!

Zhou:
Noooooooo
Cause I dont wanna like ask him out
And he says no
And i make it weird between us :(

Franco:
Why would he say no???

Zhou:
Because!
He thinks we’re friends!!!!
He doesnt want to sleep w me!!!!

Franco:
Valtteri would totally fuck you, you’re being ridiculous!!!!

Lance:
Zhou you are out of your mind

Zhou:
No you guys
He doesnt see me that way
He was just my older team mate
So he feels responsible for me
Kinda
Or whatever

I dont know
But hes so nice and gentle
And i feel sooooo quilty
Cause he would do something nice for me
And i cant stop thinking of it all day
I’ll end up fucking it out of my mind back in my hotel room
Fuck am i a bad person???????
He once guided me somewhere by putting his arm on my lower back
I stayed up all night thinking about it
Well
A little more than thinking
Whatever it doesnt matter
My point being
I will never say anything
I have decided

Estie:
WHAT??
AFTER ALL YOU JUST SAID?
AFTER YOU ALREADY SAID YOU’LL ASK HIM??

Lance:
I believed I’m owed 200$

Estie:
Shut up Lance!
Zhou you cant be fr rn

Kevin:
You know, even if you ask him and he says no, he’s still a really nice guy, he wont treat you any different

Franco:
Wait no hold on thats a really good point
You dont have to be a freak out right
Just ask him out
Like on a date date this time
If he rejects you, he wont stop being friends w you

Kevin:
He won't reject you

Estie:
Zhou come on man
You gotta get laid

Franco:
Yes exactly!!!
Think of the sex!!!
Dont you want to get laid by a Finnish guy???

Kevin:
Nordic men are known to be good in bed
I’m sure you've heard that from Gabriel already

Franco:
EXACTLY!!!!!
Zhou you have to get this man in your bed
Or at least try!!!!

Estie:
I think we’ve lost Lance to Fernando

Lance:
He’s giving me kisses :’)

Estie:
👎

Zhou:
:(((((
I want Val in my bed

Franco:
Yes
Yes you do
Did you say you wanna tie him up or something?

Zhou:
yeah :(
I haven't done that in a while actually
Don't even have the ropes anymore :/

Kevin:
I know a good place to get them

Zhou:
Oh really!
Can I have the link pls

Franco:
NO!!!!
FIRST YOU GET THE MAN!!!
THEN YOU CAN HAVE YOUR ROPES!!!
What do you need them for if you have no man to tie up huh???

Estie:
You guys are all freaks

Zhou:
😭
Fine
I will
Very vaguely
Ask Val
And if he says no
We are never talking about this again

Franco:
Youre a bitch and an idiot
Good luck buddy

Gabi:
How did Kevin get in here???

Old men- 10:58 pm

Kevin:
Valtteri
Have you ever tried rope play before?

Valtteri:
I beg you pardon?

Kevin:
Don't worry about that
Listen
If Zhou is being really nice to you
Can you do us all a favor
And catch the fucking hint

Valtteri:
Kevin you're scaring me
What did you do to Zhou?

Kevin:
Zhou is fine
But you wont be if you fuck this up
Okay i have to go
Catch the hint Valtteri!

Chapter Text

Valtteri & Zhou - 12:25pm {Monday}

Zhou:
[picture of sweetcorn sniffing tea]
Sweet little baby wanted some tea

Valtteri:
Very cute
:)
Am I seeing clouds in the picture?

Zhou:
You sure are 😑
Not only is it cloudy
Its windy
This is awful, england is not good for my mental health
:(((((

Valtteri:
Huh
We’re doing pretty good here in Finnland
Sun is out, the birds are chirping

Zhou:
Yes well
No need to brag

Valtteri:
Zhou stop being silly
I’m inviting you over

Zhou:
Oh!
You are?
You want me to come over?
Right now?
For how long?
What about Sweetcorn?

Valtteri:
I am
I do
When ever is best for you
I dont have a problem with you staying till the end of the break
Bring sweetcorn along of course

Zhou:
OK!!!
Hold on i need to pack my bags
And i need a plane ticket
Okay let me figure this all out hold on!!!

Valtteri:
Zhou
Go pack your bags
I’ll find you a flight, dont worry about that

Zhou:
Thank you Val!
Dont spend too much money on me
You have a problem with money management

Valtteri:
I dont know what you mean

Zhou:
Yes you do
Always buying me everything
You know i can cover our bill sometimes too?

Valtteri:
I have more than enough money
I dont mind spending it on you and you know that

Zhou:
Just promise me you wont hire a private jet for me

Valtteri:
:’)
I’ll see what i can find

Zhou:
Valtteri!!!

Zhou:
I think im all packed now
Sweetcorn is ready too
All good to go

Valtteri:
Great!
I found a flight
Its later tho
So its at 3:30 pm for you
About 3 hours
By the time you come in it will be around 7 on your time
Which for me would be 9 pm
So ill pick you up and we’ll get home at 10
ill have a bed for you ready

Zhou:
O.O
what

Valtteri:
Shouldn't you be used to all this by now?

Zhou:
:(

Valtteri:
You get on a flight and after we’ll go to bed
Because it will be late

Zhou:
Oh okay!
Are we having dinner?

Valtteri:
No, straight off to bed
I’ll eat before I go to get you

Zhou:
What about me?

Valtteri:
Dont worry i, of course, have you covered too

Zhou:
If youre talking about plane food I will be upset
You know they don't taste good

Valtteri:
Just trust me ❤️

Zhou:
>:/
❤️

Zhou:
Omw to board my flight

Valtteri:
Oh good, everything is on time then?

Zhou:
Seems so
that’s nice :)
What are you up to?

Valtteri:
I'm thinking of making some dinner
Idk might be a bit early
How would you like some over night oats for breakfast tomorrow?
I can set them up now

Zhou:
oooh that sounds nice!
Do you have cat food???
I totally forgot about sweetcorn’s food

Valtteri:
Of course i got that
Even her favorite brand
I told you dont worry about anything, i have everything covered

Zhou:
Thanks Val ♥️
You're so sweet
Hold on i need to board my flight now

Valtteri:
Have fun ♥️

Old men- 3:25 pm

Valtteri:
If someone sends you a text with a heart
Its not weird if i send one back right?

Fernando:
No
Not weird
I love the little guys
😀
😘
🌹
🏃

Kevin:
Fernando fuck off

Fernando:
😠

Kevin:
Valtteri is this someone Zhou?

Valtteri:
I dont see how that matters

Kevin:
You can send him hearts all you want
You can even just grab him by his collar and press him hard against a wall to make out with him
If you want

Valtteri:
I dont think i will be doing that

Kevin:
I think you really should

Fernando:
Do it Valtteri
🤭

Valtteri:
I’m gonna mute this chat for some time

Valtteri & Zhou - 3:45pm

Zhou:
Valtteri Viktor Bottas
Did you book me a first class seat?
Have you lost your mind???

Valtteri:
Yes i did
As in i book you a first class seat
I'm not admitting to losing my mind
I also selected the steak option for the meal
Just the way you like it
You should also be getting some champagne with that
So be ready
See i told you
Took care of everything

Zhou:
You are unbelievable
I told you not to spend money
I’m very upset w you

Valtteri:
We’ll see on that after your steak and champagne

Zhou:
>:(

Valtteri:
:)

OMF - 2:35pm

Lance:
Welp
Its official
Im bored
There is no race for three weeks
And Fernando is god knows where

Gabi:
“Welp”
Ok old man

Lance:
Shut up gabri I have something to say

Gabi:
👀?

