Charles Leclerc is infamous for his pasta video and has been rated as a chaotic cook numerous times. Surprise surprise, Mr. unlucky has a secret girlfriend bonus points she is a masterchef contestant.
Charles Leclerc x Masterchef!Reader
STATUS: Complete
Sweet Nothings
All that they ever wanted was sweet nothings but everything changed like midnight rain? Who knows.
Carlos Sainz x pageant!reader
STATUS: Complete
The Tortured Drivers Department
a compilation of different drivers with their respective songs from Taylor Swift's TTPD Album.
F1 drivers x reader
STATUS: Ongoing
About You
Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
Sebastian Vettel x Webber! Reader
STATUS: Complete
Grenade
Max Verstappen would like to think that Aubrey Vaughn has been sent from hell for all the sins that he has committed on track. On top of that they are teammates, join the duo as they make their away around the track.
Summary: All that they ever wanted was sweet nothings but everything changed like midnight rain.
EP01.
a brief overview of their relationship from Toro Rosso days to his Ferrari days.
EP02.
The universe gets to know her beyond being just his girlfriend in her Miss Universe journey.
EP03.
The Grand Prix and the Miss Universe night is happening at the same day at the same time. What could possibly go wrong?
EP04.
An explanation and an epilogue
Author's note: This was one of those series that I have heavily indulged because I like them so much. Inspired by the idea that Abu Dhabi 2021 and Miss Universe 2021 were happening simultaneously hahaha. I hope you get to enjoy this as much as I did writing about it.
Summary: Do you find yourself struggling to commit to a relationship? Maybe its because you love someone so bad but you end up not confessing because she's in love with someone else. Fear not because Jenson Button is here to present his unhelpful guide to moving on!
[Author's note: Hello and welcome to Jenson's version. Happy Birthday Jenson! This can be read as a stand alone fic but its also the sequel for the About You fic. This is the masterlist and the taglist for those who wants to stay updated about this fic]
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
A/N: our final chapter! thank you so much for reading this series. will be now working on jenson's fic and maybe an about you special chapter if you folks like that??? hehe enjoy
About You Series
2019, Suzuka Circuit
Mark watched the couple have a table for themselves. The body language alone could talk about how delighted Sebastian was and how comfortable Y/N is back in his presence. He smiled as he sips his cup of coffee.
"Uncle Mark, who is the pretty girl?" Margarette asked.
The little girl didn't stop asking question after recognizing Y/N as the girl who saved her from getting lost in Singapore. It took a lot of begging for her to part ways with Y/N so she could talk to Sebastian privately. Mark smiles thinking how Sebastian doesn't seem to be the only Vettel that Y/N charmed now.
"My sister and your Papa's..." Mark answers and he debates how to answer Sebastian's relationship with Y/N "bestfriend, your Papa's bestfriend"
Margarette's eyes widened in surprise, "if that is Papa's bestfriend then why don't I see her a lot?"
"Its complicated"Mark sips his coffee again to hide his nervousness.
"Compwicayed?"
The confused look in her face seems to signal to Mark that its the first time that she encountered the word. Mark tried to wrack his mind a way to explain the situation to the kid.
"You'll get it when you get older"Mark assures.
"But Y/N should come visit me more often if he is Papa's bestfriend" Margarette insists.
"I sure hope so"
Back at the other table, the conversation seems to be more quiet as if they were both not sure which part should they talk about first. After so many years of waiting for each other, they just felt speechless because this moment seems unreal. Sebastian feels like any second now, the alarm would ring and everything will fade away.
"All those years? You were just here in Japan?"Sebastian could not believe it.
She nods with a shy smile on her face.
"The community is well nice here. A good rehab to help me walk again. People here respects privacy" she enumerates.
"And since when did you start walking again?"
"I think spring of 2017"Y/N recalls "It was not easy to walk again and it really was more of a mental strength issue.."
Her right hand fiddles with the necklace, a habit that she never outgrew. Sebastian finds comfort that there may be some changes in her life but she is still the same old girl that he met years ago.
His eyes trailed at the pendant on the necklace and that's when Sebastian noticed the familiar piece.
"You kept it?"
"Why would I throw it away?" she asked
"I thought you hated me" Sebastian knew that he deserves to be hated for everything he said that night.
"And I thought you hated me"she rebuts.
The driver immediately shakes his head sideways. There is a higher chance that he would hate himself before hating Y/N. It was frankly impossible for Y/N to do anything to make him hate her.
"I searched for you ever since I went back to my senses that I said some hurtful things that I didn't mean that night" Sebastian held her free hand.
The feeling of holding her hand again just felt right.
"I wanted to hold your hand again and we will go to your rehab sessions. I wanted to pick you up when you fall. I wanted to cheer you on when you take your steps again. But I wasn't there because my stupid words created a wedge between us" he continues.
There were tears on her eyes. Sebastian doesn't know it but she remembers all those times where she suffered alone. She didn't have anyone, just strangers or staffs in the hospitals. Maybe she have tried to imagine Sebastian being there for her as well during that time.
"But I'm not going to let you walk alone again, I'm here to stay. I promised myself to be a better man when you come back so you don't have to leave again. I promised that while you rebuild yourself, I will also do that so that when the time comes and we meet again, we can get a shot at this." Sebastian's words were determined and sincere.
Y/N looks at him hopefully. However, her eyes found the figure of little Margarette and remember the dilemma that she may put her through.
"What about Hana and..." she whispers "Margarette?"
"We're coparenting and Hana has long moved on with a guy in Switzerland name is Connor and they are pretty serious" Sebastian updates.
She nods in understanding.
"But Margarette, I can't let go of her" Sebastian admits "She is my world ever since we got seperated"
This time, Y/N's hand other hand found its way on top of Sebastian's. It was like a gentle way of her assuring that she wouldn't ask for that.
"I would never ask to seperate the two of you" she states "if you would have me then I would like to not just get to know you again but get to know Margarette as well"
It brings tears of happiness in Sebastian's eyes. It was like everything was finally falling back to places. Even if it took so long to happen, he was so glad that it was happening.
"We'll be okay?"
And Y/N nods.
2019, Interlagos
F1Gossips In a surprise turn of events, Sebastian Vettel reunites with Y/N Webber as they arrive together for media day
User11 MY PARENTS!!!!
User7 everybody stay calm, whats the procedure!!!
User8 no one is calm, we have prayed for this for years
User9 they look so happy
User18 ikr, even if seb has a bad car, he smiles like he is a world champion here
User17 and lets talk about how i was so happy to see Y/N again
User81 was there! and i saw her and i couldnt believe my eyes!
User5 she is so brave and she is so strong. we hope she feels the warm support
Webber Returns for an Australian driver
The paddock was buzzing with excitement as news spread around the return of the infamous Y/N Webber to the public eye. After disappearing for several years, she walks to the free practice of Interlagos with a rising australian driver, Oscar Piastri.
She confirms in an interview that she will be back to work with her brother Mark, who is currently Piastri's manager. After the successful win of Piastri in Eurocup last October, Y/N announced Piastri is now moving up to Formula 3 in 2020. The reason for their presence in Interlagos is purely out of the invitation of the Renault garage but she states its a way to motivate Piastri to find his direction.
"It won't be difficult to move Oscar up. I definitely think that in a few years or so then he would be competing here in Interlagos with the rest of the Formula 1 drivers" states Y/N.
When asked about her personal life, Y/N redirects focus towards Piastri's growing career. However, the clear joy from some of the old drivers have been evident with her return. Lewis Hamilton described that "it was nice to have an old friend back in the paddock" and Y/N has been photographed with the Mercedes driver together with Scuderia Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in several free practice pictures.
2019, Yas Marina Circuit
When Sebastian called asking that he needs help and he sent a location for a very expensive jewelry shop, Mark almost had a heart attack. He probably broke all the speed limits just to get to the store at a records time and prepared his fist to strangle the German driver.
"Where is that piece of shit?" he shouts as he opens the door.
A startled Sebastian rises from one of the waiting area chairs.
"Do you have to be so angry?" Sebastian complained.
Mark tried his best to calm himself down. Thinking happy thoughts and world peace before he says his next few words.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Mark asked slowly "Why are you buying a ring?"
It was now Sebastian's turn to look at Mark as if he was crazy. Mark just kept his harsh glare towards Sebastian and it was like they were transported to those years when they were crashing with each other in Red Bull.
"Did you get her pregnant? I swear to God sebastian, I'm going to kill you right here and right now" Mark threatens.
"What? No!"
"Then why the hell are you buying a ring?"
"Because I love her"
Suddenly the buzzing of the shop suddenly goes quiet with the declaration of love of Sebastian. Mark's glare softened with the realization that maybe he overreacted and overthinked the whole thing.
"You thought" Sebastian catches on "That I'm proposing because I got her pregnant? Do you really think I will just marry her out of obligation?"
"Hey, its my job as a brother to overthink that all men are never good enough for my sister" Mark defended himself.
Sebastian shakes his head in disbelief
"Just help me pick out, I need your opinion because maybe the stuffs she liked changed over time" Sebastian went back to the original dilemma that he called Mark for.
Laid out in front of them were different cuts of diamonds in different designs. Sebastian was torn whether to pick something simple stone or should it be an extravagant as a marquise.
"They told me that I should give her something heirloom since its just an engagement ring but then I told them I already gave them that ring years before as a promise so this has to be different..."
While Sebastian is ranting, Mark was trying his best not to show emotions. He was reeling back to moments of a younger Y/N who wished to have her very own prince charming and now here she was about to be swept away by his former teammate.
"The oval one with the pretty blue diamonds all over it"Mark pointed out.
"Yeah, that was like the necklace I gave her for her birthday" Sebastian picks it up delicately "You think she will like it?"
"She would love it"
"Okay please ring this up and charge me" Sebastian instructs one of the sales assistant present.
Mark couldn't believe what was happening. A part of him was overjoyed to be included in the ring picking but there was this other part that knows that he will have to give her away.
"I thought you two are taking things slow?" Mark wondered.
"That we are but I just want to be ready" Sebastian agrees.
"Ready?"
Sebastian runs a hand over his hair, a sheepish smile on his face. It was the same kind of smile that he has whenever he talks about Y/N. Mark doesn't know how he missed it all these years.
"We waited for each other to be better version of ourselves. We gave each other time and now we meet again. We have some catch up to do and so but after that I feel like its just a few months before we level up this relationship" Sebastian explains.
Mark nods in understanding
"I'm really serious about her, Mark. I know I have been very stupid before but I have grown and I have learned. I'm not hurting her or even losing her ever again"
There was something that made Mark resign and give him the complete sign of approval. He knows how much Y/N have also loved Sebastian and maybe it was about time for Y/N to make her own family with him.
"Just take good care of her, she deserves good things"
"That's what I intend to promise her when I marry her" Sebastian assures.
2020, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
A group of drivers were huddled up in a room and they were all engaged in a very serious conversation. One may think that this was a grid meeting but it seems like it was all centered to the whiteboard with the messy writing "how will Seb propose?".
Sebastian was actually quite desperate to ask help and initially he sent the message to the groupchat he had with Charles and Mick. However, he wasn't particularly tech savvy so it was sent to the grid group chat.
With everyone finding out the information, everyone is pitching in their ideas.
"I know, you should set up a picnic and then propose to her while eating" Daniel suggested.
"And then a bee or a wasp will invade their space and it will ruin the whole thing" Kimi countered.
"What about a stargazing" Charles pitched in "And then you get this telescope and then she looks at it then you get on one knee and when she looks back at you she is surprised"
"That's actually a good idea" the room murmurs in agreement.
