đ·synopsis: "youâre a bratty idol with a temper. heâs a silent trained and skilled bodyguard who canât speak his mind. you donât get along, but you both canât seem to get one another off each otherâs mind.â
character analysis: taehyung is a silent knight in shining armor. it drives you insane. he can never speak his mind, but under that thick layer of introvert lies a beautiful soul.
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â fic type: social media, enemies to lovers
â main pairing: bodyguard!tae x idol!reader
â side pairing: sope
â warnings: explicit language, smut, mature themes, alcohol usage, etc !
â status: updates everyday (when i can)
CHAPTERS-
characters - ynâs besties
characters - taehyungâs group
prologue - new bodyguard
chapter one - a reason
chapter two - absolute shit
chapter three - no idea
chapter four - look at him
chapter five - so different
chapter six - kinda cute
chapter seven - having fun
chapter eight - good stylist
chapter nine - hopes up
chapter ten (bonus) - doing this right
chapter eleven - crossing the line
chapter twelve - work on me
chapter thirteen - temper tantrum
chapter fourteen - big deal
chapter fifteen - getting attached
chapter sixteen - back nd forth
chapter seventeen (timeskip) - so boring
ÂĄCosmic Girl Records!
a smau series in which y/n accompanies her boyfriend Ollie Bearman around the world whilst beefing with the 2019 rookies (especially Lando) and Charles.
spotify playlist here âš
Part1: did you order pasta, miss?
Part2: singapore lovinâ had me a blast
Part3: new york, concrete jungle where dreams are made of
Part4: make tacos, not war
Part5: la mano arriba, cintura sola, da media vuelta, danza kuduro
Part6: might sound crazy but it ainât no lie, baby bye bye bye
Part7: gâday mate, how are ya?
Part8: meet me in shanghai?
Thanks for reading! - xoxo takimakiiiii
Summary: Y/n has the baby blues and Charles isn't there when y/n needs him.
Note: you guys asked for more CharlesâŠshit able angsty
Word count: 1.4k
Charles never would've left y/n on her own of his own choice, but F1 demands his presence and he had tried to get y/n to accept help from his mum and brothers with them being so close by but y/n had wanted to spend a couple weeks just adjusting to the life without any help.
He felt like it was more to prove to herself that she could do it because she'd need to do it without him more often than not and she just needs to deal with it.
Every time he's called and check on her she seemed maybe a little lonely and tired but it wasn't anything to worry about. But it's coming home that he hears Camille screaming and y/n curled up against the far wall staring with a vacant expression, streams of tear tracks down her cheeks, at the baby who seems to be just bundled on the floor.
"Amour?-Amour? Are you ok?" Charles asks picking up Camille from the floor and trying to soothe her while also getting closer to y/n who snaps out of the daze and practically jumps away. "Y/n?"
"I can't do it. I don't how to do this." Y/n whispers shaking her head while Charles frowns. "I'm gonna hurt her or something."
Charles genuinely has no idea what is happening, had y/n hurt Camille while he was gone? Camille had calmed down since being picked up and held but it's hard to tell if she's hurt or just distressed.
Probably hungry.
Charles feels an internal war of whether to prioritise y/n or Camille but eventually decides to give Camille a bottle and manages to put her down in her crib before he returns to y/n who hasn't moved other than hiding her face in her knees.
"Amour." Charles sighs scooping her up and lifting her to sit on the sofa with him. "Y/n, please tell me what's wrong. I want to make everything ok and whatever it is, we can fix it."
"I was fine. Everything-it was fine. But then she started crying and I couldn't figure it out. It was just like she didn't want me and then I realised I have no idea what I'm doing, I don't know how to make her feel better. I don't know what different cries mean and I'm trying so hard-I'm really trying so hard." Y/n hiccups clearly exhausted and in desperate need of just being taken care of.
Charles almost asks her what she wants but then he decides that she's just going to have to deal with him taking charge.
Thankfully she's in no state to fight him so instead she lets him undress her and run a bath for her, him sitting on the outside as she watches him looking more and more tired as time passes.
"I love you, mon amour. It will be ok, you are just tired and worried, it's completely normal and I'm going to make sure you're ok." Charles states making her nod a little showing that she is there, she's conscious and not lost in her own head.
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Charles was torn, he has heard time and time again that the last thing a man should do is resort to his mother to help them take care of their child but he didn't know who else to resort to and he had a plan that he thought might be better.
"She's sleeping." Charles explains to Pascale as she arrives.
"You focus on the baby, I will take care of y/n." Pascale smiles patting his back. "First you need to eat and I will make some food for y/n ready for when she wakes up."
What y/n needs someone who really knows how to take care of someone in distress and while Charles wants to be that person, he knows that he won't do the best job and asking his mother for help will hopefully be better for everyone and it's not as if Charles is wiping his hands of his girlfriend.
Charles eats and then he makes sure Camille is fed before deciding to take the baby out for a walk and when he returns, y/n is still very much asleep with Pascale deciding to check on her every half hour.
And y/n sleeps for 16 hours, even sleeping through the night with Charles there with her and then he wakes up and continues doing everything to try and make everything as easy as possible when she does wake up.
Eventually she rises and Pascale wastes no time fussing over her, which Charles watches with obvious concern, not wanting his mum to cause any further upset.
"Maybe I could come with you to the doctor and we talk with her about what help we can get you?-I'm sure it's just the first few weeks, I was the same with Charles. But Hervé didn't need to leave for work." Pascale states making y/n nod a little with a genuinely grateful smile as she nods, tears gathering in her eyes which makes Charles move over to her and just wrapping his arm around her.
"The doctor said these things can happen. We just need to find something that works for us-for you." Charles smiles then making her nod before she hiccups as more tears pool.
"I'm sorry."
"Nothing to be sorry for. I love you, Camille loves you and we all adore you. I'll remind you every day, ok?"
"Ok." Y/n hiccups trying to calm herself down again. "I love you too-and Camille, and you, Pascale. Thank you so much, I promise we are going to get you on holiday to a spa."
"We can both go to the spa." Pascale smiles moving around to hug the young woman. "You are doing amazing."
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Y/n and the doctors made a plan for how to handle and manage her mental health and when she got home all y/n wanted to do was hold Camille.
So that's what she's done, she's held the baby who seems to just be relieved to have her mother back. Charles was great, but even doctor's acknowledge the bond between a mother and her baby is going to bring more comfort.
"I'll leave the three of you to it, but I'm a phone call away and I'll make sure I come back and check on her when you have to leave. But the three of you need time without anyone else here." Pascale whispers with a smile as she catches Charles' attention from the picture in front of them.
Y/n is whispering to Camille and speaking quietly to the baby.
"Thank you for helping."
"Any time. You are still babies to me." Pascale smiles then kissing his cheek and leaving making Charles sigh and move to sit with y/n.
"Do you think Fred would forgive me if I quit just to stay here with the two of you?" Charles asks earning a small smile. "You know I am so amazed by you."
Y/n smiles at him feeling her lower lip tremble as she tries not to let the tears slip out.
"I hope Camille gets your strength rather than mine." Charles states as y/n leans over and rests against him.
"You're strong, Charles. You came back here and picked me up, you knew exactly what to do to fix this." Y/n sighs softly while smiling as Camille just shifts. "I didn't realise how hard it was going to be...even with the warnings. I just felt like I was going to hurt her and when she wouldn't stop crying it just felt like I wasn't really here till you came home."
They still don't really know how long y/n had disassociated with Camille on the floor, it couldn't have been that long since she didn't need changing and she wasn't cold or showing any sighs of actual neglect. She was just crying.
"You don't have to know it all, amour. I'm still figuring it out too." Charles smiles then sighing. "All that matters is that no one is hurt and you aren't going to hurt her. You are doing perfect and even if you weren't. That doesn't make you a bad mum anymore than it makes me a bad dad."
"I don't know how other women do this with multiple kids."
"We don't have to think about that. We just focus on now and if Camille is all the only kid we have then she is more than enough anyway." Charles assures y/n not wanting to make her feel any pressure thinking about later.
"We'll figure it out." Y/n confirms definitely more for herself but she also just needed to hear herself say it.
Hii babe, I have another little request if youâre taking them!
Could you write something Kimi Antonelli x fem!reader where sheâs super stressed because sheâs about to take her final exams (like the French bac) and she hasnât started revising at all?? Itâs literally in a month, and she feels completely overwhelmed and behind.Like sheâs spiraling a bit, maybe crying over highlighters and making dramatic âIâm gonna failâ speeches while Kimi just tries to calm her down and support her. Maybe he helps her organize her revision or just stays with her through the stress, reminding her that sheâs smart and capable even if she doesnât feel like it.Basically soft academic panic + golden retriever boyfriend energy. Only if it inspires you of course!! But Iâd love that dynamic.
