#pairing:christian/Toto

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Fic Rec List - Festive Favourites

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Carlos/Lando

nsfw: Glitter and Be Gay by @phebess | E | 14.7k

Lando is an out and proud primary school art teacher, and Carlos is the hot dad who has caught his eye. This is such a sweet and tender story of self-discovery and identity. As always, Phebes' humour is on point - I laughed out loud several times!

'Lando is wearing an ugly Christmas sweater and waiting outside the school for the bus to take them all to the Christmas Village - he's been before, and it's cute. There's little food stalls, a big man dressed as Santa, tons of fake snow, and even a reindeer petting zoo. A small childish part of him is excited, even if he's going with the company of a bunch of five year olds.'

Fernando/Mark

Lonely This Christmas by @seafoampearlygirl | NR | 19.5k

Mark is stuck at home for Christmas with nobody but the dogs and nothing but what's in the freezer during the worst snowstorm in 40 years. Fernando won't hear of it. He turns up on Mark's doorstep with a metric tonne of food and a plan for seduction. Mark is completely clueless. This fic combines all the best elements of Christmas fic and cosy, snowed in snugglefic. Fernando is written here as he seems IRL - larger than life with emotions to match. Mark is quietly pining and completely unaware that he is being wooed.

'He made Fernando's bed up with soft sheets that he knew were the warmest he owned. He added some heavy throws, because Fernando was Spanish and used to warmer weather. If Mark had had mints in the house, he'd have put one on the pillow. Fernando had brought dinner, dessert, wines, snacks, a frankly terrifying amount of cured meats and cheeses, a very stuffed overnight bag that suggested a longer stay, his laptop, hot water bottles and candles (“in case of power problems”), DVDs (no Christmas movies except Die Hard, Mark was glad to note), and some groceries. The last, even though it wasn't festive, really blew Mark away. A Christmas surprise was magical, but someone had to really care to bring you milk and bread and teabags. He'd even remembered Mark had a fireplace, and had brought firewood, firelighters and coal from the car. If Mark had a spare kidney, he'd have put it on Fernando's pillow, never mind a stupid mint.'

Alex/George

slip a sable under the tree by @strawberry-daiquiris | M | 5k George and Alex are roommates, and George takes a Christmas job as a Christmasgram. This story is everything - the humour, the pining, the festive vibes. I loved it!!

George can feel his cheeks turning as red as his Santa hat, sweat trickling down his back under the polyester, and he’ll need to wipe that off before he gets his top off.

Daniel/Max

home among the gumtrees by @albertparks | T | 10.3k

A love letter to Australian Christmas; Max and Daniel spend the holidays together. This story is stunning, and encapsulates Australian Christmas perfectly. It's so immersive and sweet.

'They walk, and walk, and walk through the yellowing grass. The sky is an endless mirage of blues, pink, and purples, the stars beginning to peak out as the sun lowers its harsh gaze. It's beautiful here, there's nowhere quite like Perth in the middle of summer. LA is fun, Monaco is relaxing, but nowhere will home quite like here.'

Esteban/Pierre

People You Know by @estemick | M | 6.4k Esteban invites Pierre to spend Christmas with him after Pierre's flight is cancelled. Set during Christmas 2022, after Pierre's move to Alpine has been announced. Esteban inviting Pierre home with him is something of an olive branch, which Pierre warily accepts. They take a zigzag path toward reconnecting with one another. Their awkward, yet heartfelt conversations show the gradual unfurling of their old friendship, and a little more besides. This fic is gentle and soft, and it's cosy atmosphere of a Christmas for two, curled up safe and warm while a snowstorm rages outside, makes it a perfect festive read.

Esteban had been alone in motorsport for years, and now he’s best friends with Mick Schumacher of all people, the son of his childhood hero. How does something like that even happen? After another stretch of not-quite-comfortable silence, Pierre decides to ask. It’s not like he can make this any more awkward. “You and Mick seem close.” Esteban keeps his focus on the snowy road in front of them, but Pierre can see a vein bulging in his temple before he sighs and responds. “We are.” “How did that happen?” “What do you mean?” “You’ve just never been great at making friends.” As soon as the words have left Pierre’s mouth, he realises how cruel they are. Esteban is silent for so long that Pierre isn’t certain that he’s going to respond at all. “I didn’t need to. I had you.” “You were friends with other people.” They had been close with Charles and Anthoine for almost as long as they had known each other. Esteban had been shy, but it’s not like he was alone . At least, he had always been present by Pierre’s side. "You took them with you. When you left.”

