Outer Banks S02e04-s02e06: “Dad. I’m Sorry. I Was Gonna Be Better, You Know? I Was Planning On Getting

the 5 inumaki fans did NOT cheer. Go HOME lil bro 🙏🙏🙏

INUMAKI THEY CALLED YOU USELESS, THEY SAID YOU DON'T DO NOTHING EVER, THEY'VE BEEN MOCKING YOU FOR SO LONG. SHOW THEM WHO YOU ARE INUMAKI SHOW THEM

three’s a crowd ﹐ ( cl16 x fem!reader )

summary — in which everyone’s favourite driver is competing with everyone’s favourite model for his girlfriends attention !

ʚɞ

ʚɞ

liked by bellahadid charles_leclerc and 54,444,323 others.

yourusername if i was a rich girl 🦢

view all 999,000 comments.

bellahadid was this before or after you nearly fell into the pond??

⤷ yourusername it was before you tripped because a duck quacked at you

⤷ bellahadid bitch

⤷ yourusername takes on to know one ☝️

⤷ username oh u know they been bffs for years 😭

( comment liked by gigihadid )

charles_leclerc ma belle

⤷ yourusername love you 🥰

⤷ charles_leclerc i love you more

charles_leclerc you’re so pretty, how do you exist?

⤷ bellahadid with me.

⤷ bellahadid it’s peaceful without you.

⤷ charles_leclerc i hope your heel breaks on the ramp

⤷ bellahadid i hope you crash into a wall

charles_leclerc so beautiful, i die every time

⤷ bellahadid i’ll speed up the process 🔪

⤷ charles_leclerc i’m only going after you

⤷ bellahadid i’m going with y/n/n

⤷ charles_leclerc lol u thought. she’s mine

⤷ bellahadid lmao U thought

⤷ yourusername u BOTH thought, gigi + max are the ones for me

⤷ maxverstappen1 mom i made it

⤷ gigihadid my girl 🫶🏼

⤷ username i wanna be y/n

lilymhe prettiest 🫶🏼🫶🏼

⤷ yourusername love u

kyliejenner 😍😍😍

( liked by yourusername )

arthur_leclerc will you bring me back a duck?

⤷ yourusername no

⤷ charles_leclerc no

⤷ bellahadid no

⤷ gigihadid no

⤷ arthur_leclerc no one lOvEs Me!!!

⤷ username younger sibling tings 💅

landonorris if i was a rich girl??? ur a millionaire 😭

⤷ yourusername no bc if i was a rich girl i’d have ALL the money in the world 🤷‍♀️

⤷ landonorris u poor poor thing

ʚɞ

bellahadid added to their stories.

seen by yourusername charles_leclerc and 3,000,435 others

yourusername replied to this story

⤷ i love that pic 😭

⤷ i’ll push charles off the boat w u

⤷ love u

charles_leclerc replied to this story

⤷ cry about it

⤷ it’s just so hard being y/n’s fav person 😔

⤷ you wouldn’t know what i mean lol

arthur_leclerc replied to this story

⤷ you have my condolences

⤷ oml charles just told me that he t-swift lyric-ed you 😭

⤷ he’s so proud bahahaha

dior replied to this story

⤷ 🥰🥰

ʚɞ

yourusername added to their stories.

seen by bellahadid charles_leclerc chanel and 3,121,000 others

bellahadid replied to this story

⤷ my beauty, the love of my life!!

⤷ i love u forever and ever 🫶🏼🫶🏼

⤷ oh and tell charles to suck it

⤷ mwahahahaha

⤷ that was cringe sorry 😬

charles_leclerc replied to this story

⤷ mon ange

⤷ the epitome of beauty

⤷ why is bella laughing in my face

⤷ it’s scary

⤷ what does she mean she’s the love of your life??

⤷ we need matching dior too

gigihadid replied to this story

⤷ gorgeous girls 🥰

dior replied to this story

⤷ girls that dior together, stay together 💌

arthur_leclerc replied to this story

⤷ push him in once more for me pls

⤷ one video isn’t enough

carlossainz55 replied to this story

⤷ send me the vid of u pushing charles in please 🙏

maxverstappen1 replied to this story

⤷ need the vid of you pushing charles in asap

landonorris replied to this story

⤷ video please 🥺🥺

⤷ it’s going in my blackmail file

ʚɞ

liked by yourusername gigihadid and 50,546,111 others.

bellahadid soulmates ꨄ

view all 978,444 comments.

username oop

username waiting for charles like 👀

( liked by pierregasly and danielricciardo )

yourusername my love

yourusername i love you

⤷ bellahadid *screaming crying blushing*

⤷ yourusername my fav always

⤷ bellahadid *kicks feet up* i love you more charles_leclerc

⤷ username FOUL FOULLLL

⤷ username she tagged him 😭😭

⤷ charles_leclerc NO NO NO

⤷ charles_leclerc bebe?? i thought i was your fav??

