Being in a secret relationship with Jason DiLaurentis moodboard.
"Y'all cool with your girl making more money than y'all?"
โง summary: the boys need to step aside. who wouldn't want some arm candy as the most successful female racer? time for you to be the driver and the drivers to be the wags.
inspired by the different imagines around tumblr! a full smau series
TAG LIST IS CLOSED
๐ฎ Go Outside and Touch Some Grass Streamer!Max Verstappen
๐น Tears on My Piano Pianist!Charles Leclerc
๐ธWith Great Power Comes Great Responsibility Actor!Oscar Piastri
๐ช๐ธDifferent Type of Bull Ring Matador!Carlos Sainz
โณ๏ธWhat the Heck is a Birdy Golfer!Lando Norris
๐งCan I Be Honest Rapper!Lewis Hamilton
๐บ๐ธGentlemen, Start Your Engines President'sSon!Logan Sargeant
๐Is This Book . . . About Us Author!Alex Albon
๐ฐIn A Rich Man's World CEO!Lance Stroll
๐ณI'm Looking for a Man in Finance Accountant!George Russel*
๐ธSay Cheese Photographer!Daniel Ricciardo
*subject to change
๐ผ๐๐บ๐๐๐พ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐บ๐๐ : ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐พ๐๐ฝ ๐๐๐พ ๐ฝ๐บ๐ ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐พ ๐๐๐๐ , ๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ ๐ฝ๐พ๐ผ๐๐ฝ๐พ๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐บ๐ ๐๐๐๐พ๐๐ ๐ป๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐พ ๐๐บ๐๐พ๐
๐บ๐ ๐๐พ๐๐๐บ๐๐๐๐พ ๐๐๐๐๐บ๐๐ : ๐๐๐ผ๐บ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐พ๐ ๐/๐ ๐๐ฟ๐ฟ (๐๐๐พ ๐๐พ๐๐๐พ๐)
๐ธ๐ข๐ณ๐ฏ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ๐ด : ๐ด๐ธ๐ฆ๐ข๐ณ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ, ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฏ๐ต๐ช๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ด ๐ฐ๐ง ๐ด๐ต๐ณ๐ข๐ฏ๐จ๐ญ๐ช๐ฏ๐จ ๐ด๐ฐ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฆ, "๐ช๐ฎ ๐จ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ฏ๐ข ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ด/๐ฌ๐บ๐ด" ๐ซ๐ฐ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ด (??)
๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฅ ๐ค๐ฐ๐ถ๐ฏ๐ต : 3.4๐ฌ ๐ธ๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ด
๐ข/๐ฏ : ๐ต๐ฉ๐ช๐ด ๐ต๐ฐ๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐ข ๐ธ๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ค๐ข๐ถ๐ด๐ฆ ๐ช ๐ธ๐ข๐ด ๐ฃ๐ถ๐ด๐บ ๐ง๐ฐ๐ณ ๐ต๐ฉ๐ฆ ๐ฑ๐ข๐ด๐ต ๐ง๐ฆ๐ธ ๐ฅ๐ข๐บ๐ด (๐ฎ๐บ ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฅ ๐๐๐๐๐)
Over the past few days, the house had surprisingly settled into a somewhat peaceful atmosphere. Oscar has been relatively quiet, minding his own business. His sisters though? It was quite the opposite.
Hattie and Edie had attempted to bake cookies, coming worryingly close to starting a kitchen fire. May has been peaceful (at least), spending most of her time with Y/n in the garden or by the pool.
Now Y/n sits comfortably with a book in hand, her eyes scanning the pages of "Call It What You Want" By Alissa DeRogatis through her sunglasses.
As she continues with her book, enjoying the quiet morning, she's surprised when Oscar suddenly emerges from the house and steps into their backyard. Wearing a tight shirt designed for swimming, he moves purposefully towards the pool area.
Y/n's gaze drifts towards the door, drawn by Oscar's unexpected appearance. Unintentionally, her eyes linger on his figure a bit longer than usual, taking in how the swimwear hugs his chest. However, her subtle gaze remains unnoticed, masked by her sunglasses in the bright golden light.
Oscar makes his way to the lounging chairs near where Y/n is sitting. He casually lays down his towel and phone on one of the chairs, situating it far enough from Y/n to not feel like he's encroaching on her space but still maintaining a modest distance
As he positions his towel and phone on the lounging chair, he approaches the edge of the pool, Without warning, he dives into the water, causing a moderate splash as he plunges beneath the surface.
A few droplets from the splash reach Y/n's feet, nearly wetting her book in the process. Startled, she instinctively pulls her book away to protect it from the water
"What the hell?!" I shout, holding my book close to my chest, and directing my gaze to the swimming pool.
I sit up straight in my chair, glaring at Oscar as he emerges from the pool, droplets of water trickling down his skin.
The sight of him almost makes me blush. Almost.
"You could give me a warning before you decide to water the entire fucking garden, you know!" I yell, walking up to the edge of the pool "You almost got my book wet!"
Oscar, still in the pool, looks up at me, his eyes meeting mine. He runs his hands through his hair. "Oh relax," he retorts, his face painted with annoyance. "It's just water. Didn't know you were that sensitive about a little splash."
My annoyance only intensifies at his response. I roll my eyes, my lips curling into a frown. "Oh, right, sorry for being 'sensitive' about my stuff," I reply. "You know some people actually value their belongings and don't want them ruined by careless splashes."
Oscar grins at me, resting his arms on the stone beside where I stood, and responds with some sass, "Well, why would you read next to the pool anyways? It's common sense that water has a tendency to splash, you know."
I glare at him for his comment, my annoyance growing with each passing second. "Maybe because I thought I could have a peaceful moment to myself without somebody deciding to splash their way into it." I half-scream, my voice filled with sarcasm. "Ever thought of that, Oscar? Or is common courtesy too much to ask from you?"
He raises an eyebrow, clearly enjoying the banter. "Oh, I didn't realize reading by the pool required a peaceful, splash-free environment," he replies, a hint of mockery in his tone. "Next time, I'll make sure to give you a detailed report on my swim routine in advance, just to be safe."
My teeth grit in frustration, my frustration continuing to grow. "You know, you don't have to be such a dickhead all the time," I retaliate. "Seriously, a little warning wouldn't kill you. But apparently, common decency is a foreign concept to you."
Oscar playfully feigns innocence, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Oh, I apologize, my dear Y/n," he says, his tone mocking. "I didn't realize I was in the presence of someone so easily flustered by a few droplets of water. My apologies for interrupting your oh-so peaceful reading session with my mere existence."
I roll my eyes once more, my patience wearing thin. "And you wonder why I don't enjoy your company," I reply dryly. "You have the tact of a bull in a china shop, you know that? A little decency, a little thoughtfulness, that's all I ask for. But I guess that's too much for you to handle."
Oscar, who is apparently unfazed by my remarks, merely chuckles at my words. "Oh come on, lighten up." he smiles, a hint of amusement in his voice. "You're acting like I committed a crime or something. Trust me, life's too short to be so uptight about a little water. Relax a bit, will you?"
Y/n having had enough of Oscar's attitude, grits her teeth and decides to retreat inside. She quickly gathers her belongings, and with a final glare at Oscar, she turns and walks back into the house, slamming the doors behind her.
Once inside, Y/n finds May waiting nearby on the couch, who heard the sound of the door slamming. May looks at her with concern and asks, "Hey, what's going on? What happened out there?"
Y/n lets out a frustrated sigh, clearly still upset about the interaction. "Oh, it's just Oscar being his usual insufferable self," she huffs. "He decided that diving into the pool and nearly drowning my book was a good way to start the morning."
May listens intently, her expression displaying a mix of annoyance and understanding. "Sounds like a typical Oscar moment," she says while smiling at her phone. "He has a talent for getting under people's skin, doesn't he?"
Y/n lets out a defeated sigh, walking over to the couch and sitting beside May. "Sorry for saying that about Oscar- I know that he's your brother and stuff but he's really pissing me off."
May gives an empathetic nod, understanding Y/n's frustration. "Yeah, no worries," she replies. "I get it. He can be a handful, I don't blame you for getting worked up over him. Trust me- I've had my fair share of moments where I wanted to strangle him."
Y/n lets out another sigh, her irritation still evident in her voice. "I just don't understand why he has to be so... Oscar all the time," she says, her tone laced with frustration yet again. "It's like he takes pleasure in being a pain in the ass."
May chuckles softly, knowing exactly what Y/n means. "Oh, believe me, I get it," she affirms. "He lives for those moments where he can push people's buttons. It's like his favorite pastime or something. I can hardly believe he's even related to me sometimes."
"Yeah," Y/n laughs dryly, "But what do I do now? I lost any and all motivation to keep reading."
May listens, understanding her friend's struggle. "Ah, that sucks," she sympathizes. "it's never fun losing motivation to read. Maybe we can watch a movie?"
May's face lights up with excitement at the idea. "You know what?" she suggests. "We should totally watch some rom-coms or something."
Y/n's interest was piqued, and she considers the proposal. "That actually sounds like a good idea," she admits, a hint of intrigue in her voice. "What movie do you wanna watch?"
"The Notebook maybe? I haven't watched that in a while." May says grabbing a pillow. Y/n hums, "Sure, let me get some drinks first. Do you want water or iced tea?"
"It's fine, go get your drink and I'll find the movie on the TV," May says, shoo-ing Y/n in a friendly way.
I walk back into the living room, a water bottle filled with water in one hand and a bowl of popcorn in the other. "Sorry if I took a while," I apologize, "I had to find a bowl for the popcorn."
I take a seat beside May, "It's alright," she says, taking a handful of popcorn from the bowl. "Play the movie," I say adjusting myself on the couch.
"Okay, okay, calm down lady." May teases, reaching for the remote and starts playing the movie, the sound of the opening credits filling the living room.
After the tear-inducing finale of "The Notebook" finally credits roll, Y/n and May find themselves wrapped in each other embrace, tears streaming down their faces. Sniffles fill the room as both girls are visibly touched by the emotional rollercoaster ride of the movie.
Y/n's voice trembles a bit as she speaks through small sobs. "That movie always makes me cry," she manages to say, her voice breaking slightly. "It's like they purposely make these movies to make us cry our hearts out or something."
May nods, her own eyes still misty from the emotional ending. "I know right? Like what the fuck," her voice slightly shaky. "It's like a rite of passage to cry during this movie. I swear the directors knew which buttons to push for us to turn into emotional wrecks."
Y/n pulls back slightly, wiping away a tear from her cheek. "Maybe we should have prepared ourselves better before watching," she jokes softly, a half-smile on her face. "But then again, it wouldn't be the same without absolutely sobbing our eyes out, would it?"
May laughs through her lingering tears, a hint of amusement in her voice. "True, true," she admits. "There's something about crying during a sad movie. It's like... a release of emotions."
The two girls make their way into the kitchen, still wiping some stray tears from their faces and disposing of the tissues they used to dry their eyes. Y/n takes a moment to refill her water bottle from the tap, the sound of water filling the silence in the room.
Meanwhile, May grabs a glass from the cupboard and pours some water for herself, rehydrating after the emotional movie experience.
As they continue their business in the kitchen, Oscar enters the room. He takes in the sight of Y/n and May's tear-stained faces, noting their emotional state. A smirk teases the corner of his lips as he regards the pair.
"Well, looks like someone's had a good cry," He saunters further into the the kitchen, his gaze lingering on Y/n.
Y/n rolls her eyes, a mix of annoyance and embarrassment on her face. "Oh, shut up," she retorts, trying to maintain her composure despite her tear-stained cheeks. "We just watched a sad movie, okay?"
May snorts, playfully chiming in. "It was 'The Notebook', you know the one with the epic love story that makes you sob like a baby?"
Oscar, his smirk widening, feigns offense at May's accusation. "Now hold on a second," he protests, putting a hand over his hear in mock indignation. "Just because some people get emotional over a romance movie doesn't mean I do."
May laughs at her brothers response, raising an eyebrow skeptically, "Oh really?" she asks, her tone laced with gentle mockery. "Are you telling me that big, tough Oscar wouldn't shed a tear during a sad romance movie? I don't believe you for a second."
May playfully continues, her attitude of wanting to continuously tease her brother being fueled by Y/n's almost silent giggles. "You're not fooling anybody," she teases "I remember how you bawled your eyes when we watched "The Notebook' with Mom and Dad. I thought you were going to flood the room with your tears."
Oscar's cheeks flush slightly with embarassment at the memory. He pretends to scoff, trying to maintain his tough facade. "Oh come on," he says, a hint of defensiveness in his voice. "That was a long time ago, and I was a lot younger then. People change, you know."
May smirks, her eyes sparkling with amusement. "Right, 'people change,'" she quips, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "And somehow you magically grew out of being a big, tough guy who cries his heart out during a romance movie. Sure, Osc. Keep telling yourself that."
He crosses his arms, his face still sporting a hint of redness. "I have changed!" he protests, his voice betraying his defensiveness. "And for the record, I didn't bawl my eyes out. I simply had a few... manly tears."
Y/n unable to hold back any longer, intervenes and pulls May away from the room. The two girls giggle, unable to contain their amusement as they headout towards the backyard. The scene in the kitchen, where Oscar and May were engaged in their playful quarrel, fades into the distance as Y/n leads her out onto the patio.
Me and May arrive at the pool table on the patio near the actual pool. I turn to May with an excited grin. "Do you know how to play pool?" I inquire, a hint of eagerness in my tone.
I see May's face light up, a smile slowly spreading across her lips. "Of course I do!" she replies, her response indicating her familiarity with the game. "I'm actually pretty good at it, if I do say so myself."
"Oh really?" I teases, a smirk playing on my lips. "I'll take you up on that. Let's see if you can back up those claims with some actual gameplay."
Y/n and may spend the rest of the afternoon engaged in an exciting game of pool. They both laugh, tease each other, and take turns successfully sinking shots into the pockets. Time seems to fly as they play, the backyard patio filled with the sound of billiard balls clacking and their playful banter.
During their game they share stories, jokes and even brief moments of friendly competition. The sun slowly descends in the sky, casting a warm golden glow over the pool area. Eventually, when the game comes to an end, they both realize that hours have passed and the day has grown late.
I grin, leaning on my pool cue. "I have to admit, you're not half-bad at this," I praise May, a hint of friendly rivalry in my voice.
May returns the grin, leaning against the pool table. "And you're not too shabby yourself," she responds, a hint of satisfaction in her voice. "I had a feeling you'd be a worthy opponent."
I nod, still holding onto my cue. "Yeah, I may not be the best, but I know how to hold my own," I boast playfully. "Maybe we should have a rematch sometime soon. I need to redeem myself after losing more times than I'd like to admit."
We set down our pool cues and make our way back inside the house. The sky outside now tinged with hues of pink and orange, signaling the approach of dusk.
After a delicious dinner together, Y/n retreats to her bedroom. Exhaustion from the day's activities and the emotional intensity earlier in the day starts to take its tolls on her. She enters her room, and the silence envelops her as she shuts the door behind her.
As Y/n settles into her room, her mind drifts back to the days activities. She recalls May snapping some photos during their pool games.
She steps out of her room and makes her way to May's room, intending to take a look at the photos. However, when she enters, she finds herself in a room slightly different than she expects. Unknownst to her, May and Oscar had swapped rooms a couple day earlier, and Y/n is now in Oscar's room without realizing it.
As she enters May's Oscar's room, she's met with an unexpected sight. There stands Oscar, shirtless and visibly caught off-guard by her sudden appearance. His eyes widen in surprise as he looks at her, clearly not expect company.
He holds his hands up in the air out of surprise, while trying to process what's happening. "Uh, knocking is a thing, you know that? Right?" he quips, in an attempt to hide his initial surprise.
Y/n feels her cheeks heat up and her eyes involutarily drift down to the sight of Oscar's shirtless torso. She quickly realizes that she's staring and snaps her gaze back up to meet his eyes, feeling a mix of embarrassment and intrigue.
Flushes and struggling to find her words, Y/n attempts to speak, "W-Where's May?" Her voice trembles slightly, betraying her flustered state.
Oscar, sensing her awkwardness, decides to mess with her for a little bit, a playful smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "Haven't seen her since dinner," he responds, keeping his answer vague on purpose. "Why do you ask?"
She continues to stutter, a blush starting to form on her cheeks. "I... I just wanted to ask her if she had any pictures of me and her playing pool," she says, barely maintaining her composure.
