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“I’m very serious,” Cam said, looking at him steadily. “I’m not going to come out while I still race—I don’t want my relationship to be the focus of every question instead of my driving. But once I put my helmet on the shelf, I’m not going to hide that you’re mine. I don’t give a shit that you’re a man. You’re the most important person in my life. I want everyone to know that.”

Scott’s vision was suddenly blurry. He blinked rapidly, trying to clear it. This was—this was—Cam was talking aboutcommitmenthere. He was absolutely certain that they’d still be together years down the line.

And the thing was, so was Scott. He couldn’t imagine not loving this man anymore, couldn’t imagine his life without him at all.

“Oh god, shut up before I start crying,” Scott croaked, pulling Cam into another kiss and clinging to him with all four limbs. “It makes me look so gross.”

Cam smiled against his mouth, kissing him back with a tenderness that made Scott’s chest ache in the best possible way.

“I’d never believe that,” Cam murmured.

“I’m serious,” Scott insisted, sniffling dramatically. “My face gets all blotchy and red. It’s not a pretty sight.”

Cam brushed his thumb across Scott’s cheek. “I think you’re always beautiful. I thought you were beautiful even when I was being a homophobic dick to you.”

Scott let out a watery laugh. “I knew it! I’m glad you can finally admit it was love at first sight for you.”

“Well,” Cam said, smirking a little, “I wouldn’t go that far. You were extremely annoying when we met.”

“Says the pot to the kettle! You were incredibly rude! You acted like—” Scott cut himself off, noticing the strange, fixated look on Cam’s face. “What?”

Cam’s thumb stroked his cheek again. “Nothing. I just missed looking at you.”

Scott stared at him for a moment before burying his face against Cam’s neck with a groan. “You’re such a sap.”

“Says the guy hanging off me like a koala.”

“I’ve earned it,” Scott mumbled. “Besides, you started the cuddling.”

“I did.”

“And you’re never getting rid of me now.”

A slow smile spread across Cam’s face. “I was rather hoping I wouldn’t.”

Grinning, Scott pulled him into another kiss.

Outside, the paddock buzzed with the race weekend, the championship fight waiting just beyond the hotel walls. But here, in their little bubble, none of it mattered.

It was just him and Cam.

And, at long last, everything was exactly as it was meant to be.

Epilogue

BBC: Cameron Richter wins his third world championship in a thrilling finale in Abu Dhabi!

@f1wagsandfamilywatchCam and Scott hugging in parc fermé after the win![Picture 1 of 12]

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@hot4richter I’m not a shipper, but the way Cam ignored his team and ran straight to Scott in parc fermé, then hugged him so hard he literally lifted him off his feet, made me side-eye them. Totally normal behavior for bros.

@cam3wdcs They’re in love, Your Honor. Nothing can convince me otherwise. Look at the besotted expression on Scott’s face. Look at Cam’s eyes. Look at the way he’s holding Scott’s waist!

@camgirl34 Damn, I thought Cam was going to kiss him right there. He might have, if they weren’t literally in a country where that could get them arrested.

@hunterbelleotp I know everyone is busy talking about Cam and Scott’s hug, but I want to talk about Hunter getting in Bastien’s face after they crashed! That looked so intense! I thought he might actually strangle him!

@hunter4life Hunter would have been justified if he did! Belle took Hunter out, which ultimately cost Hunter the championship! Fuck that posh bitch! I’m so looking forward tothe next season. Hunter is going to put him in the wall in the very first race, mark my words!

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