Lance:
Esteban is in love with Mick

Estie:
LANCE STROLL

Lance:
But he’s too much of a coward to say anything to him

Estie:
LANCE!!!!!!
SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!

Franco:
Ooooooohhhh
Hellooooooo
Estebaaannn
👀👀👀

Estie:
Shut up all of you

Kevin:
What happened to Mr “just ask him out”
Not so brave when its you and not zhou?

Estie:
Kevin!
Youre supposed to be on my side here
We’re supposed to be a team

Kevin:
1. I’m on no one’s side
2. I’m not teammates w a coward

Gabi:
Youre on my side

Kevin:
Why would I be on the side of the man who sleeps with my husband?

Gabi:
I sleep w you too, you are not a victim 🙄

Lance:
Esteban got drunk once and spent two hours crying over pictures of Mick

Estie:
Lance youre fucking dead to me

Franco:
HAHAHA YOURE SUCH A LOSER

Lance:
Franco you have no right to speak, you melt over Lewis

Franco:
😶

Gabi:
Aren’t Esteban and Mick already dating???
Everytime i come over to Lance’s apartment you two are all over each other on the couch

Estie:
WE ARE VERY CLOSE YES
I DONT SEE HOW THIS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH ANYTHING

Kevin:
We have a second Zhou on our hands

Estie:
Completely different situation

Lance:
No actually its really not

Zhou:
This is unbelievable, he got me a first class ticket. I really cant believe him sometimes, really. And now here i am eating steak and drinking champagne. I really should be mad at him, I am. But he makes it so hard to be mad at him. I also feel bad for being mad that i got a good seat, like thats crazy right? But i told him to stop spending so much on me!!! I’m totally not gonna talk to him all week. Which will be hard seeing that we’re in the same house and im literally flying over to see him. Oh god it just hit me, I’m going to be sharing the house with him. Just him. Us alone. Oh fuck how far will our bedrooms be? I didnt bring anything fun with me but i still will have needs!!!! Plus I will be around him so much. Oh im gonna go crazy. Maybe i can hold off? Like a mental challenge. Forced celibacy. Fuck im so screwed here. I think im gonna take a nap, the champagne was really strong

Franco:
Speaking of the devil
Hello to you too zhou
Wtf are you even talking about?
Wdym youre flying over to see Valtteri???
Zhou???
ZHOU!!!

Estie:
Can I leave this chat please?

Lance:
No.
Plus
Did you not just read Zhou’s text?
He’s spending the break w Valtteri
You dont want to leave yet

Estie:
FINE
I’m staying for whatever Zhou has going on
But then im gone
And no talking about Mick and I!!!

Gabi:
You two should kiss

Estie:
GABRIEL I WILL BEAT YOU UP WHILE FERNANDO ISNT LOOKING

Lance:
No, no you wont

Kevin:
No you will not

Gabi:
Get fucked Esteban

Franco:
You people are exhausting

Valtteri has been sitting by the gates of Zhou’s flight for half an hour now. He got to the airport entirely too early, but he wanted to be here just in case. Valtteri has always been a punctual kind of guy. But when it came to Zhou, he wasn't just on time; he wanted to be there early. Not that he would ever tell the brunet about it, but it still makes him happy. Like somehow Zhou will know, at the bottom of his heart, that Valtteri puts in this effort into their friendship. The Finn was startled from his thoughts by the loud announcement of the plane's arrival and that soon people would begin to come in. Valtteri straightened himself up as he saw first class walking out. He tried finding Zhou in the crowd when he saw the Chinese man standing off to the side with his phone in hand.

“Zhou, there you are” Valtteri’s voice was relatively calm -compared to the commotions going on around them- yet he still managed to startle Zhou.

“Oh hey you're here! I was just about to call you, I thought you’d be waiting in your car.” Zhou had the softest eyes Valtteri has ever seen, he wanted to see them every day for the rest of his life if he could.

“Oh I just thought maybe you had some luggage. Might be a lot to wheel a suitcase and have a cage in your other hand” -Sweetcorn, sensing they were talking about her, decided to state her presence with a meow from inside the cage in Zhou’s hands- “so here I am to help you.” Valtteri explained with a shy smile on his face. The blond has always been a quiet man, people often misunderstood his silence as kindness (which in many cases it has not been but moving on), but Zhou was the only person who ever truly made Valtteri feel flustered. Its like his brain started melting around him. Maybe the Finn should be a little more embarrassed about that, but he just couldn't bring himself to do so. Zhou was the sun in Valtteri’s life, he was so lucky to have met him at Kick.

“Val, you’re always so considerate, it's sweet” the way Zhou’s eyes fully closed every time he smiled made Valtteri weak in the knees. His whole face was so soft and lovable, he just wanted to grab it with his hands and scatter kisses on his fair skin. “I just had one suitcase checked in, if you can grab that for me please.” Zhou put his phone in his back pocket to grab his carry on laying on the ground, but before he had time to do so Valtteri already had it over his shoulder and was walking towards the conveyor belt. It was a minute before Zhou went after him; he wanted to have some time to take in the situation he was in. Here he was, in the middle of the airport with nothing but the cat cage in his hands, while his boyfriend carried all his heavy bags back to the car. He was 100% making heart eyes at the blonde but he couldn’t care less, this was the greatest moment of his life. Oh. wait. No, not boyfriend. Just friend. Right just friend, Zhou, you need to snap out of whatever day dream you’re in. The Chinese man quickly made his way over to Valtteri, who was too busy carrying the bags to his car to notice the blush on the brunette's face.

It was a quarter past 10 and night had well taken over the sky. They were the only ones on the backroad they decided to take. Zhou was looking out the window at the deep forest surrounding him. He felt like he should be sleepy but his body was fully awake. It was technically still 8 pm for his brain, plus he already had a small nap on the plane, but the hassle of traveling exhausted his body.

“Only like 15 more minutes and we’ll be home” Valtteri whispered for some reason. Maybe he didn't want to break the calm of the car, or maybe he was just too tired to talk loud. Usually he would be in bed by 9, so he rationalised that the reason he felt warms spread in his body at the thought of them going to THEIR home was due to his mind melting and nothing else. “I'll probably head off straight to bed, but you can do whatever. The TV already has all my streaming surfaces so you can watch whatever. You're welcome to anything in the kitchen as well. Honestly you can do all the snooping around you want, I don't mind.”

Zhou giggled at that, “and what if i find something you dont want me to see?” Valtteri was so sexy driving the car. Zhou was ready to just have him right there right now but that was probably not safe, him driving the car and all that.

“I don't have anything to hide, especially not from you” the Finn threw a quick smile Zhou’s way. He couldn’t imagine there was anything in his house he didn't want the brunet seeing. They were well past the stage of looking good in front of each other, at this point Zhou knew more about him than any other teammate he ever had. He really liked the thought of that actually.

“Oh also, where will I be sleeping?” It only occurred to Zhou to ask as they arrived at his house. Valtteri parked his car outside and turned off the engine, not bothering with parking inside the garage as it won't be raining anytime soon.

“Oh right,” Valtteri has never before been so upset with the size of his house, maybe he could try to lie and say there was only one bedroom, but Zhou would surely not fall for that “yeah let me show you, I’ll help bring your bags in. Its on the other side, next to the gym and the bathroom. Its a bit strange of a house layout but you'll get used to it in a day.”

After Zhou was situated in his room, Valtteri said good night and went off to his room. It seemed there was some space between their rooms, but Zhou was still worried he might hear him, or worse walk in on him, so he decided to just keep it in his pants for the time being. Sweetcorn ran off exploring the new place, sniffing anything she found; although Zhou had full permission to look around himself, he decided to just lay in bed until he inevitably fell asleep after an hour of doom scrolling his phone.

