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mclqren · 8 months ago

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THE LECLERC CHRONICLES ★ F1 GRID

PAIRING ✦ charles leclerc x fem!younger sister!reader ; f1 grid x fem!leclerc!reader

SUMMARY ✦ you're the younger sister of charles leclerc, and your relationship with the rest of the f1 grid has the internet going crazy [ SMAU ]

WARNINGS ✦ cursing, use of the word 'slut'

NOTES ✦ let's pretend the dog i used looks relatively like leo!! reader is 22 years old, and the youngest leclerc sibling. the fc i've used is lexi jayde, but feel free to picture whoever you want! my requests are closed. i acc love writing for this series no joke.

SERIES ✦ the leclerc chronicles masterlist ; previous part ; next part

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yourusername to summarise: these sunglasses were the best investment, i am THE GOAT at bowling, and im planning on stealing alex from my brother. 😘

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user1 Y/NNN MY FAV LECLERC

user2 SO REALLL

user3 how are you not jet lagged rn

yourusername believe me i am (can't wait for japan though!)

user4 so like does she work orrrr

user5 she's an influencer babe?

charles_leclerc that's my girlfriend??

yourusername not anymoreee!!

alexandrasaintmleux im sorry baby, i didnt want you to find out this way 😔

charles_leclerc this isn't fair ☹️☹️

yourusername boo hoo life's not fair mate get over it

landonorris pretty sure i beat you at bowling though???

oscarpiastri so did i??

yourusername listen yeah the australian bowling lanes are a bit wonky so that's why i lost. otherwise i would've owned BOTH OF YOU

lilyzneimer i beat y/n too but i love her too much to be rude to her 🩷

yourusername this is why ur my favorite lily, instead of ur rat of a boyfriend & his teammate

landonorris im sorry?

yourusername BOO MCLAREN 👎👎 FORZA FERRARI ❤️❤️

charles_leclerc you are awful at bowling y/n but FORZA FERRARI ❤️

maxverstappen1 the one thing you could probably beat me at ☹️

yourusername get used to it verstappen 😘 LECLERC 🔛🔝

maxverstappen1 yeah but who's won 3 f1 championships 🤔

yourusername watch yeah put me in a racecar and you're officially done mr verstappen ‼️

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yourusername ticked another city off the bucket list today! 愛してるよ東京 🩷 ( i love you tokyo )

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user6 Y/N IN JAPAN WOOHOOO

user7 seeing y/n in japan makes me so happy idk

user8 she's living her best life fr!!

charles_leclerc the second photo was taken moments before disaster 😘

georgerussell63 WHAT HAPPENED

yourusername charles marc hervé perceval leclerc don't you dare.

charles_leclerc she dropped her sandwich in the koi pond and they all ate it 🤷‍♂️

yourusername WHY ARE YOU EXPOSING ME CHARLES. IT WAS EMBARRASSING ENOUGH. FUCK YOU.

georgerussell63 that's not THAT bad y/n but also your name is so long charles??

charles_leclerc tell me about it ☹️

yukitsunoda loved getting sushi with you y/n!!

yourusername YUKIII WE NEED TO DO IT AGAIN i swear you know all the best spots

landonorris sushi 🤮

yourusername mr norris you have the palate of a five year old boy now shut up before i remove your ipad privileges ❤️

logansargeant third pic goes harddd wonder who took it 😍

yourusername thanks logie much appreciated babes 💋💋

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yourusername last slide is very much true, coming from a very credible source (me). loved being in japan this week, すぐに戻ってきます ❤️ ( i'll be back soon )

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user9 sometimes i forget that y/n is monegasque as well

user10 NO REAL

user11 THE RED THEMEEE LOVE!!

user12 the last slide HELPPP

user13 everyone say THANK YOU Y/N for the charles crumbs

user14 THANK YOU Y/N WE LOVE AND APPRECIATE YOU MORE THAN YOU KNOW 💋

charles_leclerc the last slide y/n 🤣

yourusername @/pierregasly my favorite bromance 👊

pierregasly thanks for the love y/n 🤣❤️

landonorris photo credits? 📷☹️

yourusername not needed after the little stint you pulled today ☝️

oscarpiastri lets normalise giving context 😊😊😊

yourusername someone (naming no names) CHEATED at uno.

landonorris I DIDNT KNOW YOU COULDNT KEEP CARDS FOR SAFEKEEPING

yourusername IN WHAT GAME CAN YOU KEEP CARDS FOR SAFEKEEPING??

oscarpiastri yeah...the no photo creds was deserved

yourusername

( caption one: ferrari girls on film 🏎️ + tags | caption two: to all the haters saying i can't bowl, guess who just fucking won!! @/charles_leclerc you are a WEAK opponent 👎 )

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yourusername i hereby declare that this ice cream brand is officially y/n certified (coming from ice cream's no.1 fan). now go support my brother or wtv 🍦😜

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user15 AWWW Y/N SUPPORTING CHARLES

user16 my fav siblings ever 🫶🫶

user17 THE ICE CREAM LOOKS SO NICE CANT WAITT TO BUY

charles_leclerc thanks for the free advertisement y/n 😊😊

yourusername you're welcome cha!! (i'll act like you didn't ask me to do this 😊)

charles_leclerc shhh y/n that's meant to be a secret!

yourusername whoops?? 🤷‍♀️🤷‍♀️

landonorris if you advertise my quadrant merch in the future i'll give you a papaya paddock pass? 👐👐

yourusername unfortunately y/n leclerc's services extend to that of her immediate family only. if you have any issues with the above, don't message me about them!

landonorris why are you speaking like someone else y/n

yourusername so i sound more fancy

alexandrasaintmleux something delicious is in this post and it's not the ice cream 🤤

yourusername MY WIFE 😘😘

charles_leclerc not the public flirting AND being rude about my ice cream ☹️☹️

yourusername hahahaha sucks to be you rn 🫵

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yourusername "i've only had leo for a day and a half, but if anything happened to him, i would kill everyone in this room and then myself"

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user18 Y/N IS A B99 FAN CONFIRMED??

user19 THE BEST SHOWWW

user20 LEO IS THE CUTESTTT

user21 auntie y/n babysitting omg 🥺🥺

yourusername stop it rn auntie makes me sound so old 😔😔

user21 OMG SHE REPLIED?!

charles_leclerc my baby 🥺

yourusername im planning on stealing him from you at some point 😘

charles_leclerc im sorry?? first my girlfriend now my dog??

yourusername stay on high alert charles nothing is safe around me 🚨🚨

lilymhe cutie 😉😉

yourusername YOUUUU!!

alex_albon the dog's cuter

yourusername 'the dog' has a NAME albon, and you're just jealous your girlfriend prefers me to you!

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yourusername 上海之夜 �� ( shanghai nights )

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user22 Y/N IN SHANGHAI FOR THE GP??

user23 I LOVE YOU Y/NNNN

user24 does she go to every race?

user25 she said on an interview once that she tries to attend every race & flies with her brother (& sometimes his girlfriend alex) whenever she does go to them! she couldn't make jeddah this year because she had other commitments at the time, but she tries to go to most of them!

user26 Y/N LECLERC IS THAT A MAN IN UR SECOND PIC??

user27 SOFT LAUNCH MAYBEEE??

charles_leclerc y/n i don't recognise that second pic? 🤔🤔

yourusername charles calm down it's literally a friend

charles_leclerc why not tag him then??

yourusername as a nice FRIEND, i actually value his life so im trying to save him from you, arthur and lorenzo ❤️

lance_stroll I MISS YOU

lance_stroll this is marilou by the way ive lost my own phone 😔

yourusername MARILOUUU MY ANGELLL I LOVE YOU!! leave ur boyfriend for me

lance_stroll y/n im back what is this.

yourusername idc about you tell marilou to come over

iamrebeccad in awe of you forever 🤩

yourusername love you becca ❤️

imessages ( y/n )

maxverstappen1

( caption: pov - mr world champion x3 gets his phone robbed by a 22 year old girl who enjoys harassing people on the daily 😘 [...] @/yourusername FOLLOW ME NOWWWW (please) )

yourusername

( caption: me when max asks me why i stole his phone, promoted my instagram account and then left [...] @/maxverstappen1 sorry about that 😬💗 )

imessages ( y/n )

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yourusername cali this week, miami next ✈️

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user28 i swear i'd sell my soul to live your life y/n

user29 she's actually stunninggg

user30 Y/NNN MY ANGEL FR

user31 hottest leclerc (real)

georgerussell63 you after stalking me and carmen to california??

landonorris SORRY?

yourusername okay guys lets clear up the rumours!! 😁😁 i actually got invited to an EVENT in california, and george and carmen happened to be there, so like yes, i have been with them but i did NOTTT stalk them guys im not about that lifestyle

georgerussell63 yeah but like how do i know you're not watching me while i sleep 🤔

yourusername that's the whole beauty of it, you'll never EVER know 😁

carmenmmundt come over please george is annoying me

yourusername omw bbg 😘😘

georgerussell63 betrayal 101

alexandrasaintmleux missing you rn 😔😔

charles_leclerc you're literally with me right now??

alexandrasaintmleux yeah and im missing your sister??

yourusername I LOVE YOU ALEX im seeing you soon trust

logansargeant come to miami quicker you promised i could show you all the best spots :(

yourusername I SWEAR IM ON MY WAY LOGANNN

logansargeant

( caption: i let y/n in my house and the first thing she does is pull out her diary to document our day [...] @/yourusername least you could do is say "thanks for letting me in" ☹️ )

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yourusername bro said "i know a spot" and took me to a lake.

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user32 THE CAPTION SCREAMINGGG

user33 that's so logan i actually cant HELP

user34 the second pic 🤣

user35 y/n after third wheeling:

charles_leclerc so this is why you wouldn't go on a walk with me

yourusername maybe i shouldve gone on that walk idk, logan is a bit of a reckless boat driver

logansargeant IM NOT??

yourusername logan babe, we were coming up to a rock and you shouted 'land ahoy', i have reason to be scared ❤️

oscarpiastri HELP LAND AHOY?? ARE YOU A PIRATE LOGAN

logansargeant IT WAS A JOKE OKAY PARDON ME FOR MY HUMOR

yourusername 'pardon me' aren't we getting posh!

logansargeant dont lie you had a great time

yourusername define "great time"...because i sat there and sunbathed for like three hours while you caught a couple of 'beauties'

logansargeant and then you ate one of those beauties for dinner??

yourusername best part of the entire thing your mom makes a mean fish yum yum 😋😋

user36 AW SHE WENT TO HIS HOUSE

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yourusername LANDO NOWINS BRCOMES LANDO WIQH WINSSSS 😁😁🏆🏆 so hqppy for you rihht now, and for max & charles and their podium!! ❤️

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user37 reason no.1209212 as to why y/n is the best:

user38 THIS POST AWWW

user39 the way she's so proud of him and her brother 🥺🥺

user40 and max!!

landonorris couldn't have a post without charles and max featuring huh 😔

yourusername unfortunately charles IS my brother, and max IS my friend as well, so im legally obliged to celebrate with both of them too

landonorris yeah but...my first win ☹️

yourusername next win trust i'll dedicate an entire post to you babes ❤️

charles_leclerc the spelling y/n 🤣🤣

yourusername I WAS DRUNK OKAY BLAME MAX

maxverstappen1 BLAME ME HUH

yourusername YOU GOT ME DRUNK MATE

charles_leclerc absolutely shocking behaviour from a world champion

yourusername RIGHT??

maxverstappen1 how come i never get these sort of posts when i win

yourusername would you like one next time maxie?? 😁

maxverstappen1 please 😔

yourusername watch its coming 🔥🔥🔥

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TAGS ✦ @willowpains ; @landossainz ; @charlesgirl16 ; @mellowarcadefun ; @bearryyyy ; [ respond under this post OR the main page for this series to be added to the taglist for 'the leclerc chronicles'! ]

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rhaenella · 4 months ago

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CL16 & MV1 | Charm Offensive

pairing: charles leclerc x max verstappen

genre: one shot ✿

summary: max missed charles terribly over summer break and does everything in his power to talk to him

warnings: none (just a healthy dose of awkward mutual pining)

word count: 4,250

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“I got you something—or, well actually, I got Leo something.”

Pinched between his thumb and forefinger, Max held up a tiny, round-shaped charm with thin lines running crisscross over its surface. Charles stepped closer, squinting at the shimmering object.

“Is that–”

“A miniature stroopwafel to pimp up Leo’s collar?” Max nodded, dropping the silver accessory in the Monegasque’s palm. “Yes, it is.”

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It was Sunday, August 25th, 2024, and Max Verstappen, three-time Formula 1 World Champion—usually as cool as they come—was nervous. Actually nervous. And not because of today’s home race or the shitty car his team was forcing him to drive this season, or the fact that said team was slowly breaking apart at the seams—no, it was because of his main rival. Charles Leclerc. The Sun of Maranello. Il Predestinato.

Spa was the last time they’d spoken. A brief and, like most of their interactions, awkward goodbye marking their separation for the long Summer break. Max had known that after they would fly back to Monaco—each on their own—he wasn’t likely to hear a word from Charles until the Dutch Grand Prix. And he’d been right. Four weeks of radio silence ensued. He’d heard nothing. Zilch. Nada.

It had been absolute torture.

Finally it was race week again, at Zandvoort no less. Max’s home turf. But Thursday rolled by… then Friday… On Saturday the Dutchman was sure he’d get the opportunity to talk to Charles. But alas, Max got P2 and Charles P6, which meant no post-Quali catchup for the two drivers. Because of course not… Those odds were rarely in his favour nowadays. Therefore, Max had to turn to more dramatic measures and that included going to the Ferrari motorhome himself, waltz in like he had every right to be there (he hadn’t), and play his final card (aka the ultimate excuse): to meet Leo Leclerc and give him and his daddy a gift he’d been keeping in his back pocket for months now.

It was also the main reason for his nerves. One glance around the Ferrari red motorhome and Max’s stomach dropped a little. He stuck out like a sore thumb in his white fireproofs and blue racing suit still hung low around his hips. Thankfully most of Ferrari’s pitcrew and employees were already geared up in the garage, getting ready for the race. However, the few people that were present immediately ceased their conversations upon his entrance, and downright gawked at him, confusion written all over their faces. No one said a word, but the question on everyone’s mind was loud and clear: what the hell are you doing here?!

Max sighed discreetly. You don’t wanna know… he thought to himself.

Forcing a smile, he gave them all a friendly wave as he walked past them in the direction of where the drivers’ rooms must be, the confidence in his gait surprising even himself. He didn’t have much time to spare, for the race’s opening ceremony would start soon and all drivers were obligated to attend. Luckily, Max quickly found the correct room, and once he did, he couldn’t help but snort as he read the nameplate. Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc — Illegitimate Prince of Monaco. Carlos’ doing, no doubt. Chuckling, Max knocked twice and waited. It was too late to second-guess his actions now anyway, best to just get on with it. And accept that he was probably going to make a fool of himself. Not even ten seconds later, the door swung open, revealing the man himself, all suited up for the race. Except for his bare feet.

“Max?” Charles frowned, glancing down the corridor, looking even more confused when he realised that it was just him. “What are you doing here?”

Max’s smile faded a little, his nerves getting the better of him as he awkwardly shifted his weight. Oh, for fuck’s sake, man up!

“I came to see Leo. I still haven’t met the little lad,” he explained, squinting past Charles to see if he could spot the cute puppy inside. “Can I come in?”

Charles didn’t move as he studied him for a moment, effectively blocking Max’s way into the very private room. He didn’t buy the lousy excuse for a second, but surprisingly enough, still seemed to consider letting him in. After what felt like an eternally long minute, he made up his mind and moved aside. “Yeah, sure.”

Max managed a smile. “Thanks.”

He stepped inside, letting his eyes travel over the minimalist furniture—a couch, table with chairs, a bed—as well as Charles’ clothes and other belongings scattered around. But no dog. Not even a dog bed. Or toys. Max turned around, his puzzled eyes landing on Charles who had just closed the door behind him.

“I’m sorry to disappoint you but Leo isn’t here.”

“What do you mean?” Max frowned. Then why did you let me in?

“He’s back home staying with my mother, likely peeing all over her new floors,” Charles laughed, scratching the back of his neck. “So, uhm, I guess you’ve risked a rumour spree for nothing.”

“Oh… Okay… I see.” He really didn’t, though. Then his frown deepened. “Wait. What rumours?”

“About you being here? At Ferrari?” Leclerc tilted his head like it was obvious. “Or did you not think about the consequences of you showing your face here?”

Max stiffened. Yes. No… In all honesty, he had tried very hard to not think about it. But Charles was right. Him being here was only going to add more fuel to the fire that was his relationship with the Ferrari driver. Not that he cared about what the public thought per se. However, he did care about what Charles thought of it. So why did you let me in?!

“I have, but–”

“You don’t give a shit about what they write,” Charles finished with a smile.

“No, I don’t,” Max huffed a laugh. “Do you…?”

“I mean, not really. It’s always rumours versus truth anyway. And the truth is ultimately the only thing that matters, right?”

“It is,” he nodded. But what was the truth between them?

They were silent for a moment, their gazes locked, almost like they were in a ‘who will blink first’ competition. Charles broke first, shaking his head as he chuckled softly. “You’re really gonna make me ask, huh?”

“Ask me what?”

“About the rumours… If there’s any truth to them.”

Max blinked. Was Charles actually straight up asking him about their…? Oh, fuck.

“So, is there?”

