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Story Of Us - Daniel Ricciardo

Your friends convinced you that there was no way you would see Daniel if you went out with them. This city is too big for that to happen was their reasoning, yet here you were wearing your favourite dress, a drink in hand, staring at the dark haired Australian who is across the room laughing with some of the the other Formula 1 drivers. You nearly choke on air when he looks your way, you quickly turn away and down your drink in one shot because that's the only thing you feel will get you through the night. The memories you stored of Daniel at the back of your mind resurface and you remember the way he made you feel when you first met him.

this was going to be you best birthday yet, you just knew it as your friends dragged you towards the race track entrance. they swore that you would love it even though you barely knew anything about racing. you play along with their game and take the pass they hand you, their constant reassurance that it would be a great time was also met with VIP access to the area closest to the drivers. they were convinced that you would meet the love of your life at the event but you waved off the ridiculous prediction. when a body collides with you, a gasp leaves your lips as you stumble, 'sorry about that' your senses are heighten when the dark haired man steadied you with a hand on your arm, 'its okay' you breath out while looking into his dark eyes. a throat clearing makes the two of you snap out of your private bubble, the man that introduces himself as Daniel tells you to enjoy the race before jogging away leaving you in a mess of emotions you've never felt.

You're brought back to the present when your friends drag you to the dance floor, both unaware of who you saw. As they move to the music while smiling and laughing, you paste a hopefully believable smile onto your face not wanting to ruin their night. You pretend that you can't feel his gaze on you while you fake being happy and having a great night with your closest friends. Even with the music vibrating through your body you can't help but remember more from your relationship with the Aussie.

you hum along to the song playing in your kitchen while cutting ingredients for the meal you have planned for you and Daniel. he walks into the kitchen and winds his arms around you from behind making you smile, 'I love it when you hum along to your favourite songs' he says while placing his chin on your shoulder. 'someone has to do the humming in this relationship since you can't sing for beans' he pinches your hip making you giggle, 'i'm gonna let it slide this time, but next time you won't be as lucky' you put on a serious face to make it look like you're threatened by the Aussie and you nod before bursting out laughing. the song changes in the background to something slower which makes Daniel spin you around before taking your hands to move them up to his shoulders. you smile as he pulls you close swaying to the song, proceeding to move you around the kitchen. the moment with the man you love makes you feel like you're in a dream.

"Y/N?" you blink and see your friends watching you with concern on their faces, "sorry" you say with a smile, "you okay babe?" you nod. "You're crying though" you bring a hand up at the statement touching your cheeks to find that they're wet, you take a shaky breath to compose yourself. "I hate him" you say to them while drying your cheeks, "we know that's not true" you shake your head and purse your lips, "it has to be, I can't keep going on like this" they pull you off of the dance floor to get you somewhere quieter. "What brought this on Y/N?" your friend asks, "he's here" you reply your eyes flicking to where you saw Daniel, sucking in a breath when you make eye contact with him again. You see his eyebrows furrow with worry from where you're standing and it makes your eyes start to tear up again so you quickly look away, more memories coming to mind.

you call in sick at work because of the migraine that is growing stronger by the second. you don't remember to call Daniel because of the horrible feeling in your head. when the afternoon hits a frantic knocking at the door of your place makes you groan. you bury your head into the pillow hoping that whoever is knocking stops. once the noise stops you sigh while sinking further into your bed. "y/n!" your eyes widen at the sound of the Aussie's voice realizing that you didn't tell him about your current state. "Dan here!" you say loud enough for him to hear before stuffing your head back into the soft pillow. you hear his heavy footsteps rushing into the bedroom so you peer over the covers tiredly. the worried look on his face makes you snuggle into the covers even more, "are you okay?" you shake your head in response and he sits down on the bed. "migraine, I forgot to tell you" he leans over to press a soft kiss to your head, "it's okay, you had me worried when you didn't reply to my texts though" you frown slightly, "I hate when this happens" he smiles sadly, "me too, but its a great opportunity to cuddle" you giggle quietly. he proceeds to shed a few layers before laying next to you his arms keeping you close, "I'll always be here to make you feel better Y/N" you rest your head against his chest while smiling, "I know" is all you say as you let him hold you.