⤷ carlossainz55 he’s having a crisis now

⤷ maxverstappen1 laying on the floor and everything

⤷ bellahadid bit dramatic for me 🙄

⤷ yourusername i love you both.

⤷ yourusername you’re both my favs

⤷ charles_leclerc NO

⤷ bellahadid NO

username our generations paris hilton & nicole richie

( liked by parishilton and nicolerichie )

⤷ parishilton worthy successors 👑

landonorris hi 👋 bellahadid

⤷ username norizz at it again

⤷ bellahadid no.

⤷ bellahadid hmu though carlossainz55

⤷ carlossainz55 is this just so you can hang out with y/n more?

⤷ bellahadid maybe 🤭

⤷ carlossainz55 shame, you’re very pretty

⤷ bellahadid oh?

⤷ charles_leclerc NO NO NO

⤷ username dayum first the gf now the bf??

⤷ scuderiaferrari be our guest bellahadid

⤷ bellahadid will i be with yourusername?

⤷ scuderiaferrari private room and all

⤷ bellahadid 🤝

⤷ charles_leclerc NO NO NO NO NO

⤷ landonorris well that took a turn

⤷ carlossainz55 you owe me 150 bucks bellahadid

⤷ bellahadid it depends. how’s charles?

⤷ maxverstappen1 he’s having a bigger crisis now

⤷ bellahadid very good! i’ll give you 200 for that sainz!!

⤷ carlossainz55 FUCK YES

⤷ yourusername carlos you’re literally a ferrari driver

⤷ carlossainz55 that’s not the slay you think it is 😔

( liked by sebastianvettel and kimimatiasraikkonen )

username pretties omg

username blair and serena?? i only know y/n and bella

( liked by gigihadid )

username i love the drama between these three lmao

gigihadid khai misses her aunties!!!

⤷ yourusername i miss my baby sm

⤷ bellahadid visiting super soon!!!

charles_leclerc just you wait

⤷ bellahadid lol shiver me timbers

⤷ bellahadid shaking in my boots rn

⤷ bellahadid shaking next to my soulmate yourusername 🤭

⤷ charles_leclerc U BETTER WATCH OUT

⤷ yourusername wow ur both annoying

( liked by maxverstappen1 gigihadid arthur_leclerc carlossainz55 landonorris danielricciardo lewishamilton and 600,000 others )

ʚɞ

liked by yourusername scuderiaferrari and 42,666,116 others.

charles_leclerc you belong with me ♾️

view all 1,777,666 comments.

yourusername im crying stop ✋

⤷ charles_leclerc mon cœur ( my heart )

yourusername the lyrics make me love u more

⤷ charles_leclerc i will never say no to more love from you

⤷ charles_leclerc *cough cough* bellahadid

⤷ bellahadid screw off

username oh?

username welp just me and my anti-depressants against the world 😀😀

username when a man knows the way to a swifties heart 😫😫😫

taylorswift the cutest 🫶🏼🫶🏼

⤷ yourusername i love u

( liked by taylorswift )

username my boy brought out receipts !!!

username he really said when they go low, i go lower

( liked by charles_leclerc )

username nsfw ❌❌❌

landonorris WHAT IS THIS IM GONNA HAVE A HEART ATTACK??? WHY ARE YIU NAKED ARE YOU NAKED OMG??

⤷ danielricciardo ignore him he’s never seen something like this before

⤷ maxverstappen1 he’s glitching

⤷ carlossainz55 we’ve talked about checking posts before he views them

⤷ charles_leclerc forgot the child warning sorry 😞

⤷ landonorris i hate you all

username shiver me timbers indeed

( liked by charles_leclerc )

bellahadid heart is brocken 💔

⤷ charles_leclerc shame.

⤷ yourusername we’re still going out for coffee and croissants later right?

⤷ charles_leclerc are we?!

⤷ bellahadid not you lol me

⤷ charles_leclerc brocken pt 2 ❤️‍🩹

⤷ yourusername you’re annoying charles_leclerc

⤷ charles_leclerc that’s not what you said last night 😏

⤷ bellahadid YOU PIECE OF SHIT

⤷ bellahadid WE WERE IN MY APARTMENT LAST NIGHT

⤷ bellahadid WHEN YOU WENT TO THE TOILET???