A swarm of butterflies erupted in his stomach, his racing mind scrambling for an answer, but he couldn’t—he simply couldn’t. Charles raised a quizzical brow when all Max did was stare, prompting him to say something. He shook himself, and with great difficulty managed a deflective: “Uhm, I don’t–uhm… How do you feel?”

Smooth, Max, very smooth…

Charles canted his head. “How do I feel about the future, you mean?”

The future. Us. All of it. Max swallowed, then nodded. “Yes… the future.”

“Hell, I don’t know, Max,” he threw up his arms, chuckling lowly. “I honestly haven’t the faintest idea. That’s why I’m asking you.”

“Oh.”

“Yeah, Oh,” he laughed again, walking up to him. “You never told me how you really feel, so how the fuck should I know what the future holds?”

Max’s eyes never wavered from Charles’ approaching form, who stopped merely a few paces away, his green eyes softening as he looked him up and down. Apparently able to read all of his thoughts and feelings with a single look.

“Look, I get it. That feeling of uncertainty. The constant fight between your head and your heart. Asking yourself whether this will ruin everything or not. I truly get it…” Charles spoke, sincere, pausing for a moment to let those words land. “But whatever you decide, staying at Red Bull or not, I’m sure you’ll–”

Wait… What?

“Hold on a second,” Max held up a hand, alarmed. “At Red Bull… You’re talking about the future of my career?”

Charles’ eyes narrowed. “Yes? What else did you think we were talking about?”

Max felt the temperature in his cheeks rise. God, how could he be so stupid?! Of course, Charles was only talking about his career. That’s what everyone else was speculating about in the press. Not this thing between them. Whatever the hell that even was.

He needed to backtrack. And quickly.

“I–uhm, never mind,” Max shot him a crooked smile. “Thank you… for your words. Uhm, you’re right, it has been on my mind quite a bit lately, and yeah… I have struggled with it.”

It was an optimistic attempt. It truly was. But Charles knew him better than most other drivers on the grid—growing up together, they’d been through it all. The good and the bad. Naturally, he saw straight through Max’s act. But when the Monegasque’s own cheeks tinged a soft pink and he started fidgeting with the clasp of his race suit, Max knew he had nothing to fear. They were both two emotionally-unintelligent idiots, completely incapable of revealing their true feelings. And right now, Max was grateful for it.

Charles cleared his throat. “Right. Like I said, I get it.”

“Yeah, I know…” Max mumbled, following his lead to swiftly move past the slip-up. “Ferrari’s not been doing much better lately, are they?”

“Tell me about it,” he sighed, his eyes immediately darkening, even as part of him was grateful for the change in topic. “After winning Monaco… I was on such a high, and next thing I know it’s all gone to shit again. It almost seemed like one curse was lifted only for another to settle down over me. And just… Sometimes I don’t understand the team’s decisions anymore, you know? As if I can’t rely on them like I used to. Well, as much as I ever could.”

Max nodded sympathetically. He knew that feeling—that burden—all too well unfortunately. Not being able to deliver and perform to your maximum capacity because your team screwed up on strategy. Or worse, back at the factory. Meanwhile it’s you who gets the blame in the eyes of the masses. He also knew that that last bit weighed especially hard on Charles.

“Has it been on your mind as well?”

“What? Leaving Ferrari?”

“Yeah.”

“Hell no.”

They both laughed, the last bit of uneasiness disappearing like snow in the sun. Leaving, staying… It was never that simple, and they both knew it. The history either driver had with their team, their second family really, was not easily cast aside. Call it loyalty, or faith in what they both knew their teams could achieve, but those were the facts. However none of that stopped Max from poking his rival, just for the heck of it.

“Really?” he smirked. “You’re not even considering it a teeny-tiny bit after I’ve lapped you twice in the last four races?”

“Twice?!” Charles scoffed. “You got your facts wrong, mate. It was just the one time in Silverstone. Granted that was one time too many, but still.”

Max held up his hands in mock surrender. “Oh shit, you’re right, I’m sorry…”

“Thank you.”

“Although… you have to admit, I got pretty fucking close in Austria too.”

Charles rolled his eyes, trying not to smile. “Oh my god, shut up.”

“Fine, fine, I will,” Max bit his lip, looking down to hide his amused smile.

That’s when something curious caught Charles’ eye. A white, powdery substance was sprinkled over the front of Max’s blue team cap, causing his lips to stretch into a full smile this time. Max, the paddock’s ultimate neat freak, seemingly had no clue he’d been walking around with a dirty hat, and somehow that made it even more adorable.

“Hey, what’s that on your cap?”

Max looked up and startled—surprised to see that Charles had managed to silently sneak up on him, and was suddenly standing right there. He didn’t give him much time to think about his question either as he was already lifting his hand to gather some of the white powder off the rim with his finger. Charles sniffed it, and his brows lifted.

“Cocaine?! You sneaky little boy. So that’s your secret, hm?”

“What?! Fuck off,” Max snorted, bringing his own hand up to see what exactly was on his cap.

He grinned, licking his finger. “Nope, never mind. It’s too sweet for cocaine.”

“Uhu, and how would you know?”

He shrugged, smiling coyly, and Max chuckled, examining the white powder on his own fingers. Realising what it must be, he exclaimed: “Oh, I know what it is! They made me participate in a PR event at the poffertjes stand earlier today, some of the powdered sugar must have landed on my cap…”

He was about to take it off to clean but Charles stopped him.

“Wait,” he murmured. “Let me.”

Not waiting for permission, he stepped further into his space, close enough that Max could feel Charles’ breath tickling his skin. His heart rate ticked up, like it would during ‘lights out’ at a race start, and he quietly held his breath.

Leclerc’s teeth sank into his lower lip as he gently brushed the sugar off of Max’s blue hat. As if enchanted, Max’s gaze swept over Charles’ delicate features, from his perfect cupid’s bow all the way up to his birthmarks—savouring this rare moment where he could study them up close. However, once Charles was satisfied—which was way too soon for the Dutchman’s liking—he immediately stepped back, nodding once.

“You’re all good.”

“Uhm, thank you.”

They exchanged a brief smile before a curious look passed over Charles’ features, effectively yanking the Red Bull driver out of his all-consuming thoughts.

“I thought you did that last year, by the way. Making, uhm… poffertjes?”

Max’s eyes lit up. He remembered?

“No. Last year was stroopwafels… But speaking of those,” he grinned, fetching something from his back pocket. He would’ve almost forgotten his little gift. “I got you something—or, well actually, I got Leo something.”

Pinched between his thumb and forefinger, Max held up a tiny, round-shaped charm with thin lines running crisscross over its surface. Charles stepped closer, squinting at the shimmering object.

“Is that–”

“A miniature stroopwafel to pimp up Leo’s collar?” Max nodded, dropping the silver accessory in the Monegasque’s palm. “Yes, it is.”

“Oh my god!” A wide smile broke on his face as he turned the little stroopwafel in his hand. “It’s so cute! Thank you! You didn’t have to…”

“You’re welcome! I stumbled upon it a couple months ago when I was visiting my family and I just had to–”

“A couple months ago?!”

Max pressed his lips together, nodding shyly. “Yeah, now do you see why I had to meet Leo today.”

“You could’ve dropped by in Monaco too, you know.” Charles’ eyes glimmered knowingly. “You didn’t have to wait all this time.”

“I know, but,” Max shrugged, trying to come up with another awful excuse. “It’s only fitting. To give it here, I mean. In Zandvoort. Because, well, it’s a Dutch delicacy, and I thought that would make it extra special if I would give it–”

His rambling was promptly interrupted by Charles wrapping his arms around him, pulling him into a warm embrace. Max froze for a moment, his pulse spiking to unprecedented levels. Somewhere in the back of his mind he couldn’t help but wonder if his team would still deem him fit to drive like this. This… bloody yearnful state. When he finally found his wits, he returned the hug, boyish grins painting both their faces. Yeah, this was definitely worth the trip into Ferrari territory. No doubt about it.

All too soon, they had to pull apart. Except this time, Charles didn’t move too far away from him.

“Thank you, Max. Truly. I love it so much. I’m sure Leo will too,” he smiled at the Red Bull driver, whose cheeks were once again flushing. “And please don’t hesitate to drop by after Monza. You’re welcome any time to meet him,” he added with a wink.

Max didn’t know what to say. He was completely stunned to silence. The man before him, who refused to follow him on social media, who had given him the cold shoulder on more than one occasion whenever they crashed together on track, who, if it wasn’t for groupchats, would never have given Max his phone number, was now openly inviting him to ‘drop by’? Flirting, even? What the hell was going on today? There must be something in the air, he thought. There has to be.

Much to the amusement of his rival, Max opened and closed his mouth several times, his brain once again failing to form any coherent sentence. But he ultimately didn’t have to, for he was saved by the bell. Or, rather, the ringing of his phone. Scrambling to get the device out of his pocket, Max looked at the screen to see who was calling him. GP. Great fucking timing, mate, he grumbled internally. Why he was suddenly so annoyed that his engineer ruined their (his) very awkward moment, he didn’t know.

Or did he?

Shaking his head, Max shoved his phone back into his pocket, and glanced up at Charles, who cleared his throat and gave him a small smile. The intensity of their previous moment officially lifted. Thanks, GP.

“Don’t you need to get that?”

“No, it’s fine.”

“Are you sure?”

“Yeah,” Max said, sounding anything but.

The time until lights out was dwindling with each passing minute, but Max didn’t want to leave their little bubble just yet. Outside, there were expectations, a nagging pressure to perform—to not let all those fans that showed up just for him down. In here, it was just them. A different kind of pressure for sure, but one Max relished nonetheless, and wasn’t ready to say goodbye to yet. Because really, he didn’t know when—if he would have this again.

As if Charles could read his mind, a careful hand found Max’s bicep. “Are you ready?”

“For the race?”

He nodded.

“Of course.” It wasn’t a lie. Racing itself was never an issue, not when you were born to do it like they were. “As much as I can be. I mean, this car… it’s just,” Max shook his head. “It’s obviously not where we want to be, but I’ll make sure to maximise its potential the best I can.”

“And not crash,” Charles smiled.

“That’s always step one.”

“The most important one, really,” he quipped, striding over to the couch to put on his shoes.

“Exactly,” Max agreed, running a hand down his face. It really was time to get going, or else they’d be late. “I just hope those updates are gonna pay off soon.”

“Ugh, me too. That Summer break was nice to recharge and all, but now I want nothing more than to get back in the car, and the sim this week, to learn as much as I can and make sure we don’t fuck up next weekend. We simply cannot afford any more mistakes.”

“I feel you... However, that break could’ve lasted another week or two, if you ask me.”

“Hm, maybe you’re right,” he grinned. “It wasn’t that awful to relax a little and forget about the last few races.”

Max chuckled. “Yeah, it definitely looked like you enjoyed yourself.”

Charles’ head shot up, instantly making him realise his mistake. Damnit. You fucking idiot!

“And how would you know about that?”

“Oh, uh, I see things… online… when, uhm, scrolling, every now and then…” And liking your friend’s instagram posts like a truly seasoned, inconspicuous stalker.

His hand went up to his ear, tucking a piece of way too short hair behind it. Only, Max realised that fact a little too late. Like always. Jesus… He really needed to stop acting like a flustered schoolgirl, this was on the cusp of getting embarrassing now.

“Right,” Charles trailed off, fastening the clasps on his shoes with a knowing smile.

He knew damn well Max regularly checked his social media, even without following him. He himself did the exact same thing. Not that he would ever let him in on that secret, seeing Max Verstappen all flustered was far too enjoyable.

There was a knock at the door, making both their heads turn simultaneously. Max let out a long, deep breath, genuinely happy with the interruption this time. But of course that didn’t go unnoticed by Charles, who chuckled as he made his way to the door.

“Coming!” he called, still grinning widely as he opened the door on a very angry-looking assistant.

“Why are you still in here?!” the woman shrieked, startling both drivers. “The ceremony is about to start. You can’t miss the national anthem, you know this! Get your stuff and let’s go!”

Charles opened his mouth to answer but at that moment Max’s phone started ringing, claiming everyone’s attention, and consequently revealing his presence. The Ferrari employee bristled something inaudible and pushed her way inside, stopping dead in her tracks when she saw what the reason was for the delay. Or rather; who.

“What the fuck is Verstappen doing in your–”

But Max ignored the scary woman and opted to finally pick up his phone instead. It was Christian calling this time. Which did not bode well.

“Max, where are you?! No one’s been able to reach you. You should’ve been on the grid ten bloody minutes ago!”

Max winced, his right eardrum shuddering thanks to Christian’s tinny voice screeching in his ear. His eyes locked with Charles’ from across the room, who grimaced painfully and mouthed, “We should probably go.”

Yep. They probably should.

Or risk getting another reprimand by the FIA. But in this season, neither of them had the luxury to gamble on such a risk.

“Max, are you there? Do you hear me?! You need to get over here, NOW. You are not allowed to miss the national anth–”

“Yeah, yeah, I heard you, Christian. I’m on my way!” And with that Max clicked off, bolting towards the door. “Let’s go,” he declared, clumsily hurrying past Leclerc’s fuming assistant.

Charles snatched his cap and dashed after him. “Right behind you!”

“You better run fast or you won’t make it!” the woman yelled after them.

But they were already gone, sprinting out of Ferrari’s hospitality like madmen. Once outside, the drivers zigzagged through the paddock, trying their best not to run into fans, journalists, or flashing cameras. Max glanced at Charles, his mouth curving into a wry smile. They would surely be trending topic in no time now, there was no way around it…

Helmut was going to be absolutely thrilled. Ha.

Charles felt his stare, and looked to the left. “Just so you know, if we get called to the stewards, I’m blaming you.”

“What do you mean? I thought you appreciated my gift.”

“I do! But not when it leads to a grid penalty!”

Max laughed. “You can’t have it all, my friend.”

“Watch me,” Charles winked. Laughing when it nearly caused Max to run straight into two fans on their way to the paddock club.

“Shit, sorry about that. Are you okay?”

The fans’ eyes widened when they realised who they’d run into. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc. In the flesh. They could scarcely believe it.

“Hey! What are you two doing here? Aren’t you supposed to be on the grid already?”

“Yeah,” Max nodded sheepishly, still facing the couple as they continued in that direction.

“You’re gonna be late,” one of them pointed out. “Duncan Laurence is all set and ready to go.”

“Fuck… Really?”

If he wasn’t mistaken, that was the artist performing the anthem this year. Shit, shit, shit… The thought of Helmut no longer brought a smile to his face. The Austrian would likely murder him for this little stunt.

“Yeah, you gotta hurry, man!”

Max pulled a face. “We know… Thanks… Oh, and uhm, enjoy the race!”

The two fans watched the drivers gain speed again and shared an amused look, deciding to switch to Dutch.

“Thanks! En succes zo, Max!”

“Ja, zet die Monegask weer als vanouds op een ronde!”

Max laughed awkwardly and gave the fans a thumbs-up as they rushed on towards start-finish where he could already hear the music playing loudly. No Wilhelmus yet, thank god. They might just make it on time.

Charles glanced back over his shoulder, frowning. “What did they say about me? She said ‘Monegasque’, didn’t she?”

“She did… Are you sure you wanna know?”

He rolled his eyes. “Obviously.”

“Okay then,” Max pursed his lips. He knew better than to argue with him. “She said to make sure to lap you… like old times.”

“Are you serious?”

“Yeah…”

Scoffing, Charles whirled around, running backwards now. “Vous rêvez, madame! Ça n’arrivera plus jamais!”

Max winced. “You realise we’re not in America, right? People tend to speak multiple languages here.”

Now it was his turn to shrug. “Do I look like I care?”

“Eh, you kinda do,” Max snorted, studying his rival as he turned back to face him, Leclerc’s mouth twitching into his signature, lewd smile.

“Oh really? And what do you see exactly?”

They slowed their pace once they crossed pitlane and entered the track. They made it! The crowd roared at the sight of the two star drivers, especially with one of them being their national hero—the reason why anyone was even here today; why Zandvoort was back on the calendar. But Max wasn’t thinking about any of that as he gazed into Charles’ eyes, too in awe of the fire blazing brightly in those mesmerising green orbs. Only one word came to mind to describe what he saw:

“Passion.”

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a/n: thank you for reading this little story! and special thanks to my dearest french translator @xeresmalfoy !! as always, feedback is adored <3

translations:

En succes zo, Max! — And good luck in a minute, Max!

Ja, zet die Monegask weer als vanouds op een ronde! — Yeah, lap that Monegasque again just like old times!

Vous rêvez, madame! Ça n’arrivera plus jamais! — You wish, lady! That won’t ever happen again!

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౨ৎ THE GIFT OF GIVING ౨ৎ

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SUMMARY౨ৎ Charles loves to gift… well, gifts. What can he say?! It’s his love language! Well, it’s hard to get used to such luxury items when coming from such a normal life.

PAIRING ౨ৎ Charles Leclerc x Fem!Reader

WARNINGS ౨ৎ none that i know of 🩷

A/N ౨ৎ it’s pretty short lovely, and i’m so sorry about that but i loved the idea sm to write it today <3 as for the plus sized reader, i wasn’t too sure who to incorporate it into the story so i just didn’t put any implications on the reader’s weight, i’m so sorry! 😭 but i really hope you can still enjoy this my love! (requested!)

YOU ALWAYS FOUND joy in the simple things. Whether it be homemade meals, walks in the park, heartfelt conversations, or even something as simple as reading a book in the cozy atmosphere of your bedroom. But after meeting and eventually dating Charles, the Charles Leclerc, your world flipped upside down.

