#congrats Ollie!!!! you were amazing today !!!

[fastandcarlos]

Welcome To The World Of F1 : ̗̀➛ Ollie Bearman

summary: as a new contract waits for ollie, you’re right by his side to make sure that you can enjoy all of the celebrations by his side

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ynusername: up, up and away ✨

3,093 comments

username1: omg pls tell us you’re going to see ollie 🥺

username2: my dream is to be as aesthetic as yn!!

olliebearman: can you hurry up and come back to me now please 🫶🏻

ynusername: @/olliebearman I’m omw love 💕

username3: my two fave people about to be reunited

username4: I love how supportive yn is of ollie ☺️

oscarpiastri: cannot wait to see you this weekend!!

dinobeganovic_: secretly wish you were coming to see me

ynusername: @/dinobeganovic_ 🤫🤫🤫

username5: can’t wait for all the paddock updates this weekend 🙌🏻

username6: the cutest couple strikes again 😭

kimi.antonelli: come and see me instead, I’m way better 😂

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ynusername: exploring with my best friend 💞

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username7: yn always comes through with the sweetest snaps

username8: can ollie come and be my tour guide too please 😭

liamlawson30: can’t believe you didn’t let me come and third wheel 😂

username9: I love how ollie still always makes time for yn during a race weekend!

olliebearman: thank you for coming to visit me, ily angel 🫶🏻

ynusername: @/olliebearman ily so much more 😘

arthur_leclerc: eurgh I hate how adorable you two can be sometimes ❤️

username10: glad to see you got some time together 🥺

jackdoohan: next time you can come and show me around oliver

username11: officially obsessed with the two of you!!

oscarpiastri: you forgot the bit where you bring yn to come and visit me 🙂‍↔️

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olliebearman: officially an f1 man 💪🏻 I always knew that red and white was my colour 😂🏎️

59,492 comments

username12: there’s never been anyone more deserving than you ollie 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

username13: can’t wait to keep supporting you on this new adventure!!

lewishamilton: congrats brother and welcome to f1 🏎️

ynusername: you never fail to amaze me…I could not be happier for you 💞

olliebearman: @/ynusername I never could’ve gotten this far if it wasn’t for your support

username14: praying that haas know how lucky they are to have you 🙏🏻

oscarpiastri: about time, buzzing to line up on the grid with you next season bro

username15: I’ve never been prouder, we’ve got your back always 🏎️

landonorris: yet another brit bossing it on the track 💪🏻🇬🇧

logansargeant: told you it was just a matter of time!

charles_leclerc: so well deserved, we’ll miss you here at ferrari ❤️

username16: can’t wait to cheer you on every race weekend ☺️☺️

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ynusername: a rare day off with the best looking driver on the grid 💕🥺

7,299 comments

username17: I couldn’t agree with you more yn 🥺

oscarpiastri: I didn’t realise that we spent the day together today?? 😂

landonorris: you just wait until you meet me next season…might just change your mind 😝

ynusername: @/landonorris 🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️🤦🏻‍♀️

username18: look at his little smile omg

username19: if anyone ever questions how happy yn makes ollie just show them this photo

olliebearman: always the best time with you my love 💕💕

kimi.antonelli: can you stop making it so obvious how in love you both are please

username20: this is the sort of date I dream about enjoying one day 😭

username21: pls let me have a relationship like this one day

carlossainz55: looks like I trained you two well on social media 😂

username22: can’t deal with the cuteness anymore

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ynusername: officially a haas girl now 🫡

10,382 comments

username23: you look so good in red and white omg

liamlawson30: don’t tell ollie but I couldn’t be happier for you guys 😂

username24: ollie’s so lucky having you in his corner 🫶🏻

olliebearman: I’m the luckiest man in the world having you by my side

ynusername: @/olliebearman you’re stuck with me forever 😘

username25: can’t wait to see you in the paddock next year yn

iamrebeccad: it was lovely to meet you today 💞

username26: the best looking haas girl that ever did exist

oscarpiastri: btw lily told me to tell you she’s very offended that you didn’t come and find her today

ynusername: @/oscarpiastri that’s because I knew if I found her I’d never let her go 😂

username27: I still can’t believe we actually get to see ollie in f1 next year omg

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olliebearman: thank you for everything ferrari, onwards to the next adventure 🤧🤩

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username28: bigger and better things coming your way ollie ❤️

scuderiaferrari: thanks for everything, see you across the grid next year!

username29: your time now ollie, show em what you got 💪🏻

carlossainz55: all the best for next season, drive like you did for me and you’ll smash it

username30: more of those podium celebrations next year please

jackdoohan: are you joining haas?? wow you never mentioned it 😂

olliebearman: @/jackdoohan why do you hate me 😂

username31: the best adventure ever awaits 🥺

ynusername: have I mentioned recently how handsome you are 🤔💞

username32: never been prouder to call myself a fan of you, can’t wait for what’s to come!

georgerussell63: looking forward to having you around the paddock

username33: I love how all the british drivers have just slowly adopted ollie over the past few weeks

username34: can the new season just hurry up now

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ynusername: get you a guy that can be incredibly handsome and a massive goofball at the same time 😂

13,504 comments

username35: idk bout you but he looks like the best guy ever

arthur_leclerc: I’m available if you want a better version of this 😝

ynusername: @/arthur_leclerc soz but no one compares to mine

username36: I want an ollie in my life too please

username37: wow he looks good in blue 🥺

logansargeant: stop making him look so irresistible

username38: why is my heart suddenly racing a thousand times faster 🤔

username39: do you rent him out to single fans by any chance?? 😂

olliebearman: thanks for always knowing my perfect angle 😂

ynusername: @/olliebearman every angle of yours is perfect 😘

username40: boyfriend ollie is the vibe I didn’t know I needed

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ynusername: remember the days when we could go wherever and no one would no our names, now everyone knows yours…I’m so proud of you, day one as a formula one driver ✅❤️

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olliebearman: those days are my favourite…as are you 🫶🏻

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[imaginesig]

You Would've Done It Too

Ollie Bearman x Verstappen!Reader

SMAU

We all know Mad Max, but what if his younger sister is worse? And what if her on track enemy isn’t always that?

HEAVILY inspired by: Enemies or Lovers by @claypgeon and DR creators on tik Tok for radio ideas

f2updates

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f2updates: Y/n Verstappen and Ollie Bearman made contact at todays GP. Both drivers are well, but forced to retire their cars

tagged: no one

user1 now this is real racing

user2 im glad that Ollie is finally giving Y/n's aggression back

user3 right?? Verstappens gone too long without someone humbling her

user4 I hope she can be tamed like Max and really put her drive to good use

user5 you know they’re both pissed

User6 these post race interviews are about to be HEATED

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f2updates

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f2updates: Y/n Verstappen and Ollie Bearman's comments on the incident today

tagged: no one

user1 lmao Y/n and HITECH can whine all they want, all Ollie did was exactly what they've been doing to the grid all year

user2 the jabs at each other give me life

user3 I live for this rivalry

user4 yes Ollie 👏👏 humble her

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f1

liked by: carlossainz55, user5, Olliebearman, and 927,828 others

f1: Prima driver, Ollie Bearman, will replace Carlos Sainz this weekend

tagged: prema_team, olliebearman, scuderiaferrari

user1 I wonder how y/n is feeling about this

user2 why bring her up, this ain’t about her

user1 because she's been negotiating with different teams to get a contract and try to drive in a free practice but now Ollie gets to race for Ferarri before she gets any of that

user4 and he gets to race against her brother, something Y/n has publicly said she misses and prays to do again

user3 Y/n isn't any better at racing than him, id argue they're equals, nor should she get special treatment because of Max so she can wait her turn

user5 ahhh I can’t wait!!!

User6 I’m gonna miss Carlos this weekend 😭😭

user7 please please please Ferrari have a good strategy for him🙏🙏

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f2updates

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f2updates: Y/n Verstappen commenting on Ollie Bearman's temporary move to F1: "It's truly an amazing experience (to drive F1). Ferrari sees something in him, so best of luck. I've defiantly noticed a lack of headaches this weekend."

