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Happy Endings (1) - Daniel Ricciardo

A/N I also deleted this first part by mistake...what was happening to my fingers when I was doing this mass deleting...i'm so sorry fam

When you got an internship with the FIA to take photographs of motorsport events around the world to complete your university degree you didn't think that one very charming Australian would have you falling quickly and fully into him. The honeymoon phase the two of you went through was the best thing you've ever experienced, stolen kisses when neither of of you were needed for your jobs, and shared looks when you though no one was looking. But you couldn't help but notice that something was missing in the relationship, you never seemed to miss Daniel when you were on opposite sides of the world, barely any calls or texts were exchanged which didn't sit right with you.

A girls night with friends makes you realize that what you have with Daniel isn't something normal. "Babe we can hear you thinking" one of your friends' says with a frown, you watch your group of friends nod in agreement. "It's just...I don't miss the man that i'm supposed to love" you reply while looking down at your lap confused, "oh Y/N are you guys rocky right now?" you shake your head, "no we're not, which is the funny thing about this" they look at you confusion in their eyes, "well shit babe, have you talked to him about it?" they ask, you bite your lip anxiously, "ohhhhkay you need to talk to him, you can't keep doing this if something doesn't feel right" you sigh, "what's the point of being with him if you don't miss him like he's the only way you can breath" you look up at the two girls and let out a breath, "I love him" you murmur, "I think you love the idea of him more than anything Y/N". You sit back into the couch and throw an arm across your eyes, "you're right, I need to end this, i'll tell him next race weekend" they place their hands on your shoulders squeezing gently, "it's for the best love" you nod and shift around to grab the TV remote. "Enough of that let's actually relax without my love life getting in the way" they laugh but get comfy next to you as you boot up another movie.

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You flop onto the bed in your hotel room in Monaco happy to have finally arrived for another race weekend. The whole flight had your mind swirling with thoughts of how this weekend is going to end for you and Daniel, so the distraction of checking in and getting settled is a relief for you. The rest of the night you do everything in your power to avoid thinking about your lacklustre relationship.

The next morning once you've gotten dressed and have eaten you make your way to the track camera bag slung over your shoulder. You immediately check in with your supervisor to get instructions for what is sure to be a long and exciting day. When you get to your pre determined spot in the pit lane you set up your camera and bring it up to your face to capture the moments before the race. Hands suddenly come to your waist before spinning you around, lips coming to yours for a kiss. The familiar feeling makes your one hand come up to Daniel's cheek as he brings an arm around you.

The Aussie pulls away slowly and smiles at you, "I was wondering when I would see you" you exclaim, "can't go without greeting the prettiest girl here" he replies making you smile. "Good luck out there, be safe" he kisses the side of your head and nods, "thanks beautiful, I'm always safe" you look into his eyes and your gut clenches when you remember what you'll be doing to him at the end of the weekend. "See yah later" he murmurs and squeezes your hip before going to the Renault garage for final prep. You take a deep breath and focus on what you're here to do as you bring your camera back up to take pictures of the cars leaving the pit lane.

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Before you know it you're waiting at the spot where you and Daniel decided to meet after the day was done. You scroll through your phone to waste time but jump when arms come around you from behind, you look over to see Daniel smiling down at you, "ready to go?" he asks, you smile and nod letting him take your hand to lead you out of the venue. As the two of you walk into his apartment a half hour later you paste a less than genuine smile at the familiar surroundings. The Renault driver brings you further into the apartment before facing you, his hands on your hips as he presses his lips to your forehead. The affectionate gesture hits you hard, you close your eyes and move your hands to his shirt, curling your fingers into the fabric as you feel tears escaping your eyes. 

"Woah what's wrong Y/N?" you open your eyes looking up into the Aussie's dark eyes, you shake your head as he bring his hands up to wipe away the tears with his thumbs. "Dan, I don't think this is working" you explain quietly, his eyes widen, "I thought it was" he replies while brushing some hair behind your ear, "then why are we okay with not seeing each other for weeks and months at a time? there are people out there that do everything in their power to see their significant other, even if it's for a couple of hours between flights, why am I not missing you with my whole heart when you're not by my side?" he blinks a few times and you smile sadly. "I don't know Y/N" he replies with a sad look on his face, "me neither, but I think we need to let go in order for there to be something left for us" he sighs and takes your hand, "I want us to be the couple that moves heaven and earth to see each other, but I don't think we can do that right now" you add while more tears roll down your cheeks. "I wish I could do something to fix this" he murmurs, "me too Dan" you tell him with a teary smile and pull away from his arms, "i'm going to go, good luck tomorrow" he nods and you leave his apartment feeling a weight lifting from your shoulders after so many weeks.