That was amazingđđ
can you make one with matt murdock where they're good friends but one night they're drinking and having fun and then the reader kiss him but when they making out he ends up saying someone else name and the reader leaves, later on they talk and reader apologizes for misreading their relationship and continue to be friends but theres tension in it until bradley finally admits that he likes her and he try to make up for all the time lost
Pairing: Matt Murdock x Reader
Word Count: 3k
Warnings: none really, embarrassment?? Alcohol consumption, mentions of injuries (nothing major)
Genre: mostly fluff very minor angst
Summary: You've had a crush on your friend for a very long time and when you finally make your move it goes terribly wrong; And that's why friends should sleep in other beds // and friends shouldn't kiss me like you do ... // my friends won't love me like you - Friends by Ed Sheeran
A/N: I know it's a typo of some sort but it's sending me to the moon that the name Bradley is jus thrown into this ask cuz I can't even figure out what it's replacing lmaoooo anyway thank you for requesting! I hope you like it anon! :3 (also I didn't edit this plz be nice)
Your friendship with Matt Murdock is in some ways rather unconventional. You've been friends for many years, but these days most of your interactions consist of him stumbling over to your apartment at odd hours covered in bruises you don't ask about- not because you don't want to know but because you're pretty certain you've guessed it and you're not sure what acknowledging it would mean. So you don't ask, instead, you give him food, and tend to his wounds, and talk to him about whatever comes to mind until he inevitably falls asleep on your couch for a few hours and sneaks out early enough to go back to his place for his day job as a defense attorney with his two friends. Both of whom you'd consider friends- although not nearly as close as you are with Matt.
Tonight Matt's invited you over to his place. Apparently, he's been feeling a bit guilty that most of the time you've spent together in recent days has been just him coming over in the middle of the night. As if you'd ever actually be annoyed with taking care of your friend. Your friend you feel for more than he can ever know. Still, he insisted you come over for dinner so you did, he ordered your favorite from a takeout place near his place and now you're eating and drinking wine you brought along with you. Well, you're drinking wine, Matt's been helping himself to the beers filling his fridge.
"Whenever you come over I do all that talking Matty so today you can do the talking this time. Tell me what you've been getting up to lately." You tell him once you've covered asking each other how your day was.
"I don't do anything interesting y/n- I go to work, spend all day reading or writing lengthy opening statements or discussing things with Foggy and our clients until ungodly hours according to Karen. Sometimes they drag me out to Josie's but- there's really nothing I 'get up to' and you know that."
"Why do you do that?" You frown.
"What?"
"Make yourself seem so dull when you're not."
"Excuse me?"
"I've known you for a long time Matt and I can't think of single period of our lives where you had nothing interesting going on and yet you always talk about yourself as if you're the color beige personified. It's like you're worried that if people think you're too interesting they'll," you trail for a moment "find out something."
"What does that mean?"
"Nothing in particular. You're just way more interesting than you want people to think. For some reason."
"And what about you?"
"What about me?"
"You're not exactly an open book either."
"You got something to ask me about Matty?"
"No." He shakes his head. You stare at him for a long moment.
"We should play a game!" You announce.
"I don't really- have games?" Matt says.
"There are tons of games that don't require having anything Matt we just have to pick one."
"Like what?"
"We can play 20 questions- the right way, last letter first letter, I'm not a fan of Ghost but we can do that too, or word replacement- to name a few."
"I'm- not familiar with those besides 20 questions?"
"Well, last letter first letter you pick a category and we name items except the last letter of one item has to be the first letter of the next one so like if we're naming office supplies and I say stapler you'd say something like ruler. And Ghost is a spelling game, kinda like hot potato meets Horse the basketball game- so like you take turns spelling a word and you don't wanna be the one who finishes the word- if you do then you get a letter from the word ghost- first person to finish ghost loses. And then word replacement is just a silly game where you pick a movie or show title and change one of the words to the silliest thing you can think of." You explain quickly.
"Let's do the title one. Requires the least amount of thinking and I don't have to compete with you." He says.
"Then I'll start. Fast and Constipated." You giggle.
"Fast and Constipated!?" Matt's laugh is incredulous.
"Yeah, fast and furious but not so fun."
"Okay um- John Tucker Must... Juggle."
"That's way less fun than him dying." You laugh.
"True."
"What a Chupacabra wants."
"Goats- obviously."
"Shut up." You giggle.
"Now you- resent me 2."
"Oh that's- why would you say that?" You chuckle.
"I dunno I'm too drunk to think of movies." He mutters.
"All I've got are rom-coms in my head and those titles are not nearly as fun to fuck with. Two weeks- paleontologist?"Â
"Paleontologist!? What movie was that even supposed to be?"
"Two weeks notice. Duh."
"I don't think I know that one." He frowns.
"It's about a woman who ends up working as the PA for some rich businessman when she tries to protest something he's trying to build- I forget the details but he turns out to be a giant useless manchild and when he disrupts her personal life for something frivolous she tries to quit but somehow they fall in love or whatever. It's been a while since I've watched it honestly." You shrug.
"Rom-coms are such a curious collection of movies."
"True but that one is pretty average compared to some others I've seen."
"Do you watch a lot of them?"
"I like to laugh at them mostly." You say. "You know what's a weird one? The Notebook."
"Is that not like- a classic?"
"I mean yeah but like the guy gets the girl to go on a date with him by dangling off of a moving ferris wheel."
"And that works?"
"Somehow! I mean I guess she didn't wanna feel responsible for him dropping himself off the wheel in front of an audience but I dunno it seems like he was just looking for reasons to die in that movie." You explain. "Although I never finished that movie maybe he does die. Except then it wouldn't be a rom-com I guess. It would be more tragedy, like in the Shakespearean sense."
"You are always somewhere else." Matt laughs.
"Not always! Oh! I brought that CD you wanted to borrow. We should play it." You sit up suddenly and grab your backpack.
"Are you sure all you've had is that bottle of wine?" Matt asks sitting up slowly from where he's laying on the floor.
"Where's your player?" You ignore his question.
"Should be in the bookcase." He waves absentmindedly.
"Do you want another beer while I'm up?" You ask walking over to the radio to pop the CD.
"Nah. I'm good thanks." He says. Music fills the apartment, and you can't help but sing along to the upbeat tune from Matt's CD player. You dance, well mostly spin, around the apartment giggling as you go.
"Are you dancing?" Matt turns towards you with a smile on his face although you're not looking at him.
"Of course I am- I love this song. Do you wanna dance with me?" You ask walking towards him, still dancing but less now so you can get where you're going.
"No no- I'll leave the dancing to you." Matt says before you make it all the way over to where he's sitting on the floor.
"Suit yourself." You shrug but when you attempt to change directions you trip on your backpack still on the floor and go tumbling towards the ground. Matt moves quicker than you'd expect for a blind guy off several beers but his arms shoot out and yank you towards him before your head hits the hardwood.
"Careful y/n." He says softly as he settles you into his lap.
"Do I need to be if you're here?" You joke smiling at him as you toss your arms over his shoulders.
"Y/n-" Matt's tone is warning in a way only he could get away with using on you.
"Relax Matty, I know to look after myself." You say quietly. Matt frowns slightly as if he's going to protest, but you don't let him get the words out. Alcohol coursing through your system, you seize the opportunity of his closeness and kiss him before you can talk yourself out of it. Matt lets out a noise of surprise, he heard your heart rate spike sure but he couldn't have guessed this was why. His lips move against yours for a second before something catches his attention and he's gasping out a name. Except, it's not your name.
"Karen." He breathes and it reaches your ears like a bucket of ice water dumped on your head. You jerk back suddenly.
"Oh my god-" You say scrambling out of his lap. "I- I am so sorry. I'm gonna go." You grab your bag and b-line it for the exit before Matt can even get to his feet.
"H-hang on a second y/n I-"
"I'll- I'll see you around Matt." You force yourself to say before leaving his apartment. You feel sharper than the amount of wine you've had should allow as you walk the few blocks to your place. Only once you're back in the safety of your own home do you let yourself wallow over how absolutely embarrassing that was. You might have just ruined one of the most important relationships in your life only for him to call out for another girl. You stumble into the shower in hopes of washing away some of the embarrassment you feel, or at the very least distracting yourself enough that you can shelf it and get some sleep. You spend hours tossing and replaying the moment excruciatingly but eventually, exhausting wins out and you do fall asleep. The next couple of days you pretty much ignore Matt's calls and texts. You really bury yourself in work to avoid dwelling on that awful night but you know you can't dodge him forever. Evidently, two days is as much as Matt's willing to give you to do so because on day 3 of avoidance he comes knocking at your door late at night as he sometimes does.
"Look- I know you've been avoiding me and all but-"
"Whatever you're gonna say Matt no need. I'm sorry I overstepped, I- I totally misread things the other night but hey- alcohol will do that sometimes. I'm sorry. We're good though. I'm good. I just needed a minute to lick my wounds of embarrassment. Everything's fine. Come on let's see the damage tonight hm?" You lead him into your apartment ignoring the confused look on his face. You let yourself settle back into your routine with him, patching him up, giving him food, getting him up to speed on the last couple of days of your life, telling stories, and just talking until he falls asleep on your couch. You're determined to shake this stupid crush of yours off and go back to the way things have always been between you. And if you're gonna shake this crush step one is putting yourself out there. Which you do, and for the next few weeks you find yourself on dates almost every night. Tonight's date is going surprisingly well all things considered. He'd planned to take you somewhere that ended up being closed after a freak accident the other day that he didn't know about. It was around the corner from Josie's so you brought him here instead and the conversation has been well worth it- even in a place like this. The one downside is that it's Friday and Foggy and Karen usually drag Matt here for drinks on Friday. You had hoped they'd skip out on that tonight but you of course could only be so lucky. When the bell over the door rings and you turn to see Karen leading Matt into the bar with Foggy behind them you almost want to groan. Dating has been nice but seeing Karen and Matt so close is like picking a scab. You turn back to your date with a smile, intent on ignoring the trio, except of course it couldn't be that simple.
"Oh my gosh! Y/n! Hey!" Karen beams at you.
"Karen! Hi! Foggy, Matt, good to see you all." You smile.
"You didn't tell us you'd be here tonight." She says.
"Well I didn't plan on it otherwise of course I'd have let you know." You tell her. "James this is Karen and that's Foggy and Matt. They're friends of mine. They all work together we've- kind of crashed their spot tonight." You tell your date.
"Oh! Well, any friend of yours is a friend of mine. Nice to meet y'all." James shakes each of their hands. "Did you guys- wanna join us? Since it's pretty crowded in here you might not find another table."
"That's so nice of you James!" Karen says. Very nice indeed.
"I'll track down some chairs." Foggy says. You shift your seat closer to James to make room at the table since apparently they'll be joining you. You try not to pay too much attention to Matt's silence as everyone settles around the table.
"So y/n, you told James how we know you but you didn't mention how you know James. Are you guys work colleagues or something?"