Where simple homemade dinners turned into fancy, exquisite restaurants, walks turned into rides on his expensive yacht anyone could dream of, and your cozy bedroom became hotel suites in glamorous cities around the world. It was a life anyone could dream of, but one you had never imagined for yourself.

Charles was a whirlwind of excitement, his life a constant race against time, both on and off the track. But even with the fast cars and glamour, he found solace in your simplicity. They grounded him, reminded him of the beauty in the mundane and he wouldn’t change it for the world.

Charles is a gentle lover. Always so kind and nurturing, where began to see the world through your eyes and not the rose-tinted glasses of Monaco. He found joy in the simplicity of homemade dinners together, where he eagerly helped chop vegetables and stir pots, laughing at his occasional culinary mishaps. He appreciated the walks in the park, holding hands as you talked about everything and nothing, away from the flashbulbs and fast pace of his public life.

However, most of all, he had a noticeable love language. Gifts. All sorts of gifts. Almost anything you can think of? He gave it. Handbags, necklaces, rings, bracelets, hell, even a dog! Only issue was how unnatural it felt to be receiving all of these.

· . ୨୧⭒๋࣭ ⭑

“Charles, mon amour, we’re home!” You called out as you entered the shared apartment, removing your shoes before unclipping Leo’s leash, scratching the blonde pup behind the ear as you do so before he waddles his way hastily to wherever Charles is.

Usually, Charles replies in his usual cheerful voice saying where he is or walks on over to the door to place a tender kiss onto your cheek, however, he gave no reply and the only sound in the apartment was muffled whispers and rustling objects.

You hesitated for a moment, setting down your bag and Leo’s leash, before following the faint sounds deeper into the apartment. The soft murmur of Charles’s voice reached your ears, mingled with the rustling of what sounded like wrapping paper.

With your peaked curiosity, you turned the corner into the living room, where Charles sat on the floor amidst a sea of boxes and tissue paper, his brows furrowed in concentration.

Leo bounded over to the paper with a wagging tail, but Charles remained absorbed in his task. As you approached, you caught glimpses of shimmering jewelry boxes, each undoubtedly holding something precious and undoubtedly expensive.

“Charles Marc Hervé Perceval Leclerc,” you began in a surprised and scolding tone that makes him look up at you with a boyish smile on his face, “What in the world is all of this?”

"Y/N, mon amour," he began, his voice warm and earnest, "I wanted to do something special for you. Something to show you how much I love you. Like thank you for all your support you give me.“

You couldn't help but feel a flutter in your chest at his sincerity. Despite your reservations about his extravagant gifts, you knew they came from a place of deep affection. Still, you couldn't shake the unease that often accompanied such displays of wealth.

"Charles," you said softly, moving closer to him and kneeling beside the scattered boxes, "you don't have to give me all this… y’know how I feel about-”

“Me wanting to pay for all of this? Mon ange,” He reached out, taking your hand in his, "I know, but I want to. Please. I have more than enough money to spend and give. Besides, I would rather all these gifts go to you out of everyone.”

You sighed, feeling torn. On one hand, you cherished Charles's efforts to make you happy. On the other, you struggled with the disparity between your backgrounds and the implications of his lavish gifts.

“I appreciate everything you do,” you said sincerely, squeezing his hand gently. “But sometimes, all these... things, they make me feel uneasy. I mean- It’s a big change… I never grew up in this… lavish lifestyle that you have with all these… gifts.”

Charles glanced at you with a look of understanding, his ocean colored eyes searching yours for reassurance. He gently placed a box aside and took both of your hands in his, his touch warm and comforting.

“I know, Y/N,” he said softly, his voice steady. “I understand that this isn't what you're used to. But please believe me when I say that these gifts, they're not just about luxury or showing off. They're a way for me to express how much you mean to me, how grateful I am for you. How much I love you.”

You nodded slowly at his words, feeling the sincerity in his words. Charles had always been thoughtful and considerate, even with the whirlwind of his fast-paced life. His gestures, though grand, were always accompanied by a genuine desire to make you happy.

“I appreciate that, Charles, I really do my love,“ you replied honestly, your voice tinged with warmth and tenderness. "And I love you for it. It's just sometimes overwhelming, you know? I worry that I can't reciprocate in the same way…”

Charles gently brushed a stray lock of hair from your face, his expression softening. "Y/N, you don't need to reciprocate with gifts or lavishness. Your love, your presence, your laughter, just you—those mean everything to me. You ground me in ways I never thought possible. You take my mind off of racing, Ferrari- everything.”

He took a pause searching for the right words, his thumb tracing circles on the back of your hand. “I want you to be comfortable, to feel cherished without any reservations. If these gifts make you uneasy, we can find another way for me to show my love. Maybe something simpler, more aligned with what makes us both happy.”

Your eyes widen, “Oh Charles, no, no no! If this is how you want to share your love, I’m more than happy by it. It’s just that this all takes some… adjusting is all.” you offer a smile, making Charles return the favor.

You leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to his cheek, feeling a surge of love and gratitude for the man who had turned your world upside down in the best possible way. Together, you knew you could navigate the complexities of your different backgrounds and find a balance that honored both of your perspectives.

“Hm… how about we hold onto some of these for holidays, hm? I don’t want to ruin all of this wonderful wrapping work you’ve done.” You offer a slight chuckle, picking up bits and pieces of the paper left around before Leo had the chance to start eating them.

“I like that idea.” Charles responds, now also picking up after his mess. “Y/N?” he starts.

“Yes, Charles?”

“I love you.”

You lean over and place a soft kiss onto his lips. “I love you too.” You replied before a whine interrupted the silence, causing you both to look down to the little Leo, waiting for some form of attention.

“Don’t worry Leo, we love you too.”

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bobasheebaby · 6 years ago

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Youthful Transgressions (NSFW)

Pairing: Perceval x Leo

Word count: 1,148

Warnings: smut, slash, porn, crack pair, crack fic

Summary: Sexual encounter in a hedge maze. Leo is 20 and Perceval is 23 for refernce.

A/N: @mrsnazario1223 Pushed my ass to do this pair and helped write it. (It wouldn't leave me alone and I really didn't want to do it, but I needed it out of my damn brain!) Love you girl! Let me know if you want the tag!

He was at another fucking ball, another stupid noble party, his father forced him to attend, he was a Lord after all, a future Duke. He couldn’t care less about his title, the title he would hold one day. He’d seen how nobles acted his entire life, how they could have such little disregard for others, even those with titles.

He didn’t want to be here at the palace, around her, the woman who helped take his mother away. She acted so smug since claiming her new shiny title. He spent the night avoiding the reproachful woman, tossing back drink after drink to simply remain in the same room as her.

He finally had enough of watching his father pine over the woman who tore their family apart, of watching her with the smug look on her face. He slipped outside and found himself wandering the maze he knew so well. Bottle of pilfered Scotch in his hand, taking an occasional swig as he wound through the familiar paths. He wasn’t headed to any particular part of the maze, he simply needed to get as far away from the party inside as possible.

He soon found himself standing in front of the old wishing well, a place his mother used to bring when he was younger to take his mind off the fancy parties.

“Hellooooo Lord Perrrrceval.” Leo fake slurred mock bowing at the slightly older man.

Perceval turned taking in Leo’s appearance, his tie undone, his wavy dark blonde hair disheveled, a half drunk bottle of aged whiskey in his hand.

“Aren’t you still underage your highness?” Perceval chided playfully, dipping in his own mock bow.

Leo shot Perceval a ‘screw off’ look making Perceval chuckle. Leo crossed the space between the two, tripping over a stray twig landing on all fours.

Perceval stifled a laugh at his friends clumsiness, reaching a hand down to help him up. Leo looked up his eyes falling on the outline of the other man’s large cock. Leo licked his lips, imagining his cock in his mouth, hitting the back of his throat over and over. Their relationship had always been jovial, flirty, but they never crossed that line, but oh how Leo wanted to.

Leo reached for Percy’s belt, undoing the first loop, Percy grabbing his wrists stopping him from going further.

“What are you doing Leo?” Perceval asked looking down at the man on his knees before him.

“Come on Perceval, don’t tell me you’ve never thought about it.” Leo replied, his eyes blown with lust. Perceval couldn’t deny it, the truth was he had thought about it, too many times to count, but they were just fantasies, he never figured anything would come of it. He hesitantly released his grip from Leo, the other mans hands continuing their work on his belt. Leo’s fingers grazed the bulge in his tight pants as he worked open Perceval’s belt, his palm glancing over the length as he pulled down the zipper. Perceval’s length started to harden with every light touch.

Perceval bit his lip, as he watched Leo release his hardening length from the confines of his pants. Leo wrapped his hand around the half hard cock, slowly stroking it as he licked his lips, eager to have it in his mouth. Leo leaned forward, flattening his tongue he slowly licked from base to tip along the thick vein, twirling his tongue around the head. Perceval moaned at the feeling of Leo’s wet tongue gliding over his thick hard length. Leo took the head of Perceval’s thick length into his warm mouth. Perceval grasped the back of Leo’s head guiding him as he bobbed up and down on Perceval’s hard cock. Leo took more of Perceval’s thick length in his mouth, the head hitting the back of his throat.

“Oh fuck Leo. That feels so good.” Perceval groaned out. “Why don’t you bend over and let me fuck your ass?”

Leo groaned at the thought of the other man’s cock buried deep in his ass, sending vibrations through Perceval’s cock. Leo slipped his mouth off of Perceval’s hard length. He stood up, undoing his belt and pants, shoving them down around his ankles, his hard cock springing from its confines. He rested his hands on the edge of the wishing well, leaning forward, his legs spread and naked ass in the air.

Perceval stood behind Leo, gently cupping the round globes of his ass. The head of his hardened length rubbed against Leo’s ass, making both men moan with need. Perceval spread Leo’s cheeks before teasing Leo’s tight hole with the tip of his hard spit slick cock. Both men groaned as Perceval eased the head of his thick length past the tight ring. Perceval slowly eased more of his hard length into Leo’s tight hole.

“Fuck Leo! You’re so fucking tight!” Perceval groaned as he bottomed out, his length fully buried in Leo’s ass.

“Shit Perceval! Move! Please!” Leo groaned.

Perceval slowly pulled all but the head of his cock out before thrusting hard back in with a snap of his hips. Perceval kept a constant pace, slowly pulling out and forcibly slamming back in. The head of Perceval’s cock hit Leo’s prostate with every hard thrust, pulling moans from the younger man. Perceval tightened his grip on Leo’s hips, fingers digging in the flesh hard enough to leave bruises as he pounded into his tight ass. Both men grunted and panted as they edged closer to their release.

“Fuck! Perceval!” Leo groaned, “I’m gonna cum!”

Perceval’s thrusts became erratic as he felt his cock twitch inside Leo’s tight hole. “Shit Leo!” Perceval growled as he came squirting hot sticky cum deep in Leo’s tight ass.

Leo grunted as he came, hot ropes of cum spilling on his hand and the grass.

“Fuck that was—” Leo panted

“Yea—" Perceval groaned in response slipping his now soft cock from Leo’s ass.

Perceval tucked his soft length back in his pants and zipped them up.

“Ahem.” A young new guard cleared his throat, adverting his gaze, clearly embarrassed by catching them. “Your Highness your father requested you back in the ballroom.”

Leo lightly chuckled at the embarrassed guard, this wasn’t the first time a guard had found him in a compromising position and probably wouldn’t be the last. Leo hastily pulled himself together before following the guard back to the ballroom.

Percy ran his hand through his hair as he headed back to the palace. This certainly wasn’t his first time with a man, but it was his first experience with a prince. He’d always been open with his sexuality, occasionally sharing his bed with a man. He was never one to be judgmental when it came to carnal acts of passion. He had preferred the company of a woman but he was never one to deny his desires.

A/N: Surprise Perceval is bisexual. How do you think he knew about Leo's habits? No he did not have sex with Liam. Yes Athena knows he's bisexual, no it doesn't matter because he only wants her. To be clear he never had an issue with Leo or Liam's sexuality he said that dig in a middle of a fight trying to get Liam to tell Athena about Drake, he had suspicions of their relationship- or at least that it was still ongoing but he wasn't sure until the train.

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MFackenthal Reviews - minipost TRR - June 2019

TRR

Epiphany by @ao719

In this alternate version of the story of Liam x MC, Liam strung Daniella along until her name was cleared and then out of fear still chose Madeline. Dani is heartbroken. When she meets and starts to have feelings for another man, Elijah, will Liam be able to truly let her go? And do we want him to? I can’t decide! I need people to read this with me so we can debate. So far, I’m a big fan of Elijah. Plus, I need other people to yell at the author with me because she totally left the last chapter at a cliff hanger and I need to know how a confrontation with Liam and Elijah is going to go and I need to know NOW!

Forever by @debramcg1106

Liam, Riley, and Drake tried to make the love they each shared for each other work to disastrous effects. This is now a completed series – so come see how they finally got their happy ending. Driam fans – you need to read this!

Vengeance by @ao719

I’m tagging the first chapter of this series because it’s possible (but not likely – yet reality) that I’m behind in reading. So catch up with me! In this series, our main character – Colette … let’s just say she holds a grudge. Come find out why I have my eye on her because she seems to be putting dear Drake in a tough position.

Sweethearts by @elles-choices

Those who don’t learn from their past are doomed to repeat their mistakes. Liam really needs to do some more learning from his past in this series. But damn if he and Lola aren’t hot in those moments where they’re making new memories.

Listening to Her Heart by @bobasheebaby

Perceval entered Athena’s life at one of her lowest times. He builds her up and helps her survive while Liam continues his farce of an engagement tour with Madeline. When Liam finally breaks things off – who will Athena choose? Come read this series and then get lost with me in the amazing worlds that @bobasheebaby has created.

Guarded Hearts by @lolablackwrites

It’s possible that instead of sleeping last weekend, I binged this series. I felt fucking great after – so I highly suggest doing the same. Come fall in love with Bastien. See a deeper side to Bertrand. Come live in a little fear of the King and Queen. And, lastly, come see why Alice is an amazing MC!

The Lion Prince by @laniquelovewrites

As we all know – I don’t do favorites on this blog and in this list … but I do shoutouts and, seriously, everyone should read this fic. It features amazing artwork, you’ll feel nostalgia for Disney movies, and you’ll laugh histerically at Liam and mini-Drake. I laughed so hard that I had to share this one with my husband. He doesn’t know the characters and he laughed. Read it.

A Twist in the Tale by @whenyourheartskipsabeat

Riley was poisoned, but she’s okay and we’ve learned some big news about the next generation. How do Liam and Riley react upon learning they’re pregnant?

Protect and Serve by @jovialyouthmusic

Sophia has come to Cordonia to serve the King and Queen. So far, Drake and Leo have hit on her. Bastien has refrained from doing so – but she’s definitely caught his eye … I’m only on chapter 2, but I can’t wait to catch up!

In the Shadows by @ao719

See Madeline finally be taken down! The writing is so good, you’ll be able to essentially see the bullets flying.

The Revelation by @the-everlasting-dream

Brief recap: Shortly after Drake gets the girl, the girl loses her memory. The girl has to decide all over again who to choose. She tentatively chooses Drake, again. Now: Drake is dating the girl but there are things he hasn’t told her yet. Kiara is threatening to out Drake before he is ready. Drake and Liam are finding their way back to friendship. It’s angst, it’s drama, it’s heartache – another amazing series to catch up on.

The Mark: The Partnership by @ownworldresident

Liam has a small obsession with the woman who tried to kill him. In defense – they shared some mind-blowing sex before that event. Drake is trying his best to help Liam see the error of his ways.

Drake’s Diary – The Homecoming Ball by @fluffy-marshmallow-heart

A retelling of TRR from Drake’s perspective. This penultimate chapter is full of fluff and drama!

In Another Life – by CGW ( @ao719, @speedyoperarascalparty, @leelee10898, @cocomaxley)

The group imagines what would happen if they hadn’t meant when they did. Will they all still find each other? Read this series to find out.

The Return by @ao719

The love of Liam’s life returns after she left 4 years ago – learn why she left, why we hate Constantine, and if Liam will get a happy ending after all.

Coming Home by @speedyoperarascalparty

Quench your thirst for Drake here. NSFW

TTS: Part 48 by @choicesfanatic86

Oh my gosh – she’s back!!! Welcome back @choicesfanatic86! Liam and Riley have not been able to make things work, but Riley is pregnant and Liam is determined to show her how they could make it work. Andy and Maxwell have been able to make things work. The besties talk about life.

Fan Art

https://jadequarze.tumblr.com/post/184599188852/aiyooooo-%CF%89-its-the-gang-from-trr-i-was by @jadequarze

#MFackenthal Reviews TRR #This post represents 100s of fics - literally #Guarded hearts alone has 34 chapters #I read all 34 chapters in like 36 hours #It was worth it #Liam x MC #Drake x MC #Driam #AU #Bastien x MC #Maxwell x MC #sorry no Hana x MC in this one

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pingou7 · 7 years ago

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Rules: Tag 9 followers that you’d like to know better.

I was tagged by my fellow X-Phile and Rebelcaptain Jordan, @moonprincess92nz (Merci!)

Name: Jeanne (Like Joan of Arc... But please, don’t ever call me Jane!)

Star sign: Leo (but more Simba than Aslan).

Average hours of sleep: Sleep, my curse... Either I’m oversleeping for 10-12 hours or I’m barely managing 4. My biological clock as been messed up for more than a decade (thank you studies!) and I’m a night owl. I’m a firm napper though.

Lucky number: 7

Last thing I googled: Old French music that won’t ring a bell to anyone. A video of Michel Sardou singing “Le Carrosse”, which is originally an Yves Montand’s song. I told you, I’m a nerd.