⤷ gigihadid bella’s having a crisis now

⤷ gigihadid now she’s planning on kidnapping y/n

⤷ charles_leclerc she can try

⤷ bellahadid i will bitch.

username they’re the hottest couple fr

username when will someone love me like this???

⤷ username babe what? we’ve been together 4 years??

⤷ username and??? YOU HAVENT ONCE POSTED PICS OF ME JAMES??

username charles don’t be a simp. challenge failed.

⤷ username charles don’t argue with bella. challenge failed.

( liked by pierregasly )

arthur_leclerc you make me sick

( liked by bellahadid )

username no bc charles and bella are peak sibling energy!!

( liked by gigihadid yourusername arthur_leclerc and lorenzotl )

username i now dear for y/ns life she must address this 😭

⤷ username fr tommorow we’re gonna find out that bella and charles have been pulling her by her arms everywhere!!

ʚɞ

liked by charles_leclerc bellahadid and 89,666,333 others.

yourusername my two favourite people 🫶🏼

comments have been limited on this post.

charles_leclerc ma jolie ( my pretty )

⤷ yourusername 💌💌

bellahadid truce ig

⤷ charles_leclerc deal 🤝

⤷ charles_leclerc can be revoked anytime though!

⤷ bellahadid obvi 🙄

charles_leclerc my greatest enemy and my greatest love ❤️

⤷ yourusername charles 😭

bellahadid BROTHER charles_leclerc

⤷ charles_leclerc SISTER

⤷ arthur_leclerc oh no.

⤷ bellahadid BROTHER x2!!! arthur_leclerc

⤷ arthur_leclerc i would like you to know that teenage me is sobbing at the thought of THE bella hadid being my sister bc i had a poster of you

⤷ lorenzotl you had a poster of y/n/n too??

⤷ charles_leclerc we don’t talk about that. ever.

⤷ yourusername 😳

⤷ landonorris lame lol

⤷ carlossainz55 lando mate.

⤷ maxverstappen1 you fainted when you met yourusername

⤷ danielricciardo you almost had a heart attack when she hugged you 😹

⤷ arthur_leclerc BAHAHAHAHAHA

⤷ landonorris to hell!! all of you!!

arthur_leclerc ok truce over go to war now!! it’s getting boring

⤷ yourusername ARTHUR NO

⤷ landonorris ARTHUR YES

⤷ gigihadid NO!!!

⤷ gigihadid and i WILL NOT be the general so stop texting me arthur!!

ʚɞ

lilys notes ﹐ this is a smau from my old account that tumblr de-activated very suddenly, and i tried my very best to recreate everything cause i lost my data, however i hope you enjoyed this and i may do a part 2 to it xx

disclaimer ﹐ all the images were found on pinterest. i do not own any of them all rights go to the respective owners !!

ʚɞ

would you write more aaron warner fics soon?

yes!! Just bear with me lol I have my final exams in may 15 - 28 and after that uni is over for me 🥸🫂

But I am still posting some drabble fics at the moment 🤍

RULES !

Specify your request, including the fandom and character you have in mind. (see my masterlist to know the characters I write for). As English is not my first language, kindly bear with any language nuances or occasional mistakes. I will DECLINE any request if I’m unsure how to write it, lack inspiration, or feel uncomfortable with the content.

I primarily write for a female reader or a gender-neutral reader.

I do not write for character x character pairings.

Please keep requests respectful and free of offensive content.

Feel free to request various genres, such as romance, crack, headcanons, smut, fluff, smau, or angst.

Be patient as I work through the request queue, and understand that it may take time to get to all requests. ( I am a uni student, too.)

Please do NOT provide another writer one of my plots and expect them to write it using a different character or such.

If you have any further questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to reach out, and I’ll do my best to assist you. Thank you for your understanding and support!

Sincerely,

RiE 🤍🪽

No thoughts just actor!aaron warner and actress!reader shooting a making out scene for the new upcoming film and aaron accidentally moaned your name instead of your character name. The director already caught upon that and shouted “CUT” but you and aaron just keep going... sloppily making out with each other more than you should, Aaron Warner even making far to give you some hickies that are definitely NOT in the script.

And this is all caught in 4K by your co-actor, Kenji Kishimoto who is currently shooting a tour on set and some behind the scenes.

And boy, oh boy, breaking the internet is an understatement because god damn, you and warner are trending for weeks.

