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In the high-octane world of Formula One, where speed and precision reign supreme, two drivers find themselves navigating the twists and turns of both the racetrack and their hearts.
Max Verstappen, a three-time world champion, is known for his fierce determination and brutally honest demeanour. But beneath his tough exterior lies a past shadowed by an abusive father and an inability to express his emotions.
On the other side of the paddock is Charles Leclerc, the first openly gay driver in Formula One, whose warmth and compassion shine bright against the backdrop of a sport often steeped in tradition. After bravely coming out over the winter, Charles seeks to inspire others while grappling with the challenges of acceptance in a world that can be unforgiving.
As the new season kicks off at the Bahrain Grand Prix, their paths intertwine, leading to an unexpected friendship that blossoms into something deeper. Together, they confront not only the pressures of racing but also their own insecurities and fears. With the roar of engines and the thrill of competition as their backdrop, Max and Charles must navigate the complexities of love, acceptance, and the courage it takes to be themselves.
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- Part 2 of Lestappen Stories
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Max Verstappen has always been the obstacle in Charles Leclerc’s way — on track, in headlines, in every race that mattered. Their history is a collection of crashes, near-misses, and arguments loud enough to draw half the paddock. They’ve been rivals since karting, and neither of them plans to change that.
Then Kelly Piquet smiles at Max in the paddock, and Charles feels something ugly twist in his chest. It’s not about her. Not really. It’s about him.
About Max.
About everything Charles refuses to admit.While Charles tries to keep his jealousy under control (and fails spectacularly), their friends have decided enough is enough. They’re done watching the two of them fight, so they start setting up “accidental” moments for Max and Charles to bond — dinner invitations, last-minute hotel mix-ups, and a dangerously rigged game of Truth or Dare.
It’s a season full of podiums, parties, and photo ops.
It’s also a season full of glances that last too long, arguments that get too close, and the slow, dangerous realization that maybe this rivalry was never just about racing.Bookmarked by Nourel_ren
11 Jun 2026
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The price of a life isn't always money. For Charles, saving the stranger marks the beginning of the most dangerous job of his life.
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Max always thought Charles hated him. The constant glaring said it all.
But scents, especially an Omega's, never lie.
And Charles's scent, whenever he shot those infamous glares, was a confusing burst of wildflowers and sun-warmed honey, tinged with something nervous and sweet.
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Charles opens the door in his work out shorts and giant hoodie, half of his hair smooshed to the side of his head while the other sticks straight up. He's frantically trying to smooth it with one hand as he swings the door wide with the other, but gets distracted by Max standing there, red-cheeked and trying to pretend he isn’t panting.
The cloud of rainpancakesearthsyrup floods into his apartment, making Charles blink dazedly. It’s so fucking good. He can’t help but gasp a bit, surprised.
Max takes a final deep, almost heaving breath and shoots his arm out straight in front of him, a dark blue hoodie clenched in his fist. “Here.”
Charles doesn’t reach for it. He eyes Max, the sheen of sweat along his hairline, the fit of his relatively but not egregiously skinny jeans.
“Did you—did you run here?”
Max grimaces a little, then shrugs. “Brought this for you.”
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Charles has spent the last 28 years highly sensitive to smell, usually to the detriment of his own well-being. So what if Max’s presence—and scent—have always helped with that?
So what if this is the year Max finally notices?