"We have a mutual friend that set us up." James offers.
"Oh my gosh! We're crashing a date?! Why didn't you say so?" Karen shakes her head.
"No no no don't even worry about it, we've been here a couple of hours already. I invited you to sit with us so the night could go on." He says.
"Asking me, also would have worked." You smile.
"You guys are just the cutest." Karen sighs.
"I'm guessing this is a first date since- y/n's never mentioned you before." Matt says.
"It is. Not that I have to tell you about every guy I see." You say.
"You tell me everything." He scoffs.
"That's not true and even if it were that doesn't change the fact that I don't have to."
"So you keep things from me?"
"Am I missing something?" James chuckles.
"Matt and y/n have been friends since they were teenagers. They fight like they're siblings sometimes." Foggy explains.
"Sorry about that James. Matt's just-"
"Like a brother- I get it. I have siblings so I definitely know what it's like." He nods.
"Exactly." You smile.
"Like a brother." Matt quirks an eyebrow at you.
"As good a way as any to describe us." You nod. Matt hums and raises his glass to his lips without another word. The five of you sit and talk over drinks for another hour before you're ready to leave and James is happy to walk you out.
"I had a lot of fun tonight." He tells you.
"Even with the date crashers?" You ask with a goofy grimace.
"Heck yeah! Your friends are great." He laughs. "Next time I'll have my friends crash us. How about that?"
"Next time?"
"If you're willing. I'd really like to see you again."
"I- I'd like that." You nod.
"Cool. I'll- start coming up with second date ideas."
"Hopefully this time the place you pick doesn't impromptu have an incident." You laugh.
"I will quadruple check." He tells you. When you reach your block, but not your building, you stop and turn to him.
"Sounds good. I'll see you around James." You smile. He leans forward and kisses your cheek softly.
"Goodnight y/n." He says and walks away. You make it up to your apartment, kick off your shoes, and take a long shower. You enjoyed talking to James and you actually are interested in seeing him again for sure. Soon you're showered and pajamaed and pretty much ready for bed but before you can flop into it there's a knock at your door. Who could be knocking on your door right now? A quick check shows you it's Matt standing in your hallway.
"Matthew?" You open the door with a frown.
"What the hell are you doing?"
"Well- right now I'm wondering what you're doing in my apartment."
"Like a brother to you?! Seriously? Last time I checked most people don't make out with their brothers."
"Depends on where you are I suppose." You shrug. "But regardless Matt that was a mistake we both know that." You shake your head.
"A mistake? Is that how you feel about it?"
"How I- I'm sorry did you forget calling out Karen's name while I was kissing you?! Cuz I've been trying to so if you've got tips to share on how that'd be great."
"Goddammit y/n." He sighs dropping his head.
"Matt you really should go. I know you worry or whatever but- James is, nice and it's late I'd like to go to bed."
"Screw James." Matt scoffs.
"Um- it was only our first date- you're skipping a few steps."
"That is not what I- it's like you do this on purpose."
"What are you doing here Matt?" You sigh.Â
"I don't like you dating him. I don't like you dating anyone for that matter. How could you kiss me like that and just... move on like nothing?"
"I dunno it's pretty easy when you call me the wrong name." You say.
"That was not what you think."
"I'm sure."
"It wasn't y/n. I'm serious. I could-" Matt stops and lets out a breath. "I'm Daredevil." He says.
"I know." You nod.
"What? You know?"
"You come in here at the witching hour every few days covered in bruises Matt how many explanations could there possibly be for that?" You roll your eyes.
"You never asked."
"I figured you'd tell me when you were ready." You shrug. "Why tell me now?"
"Since I can't see- my other senses make up for the loss. They're like- very developed. I heard Karen scream somewhere in Hell's Kitchen, she sounded like she was in trouble that's- that's why I called out her name. I thought maybe one of Daredevil's many enemies managed to connect her to me. It wouldn't be the first time, I'm always listening for her and Foggy these days and I just-"
"Well was she in danger?" You ask.
"Nightmare." He mutters. "But by the time I pieced that together you were gone."
"Of course I was. Having a man say someone else's name when you kiss him is not something that encourages-" Matt cuts off your snarky remark by cupping your face in his hands and kissing you. You react quickly, kissing him back, your hands wrapping around his wrists. By the time you pull away from him, you're breathing heavily.
"I'm in love with you. I have been for as long as I can remember. I'm sorry I wasn't clear about it." He says.
"Oh."
"Oh?"
"Well in my defense I've spent the last few weeks trying to get over you-" Matt kisses you again, hard, possessive, fiery.
"Don't." He says.
"Obviously." You grab the collar of his shirt and kiss him again. You spent years thinking you'd never get to kiss him, now that you know the truth you fully intend to take advantage and Matt has years of pining he wants to make up for.
Summary- In a world where soulmates exist. Some people can hear a song when their close to their soulmate, the volume depends on how far or close to them you are. Carlos was sure his song was smooth operator, so why hasn't he found his soulmate yet.
People would spend their whole life hoping to meeting their soulmate. Some would meet them as entered any stage of schooling or some would run into them suddenly but the worst were those that spent their life preening their ears for the soft melody of their soulmate song. You never knew what the song was, it could be a song that actually existed or just a mash of musical notes that described the two people involved but there was one thing Carlos was sure of; smooth operator was his soulmate song and yet his love life was anything but smooth operation.
He had heard stories of how loud and melodious the music was when his mother entered his father's life, his sister's recounted time when they met their soulmate. Carlos was getting antsy. Until one day, during a race weekend, he had grown tired of the tune of smooth operator which he could hear playing faintly as he walked in to the paddock with Lando. "ugh, that stupid song" Carlos muttered. "What song?" Lando asked confused. "Smooth Operator" Carlos stated. Lando looked confused, "I hear nothing" Lando stated. Carlos's eyes widened trying to figure out where he should move to find his soulmate. In the frantic few minutes of Carlos running around the paddock like a headless chicken with a confused Lando calling out to him; the melody stopped just as it had started.
Y/N never thought she would find her soulmate, she was above the natural age most of her relatives and family had met theirs and she had given up hope on ever meeting hers. She was in a small store near an F1 race when she heard the faint sound of smooth operator playing. She chalked it down to it being played at the race because it was a running gag with Carlos, her favourite Formula One driver. Y/N wasn't able to secure tickets to the race and just enjoyed the hustle and bustle of the race from the entrance, retreating to her hotel to try and enjoy a F1 free vacation.
Carlos waited days and months to be able to hear the song again, but with all the travelling it wouldn't have been possible. He just wished he had tried harder and maybe than he would've met his soulmate by now. His spirit was wounded to say the least.
Carlos then proceeded to hear smooth operator a few more times, but the melody was so faint that anyone would've missed it. His ears had started to pick up on the song whether it was being played or not.
Y/N finally got tickets to a F1 race. She used to watch the races with her siblings and being able to experience it with them was a dream come true for her. They had packed their bag and headed off to Spain. Ever since she had landed, she could hear the faint buzzing of smooth operator. She chalked it up to being obsessed with Carlos that, that was she was hearing it. She had made beaded bracelets for him and her siblings had made posters for the track side. It was Carlos's home race and she was so excited to be able to see him race in his home turf. As she had only gotten tickets for the race day, she spent the rest of her time in Barcelona with Smooth Operator playing. She thought it was probably the song currently stuck in her head. A thought did cross her mind; what if it was her soulmate song, but quickly pushed it off since the volume didn't seem to increase of decrease constantly.
Carlos was on edge, he could hear the song playing over and over again, the melody taunting him. The volume had increased on Friday but had remained constant the whole weekend, making it difficult to communicate with his race engineer. This was really throwing his mind off track since he couldn't focus on anything but the thought of his soulmate being so close yet so far away.
It was race day and both Carlos and Y/N were getting ready for the day. Y/N held all the bracelets she made for the drivers and fellow fans in hand as she distributed it to her fellow 55ers. She hoped to meet Carlos as he drove in. A little while after she had gotten on the track, the volume of the song playing in her ears had increased. Was she about to meet her soulmate? was all she could think about as the volume kept increasing. Y/N kept an eye out for anyone, in hopes that maybe, just maybe. She felt stupid for hoping when never thought she'd meet her soulmate.
As Carlos's car halted to a stop in the parking lot, the song had gotten quite loud, loud enough to make it difficult to focus. Carlos was extremely excited by it. He hopped out of the car and started scanning the area for his soulmate. He walked around for a bit before proceeding to the fans when he felt like he would go deaf with how loudly the song was blaring. He looked around for anyone who was also being affected by it. And than he saw it. A girl who's eyes were frantically scanning the area. Carlos stumbled forward to stand in front of her and as their eyes met, they knew since the song suddenly stopped, like the whole world stopped. Y/N slipped a bracelet into his palm while Carlos tried to walk away, not to cause a big scene. Y/N pulled her siblings aside and told them what had just happened and they couldn't stop jumping in excitement.
He asked his cousin to help get the girl into the garage. His cousin was quick to get her and her siblings in. Y/N was anxious and worried and excited. She couldn't believe Carlos was her soulmate. What good karma had she acquired to have him as her soulmate, she wondered.
Y/N was ushered into the garage, Carlos was seen waiting, his hair a mess from running his hands through it so many times. The pair stood in front of each other, "Carlos" she whispered and Carlos took her in. Dressed in his colours with his number on her cap and looked at the bracelet in his hand which read, idc ur my soulmate. It was supposed to be a joke, but right now neither of them were laughing. "Not fair you know my name" Carlos spoke, breaking the silence. "Y/N" she laughed. "Can't believe it" she said turning around to stop herself from fan girling. "You better believe it because I'm here to stay" he stated. She turned around to look at him once more, taking him in, not Carlos Sainz Jr, Formula One driver but Carlos Sainz, her soulmate. "That bracelet was supposed to be a joke" she stated as she saw him put it on. "And now it will be something I will wear forever" Carlos said, kissing the bracelet on his hand. "I never thought I would meet my soulmate but it was totally worth the wait" she smiled at him with tears in her eyes. "I always knew I would meet you and I'm glad I didn't lose hope" he smiled back, wrapping her in his embrace. The pair stood there for a while before breaking away, "Gonna have to win the race to show you how good I am" Carlos said. "I know how good you are but a race win doesn't sound bad" she replied.
â enemies (to lovers) prompts
"fine, continue to act like you hate me."
"don't you dare look at me that way. not now, after every vile thing we've done to each other."
"i hate you, i hope you don't forget that after tonight."
"why can't we just let whatever this pointless rivalry is go?"
"oh really?" / "yes, really." / "lying doesn't suit you, sweetheart."
"last time i checked, you guys were at each others' throats. how come you're sending heart eyes every time you see her now?"
"i might not be the best at this thing, but like hell i would let you be better than me."
"this is a one-time thing only. don't let me being nice to you get to your head."
"well, well, well. look who's running back into my arms. i told you that i'm irresistible, didn't i?"