🏷 :: @ravisinghs-wife @ab-baybay @aaronwarnerobsessedmylove @cosmicswan @nomournersonefuneral @corpsedoll777 @lilyevansstudygroup @arinexeisnotworking @reminiscentreader @seaveysoceaneyes @luvv4evaabaemh @kindnessspreads

RiE’s 💌; we have a new series!!!! What ya'll think 🙏

(i just have to take this idea off my head fr... I have been thinking about celeb!au since December lolz)

Lmk if u guys want to see more of actor!warner and actress!reader 🩷

james: you know, it’s weird. you don’t remember anything and one day you’re four and staring at the back of the sofa and think “i’m going to remember this” and you do.

regulus: i don’t remember like anything until i’m like nine.

james: yeah it’s trauma blocking.

regulus:

james:

Omg i cant with school this days they be giving us so many assignments and not be giving enough time to do them and my god my head is hurting

😵‍💫😵‍💫

no but fr though like gives us a break, PLEASE. Its Christmas season. Do not make our lives more miserable that is 🙏

friends who date the Black Brothers™️ together stay together

Fairytale

Charles Leclerc x Princess of Monaco!Reader

Summary: Charles Leclerc has everything he could ask for (off the track, at least) including a fairytale romance … except no one actually believes that his girlfriend is really his girlfriend

Charles sighs as he walks into the drivers’ lounge, bracing himself for the inevitable teasing. Ever since he had casually mentioned having a girlfriend, and more specifically who the girlfriend in question is, his friends have been merciless.

“Wow, if it isn’t Prince Charles in the flesh! Back from another romantic getaway with his imaginary princess,” Max laughs as he enters.

“Come on mates, lay off,” Charles pleads half-heartedly. He knows it is useless.

“I just don’t get it,” Lando chimes in. “There’s no shame in admitting that you’re single. We’re racing drivers, we don’t exactly always have time for relationships.”

“Maybe his standards are too high,” Pierre suggests. “He’s actually holding out for real royalty or something.”

The others laugh as Charles feels his face grow warm. If only they believed him.

“You know what you need?” Carlos grins. “A nice Spanish girl to set you up with. My sister’s friend Elena is single, I could give you her number.”

Charles rolls his eyes. “I told you, I have a girlfriend. Why is that so hard to believe?”

“Because we’ve never seen her!” Max exclaims. “You talk about her all the time but she never comes to races or appears in photos. She might as well be a unicorn.”

“Maybe she’s just embarrassed to be seen with Charles,” Lando teases.

Charles frowns, stung by Lando’s words. If only they knew the truth. The reality is that his girlfriend is extremely famous in her own right and values the little privacy she has left too much to be seen at races. Her life is already public enough without adding the scrutiny that anyone connected to a Formula 1 driver inevitably receives on top of it. Besides, she has her own royal duties to attend to.

“Come on guys, that’s unfair,” Pierre says gently, noticing Charles’ discomfort. “If Charles says he has a girlfriend, we should believe him.”

“Thank yo—” Charles starts to say with relief. At least someone is on his side.

“Even if she is imaginary,” Pierre adds with a smirk.

Charles groans and puts his head in his hands as the laughter starts up again. He can’t really blame them for not believing him.

You are basically a fairytale princess — beautiful, elegant, and kind. Not to mention an actual member of the royal family. Her Serene Highness Princess Y/N Grace Stephanie Caroline of Monaco is the type of girl people write epic poems and songs about. Charles can hardly believe his luck that you had chosen him.

“Alright, that’s enough,” Daniel interrupts, taking pity on Charles. “Leave the poor man alone.”

“We’re just joking,” Max says defensively. “Charles knows we don’t mean anything by it.”

Charles gives Max a tight smile. “Sure.”

“Tell you what,” Daniel says, clapping Charles on the shoulder. “Bring your mystery girl to a race soon. We’ll all get to meet her and then you can finally prove these jokers wrong.”

Charles sighs. If only it were that simple. You have been tempted to attend races in the past but the scrutiny both of them would come under is just too much. You treasure the privacy your relationship allows. But maybe Daniel is right. Maybe it is time for you to finally meet his friends. After all, you are the love of his life. There is nothing to hide.

“Alright, deal,” Charles says finally. “I’ll ask her.”

The others exchange surprised looks, not expecting him to agree.

“Can’t wait to meet her,” Carlos says with a wink.

Charles rolls his eyes again but smiles. One way or another, he is going to prove to them that his amazing girlfriend isn’t just a figment of his imagination.

***

Charles is still thinking about you when he is suddenly accosted by Silvia, Ferrari’s Head of Communications, after practice.

“Charles! Just who I was looking for,” she says briskly. “I need to discuss something rather important with you.”

Charles suppresses a groan. Conversations with Silvia are never fun. “What’s up?” He asks with forced cheerfulness.

Silvia lowers her voice. “It’s about your relationship status. We feel it would be beneficial if you were seen dating someone … compatible.”