He couldn't help but notice the blush creeping onto the girls cheeks. He finds her flustered state amusing and decides to tease her a little more. "Ah, so you're after some photos, huh?" he remarks, a playful glint in his eyes.
Oscar takes a step closer to Y/n, feigning curiosity. "And why do you need those pictures so badly?" he asks, his voice having a somewhat flirty tone.
Y/n swallows hard, her heart rater rising as she attempts to control her emotions. She steps back, trying to maintain a small distance between them, but her voice still sounds a bit shaky. "I just... I just thought it would be nice to post some of the pictures," she stutters, her eyes darting around the room to avoid his gaze.
He smirks, noticing her attempts to avoid eye contact. Oscar takes another step forward, closing the gap between him and Y/n a little bit more. He leans forward, his arms crossed over his chest, and a sly smile displayed on his lips. "Is that the only reason you're here, or is there something more?" he teases playfully.
Y/n's heart races, her mind spinning with conflicting thoughts and feelings. She can feel the heat in her cheeks intensify as she struggles to maintain her composure. "No, that's the only reason," she insists. "I just- wanted to see those pictures."
Her mind catches up with the realization that she's actually in Oscar's room. The situation hits her, adding to her flustered state. She fumbles through her words before rushing out of the room after making her apology.
Oscar watches as she hurriedly leaves the room, a feeling of amusement making him smile. He couldn't help but feel ma hint of satisfaction at her reaction to seeing him shirtless. A smirk forms on his lips as he shakes his head slightly, entertained by her flustered state.
Y/n hurries back to her room, her mind racing with embarrassment and conflicting thoughts. Once inside she shuts the door behind her with a slight slam, trying to drown out the thoughts that swirl through her mind.
She flops down onto her bed, fishing out her from from her pocket and quickly opens a text conversation with May.
May enters the room and spots Y/n laying face-flat on her bed. She chuckles slightly, amused by her friends dramatic attitude. "Hey, dramatic much?" she teases lightly.
Y/n lets out a frustrated groan in response. May chuckles a little bit louder at her reaction, amused by her friend's theatrics. "Don't worry, you big drama queen, I sent you the pictures," she mentions, "Check your phone."
Y/n lets out a muffled thanks, and May grins before leaving the room, leaving Y/n to her own thoughts and the newly received pictures.
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yn.jpg i'm posting this as if i didn't cry for over an hour
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may.piastri i'm never watching the notebook again cuz wtf was that man
โณ ediepastry is this why i heard violent sobbing earlier???
โณ yn.jpg yes
โณ may.piastri yes
Just as Y/n prepares to switch off her phone and go to bed, she hears the sound of a notification. Curiosity piqued, she picks up her phone and checks the notification.
Her eyes go wide as she notices the follow notification from Oscar. Her heart skips a beat and involuntarily throws her phone out of shock. She quickly buries her face in her pillow and lets out a muffled scream. In that instant, all the memories of the day's earlier events flood back, especially the embarrassing moment when she barged into his room while he was shirtless.
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pairing: charles leclerc x reader
charles' gf is beloved in the fandom for her love for frienship bracelets
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yourusername: charles fell asleep mid craft session :(
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user3: she's everything, he's just ken
charles_leclerc: this is a false narrative, i was just resting my eyes and not allowing myself to distract you from your hard work
yourusername: i'd say you're a man of the people but your snoring is something else
charles_leclerc: I DO NOT SNORE TAKE THAT BACK
danielricciardo: i've taken enough flights with you charlie to confirm that you do in fact snore
charles_leclerc: i am being stabbed in the back so many times today you hate to see it
user4: i'm going to spa, guarantee me a friendship bracelet and i'll back you
charles_leclerc: done โ
user4: charles marc herve perceval leclerc has factually NEVER snored in his entire life and any allegations that he has are both slanderous and libellous and you will be DEALT WITH IN A COURT OF LAW
yourusername: ummm what?
charles_leclerc: what colour bracelet do you want?
user5: what in the everloving fuck just happened?
lilymunhe: anyhow... y/n you are so sexy
yourusername: right back at you baby ;)
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daniel3.jpeg: this friendship bracelet business is serious stuff, also charles and y/n being gross as usual
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user6: fuck romeo and juliet i want what these bitches have
yourusername: daniel do not underestimate the power of the friendship bracelets
danielricciardo: oh i'm not doubting it i saw a girl ignore me, jump across the hood of my car just to get one
yourusername: i mean i'm pretty sure that girl broke a toe, i paid for her health insurance
landonorris: people are breaking toes for these things?
yourusername: it was not the intent on my behalf, i just wanted a sister/brotherhood among fans
user7: don't make them so cute then
charles_leclerc: what do you mean gross? daniel, can i not be happily in love?
danielricciardo: i am happy for you charles but if i have to hear you break out in a sonnet about the smell of y/n's perfume or the colour of her eyes i will pull my hair out
yourusername: what hair?
danielricciardo: ????
yourusername: sorry i admit that was a low blow from me
user8: is that charles taking a pic of y/n in the last one?
yourusername: yes my lovely lil photographer
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f1: make the friendship bracelets, take the moment and taste it, you've got no reason to be afraid โจ y/n and charles arrived at spa this weekend with the friendship bracelets that are coveted by f1 fans!
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user11: all the loser men in this comment section making fun of these don't understand how much of a stan FLEX it is to have one of these
user12: no jokes if i see someone with one this weekend i'm offering them out on the spot
user13: i literally only put mine on after the race when i got home cause i was so scared it would get stolen
alexalbon: cringey faves
yourusername: are you still annoyed i ran out last race before you could get one?
alexalbon: why did lily get one before me :(((
lilymunhe: girlies first
yourusername: what lily said
user14: all jokes aside the whole friendship bracelet thing has been great for creating a sense of belonging for girls in this sport and i can't thank y/n enough for giving us something that is uniquely ours in f1
yourusername: that honestly makes me so so happy, girls get a tough ride in all sports, but esp in f1 and i wanted to find a way to bring us all together and i actually wanted to ask if the girls (and guys) wanted to start making our own and start exchanging them at races :)
f1: we back this !!
charles_leclerc: lift the jewellery ban so i can wear mine in the car
yourusername: i can't allow you to put that extra weight in the car the sf-23 needs all the help it can get
scuderiaferrari: :((((
user15: LOOOOOOOOOL
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yourusername: my heart is so full. first, charlie back on the podium where he deserves to be, i'm so proud my love, you'll be back to winning ways soon. second, MY GIRLS. words cannot express how happy i was to see you all exchanging bracelets and making new friends! i also received so many from you which will all go in my collection at home. safe journeys back and see you guys after the summer break.
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user16: it really is the summer of the girls and barbie
user17: i've literally never felt more included at a gp before, so many girls just introduced themselves to each other and i made so many new friends :))))
charles_leclerc: thank you cheri, i love you always
yourusername: you deserve everything my love
charles_leclerc: also thank you everyone for the friendship bracelets, we got given enough for the entire ferrari garage has one as well as everyone who worked in paddock club this weekend!! keep spreading the love <3
user18: never have i ever loved a couple more than these two
user19: i am allowing my parasocial relationship to go wild rn
danielricciardo: thank you for starting this y/n even if i thought it was a bit silly to start with but my arms are full and i'm FEELING the love
maxverstappen1: same here, p is enjoying all her new bracelets ๐งก
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charles_leclerc: back on the podium - i'm very happy with that, the best way to go into the summer! thank you for all of your support โค๏ธ
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user20: my king right there
user21: the rocketships don't count so p1 in my heart
yourusername: prince of monaco doing prince of monaco things
charles_leclerc: makes sense since you're my princess
landonorris: GAG
yourusername: let us be cute, be lonely on your own time
scuderiaferrari: proud of you charles
yourusername: build a better car i beg
user22: speaking for all of us
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charles_leclerc: suprised her with a trip to paradise and she's still making friendship bracelets
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user23: they're both so sexy i can't
yourusername: i love you but you can't take the hobby out of the girl
user24: she loves us too much to stop now
yourusername: they're not wrong ....
charles_leclerc: you love me the most though, right?
yourusername: of course!!
user25: oh to be them
pierregasly: invite lost in the mail i see
charles_leclerc: literally the romantic trip you helped me plan?
pierregasly: i still i want you to take me for pasta dinners?
yourusername: back off frenchie
note: ENJOY, i kinda love this but let me know what you think - i am getting to requests but this popped into my head and i had to write it before i forgot
Part One | Part Two | Part Three
charles leclerc x female pop singer!reader x oscar piastri f1 smau with intermittent scenes fc: none it's a mix of taylor swift, sabrina carpenter, and random pinterest ladies. {voice claim is adele}
Summary: he drives vroom vrooms, she sings soulful tunes. there's no way in hell this is gonna work, right? Warnings: language, implied smut (18+ only), oscar is a simp, lando is a horrible wingman, reader is a fangirl
Y/n set her phone aside and laughed as Leo jumped over onto her, headbutting her chin then licking it while she rubbed him. Charles stretched out, gently pulling the dog from her face.
"He's a bit insane," he apologized, rolling his eyes when Leo immediately scampered back to tuck his head under her chin.
"If he keeps loving on me like this I might smuggle him out," she teased, smiling as Charles laughed.
"You'd steal my dog?" he asked, clicking his tongue. Leo's ears perked up and y/n gasped as she was abandoned. Charles cooed at the puppy, cuddling him close.
"Not steal. Borrow." Reaching over, she smoothed her hand over the pup's back, not really surprised when he suddenly flopped onto his side, yawning with a squeak.
"You can babysit?" Charles offered, looking up at her with a smile.
"Hmโฆ I don't know. What's the pay rate?" Watching as Leo nestled his head against Charles' shoulder, eyes drooping.
"My undying thanks, Leo's devotionโฆ Paddock passes?" He leaned his head back. "A kiss?"
She blushed, thinking of the unexpected but very welcome kiss they'd shared on a dark street while walking Leo. The sweetness and tenderness had been sorely needed. Sighing, though, she shook her head. "I don't even get a Ferrari? I'll pass."
His chuckle was, like his company had been all evening, warm and soothing. "You don't have one already?"
"If I'm in New York or London my assistant arranges for a driver. And it's pointless having one in LA. I have a Mercedes but I rarelyโฆ Actually, I don't. That was his." She shrugged, impulsively scooping Leo up and settling him against her chest. He squirmed a little then relaxed and she sighed, knowing Charles understood her need for puppy snuggles.
The room was silent for a moment, Charles shifting so was next to her. "Why did you cry for yourself at the show, chรฉrie?"
"I was stupid," she whispered. "I fell for everything he said. When I met him the first time people told me he was bad news but I just thought they were jealous, and when I told him he said they were crazy. And I believed it. By the time I realized they were right it was too late."
"That doesn't make you stupid. You were young when you met, yes?" he asked gently.
"Twenty-one."
"Exactly. So you weren't stupid, chรฉrie. You were naรฏve."
"Perfect prey for a guy like him," she sighed. "I thought I was living my childhood dream because not only was I a singer, I was dating my childhood crush."
"He was your crush?" Charles made a face.
"I was like ten when his stupid Baby song came out," she defended.
"Ah, we were all stupid at that age." He nodded.
"I justโฆ" She sighed, pressing her face into Leo's fur for a few seconds. When she lifted her head she stared straight ahead. "I feel like he played a colossal joke on me. He said all the right things at first and when he showed his true side I was too in love to want to give up on us."
Charles's hand slid over hers. He sat up, his expression concerned. "Did heโฆ"
"Not physically," she murmured, answering the question he asked with his eyes. "He wounded with words. When I got excited about a new song I was working on he always downplayed it, you know? I got the opportunity to perform Your Song this year at the Grammy'sโ"
"It was beautiful," he said. "You said you would play it all the time as a child."
"And heโ" She blinked in surprise. "You remember that?"
"It was during the lockdowns, no? The video of you playing and singing it at home went viral. I watched it a lot while I was learning piano."
"Wait." She laughed, shocked. "You watched me while you taught yourself piano?"
"Because I saw the video and you said you were self taught." His smile was almost bashful. "It was one of the first pieces I learned to play."
"But you've never played it publicly."
He shrugged. "It belongs to you."
"It belongs to Elton, I just borrowed it." She looked across the room, through the doorway where she could just see his grand piano. "Will you play for me?"
Charles protested weakly. "Chรฉrie, I'm still not as good as youโ"
"Please?" she murmured.
He sighed, looking at her for a moment. Then, sighing again, he nodded. She smiled, gently transferring Leo to the sofa and getting to her feet. Charles led her through to the piano, and she looked around the room, taking in the dรฉcor and noting that he had recording equipment in the corner.
"It won't disturb the neighbors will it?" she asked, joining him on the piano bench.
"No, they never complain when I play." He lifted the cover and let out a breath. "I feel like I am back in school doing reviews."
She giggled. "I promise not to grade you harshly."
He ran his fingers lightly over the keys, and as soon as he began to play she felt him relax. She couldn't help but hum along softly. He glanced at her, smiling, and she drew in a breath when he gave her a nod. "I am playing, you should sing," he said, tipping his head. "Please."
"The last verse," she agreed, turning on the bench so she faced him. Waiting for his nod, she admired his side profile and the focus with which he played, already aware that music was a passion of his. She began to sing, watching him, blinking and then finding him looking at her as she sang the line I've forgotten if they're green or they're blue and oh, they were both blue and green and she scooted back a little when she felt herself starting to fall into them. When his playing softened she softened her voice, watching his eyes light with something akin to admiration.
"Ohโฆ I hope you don't mind, I hope you don't mindโฆ That I put down in wordsโฆ How wonderfulโฆ Life isโฆ While you're in the worldโฆ"
She wasn't sure if he leaned in or if she did, or if they did it at the same time. But the music seemed to echo around them as their lips met, stealing her breath and drawing her closer to him. It seemed so natural to be kissing him again, and when he stopped playing abruptly and his hands cradled her cheeks she finally let herself touch him, tentatively resting her hand on the side of his neck.
"Y/n," he moaned, breaking the kiss and resting his forehead against hers.
"We shouldn't," she whispered.
"I know," he agreed.
His breath caressed her lips and she shivered. "People will talk."
"Do you care?" he whispered.
"No, butโฆ" She stared into his eyes, both hands sliding to cup the back of his neck. "Please justโฆ I can't let myself fall for you, Charles. I can't get played again."
"I don't play," he murmured, tracing her cheek with his knuckles.
"How can I know that you're not full of tricks and unkept promises?" she asked, pulling away. His fingers trailed down to her chin and she felt a twinge of regret when she heard his sigh.
"You can't ever know, can you?" He lightly plinked the piano keys.
"I guess not." Pulling one foot up onto the bench, she rested her chin on her knee. She watched his hand move over the keys, unintentionally humming. "Play that again?"
He did, shifting to give her room when she reached to add a few chords.
"Take a bowโฆ To the crowdโฆ The joke's on me," she sang gently.
Charles hummed, nodding as they played through it again. And, apparently realizing what she was doing, he stood and left the room, coming back a moment later with her phone and his iPad. "Do you need pen and paper?"
"No, my phone's good, thank you."
He sat next to her, and when he shifted she realized Leo was tucked in the pocket of his hoodie. "Would you prefer I leave?"
She shook her head, opening her phone's camera and starting a video. "I need your input and help."
He scoffed at that, bending to place Leo in the soft dog bed beneath the piano. "You're the professional, mon couer."
"See, you say things like my heart and say you don't play," she teased, actually laughing when he bumped her shoulder with his.
"It's how I speak, amour."
"I'll believe that when you talk to Max or Lewis and call them your heart," she snorted.
"You have a point," he conceded with a sigh. "But I do not play."
"Only the piano, right?" she asked, ending the video and starting a new one.
"Only the piano, yes." He leaned over, pressing a soft kiss to her cheek. "Shall I play for you, mon couer?"
"Please? While I work on lyrics."
He kept calling her the professional but his input was better than from some who'd been in the industry for decades. And she knew it was because music for him wasn't a career, it was an outlet. He played and composed with emotion, not with a care for how much money it would make him.
"Again?" he asked an hour later.
Taking a sip of the tea he'd brewed for them, she nodded. "I think we've got it, Charles."
"Will you record it?" He took his place in front of the piano while she stretched.
"Yeah, video's going," she told him.
"I mean to publish."
"Oh. I guess? My manager can handle the rights and crediting and royalties for you."
He shrugged. "I don't need the royalties, mon couer."
"Would you record it with me?" she asked once they'd played through the entire song fully.
