REQUESTS CLOSED Formula 1 One Shots III

Tenacious - [Max Verstappen]

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REQUEST: Not everyone in the Verstappen family agrees that Max is in a relationship with you, but you kept it a secret. A family dinner is the result that your relationship is exposed.

"You know, I can just cancel this dinner". Max said, rolling over to you while you were still cuddled up in bed, late in the morning as this free weekend allowed you both to sleep in for once. Tonight, you were having dinner with Victoria and her boyfriend, Tom and as Jos was visiting his daughter in Monaco, the Verstappen family decided to have dinner together at Max' place. There was no problem in that. Your relationship with Max was, in Jos' eyes at least. It's not that Jos despises you, or hates you. It's quite the opposite actually. Jos simply didn't want Max to have a relationship with any girl at the moment. Because of the Corona virus situation, he didn't want Max to meet a girl from abroad, who had to travel to be with him and could possibly infect him. Max' career was first above all other things in life and according to Jos, affection and love also belonged to that. That he could come across as a bit cruel and hard was no surprise to you. Being friends with both Max and Victoria for a long time, you knew what Jos was like. He cared a lot about Max' career and wanted only the best for him.

"You don't have to". You eventually replied, gnawing down at your bottom lip while your fingers traces random patterns on his chest and his abdomen. "We just have to act like friends and not like lovers". You replied. "So, not getting handsy when the wine starts flowing". You glanced back up at him and it caused Max to grin. "You know that whatever my father says can't seperate us, right? I know that I can handle my career and a relationship next to it, no matter how hard the distance sometimes is". Max said, his hand reacing out to caress your cheekbone. You nodded with a small smile, he had told you that more often. You weren't afraid about Jos finding out, but more about his reaction. You didn't want him to take it out on Max and to blame him that he should concentrate more on his future with Red Bull and his own performance. You didn't want to be the cause of a family fight, especially not tonight while you celebrated Victoria being incredibly pregnant and due in a couple weeks time. You knew she supported your relationship and so did Sophie. "Alright". Max said, his arm curled tighter around you to bring you closer to his chest.

"Then let me get enough kisses from you in advance to be able to go through this evening". Max hummed, peppering kisses to your bare shoulder and it made you laugh while he continued to press his lips against your skin till he reached your lips. After the lazy morning you spend the rest of the afternoon to get everything ready. You had to add some more chairs to the dining area and you were getting the glasses and the plates ready after you both took chores in cleaning up his apartment. Max obviously wasn't going to cook himself, but he had ordered dinner from one of the best restaurants of Monte Carlo, and they would deliver it later tonight, when everyone was here. Victoria and Tom were the first ones to arrived and she looked so beautiful with her heavy belly. You had adored the couple from the start and you were happy the evening started off with them. Jos joined not much later and he greated you friendly, surprised yet not surprised you were here as well. Max didn't say anything about it as long as he didn't ask what you were doing in Max' house. The atmosphere during the dinner was fine, but as you could predict, Max wasn't good in being subtly after he had a couple glasses of wine.

His arm was draped over the chair you were seated on, his fingertips unconciously playing with the ends of your hair while Victoria was telling something. Jos didn't miss the way his son looked at you when you laugher, the loving look in his eyes letting him know Max was head over heels for a childhood friend. It disappointed him, but he knew that this was something he couldn't take away from Max. He couldn't take his feelings away from him. Just because he hadn't experienced the feeling of being in love for a long time, he couldn't deny the happiness Max felt. Victoria and Tom left quite early in the evening as Victoria was tired and her back hurted, and she looked like she needed rest. You indicated you would help Max to clean up and disappeared into the kitchen. You heard them talking in the hallway, but their tones were neutral and quiet. You were sure Jos had sensed something and you dearly hoped he wasn't scolding Max for it. "Look, dad". Max sighed softly. "I was in a relationship with her since the beginning of the season. I won Silverstone while I had her on my side. I think that proves well enough that I won't get distracted. Let it go. Let me go. I'm doing fine".

You leaned against the wall of the kitchen, awaiting Jos' response. "You're... right". Jos gave in and it surprised you, but it made your heart jump as well. They continued to walk towards the door and their conversation faded out. You continued to put the plates in the dishwasher and Max returned meanwhile, his hands pushed into the pockets of his jeans and he took them out to reach for you. You hummed contently at the feeling of his hands curling around your waist. "It was difficult for him to see, but he has to accept it". Max said. "We're together and I don't want to hide it, especially not for my family". He continued, making the butterflies flutter around in your stomach. "I love you". Max nuzzled his nose against yours and you smiled at him, your palms resting against his chest. "I love you too". You replied before standing on your tippy toes to kiss him.