OMF - 11:27pm

Estie:
-Forward from Mick-
[gym mirror pic of Mick with out a shirt on showing off his biceps]
When i tell you this man is so fine

Franco:
Holly shit
Holly fucking shit
That body of his
🤤

Estie:
RIGHT???
How am i supposed to be NOT attracted to him

Gabi:
OMG
MICK???
Yo let me get some of that

Kevin:
Gabriel I’m also in this chat

Gabi:
Kevin look at the pic!!!
Its a blonde german
You of all people should understand!

Kevin:
One german is enough for me, thank you
No but i do see what Esteban is on about
But then you should want to shoot your shot more than anything
With him looking like that he wont be single for long

Franco:
He looks so stiff
I could give him a massage
Relax his muscles a bit
If you know what i mean
👅

Estie:
FRANCO!!!

Kevin:
Exactly what im talking about

Lance:
Maybe i shouldn’t have started this
I don't want to listen to you guys thirst over my friend
This is weird

Gabi:
WELL YOURE LITERALLY BANGING MY GRID DAD SO
You dont have much room to talk here Lance

Lance:
Fuck thats fair actually

Estie:
Shit i totally forgot about that
Lance i better not hear anything that goes on in your bedroom
I refuse to think of Fernando in that way

Lance:
God forbid i ever have fun
😒

Chapter Text

The warm rays of the sun snuck past the slightly open curtains, managing to land right on top of Guanyu’s closed eyes, waking him from his rest. As the brunette slowly stretched himself out of sleep, he heard a faint melody outside his room. He managed to find his way to the kitchen by following the sound - maybe he should have gone snooping after all, figured out the layout of the house a bit - only to find Valtteri preparing two bowls at the counter. The earlier sound turned out to be music coming from the fin’s phone; though it was very quiet it still managed to travel through the halls. With his back turned to the door, Valtteri wasn't aware of the younger man’s presence until Sweetcorn waltzed in with an announcement that it was well time for her to be fed.

“Oh Guanyu, you're awake, sorry was my music too loud?” clearly startled by the Chinese standing there, “I tried to play it more quietly but I just don't like having headphones on first thing in the morning, I need my brain to get used to the world first you know?”

Guanyu wasn’t awake enough to give a proper reply so he just gave him the biggest smile he could muster, which sufficed as an answer to Valtteri, who gave him a small smile back. The two happy idiots were taken out of their little moment by a second meow of the day; Sweetcorn didn't have time for their love when it got in the way of her breakfast.

Valtteri, on the command of Sweetcorn, began getting the feeder ready with some cat food and some water. The brunette, still jet lag, leaned against the door frame and closed his eyes for no more than a minute, but by the time he blinked them open Valtteri was already setting up the breakfast table.

“It's the oats I talked about. Put them in yesterday before driving over to the airport. I added some strawberries to yours.” Valtteri’s voice was so soft and warm, Guanyu was almost convinced this was all still part of his dream. The cold wooden chair proved him otherwise as he sat down at the table. Having breakfast with Valtteri right across from him felt so right, it was his first day here but he already felt like this was all part of his routine. Just an everyday thing he has been doing for the last 10 years, and will be doing for the rest of his life. Okay he actually had to get together with Val now, this is too good to not have.

“No toppings for yourself?” the Chinese pointed out with the spoon in his right hand directed at Valtteri's bowl.

“Oh no, I got mine plain. I want us to go to a nice cafe nearby, I'm trying to keep my calories low so I can afford something nice there” the Finn let out a chuckle as he started on his breakfast.

“Oh I see, keeping your diet in check while filling me up. Is this your way to sabotage Ferrari?”

“Well,” the blonde broke eye contact, looking down at his plate, Guanyu could see a smirk on his face and knew what was coming his way, “I don't think Ferrari needs much sabotaging at the moment. I think the team is good at doing that themselves.”

“VALTTERI!!!” The Ferrari driver broke out into a laugh, Valtteri following suit with a chuckle.

“Oh you know I'm just kidding, plus I wouldn't make you eat plain oats. They taste way better with the strawberries, and you deserve to have yourself something sweet,” Guanyu went pink at the remark “you should get going with your food, we have a day to get through.”

OMF - 9:15am

Lance:
Okay
Let's do this.
Let's say, for the sake of everyone in this chat
I'm having an affair

Kevin:
Oh great
Well good for you Lance

Lance:
Thank you Kevin.
Yeah and let's say his name is
Fuck idk
Cole Caufield
Yeah that's right

Gabi:
You're cheating on Fernando with a hockey player???

Lance:
Yeah sure why not

Franco:
Interesting turn of events

Lance:
Anyways, what I'm trying to get at
Good fucking God does Cole go hard
I genuinely think I passed out for like five minutes afterwards
Actual insanity

Kevin:
Oh I see what's happening here
Yeah well I'm very happy for you and Cole
Didn't think he had that in him but I'm also not surprised

Estie:
Hold the fuck up Lance what???

Gabi:
Kevin wtf???
I'm not happy!!!
Lance how could you!!!!

Franco:
Guys I don't think he's actually cheating on Fernando
I think he's just saying this so he can talk about getting fucked without y'all freaking out

Lance:
Yes, thank you Franco
What was I supposed to say???
Just come on here like
Fernando fucked me so hard my visions went white and legs gave out under me
Is that what you want?

Estie:
OH MY GOD LANCE!!!
EW!!!

Gabi:
LANCE I DONT WANNA READ THAT!!

Estie:
Lance wtf man!!

Gabi:
I'm actually gonna leave this chat

Estie:
I can't look Fernando in the eyes after this

Gabi:
I'm actually genuinely gonna leave this chat

Estie:
Lance I'm so upset rn
How could you put that image in my mind
Don't say another thing

Kevin:
Lance I feel bad you have to deal with these two

Lance:
Yeah they're not the smartest

Franco:
OKAY! ALRIGHT!
Let's get back to the topic
So, COLE fucked you?

Lance:
Yes
Hard

Franco:
Interesting

Gabi:
FINE
I'll pretend you're having an affair
That's easier on my mental health than thinking of Fernando that way

Estie:
Lance I think you should take a vow of celibacy

Lance:
No way in hell am I doing that.
Estie I gen think I saw God last night

Zhou:
What are we talking about here?

Kevin:
Lance is “cheating” on Fernando with a guy named Cole
And now we're listening to how “Cole” made Lance see God

Zhou:
I see
oooh okay i see

Lance:
He kept hitting my good spot
I was shaking by the end of it
i can't even tell you guys how good it was

Zhou:
I miss getting fucked so bad it's not even funny

Kevin:
You're literally at Valtteri's house right now

Zhou:
Where are you going w this?

Kevin:
??????
Just ask him?

Zhou:
Oh yeah sure
“Hey Valtteri, not to make this week awkward for us or anything, but can you blow my back out??? Please Val, I miss getting railed till I can't walk”
HAVE YOU LOST YOUR MIND????