Charles/Pierre

you set my heart on fire by @boxboxbrioche | M | 14.7k

Charles returns home to the small town he grew up in for Christmas. His career as a photographer has kept him away for several years. After being volunteered to help with a charity calendar, he reconnects with his childhood friend, Pierre, who is now a firefighter.Why I liked it: This fic has a lovely Hallmark movie vibe, leaning into the trope of career-motivated protagonist coming home and realising what is important in life. The Leclerc family vibes are exquisite, Charles's mum and brothers just the right mix of teasing and loving. Pierre, of course, is as knee-weakeningly attractive to Charles as he always is.

Pierre gave him a thumbs up, still grinning. Charles watched with wide eyes as Pierre did the one thing that no one else had - headed straight for the fire pole. “You’re not really going to–” Before Charles could finish that sentence, Pierre had grabbed the pole with two hands and was hanging off of it, feet planted firmly on the floor, his head tilted back. He looked - ridiculous, was the first word that came to Charles’ mind, closely followed by (to his horror) hot. There was something about the way he held himself; the curve of his body, the angle of his chin, that had Charles wondering if he’d done this before. Pierre glanced at him, grinning. “Well? Are you not going to take the shot?"

All's Well That End's Well (To End Up With You) series by @welightitup, @boxboxbrioche and @redyellowstupid | T | 15.7k

Due to both of their hectic calendars, Pierre and Charles have a tradition of celebrating their birthdays late - in July for Pierre's, and in December for Charles'. This series is all about celebration, long-time friendship and a delicious slow-burn friends-to-lovers. I love the way these authors capture Pierre and Charles' dynamic - their friendship shines through in a way that feels so beautifully real and true to them. These fics even come with a bonus piece of art in the third part of the series! All in all, the series is just incredibly heartwarming, nostalgic and beautifully written, and will leave you with the biggest smile on your face, just like a true Hallmark holiday rom-com. (Because after all, what's more Hallmark-y than realising you've been in love with your childhood best friend all along?)

The air is sprinkled with the scent of cinnamon and chocolate as they make their way through the market stalls lining the centre of Rouen. Despite the late evening hour, it is teeming with more people Charles remembers there ever being. There’s an empty cup that had contained mulled wine in one hand, the other clutching onto Pierre’s sleeve as he trails behind him to make sure they don’t get separated.

Lights from the market and the fair at the far end twinkle like coloured fairy lights strung across the entirety of the area. There is a contagious merry mood, everyone sharing smiles and nods and the odd “joyeux Noël”, no matter who they are, and bitter bite of the weather - now in the single digits - is soothed by the heat radiating off the bustling crowds and the food stalls.

nsfw: wishing for a blue christmas by @duquesademiel and @wolfiemcwolferson | E | 29.4k

This is a non-drivers AU and soulmates AU. Pierre and Charles have a meet-cute moment when their luggage gets mixed up on a flight. Pierre is on holiday alone after his long term girlfriend left him after finding her soulmate. Charles's family immediately adopts him. What I liked about it: This fic is a lovely feelgood Christmas read. The Leclerc family scenes are wonderful, I'm not sure if I liked matchmaker Pascale, annoying brat younger brother Arthur or kind older brother Lorenzo more but between the three of them Charles's dignity doesn't stand a chance. Pierre and Charles are made for each other, obviously, but the tension arises from the fact that Pierre already has a soulmark and has SOMEone out there already. Hmm.

“I got you something else,” Pierre tells him. “Sit up so you can see.” Charles glares at him but allows himself to be pulled up to a sitting position and then he sets the bag into Charles’ lap and Charles immediately sticks his hand down into the bag to pull out…a - He throws his head back to laugh, reaching for the gift he got Pierre and setting it on his lap. Pierre only has time to look momentarily confused before he is pulling out an identical keychain that Charles is also holding. Charles had purchased it because it looks vaguely like his soulmark and Pierre never has to use it, but it had made Charles smile and apparently Pierre as well. “This is perfect,” Pierre says, and Charles is about to be the one to lean over and kiss him, but he hears Arthur shout from the main room and they both freeze, wide eyed. “You can escape now.” Charles whispers. “Save yourself.”