"i am not driving home with you, are you crazy?"
"i may not like you, but i'm not heartless."
"say goodbye to being first place, asshole."
"you sound pretty hot when you shut up."
"you know, i still don't really know why i used to despise you."
"happy second anniversary, honey. remember when you first dumped an entire bowl of soup on my lap?"
"the world could really use some of your silence right now."
"your opinion doesn't matter. next, please."
"it seems like i'm out of fucks to give, oops."
"i don't need your pity."
"there are only three things in this world i truly cannot stand: you, you, and you."
"any time something bad happens to me, you've always been there. are you cursing me or something?"
"take your time, darling. hell's happy to wait for you."
"fuck you." / "i'm flattered, really, but no thanks."
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This is a piece of art. I'm almost crying and I'm in class, so I can't. It's perfect and now I need a part 2 to see how he suffers when he realises that she's not his and it's never coming back. I don't care if she's with Oscar or not, I just need to hug her and see that she's happy. Thank you for your amazing writing and for the time spent creating this beautiful thing. đđâ¤ď¸â¤ď¸
an: i've been dying to post something to this so i'm glad i finally have something written - hope you guys enjoy it! go listen to so close to what!!
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THE MUSIC WAS DEAFENING, the bass shaking the floor beneath her heels, but she barely heard it. She stood at the edge of the VIP section, half-watching the celebration unfold in front of her. The club was packedâchampagne bottles with sparklers, models draped over the backs of velvet sofas, cameras flashing every few seconds. And at the centre of it all was Lando.
He was grinning, drink in hand, surrounded by his team and a few celebrities she half-recognised. Another win. Another podium. Another reason for the world to love him. And they didâGod, they did. Everyone wanted a piece of him.
She used to feel lucky just to stand beside him. Now, she wasnât sure if she even existed in his world at all.
A hand brushed against the small of her back. She startled, turning to see Lando looking down at her with that easy, practised smirkâthe one that melted screens and made headlines.
âWhereâve you disappeared to?â he asked, pulling her into his side. His hand rested low on her waist, fingers playing at the hem of her dress. He didnât wait for an answer before leaning down, his lips grazing her ear. âCome on, donât do that thing where you get all quiet on me.â
Her jaw clenched. He said it like it was a mood she put on, like she was being difficult. But what was the point of speaking when he never heard her?
So she did what she always did. She tilted her head, plastered on a smile, let him pull her closer. He liked her like thisâsilent, beautiful, easy.
A photographer stepped forward, camera ready. Lando straightened, his grip tightening just slightly, and just like that, she knew her role. She shifted towards him, leant into the picture, let them capture exactly what they wanted: The driver and his perfect girl.
But she was starting to wonder if that was all she would ever be.
The camera flash flickered, catching the sharp angles of Landoâs jaw, the gleam of his watch, the perfect way her body fit against his. The photographer gave him a nod of approval before turning away, already chasing after someone else worth capturing.
Lando exhaled through his nose, his grip on her easing now that the moment had passed. âSee?â he murmured, pressing a kiss against her temple. âWas that so hard?â
Her smile didnât waver. It never did. But something in her chest twisted so tightly she almost felt breathless.
He turned back to his conversation, already lost in some animated discussion about the race, his hands moving as he recounted the final laps. She knew the words before they left his mouthâthe same adrenaline-fuelled debrief he gave after every win. The late braking, the perfect strategy call, the rivals he left in his dust.
He was electric when he spoke about racing. It was the only time she ever saw him truly alive.
She used to love watching him like this. Now, she just felt like a shadow beside him.
Her fingers skimmed the rim of her untouched drink as she scanned the room. Everywhere she looked, people were watching him. Not her. Never her. She could disappear right now and no one would notice.
Wellâalmost no one.
Landoâs teammates, Oscar, was watching her from across the table. He had that knowing look in his eye, the one that made her stomach twist. He always seemed to see things, things she wasnât ready to admit.
She turned away before he could say anything.
âIâm going to the loo,â she said quietly, but Lando didnât even glance at her. He just gave a distracted nod, still deep in conversation.
Of course.
She stepped away, weaving through the throng of people, their laughter and shouting merging into white noise. The ladiesâ toilets were tucked behind a velvet curtain, far enough from the chaos that the music was just a dull thud in the walls. She pushed open the door and exhaled, gripping the edge of the sink as she stared at herself in the mirror.
She looked exactly how she was supposed to. The perfect dress, the flawless makeup, the effortless kind of beauty that people expected from the girlfriend of a star.
But looking perfect had never felt so exhausting.
The door swung open behind her, and she braced herself, half-expecting one of the other WAGs to stroll in. Instead, it was Oscar.
He leaned against the doorframe, arms folded across his chest. âYou alright?â
She let out a small laugh, shaking her head. âThatâs a stupid question.â
âMaybe.â His gaze didnât waver. âBut I think you should hear yourself answer it.â
Her throat tightened.
Because the truth was, she wasnât alright. And she was starting to think she never had been.
She turned back to the mirror, gripping the porcelain edge of the sink as if it could steady her. Behind her, Oscar hadnât moved. He wasnât pushing her to answer, but his silence said enough.
âIâm fine,â she said, forcing the words out smoothly. Too smoothly.
Oscar huffed a quiet breath, tilting his head slightly. âThatâs not the answer I was hoping for.â
She met his gaze in the mirror, and for a second, something flickered in her chestâsomething that made her want to fold, to speak, to say all the things sheâd been swallowing down for too long.
But what was the point? She could scream at the top of her lungs, and Lando still wouldnât hear her.
She turned away, brushing past Oscar as she pulled open the door. âI should get back.â
âShould you?â His voice was quiet but steady.
She paused.
Oscar sighed, shifting his weight. âLook, I know itâs not my business, but I see the way he looks at you. And I see the way you look when heâs not.â
Her breath hitched slightly. She hated that he noticed. She hated that someone had caught onto the thing sheâd spent months trying to ignore.
Still, she forced a light laugh, giving him an amused glance over her shoulder. âYou analysing me now?â
His lips twitched. âYou could say that. You know, body positioning determines whether or not someoneâs actually listening.â
The words sent a sharp pang through her chest.
Because Lando never did listen. She could whisper in his ear, touch him, scream until her throat was rawâbut the only time he truly paid attention was when she was undressing, when she was playing the role he wanted her to. And maybe sheâd accepted that for a while, maybe sheâd let herself believe that was just part of loving someone like him.
But now⌠now it felt suffocating.
Her phone buzzed.
Lando: Whereâd you go? Come back.
No âAre you okay?â No âDo you need me?â Just come back. Like she was a misplaced watch or a forgotten drink.
She swallowed the bitter lump in her throat, forcing another easy smile as she tucked her phone away. âI should go.â
Oscar didnât stop her. He just nodded, but the look in his eyes stayed with her as she slipped back into the club, where Lando was waiting.
Waiting for her.
Not her thoughts, not her words, not the things that made her her. Just her body, her presence, her silence.
And she was starting to wonder if that was all sheâd ever be to him.
The night dragged on. More drinks, more cameras, more mindless conversations she wasnât part of. She stayed close to Lando, playing the role as she always did, but she felt herself slipping further and further away.
By the time he decided they were leaving, she felt like a ghost in her own body.
As Lando shook hands and exchanged goodbyes with the people that mattered, she glanced towards the bar, her eyes catching on Oscar.
He was already looking at her. His expression was unreadable, but there was something steady in his gazeâsomething that made her feel seen in a way she hadnât in a long time.
Before she could stop herself, she gave him a small, tired smile.
Oscar didnât smile back, but the way his jaw clenched slightly told her enough.
Landoâs hand landed on her hip, pulling her back into focus. âCome on,â he murmured, already leading her towards the exit, towards his car, towards another night of being exactly what he wanted.
The drive back to the hotel was quiet, the hum of the McLaren filling the silence between them. Lando was relaxed, one hand on the steering wheel, the other resting lazily on her bare thigh.
She stared out the window, watching the city blur past, her thoughts tangled.
Would he hear me more if I whispered? If I touched him the way he wanted? If I played this part forever?
Would he ever hear me?
She barely realised theyâd arrived until the car pulled smoothly into the hotelâs private entrance. The valet opened her door, and she stepped out into the warm night air, still feeling that lingering touch on her skin.
The lift ride was just as silent. Lando didnât noticeâhe was scrolling through his phone, probably checking messages, reading about his win, soaking in the worldâs praise.
She closed her eyes for a moment, steadying herself.
The moment they stepped into their suite, the tension shifted.
Before she could even take a breath, Landoâs hands were on her, spinning her towards him.
She barely had time to react before he had her pressed against the wall, his body firm against hers, his lips brushing against her neck. âYouâve been quiet tonight,â he murmured against her skin.
She swallowed, her hands coming up to his chest, pushing lightly. âIâm tired.â
Lando barely hesitated. âCome on,â he murmured, his lips trailing down her jaw, his hands sliding over her hips. âDonât do that.â
That.
That meaning the exhaustion in her voice. That meaning the part of her that wanted something more than this.
âIâm not in the mood, Lando.â Her voice was firmer this time.
He let out a sharp exhale, pulling back just enough to look at her properly. His dark eyes scanned her face, and for a second, she thoughtâhopedâthat maybe heâd see something. Maybe heâd hear something.
But then he just scoffed. âYouâre always bloody tired these days.â
And just like that, she knew.
There was no concern in his voice. No question of what was wrong. No care for why she felt like this, for why she had been drifting further and further from him. Just frustration. Just disappointment that she wasnât giving him what he wanted.
She forced herself to hold his gaze, even as something inside her cracked wide open. âI think Iâm going to take a bath.â
Lando studied her for a moment longer, then ran a hand through his hair, clearly irritated. âYeah, whatever.â
And thenâjust like thatâhe turned and walked out of the suite, the door clicking shut behind him.
She stood there, frozen.
Not surprised. Not angry.
Just⌠empty.
And that was the worst part.
She moved through the next couple of hours on autopilot.
She took off her makeup, wiped away the remnants of the night. She ran a bath but barely stayed in it long enough for the heat to sink into her skin. She changed into one of Landoâs oversized shirts, something she always did before bedâmore out of habit than comfort now.
And then she sat.
Just sat on the edge of their bed, staring at nothing, the dim glow of the city lights filtering through the floor-to-ceiling windows.
Her body ached with exhaustion, but her mind wouldnât shut off. The weight in her chest pressed heavier and heavier until it finally cracked, and before she even realised it, tears spilled over her cheeks.
She sucked in a shaky breath, trying to blink them away. What the hell is wrong with me?
It wasnât like this was new. Lando had always been like this. She had always been an accessory to him, something to be looked at, shown off, touched when it suited him.
But tonight felt different.
Tonight, she had said no. And he had walked away like she was nothing more than an inconvenience.
A quiet sob broke from her throat, and she buried her face in her hands, shoulders shaking.
She didnât even hear the door open at first.