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summary | final exams in a month, panic sets in tears, chaos, and dramatic speeches. kimi stays, calms, organizes, and reminds: you're capable
warnings | gf!reader, academic stress, panic attack elements (crying, overwhelm), comfort, fluff, golden retriever boyfriend energy
word count | 1.5 k
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You're surrounded by highlighters. One is drying out on the edge of the bed without its cap, another is chewed between your fingers, and several more are scattered across the desk like witnesses to a crime.
Your notes are everywhere: some open on the floor, others crumpled, one pinned to the wall with washi tape like thatâs going to help you absorb information through osmosis.
Your heart is pounding, your eyes are burning, and your thoughts are racing a mile a minute. You donât even know where to start. You havenât touched a single flashcard, havenât opened the first topic, and the bac is in a month. One month. Thirty days. What can you do in thirty days? Go over the entire syllabus? Prepare text commentaries? Review philosophy, history, math? Sleep? No. Sleep is no longer an option.
You feel your throat burn. You're about to cry for the third time this afternoonâand itâs because of a damn dried-up highlighter.
And then, you hear the door open.
"Hey, amore..." says a familiar voice, soft, almost carefree.
Kimi walks in with a bag of croissants in one hand and his jacket slung over his shoulder. He has that smile he always wears when he sees you... but it fades the moment he takes in the disaster that is your room. And you.
"What happened here?"
You turn with a kind of hysterical laugh caught in your throat.
"What happened?" you repeat, your eyes wide. "Kimi, the bac is in a month! A month! And I havenât started anything! Iâm completely lost, Iâm going to fail, my life is going to be ruined, I wonât get into university, and Iâll end up⊠I donât know! Selling defective highlighters from a street stall while crying!"
You toss a tissue at your face and sigh. You're being dramatic you know it. But you're so overwhelmed you canât help it. Everything feels too big, too hard, and you feel so, so small in front of it.
Kimi walks toward you carefully, like heâs afraid of spooking you.
"Are you crying because of�"
"Yes, because of a highlighter!" you yell, pointing at the pastel yellow one that has tragically died on the floor. "It was dry and that was the last straw!"
He lets out a soft laugh and crouches beside you. With the kind of tenderness only he has, he runs a thumb over your damp cheek and wipes away the tear.
"At least you cry in style," he says, and you let out a choked laugh between sobs.
"Donât make fun of me," you mumble, letting yourself fall against him. Your forehead rests against his chest, and you feel his arm wrap around you.
"Iâd never do that. I'm here for this, right? To hold you while the world falls apart because of some exams."
He closes his eyes and rests his chin on your head. His voice, calm, steady, warm, filters through your chaotic thoughts like an anchor.
"Youâre going to be okay. I promise. Weâll do this together, okay?"
You donât say anything, but your hand clutches his shirt. Because even though everything in your head is spinning out of control... he always manages to stop the chaos, at least a little.
You donât know how long you stay curled up against him. It could be minutes or an eternity. All you hear is his calm, steady breathing, like heâs trying to regulate yours with his. And in a way, it works. Your heart no longer beats with the same violence, and the tears though not completely gone have stopped flowing uncontrollably.
"Does your head hurt?" he asks quietly.
You nod, not lifting your face from his shirt. His hand moves gently across your back, drawing little circles that, for the first time in hours, make you feel like youâre not alone in this wreckage.
"Okay, listen," he says softly, pressing a small kiss to the top of your head. "I know it all feels like a giant mountain right now, but we can break it down. Step by step. Day by day. Iâll help you, amore. Want to start?"
"I donât even know whereâŠ" you whisper, voice cracking.
"From the beginning. Tell me which subjects you need to prepare."
You take a breath, pull back slightly, and look at your desk in resignation.
"Literature, history, philosophy, english, geo, and math."
Kimi nods like itâs not a monstrous list.
"Perfect. Then weâre going to make a schedule. A real one. With breaks, time to breathe, andâŠ" he reaches into the bag he left on the desk, "croissants as rewards."
You canât help but laugh.
"Youâre going to motivate me with pastries?"
"Iâm going to motivate you with love and pastries. Which is objectively better than any educational system."
He hands you his phone, already open on a scheduling app. You look at it, surprised.
"You had this ready?"
"I know you, amore. I had a feeling."
You start dividing the days by subjects, assigning realistic study hours, leaving room for breaks, and marking small ârewardsâ at the end of each day. Kimi does it all with infinite patience, listening without judgment, suggesting instead of imposing.
"This is insane," you whisper at some point, watching the schedule take shape.
"No," he corrects you, taking your hand, "this is what you do when you decide to fight instead of give up. And you always fight even when you cry over highlighters."
You sigh. Thereâs still a pinch of anxiety in your chest, but it no longer fills the whole space. Because now heâs there, sharing it with you.
"What if I donât make it? What if I run out of time?"
"Then weâll improvise. Or youâll do your best. Because youâre brilliant, even if you donât feel like it today. I know that. And Iâm not going anywhere. Even if you have to study twenty hours straight and yell at me because you donât understand Rousseau."
You look at him. He has that soft, silly smile that always disarms you.
"Thank you," you whisper.
"Donât thank me yet," he replies, standing up to grab your flashcards. "The battle against the note mountain hasnât even started. But donât worry. I brought reinforcements. And croissants."
You laugh. For the first time in days, you truly laugh.
And while he starts sorting your notebooks by color, as if that were a war tactic⊠you realize maybe you can do this.
Because you have Kimi. And with him, everything feels a little less impossible.
Days passed. Some were chaotic, full of tears, existential dread, and internal battles with the voice in your head telling you you wouldnât make it. Others were miraculously productive, with full hours of focus, checkmarks on your calendar, and that almost-forgotten feeling of progress.
But the best part was that Kimi was there for all of it.
He became your official study partner. He sat beside you, even if he didnât understand a single word of your philosophy texts. He read your outlines, quizzed you, and gave you a kiss every time you got one right. He learned how to pronounce Spinoza without laughing and ended up having opinions about Victor Hugo. More than once, you caught him doodling nonsense in the margins of your pages while you reviewed.
"Is this a philosophical pig?"
"No, itâs Descartes⊠in cochon mignon version," he replied seriously, like it made perfect sense.
And you laughed. You laughed so hard you forgot, for a second, all the stress.
That particular night, you were both lying on your bedroom floor. Your notes were stacked, and your head was resting on his lap. He was stroking your hair absentmindedly while you repeated phrases quietly.
"âLâhomme est condamnĂ© Ă ĂȘtre libreâŠâ" you murmured.
"That guy sounds intense," he said, and you smiled.
"Itâs Sartre."
"Couldnât he just say âdo what you want but take responsibilityâ?"
"Wouldnât be existentialism if it were that easy to digest."
"Touché," he said, kissing your forehead.
You fall silent for a few seconds. Your eyes sting a little from exhaustion, and that familiar twinge of insecurity creeps in.
"Do you really think I can do this?"
Kimi stops stroking your hair and makes you look at him.
"Y/N⊠I donât think. I know. Youâre smartâsmarter than you give yourself credit for. Youâre scared, sure, but that doesnât mean youâre not capable. Look at you: youâve been fighting this for days, organizing, reviewing, moving forward. Even when youâre tired. Even when youâre scared. You keep going. And not everyone does that."
You feel a knot form in your throat. Youâre not sure if itâs because of his words, his voice, or the way he looks at you like you're everything good in the world packed into one person.
"Can I give up for just a little bit?"
"You can give up for as long as you need," he whispers. "And Iâll stay with you until youâre ready to start again."
You wrap your arms around him tightly. And for a moment, between notes, highlighters, and philosophical theories, you feel safe.
And just a little bit braver.
Max Verstappen x Fem!Reader
Summary⊠When the Drive to Survive crew shows up to film a behind-the-scenes look at Max Verstappenâs life off track, Y/N is less than thrilled to be in the spotlight. But between sarcastic interviews, soft domestic moments, and a now-viral deleted scene involving a jar of pesto, the world gets a glimpse of a Max theyâve never seen before. Boyfriend-coded. Cat-dad certified. And very, very soft for her.
A/N: I hope you guys enjoy! Iâve been kinda M.I.A. & irregular on my posting but I have been out of town for the last two week so Iâve been writing on my phone and it has been a little difficult.
I hope you guys enjoy this story and feel free to donate on my Ko-Fi, maybe that way I can buy a better computer and write more consistently for you guys.
like, comment, reblog, enjoy (:
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Y/N was halfway through brushing her teeth when Max knocked on the bathroom door.