Favourite Fiction Character: Seriously? Of all my fandoms? Obi-Wan Kenobi from Star Wars (duh)... and Perceval de Galles from French TV Show Kaamelott (because I’m a patriot).

What are you wearing right now: That’s gonna sound more naughty than it is. A tee-shirt and nothing else. But it belonged to my father (I think? or was it my brother’s once upon a time?) and it goes up to my knees, I’m tiny.

When did you start this blog: January 2014, I think, I was told to “be present on social medias for professional skills” back when I was in Library Science at the University. I despise FB, couldn’t figure out Twitter, but I loved Tumblr! I wasn’t active for a very long time though, I was the stalking-leaving kudos type... People are great, it’s hilarious, heart-breaking... How could I ever contribute?

Then, members of the Kaamelott fandom welcomed me with open arms (I’m talking about you, @ambrena, who reblogged my first ever post, a year ago) and @calimera62 ma Marraine adorée, told me to write the prompt I had answered to... AND here I am, in all my nerdy French penguiness glory!

Amount of followers: 46 for now! How cool is that? Of course, I always block porn blogs, so it’s modest, perhaps. But whether they are talking to me or not, I like everyone of them!

What do I post: As I said, all that strikes my fangirl fancy. BUT I have to admit, I’m more of a Star Wars/RebelCaptain blog since Rogue One, with a dash of Kaamelott (Kaamelott c’est la vie).

Do I run any more blogs: Well... No. But I’m very proud to be a member of the Jyn Erso Appreciation Squad @jynappreciationsquad. So a few of my contents can be found here, eventually! Jyn Erso is great, and I will defend her with my tiny body and my sharp beak!

Do I get a lot of asks: Not really, but I love them, so feel free to fill my inbox.

Why did I choose this URL: As it was an academic requirement at the time (weird right?) I kept it simple: My nickname followed by my lucky number.

Pingou stands for Pingouin (penguin in French) but is pronounced like Pingu, from the animated series. I’m a penguin trapped in a human body, and as a child, it was sometimes hard. As I was in France, and not with other limping friends, my older brother came up with it, and the name struck until today.

Here it is... it’s hard to tag people, so many of my friends were already asked, but @ambrena @venecdelacia @calimera62 @cornholius and whoever wants to do it is welcome to try! :-)

#THANKS FOR TAGGING ME #tag game #pingou speaks #je vous aime les gens #star wars #Kaamelott

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hamilando · 7 months ago

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ੈ✩‧ war time leclerc (smau) ੈ✩‧

pairing : charles leclerc x fem reader

summary : snippets of the priavte relationship of Lord Perceval

a/n : LEO’S DAD - anyways enjoy ! also feel free to drop in a request or a qestion !

·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ✩ ･ﾟ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ✩ ･ﾟ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ･ ✩ ･ﾟ･ﾟ·:｡･ﾟﾟ

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y/n.jpg Mornings when mr. Leclerc is sleeping 💪🏻

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lando.jpg YOU COPIED MY USERNAME

y/n.jpg SO DID DANIEL daniel.jpg SO DID LANDO y/n.jpg mate… lando.jpg mate ….

pierreneedsgas which book are you reading ?

y/n.jpg 69 ways to steal kika 🪽 frankika baby i am already yours ~🫶🏻 pierreneedsgas babe, you coffee is ready ☕️

mercedesgeorge who clicked the first pic if charles is sleeping 👀

y/n.jpg my side chick

lordperceval MON AMOUR ❤️

lordperceval L’ AMOUR DE MA VIE 💙

lordperceval ELLE EST JOLIE 🩷

lordperceval ELLE EST A MOI 💛

albono pls calm him @ y/n.jpg

lilyhye let him do the bf spam ! ITS CUTE ! y/n.jpg @ albono start taking some tips

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y/n.jpg first pic is solely for scientific purpose, second pic is couple goals and third pic is for communtiy goals

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lordperceval SHE SLIPPED IN THE SECOND PIC 🪽🪽

y/n.jpg this means war you little monagasque

lordperceval i certainly am not little from any side my love ❤️

lando.jpg should we just let them be -

daniel.jpg yes 🙌🏻 maximillian yes 🙌🏻 frankika yes 🙌🏻 pierreneedsgas yes 🙌🏻 albono yes 🙌🏻 lilyhye yes 🙌🏻 mercedesgeorge yes 🙌🏻

y/n.jpg can yall comment normally for once

daniel.jpg couple goals 🙌🏻

maximillian tons of love 🤍

pierreneedsgas GORG!!!

albono MAN IS 🔥

mercedesgeorge 🔥🔥

frankika Skinacre tips charles !!

lilyhye OMG GOALS 💛

jrchilli best partner.

y/n.jpg way better 😀

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y/n.jpg BBQ night sixth wheeling 🐒

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maximilian how is six wheeling possible !?

mercedesgeorge even i am wondering maximilian werent you present there !? y/n.jpg carmen and george 🙈 and two dudes fighting for carlos

jrchilli me!?

lando.jpg yes 🫷🏻 lordperceval yes 🫷🏻

y/n.jpg also @ lord perceval you are sleeping on the couch, the war is still on

pierreneedsgas taking out the car 🚗

frankika preparing the knife 🗡️

albono buying bullets 🔫

lilyhye buying gun 🔫

mercedesgeorge buying cleaning detergent 🧴

oscar buying cleaning cloth 🧽

maximilian buying garbage bag 🪣

lordperceval what’s all this shopping ?

hamsandwich for your death and burial

y/n.jpg MR HAMILTON YOU USE INSTAGRAM ?

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bobasheebaby · 5 years ago

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At Last- Following Her Heart Wedding

Pairing: Athena x Perceval

Word count: 5,613

Warnings: tear jerking fluff, drama, 🍋

Summary: Athena and Percy finally have their wedding.

A/N: I know. I know, about time, don’t worry any gaps in the story will be filled in with time. After this we shall be moving forward to babies in a new series that features them married and expanding their family since my muse is showing that more clearly than the lead up.

A/N2: Leo’s ceremony borrowed from PB, my own twist added. Vows are completely mine.

A/N3: prompt is from the Grey’s Anatomy prompt list requested by @loveellamae 12 “You were like coming up for fresh air. It’s like I was drowning and you saved me.” — Derek Shepard Percy prompt will be bolded.

A/N4: the beautiful commissioned artwork at the end was done by the insanely talented @somewillwinthank you so much for the gorgeous pictures that capture my couple so perfectly. (Pictures definitely helped me finish this too.)

A/N5: a HUGE thank you to @loveellamae for prereading and to @sirbeepsalot for prereading, being my cheerleader along the way and being the best damn beta reader ever! Love you boos!

A/N6: Written as part of @choicesmaychallenge hosted by @kinda-iconic for day 16 Sunset.

Let me know if you want to be added or removed from the taglist.

Disclaimer: I only own Percy, Alex and Bailey, the rest I’m borrowing from PB.

Athena turned to face Percy as the first streak of color kissed the sky. Purples, pinks, and oranges painted the sky, the brilliant colors reflecting across the ocean as they joined hands.

She beamed at him, her caramel eyes sparkling in the light of the tiki torches that lined the silk runner marking her aisle. He looked at her with such love and devotion that tears pricked at her eyes. This is it.

Everything she’d been through, conquered, and endured led her to this very moment. From the second she stepped onto the private plane her future was uncertain. There had been a chance that she would become a queen and rule beside a kind and benevolent king. There had been a time when she believed they were in love and that she belonged by his side. She had thought she’d lost her only chance at true happiness the night he called another woman’s name.

It was now clear to her that each and every step had her here, to him.

Every moment of pain dissipated as she stared into his twinkling hazel eyes. Nothing else mattered. She was where she belonged. Every tear she shed in hurt or anger was worth it in the end.

It no longer mattered that the importance of his title had been thrust upon them as they planned their special day. Everything was as it was meant to be. She was finally following her heart and marrying the man who saw her for her and not what she could be by his side.

She lightly squeezed his hand as she turned toward Leo, a groomsman turned officiant at the last minute. It was a change that might leave any other bride reeling; for her, it felt fitting. Nothing had gone according to plan since she stepped on Cordonian soil. A wedding officiated by a friend seemed more intimate and felt right.

This is going to be fun. Her eyes leveled with Leo’s sea green. Far from perfect, yet perfectly us. She stifled a laugh when he winked as he started to address the crowd.

“I know I don’t spend as much time in Cordonia as I used to, but for an occasion like this, I was happy to return home. Today, I’m here to help celebrate the wedding of Athena Morgan, and my close friend Perceval Hunter, the man who’s lucky enough to wed her. Originally I was meant to be in the wedding, but shit happens and I was more than happy to step in for my lifelong friend. Someone had to marry them, might as well be me.

Enough about me, let’s get to the marrying part, shall we?

There are many different wedding traditions around the world … some that involve more leaping over fire pits than others. But at its heart, every wedding is about one thing: the love between a couple and the bond they have chosen to share.

Here in Cordonia, we like to think of marriage as a promise. The promise that you will renew your love and commitment to one another every day that you are together.

Just as planting a seed is not enough for it to grow into an apple tree, speaking your vows is not enough for a marriage to truly flourish. But if you nurture and cherish one another, your relationship will always grow stronger.”

Percy gently squeezed Athena’s hand as they both nodded, turning to face one another.

“Good. Now, I believe you wanted to recite your own vows.”

Percy’s thumb brushed across Athena’s knuckles as she started to speak. “Percy, meeting you was purely by chance, but the stars truly aligned the day that brought you into my life.” She glanced down at their joined hands.

“When I met you, I was questioning every decision I ever made since coming to Cordonia. What I had thought was a sure thing had unraveled. I had been ready to leave but something kept me here. I know now that it was you.”

She smiled as he mouthed ‘I love you’ while giving her hand an encouraging squeeze.

“That night on the train you claimed my heart. You were the piece of me that had always been missing; finding you has made me happier than I could ever put into words.

Each day with you is a new adventure I will never forget. I vow to cherish every moment we share over the years and to love you more each and every day.

I’m so thankful you came into my life and that I get to call you my husband.”

“That was beautiful.” Leo smiled, nodding to Perceval.

“Athena, when we met I felt a spark that I never thought I’d ever feel. You called yourself broken, but I have only ever seen you as strong and courageous.

I’ve always called you my Doll, and I led you to believe that it was because you were broken that night, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. I saw a woman who carried a strength within her, a woman who deserved to be cherished. I have never been as drawn to someone as I am to you.

You make me the happiest I’ve ever been, and I’m the luckiest man in the world to have your heart. I promise to only make you cry tears of joy. I will strive every day to make you feel as cherished and loved as you deserve.

No matter what the future brings, I can’t wait to experience it with you by my side.”

“Thank you both. Now, would the ringbearer please come forward.”

Chance yipped as he stood from his resting place by Percy’s feet. He took the few steps forward to Leo before carefully dropping the tulle bag into his outstretched hand.

“Thanks buddy.” Leo said, patting Chance’s head.

Chance gave a happy bark before he trotted back to Percy’s feet, where he plopped down, resting his head on the sun warmed sand.

Athena softly laughed at Chance as she delicately plucked the warm vintage band from Leo’s palm. Chance quickly becoming attached to Percy was one of the many reasons she found it so easy to let down her guard and let him into her heart. She couldn’t help but wonder, if Maxwell had not begged her to take in the abandoned corgi would she have still followed the same path? Was she always meant to be standing here in front of the man that swept her off her feet and helped piece her shattered heart back together?

“Perceval Hunter, do you take this woman to be your lawfully wedded wife? Do you vow to love her, comfort her, and cherish her, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in times of joy and in times of trial, till death do you part?”

“I do.”

“Athena Morgan, do you take this man to be your lawfully wedded husband? Do you vow to love him, comfort him, and cherish him, for better or worse, for richer or poorer, in times of joy and in times of trial, till death do you part?”

“I do.”

Athena carefully slipped the vintage golden band onto Percy’s finger, the deep etchings and five small diamonds glinting in the light of the flickering flame as the sun slowly sank below the horizon.

Percy held her hand in his left as he slowly slipped the diamond band onto her finger. The seven diamonds creating a gentle, sparkling curve in the waning light. The band wasn’t a perfect match to his mother’s ring, but would compliment it well enough. While she felt honored that he loved her enough to give her his mother’s ring the rings were mere symbols of their love. The old and new would blend perfectly no matter what, maybe she’d pass them both down one day.

Athena glanced at her hand adorned with the rose gold ring, her smile stretched as she imagined her heirloom teardrop ring sitting in front of it. She once again locked eyes with Percy, her husband, unshed tears shined back at her matching her own.

“By the power vested in me by the kingdom of Cordonia, I now pronounce you husband and wife. May this blessed union be sealed with a kiss!”

She tenderly cupped his bearded cheek the world around them melted away. The man who really saw her now finally hers in every sense of the word, and she was his.

Her head tilted up, her lips meeting his in a soft, love-filled kiss that echoed every word they spoke to each other and every unspoken word held in their hearts. They pulled apart, her hand slipping into his as the sounds of cheering filtered into her reverie from their guests mixing with the roar of the waves meeting the shore.

They made their way down the aisle in the sand, Chance happily trotting behind them. It was impossible to miss the one solemn face amongst the happy crowd of friends and loved ones. She felt a small twinge at the pain etched in his face. She looked up at Percy, unwilling to allow her happiness to be dampened. One glimpse of Percy’s smiling face and all pain instantly melted away; she was exactly where she belonged.

Athena’s eyes crinkled as she beamed at the photographer taking pictures of her and Percy in multiple poses; Chance sat firmly at their feet.

The photographer looked down at his digital screen. “Could we get a few shots without the dog?”

Athena laughed. “You’d have better luck rubbing sandpaper on a tiger's ass than getting Chance to leave Percy’s side willingly.” She instantly thought of the first night they’d spent together. They’d fallen asleep talking as they waited for Chance to fall asleep. Percy’s patience and understanding when dealing with the corgi was merely one of a million reasons he captured her heart.

The photographer sighed. “Okay, then. Can we have the groomsmen and bridesmaids?”

Athena’s eyes grew wide and her smile dropped a bit as Maxwell came towards them with the grey top hat he promised he’d only wear during the reception settled on his head. “Maxwell! Top hat!”

Maxwell looked at her sheepishly as he pulled the top hat off. He slowly moved to place it on a chair. “Can’t I just take one picture with it?” He looked at her with puppy dog eyes. “Please little blossom?”

Athena let out a sigh. “One picture …”

“Yay—”

“At the end.”

Maxwell made a show of slumping his shoulders in defeat as he laid the hat on the seat. “Okay fine,” he agreed as he joined the group, a smile once again present on his face.

The photographer snapped away, pictures of the entire wedding party, the groomsmen with the bridesmaids, groomsmen, bridesmaids, a few of just Athena staring off at the water. With the last of the natural light waning, he called the maid of honor and best man forward.

Alex smirked as he slipped his arm around Bailey. “Looks like it’s just you and me, Red.”

Bailey forcibly rolled her eyes. “I’m not the only redhead here, you know.”

“Only one I’m interested in, besides she looks a little … preoccupied.” He replied, his eyes falling on Olivia, who was thoroughly engrossed with her phone.

“I already told you I’m seeing someone.”

“Are they here? Would love to meet the lucky guy or gal that caught your eye.”

Bailey swallowed. How was she supposed to answer that? They were both there, but not with her. Drake couldn’t date her publicly and, since the trip to Applewood, Liam had taken her out less and less. She hadn’t been to a public event with him since the Homecoming Ball.

She understood -- or that’s what she kept telling him. Maybe it was herself she was telling. He had just made a public admission of his love for her cousin, who was now married to another man. Liam had to tread carefully for all three of them. A relationship held within palace walls was becoming tiresome, but she still cared deeply for both. She could endure.

She gave a soft, hopefully not too forced smile. “No, he couldn’t make it.” The lie twisted in her gut, but she couldn’t tell him the truth.

Alex hummed in response and she noticed his hold on her waist loosened. “His loss.”

She just nodded, fearful she might backtrack and admit the truth.

“Just one dance.”

She looked up at him in surprise.

“A beautiful woman like you shouldn’t have to stand by on the sidelines just because her boyfriend was too busy.”

The words felt like a gut punch. He wasn’t too busy, they just weren’t official. Was that the word? He told her every day he loved her -- they both did -- yet they all came to the wedding as ‘singles’.

Maybe she could dance with Liam, but she knew they’d both feel guilty about Drake the entire time. Drake didn’t dance, or maybe he did since college, but even so their minds would remain elsewhere.

Her other options were Leo, who seemed to be having an argument with his wife on the phone, and Maxwell. Maxwell was sweet, but she knew she’d never be able to keep up with him on the dance floor.

Her sage green eyes met his olive green. She gulped, the look in his eyes could nearly rival the one Perceval had when he looked at Athena. “Okay, one dance.”

Percy led Athena to the portable dance floor that was laid out on the soft sand as the opening notes began to play.

At last

My love has come along

My lonely days are over

And life is like a song

They gracefully glided around the floor in perfect step. Her caramel eyes sparkled with love as she looked up at him. “This is all like a dream. To think that you talking to me that night would save me.” She shook her head. “Thank you for really seeing me.”

“I should be thanking you. You saved me.” He twirled her out pulling her closer once she returned to his arms.

Oh yeah yeah

At last

The skies above are blue

My heart was wrapped up in clover

The night I looked at you

She looked up at him with questioning eyes. “How did I save you?”