Charles’ eyebrows shoot up. “Compatible?”

“Yes. A model. Or perhaps an actress. Someone who would look good on your arm and boost your image.”

Charles folds his arms defensively. “What’s wrong with my girlfriend?”

Silvia waves a hand impatiently. “Yes yes, this alleged princess you keep mentioning. The problem, Charles, is that no one has seen her. No one knows if she is actually connected to you in any way. So, as far as we are concerned, for all intents and purposes, you are single.”

Charles frowns. This again. “I keep telling you that she’s really my girlfriend. Y/N is just very private.”

“Private women don’t date Formula 1 drivers,” Silvia says bluntly. “If she really was in a relationship with you, she would be here. But since that is clearly a figment of your imagination, we need to take steps.”

Charles feels his blood boil. How dare Silvia insult his relationship with Y/N? Question their connection?

“Here are profiles of suitable options,” Silvia continues, shoving a surprisingly heavy folder at him. Charles doesn’t open it.

“No.”

Silvia blinks. “No?”

“My relationship with Y/N is off limits,” Charles says firmly. “My personal life is exactly that — personal. Not to be exploited for PR.”

“Don’t be foolish,” Silvia snaps. “This is bigger than you. Your image reflects on Ferrari. We need to be able to control it.”

“No. What you need to do is back off,” Charles shoots back.

Silvia’s nostrils flare. Clearly she isn’t used to such defiance. “Charles, be reasonable—”

“I am being reasonable,” Charles interrupts. “I won’t pretend to date someone just because the team wants me to. I’m with Y/N. I don’t care if you believe me or not.”

Silvia shakes her head in disgust. “You’re making a big mistake. Don’t come crying to me when this blows up in your face.”

She storms off, heels clicking angrily against the floor.

Charles takes a deep breath, adrenaline pumping through his veins. He can’t remember the last time he stood up to Silvia like that. It felt good but also nerve-wracking. He knows she won’t let this go easily.

His phone buzzes and his heart leaps when he sees it’s a text from you.

Heard you had a rough day. Wish I could be there to make it better. I love you 💋

Charles smiles, the tension in his shoulders easing. You always knew just what to say and when to say it.

He quickly types back.

I wish you were here too. No matter what anyone says, they can’t change my feelings for you. I love you so much ❤️

He hits send, imagining your smile as you read his text. It doesn’t matter what his team, the media, or even his fellow drivers think. His relationship with you is real and authentic. Someday he’ll find a way for you to be by his side. But for now, your private moments together are enough.

Charles knows staying with you is the right decision, PR be damned. You are his soulmate — the fairytale princess he never expected to find but thanks God every single day that he did. Your love is worth fighting for. And someday, when the time is right, he’ll finally be able to show the world that what you have together is very real.

***

Charles groans as he notices multiple missed calls from his brothers. He has been avoiding their calls lately, knowing they would just tease him mercilessly about his girlfriend. But he knows he can’t dodge them forever.

Taking a deep breath, he calls Arthur back.

“Well, well, well, if it isn’t Prince Charles himself, taking time away from his busy schedule of dating princesses to spare a chat with us commoners,” Arthur says slyly upon answering.

Charles rolls his eyes. “Very funny. What do you want?”

“We just wanted to check in on our brother and see how life with Monegasque royalty is treating you,” Lorenzo chimes in. Charles realizes he must be on speaker.

“Oh yes, Princess Y/N,” Arthur says in an exaggerated swoony voice. “Our brother’s one true love since he was 15 years old and had that giant poster of her plastered on his wall.”

Charles feels his face flush. He knows exactly what poster Arthur is referencing — a stunning photo of you in a ballgown from a high society event years ago. Teenage Charles has ripped it out of a magazine and hung it up reverently in his room, gazing at it longingly.

“Don’t be ridiculous,” he sputters. “I never had a poster.”

“Oh really?” Lorenzo laughs. “I seem to recall you cutting out every picture you could find of her and keeping a little scrapbook.”

Charles cringes internally. Okay, maybe his teenage obsession had been a bit … enthusiastic. But he can’t help that he had recognized you as his dream girl even then.

“Alright, so maybe I had a tiny crush on her,” Charles admits. “But it is not crazy that we ended up together.”

Arthur cackles. “You used to kiss her photos goodnight before going to bed! You were completely obsessed!”

“Remember how he tried to sneak into that royal gala at Salle des Etoiles to see her?” Lorenzo adds. “He was totally insane.”

Charles grimaces at the memory. Okay, not his finest moment.

“Face it Charles, you’ve been in love with the imaginary idea of Princess Y/N since you were in nappies,” Arthur teases. “No shame in admitting she wouldn't even give you the time of day now.”