Kevin:
Yeah just like that
I remember when I first became teammates with Nico
I went to his hotel room one race day, this was early on in the season
I told him either we start getting our frustration out in the bed or next race I drive him into the wall
Essentially I told him he either fucks me or I kill him

Gabi:
Kevin
How very romantic of you

Estie:
Fuck man, I want to be like you

Franco:
Holly fucking shit
You're actually so good man
Unbelievable

Zhou:
Kevin you are my number one enemy now

Kevin:
your jealousy is showing

Zhou:
🙄
Whatever
I'm at the gym rn
Wanna see something
[photo of Zhou taking a gym mirror picture with Valtteri posing in the background in a tight white shirt showing off his muscles]

Estie:
Wow

Franco:
Oh fuck that's crazy
I love gym pics
I actually go feral when Lewis posts on Instagram
He's not wear a shirt and all his tattoos are on display
Has me barking at my screen 🐶

Lance:
Franco
You go feral over Lewis all the time
Oh yeah im sure you bark for Lewis
Im not even surprised
Is that one of your little sex games?

Franco:
I know you're being sarcastic
I don't care
If Lewis is fucking me from behind and he tells me to bark
I AM BARKING
No questions asked

Lance:
You guys are such freaks honestly

Zhou:
Oh come on Lance you dont have any fun little kinks?
You and Cole of course

Lance:
No?????
I’m actually the normal one here
I like when Cole takes me out to dinner
And drives me around
And pays for me everywhere
And buys me flowers and little presents
Then takes me home and fucks me stupid
I’m not barking for anyone

Kevin:
Oh i see how it is
Lance you are one of those

Estie:
LANCE LMFAO YOU’RE A PILLOW PRINCESS

Franco:
Lance likes to get pampered
He likes the princess treatment

Lance:
I don't know what you guys are talking about
I like being loved
Not much more to say

Zhou:
Wow i could not relate less
I love being on top
I like being in charge

Lance:
Ugh dont start
Cole once got this stupid idea in his head
And once he gets ideas he’s so mean and stubborn
So he made me ride him
It was so bad
How do people actually do it
My legs hurt, I was not having any fun at all
He only let me lay on the bed after I started low-key crying
Bastard
Its fine tho he fucked me good after
But still just bullshit

Kevin:
Oh my god you're such a pillow princess

Lance:
Okay enough of this
Zhou, how is life with Val?

Zhou:
OH MY GOD!!!
YES!!
ABOUT THAT!!!
HE”S TAKING A SHOWER RIGHT NOW
My room is right next to the shower
I can hear him in there right now
Im going crazy
Fuck just imagine him in there
Water dripping down his body
Fuck fuck fuck

Estie:
Still going crazy
Nothing new there

Kevin:
I'm so tired of all of you

Gabi:
Why are you even here?
How did you even get in??

Franco:
Lewis is sooooo
Ugh
We're talking about me now
He's so sad lately
And it's so nice cuddling in his hotel after races

Kevin:
You know I've been curious for some times now
Does Lewis go hard?
Is he aggressive in bed?

Gabi:
Kevin you're a married man

Kevin:
🙄
I'm not gonna sleep with him
I was just asking
Gabriel you're one to talk
I've listened to you talk about actors

Gabi:
They are actors on TV they don't count!!!

Franco:
Honestly he's not that aggressive
He is sometimes
Which is great
He's always great
But he's usually slow and very loving
Idk
He's just perfect

Zhou:
Oh my God he is out of the shower
I'm going to my room
If I see him in nothing but a towel I will get hard on the spot

Kevin:
For fucks sake
I'll be right back

Lance:
You know Franco actually got really lucky
I mean he used to admire this guy on TV
And now here he is
Sleeping w him
Huh

Estie:
Lance
Lance come one now
You're one to talk
You're dating FERNANDO
Come on now Lance
I was there when you would gush over him on TV

Lance:
Holly shit you're so right
Omg I totally forgot
I'm so used to him being Nando
I totally forgot I'm dating FERNANDO FUCKING ALONSO
fuck
Okay I'm leaving I'm gonna go make out w my boyfriend
Who is the 2005&06 Formula 1 champion
The Fernando Alonso
Because I can do that now
Fuck yeah

Estie:
Yeah yeah very nice
Oh to hell all of you
Go make out w your stupid partners
And Gabriel over here with two
Greedy
Whatever man

Gabi:
Esteban
Man
You're so pathetic
Just ask Mick out already
It's just sad to watch

Estie:
:’(

Kevin & Valtteri - 9:38am

Kevin:
Hey, did you just get out of the shower?

Valtteri:
???
Yes?
How did you know??
Kevin????
I'm not even asking WHY you put cameras in my house
I just want to know when you had time to do it

Kevin:
Valtteri be reasonable
Anyway
Send me pictures

Valtteri:
Kevin I am very confused and very scared right now

Kevin:
What are you not getting?
I need pictures
Of you
In the mirror or selfie doesn't matter
No clothes
Maybe a towel I don't know, just make it nice
Go low but still leave some stuff to the imagination
Give something to work for you know?
Come on now, I have people waiting

Valtteri:
Kevin, were this any other person I would have called the police
Please don't make me regret trusting you with this

Kevin:
You don't even know how much I'm doing for you right now

Valtteri:
[Open to view attachment]

Kevin & Zhou - 9:42am

Kevin:
I want no questions from you
No further conversation either
I will just give you this and we move on
This will be a one time thing
Simply because I'm bored on the couch
And Nico is cooking something with Gabi
So I really have nothing better to do
[Attachment]
Put it to good use, don't let my awkward conversation be for nothing
And for the love of God don't waste the break actually get a move on already
You two are stupid

Zhou:
Oh my fucking God

It's Guanyu’s first day in Finland and he's already losing his mind. If working out with Valtteri wasn't enough, Kevin went and got (somehow???) a picture of Val after the shower!!! But no, not now. He can't think of it right now, they're in a public place. That picture is for private, very private, far away from anyone else private. The brunette has to stop thinking of the picture.

Instead, Guanyu focuses on the pastry in front of him. It's a strange thing really. An almond croissant with some chocolate in the middle. It was on the harder side, and there wasn't a lot of filling inside, but it was so perfect. Everything worked out so ideal. The almonds compliment the croissant on the hard outer shell. And the croissant itself wasn't half bad. It wasn't the fluffy ones he's used to, but it was soft and warm. And the chocolate was a nice hint of sweetness, there wasn't much of it but that made it not too overbearing.

“Good God this is the best thing I've ever eaten” the Chinese has completely lost track of whatever else was going on, he was so focused on his dessert.

“I knew you'd like it, I found this place a while ago, wanted to take you here for some time now,” Valtteri's voice was gentle to the ear, his cheeks went a shade pink at his word, “I’ll get you some actual Finish food later, but this was so good I had to start here.”

“We have plenty of time, we will eat many meals together. I would also like to make you some dinner. I have a really nice noodle recipe! Okay enough food talk, Val tell me some fun news” Guanyu had cleaned up his wrapper and put his full attention to the blonde. Giving the older man that look, that he knows the other can’t ever lie to.

“How do you always know when I have stuff going on? You read me like an open book Guanyu.” Valtteri took a sip of his drink, taking the chance to look away from the eyes staring into his soul, only to look right back at them a moment later. “Okay fine, yes I did have a meeting with the team. So far, everything is going well. Unless something big happens, I should be set to drive in Cadillac next year”

“Omg Valtteri, that's so exciting! I can't believe you’ll be back on the track next season! And in a good team!!!”

“Well slow down, we don't know how good the car is yet. That’s kinda why they chose us, we’ll have to help improve the team. Plus, something still could happen, nothing is ever set in stone.”

“Oh, what? What could possibly happen that would have you NOT be on the team?”

“Oh I don't know. Maybe aliens finally decide to invade earth once and for all. Then there won't really be any formula one, and I won't be on any team.”

“Valtteri, if aliens do come, I will be the first in line to go fight them off for you. You will be in that car, I will make sure of it.”