“I was a bachelor partly by choice. Most of the women I dated had a different idea of what it meant to be noble. It was all status to them. You were like coming up for fresh air. By the time I met you, I’d resolved to never getting married. You get me in ways that no one else did. It’s like I was drowning and you saved me.”

I found a dream, that I could speak to

A dream that I can call my own

I found a thrill to press my cheek to

A thrill that I have never known

Her eyes sparkled with unshed tears. “Why don’t we just say we saved each other?”

He smiled. “I like that.”

He playfully dipped her, both laughing and smiling as he pulled her back into his arms. “I love you.”

“I love you too.” She tilted her head up, giving him a tender kiss.

Oh yeah yeah

You smiled, you smiled

Oh and then the spell was cast

And here we are in heaven

For you are mine ...

At Last

Athena blushed as they pulled apart as she suddenly remembered all eyes were on them.

The sound of silverware clinking against crystal filtered through the air, drowning out the soft sound of the waves kissing the shoreline a few yards down the sand. Athena’s cheeks tinged pink as she looked to her husband, her stomach flipped at the thought. A year ago she would have never thought she would be across the ocean and married to a man who made her feel like she was walking on air.

As much as she loved kissing him, doing so on command felt strange. She smiled as Percy tucked a stray curl behind her ear. He rested his palm on her cheek as he leaned down, planting a chaste kiss on her lips.

“I love you,” he whispered as he leaned his forehead against hers, his eyes staring into hers.

“I love you too.” Her fingertips brushed across his bearded cheek. “Everyone is watching.”

“Let them.” He replied giving her another peck on the lips before reluctantly pulling apart.

“Okay you two lovebirds.” Alex chuckled, sending Percy a wink. “Save it for the wedding night.” He raised his champagne flute. “I’d like to propose a toast.”

Athena bit back a giggle; she was sure Tabitha was fuming somewhere in the crowd at Alex’s impromptu toast.

“I’ve known Perceval for a long time, since the day I met him back in boarding school he has always been the kind of guy you could count on. He was always down to Earth and hated the title he was born to, even if it got us both out of trouble with the dean.

The one quality he always said he wanted in the person whom he married was someone who could see past all the etiquette and titles and see who he really is. You don’t need to spend much time with Perceval and Athena to see that she does in fact see him for who he is, regardless of title.

Athena, I have spent more than half of my life being friends with Perceval, and I have never seen him as happy as he is with you. I wish you both a long and happy union full of love and joy. To the bride and groom.”

Athena lifted her champagne flute as the sentiments were echoed across the sand.

“I guess it’s me.” Bailey giggled as she stood, brushing down her knee length skirt. She turned to face the newlywed couple, smiling at her cousin with tears in her eyes.

“Athena, you are my cousin and best friend; more than that, you are my sister. You have always been happy, but, when Uncle Nick and Aunt Pat died, I noticed your eyes didn’t shine as brightly until you met Perceval.

Perceval, you are the kind of man I always pictured Athena marrying; you are kind and caring and you love my cousin completely. I know that with you by her side that her smile will never falter.

While Uncle Nick and Aunt Pat can’t be here today I know in my heart that they would be proud of the woman you’ve become and welcome Perceval to our family with open arms.

So welcome Perceval. I wish you and Athena all the love and happiness in the world. To a long and blessed union.”

Damnit Bailey. I told you not to make me cry. Athena thought blinking back tears welling at her cousin's words. She took a second small sip of the dry champagne before setting the flute back onto the table.

“You okay?”

She looked to Percy as his hand covered hers. “I’m fine, you worry too much.”

Athena looked up as Tabitha tapped her shoulder. “It’s time for the cake cutting.” Tabitha said, smiling sweetly.

Athena looked back at her barely touched meal. Between speaking with guests and the million excited butterflies swarming in her stomach, she’d barely been able to enjoy the menu Percy had planned. She turned back to Tabitha, taking Percy’s outstretched hand. “Okay.” I’ll just eat later when things calm down a bit.

Athena and Percy stood in front of their three tier buttercream frosted cake. The adorning fresh roses almost seemed to sparkle under the twinkling fairy lights. She glanced up at him as the cake knife glided through the cake.

Everything still felt so surreal; the entire day was like she was floating on a cloud. All the tears she spilled during the planning of their wedding no longer mattered. Their day was here, and it was everything she dreamed of.

She picked up a bite of cake turning to Percy, her husband. Her cheeks hurt from grinning so widely all day. She held the sweet confection to his lips.

“Smash it in his face!”

She shook her head at Alex’s request.

Nothing could dampen this day. It was utterly perfect; they were finally husband and wife. Even if the heavens opened up and rained down on them she knew she would still look up at him with a smile on her face and love in her heart, laughing at the surprise shower.

She carefully took the delicate bite from his fingers, her eyes closing as the flavors exploded on her tongue. It was as delicious as the day she’d picked it.

“You have a little cake right here.” He said pointing to the corner of her lip.

“Can you get it for me?”

She gently sighed as his arms slipped around her waist and kissed her.

Her heart soared as she envisioned their life together. Their home would be filled with so much joy and laughter.

“Could today get anymore perfect?”

“I have a few ideas …”

“Oh?”

He nodded, his eyes sparkling brightly.

“I’m listening …”

Bailey’s arms hung loosely around Alex’s neck as they swayed on the dance floor. She should have known that Alex would pick a slow song, he didn’t believe she was really dating someone and it wasn’t like she could confess the truth.

The truth. What was the truth? She was with Liam and Drake, or that’s what they said in private. Outside the palace she couldn’t hold hands or kiss either one of them. Liam had taken to avoiding the topic of him dating and his search for a queen, instead pushing reporters to the coming nuptials of Duke Perceval and Athena.

Bailey hadn't missed the way his jaw tensed every time he brought up the wedding, yet he did it time and time again. She couldn’t help but wonder what he would use as a buffer now that the wedding was over. Would he ever introduce her as his girlfriend and potential queen? She glanced up at Alex. Is that what she still wanted?

All this time, had she been subconsciously pulling away from them? Why else hadn’t she voiced her concerns to Liam and Drake?

Bailey quickly looked away, trying to force the unbidden thoughts away. She loved Drake and Liam, she was just being stupid. She shouldn’t be questioning their feelings for her; they loved her too, right?

She sucked in a breath as she met Liam’s eye. She couldn’t miss the hurt etched on his face even from so far away. Her stomach knotted because she didn’t want to hurt either one of them; she just didn’t like being hidden.

How the hell had Drake handled it for so many damn years? No wonder Athena fell for Perceval. He was available and showered her with affection no matter where they were. He always made her feel loved and cherished . She wanted that, not to be a secret in the night.

She shifted her arms, unconsciously moving closer to Alex. Her heart hammered in her chest as he tightened his hold on her hips. She knew she should pull away, tell him to put more space between them.

Instead, her body leaned in closer, the heat of his body soaking into hers. What was she doing? Tell him it was a mistake, step back.

She tilted her head up, her lips slightly parted to speak. Her head felt cloudy and she lost the ability to speak or even breathe as he leaned down. She needed to step back, push him away, something, anything to stop him but she couldn’t. It was as if her body was frozen, but not in fear. Did she actually want this? Did she want to kiss him? She couldn't want this, she shouldn’t be letting him get so close that she could feel the warmth of his breath on her lips.

Turn your head!! Stop this. Time seemed to slow. Or was he just giving her a chance to stop him?

Why wasn’t she stopping him?

Her breath hitched as his lips inched closer to hers. What was she doing? She was taken -- she already gave her heart away. Push him away, this is your last chance!

His lips were soft and warm as they met hers, and her arms instinctively pulled him closer. It was as though her brain short circuited as all thoughts of telling him this was a mistake ceased. All thoughts left her mind, leaving only the way his palms went flat on her back as he pulled her closer.

Her body was flush to his as they stood still in the center of the temporary dance floor. When had they stopped dancing?

She gasped as his lips pressed harder to hers, their lips moving together in tandem. Her body tingled, every nerve ending alive. What was even happening?

She pressed herself closer to him, acting purely on instinct. His grasp tightened and his tongue swiped against her lip. God, what was she doing? Did she want this more than she thought?

She pulled back, leaving them both stunned. “I … I …” she stuttered stepping backward. Tears stung at her eyes. She wanted it, but she shouldn’t. “I’m sorry.”

His hands fell to his sides as he watched her retreat with wide eyes. “It —”

She shook her head, “I shouldn’t have,” she said as she turned and ran towards the crashing waves.

Alex stood stunned. He could still feel her lips against his. She kissed me back. He wasn’t even sure why he leaned in in the first place. He had every intention of respecting her, it was just a dance between friends. He hadn’t expected her to move closer to him; he hadn't planned on kissing her. It was as if they were drawn to each other much like a moth to a flame.

The moment he leaned in he had been sure she would push him away but she didn’t. Did she want it too? He was pulled from his thoughts as a firm hand gripped his shoulder. He looked up into whiskey colored eyes that flickered as though they were on fire.

“What the hell -- she told you she had a boyfriend and to back off!” Drake growled through gritted teeth. Anger coursed through him and it took everything in him to not deck the piece of shit in the face.

Alex shook the shock from his face. “Maybe instead of getting in my face you should be more concerned with the reason a guy would claim to be too busy to escort someone as great as her to her own cousin’s wedding.”

“She said that?” Drake felt like he’d been hit by a Mack truck. Is that how she feels? Confusion filled his mind. Things had been complicated from the beginning but he thought they were all as happy as they could be given that they remained hidden. Sure, it was hard to pretend she was only a friend, but it’s what they needed to do.

“Yeah,” Alex gave him a cocky grin, “maybe instead of being pissed at me you should go tell off the piece of shit that made her go stag.”

Drake saw red; this asshole had no fucking room to talk. He continuously made unwanted advances towards Bailey and now he wanted to make him and Liam out to be the bad guys?

The pulsing pounding of the blood rushing in his ears was all he could hear as he clenched his fist.

He pulled his fist back, intent on showing Alex what happened when he walked around like a smug arrogant bastard who could have whomever he wanted.

He stepped forward, the anger leaving him as his fist collided with Alex’s jaw.

“Drake! What the hell?!”

Drake shook his head as Liam’s surprised shout reached his ears. “This piece of shit kissed Bailey.”

“What do you care? It’s not like you’re her boyfriend.” Alex's eyes sparkled as he made the simple connection. “I mean, how messed up would that be? Dating her but no one knows.”

Drake stared slack jawed. Did this fucker figure it out? Would this cocky bastard expose them all?

“Besides, it’s not like she didn’t kiss me back.”

Drake and Liam shared a stunned look as both men felt their stomachs sink.

“She what?” Liam questioned trying to make sense of what was unfolding. He’d been surprised when he saw Bailey dancing with Alex, so to hear he kissed her and she returned it had him reeling.

“She kissed me back. Guess that boyfriend of hers can’t keep her satisfied, which is not surprising since he couldn’t be bothered to join her for her cousin’s wedding.”

“Do you want me to hit you again?”

“Sure, maybe it’ll actually hurt this time.”

Drake drew his arm back ready to land another blow, intent of wiping the smirk from Alex’s smug face.

“Drake, stop!”

Bailey’s voice froze him in place.

“What are you doing?” Her heart pounded in her chest. She’d gone to the shore to clear her mind only to be pulled from her mixed up thoughts by the sounds of shouting.

She pulled away because she was scared. Scared of how much she wanted it and how far she’d let it go. Scared of what her jumbled feelings meant for her Drake and Liam. Did they even have a chance anymore? Did they ever truly have a chance when they had to remain hidden?

Drake turned, the hurt in his eyes enough to punch all the air from her lungs. “You kissed him back?”

Shit! She needed to talk to them, to explain all she was feeling, the hurt of being hidden and the confusion that led to her kissing back Alex. That’s gonna be an awkward conversation. As much as she knew they needed to speak, she knew it couldn’t be there with everyone watching. Double shit! The realization that one bad decision had derailed Athena’s wedding weighing heavy on her shoulders.

Thena is gonna be so pissed! Her eyes scanned the guests looking for her cousin. “Where is Thena?”

“Athena and Perceval ducked out before shit hit the fan.”

Percy and Athena stumbled into their room locked in a heated kiss. She wildly clawed at his jacket, pulling the garment down his arms, the linen fabric landing in a heap before the door clicked close.

Since the moment she said ‘I do,’ she felt an intense pull to be claimed by him. Every cell in her body screamed for him to show her, tell her, make her his.

Her fingers threaded in his obsidian locks and she let out a breathy sigh, her head tilting back as he trailed kisses along the slender slope of her neck.

She stumbled backwards, her hands fell to his chest, her fingers frantically undoing his buttons. She was desperate with need. She needed to feel every inch of him pressed against her.

She moaned, her fingers curling into the fabric of his shirt as he peppered kisses across her collarbone and down her chest.

Desire prickled across her skin. “Percy,” she gasped, “I need you ...”

He looked up, the hunger in his eyes mirroring her own nearly taking her breath away. “The bed …”

She shook her head. “Too far.” The few steps to the bed felt like miles; if she waited any longer her desire would surely consume her alive. “Need you now.” Her hands dropped to his belt, fingers nimbly working it free.

He let out a feral growl, his hand gliding over the curve of her hip. His fingers caught the smooth fabric, hiking it over her hipbone as he spun her. Her back pressed into the wall as she shoved his pants down his thighs, his hardened length springing free.

She never felt such overwhelming desire before. She was positive she wouldn’t survive if she waited much longer.

To be skin to skin, his body against hers. Every movement took too long. Each second moving forward at a tortuously slow pace.

His hand ghosted her hip as he gripped the back of her thighs lifting her. She wrapped her legs around his waist, breath catching in her throat as he rubbed against her clothed core.

Please.

Her hands rested on his shoulders as he bunched her dress around her waist. She whimpered as he pushed her white lace thong to the side.

So close, yet still so far. Each passing second only made her desire grow. How much longer could she wait?

Her head fell back with a gasped yes as he slowly inched into her.

She finally felt complete, giving herself over to him entirely.

She clutched to his back as he thrust into her. Her walls squeezing around his length.

Her fingers curved into his back. It felt so good. Did it always feel this good? Was it possible they somehow were more connected?

Her mind swirled, overwhelmed by feelings. Every stroke broughther closer to the edge.

Her back arched and legs shook as she came with a soundless scream, her pulsing walls bringing him to completion.

He brushed her hair back as she looked at him with a dazed expression. “I love you.”

She smiled dreamily. “Love you too.”

He slowly lowered her to her feet, his arms holding her steady. His lips brushed across her sweaty hairline as he kissed her forehead. “Better?”

She nodded, “yes … bath and then round two.”

“Or … round two in the bath.”

“I like the way you think.”

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Minor Detail- Confronting the Truth [wacky drabble #18 & 19]

Pairing: Athena x Liam; past Athena x Percy

Word count: 985

Warnings: angst; evil Liam

Summary: Liam finds out how much Perceval knows.

A/N: And it became an AU of an AU ... well fuck! This is what I get for trolling Liam with Percy. As I said before most of TRH book 1 didn’t happen, and the fling was with Percy. (Totally stretching his personality here but hey this is an evil Liam AU). This part happens before chapter two and three of book 2.

A/N2: this is also a very late submission to @emceesynonymroll wacky drabble challenge. 18 What if I don’t see it? and 19 Who hurt you? prompts will be bolded. This is part two of Minor Detail catch up here.

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“Did you know?”

King Liam’s cold, hard accusatory tone only deepened his confusion. Perceval had worked to keep his distance from the king and his new queen as much as his own station would allow.

Since the moment he’d been summoned to the palace the previous questions he had once again swirled in his head. He knew from Leo that the heir had been born. His mind had swam for days as no statement was made. He knew they would wait a few weeks before presenting the heir to the public, but the birth should have been announced by now.

He hadn’t wanted to come, watch Liam gloat how the better man had won, Athena and their child by his side. He was certain that was the only reason that the king could have for dragging him to the palace.

The sorrow in her chocolate eyes told him she wanted to do anything but break his heart as she told him she would be marrying Liam. He had wanted to ask her why when her eyes were filled to the brim with tears of sadness and regret. She was quickly whisked away, a longtime friend standing between him and the truth.

He shook his head. “Know what?”

Liam gave a strained laugh. Of course he would deny it. He stood from his desk, walking to the bar cart, this conversation would require liquor in copious amounts to numb the pain of the lies. “Drink?” He asked holding a decanter of aged whiskey.

“No thank you.” Whatever this meeting was about he didn’t need alcohol to cloud his mind and judgment.

“Suit yourself.” Liam mumbled as he poured a large measure of whiskey, quickly downing it before pouring a second.

He crossed to his desk pulling his lips into a thin line as he appraised the older duke. Maybe she lied to us both, he thought as he retook his seat.

He picked up his phone, quickly locating a picture of Athena holding his child. The anger burned through his veins as his gut churned.

He had her, he’d won. Somehow he was still left standing fighting for breath. I will find out the truth today. “So she didn’t tell you?”

Who is he talking about? Athena? His heart clenched. What would she have to tell me? “Tell me what?”

Liam’s lips curved up into a half smirk. Maybe I can find a way to salvage this, make him hate her and sign away his rights …

He placed his phone on top of the crisp, clean, white paper that screamed the deceit done by his queen, carefully sliding both across the polished mahogany desk. “That she was yours … ”

Perceval’s throat grew tight, how he wished the king’s words were true, the cold hard truth stared him in the face every day he viewed his weathered face in the mirror. If she was mine she wouldn’t be with you. “She —” he trailed off as Liam indicated for him to look at the phone.

He lifted up the phone, his heart thundering in his chest. Liam’s behavior had him more confused than he had been when he had answered the door to see Bastien standing on the other side telling him the king had requested his presence.

