I won't always focus on a one shot where it's all about the driver and reader insert, sometimes I will just write about a scenario that will focus primarily on the driver. So, if there are any scenarios you fancy reading about, let me know.
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The five year reunion of the class of 2014 was fast approaching. It wasn't that Pierre didn't enjoy his school or that he didn't want to be reunited with all his schoolmates; he just didn't want to be reminded of Anthoine everywhere he looked. It was still so raw, nearly 4 months later. The letter had originally arrived in June as a 'Save the Date' for the 14th December and in some area of his mind, Pierre had hoped he wouldn't have been able to attend but alas his assistant had confirmed to him that he was free, something that Caterina was pleased about as she wanted to see the school where he spent the majority of his teen years.
Pierre had enjoyed school; he was good at it but due to his racing commitments he missed a lot of school, something his school friends had picked up on and thus he received some stick for it as they accused him of receiving special treatment from the school. Pierre had always denied it which is why he considered Anthoine to be his only friend in school. He often wondered if anyone remembered him, sure he was in Formula 1 and considered a celebrity, but he wasn't sure if anyone from school had kept up to date on him, he knew he hadn't kept in touch with anyone bar Anthoine.
As the race season came to an end, still living off the high of his result in Brazil, Pierre was ready to enjoy the off-season when Caterina reminded him of the reunion. He was currently in Bologna in Italy and was planning on staying there until a few days before Christmas but now he'd have to leave earlier to attend the reunion, but at least Caterina was coming with him.
"It won't be that bad! You're overreacting." Caterina told him as they were about to leave for the reunion. It was taking place in a hotel nearby to the school and while that did ensure some good food, it still meant he'd have to make awkward small talk with people he hadn't seen in 5 years. For the occasion, he decided to dig out the suit he wore to the FFSA Ceremony earlier in the year, Caterina had decided to wear a simple black, knee-length dress with lace sleeves that reached her elbows.
"This is worse," Pierre moaned, "I'll regret ever agreeing within 10 minutes of being there."
Being a Formula 1 driver came with its benefits; the main one being the car. Pierre was able to receive a Honda Civic Type R car due to the new agreement between Red Bull/Toro Rosso and Honda. It was just past 19:00 when they arrived and even from a distance Pierre could recognise the face of Aimée and Gabriel – the head girl and boy from his year in school. Pierre liked them as they were kind and welcoming to everyone and it was no surprise when they were voted by the students to be the heads. He stepped out of his car first and walked round to offer his hand to Caterina before the both of them walked to the hotel's entrance where they were met by Aimée and Gabriel.
"Pierre!" Aimée said and wrapped her arms around his neck to pull him in for hug, one that he didn't expect, "Congrats on Brazil!" She continued once she'd let go of him and stepped back. Pierre's eyebrows rose in surprise, "You watched?" He had thought that not many of his schoolmates were fans of racing considering the attitude they had towards it when he attended. "Uh ... no," She giggled nervously, "but my boyfriend, you know Louis? He does." Pierre had to refrain himself from dropping his mouth open. Louis Berger. Overall a nice guy but towards Pierre it seemed like he constantly had a stick up his ass. "You'll speak about your career, won't you?" Just as Pierre was about to object, Caterina butted in.
"Of course, he will!" Pierre turned to stare at her. He said he'd see Aimée and Gabriel inside before gently tugging Caterina behind him into the venue, "Why would you do that?"