âTheyâre here,â he said, muffled through the wood. âThe Drive to Survive guys.â
She spat into the sink. âTell them to come back never.â
Max laughed, leaning against the doorframe in joggers and a Red Bull hoodie, his hair still wet from the shower. âYou said yes last night.â
âI was half-asleep and you bribed me with stroopwafels.â
He pushed the door open and gave her the most annoyingly charming grin. âAnd yet, here we are.â
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The Netflix crew had set up in their living room, pretending the chaos of wires and camera angles was âlow-key.â Max greeted them like old friends, casual and cool, while Y/N hovered awkwardly behind a kitchen stool, holding her coffee like a shield.
âJust pretend weâre not here,â the producer said, adjusting his headset.
âImpossible,â she muttered.
Max, ever the calm in the storm, slipped a hand around her waist. âYouâll be fine. Just be yourself.â
âThat is the problem.â
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They followed the couple through a normal day: breakfast on the balcony, Max fiddling with a simulator, Y/N curled up reading a book while their cats tried to chew on a mic cord.
But then they asked for a sit-down interview.
âCan you two just talk about what itâs like being in a relationship during the season?â the director asked, arranging pillows behind Y/N like this was a cozy podcast and not her personal nightmare.
Max shrugged. âItâs good. We donât really fight.â
Y/N snorted. âYou say that because you donât consider ignoring my texts for six hours a fight.â
âI was driving,â he said, deadpan.
âYou were on the simulator.â
âSame thing.â
The crew laughed. Max smiled sideways at her.
Then the director leaned in. âY/N, how do you handle the pressure of being with someone constantly in the spotlight?â
She hesitated. Not because she didnât know, but because she hadnât expected the question to feel so⊠real.
âI donât try to handle it,â she said slowly. âI just try to remind him that thereâs a world outside of racing. That heâs more than just Max Verstappen the driver.â
Maxâs expression softenedâone of those rare looks he saved just for her, all warm gaze and relaxed jawline.
âAnd sheâs the only one who gets away with calling me out when I start acting like a robot,â he added, voice lower now.
There was a pause.
âWow,â the sound guy whispered.
âKeep rolling,â the director whispered back.
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Later, when they were reviewing footage in the trailer, someone asked if they could get a shot of Max hugging Y/N.
âWe have the paddock stuff, the Monaco stuffâbut we need something soft to end on.â
Max found her sitting on the edge of the Red Bull hospitality couch, phone in hand.
He didnât say anything. Just walked up, pulled her into his chest, and kissed the top of her head. Cameras or not.
âYouâre doing great,â he said.
âYou owe me ten stroopwafels and a massage.â
âIâll give you twelve.â
The camera rolled as she smiled against his hoodie, arms tightening around his waist.
And later, when the season aired, fans clipped that moment. Over and over.
âWho knew Max Verstappen could be soft?â
âProtect this woman at all costs.â
âRelationship goals.â
But to Max, it was just Tuesday.
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Y/N stood barefoot in the kitchen, struggling with a stubborn jar of pesto. The label peeled at the edge, and the lid refused to budge despite two dish towels and her full body weight.
âMax!â she called, mildly annoyed. âCan you come here?â
Off-camera, you hear footsteps. Then Max appears in the kitchen doorway, looking suspicious. âWhat did I do?â
âNothing. Just open this before I yeet it into the sea.â
He walks over, takes the jar, and opens it effortlessly with one twist.
She stares. âAre you serious?â
He grins, proud. âYou loosened it.â
âUh-huh.â
Without missing a beat, he dips a finger into the pesto and sticks it in his mouth.
âMax!â she gasps, swatting him with a tea towel. âThatâs for dinner!â
He shrugs. âTaste test.â
A Netflix producer can be heard laughing behind the camera.
âCan we actually keep rolling?â another asks. âThis is gold.â
Y/N turns, catching the crew still filming, and mock-glares at the camera.
âIâm going to need hazard pay.â
Max wraps an arm around her waist and plants a pesto-flavored kiss on her cheek.
âNo one would believe how domestic you are,â Y/N mutters, smirking.
âGood. Let them think Iâm scary.â
âž»
But donât worry. The pesto jar ended up on eBay âsigned by Max,â with a sticky note that read:
âShe loosened it.â â M.V.
All proceeds went to cat shelters. Because Max demanded it.
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Twitter/X:
@paddockbabie:
MAX OPENED A JAR AND A NATION FELL IN LOVE
#driveToSurvive #maxverstappen #domesticking
@softf1updates:
the way he dipped his finger into the pesto and then kissed her with zero shame?? Iâm on the floor.
literally who gave him permission to be this boyfriend-coded
@f1spicypage:
âyou loosened it.â
OH OKAY MAX VERSTAPPEN KING OF HUMBLE DOMESTICITY
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Tumblr:
f1blurbs:
Itâs not about the pesto.
Itâs about her calling him like a husband.
Itâs about him walking in like âwhat did I do?â like he knows he exists to be summoned.
Itâs about the quiet love.
Itâs about the damn jar.
Iâm crying.
netflix-please:
Reblog if you too would risk it all to have Max Verstappen open a jar for you and call it âloosened by you.â
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TikTok Comments (under the leaked scene with 4.8M views):
@formulalover44:
the way sheâs like âMAXâ and he just comes?? we love an obedient man
@jamgirlie:
petition to release ALL deleted scenes or i riot
@pestoprincess:
me @ my boyfriend: âwhy canât you be more like max verstappen opening pesto jars and donating to cat shelters?â
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Instagram Stories:
@f1gossipgrid:
MAX & Y/N: PESTO-GATE
This leaked deleted scene is the best PR Netflix never meant to drop.
Rumors say Red Bull marketing is already printing âYou loosened itâ merch.
Weâll take 5.
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And yesâsomeone already made pesto-themed merch on Etsy with:
âYou loosened it â M.V.â in sleek Helvetica on tote bags, mugs, and aprons.
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the end.
13. âIbuprofen and a Red Bull is not an appropriate breakfast.â Max Verstappen Fluff pleaseđ«¶đŒđđ»
Note: It wouldâve been so easy to do it the other way around but I couldnât get past the idea of hungover reader wanting to end Max with his Maxplaining while hungover đ€ (wanna give him head so good his glasses steam up)
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âMax! Can you shut the fuckkkk uppp?â You call out loudly, head practically splitting in half with the noise of the simulation creeping up the hallway, burying your head deeper under the fluffy pillow as Max races the sim in the living room, not bothering with his headphones while Team Redline arenât on it with him.
Max laughs breezily and rolls his eyes slightly at your words but doesnât make any effort to stop the sim or come and check on you, itâs entirely self inflicted after a late night you had last night with Kika Gomes (ever the bad influence) and Magui Corceiro. He hears a soft thud and he glances to the door and then back to his sim, back to the door, where youâve appeared, trudging to the kitchen like a wounded animal, then back to the sim. He glances at you, clattering about in the kitchen, duvet wrapped around your shoulders like some kind of ancient conqueror despite being nothing than a hungover wag.
He canât help but laugh at the image, not bothering to finish the race heâs halfway through and would inevitably win, moving back from the wheel to approach you as you stare daggers at him over the can of Red Bull pulled from the fridge, sinking back a couple of small white ibuprofen.
âBreakfast of champions, eh? But actually, Red Bull and ibuprofen is not an appropriate breakfast, schatje. Maybe Iâll make you a protein shake or a smoothie, huh?â He offers, moving behind you despite the large duvet between your body and his, rubbing the parts of your neck that are exposed, pressing a kiss just below your ear as he reaches to take the Red Bull out of your hand.
âMax Emilian Verstappen, I will cut you if you take this energy drink from me and God knows youâll bleed Red Bull you fucking hypocrite.â You half snap, glaring at him, his head falling back in a raucous laugh at how feral you seem to be this morning, probably drinking more last night than you were used to.
âSâbad for you liefje. Come, Iâll fill you up with a different kind of Red Bull to cheer you up.â The duvetâs pushed from your shoulders and youâre swung up into the air, legs wrapping instinctively around his hips as he heads to the bedroom.
You let out a low effort whine but it becomes a mown easily enough when he slaps your ass to quiet you.
A TALE OF FAME
pairing êȘà§ charles leclerc x ahaana patel á„«áĄ. f1 driver x bollywood actress au
chapter êȘà§ 1
summary êȘà§ she's everything, and he just drives.
note êȘà§ no hate to any characters used in the story, none of what i write reflects on how they actually are. all my love, happy reading.