"But what if there are no stars?" Sebastian worriedly asked.
So there goes the stargazing idea scratched out in the perfect proposal plan.
"Just propose to her at a Grand Prix" Lewis suggested "We're always in a Grand Prix"
"But its too much attention and I'm sure they want this to be intimate" the young Max Verstappen voiced out.
"But isn't it romantic to have a grand gesture at the place where their love story revolved?" Carlos backed up Lewis' suggestion.
The Red Bull driver shrugged in response.
"I think the best way of proposing would be in your flat or when you are feeling domestic, its a moment for you two and its going to give you a more real speech without all the fanfares and pressure" Max explained.
Charles shakes his head violently.
"No, you see this is why romance is dead." Charles argues.
The whole room was chaotic and ideas were pitched left and right. Sebastian felt like banging his head to the table but the heaviness of the box in his pocket is much more heavier.
"I still can't believe you didn't try to propose during the holidays" George exclaimed "That would have been perfect and no fuss at all"
"He tried to but then he got food poisoning during Christmas and flights got cancelled for New Year" Mick retells the unfortunate story.
"Maybe its the universe way of telling you that its not the right time"Sergio joked.
It immediately earned him a kick for his chair from Charles and Mick.
"We have waited for this for years so don't jinx it" Charles whined.
Their whole meeting was interrupted by a knock, a steward announced that the testing will commence in 10 minutes so they should be back to their garages.
"Don't worry Seb, we will help you out on this" Kimi patted his former teammate's back.
"Consider my suggestion" Max insists.
2020, somewhere in Japan
Usually its already halfway through the season already but June rolls in without any races. The whole world seems to stop because of the pandemic and its something very frustrating for most. However, here in Japan, Sebastian and Y/N were locked down since March and somehow they are enjoying the domesticity of life.
"Isn't it my shift today to cook?" Sebastian asked as he saunters to the kitchen.
The smell of a freshly cooked breakfast made him smile. He is still getting used how lucky he was that he gets to wake up with this kind of view.
"It was but you had a long round of meetings last night so I figured I'll do the cooking today" Y/N smiled.
Sebastian hugs her from behind and clings to her as she cooks.
"How was your meeting last night?"she wonders.
"Ehh could have been an email" Sebastian shrugs "And maybe I need to get back in shape to race for July"
Worry flashes across her face and it was not missed by Sebastian. She knows how much he misses racing but she wanted him healthy and safe.
"July, isn't that too soon? Is it safe?" she questioned.
"Relax" Sebastian assures "They are making sure that they are going to lessen the risk and the crowds. Its still up for negotiation"
"I supposed if Formula 1 is coming back then maybe Formula 3 is also going to follow soon" she sighs.
"Our vacation is ending" Sebastian jokes.
Y/N turns off the stove and faces Sebastian. She returns his embrace and stayed in that hug as if a bubble protecting her from whatever is happening in the outside world.
"I just want to stay like this forever" she mutters.
She knows its quite an awful statement. Some people have a hard time and they have to go back to their old lives soon. However, for the two of them, it was the break and the catching up that they needed.
Little did she know, these past few months seem to be Sebastian's vision of the future. It was something that perhaps what he looks forward to retirement.
"We can stay like this forever" Sebastian agrees "Just domestic life, farming, cooking, reading"
"I still have to work for Oscar" she reminds.
"Then you can work for Oscar and then we will be following you around" Sebastian smiles.
"What?" she laughs "You mean to tell me you won't be racing?"
It feels weird for Sebastian to reach that realization that he may have to retire some time soon. He loved what he did but he thinks its time for him to take on a new role and just enjoy life in a slower pace.
"I wanna quit racing and I wanna marry you" Sebastian finally makes the statement.
Y/N looks at him as if he misspoke something but Sebastian pulls out the box. He carries it everywhere with him just incase he decides its the perfect time to propose. He has been carrying it with him ever since this pandemic started because it was only during that time that he realized that moments are fleeting. If the opportunity exist then go and seize it.
Maybe this isn't in a fancy place to ask for marriage or maybe its not too publicized but this is the moment he has been waiting for. He would be a total idiot to lose it again.
"You are the love of my life that I have waited for a very long time now" Sebastian goes down on his knees and opening box "I have already achieved a lot of stuffs and won my fair share of championship or podiums. I achieved most of my dreams already and now I want to focus on my dreams of spending life with you. If you would have me then I would like more peaceful mornings like this one. I want to be that person that you come home after a long day at work. I want you and Margarette in those spontaneous grocery trips or the midnight snacks. I see you being a part of my life for as long as I live so if you will have me then I promise to be the best husband you could ask for"
The whole speech was not prepared. Even if Sebastian has visualized this speech for a while now, he seems to be underprepared and spewing out nonsense. He could only hope to hear a positive response for her.
"You are an idiot proposing to me in our kitchen" she finally says
A breath of relief rushes over Sebastian. He stands up to wipe her tears away and places the ring on her finger.
"Hey, I haven't said yes yet!" she jokes.
"I don't see you saying no"
2021, Spain
F1Gossips This year's silly season seems to be pointing in Spain. Drivers both current and former were spotted in their suits in a church in Spain.
User6 who is getting married???
User7 MARRIED????
User9 is jenson making poor choices again lol
User10 thats just mean.
User5 i dont see pictures of sebastian here. thats weird, that's suspicious
User19 maybe he wasnt invited
User55 lmao, why would they not invite seb??
User3 what if its seb's wedding
User15 time to take your delulu pills User3
User13 let me innn, i wanna know who's marriage is this that got everyone in the new grid and old grid in.
User17 can drive to survive cover this event??
Y/NPrivate we waited for so long for this moment to happen. i still can't believe that i get to marry my first love. this relationship was a rollercoaster and we have spent years before coming to terms about our feelings. all i can say is everything is worth it because now i am building a family with you. thank you for bringing joy into my life. thank you for waiting for us to be the healed version of ourselves. and like i said, i'll be yours for eternity. kisses
CharlesLeclerc i swear i just finished crying and now i am crying again??!!
Y/NPrivate you always cry with ferrari -seb
CharlesLeclerc you better watch out!!
Y/NPrivate what are they gonna do fire me? i mean they already picked a replacement for me so they don't scare me -seb
CharlesLeclerc Y/N YOUR HUSBAND IS RUDE, GET HIM OFF YOUR ACCOUNT
Y/NPrivate its a conjugal account now hahaha
MickSchumacher papa would have been so happy to see his two favorite people finally get together
Y/NPrivate we wish he was there to see us
JensonButton im really happy for you Y/N, seb you know the rest mate
Y/NPrivate thanks Jenson, seb also sends his gratitude. PS we got to chat soon about the girl you are seeing
JensonButton whatttt thats crazyyyyyy how did you know that
Y/NPrivate duh i have eyes -seb
JensonButton make your own instagram account seb!
Hanna_Prater its a very lovely wedding, thank you for inviting us!!
Y/NPrivate thank you for designing the venue, i really love it hanna!
Hanna_Prater were coparents so only the best for you!
Y/NPrivate love u hanna! sending my regards to connor as well
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
Part 01:
Two strangers that seems to be drawn with each other aka the humble beginnings of Y/N Webber and Sebastian Vettel.
Part 02:
Its the first year that Sebastian moved to Red Bull, what could go wrong?
Part 03:
The one where Jenson Button is a shit stirrer.
Part 04:
Tensions on track and tensions off track are escalating one by one. Which one of them would be the first to crack?
Part 05:
It is clear that the Red Bull garage is picking a side between the two drivers but everyone's wondering what Y/N is up to.
Part 06:
Sebastian Vettel's first championships and a series of events that happened before that.
Part 07:
Mick and Jenson is ready to protect her all the time but Sebastian is willing to commit war crimes on track for her.
Part 08:
A turbulent family relationship that causes Sebastian to keep his feelings hidden (for the mean time).
Part 09:
A little perspective about the thoughts of other people when it comes to their slowburn relationship.
Part 10:
its been a long time coming. lets enjoy the calm before the storm.
Part 10.5
The storm has arrived in the form of Multi21
Part 11:
Sometimes we make mistakes and we can say sorry. Most of the times, mistakes cannot simply be corrected by an apology.
Part 12:
selfless decisions and selfish decisions makes everything peaceful or complicated?
Part 13:
sometimes we have just to enjoy and live the moments we are in right now. we never know what will happen next.
Part 14
should we talk about things or should we leave things as it is, aka the consequences of the truth
Part 15
break-ups happen everyday you don't have to lose it. can anybody move on from this?
Part 16
and i promise to be there with you through good or bad or as long as you'll have me around.
Part 17
can anybody please change the prophecy?
Part 18
Say your goodbyes now. Its really going to hurt to love someone.
Part 19
A love lost yet still felt is a kind of love that is one of a kind.
Part 20
how long could you wait for me? are you still ready to welcome me back?
~ got so many things to say about this series. thank you for reading this and enjoying this rollercoaster life. i enjoyed writing this a lot (even if i had several writer bloc while doing this) and i hope everyone enjoyed reading this. the spin off for jenson is coming up soon and let me know if you want to read that too!!!
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
A/N: our final chapter! thank you so much for reading this series. will be now working on jenson's fic and maybe an about you special chapter if you folks like that??? hehe enjoy
About You Series
2019, Suzuka Circuit
Mark watched the couple have a table for themselves. The body language alone could talk about how delighted Sebastian was and how comfortable Y/N is back in his presence. He smiled as he sips his cup of coffee.
"Uncle Mark, who is the pretty girl?" Margarette asked.
The little girl didn't stop asking question after recognizing Y/N as the girl who saved her from getting lost in Singapore. It took a lot of begging for her to part ways with Y/N so she could talk to Sebastian privately. Mark smiles thinking how Sebastian doesn't seem to be the only Vettel that Y/N charmed now.
"My sister and your Papa's..." Mark answers and he debates how to answer Sebastian's relationship with Y/N "bestfriend, your Papa's bestfriend"
Margarette's eyes widened in surprise, "if that is Papa's bestfriend then why don't I see her a lot?"
"Its complicated"Mark sips his coffee again to hide his nervousness.
"Compwicayed?"
The confused look in her face seems to signal to Mark that its the first time that she encountered the word. Mark tried to wrack his mind a way to explain the situation to the kid.
"You'll get it when you get older"Mark assures.
"But Y/N should come visit me more often if he is Papa's bestfriend" Margarette insists.
"I sure hope so"
Back at the other table, the conversation seems to be more quiet as if they were both not sure which part should they talk about first. After so many years of waiting for each other, they just felt speechless because this moment seems unreal. Sebastian feels like any second now, the alarm would ring and everything will fade away.
"All those years? You were just here in Japan?"Sebastian could not believe it.
She nods with a shy smile on her face.
"The community is well nice here. A good rehab to help me walk again. People here respects privacy" she enumerates.
"And since when did you start walking again?"
"I think spring of 2017"Y/N recalls "It was not easy to walk again and it really was more of a mental strength issue.."
Her right hand fiddles with the necklace, a habit that she never outgrew. Sebastian finds comfort that there may be some changes in her life but she is still the same old girl that he met years ago.
His eyes trailed at the pendant on the necklace and that's when Sebastian noticed the familiar piece.
"You kept it?"
"Why would I throw it away?" she asked
"I thought you hated me" Sebastian knew that he deserves to be hated for everything he said that night.
"And I thought you hated me"she rebuts.
