Author's Notes: Hello :) I'm sorry for not having upload it sooner but I've been super busy…don't worry I will finish this story though. I have to is my personal challenge, so it is a big deal for me. Something else, I must confess that I do not know anything about the F1 racing world or cars for that matter. I just know some names and that they look pretty lol so please cooperate with me and don't get offended by my lack of knowledge hehe
One month after.
After passing through the hospital Haruka was released from hospital, the blonde was successfully recovering from her injuries. Well at least her nose was fine if not better than before, her left rib still hurt but it was healing, nonetheless she could move and do her life normally, if not for that tiny pain that surge it sometimes. The blonde hadn't been too preoccupied about her injuries if not for something far more important. It had passed an entire month after her love left her and she hadn't received a letter or call from Michiru.
A heavy sight was released from the handsome racer that currently sat in her living room's couch "Why, why hasn't she call or write?" she asked nobody in special.
Madoka currently made her way into the kitchen when she heard her Haru-chan "Honey, it has been just a few weeks, you shouldn't stress yourself out. Now tell me, when are you going to the racetrack again? You can't waste your talent and summer seating at our couch"
"I know oba-san, I will go next week. I feel much better now. My nose is perfect and my rib is doing very well" Haruka weakly smiled at her.
"That's wonderful; I think that racing will help you out with everything going on your mind"
"Yes, I think I will even invite Kenta. He has showed me so much support this last months and even though I know he prefers other kind of races, he likes mechanics and can help out around"
"Hai, hai, my son can run with those two grandiose feet he has, but he is a disaster driving" Madoka joked and Haruka only shook her head smiling a bit.
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A month! a month without you love. A month of crying night after night for your missing presence. You don't imagine how much I miss you, how I dream of you and I every single night. I wish I could see you, hear you, be embraced by those strong and assuring arms of yours. I unfortunately can't go to you now love, you must forgive me. You must keep your promise and wait for me. I will find my way back to you, soon or later, I will…
Weeks later….
Haruka was completely healed and ready to complete her training to become a certify driver at the racetrack. She had followed her godmother's advice and busied herself working very hard to become the best F1 car driver that Japan could have had. She now was allowed to race at junior level due to her young age. Tetsuya still kept helping her and she still disguised as a man to race. There was going to be a small tournament soon to find new talents behind the wheel and Haruka was preparing very hard for her first big opportunity. She had to do a well job to impress and convince sponsors to support her and her crew. Tetsuya had put all his faith in her and she had even dragged Kenta to help her with her car. The guy apparently did know about mechanics and was now draw closer to the blonde. She had to make them proud, and her mother, and her…Michiru. The violinist was still in her thoughts, in everything she did; she was still there accompanying the blonde in the fulfillment of her dreams.
"Ready Haruka-san? Monday will be your big day! Sponsors and F1 professionals will come to examine and recruit new talent. I am sure you will make it" Tetsuya approached the blonde who now stood by her red single-seat racing car.
"Yes I am Tetsuya-san. Once I make it, we will all go big now. I will make my best and bring triumph to our team"
"Hey it's good to be confident, but don't overdo it ok? I know you will make us all proud no matter what the results are Haruka-san."
The time passed by very soon. Haruka felt herself die each day it passed without knowing from her other half. She had tried to forget by working in her car, running long distances and going out with her crew friends, but still she couldn't, she just couldn't forget about it. It was Monday already and she had a big day ahead of her. Kenta, who was now working with the blonde had tried to cheer her up and advised her to forget about the Michiru, at least while the tournament last because she needed to concentrate. They had invited Madoka who was seated in the bleachers, cheering her children as she always said. Haruka wore a flaming red suit and a matching red with yellow helmet. This was her big day; if she won the race she could have a place in the racing world.
"Nervous?" Kenta addressed the blonde as the latter kept gazing at the sky lost in thoughts.
"Ah…umm … no. I am more than ready for this race, it's all mine" Haruka forced a big smile to try to convince her friend.
"You don't have to force yourself Tenoh. I can't possible imagine how much it hurts you to be without her, but you must keep on living. Life don't stop here, I think she would be very happy if she knew that you are achieving your dream. It is still recent, give time a bit more time and then we'll see what happens" Kenta tried very hard to be of help to his now friend. The dark black young man didn't only help the blonde racer around her car, but also giving her advices, even though he still couldn't bring himself to call the blonde by her first name, he just liked Tenoh better.