Charles/Max

As long as I get to keep you by @babysharl | T | 34k

When Charles and Max find each other at Daniel's New Year's party, they find themselves in a little predicament–when the clock strikes midnight, it grants a wish to the one who winds it up. It turns out–he's wished for a dream to come true: to be surrounded by love. Oh my goodness, this is one of my all time FAVORITE magical realism fics! The magic of the clock, wish fulfillment, it's amazing and so well-written. Literally, every moment of the fic took me somewhere new, and I definitely recommend it wholeheartedly!!!

It were moments like these that highlighted just how much of a different reality this was. They weren't supposed to take naps in real life, it fucked up their sleep schedules. He and Max, even though closer, were never this close until probably last night, where Charles had a vague recollection of falling asleep on Max. The general softness of the moment, their breaths slow and gentle, Max's eyes lazily moving from their nephew to Charles again, fondness mushing up the edges of the piercing blue. None of this was reality for Charles. He felt so at peace, though, that he chose to ignore the obvious. He chose to ignore the phone call, and that this wasn't his to have, that this wasn't the Max he wanted in his bed despite how similar he was, that this was just a dream he would wake up from. He wondered if he and Max could ever have something resembling this. He doubted it. Not with their lives.

Christian/Toto

the season of eyes meeting over the noise by @nobrakesdown | T | 9.1k

Toto and Christian are a pair of mildly antagonistic music teachers fighting over space in a concert venue for their respective classes. Gradually, they find themselves like one another more than they expected. This fic captures the snarky back and forth thise two have irl, and also the hint of affability you see in some of their interactions. A lot of the snark in the fic seems like it's for habit or show, and the gradual bloom of affection is not a surprise considering the groundwork's been done. This is a sweet little holiday story, perfect to curl up with.

He’s still holding his own coffee cup as they walk out of the shop, with Daniel waving after them as they go. The cold hits them as they go through the door, and Toto sees Christian shove his hands into his pockets again. He acts without really thinking, putting his cup down on a low wall that runs along the sidewalk. He slips off one glove, and then the other. Placing them carefully together, he holds them out to Christian, who stares at him. Toto huffs, his breath hanging in the cold air. “I’m not the one who didn’t bring appropriate clothing. Go on, take them.” “But that’s a terrible solution,” Christian says. “Now your hands will get cold.” “They won’t,” Toto says, not getting pulled into this. “I still have a warm cup to carry back with me.” Christian shakes his head, but when Toto holds the gloves closer to him he takes them. He turns them over in his hands before, apparently approvingly, putting them on. Toto finds himself watching, but he forces his mind away from thinking that his gloves look good on Christian. That would be ridiculous to think, because they’re just gloves.

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Fic Rec List - Christian/Toto

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nsfw: Regulatory Compliance by sherlaufeyson | E | 3k

Toto is exasperated with what he sees as Christian lawyering him to death, and makes a comment about him needing to be disciplined. Christian is unexpecedly amenable to the suggestion. This was undoubtedly hot and the dynamic between them is absolutely sparking, but what I really liked is the overall gentleness of it and the focus on ongoing consent and good kink negotiation and the comfort of both partners. Just had a really nice fuzzy vibe overall. This is a locked fic with explicit content.

Toto took a deep breath and placed a firm hand on the centre of Christian's back.He could feel the heat radiating through Christian's polo shirt. As Toto ran his hand slowly down to Christian's backside, he felt a full-body shiver wrack Christian's smaller frame. "Christian." Toto heard a satisfied hum in response. "If you want me to stop, at any time, tell me." "Oh, I will." Christian's tone was much calmer than Toto had expected. It was almost like he was finding it easier to speak when he wasn't making direct eye contact.

an exchange for flight by @antimonyandthyme | M | 4.5k

Toto sprouts wings. It's an agonising, messy process. Christian is there, and perhaps knows more about it than Toto expected. This fic has a lovely balance of combativeness and caring between the both of them, and the sort of wonderfully evocative language that best suits the premise of wingfic. There is a darker theme of sacrifice, and what it can take to succeed in the world they both move in.