"You would want me?" He sounded surprised and she turned to him, ending the video and immediately emailing it to herself.
"Of course. It's your song too. Your melody. I'd love to be in the studio with you." Thinking of how busy he would be for the rest of the season, she locked her phone. "I'm sure we can find a studio nearby for us to use before I leave."
He chuckled. "You find one, amour, and I will be there."
"Thank you," she whispered, hugging him. His arms wound around her and she closed her eyes, letting herself enjoy the warmth and gentleness of his embrace. They both began to pull away at the same time, both freezing when his cheek brushed hers.
She was well aware it could be a big mistake, that she had once again fallen for the right words, and she would be left alone and cold once more. But she turned her head slightly, barely brushing his lips with hers. His arms tightened as he caught her in a gentle kiss and it felt different and she couldn't begin to explain how. Last time there had been the element of danger, the excitement and the butterflies and fireworks. But Charlesโฆ
He guided her to her feet, somehow keeping his lips on hers. He didn't pull her with him from the room, his hands at her waist keeping her steady.
It was warmth and safety. Exciting, yes, but calming at the same time. He wasn't an ice cold energy drink that would leave her buzzing and her heart racing. He was a cup of hot tea on a cold winter's day. His gentle touch soothed her even as it aroused her. When he sat on the foot of his bed she hesitated only a second before straddling his thighs, kneeling over him.
"Do you want music, chรฉrie?" he whispered, leaning back slightly.
"Don't need it," she promised, shivering as his hands slipped under the shirt he'd loaned her, his fingers caressing and leaving goosebumps in their wake.
"Candles?" He grunted and chuckled when she lightly shoved his shoulders. Lying back, he stared up at her, humming through a sigh while one hand left her skin, reaching to stroke the curve of her jaw. "He didn't deserve you."
"Is this where I say 'no one does'?" she murmured, leaning over him. "Or do I say maybe you do?"
"Don't blow up my ego," he whispered, sitting up to meet her in another kiss.
YN laughed while she signed the CD, nodding when one of the mechanics asked if she would sign something for his niece. Ynbff was already on it, pulling a copy of the CD from her bag and YN signed it for him, handing it over with a smile then spending a few moments to take pictures. They then decided to walk along, mainly so yn could work off some of her nervous energy.
Pete stayed close as they walked along in front of the garages. YN walked slowly, breathing in the scent of the sea mixed with the aroma of fuel and rubber. Taking a few photos, she couldn't keep the smile from her face as drivers walked up to introduce themselves. As they neared the McLaren garage she snapped a photo of the car, stopping long enough to post it to her story.
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"YN," Ellie hissed.
She jerked her head up, eyes widening at the sight of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri standing with her assistant. "Shit, sorry," she mumbled, stepping forward. "Hi."
"Found your way to us at last?" Lando teased, an easy grin on his face once the introductions had been made.
"Wild horses couldn't keep me away."
Oscar snorted, grinning. "Heh, nice one."
"Thanks." Smiling up at him, she missed the knowing look on Lando's face as he looked between them.
"Oh this is mint โ Catch ya later yeah? Media," he said, moving to shake YN's hand then turning to ynbff. "You said you wanted a drink, right? Follow me โ you don't mind right YN? Perfect."
YN blinked as he easily swept her friend away, leaving her alone with Oscar. And Pete, but he was chatting with a couple of the mechanics. Turning to smile at her favorite driver, she cleared her throat. "You're doing great this season so far," she said.
"You think so?"
"Well yeah. You're already ahead in points as opposed to last year at this time. I know you've had a couple less than stellar races this season, but you're consistently top five and you had fasted laps a few weeks ago at Miami. You'll get a podium soon I know, and you're definitely good enough to get your first win." Realizing she was starting one of her rambles, she felt her cheeks grow warm and pressed her lips together. "I'm not biased, honestly. Just because you're my favorite driverโ"
"I'm your favorite driver?" he asked softly.
She was sure she imagined the hint of wonder in his voice. "Wellโฆ Yeah."
He grinned and she was momentarily dazzled. "I'm honored."
"You're young and passionate, and more importantly, you're good. I've seen people brush you off because you don't have an outlandish personality but I think it's a benefit to you. If you steadily cry for attention people won't be surprised when you earn it."
As she talked she moved, and she didn't realize they were walking together until they reached the barrier. He leaned against it, continuing to tell her about his late night drive of the circuit as soon as he'd arrived in Monaco.
mclaren
liked by charles_leclrec, ybffn, oscarpiastri, landonorris, and others mclaren: We think we've discovered ynyln's favorite driver ๐ What are you talking about, oscarpiastri?? ย ย ย ย scuderiaferrari: please return our guest ๐ค ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย mclaren: no ๐ ย ย ย ย landonorris: you mean I'm not the favorite?????? ย ย ย ย user5: stop this is so cute!! ย ย ย ย user9: her face tho. same, yn, same ย ย ย ย user4: the way he's smiling omg
ynyln
liked by mclaren, ybffn, oscarpiastri, landonorris, and others ynyln: it was completely accidental that I found myself near the McLaren garage, and this lovely guy from Australia was kind enough to tell me how I got lost then escorted me back to Ferrari. Undying thanks to oscarpiastri, otherwise I'd still be wandering the streets of Monaco. (Ferrari's jokingly(?) threatened to lock me in hospitality for the rest of the weekend) ย ย ย ย mclaren: blink twice if you need rescuing ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: always happy to help out ๐ (liked by author) ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย user4: oh no he has no rizz ๐ฉ ย ย ย ย user5: ugh this is so flipping cute ย ย ย ย user2: he's blushing!!!! AGH
ynyln
liked by charles_leclrec, mclaren, oscarpiastri, landonorris, and others ynyln: an amazing day. I'm in awe at all the work and dedication that goes into the vroom vrooms. Thank you so much scuderiaferrari, charles_leclerc, carlossainz55, f1! (Now to crash because I'm waking up at 5am) ย ย ย ย scuderiaferrari: โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ ย ย ย ย charles_leclerc: it is already an honor. This week is going to be incredible! ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ynyln: c'est dรฉjร incroyable ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย user2: oop ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย user3: "an honor" sir she stayed at ur house last night ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: 5am?? Do you hate yourself? ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ynyln: sometimes but this is for TOP SECRET RECORDING ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: Is it top secret because it's top secret or because you're doing it so early? ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: also please don't hate yourself ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ynyln: it's a human weakness I'm afraid. And it's top secret because I haven't told the label I'm working on new songs already. But I promise to work on my self esteem ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: I can't wait to hear them. ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ynyln: if I don't pass out I'll drop by mclaren's garage and give you an early access listen ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: you can pass out at our garage (liked by author) ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย user4: maybe he does have rizz ย ย ย ย mclaren: we can kick lando out of his room if you need a nap tomorrow, YN (liked by author and oscarpiastri) ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย landonorris: no?? ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย mclaren: changing the access code now ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ynyln: I watched the hub tour, can I take oscar's room? (liked by oscarpiastri) ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย mclaren: done ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย oscarpiastri: wait ย ย ย ย user8: hey scuderiaferrari, mclaren's tryna steal your girl ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย scuderiaferrari: she'll have extra security tomorrow
"OSCAR!"
Oscar jerked, nearly hitting his head on the underside of the shelf, as Lando burst into his room. "Jesus Christ, mate," he groaned, backing out and turning to look at his teammate. "What?"
"Are you fixing the room up for YN?" Lando waggled his eyebrows as he looked around.
"Oh fuck off," he muttered, going back to plug in his laptop. "How are you this energetic so early?"
"Early?" Lando scoffed, flopping onto the couch. "It's almost noon. We've got the thing in forty-five minutesโ"
"And you have nothing better to do than annoy me?" Oscar asked, kicking Lando's feet off the couch before sitting down to open his laptop.
"No? But also I'm here to offer my services."
With a heavy sigh, Oscar closed his laptop and set it aside. "What are you talking about?"
"You and YN."
Oscar just stared at him. "There's no and."
Lando waved one hand. "I saw the pictures, mate. Did you see the pictures?"
"Pretty sure I did? What the fuck are you talking about?"
Sitting up, Lando whipped out his phone and opened his photo album. "One perk to being so nice is the social media admin sends me any pics I ask him to." Swiping through, he pulled up one and turned his phone so Oscar could see. "Exhibit A."
It was the same photo posted to the official mclaren account. The one of he and YN chatting at the barricade. "It's two people talking."
"That's not the point โ It's the looking," Lando pushed the phone closer to him. "Until I saw this I didn't really understand the heart eyes for days meme but now? Osc, mate, she's into you."
He let out a humorless chuckle. "And you call me a muppet. No she's not."
"What were you talking about that had her smiling like that?" Lando swiped to another photo.
"I dunno." About home. Not a house, but the feeling of belonging. And how important music was in destroying barriers of language and lifestyles. He could have talked to her for hours, could have listened to her talk about what she used to escape her demons for days. "I think music."
"And here?"
Oscar kept his face blank, as though he wasn't staring at himself blushing and giggling over what YN had said.
"I know you care but sometimes your whole attitude is literally 'I don't give a fuck about this' in interviews and I gotta say: same."
"Ahโฆ Media I think." He cleared his throat and got to his feet.
"Mate, it's alright to like her."
No it wasn't. "It's not like that."
"Right so you telling her the view from the dog's head is enchanting was just small talk?"
Lando was not going to let this go. "She saw my video of my hike and asked about it."
"And?" Lando threw up his hands when Oscar just looked at him. "That was your cue to say oh it's lovely, why don't we go together one morning!"
"Erโฆ No, I'd never say something like that." Oscar shook his head. Not to mention she was tangled up with Charles...
"That's the problemโ" Lando cut off when the door opened. One of the PR team popped her head in.
"Hi Oscar, you've got a visitor. She said you're expecting her so I'll bring her up?"
"Uhโฆ Sure?" Oscar winced as his voice cracked on the word, dragging his hands over his face as the door clicked shut.
"Who's coming to see you?" Lando asked suspiciously, helping himself to one of the drinks from the fridge.
"I don't have a clue," he sighed.
"Maybe it's YN. She promised to drop by so you can hear her new music right?"
"Are you constantly reading comments?" Oscar muttered. "Yeah she did but I doubt she'd come straightโ" He gulped when there was a knock at the door.
"Oh this is gonna be great," Lando giggled, taking a sip of his energy drink as he went to open the door. "Well hello! We were just talking about you."
It was her, because of course it was, she wasn't the type to make even the vaguest of promises then not fulfill them, and she was in his private room, smiling and bubbly as she greeted him and Lando, andโ
Lando. Fuck's sake it would take an act of god to get him to leave the room now.
"All good I hope," YN said with a little laugh.
"Only the best," Lando promised. "Osc can't shut up about you."
"Shut up," Oscar groaned, drowned out by YN's giggle.
"I think it's so cute that you call him Osc. My assistant โ ybffn? She calls him Pastry Boy."
Lando's eyes went wide, and Oscar groaned again when his friend burst into high-pitched laughter. "No but it fits! He does love a good pastry!"
YN swiveled her eyes to him and he felt his stomach twist. "Do you?"
"Oh god, yeah. My trainer hates it because I can't say no to a good pastry." He rubbed the back of his neck, wondering why his palms felt sweaty.
"Yeah I'm with you there. We went incognito in Paris just so I could buy and eat every pastry I wanted." She sighed happily at the memory.
"You can still go incognito?" he asked, surprised.
"Sometimes. Luckily no one knew which hotel I was staying at so we were able to sneak out without being noticed. And Pete was with us. When he's in jeans and a hoodie nobody pays attention to him. Plus it was raining so I was able to keep my hood up."
"What's your favorite pastry?" Lando asked casually.
"That's like asking a mother which child is her favoriteโฆ" YN scrunched her face and sighed. "Pain au chcocolate."
"Perfect choice, that's the best," Oscar said with a nod.
"Isn't it? I love pastry and chocolate, it'sโ"
"The best of both worlds," he finished with her.
"Yes!" She grinned and the twist in his stomach loosened, unleashing a swarm of butterflies.
"Oh this is so beautiful," Lando murmured, yelping when Oscar elbowed him in the ribs.
"Did you get to the studio?" he asked her.
"Yes." She practically glowed, shrugging off her backpack. Motioning for her to sit, he stumbled when Lando pushed him towards the couch. "I got two tracks down and a couple rough demosโ" She pulled out a tablet, shoving her backpack to her other side as Oscar sat next to her.
Lando huffed and took the chair. "Oh!" he blurted, his expression innocent. "Did you want me to leave? I don't wanna ruin a private listening party."
"No it's fine." She flashed him a smile then turned her attention to the tablet. "The first one is just a demo. I'm not that great on guitar and it was last minute, soโฆ"
Oscar listened as she rambled on about how she'd been inspired for the one and the second was a last minute burst she'd cranked out with just herself and the guitar. "Anyways," she said with a small shrug, handing the tablet to Oscar. "Just hit play."
He did, and was met with a strumming guitar. Then her voice, and he marveled at her ability to sing so beautifully so early in the morning. He glanced at her, saw she'd pulled her knees up and was nodding her head to the beat. I was enchanted to meet you. Please don't be in love with someone else. Please don't have somebody waiting on you...
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[caption: got lost at the mclaren hub oops]
YN smiled as she posted the story and locked her phone, picking up her cup to finish her coffee. She'd been hanging out with them for nearly two hours. Well, with Oscar. Lando had been in and out, giggling and giving Oscar knowing looks. "I should really get going."
Lando nodded, smiling. "Glad you liked the transition. If you ever wantโฆ"
Laughing, she patted his shoulder. "As soon as I'm ready to do a remix album I'll call you."
"Perfect." He nudged Oscar and tipped his head.
Confused, because she could tell Lando was trying to silently tell his friend something, she got her backpack and picked up her paddock pass. "I can seeโ"
"I'll walk you out," Oscar blurted, already on his feet.
"Thanks." Waving goodbye to Lando, she headed out of the room, smiling her thanks when Oscar opened the door for her.
"He's a bit mental, but he's alright," he said as they walked along to the stairs.
"Lando? My grandma would say he's hyper." YN headed down the stairs, stopping at the bottom to loop her pass over her neck.
"She'd be right," he chuckled.
She felt him tugging on her backpack and glanced over her shoulder to see him zipping the front compartments.
"Don't want you losing anything," he said. His cheeks tinged pink and she almost giggled.
"Thanks. Did you get a hike in this morning?" she asked once they were walking across the hub towards the exit.
"No, I did work in the gym. Did โ Oh right you were at the studio."
"I'm gonna try to go tomorrow," she said. She wondered if Charles would want to join her.
"Doโฆ" He cleared his throat, stopping just before they got to the doors.
"Hm?" She turned to face him.
"Would you, umโฆ" His cheeks darkened and he ran a hand through his hair. "Christ, I'm bad at this."
Realizing what he was trying to say, she gave him a soft smile. "Do you want to come with me on the hike in the morning?"
He nearly sagged with relief. "I-if you want company, yeah."
"I'd love to." Taking out her phone, she unlocked it and handed it to him so he could give her his number. "I'll text you so you'll have me โ What time did you want to head out?"
"Whenever you'd like. I don't have anything until afternoon." He handed her phone back with a smile.
Making sure to save him, she sent him a quick text - ๐๐ป โ and leaned to kiss his cheek. "Text me later and we can make plans."
"Yeah, alright," he agreed.
"I'll see you in the morning, Oscar. Thanks for everything," she said, rolling her eyes when Pete appeared at her side. Exchanging farewells with Oscar, she held onto her phone as she left, glancing back to see Oscar watching her through the window. Used to Pete's surly silence, she didn't talk on the way back to the Ferrari hospitality center, unconsciously chewing on her lip as she thought over the day.