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user1 the was she still has to make a snarky comment

user2 I mean they are rivals 🤷‍♂️

user3 most civil I've ever seen an interaction between them

user4 I don’t understand why someone went out of their way to get a comment from her, let Y/n race and comment on herself and let Ollie shine without dragging the mood down by asking his rival for a statement

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Pre-Race

Post-Race

ynverstappen

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ynverstappen: That's how you do it the HITECH way

tagged: paularon_

user1 ig we don't need to ask how she's celebrated the win

hitechgp perfect 1-2 weekend!!

maxverstappen why the last slide

ynverstappen I had to inform the people of my opinions

Maxverstappen anyway, I’m so proud!!

ynverstappen 🫶🫶

Carlossainz55 congrats on p1 little-stapppen

Redbullracing performance so good we were left speechless 👏👏

user2 as much as I love a good rivalry it was nice to have a gp where Y/n and Ollie weren’t fighting and making digs at each other

User3 I agree

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olliebearman

liked by prema_team, user87, kimi.antonelli, and 728,928 others

olliebearman: P3 for my little buddy 🧸

tagged: no one

user1 awww the bear

user2 always a good day when we get a Y/n and Ollie podium

user3 its the only time they're ever civil when near each other

Prema_team very proud of your performance 🤝

user3 help im jealous of a stuffed bear

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f1

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f1: Y/n Verstappen has been called up to replace Williams's Alex Albon this GP! She's already been seen in the garage looking right at home

tagged: hitechgp, ynverstappen, williamsracing

williamsracing we can't wait

Alex_albon she's gonna smash it!!

user1 please bring Williams back to the glory days

user2 Verstappen? Nice try, welcome back Nico Rosberg

user3 she looks so good in blue

user4 Y/n lead Logan to the podium

user5 yes ma'am 👏

user6 give Max a run for his money

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f2updates

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f2updates: for her free practice session, Y/n Verstappen has run into issues with her car

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user1 her radio killed me: "Um guys somethings wrong I don't think the car likes me very much"

user2 looks like she's causing as many problems there as she does here

user3 please please please I NEED Williams to sort this out so she can still race

user4 she handled the situation very calmly and professionally, very impressive

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f2updates

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f2updates: Ollie Bearman comments on Y/n's absence after his race: "Very unfortunate to have troubles so early on. I guess the car could tell she was a hot head haha. I know all of us drivers are hoping the problem clears up"

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user1 I wish they would stop bothering the other for comments, if the situation doesn't involve both Y/n and Ollie then they shouldn't make a statment

user2 exactly it feels like the media is trying to get them to lash out at each other

user3 exactly they aren't friends, but they don't go out of their way to cause problems and people need to realize that

user4 yk he felt so pleased with the hot head joke

user5 "I know all of us drivers are hoping the problem clears up" he's trying so hard not to get into it with pr

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ynverstappen

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ynverstappen: Williams, what an honor it was to be chosen to drive for you this past weekend! I hope I've shown my appreciation through my performance and actions. Alex, sorry for almost ruining your car, get well and kick ass next weekend mate!

tagged: williamsracing

maxverstappen1 you were amazing! I'm so proud

ynvserstappen ❤️❤️

landonorris very impressive battle we had!! still pissed I lost to someone who overheated the car her first lap but yk

ynverstappen thank you for putting up a fight! so happy to beat you Mr. Nowins user8 I need more public Y/n and Lando interactions

user1 the purple helmet ate

user3 its so funny to me that she just happened to get called up the weekend she had a special helmet

user2 lmao she saw the Nico jokes

ynverstappen had bestie hunt the jacket down for the bit (its now my favorite piece and I will live in it forever, thank you Britney)

user4 someone tell her she showed her appration and more

user5 right- she gave Williams their highest qualifying and ending positions

user6 since Logan is leaving can we get her on the grid next year

user7 if you want to rush her and have her burn out like Logan then sure, but I say just give her a contract and get comfy in F2

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ynverstappen posted a story!

caption: to quote the note left, "they're crochet so you'll remember this weekend forever"

replies:

paularon_

seems like he knows his stuff

I cried

maybe its time to put these ruse behind mmh

don't take my fun away from me

and he really does piss me off

oh I know

I just don't know how he still puts up with you, mini max

hey max was worse

are we sure??

bff_username

ugh what I wouldnt do to have what you do!!

it really is the best

I mean he puts up with your shit better than I do

ok now first Paul and now you

you know im working on it, getting all the Jose out of my veins takes time

and im so proud of you for it

maxverstappen

who.

bff/n

thats a lie

you wouldve tagged her

who.

overprotective much 🙄

im your older brother its my job, now spill

I will at dinner in a few days

f2updates

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f2updates: in what felt like a rendition of the Norris-Verstappen insident, Y/n Verstappen and Ollie Bearman had a collision in their battled for 2nd, behind Paul Aron in first. The collision caused both to lose significant places in this race, but both were able to return

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landonorris wannabe @/ynverstappen

ynverstappen fuck off Norris

user1 welp cannot wait for the media digs from this

user2 there goes our time of peace

user3 at least this time it was clearly Ollie's fault, I mean he pushed Y/n off

user4 bffr it was a defenive move, maybe she should have stayed straight rather than turn into him? user5 turn into him?? Ollie kept changing his path in turns before and did it again here, all Y/n did was stay on the track rather than turn off

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f2updates

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f2updates: Y/n Verstappen and Ollie Bearman's comments on their collision today

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user1 praying for every f2 driver tonight that they dont run into each other in the hotel or else I fear it may end in a screaming match

user2 just once I need these two to be able to swing on eachother

user3 it'll settle everything once and for all

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ynverstappen

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ynverstappen: he's hot, you would do it to

tagged: olliebearman

olliebearman I love you schat

ynverstappen I love you too!! Best (almost) year ever, love

user1 im sorry its almost been a YEAR

paularon_ finally im free from this torture

kimi.antonelli you can say that again

ynverstappen nah he's still my #1 opp

olliebearman no one pisses me off quicker 🫶

maxverstappen1 I dont like you. you're not good enough for her. you never will be. I'll personally carve out another appendix so I can't drive you into the barrier if you ever hurt her. y/n you're learning to back flip right now.

ynverstappen a bit much?

olliebearman nope perfect amount, I understand very clearly

landonorris max almost passed out

landonorris please post more im enjoying myself

user2 LMAO LANDO

user3 this was not on my 2024 bingo card

user4 kinda upset we'll never see them swing on each other

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olliebearman

liked by ynverstappen, kimi.antonelli, user1, and 844,294 others

olliebearman: only person id wear red bull for ❤️

tagged: ynverstappen

ynverstappen only person id wear Ferrari for 💙

olliebearman forever grateful 🫶

carlossainz55 im hurt

Charles_leclerc me too

maxverstappen1 Y/n take that off and burn it now.

ynverstappen no 🫶

user1 im crying they work out together 😭

user2 I just wanna know when that second picture was taken

olliebearman before she got caught leaving the Ferrari garage

ynverstappen and y'all believed the outfit change 🤣🫵

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hitechgp and prema_team

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hitechgp: I guess we're related now or something??

tagged: ynverstappen, olliebearman, paularon_, kimi.antonelli

prema_team family karting day??

user1 not neither team knowing what to say

ynverstappen so fun!!

kimi.antonelli no not "so fun" so scary you almost killed us for the win

ynverstappen and I looked good doing it

olliebearman yeah you did 😍

paularon_ bring back the Ollie that would've cussed her out over that

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[httpiastri]

okay so i started writing on a boyfriend!paul blurb for after the race today, but then i deleted it and wrote this instead: a short snippet of a future chapter of the "the way i loved you" fic 😋 pretty short but it's all i can produce rn lol. will likely have some changes when i post the actual chapter. aiming to post the first things from the fic soon !!! hope u enjoy 😚

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paul is beaming when you see him stroll back to the paddock after his media duties. his cap is perched on top of his head – the right cap, finally – and his fingers are still tightly wrapped around the neck of his champagne bottle. when he notices you leaning against the doorframe leading into the f2 hospitality, his smile grows even bigger.

you meet him halfway, arms wrapping around his shoulders easily, just like they have so many times before. one of his arms drapes around your waist and he holds you close, a hum vibrating from his chest. "congrats, paul," you tell him. "that was amazing. you were amazing."

"thank you," he says before pausing. then, he lets out a chuckle. "to be honest, i wasn't sure if you would care."

you frown at him when you pull slightly away from him, just enough to look into his eyes. is that what he really thought? that you wouldn't care about his driving? "oh, please. you still mean a lot to me, okay?" your hand moves down to his upper arm, giving it a soft squeeze. "i still consider you to be one of my closest friends."

friends. the word stings like a knife in his heart. it's been months since you broke up, and yet, it still feels like a raw wound.

paul forces a smile. he understands that despite how painful it is, there's something good in it. there's still a place for him in your heart, even if he's forced to share it with someone else.

he pulls you in again, and the hug is even tighter now than before. it's a comforting feeling; you're both at peace, with a good weekend behind you, in the arms of someone so close to you. after everything you've gone through together, but especially everything he has gone through these last few months with the mercedes academy and so on, you're finally through to the other side. "it all worked out in the end, huh?" you ask after a few moments of silence.

"i guess it did." you part from each other to leave that oh-so-familiar gap between you yet again. "will you be celebrating with us tonight? i think pepe had something planned. you know how he is."

you snort. "yeah, i do know. maybe i will." you shift uncomfortably, crossing your arms over your chest as your eyes dart to the ground. "but, um... i'll have to check with..."

you don't even say his name – you don't have to. ollie didn't just have a bad race today; the entire weekend has been so far from everyone's expectations. and if you know him correctly, he will not be in the mood for celebrations tonight.

paul just nods slowly, pressing his lips into a thin line. "right."

the silence that follows is so awkward you can't help but chew on your bottom lip, a tiny sigh escaping through your mouth. he must be hating this, you think – today is supposed to be only a good day for him, he shouldn't have his ex's new relationship pushed up in his face.