The driver immediately shakes his head sideways. There is a higher chance that he would hate himself before hating Y/N. It was frankly impossible for Y/N to do anything to make him hate her.
"I searched for you ever since I went back to my senses that I said some hurtful things that I didn't mean that night" Sebastian held her free hand.
The feeling of holding her hand again just felt right.
"I wanted to hold your hand again and we will go to your rehab sessions. I wanted to pick you up when you fall. I wanted to cheer you on when you take your steps again. But I wasn't there because my stupid words created a wedge between us" he continues.
There were tears on her eyes. Sebastian doesn't know it but she remembers all those times where she suffered alone. She didn't have anyone, just strangers or staffs in the hospitals. Maybe she have tried to imagine Sebastian being there for her as well during that time.
"But I'm not going to let you walk alone again, I'm here to stay. I promised myself to be a better man when you come back so you don't have to leave again. I promised that while you rebuild yourself, I will also do that so that when the time comes and we meet again, we can get a shot at this." Sebastian's words were determined and sincere.
Y/N looks at him hopefully. However, her eyes found the figure of little Margarette and remember the dilemma that she may put her through.
"What about Hana and..." she whispers "Margarette?"
"We're coparenting and Hana has long moved on with a guy in Switzerland name is Connor and they are pretty serious" Sebastian updates.
She nods in understanding.
"But Margarette, I can't let go of her" Sebastian admits "She is my world ever since we got seperated"
This time, Y/N's hand other hand found its way on top of Sebastian's. It was like a gentle way of her assuring that she wouldn't ask for that.
"I would never ask to seperate the two of you" she states "if you would have me then I would like to not just get to know you again but get to know Margarette as well"
It brings tears of happiness in Sebastian's eyes. It was like everything was finally falling back to places. Even if it took so long to happen, he was so glad that it was happening.
"We'll be okay?"
And Y/N nods.
2019, Interlagos
F1Gossips In a surprise turn of events, Sebastian Vettel reunites with Y/N Webber as they arrive together for media day
User11 MY PARENTS!!!!
User7 everybody stay calm, whats the procedure!!!
User8 no one is calm, we have prayed for this for years
User9 they look so happy
User18 ikr, even if seb has a bad car, he smiles like he is a world champion here
User17 and lets talk about how i was so happy to see Y/N again
User81 was there! and i saw her and i couldnt believe my eyes!
User5 she is so brave and she is so strong. we hope she feels the warm support
Webber Returns for an Australian driver
The paddock was buzzing with excitement as news spread around the return of the infamous Y/N Webber to the public eye. After disappearing for several years, she walks to the free practice of Interlagos with a rising australian driver, Oscar Piastri.
She confirms in an interview that she will be back to work with her brother Mark, who is currently Piastri's manager. After the successful win of Piastri in Eurocup last October, Y/N announced Piastri is now moving up to Formula 3 in 2020. The reason for their presence in Interlagos is purely out of the invitation of the Renault garage but she states its a way to motivate Piastri to find his direction.
"It won't be difficult to move Oscar up. I definitely think that in a few years or so then he would be competing here in Interlagos with the rest of the Formula 1 drivers" states Y/N.
When asked about her personal life, Y/N redirects focus towards Piastri's growing career. However, the clear joy from some of the old drivers have been evident with her return. Lewis Hamilton described that "it was nice to have an old friend back in the paddock" and Y/N has been photographed with the Mercedes driver together with Scuderia Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in several free practice pictures.
2019, Yas Marina Circuit
When Sebastian called asking that he needs help and he sent a location for a very expensive jewelry shop, Mark almost had a heart attack. He probably broke all the speed limits just to get to the store at a records time and prepared his fist to strangle the German driver.
"Where is that piece of shit?" he shouts as he opens the door.
A startled Sebastian rises from one of the waiting area chairs.
"Do you have to be so angry?" Sebastian complained.
Mark tried his best to calm himself down. Thinking happy thoughts and world peace before he says his next few words.
"What the fuck are you doing here?" Mark asked slowly "Why are you buying a ring?"
It was now Sebastian's turn to look at Mark as if he was crazy. Mark just kept his harsh glare towards Sebastian and it was like they were transported to those years when they were crashing with each other in Red Bull.
"Did you get her pregnant? I swear to God sebastian, I'm going to kill you right here and right now" Mark threatens.
"What? No!"
"Then why the hell are you buying a ring?"
"Because I love her"
Suddenly the buzzing of the shop suddenly goes quiet with the declaration of love of Sebastian. Mark's glare softened with the realization that maybe he overreacted and overthinked the whole thing.
"You thought" Sebastian catches on "That I'm proposing because I got her pregnant? Do you really think I will just marry her out of obligation?"
"Hey, its my job as a brother to overthink that all men are never good enough for my sister" Mark defended himself.
Sebastian shakes his head in disbelief
"Just help me pick out, I need your opinion because maybe the stuffs she liked changed over time" Sebastian went back to the original dilemma that he called Mark for.
Laid out in front of them were different cuts of diamonds in different designs. Sebastian was torn whether to pick something simple stone or should it be an extravagant as a marquise.
"They told me that I should give her something heirloom since its just an engagement ring but then I told them I already gave them that ring years before as a promise so this has to be different..."
While Sebastian is ranting, Mark was trying his best not to show emotions. He was reeling back to moments of a younger Y/N who wished to have her very own prince charming and now here she was about to be swept away by his former teammate.
"The oval one with the pretty blue diamonds all over it"Mark pointed out.
"Yeah, that was like the necklace I gave her for her birthday" Sebastian picks it up delicately "You think she will like it?"
"She would love it"
"Okay please ring this up and charge me" Sebastian instructs one of the sales assistant present.
Mark couldn't believe what was happening. A part of him was overjoyed to be included in the ring picking but there was this other part that knows that he will have to give her away.
"I thought you two are taking things slow?" Mark wondered.
"That we are but I just want to be ready" Sebastian agrees.
"Ready?"
Sebastian runs a hand over his hair, a sheepish smile on his face. It was the same kind of smile that he has whenever he talks about Y/N. Mark doesn't know how he missed it all these years.
"We waited for each other to be better version of ourselves. We gave each other time and now we meet again. We have some catch up to do and so but after that I feel like its just a few months before we level up this relationship" Sebastian explains.
Mark nods in understanding
"I'm really serious about her, Mark. I know I have been very stupid before but I have grown and I have learned. I'm not hurting her or even losing her ever again"
There was something that made Mark resign and give him the complete sign of approval. He knows how much Y/N have also loved Sebastian and maybe it was about time for Y/N to make her own family with him.
"Just take good care of her, she deserves good things"
"That's what I intend to promise her when I marry her" Sebastian assures.
2020, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
A group of drivers were huddled up in a room and they were all engaged in a very serious conversation. One may think that this was a grid meeting but it seems like it was all centered to the whiteboard with the messy writing "how will Seb propose?".
Sebastian was actually quite desperate to ask help and initially he sent the message to the groupchat he had with Charles and Mick. However, he wasn't particularly tech savvy so it was sent to the grid group chat.
With everyone finding out the information, everyone is pitching in their ideas.
"I know, you should set up a picnic and then propose to her while eating" Daniel suggested.
"And then a bee or a wasp will invade their space and it will ruin the whole thing" Kimi countered.
"What about a stargazing" Charles pitched in "And then you get this telescope and then she looks at it then you get on one knee and when she looks back at you she is surprised"
"That's actually a good idea" the room murmurs in agreement.
"But what if there are no stars?" Sebastian worriedly asked.
So there goes the stargazing idea scratched out in the perfect proposal plan.
"Just propose to her at a Grand Prix" Lewis suggested "We're always in a Grand Prix"
"But its too much attention and I'm sure they want this to be intimate" the young Max Verstappen voiced out.
"But isn't it romantic to have a grand gesture at the place where their love story revolved?" Carlos backed up Lewis' suggestion.
The Red Bull driver shrugged in response.
"I think the best way of proposing would be in your flat or when you are feeling domestic, its a moment for you two and its going to give you a more real speech without all the fanfares and pressure" Max explained.
Charles shakes his head violently.
"No, you see this is why romance is dead." Charles argues.
The whole room was chaotic and ideas were pitched left and right. Sebastian felt like banging his head to the table but the heaviness of the box in his pocket is much more heavier.
"I still can't believe you didn't try to propose during the holidays" George exclaimed "That would have been perfect and no fuss at all"
"He tried to but then he got food poisoning during Christmas and flights got cancelled for New Year" Mick retells the unfortunate story.
"Maybe its the universe way of telling you that its not the right time"Sergio joked.
It immediately earned him a kick for his chair from Charles and Mick.
"We have waited for this for years so don't jinx it" Charles whined.
Their whole meeting was interrupted by a knock, a steward announced that the testing will commence in 10 minutes so they should be back to their garages.
"Don't worry Seb, we will help you out on this" Kimi patted his former teammate's back.
"Consider my suggestion" Max insists.
2020, somewhere in Japan
Usually its already halfway through the season already but June rolls in without any races. The whole world seems to stop because of the pandemic and its something very frustrating for most. However, here in Japan, Sebastian and Y/N were locked down since March and somehow they are enjoying the domesticity of life.
"Isn't it my shift today to cook?" Sebastian asked as he saunters to the kitchen.
The smell of a freshly cooked breakfast made him smile. He is still getting used how lucky he was that he gets to wake up with this kind of view.
"It was but you had a long round of meetings last night so I figured I'll do the cooking today" Y/N smiled.
Sebastian hugs her from behind and clings to her as she cooks.
"How was your meeting last night?"she wonders.
"Ehh could have been an email" Sebastian shrugs "And maybe I need to get back in shape to race for July"
Worry flashes across her face and it was not missed by Sebastian. She knows how much he misses racing but she wanted him healthy and safe.
"July, isn't that too soon? Is it safe?" she questioned.
"Relax" Sebastian assures "They are making sure that they are going to lessen the risk and the crowds. Its still up for negotiation"
"I supposed if Formula 1 is coming back then maybe Formula 3 is also going to follow soon" she sighs.
"Our vacation is ending" Sebastian jokes.
Y/N turns off the stove and faces Sebastian. She returns his embrace and stayed in that hug as if a bubble protecting her from whatever is happening in the outside world.
"I just want to stay like this forever" she mutters.
She knows its quite an awful statement. Some people have a hard time and they have to go back to their old lives soon. However, for the two of them, it was the break and the catching up that they needed.
Little did she know, these past few months seem to be Sebastian's vision of the future. It was something that perhaps what he looks forward to retirement.
"We can stay like this forever" Sebastian agrees "Just domestic life, farming, cooking, reading"
"I still have to work for Oscar" she reminds.
"Then you can work for Oscar and then we will be following you around" Sebastian smiles.
"What?" she laughs "You mean to tell me you won't be racing?"
It feels weird for Sebastian to reach that realization that he may have to retire some time soon. He loved what he did but he thinks its time for him to take on a new role and just enjoy life in a slower pace.
"I wanna quit racing and I wanna marry you" Sebastian finally makes the statement.
Y/N looks at him as if he misspoke something but Sebastian pulls out the box. He carries it everywhere with him just incase he decides its the perfect time to propose. He has been carrying it with him ever since this pandemic started because it was only during that time that he realized that moments are fleeting. If the opportunity exist then go and seize it.
Maybe this isn't in a fancy place to ask for marriage or maybe its not too publicized but this is the moment he has been waiting for. He would be a total idiot to lose it again.