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read part one โ THE GRUDGE (or: the 7 things luke castellan hated about you)
pairing: luke castellan x nemesis!reader (afab, she/her pronouns)
summary: you were very angry and possibly still in love with luke castellan. kill him or kiss him โ you still weren't sure what he deserved.
warnings/disclaimers: spoilers for season 1 of pjo + lots of book references. reader + luke are around 21 for most of this. rough? smut (p in v, oral f+m receiving, biting, scratching, slight choking, etc...) 18 + MDNI ! injuries + blood + violence. reader and others drink alcohol + smoke. lots of angst!!! luke + reader have matching tattoos. twilight + other pop culture references. reader kinda gives 'hell is a teenage girl in her 20s' vibes. maybe slightly toxic dynamic between reader + luke but we love complicated relationships โก
author's note: thank u so much for all the love on part one!! i got a bit carried away with this one oops, but i hope y'all enjoy it :)
โช: "get him back" by olivia rodrigo
(i. he had a savior complex)ย
if you were less consumed by anger, you might have noticed the sound of his footsteps following closely behind you.ย
no one was supposed to go into the forest alone, but you were 17 and reckless and not at all concerned about breaking the rules, especially if it meant proving clarisse larue wrong.ย ย
you ventured into the woods, farther than you'd ever been before, with nothing except your knife and a chest full of determination to prove that you were strong and brave just like any other demigod, regardless of if you had a cabin or not.ย
you were younger then, less disillusioned, and more willing to buy into those fantasies of power and glory, spoon-fed to demigods as truth. one that you hoped to cross off that afternoon: being worthy of attention if you could sink your blade into the next monster that dared to cross your path.
everyone would see that youโre not just some little, powerless girl with no reason to be at camp.ย
and, sure, there was a small but not insignificant part of you that hoped your mother was watching, that sheโd finally notice how much of a hero you could be.
you could have died that afternoon. you put up a decent fight, but soon enough you found yourself fallen to the forest floor: blade down, broken arm, bleeding out. a manticore inches away from sending you to the underworld.ย
you werenโt angry anymore, the adrenaline had left your body. you just were a scared child, silently praying to deities you hoped wouldnโt look away like they always do.ย
iโm sorry, mom. i couldnโt do it.ย
you closed your eyes, waited for your fate, and just when you thought all hope was lost โย
the sound of a sword ripping through flesh, an injured growl, and then nothing but your ragged breathing.ย
your eyelids fluttered open.
it wasn't your mother, or any of the other gods, who jumped in to save your life.
standing in the middle of the clearing, gripping his sword, was luke castellan.ย
he tucked annabethโs invisibility cap into his back pocket and brought you to the infirmary.
"she's okay, though?" luke asked. he was watching you carefully, ashes from the manticore dusting his orange camp shirt. his arms were crossed, and it seemed that he managed to defeat the monster relatively unscathed.
lee fletcher, son of apollo, nodded as he set your injury.ย
"nothing more than a broken arm and minor concussion. make sure your girl gets lots of rest, okay? no more monster hunting. probably has to sit out capture the flag tomorrow, too.โ
you ignored the churning in your stomach when lee assumed you were lukeโs girl. luke didnโt bother correcting him.ย
lee left to get you some ambrosia to speed the healing process, leaving you and luke alone in the room.ย
โyou know, iโm not a damsel in distress you have to follow around, waiting to save. iโm not your girl.โย
โseriously?โ he raised an eyebrow, but his cheeks became slightly flushed. โyou would be dead if it wasnโt for me. i heard what happened with clarisse, but gods โ you didnโt have to go and get yourself killed to prove something.โย
he was right, of course. part of you wanted to argue with him for always having to be the hero, but the fight lingering in your throat wasnโt enough to act on. you just sighed and looked away, feeling too impulsive and powerless and exhausted down to your bones.ย
you felt the bed dip beside you, and then a hand on your shoulder. it was warmer than usual, but the calloused skin still felt familiar on yours.
โtheyโre not worth it, okay? thatโs what youโre always telling me.โ
lukeโs voice was lower than before, a touch of bitterness laced through.
โyeah, well you never believe it,โ you replied, voice hollow. โso why should i?โย
clarisse entered the infirmary before he could answer. luke was instantly on his feet, blocking you from her view, hand on the hilt of his sword.
โwhat are you doing here?โ he practically growled.ย
โi heard what happened,โ clarisse explained, looking past luke to catch your eye. you waved at her with your newly applied cast. โiโm sorry about what i said earlier, if that had anything to do with it.โ
at that point, you were still trying to figure out where you stood with clarisse. she had arrived at camp just before the new year. youโd been so used to new campers being younger than you, and it was nice to have someone the same age to be friends with.ย
it wasnโt until the start of march, around two weeks ago, that ares had claimed her. ever since, there had been a newfound animosity between you, leading up to your explosive argument earlier that day. part of you had a feeling she was just trying to fit in with her siblings. it was a subtle thread woven throughout the camp, especially with the ares kids: this hierarchy of power according to the gods, with you on the lower end because your mother was only a minor goddess.ย
needless to say, it wasnโt anything you hadnโt heard before; it was just that the words pierced through your thick skin when coming from a friend.ย
but the very fact that she came to visit you, that she apologized and seemed to regret that youโd gotten hurt, healed you more than the ambrosia lee was just coming back to give you.ย
โthanks, clarisse,โ you said after a mouthful of ambrosia.ย
even with an established truce, luke didnโt move away from you. in fact, he puffed his chest out a bit more.ย
โif you say anything like that to her again, i swear to all the gods โโ
โi just said sorry, castellan,โ clarisse scoffed. โnow get out of the way so i can sign her cast.โย
clarisse attempted to move closer, but luke stayed planted where he was.
โyou are not getting anywhere close to her,โ luke warned.ย
โeasy, tiger.โ you got up to put your hand on his arm, but luke jerked away from your touch. your fingers brushed against his skin however, and even that brief moment was enough to shock you with its temperature. you tried again, this time bringing a hand to his neck, and he let out a hiss upon contact. his pulse seemed quicker than normal.
โare you feeling okay?โ
โiโm just fine,โ he huffed, and stormed out of the infirmary.
a few days later, you were training with clarisse, when silena beauregard ran into the arena and interrupted you.
โitโs luke,โ she coughed, out of breath. โheโs in the infirmaryโโ
you sprinted towards the big house before silena could finish her sentence.ย
when you reached the infirmary, luke was being held back by lee and a few others, screaming that he needed to go find you or youโd die. he was holding his sword, and campers wrestled to remove it from his grip. the sleeve of his shirt lifted up slightly, and that was when you noticed it: a gash across his bicep, shallow, but turning a sickly green. the rest of his skin was flushed, his eyes frantically searching for someone โ you โ and he was breathing heavily between sentences.
it turned out that heโd gone the entire week with the wound festering. one of the manticoreโs spikes must have grazed luke, and he hadnโt thought much of it because he was so focused on making sure you were okay.ย
manticore poison could fuck with someoneโs mind if not treated right away. worse: it could be fatal.ย
despite your heart beating out of your chest and the chaos you walked into, you kept your voice gentle, but firm.
โluke.โ
for a moment, everything stood still. luke froze, and the campers took the opportunity to get a better hold on him.
he blinked at you and shook his head. โno. no. youโre not her. i heard her screaming from the forest and - and sheโs in trouble. i need to โโ
โitโs me, tiger,โ you assured him.ย
you approached him carefully and, despite some whispers of warning, you gestured at everyone to let go of him completely. they might have had a point, because as soon as they did, the tip of his sword was dangerously close to your chin.ย
โyouโre not her,โ he insisted. โyouโre just some monster trying to trick me.โ
you stood in front of him then, and slowly raised your arm to show him your cast. a few people had signed it โ beckendorf, chris, clarisse, silena. luke had signed his name too, of course, along with a poor attempt at a cartoon tiger that made you all laugh.ย
โsee? itโs me. iโm okay.โ
there were a few moments when you held your breath, feeling the celestial bronze dig into your skin a bit more. and then:
โitโsโฆyou. youโreโฆ.okay?โย
lukeโs speech was slightly slurred. he dropped his sword like it suddenly weighed a thousand pounds; it nicked you on its way down. you didnโt care though, because luke almost fell to the ground, too.ย
you gripped his wrist to steady him.ย
โyouโre probably not okay, though,โ you explained, well aware of the urgency of the situation. his pulse felt weaker by the second, his skin burning against yours.ย
โiโmโฆ.iโm fine. i just need to โ sheโs gonna die if i donโt โโ
โiโm right here. iโm here because you already saved me, remember? you saved me, but you got hurt.โ
ย he shook his head slowly, and his eyes started to flutter close.ย
โno, iโm okay,โ he breathed, his voice smaller than youโd ever heard it. โi need to make sure y/n is okay. she needs meโฆ.โย
you swallowed the lump in your throat, seeing him start to fade away right in front of you.ย
you refused to lose hope.ย
no โ you wouldnโt watch luke castellan die.
โiโm here, luke.โ you gripped his wrist even tighter to remind him.
โbut โโย
โjust rest for a minute, โ you insisted, guiding him towards a bed. โfor me, okay?โย
as soon as you managed to get luke onto the bed and, more importantly, calm, everyone else sprung back into action.ย
chiron was away for the week, so will solace โ one of the younger apollo campers, but probably the best healer at camp โ used some healing magic, while lee misted luke with cold water to cool him down and another kid dripped some nectar onto his wound.
luke hissed when the liquid seeped into his skin and reached out for you. you felt like the flesh might melt right off your bones, but you let him squeeze your hand for as long as he needed. somebody came around to put a bandage on your chin, too.
you'd always resented the gods, but that was the first time you'd really lost your faith in them. watching luke fight for his life even after saving yours, other demigods joining the battle, and you thinking: this is the life you cursed us with. you imagined the gods, with power to twist fate in their favor, simply enjoying a feast on mount olympus, hermes sipping nectar and not even aware that another one of his children is dying. you supposed your mother wasnโt any better either. her neglect felt like revenge for something you didnโt even know you had done.
after a while, the skin around lukeโs wound lost its greenish hue. you released a deep breath when both lee and will declared that luke seemed to be on the mend โ he just needed to get some rest, and, best case scenario, the poison should have run its course by morning.
you didnโt ask about the worst case scenario.
you estimated it was around 2 am when you heard lukeโs voice again.
โcold,โ was all he said through shivering teeth.ย
you wordlessly grabbed as many blankets as you could, and tucked them around luke. you waited a few minutes to see if it helped.
โso - so cold,โ he shivered again. you reached out to check lukeโs pulse, and all you could find was the faintest heartbeat. his skin looked pale in the moonlight and now felt ice cold despite his high fever earlier.ย
no one else was in the infirmary then. you were wracking your brain to remember what you had learned in demigod survival class about hypothermia. something about warm drinks? you ran to the kitchen and made him a cup of hot chocolate โ with cinnamon, just how he liked it.ย
you whispered his name once you were back at his bedside. his eyelids fluttered open. you tried coaxing him to take the drink, but he wouldnโt even hold the mug. you didnโt think twice about climbing into bed next to him, gently sitting him upright against the headboard so that you could offer him tiny sips. you noticed then that he was still only wearing a tank top, so you took off your sweatshirt โ which happened to be one of lukeโs โ and slid it on him.ย
when the hot chocolate was done, luke sighed. some of the color returned to his face, and his teeth stopped chattering.ย
โthanks, karma.โ
you just hummed in response, setting the mug down on the nightstand beside you and twisting underneath the blankets. luke settled back down next to you. he brushed his thumb over the band-aid on your chin.ย
โwhat happened? did clarisse โโ
โeasy, tiger. itโs nothing โ just a little scratch,โ you replied.ย
you spared him from the whole truth. sure, there was a moment earlier when you didnโt know whether or not luke would hurt you. it was only a split second, because that wasnโt your luke. he shouldnโt have had to live with the guilt of something he did by accident, as a result of a poisoned mind.
โanyways, i should be thanking you. youโre the one who almost died saving my life. you were hanging by a thread just a few seconds ago. it seems like youโre not completely out of the woods yet.โ
โwell, i guess the fates are still deciding what to do with me.โ he cracked a smile.ย
it was a bit morbid, given what youโd been through the past 12 hours, and the fact that the manticore venom clearly hadnโt left his body completely. the possibility of his death had not completely disappeared, though you supposed that, as demigods, the risk always remained higher.ย
fuck the gods. they werenโt your protectors. they werenโt your family.ย
the campers who put their whole heart into healing you and luke, the boy who risked his life for you โ they were your family.ย
you took lukeโs humor as a good sign. the luke castellan you knew โ confident banter, radiant grin, heart of gold โ was coming back to you.ย
the luke castellan you would not allow die, even if you could still feel the cool bronze of his blade linger on your chin.ย
(ii. he had an ego)
according to annabeth chase, it was statistically improbable for a demigod to reach drinking age. something always kills them first - a monster, a blade, a fatal flaw. the likelihood of survival only gets exponentially lower with each passing year.
she repeated that information to luke on the morning of his 21st birthday.
โthanks for the cheerful birthday wishes, sis.โย
annabeth shrugged and hugged him before walking back to the athena table to finish breakfast.ย
"you hear that, tiger?โ you pointed a syrupy fork at luke. โyou are literally saying fuck you to fate, just by being alive."ย
"thatโs the way i like it," luke quipped, and stole a blueberry from your plate.ย
"hey man, happy birthday." chris patted lukeโs shoulder on his way to sit across from you and luke. "so, i just talked to chiron and he agreed to let us go out tonight."ย
you smiled between bites of your pancakes, reaching over to offer chris a triumphant fist bump.
โnice work, rodriguez.โย
"we're going out tonight?"
you pressed your knee to luke's under the table.ย
"of course we are," you hummed. "we have a lot to celebrate."ย
so, you, luke, chris, and a few of your friends โ beckendorf, silena, and clarisse โ went into the city to celebrate. one of luke's favorite bands was playing, and you had managed to snag a few tickets. you'd all entered a bar confidently that night, the fake ids you were at once so giddy and paranoid about no longer needed.ย
there were few times when you could all just kick back and have fun, without having to worry about the responsibilities of being senior counselors.ย that night, you were all itching for a taste of freedom. or, at least, some alcohol.ย
"happy birthday to the one and only luke castellan: a hero by any other name!"ย
everyone raised their shot glasses, echoed beckendorf's words, and threw back their drinks.ย
the night became louder, more vibrant. yet, even as you laughed and drank and danced with your friends, there was a heaviness lingering in your chest.
for most demigods, birthdays were bittersweet. each one served as a reminder of time running out because of exactly what annabeth said that morning.ย most half-bloods donโt even live past their teens, let alone the age of 20. you had the blood of gods flowing in your veins, and your lives were influenced by sinister, divine forces from ancient times. you were the new generation of heroes, protagonists of those greek tragedies that made mortals weep.
there was no guarantee that this would last forever, but all of your friends โย the people you loved โ had beat the odds.ย
so, who would blame you for getting a little sentimental?ย
beckendorf and chris had wandered off to play pool, in hopes of winning some bets and free drinks. clarisse was flirting with some girl who caught her eye, and silena went to grab some water after having danced for a bit. you and luke were still in the crowd, swaying to the music. for one glorious moment, you were just a group of twenty-one year olds enjoying a carefree night out.ย
under the flashing lights, you stole a glimpse at luke. he wore a simple white tank top and ripped jeans, paired with a leather jacket and some rings he borrowed from you so he could, in his words, look more punk-rock. his curls were messy, his skin glittering with a thin sheen of sweat. the chain he layered with his usual camp necklace caught the multicolored light and highlighted the sharp angles of his collarbones.ย
whatever aesthetic he was going for, luke looked good. based on various eyes following him throughout the room, you assumed others thought the same as well. it made you just a little bit furious, feeling that he wasn't only yours to admire.ย
โyou good?โ lukeโs voice cut through the noise, but he had to lean in close.ย ย
his fingers brushed against the section of waist exposed by your cropped top. youโd gotten so warm that you had to tie your flannel around your waist, but lukeโs touch sent a shiver through your body. it made you somewhat dizzy, feeling the cold metal of those rings on your skin. even moreso, when you realized how much you wanted to kiss your best friend, sink your teeth into his smirk and taste the mint chapstick and tequila on his lips.ย
to be fair, you and luke had crossed that line before, and you were in the fields of asphodel ever since.ย
not quite friendship, not quite romance. something deeper, more volatile and electric.ย
you didnโt want to make things blurrier than they already were, though. whatever you acted on that night could have just been dismissed the next morning as a drunken mistake.
so, you just nodded at him and turned back towards the band as though you were never thinking about anything more than the music.ย
after a few more songs, luke commanded your attention once more.