It wasnât until she caught the heavy thud of something hitting the sofa that she jolted upright, quickly wiping at her tear-streaked face. Her heart pounded as she turned towards the noise, her breath catching in her throat.
Lando was slumped on the suiteâs sofa, looking barely conscious. And standing over him, an arm still half-draped around his shoulders, was Oscar.
Her stomach twisted. âWhatâ?â
Oscar let out a breath, straightening up and shaking his head. âYour boyfriendâs had one too many.â
Her eyes flickered back to Lando. His head lolled against the cushion, his shirt slightly rumpled, his hair a mess. He was clearly out of it.
She swallowed, forcing her voice to stay steady. âWhere did you find him?â
Oscar ran a hand through his hair, looking both exasperated and unimpressed. âSlumped in the back of the club, surrounded by people who were more interested in snapping pictures of him than making sure he didnât choke on his own vomit.â His gaze flicked to hers. âFigured you might want to know.â
Her chest tightened.
Of course. Of course this was how he handled thingsâgetting wasted, drowning himself in attention that didnât require him to actually feel anything. It was easier than facing his own reflection.
Or maybe⌠it was easier than facing her.
She let out a slow breath, rubbing at her temple. âThanks for bringing him back.â
Oscar nodded but didnât move. He was watching her carefully, like he could still see too much.
Like maybe, just maybe, he knew she had been sitting here crying before he walked in.
Her hands curled into fists in her lap. âYou donât have to stay.â
Oscar hesitated for half a second before his jaw tightened, and he gave a small, reluctant nod. âAlright.â
But as he moved towards the door, he paused, glancing over his shoulder. âYou know⌠if you ever get tired of this,â he gestured vaguely to Landoâs slumped form, âyou donât have to stay.â
Her throat closed up.
Oscar didnât wait for an answer. He just slipped out the door, leaving her alone with the man who was supposed to love her.
But as she sat there, staring at Landoâpassed out, blissfully unawareâshe realised something.
She had never felt lonelier in her life.
She sat down on the floor beside the sofa, pulling her knees up to her chest. The carpet was soft beneath her, but everything else felt unbearably sharp.
Her gaze flickered over Landoâs faceâthe strong jawline, the perfect cheekbones, the dark lashes that cast faint shadows against his skin. He looked almost peaceful like this, lost in whatever drunken haze he had drowned himself in.
Her chest ached as she reached out, fingers threading gently through his hair. It was soft beneath her touch, familiar in a way that made her heart hurt even more.
A quiet sob broke from her lips as she whispered, âWhy wasnât I enough?â
She had loved him so fiercely. She had stood by him, supported him, adored him. She had been everything he wanted her to beâpoised, beautiful, silent when it mattered.
And yet, as she sat there, her tears slipping onto the fabric of his shirt, she finally understood.
She had fallen in love with him. But he had only ever fallen in love with her body.
Her hands curled into fists in his shirt as a quiet, broken sound left her throat. She had spent so long trying to be heard, to be seen, but the truth was devastatingly simple. Lando had never wanted to know her. He had never cared about her thoughts, her fears, her soul.
Only how she looked standing beside him. Only how she felt beneath him.
A shaky breath shuddered through her as she slowly pulled back.
Her gaze landed on his phone, lying loosely in his hand.
For a long moment, she just stared at it.
Then, before she could talk herself out of it, she carefully pried it from his grip. He didnât stir. She tilted it towards his face, and with a soft sound, the lock screen vanished.
Her heart pounded as she pulled up his messages, ready to text Oscar.
But she never got that far.
Because the moment she opened his messages, her stomach dropped.
Hundreds.
Hundreds of messages.
All from different girls.
Some were old, buried beneath months of conversations. Others were recent. Some from tonight.
Her breath caught in her throat as she scrolled. He hadnât even bothered to be subtle. Flirty messages, suggestive photos, hotel room numbers exchanged without hesitation.
Like it was nothing.
Like she was nothing.
A sharp, painful lump formed in her throat, but no more tears came. Maybe because there was nothing left to grieve.
Because the man she thought she loved?
He had never existed.
Her hands shook slightly as she backed out of the messages and pulled up his texts. She typed quickly, her fingers moving without hesitation.
Lando: Whatâs your room number?
The reply came almost instantly.
Oscar: Why?
She swallowed hard, staring at the screen. Then, without another thought, she typed back.
Lando: Please. Just tell me.
There was a long pause. Thenâ
Oscar: 2209.
She exhaled slowly, then locked the phone and set it back beside Lando.
For the first time in a long, long time, she knew exactly what she needed to do.
And for the first timeâshe wasnât going to ask for permission.
She didnât hesitate.
Didnât stop to second-guess herself.
For so long, she had been trapped in this cycleâignoring the things she didnât want to see, pretending everything was fine. But now? The truth had cracked open in front of her, and there was no going back.
She stood up, wiping at her face, even though no more tears had fallen. Her body felt strangely light, like the weight pressing down on her for months had finally started to lift.
But she wasnât free yet.
She grabbed a bag from the wardrobe, moving quickly, shoving in the essentialsâher passport, her wallet, a few clothes. Enough to get her away from here, away from him.
She hesitated when she reached for one of Landoâs oversized shirtsâthe one she was still wearing. Then, with a bitter exhale, she pulled it off, yanking on a cropped tank top and a pair of shorts instead.
This wasnât his to keep anymore.
Without a second glance, she slung the bag over her shoulder and walked out of the suite, her pulse hammering as she stepped into the empty hallway.
She didnât look back.
The corridor outside 2209 was quiet.
Her hands felt clammy as she knocked once. A part of her expected Oscar to ignore it, to assume it was Lando being drunk and annoying.
But after a moment, the door cracked open, and Oscar stood there, his brows pulling together the second he saw her.
âWhat the hellâ?â
âIââ Her voice wavered, and suddenly, everything hit her all at once. The weight of the last few hours. The betrayal. The realisation that the man she had given her heart to had never truly wanted it in the first place.
She dropped her gaze, blinking hard. âI canâtâI canât stay there.â
Oscar was silent for a beat. Then, without another word, he stepped aside, pulling the door open wider.
She hesitated, guilt twisting in her stomach. âIâIâll book my own room. I justâneeded to get out.â
Oscarâs jaw tensed, his eyes scanning her face. âYouâre not booking a hotel atââ he glanced at the clock on the bedside table, ââtwo in the bloody morning.â
She let out a shaky breath, her fingers tightening around the strap of her bag. âI donât want to be a burden.â
Oscar ran a hand through his hair, letting out a quiet huff. âFor fuckâs sake, justâget in.â
Her throat closed up, but she nodded, stepping inside as he shut the door behind her.
The room was dimly lit, the soft glow of the bedside lamp casting long shadows. She stood there for a moment, unsure what to do with herself. The adrenaline that had carried her here was wearing off, leaving behind nothing but exhaustion and heartbreak.
She felt Oscar watching her.
âYou wanna tell me what happened?â His voice was steady. Not pushing, not demanding. Just there.
That was what undid her.
Because when was the last time anyone had asked her how she felt? When was the last time someone had wanted to hear what she had to sayâwithout conditions, without expectations?
Her shoulders shook as she sucked in a breath, her hand coming up to cover her face.
And then she broke.
A strangled sob ripped from her throat as she sank onto the edge of the bed, the tears she had been holding back finally crashing over her.
Oscar didnât say anything.
He just moved.
She barely registered it at firstâthe dip of the mattress beside her, the way his arm wrapped around her shoulders, pulling her against his chest.
For a moment, she stiffened. She wasnât used to thisâto comfort without expectation. But Oscar just held her, warm and solid, one hand rubbing slow circles on her back.
She sobbed harder.
âHe never loved me,â she whispered through the tears, her fingers curling into his t-shirt. âIâI thought he did, but he justâhe just loved the way I looked. The way I made him look.â
Oscarâs grip on her tightened. âYeah,â he muttered, his voice lower now, almost dangerous. âI know.â
She squeezed her eyes shut, pressing her forehead against his shoulder. âI was so stupid.â
Oscar exhaled sharply. âYou werenât stupid.â
She let out a hollow laugh. âThen what was I?â
Oscar was quiet for a long time. Thenâ
âYou were in love.â
Her chest tightened painfully.
And maybe that was the worst part.
Because she still was.
Oscar didnât pull away. He just kept holding her, letting her cry against him. His hands were steady on her back, his touch warm, and for the first time in what felt like forever, she didnât feel like she was carrying the weight of the world on her own shoulders.
âI donât know what to do,â she whispered, voice muffled in his shirt, her tears soaking into the fabric. âI thought⌠I thought I could fix it. But I donât even know who he is anymore. Or who I am to him.â
Oscarâs hand smoothed through her hair, the motion gentle. âYou donât have to fix anything, alright?â he said softly, his voice low and comforting. âYou donât owe him anything. You only owe yourself the truth.â
She nodded weakly, though it felt like a hundred-pound weight was sitting on her chest.
He let her cry for as long as she needed, and when the sobs finally slowed, he shifted slightly, coaxing her to lie down.
âLet me get you into bed,â he murmured.
She wanted to protest, but she was too tiredâphysically and emotionallyâso she allowed him to help her, shifting her legs as he gently guided her onto the mattress. Oscar tucked the blanket around her and, for a moment, just stood there, looking down at her.
Her eyelids were heavy, but she managed to lift her head slightly to meet his eyes.
âThank you,â she said, her voice soft, barely a whisper.
Oscar gave her a small smile, but there was no mockery, no playfulness in itâjust something real. âGet some sleep. Iâm right here.â
She didnât have the strength to say anything else. Her eyes fluttered shut, and before she knew it, the exhaustion of the day caught up with her.
When she woke up, the room was bathed in the soft morning light. She blinked a few times, groggy, trying to remember where she was, what had happened.
Then the events of the night came flooding back, and her chest squeezed with pain.
But as she stirred beneath the covers, she realised the weight on her was gone. There was no harshness, no cold emptiness pressing in on her. Instead, she smelled something familiar. Something warm.
She turned her head, and there, sitting at the desk, was Oscar.
He was holding a tray with a simple breakfastâcroissants, fruit, and coffee. âMorning,â he said with a small smile, looking up from the screen of his phone.
Her stomach grumbled, and she smiled weakly, appreciating the gesture more than she could express. âI didnât expect this,â she murmured, sitting up slowly.
Oscar grinned, though there was something soft in his eyes. âWell, youâve had a rough night, havenât you? Figured you could use something other than room service for a change.â
She nodded, feeling a warmth spread through her chest. For the first time in a long while, she didnât feel completely alone.
After a few moments of eating in silence, she reached for her phone. The screen lit up with a message notificationânothing from Lando.
Her heart skipped, but she told herself not to feel disappointed.
She unlocked her phone and opened Instagram, the app taking a moment to load. She tapped through her feed absentmindedly, but her thumb froze as her eyes landed on a photoâLando, in his usual athletic wear, standing on a padel court, laughing with some other drivers.