"You are the love of my life that I have waited for a very long time now" Sebastian goes down on his knees and opening box "I have already achieved a lot of stuffs and won my fair share of championship or podiums. I achieved most of my dreams already and now I want to focus on my dreams of spending life with you. If you would have me then I would like more peaceful mornings like this one. I want to be that person that you come home after a long day at work. I want you and Margarette in those spontaneous grocery trips or the midnight snacks. I see you being a part of my life for as long as I live so if you will have me then I promise to be the best husband you could ask for"
The whole speech was not prepared. Even if Sebastian has visualized this speech for a while now, he seems to be underprepared and spewing out nonsense. He could only hope to hear a positive response for her.
"You are an idiot proposing to me in our kitchen" she finally says
A breath of relief rushes over Sebastian. He stands up to wipe her tears away and places the ring on her finger.
"Hey, I haven't said yes yet!" she jokes.
"I don't see you saying no"
2021, Spain
F1Gossips This year's silly season seems to be pointing in Spain. Drivers both current and former were spotted in their suits in a church in Spain.
User6 who is getting married???
User7 MARRIED????
User9 is jenson making poor choices again lol
User10 thats just mean.
User5 i dont see pictures of sebastian here. thats weird, that's suspicious
User19 maybe he wasnt invited
User55 lmao, why would they not invite seb??
User3 what if its seb's wedding
User15 time to take your delulu pills User3
User13 let me innn, i wanna know who's marriage is this that got everyone in the new grid and old grid in.
User17 can drive to survive cover this event??
Y/NPrivate we waited for so long for this moment to happen. i still can't believe that i get to marry my first love. this relationship was a rollercoaster and we have spent years before coming to terms about our feelings. all i can say is everything is worth it because now i am building a family with you. thank you for bringing joy into my life. thank you for waiting for us to be the healed version of ourselves. and like i said, i'll be yours for eternity. kisses
CharlesLeclerc i swear i just finished crying and now i am crying again??!!
Y/NPrivate you always cry with ferrari -seb
CharlesLeclerc you better watch out!!
Y/NPrivate what are they gonna do fire me? i mean they already picked a replacement for me so they don't scare me -seb
CharlesLeclerc Y/N YOUR HUSBAND IS RUDE, GET HIM OFF YOUR ACCOUNT
Y/NPrivate its a conjugal account now hahaha
MickSchumacher papa would have been so happy to see his two favorite people finally get together
Y/NPrivate we wish he was there to see us
JensonButton im really happy for you Y/N, seb you know the rest mate
Y/NPrivate thanks Jenson, seb also sends his gratitude. PS we got to chat soon about the girl you are seeing
JensonButton whatttt thats crazyyyyyy how did you know that
Y/NPrivate duh i have eyes -seb
JensonButton make your own instagram account seb!
Hanna_Prater its a very lovely wedding, thank you for inviting us!!
Y/NPrivate thank you for designing the venue, i really love it hanna!
Hanna_Prater were coparents so only the best for you!
Y/NPrivate love u hanna! sending my regards to connor as well
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
A/N: the long wait is finally over. i apologize for the delays because life is so weird and a lot of stuffs happened. hope you all enjoy and let me hear your thoughts.
About You Series
2019, Albert Park Circuit
F1Gossips Daniel uploaded a set of photos in his photography IG account but then he deleted it and then reposted the same set of photos again after a while. However eagle eyed fans caught how Danny deleted a certain picture. Who is she?
User1 new wag???
User28 wasn't danny dating someone else??
User41 is every girl being posted a WAG right away? Can't they be simply friends??
User2 damnnnnn she looks fine
User3 ohmygod does anyone not remember who that woman is????
User7 I thought I was just dreaming when I saw the most iconic WEBBER.
User9 im sorry im confused. Im new to f1, can someone explain to me who is this girl?
User12 basically this is Y/N Webber. The Y/N Webber who was present during the iconic Multi21. Used to be linked to Jenson Button and was his PR during his McLaren days.
User16 I always shipped her with Sebastian since it was always Sebastian who seem to care for her during the Multi21 shenanigans
User19 hello how come im just learning this now? where has she been the past few years???
User7 well User19 she dropped out of the face of the earth after being involved in a car accident and then shortly after jules' death. Mark mentioned her in Aussie Grit about how she is taking time away from the media to recover. Maybe that's why Danny deleted it.
User45 if Danny removed this then maybe you should not be posting it esp when Mark specifically said that his sister is recovering!!!
F1Fan now that were talking about miss Webber again then let me bring back these old photos that Sebastian used to post on his blogs.
User1 SEB POSTED THIS????
F1Fan yeah, the old blogspot is deleted now sadly.
User2 petition for seb to bring back his old blog or maybe make his own instagram!!
User3 didn't Y/N date Jenson?? what a homie hopper
F1Fan Jenson and Y/N went on one date then decided they were better off as friends so please refrain talking shit about her
User7 go tell her F1Fan
User8 but just imagine how messy F1 was when Seb and Mark had that famous Multi21 moment then they panned to Y/N saying that she's the sister of Mark and bff of Seb
User11 i miss those days so much
User15 this all seems so unreal but I went back to search the race and its very much real
User44 andddd remember when sebastian used to throw her so many birthday parties or those eyes on her during the podium. He was in love with her!
F1Fan I know. I just know that Seb truly loves her.
User22 the couple we failed to protect!!!
2019, Bahrain International Circuit
Mark Webber had just arrived in his hotel room and he immediately headed straight to bed. With the heat in Bahrain, he was so happy that he was just interviewing people rather than driving the cars himself. He was almost dozing to sleep when the buzz of his phone jolted him awake.
The face of Y/N hugging him flashed in front of him. Somehow his weariness faded a little bit as he slides towards the green button.
"You look tired" Y/N greeted. Her face filled with a lot of concern.
"I do, thanks for pointing the obvious"
"Get some water, I saw how the drivers have been complaining how hot it has been" Y/N lectured.
It earns a chuckle from the sleepy Mark. No matter how much Y/N has said that she is done with the sports, Mark would always catch her tuning in on race weekends.
"You know people have been talking about you at the paddock" Mark couldn't help but open up the conversation.
"I'm really gonna kill Danny when he comes back" she groaned in response.
The instagram post has definitely generated a buzz within the community even if Danny was able to delete it right away. Mark has been scouring social media with the tags about Y/N and he could tell that everyone misses her around even if it has been years already.
"What are you so afraid of Y/N?" Mark wondered.
The direct question caught Y/N off-guard. The shift in her face immediately shows discomfort and a hint of fear. Mark knew well not to press her buttons but he wanted to understand what's holding her back.
"You told me you were scared before that people will look at you in pity because you are unable to walk but you have been walking for a couple of years now" Mark explained "I just want to understand what are you so afraid of that you are hiding from the world?"
A sigh escapes from her lips before she replies.
"The whole pity thing was true. Its the reason why I walked out" she seems to hesitate with her answer "But now I am afraid that people will hate me for walking away and leaving everyone behind"
"You didn't run away, you needed time"Mark's rationality immediately answered.
"I pushed people away and I hurt them Mark"
Mark could never forget the night that he picked her up from that restaurant in Brazil. Y/N never disclosed the content of the whole conversation but he could infer that both parties were hurt by the exchange of words that night.
"He misses you a lot" he worded it out more clearly.
"Mark, I don't know" she admits "I'm scared"
The older Webber have to run a hand across his hair. If the Mark from 10 years ago heard that he is bridging his sister and his rival together then he would have been punched himself already. This dance has been going on a long time, the distance and time should have healed all those wounds left behind in Brazil.
"Listen, he loves you."Mark assured "He loves you and he still chooses you. I don't think you have been listening to me talk about how much this guy has asked me for updates about you or how much he misses you. I'm sure that he will be more than glad than upset to see you again"
For a moment, the conversation went quiet. He couldn't figure out what she was thinking but when she finally looked back there was something in her eyes. A glimmer of hope and maybe a possible return, Mark felt like he knocked some senses with his speech.
"You really think he will still accept me again?"
Mark nodded his head in agreement.
"You two have suffered long enough with all these pining so do me a favor and just make out or something"
"Mark!" her face was red in embarrassment.
Laughter was soon heard from the other line, something very rare since her recovery. Or maybe Mark is just used to having her smile all the time before the tragedies occurred so he cherished these kind of moments a lot.
Mark vowed years ago to help his sister recover and if he has to settle with an old rival as a brother-in-law then so be it. Anything, just to see that old smiley Y/N again.
2019, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
F1Updates Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is spotted dining in a restaurant with F2 Prema Racing driver Mick Schumacher post-race.
User1 those are my husbandssss!!!
User2 mick in his f1 debut soon??? please let this be real
User3 Oh I want to be in the same restaurant and know what they are talking aboutt
User5 i didnt know mick and charles know each other
User7 they seem pretty close tbh!
User10 the grid is basically a small circle so its not surprising to know that mick and charles know each other.
User19 saw them there! they went to this private meeting room place and i think they are celebrating someone's birthday.
User27 omg invasion of privacy???
User19 girl i just saw them carry gifts and overheard them sing happy birthday. tbh i avoided to ask for photos with them because the whole thing seems to be personal and they were trying to be inconspiciuous.
User30 who are they celebrating hmm
The candles on the cake shines brightly in front of Y/N. Charles and Mick did quite a remarkable surprise in organizing this birthday ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. They booked the private room, generated a menu, made the cake (which surprisingly looks good), and gathered the people dearest to Y/N.
She smiles looking at the people around her. It was quite weird that she is now in her early 30s and still spending her birthdays with the people who have been with her during her 20s. Although, the lingering thought at the back of her head is that she knew not everyone she wanted to be here today is present.
With a sigh, she blows the candles out.
“We have to cut the cake and everyone could taste how much of a great baker I am” Charles proudly declares.
“It’s us” Mick interjected.
“Potatoh potato, eh same thing”
The cake has been handed around and the small group enjoyed a little bit of cake time with each other. For this dinner, the talks about race strategy is off the table and they were all catching up with everyone's life.
"So what are your plans?" Jenson wondered "Not everyday you turn 30"
She smiles knowing that this question will be asked.
"I'm going to face some of my fears" Y/N answered.
It immediately perked up the attention of the F1 drivers present at the dinner. They knew that there was just one big fear that Y/N wouldn't want to face for years. Their eyes seem to double as if in great disbelief if they heard the whole thing correctly.
"I'm going back to the paddock" Y/N confirms.
"NO WAY!" "When did this happen?" "I CANT BELIEVE THIS?"
The flurry of responses was expected. It was definitely a surprise even for Mark, who seems to have no clue about this comeback.
"Who are you working for?" Mark wondered.
"I'm not yet going back to Formula 1 though" she clarifies "I accepted a role in Formula 3 as a PR for next year"
"BUT STILL FOR WHO?" Mick asked.
"Piastri"
"So that's why Oscar was asking about you"Mark clapped his hands in the new revelation "I guess were both handling him now ey?"
"An Aussie union team" she agrees.
Everyone is buzzing with excitement and already voicing out how they are looking forward for next year. Although, the elephant in the room, is not yet being discussed, everyone has the same thing running in their head.
'What will happen once Sebastian finds this out that she is back?'
Under the table, Mick and Charles shakes hands with a hundred euro in between them. A silent bet with Mick betting on Sebastian to make a move while Charles votes on Y/N making the first move.
2019, Marina Bay Street Circuit
Margarette was five years old and she told countless times to her Papa that she can take good care of herself. It was not her first time to attend a Grand Prix so one could say that her confidence is off the roof. But now that she is lost in the sea of people in orange, green, and pink--little Margarette is close to tears.
