norrix prompt: preshow/prerace jitters, holding hands to calm each other down, soft kisses
Posting this entire snippet here rather than on ao3 since this is actually part of a larger thing I'm in the early stages of. Consider it a sneak preview of sorts (that happens near the end of the fic oops). In any case, Martin and Lando in the buildup to a race at some point later this season (think Austin). Lando has some healthy pre-race jitters and Martin is there to bring him back down a bit.
One thing that Martin doesnāt think heās going to get over any time soon is just watching Lando prepare for a race. After heās done floating around and greeting some of the guests McLaren has invited. After heās eaten his ritualistic meal and shrugged on his fireproofs for the afternoon.
Thereās probably a fairly obvious reason why he likes sitting back and watching Jon stretch and massage Lando. Maybe part of it is due to how Martin feels like heās having an out-of-body experience in some ways. But he loves watching Lando laugh and sing along to his music. He loves watching how Lando slips into a meditative state at a certain point.
He also just loves chatting, Lando speaking with his normal cadence like heās not being bent in half.
āWhatāre you gonna do if I win?ā Lando pokes while Jon has one of his legs literally flat over his head. A fact that almost causes Martin to choke when he looks up from his phone.Ā
āIn reality or in my head?ā Because they are different things right now. Plus, Martin hadnāt been able to be there for Landoās first winā had missed it by a raceā so he has a few ideas in mind now.
Lando hums, letting out a quiet grunt when Jon must stretch a less-than-loose muscle. āGo on, give me your ideal outcome, and Iāll tell you if itās too out there.ā He tips his head to the side enough to fully catch Martinās eye. Thereās a genuine glint that greets himā like Lando might very well agree to whatever Martin says. He canāt help but laugh to himself.
Martin flicks his gaze up to Jon.
āMate, as long as itās not about your literal sex life, I donāt care what the hell you two talk about while Iām here. You should know that by now,ā Jon laughs.Ā
Landoās eyes somehow soften further. āIs this in a universe where weāre already out?ā
Martin shakes his head. āNo, itās in this one. Just finally put the rumors to rest.ā
āWell, who knows, maybe Iāll be so high on success that Iāll let you do it.ā He tries to sound nonchalant, but Martin can tell Lando is actually thinking about it. Heād practically told Kym Illman to fuck off earlier, but here Lando is contemplating concretely outing them. Martin almost pushes himself out of his chair to crowd Lando against the table, Jonās presence be damned.
āGuess you gotta win then.ā
The part Martin doesnāt love as much about watching Lando get ready for a race is that he can tell when the nerves start to set in. Never too much but enough that means heās aware of his mortality even as protected as they are. He watches as the twitch in Landoās jaw gets a bit more defined, watches as he wipes his hands down the front of his suit more often, and swipes his hands around his neck and face while he thinks through his strategy. As the seconds tick by, Lando chews a bit more at his thumb.
Theyāre about to finally leave the hospitality building and cross over to the garage when Martin shoots his hand out to Landoās shoulder to prevent him from following Jon so closely. Lando turns a questioning look on him but doesnāt pull away.
āHang back for a second, yeah?ā
He nods, Jon leaves, and then itās just the two of them surrounded by temporary walls with a gradually growing din of noise just beyond.
āWhatās up?ā Lando asks first. Martin almost doesnāt hear him because he gets sidetracked watching Landoās tongue dart to swipe at the corners of his mouth.
Martin shakes himself out of it because now is not the time. āI just wanted to make sure youāre okay. Take a second to breathe because I know you forget to in the buildup.ā
Understanding dawns on Landoās face, and he smiles softly. He steps closer, reaching up to pluck Martinās hand off his arm and holds it for himself. āThank you for the reminder. Believe it or not, I still get a bit more nervous with you around than I should. Youād think Iād get over it after two years.ā
āWhat? Really? For what?ā
Lando shrugs, looking sheepish. āI donāt know. At first, it was because you were so cool, you know? Knew my name⦠wanted to hang out with me... Then it was because I had a stupid crush, and now I think itās because I donāt trust myself not to do something stupid.ā
āAre you saying Iām no longer cool?ā Martin asks in exchange for not unpacking all of that right now. Plus, Lando doesnāt have to know he harbors his own anxieties, particularly at the race starts.
āNo, youāre actually very lame, if you must know.ā
Martin scoffs and pulls Lando into as tight of a hug as he dares. He fits his hands across Landoās shoulder blades and tucks his face into Landoās neck like they so often do. Lando only takes a few seconds to respond in kind before heās gripping Martinās just as tightly. The warmth of Landoās body is overwhelming as usual, the weight of his hands comforting as they rock back and forth for a few moments.
āYouāve got this,ā Martin whispers fiercely into Landoās skin. And Iāll still kiss you if you come second or third, if you want. I think either of those will also get a big reaction from people.ā
Lando gently knocks his head sideways into Martinās and chuckles. āDonāt tempt me or I might actually do it.ā
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Something I need people to understand about this fic;
I know a few people were annoyed about Rhemi's behavior and decisions with her father Martin. How she continuously tolerates his utter bullshit and is upsetting people to the point to rage quitting. But that's kinda the point.... She's a people pleaser.
That's how it is in some abusive relationships. Yeah, he's shitty, yet she all she craves is his approval because she never got it when she was a kid. It's stupid, because he's a crappy person, but eventually you learn after you get hurt enough. She just forgotten about that lesson.
Sometimes that feeling never goes away even though you don't want it to be there. So, yeah. Sorry, but not sorry.
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