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Charles enters the paddock with a quiet gasp, it was his first time being here and he was incredibly anxious. Everything looked so big compared to the F2 paddock and there was a lot more people around.
He manages to find his way to the Sauber garage after a few minutes of wandering around. He meets his new team and gets shown around the place. It’s nice, really. It’s just not what he’s used to, he’s used to his Prema team and pranking his engineers.
He gets taken to his new motorhome after awhile, he sits down on the small bed and looks around. It’s definitely better than his old one, but it’s just not the same.
Before Charles realises what’s happening, he’s halfway into his headspace. He assumes it’s because of the emotions, he’s feeling to much at once right now.
But he really can’t be little here. He doesn’t know anybody, and he’s too young to look after himself. He’s only ever been in his headspace around his family, seen as he’s the only Little. Arthur is a neutral and Lorenzo is a caregiver so it’s safe to say Charles was well looked after.
Then he realises what to do, he needs to find Seb. He’s always been comfortable around the German ever since they met. Sebastian and Kimi had taken Charles under their wing when they met him a few months ago. He knows they will help him.
Charles leaves his motorhome and walks out of the Sauber Garage, wandering around to try and find his way to the Ferrari Garage. But as soon as he’s outside, he realises how hard it’s going to be.
He’s never been around here before, and he’s in a pretty young headspace. Charles walks around for a good few minutes before he starts to panic.
He feels tears in his eyes as he comes to a stop, hiding behind a wall. He only wanted to find Seb, and now he’s lost. Charles starts to sob quietly, hiding his head into his arms.
He quietens down once he hears footsteps coming closer, he pulls his legs in further and closes his eyes. He feels a hand on his shoulder and flinches slightly as he hears someone crouch down next to him.
“Charles, what are you doing back here little one?” Charles’ head snaps up once he hears the familiar accent, looking at the Finnish man with wide eyes.
“Kimi!” Charles whimpers as he latches onto the Ferrari driver, Kimi rubs a hand down his back and shushes him softly.
“It’s alright, buddy. I’m here, just tell me what’s wrong” Kimi soothes, his caregiver instincts screaming at him to help the distressed little.
“Was trying to find you and Sebby, but got lost. Was Scawy” Charles sniffles, Kimi hums sympathetically and wipes the boys tears away.
“I’m sorry you felt scared, sweetheart. But i’m here now, and i can take you to go and see Seb okay?” Charles nods and rubs his eyes, lifting his arms up shyly. Kimi chuckles and lifts the younger onto his hip, walking in the direction of the Ferrari motorhomes.
“Sebby in here?” Charles asks, pointing at Kimis motorhome. The Finn nods and opens the door, seeing Seb sat on the sofa.
“Seb, we’ve got a visitor” Kimi announces, the German looks up with a frown but immediately smiles when he spots the Monegasque.
“Sebby!” Charles giggles, reaching out for the older man. Seb lifts Charles into his arms and kisses his cheek softly.
“Hello, Schatz. Have you been crying, did somebody upset you?” Seb asks protectively, Kimi laughs at the innocent look on Charles’ face.
“Got lost” The little shrugs, lifting a thumb into his mouth. Sebastian reaches into Charles’ pocket and pulls out a red pacifier, placing it into the boys mouth.
“That must’ve been Scary, Sweetie” Seb mutters, Charles nods and rests a head on his shoulder.
“Mhm, But it okay. Kimi find me an’ bring me here” Charles tells him, Sebastian looks up at the Finn and smiles softly.
“I knew you had a soft spot for him” He teases, Kimi shrugs and sits down on the couch. Seb sits next to him with Charles on his lap and the youngest wriggles so he can see the both of them.
“He’s cute” Kimi replies, ruffling the Sauber drivers hair. Charles grins up at him and sucks on his pacifier.
“He is, isn’t he” Seb says fondly, looking at the boy in his lap who seemed to be falling asleep.
“I think somebody needs a nap” Kimi hums, pulling out a blanket and gently placing it over the Monegasque.
“Would you like to watch something on my phone, Charlie?” Sebastian asks softly, Charles nods and looks up at Seb tiredly.
“Paw Patwol!” He demands, The Ferrari driver laughs and pulls out his phone to put on the show.
Charles watches the show for about 20 minutes before he falls asleep, still curled up on Sebs lap with one hand holding Kimis.
“Your arm is going to hurt if you keep it like that” Seb mumbles after a few minutes, Kimi just looks at him unbothered and keeps still.
“I don’t want to wake him up” He admits quietly, flushing slightly when he sees Seb smirking at him.
“I always knew you were a big softy” The German says, Placing a kiss on the Finns cheek.
“Shut up!”