She didn't even know how it happened. One second she was patiently waiting for her Papa to finish signing a fan's cap then she saw Uncle Nando pass and waved at him then her Papa is no where to be seen.
Although the plastic card that hangs around the neck guarantees her access to everywhere in the paddock, she still feel very anxious to be apart from her Papa. It didn't help that the cameras are flashing everywhere and the mechanics are rushing from one place to another.
"Xcuze me!" Margarette tried to stop one of the staffs again but they passed by her again.
The tears were coming out because of her frustration and anxiety when all of a sudden a gentle tap on her shoulder made her turn.
"Hey sweetie, you seem lost" the woman knelt down so she was at her eye-level "what are you doing here?"
With that, Margarette finally broke in tears and hugged the mystery woman. It felt so relieving to see someone that finally noticed her dilemma.
"Oh don't cry, there there" the woman comforted.
Margarette held her tightly, afraid that she will be lost without any companion again. The woman ushered them to the sides so they won't be bothered by any of the rushing crowds.
"I lost Papa, I had to find him pwease" Margarette managed to say despite her crying.
"I will help you find your Papa, your name is..." the woman flipped her the pass to reveal her name and her expression morphed into a shock.
"Margarette Vettel, your papa is Seb?"
The little girl nods her head. It was a common reaction especially since she knew that her Papa won 4 of the championships before. She assumes that the woman is another fan who knows her Papa.
"I'll make a few calls and get someone to get you back to Ferrari's garage, okay?" the woman assures as she pulls out her phone to dial someone.
Margarette knew that it was not okay to trust strangers. Her Papa warned her before about the dangers of telling strangers her name or being too comfortable with one. However, something about this woman is very familiar to her. She racks her mind while wiping her tears away. Maybe she seen her in some of the race TV before.
The woman eventually brings in Charles, her Papa's teammate, and she immediately leaped to hug him.
"There you are cheri, your Papa is so worried about you" Charles exclaimed.
"Papa where is Papa?"
"Your papa is in a meeting so I had to run for him" Charles answered and then directed to the woman "You sure, you don't want to take the credits of handing Margarette to Seb?"
"Not yet Charles" the woman replies "Go and get her back, Sebastian must be worried"
Charles held Margarette's hand and they were heading out back to the Ferrari garage when Margarette turned. Her father always tell that it was rude not to thank people for their kindness no matter how little or big the act was.
"Thank you Miss!" she waves brightly.
The woman smiles back at her and Margarette couldn't help but think that she was very pretty. She would definitely think her Papa would think the same way if he sees her. Margarette makes a mental note of her face so she will point her out to her Papa next time.
2019, Suzuka Circuit
There was a slight drizzle as Y/N walks the track, the sky was in a dreary tone of grey as if it was mourning. The bouquet she was carrying seems to get a little bit heavier with every step she takes. Even after all these years, it still feels unreal for her.
"Hey Jules" Y/N placed the flowers at the asphalt.
Today marks five years since that accident that took Jules away. She remembered how it felt sitting at the garage thinking that it was just a normal accident until she was informed that he wasn't moving. She remembered how she tried to sleep and think of it all as a bad dream but then she wakes up and everything is still happening.
"We miss you already" Y/N couldn't help her tears "I have so much to talk to you about and there is so much that you have missed"
She takes a sit at the track. It was her habit every year to come to Suzuka in October just to sit and talk about what is happening with life. Maybe in her mind, she was just back in the cafes of Monaco conversing with Jules and he never left.
Recounting all the happy memories from the months that have passed from Charles' first win in Spa and Monza to the latest gossips that Jenson passed to her.
"And you must be proud of me, I'm coming back to the track again"Y/N announced "Figured its about time for me to face the music and say hello to an old friend again"
Friend would be the least thing that she could have described Sebastian, he was definitely more than that.
"Sebastian seems to be just at arms length every time but it seems like the universe is not letting us meet. I don't know if that is some divine intervention that's telling me that I'm not supposed to meet him again or maybe I'm overcomplicating things..."
She smiles sadly at the flowers in front of her.
"You would have known what to tell me"
At the parking lot, just outside of the Suzuka track, Sebastian has just parked his car. He glanced at the sleeping Margarette at the back of the car and he gently shakes her awake.
"We here?" she groggily wonders.
"Yes, we are" Sebastian grins "It's time for you to meet someone very special"
Sebastian picks up the arrangement of white tulips while holding Margarette's hand with his other free hand. They are walking towards the entrance of the Suzuka circuit when he noticed a familiar face that seems to be waiting on someone.
"Uncle Mark!" Margarette waved at the Australian driver.
Mark seems to look at them as if they have grown two heads. He seems so shocked to see them standing there.
"What are you doing here?" Mark asked right away "Race isn't supposed to start until a few days later"
"Its Jules and I want Margarette to meet Uncle Jules" Sebastian coolly replies.
Despite the cool weather, Mark seems to be sweating as if under pressure. Sebastian have picked up these little habits from Mark after being his teammate for a while. He seems to be hiding something.
"Uncle Jules too Uncle Mark?" Margarette piped in.
"Yes but Seb we have to talk.."
Sebastian suddenly had the gears in his head turning upon realizing why Mark was here outside guarding. His heartbeat goes faster and it was like there was something within his reach.
"She's there, isn't she?"
One look and that's all it takes, Sebastian felt like his world was going too fast but at the same time it stands still. He felt like he wanted to just drop everything and find her.
"Go, I'll take care of Margarette" Mark encouraged and Sebastian didn't need to be told any further.
He runs down the circuit that he knows very well but this time not in his car but with his own feet. However, his speed seems a little too similar with the car with the way he is running. His cheeks are wet from the raindrops or maybe it was some tears running down his eyes.
It didn't take a long while before she comes to view. She was sitting down with an array of flowers, she seems solemn and talking to the ground. Her hair was more wavy and lighter than he used to remember but she was there. It was still her, after all these years.
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
A/N: the long wait is finally over. i apologize for the delays because life is so weird and a lot of stuffs happened. hope you all enjoy and let me hear your thoughts.
About You Series
2019, Albert Park Circuit
F1Gossips Daniel uploaded a set of photos in his photography IG account but then he deleted it and then reposted the same set of photos again after a while. However eagle eyed fans caught how Danny deleted a certain picture. Who is she?
User1 new wag???
User28 wasn't danny dating someone else??
User41 is every girl being posted a WAG right away? Can't they be simply friends??
User2 damnnnnn she looks fine
User3 ohmygod does anyone not remember who that woman is????
User7 I thought I was just dreaming when I saw the most iconic WEBBER.
User9 im sorry im confused. Im new to f1, can someone explain to me who is this girl?
User12 basically this is Y/N Webber. The Y/N Webber who was present during the iconic Multi21. Used to be linked to Jenson Button and was his PR during his McLaren days.
User16 I always shipped her with Sebastian since it was always Sebastian who seem to care for her during the Multi21 shenanigans
User19 hello how come im just learning this now? where has she been the past few years???
User7 well User19 she dropped out of the face of the earth after being involved in a car accident and then shortly after jules' death. Mark mentioned her in Aussie Grit about how she is taking time away from the media to recover. Maybe that's why Danny deleted it.
User45 if Danny removed this then maybe you should not be posting it esp when Mark specifically said that his sister is recovering!!!
F1Fan now that were talking about miss Webber again then let me bring back these old photos that Sebastian used to post on his blogs.
User1 SEB POSTED THIS????
F1Fan yeah, the old blogspot is deleted now sadly.
User2 petition for seb to bring back his old blog or maybe make his own instagram!!
User3 didn't Y/N date Jenson?? what a homie hopper
F1Fan Jenson and Y/N went on one date then decided they were better off as friends so please refrain talking shit about her
User7 go tell her F1Fan
User8 but just imagine how messy F1 was when Seb and Mark had that famous Multi21 moment then they panned to Y/N saying that she's the sister of Mark and bff of Seb
User11 i miss those days so much
User15 this all seems so unreal but I went back to search the race and its very much real
User44 andddd remember when sebastian used to throw her so many birthday parties or those eyes on her during the podium. He was in love with her!
F1Fan I know. I just know that Seb truly loves her.
User22 the couple we failed to protect!!!
2019, Bahrain International Circuit
Mark Webber had just arrived in his hotel room and he immediately headed straight to bed. With the heat in Bahrain, he was so happy that he was just interviewing people rather than driving the cars himself. He was almost dozing to sleep when the buzz of his phone jolted him awake.
The face of Y/N hugging him flashed in front of him. Somehow his weariness faded a little bit as he slides towards the green button.
"You look tired" Y/N greeted. Her face filled with a lot of concern.
"I do, thanks for pointing the obvious"
"Get some water, I saw how the drivers have been complaining how hot it has been" Y/N lectured.
It earns a chuckle from the sleepy Mark. No matter how much Y/N has said that she is done with the sports, Mark would always catch her tuning in on race weekends.
"You know people have been talking about you at the paddock" Mark couldn't help but open up the conversation.
"I'm really gonna kill Danny when he comes back" she groaned in response.
The instagram post has definitely generated a buzz within the community even if Danny was able to delete it right away. Mark has been scouring social media with the tags about Y/N and he could tell that everyone misses her around even if it has been years already.
"What are you so afraid of Y/N?" Mark wondered.
The direct question caught Y/N off-guard. The shift in her face immediately shows discomfort and a hint of fear. Mark knew well not to press her buttons but he wanted to understand what's holding her back.
"You told me you were scared before that people will look at you in pity because you are unable to walk but you have been walking for a couple of years now" Mark explained "I just want to understand what are you so afraid of that you are hiding from the world?"
A sigh escapes from her lips before she replies.
"The whole pity thing was true. Its the reason why I walked out" she seems to hesitate with her answer "But now I am afraid that people will hate me for walking away and leaving everyone behind"
"You didn't run away, you needed time"Mark's rationality immediately answered.
"I pushed people away and I hurt them Mark"
Mark could never forget the night that he picked her up from that restaurant in Brazil. Y/N never disclosed the content of the whole conversation but he could infer that both parties were hurt by the exchange of words that night.
"He misses you a lot" he worded it out more clearly.
"Mark, I don't know" she admits "I'm scared"
The older Webber have to run a hand across his hair. If the Mark from 10 years ago heard that he is bridging his sister and his rival together then he would have been punched himself already. This dance has been going on a long time, the distance and time should have healed all those wounds left behind in Brazil.
"Listen, he loves you."Mark assured "He loves you and he still chooses you. I don't think you have been listening to me talk about how much this guy has asked me for updates about you or how much he misses you. I'm sure that he will be more than glad than upset to see you again"
For a moment, the conversation went quiet. He couldn't figure out what she was thinking but when she finally looked back there was something in her eyes. A glimmer of hope and maybe a possible return, Mark felt like he knocked some senses with his speech.
"You really think he will still accept me again?"
Mark nodded his head in agreement.
"You two have suffered long enough with all these pining so do me a favor and just make out or something"
"Mark!" her face was red in embarrassment.
Laughter was soon heard from the other line, something very rare since her recovery. Or maybe Mark is just used to having her smile all the time before the tragedies occurred so he cherished these kind of moments a lot.
Mark vowed years ago to help his sister recover and if he has to settle with an old rival as a brother-in-law then so be it. Anything, just to see that old smiley Y/N again.
2019, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
F1Updates Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is spotted dining in a restaurant with F2 Prema Racing driver Mick Schumacher post-race.
User1 those are my husbandssss!!!