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Ahaana Patel was an enigma wrapped in stardom. Sheâd emerged onto the Bollywood scene with a debut that was nothing short of explosive, pro shaking up the industry and catapulting herself into the hearts of millions. She featured in a movie of one of the most celebrated Indian directors, Karan Johar, alongside her costars Varun Dhawan and Sidharth Malhotra, and hasn't looked back since. It was a journey no one, least of all her academically fixated parents in Ahmedabad, could have foreseen. From their meticulously structured plans of engineering degrees and Ivy League aspirations to the glitzy chaos of movie premieres and magazine covers, her story was the epitome of unpredictability.
Now, twelve years later, Ahaana strode confidently through the paddock of the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. Her steps were light, but her presence was impossible to ignore. The roar of engines, the sharp tang of gasoline, and the relentless buzz of the crowd enveloped her in a world she had come to know well over the years.
Dressed in attire that matched the casual coolness of the paddock air, a fitted white top and denim skirt. Her hair, perfectly styled despite the chaos of travel, swayed gently as she moved, her signature smile lighting up the faces of everyone she passed.
The first race of the 2024 season was underway, and the paddock was a symphony of excitement. Engineers tinkered with machines that cost more than most people earned in a lifetime, journalists scrambled for the perfect soundbite, and VIP guests mingled in their designer ensembles, trying to look like they belonged. Ahaana, however, didnât need to tryâshe was a natural here.
âAhi!â
The familiar Dutch accent cut through the cacophony, and Ahaana turned, her eyes narrowing playfully as Max Verstappen approached. Helmet in hand, the reigning world champion exuded confidence. His movements were deliberate, his gaze sharp, but the moment he saw Ahaana, his expression softened ever so slightly.
âMax,â she greeted, her voice laced with mock seriousness. âAre you ready to win, or should I start drafting my consolation speech now?â
Max rolled his eyes, a smirk tugging at his lips. âYour faith in me is touching. Truly inspiring. Maybe you should stick to Bollywood instead of doubting world champions.â
âAnd miss this circus?â Ahaana gestured grandly at the bustling paddock around them. âNot a chance.â
Their bond was one of playful banter and unspoken trust, forged in the early days of her association with Red Bull. At first, their interactions had been fraught with the awkwardness of two young professionals forced into photoshoots and promotional events. But as time passed, they found common ground in their shared strugglesâboth carried the weight of their fathersâ expectations and both were determined to carve their own paths. What began as reluctant camaraderie soon blossomed into a sibling-like relationship. Max truly saw Ahaana as a little sister, and always would.
âWhereâs Kelly?â Ahaana asked, scanning the crowd for Maxâs girlfriend.
âSheâs around,â Max replied, shrugging. âProbably hunting you down.â
As if on cue, Kelly Piquet appeared, her presence as radiant as ever. Spotting Ahaana, she broke into a wide grin and pulled her into a warm hug. âAhaana! I didnât know you were coming today. Otherwise, Iâd have brought Pâshe misses you.â
Ahaana beamed. âI miss her too. Weâre calling her as soon as these boys start driving their toy cars.â
âToy cars?â Max echoed, feigning offense.
Before Ahaana could retort, another familiar voice joined the fray.
âWell, well, well, if it isnât Red Bullâs golden girl.â
Ahaana turned to see Lando Norris, the ever-charming McLaren driver, strolling toward them. His grin was as cheeky as ever, his orange, oh sorry papaya, jacket standing out starkly against the sea of Red Bull merch.
âLando,â Ahaana greeted with mock disdain. âLost your way from all the oranges. Here let me show you, its that garage with a mark that looks like a disfigured comma.â
âItâs papaya and you know it. Youâre obsessed with me , arenât you?â Lando shot back, slinging an arm around her shoulders. âAdmit itâyou came all the way here just to see me.â
âOh, absolutely,â Ahaana replied, her tone dripping with sarcasm. âCouldnât resist the charm of McLarenâs poster boy.â
Max chuckled, shaking his head. âI canât deal with both of you.â
The banter continued until race preparations called for Max and Landoâs attention. Kelly and Ahaana waved them off, heading toward the lounge.
The race was a spectacle, with Max clinching victory and Lando following closely behind in P2. The podium celebrations were a blur of champagne showers and roaring applause, but the real festivities began that evening.
The groupâMax, Kelly, Lando, Carlos Sainz, Rebecca, Carlosâs girlfriend, and Ahaanaâfound themselves in a luxurious nightclub, the VIP section buzzing with energy. Neon lights danced across the room, the bass of the music reverberating through their bodies.
âDid you hear?â Rebecca leaned closer to Kelly and Ahaana, her voice conspiratorial. âApparently, Alex cheated on Charles.â
Kellyâs jaw dropped. âYouâre joking!â
Ahaana raised an eyebrow, intrigued. âHow do you know?â
Rebecca shrugged. âWord travels fast in the paddock. Apparently, Charles tried to break up with her, but she keeps avoiding the conversation.â
âClassic denial,â Ahaana remarked, sipping her drink.
Kelly shook her head. âWhy doesnât he just cut her off?â
âHe wants a clean break,â Rebecca explained. âBut Alex is⊠persistent.â
The conversation shifted to lighter topics as the night wore on. Lando, ever the photographer, took candid shots of the group, earning playful protests from his friends.
By 3 A.M., the nightclub was still alive with energy, but Ahaana needed a breather. She stepped out onto a balcony, the cool night air a welcome contrast to the heat inside. The city lights stretched out before her, their glow reflected in the glass of the towering buildings.
She wasnât alone for long.
âHey, Ferrari,â she said, spotting Charles Leclerc leaning against the railing, a glass of whiskey in hand.
Charles glanced at her, his expression a mix of surprise and curiosity. âDo I know you?â
âNot yet,â Ahaana replied, a playful smile tugging at her lips. âBut you looked like you could use some company.â
Charles chuckled softly, though the melancholy in his eyes remained. âMaybe I do.â
Ahaana joined him at the railing, their gazes fixed on the cityscape. For a moment, neither spoke, the silence between them comfortable.
âRough night?â Ahaana asked eventually.
Charles hesitated before nodding. âSomething like that.â
Ahaana studied him, her expression thoughtful. âYou know, brooding doesnât suit you. You should try smilingâit might just solve all your problems.â
Charles couldnât help but smile, albeit faintly. âIs that so?â
âAbsolutely,â Ahaana replied, her tone light. âBut if youâre not ready to smile yet, Iâll settle for a drink.â
Charles handed her his glass without a word. She accepted it, taking a small sip before handing it back.
âNot bad,â she remarked, her eyes twinkling with mischief.
Charles looked at her, truly looked at her for the first time. The neon lights from the club painted her features in hues of pink and blue, her hair catching the faint breeze. There was something about herâan effortless charm, a warmth that drew people in.
âWhatâs your name?â he asked, his voice softer now.
âAhaana,â she replied, extending a hand.
Charles took it, his grip firm but gentle. âCharles.â
âI know,â Ahaana said with a grin. âYou ready to party now, Red?â
Charles chuckled, a genuine laugh this time, and downed the rest of his drink. âLead the way.â
And just like that, the night took on a new energy, two strangers finding unexpected companionship amidst the chaos of flashing lights and thundering music.
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Summaryâ Max has to say goodbye to the little sister he took under his wing
The beginning of this fic is based on this video
https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP81gqepM/
Taggingâ @ironmaiden1313
Warning character death sad angsty read at your own risk
Max sat on the chair next to y/n's bed looking down at the girl. His friendship with her was important as she was like a little sister to him. Even then he saw himself in the younger girl â another version of him, hardworking and dedicated to the sport.
Max always thought Y/n would make it to Formula One if it wasnât for the accident. She would have been a possible contender for the second Red Bull seat, which Max would do anything to make happen. Just like heâd do anything to wake her up.
He thought back to when they had that interview when y/n joked saying that âMax wasnât allowed to retire until they were teammates,â something that he was fine with.
"Hi, I'm Max Verstappen, and I'm a Miami taxi driver," Max joked. Y/n smiled at the camera and introduced herself, "Hi, I'm Y/n l/n, and I'm an F1 academy driver."
The two drivers were seated in the rear of the car, with Max holding a can of Red Bull, and Y/n clutching her water bottle. They both were wearing a Red Bull team polo shirt and a hat to match.
Max turned to Y/n and teased, "That sounded better than my intro," which led to a chuckle from both of them. "Stroopwafels or Poffertjes?" Y/n asked, sparking a friendly debate. "I would go with Stroopwafels, but that's only because I think I had too many Poffertjes when I was growing up," Max replied with a grin. The interviewer then asked about their most memorable races.