"well, i have a debrief to get to," you make up, flashing him a quick smile. "congrats again, paul."

"thank you." he gives you another nod, before turning away and making his way towards the paddock. "pepe will text you!"

and just like that, he's off, and your mind wanders to the thought of actually going out to celebrate. ollie will definitely not join you, though you're not sure why you don't want to go without him. is it because you'd rather stay and comfort him?

or is it because you're scared of what you'll do, or feel, when you're alone with paul for the first time since you broke up?

[lestappenwdc]

Jeddah unserious race overview part 2

6. Haas

Who would've thunk I would be putting Haas on number 6? Nico Hulkenberg is the only driver not from the top 5 teams from last race to score a point in this race. Partly thanks to Lance and mostly thanks to Kevin being a menace and then having no other choice but to help. Truly one of a kind racing experience.

A recap of Kevin's race just because I think it was fucking hilarious: first he almost hits Ollie like 3 times. Then he unleashes an act of terrorism on Alex Albon of all people, which gets him a 10 second penalty (kudos to whoever changed that rule btw it was about time penalties had an actual value) and then he overtakes Tsunoda off track which gets him ANOTHER 10 second penalty. At this point the team has (rightfully) completely given up on his race and is instead using him to create a 23 second (read that again, he created a 23 SECOND) gap so that his teammate would get a free pitstop. He did this by holding up 5 cars (or was it 6) with no DRS! A masterclass from the ranks of Albon in Canada if you ask me. Then he served his mega penalty and still ended up p12. And with all that he also got third runner up for driver of the day. The guy with the 20 second penalty. Exactly. Unhinged. Entertaining. This guy gets what f1 should be about. Hats down to Kevin Magnussen he may not be a great driver but he is an amazing Entertainer.

7. Williams

There was no steering wheel drama today thankfully. Alex almost got points. I would classify this race as a big success. Alex little Naughty!! In regards to kmag (see above, our protagonist) was hilarious again. Logan didn't crash. All in all they were good. Oh and I got to hear James speak on the broadcast. That was nice 🥰

8. RB

Really really dissapointing race for both of them. Yuki lost so many positions. At one point he was fighting with kmag the next moment he was 3 places down. I love Yuki but those were mistakes he made. Daniel... what can I say. Even with the mistakes he made Yuki still outperformed him. That's 4 for 4. No, I do not count last race as a Daniel win over Yuki. Because it was not. Both their performance was less than ideal today. I hope they improve cos this is not it.

Yuki did amazing in quali tho, credit where credit is due. Absolutely 💯.

9. Alpine

I had a feeling that an Alpine would be the first retirement of the season and here we are. I did not feel as bad about them this weekend as I did last weekend. I will consider that an improvement. It still is funny that everyone is quitting if this keeps going they will have no mechanics left. Who's gonna do their pitstops? I guess we'll cross that bridge when we get to it. Congrats to Ocon for an amazing drive.

10. Sauber

Girl, wtf happened to sauber? I know Zhou started last for no fault of his own and there was little he could do but, girl,,,, you're nowhere. Another long ass pitstop. It's like they're still learning how to do them. It's like it's a trial run. What? How? Why is Bottas so slow? What is going on? I had so much hope. So much! And for what?

Part 1

[cazimagines]

hello, congrats on your 900+ followers!! Your writing is amazing, you totally deserve it <33

for the prompt: could I request something angsty but ending up fluffy as hell with andrea or alex please? It can be anything you like, you'd make my heart so happy, thank you :)

Thank you thank you thank you!

I actually have an Andrea angst one-shot in the ideas section atm, which hopefully I'll have out in a month or two, but, it hurts me thinking about writing the idea I have so good luck for when I do get around to writing it. But for now, I think I will go for Andrea angst with a happy ending drabble, as like a prelude for how much angst you can expect from the one-shot!

Andrea was ecstatic.

He ran around the sisters living room, frantically searing for a new pencil as he had broken the previous one he had been using had broken. He tossed cushions over, books aside looking for one till Ursula, who had heard the commotion hesitantly came into the room offering him a pencil.

With complete gratitude, Andrea took it off her and placed a thankful kiss upon the side of her face then rushing back to his desk as she quickly left the room not wanting to disturb him.

Andrea scratched away at the paper, his mind ablaze with music simmering through his mind. He hummed to himself the tune he was writing to make it perfect, for it had to be perfect.

After what felt like hours and made poor Andrea's hand ache, he finally was able to place the pencil down and sit back to admire the music sheet he had created. A happy smile graced his lips as he imagined the music in his mind again and his heart beat rapidly as he imagined playing it to you.

Not wanting to waste a second longer, Andrea grabbed the music sheets in one hand and his violin in the other and raced out the door, shouting a quick goodbye to the sisters as he left.

Andrea was completely enamoured with you. He had fallen head over heels for you and constantly wanted to spend every moment with you. From the moment you woke up you expected Andrea to be making his way to your cottage and he would stay with you late into the evening where he had to go home, though you knew if you didn't force him he would happily stay at your cottage for the night.

Andrea's English still wasn't the best, he knew how to now hold a brief conversation, but he didn't know enough words to express all that he felt about you and it hurt him that he couldn't tell you how much he loved you.

But then today it hit him just how. He might not be able to tell you, but he could show you through his music.

And so he composed what he believed to be his best work yet. The music he had written was his feelings for you. It heart burst thinking about what your reaction would be to such beautiful music.

He ran as fast as his legs could carry him into the town where he knew you would be at your stall. He darted down the streets and rounded the corner, ready to serenade you when a sight befell him that made him stop in his tracks.

There you were at your stall, leaning over and giggling at what one of the other town folk, Olly, was saying to you. Your cheeks were tinged red and you seemed so happy listening to this man.

Andrea's heart sunk in his chest, his arms which were holding the sheets and violin in their respected hands fell down to his side limply. The smile that had been on his face faded into a sad frown as he tried to hold back tears within his eyes.

You liked someone else.

Of course you would. He had never inquired about your romantic life before, only assuming you weren't courting anyone because you spent his time with him. Yet now the realisation came to him that you were simply being kind to him because he couldn't understand other people, you were just being polite till he left to go to America.

Sniffing Andre turned away from you, running just as quickly away with his head hanging low to the ground, all positivity drained from him, and because of this, he didn't get to see your eyes land on him, the shocked expression on your face and the way you tried to call out to him only for him not to hear.

Andrea found himself on the seaside rocks when he finally stopped running. Tears now streamed down his face, his chest ached and he bit his lip in an attempt to hold back sobs.

Slowly he placed the violin on the ground and then held his music sheet in his hands, looking at it one last time before tearing it in two.

His hands continued to rip into the paper, tearing them into little bits and then he threw them into the sea, watching how some sank in the water while others slowly drifted off to sea.

He had half a mind to throw his violin in as well but he decided against it last minute knowing how much the sisters had paid for him to have it, so instead, he sat down on the rock, pulling his legs to his chest and burying his head into them, crying all the pain in his heart out.

He wasn't sure how long he was there till he suddenly felt an arm wrap around his shoulders in comfort.

Pulling his head up, his eyes still swarmed with tears so he rubbed his eyes with his backhand and finally realised you were sitting beside him.

"Andrea, what's the matter?" you ask, your heartbreaking to see him like this.

"It's no matter" he murmured, not wanting you to see him like this.

"Please Andrea, tell me" you urge him, your hand raising up to his hair to stroke him gently.

"You love someone else" he finally whispers, what remained of his heartbreaking at finally saying it out loud.

"No"

His lips purse in confusion, looking up to you again, "No?"

"There's only one person I love Andrea, and he is currently beside me"

His heart jumped, and then again and again until it was beating rapidly, overwhelmed and joyed by your confession.

"You do!? Oh y/n! I do too!" he exclaims happily making you chuckle. Andrea looked like he was about to jump for joy but instead grabs your waist and pulls you into a passionate kiss.

When you pull away he smiles widely, but then his eyebrows furrow as he looks out to the sea, "I made song for you, but I threw away" he muttered, regretting his previous decision but you just smile and hand him his violin.

"You don't need music Andrea, just play with your heart"

And so he did. He played with everything his heart felt and it was the most beautiful music you had ever heard.

[ghostlywritten]

When I Was Your Man V.

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“Addy, wake up,” a voice whispered, shaking my shoulder. I jerked awake, taking a moment to realise that I was seated in a car.

Blinking, I rubbed my sleep-heavy eyes and looked out, “Where are we?”

“At the airport,” Antoine responded with a chuckle, “Did you forget already? We’re flying to Russia today.”

“Ah right,” I nodded, turning away from him, “Wake me up when we’re there.”