โhey, didnโt you once say you wanted to start a band?โ
โwhat do i look like, a child of apollo?โ you joked, but luke raised an eyebrow at you, clearly wanting a serious answer.
it was slightly alarming, how well he knew you; through your childhood dreams and down to your core.ย
โin another life,โ you conceded. โmaybe.โ
โin another life,โ luke echoed. he leaned in close again. โyouโd be a pretty hot drummer, and iโd be front row at every show.โ
your lips could have touched if you moved your head just an inch, but he pulled away before you did. he was giving you that classic son-of-hermes smirk, the one that made everyone swoon.ย
the thing was, you were sure that luke knew the effect he had on people. you had seen him continuously bask in the praise of chiron and other campers, always preening for the crowd's attention, as if he had to do anything more than smile. everyone loved luke โ he was handsome, charismatic, strong.
and, yeah, you werenโt immune. your fatal flaw: not loyalty, or anger, or recklessness, but luke castellanโs charm.
you had to keep yourself grounded. it would be a bad idea to cross that line again on his birthday, right?ย
luke licked his lips as you kept staring at him. you could tell he was waiting for you to do something.ย
maybe it was the alcohol coursing through your veins or the rhythm of the music vibrating through your bones, but you started thinking โ fuck it.ย
before you could act on that impulse, some person with bright red hair stepped between you and luke. she introduced herself, telling luke she saw him from across the room, and she'd been watching him all night, and would he by any chance want to dance with her?
luke seemed flattered, interested even. he flashed her the very same smile he had just given you, which left a bitter taste in your mouth. you excused yourself before you had to hear them flirt even more.ย
you walked over to silena at the bar. she had a half-empty glass of ice water melting in front of her, her attention somewhere else. you sat down beside her and followed her gaze to what โ who โ she was looking at.ย
โif confessing feelings to someone is hard for aphroditeโs daughter, then thereโs really no hope for the rest of us,โ you tell her.
silena whipped her head towards you. her cheeks were flushed a light pink.ย
โi - i donโt have feelings for clarisse.โ
โlena, please. we all know. well, except maybe clarisse.โ
โwhat?โ she blinked at you, eyeshadow shimmering in the light.
โyeah,โ you said with a small laugh. the irony of it all: the head counselor of cabin 10ย denying that she was in love with someone. โwe talk about it all the time.โ
โwell,โ silena huffed, cheeks now a bright red. โi guess i should tell you that the rest of us talk about you and luke.โย
you reached over to grab her water, your throat suddenly dry.ย
โwhat about us?โ you asked after finishing the drink in one long sip.ย
โabout how you obviously both have feelings for each other. half the camp already thinks youโre dating.โ
you started to crunch on whatever ice was still frozen.ย
โwell, we arenโt.โย
that reality hurt more than the sharp pain piercing your brain from ingesting too much cold, too fast. you couldnโt even spot luke in the crowd โ he and the redhead had probably gone off to some private corner.ย
โpeople think loveโs a joke,โ silena sighed. โbut they donโt realize how much power it can have over a person. it can make people โโ
โcowards?โ you suggested.
silena nodded solemnly. โcowards.โ
neither of you said anything for a while, two love-sick half-bloods slumped over a sticky bar counter.
suddenly, silena sat up straight. she tied her black hair up into a ponytail. perfect, of course, along with her makeup. you were sure you had sweat off the glitter she had applied to your cheeks earlier.ย
โi am not a coward.โย
without another word, silena got up and glided towards clarisse, and you were left with an empty stool next to you.ย
part of you was proud of her for following her heart. the other part couldnโt stop picturing someone elseโs tongue down lukeโs throat.ย
โcan i get a ginger-ale, please?โ you asked no one in particular, hoping that the bartender heard your request for something to ease your nausea.ย
โyou sure you donโt want anything stronger?โย
someone slid onto the barstool next to you. he looked around your age, wearing a navy and red rugby shirt. he had what looked like a pretty expensive watch on his wrist, and he was already leaning in way too close for a stranger.ย
โiโm fine,โ you deadpanned.
โoh, come sweetheart, itโs on me.โย
you scoffed at the nickname and shook your head.
the guy next to you didnโt care. he snapped to get the bartenderโs attention. โtwo vodka tonics, please. thatโs your drink, right? iโm usually pretty good at guessing.โ
โdude, i said iโm fine,โ you repeated through clenched teeth.
the bartender set two drinks in front of you and rugby shirt pointed towards them.
โwell, i already got you a drink, so you at least owe me a conversation.โ he slid the drink closer to you.
"i don't owe you anything."ย
"oh, come on," rugby shirt cooed. "i don't bite." he slipped his hand underneath your skirt, nails scratching along the skin of your upper thigh, through your fishnets.
you growled at the contact and stood up abruptly, more than a little coincidentally knocked the glass over. the liquid splashed onto him. his flirtatious grin melted right off his face.
โjesus christ โyou bitch,โ he spat. โthis is what i get for trying to be nice?โ
โthatโs what you get for trying to grope me,โ you snapped. โbut i could do a lot worse if youโre in the mood.โ
his face was a pissed-off shade of red, his mouth formulating a response when โ
you felt lukeโs arm wrap around your waist, pulling you close to him. you side-eyed him, and ignored the hickey blooming at the base of his neck.
โis there a problem here?โ lukeโs voice was firm, steady.ย
it seemed like all the fight left rugby shirtโs body, and he put his hands up in surrender.ย
โoh, sorry dude. i didnโt realize she was taken.โ
you rolled your eyes. figured that this guy would only back off if there was a jealous boyfriend in the mix.ย
โitโs fine, iโm sure itโs just a misunderstanding.โ
โthatโs for sure,โ the guy continued. โyour girl practically bit my head off for being nice and buying her a drink.โ
your fingers tightened into a fist.
โthat is not โโ
โlook, i gotta apologize on her behalf.โ
โluke, what are you โโ
โlet me handle this, baby,โ he hummed. โtrust me, sheโs normally a good girl. she just getsโฆ.harder to control after one too many drinks.โย
โi am this close to throwing my next drink at you,โ you insisted.ย
you weren't naive. you knew luke was putting on an act, but you weren't sure why he felt the need to appease this jerk and put you down in the process.ย
you hated the way he was acting now โ arrogant, condescending, borderline sexist. you wanted to storm off, you really did, but that would mean having to tear yourself away from luke, and.... you didn't hate the firm hold he had on you.ย
he chuckled and raised an eyebrow at the guy knowingly, like they were the closest friends.ย
โsee what i mean?โ
โthatโs quite the firecracker you got there,โ the guy complimented, as though you were a prize luke had won. โthose are the ones you gotta keep on a tight leash, though.โ
oh, your patience was wearing thin. if luke didn't take care of this guy soonโฆ.
โdonโt i know it.โ luke laughed when you barred your teeth at him. โlook, we all came here to have a good time. why donโt you go join your friends again, and iโll send over some drinks.โ
rugby shirt looked at luke, then nodded.ย
โalright. thanks, man. and sorry again for theโฆ.confusion.โย
luke extended a hand, and the guy shook it.
"no hard feelings. i'll be sure to keep her on a tighter leash, though."
rugby shirt walked away, laughing. you were just about ready to bite luke's head off.
you shoved luke away from you. your whole body felt like it was on fire.ย
โluke castellan, i donโt care if itโs your birthday, if you ever talk to me like that again, i swear to all the gods โโ you faltered when lukeโs lips curled into a smirk.ย
that smug, gorgeous, self-important smirk.
โwhat?โย
โiโm just waiting until youโre done chewing me out,โ he said, clearly a bit amused. โyou done?โ
you hesitated, narrowing your eyes at him. โfor now, i guess.โ
โgood, because we have about 2 minutes before our misogynistic frat buddy over there notices that somethingโs missing.โ
he lifted his hand to show off the real prize of the night.ย
โyou did all of thatโฆ.. to steal the guyโs watch?โ
โwell, duh. he was being a jerk and iโm the prince of thieves, karma. gotta use my powers for good.โย
luke winked at you as you stared at him in awe.ย
โwe really should go though. the others are waiting for us outside.โย
you jutted your chin towards the bruise on his neck.
"what about the redhead?"
luke flushed, adjusted his collar to hide the hickey. "i kinda lost interest when she said i was hot for an asian guy."
"oh." you ignored the triumph in your gut. "sounds like a jerk, too."ย
"whatever." luke shrugged. "hard to find the good ones, right?"ย
luke turned towards the exit.
"wait.โ you tugged him back, and luke looked confused for a split second. โyou're one of the good ones, luke castellan. did i ever tell you how incredibly happy i am that you were born?"ย
luke grinned. "you could stand to say it more often."
his smile was infectious. you liked this side of luke: protective, mischievous, a bit of a trouble-maker.ย
it made you want to kiss him all over again.
(iii. he lied without flinching)
you couldnโt find luke anywhere.ย
he wasnโt at the climbing wall, or the arena, or the forge. luke seemed to have a knack at vanishing when you needed him most.
when you finally found him, he was outside the big house, in what seemed to be a somewhat heated conversation with chris and a new camper, ethan nakamura.ย
ethan nakamura, son of nemesis. you were shocked when your motherโs symbol โ swords crossed underneath a set of scales โ appeared over his head after two weeks of staying at the hermes cabin.ย
you were still getting used to having a younger half-brother.ย
โhey,โ you greeted the trio, slightly out of breath from running all over camp. as soon as you joined them, a silence fell over the group. โi was looking for you everywhere, tiger. whatโs going on here?โ
โactually, we were just โโ
โnakamura,โ luke spoke ethanโs name like a warning.ย
โiโm just saying, maybe we should consider โโ
luke cut ethan off this time with a sharp glance.ย
โi already said no. end of discussion.โ
โwhatever you say, boss,โ ethan grumbled.
the trio was silent again, and you eyed each of them suspiciously.
โokay, seriously. whatโs โโ
โweโll talk more about this later, guys,โ luke interrupted. his tone was commanding. ethan and chris dispersed.ย
once they were gone, you furrowed your brows at luke, not sure what they would be talking about that could make him speak so harshly.ย
โwhat was that about?โ you asked for the third time.
โnothing important.โ luke gave you a smile that seemed to stretch a bit thin. โyou said you were looking for me everywhere. wanna go makeout in the hermes cabin? iโm pretty sure itโll be empty this time of day.โ
you shook your head, no matter how tempting the offer. the scene you walked into made you so uneasy that you completely forgot there was something important you needed to tell luke.
โpercy and annabeth just iris-messaged me,โ you explained.ย
โoh,โ he quirked an eyebrow at you. โis their quest going alright?โ
you repeated everything the kids had told you: medusa, the chimera, ares. clarisse maybe being the lightning thief. luke had to sit down on the stairs leading to the big house when you spoke that last part. you understood why โ clarisse was your friend.ย
sitting down next to him, you sighed.
โyou donโt thinkโฆ.you donโt think it could be true, do you?โย
clarisse was hot-headed, sure, maybe a bit impulsive, but a war between the gods? that didnโt seem her style.ย
you hoped luke would assure you, but instead he said:
luke ran a hand through his hair. โit would make sense.โ
โwhat?โ
he leaned in close, voice low.
โclarisse was there with us during our field trip to olympus in december. the gods are arrogant enough to leave their stuff in the throne room, and thereโs not really any security. she could have easily snuck in when everyone was sleeping. clarisseโฆ.โ luke let out a heavy breath. โclarisse is the lightning thief.โ
โno. no. she wouldnโt โโ
โit makes sense, karma,โ luke insisted. he placed a hand on your knee. โclarisse is angry at the gods.โ
โwe all are,โ you pointed out.
โwell, sure, but her dad is ares. how else do you get the god of warโs attention if not starting a war?โ
you took a second to process lukeโs reasoning. maybe he did have a point. it was just that sharp pain in your chest keeping you from believing it.ย
โwe donโt know anything for sure,โ you decided. โand until we doโฆ.we donโt tell anyone. especially chiron.โ
luke squeezed your knee, gave you a reassuring smile.ย
โsounds like a plan.โ he moved in closer and whispered: โnow, how about we sneak away, and i do that thing with my tongue that makes you squirm?โย
you felt something tighten in your lower abdomen. you and luke were still in the sneaking-around-camp stage of your relationship; you both got a thrill from it.
at the time, you figured luke was just offering you a much needed distraction.
he kissed just below your ear to sweeten the deal โ and how were you supposed to resist?
you didnโt even question how luke knew when the bolt was stolen, let alone how he seemed to have the theft already planned out perfectly.
(iv. he hid behind a pretty face and perfect teeth)
ย it had been a little over a week since people around camp โ including percy, annabeth, and grover, who had gotten back from their quest โ found out about you and luke, together. apparently your friends had a bet going, meaning that everyone other than silena was less than thrilled about your announcement. they warmed up to the idea since then.
it still felt a little bit surreal calling luke castellan your boyfriend.ย
luke often played the role of the perfect demigod, the one everyone should strive to be. he paid extra attention to new campers and made them feel welcomed. he did his chores on time, stepped in if more hands were needed for kitchen patrol, and spent hours going through reports for chiron. he taught sword-fighting and encouraged younger campers to keep practicing. he did participate in the occasional prank, that mischievous child of hermes streak impossible not to indulge in, but it only made everyone adore him even more. because luke was responsible, but not boring. he was incredibly skilled and driven, but also gracious. he was sensible and charismatic.ย
you watched that luke โ camp half-bloodโs golden boy, the hero everyone either wanted to be, befriend, or date โ and you were in awe. mostly, you wondered how he managed to bury the anger and resentment you knew was churning inside him, the same anger and resentment you sometimes let slip through.ย
no, you were not as careful as golden boy luke, who showed no malice towards the olympians. to chiron, to everyone else, luke castellan respected the gods, honored them in everything he did, and taught others to do the same.ย
that was not the luke who sucked a bruise onto your neck while suggesting something even you might consider blasphemous.ย
โwe canโt just - uh,โ you had to catch your breath when luke slipped his thumb underneath the band of your sports bra. โweโd get in trouble, tiger.โ
you felt him chuckle against your skin.
โsince when do you care about that?โย
โsince the king of the gods would probably strike us with lightning, or turn us into some horrible monsters, or curse us if we were caught fucking in his cabin."ย
"thatโs only if we get caught."ย
luke gave you that flirtatious smile, the one he now reserved only for you.
it was that smile that led to luke settling between your legs, fucking you with his tongue and fingers, his other hand digging into your thigh to keep you from writhing too much.ย
zeusโ cabin was, of course, empty, since his only known child was turned into a pine tree. you and luke had tucked yourselves into the one corner where the giant statue of the god couldnโt see you, setting a sleeping bag down on the cold marble floor and your discarded clothes scattered throughout. the dome-shaped ceiling was decorated with an enchanted mosaic sky that seemed to move. the only sounds that echoed throughout the room were moans as your orgasm washed over you.
"you're so, so pretty," he mumbled, wet lips brushing the skin of your inner thigh. he stayed where he was, awfully concerned with lapping up everything.
you whined his name when you found him taking too long, already a bit sensitive and wanting him inside you.
it might have been your conscious, but you swore you could hear a storm brewing, the threat of thunder and lightning looming.ย the mosaic sprouted some clouds, growing darker by the second as if a countdown to your doom.
luke, on the other hand, was acting like you had all the time in the world, and then some.
he paused after his name tumbled from your lips again, and you tugged his hair. he propped his chin on your stomach to get a better look of you. luke was gorgeous, with his mess of black curls, deep brown eyes a little more dangerous than usual, smirk shining with your cum.
"yes, sweetheart?"
โget up here and kiss me,โ you groaned.ย
once again, luke took his sweet time. his mouth left a trail along your thighs and your hips, your stomach and ribs. it felt like he was worshiping every inch of your skin, scarred and uneven and tattooed as it was. luke took extra care in appreciating the sword engraved on your sternum, the tattoo that matched the one he had on his collarbone.
โhi,โ luke whispered once he was face to face with you.ย
โhey, tiger,โ you matched the softness of his voice, contrasting the harshness that followed when luke crashed his lips into yours. you could taste yourself on his tongue, and once he sucked all the air from your lungs, you had to pull away.ย
you informed him: โthereโs a condom in my back pocket.โ
โalways prepared,โ he noted with a smile, reaching over to get it.
you kissed luke again as he entered you, your nails scraping down his back. when he pulled away to look at you, you couldnโt meet his gaze. instead, you were mesmerized by the sharp contours of his body and the healed wounds that lingered, every scar that you knew by heart like they were your own. you had a favorite, too โ the faint cut on his hip from when he, thalia, and annabeth were on the run and they had to jump a fence.
if luke hadnโt been thrusting into you, you would have bent down to kiss it.ย
โeyes up here, beautiful.โย
when you complied, luke smiled and ran his thumb along your jaw.
โgood girl,โ he praised. โyou okay if i go harder?โ
you settled for kissing the scar on his cheekbone.