Tears filled his eyes as he took in the image of Athena cradling the small child in her arms, her eyes full of love and happiness. At least she seems happy.

He glanced up at Liam, “I’m not sure I understand …”

“Look closely.”

Who hurt you? Do you get a perverse joy out of watching my heart break all over again? Just put me out of my misery and tell me so I can leave.

Perceval scanned the picture, looking for any indication to what Liam might be wanting him to see. What if I don’t see it?

His eyes slowly traced over a happily smiling Athena, a sharp pain in his chest nearly forcing all the air from his lungs. His eyes drifted to the small infant cradled in her arms, as he took in the wisps of light brown hair and small button nose his mouth fell open, no it can’t be, can it? “Is — is —”

“It appears the princess, my heir, isn’t of royal blood.”

Princess … I — I have a daughter? “Are you certain?” His heart pounded against his rib cage, he wasn’t sure what answer he wanted to hear.

He’d already lost her mother, could he bear to lose her too? It wasn’t like he could be her father, could he watch another man raise her and parade her as his own?

He had once told Athena he’d love her child no matter what, he hadn’t wanted to think about what would happen if it had been his and she hadn’t chosen him.

“See for yourself.” Liam replied gesturing to the paper laying on the desk.

He slowly lifted the white paper, swallowing as he read the black print clearly stating the infant, Hunter, was not Liam’s. This has to be a mistake.

“I never — we never —”

“You can stop pretending you’re innocent, Athena told me about Vegas …”

Perceval’s eyes fell back to the picture of Athena cradling his daughter, he should have felt joy and love, all he felt was intense guilt, guilt he’d worked hard to bury since the night in Vegas.

How? Did she know? The questions speeding around making him feel dizzy as he continued to stare at the picture of his child.

“It would appear Athena lied to us both.”

“What … no …”

“She told me herself she made sure she didn’t bear my child.”

Perceval swallowed, the realization that she never wanted to marry Liam sinking in. That sick bastard!

Liam slid a pen and paper across the desk. “Looks like all you can do is sign them away.”

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The Sit Down

Pairing: Bastien x Liza; Liam x Raven

Written for @kinda-iconic @choicesjulychallenge Choices July Challenge

Word count: 1,482

Warnings: angst

Summary: With the history between Liam Rhys and Bastien Lykel is there any hope of them moving forward and being a family for Hope?

A/N: @darley1101 requested Forgiveness for Liam and Hope as well as Family for Bas, Liza, Olivia, Hope, Liam, and Raven. Both are a tall order for this crew, I’m laying the framework trying to get them there. Neither prompt is used in the obvious manner. She also requested "Admit that you're wrong!" from Mobster Bastien ages ago and I’m finally coming through. Prompt will be bolded. Thanks @sirbeepsalot for being my sounding board and putting up with me. Again we are ahead of where we are in the story, I’m sorry. This takes place after Tattered Tears my other July Challenge fic.

Series warnings: Mobster AU, there will be violence, and death. Possible NSFW to come. Possibly dark and deals with pregnancy loss. If you ask to be tagged you acknowledge you are at least 18 years of age.

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“Can you please tell me why we are entertaining this fool?” Olivia asked, the thin heel of her stiletto clicking against the hardwood as she tapped her foot.

��Olivia!” Liza warned, voice strong and unwavering, while inside she was shaking. The last thing she wanted to do was to speak to the person who brought them so much pain, nearly broke her completely, yet she needed to hold firm, be strong.

Olivia flinched at the use of her full first name, Liza always called her Liv, she knew she’d pushed a button, yet she pressed on. “What? He tried to kill you!”

“I know that!”

“He killed your baby!”

Liza’s hand instantly flew to the now red raised scar on her round abdomen. She squeezed her eyes shut for a moment as her fingers traced the scar through her shirt. “I know! Believe me I know!”

“He hasn’t ever once said he was sorry, or showed an ounce of remorse!”

“I know that Olivia!” Her voice broke, coming out almost a sob.

“Then why the hell are we entertaining him?!”

“Hope!” Tears welled in her eyes. “Because even if he never apologizes to me or Bas for what he took from us, Hope deserves to have her brother in her life.” She squeezed her eyes shut, trying to block all the pain she felt. “I know he hasn’t been exactly welcoming to her, but he asked to speak to us, maybe between what I said to him and what Hope did he’s finally coming around, I don’t know.” She shook her head. “But I do know that even if looking at him makes my heart ache knowing he will never take responsibility for what he took from me that I need to try to put my own feelings aside for her because she’s as much my daughter as you and Sage.” She gently grazed her round bump. “I’d do anything for any of you.”

“Liza…”

She looked down. “Don’t. I know you didn’t mean it. I need to go finish getting ready I’ll be right out.” She wiped the stray tears from her cheeks. I can do this. It’s for Hope.

Bastien squeezed Liza’s hand, he knew she wanted to be anywhere but at this table in that moment. Her hand shook in is, he wasn’t sure if it was from the sadness or the anger she was trying to repress, either way he found himself in awe of the way she could look the man who caused them so much pain in the eye.

Olivia shifted on Liza’s other side, her emerald eyes burning a hole straight through Liam. “Well?”

“Well what?” Liam questioned, his tone flat, clearly unaffected by Olivia’s biting tongue.

“Well, you asked us here, what the hell do you want?” Olivia spat the words like venom.

“I did.” Liam straightened in his seat, clasping his hands in front of him. “I don’t see why all that is necessary.” He nodded behind Bastien where a few of his men stood at attention.

Olivia laughed. “After what you tried to do to Liza the last time she was pregnant did you really expect anything less?”

Liam’s jaw tensed. “I don’t understand what you’re doing here Olivia, this matter doesn’t involve you.”

Liza placed her hand on Olivia’s shoulder, keeping her from jumping across the table and strangling him. Olivia glanced at Liza, nodding at her, assuring her with the gesture that she would remain seated. “Hope.” She leaned so she could see her around Liza as Bastien. “She’s my sister.”

“I don’t understand how you came to that conclusion.” Liam said with a laugh, Raven elbowing him in the ribs.

Liza squeezed Olivia’s tense shoulder. “You do realize Bastien raised her, correct?”

“I still don’t see how that makes them siblings.” Liam replied flatly.

“Bastien adopted her when she was twelve. They are sisters by adoption and in this sense it’s a hell of a lot more related than you are to her.” Liza seethed, only calming when Bastien tightened his grip on her hand. “Now can you please tell us why the hell you wanted to speak to us?!”

“Fine.” Liam replied, his tone devoid of warmth. “I see exchanging pleasantries is too much to ask.”

“Oh that’s rich coming from you Liam! When was the last time anything other than hate or an insult escaped your mouth?” Olivia rebutted, her voice tinged with laughter.

Liam cleared his throat, his narrowed gaze falling on Bastien. “Do you always let them do all the talking?”

Bastien shifted slightly in his seat. “I’m simply listening. Listening to what it is you do and don’t say. You could learn to listen more.”

“And what exactly has been said of importance?”

“You’re nervous, though you think you hide it. You want something but are afraid to ask, so you deflect and insult us instead. So Liam, please tell us why we are here.”

Liam shifted uncomfortably in his chair, the first outward appearance of his discomfort. Raven glanced at Liam, seeing his jaw twitch, and his hesitation to speak. She placed a comforting hand on his forearm. “We had been given some interesting information…”

“Oh this is rich.” Olivia laughed. “He tries to kill Liza, treats Hope with disdain, and blames Bas for his mother, and yet he’s here asking for help.”

Bastien arched his brow. “So what exactly did you hear, and how am I supposed to help?”

“Madeline told us Liam had an older brother.” Raven replied.

“Wait, I thought Madeline was handled.” Hope stated, her face was etched with confusion.

“She was. Basically he’s done all he can on his own and now he expects Bastien to help.” Olivia said with a shake of her head.

“I guess that’s one way to put it.” Liam replied. “The truth is Bastien is the only person that might know anything without anything to gain in sharing the information.”

“Why the hell should we help you?!” Liza spat, her anger coursing through her veins.

“Liza...” Bastien squeezed her hand.”

“No! Olivia is right! He’s never even shown an ounce of remorse for any of his wrongdoings yet he has the audacity to ask you for your help.” Tears welled in her eyes, her body vibrating with anger.

Bastien glanced at each of the women seated with him. “I’ll help, on two conditions.”

“Bas…” Liza exclaimed in shock, unable to understand how he would be willing to help the man who caused them so much pain with zero remorse.

“Admit you were wrong.”

“Excuse me?” Liam replied.

“Admit you were wrong. Apologize to myself and Liza for trying to take her life and what you took from us. Apologize to Hope for shutting her out simply based on who her father was, and admit that you were wrong in blaming me for your mother’s death.”

“Is that all?” Liam grimaced, the urge to leave with his pride intact fighting to win. “Fine. I’m sorry I put the hit on Liza. I apologize Hope for pushing you away.” He but down, teeth grinding together as his jaw clenched. “I was wrong to blame you Bastien for my mother’s death. Will you help now?”

Bastien smirked. “That was one condition, I had two. My second is to back it up with your actions. Prove the words you say have meaning by actually talking to Hope and letting her in.” He glanced at Hope. “That is if she wants to give you a chance.”

Hope nodded. “He’s the only one who has any knowledge of my mom as a mom. You and Olivia have helped me learn about her, but still that’s only part of the picture.” She paused glancing down at her hands. “If he’s sincere, I would be willing to give him a chance to earn my forgiveness.”

Liam scoffed.

“You wanted my help, this is what I require to do so. I have some connections as does Liza, that could prove useful.”

“I doubt she has any connections that could help.”

Liza grinned. “Liam, perhaps if you’d been more diligent before you placed your hit you would have realized how bad it would have been for you had you been successful. I’m sure you’ve heard of my ex, Perceval Hunter, current head of the Hunter family out of Seattle.”

Liam swallowed as his face blanched.

“I grew up in that family, Perceval and I are still friends, and Bastien wouldn’t have been your only worry had you killed me.”

Liam sat in stunned silence. Vilegence then vengeance. His father’s words ringing in his head.

Bastien rose to his feet. “His name was Leo. If you want more than that, then you will earn Hope’s forgiveness as well as mine and Liza’s.” He pulled Liza to her feet. “For now we are done. I wouldn’t take your time. My kindness has an expiration date.”

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Fluffy ABC’s Percy & Athena

Pairing: Athena x Perceval Word count: 3,338 Warnings: fluff, pure fluff Summary: Just a fluffy pre-wedding interview with Ana DeLuca. A/N: Based off of @pixelburied fluff ABC’s. Modeling after @blackcatkita’s Ana DeLuca interviews. Fluffing cause I need it but my muse wants all the angst, Hope this doesn’t suck. I have another interview in the works for Rashad & Lennox and fluff ABC’s for Liza & Bastien, Driam, and Liam & Raven coming. Let me know if you want to be added or removed from the taglist. Disclaimer: I only own my OC’s, the rest I’m borrowing from PB.

A – Anger (What was their first fight about? Any big or recurring arguments?) “Your Grace, Lady Athena, Thank you for agreeing to take the time to speak to me on the behalf of the readers of trend. I have a few questions I’m sure our readers are dying to know the answers to about Duke Perceval Hunter and his fiancé who happened to be the former suitor of our own beloved King Liam.” Ana DeLuca stayed as she greeted the couple. “Please tell our readers what your first fight was about, do you have any big or recurring arguments?” Athena and Percy glanced at each other, fighting to keep the smiles off their faces. “We don’t really have fights or arguments, not over anything big.” Athena replied. “That’s right.” Percy agreed, taking her hand in his kissing the back before resting their still joined hands on his lap. “Six months of the last year of my mother’s life was filled with arguments, I vowed if I ever found someone I wanted to spend the rest of my life with that I wouldn’t keep things from them and that I would always be open and honest with them.” “We make sure to always talk things through when we might be upset. Maybe we’re still in the ‘honeymoon period’, but we never had a true disagreement.” Athena added. “I never want to see Athena upset again after having to wipe so many of her tears on the royal engagement tour that I make sure to do anything in my power to put a smile on her face.” Percy supplied in agreement. Athena gently squeezed Percy’s hand. “We make sure to never go to bed angry at one another either.”

B – Best (What would they say is the other’s best trait?) “What would you say is the best trait your partner possesses.” Ana queried. Athena laughed softly. “This might be the only thing that we truly disagree on, Percy absolutely loves my strength. I don’t feel as strong as Percy likes to say I am.” “I constantly remind her it took enormous strength to return to court with her head held high in order to clear her name. To watch the man she had thought she would marry parade happy and smiling with another woman on his arm only further proved her strength to me.” Percy countered.

C – Camera (How do they document their relationships? Who likes to take pictures? Or videos?) “How do you document your relationship? Who takes the most pictures?” Ana asked. “Percy definitely takes the most pictures. He likes to take candid photographs of me.” Athena answered, trying to keep from smiling. “He spent weeks sneaking candid photos of me.” “I was trying to prove to her she was the strong beautiful woman I kept telling her she was. The carefree smile, the way her eyes shine with love, make the candies some of my favorite shots. I still take candids of her so whenever she is doubting herself I can show her to remind her.” Percy explained.

D – Dates (What are their dates like?) “That is really sweet Duke Perceval.” Ana replied discretely wiping a tear from her eye. “What are dates like for the Duke and future Duchess of Winchester?” “Percy would say the sky's the limit, but I think my favorite dates are ones spent home or that we can take Chance and Cleo on.” Athena answered.

E – Early (What was the first month of dating like?) “Please tell our readers what your first month of dating like.” Ana requested. “Well, our first two months of dating was when we were on the royal engagement tour celebrating Liam and Madeline’s engagement. We had met the first night on the train. I was contemplating what I was doing on the tour and Percy was able to make me smile the first time in a month. For the first time since I left New York I was able to have some semblance of freedom again. I didn’t feel weight of the scandal hanging over my head when I was with Percy. Unlike her ‘dates’ with Liam during the social season they were more spontaneous, and we didn’t have to worry about what the press would think when we were out and about—my reputation was already tarnished, and Percy never cared very much for his image. I felt happy and free with Percy and I soon realized she wasn’t cut out to be Queen like she once thought.” Athena explained. She smiled softly as Percy gave their joined hands a subtle squeeze.

F – Friends (How is their relationship with each other’s group of friends?) “What is your relationship with your partners friends? Do you get along with one another, or are you at odds with each other?” Ana questioned. “My closest friends would be Alex from prep school and the former crown prince Leo, both Alex and Leo love Athena, and are happy for me. They both were sure I would be a permanent bachelor having never found anyone I had a true spark with. When they see me with Athena, the way my eyes light up when she walks into a room they know I finally found the one who I was completely meant for. Alex likes to tease me that all I had to do was go to New York more often and I would have found her that much sooner, but I maintain that I found Athena exactly when I was supposed to.” Percy replied. “My cousin Bailey was a tad hesitant, she was fine until the proposal and then she wondered why we were moving so quickly. But Percy was able to quickly assuage her worries and win her back over.” Athena stated.

G – Gifts (Do they like giving each other gifts? What kind?) “Do you enjoy giving each other unexpected gifts? If so what kind of things do you give each other?” Ana inquired. “For Christmas Percy gave me a Savannah. Cleo is adorable and I love her, but I was worried at first about her and Chance. Things were a little rocky at first, but they’ve calmed down now.” Athena replied.

H – Hugs (All things involving hugs) Ana tapped her Stylus against her tablet as she looked at the next question. “Affection, how often do you hug one another?” “We are both very affectionate. Whether it’s with small touches, or holding hands, little kisses on the cheek, or hugs. It’s more kisses or little touches than hugs.” Athena answered.

I – Inside Jokes (Do they have any?) “Do the two of you share any inside jokes?” Ana questioned. Athena and Percy looked at each other, “I don’t think we have any inside jokes. Do we?” Athena asked. “None that I can think of.” Percy replied.

J – Jealousy (Who gets jealous easier? How do they show their jealousy?) “Who gets jealous the most often and how do you show it?” Ana asked. “Neither of us gets jealous—” “Well there was that time when I met Tabitha, our wedding planner that I got nervous. I had no clue who this gorgeous woman in our kitchen was, but I wasn’t jealous. I know I never have to worry about you looking at anyone else and that you will proudly tell them you are off the market if you get hit on.” Athena said cutting Percy off mid sentence. “You are the only one who as my eye and I would tell anyone who asked, and even those who didn’t.” Percy declared, a light blush appearing on Athena’s cheeks.

K – Kiss (How do they kiss? Who usually initiates?) “That’s so sweet.” Ana replied. “Next question, who is the one to initiate kisses more often?” “I would say we are both about even on that front. Both of us are very loving and affectionate and love to show it, whether it be with a kiss or the holding of a hand or the words themselves.” Percy answered with a squeeze of Athena’s hand.

L – Love (How do they first say those three words?) “Love, please tell us, how did you tell the other and who said it first?” Ana requested “Percy said it first.” Athena said smiling despite the bittersweet memory. “He blurted it out, when he was trying to calm me down, I didn’t know for sure until a few days later. I told him shortly after Liam’s press conference. I was so nervous, I’m sure he thought I was there to break up with him.”

M – Movies (What kinds of movies do they watch together? Is it a regular Netflix ritual?) “What kind of movies do you enjoy together? Is Netflix a ritual for you?” Ana inquired. “Athena loves the sappy heart wrenching romantic comedies, light on comedy—” “That’s not all I like.” Athena countered. “No, of course not, you love your Hallmark channel, more sappiness.” Percy teased. “Oh shush! It’s not like you didn’t cry watching The Notebook.” Athena rebutted. “It was emotional. Their love prevailed for years and she overcomes her dementia only for them to die together.”