My drift to sleep was yet again disturbed when Antoine started tickling me, “Get up, I’m not carrying you around.”

I pouted, “I’m not heavy, I promise.”

He rolled his eyes, “You can sleep during the flight. Get your lazy ass up.” Grumbling to myself, I complied, getting out of the car and shivering slightly from the fresh morning air. It couldn’t even be called morning, it was only 5 am!

“Why is it so early?” I complained, trudging towards the back of the car where my husband was getting the suitcases out.

“It’s easier to avoid fans this way. Though I would favour them to your complaining...”

“What?” I hissed with narrowed and he immediately threw up his hands in defense, “Nothing! I just said you look beautiful in the morning light.”

Knowing full well that wasn’t what he had said I grabbed my suitcase from him and went ahead inside. I couldn’t help being moody, it was too early and on top of that, I had the worst period cramps that didn’t let me sleep last night.

“Hey! There you are, guys!” Giroud exclaimed overly cheerful, too cheerful for my taste at this hour.

“We almost thought we had to leave without you,” Mbappe commented, smiling in greeting.

“Blame this grumpy head, she was hard to get out of bed,” Antoine said and I simply nodded, too tired to be mad. I would be later.

Giroud chuckled, “My wife is like that, too. My method is waking her up with the smell of food.”

I perked up, “That would work on me, too. But in Antoine’s case, I would probably wake up to the smell of burn, given his cooking skills.”

“Oi, I’m not that bad!” Antoine protested as the others burst out in laughter.

“Yeah, what about that time-”

“Ok, you win.” I chuckled at how fast he gave up, remembering his many failed attempts at cooking for himself when I had been too preoccupied with pre-studying.

“That was fast! I wonder what you’ve done,” Pogba said, tuning into the conversation with his wife tugged under his arm.

“I-”

“No, shush!” Antoine clamped his hand over my mouth, pushing me away with the other. I laughed into his palm, causing him to chuckle himself. “Come on, let’s check in and avoid my embarrassment.”

“You would think you couldn’t get any more embarrassed after your Spongebob underwear was revealed,” I commented and he flicked my forehead, “Ouch!”

“Don’t ever insult the pants, they bring me luck!”

“Oh Antoine, please tell me you didn’t bring Spongebob with you.”

“Of course! How else are we going to win the World Cup?” I facepalmed. “I should have burnt them when I had the chance.”

“You would never break my heart like that,” Antoine said, throwing his arm over my shoulder and I tried to ignore my heart beat speed up.

“Let’s just check in,” I grumbled, looking away from him so he wouldn’t see my reddened cheeks.

-

After a gruesome long flight, which I spent wide awake no matter how much I tried to fall asleep, we finally arrived in Kazan; our first stop where France would play against Australia.

Peeking out of the window I watched as we slowly descended to the ground, feeling giddiness welling up in me. I had never been to Russia before so naturally, I had looked up the cities we would stay in. I hoped they looked as great as they did in the pictures.

“Excited?” Antoine asked, “Stop fidgeting around, you make me nervous.”

“I can’t help it,” I said, turning to him with a wide grin,” I’ve never been outside of Europe before.”

“Well, I’m glad I was your first,” he replied teasingly and I rolled my eyes along with a few exasperated groans that could be heard around us, “Hey, no one told you guys to listen to our conversation.”

“Mate, let me give you some advice,” Pogba said from behind, leaning forward against our seat, “Don’t make jokes. You’re not good at it.”

Antoine gasped, offended.

“He’s right. You’re not killing it,” Mbappe agreed from in front of us.

“You think I’m funny, right?” my husband asked with a pout, turning to me.

I breathed in through my teeth, “Stick to football,” I advised, high-fiving Pogba as the others hollered. Antoine crossed his arms, childishly, “I will get you back for that.”

“Oh yeah, how?”

“Did you forget I recorded you while you were sleeping?”

“Alright, you win,” I gave in immediately, flushing red. My snoring was quite embarrassing, to say the least.

“Wait, what? Why?” Mbappe questioned, “What do you do in your sleep?”

Antoine opened his mouth, but I cut him off, “If you dare say anything,” I threatened without knowing exactly what I would do and he clamped his mouth back shut with a grin, “Sorry, the lady spoke.”

“Aww come on, it can’t be so bad,” Pogba tried but I shook my head resolutely, giving the light-haired man next to me a warning glare to which he merely chuckled.

“Don’t even try looking angry, it just makes you cute,” Antoine said and my glare dropped, heart skipping a beat at his words.

“Dear passengers, we will shortly arrive at our destination place. Please fasten your seatbelts...”

“You heard it, ladies,” Coach Deschamps said from further back, “Fasten your seatbelts.”

-

“Wow, this hotel is beautiful,” I said, looking up at the tall building in jaw-dropping awe.

“Not as beautiful as me,” Antoine replied and it would have been cheesy if he hadn’t just complimented himself. I mentally facepalmed this time, too amazed to look away from the house when something flew into my mouth.

I reflexively spit out whatever it was, looking down to see a peanut. A giggle erupted from somewhere in front of me and I glanced up to see a woman around my age laughing into her hand with a bag of peanuts in the other.

“I’m sorry, I couldn’t resist,” she apologised, her voice indicating that she wasn’t sorry at all and I raised an eyebrow at her, “It was too easy of a target. Easier than my man even,” she explained, pointing at Giroud. I nodded in non-understanding, grabbing my suitcase tightly in awkwardness. I wasn’t a social person so talking to strangers wasn’t my best trait.

She held out her hand anyways, introducing herself, “I’m Jennifer, by the way.”

“Adeline,” I said back, shaking her hand.

“I know,” she grinned, “I was at your party. Didn’t get to congratulate you for getting accepted to university. So, belated congrats!”

I giggled at her dorky behaviour, “Thank you. I’m sorry I couldn’t talk to everyone.”

“It’s more like you didn’t want to, wasn’t it?” she guessed and I smiled sheepishly. Was I that easy to read? “I get it, you’re introverted. It’s cool.”

“Really?”

“Yeah, we all had already figured it was more Antoine’s idea to throw that party.”

“It was! He just loves them,” I said, shaking my head and she giggled.

“Olli is no different. It’s what they bonded over when they first met.” We chuckled together and I found that she wasn’t as bad and intimidating as I had thought back at my home when she was huddled together with the other girls.

“Ads, come on. We have to get our room,” Antoine yelled from the front door of the hotel and I looked up, just then realising that Jennifer and I basically were the only ones still standing in the parking lot. Giroud then walked up to his wife, kissing her temple lovingly. “Ready to get in?”

Jennifer nodded happily and I proceeded to follow them upstairs and into the hotel where Antoine had disappeared into.

“Here, I got the keys already, slowpoke,” Antoine said, keys dangling from his fingers and I rolled my eyes at him.

“Let’s go then,” I said, waving at Jennifer.

“See you guys at dinner!” she yelled across the room and I cringed slightly at how much her loud voice gained the attention of some but brushed it off quickly.

“You two got friendly?” Antoine asked, smiling slightly and I nodded, “She’s really fun. And dorky just like you.”

“Oi!...No, you’re right,” he relented and I chuckled at him. “I’m glad you’re making friends. I was getting tired of them constantly asking about my mysterious wife.”

“Is that what I’m labeled as?” I asked with raised eyebrows.

“Yeah, and not only from the WAG club but from the guys as well,” he said, rolling his eyes, “Hopefully you will talk to them now that you have to hang with us.”

“...I can still stay in the room and study,” I mused and laughed as he pushed me, annoyed.

“I give up. Your introverted nerd ass can’t be saved,” he said dramatically.

“I’m not a nerd.”

“I repeat: You’re studying even though university hasn’t even started, yet.”

“It’s called preparing yourself. And I’m surely not the only one, who does that.”

“I’m pretty sure you are.”

“Am not.”

That’s how the rest of the way was spent until we arrived at our room. It was a simply decorated apartment but well and warm enough with the modern decor. I dropped my suitcase along with Antoine and strolled around, peeking into the bathroom for a second before taking a look around the living room that was the bedroom as well. My eyes widened when I took a glance at the bed.

It was small. Way too small. Back at home, we had a California king-sized bed where at least one more person could have comfortably sleep between us. And that space had always been used to never come close to the other. I felt uncomfortable doing the first move and since he never did either we were left sleeping on the edge of our own sides, even when we got more friendly with each other.

This bed now gave us no possibility to maintain that space between us. “How are we going to sleep in this?” I voiced out before I lost the courage to do so and Antoine looked over his shoulder.

“What do you mean?”

“It’s smaller than our bed.”

“So?” I looked at him incredulously and it dawned on him what I meant. Or at least I thought it did. “You’re right. You take so much space, I won’t have any left for myself.”

“Excuse me?” I asked indignantly and it was his turn to look at me like I was mad.

“Please don’t tell me you never noticed your starfish sleeping position,” he declared, raising his eyebrows.

“What?! I don’t sleep like a starfish!”