He hadnât noticed.
She stared at the photo for a long, long time.
He hadnât even thought to message her.
There it was again. That crushing, suffocating truth.
She had spent the entire night worrying about him, about why he hadnât cared, about why he had left her feeling like this.
And there he was, looking perfectly fine. Having fun. Living his life without a single care in the world about what she had gone through.
Her breath hitched, and she set her phone down, her hands trembling.
It hit her all over againâthe truth that Lando had never cared about her in the way she had hoped. He never would.
The realisation was sharp and brutal. And this time, it didnât feel like the first time she had felt heartbrokenâit felt like the first time she had truly woken up.
She looked up at Oscar, her breath still shaky. He was watching her, waiting for something.
âLandoâs out there,â she whispered, her voice a little too quiet, too small. âHeâs out there, laughing, living his life, like nothing happened.â
Oscar nodded, but his expression wasnât pitying. It wasnât anything like the way Lando would have looked at her in that moment. âYeah. He is.â
She sighed, her shoulders sagging. âI donât know what Iâm supposed to do anymore.â
Oscarâs gaze softened, and he set the breakfast tray down beside her. He sat next to her on the bed, his hand brushing hers. âYou donât have to figure it out right now.â
She met his eyes, and this time, there was a calmness inside herâa stillness, like she was beginning to see herself for the first time in forever.
âIâm not going to let you stay in that toxic shit,â Oscar said, his voice steady. âYouâve already put up with it for too long. But if you need time, Iâm here.â
She didnât have the words to express what she was feeling, but for once, she didnât need to.
âThank you,â she whispered again, the words feeling like the most sincere thing sheâd said in a long time.
And in that moment, as she sat beside Oscar, she realisedâmaybe she could finally let go. Maybe it wasnât about fixing things with Lando. Maybe it was about fixing herself.
the end.
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wrapping up the last three hundred and sixty-five days with a round up of all the 'x reader' fanfiction I have published in 2022. thank you all for all your requests, feedback, reblogs and support over the last twelve months, especially during the 10k month of fic! sharing this love for these characters with you all is such a mental refresh for me, and hopefully I can publish even more fics in 2023. and I hope that you'll love all the new fics as much as you've loved these ones :)
happy new year!
full content warnings and content can be found on each individual post, and each fic is labelled for length. follow me on bartonstark to find all my fic in one place, or check out my ao3. smut/sexual content: *** personal favourites: ///
BRUCE BANNER:
afterwards (drabble) *** aftercare with bruce.
bend, don't break (oneshot) *** /// the take a reprieve during a party, and take a new step in your relationship.
fear and loving in iowa (oneshot) when youâre injured in johannesburg, bruce blames himself.
fireworks (oneshot) thanks to the frigid air at the top of the tower, you share a tender moment.
first times (drabble) *** having sex with bruce for the first time.
p.s. (ficlet) an unfinished note leaves you confused during your college graduation.
restoration (oneshot) after johannesburg, you have nightmares. bruce provides you with comfort.
BUCKY BARNES:
bedside manner (oneshot) sam calls you to say bucky has been hurt on a mission,and you panic.
early hours (oneshot) *** after a mission, all bucky wants to do is crawl into bed with you.
morning grind (drabble) *** morning sex with bucky.
shards of glass (oneshot) *** /// you share a past, and now bucky's tracked you down to find closure.
CLINT BARTON:
after hours (oneshot) *** clint stops by your office after work to distract you the best way he can.
body heat (oneshot) *** /// the there's-only-one-bed trope in the back of an suv during a blizzard.
bound (drabble) *** clint is really into bondage and you're happy to spoil him.
coffee break (ficlet) there's an avenger bleeding in the bathroom of the cafe where you work.
crossroads (oneshot) clint receives an offer that could change his life & you encourage him to take it.
a delicate hand (oneshot) /// clint attempts to pull you out of a funk by helping you get ready for the event.
green light (oneshot) *** /// you surprise clint with a new toy, and he is very eager to try it out.
hey, you (ficlet) *** /// you receive a note from a certain avenger in the middle of a crowded bar.
in the stacks (ficlet) *** you steal a moment of intimacy in the back of a bookshop together.
respite (oneshot) when youâre hurt on a mission, clint has to convince you to take a breather.
think of me (oneshot) *** /// when you're dragged out for a night, clint has an idea of what to do in the club.
three a.m. (oneshot) /// a knock on your window comes from a certain injury-prone avenger.
we could play pretend (oneshot) you bond over all the little things you miss about being in a relationship.
welcome home (drabble) *** you welcome clint home after he's been away on a mission.
JESSICA JONES:
reprieve (oneshot) she has to drag you out of a dingy bar in the middle of the night.
snooze button (drabble) jessica isn't exactly a morning person.
MARC SPECTOR:
fast lane (drabble) *** /// marc gives you a preview in the car of what to expect when you get home.
NATASHA ROMANOFF:
follow my lead (oneshot) natasha offers to teach you how to slow dance.
PETER QUILL:
raincheck (oneshot) /// convincing quill to go to bed isnât exactly an easy feat.
SAM WILSON:
miss me? (oneshot) you're finally reunited with sam in the middle of the battle of earth.
soul food (oneshot) /// when youâre sick, he ditches his responsibilities just to make you feel better.
STEVE ROGERS:
lost time (oneshot) *** late for your date, steve walks in on you working off your frustrations.
TONY STARK:
afterglow (drabble) *** after care with tony.
as you're told (oneshot) *** /// tony calls you to his office with a new game in mindâŚ
between the sheets (oneshot) *** you've decided to try for a baby, and tony can't wait to get started.
come back to me (oneshot) after tony almost dies, youâre left lost and furious at what just happened.
count (oneshot) *** /// tony is nothing if not a giver. but⌠he is also a bit of an asshole.
echo (oneshot) /// youâre struggling to forget the past, so you try to bring part of it back to you.
idiot (drabble) *** just an soft, sexy moment between the two of you.
insatiable (drabble) *** the real question is, which one of you is the bigger tease?
mood lighting (ficlet) *** tony spoils you by candlelight.
on your knees (oneshot) *** the idea of having you on your knees is far too tempting for tony to resist.
quick question (oneshot) tony has a question to ask you, battlefield be damned.
red and gold (ficlet) an afternoon in central park lets you appreciate the seasonal color change.
simple pleasures (drabble) *** tony loves nothing more than eating you out.
sober hearts (oneshot) a look at your relationship as it has evolved over the years.
spare key (drabble) *** you give tony a key to your apartment.
subtlety (oneshot) *** impatient, you make use of the âemergency stopâ button in the elevator.
warm hands (ficlet) *** the two of you share an intimate interlude out in the snow.
WANDA MAXIMOFF:
hold tight (oneshot) *** /// she loves to spoil you & sometimes that means leaving you a quivering mess.
reflected in you (oneshot) you try on your new uniform, and wanda helps you find your confidence.
spicy sweet (oneshot) *** you plan on surprising wanda, but disaster means a change of plans.
sweetness (oneshot) *** /// wanda loves the way you sound, and doesnât care who else hears it.
THREESOMES/POLYAMORY:
hands free (oneshot) *** /// you find clint on the phone, and you canât help but distract him.
player three (drabble) *** /// clint x bucky x you. game night takes a turn when they team up on you to win.
SERIES:
to ashes chapters (full series, this year's chapters in bold) prologue - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 - 17 - 18 - 19 - 20 - 21 - 22 - 23 - more to come...
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Happy 1K!!! I would love it if you could write a little something for my fav Danny Ric 𼚠using some of the prompts, I was thinking of these â if you want something, then you ask for it!â â Suck on it thenâ and "Swallow it. All of it."
thank you anon!! your favourite is my favourite, so i loved writing this<3 i appreciate the submission, i hope you enjoy!
daniel ricciardo x fem!reader
warnings: 18+ content, light mention of thigh worship, oral (m receiving), praise, dom!daniel, swallowing.
you had been at this for what felt like hours. your fingers trace the intricate ink on danielâs thigh, the black lines standing out stark against his tanned skin. youâre kneeling between his legs, your obsession evident as your lips brush over the edges of the design, just above where his shorts are rucked up.
âyou keep staring at it like that, sweetheart, and iâll start thinking youâre more into my tattoo than me,â daniel teases, his voice low and thick, amusement curling around the heat in his tone. his voice never fails to sen heat to your core, and youâd have him talking forever if you could.
you glance up, meeting his darkened gaze, your lips curling into a sly smirk. âmaybe i am, maybe you should take the hint.â
he raises a brow, his hand cupping your chin and tilting your head back slightly. he knows you love his thighs, but youâve been acting different tonight, he can tell your mood isnât just because of his inked thigh. âif you want something, then you ask for it,â he says, his Aussie drawl sending shivers down your spine. it wasnât something gentle and encourage, it felt like a disguised command.
your hand slides higher on his thigh, fingers just brushing the hard bulge beneath his boxers. âthen I guess iâll stop teasing,â you murmur, your voice dripping with mischief as you pull the waistband of his shorts down, freeing him from the constrains of his boxers.
his breath hitches as you wrap your hand around his thick length, your thumb circling the tip slowly, spreading the bead of wetness thatâs already forming. you glance up again, your lips ghosting over the head as his hand makes its way in your hair, threading his fingers through the soft strands.
âdonât stop now,â he mutters, his usual cockiness tinged with desperation. you knew you were both on the same level now, instead of him being fully in control. you considered teasing even more, but you were just as desperate as he was.
you hum softly, your lips parting as you take him in, your tongue swirling around the tip before sliding lower. his thighs tense beneath your hands as you hollow your cheeks, taking him in deeper.
âfuck,â he groans, his fingers tightening in your hair, guiding your movements without forcing you onto his cock. âyou look so good like this, sweetheart. you were made to be right between my legs.â
you pull back slightly, your tongue teasing along the underside of his shaft before you look up at him, eyes half-lidded. âsuck on it, then,â he rasps, his voice deep and thick with need, the command sends a thrill through you.
you obey him, taking him deeper this time as your hand moves to stroke what your mouth canât take. the weight of him on your tongue, the way he twitches in your mouth, has heat pooling low in your belly. you exhale around him as you moan against his cock, revelling in the way he shivers.
âjust like that, baby,â he pants, his other hand gripping the edge of the couch as you quicken your pace. his hips lift slightly, his control slipping as his breaths grow heavier.
you feel him getting close, his grip on your hair tightening as he mutters your name like a prayer. when his release hits, he groans low and rough, holding you steady.