"Thank you" Haruka smiled once more, this time it was a sincere smile "I must go… competitors must get in line now. Wish me luck man"
"Good luck Tenoh" Kenta watched his friend jogged to her speeding car.
The race wasn't as easy as Haruka had expected. Approximately around 20 other racers where participating as well. Many where very talented Haruka thought, but she wasn't giving in, not in the beginning of her dream. The circuit she was racing in wasn't too large and the tremendous racers had to make 50 laps in time record. She accelerated her car as she tried to go past the cars in front of her. The handsome blonde currently was finishing her 49th lap, only one car in front of her. She had been making a good job saving gas, but her tires were wearing off. She had to make a decision: either stop by her pit crew and get her tires changed or continue straight on and see what happened. The gods or she thought her love gave the answer to her indecision when she saw the white car in front of her pull over to his crew to change tires.
He must have been in my same situation, but here is my chance. Here I go, it's all or nothing.
In front a small podium a group of business men, photographers and fans grouped to take a better look at the winners of the finished race. The young F1 racer stood up in the order they placed. There were three positions collocated by steps marked by a 3rd, 1st, and 2nd. In the lowest step to the left of the winner a long brown haired man stood up holding up a small bronze trophy, to the other side of the winner with a step a bit higher than the 3rd place stood up a man with short blue hair also holding up a small trophy, in the middle stoop proudly a handsome blonde of divine teal eyes and a trademark smile. Haruka stood up in the 1st place step, holding up a large gold trophy, an enormous smile was plastered on her face.
"I did it! I did it! Oba-san, Kenta, Tetsuya-san" Haruka was beyond happiness, it could clearly be seen in her soft features. She jumped up and down like a little kid "Yes! This is only the beginning of my career. I still can't believe it"
"Believe it Haruka-san. Proposals have been offered. The business men and sponsors were amazed with your skills behind the wheel. It now will only depend on who you choose. We have two strong teams who want you: Red Bull racing and Team Lotus" Tetsuya-explained Haruka.
A serious expression covered the blonde's beautiful face "I will choose the one who accept us all together, I will only drive if they accept Kenta and you. I will not leave you guys behind, y'all been working hard all the way with me that I just couldn't do that"
"Well, we will have to see that and talk to the teams and see if they're willing to accept two extras in their package" Tetsuya joked as he playfully punched Kenta on his shoulder.
"Hey they will be winning either way. I don't see why they should say no" Kenta made his point seen in the conversation.
"Exactly, my two children are both very talented at what they do. They should take you all together" Madoka joined in the conversation.
"Ah I think I should mention this now because we have to give an answer no later than Wednesday. Haruka if you choose to join either of the two teams, you will have to start preparing to race the rest of the summer…and it is possible that you will have to miss out your last year of high school" Tetsuya looked at Haruka at her teal eyes as if trying to find an answer then turned around "The same goes for you Kenta"
"What? No way, Haru-chan and Kenta can't leave school!" Madoka exclaimed.
"Oka-san!" Kenta whined "This is one in a life opportunity. You can't stop us from this" Kenta turned around to search for his blonde friend and get her help to convince his mother it was all right to leave.
"Oba-san, you have been very kind to care and love me. I really appreciate all your help, but this is my biggest dream, racing is very important to me and I wish I could have your blessing and support in this new adventure I want to participate in" Haruka smiled coyly and gave her best puppy face to her godmother.
Madoka stood there a blank expression on her face. She was hesitant to give her answer but finally gave in "Okay, okay Haru-chan you win. But you must promise me that you will take care of yourself and that you are gonna win as much races as possible" Madoka smiled at her as she approached the blonde racer to hug her.
"What about me?" Kenta broke in with annoyance in his tone "How are you letting Tenoh go, but no me! That's not fair" Kenta faked an angry expression.
"Oi, oi. You too are going, but you too must be careful and do your best" Kenta run to his mother's arms "Thank you oka-san , I will make you proud you will see"
Once at home, Haruka got to her bedroom. She was tired from the little celebration her friends made her at the garage back at the racetrack. On the outside the blonde racer looked happy and she was even smiling, but in the inside there was sadness in her heart. She had wished that Michiru could have been in her first professional race and first triumph. She hadn't really say anything about her missing the beautiful violinist, but it was not necessary as she always received advise to be patient and move on with her projects. As if could be easy to simply forget about you and move on love. It only has been a couple of months, but it feels like ages. I wonder where they took you, where are you love? please call me or something because I can't be like this…
TO BE CONTINUED…
Please keep reading and enjoying this story :) I will write some more soon bye