"For me, it's Barcelona because my first win was there," Y/n said, smiling and nodding her head. "Winning my first Formula 1 race, as well " Max responded with enthusiasm. "That was your first win in Barcelona, right?" the interviewer clarified. "Yep, Barcelona is good to us," Max confirmed, looking over at Y/n. "Yeah, Barcelona is good to us," Y/n chimed in.
The memory of the thrilling moment lingers vividly in her mind. She vividly recalls the exhilarating instant she surpassed Lia Block just as they crossed the finish line, securing first place. Her veins pulsed with adrenaline as she gingerly rose from the car, feeling the weight of her legs and the trembling sensation. With a triumphant smile, she emerged from the car and dashed toward the barrier where her team awaited, leaping into the air amidst the cheering crowd. Y/n's heart pounded wildly in her ears, reminiscent of the thundering sound of galloping horses in full stride.
The interview moved on to discussing their racing career and their experiences. Y/n shared how she started in karting and worked her way up through the motorsport ladder. Max chimed in, recalling his karting origins as well as the passion and dedication throughout his journey. The interviewer asked, "What's the best part about being a driver?"
Max answered, "It's the adrenaline rush of racing and the feeling of success when you win a race." "I agree," Y/n added. "The thrill of racing and the satisfaction of improving." The interview continued, and the conversation shifted to their off-track lives.
"What's your favorite pastime outside of racing?" the interviewer asked. "I like to relax and spend time with friends and family," Y/n replied. Max chuckled and added, "I'm a bit of a video game enthusiast."
"I've learned that playing video games requires as much focus and skill as racing," Y/n teased. "So, Max, any special someone in your life?" the interviewer jokes, prompting smiles from both drivers.
Max chuckled and jokingly replied, "Yeah, my two cats." Y/n joined in, chiming in with, "I have a goldfish, does that count?" Causing everyone around them to laugh at her statement. The interview took a lighthearted turn as they began discussing their favorite tracks and memories.
"Apart from Barcelona, what's your favorite track?" the interviewer asked. "Spa," Y/n responded without hesitation. "The Belgian crowds are amazing, and it's a historic track."
Max nodded, adding, "Spa's a good one. For me, it's hard to beat my home track, Zandvoort."
âOooh I love Zandvoortâ y/n responded with a gleam in her eyes. Max grinned, looking at Y/n's enthusiasm. "I knew you had good taste in tracks," he teased. "Zandvoort has a unique atmosphere, and the fans are passionate." The interview moved on to questions about their relationship, and the conversation took a more serious turn. "It's no secret that you two have a close relationship," the interviewer said. "How would you describe your bond?" Max looked at Y/n, waiting for her to respond. Y/n smiled and spoke with confidence, "We're like siblings. We know each other inside and out, and we can rely on each other no matter what." Max added to her answer, saying, "We support each other both on and off the track. It's a rare connection, and I'm grateful for it." The interviewer smiled and nodded âAnd lastly do the two of you see yourselves as teammates in the future?â They asked.
Max looked at Y/n, and they both smiled before Max responded with a hint of determination. "That's the plan. Y/n and I have been working together for years, pushing each other and learning from each other. Together, we could make history." Y/n nodded in agreement.
âI also told Max that heâs not allowed to retire until we become teammatesâ Y/n jokes. Max chuckled and jokingly retorted, "I guess I'll have to stick around for a bit longer, then." Y/n smiled, adding, "You better keep that promise. We have big dreams to fulfill." The interviewer wrapped up the interview, expressing gratitude to both Y/n and Max for the insightful conversation. As they walked out of the studio, Max turned to Y/n. "You know, you have a way with words." Y/n shrugged, "What can I say? We're a great team." "We are," Max agreed, putting his arm around Y/n's shoulder. "But I have to admit, you saying that I can't retire until we become teammates was pretty funny."
âOh I was seriousâ Max chuckled, raising an eyebrow. "Are you saying you'll try to block my retirement?â Y/n shrugged with a mischievous smile, "If that's what it takes to become teammates, then you bet I will."
Max shook his head in amused disbelief. "You're something else, you know that?"
Y/n just smiled, enjoying the lighthearted banter between them. âTrust me Max I knowâ
Wiping away the tears from his eyes Max's thoughts were interrupted by the sound of the hospital room door opening. A nurse entered, checking on Y/n's vitals and making sure everything was alright.
Taking a moment to observe the girl, Max couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness. Despite the steady beeping of the heart monitor, Y/n lay eerily still in her bed, her condition critical.
The nurse, sensing Max's concern, walked over to him. She placed a comforting hand on his shoulder rubbing her thumb against his shoulder.
âYou should go home and get some restâ the nurse suggested in a soft but firm tone. Max scoffed at her statement he wasnât exactly in the mood for unsolicited advice from anyone at the moment.
"How is she doing?" Max inquired, his voice filled with worry, he didnât care about anything else that wasnât his friend.
The nurse glanced at Y/n's chart before responding, "Her condition remains critical, but no change so far."
Max nodded, staring at Y/n's still form, praying for some sign of improvement.
âI meant what I said before Mr.Verstappen you should go home and rest. I donât think your friend would want you to sit here and beat yourself up over something you canât control.â The nurse says with a tight-lipped smile and a soft tone.
Max turned his attention back to his friend. He reached out to hold Y/n's hand, feeling the coolness of her skin against his own.
"Come on, Y/n. You've got to pull through," Max whispered, his voice cracking slightly.
Max closed his eyes, recalling the memory of the accident vividly. He could still hear the sound of the collision and the sight of Y/n's car spinning out of control. It was a scene that he had replayed countless times in his mind.
He remembered the rush of fear and adrenaline when he first saw the accident and the way his heart stopped when he realized it was Y/n in the mangled car.
Max clenched his fists, the emotions from that day flooding back to him. The helplessness he had felt as he watched the paramedics rush to the scene, the desperate hope that she would be okay. And the sickening feeling in his stomach when he was informed of the extent of her injuries.
Y/nâs skin was covered in dark purple bruises and cuts that were covered with gauze, curious Max reached over and grabbed the folder that contained the information about Y/nâs injuries. She had eternal bruises and a fractured rib followed by two broken ones; her femur, the radius, and the ulna in her right arm were also broken. The more Max read on her injuries the more he felt sick to his stomach.
Y/n also had a small hairline fracture in her skull instinctively Max touched the side of his head from when he had his big accident back in 2021 during the Silverstone Grand Prix realizing how lucky he was. Continuing reading the charts y/n was also punctured by a piece of carbon fiber slicing through her Kidney, Liver, and aorta artery causing major blood loss the more Max read about y/n the sicker he felt.
The accident had happened during a pre-season Barcelona test. It was supposed to be just a routine session, a chance to try out some new car parts and strategize for the upcoming season.
But things went awry when Y/n lost control of her car on the rain-dampened track. Her car skidded out of control, slamming into the safety barrier with a sickening crunch.
The impact had been severe, and Max's heart stopped as he watched the chaotic scene unfolding before him. Max watched on the monitors as the medics worked on pulling her bloodied and unconscious form from the wreckage.
In that instant, Max's world had shifted. The laughter and banter they had shared just moments ago in the interview room now felt like a cruel echo of the present. As he sat by her bedside, holding her motionless hand, all Max could think about was how unfair life could be.
Somehow by the grace of god, Max was convinced that he should go home, shower, and rest. Sighing Max walked into his apartment tossing his keys onto the table by the door he was also greeted by his two cats Jimmy and Sassy who he was grateful to see.
âHi guys,â Max says squatting down to pet the cats who were happy to see their dad. âAre you hungry?â Max asked walking into the kitchen to feed the cats. Once the cats were fed and happy Max went to his bedroom turning on the light he walked over to his dresser picking out clean clothes to put on after his shower. Emptying his pockets Max plugged in his phone to charge while he was showing.
In the bathroom, Max gazed at his reflection in the mirror. He appeared worn out, with a complexion flushed and swollen from tears. His eyes were bloodshot and stung from sleep deprivation, and the dark circles beneath them were a deep shade of purple. Once Max took in his appearance he turned in the shower to the desired temperature of water and stripped out of his clothes.
The hot water felt good on his sore muscles, something Max was grateful for in that moment. He stood there underneath the water until it turned cold. That's when Max got out of the shower and got dressed. It wasnât long after his shower Max got into bed for the night sleep welcoming him as soon as his head hit the pillow.
Max was woken up by the sound of his phone ringing groaning out in exhaustion. He sat up in bed and looked at his phone to see who was calling him. Max felt his heart race at the sight of y/nâs calling him. Max immediately. Answered her phone call.
âMrs. L/n is everything alright?â Max asked, standing up to pace around his bedroom.
