A phone alarm wakes me up the next morning, I groan "shut it off" I mumble while bringing my hands over my ears. The deep laugh that greets my request makes me smile, "okay it's off" I sigh at the silence snuggling back into Dan's warm body. Fingers move through my hair gently, "Cal we gotta get up, qualifiers start at 10" I open my eyes squinting at the sunlight entering the room, "okay okay I'm up" his fingers leave my hair and he moves off of the bed. I stretch before sitting up to grab my glasses off of the nightstand, putting them on sleepily as I get out of bed. The first thing I notice when I open my suitcase to choose an outfit is the Renault logo graving a shirt that I know I don't own. I pick up the shirt by the shoulders letting the fabric unfold, "I wanted you to cheer me on properly today" I turn to Dan who is smiling sheepishly at me, "you didn't have to buy me a shirt, I could've done that" he shrugs, "I didn't need to pay so it's no trouble, and I won't take it back so it's yours" I smile, "thank you" he nods and turns back to what he was doing on his phone.

Once I have paired some jeans with the bright yellow shirt, that has Dan's name and number on the back, I go change for the busy day ahead. "Wow you look amazing in those colours" I look up at Dan's compliment blushing, "it's alright I guess" he scoffs, "you could model that and no one would question it" I bite my lip as I drop my pjs into my suitcase. His phone starts ringing, thankfully giving me a second to compose myself after his compliments. "We gotta go Cal, you ready?" I turn and nod grabbing my purse before following him out of the room.

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When the two of us arrive at the track Dan leaves to go to the garage. I decide to walk around the little village of team hubs before qualifiers start. I snap some pictures to keep this day in my memories, I go to take a selfie in front of the Ferrari lounge but squeak when hands come to my waist, "Callie" I peer over my shoulder seeing Charles smiling, "geez don't scare me like that" he shrugs and I roll my eyes. "Be in the picture with me" I say he nods and I bring my phone up to proceed with the selfie but with Charles smiling over my shoulder this time around. "I have to go but i'll see you later" he tells me, "good luck out there" I say and he smiles before going towards the correct garage. My fingers quickly type on my phone as I send the pictures to Jill and Lexi knowing that they'll appreciate getting the update. Once the message is sent I smile as I look up to continue strolling through the venue.

I hear engines revving a few minutes later so I jog to the Renault garage hoping to see Dan drive out onto the track. A smile comes to my face when I get to the garage to see that I haven't missed anything, the pit crew takes the covers off of the tires and step back as Dan drives off. I walk over to where I can watch qualifiers on a screen, my foot taps anxiously as the speeds increase across the board. I'm smiling as Dan keeps near the top of the board, my eyes stay on his bright yellow car as I bring my hands up covering my mouth to contain the happiness I'm feeling.

When the Australian finishes the team members cheer and I let out a breath that I didn't realize I was holding in. He appears in front of the garage making me smile, Dan climbs out of his car before the pit crew backs it into the vacant space. I walk over to where everyone is celebrating the P4 qualifying time with Dan and I squeeze through easily before hugging the dark haired Australian. He seems surprised at the action but quickly wraps his arms around me, "you did so good out there" I mumble into his shoulder, "you should save this for the actual race Callie" he replies I pull away slightly to look at him, "don't worry there's no shortage of happiness here" he laughs before we're separated so that he can prepare for the actual race that happens in a few hours.

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After eating some lunch at the Renault lounge I slide on the pass Dan gave me so that I have access to all seating areas. I make my way to the area where I was told most other family members sit to watch. When I get to the area I see that majority of seats are taken, I find an empty spot and take a seat while pushing up my glasses to focus on the crowded race track in front of me. A smile comes to my face when I spot Dan's car surrounded by Renault guys for all of the last minute things that need to be checked. A horn goes and I see all of the people run off the track to the sidelines, a tick sounds with the first red light that appears followed by another and finally all lights turn off and the drivers start the race. My arms rest on my knees as I lean forward my nerves already high this early on in the race.

By the time the last lap comes around my foot is bouncing uncontrollably as my gaze moves from the big screen to the actual track below. Seeing Dan's name on top of the leaderboard makes time go extra slow as I wait for him to appear again in front of me. The checkered flag appears notifying the crowd that the leader is approaching, I stand up and walk over to the railing to watch as Dan's car crosses the line, I jump and let out a squeal before turning around running back down to the garage to see him. The grin doesn't leave my face as I weave around people as quickly as possible coming to a stop once I arrive at the Renault garage where everyone is hugging and celebrating the win. I'm pulled into one of the group hugs making me giggle but I squeeze the strangers that I have grown to know this weekend as we wait for the man of the hour to finish his celebration lap.

