Mechanic To Master (An F1 Fanfic) {Under Re-writing}

The Date

Because of the tests Mattia had asked me to run in the car, I had to leave early the next day.

So, I quickly pulled on my clothes and shoes and found some sticky paper.

I pulled one of the pad, scribbled a quick note on it and stuck it on the bathroom mirror.

Charles and Irene would find it later.

Then, as quietly as I could, I closed the door and left.

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About 40 minutes later, I was being strapped into the car by Kymara.

"So, you know what we need, right?"

"Yep. Tyre, accelaration and fuel data. Correct?"

She nodded.

"So, how many laps do you need?"

"40-50?"

"Cool. Am I free to pull out now?"

"Wait." Kymara checked my harness again and headed over to her station.

"Radio check, radio check... Do you read me?"

I grinned.

"Loud and clear, boss. I read you loud and clear."

"Me too. You're free to pull out now. Remember-"

"Conservative driving until told otherwise. I got it!"

"Good."

I released the break and pulled out of the garage.

The next two hours were spent cruising and sprinting and cruising and sprinting and cruising and- I think you get the point.

Anyways, yes. I did that until lunch time.

Then finally, Kymara called a break, and I went to shower and change for lunch.

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"So," I began. "Did I do okay? Did you guys get the data you needed?" I asked Kymara.

"I'm not sure. They're still processing it. We'll know by this evening."

"Okay."

"Let's head over for lunch now, you must be starving."

I grinned.

"You read my mind!"

The two of us strolled side by side to the cafeteria, where a pleasant surprise was waiting.

~~~~~~

The cafeteria was full, since everyone was on their lunch break now.

I looked around, hoping to spot a familiar face, but to no avail.

Until I heard a squeal and something attached itself to my legs.

"Aunt Kimmy!"

"Irene! Hi there, love!" I picked her up and she rubbed noses with me. It was becoming our greeting now, and I loved it.

"Did you eat your breakfast? Sleep well?"

She nodded.

"Me and uncle Shal ate toast and butter with fruit. Wait, who is that?"

She asked, pointing to Kymara.

"She's a friend of mine, Irene."

Kymara smiled and waved at Irene.

Irene waved back.

"Hi, there! My name's Irene."

"Hi, Irene! My name is Kymara!"

"Wait." Irene said, suddenly looking doubtful. "Do you like aunt Kim?"

"Yes! She's a good friend of mine."

Irene looked satisfied.

Then she whispered to me.

"I like her!"

I laughed at Irene's logic.

"I'm honoured she had to like me for you to like her."

"Of course! You're my hero-ess!"

She hugged me.

"Aww, she's so sweet!"

I smiled in Kymara's direction.

"Love, where's uncle Charles?"

"Here I am." I turned.

"Hey, charles."

"Kim." He nodded. There was no smile, or anything.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Listen, can you keep Irene for the rest of the day? I have a lot of important work and I can't take care of her."

I nodded.

"Will you pick her up after work? I have to-"

"Go out on a date. Yes. I'll pick her up. I have to go now." Charles turned and left.

Kymara gave me strange look.

"Is everything between you two okay?"

"I... I don't know. I just..."

I wanted to bury my head in my hands and cry.

Wait. Wasn't that a bit extreme?

"Oh my god." Kymara grinned. "You two are... Wait, Charles mentioned a date. Are you going out with someone?"

"Yes, James Artega, we met him yesterday, he asked me out..."

Kymara's jaw dropped.

"What?! Are you blind or something?"

"Huh?"

"Ugh, nevermind. Let's just go eat lunch."

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The rest of the day went by, with Kymara shooting me humour-filled looks, until finally, I'd had enough.

Charles, true to his promise came to pick up Irene. But, no words were exchanged between us.

Then, shortly after the two of them left, I was joined by another person.

"Hey, there!"

I smiled, recognising James' voice.

"Hi."

"You ready to go?"

I nodded.

"Let's."

James grinned at me and led me towards a Maserati.

I frowned.

"Showy, much?"

"Hey, you can't judge. I'm taking a fast girl out. Can't take her out in a taxi, now can I?"

I smiled, but my heart wasn't in it.

I didn't think I was going to enjoy this.