Max was met with silence from the other end of the phone âOh Max Iâm so sorryâ Mrs. L/n lets out shakily and Maxâs heart breaks even more than it already was.
âNo no she didnâtâ sheâs still here she has to be,â Max says in denial refusing to accept the harsh reality that his friend was gone.
"Max, I'm sorry. Sheâs gone," Mrs. L/n says, letting out a broken sob, and with a single sentence Max's whole world came crashing down around him with a choking sob and an anguishing scream.
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The warmth she felt was a kind of warmth that radiated from the sun and she also felt safe, which was kinda ironic since the last thing she could remember was her car spinning out of control just before crashing into the barrier before her whole world had gone pitch black and cold.
Opening her eyes Y/n noticed that she was lying in soft green grass looking around she noticed a group of people standing around a freshly dug grave. Confused, Y/n stood up brushing off the black dress pants she was wearing. Black pants that she didnât remember putting on hell Y/n didnât even remember how she got here in the cemetery.
The closer y/n got to the group of people she realized that these were her closest friends and family. Looking around she noticed Max who stood tall and composed, dressed in a black suit as he looked out over the funeral service. It was a beautiful ceremony, yet the grief weighed heavily in the palpable air.
As Y/n approached the group, no one seemed to notice her presence. They were all deeply immersed in the funeral service, their faces etched with grief and sadness. The air was heavy with a mix of sorrow and acceptance, a stark reminder of the reality they were facing.
Her parents were seated in the front row, silently weeping. Max stood nearby, his gaze fixed on the open grave where her coffin would soon be lowered.
Feeling out of place and utterly confused, Y/n tried to approach Max, hoping to get his attention. But as she neared him, her body passed directly through him, making her gasp in surprise.
Max didn't react, not even seeming to notice the feeling of her presence passing through him. It was a surreal and unsettling experience for Y/n, who couldn't make sense of what was happening.
a realization dawned on Y/n as she took in her surroundings, the people gathered at the funeral, and the grave that was awaiting her. She remembered the accident and the blackness that followed, the absence of any feeling or sensation.
"Am I...am I dead?" she asked aloud, her voice barely above a whisper.
The realization hit her like a ton of bricks, crashing down on her with the weight of finality. She wasn't just injured or in a coma; she had lost her life in the tragic accident.
Tears welled up in Y/n's eyes, her chest feeling tight as the reality of her situation sank in. She had been so focused on her dreams and ambitions, so determined to become a Formula 1 driver, and now it was all over.
She looked at her parents, grief-stricken and tearful, and then at Max, a man who had become like a brother to her through their shared passion and friendship.
The weight of sadness and regret settled deeply in her heart as she watched Max standing there, stoically carrying on without her. As the ceremony continued, Y/n realized that she was nothing more than a specter, an observer of the event that marked her death. She was a ghost, unseen and unheard, a silent witness.
The realization was both heartbreaking and surreal. She had dreams, aspirations, and a future that had all been snatched away in a single instant.
At that moment, Y/n just wanted to reach out and touch Max, to tell him how much he meant to her and how much she would miss him.
But she knew it was futile. She was trapped in this ghostly state, unable to interact with the living world in any meaningful way.
All Y/n could do was watch from the sidelines as her friends and family said their final farewells, her heart aching with a mixture of sorrow and longing.
Soon the funeral came to an end and y/n watched as Max placed a single flower on top of the coffin.
âVaarwel Zus,â Max says with a whisper.
As Max stepped back from the grave, the finality of the situation weighed heavily on him. Y/n saw the grief etched on his face, mingled with a sense of loss and acceptance.
"Vaarwel," Max whispered again, his voice filled with nostalgia and sadness.
Y/n watched as her mom approached Max, her voice filled with a mixture of gratitude and sorrow. Tears streamed down her face, and she struggled to find the right words.
"Max," she said, her voice quivering, "Thank you for being there for my daughter. She always spoke so fondly of you. You were like family to her."
Max, his expression filled with a hint of sadness, placed a comforting hand on her mom's arm.
"Y/n was also family to me," he replied softly. "She was one of the strongest and most determined people I've ever known. I'm honored to have been her friend."
Y/n smiled faintly as she listened to their conversation. Despite the circumstances, it warmed her heart to know that Max cared deeply for her and that their bond extended beyond their shared passion for racing.
âOh Max you should have been there" She got the call for pre-season testing in Barcelona. She was so excited I've never seen her so happy Y/n was excited to become your teammateâ Mrs.L/n says
Max's eyes softened upon hearing those words. He remembered how Y/n had joked about them becoming teammates, and a pang of sadness hit him. That dream would never become a reality now.
"I remember," Max responded, his voice filled with nostalgia and regret. "She deserved that chance. Y/n had more talent and determination than anyone I knew."
Mrs.L/n nodded, tears still streaming down her face. "She looked up to you, you know."
Max looked down, guilt and sorrow filling his heart. "I should have been there to guide her, to support her. But it's too late now."
Mrs.L/n reached out to grasp Max's arm gently. "Don't blame yourself, Max. You were an excellent friend to her. Y/n was an amazing girl, but fate had other plans."
Max's eyes met Mrs.L/n's, and he saw a mixture of pain and acceptance. "I'll always feel like I could have done more. She was so young, with so much potential and ambition."
Mrs.L/n's voice trembled as she spoke again. "She had so many dreams. She wanted to make her mark in Formula 1."
"And she would have," Max said, his voice filled with conviction. "Y/n was born to race."
They stood there in silence, the weight of the loss hanging heavily. Max's mind was flooded with memories of Y/n - the laughter, the banter, the shared passion for racing. The emptiness she left behind felt immense.
The connection they had was unique, and now with Y/n gone, Max felt the absence more than ever. He could only hope that wherever she was, Y/n was surrounded by peace and happiness.
Mrs.L/n looked up at Max, gratitude filling her eyes. "You were like a brother to her, Max. Thank you for being there for her. Thank you for being a part of her life."
Max gently squeezed her arm, his voice cracking with emotion. "I was lucky to have her as a friend. Y/n was one of the best people I've ever known. She'll always be in my heart."
They stood there, two people connected by a profound loss, each silently honoring the memory of Y/n. The bond they shared, forged through their love for her, would endure with time.
Mrs.L/n hugged Max tightly, her body trembling with grief. "Please take care of yourself," she murmured. Max nodded, holding her close and providing comfort and unwavering support.
"I will," he assured her. "I'll make sure to honor Y/n's memory and continue living passionately. That's what she would have wanted."
They shared a moment of silent understanding before Mrs.L/n pulled back, her eyes still filled with tears. Max stepped back, watching as she walked towards the car with her husband and children, leaving him alone at the graveyard.
Y/n stood there with tears streaming down her face as she listened to her mom and friend talk about her. All she could do was smile sadly at the two of them as they had their conversation. She watched as her mom and Max had one last hug before parting ways.
âGoodbye, Mom I love you,â Y/n says, reaching out fingertips lightly brushing against her mom's arm causing her to falter in her steps looking over to where her daughter stood, seeing nothing she shook her head and kept walking the car.
Y/n turned to look at Max who stood firm in his position âThank you Max for everythingâ she said reaching up to try to wipe away one of his tears.
Max was overwhelmed by a sense of comfort that washed over him as If it was warm and comforting. Looking up and around, Max couldn't shake the feeling that Y/n's presence was with him. He was certain that she was right there with him.
âThank you for everything Y/nâ Max says, smiling a small smile.
âtot ziens broerâ Y/n whispers before going into the light.
Warmth
Jhope x fem! Reader
Hobi always felt cold. Even when he acted warm and happy in front of camera. Until she entered his life. She showed him what warmth was. She was like a ray of sunshing in his never ending winter. Her love was like solar flairs.... making him feel warm and happy. She was his safe heaven in his hectic life. His constant. She was with him for every moment. Every happines, sadness he faced. She was there to heal his wounds when he was hurt. She was his muse ever since he met her. People may say that they were like puzzle pieces that fit together.. but its not. They have their edges. But their love for each other softened those edges so that the other half wouldn't get hurt.
OH MY GOD!!! this was aooo good... i looovvveeedd itđđ
; MCU!Jungkook x Reader
; Word Count: 2.5k
; Genre: Angst, fluff
; Warnings: Mentions of death, alcoholism, pregnancy, grief
; Summary: In one moment, half of the world disappeared with a single snap of Thanos' fingers. Jeon Jungkook is one of those struggling to cope with the aftermath.