“Yes, you do. You’re the Patrick in this relationship. And I’m Spongebob.”

“Patrick is male! And they’re not even married!”

“Patricia then. And who cares if they aren’t.”

I wanted to stay mad but couldn’t help but laugh when I got reminded of Patrick turning into a girl, “That episode was really funny,” I giggled and Antoine joined in, “Right? We should watch it later, Patricia.”

“I’m not-! Oh, whatever,” I sighed, rubbing my face tiredly.

Antoine grinned, “I’m winning a lot of arguments lately. You being sleepy is a good thing. I should wake you up early more often.”

“Try me and see what happens,” I threatened with narrowed eyes and he slowly backed away with a nervous laugh, “Nevermind. Wanna take a nap now before dinner?”

“Yes, please,” I moaned, dropping on the bed and almost immediately drifting off to sleep.

“Sleep tight, Patricia.”

-

I woke up two hours later, not knowing where I was. Blinking I inspected the room, speculating every possible scenario on how I got here when Antoine stepped out of another room, rubbing his wet hair with a towel.

“Good evening, sleepy head,” he greeted cheerfully and I nodded, “Where are we?”

“At a hotel in Kazan,” he chuckled, plopping down next to me.

“Ah,” I didn’t question further, figuring I would remember when I woke up properly. Dropping my head back on the comfy surface I blindly grabbed for a pillow and snuggled my face into it, inhaling the intoxicating scent of cologne.

“How can someone sleep so much and yet still be tired?” Antoine wondered.

“It’s called living, Antoine, google it,” I said, causing him to laugh and pat my head briefly.

“No, living consists of going outside and enjoying life to the fullest. And not dream around.”

“But what if my dreams are better than what the outside has to offer?” I mumbled, searching for his hand and putting it back on my head, indicating for him to keep going.

He chuckled quietly, running his fingers through my hair, “Then you have to make the outside better for you.”

“That’s easy to say.”

“It’s as easy to say as to make.”

“Shut up and let me enjoy this, you french guru.”

“Alright, alright. But we gotta head to dinner soon,” Antoine informed and I nodded sleepily, enjoying his fingers running circles on my scalp.

“You should massage me more often, then I might listen to you more,” I said later on as we headed down to dinner. I had quickly gotten ready, taking the fastest shower ever and putting on some pants and a nice top.

“I might just have to,” Antoine sighed in mock exasperation before grinning. “By the way,” he said, taking out his phone to show me a picture, “I was right again, Patricia.”

“Dammit,” I cursed when I saw myself sleeping with my limbs sprawled across almost the entire bed, my face stuffed into a pillow, “How do I even breathe sleeping like this?”

Antoine cackled, “I will print this out as a portrait and hang it in our living room.”

“Do that and I will shred your Spongebob pants.”

“You won’t. I will hide them!”

“You can’t hide anything in our home. I know the house better than you.”

“...I will just wear it all the time then.”

“Ew, that’s gross!”

“Yeah, it is. I take it back,” he relented and I giggled.

“Anton, Adeline! Over here!” Giroud called, waving over to the long table. It seemed like the restaurant was nice enough to push some tables together for us and Giroud had saved some seats across from him and Jennifer.

Sitting down in front of them, I smiled at Jennifer who greeted me cheerfully. “Did you guys settle into your room? We didn’t see you outside,” she commented, starting up a conversation.

“Yeah, this sleepy head just had to take a nap the minute we got in,” Antoine said, pointing at me.

“Don’t pretend like you didn’t nap yourself,” I said back when a waitress came, handing us our menus.

“Well, looking at you sleep made me sleepy, too,” Antoine remarked, shrugging.

Giroud laughed boisterously, “Listening to you two talk is always bound to be funny, right Jen?”

“I don’t know Adeline over here for long, but I agree,” Jennifer said, giggling, “Antoine, you finally found someone, who won’t back down from your constant arguments.”

“Hey, I don’t argue that much,” the blue-eyed man next to me protested, “Addy, tell them I don’t.”

“There were times where the arguments would last for days,” I admitted in faux-sadness.

“What? Never!”

“He had to sleep on the couch occasionally.”

Antoine pouted miserably as the pair in front of us laughed at him, “You’re my wife, you’re supposed to be on my side.”

“Oh I am, always,” I reassured, patting his cheek, “Just not now.” Antoine snatched my hand from his face, holding onto it with a playful glint in his eyes, “You wanna play that game?”

“Bring it on,” I grinned, squeezing his hand.

“No, please keep your games in the bedroom,” Giroud cut in, sipping on his drink, “I don’t wanna see any of it.”

Antoine and I sprang apart, him letting go of my hand awkwardly. I looked the other way as my cheeks warmed, feeling a bit embarrassed. Did they know that we had never gotten any way further than that one kiss? I didn’t know how I would feel if they did. Was it something to be embarrassed about? I didn’t mind holding on until I found a special someone, but I had already been married to my special someone for quite a time. It would be weird to still be a virgin, wouldn’t it?

“Oh please, don’t get all shy now,” Jennifer giggled though Giroud’s laugh had faded into a solemn expression and I knew then that he knew.

Thankfully, the waitress came back at the time and I quickly ordered the first thing that looked familiar to me without much of a thought.

“Anyway,” Giroud cleared his throat, attempting to change the subject, “This must be the first time Adeline has shown herself to us after that party. I didn’t get to ask back then but I have a very severe question,” he said, leaning forward to look at me.

I gulped slightly, “Yeah?”

He took a deep breath in before, “How dare you say training is boring?” Blinking at him, I cocked my head to the side in confusion. Was he kidding? I looked towards Antoine, who had a hard time stifling his laughter.

Jennifer slapped his arm, rolling her eyes, “And here I thought you actually meant being serious.”

“I am,” Giroud protested, “Training is the funniest, most interesting thing ever!”

“Just because you are so dedicated, doesn’t mean everyone else is too, Olli.”

“No?”

“Yes, Olli,” I said teasingly, grateful for the change.

“Alright...Patricia,” he smirked devilishly and it took me a second to get it. I gasped, my head snapping to my husband.

“Antoine!”

“What?” he said innocently. Or at least it would have been innocent if he had been able to stop laughing. I slapped his arm quite strongly and he groaned in pain, “Damn, since when are you so strong?”

“Since my husband is calling himself Spongebob,” I retorted and he smiled toothily.

-

The first game was against Australia, which France won 2:1.

I had driven there in a rented car, taking Jennifer with me so we both didn’t have to drive. We had chatted about the game and she also informed me about the other girls since I hadn’t had talked to them, yet.

Even during the game, where we were all loosely sat together I only managed a smile and little small talk before I opted for focusing on the game, not really wanting to get close to them. After Cateline, could you blame me really? Even Jennifer would always be kept at arm's length away.

Antoine had shot a penalty, doing his signature winning move that had us laughing.

As soon as the game ended, we headed back and the guys - pumped as they were with adrenaline - wanted to celebrate.

“Come on, Addy,” Antoine whined, dragging out my name as he tugged on my sleeve. I had already changed into my sleeping clothes and brought out my laptop to go through some material when he had gotten back. “It’s just a small get together. Only a few hours.”

“You do realise we have to get up early for our next flight,” I reasoned, looking at the clock, “We only have...six hours to sleep,” I whined myself, miserably.

Antoine rolled his eyes, “You don’t need that much sleep,” I gasped! “Ok, you do. But you can sleep on the plane and when we get to the hotel, you can sleep again. The others will wonder where you are when you don’t come now.”

“Let them wonder,” I shrugged and he pouted, “Please? For me? I shot a goal for my country, isn’t that enough reason to party?”

I sighed, relenting and he pumped his fist in success, dropping back against the bed. “Jesus, convincing you to party is almost as hard as winning the World Cup.”

Throwing a pillow at him, I giggled at his yelp and got up to get ready. “But only a few hours.”

The party was alright, I felt a bit uncomfortable since I didn’t know many personally so I stuck either to Antoine or Jennifer and even Giroud when the other two weren’t available.

“You enjoying this?” Giroud asked, handing me a drink.

I gave him a miserable look that was enough of an answer to which he chuckled. “You are not a party mouse, eh?”

“Not really. But congratulations on winning anyway,” I said, raising my glass to him and he clinked his own against it with a friendly wink, “Thanks. It’s really indescribable how it feels to win something like this. Even if it’s only one game of many...it never gets old,” he explained passionately and I smiled at his enthusiasm, “Antoine is the happiest of us all tonight since he shot a goal, too. That’s when you feel on top.”

I nodded, getting why my husband wanted me to celebrate with him so earnestly. I wondered if he would have asked Cateline instead if she were here and then scolded myself for thinking about her at all. Sighing at the sadness creeping up again after I had successfully suppressed it for days, I took a sip of my drink. “I’m sure, you will shoot one, too very soon,” I said politely and he smiled, though it seemed strained.

“I don’t know, I haven’t been at my best lately,” he admitted, his cheerful expression fading slightly.