“Oh, Guanyu, I’m not sure how much you could really do against extraterrestrial beings but I appreciate it. I’ve never had someone offer to fight aliens for me, it means a lot.” After taking this ridiculous conversation way too seriously, finally the Chinese broke out into a fit of giggles with the Fin soon to follow.

“We're so stupid” the Chinese let out a calming sigh and leaned back on his chair. The warm sun rays fell upon his closed eyelids. The two not yet lovers sat in peaceful silence, simply enjoying the other being near. Having now a second to think, he remembered what Valtteri had said just a bit earlier. Snapping back to reality, and startling the Fin while doing so, the Ferrari driver began to interrogate.

“You said we. You said ‘WE’ll have to improve the car’ . You know the other driver, who is the other driver?”

“Oh good God Guanyu, how does nothing ever get past you.” Valtteri rolled his head to the other side of their table, having a moment to look out of the window before the inevitable conversation could begin.

“The other driver is also older? Right? You said you're helping build the car, they won't take a young driver for that”

“Well maybe there's a really good younger driver”

“An older driver who knows what they're doing.”

“Guanyu listen”

“Checo just had his contract end with redbull”

“Oh God Guanyu”

“It would also make sense with all his sponsors, it's him isn't it, it's Checo!”

“Damn it” Valtteri knew he had been defeated. He should have known better than to let his guard down around the other man. “Okay look, I'm really not supposed to be telling anyone anything. Frankly, they told me to not even tell my family yet. I just wanted to tell you cause I would go crazy the whole week keeping this a secret. This stays between us.”

“Oh Val of course! You know I'm not one to go talking” Guanyu gave him a reassuring smile and leaned in closer across the table.

“I know, I know you're not. You're very sweet like that. Now look, we have plenty of time to waste here, what do you want to do? I have planned some restaurants for us and there's a nice park nearby.”

“Can we go to a club? I haven't gone out to party in so long. Ferrari isn't really in the right mood to throw any ragers at the moment.” The younger driver slumped on his chair with a pout on his face.

“Oh poor you, can't have any fun cause Ferrari is being Ferrari again. Alright I'll find a nice club for us to go to this week. Maybe Friday night? Have the weekend to recover.”

“Well I don't know about other people at this table, but I personally don't need two days to recover from club night. But yes we should go on Friday”

Chapter Text

Divas - 4:40 pm

Sebastian:
For the love of everything good. Help the kid
He is like a love sick puppy

Britney
Oh great, another one.
Sighs
I guess we got you kid.

Mick:
Hii,
Sorry ive invaded your groupchat :(

Mark:
Do not apologise. There's no need.

Jenson:
MICK! BUDDY!
you've come to the right group of people!

Fernando:
I disagree heavily.

Jenson:
Booo

Mick:
Seb. Are you regretting this yet?

Sebastian:
No! Because i know they will help you in their own little way :)

Mick:
Okay..

Britney
So I have a huge guess on who you are into…
But do tell

Mick:
It's Estie..
Am I that obvious?
Do you think he knows but is playing it off because he doesnt wanna hurt my feelings?

Mark:
And the kid is spiralling…

Mick:
Sorry.
I just like
Dont wanna lose my bestest friend

Fernando:
Is my boyfriend not your best friend too?

Mick:
HE IS HE IS.
But i dont have a crush on him, man.

Jenson:
you guys have not helped him.
Okay Mick, I have a way to go about it.
You invite him over to dinner, have a nice evening then ask him out then you can have sex all night

Britney
Jenson. It isn't always sex in the end.
But i agree have a nice dinner with him and talk about your feelings.
Esteban seems like a very nice and understanding guy.

Mick:
Uh no offence. Really.
But you both have the same ex, one ended worse for the other.
And even now.
You both can't work your own shit out. Like maybe you both need to take your own advice.

Jenson:
WHAT?

Britney
this kid did not just clock us..

Mark:
He.. really told them.

Sebastian:
Oh how i taught him well😋
You're getting better at being mean micky

Mick:
:(( i don't wanna be mean
Sorry if it came off that way.

Britney
It definitely did.
But you know what, I am not that mad.

Jenson:
It started with giving the kid advice but he turned it around on us.

Mark:
We're keeping him here. He's earned his place

Mick:
I had to earn a place?

Sebastian:
NEVER.
YOU ARE ALWAYS WELCOMED.

Kevin:
you just like another german here.

Jenson:
HOW ARE YOU HERE.

Kevin:
I live in the shadows. Plus I've been here since the start but you've been boring.
But now i have good information i can work with. I shall be back in the shadows.

Mick:
:(( I'm scared of you Kevin

Kevin:
Dont worry, you're in good hands.
Off track that Is.
I will still fight you and jenson on track, jenson more then you.

Jenson:
:’(
brittney.. hes being rude

Fernando:
Yeah that doesnt sound creepy at all.
Now.
Stay away from my son.

Kevin:
I am as close as I can be to him right now.

Fernando:
expect a nice package at your doorstep.

Mark:
i am so glad i dont have to put up with yous on track anymore.

Sebastian:
You miss us all together, admit it😘

Mark:
No thanks

Britney
Jenson.
Cry about It.

Jenson:
i will and you'll enjoy.

Britney
I don't get off to you crying.

Mark:
can you not talk about your kinks..

Mick:
😟

Fernando:
And you've scared the kid.

Guanyu threw his empty cup of coffee into the nearest trashcan he could find, they were now just a block away from the club and he could already see the party going on inside. The sun had almost fully set and the building was emitting colourful lights from the windows. There was a faint sound of music and an even louder sound of people talking next to the club doors. The Chinese man missed the scenery greatly, it has been a hot minute since he's had a night out.

“This is going to be so much fun, I can't wait,” The excitement of the Ferrari driver got a laugh in response.

“Guanyu, did they keep you locked up in your motorhome the whole time? Why is Ferrari torturing their drivers?”

“Oh come on, you know how it is, I want to always be on hand for any help, plus if something happens to either driver I need to be available. Not hungover from a party. You of all people should know how it is. Don't think I haven't noticed how Mercedes has changed you, you used to be way more yourself back at Sauber” the brunette had a pout on his lips thinking of how much his friend has changed. Valtteri is such a fun guy, why would they keep him hidden?

“Well, if it makes you feel better, Cadillac promised me I could go back to being fun on their team, it's actually even in my contract. I might release another one of my calendars to celebrate, how does that sound?” The older man gave a knowing nod to the bouncer and gently guided the giggling man inside with a hand on his lower back.

“Okay, game plan, we start with a shot or two at the bar, then straight to the dance floor. If I spend another minute without alcohol in my body I will go crazy” as soon as the Chinese man located the bar, the blonde was dragged over before he could even realize what was happening. While the younger was busy ordering, Valtteri went to get his card (clearly the tab will be on him today, but who's complaining).

After an hour or maybe two hours - in the club, time seems to be irrelevant - of dancing with the occasional drinks, Valtteri’s age seemed to have caught up with him. Unfortunately, Guanyu didn't seem even close to done with the night. Of course, if Valtteri just asked, the younger man would make no issues with it, but the Fin didn't want to end his night early. Guanyu was here to relax, he shouldn't adjust to Valtteri’s schedule.

That's how Valtteri found himself sitting at the bar for his little ‘break’. He’ll probably go back after some rest and water, probably. The blonde made sure he told his friend where to find him, just in case. It wouldn't really be nice of him to just disappear.