Charles feels his frustration rising. Why does no one believe him?

“Because your so-called relationship makes no sense!” Lorenzo says, accurately reading his silence. “She’s a literal princess and you’re … you.”

“Gee, thanks,” Charles grumbles. He knows his brothers are just teasing but it still stings.

“Come on, just admit you made the whole thing up to get everyone off your back,” Arthur prods.

Charles sighs loudly. “For the millionth time, what we have is 100 percent real! Just because it seems unlikely doesn’t mean it didn’t happen. I don’t care if none of you believe me, I love her and she loves me.”

His brothers are silent for a moment.

“You alright there?” Arthur asks, his voice softening.

“Yes, I just wish everyone would stop questioning my relationship all the time,” Charles admits. “It hurts.”

“We’re only joking Charles, we don’t mean any harm,” Lorenzo says gently.

“I know,” Charles replies. “Doesn’t make it any easier to hear constantly though.”

“You’re right, we took the teasing too far,” Arthur says. “We’ll lay off from now on.”

Charles smiles slightly. “Thanks. And someday soon I will prove to you that it is real.”

His brothers are silent for a moment.

“Keep telling yourself that,” Arthur finally laughs.

Charles groans and runs a hand through his hair in frustration. Clearly nothing he says would convince his stubborn brothers that his relationship with you was real and not merely a childhood fantasy.

“Alright, well, I should get going,” Charles mumbles, eager to get off the phone.

“Chin up, we’re only teasing,” Lorenzo says lightly. “Have fun with your imaginary princess!”

Arthur and Lorenzo explode into more laughter as Charles quickly hangs up, his face burning. Someday, he will prove to them and everyone else that his amazing girlfriend isn’t just a figment of his imagination. No matter how long it takes.

***

Charles sinks into the familiar couch in his sports psychologist’s office, exhausted after a long day on the simulator and endless teasing from his team.

“Rough day out there?” Dr. Anderson asks kindly, noticing the strain on Charles’ face.

“That’s an understatement,” Charles sighs. “The car is just so slow this year. We keep trying new setups and tweaks but nothing helps. And the strategy is somehow even worse than the pace. It’s like the team wants me to fail.”

Dr. Anderson nods sympathetically. “That must be very frustrating. Tell me more about how it’s impacting you.”

Charles launches into a tirade about the endless issues with the car, the incompetent strategists, and the lack of proper communication from his engineers. Dr. Anderson listens patiently, letting him vent his pent-up anger and disappointment.

After a lengthy rant, Charles finally runs out of steam. “Anyway, it’s just been a terrible season,” he concludes glumly.

“I can certainly understand why you feel that way,” Dr. Anderson says. “It sounds like the team is letting you down in many ways.”

Charles nods, feeling some of the tension leave his shoulders after unloading. It helps to talk about it with someone whose job is not to judge.

“Is there anything else bothering you lately?” Dr. Anderson asks gently. “Any other sources of stress?”

Charles hesitates. He and Dr. Anderson have been working together for years, ever since he joined Ferrari. He knows he can open up to her.

“It’s just … well, besides the team stuff, no one believes me about my girlfriend,” he admits.

Dr. Anderson raises her eyebrows. “I see. Tell me more about that.”

Charles explains the endless teasing from his fellow drivers, the manipulation attempts by the PR team, and the doubtful reactions from his own family. How despite his best efforts, no one seems willing to accept that he is really dating Princess Y/N of Monaco.

“It’s so frustrating!" He bursts out at the end. “I don’t know what else I can do to convince them that we are actually together.”

Dr. Anderson purses her lips, jotting down notes. “I can understand why their doubt would upset you. It must be painful to have your relationship questioned.”

“Exactly!" Charles exclaims, throwing his hands up. “You get it. I knew I could talk to you.”

Dr. Anderson gives him a sympathetic smile.

Charles leaves the appointment feeling much better, confident that his psychologist believes him and is on his side.

As he is exiting, Charles notices Dr. Anderson’s notebook left open on her desk. Before he can stop himself, his eyes scan the page and focus on his name.

He feels his heart sink as he reads.

Charles Leclerc: deflecting from pain of difficult season by creating elaborate fantasy relationship. Fixation on celebrity crush indicates deeper self-esteem issues. Recommend to confront delusion directly in next session.

Charles reels, shock and anger swirling through him. Not even his own psychologist believes him! She thinks he is living in some weird fantasy.

Swallowing the bitter taste in his mouth, Charles straightens his shoulders and walks out. He has never felt more alone and frustrated in his conviction. But he refuses to give up. No matter what anyone says, his love for you is real. And one day, somehow, he will prove it to the world.