âswallow it. all of it,â he growls, and the raw dominance in his tone makes you clench around nothing.
you do as he says, swallowing every last drop of his salty cum before pulling back, your lips swollen, a satisfied smile playing on your face as you look up at him, fluttering your lashes in the process.
danielâs chest rises and falls as he catches his breath, a lazy grin spreading across his face. âyouâre obsessed with just my tattoos, huh?â
you wink, wiping your lips with the back of your hand. âi love everything down here, maybe itâs all just a good excuse to get on my knees.â
Absent: preoccupiedÂ
Agonized:Â as if in pain or tormented
Alluring: attractive, in the sense of arousing desire
Appealing: attractive, in the sense of encouraging goodwill and/or interest
Beatific: blissful
Black: angry or sad, or hostile
Bleak: hopeless
Blinking: surprise, or lack of concern
Blithe: carefree, lighthearted, or heedlessly indifferent
Brooding: anxious and gloomy
Bug eyed: frightened or surprised
Chagrined: humiliated or disappointed
Cheeky: cocky, insolent
Cheerless: sad
Choleric: hot-tempered, irate
Darkly: with depressed or malevolent feelings
Deadpan: expressionless, to conceal emotion or heighten humor
Despondent: depressed or discouraged
Doleful: sad or afflicted
Dour: stern or obstinate
Dreamy: distracted by daydreaming or fantasizing
Ecstatic: delighted or entranced
Faint: cowardly, weak, or barely perceptible
Fixed: concentrated or immobile
Gazing: staring intently
Glancing: staring briefly as if curious but evasive
Glazed: expressionless due to fatigue or confusion
Grim: fatalistic or pessimistic
Grave: serious, expressing emotion due to loss or sadness
Haunted: frightened, worried, or guilty
Hopeless: depressed by a lack of encouragement or optimism
Hostile: aggressively angry, intimidating, or resistant
Hunted: tense as if worried about pursuit
Jeering: insulting or mocking
Languid: lazy or weak
Leering: sexually suggestive
Mild: easygoing
Mischievous: annoyingly or maliciously playful
Pained: affected with discomfort or pain
Peering: with curiosity or suspicion
Peeved: annoyed
Pleading:Â seeking apology or assistance
Quizzical: questioning or confused
Radiant: bright, happy
Sanguine: bloodthirsty, confident
Sardonic: mocking
Sour: unpleasant
Sullen: resentful
Vacant: blank or stupid looking
Wan: pale, sickly
Wary: cautious or cunning
Wide eyed: frightened or surprised
Withering: devastating
Wrathful: indignant or vengeful
Wry: twisted or crooked to express cleverness or a dark or ironic feeling
This one is my favourite! I've re-read it a few timesđđâ¤ď¸âđĽâ¤ď¸âđĽ
WC: 4.8K
Csrlos x Soulmate!reader
Summery: Everyone can feel their soulmate's injuries and pain since the age of 15
Warning: None??
AN: Thank you for all the ideas. I just changed jobs, and it's a full time office job, so it's very demanding đđ
Max Ver. , Oscar Ver. , Charles Ver., Lewis Ver.
Masterlist
Carlos Masterlist
The world is built on the idea that soulmates are connected through their physical pain. Everyone knows that if you're injured or in pain, your soulmates feel the exact same pain. This can be seen as a blessing or as a curse. In one way, you know when your other half is injured, but it also brings shared vulnerability. Some believed it was a form of protection, a way for soulmates to be in tune with one another, even if they'd never met.Â
Now, did you know about this from a young age? Yes, you did. Did that stop you from doing all those crazy things that caused you multiple injuries? No. You felt sorry every time, but you're just clumsy by nature. It was from the moment you could walk that you've been a klutz. Bumping into walls, tripping over your own feet, and misjudging the occasional stair, it was part of your life. Growing up, you've gotten used to the bumps and bruises that came with her natural clumsiness, but what took longer to adjust to was the knowledge that someone else felt them, too.
Your soulmate must be a saint because you've rarely felt any pain. Yes, through the years, there have been times when you felt real and strong pain, but it was few and far between.
In a world of soulmates that felt their soulmates through visceral pain, your soulmate did everything he could to never cause you pain.
And for as long as you could remember, youâd imagined what he might be like. Patient for sure, after all, he had to endure your countless scrapes and missteps. You wondered if he was the type to sigh and shake his head when he felt you stub your toe or if he was used to your clumsiness, so much so that it barely bothered him anymore. Whoever he was, you were grateful got him.
Your friends often teased you about it, especially when you had a particularly bad fall or ended up with an impressive bruise. âYou really owe your soulmate an apology.â They would always joke. âHe must be so fed up by now.â
Youâd always laugh it off, but late at night youâd overthink. Did he really mind? Or was he out there somewhere laughing about it, too? What was his life like? Was he clumsy, too? You doubt it. He must be the complete opposite, composed and careful, someone who rarely felt pain unless it was coming from you. Maybe he was a doctor or an athlete, someone who needed precision and strength in his day-to-day life. Your imagination would always run wild, paining pictures of him in your mind. But no matter how many times you tried to envision his face, it remained just out of reach, like the hazy details of a dream.
The older you got the more curious you got, and it started eating at you. Who was he? Where was he? Some people met their soulmate early on, like your childhood friend who had found hers at eighteen. Others never found theirs at all, even though they shared the pain for their entire lives. You tried not to let it bother you too much, after all what could you do? If youâre meant to meet itâll happen on itâs own time.
But still there was that nagging feeling every time you bumped your knee or accidently burned your hand cooking. You would wince and imagine him somewhere far away, gritting his teeth as he felt the same.
âAnother one for you soulmate.â You muttered as you stumbled over a crack in the pavement.
For as long as you lived with the bond youâve been the one giving the worst of pains, sending your soulmate injuries, most harmless, but youâve also broken enough bones over the years.
It started as a dull ache, just beneath your ribs on the right side. At first, you didnât think much of it, assuming itâs a muscle strain or maybe itâs something youâve eaten. You shifted in your seat, pressing your hand against the spot as if to massage the discomfort away, but the ache lingered, stubborn and unrelenting.
Throughout the day the pain grew worse. What started as mild throb quickly became sharp, stabbing sensation, taking your breath away every time you moved, and you started to feel a fever coming. This wasnât like the occasional bump or fall youâre used to, this is far worse than anything youâve felt before. This is different, deeper, persistent and alarming.
By late afternoon, you couldnât take it anymore, every breath felt like a knife twisting in your side, and no matter how you positioned yourself, it wouldnât go away. Sweat was forming on your forehead as you tried to power through the pain, but something wasnât right.
Could this be coming from him?
You never felt pain like this before, certainly not from your own body. Your chest tightened, if this pain wasnât yours, then something is very wrong. The idea that your soulmate could be hurt, really hirt, it made your stomach churn. You could handle minor injuries, but this? This was different.
You rushed to the hospital, the ride to the hospital felt like an eternity. By the time you arrived, you were sweating and clutching your side, each movement like a dagger. You explained your symptoms to the nurse at the reception, your voice wavering with pain and fear,
They rushed you into an examination room.
âWeâll run some tests.â The doctor said after you told him your symptoms, his brows furrowed with concern. âIt sounds like it could be appendicitis, but weâll know more once we do an ultrasound.â
As the minutes dragged on, the pain sharpened, radiating into your chest. You clutched the hospital bedâs metal rails, your knuckles turned white as you waited. Nurses and doctors came and went performing the tests as quickly as they could. After what felt like hours the doctor came back.
âThe tests came back normal.â He began, flipping through the papers in his hands. âThereâs no sign of appendicitis, in fact, you donât have an appendix.â That was news to you.
âWhat? I donât have it? Is that normal?â You asked confused.
âItâs rare but it happens some people are born without an appendix.â The doctor confirmed, he didnât seem too worried.
âBut the pain, itâs unbearable, whatâs causing it?â You asked and dreaded the answer you know the doctor is about to give you.
âThe only answer we have is, the pain isnât yours to begin with.â The doctor smiled sympathetically. His words hung in the air heavy. Your soulmate. Heâs the one in agony, and you were feeling every excruciating second of it.
Carlos hasnât been feeling the best the last couple of days, he thought he was tired from all the traveling and racing and training. It happens. But the moment he woke up he knew something was wrong, he had Free Practice today, so he just pushed through it. However throughout the day, heâs just been getting worse and worse. By the end of FP2 he knew he couldnât just push it off, it wasnât food poisoning, he was starting to burn up.
Carlos with his team went to the hospital so heâd get checked out. He sat hunched over in the waiting room, gripping his side as the pain flared up again, sharper this time. The medics had said it was appendicitis and a routine surgery, nothing major. But that didnât ease the fear eating at the back of his mind. Heâs used to pushing his body through physical discomfort, but never to the point of pain. But this wasnât the type of pain you ignore.
He could feel the ache spreading and tightening like a vice around his abdomen. His hands were clammy, sweat was gathered on his forehead, and his breath came in shallow, uneven bursts. Heâs been through a lot through his life, the crash here and there, the pain of his soulmate breaking a bone, and stubbing her toes and all the random bruises she seems to get randomly. This felt like his body was on fire from the inside out, and it wasnât just the physical pain that made his chest tighten.
It was her, his soulmate.
As long as he could remember, he had shared pain with you. The worst when you had broken your leg. And heâs grown accustomed to the random flicker of discomfort over the years, wondering what kind of person you are. He imagined you being clumsy, maybe even a bit absent-minded, but he never minded. In fact, it had always made him smile, knowing that somewhere out there, you were living your life and through those little jolts of pain you felt close to him.
But today, he was the one that was causing you pain, pain like you both have never experienced before. That realisation made him nauseous. How much of this were you feeling right now? Were you suffering as much as he was, lying somewhere clutching your side in agony?
Carlos wiped the sweat from his brow and closed his eyes, trying to focus on anything but the pain. He thought of you, his soulmate.
You walked out of the hospital room, walking slowly. Since the pain you were experiencing isnât yours, pain meds will do nothing unless your soulmate takes some. You were clutching your side as you walked, not really paying attention, that and being the clumsy person that you are you bumped into someone while you were passing one of the waiting rooms. You stumbled before your knees hit the floor, hard. You winced, the same time someone else did.
âIâm so sorry are you alright?â An accented voice asked, you looked up to see a man with a moustache, he was dressed in red.
âYeah, yeah, Iâm sorry, I wasnât paying attention.â You replied instantly and took the manâs hand to stand up. You were unaware of the other Spanish eyes on you.
Carlos shared a look with his dad beside him, Carlos Sr. saw everything happen. He saw you fall and he saw his son wince when you did.
âPinch yourself.â He muttered to his son, not taking his eyes off you.
âW-what?â Carlos frowned at his fatherâs words, but he didnât wait Carlos Sr. pinched his sonâs arm and you let out an âawâ and held your arm where he pinched his son.
You frowned, not understanding what was going on with your soulmate.
âAre you hurt?â The man in front of you asked seeing how you held your arm.
âYeah, soulmate.â He lets out an âahâ in understanding.
Carlosâs eyes went wide when he saw you feel his pain, your hand went back to your side, the same he was holding, and even though he was still in pain he felt relieved, his heart much lighter and he couldnât help but smile. His dad nudged him with a smile of his own. And Carlos stood up and went to his friendâs side. Gigi was confused why Carlos was coming his way, and why he was smiling when he had to go in for surgery in less than two hours. But he wasnât looking at him, he was looking at you.