“It’s just the beginning, you have plenty of chances left,” I said matter-of-factly. “Patience is a virtue.”

“What a lame quote,” Giroud chuckled and I gave him a peeved look that made him laugh more.

“I was being serious!” I whined and he patted my head like I was some kid. Given the height difference, it was easy for him to do so.

“Sure, keep going, nerd.”

I huffed, “Did Antoine tell you every stupid nickname he has for me?”

“Yeah, how do you think he comes up with them?” I gasped in shock, narrowly stopping myself from elbowing him. “How dare you?”

Giroud shrugged with a grin, “What can I say? It’s hard not to come up with nicknames when he tells me all the funny stories about you.”

I cringed in embarrassment, “What do you know?”

"Not that much, I swear...snoring beauty.” I groaned, hiding my face behind my hand as he burst out in laughter.

“But on a more serious note-”

“Your serious notes are never serious,” I cut him off and he grinned toothily.

“Alright, if you don’t wish to know what Antoine’s thinks of you then I will just head over to my wife...”

“No no no, stay,” I quickly held him back and he raised his eyebrow with a smug look on his face, “What does he say?”

Giroud shrugged, turning the tiniest bit serious, “I’ve just noticed that he’s been talking about you a lot more lately. About your goals, that you started working, the veggie soup - that I wouldn’t mind trying out by the way - It’s like I’m living with you, that’s how much I know about you now.”

My heart skipped at his words. I never knew he talked about me at all in the first place and even to this extent? It made me nervous but in a good way. It was a good sign, wasn’t it?

I shook my head quickly, the beginnings of a smile fading when I remembered his affair. It didn’t really matter what he was doing now and what it made me feel, in the end, I would leave him either way.

“That’s sweet,” I commented half-heartedly and I noticed Giroud shooting me a worried look when Antoine and Jennifer popped up next to us.

“Hey, you party poopers, what’s with the long faces?” Antoine exclaimed, clearly having had too many drinks already.

“Yeah, Olli! You’re usually not like this,” Jennifer slurred, almost tripping on her heels, “Where is the party animal?”

“He’s right here!” Giroud exclaimed, his mood turning 180 around in a matter of seconds as he downed his drink. I cocked my head to the side perplexed when Antoine threw his arm over my shoulder, “Why is your glass still full, babe? You don’t like it, I can get you another one.”

“I doubt you will survive a walk back to the bar,” I replied when internally I screamed ‘Did he just call me babe???’

“I will for you,” he said with a cheesy, intoxicated grin.

“Alright, it’s time for us to go,” I decided, putting his and my drink down on a random table and guiding him out of the lounge room.

“Noooo,” Antoine protested, the smell of alcohol hitting me full on and almost causing me to gag, “I don’t wanna leave, yet.”

“If you continue like this, you’re going to pass out and I can’t carry you.”

“You want me to carry you?” he slurred and I rolled my eyes as he bent down, attempting to lift me up.

“Let’s just go to sleep.”

“Alright, Patricia,” he said, shouting at the others and directly into my ear, “Bye guys! I love you all!”

I grumbled at the ringing sound in my ear and dragged him out into our room by the arm. He trudged obediently behind me, greeting a passing couple, who were snogging against the wall at the hall to our room.

“Where do you have the keys?” I asked him as we arrived at our door. He looked down at his pants, gasping, “Since when do I have clothes on?”

I huffed, proceeding to search his front pockets for the keys, “Woah, babe. Here? Let’s get inside first!” Antoine said drunkenly and I flushed at his insinuation, relieved that no one was around to hear.

“No, I’m just trying to get the keys,” I grumbled at him, trying to ignore the fact that he was slowly unbuttoning his white dress shirt. Finally fishing out the blasted keys I swiftly turned around to open the door. Antoine wrapped his arms around me, resting his head on my shoulder and my fingers shook at the contact.

“You don’t want me, baby? Am I not attractive to you?” he slurred.

“What?” I asked, my voice higher and causing him to wince.

“I find you attractive,” he mumbled, tightening his grip around my waist and I swallowed, trying to control my heart rate. It was getting hard to put the keys in the lock with him being so close, especially when he nuzzled his face into my hair. “So soft,” he murmured when I finally managed to open the door.

“Come on,” I whispered, glad that he was too drunk to realise how my voice shook, “Let’s get you to bed.”

He smirked and even in his intoxicated state he looked devilishly handsome, “Oh, I know what that means. Mattress tango.”

I snorted at his description and he giggled himself. “You’re crazy,” I told him, dragging him and pushing him onto the bed, “I’m gonna go brush my teeth and get ready for bed. You try and not throw up on the covers.”

“Yes Ma’am,” he saluted, dropping his back against the sheets. As I got back from the bathroom, I noticed he had rid himself off of his clothes, leaving him only in his Spongebob underwear. Guiding him under the sheets I laid down next to him at a respective distance. As much as it was possible. He stirred at the movement and sleepily pushed himself over on top of me. I tensed in surprise, breath catching in my throat as he forced his arms under my back and snuggled his head into my neck, “Nighty night, Patricia,” he mumbled before his soft snores resounded through the room.

I slowly relaxed, hoping my erratic heartbeat wouldn’t wake him up as I tentatively wrapped my arms around him, taking in the feeling of his back muscles under my fingers. This was the closest we had ever been and I knew I was saying that often but it really was another new and rare experience for me.

And I knew I wouldn’t be able to sleep tonight, wanting to relish in this moment of closeness. Let’s stop kidding each other, after the divorce, I was sure I would never be able to trust a man ever again so I would probably die alone with hundreds of dogs and cats. So this was one of the rare times I could feel close to someone like this.

Running my fingers through his hair until the early morning, I watched the sunrise through our window for probably the first time after years. It had a refreshing thrill to it, watching it go upwards and I wished I could move the windows open.

I heard before I saw Antoine wake up as he groaned when the sunlight hit him, rubbing his face against my collarbone. ‘He must have a nasty headache now,’ I thought, ‘I should probably look for some painkillers.’

“Why did I drink so much?” I heard mumble as he tried to shield his eyes from the sun against my neck. I giggled but quickly stopped myself. He would probably feel really awkward waking up on top of me.

I contemplated what to do. I didn’t want things to be weird. In a spur of the moment decision, I pushed him off next to me with all my might before he could wake up properly and jumped out of bed. He groaned, rolling back over and searching the mattress with his hands. “Cate..?” I heard him ask and bit my lip harshly to overshadow the pain that struck me inside. I watched him search around until he grabbed onto a pillow, snuggling into it.

Shaking my head I smiled sadly as I locked myself in the bathroom, desperately trying to forget that moment.

VI.

Help me Get Coffee Support?

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Second Date Update

Happy Holidays to my secret santa @redpensandgreenarrows. Ashley! I was so excited to write this for you. She requested AU and Fluff. I got the AU down… I’m not sure about the “fluff’. But I promise it’s a happy ending!

To Preface: I listen to a radio show every morning with a segment very similar to the below. It inspired me to write Oliver and Felicity as several of the couples I have heard over the air. Two of the three scenarios below are based on actual events that have occured over the 9 months I’ve been listening to them. Enjoy.

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December 2015

Now it’s time for your 7:30 Second Date Update!!

Harper: Your 7:30 second date update is brought to you by Big Belly Burger. We know the value of service. When times are rough or times are swell-y, go ahead and feed your belly.

Diggle: Hey guys! Welcome back to the Arrow, this is John Diggle, your co-host this morning. IF you’re new to our show, welcome! If you’ve been here a while then you know what’s up. Hey Harper! So you know how Lyla and I got married three months ago?

Harper: Yeah?

Diggle: Well, she told me yesterday that she’ll divorce me, again, if she can’t have Big Belly Burger every single week.

Harper: Really?

Diggle: Yep. Can you believe it?

Harper: Knowing Lyla, probably. Better not risk it, John. As much you love Big Belly Burger, your wife loves it more.

Diggle: Don’t I know it.  Anyways, today we’re helping out our friend Felicity. Hey Felicity how’s it going!?

Felicity: Hey Diggle,  how are you?

Harper: Just swell, thanks for asking.

Diggle: That was for me, Roy, behave. We’re doing great. How can we help you and your dating life?

Felicity: So I’ll just tell you. I went on this date with this guy this weekend and he’s not calling me back.

Diggle: His name is Oliver right?

Felicity: Oliver yeah. I mean i never liked the name Ollie and he does not seem like an Ollie even though we ran into an old friend who called him that. Oliver suits him so much better plus he introduced himself as Oliver not Ollie. Sorry. I’m babbling, I’m nervous.

Diggle: No no, you’re good. Tell us more.