โyes,โ you finally answered.ย "please."
luke brought his hand down to wrap your leg around his hip before he started moving faster. your head fell back against the marble floor, but you didnโt care about the impact. you just focused on how good it felt to have luke inside you, his strong hand on your hip, his warm breath on your skin.ย
after feeling you tighten around him, luke let go a bit more. he dropped his head between your neck and shoulder, his curls brushing against you. as he reached his peak, luke bit your shoulder, hard,ย to keep himself from groaning too loudly. you could have sworn that you heard thunder at that exact moment. in fact, it seemed to shake the entire cabin.
luke seemed to catch the threat that time, too.ย
there was no room for pillow talk as the two of you rushed to get dressed and get out of there before the king of the gods lost his patience and struck you with lightning, turned you into some horrible monsters, or cursed you. maybe all three, maybe something worse.
you slipped on your underwear and pants, but couldnโt find the top half of your outfit.ย
โdo you see my shirt there?โ
luke had just pulled on his boxers when he turned and passed the item to you. you werenโt sure why he paused for a second while doing it. then, he whispered:
โshit.โ lukeโs eyes were glued to your shoulder, where his teeth had broken skin. his cheeks flushed a bright red. whether it was shame or embarrassment, you didnโt know; but you were slightly taken aback. โiโm, iโm sorry, i โ i didnโt mean to hurt you. i never want to โโ
you placed your hands on his cheeks.ย
โhey.โ you whispered at him softly, and it was enough for him to stop rambling. you could tell he felt guilty, though, since he refused to meet your gaze.
โluke, baby, look at me.โ
when he finally did, your heart ached.ย
it wasnโt like you hadnโt done similar to luke. youโd never broken skin, sure, but luke seemed to enjoy โ really enjoy โ whenever you used your teeth in the heat of the moment. you just assumed he knew you wouldnโt mind the same.
but, one bite, and luke was almost reduced to tears, all because he was afraid of hurting you.ย
โitโs fine, okay? iโm fine.โ
luke didnโt seem convinced, his brows furrowed with concern. you kissed the crease on his forehead and reassured him once more that you were fine.ย
ย โif anything, consider it payback for the hickey i left that took a week to fade away.โ
luke smiled softly at that, and you knew he was coming back to you.ย
โyou know, annabeth suggested that i go to the infirmary because of how it looked. i had to tell her i got it during sparring practice.โ
โit wasnโt that bad,โ you laughed, and so did luke.ย
thunder rumbled throughout the cabin once more, and you swore the clouds were growing darker by the second.ย
you were about to finish getting dressed when he grabbed your waist.
โlook, if iโm ever too rough whenever weโre โโ
โsparring?โย
โsure,โ he smiled, thumbs rubbing circles on your bare skin. โwhenever weโre sparring, just promise that youโll let me know.โ
โof course,โ you hummed. โonly if you do the same.โ
โof course,โ he echoed, and he pecked your lips. โi think itโs hot, you know? when you feel like you can let go. when you mark me. i like everyone knowing that iโm yours.โ
you bit back a smile, feeling your cheeks grow warm.
โwell, i think itโs hot when you mark me, too. especially when you bite me,โ you admitted.ย
โdonโt tell me youโre still into the whole vampire thing,โ he teased.
โoh, please. you were as obsessed with it as the rest of us. donโt you remember?โ
as if either of you could forget marathoning entire seasons of buffy the vampire slayer on dvds rented from the nearest video store. you'd watch episode after episode with your friends, the six of you squeezing onto the small couch in the big house, sharing one bowl of popcorn and endless cups of coffee to stay awake.
you shivered out of the memory when he brought his fingers up to trace the bite mark he had left on you.
zeus could have sent more thunder. he could have created a whole godsdamned storm, but you wouldnโt have cared.
luke was so close that you had nothing better to do than to close the distance between you.
luke got bolder as the kiss became more heated โ he sank his teeth into your bottom lip, his tongue sweeping over the crimson liquid that emerged, the tang of copper invading your mouth.
โeasy there, angel,โ you referenced, and felt him smirk against your lips before moving to nip at your neck.ย
you trailed your hand down the front of his exposed stomach, outlining the contours and curves. with the moonlight reflecting in, accompanied by the crackle of lightning, it almost looked like lukeโs skin was glittering.
โyouโre so beautiful," you cooed, nails scraping against the tight muscles of his lower abdomen. "how'd i get so lucky, huh?"
โyou wonโt.โย
โi'm the lucky one." a shadow passed over luke's face, and you swore you felt his grip tightening on your hips. โi never want to hurt you,โ he finished the sentence you had interrupted earlier.
at the time, you didnโt think he was even capable of such a thing.ย
for better or for worse, that was the night you realized something.
you liked golden boy luke. or, at the very least, you tolerated him.
the rule-breaking, sin-committing, blood-sucking luke?
he was the one you were irrevocably in love with.ย
except your life wasn't some neatly written, scripted coming-of-age story about fictional vampires and slayers.ย
it had monsters, too. you just didn't realize who they were until it was too late.ย
(v. he made you look so naive)ย ย
there was blood on your hands, but you werenโt sure who it belonged to.
yours or lukeโs โ it was a toss-up that made you more than a little nauseous.ย
luke had stolen the lightning bolt. luke had tried to frame percy and start a war between the gods. luke had begged you to join kronosโ army with him. you almost killed him because of it until you realized that he left percy to die.ย
you summarized everything to chiron and mr. d once you had made sure that percy was getting help in the infirmary. the scorpion poison was still putting up a fight, but percy was strong. annabeth was there with him.
dread simmered in the pit of your stomach just thinking about having to tell her everything, too โ to see the look in her eyes when she hears just how much her big brother betrayed her.
โand you have no idea where mr. castellan could have gone?โ chironโs voice was stern, moreso than usual.ย
you shook your head, not particularly paying attention. you could still feel blood seeping from the blademark luke had left.ย
โthatโs awfully convenient,โ mr.d scoffed.
you narrowed your eyes at him.ย
โwhatโs that supposed to mean?โย
โiโve heard around camp that you and this luke were quiteโฆ. close,โ mr. d said, pointing his can of diet coke at you accusingly.ย
a wave of anger surged through you. it had been building in your gut ever since luke revealed his betrayal, and you didnโt care if it was a god who was on the receiving end of your wrath.ย
โseriously? i saved percy and told you everything, and youโre here suggesting what? that iโm somehow a traitor, too?โย ย
โseems like the plot of a pretty twisted love story.โ
your lips curled into a snarl, and you were about to pounce until chiron dismissed you.
you were in a trance for the rest of the day. chris was gone, too. ethan didnโt seem surprised. silena sobbed, clarisse comforted her, beckendorf cursed lukeโs name. other campers kept asking about where their favorite counselor had gone, until they started growing weary of you.
because if golden boy luke was evil, what were the odds that his hot-headed, impertinent girlfriend was, too?
luke left you there, looking like an absolute fool for believing in him, trusting him, loving him.
you couldnโt unsee his blood on your hands. you might as well have been lady macbeth, desperately scrubbing out stains that would never leave.
vi. he was a vice you could never shake
calling all riot grrrls and punk rockers โ this show is for YOU!!! come see the SIRENS OF NEW YORK perform THIS friday at joanโs bar ;)
the flyer was an obnoxiously vibrant shade of red and plastered throughout the neighborhood, and it did a good job. one of queensโ best dive bars was packed with people waiting to see the band perform: stella yamada on guitar, mohini banjaree on bass, sally mcknight on vocals โ and you on drums.ย
it was nice and still a bit new, this relatively normal existence with relatively normal people.
you couldnโt cut off the demigod side of your life completely. there was still a war brewing, and you were in regular enough contact with camp.ย
but, youโd been away for a few years, trying to live the life of a non-halfblood in their early 20s. you had an apartment, a cat and a nice enough roommate. you were in school and working as a bartender to pay for rent and tuition. you had friends who, for lack of a better term, were normal. people who worried about paying off student loans and finding their passion in life, whether it be law school orย feminist prose or angry girl music of the indie-rock persuasion. people who spent their time in classrooms or tattoo parlors or their friendsโ bathrooms at 2am while bleaching their hair after a bad breakup.ย
sometimes though, usually late at night when you couldnโt sleep, you had to admit to yourself that you missed your old life.ย
you missed home. you missed playing capture the flag and training in the arena and having breakfast in the dining pavilion. you missed your friends, the ones youโd grown up with.ย
you missed โ
no. you tried not to let your mind wander towards him, or the consequences of what he did. you both drew blood the afternoon he confessed his sins to you, but he was the one who twisted the knife. he was the reason you couldnโt stand your life as a half-blood anymore.ย
you just tried to focus on the mortal, mundane things that now composed your everyday life, like the stage you would be performing on in 30 seconds.ย
before every show, your bandmates went through different degrees of anxiety. you didnโt get stage fright like them. they called you fearless, but the reality was that you had just gone up against much worse.ย
and yet, that night, you almost froze mid-set, just as you started a cover of the joan jettโs โyou donโt know what youโve got.โ
ironically, luke had gotten you a cd of this album for your 15th birthday.ย
i was caught so unaware, when you made other plans.
think of the devil, and he shall appear.
it couldnโt have been him there, though. last time you heard of him, luke was growing kronos' army somewhere on the west coast. ย
you pushed through, even though your concentration was shaken.ย
i canโt stand to hear your name
you had to shake off the feeling of him watching you.ย
it was just that โ a bad feeling, right?
ย you missed another beat, and mo turned around to give a concerned yet frustrated frown. joan had hinted that there might have been an agent in the audience, and you couldnโt afford to mess up.ย
oh baby, you really blew it.
the song ended, and your blood ran cold.
it had to be a trick of the light, seeing luke in the crowd, but just the thought of being in the same space again made it impossible to be up on that stage, so exposed.ย
as the band was getting ready for the next song, you slipped away, out the back door and into the alley for some fresh air. with shaky hands, you brought a cigarette between your lips and pulled out your lighter. it was a terrible habit, you knew.
those were always the ones hardest to quit and you needed a vice to keep you grounded.ย
so there you found yourself, shivering in your black tank top, just cropped enough that the fishnets you wore underneath red leather pants were slightly visible. the bricks were cool against your back and you exhaled into the soft evening twilight when you realized it hadnโt been a trick of the light.ย
โyou look like buffy the vampire slayer.โ
you rolled your eyes, because of course luke would do that. you were on opposite sides of an impending war between gods and titans, a world-ending conflict that luke directly enabled, and he led with a light-hearted comment like you were still the best of friends.ย
as if you hadnโt been on the receiving ends of each otherโs blades ever since luke revealed himself to be a traitor.ย
โgive me one reason why i shouldnโt kill you right now. โ
โbecause iโm alone.โ
โyou could still be here to kill me,โ you reasoned. โor at least try.โย ย
after everything, you wouldnโt put it past him. you known him to do a lot worse, all to people he claimed to, in a past life, care about.ย
luke tried again.ย
โbecause you always liked a fair fight. i came alone and unarmed.โย
you scoffed, dropped your half-finished cigarette to the ground, and snuffed it out with the toe of your chunky patent boot before walking over to stand in front of luke. he put his hands up in surrender as you approached him.ย
โif youโre not here to fight, then why are you here?โ you demanded, fingers brushing against the switchblade in your pocket. you always kept a celestial bronze weapon on you in case you came across any monsters in the city. you looked at the one in front of you, and wished you had brought a bigger knife.
โi justโฆ.i wanted โ needed to see you.โ
your eyes grazed luke carefully.
he looked rough. deep shadows under his eyes, hair disheveled and partially matted down, shirt wrinkled like heโd been on the run for days. his hands caked with blood and dirt, his face, too. a nasty bruise on his elbow, and what looked like another one disappearing beneath the collar of his shirt.ย
you bit down the urge to care. you had to remind yourself that luke was dangerous, cruel, and heartless. you couldnโt stand to look at him for one more second, at least not without biting his head off, or at the very least the cut on his lip.ย
โno. you donโt get to just โโ
the door slammed open, echoed throughout the alley. stella poked her head out, guitar still strapped to her shoulder. from inside, you could hear the crowd cheering.
โjesus christ, y/n! where have you been?โย
โsorry, stel. i needed a smoke break and then i ran into a โ โ your voice caught on the word friend. โluke.โ
his name left a poisonous taste in your mouth, and you swallowed its bitterness.ย
she saw luke then, who gave her that charming smile of his you hadnโt seen in forever. he extended a hand towards her, but stella just scowled at him and turned back to you.
โare you coming to finish the show?โ stella demanded.ย
โi need to deal with this,โ you told her. โiโm sorโโ
stella huffed and slithered back inside before you could finish apologizing.ย
ย โgreat,โ you laughed cynically. โnow one of my best friends is pissed at me, and i might get kicked out of the band. my luck just gets worse every time you force yourself back into my life, castellan.โ
you werenโt quite sure how to make of the way he looked at you โ maybe apologetic, possibly desperately, definitely some sort of disguise.ย
โi knowโฆ.i fucked up, karma.โ
you glared at the use of his old nickname for you, feeling a shudder run down your spine.
โyeah, you fucked up. and now everyone, the whole world, is suffering the consequences. me, annabeth, your mom โโ
โplease,โ luke begged once more, voice shaking now. โif you ever loved me โโ
โdonโt.โ you barked. โif you ever loved me, youโd accept that the next time we see each other, itโll be fighting on a battlefield. until one of us is on the ground, bleeding out, or never again.โ
luke stared at you. you glared back at him.ย
โsorry iโm late, lukey. did i miss much?โ a sickly sweet voice cut through the tension.ย
you turned and saw a cheerleader. she looked relatively normal, but the mismatched legs โ one bronze, another furry โ along with the red eyes and fangs gave her away.ย
โyou said you were alone,โ you pointed out, tilting your head towards the monster. โlooks like you brought company.โ
โi didnโt,โ luke insisted. โkelliโs been hunting me down.โ
kelli pouted. โi thought we were playing hide and seek. but itโs over now โ i win. please donโt be mad, baby.โ
baby. you could have laughed.ย
โi guess you moved on, castellan.โ you meant your words to come across as mocking, so you hoped luke couldnโt sense the resentment behind them.
kelli giggled, and you thought your ears might bleed.ย
โhe sure did,โ she cooed and moved closer to luke, running a long red fingernail down his chest. he pushed her away abruptly, and kelli pouted once more. โwe miss you, luke. i miss you. please come back home with me.โ
โthatโs not my home.โ
out of everything luke had said, those were the words that got through to you. you glanced at him once more โ his hands curled into fists, jaw clenched, and eyes locked on yours, panicking and pleading at the same time.ย
you had to give in to those pleading, panicked brown eyes.ย
luke didnโt have any weapons on him. all you had was a tiny pocket knife and some combat skills youโd been maintaining through kickboxing classes with your roommate, but you were willing to put them to good use.
you stepped in front of luke.ย
โlisten โ kelli, was it?โ the empousa growled at you. โcall me sentimental, but i canโt let you take him.โ
kelli gave you a snarl, and you whipped out your switchblade. admittedly, it looked a little pathetic compared to her deadly fangs and sharp claws.ย
โaw, cute!โ she mocked, and then pushed you backwards.ย
you expected to tumble into luke, but he had disappeared. seemed like you did make the wrong choice, to trust luke again.ย
again โ the worst, most sinister habits were the hardest ones to break.ย
it briefly crossed your mind to chase him down after this for leading you into a trap. for now, you had a shapeshifting cheerleader to take care of.ย
you managed to side-step kelliโs next attack, and sliced across her arm in the process. she shrieked. her hair bursted into flames, as if your day could get any worse. you tried to get another jab in, but kelli managed to be quicker this time. she punched you in the jaw, then kicked you, hard, with a hoofed foot, causing a dull crack to your ribcage upon impact. the kick sent you spinning towards the brick wall; it stopped you from falling, but knocked the air out of your lungs. you spat, your mouth thick with the taste of blood. your ears were ringing, and you couldnโt locate your knife.ย
you were definitely out of practice.ย
โkelli!โย
you both turned your attention towards luke, standing at the entrance of the alley with his sword in hand.
โluke!โ kelli said like he was her long lost lover. she batted her eyelashes at him, the murderous grin she had given you melting away to something more enticing. โyou came to help me finish her off.โ
luke tilted his head. โnot exactly.โ
luke threw the sword towards you. despite a split second of surprise, you caught it; made a sharp diagonal cut. before kelli knew it, she was reduced to nothing but dust.
you dropped lukeโs sword and fell to the pavement, adrenaline coursed through your veins from the first near-death experience youโd had in months. even with your body bruised and broken, fighting was a thrill like no other.ย
luke came to kneel in front of you, sneakers crunching over the ashes of his ex-girlfriend.