You only noticed him when he came to stand beside the man you bumped into.
âHi.â Carlos said simply and you frowned confused.
âHi?â It came out as a question, you looked between the two men in confusion. âIâm sorry but i-â
You were cut off when you groaned as a wave of pain hit you, the same time as the stranger in front of you winced and held his side, the same side youâve felt the pain. Gigi then knew what happened, and he too couldnât help but smile, he looked at Carlos Sr. for confirmation and he just gave him a proud nod.
You looked at the new man who was holding his side, your heart skipped a beat. Is he? Could he? This is almost too good to be true. You bit your tongue slightly.
âWhy are you biting your tongue?â The smooth voice of your soulmate asked, your eyes went wide, Carlos chuckled at the expression on your face. âHi.â
âHi.â This time it was breathless; your eyes didnât move from his face as you took him in. He also was waring a red shirt, but he also had a hat on top of his head, covering parts of his face but your eyes met his, nonetheless.
âIâm Carlos.â Carlos said and put his hand out for you to shake.
âY/n.â You said taking his hand, the rush you both felt is unexplainable. You felt warm, your heart was beating faster and you were tingling all over. âItâs really you.â
âItâs me.â Carlos said and you both didnât let go of each otherâs hand.
âCarlos, itâs better you go to your room.â Gigi said, once the nurse told them his room was ready. Carlos nods, but it takes him a few moments to let go of your hand and look away.
âCome on.â Carlos said and he leads you to his room following the nurse. Once the door is closed leaving the both of you alone, you turned to face him once more.
âI never thought Iâd meet my soulmate in a hospital of all places.â You said and smiled.
âReally? With how much you like to hit the floor, it was more than likely.â Carlos teased, he took off his hat and ran a hand though his hair, it was so fluffy you wanted to run your hands through it.
âYeah, sorry about that.â You mutter suddenly not meeting his eyes, feeling guilty for all the pain you caused him.
âHey, I didnât say I minded.â He said but you still refused to meet his eyes, so he went on. âEvery time I felt your pain, I knew you were out there somewhere, living your life and that I wasnât alone, even if once or twice the timing wasnât the best, is till cherished it.â
âReally?â You asked meeting his hypnotizing brown eyes.
âReally.â Carlos confirms, his smile is sweet and kind and warm.
âWhatâs wrong with your appendix?â You ask your hand itching to touch where you know he feels the pain most.
âI have appendicitis, will go into surgery in an hour or so.â Carlos tells you and feels himself riddled with guilt, knowing you felt the pain of his illness. âWhy are you here?â
âCame to check if itâs my pain or yours I was feeling.â You could see the guilt eating at him. âI rarely felt pain coming from you, youâve always been so careful, and here I am falling every day.â
âGuess we balance each other out.â Carlos said and you smiled.
âGuess so⌠also I discovered Iâm born without an appendix.â You suddenly tell him and smile up at him.
âSo weâll match then.â Carlos laughed at the coincidence. You both stayed silent for a long moment, just basking in each otherâs presence. âThereâs so much I want to ask you.â
âMe too.â You tell him honestly. âLike why are you wearing red? It looks like a uniform, same with the guy I walked into.â
âIt kind of is a uniform, itâs team kit, weâre required to wear it.â Carlos says and runs a hand over the back of his neck, heâll have to explain what he does to you.
âLike a sports thing?â You asked raising an eyebrow.
âYeah, exactly that.â You mouth forms an âoâ shape, and you nod to yourself.
âWhat sport?â
âFormula 1.â You rack your brain over if youâve heard of it before, Carlos saw the confused look on your face, he was about to answer your un asked question when someone knocked on the door. He called out for them to enter and in walked his dad and Gigi.
âYou have to get ready.â Gigi said and Carlos sighed he was just starting to talk to you, you smiled at him.
âIâll be here.â You promised and he nods.
âIâll introduce you then. This is y/n, my soulmate.â He said is so proudly, smiling at you, a smile that you shared. âThatâs Poerluigi, known as Gigi and this is my dad Carlos Sr.â
âOh, I didnât know you dad was here as well, itâs nice to meet you sir.â You say and go to shake his hand, Sr. smiles and shakes your hand.
âNice to finally meet you.â Carlos Sr. said with a smile he gave you a quick one-armed hug while your hands were still clasped together. âCarlos has been anxious to meet you lately.â
âPapa.â Carlos Jr. warned his dad, he didnât want any embarrassing stories to reach you before he even gotten the chance to officially sit and talk to you. Sr. winked at you and you giggled, Carlos gives you both a warning look, before you leave the room so they can prep him for surgery. Meeting your soulmate right before he has to go into surgery isnât really ideal. The three of you were allowed to wait in his room once Carlos was wheeled out.
âSo what exactly does Carlos do?â You asked, and that opened the flood gates. They told you about how Carlos Sr. is a rally driver, all his achievements and how Carlos decided to get into Formula 1, that heâs a driver for Ferrari. They showed you some videos of him on track, deciding not to share anything personal and leave it to Carlos to share and say what he wants to.
You in turn were asked about what you do, your hobbies, why youâre always getting bruised and just random talk. When Carlos is brought back in the room, heâs still unconscious, the doctor informed you that it went well and that heâll recover in no time. Carlos Sr. went out the room to call his wife and inform her of Carlosâ well-being.
when Carlos wakes up, youâre all kicked out of the room for the doctor to check on him, before youâre allowed back inside. The doctor reconfirms that Carlos is okay and well and that heâll be able to recover fast. Something he was happy to hear about.
âHow are you feeling?â Carlos Sr. asked his son.
âGood.â
âI think the pain meds havenât worn off yet.â You say, feeling not an ounce of pain through your connection. Carlos smiles at you and you smile back.
âYou stayed.â
âOf course, I did.â You say with a pointed look, heâd be stupid if he thought youâre about to leave him when heâs going into surgery, no matter how easy it is.
Gigi takes a picture of both Carlosâs for Instagram, for the fans. He did manage to snap a few of you both, but those were private, for now at least.
âWhere are you staying?â Carlos asked and when you gave him your hotel room, he laughed.
âWhat?â
âYou were so close all along.â Carlos says and he smiles thinking about how even if he was okay, you properly wouldâve met. âIâm staying there too.â
âGuess fate intended for us to meet one way or the other.â You smile at the thought, youâre mean to be, and you were bound to meet.
Carlos is required to spend the night, and his dad decided to stay with him. Meaning you and Gigi went back to the hotel, and agreed to meet in the morning so you could head back to the hotel together. In all of the rush of things, you forgot to ask Carlos for his number, but Gigi gave you his number for the meet up in the morning.
can you send me Carlosâ number? đ
Gigi
Sure đ
You ignore the winky face and save Carlosâ number once you received it.
Stop moving around so much đ¤¨
Soulmate â¤ď¸
sorry, I canât find a comfortable spot to sleep
ask the nurses for painkillers if youâre in pain
Soulmate â¤ď¸
Iâm alright, itâs not too bad
Do you feel pain? If you want I can take pain killers for you.
no Iâm good, itâs alright
I can feel you
Soulmate â¤ď¸
I canât feel you
do you want me to pinch myself or something?
Soulmate â¤ď¸
No, now the tables are turned.
I guess so
Soulmate â¤ď¸
what?
im sad that youâre the one in pain
Thatâs my job in the relationship!
Soulmate â¤ď¸
Relationship? đ
You felt a blush cover your face; you want to cover your cheeks even though he canât even see you.
I think thatâs enough for today
you should go to sleep.
Soulmate â¤ď¸
fine, Iâll let it slide
this time
see you tomorrow, hermosaâ
see you tomorrow.
The next morning you meet up with Gigi, who had a bag of clothes for both Carlosâs. the drive to the hospital you spent talking about unimportant things. When you got to the hospital, Carlos Sr. took the bag and went to change, and Gigi excused himself to go get coffee.
âHow did you sleep?â Carlos asked you.
âI slept alright, how about you?â You asked glancing to where they did the surgery.
âI slept better than ever, dreaming about you.â You couldnât fight the blush and turned your head to the side, biting your bottom lip to stop yourself from smiling. âDonât hide your face from me.â
Carlos moved so his feet were dangling off the bed, he wanted to walk up to you and pull you in close. He hasnât been able to hug you yet, and he wants to desperately. Carlos puts his hand out and you walk closer to him, you put your hand in his and he pulls you closer. Youâre standing between his legs; Carlos doesnât wait and wraps his arms around you in a hug. You stand frozen for a moment before you lean into him, your arms much closer around him than his around you. But you lean your head onto on his shoulder.
âI wanted to do that since I saw you.â Carlos mumbles, his voice coming out right next to your ear, making you shiver.
âOnly this?â You ask, now that youâre face is hidden, you found the confidence to say that to him.
âIf we werenât here, Iâd show you all the things I want to do to you.â Carlos whispers and kisses right under your ear, you close your eyes basking in the feeling of him around you.
âCould have waited until I wasnât here.â Carlos Sr. says coming out of the attached bathroom. You pull away from Carlos and your blush is back. Carlos only chuckles and rolls his eyes at his father.
Carlos changes and comes out, him and his dad start talking in Spanish, you sip on the coffee Gigi has gotten you checking your notifications on your phone. You look up when you feel the conversation getting a tad bit heated, Carlos is standing in a pair of jeans and his team kit his hat is on the bed.
âWhy are you in your team kit?â You ask confused, Carlos Sr. moved his hand in your direction, indicating to his son to tell you whatâs going on.
âIâm going to the race today.â Carlos said and you frowned.
âWhy? Are they making you go?â You asked seeing no reason for him to be anywhere, but back in the hotel and resting until his flight.
âNo, but I want to be there.â Carlos said simply and his dad muttered something under his breath.
âYou just got a surgery not even 24 hours ago.â You say standing up.
âI know, but like I told papa, I want to go be there for the team, and I wonât be doing an media or anything, it wouldnât be different than me staying in the hotel.â
âDoubt it.â Sr. mutters. You think for a moment, not liking this at all.
âOkay, but remember I feel your pain, at the first sign of it weâll be out of there.â You tell him with a pointed look, daring him to disagree.
âOkay, fine.â Carlos says and Gigi smirks.
âI like this one.â
Both Carlos Sr. and Jr. walked to the motorhome first, and you and Gigi followed after, you had a Ferrari with 55 hat on, your head was done as instructed as you followed the man in front of you. There has been a dull pain in your side as the pain killers wore off, but it wasnât too bad so you said nothing. Getting to the garage, Gigi sticks to your side and shows you around, Carlos is busy, which isnât the resting he said heâd do.
Gigi soon introduces you to Alex, Charleâs soulmate, you both talk about your soulmates. Unlike you she knew about Formula 1 before she dated Charles, but her knowledge was limited before that. She was super nice to you, as she explained a few things about the race, she also pointed out where Carlos is in the garage. You may have known him for so little time, but seeing him work, showed you a different side to him. Heâs very dedicated and clearly loves what he does.
