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𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭

Hi, this is a enemies to lovers one shot. Hope you enjoy it. Y/S/N= ship name with Carlos. niña bonita = pretty girl.

requested by: @alexiabuono

ship: carlos sainz jr. x fem!reader.

summary: you two can’t stand each other, especially after he apparently broke your best friend’s heart but somehow, everyone ships you. (You can read the full request here).

warnings: choking, fingering, oral (f & m receiving), hair pulling, unprotected sex.

word count: 5.9K.

You had known Carlos almost all your life. You started karting together when he was a kid and you had quickly taken a liking to him. The boy kept a low profile despite being the son of a great rally driver, simply going to work and meeting expectations without bragging. Before Fernando Alonso arrived in Formula One, there weren’t that many Spanish drivers who had made it that high up the grid, so it had been a surprise when two more spanish drivers joined the top category. First Carlos had done it and a couple of years later you had followed him too.

Your opinion of him quickly changed when he started dating your best friend Irene and things didn’t end so well between them. Now, Carlos had never talked about it, but Irene had told you how she had broken his heart and that was enough for you to hate him intensely. Although you had known Carlos for a long time. Irene had been your friend since you were both little girls and had been together for the last 20 years, almost as long as you had known Carlos.

Their relationship ended as soon as it began. Six months worked for everything to blow up and the chaos to begin. The problem with Carlos and Irene’s breakup was that sent the fans down the spiral of speculation. You almost felt like a member of a boy band seeing the way the racing fan base had grown. At first, it was mere curiosity about the reasons apparently you and Carlos had known each other since they were children but did not speak to each other, obviously his breakup with your best friend had something to do with it, and then the fact that you had made no effort to hide your dislike for him at press conferences where if you were asked about him you would go off on tangents or not answer at all. It’s not that you didn’t like him, but Carlos had broken your best friend’s heart and Irene was crying on the TV show where she works, throwing hints at Carlos and posting posts on Instagram that implied a lot of things. This, of course, was the fuel for all the fans who were putting together a soap opera between you and Carlos after his thing with Irene.

The first time you realized something was happening was when you were in Australia signing a couple of autographs when you saw a huge sign that said ‘I ship (Y/S/N)’. You did not understand very well what was happening. It seemed part of your name but it was not spelled correctly? So when you finished signing autographs, you leaned in next to Pierre.

“What does that mean?” you asked Pierre under your breath as the three of you walked back to the garages.

“That’s your ship name” He answered, and you frowned.

“Ship name?”

“For Carlos and you”

“What?” You asked in a small cry without being able to avoid it “When have said more than two words with Carlos in public that justifies having a ship name with him?”

“It’s because the fans found out that you guys were friends when you were kids-“

“We weren’t friends” You interrupted him

Pierre rolled his eyes “Then it seems you stopped talking to each other and then people are speculating about what happened”

“How do you even know all this?” You must have been on the other side of social networks because, in your beginning, not even the smallest sign of all had appeared to you.

“It’s all over the internet” He replied before letting out a laugh “I know because ‘liked Pierre Gasly’ too” he added referring to the joke. At least he had taken economic advantage of that. You didn’t see yourself making some t-shirts with your ship name.

After Australia, you made a mistake. You went to Tumblr and investigate further on Twitter. That was your first mistake because Pierre had not been wrong. Literally, you and Carlos were all over the fan accounts and the ships of the other drivers. You had always teased Max that Lestappen had some sexual tension simply because you loved messing with him. How did you become friends with Max? Well once when you were both still racing go-karts you had an accident and he thought it would be a good idea to yell at you about it, you yelled back three times louder and you had been friends ever since. Mainly because that day you had earned his respect even though you thought he was an idiot. Also, you had always known that you had a ship with Max, but you definitely didn’t know that the fans thought that what you and Carlos had was a childhood love. The very idea was ridiculous; how could you be in love with him after what he had done to your best friend? He had treated her like a piece of trash by leaving her and letting himself be photographed with another girl just a week later. You wouldn’t do what Irene would, but if he had cheated on her as she told you, then he deserved to be roasted by Irene in the press. Carlos had already let you know what he thought about you answering the journalists like that.

“Why do you answer them like that? You know all you do is fuel the fire, right?” He told you after a press conference.

“They are the ones who believe that you and I have a secret intense romance” You shrugged. You couldn’t even be bothered to hide how much you didn’t like him.

“Let me see, so you feed the rumor by showing them how much you hate me?” He asked, raising his eyebrows.

“Well, you cheated on my best friend so you’re pretty high on my hate scale,” you replied, and Carlos just rolled his eyes. You growled at her. How could she treat your friend with such discouragement?

At the next race, things with the fans got more intense. When you arrived at the hotel, when you arrived at the paddock when you were strolling with the golf cart from one place to another, some fan always had something clever to shout at you, which of course made Max crack up with you.