N – Nicknames (Things they call each other) “Do you have any nicknames for each other?” Ana asked. “From the moment I met Athena I’ve called her Doll, the word was on the tip of my tongue when I saw her drowning her sorrows in her drink. I of course knew who she was, all of Cordonia knew who she was—the woman who jilted their king. I had her pegged from the moment he saw her, she was far too broken to have done what those photographs implied, she looked just like a broken doll swirling her glass of amber liquid. I felt the urge to comfort her. I grabbed a seat next to her, hoping to strike up a conversation with her and take her mind off of her worries. When I introduced myself telling her, I told to her to call me Percy—I had been both surprised and completely content with the decision. No one had called me that in just over twenty seven years since my mother passed, but somehow I longed to hear her call me the nickname that had long since died.” Percy exclaimed. Athena wiped away the tears that had formed during Percy’s confession of why he called her doll.

O – One (Tell us about the moment they realized they were with the one.) “Could you tell our readers the moment when you realized that your partner was the one?” Ana questioned. “Well I felt inexplicably drawn to her at the bar, I felt the urge to wipe the tears from her eyes. I hadn’t even met her yet, though I knew her name, but all I wanted was to make her smile and laugh. I knew that I never wanted to see a frown on her face.” Percy answered looking at Athena. “I never felt the intense attraction with anyone else before. I knew she was reeling from Liam choosing Madeline and may not have been ready to take another chance on love.” And she was technically Liam’s mistress. “But I knew even if my heart ended up completely shattered in the end it was a risk I was willing to take to show her what she deserved, that she was worth more than being pushed aside.” And hidden in the shadows. “She made me feel things I never had before and I was more than willing to take a chance on her, on us.” Athena squeezed Percy’s hand as she blinked back the forming tears. “ I felt a flicker of hope with Percy. I had been heartbroken when Liam chose Madeline at the coronation.” And was terrified that all I could ever be to Liam was his mistress. “The more I got to know Percy, the more I thought that Liam not choosing me wasn’t the worst thing ever. I felt freer than she ever had with any other boyfriend when she was out with Percy. He made me so happy that I could barely keep the smile off of my face with him and certainly never thought about the scandal when I was with him. With Percy the sky was the limit and there was nothing hanging over my head keeping us apart.” Athena discreetly swallowed as she tried to explain how she knew she loved Percy without revealing too much. “It wasn’t until I thought I might lose him that I knew how much I truly loved Percy. I had a scare, and I was worried that Percy wouldn’t want children and that it was too soon and he would feel trapped and the thought of losing him made me see how badly I loved him and wanted to be with him.” That wasn’t too much of a lie.

P – Pizza (What is their favorite food to eat together?) “What is your favorite food to eat together?” Ana asked. “We both have adventurous palates so we are up to trying new foods together. My favorite by far was our tasting menu for our wedding reception. Percy has spoken to the chef and they planned a menu based on all the cities integral in our relationship.” Athena responded.

Q – Quit (Do they break up? Almost break up? What happened?) “Was there ever a time when you broke up, or nearly broke up? What happened to make you question your relationship together?” Ana inquired. “Well, like I stated before I was worried Percy would leave me because of the scare.” Athena replied. I thought there would be no way Percy would want me if I was pregnant with Liam’s child. “I felt more heartbroken than when Liam chose Madeline at the thought of losing him. Percy assured me that he would be by her side no matter what.” If that’s what I wanted. “In the end it was negative and I finally knew he was the one. That’s the closest that we got to breaking up.”

R – Rainy Days (How do they comfort each other on dark days?) “How do you comfort each other on a dark and rainy day? Ana asked. “I love listening to the rain, I find it soothing and calming, but if it’s particularly could, or there is danger of losing power Percy will build a fire and we will cuddle up together and watch movies or read.” Athena answered.

S – Soft (Something one of them did that turned the other into absolute mush) “What is something your partner has done for you that turned you into mush?” Ana requested. “There is no real one thing that Percy has done. It’s the way he listens to me and reads me. He knows me better than I know myself sometimes. On the tour in Paris he rented a motorcycle and took me on a motorcycle tour of the city because he knew I needed a break from court. He took candid pictures of me to show me the way he saw me. When I became overwhelmed with wedding planning he took me back to Rome where our story started. There is no one thing that turns me into mush because every thoughtful thing he ever does turns me to mush.” Athena answered squeezing Percy’s hand.

T – Texting (Do they text each other a lot? What do they usually talk about over the phone?) “When you are apart how do you stay in touch, do you text or talk on the phone more often?” “When we are only apart for a few hours we text each other. When we are apart for a few days, which has only happened once when Percy went to New York to meet a friend to help him with a mission, we will text during the day and FaceTime in the morning and evening.” Athena responded.

U – Unique (Tell us about some of their odd habits that surprised one another.) “Do either of you have any unusual habits that may have caught the other off guard?” Ana questioned with a raised eyebrow. “The only thing that surprised me about Percy was how low key and down to earth he was. He truly cares for the people of his Duchy, but he does that without being worried about his own image and it works for him.” Athena replied.

V – Vanity (Something they’re proud of in themselves and their partner) “What is something that you are proud of in yourself and your partner?” “I’m proud of Athena’s strength and determination. Not many women are tough enough to face down a scandal in attempt to clear her name. I’m proud that I was able to prove to myself that I didn’t need to do things my father’s way to run a thriving happy duchy.” Percy answered.

W – Wedding (Tell us about your wedding head canon if they’ve gotten that far. Or if not, have they talked about it?) “We hear there is a wedding coming up, can you tell us about what you have planned so far?” Ana asked. Athena smiled, “we’re getting married at the beach. It’s rather small and simple for a wedding of a Duke, but it’s what we want.” “What prompted you to want to go against the traditional nobility wedding?” Ana questioned. “We aren’t the type of couple who cares too much about our titles. I care for those in my duchy, and take pride in my duties as a Duke, but for me being a Duke is about what I can do for my people and not what my status says about me.” Percy replied “That and you proposed spontaneously at sunset at my secret cove in New York during the last leg of Liam and Madeline’s engagement tour. I knew I wanted to have a nod to our proposal, we couldn’t be marriage at the cove, but we could be married at the beach.” Athena added. “That sounds beautiful.” Ana stated.

X – X (Something they hate about the other) “Is there anything that bothers you about the other?” Ana questioned, poised to jot down the answer. Athena paused clearly thinking out the answer, “no Percy absolutely perfect, although that can be annoying at times.” She answered with a playful smirk. “I love everything about Athena—” “See? That there, he’s too perfect!” Athena exclaimed cutting off Percy.

Y – Youtube (What are they like online? Do they post about their relationship constantly?) “As a Duke and future Duchess, what is your online presence like? Do you post a lot about your relationship?” “We already live in the spotlight, Athena went through the social season and that scandal, I’m a Duke, we have plenty of people already looking at our relationship, we prefer to stay quiet about our relationship online.” Percy replied bringing their joined hands up to his mouth, kissing the back of Athena’s hand. God I love this woman.

Z – Zoo (Are they into animals? Do they want pets? What kind?) “Okay, last question, what are your feelings on pets? Do you have any? Want pets? What kind of animal would be the perfect pet for you?” “When we were in Rome I adopted a Corgi named Chance, who quickly became attached to Percy.” Athena replied. “For Christmas I got her a Savannah kitten named Cleopatra, who we call Cleo.” Percy added. “A Corgi and a Savannah, That must be a little wild.” Ana declared. “Yea, their meeting was a little crazy.” Percy responded with a chuckle. “More than a little crazy, but Chance and Cleo are best friends now.” Athena countered. “I’m just worried how Chance is going to react when Cleo gets bigger than him.” “They’ll be fine Doll.” Percy stated, leaning over to give her a soft kiss. “Thank you, it was great getting to know one of our most down to earth Duke’s and his soon to be Duchess better.” Ana stated gathering her things up to leave.

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MFackenthal’s A Week In Reviews - 5th edition!

It’s time for another MFackenthal’s A Week in Reviews! It’s been over two weeks since I published the last one. I meant to get this out on Friday ... but life happened. Thank you for your patience. And, please, let me take a moment to say thank you to all of you for your support of me and this blog.

I’m always working to find new authors - so if there’s anyone’s work (your own or someone else’s) that you want me to review - please send it to me.

Also, as you can tell, I’m not always caught up with everyone’s work - I’m waaaay behind. I don’t know that I’ll ever catch up. ha! But I’ll keep reading and reviewing because I’m still loving this!

Weekly reminders:

(1) This list does not include headcanon posts, ABC posts or any post that wasn’t a fic. This also only includes reblogs and not work I “liked” but wasn’t able to provide commentary on.

(2) If you want to find out what I specifically thought about each chapter, that can be found on my blog. To more easily search my blog, search the phrase “mfackenthal reviews ________” and fill in the blank with the blog name. IE “mfackenthal reviews maxattack-powell” to find the work I reblogged specifically by @maxattack-powell.

(3) In case it’s not obvious: I recommend ALL of these fics and ALL of these authors. I cannot say enough about the fabulousness that is these authors.

(4) The list is loosely organized by love interest and partially on the order in which I read the fics. As some of these stories are poly or love triangles, some are just listed by whichever love interest I decided it was “safest” (meaning not a spoiler) to feature.

If the “read more” works then you’ll find the full list under the cut.

Leo X MC

Duties of a Prince by @theroyalweisme

This used to posted under Liam x MC, but things have changed my friends. This fabulous author is showing us a side of Leo that isn’t always explored. His tender side. It also shows us a Leo that wants to be the best leader for Cordonia. Are we starting to also see a Leo that is in love? This are really starting to heat up in these chapters – so if you haven’t caught up, now is the time to do so. PLUS, you get to meet an amazing gal named Megan and what can I say – us Megan’s have to stick together!

Chapter 23 https://theroyalweisme.tumblr.com/post/175402169594/duties-of-a-prince-chapter-23-leo-x-liam-x-mc

Chapter 24 https://theroyalweisme.tumblr.com/post/175538310602/duties-of-a-prince-chapter-24-leo-x-liam-x-mc

Chapter 25 https://theroyalweisme.tumblr.com/post/175638779065/duties-of-a-prince-chapter-25-leo-x-liam-x-mc Chapter 26 https://theroyalweisme.tumblr.com/post/175776966796/duties-of-a-prince-chapter-26-leo-x-liam-x-mc Chapter 27 https://theroyalweisme.tumblr.com/post/175878953321/duties-of-a-prince-chapter-27-leo-x-liam-x-mc

Liam X MC

Through the Storm (TTS) by @choicesfanatic86 If you’ve been following my reviews, you all know that I’m addicted to this series. Riley is pregnant and back in Cordonia. Will Liam be able to woo her? (Will anyone be able to convince him not to use the phrase “woo her”? Or do I secretly love to hate that he uses that phrase?)

TTS: Part 44 https://choicesfanatic86.tumblr.com/post/175472185988/tts-part-44-liam-x-mc

TTS: Part 45 https://choicesfanatic86.tumblr.com/post/175506848705/tts-part-45-liam-x-mc

TTS: Part 46 https://choicesfanatic86.tumblr.com/post/175709814351/tts-part-46-liam-x-mc The Miserable Year series by @laniquelove This is an AMAZING series about Liam and Freya and the worst year of their life. It’s the very definition of Murphy’s law. These last chapters had me laughing and crying. I should have seen the end coming, but I didn’t. I’m so glad I didn’t, and I LOVED EVERY MINUTE of this series. Do yourself a favor – read it! November https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175078125226/november

November Pt. 2 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175116324643/november-pt-2

November Pt. 3 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175142597553/november-pt-3

December https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175241506274/december

December Pt. 2 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175274987237/december-pt2

December Pt. 3 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175308164628/december-pt3

December Pt. 4 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175375291431/december-pt4

December Pt. 5 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175475073027/december-pt5 December Pt. 7 https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175509639261/december-pt7 January…Again? https://laniquelove.tumblr.com/post/175511173848/januaryagain Happy 4th of July by @kinkykingliam Liam brings a little 4th of July spirit to Cordonia for his love Riley. Happy 4th of July! https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/175540769902/happy-4th-of-july-liam-x-riley-mc-nsfw-just The Consequence of Secrets-Part 13A-The Road Trip by @blackcatkita Liam and Drake are still estranged. However, Liam and Jennifer (MC) seem to be on the same page again. Learn more about Liam’s childhood in this chapter of The Consequence of Secrets. https://blackcatkita.tumblr.com/post/175575744258/the-consequence-of-secrets-part-13a-the-road To (Secretly) Love You – series by @choicesbyjade What really happened right after MC’s original scandal? I kinda forgot that Leo was around for that. @choicesbyjade did not forget. This Liam has a backbone and I love it! Ready https://choicesbyjade.tumblr.com/post/175500295712/ready Welcome to My Dark Side https://choicesbyjade.tumblr.com/post/175581505816/welcome-to-my-dark-side-liam-x-madeleine What Almost Was by @bobasheebaby Come meet and fall in love with Perceval. Of course, will MC fall in love with him? Or will she still chose Liam or Drake?

Fallout https://bobasheebaby.tumblr.com/post/174986371291/fallout-drabble-pairing-liam-x-madeline-word Just Friends https://bobasheebaby.tumblr.com/post/175039925260/just-friends-nsfw-pairing-athena-x-drake-word Image Above All (Drabble) https://bobasheebaby.tumblr.com/post/175027752388/image-above-all-drabble-characters-perceval To Tell Her the Truth https://bobasheebaby.tumblr.com/post/175049491998/to-tell-her-the-truth-pairing-perceval-liam

Broken Fairytales Part 1 by @darley1101 Someone is trying to assassinate Cordonia’s leaders. Follow Olivia as she survives the attack. Things will not go as scripted by PB. https://darley1101.tumblr.com/post/174124139583/broken-fairytales-part-1 You Have Never Loved Me (AU) Part 5 by @kawairinrin Liam reaches out to Annie (MC) to try to explain what he has said and done and why. Will she listen? Will the instant fame be a good thing for Annie? Or will it cause her more difficulty? https://mfackenthal.tumblr.com/post/175629722612/you-have-never-loved-me-au-liam-x-mc-part-5 The Heir series by @thatcatlady0716 Liam and Kendra (MC) share a passionate night when they meet, but Kendra doesn’t go to Cordonia. Kendra gives birth to Liam’s child. When Liam returns to the states and looks Kendra up, will she be able to tell him that he fathers a child? What will his response be?

Return of the King https://thatcatlady0716.tumblr.com/post/173777168641/return-of-the-king Lie in the bed you made https://thatcatlady0716.tumblr.com/post/174933205471/lie-in-the-bed-you-made Almost: Chapter 4 by @choicesfanatic86 Liam and Riley have a past – one from before his engagement night. Drake is slowly dragging the past back out … y’know, so us readers can know what is going on too! https://choicesfanatic86.tumblr.com/post/175641234118/almost-chapter-4-liam-x-mc My Immortal by @queencatherynerhys A continuation of a TRR AU where Liam ends up marrying Madeleine and Catheryne (MC) stays to watch. Come read this beautiful but heart breaking rendition of MC’s emotional state. https://queencatherynerhys.tumblr.com/post/175658982491/my-immortal Good Grades by @kawairinrin Liam is a professor and Riley helps him with grading. Come see why I’d take class with Professor Rhys. http://kawairinrin.tumblr.com/post/175816077241/good-grades-liam-x-mc-nsfw-this-is-complete-a With A Heavy Heart by @captain-kingliamsqueen Set when Riley was accused and Madeleine thought she had won … will love be enough to keep Riley around despite how poorly Madeleine treats her? https://captain-kingliamsqueen.tumblr.com/post/175839022176/with-a-heavy-heart We the People by @kinkykingliam If you missed the last chapter of “We the People” you have to catch up! We’ve moved forward in time and people are making decisions I was not prepared for. I want to hate it cause I’m so mad at Em, but I love it! The Surprise https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/175312996967/we-the-people-the-surprise The B*tch is Back https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/175589101457/we-the-people-the-btch-is-back Torn https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/175895578172/we-the-people-torn Drake x MC

Epithymia by @choiceswreckedme Liam has broken all of his own rules and cheated on Charlie (MC) with Madeleine. Charlie is away from Cordonia with Olivia and Leo. She realizes that she loves Drake. Drake comes to find her. This is where the chapters pick up this week. I cannot wait to see where things head next …

Epithymia – Chapter 13 https://choiceswreckedme.tumblr.com/post/175513130885/epithymia-chapter-13

Epithymia – Chapter 14, Pt. 1 https://choiceswreckedme.tumblr.com/post/175617236925/epithymia-chapter-14-pt-1 German Lessons by @tmarie82 Is it any surprise that MC gets a little commanding over the subject of German? (tee hee hee – that’s what she said!) https://tmarie82.tumblr.com/post/175437143703/german-lessons-pairing-drake-x-mc-emma The True Kings by @silviasutton1989 It seems someone was out to assassinate King Liam. In a botched attempt, one of them grabs a noble woman and makes a run for it. Who is taken? How will the group rally? Is Cordonia’s leadership council compromised?