โyou said you were unarmed.โ your voice sounded muffled. you spat out another mouthful of blood.
โhalf-bloods are walking monster bait. iโd be an idiot if i didnโt have any celestial bronze on me.โย
to emphasize his point, luke tucked your switchblade carefully back into your pocket. he moved his hand to the hem of your shirt. it was your instinct to keep him from lifting it up, and he stopped when he noticed your hesitation.
โiโm just trying to see how bad it is,โ he informed. his lips then formed a bemused grin. โbesides, iโve already seen everything.โ
โshut up,โ but you smiled weakly even if it made your cheek hurt.
the skin where kelli had kicked you was turning an alarming shade of purple. luke tried to touch it, but you let out a sharp breath when pain emanated across your ribcage, and he recoiled.ย
โokay, we need to get you โโ
โiโm fine,โ you groaned. you struggled to stand up, but you urged yourself to walk away. in your mind, the scales were already balanced.ย
the moral, logical side of you was in danger of yielding to the wicked desire you always tried to suppress โ to be with luke, even once more, just like old times. your quest for vengeance could only be stopped by your hunger for something more, and you needed distance from him before you gave in too much.
โi donโt need your help,โ you insisted. โi protected you from kelli, and you gave me the sword that saved my life. weโre even.โ
you started to limp away, but luke grabbed your side before you could get too far. you yelped at the contact.
โsorry,โ he winced. โjust โ let me at least get you to a hospital.โ
โwhat do i look like, a rockefeller?โ you scoffed, and then grimaced when it felt like a giant was crushing you from the inside out. โi canโt afford that. i have some emergency nectar and ambrosia at my place, anyways.โ
โlet me at least get you back there, then. please.โ he grabbed your hand. โi owe you.โ
looking into those deep brown eyes, something in your stomach snapped.ย
bad habits were always the hardest to break.
โfine,โ you coughed. โbut one wrong move, and i swear: iโll go full vampire slayer and pierce a wooden stake through your heart.โ
luke nodded once, lips curling into a smile. โseems fair.โ
you groaned as luke wrapped his arms around your waist to keep you steady, his hold terribly familiar as he carried you back home.ย
(vii. he loved you โ and you werenโt sure if that was a fact or a weapon)
your apartment was only a few blocks away. luke must have gotten stronger, because he was able to carry you up the fire escape to avoid too much attention.
โiโm not sure if my roommate is home,โ you whispered as luke set you down on the carpet by your bed. โso we should try and be quiet.โ
you told him where you kept the supplies. he snuck away and emerged from the bathroom a minute later with clean hands and a first-aidย kit.
luke knelt down in front of you.ย
โcan i take your shirt off?โย
you nodded, trying to keep your eyes from fluttering closed. you were so bloodied up, more so than you initially let on, so you let luke do whatever he needed to do. he took off your shirt, assessed your injury and apologized when the pressure from his fingers made you wince. he wiped the blood off your lips and coaxed your mouth open to feed you some ambrosia, offer you a sip of nectar.ย
there was no doubt about it: luke was taking care of you.
at first, you imagined your bones stitching themselves back together, and maybe some pieces of your heart, too.ย
what were the odds that he was manipulating you, though? certainly not zero.
and then you noticed something when he reached over to place the canteen of nectar back with the kit. he was moving slowly, his breathing shallow and fresh blood seeping through his shirt.
โwait. what happened?โ
โnothing,โ he winced. luke was always good at hiding his pain.
โluke.โ
โit was a few days ago. a hellhound bit me when i was trying to escape fromโฆ.โ
kronosโ army. he didnโt need to say it for either of you to remember.ย
wordlessly, you switched your positions, led him to prop himself up on the bed frame while you crouched in front of him.ย
โcan i take this off?โ
luke nodded.ย
the first thing you noticed was that his muscles were more defined, yet his body was more beat-up than you'd ever seen it. there was a pretty nasty bruise on his shoulder. your eyes traveled down to the bitemark at his hip, and the haphazard stitching job luke must have done to himself. it looked like it could be infected, and with the activity from today, it was no wonder the wound reopened.
like he had done to you just seconds before, you took care of him.
โsoโฆhow are our friends?โ he exhaled as you ran a cloth over his skin to clean off some of the blood.
our friends. it didnโt feel right that luke could still call them that.ย
โiโm guessing you know what happened to chrisโฆ.โ luke grimaced, and you hoped he felt a little guilty at sending one of his best friends into a madness-inducing labyrinth. โclarisse and lena broke up, and neither of them will tell me why. beck is doing fine, always coming up with stuff in the forges. i guess thatโs as good as anyone can be now, inventing new weapons for a war none of us wanted.โ
you couldnโt help but add that last part.ย
โand the kids?โ luke asked as though you were divorce parents and he lost the custody battle.ย
you looked up at the gray streak in lukeโs own hair, remembering that he had manipulated annabeth and percy to hold the weight of the world, a burden that they couldnโt seem to shake.
it made you more than a little uneasy, luke showing any sense of caring for the people he seemed to leave behind and hurt so easily. you wished he hadnโt been so tender and attentive, like all the fighting and animosity had been a bad dream.ย
luke just had to make everything so complicated.
โtheyโre fine, all things considered.โ
you didnโt offer anything more, anything less.ย
he was quiet for a moment.
โyou seem to be doing alright, though?โ
you ignored the question completely that time, focusing on getting the job done. you gave luke some ambrosia and nectar, watched as the infection magically disappeared. the wound didnโt completely heal, and there were many bruises that lingered. you were about to give luke some more when he shook his head.ย
"you should save the rest for emergencies," he suggested, chin jutting towards your diminishing supplies. "in case something happens."
"is that a threat, castellan?" you asked, only half-joking.ย
"no." luke reached out to touch your face, perhaps a move to reassure you, but then he redirected himself. "besides, i'll be fine. just need to cover it with some gauze."ย
"you should take a shower before, then. i'll see what we have to eat."ย
you helped him up, and sent luke into the bathroom. you changed into clean clothes before going to look for some food.
the ambrosia and nectar made your body feel more powerful than it had in days, even before getting kicked around by a demon cheerleader. no wonder the gods felt invincible, if that was their diet. meanwhile, all you had in your kitchen was a half-empty box of cinnamon poptarts and packets of instant coffee.ย
you could hear your roommate singing from behind her closed door. you were quiet in toasting the breakfast pastries, and then slithered back into your room to look for something that would fit luke.
luke didn't hear you knock, so you just entered and closed the door behind you gently. on the bathroom counter, you set a pair of sweatpants that an ex had left behind, along with an oversized shirt of yours. before you could leave, there was a knock on the door. luke heard this one, and poked his head from behind the shower curtain. you gestured at him that youโd take care of it. he nodded, and closed the curtain again.
"yeah?"
"do you have any tampons in there?" your roommate's voice was muffled through the door.
"yeah," you replied. "i'll be out in a minute."
"do you mind if i just come in now? i'm bleeding out, out here."ย
you were about to protest, but the doorknob started to turn, and you panicked. you slipped behind the shower curtain with luke, who looked at you wide-eyed. you placed your hand over his mouth before he could say anything.ย
you were lucky earlier, that stella's mind was so preoccupied she didn't notice how beat-up luke was. you didn't want to take another chance. you didn't need your roommate asking questions.ย
once the sounds of shuffling through cupboards stopped, and you heard a small thank you followed by the door closing, luke bit your palm.
"ow!" you hissed, pulling away from him.
"she's gone,โ luke shrugged. โyou don't need to muzzle me anymore.โ
you rolled your eyes. โi put some clothes out for you, and a clean towel.โ
luke caught your wrist before you could leave.ย
โwait. my shoulder is killing me. do you mindโฆwould you maybe help meโฆ.โย
his question trailed off, and you furrowed your brow when he pointed the shampoo bottle in your direction.
โyou practically carried me down 3 blocks and up 4 flights of stairs, but youโre too hurt to wash your own hair?โ
โi guess the pain just caught up with me.โ his cheeks flushed and he cleared his throat. โsorry, i shouldnโt have โโ
something pinched in your chest, hearing him stumble for forgiveness, even if it was so mundane. you caught yourself saying:
โiโll do it.โย
before you could decide if it was a bad idea or not. you got rid of your shorts and tied your shirt up around your waist to prevent the clothes from getting too wet. luke blushed even more at your panties and exposed stomach, as if he wasnโt fully naked โ which you were, of course, trying to ignore.
neither of you said anything as you focused on the task at hand, massaging shampoo and then conditioner into lukeโs curls until they were rid of the grime trapped within. all you heard were lukeโs soft sighs as your fingers scraped across his scalp and steady stream of water hitting the bathroom tiles. luke seemed so relaxed that his eyelids fluttered closed, and he almost toppled over. with your own sudsy hands, you brought his hands to sit at your waist, steadying him.ย
the space was a little foggy, slightly too warm. you and luke had been intimate before, but never like this. it was almost enough to make you forget.
once all the soap was washed away, you brushed your fingers over the scar on his face, down to the sword tattooed along his collarbone, before you realized what you were doing.
โsorry,โ you whispered, pulling your hand away.
โitโs okay,โ he hummed, and he moved his hand up to brush against the very same tattoo you had on your sternum, touch burning through a layer of cotton.
you wanted his hands elsewhere โ around your neck, between your legs.
the water was running cold by then, and it jolted you back to reality.
you had to keep your desires in check. luke was manipulative and cruel and ruthless โ you were enemies, not friends or lovers. you werenโt supposed to want him carnally.
you reached behind him to turn the shower off without another word, and left the bathroom so he could get dressed.ย
neither of you were armed, but the situation was dangerous. you were barely healing from the claw marks luke left on your life and yetโฆ.ย
part of you wanted him to dig his fingers back into those wounds โ to feel him again, even if it bled you dry in the end.ย
lukeโs sword, backbiter, leaned against your windowsill, a menacing reminder of who he had aligned himself with. luke was essentially kronosโ right hand man. he was your enemy.
what were you doing, bringing him into your home, taking care of him and letting him do the same to you?
leaving yourself vulnerable to him, letting your guard down?
now that you thought of it, if his guard was down, you could probably grab your own knife and just โ
you heard luke clear his throat and you turned to see him standing in your doorway, shirtless and sweatpants hanging low. it was embarrassing how much you wanted to lap up the drop of water traveling down his chest.
luke must have noticed, so cleared his throat again. your body felt warm all over when you met his gaze, and he gave you an annoyingly confident smirk.
โso, hereโs the thing. iโm pretty sure youโre either thinking about wanting to kill me, or wanting to fuck me.โย
you rolled your eyes at his arrogance, but couldnโt help but play along.ย
โsounds like youโve accepted your fate either way.โ
โwell, i do have a preference,โ he quipped. โi just donโt particularly care as long as it's in your hands.โ
it didnโt get past you that luke was checking you out, too, eye trailing over the exposed skin of your legs and lingering on where the t-shirt hugged your chest.ย
how bad would it be to, for one night, indulge? no concern about what was right or wrong, about titans or gods; no worries about what a prophecy foretold or which side of a war youโre on.ย
just you and luke: giving into your own twisted desires, and dealing with the consequences later.
another droplet trickled down lukeโs torso. it disappeared underneath the band of his sweatpants, and you just couldnโt take it anymore.
you strode over to him, about to crash your lips into his when โ
luke stopped you with a hand wrapped around your neck.
โno kissing,โ he warned.ย
โwhatโs the matter?โ you smirked. โi thought you liked it when i bite. worried that youโll turn away from the dark side if i do?โ
luke swallowed thickly.
you were taunting him, relishing in how his breath caught in his throat and gaze seemed fixed on your lips.
it was cute, how luke tried to hold onto some semblance of control, but couldnโt hide the slight tremble in his voice.ย
โno kissing. thatโs my only condition.โ
โokay.โ you took off your shirt, positioned yourself on the bed to punctuate your point. โas long as youโre fine sleeping with the enemy, castellan.โ
luke stared for a few seconds before accepting his fate.ย
he caged you in with his arms, settling his hips between your legs. his lips traveled down your tattooed sternum, nipping and sucking and re-bruising your skin until he reached the waistband of your panties. luke pulled it up with his teeth, the elastic snapping back when he let go. you whined his name and he looked up at you with dark eyes.ย
โcan i?โ his breath fanned over your navel, his nails digging into your hips as he waited for your answer.ย ย
โyes. please.โ
you hadnโt meant to sound so desperate, but you could feel luke smirk against your inner thigh before sinking his teeth into it. you whimpered, and luke salved his tongue over the area to ease the sting before removing your underwear. he positioned your legs over his shoulder for better access to where you needed him most.
luke manipulated his tongue and fingers in all the ways he knew ruined you. in return, you gripped his black curls, tightly, and uttered praise in all the ways you knew ruined him.ย
โjust like that, pretty boy,โ you encouraged, practically melting into the mattress. it felt so good โ dangerously good โ to be devoured by luke.ย โkeep doing a good job and iโll return the favor later.โ
lukeโs moan vibrated throughout your body and he became harsher, bringing you over the edge. he left a few more bites on your body on his way up to meet you and when he did, lukeโs lips and chin were still shining with your release.
you leaned forward slightly to lick it up. you ghosted your mouth over his, and luke groaned when you pulled away.
โno kissing,โ you mocked and ran your thumb over his tattooed collarbone.ย
luke tightened his grip on your hips, surely leaving bruises for later. his eyes feral, his curls a terrible mess, when he grumbled:
โyouโre such a โโ
you twisted your calf around lukeโs leg and you flipped your positions before he could finish his sentence. he grunted as his back hit the mattress.ย
โdonโt worry, sweetheart. iโll still take care of you,โ you drawled, starting to trail your tongue down lukeโs body, occasionally incorporating your teeth or sucking brutally, imprinting a constellation of bites and bruises. his skin smelled like your pomegranate mango body wash, and it was more than a little intoxicating.
you werenโt soft or gentle, because you knew how luke liked you โ rough, raw, a little ruthless. luke once told you that the wounds you left on his body werenโt the type that left him bitter; they were the type of wounds he wished would never heal.ย ย ย
in a moment of weakness, you left a kiss โ just one โ on the semi-healed wound on his hip. luke sighed at the gesture and reached a hand down to gently brush his fingers against your cheek.ย
โi missed you so much, karma,โ luke almost sobbed.ย
slightly shaken out of your lust, you werenโt sure whether to smirk at the hold you had on him, or sob at the reality that you missed him too.ย
sensing your hesitation, luke removed his hand and told you to continue.ย ย
you made quick work of lukeโs sweatpants. luke, already hard and throbbing, didnโt last long with your lips wrapped around him. you swallowed him whole, and then some.ย
โalways such a good girl for me,โ luke praised when you were face to face with him once more. his thumb swiped over your wet lips to gather what you missed. you granted him access to push into your mouth, and luke groaned when you hollowed out your cheeks and sucked his thumb clean. your teeth scraped the skin on his way out.ย
what followed was a brief squabble over who should be on top. you won out.ย
there you were, luke sitting up against the headboard, you on his lap with his length nestled in your cunt. you scraped your nails down lukeโs chest, and then curled your hands around the base of his neck. he gripped either side of your waist, thumbs pressing circles into your skin encouragingly. luke looked up at you in awe, desperate sighs leaving his mouth as you rutted your hips against his. it felt sinful and wonderful, feeling luke buried deep inside you again, stretching you deliciously. the two of you exchanging animalistic grunts as you used the other's body, chased your high.
when you rolled your hips into his at just the right angle, lukeโs moans turned into whines.ย
โfuck it. please โ kiss me.โ
you stilled your hips, and luke whined some more. โare you sure?โ you asked, breathing heavily.
luke nodded and gently moved you to lay on your back with him hovering over you. he leaned close, nudging the tip of his nose against yours.ย
โplease,โ luke pleaded once more.
his brown eyes looked down at you with such hunger and passion, something deep within you ached.ย
you kissed each other harshly, then. you still tasted him on your tongue and yourself on his. his sharp nose cut into your cheek, mouth attacking yours and vice versa. your nails pierced the skin of his shoulder as he resumed thrusting into you at a vicious pace. luke kept gnawing on your bottom lip until he made you bleed. you groaned, and he slipped his tongue back into your mouth to savor your coppery taste.
yes, luke could also be rough and raw and a little ruthless โ which you always loved. but you knew, regardless, you were safe with him in that moment. all he wanted was for you to feel good.
you yanked his curls to force luke to look at you. he whimpered at having to detach himself from your lips.