“(Y/N)! Marry Carlos already!” someone yelled at you in the crowd as you and Max signed a couple of T-shirts.

“Yeah sure, the day hell freezes over,” you muttered in response, and Max next to you burst out laughing.

A few minutes later another person shouted again “(Y/N)! If you don’t want Carlos, give it to me!”

“I’ll give it to you with a bow and everything whenever you want,” you responded with a shout, making most of the crowd giggle.

“Hey (Y/N)! How big is Carlos?” You let out a growl. You knew she wasn't talking about his height. Why the fuck did they think you knew that stuff? Max let out a laugh that could probably be heard all the way across town.

“What the hell?” You mumbled signing a cap “I don’t know, ask him, dude” you added to yourself as you and Max finished signing and headed to the paddock entrance.

“I’m going to bother you for this forever,” Max told you, making you glare at him.

“I don’t understand why, of all the people, the fans decided I have a thing for the one person on the entire grid I don’t talk to.” You complained, swiping the card to get into the paddock.

“Hey” you saw Carlos approach you and Max with a jog.

“Oh great, get lost” You weren’t in the mood for any picture someone could take off them for fans to speculate on.

“Are you OK?” He asked, placing his hands in his pockets.

“Do I look ok? They just asked me what I think of your cock” You grunted and Max next to you let out another laugh “I’ll never be able to erase that image from my head” You shuddered before Carlos took your arm to that you would stop walking and Max was chatting with one of his engineers.

“Are you OK?” He asked again, and you looked at the grip he had on your arm, which made Carlos instantly let it go.

“We are not friends, so why are you worried about all this?” You asked, crossing your arms over your chest.

“I’m sorry my affair with Irene got you into this situation.” He apologized, running his hand through his hair.

“Then you wouldn’t have messed with my best friend in the first place”

“Believe me, I’m sorry about that “

You stared at him with raised eyebrows. The audacity that he had to admit that in front of you “Wow, you are a thing”

“Ok that sounded bad”

“So you think?”

“Things are not what you think,” Carlos said, and you rolled your eyes. That was the oldest excuse in the whole world, pretending that the other person was hiding something when Irene had told you every detail of what had happened.

“Things are exactly how I think,” you replied, “And she’s my best friend so I’m standing by her” you finished before turning around to enter the hospitality.

Two days after the race and while you were at home, you entered Twitter and saw how it was flooded with the same photo of Carlos and you. It was a grainy photo, clearly taken by someone on his phone, however, it showed the two of you talking very close together and it had just been taken when he grabbed your arm, so it seemed like you were doing something else. Great, now you couldn’t even enter your social networks without receiving comments about Carlos and you.

“Omg, those fans were so rude. Is he comforting her?”

“Yes Carlos, get your girl”

“Enemies to Lovers is a thing, (Y/N). Fuck him already.”

“Isn’t she Irene’s best friend?”

“I live for them, the best couple of the grid”

“Up (Y/N)! Down Irene!”

It was crazy how everyone seemed to be involved in a romance that wasn’t real and was based on speculation. While you were watching a movie, someone knocked on the door of your apartment. When you opened it, Irene came in like a storm.

“Those photos of you and Carlos are liquid gold,” she shrieked, turning to look at you “We have to think about what we are going to say next”

“We? I won't say anything about it, Irene,” you replied frowning “Mainly because nothing happened in the first place”

“Oh honey, it doesn’t matter what happened but what they think happened,” Irene answered “Like the marriage proposal”

“What are you talking about? He asked you to marry him”

“Oh no, he didn’t, honey, I told him we should get married,” Irene told you as she typed something on her cell phone “Why look at me? Who wouldn’t want to marry me?”

“Apparently he” You muttered so low that Irene didn’t even hear you.

“But he didn’t want to marry me, so he had to learn the lesson”

“So everything you said about him cheating on you when you were engaged is a lie?”

“Oh no, that’s true, but it was only a matter of time before I convinced him, but a month later he was already with a whore”

“A month? I thought you said one week later,” Something didn’t add up in that story.

“Well yes, we weren’t officially over yet when he was already with that whore before even thinking about marrying me,” she said with a small pout.

It sounded like Carlos had literally run in the opposite direction from Irene as fast as he could. “You made everyone believe Carlos was a cheater just so you could get free publicity?”

“Didn’t you hear me? He didn’t want to marry me!” Irene squealed with a snort hitting her heel on the ground as a sign of impatience “Then he broke up with me and a month later he was dating a whore,” She definitely hadn’t understood that Carlos wasn’t interested “He wanted to make me look like an idiot”

“A month is not the same as a week,” you pointed out.