Felicity: Anyways I was at work, the place of drudgery that sucks the living soul out of me when Oliver comes in. He’d spilt a latte’ on his computer and needed my help to retrieve the files. It took me about an hour, it was really simple fix but it took a while to download. Somewhere between me ranting about Shakespeare and whether Jitters has the best coffee, he asks me out. At first I didn’t think he was serious because this man is gorgeous. So beautiful. And I’m me. So not what should be his type. I’m nerdy and I work with computers. He’s like a model, he’s so handsome. It took some convincing on his part that he really was asking me out to dinner. I said yes.

Diggle: Okay okay, sounds good.

Harper: Where did you go, where did he take you?

Felicity: He took me to Italian, cause everyone likes Italian. The date was good, I had a fun time. He was really easy to talk to, seemed interested in everything I had to say about my work. Most people just get that bored crinkle between their eyebrows when I talk about computers, but he was really animated, asked me all these questions. We had great chemistry. I texted him a few times, even called, but he hasn’t been in contact. I would love to go out again but I wasn’t sure if he had been pretending or anything.

Diggle: Alright Felicity. Well we’ll just get Oliver’s number from you, call him up and see exactly why he isn’t calling you back.

Felicity: Awesome.

Diggle: You’re going to be on the line and everything but don’t say anything.

RING

RING

RING

Man: Hello?

Diggle: Hi…is this Oliver?

Man: Speaking. How can I help you?

Diggle: Well this is Diggle and Harper from the Arrow 97.7

Oliver: Oh hello. Is there something I can help you with?

Harper: Yeah how does a free dinner at Belly Burger sound?

Oliver: Pretty good. I feel like this comes with conditions though.

Diggle: You’re right it does. So on our show we have a thing called the second date update where we call up people that some of our friends went out on a date with and aren’t hearing back from the other person. Do you remember going out on a date with… Felicity?

Oliver: Felicity? Yes I do. She’s a great girl.

Diggle: If that’s so, why aren’t you calling her back?

Oliver: You mean she didn’t tell you?

Diggle: Tell us what?

Oliver: Okay so we met at Tech Village, she works there. I had spilt a coffee on my computer and got her help to retrieve some work files. She was so cute that I gathered my courage and asked her out. In the past I’d had a bad reputation, and was nervous cause I didn’t want to be that person anymore. I wanted something real with someone, and Felicity seemed like a girl that could be that.

Oliver: We went to that new Italian place down on Main and fifth, had a great time, the conversation was wonderful… until…

Harper: Until what?

Oliver: The restaurant caught fire. There was a boom and then entire thing was engulfed in flames.

Harper: No way.

Diggle: Oh no, that doesn’t sound good. Are you two okay?

Oliver: Yeah. See i’ve been gone for several years, had to fight to survive, explosions and all that. I’ve been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress.

Harper: You were in the military?

Oliver: …You could say that. Anyways my instincts took over and I launched myself at Felicity, tackled her to the floor. I thought a battle was going on, i’m ashamed to admit I had a flashback. During that time I wasn’t aware that I was hurting her. Not only did I bruise her arms from holding her down, she also got a concussion. The paramedics checked her out. I felt really bad, and I don’t think it’s a good idea for us to go out again. I could endanger her or worse.  I won’t take that chance. Felicity deserves better than me.

Felicity: Well I think that I deserve to make that judgment for myself.

Oliver: Wha–?

Diggle: Whoa whoa!  Felicity! Sorry Oliver but Felicity’s been listening this whole time.

Oliver: Feli–

Felicity: Oliver, I can’t believe you feel that way. I mean sure, the restaurant caught fire. That was a fluke, and apparently a trigger for you. You have PTSD, I get it. But I should be the one to decide whether you’re too dangerous for me or not.

Oliver: Felicity, I don’t want to hurt you.

Felicity: You won’t and you didn’t.

Oliver: You had bruises up and down your arms. Bruises made with my fingerprints.

Felicity: I can deal with that. Oliver, the person i’ve gotten to know at my work and at the restaurant before… this all happened, made me realize that I want to get to know him. I want to have the chance to know you. We don’t even have to go to a restaurant. We could go toss balls at the park. I just… can you give us another go at it?

Harper: Yeah Oliver, come on.

Diggle: What do you say Oliver? We can’t promise that nothing bad will happen, but are you at least willing to give it a try? We’ll pay for dinner?

Oliver: I don’t…. Felicity, I really like you. You’re amazing and funny and… I don’t know if I trust myself to not hurt you.

Felicity: I’ll be fine. Please?

Oliver:…o–okay. I will.

Diggle: Awesome! Congrats.

Harper: Up next is Truth Time with Sandy Miller.

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December 2016

Harper: Your 7:30 second date update is sponsored by Big Belly Burger. We know the value of service. When times are rough or times are swelly, go ahead and feed your belly. Big Belly Burger, at three locations of Star, Hub, and Central City.

Diggle: Today we’re helping out our friend, Oliver. Hey Oliver! Happy Holidays!

Oliver: Hey, Diggle, Happy Holidays to you to. How you doing?

Diggle: We’re doing good! How’s your Christmas shopping coming? Are you like Harper and wait until the last minute?

Oliver: Oh no, I tend to have it down around Thanksgiving. The Holidays are one of my favorite times of the year.

Diggle: Ah okay. Anyways, how can we help you today?

Oliver: Well, there’s this girl and she’s not returning my calls.

Diggle: Okay, I need more information than that.

Harper: Yeah where did you meet?

Oliver: At her work. I needed some help with my computer and she was happy to help me out. One thing led to another and we went out. Multiple times. And now she’s not calling me back.

Diggle: Well, Oliver, I want to ask you one thing first. Usually when we do this, things come out that something went wrong, or you made or uncomfortable. Did you say anything along the lines of politics or something like that?

Oliver: No not really. We – or at least I had such a fun time. Felicity was really fun and comfortable to be around, and I would love to go out with her again.

Diggle: Alright. So let’s get her number from you and see if she’ll pick up for us. Now I’ll keep you on the line so you’ll be able to hear everything but don’t say a word until we tell you. Okay?

Oliver: Got it.

Ring

Ring

Ring

Felicity: Hello, this is Felicity.

Diggle: Hey Felicity, this is Diggle from the Arrow 97.7.

Felicity: Oh hey! Did I win something? I don’t recall putting anything for your contests…?

Diggle: That’s okay. We’re call about something we call the second date update.

Felicity: Oh…. Okay? I went out on a date?

Diggle: Yeah, and the guy says you haven’t been calling him back

Felicity: *muffled* Did I go out and accidentally sleep with a guy?

Other person: *muffled* We were pretty wasted, I don’t know.

Felicity: I don’t remember, sorry?

Diggle: Um… he said his name was Oliver. Ring any bells?

Felicity: Oh Frack. Oliver? Oliver called you?

Harper: Yeah, he said you’re not calling him back.

Felicity: Oh he knows why I’m not calling him.

Diggle: He does? He was telling us he doesn’t.

Felicity: Well the leopard doesn’t change his spots apparently. If he lied to me of course he’ll lie to you. You see, Oliver’s my ex. I’m not calling him back because he lied to me, for 4 months. To my face. He didn’t trust me enough with the truth.

Diggle: I hate to do this but Felicity, Oliver’s been on the line listening.

Felicity: Oh I know.

Oliver: Felicity, please, don’t hang up.

Felicity: Oliver…

Oliver: I’m so sorry. I didn’t mean to keep William a secret it just, I couldn’t bring him up. Everytime I wanted to, I was scared. I was terrified you’d leave when you realized that yet another mistake from my past came up. I just… it was easier not to tell you.

Felicity: It was easy for you to not tell your girlfriend you have a son? Tell me how was that easier? Because from my view, it’s very easy to tell the truth. You could’ve said “Felicity, I’ve been meaning to tell you but I have a son who lives in Central City. How do you feel about that?”

Oliver: And the second I did you would’ve been out that door.

Felicity: Which I did anyways. Oliver I’m not mad at you because you lied, I’m mad at you because you didn’t trust me. I thought you trusted me to not walk out that door because of your skeletons.

Oliver: I–

Felicity: No, let me finish. When my dad showed up back in my life, and I was scared, and confused, I trusted you enough to tell you. I trusted in our relationship, and in the love that you had for me that you wouldn’t turn away. And you didn’t. You were right there, exactly when I needed you to be. I could trust you.

Felicity: What I’m hurt about is that you couldn’t do the same for me. The minute it came to you to reveal a part of you that’s vulnerable, you shut me out instead of trusting me. And I can’t be in a relationship with a man who doesn’t trust me.

Oliver: Felicity I’m sorry, I’m so sorry. I promise I will never lie to you again.

Felicity: It’s not enough. I need action more than promises.

Diggle: I hate to interrupt but it looks like this isn’t going to work. Oliver, don’t call us to get back together with your ex. That’s not how this works. Respect the boundaries she’s put in place, and let her go man.

Oliver: I don’t wanna let her go.

Felicity: Oliver. I’m already gone.

Click.

Diggle: Well on that sobering note, up next is Horror Stories at 8!

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December 2017

Now it’s time for your 7:30 Second Date Update!!