User2 mick in his f1 debut soon??? please let this be real
User3 Oh I want to be in the same restaurant and know what they are talking aboutt
User5 i didnt know mick and charles know each other
User7 they seem pretty close tbh!
User10 the grid is basically a small circle so its not surprising to know that mick and charles know each other.
User19 saw them there! they went to this private meeting room place and i think they are celebrating someone's birthday.
User27 omg invasion of privacy???
User19 girl i just saw them carry gifts and overheard them sing happy birthday. tbh i avoided to ask for photos with them because the whole thing seems to be personal and they were trying to be inconspiciuous.
User30 who are they celebrating hmm
The candles on the cake shines brightly in front of Y/N. Charles and Mick did quite a remarkable surprise in organizing this birthday ahead of the Spanish Grand Prix. They booked the private room, generated a menu, made the cake (which surprisingly looks good), and gathered the people dearest to Y/N.
She smiles looking at the people around her. It was quite weird that she is now in her early 30s and still spending her birthdays with the people who have been with her during her 20s. Although, the lingering thought at the back of her head is that she knew not everyone she wanted to be here today is present.
With a sigh, she blows the candles out.
“We have to cut the cake and everyone could taste how much of a great baker I am” Charles proudly declares.
“It’s us” Mick interjected.
“Potatoh potato, eh same thing”
The cake has been handed around and the small group enjoyed a little bit of cake time with each other. For this dinner, the talks about race strategy is off the table and they were all catching up with everyone's life.
"So what are your plans?" Jenson wondered "Not everyday you turn 30"
She smiles knowing that this question will be asked.
"I'm going to face some of my fears" Y/N answered.
It immediately perked up the attention of the F1 drivers present at the dinner. They knew that there was just one big fear that Y/N wouldn't want to face for years. Their eyes seem to double as if in great disbelief if they heard the whole thing correctly.
"I'm going back to the paddock" Y/N confirms.
"NO WAY!" "When did this happen?" "I CANT BELIEVE THIS?"
The flurry of responses was expected. It was definitely a surprise even for Mark, who seems to have no clue about this comeback.
"Who are you working for?" Mark wondered.
"I'm not yet going back to Formula 1 though" she clarifies "I accepted a role in Formula 3 as a PR for next year"
"BUT STILL FOR WHO?" Mick asked.
"Piastri"
"So that's why Oscar was asking about you"Mark clapped his hands in the new revelation "I guess were both handling him now ey?"
"An Aussie union team" she agrees.
Everyone is buzzing with excitement and already voicing out how they are looking forward for next year. Although, the elephant in the room, is not yet being discussed, everyone has the same thing running in their head.
'What will happen once Sebastian finds this out that she is back?'
Under the table, Mick and Charles shakes hands with a hundred euro in between them. A silent bet with Mick betting on Sebastian to make a move while Charles votes on Y/N making the first move.
2019, Marina Bay Street Circuit
Margarette was five years old and she told countless times to her Papa that she can take good care of herself. It was not her first time to attend a Grand Prix so one could say that her confidence is off the roof. But now that she is lost in the sea of people in orange, green, and pink--little Margarette is close to tears.
She didn't even know how it happened. One second she was patiently waiting for her Papa to finish signing a fan's cap then she saw Uncle Nando pass and waved at him then her Papa is no where to be seen.
Although the plastic card that hangs around the neck guarantees her access to everywhere in the paddock, she still feel very anxious to be apart from her Papa. It didn't help that the cameras are flashing everywhere and the mechanics are rushing from one place to another.
"Xcuze me!" Margarette tried to stop one of the staffs again but they passed by her again.
The tears were coming out because of her frustration and anxiety when all of a sudden a gentle tap on her shoulder made her turn.
"Hey sweetie, you seem lost" the woman knelt down so she was at her eye-level "what are you doing here?"
With that, Margarette finally broke in tears and hugged the mystery woman. It felt so relieving to see someone that finally noticed her dilemma.
"Oh don't cry, there there" the woman comforted.
Margarette held her tightly, afraid that she will be lost without any companion again. The woman ushered them to the sides so they won't be bothered by any of the rushing crowds.
"I lost Papa, I had to find him pwease" Margarette managed to say despite her crying.
"I will help you find your Papa, your name is..." the woman flipped her the pass to reveal her name and her expression morphed into a shock.
"Margarette Vettel, your papa is Seb?"
The little girl nods her head. It was a common reaction especially since she knew that her Papa won 4 of the championships before. She assumes that the woman is another fan who knows her Papa.
"I'll make a few calls and get someone to get you back to Ferrari's garage, okay?" the woman assures as she pulls out her phone to dial someone.
Margarette knew that it was not okay to trust strangers. Her Papa warned her before about the dangers of telling strangers her name or being too comfortable with one. However, something about this woman is very familiar to her. She racks her mind while wiping her tears away. Maybe she seen her in some of the race TV before.
The woman eventually brings in Charles, her Papa's teammate, and she immediately leaped to hug him.
"There you are cheri, your Papa is so worried about you" Charles exclaimed.
"Papa where is Papa?"
"Your papa is in a meeting so I had to run for him" Charles answered and then directed to the woman "You sure, you don't want to take the credits of handing Margarette to Seb?"
"Not yet Charles" the woman replies "Go and get her back, Sebastian must be worried"
Charles held Margarette's hand and they were heading out back to the Ferrari garage when Margarette turned. Her father always tell that it was rude not to thank people for their kindness no matter how little or big the act was.
"Thank you Miss!" she waves brightly.
The woman smiles back at her and Margarette couldn't help but think that she was very pretty. She would definitely think her Papa would think the same way if he sees her. Margarette makes a mental note of her face so she will point her out to her Papa next time.
2019, Suzuka Circuit
There was a slight drizzle as Y/N walks the track, the sky was in a dreary tone of grey as if it was mourning. The bouquet she was carrying seems to get a little bit heavier with every step she takes. Even after all these years, it still feels unreal for her.
"Hey Jules" Y/N placed the flowers at the asphalt.
Today marks five years since that accident that took Jules away. She remembered how it felt sitting at the garage thinking that it was just a normal accident until she was informed that he wasn't moving. She remembered how she tried to sleep and think of it all as a bad dream but then she wakes up and everything is still happening.
"We miss you already" Y/N couldn't help her tears "I have so much to talk to you about and there is so much that you have missed"
She takes a sit at the track. It was her habit every year to come to Suzuka in October just to sit and talk about what is happening with life. Maybe in her mind, she was just back in the cafes of Monaco conversing with Jules and he never left.
Recounting all the happy memories from the months that have passed from Charles' first win in Spa and Monza to the latest gossips that Jenson passed to her.
"And you must be proud of me, I'm coming back to the track again"Y/N announced "Figured its about time for me to face the music and say hello to an old friend again"
Friend would be the least thing that she could have described Sebastian, he was definitely more than that.
"Sebastian seems to be just at arms length every time but it seems like the universe is not letting us meet. I don't know if that is some divine intervention that's telling me that I'm not supposed to meet him again or maybe I'm overcomplicating things..."
She smiles sadly at the flowers in front of her.
"You would have known what to tell me"
At the parking lot, just outside of the Suzuka track, Sebastian has just parked his car. He glanced at the sleeping Margarette at the back of the car and he gently shakes her awake.
"We here?" she groggily wonders.
"Yes, we are" Sebastian grins "It's time for you to meet someone very special"
Sebastian picks up the arrangement of white tulips while holding Margarette's hand with his other free hand. They are walking towards the entrance of the Suzuka circuit when he noticed a familiar face that seems to be waiting on someone.
"Uncle Mark!" Margarette waved at the Australian driver.
Mark seems to look at them as if they have grown two heads. He seems so shocked to see them standing there.
"What are you doing here?" Mark asked right away "Race isn't supposed to start until a few days later"
"Its Jules and I want Margarette to meet Uncle Jules" Sebastian coolly replies.
Despite the cool weather, Mark seems to be sweating as if under pressure. Sebastian have picked up these little habits from Mark after being his teammate for a while. He seems to be hiding something.
"Uncle Jules too Uncle Mark?" Margarette piped in.
"Yes but Seb we have to talk.."
Sebastian suddenly had the gears in his head turning upon realizing why Mark was here outside guarding. His heartbeat goes faster and it was like there was something within his reach.
"She's there, isn't she?"
One look and that's all it takes, Sebastian felt like his world was going too fast but at the same time it stands still. He felt like he wanted to just drop everything and find her.
"Go, I'll take care of Margarette" Mark encouraged and Sebastian didn't need to be told any further.
He runs down the circuit that he knows very well but this time not in his car but with his own feet. However, his speed seems a little too similar with the car with the way he is running. His cheeks are wet from the raindrops or maybe it was some tears running down his eyes.
It didn't take a long while before she comes to view. She was sitting down with an array of flowers, she seems solemn and talking to the ground. Her hair was more wavy and lighter than he used to remember but she was there. It was still her, after all these years.
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
Part 01:
Two strangers that seems to be drawn with each other aka the humble beginnings of Y/N Webber and Sebastian Vettel.
Part 02:
Its the first year that Sebastian moved to Red Bull, what could go wrong?
Part 03:
The one where Jenson Button is a shit stirrer.
Part 04:
Tensions on track and tensions off track are escalating one by one. Which one of them would be the first to crack?
Part 05:
It is clear that the Red Bull garage is picking a side between the two drivers but everyone's wondering what Y/N is up to.
Part 06:
Sebastian Vettel's first championships and a series of events that happened before that.
Part 07:
Mick and Jenson is ready to protect her all the time but Sebastian is willing to commit war crimes on track for her.
Part 08:
A turbulent family relationship that causes Sebastian to keep his feelings hidden (for the mean time).
Part 09:
A little perspective about the thoughts of other people when it comes to their slowburn relationship.
Part 10:
its been a long time coming. lets enjoy the calm before the storm.
Part 10.5
The storm has arrived in the form of Multi21
Part 11:
Sometimes we make mistakes and we can say sorry. Most of the times, mistakes cannot simply be corrected by an apology.
Part 12:
selfless decisions and selfish decisions makes everything peaceful or complicated?
Part 13:
sometimes we have just to enjoy and live the moments we are in right now. we never know what will happen next.
Part 14
should we talk about things or should we leave things as it is, aka the consequences of the truth
Part 15
break-ups happen everyday you don't have to lose it. can anybody move on from this?
Part 16
and i promise to be there with you through good or bad or as long as you'll have me around.
Part 17
can anybody please change the prophecy?
Part 18
Say your goodbyes now. Its really going to hurt to love someone.
Part 19
A love lost yet still felt is a kind of love that is one of a kind.
Part 20
how long could you wait for me? are you still ready to welcome me back?
hey lovely how are you? we miss you and your writings, but i get life can get in the way of things- when do you think you’ll come back?
thank you anon!! im really sorry for not being able to post a lot :(( had a huge writer bloc and even if i know how i wanted some chapters to end, i didn't have the energy to write it.
im feeling hopeful tho because i finished two chapters for about you so maybe i might be back here again. thank you for checking up on me and im really sorry for worrying you! hope you have a great day anon <3
Hey, I was wondering when the final part About You was going to be published. It's okay if you don't have an exact day but I was wondering if you have an idea of when it's going to be published because I need to know what happens next!!
hello so about that ehe! i know that this is really my terrible scheduling but it is finally queued up. expect double updates today and this is the end of the about you series!!!
thank you so much for waiting and i hope you get to enjoy the last installments <3333
I am both excited and a bit saddened by the fact that the About you series is going to end 😭
And I'd like to think that 'I love you, I'm sorry' by Gracie Abrams really suits the relationship of Sebastian and the reader. It's literally them!