"Come on" one of the mechanics says before pulling me out to the pit lane where the top three have stopped their cars. The amount of people in the pit lane amazes me but I keep getting pulled until we're looking up at the podium where the trophies are about to get awarded. The grin that is on Dan's face takes my breath away, he's talking to the other podium drivers while waiting for the presentation. Movement from their right makes the talking come to a halt up there and down where I'm standing in the crowd. Once Dan is handed the trophy the cheers start up again and he lifts it over his head. I'm confused when people start chanting 'shoey' but I keep my gaze on the podium. I nearly die of laughter when Dan pours the champagne that he was just spraying into his shoe before bringing it up to his mouth chugging the fizzing drink. When he finishes his display the crowd starts to disperse, "off to the next one" a Renault pit crew girl says and walks back to the garage. I follow everyone back, still energized from the excitement.

"CALLIE!" I spin at sound of my name, I spot Dan approaching me but before I can congratulate him he brings his hands to either side of my face pressing his lips to mine. My eyes widen in surprise but he still keeps our lips locked, my hands move to his sides as I relax into him my eyes closing. Dan's hands move to my lower back pulling me flush to him. I hear wolf whistles making me come back to reality. I slowly pull away my eyes opening as I peer up at Dan, "wow" I say, he smiles bringing a hand up to the back of my neck moving his thumb along my skin, "ditto" he replies making me giggle. "Well it's about time" I look to the left and see Nico watching us with his arms crossed and a smirk on his face, "shut up" I tell him and bury myself into Dan's side. I immediately start coughing at the smell wafting off of him, "geez you smell horrible" he winks at me and I push him away. Nico and Dan laugh as I make my way out of the sweat box we're enclosed in to get some fresh air.

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At the hotel room later that evening all I'm thinking about is the kiss. I'm smiling to myself as I scroll through my phone while Dan is taking a shower. I drop my phone onto the bed as I get up to switch on the TV. "Choose something good Cal" I turn my head seeing Dan walking out of the bathroom in only a pair of shorts, towel drying his hair, "will do" I reply looking back at the TV. Arms come around me from behind, "mmm I could get used to this" Dan mumbles into my shoulder before kissing my skin gently, I lean back into him with a smile. "Come on no more standing let's sit" he adds and tugs me backwards, I place my free hand on his arm as I'm pulled onto the bed again.

"Thank you for coming to the race this weekend" I shimmy out of his arms before sitting in front of him, "you don't need to thank me Dan, I love seeing you do what you love" he brings a hand up to my cheek pulling me forward for a kiss. My thoughts disappear as I relax into him for those few seconds. When Dan brings me onto his lap I pull away catching my breath. He smiles brushing some loose strands of hair behind my ear, sending a shiver down my spine in the process. My arms loop around his neck loosely as his hands move to my lower back. I bite my lip as thoughts of what will happen when I leave tomorrow flood my mind. Dan brings a hand up using his thumb to smooth out the worry lines on my forehead. "What's wrong Cal?" I move my hands down to his chest letting them rest there as I try to come up with an answer. "What are we doing?" I reply quietly watching his expression change from happy to confused, "enjoying each other's company" I sigh looking down at where my hands rest on him, "I mean what is this going to amount to Dan, you're always travelling, living this lifestyle that is eons away from mine, I just go back to Barrie with my only travel plans coming down to the few road trips I get to take with the team". His hand cradles my face tilting it upwards so that my gaze is on his, "I know this Cal but I'm sitting here with you, saying that I want to try to make it work for us" I smile, "are you sure?" he pulls me in for a kiss bringing me even closer, my hand moves to his shoulder then proceeds to go up into his hair, my fingers tangling into his hair. Dan pulls away to press kisses along my neck, "I'm positive Callie" he tells me between kisses. I bring his head up to press a gentle kiss to his lips, pulling away slowly a smile coming to my face, "okay, let's give it a shot" he grins and winds his arms around my waist bringing me into a laying position next to him. I giggle at the sudden movement wrapping my arms around Dan while resting my head on his chest, "this is going to be great" he mumbles I smile, "yeah" he kisses my head and we spend the rest of the evening cuddled on the bed eventually falling asleep.