It has been quite a lovely evening all around. They had some dinner at a nearby restaurant before taking the walk over (Valtteri has insisted they don't go drinking on an empty stomach), and now finally Guanyu is having his time to relax. Valtteri has had plenty of time to establish himself as a driver, even his time at Sauber didn't take away from his reputation, but the younger man was still new to the sport. The Fin often worries that the teams don't see his full potential. If only he had a chance in a good car, if he managed to get that tractor into point, for sure Guanyu is capable of standing on that podium.

After what apparently was 15 minutes of rest, according to the time on his phone (they really should add a clock somewhere in the club), Valtteri thought maybe he was ready to get back into action. He went to finish the last of his water while trying to find the Chinese in the crowd of people.

Oh.

Okay then, maybe Valtteri will take a bit longer for his break.

Guanyu seemed to be a bit preoccupied with another. In the time Val took to drink some water, some guy came to keep the younger company. The two seemed quite all over each other.

The blonde had no particular interest in watching this scene unfold. Quickly taking the phone back out, and ordering another drink. Something stronger this time. Just to get this stupid taste out of his mouth. He didn't know what he expected coming out tonight. Maybe he should have just let Guanyu have his night out, while he stayed at home. Val would have been in bed by now, not watching the Ferrari driver grind on another man. He really shouldn't be that annoyed about it, he was young once, he knows people have needs. He was being stupid about this whole thing, he just needed to get his mind off this. Luckily the drink came quickly, and it looks like the group chat was online. Those guys are a bunch of idiots but Valtteri would take anything else to think about. Might as well be whatever drama going on with his idiot friends.

Old Men - 00:54am

Lewis:
Good God the Ferrari sucks

Nico:
Are you talking to me about bad cars right now?

Lewis:
PARDON ME
I BELIEVE IT WAS ONE OF US WHO GOT PODIUM IN SILVERSTONE
AND IT WASN'T ME NICO!!

Nico:
Okay that's fair

Lewis:
How do you think I feel losing to a Sauber????

Valtteri:
Yeah they really need to fix that car

Fernando:
That podium was Lance's, I can't believe you took it Nico

Nico:
Look man
I love Lance as much as the next guy
Unless that next guy is you then I love him a bit less
A lot less
Anyways
But I've been waiting for that podium for YEARS alright
So I'm sorry to Lance but I couldn't give it up
I mean I fought Lewis in a FERRARI for it
This truly could have been my only chance

Fernando:
Ay I know
That's why I'm not mad
Not too mad

Kevin:
And we're all very proud of you sweetheart
You've earned that podium

Valtteri:
God I hope they fix that tractor
The team has potential but the car just won't give

Lewis:
I fought a Sauber in a Ferrari and lost
I don't even know anymore

Kevin:
Valtteri why are you here?

Valtteri:
Pardon?
Look I didn't ask to be added
Out of pocket a bit to ask, don't you think.

Kevin:
No Valtteri, why are you here NOW?
You're not at the club?
Did the night end early?
But then shouldn't you be busy with other activities?
YOU SHOULD NOT LOGISTICALLY BE HERE RIGHT NOW VALTTERI

Valtteri:
We're still at the club
Im just taking a small break at the bar
I'm not the man I once was
And to be fair I wasn't that into partying back then either

Kevin:
Okay well get off your little break and go dance with Zhou
For the love of God Valtteri you're being frustratingly annoying right now
This is such a good chance for you

Nico:
You are so strangely into making this work
Kevin when did you get like this

Kevin:
Nico, I assure you I did NOT choose to be part of this

Valtteri:
Well Kevin, I'm very sorry to tell you this but I think that chance has gone by
Guanyu is busy on the floor with someone else
Doesn't seem like tonight is the right time to ask him about anything

Kevin:
WHAT?????

Lewis:
Oh Valtteri, man

Fernando:
???
You're just letting this go???
Go fight the guy?

Nico:
Okay don't start a fight but maybe like don't give up?
Valtteri come on now
Oh I hear Kevin cursing loudly in the other room

Lewis:
Valtteri man you can't just let this happen

Kevin:
I swear to God
I swear to fucking God Valtteri
I will kill you with my bear hands
You have spent TWO WEEKS together
Just you and him
Alone in your house
You had so much time to do something
Anything
But you didn't
Okay fine
So now you're in a club
And both a bit tipsy
It should be way easier for you now to go do something
But NO!
YOU WENT TO HAVE A DRINK
And now some other guy is dancing with Zhou
And you what?????
You give up?????
What the fuck are you talking about?????????
You’ll just not do anything????
What kind of idiot are you
For the love of God Valtteri that kid has been running after you since you guys were at Sauber together
YOU HAVE LITERALLY SWITCHED TO DIFFERENT TEAMS AND STILL WONT GET OFF EACHOTHER
and you're just giving up!
Just cause
Man fuck you
Honestly if I was Zhou I would have given up on you long ago
What are you waiting for????
For him to ask you?
Dude!
Go fucking get your man!!!!
Im so done
Im done
I just don't care anymore
All of you stupid idiots think I have time for your dumbassery
I have enough to deal with
Stupid stupid idiots
All of you
Not just you guys, but ALL of you
I hate everyone

Nico:
Im going to hope that ‘ALL’ didn't include me and Gabi

Fernando:
Valtteri go get Zhou, don't be an idiot

Lewis:
Valtteri, come on man
I might not be Kevin level angry but yeah no go get him

Valtteri:
Fuck yeah okay
Maybe it's really time we had that talk now
This has gone on for too long

Lewis:
You got this man
It's Zhou
You should see how he looks at you

Kevin:
Im leaving this group chat
Im leaving all the group chats
No actually I'll just go ahead and throw my whole phone away
I just can't anymore
So so stupid
I just can't
I need to go away
I'll live in the mountains for a bit
I need a break from everyone and everything
God I'm just so angry
At so many people
Nico where are you
Can you come over to the bedroom before I break something here

Nico:
I am on my way mine libeling
That is probably a good night from us then

Lewis:
This group chat is a mess

Fernando:
No.
All of you are a mess
I am very happy with Lance.
No mess with us

Lewis:
Yeah yeah you two are perfect.
Whatever I have Franco now, I'm as happy as can be

Fernando:
As happy as a man who can't get on podium?

Lewis:
YOUR CAR STOPS WORKING HALF THE TIME SHUT THE FUCK UP

Fernando:
🤷‍♂️

Fuck they were right. Valtteri was being such an idiot. He's just going to go over there and see if Guanyu is ready to go home yet. It will be fine, Valtteri just has to be calm and everything will be fine. They're going to go home and sleep away whatever they drank today, more than they should have maybe, and talk tomorrow on where they stand and after that, assuming Guanyu says yes to them dating, everything will be great and Valtteri can finally have his happy ever after. Just be calm and reasonable.

Unfortunately, that calmness went right out of the window as soon as his eyes landed on the Chinese man, who no longer was dancing with some guy in the middle of the dance floor, but instead off to the side of the club wrapping his hands around the neck of said guy. The Fin rushed out of his chair and straight towards the ‘couple’ (they weren't a couple couple, a couple in like two people form of couple, Guanyu would never date some random guy from the club, no he's too good for that). He was perhaps a bit too drunk for the current situation, but it was too late to think about that. As long as no fights break out tonight, it should be fine (so much for being reasonable).

“Hey Guanyu, sorry to interrupt” - no, no he wasn't sorry- “it's just getting a bit late. I was wondering if you're ready to go home yet. You're not in the middle of anything right?” The Fin tried to acknowledge both parties, but he refused to look at this guy for more than a glance.

The brunette jumped slightly at the older man's sudden presence, but he did let go of the guy in the process so maybe Val wasn't too upset with scaring his friend. “Huh? Oh yeah, yeah we can go if you're ready.” It frustrated the blonde, just a bit, how a blush had appeared on the younger driver. As if he was caught doing something he shouldn't have.