You find yourself in the back of the garage in a staff only area, itâs like a cafeteria. Carlos was standing to the side eating from a plat in his hand while you talked with Charles and Alex.
Carlos drops his fork on the floor and in a reflex move he bends to pick the fork up. Your side suddenly flares up and you gasp clutching your side. Both Charles and Alex look at you in concern.
âItâs Carlos.â You tell them and move to get to your soulmate, when your clumsy self decides to hit the side of a table with your hip making you stumble and now hold your hip. Carlos curses and he moves to get to you only ending up hunched over from the strain he puts to his side.
âYou both, need to stop moving!â Carlos Sr. says and goes to see Carlos and make sure he hasnât popped a stitch or something. Charles and Alex were at your side pulling you up.
âYou are clumsy.â Charles says with a teasing smile, and Alex hits his shoulder, giving herself the same pain, but it makes him stop.
âMade for each other you two.â Carlos Sr. says and you and Carlos meet eyes, you both smile and chuckle, this recovery is going to be harder than you both expected.
It took you two weeks to allow Carlos to do any kind of kissing, and still, you stayed away from his side when you did. Carlos had you in his home to get to know you while he was in between races. He just came back from a race that he won, first winner of the season, that isnât Max. it took more than usual out of him, which was understandable. But now that he was cleared to race, here you were on his bed, him leaning on the headboard and you in his lap, kissing. I never felt this good. Every bite ever suck was felt by the two of you. It left you gasping and moaning for more. Both your lips are puffy and bruised, Carlos moves his lips to your neck in wet kisses before he finds your sweet spot that had you moving over him. He groans and starts sucking, so lost in the moment.
The next day you wake up first and head to the bathroom for a quick shower, Carlos hears the water and wakes up. He walks in the bathroom and stops when he sees himself in the mirror, he lets out a curse. You poke your head out hearing him curse.
âWhatâs wrong?â You ask and he turns to show you his neck, you burst out laughing. â
âBut it looks good on you.â Carlos almost whined and you couldnât help but continue laughing.
âWell did you come into here to stare at yourself in the mirror, or?â You asked raising an eyebrow before turning and getting back under the shower head. Carlos forgets all about the hickeys covering his neck, collarbones and chest. He did a number on you last night.
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Letâs just say it was easier for you to cover them than Carlos. The next race, the fans spotted them fast.
âLooks like you had a fun night.â Jensen commented while interviewing Carlos with a knowing smirks on his face. âWild girl?â
âUh no, I wouldnât sag that. I did them myself.â Carlos admitted his face warming up a bit. You watched the interview from the sides, your neckline and hair covering up all the bruises he left on you.
âDid them yours- oh, oh, congratulations, mate.â Jensen bro hugged Carlos, realising what he meant. âWe all had to learn where to stop.â
You rolled your eyes bit still smiled, Carlos already knew where to stop, evident by the fact that more bruises ended right under his neckline.
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It was all just a time thing, with your clumsiness and Carlosâs love of kissing. But your identical bruises caught on cameras, as well as you hitting something and Carlos reacting was a sign enough for everyone that youâre his soulmate.
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Hi luv! How are you? I would like to request some Tasm!Peter Parker with reader that is shorter than him and loves to write. I hope you like this and that you have a great time writing it! Thank you!
Hii, thank u for this request! I'm sorry it took me so long to write𤧠I hope this is okay and not completely bad lmaođ 𼰠(0.6k) warnings: use of y/n and petnames, fluff
You were in the middle of writing, when your favourite pen stopped working. And you know, how just some pens are the pens. You couldn't focus on the writing with a different pen, because it was irritating you. So you decided to go buy it and completely forgot that Peter was supposed to come.
You are walking to the supply shop not far from your apartment, when your phone rings, "Sweetheart, where are you ?" He asks, sounding a little bit worried.
You suddenly remember, that he was coming over, " shit, I'm sorry, Pete. I was writing, when my pen stopped working. I'm on my way to the supply shop near the apartment right now. I completely forgot, you were coming, I'll be back in like 15-"
"I'm coming to you" Peter cuts you off and you can't even respond, because he hangs up.
You barely take a few steps towards the supply shop, when you hear a familiar 'whoosh' sound and it only takes Peter a few seconds to appear at your side.
And Peter, the affectionate person, that he is, picks you right up into his arms and spins you around.
"Pete! Put me down, you idiot," you laugh, "everybody will think, we are crazy!"
Peter puts you finally down and smiles at you, "well I am crazy..." his grin gets even bigger, "crazy for you."
"That was so cheesy, Pete" you giggle and playfully punch him in his arm.
"Yes, but you loved it," he replies and intervenes his hand with yours, as you begin to walk to the shop. "I did not," you lie. You love his cheesiness, even if it makes you cringe sometimes.
"You did and you know it," he argues, voice all cocky and you just shake your head.
"Nope," you deny and try to suppress the smile, that is trying to break out.
"You are clearly lying, sweetheart" he points out the obvious," do you wanna know how i know?"
"How?" you question with a roll of your eyes.
"You always scrunch your nose, when you lie, that's how I always know," he say, grinning and he flicks your nose softly.
"What?"
"It's true, but I think, it's so cute, babe" he pokes your side and laughs, when you glare at him.
"You're mean today."
"I'm sorry, sweetheart" he says and you almost believe him. You want to say something rude to him, but he stops the teasing and asks you about your day. You happily tell him everything, that happened, until you get to the supply shop.
At the shop, you literally look at everything you don't need before getting the pen. Peter is obediently following you around the shop like a lost puppy.
Finally you spot the pen, the only problem is, that it's on the highest shelf.
You stand on your tiptoes, even jump, but it's too high for your small height, you groan in frustration.
"Pete?" you smile sweetly at him.
"Yeah?" he asks. He is looking out of the shop's window, his mind completely somewhere else. You can't blame him, it can't be fun to follow you around the store.
"Could you help me?" you pout. Peter's face immediately lights up, his boredom gone.
"What do you need, lovely?
"Can you get the pen, please?" you point at it, "I can't reach it."
You know the second Peter starts smirking at you, that you are in for teasing (affectionate).
"Ow sweetheart, you are too tiny to reach the top shelf, aren't you?"
"Well, having a boyfriend, that is literally a giant comes in handy then, right?" You banter back.
"That's why you keep me around, huh?" he quips back, you chuckle at that and nod, "Yeah, that's exactly why, " you say and tap him lightly on the cheek.
"Now come on, handsome. We have to get home before I forget, what I wanted to write."
"I'm coming, I'm coming" he laughs and follows you quickly towards the cashier, before you can leave him behind for being too slow.
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the way a hug from him would solve everything in my life
hey, itâs not like you wanted these girls to end up in these situations, you just happened to be there!
content warning; again, not much, youâre hella cool here though đŤĄ.
summary; ferrari reserve driver y/n strikes again with her chivalrous ways but with a lilâ twist! featuring the wags!
hereâs part one, lovers!
It all started innocently enoughâor so youâd claim if anyone ever asked.
You werenât out here trying to put the grid to shame or steal anyoneâs thunder. But when you saw that the boyfriends of the WAGs couldnât be bothered to step up, you figured someone had to. And hey, if that someone happened to be you? So be it.
The first incident happened during the Monaco GP.
You were at a post-qualifying dinner, mingling with drivers and their partners. Kika, Pierre girlfriend, was struggling to take a picture of the group because Pierre, like the rest of the boys, was too busy comparing lap times. You noticed her dilemma and quickly stepped in.
âWant me to take it?â you asked, smiling.
âOh, thatâd be amazing, thank you!â Kika handed you her phone, and you crouched to find the best angle.
âAlright, everyone, squeeze in! And Pierre, stop pretending youâre taller than Lando,â you teased, earning laughs all around. After a few shots, Kika peeked over your shoulder and beamed.
âThese are perfect! Youâre a pro at this.â
âJust call me Ferrariâs unofficial photographer,â you joked, handing her phone back.
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The second moment was a bit more⌠dramatic.
You were at Silverstone, where Alexandra,, Charlesâ girlfriend, accidentally spilled her drink on her white pants during a VIP meet-and-greet. Charles was off giving interviews, and Alexandra looked mortified, dabbing at the stain with a napkin.
Without a word, you grabbed your Ferrari jacket from your chair and draped it over her waist.
âThere. Crisis averted.â
Alexandra looked at you with wide eyes. âYou didnât have toââ
âItâs just a jacket,â you said with a shrug. âBesides, it suits you better.â
The press caught a picture of the moment, and the internet had a field day. #MsStealYourGirl started trending on Twitter, much to Charlesâ amusement.
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Things escalated in Austin.
Carmen, Georgeâs girlfriend, was trying to find her way back to the paddock after wandering into the crowded fan zone. George was on track, and Carmen looked visibly flustered.
You were passing by when you spotted her. âCarmen, you good?â
âI think I got a little lost,â she admitted sheepishly.
Offering your arm, you grinned. âCome on, Iâll walk you back. Canât have Mercedes losing their queen, can we?â
Fans caught the two of you walking arm-in-arm, laughing as you led her safely to the paddock. George later treated you to dinner.
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The most talked-about moment, however, was in Abu Dhabi.
During the final afterparty of the season, you found yourself at the bar, chatting with some engineers, when you noticed Rebecca Donaldson trying to navigate the crowded dance floor in towering heels. Carlos was nowhere in sight, probably caught up in Ferrariâs celebrations.
âCareful there,â you said, steadying her when she stumbled slightly.
Rebecca smiled gratefully. âThanks, Y/N. These shoes arenât made for this.â
âLet me guessâCarlos picked them out?â you teased, earning a laugh.
âNo, this was all me. Bad decision, though.â
âHere, take my seat. Iâll grab another,â you offered, guiding her to your spot at the bar. She gave you a look of pure gratitude.
âYouâre too sweet.â
âJust doing my part,â you said with a wink.
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By the end of the season, the WAGs were singing your praises. Youâd become their unofficial knight in shining armor, the one they could count on when their boyfriends were too distracted by racing.
The drivers, meanwhile, took it all in strideâmostly.
âAlright, Y/N, enough with the heroics,â Pierre joked one day. âYouâre making us look bad.â
âMaybe step up your game, Gasly,â you shot back with a smirk.
But honestly? You werenât trying to show anyone up. You were just being you.
And if that meant stealing the hearts of every WAG on the grid? Well, you werenât complaining.
can yâall tell i tried not to be borderline flirty? lol, you a gentleman, for real đââď¸âđť.
iâve been in an insane writerâs block for the past few days, iâm rolling in bed like a maniac every other day, lol.
also, god bless women just because, the lilyâs are definitely my fav wags (,,>ăŽ<,,)!
anyways, pls enjoy!!
also, i have another version of this featuring yâallâs favourite, mr norris (which i contemplate to post at the moment).
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