By the way do you take anon emoji? If so I'd like to be 🪲 anon, thank you!!
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thank youuuu!!i honestly feel the same way because this fic has been very dear to me. its taking me some time to close this book so you might see some bits and pieces of it in jenson's book!!!
And thank you for pointing out that song! I actually have that on the playlist i use for writing <333 maybe i'll post the playlist soon before i drop chapter 20 hehe
thank you so much 🪲 i really appreciate your message 🥰🥰🥰
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
A/N: and i think its a good time to reread the series because we have some parts that is a hint to the previous chapters. its all connected! i hope you all enjoy!!!
About You Series
2015, Albert Park
Today marks the first race that he would do for Scuderia Ferrari, the dream team of most drivers. From the entrance, there were plenty of Tifosis with their banner and red ensemble waiting for him. Sebastian was used to having fans back in his Red Bull and Toro Rosso days but the energy of Ferrari fans is on a whole another level. People of all ages with different speaking languages calls out his name with something in hand for him to sign with.
“Bring the championship back to Ferrari”
“We are with you Sebastian!”
“Grazie Sebastian, have a good season!”
The words of encouragement being passed by people is something that brings a smile on his face. It was uplifting to hear that people still believed in him despite losing the championship last year. He feels extremely motivated to go to the car.
When he entered the garage, Kimi, his teammate was sitting there with his usual poker expression. Upon seeing Sebastian, he cracked one of his rare smiles and welcomed Sebastian to the team. The rest of the garage seems to be excited in welcoming Sebastian as well. They buzzed about how excited they all are about the build of the car and the opportunities that this season may grant. It was a good omen for Sebastian.
The practice session won’t start for a few minutes, so he opted to lounge in his driver’s room. The minute that Sebastian opened the room, his eyes zeroed in on the fruit basket of oranges placed on his desk.
An irony that a single fruit can bring back so many memories and could make all happy thoughts disappear from Sebastian. It suddenly reminded him that there was one person that he won’t be seeing around this year.
With a sigh, he picked up the card attached to the basket.
Congratulations Sebastian Vettel for being in Scuderia Ferrari. Have a great season ahead.
He smiles thoughtfully with the message. Flipping the card he tried to find who have sent it but it seems unsigned.
‘Can this be from her?’ he couldn’t help but think about it. He believed that he never mentioned it in any of his interviews that this was pre-race ritual goodluck for him. His thoughts couldn’t help but drift to her.
It has been months since he has seen her. There were also no news about her like she disappeared out of thin air, like she never even existed. He just wanted to know how is she doing. Is she doing better now? Can she walk now?
The heavy weight of his feelings had him sitting in silence.
“Seb..”Kimi knocked and entered the room “Free practice is starting in a few and they wanted me to call you”
The Finn was often referred as someone who doesn't care but he was secretly good at picking up emotions, “Are you okay?”
Sebastian looks up and tries to shrug it off“I’m good, don’t worry…Just the oranges”
“You allergic?”
“No”Sebastian’s voice falters “Just wondering who might have sent it”
“Probably a fan of yours”Kimi suggested.
“Yeah a fan”
2015, Sepang
Mark Webber’s book Aussie Grit, a chapter excerpt
Honestly, I never gave it much thinking that my sister sacrificed a lot of her time to be with me. She was merely 16 when she decided to accompany me to my racing and be my personal assistant. Instead of going out during the weekends, she spends it with me in strategy rooms or moping about a winless weekend. Now that I see it, I never saw her have time for herself. Everything that she does is because of me.
I wish I could tell you that I have been a good brother. There are several instances where I have been the cause of her heartache. If only I brought down my ego a notch then I wouldn’t miss several years with my baby sister. It was a great thing that she even gave me a chance. We were rekindling and everything. Then, last year was an eyeopener when she got into that accident. We were lucky to have her alive but it paralyzed her legs completely and it’s taking a while for her to recover. I respect my sister’s wishes to step back from anything motorsports related or from the media’s eyes. As her older brother, I do what I have to do to make sure she is getting the privacy that she needs.
She may or may not be reading this book but I hope you know Y/N how loved you are. We will always be waiting here for you. You take your time and your big brother will take care of everything.
2016, Lausitzring
The crowd was roaring as a Schumacher was once more placed on top of the podium. Glee was evident in Mick’s face as he made his way down from the podium. His eyes scanned the crowd and he couldn’t help but widen when he saw Sebastian’s face. He didn’t know that he would be joining to watch the race today.
“SEB!” Mick immediately made a beeline towards the F1 driver “What are you doing here?”
“Watching you race of course” Sebastian grins.
It was something that Sebastian has tried to do as much as he could. He can sense that Mick needed guidance and Michael would have done that if he was awake. So, whenever Sebastian could, he would drop by and watch Mick race. When he couldn’t, he rewatches them and messages him to commend him or recommend some improvements in his techniques.
“Very very proud of you Mick”he added the praise.
Sebastian hugged Mick proudly. Cameras immediately went off to capture the moment. Both of them have been used to the fanfares of the paddock and they could already see the articles that will be posted comparing young Seb and young Mick.
“Excuse me Seb but we have to get Mick for media duties” someone from the PR team interrupted the moment
“You can wait at the driver’s room”Mick instructed
“Look at you so bossy”Sebastian joked
“Viv, don’t let him go anywhere”Mick insisted “Seb, I still have to talk to you and update you about a lot”
Sebastian nodded and headed his way to the driver’s room. He greeted some of the staffs that were lounging there and proceeded to make himself feel at home in Mick’s driver’s room.
He couldn’t help but chuckle as soon as he enters. The driver’s room was pristine and clean. Sebastian was not the most organized driver on the grid when he was Mick’s age. Seeing how every paper has been neatly filed, clothes folded, and pillows arranged—Mick was far better from him than a mile.
There were two tables but his eyes lingered at the table where the drawer was slightly opened. He catches the glint of a photo frame. Curiosity got the best of him, and he opened the drawer a bit more to see the frame. It was a photo of the Schumacher family with him and Y/N. The bright smile on each faces and the way Sebastian held Y/N with Mick in the middle. It was a reminder of the good old days.
“I hope you are okay”Sebastian’s hands hovered at the picture.
She never leaves his mind. He stopped talking about her but she is always in his mind. Sometimes when he takes photos of Mick, he wonders if she is watching his progress. What would she say? Sebastian could bet that if things were a little different then Y/N must have been there in every race that Mick participates in. She would have been there with Sebastian proudly cheering for Mick.
“Hey”Mick was right on time to interrupt him “Media is sometimes even more tiresome than the race”
“You think that’s bad, wait till Formula 1” Sebastian snickers.
He slipped the picture back to the drawer and shut it close to avoid anyone else from snooping. If this was hidden away then Mick might have wanted it private and away from prying eyes. Sebastian respects that. However, Mick didn’t miss it.
“You saw the picture, didn’t you?” Mick asked
“Yeah” a sad smile graced Sebastian’s face “It’s been a while since I saw her and its just a bit nostalgic”
Mick has tried to avoid talking about Y/N as per her wishes and of course because he was unsure about Sebastian’s thoughts. He didn’t have the full picture of what went down but he was not dumb to not know that the ending caused them a lot of pain.
As a witness to their pining, Mick can tell that Sebastian never stopped loving Y/N.
“You miss her” Mick softly says.
Miss was a simple word to use. Sebastian longs to be with her. He has all the connection, power, and money to find her but he always stops himself. She needed time and he is willing to give that to her. However, he really longs for her.
“I do kid, I really do miss her” Sebastian sighs.
“Even after all these years?” Mick wondered
The older driver could only nod. Mick gave Sebastian a comforting hug. Mick wished that he could say the things that he know but he made a promise and his Papa raised him to honor his words. The hug is the only thing he can do right now.
2016, Yas Marina Circuit
The party was on full swing. The drinks are flowing, and Jenson could not hear the endless cheers of congratulations for his retirement. As a former party boy, he used to enjoy these kinds of events but now that he is getting older he seems to be taking a step back. He found himself making his way out of the balcony to get some open air.
“Ditching your own party? That’s so unlike you Jenson”
It seems as if Jenson was not the only one who needed some fresh air as Sebastian was also out there with a beer. The Ferrari driver has a drink in hand as he leans by the balcony.
“I think I entered my party days too early so now I’ll be retiring” Jenson admits.
“Congrats to your retirement man”Sebastian hugs him "Retiring seems to be a trend"
The implication was subtle. For the past few years, people have been retiring. Starting from Mark to Y/N and now its Jenson. He has also heard Nico joking around earlier that maybe he could retire as well now that he has a world championship. Sebastian couldn't help but ask if this is a sign from the heavens that maybe he should as well
"You should try to, there is an appeal to it." Jenson voiced out his thoughts.
Taking a sip from his beer, Sebastian shakes his head in response. He can't retire yet. He still has a passion for racing, its the only thing he has ever known so it would be hard to quit it.
"I think I can still keep up with the young ones"Sebastian replied thoughtfully.
"Wanting to race or do you want Y/N to find you easily if she decides to come back?"
Bold statements from Jenson seems to take the conversation to a different turn. A sober him would have himself controlled with the information that he shares especially with Y/N. But his defenses are down and he knew Sebastian wanted to know how she is.
“She is doing okay, she is better now and healthier. But I don’t think she will return, she is happy with her life now. No media, no stress, just a simple life”
A wave of relief washed over Sebastian's face. It was a sense of comfort for him to know that she is okay. The distance is difficult but he is glad that she is alright and getting better.
"I'm glad to hear that." Sebastian stated "But I’m not asking for her to comeback. I want her to have her time to recover as she said"
Jenson's face contorted to what seems to be an irritation or maybe this was the alcohol making his emotions go haywire.
"Why are you like that?" he asked.
"Like what?"
"How can you keep waiting and holding on even though it has been years. You should have forgotten her, you should have chosen another one. Why do you stay?"
"Because I love her." Sebastian answer was immediate "I know it is naïve and simple but there is no other way to put it. I love Y/N. I think she tried to push me away before but its always her no matter what. I know I made mistakes and I hurt her and I tried to make it up. Everyday I am trying to do better because I wanted to be a better person that Y/N comes back to"
The air that Sebastian ended his speech with was crackling with tension. Jenson, who seems to be drunk a while ago, suddenly sobered up with the confession. He looks skeptically at Sebastian and he could see how much he means everything he just said.
"You really love her right seb?"
"I do."
"Okay then wait for her." a resignation in Jenson's part "You take care of her okay? She is one of the best person in the world and she deserves the best. I hope you don’t get tired waiting for her."
Jenson has always been careful to keep his feelings away. He knew that this was a losing battle to admit his emotions but maybe people were right to say that alcohol manages to bring out the deepest darkest truth that we have.
In this haze, Sebastian finally dawns a realization. Something that he should have realized years ago. It was so obvious now that Jenson is all drunk and open to read.
“You love her”
“Loved.” Jenson begrudgingly admits “I know at one point I tried shooting my shot because I wanna piss Mark off. But when I got to know her damn man, I was a puddle. I knew it was useless to tell her how I feel when a) I am a playboy that cannot be taken seriously b) you look at her like she hangs the whole universe in front of your eyes and c) because she loves you so so so damn much”
Plenty of times that Jenson wished that he played his cards right. He wished that maybe he could have sabotaged the relationship and show Y/N that he is a better option. However, he doesn't have the heart to do that knowing that it would end up with Y/N being hurt. He also knew that her happiness is with Sebastian and all he ever wanted was to make her happy.