The True Kings Ch. 1 “The 1st Victim” https://silviasutton1989.tumblr.com/post/175283692598/the-true-kings-ch-1-the-1st-victim

“Cherry” 1.2 of the True Kings https://silviasutton1989.tumblr.com/post/175358761478/cherry-12-of-the-true-kings

The True Kings Ch. 2 “Run” https://silviasutton1989.tumblr.com/post/175486703213/the-true-kings-ch-2-run-nsfw

The True Kings Ch. 3 “Suspect” https://silviasutton1989.tumblr.com/post/175589530233/the-true-kings-ch-3-suspect Queen of My Heart Chapter by @walkerismychoice This fabulous retelling of TRR if TRR had been a reality TV show continues. Riley tells Liam what she thinks is going on, see the crew go camping, and enjoy the suspense of the next plot line with me!

Queen of My Heart Chapter 24 https://walkerismychoice.tumblr.com/post/175599950158/queen-of-my-heart-chapter-24 Queen of My Heart Chapter 25 https://walkerismychoice.tumblr.com/post/175748982813/queen-of-my-heart-chapter-25 Queen of My Heart Chapter 26 https://walkerismychoice.tumblr.com/post/175827206013/queen-of-my-heart-chapter-26 Wake Up Call by @the-everlasting-dream Drake and MC battle out who can be more stubborn. Drake helps MC wake up in the morning. Oh, if we could all be this lucky … http://the-everlasting-dream.tumblr.com/post/175638755282/wake-up-call-drake-x-mc-nsfw All’s Fair in Love and War by @tmarie82 Fics where the whole TRR gang is together are my favorite! They’re like episodes of Friends where the whole gang never leaves the apartment. In this story, the whole gang is playing paintball. It’s a battle of the sexes. It’s not a spoiler when I say, we all know the women are going to win – come see how that happens! https://tmarie82.tumblr.com/post/175674836753/alls-fair-in-love-and-war-characters-the-entire Supposed to Be by @drakewalkerwhipped This seriously amazing series has made me weep, it’s made me laugh, I’ve fallen in love with Liam, Drake and Jaela while simultaneously being pissed with all three of them. No matter the drama, though, the love these characters has for each other runs deep. Their acceptance of each other is beautiful, if also heart-wrenching. Here are chapters 18 – 22.

Goodbye (supposed to be part 18) https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/174949843936/goodbye-drake-x-mc-x-liam Squeeze (supposed to be part 19) https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/175180615931/squeeze-drake-x-mc-x-liam It’s Over (supposed to be part 20) https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/175412581751/its-over-drake-x-mc-x-liam Loved (supposed to be part 21) https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/175654072351/loved-drake-x-mc-x-liam Here (supposed to be part 22) https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/175889519376/here-drake-x-mc-x-liam-nsfw

Insatiable by @tmarie82 In case you worried that marriage or pregnancy might change our favorite couple and keep them from sneaking away from the party – read this fic and confirm for yourself that this is not true. https://tmarie82.tumblr.com/post/175820387423/insatiable-pairing-drake-x-mc-emma

Drake X Liam

Forever by @debramcg1106 This series hooked me immediately! This is a love letter written to Drake. Come see how MC fits into the love story of Drake and Liam. Then, when you’re done, come whine to the author with me about how we need an epilogue! Forever https://debramcg1106.tumblr.com/post/174467758764/forever Forever (Part 2) https://debramcg1106.tumblr.com/post/174891205744/forever-part-2 Forever (Part 3) https://debramcg1106.tumblr.com/post/174981062834/forever-part-3 Forever (Part 4) https://debramcg1106.tumblr.com/post/175177760254/forever-part-4-nsfw Forever (Part 5) https://debramcg1106.tumblr.com/post/175422424854/forever-part-5-nsfw Forever (Part 6) https://debramcg1106.tumblr.com/post/175493331209/forever-part-6

Drake x MC x Liam You Can Wait by @drakewalkerwhipped Come see how when you’re in a poly relationship – the definition of “torture” may be ever so slightly different … https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/174308392841/you-can-wait-drake-x-mc-x-liam-nsfw Cuffed (Part 2) by @drakewalkerwhipped In this poly fic, it’s Drake that is the focus. His wants and needs are displayed for all to see – but don’t worry, he’s serviced. Be sure to read to the end because Drake’s admission will melt your heart. https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/175359362276/cuffed-part-2-drake-x-jaela-x-liam-nsfw

Olivia x MC Frozen (The Scarlet Queen Prologue) by @olivia-nevrakis Here’s an AU where Olivia plays the role of Liam. Can she handle the pressure? Who will she choose? https://olivia-nevrakis.tumblr.com/post/175407475382/frozen-olivia-x-mcthe-scarlet-queen-prologue Bastien x MC More than This – series by @honeylightningambition Bastien and Tavvy have decided to take a trip together. This means singing in the car, lots of time together, and (spoiler) will they have to share a very large suite together? Come see how our favorite couple fares when secrets are revealed and feelings are shared. More than This, Part 15 https://mfackenthal.tumblr.com/post/175969775557/more-than-this-part-fifteen More than This, Part 16 https://mfackenthal.tumblr.com/post/175970112517/more-than-this-part-sixteen More than This, Part 17 https://mfackenthal.tumblr.com/post/175970548927/more-than-this-part-seventeen

More than This, Part 18 https://mfackenthal.tumblr.com/post/175970952907/more-than-this-part-eighteen

Chris x MC

Light a Candle for Me Part 3: “This is the worst of humanity.” By @drivenbyfantasy The next chapter of this amazing series will make you smile and it will make you cry. The kindness of individuals will warm your heart. The reality of war will be heartbreaking. https://drivenbyfantasy.tumblr.com/post/175456630891/light-a-candle-for-me-part-3-this-is-the-worst

Boston – Girls Like You (2-8c) by @maxattack-powell Chris has taken MC to Boston to help get her mind off of how stupid James is being. Come hang out with Ethan (my favorite) and text with Ryan. See how well Chris and MC take care of each other. Oh! And meet MC’s ex – Peter! https://maxattack-powell.tumblr.com/post/175569787221/boston-girls-like-you-2-8c-nsfw

Writer’s Retreat (AU), Part 12 by @lolablackwrites (see a greater explanation in the section of Zig x MC) MC spends the day at the fair with Chris. Things are sweet. https://lolablackwrites.tumblr.com/post/175600631360/writers-retreat-au-part-12-chris-x-mc

Crashed (the Junior AU) Part 3 by @flynnomalleys Chris is depressed because of his injuries in the accident. The gang goes out to blow some steam. Harsh words are exchanged. True colors are revealed. Jenny (MC) makes some questionable decisions but ends up on the right side. Will she survive the night? https://flynnomalleys.tumblr.com/post/173361480687/crashed-the-junior-au-part-3 Reunited Part 1 by @eadanga Chris and MC broke up after dating for 4 years. Everything seems amicable. What will happen with Chris returns? Does MC even want to see Chris? https://eadanga.tumblr.com/post/174837673554/reunited-part-1 The Hartfield Athletic Trainer: Wrap it Up by @maxattack-powell Chris has been hard core flirting with the athletic trainer, who definitely returns his feelings. What comes next? Find out in this “mad-libs” style fic. https://maxattack-powell.tumblr.com/post/175764071801/the-hartfeld-athletic-trainer-wrap-it-up Close Encounters Ch. 9/10/11 by @kinkykingliam I don’t know how @kinkykingliam keeps all of her stories straight. In this AU, Chris and MC have reunited quickly and it seemed like there would be no problems at all with the ex, Jeremy … and then Jeremy comes back … https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/174629943212/close-encounters-chris-powell-au-ch-91011 The Boy Next Door – Chapter 4 – Moving Past It by @kinkykingliam Chris and MC never dated in college. Chris went pro and MC married another man. One child and one divorce later, MC isn’t really thinking about dating anyone else. She’s just trying to make things work with the father. Will things change when Chris ends up buying the house next door? https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/175868556292/the-boy-next-door-chris-powell-au-chapter-4 The Bond (AU: Chris x MC x Zig) by @maxattack-powell Chris and MC share an apartment. Zig is over quite often. Learn more about where things stand in the first chapter of this mini-series. https://maxattack-powell.tumblr.com/post/175949148558/the-bond-au-chris-x-mc-x-zig James x MC

Never Mess With a Lioness and her Pride by @keltic-moon Things seem to go so well when Sam (MC) is able to bring people together to bring Nathan down. Sam has a history though. Will it be returning? http://keltic-moon.tumblr.com/post/175519183462/never-mess-with-a-lioness-and-her-pride Zig x MC

Writer’s Retreat (AU) by @lolablackwrites James has allowed/stashed Charlotte (MC) away in a cabin while he gets married and goes on his honeymoon. Sure, he’s an ass for doing so, but it’s working out well for Charlotte. She’s enjoying time with both Chris and Zig. Here are the most recent Zig chapters. Writer’s Retreat (AU), Part 10 https://lolablackwrites.tumblr.com/post/175264702225/writers-retreat-au-part-10-zig-x-mc-nsfw

Writer’s Retreat (AU), Part 11 https://lolablackwrites.tumblr.com/post/175461591925/writers-retreat-au-part-11-zig-x-mc-nsfw

Damien x MC Part 1 by @clarissafics A delightful retelling of Perfect Match. One where Maya (MC) isn’t easily swooning over Hayden and is a bit more aware of her feelings for Damien. https://clarissafics.tumblr.com/post/175504149863/part-1 Mismatched, Ch 1 – Welcome to Kindergarten! By @kinkykingliam Hayden and Kaia (MC) have a child named Gemma. It’s Gemma’s first day of school. Does Damien still love Kaia? https://kinkykingliam.tumblr.com/post/174788458582/mismatched-ch1-welcome-to-kindergarten-its Everything (Damien One-Shot) by @drakewalkerwhipped Kai blows up Eros … will Damien make it out in time? https://drakewalkerwhipped.tumblr.com/post/174647355736/everything-damien-one-shot Not a Date by @lizeboredom Come fall in love with Damien all over again. Or for the first time. If that doesn’t get you to read it, maybe this will: come discover what Damien has in his wallet that makes him blush. http://choicesfanfic.com/content/not-a-date/ Seth x MC

Defining Moments, Part 1 by @mrswalkerwrites See why Seth and Willa (MC) are such a good pair. Enjoy their dorky banter. Watch Willa blurt out what she is thinking and Seth simply state what he is feeling. This fic is bound to put a smile on your face. https://mrswalkerwrites.tumblr.com/post/175446597793/defining-moments-part-1-seth-x-mc-pg

Kenna x Val The Queens of Stormholt: Trials and Tribulations Chapter 17/23 The King of Cordonia by @kennaxval Love is the rallying cry of the victorious in this amazing chapter of the Queens of Stormholt. Come see how Liam reacts to being pulled into the past. https://kennaxval.tumblr.com/post/175066418972/the-queens-of-stormholt-trials-and-tribulations As always, I hope you find something new to read on the list this week!

Have a GREAT week all!

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(1) Big thanks to @drivenbyfantasy for creating the graphic.

(2) I reblogged 88 fics since my last post. Eek! I’m slowing down! Haha! In my defense, I also read three full books. So like an additional 600 pages outside of tumblr-land.

Yes, I have an addiction to your work. No, I don’t know how I keep up with this.

(3) Last, but not least, on the off chance that I missed a fic that you know I reblogged, my apologies! It was unintentional and is not a reflection on you, but upon my inability to maintain my own blog. Also, if a link or a tag doesn’t work – my apologies if the error is on my part. My last review worked on mobile but not the desktop … don’t know how I was able to make that happen …

#mfackenthal reviews #mfackenthal's a week in reviews

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Blast From The Past- Following Her Heart Chapter 2

Pairing: Athena x Perceval, Bailey (OC), Liam, Drake

Word count: 1,310

Warnings: angst, fluff

Summary: Back in New York, Athena introduces Percy to her cousin. Someone from Drake’s past shows up.

A/N: @mrsnazario1223 co-wrote this chapter with me. Love you girl!

It struck Athena as odd that there was still royal engagement tour, even if there was no engagement or even prospects for marriage. But events had been planned, so on they went. She was actually excited to go back to New York, she would get to see her fiery older cousin Bailey. She loved Bailey and missed her dearly, but mostly she couldn’t wait to introduce Bailey to the man who stole her heart, Duke Perceval Hunter of Winchester Cordonia. She had told Bailey all about him and she couldn’t wait for her to finally meet him. Maybe it was quick to introduce him to her only remaining family, but she had always been close to Bailey and wanted her to meet the guy who had stolen her from a king.

She waited in the hotel lobby nervously waiting for her cousin to show up, it had been months since she’d seen her cousin and she missed her dearly, that coupled with introducing Percy to her made her stomach twist in knots. Bailey could be a little protective of her being seven years older than Athena, she had become more like an older sister than cousin. The truth was Bailey’s acceptance meant the world to Athena, she didn’t know what she’d do if her only remaining family hated the man she loved. Percy noticed her nerves and squeezed their joined hands trying to remind her he was there for her. Athena softly smiled, he always knew how to read her and how to calm her down and make her feel better. She looked up him offered a small thankful smile, she got so lucky with hiim.

Athena turned back to look at the door in time to see a ginger headed woman walk in the door, her smile grew as she saw her cousin come towards her.

“Thena!” Bailey exclaimed has she embraced her younger, yet taller cousin.

She pulled back and took in Perceval, silently appraising him. He was tall, she’d guess at least 6’, dark hair, Hazel eyes, salt and pepper beard. He was dressed differently than she’d expect of a Duke, wearing dark jeans, grey henley, with a black leather jacket, but Athena told her he preferred comfort. He was older, but she knew that. He seemed nice enough, but she’d have to check him out, she trusted her cousin’s judgment, but she’d always been protective, vetting any guy her younger cousin dated.

“You must be Duke Perceval,” Bailey stated, extending her hand to shake his.

“Just Perceval is fine.” He replied, shaking her hand, he always hated the formal title, but also hoped to make a good impression with the redhead. If he ever wanted to make Athena his wife, he knew having her approval would make things easier. From what he heard about her she didn’t hold things back, if she didn’t like you, you knew.

Bailey joined Athena and Perceval for dinner, over the course of the meal she got a feel for the man who stole her cousins heart. She could tell he had her best interests at heart, and Athena looked genuinely happy, the happiest she’s seen her since she lost her parents while she was in college. Bailey could see why Athena fell so fast for Perceval, he truly was perfect for her. Leaving them, Bailey felt confident that he wouldn’t hurt Athena and would continue to make her happy.

*****

Liam had to get away as he found the nearest bar. He ordered the strongest drink on the menu as he sidled up at the bar. He leaned over, holding his head in his hands as he mulled over everything that had just happened, everything he could have done differently. He pulled out the large 4ct ring that had been burning a hole in his pocket. A tear rolled down his cheek as he thought how he had planned to propose to the woman of his dreams just the night before. He thought throwing away his image would be enough to win her heart. Sadly he was mistaken.

*****

Bailey stopped in at her favorite bar after meeting the man that stole he cousins heart when she saw him sitting there alone. She would’ve recognized him anywhere, considering all of the pictures her cousin had sent her. Bailey wanted to meet the man that had pushed Athena into the arms of another man. As she approached him she could see he was playing with a diamond ring in between his fingers, the ring that he most likely intended to give Athena. She tapped him on the should, getting his attention.

“Liam?” She asked. “I’m Bailey, Athena’s cousin.” She continued, offering a soft smile.

“Oh, so your Athena’s cousin?” Liam asked, right away he could see the family resemblance, a spark that the two of them shared.

“That’s me, mind if I join you?” She asked gesturing to the empty seat next to him.

As the night drew on Bailey could understand by the way he spoke that it was never Liam’s intention for things to go the way they had. She could see that he was honestly trying to protect her cousin, although maybe not in the best of ways. She found him endearing and she couldn’t help but smile.

As Liam got to know Bailey and hearing about how she and Athena would get into trouble as kids he smiled for the first time since Athena broke his heart. Liam felt comfortable with Bailey around. There was something about her that seemed to bring a smile to his face even on the darkest of days, something that lit a fire inside him. It could’ve been her fiery personality or the fact that she was outspoken, both being qualities that are never found in a noble woman, but he felt himself being drawn to her.

Liam watched out of the corner of his eye, Drake walking up to his table, no doubt that he was there in an attempt to cheer him up, it was all he was trying to do since Athena broke his heart.

“Bailey?!” Drake exclaimed in shock. “What are you doing here?” He asked.

“Drake this is Bailey, Athena’s cousin.” Liam said as he introduced them.

“You’re Athena’s cousin?” Drake asked surprised that his past was walking back into his life.

Sensing that the two had history Liam couldn’t help but ask. “Do you two know each other?”

“Yeah, we met when I escaped Cordonia,.” Drake chuckled before continuing “so you’re Athena’s cousin!”

Bailey nodded, she could feel the butterflies she felt back in college return, which she found puzzling because she felt a similar chemistry with Liam.

“We met when I was at Hartfeld, she was a junior, I was a freshman rushing for a stupid Fraternity, I was streaking in the quad and I literally ran into her.” Drake explained, scoffing at the fact that he ever rushed, the feelings he ignored until Leo came to get him came flooding back.

The three of them laughed as Drake and Bailey shared stories of when they hung out in college.

Liam watched Bailey as her face lit up when she spoke, she spoke with such enthusiasm that he felt a flutter in his stomach. In that moment it seemed as if time froze. He didn’t have any kingly duties to worry about nor did the hole in his chest seen quite as big. It was just the three of them, the man who had his heart and the woman that was coming increasingly close to stealing it. He wanted to see her again, but how?

“Bailey, I hope this isn’t too forward of me, but I’d really like to see you again. Will you join me for the UN dinner coming up?” Liam asked hopefully, he felt like he might be able to move on.

A/N: What do you think of Athena's cousin Bailey my new OC? Do you want to see more of her?

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