: A/N: Inspired, obviously by the Snap/Blip in the Marvel Cinematic Universe! I hope you enjoy it, I randomly got inspired to write it. All written on my phone, so please excuse formatting on errors! If you enjoyed...please reblof and leave a comment or an ask telling my why you liked it!
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4 Years AgoÂ
"Hi...erm, my name i-is Jeon Jungkook. I'm here becauseâŠ" He pauses, unable to get the words out. The memory is still so fresh in his mind, the pain just as strong as the moment it happened. Part of him wants to feel like he's experienced the worst thing in this room, but he knows he hasn't.
Still, it doesn't erase how much the incident hurt him.
"It's okay," The group leader, Jung Hoseok, reaches out and gently squeezes Jungkook's arm. "We all understand, take your time."
Swallowing hard, Jungkook nods tersely before taking a deep breath to centre himself.
"I'm here because my wife," His voice trembles despite how hard he's trying to compose himself. "My wife was taken in the Snap. And I'm not coping with it."
Finally, he let's the tears fall as the tsunami of grief washes over him.
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3 Years Ago
"Hi, I'm Jeon Jungkook. Two years ago...m-my w-wife was part of the Snap. I'm still struggling with it though, I miss her do much." Jungkook looks down at his hands, the knuckles bruised from the intense round of boxing he'd done the other night.
Exercise had become his refuge over the past year, a way for him to work through his emotions and calm himself. The physical exertion of running or boxing or weightlifting left him so exhausted that it was easy to fall into a dreamless sleep each night.
It probably wasn't a healthy habit, but at least he was doing better than some of the others in this Snap Survivors meeting. He knew for a fact that Jimin had relapsed with his sobriety the other month, the second birthday of his now gone husband, Taehyung, too much to handle. Jungkook knew because he'd become friends with them all throughout the past year.
Or those who came frequently, anyway.
Still, the exercise might help the dreams stay away but it did nothing to stop the pain whenever he thought of you. Of what could have been.
"I think I'm doing better and then I'll look something and remember a memory with her. I wish she was here."
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2 Years Ago
"Hey everyone, most of you already know me but my name is Jungkook. My wife died three years ago in the Snap. I wish I could say that I'm moving on, but it's really hard. The more time that's passed...the more angry I get, you know?" He looks around the room at the other people seated there, gazing into their eyes and taking stock or their emotions.
"It's hard," Hoseok says, his lips twisting as he probably remembers the moment he lost his daughter. "I think it takes an incredibly strong person to not be angry at some point, so I think you've done well to last three years before finally reaching the point of anger. You're obviously a saint."
That makes everyone in the circle chuckle, some of the sounds more dark than others. Jungkook takes a moment to not Jimin's reaction, frowning in concern for his friend.
The slip from last year had been just that, a slip. He'd managed to get back onto the straight and narrow with the help of his close friends, which now included Jungkook and some of the others from this group. But Jimin was the angriest out of all of them, the hole left by Taehyung a jagged wound that bled rage and grief with each breathe. Sometimes, Jungkook wondered if Jimin was going to be one of those lost souls who simply never recovered from his loss.
The dark bags under the older man's eyes and his almost frail stature made Jungkook's heart hurt. All he wanted to do was wrap Jimin up so the poor man could never be hurt again.
"Not a saint, definitely not that. But...it was hard to be angry at something I didn't even understand. And even now, who do I get angry at? The Avengers? What's the point, that's like being angry at the sky for rain. It's not going to do anything, it's not going to bring my wife back. Thanos is dead, half the Avengers are dead and half the world is dead. One man being angry won't change it, but sometimes I can't help it." Running his fingers through his hair, Jungkook wonders if those were the right words to say.
It appears to have annoyed Jimin though, or at least touched on an exposed nerve. He had a lot of them.
"We can be angry, we can be angry at Captain America for not trying harder. At Thor for missing the shot. They're fucking superheroes, they were meant to protect us. They were meant to protect him! And all they did was watch as half the world fucking disappeared before they vanished too. We can, and we should, be angry." Jimin spits the words, each syllable laced with venom so strong it could have probably pierced even the skin of Luke Cage.
"Jimin, this is not the place for anger. You know that, we're happy to ta-"
A hand in the air cuts Hoseok off and Jimin snorts in obvious irritation.
"Yeah, yeah, whatever. 'We talk through the feelings, we don't shout them.' I get it," Pausing, he looks at Jungkook before wincing. "Sorry, I interrupted."
"It's okay. I kind of agree and kind of don't. I'm mostly angry at why it was her. But I won't ever get an answer, none of us will. I'm just...still trying to come to terms with that, I guess. It's not like a person dying normally. I never got to bury her, or get to say my goodbyes. She just...vanished. We don't even know if they're really deadâŠ"
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1 Year Ago
"Hi...I'm Jungkook. I thought I was doing well. It's been four years since my wife was Snapped, and I was doing good. I was starting to move on. It felt like it was time, you know? To let her go and...to move on with my life. It was hard, as I haven't dated anyone else since I was twenty-one but I tried. Dating apps and all that, it was a weird experience. I don't think I really liked it, but I was willing to try. I had a few dates that went nowhere...it still feels like I'm cheating on her." Licking his lips, he paused to take a deep drink of the glass of water he'd taken.
Looking around at everyone else, he wondered who would still be coming in five or even ten years time. Hoseok was probably never really going to get over the loss of his daughter, and Jungkook felt like Jimin needed a permanent watch. But the others might move on.
Some already had, their absence felt but not envied.
"What made you feel like this though? Like you aren't doing well anymore?" It's Hoseok who asks it, his role as the leader of the group well cemented by now. His kind eyes have a tiredness behind them and Jungkook wonders what he was like before this all happened.
For a moment, he doesn't respond. Fiddling with a loose string on his jeans, he struggles to get his thoughts into order so he doesn't become a babbling mess. Not that anyone would judge him for that here, but still.
"Well, firstly it just felt wrong. I don't think I'm ready to move on romantically yet. I couldn't even kiss the women I went on dates with, so I'm not going to force myself yet." He said honestly, his cheeks flushing just a hint at his open words.
There was no rebuke from his fellow members though, instead they all remained silent and simply nodded along. It gave him the confidence to continue, even though a part of him was already wilting.
"I stopped the whole dating thing, but that's not what made me feel like this. I was doing okay, you know? I can talk about her without wanting to cry and it just...it felt...I felt good. So I decided it was finally time to go through her things. I, erm, I hadn't touched them since the Snap. It felt like it was permanent if I touched them or threw them out, so they just stayed there. But I finally went through her stuff and-" It's here that Jungkook finally stops, his throat closing on him suddenly whilst his eyes burn with tears.
He doesn't notice the sudden frown from Hoseok and Jimin, or the others who he's known for years now. It's been so long since he's broken down in front of them and they must be surprised at this.
"I went through her desk. I never touched it, didn't...it wasn't right. And in her drawer, there was this card. I didn't know why it was in there, but it had my name on the envelope. So I opened it up...it was a congratulations card. Inside it...there was a pregnancy test. It's been so long that the result had disappeared...but she'd...there was a message." Jungkook starts to cry, his lips trembling as his voice cracks.
It takes one glance to see the others are crying as well, realising just how much he'd lost that day.
"She was pregnant, we were going to have a baby."
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Now
"Hey, I won't be able to make it to the meeting this week. I've got to go to a dinner with my parents and they're refusing to take no for an answer." Holding the cellphone between his ear and shoulder, Jungkook tries to not make any loud noises as he unloads the dishwasher.
He doesn't succeed though as one plate clatters to the counter top, the sound jarringly loud and he winces at it.
"Shit, no need to deafen me!" Hoseok laughs, his tone just as warm and friendly as it always is. "And that's fine, it's probably good for you to take a break for us anyway. We're always doom and gloom."
'Nah, it's good to talk, right? I feel a lot better nowadays and we get to do fun shit when we're not there. I remember how much you sucked at mini golf the other week."
That gets an outraged sound from Hoseok, almost too loud through the tiny speaker next to his ear but it makes Jungkook snicker in amusement.
"Excuse you! We can't all be good at everything we try." He can literally imagine the little triangle pout on Hoseok's mouth right now, causing him to grin even more.
"I take it we're not remembering that time I tried to fish? And fell in the lake? I don't think that classes as being good. But anywa-"
"Jungkook?"
For a moment, he thinks his name has come from his phone and he frowns at how feminine Hoseok suddenly sounded. But then he realises it's from inside his own house.
Jerking around, he's about to do the very manly thing of screaming before his mind finally catches up the mental exclamation mark of recognition that had lit up at the voice. For a second, the world comes to a complete halt and he becomes simultaneously hyper aware of everything yet also ignorant of everything.