“So you take care of her better now that you know that I’ll always be watching your back. You fail another time and I’m stealing her away” Jenson laughs jokingly
Sebastian nodded in agreement.
2017, Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
"One, two, three, smile!"
Anyone passing by would have thought that its just another tourist family with the mother taking a photo of her daughter and husband. But they couldn't be more wrong.
Four time world champion Sebastian Vettel was hiding under the glasses and the cap. He looks like any other regular dad with his fanny pack and the simple get-up. Margarette was now 3 years old with a crooked smile that makes her a spitting image of her father.
"Papa, where we gonna go today" the little girl couldn't contain her excitement.
"You are so energetic huh" Sebastian picks her up with ease and placed her to sit comfortably on his shoulder "We are off to see this beautiful place"
"What is it?"
"It's a secret but its near" Sebastian assured.
It was one of those trips that Sebastian have planned to spend time time with Margarette. The Spanish Grand Prix was just right around the corner so Sebastian is maximizing his time to spend with his little girl. Hanna couldn't help but feel a sense of joy seeing the two together. Maybe the two of them didn't work out as a couple but she was glad that Sebastian never abandoned Margarette.
"Papa are we going to that big palace?"Margarette asked "Mama look we are going to that palace"
Margarette was pointing to the tall construction of the Sagrada Familia. It made Hanna let out a small wow because she have heard stories about this place before but this was really a breathtaking sight.
"It's not a palace darling, its a wonderful church made as a biggest apology for the city's sin"Hanna explained.
"But Hanna"Sebastian interjected "I think this is the grandest showcase of love because they keep on working on it for years and years for the city's forgiveness and-"
Sebastian stops halfway. The memory of the place from years ago seems to dawn him and why the whole conversation was flowing out as if it was recited for memory.
"You alright Papa?" Margarette wondered.
Sebastian was quick to shrug everything away, "Let's go inside"
The inside was even more beautiful than its facade. Margarette didn't know where to look and she seems to be awestruck anywhere she gaze upon. Sebastian chuckles to himself plagued once more by the memory of a certain someone that he once toured with in this place.
Once again, Sebastian was at the pews muttering a prayer. Even now he doesn't believe but he prays to any mighty Being out there to take care of Y/N. If its possible, make her walk again and help her heal from everything that she has been through. Sebastian was sure there were some stray tears that runs down his cheeks as he prayed.
A tug at his side reminded him that Margarette was there sitting next to him.
"What do you pray for?" she wondered.
"I'm praying for a friend"
"Is that why you cry?"she pressed on more "Is friend sick? Is friend sad?"
Sebastian honestly don't know what to answer with the following questions. How could he say so when he didn't have any form of communications with her.
"I don't know baby if she is okay but I pray she is okay" Sebastian sighs.
Her tiny hands reached for Sebastian as if a way to comfort him. Sebastian held Margarette's hands tightly. Hanna watched the two of them from a pew behind not wanting to interrupt the moment of the two.
"You know they say we can get three wishes when we visit a new church" Sebastian diverts the topic "You should go make your wishes"
"Like a birthday wish? It will come true?"
Sebastian nods and he immediately noticed how she brightened up. She was at that age that she has so many to wish for and she wanted to wish every best thing in the world. However, after a moment she seems to smile.
"I'll wish for your friend to be okay" Margarette declared "And I hope you see friend soon"
"That's very thoughtful of you baby"Sebastian couldn't help but hug his little girl.
Silently, Hanna prayed as well for that wish to come true. She hopes that maybe Y/N could come back for Sebastian. She has been a witness to how much Sebastian waits for her to return and its clear to her now how much he means to her.
2017, Suzuka Circuit
Sebastian Vettel asked about when is he going to settle down.
After being stuck in a panel in the Japanese Grand Prix media day with a group of drivers who have wives and girlfriends, Sebastian Vettel sticks out like a sore thumb in the bunch. He was pressed as to when would he introduce a girlfriend or if he has any plans on settling down. The Ferrari driver joked that the media is just like his mother asking him the same question.
“The thing is, I am happy as I am at the moment. I am not cynical about the idea of love, its just that lets say that love has already found me early. Maybe I am a sappy or romantic but I intend to wait for that love to return to me because it’s the love that I have promised to wait for. Nothing compares to her.” The person behind Sebastian’s definition of love has remained a mystery to the media. It has already been years but Sebastian has not been spotted to bring any partners to the paddock.
When asked about his rumored daughter, Sebastian has admitted that he has a daughter. He refused to deny his daughter but he wanted a quiet and simple life for her. “She is someone I treasure greatly. I intend to keep her away from the media as much as possible, she is one of the best thing that life has given me without asking.” He also mentioned that she is co-parenting with the mom of his daughter as they are great friends and nothing more.
2018, Albert Park
“Exciting season yeah Kimi?” Sebastian was his usual enthusiastic self.
The Finnish driver just shrugged a small yeah as they pass through security. Sebastian was already used with Kimi’s responses and he decided that it balanced out their duo. If Sebastian is the hyperactive one then Kimi is the laidback quiet one.
“Did you hear Jules' godkid is coming to the grid this season?" Kimi wondered.
Sebastian remembered how Jules has been mentoring a young kid before. He has mentioned his name multiple times but Sebastian have forgotten it already.
“Charles?”Kimi offered.
“Charles? The one we saw in 2015?”Sebastian asked
“Yeah that one. He got a seat at Alfa Romeo”Kimi nodded in agreement.
It was crazy how quick time passed by. It was just yesterday that he was racing with Jules and now he will be racing with his godkid. Sebastian could feel his age catching up on him with the new rookies joining the grid.
“We better go check on him and welcome him” Sebastian suggested.
“You go ahead, I’ll catch up later”
Sebastian headed to the Alfa Romeo garage which is quite a walk from the Ferrari garage. He stopped by to greet some of the media and the people at the paddock. But he has his eyes set on to welcome the newest rookie to the Formula 1 community.
"I'm looking for Charles Leclerc" Sebastian announced upon reaching their sister team's garage.
The mechanics were quite busy with the preparation for the car so all hands were on deck. It was a good thing that Fred Vasseur immediately caught Sebastian's presence
"I think he is the driver's room with his family" Fred smiled
"Can I interrupt them?"
"Go ahead, I'm sure Charles would love to see you her" he encouraged.
Sebastian made his way towards the room and he could hear the overlapping voices of Charles' family. It brings him back to the first time that he joined Formula 1 and his whole family has also been supportive just like this.
"Charles, be careful. I don't want you hurting yourself in your first race"
"So I can do it in my second?"
"You are a little menace, how do we put up with you?"
The bantering between them seems to keep Sebastian from disturbing them. He knew that he shouldn't be eavesdropping on them and he started to think that maybe he should just greet Charles later during the drivers' parade.
"But Charles listen to Pascale, you come back safe to us"
The chills that went down his spine when he heard that voice was like no other. He knows that person very well but he can't help but think that he may be wrong because its been so long. His heart started to beat loudly, his clammy hands shaking to twist the door knob of the door open. He was out of his wits to even overhear that Charles was getting out of his driver's room.
"Yeah, I'm-" the shock was visible in Charles face and he immediately steps out of his driver's room "Sebastian, I didn't know you were there"
Sebastian wanted to mentally facepalm himself to be caught in such an embarrassing situation.
"I just wanted to welcome you to the grid, kid" Sebastian manages to say
Charles shifts from his spot, "Thanks I guess"
It was obvious that Charles seems uncomfortable with Sebastian around. A normal feeling that a rookie driver would feel in his first season. Sebastian wanted to ease his mind a little.
"Jitters?"
"You could say that" Charles agrees "Maybe I just need a little bit of time with the family before I go out and race"
"You do that. I'll see you later"
"Thanks Sebastian"
As Sebastian retreats, Charles could let out a sigh in relief before entering his driver's room again.
Pascale was there with eyes wide as if asking his son if that's who she think it was outside the door. Lorenzo and Arthur were by the door seemingly anxious with the interaction.
"He's gone now and I think I managed to hold him off" Charles assures everyone "But I still think its really a bad decision for you to be here"
"And miss your first race in Formula 1? Jules would kill me"
Sitting at the corner of the room, Y/N Webber was there. Her face seems to have matured over the years but she still carries the same tricks just like how she is fiddling with her necklace.
All eyes of the Leclerc family was on her because this was the closest call that she have encountered with Sebastian after all these years.
"I have been careful Charlie. I have been to several of Mick's races undetected with him at the attendance. I have been in some Formula 1 races undetected "Y/N soothes "Calm down, okay?"
Charles couldn't help but feel a little bit guilty. He didn't want his debut to be the reason for Y/N's pocket of peace to be disturbed. He certainly didn't know that Sebastian was coming to greet him.
"I travelled a long way to watch you race so you better focus, okay?"Y/N encourages.
"Thank you for being here Y/N" Charles softens to a smile.
"But Y/N, aren't you planning to ever meet Sebastian again?" Lorenzo couldn't help but wonder.
The girl in question could just smile.
Honestly speaking, there wasn't an answer in her head at the moment. Hearing his voice just a door away was taking all of her self control to not run outside and hug him. She is scared if he would still welcome her back or would he still love her as much as she loves him even after all these years?
Fiddling with her necklace, the pendant that he has given still sits on the chain together with the ring he once gave her.
Summary: Everyone knows about the history of Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber. But there's a well kept story within the paddock about Sebastian Vettel and another Webber. This is that story.
Part 01:
Two strangers that seems to be drawn with each other aka the humble beginnings of Y/N Webber and Sebastian Vettel.
Part 02:
Its the first year that Sebastian moved to Red Bull, what could go wrong?
Part 03:
The one where Jenson Button is a shit stirrer.
Part 04:
Tensions on track and tensions off track are escalating one by one. Which one of them would be the first to crack?
Part 05:
It is clear that the Red Bull garage is picking a side between the two drivers but everyone's wondering what Y/N is up to.
Part 06:
Sebastian Vettel's first championships and a series of events that happened before that.
Part 07:
Mick and Jenson is ready to protect her all the time but Sebastian is willing to commit war crimes on track for her.
Part 08:
A turbulent family relationship that causes Sebastian to keep his feelings hidden (for the mean time).
Part 09:
A little perspective about the thoughts of other people when it comes to their slowburn relationship.
Part 10:
its been a long time coming. lets enjoy the calm before the storm.
Part 10.5
The storm has arrived in the form of Multi21
Part 11:
Sometimes we make mistakes and we can say sorry. Most of the times, mistakes cannot simply be corrected by an apology.
Part 12:
selfless decisions and selfish decisions makes everything peaceful or complicated?
Part 13:
sometimes we have just to enjoy and live the moments we are in right now. we never know what will happen next.
Part 14
should we talk about things or should we leave things as it is, aka the consequences of the truth
Part 15
break-ups happen everyday you don't have to lose it. can anybody move on from this?
Part 16
and i promise to be there with you through good or bad or as long as you'll have me around.
Part 17
can anybody please change the prophecy?
Part 18
Say your goodbyes now. Its really going to hurt to love someone.
Part 19
A love lost yet still felt is a kind of love that is one of a kind.
Part 20
Closing the chapters, will love be worth it this time around?
[ A/N: Finally created a general masterlist for the About You series. I have plotted it already and we will be having 20 chapters in grand total. Let me know if you want to be tagged for this fic ]
Hellooooo!! Already updated the summary for 19 and 20. I'm planning to catch up writing for Chapter 20 today. Chapter 19 is for releasing at 2:00PM CEST!
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