โi missed you too, tiger,โ you finally admitted, calling him that old affectionate nickname you promised yourself you would never use again.ย โi missed you so fucking much.โย
luke gave you that troublesome smile of his. you connected your lips once more. you wrapped your legs around his waist to bring him impossibly closer, and luke wrapped an arm around your back to do the same.ย
it wasnโt long until you both reached your peak, collapsing back onto the soft mattress, chests heaving. you each lied down on your side, facing each other. you admired lukeโs mess of curls, his swollen-kiss-bitten lips, the rose-petal bruises you had left.
you wished the post-sex haze lasted longer, but then luke had to disturb it by saying:
โwhat you said earlier โ i never think of you as my enemy, you know.โ
you sighed and covered your face with your hand. โluke โโ
โnever,โ luke insisted. he inched closer, took your hand in his and held it to his chest.ย
you were overwhelmed by his heartbeat, strong and fast, so you pulled yourself away.
โweโre fighting on different sides,โ you pointed out.
you couldโve said more, but all the things that have been said and done already hung heavy in the air, reoccupying the space between you and bursting your brief moment of peace.
โbut weโve always been fighting for the same thing.โ
maybe that was true.
in theory, you werenโt against overthrowing the gods. but you couldn't reconcile with everything luke had done, what he was willing to do. you couldn't let your friends and thousands of innocent people die in the name of divine beings who valued power and control over all else. you couldn't hurt or betray people you loved for the sake of revenge, regardless of who your mother is. you couldn't turn that love against them, the way luke had, in search of justice.ย
deep down, you knew it wasnโt right to have him there in bed with you. if it was so wicked, sinful, treacherous โ then why did you want him to stay?
โiโm not sure they have a word for what we are,โ you concede, returning to the conversation moments ago.ย
"i guess not."
you let luke bring you into his arms that time. you rested your head against his chest. his heartbeat still steady, but a little slower. you idly traced your fingers across the marks you left on him, and you avoided the ones you didn't.
"how's your shoulder?"ย
"it's okay," luke sighed. he lifted your chin between his thumb and forefinger. "whatever we are: i love you."ย
those werenโt the words that were meant to make you sick, but your stomach churned โ with nausea or desire, you werenโt sure.
you moved to straddle his hips. your eyes glanced over a scar you didn't register until now. the cut you had sliced across his cheek that afternoon he tried to kill percy, and then ran away from camp. you had a similar one that he had given you during that same struggle.ย
matching tattoos, matching scars. there really was no word for what you and luke were to each other.ย
"i love you too.โ
at some point throughout the night, with lukeโs strong arms wrapped around you and your legs intertwined beneath tangled sheets, it occurred to you that luke must have tracked you down for a particular reason.
maybe he was here to convince you to join kronos' army, to help him overthrow the gods and burn the world as you knew it; maybe he was here to break your heart all over again, just for the sick thrill of it; maybe he did just want to have one more night together, enemies or otherwise. maybe, maybe, maybe.
lukeโs soft snores lulled you to sleep, and you couldnโt bring yourself to care about the scales of justice.
you'd figure it out in the morning. then you'd decide whether or not he deserved a blade to the heart.
I haven't been able to stop thinking about this ๐ญ George and Oscar might have the trophies but they're still so happy to protect their Williams boyfriends from the weather
Iโve got this little idea where Lando is angry about having to give the win to Oscar and he takes his anger out on reader but then Oscar calls Lando when they are in the middle of sonething ;) and Lando eventually picks up :D I donโt know if you like this
Thank you for this! I love it. Hope you enjoy it anon, I hope it's what you were hoping for. Remember - requests are always open.
Warnings - mild angst, smut, fingering, m and f receiving oral, swearing
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Today's race was a complete shitshow. Watching it was one thing, but listening to it was a whole other ballgame. Hearing how the pit wall lied, manipulated and guilt tripped Lando was heartbreaking to hear. Lando was already a sensitive being, but it was safe to say - sensitive or not - no driver deserved this kind of treatment from their own team.
You knew Lando was going to be upset, take the blame on himself for everything, but it was now your job to make him understand that none of today was his fault, and he was the one fucked over.
As he drove into his P2 place you stood watching him from the barriers. You expected to see him with a defeated look on his face, eyes sad as they usually would be after coming so close to a win and having it snatched away from him. But you didn't see any of that. Here was an angry Lando, pissed off, body language completely not what you were expecting.
He walked up to where his mechanics and you were standing. He threw words of anger, not directly to them, but rather for the team. When he looked at you his eyes bore into yours, not softening sweetly as they usually do when he looks at you. This was a very pissed off man standing in front of you, and you knew nothing you said at this moment was going to calm him down. You just bit your lip and gave his bicep a squeeze, before he was called for his interview and the podium.
As soon as that was done Lando went to finish up his other interviews. You waited for him in his drivers' room, trying to find a way to calm your own nerves and be prepared for whatever emotions Lando was going to go through.
After some time you heard Lando's voice getting louder, setting his frustrations out on Jon, about the race, about how it wasn't Oscar's race to win. His room door flew open before he quickly came inside and shut the door behind him.
''Lando -'''you started, but he cut your off.
''Just don't!. We're leaving. Flying back home. Don't want to spend another minute here'' he threw harshly at you.
''Okay, but baby please -''
''Fuck Y/N, just stop talking'' he cut you off again.
You gulped and just nodded your head, gathering your things, not saying another word. You knew his anger wasn't towards you. Basically any one who came into contact with him since the race ended has had his anger thrown at them. And you honestly struggled to find any reason to blame him.
The flight home was a silent one. You kept your distance knowing he would come to you when he was ready.
Once back at your shared apartment you hoped the comfort of the place would calm Lando down and let you be there for him.
He immediately started to unpack his bags, it was always the first thing he did once he was back home after a bad race.
''Lan I'm going for a shower'' you quietly told him as you stepped into the bathroom and started stripping when he didn't say anything back.
The warm water instantly calmed your tense body, and it had you involuntarily moaning with how good it felt.
What you didn't know was Lando had heard your moans, and for a second got angrier at the thought that you were pleasuring yourself when he was literally in the next room.
The bathroom door flew open and banged against the wall, causing you to jump and shudder with a fright.
''What the fuck are you doing?'' Lando asked, voice laced with venom, although his actions had your mind confused because he started stripping himself.
''I-What?'' you asked, mind blurred with what was going on.
He opened the shower door and you saw him in all his glory. Face red with anger, muscles taunt, and his god damn thick girth standing hard and tall, angrier than his face. His eyes shamelessly roamed your body, which had you suddenly dripped with want.
He stepped into the shower and pushed you against the wall roughly, but not enough to hurt you.
You cupped your chin and held it up so your face was gazing up at his.
''Touching yourself? When I'm right here?'' he asked, his voice and his hold on you softening instantly.
''What?'' you whispered, mind still confused at everything thats' happened in the last minute or so.
Lando's bought his fingers to toy with your cunt, slipping through your folds roughly.
''Lan oh uh'' you breathed, closing your eyes and enjoying what he was doing to you.
''Don't oh me'' he said, voice not as soft now.
''Lan, wasn't touching myself. Just felt relieved with the hot water on my body'' you breathed out, trying to grind yourself on his fingers.
''Say what you want babygirl'' he said, before leaning down to take the breath out of you in a heated, rough kiss. While at the same time he slipped two fingers through your entrance and set a relentless pace.
You moaned into him and you wrapped your arms around his head and pulled at his curls, edging him on to continue.
''Wasn't touching myself Lan'' you repeated as you pulled back for air. ''Not when I have you for that'' you whispered, pulling him in again.
He sped up his fingers and curled them so precisely so he was suddenly hitting that spongy spot inside you that sent you trembling over the edge, releasing your cum all over his hand while biting on his lower lip to ride through the pleasure.
''Look at you, dripping like this for me'' he roughly said before kissing you again and letting his tongue explore your mouth. All you could do was moan into the kiss again, trying to keep your body at bay from your unexpected orgasm.
Lando then pushed you down to your knees before pumping himself. You looked at his girth, saw how red and hard he was. The vein on the side looking like it was about to explode. You held onto his thighs as Lando pushed himself into your mouth, and hissing at the contact of your tongue on him.
He fucked into your mouth violently, hitting the back of your throat with each thrust which in turn had to gagging around him. Your mouth a mess of spit dripping down your chin.
You moaned around him again, creating a vibration at everything he was feeling, when he started talking again, this time about the race.
''Got fucked over by my own fucking team again, but at least I can come home and fuck you over now''
You moaned at his words, rubbing your thighs together slightly.
''That what you want huh? Already desperate for my cock, aren't you?'' you said as he slammed into your mouth again.
''Hmm mm'' you said, Lando not giving you a chance to say anything back.
You could feel his movements getting sloppier and clumsy, he was close, and you eagerly waited to taste him.
Suddenly though, he pulled out of your mouth. You whined in response when you saw hum shut the water off and step out the shower, pulling you behind him.
He quickly dried both of your bodies before he roughly picked you up by your ass and walked back into your bedroom, throwing you on the bed.
Lando spread your legs apart and wasted to time in running his cock through your folds before hammering into your cunt, bottoming out in one thrust.
''Fuck, Lando!'' you shrieked, body shuddering at the intrusion.
He didn't say a word. He just bought his hand to your throat and lightly put his pressure on it, using it to set a fast and rough pace, while his tongue settled on your hard nipples, biting and tugging on them.
''Yes Lan, god, feels amazing, fuck me harder, please'' you begged him, nails digging into the muscles on his back, probably even drawing blood from how hard you were scratching him.
He chuckled sarcastically. ''Harder, she says'' before his movements rapidly increased, making you a moaning mess underneath him.
That was until the sound of Lando's phone ringing on his beside halted your movements.
Lando scoffed when he saw who was calling him.
''Fucking pathetic. Steals my win from me then has the audacity to phone me while I'm fucking my girl''
You couldn't help but smile at the mention of being ''his girl'' while he was this riled up.
But you knew Lando had to speak to Oscar at some point. Might as well get it over and done with.
''Lan answer it, talk to him. You need to'' you cooed.
But Lando showed no signs of stopping fucking into you.
''He can fuck off. Don't wanna speak to him right now'' Lando angrily threw back at you.
While all this was going on you couldn't hold back your orgasm, so you violently gushed all over Lando's cock, moaning out his name, surely for the neighbors to hear.
As Lando chased his own release his phone started ringing again. This time though he held his hand over your mouth to muffle your moans and answered Oscar's call, not slowly his movements whatsoever.
''Osc'' he sarcastically threw through the call. He had it on loudspeaker so as much as you wanted to go into a phase of bliss, you listened in.
''Lando'' Oscar said, voice sounding weary, while Lando still pounded into you, eyes on yours.
''I just listened to everything. The on boards, everything. If I had known they were lying to you about your tyres and everything I wouldn't have wanted my first win like this. I didn't know you had a glitch at the start. Seriously, i hate that I took a win from you''
''Lando?'' he asked when Lando didn't reply, instead picked up his breathing into his phone.
''Fuck. I-I'' Lando panted, movements coming to halt.
''It's not your fault Oscar. The team fucked both of us today. But you deserved the win. Enjoy it'' Lando cooed back.
You couldn't help but admire Lando's humanity. He truly was such a selfless, incredible person.
''Yeah but still. Shit day for the both of us'' Oscar replied back.
Lando's eyes on you grew soft and tender for the first time since the race ended.
''Mate. We'll chat soon. But seriously, you only win for the first time once, so take it and enjoy it''
''Thanks'' Oscar said, and if he wanted to say anymore you wouldn't have heard it because Lando ended the call and threw his phone to the other side of the bed.
He leaned down and locked his lips with yours in a tender kiss, before he let all his weight fall on you and started to thrust into you again, not fucking you, but just making love to you.
You held his face in your hands and kissed him again, slow and deep, your own tongue slipping into his mouth and memorizing every inch of him.
Within minutes you had your body shaking underneath him, your warm juices sliding across his aching dick.
''Lan, fuck'' you moaned out.
''Fuck y/n, so frickin tight for me'' he whispered before his cock started twitching inside of you and in no time you felt him release his milky cum to fill you up. He moaned into your ear as he rode through his orgasm as you just wrapped your arms around him and held him as close as possible.
You stayed like that for a few minutes until he started softening, so he pulled out, the both of you moaning at the loss of contact.
Lando layed beside you and pulled you to his side.
''Lando-''
''Wait, I'm sorry for being angry at you. You know it wasn't you. It was the fucking team, and I'm not okay with how they treated me today. But thank you for being there for me. I love you so much''
''Lan I love you too. You're amazing and I swear I fall more in love with you every second of every day. You'll get that win soon enough. I know it. Until then, hold onto my love for you''
He kissed your forehead, then chuckled.
''What's so funny?'' you asked, giggling at him.
''And thank you for moaning in the shower. Fucking thought you were getting yourself off in there''
''Hmmm Lan, you should know better by now. Can't get myself off when I can have you there to fuck me whenever I want'' you both chuckled and kissed again.
i canโt stop thinking about loganโs potential. like another year in f2 and a better team/car and he couldโve had a decent career ๐ซ
pairing: daniel ricciardo x fem reader
you are an influencer who starts dating older f1 driver daniel ricciardo
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y/n.user
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caption: my life since the rumours
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yourbff1: the rumours are kinda funny tho
y/n.user: yeah.. "rumours"
user73: DOES THIS MEAN THAT THE RUMOURS ARE TRUE?
user62: what rumours?!
danielricciardo: xx
user83: daniel?
user2: wait... the rumours are that he and y/n are dating, right?
user74: yeah
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caption: rumours confirmed
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maxverstappen1: this is how i get to know your girlfriend?
daniel.jpg: sorryy maximilian
landonorris: isn't she too young? you old man
daniel.jpg: she has an old soul
y/n.user: DANIEL
landonorris: hey y/n. I'm lando btw
y/n.user: hey lando
user73: omg they are actually so cute together
user46: lmao she's just using him
user9: weird
user525: she's still a child omg
y/n.user: oh I wish. But thanks for compliment that I look young
user3: she slayed
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caption: if you go out with daniel and y/n, be prepared for daniel carrying her around...
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danielricciardo: she's always tired.. not my fault
y/n.user: ME? u always want to carry me
danielricciardo: not true
y/n.user: I'm done with you
landonorris: first couple fight?
danielricciardo: yeah..
user66: I'm starting to like them together
y/n.user: good taste
user3: idk but it's still weird
user2: she's so young
y/n.user: no wayyy
yourbff1: they are so cute
y/n.user: <3
y/n.user
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caption: I bought daniel new t-shirts so he can wear them to the paddock (haters will love these)
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landonorris: poor danny boy
danielricciardo: I actually love them
maxverstappen1: no way
y/n.user: @ kellypiquet Kelly buy some t-shirt for max too. Atleast he doesn't have to repeat outfits
user63: poor daniel.. she's manipulating him
danielricciardo: I literally picked those t-shirts
user73: daniel and y/n are the best couple. Argue with the wall
yourbff3: omg i love you for this babe
y/n.user: I ate
user77: u did!
y/n.user
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caption: enjoyed my first gp, and now it's summer break
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user83: most hated but the best couple award goes to... y/n and daniel
y/n.user: thanks I guess
danielricciardo: our shoey was ๐ฅ
y/n.user: hell yeah
landonorris: what about me and you daniel? :(
danielricciardo: sorry lando
maxverstappen1: why is daniel acting like a teenager again
y/n.user: cause I changed him
user38: you really did
user3: I love this new version of danny
y/n.user: me too
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caption: enjoying summer break with the best people. y/n can drink!! I'm not serving alcohol to minors
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user83: daniel and his humour lol
y/n.user: baby u know that I can drink for a long time right?
danielricciardo: uhm of course
landonorris: he probably forgot your birthday
user63: yall stop hating and be happy for them
maxverstappen1: u kidnapped child?
danielricciardo: that's my nephew u idiot
maxverstappen1: oh sorry
y/n.user
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caption: I want to have kids. Look at my man. He's so girl dad coded
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user73: uhm does she know that this is public account?
danielricciardo: Y/N?!
maxverstappen1: lol
maxverstappen1: @ danielricciardo u have a lot of work to do
danielricciardo: mate, kelly wants another kid too so shut up
user3: omg danny ric kid?
y/n.user: I hope
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