He doesn't notice his phone clattering to the ground, the screen cracking even more than it already was, nor does he notice the glass he'd dropped shattering on the ground. Jungkook's entire world tunnels, his hearing and mind turning to white noise as he tries to comprehend what's happening.
And then you say his name again, bringing the world back into focus.
"Y/N?" Your name slips from his mouth, the syllables rusty from disuse and tinged with more than a hint of disbelief.Â
"Jungkook? What is going on? How has the house changed? How did you manage to move everything and why is your hair so long? What the fuck is going on?" Each word is so sweet to his ears, a melody he's ached to hear for five years now and yet something he'd accepted he would never hear again.
But here it is...and here you are.
"Y/N...you're here? This is real?" Jungkook doesn't even notice when he starts to cry, the tears following a pattern down his face that they've done many times over the years. But it's different this time.
"What...what are you-" Before you can say anything else, Jungkook is rushing over to you. His rubber soled house slippers crunch on the glass, ruining the soles but protecting his feet. He doesn't even notice, not when his trembling hands cup your face.
At the first touch of his fingertips to your soft skin, he bursts into heaving sobs of dual relief and agony. Five years of emotions comes bubbling to the surface, fighting for priority and he doesn't know what to feel.
He only gets a moment to recognise the bewildered look on your face before he's wrapping you in his arms, holding on so tightly. The feel of you against him, so warm and familiar yet foreign at the same time makes him cry even harder. You were here, you were back.
Jungkook's reaction must frighten you, and the combination of that and the obvious differences in both him and your environment in what was only seconds for you causes you to shiver in fear against him. Pressing your head to his chest, you try to comfort him even though you don't know what's wrong.
"Kook...what happened? What's wrong?" You ask softly, voice quivering as you try to take solace in his familiar body. But it's unfamiliar at the same time.
He's broader than before, his muscles more prominent and hair longer. A ring pierces one side of his mouth whilst two small balls are pierced into his brow and even more tattoos grace his arm. The changes are significant...and old.
"You're here, you're here. I missed you so much, oh my god, I missed you so much. I love you, I never stopped loving you, I found the card and I love our baby too, I swear." Jungkook rambles on, his hands stroking along your back almost like he's trying to imprint every line and curve into his mind whilst he cries, cheek pressing to your head.
You desperately want to know what happened, but you also recognise instinctively that your husband needs this. He needs to simply hold you, convince himself that you're here and not a figment of his imagination, so you wrap your arms around his waist and hug him back just as tightly.
'I'm here...I'm here, Jungkook. I love you too, it's okay. I'm here."
One Flesh - Angst with Kento Nanami đ€
The evening had started off tense, but Sara had promised herself she wouldnât let it get to her.
Nanamiâs family wasnât bad, per seâmost of them were welcoming, even kind. But his mother⊠she had made it clear from the moment they met that she didnât think Sara was âthe right kind of womanâ for her son.
Sara had braced herself for the usual passive-aggressive comments, but tonight, it was worse.
"You must be very confident," his mother had said at one point, eyes flicking over Saraâs dress. "Wearing something so⊠fitted."
Sara had just smiled politely, refusing to let it show that the words had stung.
Later, as they sat down to eat, she overheard his mother whisper to one of Nanamiâs relatives: "She certainly doesnât look like the kind of woman Kento would go for. Heâs always been so⊠disciplined."
Another chuckle, another whisper: "Maybe he just settled."
Sara clenched her fists under the table, her heart sinking. Settled?
She wanted to leave. But she knew Nanami would ask why, and she didnât want to cause a scene. So she just kept smiling, kept pretending.
Until he walked up to her.
Nanami had been caught in conversation with some of his cousins, but the moment he approached Sara again, he knew.
She looked fine on the surface, but her smile was just a little too tight, her hands wringing in her lap. She wasnât okay.
"Sara," he murmured lowly, so only she could hear. "What happened?"
Sara swallowed, shaking her head. "Nothing, love. I'm fine."
But she wasn't a good liarânot with him.
And then, as if fate had set itself against his mother, he heard it.
"If she lost a little weight, she'd look so much better in that dress," his mother murmured to a woman beside her. "Itâs a shame. Kento could have anyone, and yetâŠ"
That was it.
The room went ice cold.
Nanamiâs entire expression darkened. His jaw clenched, his fists curled at his sides, and when he turned to face his mother, his voice was eerily calmâbut lethal.
"Weâre leaving."
Sara blinked. "Nanamiâ"
He was already grabbing her coat, helping her into it with careful, almost reverent hands before taking her hand in his.
His motherâs eyes widened. "Kento, you donât have toâ"
"I will never come back here if you continue to disrespect my wife."
The room fell silent.
His motherâs mouth opened and closed, the realization hitting her all at once. She had gone too far.
"I didnât meanâ"
Nanami ignored her completely, already leading Sara outside.
The drive home was silent at first.
Sara was staring out the window, quiet. Too quiet.
And then, he saw them.
Silent tears. Rolling down her soft, beautiful cheeks.
His heart broke.
"Sara," he whispered, guilt lacing his tone. He reached over at the red light, cupping her cheek gently. "I'm so sorry. I should have never brought you there."
She sniffled, shaking her head. "It's okay, Kento. Really, it's fine."
But it wasn't. It wasn't fine.
His lips pressed together in a thin line before he leaned in, pressing soft, lingering kisses to each damp trail on her face.
One on her cheek.
Another near her temple.
Then another, just beside her lips.
Sara let out a soft, surprised chuckle at the tender assault, her hands weakly gripping his wrist. "Nanami, stop, you're drivingâ"
"I donât care." His forehead rested against hers, his warm breath ghosting over her skin. "You are the most important thing in my life, Sara." His voice dropped even lower, more intense. "I love you. You are all I need. All I want."
Sara closed her eyes, letting the warmth of his words wash over her.
Then, finally, finally, she whispered, "I love you too."
And just like that, the weight of the night melted away.
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The apartment was quiet. Too quiet.
Nanami sat on the couch, watching as Sara moved around their home with that too-careful airâlike she was trying not to be noticed.
It had been hours since they returned from his mother's gathering, and though he had kissed away her tears in the car, he knew.
She was still upset.
"Sara," he called, voice even but firm.
She turned slightly, a forced smile gracing her lips. "Hmm?"
He narrowed his eyes. "Come here."
Sara hesitated. "I'm fine, Kento. Really."
Lies.
His patience thinned.
"Come here, sweetheart." His voice was softer this time, but it was not a request.
He reached for her, meaning to pull her onto his lapâto hold her close, reassure her like he always didâbut she stepped back.
Refusing him.
Nanamiâs jaw tensed. He did not like that.
He set his glass on the table with deliberate calmness, his golden eyes never leaving her. "Sara."
She exhaled shakily, arms crossing over her chest. "Do you regret it?"
His brow furrowed. "Regret what?"
She swallowed hard, eyes fixed on the floor. "Marrying me."
His breath stilled.
Before he could even form a response, she continuedâher voice quieter now, weaker.
"If⊠if you want to break up with me, itâs okay, Nanami. Iâll leave."
His fingers twitched.
"Saraâ"
"I donât want to embarrass you anymore. Or hold you back." She let out a breathless laugh, but it was hollow. "Maybe your mother is right. You deserve someone better. Itâs fine. We can just go our separate ways."
Separate ways.
The words sent an ugly, unfamiliar panic curling in his chest.
But what broke him was her final whisper.
"Youâre too good for me⊠IâI'm sure youâll find someone as good as you. And I⊠I can find someone on my level too."
Nanami stood so fast the chair scraped loudly against the floor.
Sara gasped as his strong arms wrapped around her, pulling her into his chest, holding her so tightly she could barely breathe.
His voice was sharp, filled with something dangerously close to desperation.
"Do not say that again."
She swallowed. "Nanamiâ"
He pulled back, his hands framing her face, forcing her to look at him. His expression was furious. But underneath it, there was something raw in his gaze.
"There is no one else. No âbetterâ person for me." His fingers tightened slightly. "You are it, Sara. You are all I want. And I will neverânever let you go."
Saraâs lip trembled. "But your motherâ"
"Is not in this marriage." His forehead pressed to hers, his breath fanning over her skin. "I chose you. I will always choose you. And I will spend every damn day proving it to you if I have to."
Her eyes burned with fresh tears.
His lips brushed over hers, soft but urgent.
"Stay with me, Sara."
She let out a broken little laugh. "Do I have a choice?." She said while hiding her face in his neck
His grip on her waist tightened. "You don't. You are stuck with me."
And when he kissed her again, it was with all the love, all the devotion, all the certainty in the world.
Note: This song reminds me of him đ€