“Great then, let's get going now” the Mercedes driver grabbed, gently (he was upset but he wasn't going to hurt Guanyu), on the younger man's shoulder further away from him, creating a sort of barrier between him and this stupid guy. Perhaps that idiot was saying something as they made for the exit, but Valtteri had no interest in knowing what he had to say.

The cold wind of the night hit them as soon as they got out. The Fin, being more used to this weather, threw his jacket across the shoulder of his companion and went off to get them a taxi. The Chinese remained by the door looking around the street; less admiring their surroundings and more trying to avoid eye contact. Almost as if he was embarrassed, or maybe ashamed, of what has transpired in the building.

Valtteri, being the gentleman that he is, opened the car door for the brunette, who promptly made his way inside and went straight to look out of the window. The car ride was quiet. By the time they got home, neither wanted to stay around for much longer and quickly made their way inside.

The two of them stumbled past the front door. Valtteri took the jacket off the younger man to hang it up, moving on next to taking off his shoes (which turned out to be more difficult than expected from all the alcohol running through his system) when he heard a quiet hiccup which stopped him in his tracks. He turned back to look at the door frame on which the Ferrari driver was currently leaning, and slowly sliding down, on. In the hallway light, the Fin finally could see the full state the younger driver was in; there was a not so subtle redness in his cheeks, his unfocused eyes struggling to stay open, his dishevelled hair and clothes. Clearly at least one of them had fun tonight.

“Mmmmmmm can you help meee???” Guanyu, who by now was sitting on the floor messing with his shoelaces, looked up at Valtteri with the biggest pout on his lips. Whatever emotions the blonde was feeling at the moment, he should not have been feeling, but who can blame him when the brunette is looking at him with those eyes.

Being the more sober of the two, or more accurately the less drunk, Val got both their shoes off and began walking Guanyu to the guest bedroom. On the way, they passed Sweetcorn in the living room, who was happily sleeping on the couch; thank God they fed her beforehand, no way would Valtteri manage to do all that at the moment.

Finally they made it to the bedroom, where the blonde promptly dropped the Chinese on the bed; who immediately went to spread out star shaped on his back, head on the very comfortable pillow and eyes very happily closed. He could leave him like that, his clothes weren’t dirty and anyway he could change the sheets tomorrow, but those jeans just seemed too uncomfortable (and too tight. Defining shapes Val has been shamefully admiring all day) it was for the best that he took them off.

“Come on now sweetheart, help me get these off you and you can go to bed.” Valtteri very carefully manoeuvred the younger man to pull his jeans, and only his jeans, down and off his legs. Guanyu seemed to be eager to help - arching his back up off the mattress, holding a tight grip around both of Fin's hands, taking deep heavy breaths while trying to keep his eyes focused on the blonde. “There, they’re off now, just get under the covers and ill bring you a glass of water, alright?” Valtteri tried so hard to keep a calm tone, with everything that happened at the club and everything going on now his emotions were a mess. For now, Guanyu was in bed, in sleepable attire, still holding on to one of his hands, and that was good enough to end the night. They’ll talk about everything tomorrow. Everything is good for now.

Valtteri was fighting himself not to look too low down his friend's body (not polite to stare at a man in his underwear) but he couldn’t keep holding eye contact with Guanyu either, with him giving him those eyes. Val was going to go crazy, he had to find something else to look at. Finally he decided it was time to end this little situation, he needed to get Guanyu something so he won't be hungover tomorrow. Before he can fully turn his body around, a strong pull on his wrist forces him down onto the bed, and right on top of his guest.

Suddenly there are hands all in his hair and rubbing his cheek. And lips. Soft lips against his own. Lips Valtteri has been dreaming of for months, if not years. And it's all just too good. Too good not to have a taste of. To indulge in what he had prayed for all this time. It tastes like heaven. It tastes like the championship he never got to have. Like all the times he got out of the way for Lewis were all worth it just for this taste alone.

And then a small whimper brushes against his lips and Valtteri is startled back into reality. Back to the present, to the situation at hand. And he finds Guanyu breathing heavily against him with his eyes closed, off in his own head space. This isn't right. This wasn’t how it was supposed to go. Valtteri totally screwed it all up. He pushes himself off the Ferrari driver and finds his way out of the room. He can’t look back, he won’t have it in him to leave if he looks back. He finds his way into the kitchen, getting a glass of water to calm himself. Once he’s calm, and Guanyu is asleep, he’ll bring a glass over to the younger man’s bedside table. With how much he drank, it’s going to be a bitch waking up tomorrow. Maybe, just maybe, he is too drunk. Too drunk to remember this happened. Too drunk to remember it was Val there in that room. That would be for the best. Maybe. Valtteri isnt sure any more.

It was a good idea to have the work out, it got Valtteri’s mind off the situation. He has been spiraling all morning, thinking of everything that happened - and still needed to happen - between him and Guanyu. The physical exercise got him out of his head for a bit. He just needed to get a drink from the kitchen and off to the showers he'd go.

But of course, it's just Valtteri's luck to find Guanyu standing right there by the counter when he came into the room (so much for luck when the person is a guest in your house). The Chinese was downing water like he had been stuck in the desert for a year straight.

“Hm? Oh hey Val. Thanks for the water, but it wasn't quite enough unfortunately” a quick glance was thrown his way before the contact was cut off again.

“Haha yeah, with how you were yesterday, I would imagine you need more.” Now why would Valtteri feel awkward in his own house? He will just get himself some Gatorade or something and be on his way, what's the problem here.

“Oh did you work out without me today?” It seems the Ferrari driver finally looked at him long enough to take in what was going on.

“Huh? Oh yeah, yes I did. Just, you were still asleep and I didn't want to wake you. I thought I'd pass the time with some good old running, you know?” Maybe working out together for the past two weeks did set a precedent, but he did have full right not to wait for someone till mid day to go work out.

“Uh yeah running. Yep.” Words of a man clearly looking for something to say to the other to not make it awkward. It was so strange to have this uncomfortable silence between the two of them.

“Guanyu listen-”
“Val about last night–”

This day could not be over soon enough. The deep brown eyes were staring right into his soul and he was so close to being sick right there and then.

“Oh sorry, did you want to say something?” Guanyu was surrendering this battle and Valtteri had to take it before he said something stupid.

“Oh I just wanted to say how I'm going to go pack my stuff. It's soon time for the next race and I just want to be ready, you know how it is. Uh yeah so you know your way around the house, I'll just be in my room, if there's anything you need from me.” Grabbing a protein bar from his counter, Valtteri turned on his heels and booked it out of the kitchen and straight to the safety of his room. It was insane to avoid a guest in your home, one you were so excited to have over, but sometimes insane is all you have.

The Ferrari driver felt his whole body slump as the blonde left him behind in the kitchen. His shoulders fell with the disappointment of the situation he was in. To do something so stupid last night and now have your best friend hiding in his own house just to not talk to you. This has been the worst vacation of his life.

At least he has his little baby with him. Someone he could easily pick up and carry over to his bedroom. Guanyu really needed something to hold right now before he broke down in tears. Thankfully Sweetcorn seemed to be very understanding and cuddled him in his bed, while he tried to distract himself in their stupid little group chat.

OMF - 12:54PM

Franco:
Had the most awkward moment.
Walked out of Lewis’ apartment and boom I am met with Jenson Button coming out of Nicos.

Lance:
Are we surprised?
They eye fuck eachother every other day.