***

Charles is back at his family home in Monaco during a rare few days off. He is puttering around the kitchen while his mother cooks dinner.

“Oh, by the way, Y/N is coming over for dinner tonight,” Charles mentions casually. “I want you all to finally meet her.”

Pascale laughs lightly without looking up from the stove. “Of course, sweetie.”

Charles frowns. “I’m serious, maman. She’ll be here in an hour.”

“Mhmm, I’m sure she will,” Pascale replies indulgently. Charles huffs in annoyance.

Just then, his brothers come into the kitchen, freshly showered after playing football outside.

“Hey Charles, how’s life with your imaginary girlfriend?” Lorenzo immediately teases.

“She’s actually coming over for dinner tonight,” Charles says tersely.

Arthur lets out a loud laugh. “Yeah right! Good one.” He grabs a piece of bread from the counter, still chuckling.

Charles throws his hands up in exasperation. “Why does no one ever believe me about her?”

“Boys, that’s enough,” Pascale chides gently. “Let your brother dream.”

Charles opens his mouth to retort but just then, the doorbell rings. His eyes widen.

“I’ll get it!" He yells, dashing for the door. He takes a deep breath before swinging it open to reveal you standing there casually in jeans and a sweater, looking effortlessly gorgeous.

“Surprise!" You laugh, pulling him into a tight hug. Charles melts into your embrace, all his stress and frustration fading away.

“You have no idea how happy I am to see you right now,” he murmurs into your hair.

You pull back to smile at him tenderly. “I’ve been looking forward to this for ages. I want your family to know how much I love you.”

Charles grins and takes your hand, leading your into the kitchen where his stunned family waits.

Pascale’s mouth is hanging open in shock. The piece of bread Arthur is holding falls to the floor with a dull thump.

“Y-your Serene Highness,” Pascale finally manages to stammer out, hastily wiping her hands on a towel. “What an honor, we weren’t expecting you ...”

She shoots an accusatory look at Charles, who throws up his hands defensively. “I told you she was coming!”

Pascale flushes. “Yes, well, I didn’t think … that is … we would have prepared ...”

You step forward gracefully, immediately putting Pascale at ease. “Please, just call me Y/N. I’ve been dying to meet Charles’ family.”

As you effortlessly charm his mother and brothers, Charles stands back watching with a satisfied smile. The shock and sheepishness on his family’s faces is vindicating after so many months of teasing and disbelief.

Charles has never been one to say “I told you so” but … I told you so.

***

The cheers of the crowd are deafening as the chequered flag waves for Charles at the Monaco Grand Prix. He can hardly believe it — finally, a win at his home race!

As he pulls into parc fermé and jumps out of the car, the emotions hit him. Pure elation at ending the long wait for a home victory. Relief at overcoming the team’s doubts. But most of all, excitement for what comes next.

The podium ceremony.

And with the Monegasque royal family presenting the trophies as usual, Charles knows exactly who will be handing him the winner’s trophy.

He can barely stand still through the anthems, eager for his moment with you. The weekend has been agony, so close to you yet having to pretend that there is nothing between the two of you.

But not anymore.

At last, the royal family walks onto the podium led by none other than Princess Y/N. Charles’ heart skips a beat at the sight of you gliding towards him in a figure-hugging red midi dress, sunlight glinting off your carefully styled hair. You somehow manage to become more and more beautiful every time he sees you.

Stopping in front of him, you give him a subtle wink before launching into the customary congratulatory speech. Charles nods along, not hearing a word as he zones out while admiring the stunning woman he gets to call his own.

At last, you turn to pick up the trophy. “It is my honor to present this trophy to our victor, who represents Monaco with pride in everything he does, Charles Leclerc,” you announce, holding it out to him with a brilliant smile.

In that moment, Charles throws all caution to the wind. As he accepts the trophy, he reaches out and pulls you into a passionate kiss.

The crowd below erupts in shocked cheers and screams. You melt into the kiss for a blissful moment before gently pulling back, your eyes sparkling. Charles grins at you breathlessly.

“Worth the wait?” He murmurs.

“Absolutely,” you whisper back, squeezing his hand. “I’m so proud of you, mon amour.”

Turning back to the roaring crowd, Charles wraps an arm around your waist and thrusts your linked hands into the air in triumph.

Looking out at the paddock, Charles sees the priceless dumbfounded looks on his fellow drivers’ faces. The Ferrari PR team looks ready to pass out in horror. Reporters are screaming questions and snapping photos frantically.

But Charles only has eyes for the radiant princess at his side. At long last, he has made your love public for the whole world to see.