Toto uses the freed space to get the knife around his back. It’s going to be agony. He squeezes his eyes shut. Fuck it. The whole night’s already been agony. Let it never be said that he doesn’t have the resolve. He brings the knife down.“Fuck!” Toto’s eyes fly open. There wasn’t any pain. That doesn’t seem right. He doesn’t want to believe what he’s seeing. Christian’s forearm is sliced open, where it’s braced against Toto’s wing, protecting it. “Christian,” Toto says. He’s gone all brittle, he’ll shatter any moment. “Your arm.” The knife clatters from his hand. “You’re bleeding.”*

nsfw: Failure by @honeybadgercomeback | E | 4.7k

A/B/O. Christian is a closeted omega in an industry where people of his designation still face major discrimination. He has been on suppressants ever since he presented and has never experienced a heat. One day, they fail. Susie Wolff finds him in distress and brings him home. I’m a real sucker for characters who think they are struggling alone finding out that they have people who care about them and who don’t judge. The pack and family dynamics of a/b/o in general are the main reason I love it, and this fic delivers.

'It was the unfairness of it all that killed him. Toto could just get away with “yes my sworn work enemy was having a heat crisis so my wife got me to knot him”, but Christian would forever be branded as the one who needed it to happen. The gossips would have a field day talking about it. It would be hell, and he’d watch it all from home because he was about to be unemployed. It was fine, really.'

straight nitro by @undignifiedpopemobile | T | 9k

Coffee shop AU. Christian owns a successful coffee shop. One day, a rival cafe opens opposite. This fic is just really funny, and has that lovely breezy tone that coffee shop fic suits so well. Christian’s point of view is hilarious, his obsession with Toto obvious to everyone but himself. The supporting cast of drivers provide the perfect Greek chorus to his antics and his woes.

'When the café opens— and, fuck off, just because they’ve got a menu with sandwiches on it doesn’t make it a café, it’s a coffee shop— Christian goes over to investigate, leaving Seb to manage the shop and leaving Adrian to manage Seb. The Silver Arrow Café is a neat little bistro owned by the same company that runs the extremely successful restaurant chain Mercedes, and is, according to rumors, the pet project of plurality shareholder and CEO Toto Wolff. That dick. Well, Christian is fairly confident it will crash and burn within a month, as he really can’t imagine any financier who walked into a ready-made profitable franchise is going to be willing to put in the actual work it requires to build a business from the ground up. Hopefully he cries. Hopefully he cries in public, where Christian can watch and laugh and maybe film it for posterity.'

nsfw: all the blood runs cold before it’s hot @verycoolwearsleather | E | 9.6k

Christian finds himself craving to submit to Toto. Toto notices and gives him what he wants. This fic is hot as hell but not always nice - mind and power games are the basis of this somewhat toxic relationship. If you like your vibes rancid, this one is for you. I really liked the way Christian’s mind is completely twisted around Toto here and the fact that he is at least somewhat aware of it. The mind games and the power play are very in character for this pairing and this fic doesn’t lean into the temptation to make things fluffy at all.

'He has turned this thought over in his head, approaching it cautiously, from multiple angles. It makes something flare in his chest, a white-hot anger that feels disproportionate to the situation. Sometimes he imagines marching up to Toto, yelling at him, jabbing a finger into his chest. Even in his mind, Toto never quite takes him seriously. Sometimes he grabs Christian’s hand before it can make contact with his torso, holding him at arm’s distance in a grip so tight Christian starts to fear for his fingers. Sometimes he laughs.'

nsfw: Seven Years Next May by @mediumtires | E | 172k

Toto and Christian are married, a secret known only to a few close and trusted people. One day, a moment of carelessness in the paddock results in them being outed. This is only the beginning though, as they’re about to enter the 2021 season, and all the professional and personal difficulties this will put them through puts an incredible strain on their relationship. This fic feels so authentic and so lived in. This author has a real grasp of what a long term relationship can look like from the inside, and how love alone is not enough. Sometimes it sucks. Sometimes there are good moments and good days among the most awful hauls of bad times. Sometimes it takes an almost impossible amount of labour to fix things, but there is never any doubt that it is worth the effort. You get a real sense of the despair they both feel at the possibility that their marriage might end over this.

'Christian sighed, already pushing the door open further, despite his best knowledge. Toto would be sore as hell tomorrow if he slept like this. Christian probably shouldn’t do it, shouldn’t even care about Toto waking up all achy and in pain, but he did, unfortunately. He just prayed Toto wouldn’t wake up when he freed him of his glasses and of the pillow in his neck, when he pulled off his ridiculous slippers, draped the covers over him, and turned off the light.'

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