Gabi:
I swear one race week
I saw them at merc hospitality giggling

Franco:
I know but like it was awkward because we both were just like staring at each other in shock.

Zhou:
Do you think that's awkward?
Try going clubbing with the guy you've crushed on for so long
Get drunk
Dance with some other guy to see if he will get jealous.
he does end up coming over
You go home
But your drunk out of your mind so he helps you dress down
Into bed
You don't want him to go
So you pull him down and kiss him
Which is great
Until he pulls away
And you just end up going to sleep
But the next morning, he can't even look you in the eyes.
Then tells you he's going to pack for the next race week
Leaving you there.
So beat that.

Lance:
THAT FUCKING BASTARD

Gabi:
Dont fucking tell me Valtteri did that

Zhou:
Its fine
Me and Sweetcorn are just laying in bed. I might pack my things and go home as well
At least i got to kiss him i guess

Franco:
NUH UH, GABI GRAB YOUR MAN WE GOTTA BEAT VAL’ ASS.

Kevin:
I am on it.
Don't ask questions if he disappears

Zhou:
Noo guys
Please
It was my fault!!

Gabi:
No.
It's not.
It's never your fault Zhou.

Lance:
told Fernando to beat his ass
Zhou. We are going to hang out at the race. Make you feel better okay?
If you do want to leave I'll let you stay here and fly with me and Fernando to the race!

Zhou:
Thank you guys
But i think i just might mope around a little
Did you know he is a great kisser?
It was so soft, my hands in his hair were perfect.
He’s perfect.
I love him so much
But what if i grossed him out
Fucked up our friendship
Guys i dont want to lose him
He's been so sweet since we met
Helped me through tough times
The racing, my accident, the hate.
He's been my safe place
Now i fucked it up
All because i was drunk and greedy
Now i wont get the kiss out of my head
It was so good
Prefect
I genuinely always thought i would never kiss him
He's so out of my league honestly

Lance:
Oh zhou.
You're really down in the dumps
But hey. Maybe you both just need time to think about it. Take a minute then you guys can talk

Gabi:
No offence to Valtteri but i think YOU are out of his league
Zhou
Hes like your labubu
The ugly little thing you think is cute and keep around for funsies

Franco:
A LABUBU?
I AM DYING VALTTERI IS SO A LABUBU

Lance:
Franco you're a fucking labubu

Franco:
WHAT NO
LANCE I AM NOT

Lance:
Agree to disagree

Zhou:
i actually have a labubu

Gabi:
Yeah and Its valtteri

Franco:
Do you think Nico Rosberg has a labubu?

Kevin:
Yes and it's named Jenson Button.

Franco:
HAHAHA

Zhou:
Okay thats funny
I think I am feeling better now.
Thank you

Lance:
You're welcome Zhou!
Now if the labubu upsets you beat his ass

Zhou:
I will

Kevin:
Gabriel is mine and Nico's labubu.

Gabi:
WHATT
NO

Kevin:
Got hair like one
Look like one

Gabi:
I AM BEING HATE CRIMED

Lance:
Good.

Old men - 1:12 PM

Kevin:
Valtteri Bottas
Valtteri Viktor Bottas
WHAT HAVE YOU DONE

Lewis:
Oh God what's happening

Valtteri:
Hello Kevin

Kevin:
Tell them!
Tell everyone here EXACTLY what you did last night!!!
SAY IT!

Valtteri:
I honestly have no clue how you have this information

Kevin:
ILL KILL YOU YOU STUPID STUPID MAN
I WILL DO IT
NEXT TIME WE SEE EACH OTHER
I WILL RIP THE HEAD OFF YOUR SHOULDER
YOU INCOMPEDENT FUCK
I CANT BELIEVE YOU!!!!!

Nico:
For the love of God Valtteri what have you done

Valtteri:
Look ok
I messed up a little bit
But the situation wasn't good to begin with

Kevin:
I'll kill you

Lewis:
Fucking hell Val what did you do???

Fernando:
Valtteri what the fuck did you do
Why is Lance upset

Valtteri:
Does the whole world know???
Is this on the news?

Kevin:
I WILL BE ON THE NEWS IF YOU DONT FIX THIS

Lewis:
CAN SOME ONE PLEASE TELL ME WHATS HAPPENING???

Valtteri:
I KISSED ZHOU!
well technically he kissed me
And that's it

Fernando:
That's it???
What?
No there has to be more to this

Kevin:
TELL THEM THE WHOLE STORY!
OR SO HELP ME GOD I WILL

Valtteri:
Fine God okay
You guys know we were at the club
Then I took him home and got him in bed
And he kissed me, and we made out for a bit
Im sorry if I finally had something I've wanted for years now
But then I felt bad

Nico:
You felt bad????

Valtteri:
Yes!
I did!
This isn't how it was supposed to go!
I was supposed to make it all look good
Like a dinner or something
And then we would talk
And if it all went right we would end up together by the end
We were supposed to talk about it!
And the time just never felt right!
Or honestly it did but I kept chickening out
But I didn't think he would just go for it
And honestly I just
I don't know

Kevin:
What? You just what????
How could you not take what was given to you then talk later???
What the fuck?

Valtteri:
But what if he didn't want that!
What if he didn't want me?
I genuinely care about him
Im not just trying to get a one night stand out of this
And plus he was drunk
Chances are, he wasn't aware of what he was doing
Maybe he thought I was the other guy from the bar
And then what?
It would be so awkward between us

Kevin:
Ooooohhhhhh but not talking to him all day is waaaayyy better, is it now???

Lewis:
You're not talking to him??????

Valtteri:
I wouldn't say that!
We had morning pleasantries!
And then I just kind of went to my room
To like pack and stuff
You know
God I just can't look at him right now okay?

Fernando:
And what happened to “having a talk”?

Valtteri:
And say what?
“Hey when you made out with me last night, were you aware it was me? Or did you think it was just some guy from the bar? No it's totally fine I get it you just wanted some fun, no not a problem at all, we can totally go back to how we were before and I'll just spend all my nights thinking about how good you tasted”
WHAT AM I SUPPOSED TO SAY???

Lewis:
Why are you so sure he doesn't want you?
Like all this time wasted cause you're too scared to make the first move

Valtteri:
Because!
Because it's Guanyu!!
And he's so incredible
And deserves the whole world
I just don't know okay
He's young and beautiful
So so beautiful
And so sweet
So perfect all around
He's just something out of reach for me
I like what we have now
It's good, it's safe
We are just at two different places in life
I don't want to hold him back

Nico:
Two different places in life
Do you know where you are right now?
You think I understand every stupid meme Gabi sends me

Fernando:
Valtteri, it's not really about deserving or not
That's not how it works
It's love
And the kid clearly loves you
You don't get to deny both of you this love just because he deserves more
And frankly speaking, I don't think you give yourself enough credit
I don't think there's anyone in this world who would treat Zhou as good as you do
Stop being an idiot have the talk and get on with it
Lord knows I don't deserve Lancey, but I'm not going to give him up so easily

Lewis:
Damn
That was really nice Fernando
I have nothing more to add actually
Val just be nicer to yourself

Valtteri:
Fine alright, you guys have a point
I'll go have a talk with Guanyu

Kevin:
I'm like so angry right now
I want to hit something

Fernando:
Go hit that stupid husband of yours

Nico:
Oh man you were just so nice
Why are you back to being like this

Kevin:
Hey Nico
I actually understand all of Gabi’s italian brain rot
It might just be you who’s the problem

Nico:
👁️👁️
Hmmmmmm

Lewis:
I dont think this group chat has had ONE normal conversation