Harper: Your 7:30 second date update today is brought to you by Big Belly Burger. Now in National City! We know the value of service. When times are rough or times are swelly, go ahead and feed your belly.

Diggle: This is the Arrow, 97.7. The time is 7:30 and right now we have Oliver on the line.

Oliver: Hey guys.

Diggle: Oliver have you been on our show before?

Oliver: Yes I have. Twice I believe.

Diggle: Wow. That’s a lot. Anyways, how can we help you in your dating life?

Oliver: Well, I went out on a date with a girl named Megan, we went for Italian after she fixed my laptop. Dinner went well, we had a great time. Even went out for a second date at Big Belly but since I haven’t heard from her.

Harper: How many times have you tried to get in touch with her?

Oliver: About three. Two text’s and one phone call.

Diggle: And she’s never been in touch.

Oliver: Nope. Not a word.

Diggle: Alright, let’s see what we can do to help. I’m going to call her up, just stay on the line but don’t say a word.

Oliver: I won’t.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

Ring.

Megan: Hello?

Diggle: Hey is this Megan?

Felicity: No? My name is Felicity but my middle name is Megan.

Diggle: Oh well, we were trying to find someone named Megan. This is John Diggle from the Arrow.

Felicity: Oh! I listen to you guys all the time. My boyfriend and I love you, you play the best music.

Diggle: You have a boyfriend?

Harper: Well, maybe that’s why she’s not calling him back.

Felicity: He’s really great. His name is Oliver.  

Diggle: Wait…Oliver?

Felicity: Yeah, you guys actually set us up for the second date, during your second date update. What is this about?

Diggle: Felicity, we called because this is the second date update, and a guy named Oliver is on the phone right now?

Felicity: Oliver? What are you doing? Why did you have them call me?

Oliver: Hi, yeah. Well, we love to listen to them so much, and they’ve solved a lot of problems between us, plus I wanted to do this in front of as many people as possible, so I thought that this would be a good place to propose.

Felicity: What? Oh my god, Oliver…

Diggle: Well? I want you to hear you say it. Say it!

Harper: Yeah we need the “Will you…” Part.

Oliver: Felicity Megan, I love you so much. I am a better human being for having known you. You are the one who lights my way.You are my always, and I just want the chance to be yours. Will you, Felicity Megan Smoak, make me the happiest man in the world and do me the honor of becoming my wife?

Felicity:…

Diggle: Oh my god.

Harper: No way. I can’t believe it.

Diggle: Felicity are you there? Did we lose you?

Felicity: OH my god… oh my god.

Harper: Is there an answer?

Felicity: Yes. YES. Oliver yes. I’ll marry you! I will.

Harper and Diggle: YES!! YAY! *CHEERS*

Diggle: Congratulations you guys!

Harper: You two need to drive and go see each other right now.

Diggle: We want to be a part of your wedding if you’ll let us. I’m so happy for you right now.

Oliver: I love you so much, Felicity.

Felicity: I love you too.

Diggle: Well, that’s that! I’m still in shock. Anyways, Happy Holidays to you two! And to all a good night!

[httpiastri]

PERFECTLY FINE – 2023 SEASON SOCIAL MEDIA RECAP

author's note: dropping this off for yall ahead of the weekend bcs i have important sports stuff these next two days and likely won't be on here at all (i won't even have time to watch the races 🙃). just a little cute thingy before the first chapter hehe! the twt pics are unevenly cropped so pls open them to read all 😚 also this is my first social media au so go easy on me <3

author's note #2: you may not notice this if i don't say it but i'll say it anyway… i actually edited out zak from like four pics so that i could post this 😭 lol

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MELBOURNE, APRIL 2023

yourusername amazing weekend here down under!! so thankful for my fantastic team for all of the hard work, the car is a pleasure to drive. and shoutout to my lovely teammates, i love being annoyed and pushed around by you all ❤️

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frederikvestiofficial i would never annoy you 🥲

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→ yourusername nooo teddy bear, never 😢

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user not her calling ollie TEDDY BEAR ??? im out

→ user right in front of my salad 😪

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paularon_ ❤️🏆

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dinobeganovic_ time for a haircut? paularon_

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user great drive today!! u really deserved that win 💙

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saacha_fqt thank you for the champagne! 🥳

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???, MAY 2023

SPA-FRANCORCHAMPS, JULY 2023

paularon_ p3 in spa. thanks to the team for the good work

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user good job paul!! still not sure why prema thought the slicks were a good idea but 🫶

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user why is he looking so upset 😭 mate you just got a podium, celebrate a little

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user that first lap was mega 🔥

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mercedesamgf1 great job all weekend paul. good points to head into the break with. 👏

yourusername had a pretty good time in spa 🤭

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user sprint race win and then 4th in the feature? queen behavior

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jakcrawford_ dino and ollie looking great

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redbulljuniorteam amazing work!! 💪

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user y/n rlly is red bull personified omg, she truly loves her team

→ user and they love her back 🥺 always commenting on her posts, aww

ZANDVOORT, AUGUST 2023

yourusername look how happy jackie is for his podium <3 thanks zandvoort!!

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user i love to see ollie being bullied on his bike

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olliebearman adorable jakcrawford_

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user love to see y/n happy even after what happened with paul 💓

→ user yes yes! she was hanging out in the prema paddock all weekend, joking around with ollie and fred. and then she even went out for dinner with jak and clem 🥺

→ user i didn't know she's friends with clem?

→ user she probably isn't lol but she follows jak anywhere like a puppy 😭

MONZA, SEPTEMBER 2023

yourusername the best season ever 😭 where do i even start? massive massive thanks to the entire team. all of the engineers, mechanics, workers back home at the factory, and everyone else involved, i'm so thankful for you all. and big thanks to my family and friends for supporting me all the way, i couldn't have done any of this without you all. and to my dear, lovely teammates: you're the best, i'll see you all again soon. ❤️ (and congrats gabrielbortoleto_ for the championship! 🏆)

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user why does it sound like she won't stay with prema 😭

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gabrielbortoleto_ congrats on p2! see you again next year

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user congrats on a great season!! can't wait to keep following you in the future <33

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redbulljuniorteam you made us proud this season 🫡 let's keep pushing!

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user had so much fun meeting you in zandvoort 🥺 hope you have another amazing season 2024!

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user she went from posting several pics of paul in her dumps to posting none… 💔

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CAMBRIDGE, DECEMBER 2023

yourusername happy holidays 🤍🤶❄️🎄

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user bearman with a bear plushie 🥺 i'm so soft

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???, FEBRUARY 2024

[lestappenwdc]

Jeddah unserious race overview part 1

1. Red Bull

Remember last time when I said they are not as ahead as it seems? Yeah turns out I was wrong (kinda). I still think Ferrari are close by but not for this track apparently. Checo did better than last race at least he kept up with Max this time. Or Max did not push as much. In any case, red bull is red bulling. I'm Just waiting for the day that Checo will break his "doing good" streak and it all goes downhill for him again like last season. I do think that is going to happen again. I just don't know when.

2. Ferrari

First podium for Charles woohoooo at least he had a functioning car this time. Slow in race pace, but functioning.

The star of the show, however, the new light of my life, the cutest cutie patootie to ever have driven in f1 before, my babie Ollie. He did amazing and I am extremely proud. I can not believe he managed to drive so well and do so many amazing overtakes in not only his first race, but a race he did basically no prep for. Amazing! Most deserved driver of the day. Also I kinda sorta did fall for his dad also. Man stole the show almost as much as his son did.

In general a great race for Ferrari. But Like I said, weird pace. The Red bulls were quicker. But Charles didn't seem too dissapointed about it so I will stay positive.

3. McLaren

Watching Oscar and Lewis battle for 5 6 laps honestly made my day (and that is saying something since I'm quite sick today). So thank you for that. I rooted for Oscar so bad. So glad he finished p4. What an amazing race for him. So happy and proud of my boy once again 🥰. Also congrats to McLaren for being one of the very few teams on the grid that have actual competitors. So there's that.

4. Mercedes

The competitors. Lewis defending was just beautiful to watch as much as I wanted Oscar to pass, watching that defending was majestic. George was too quiet during the race. I actually kept saying how I miss him. He did snitch on Lando at the start that was funny. But then he disappeared. That's OK, as long as he has a good race. I'll live without him. Reluctantly.

5. Aston Martin

First of all, You can just tell that they are slower than the other 4 teams and the only reason they are still part of the big 5 is bc of Fernando and how good he is. That being said,

Lance, my beloved, you couldn't make it two (2) races without hitting the barriers? Did you miss them so much? His radio was hilarious I replayed it like 4 times. Can you go back? Bitch does it look like I can go back??? From the fucking wall? Jfnenx so funny. And it got us a safety car that ultimately made the race slightly more interesting (see section 3. Aka the Lewis Piastri battle). But yeah.. Lance was Lanceing, formula 1 is truly back, and the Astons are... meh.

Part 2