Later, after celebrations around the circuit have started winding down in favor of moving to lounges and clubs for the night, Charles and you escape for a private moment together.

“That was quite the reveal,” you say with an amused quirk of your eyebrow.

Charles laughs. “I know, subtlety has never been my strong suit. I hope you don’t mind.”

You caress his face tenderly. “Of course not. I’m happy to finally be by your side. No more hiding.”

Charles kisses you deeply, all the love and longing of the past months pouring into it.

When you finally break apart, foreheads touching, he murmurs, “No more doubts. No more teasing. They all know now that you’re real and all mine.”

“Forever yours,” you whisper back. And seal it with another perfect kiss.

***

“I can’t believe it. I just … actually can’t believe it,” Max mutters, staring at the large screens around the paddock that are showing you and Charles gazing adoringly into each other’s eyes during the post-race interviews.

“Lord Perceval … dating an actual princess,” Carlos muses in disbelief.

“And not just any princess, his teenage celebrity crush!" Lando exclaims.

“I guess we owe him an apology,” Pierre says sheepishly.

“Big time,” Daniel agrees. “We gave him so much crap for making her up.”

“Speak of the devil,” Max mutters as Charles strides into the room, hand-in-hand with you.

An awkward silence descends on the group. Charles clears his throat, enjoying their obvious discomfort.

“I believe you all know my girlfriend, Her Serene Highness Y/N Grace Stephanie Caroline, Hereditary Princess of Monaco and Marquise of Baux. But you can just call her Your Serene Highness or Princess Y/N,” he says politely.

The guys mumble greetings, not quite meeting your eyes. You smile graciously. “You can just call me Y/N. Any friend of Charles is a friend of mine and there’s no need for titles around friends.”

Charles narrows his eyes. “Actually I don’t think that will be necessary. I believe they should maintain protocol and address you properly.”

You shoots him a look. “Darling, it’s fine, really. I want your friends to feel comfortable around me.”

But Charles crosses his arms, not budging. “No, it’s not fine. I must insist that they observe the formal mode of address for royalty.”

The drivers shift awkwardly again. You pull Charles aside with a soothing smile.

“What are you doing?” You whisper. “I’m trying to put them at ease.”

“I know but they deserve to squirm for a bit after how much they mocked us,” Charles whispers back petulantly.

You bite back a smile. “Don’t be silly. I know their teasing hurt but let’s move past it. Can you really blame them for thinking it sounds like a made up fairytale? Put yourself in their shoes.”

Charles sighs. “I guess you’re right ... I just want them to respect you.”

“They will, in time,” you say gently. “But forcing them to be overly formal won’t accomplish that. I’m still just me.”

Charles nods reluctantly. “Okay fine, we’ll do it your way.”

You turn back to the drivers who are trying to act natural and pretending that they didn’t just listen in on your conversation with a bright smile. “I’ve heard so much about all of you,” you say. “Charles speaks very highly of his fellow drivers.”

“We’re, uh, happy to finally meet you too,” Max manages to get out.

“Yeah, congrats mate,” Daniel offers weakly.

More awkward silence follows. Charles smirks, deciding to twist the knife a bit more.

“I know you all had your doubts about me landing a catch like Y/N,” he says casually. “But I can’t blame you. Even I can hardly believe someone so incredible would fall for me.”

He gazes at you adoringly as you blush prettily while the drivers fidget uneasily.

“Anyway, as you can now see, she’s real and we are happier than ever!" Charles concludes brightly.

“We’re really sorry for not believing you,” Lando bursts out sincerely. “And all the teasing.”

The others chime in with apologies and congratulations. Charles graciously accepts, reassuring them no hard feelings.

After you have throughly charmed them all and departed, the group surrounds Charles excitedly.

“Alright, you have to give us all the details,” Max demands. “How did you meet? How did you get her to go out with you? When did it get serious?”

Charles just laughs. “It’s a long story. But the important thing is that she’s the only one for me. Despite everyone doubting us, our love was real from the start.”

“Pretty epic to have a real life princess as your soulmate,” Pierre says dreamily.

“Just remember you knew me back when you all thought she was imaginary,” Charles jokes.

“We’ll never live it down,” Carlos groans goodnaturedly.

Charles smiles, feeling lighter and happier than he has in ages. The long struggle to prove himself has been worth it. Now he has everything — the win, the girl, and the utter shock and joy of proving to the world that even his wildest dreams can come true.

And this is only the beginning for him and his beloved princess.

Percy Jackson but Hestia has a cabin. that is where the unclaimed go because she goddess of home and family. Demigods get claimed faster because when they show up Hestia glares at her siblings, nieces and nephews untill they claim them.