#4120

“Not even close,” Liam smiles. Revelling in the way it makes Isack blush.

Yeah, neither of them tried very hard to hide their relationship. The team knew, because they knew better than to leave their genuinely- affectionately- evil social media crew to speculate. Everyone was chill with it as long as the media didn’t know. For once, Liam was happy to not be a crazy popular driver. He just wanted to survive the fuckfest that was being a Redbull driver with his newly acquired boyfriend. 

“I’m surprised he’s not hopelessly in love with you. Lord knows I was when I learned you’d be my teammate.” Isack jokes, looking across the room to see if he can find the Brit in this crowd. 

“I don't know much about his interests. He’s sweet, I’m sure he’s got someone,” Liam hums, but that’s all he gets out before Mekies grabs his shoulder and Liam nearly jumps out of his own skin.

“Two of my drivers at least! Hello hello.Could you both help me?” Isack and Liam share a look, then nod slowly. “Great. So, we have a potential sponsor group in here who would like to meet all the drivers. Could you both gather Arvid for me, I will deal with Max. Great, good chat.” 

It’s not really much of a request so much as an order. However, being their boss he has the right. While Liam isn’t pleased that his time to hangout with his boyfriend is being interrupted, he isn’t going to argue. 

Isack doesn’t seem interested in arguing either, instead he grabs Liam by the wrist and they’re weaving through the crowd together. He’s not by the bar, or at the food station. Checking in the various circles people have formed also yields no results- though Isack gets to giggle at Max being forced to face an introvert’s nightmare. 

Eventually, they try some of the rooms that are branched off from the main one. Interrupting some conversations with apologies- and probably looking like they were trying to hide in a room to go make out- before they open a third room.

Inside they spot Arvid, who’s talking on his phone- whoever is on the other side on speaker to make up for the fact Arvid is pacing in circles at the moment. He’s talking animatedly, all smiles. 

“Hey Arvid-” Liam starts, but he is entirely ignored. 

“Yeah man! And I was just fighting for that overtake-” Arvid continues talking, and the more experienced two get to listen in on whatever he’s saying. “Uh huh” “Almost had him too! Points on the first race though!” “I was watching” “You were?” “Of course I was.” 

Isack tries then, “Come on mate we need to-” 

Arvid still does not hear them. “You’re gonna race with me again soon, guarantee it man!” “Sure hope so.” “You’re going great! Ferrari’s golden boy to be.” “Thanks Arvid.” “Of course.” 

“Arvid!” Liam shouts. Nothing. 

“Oh and I have to tell you about everyone, they’re so weird man-”  Arvid continues on, but the mystery boy appears to be on their side, thank the heavens- “you should see these two men-” “Arvid.” “-Like I swear-” “Arrrvid.” “-huh, Yeah Dino?” “Someone’s calling for you.” 

That makes Arvid finally turn to see Liam and Isack, earning two little waves. He laughs nervously and hangs up the phone. “Hey?” 

“Who was that?” Isack chuckles.

“Were you calling us weird?” Liam tries, but he is ignored.

“My friend from Prema. Dino, the Swedish one? He’s great,” Arvid shrugs, “Did you two need something.” 

“Yeah, we have to go show pony for a potential sponsor.” Liam sighs, waving him over. 

Isack nods, slinging an arm around Arvid's shoulder as soon as he’s close enough. “Tell us more about your ‘friend’.” 

“Ohhh god.” Arvid groans. Liam just laughs. Been there, done that. He’s just glad Isack isn’t after him this time.

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