“The details don’t matter, only what they think” Irene crooned “Look at me, less than a year later and I have more work than ever” The portals, magazines, and brands had known Irene after all the scandal with Carlos, basically she was going used as a catapult to success.

“Did you use me so you could still have speaking material on your show?” You asked, suddenly worried because your friend, the person who knew you since you were six years old, would have put you in the middle of all that trouble.

“No honey, of course not, I would support you anyway,” Something told you that was a lie. Irene had always been selfish, if she had something she rarely shared it and was very jealous, besides, she didn’t like the races but the boys she could find there “But a girl has to use all her resources, doesn’t she?”

“You lied about him, you made him look like a womanizer and a cheater,” you murmured, suddenly feeling bad for Carlos. The gossip press had roasted him for months after Irene’s breakup and still did, mainly because of her, but in part, you had also collaborated with all that media circus. Suddenly, you felt dizzy from so much information.

“Oh honey, you don’t know him there, he’s one” Irene answered while typing on her phone “I have to go, I’ll call you later,” She said and when she closed the door behind her, you never felt so relieved to be alone. Irene’s presence was always overwhelming, but now you felt sick after her visit. She had used you. You had been a means to achieve what she wanted. Now you understood why she kept insisting and accompanying you to the races, even though she was sad. Carlos. You had been a bitch about something that had never happened. The feeling of guilt that invaded you then made you pick up your phone intending to send him a message, but finally, you didn’t send him anything.

However, you decided that the new information you had learned didn’t matter. You and Carlos would still not speak to each other anyway and everyone would still believe that you were secretly together. It was the same as nothing, so why should you care how he felt? At the next press conference in Monaco, you just made a joke about you guys and the rumors which got the entire room laughing and earned you a weird look from him, probably surprised you weren’t grunting in public when you heard his name. For the rest of the conference, you could feel his eyes boring into the back of your neck.

“What was that in there?” He asked, reaching out to you as you walked through the paddock after the conference “Why are you being nice to me suddenly?”

“Nice to you? Are you high?” You asked him with a frown. Of course, you refused to admit that you were cutting him some slack.

“Last time I checked, no.”

“And you need to check that?” you asked, raising your eyebrows

“Don’t change the subject”

“I’m not being nice to you” You signaled to roll your eyes

“But you’re not being a brat either, so it’s technically the same thing?” Carlos shrugged.

You turned to look at him with raised eyebrows “Did you just call me a brat?”

“You are, your scenes at press conferences speak for themselves”

“Scenes? It was my way of deflecting questions,” You complained, “Sorry if I’m not a PR expert”

“And you put the spotlight on us you got the exact opposite” He pointed and you hated with all your being that he was even slightly right in what he was saying.

“There is no us, Carlos” Because that was true. No matter how many rumors there were, you two couldn’t be further away from that.

“If you wanted me all to yourself, you just had to say so.” He called you before you entered the garage.

You turned to look at him and rolled your eyes “In case you hadn’t noticed, I wouldn’t lay hands on you for all the money in the world, Sainz”

Two days later, it was Sunday and therefore, the day of the race. By then, no one on the internet could stop talking about a photo they had taken the other day at the press conference. It was a photo of you and Max laughing and you could clearly see Carlos looking at them out of the corner of his eye. You were laughing at how ridiculous Max seemed to fall asleep in the middle of the conference and how it didn’t even seem to bother him that everyone noticed. The problem was that the look that Carlos was giving you in that photo had been interpreted in multiple ways, but the most popular was that you, Carlos, and Max were in the middle of a love triangle. Speculation had gotten wild and was already bordering on the ridiculous. While you were waiting to get into the corresponding car for the parade, you leaned against the wall and closed your eyes, enjoying the rays of the sun hitting your face. It didn’t last long, because a few minutes later someone stood in front of you, covering you from the sun. You opened one eye to see who it was and found Carlos staring at you.

“You, my friend, you need to get a hobby that doesn’t include chasing me or teasing me,” you muttered

“Do you think I’m chasing you?” He asked, leaning against the wall next to you.

“How do you explain you are always where I am, then?” You asked, raising your eyebrows.

“Why do we work together?” It was a good point, but the paddock, the garages, and the whole damn place were huge for you guys to always end up talking about.

“Why can’t you leave me alone?” You asked with a growl of annoyance, “How can you stay on your side of the paddock and I’ll stay on mine?”

“Wow, your two personalities are like fuck you and fuck me”

You saw that the parade was about to start so you stood up in your place “Unfortunately for you, you only get to see one of them”

“I really hope is the one that involves the bed,” He replied and you raised your eyebrows. Now he was smarty?

“Are you deaf? I already told you yesterday, that I wouldn’t lay hands on you for all the money in the world,” you mocked, walking towards the car that belonged to you.

“See you at the finish line” That sounded like a promise. Bold of him to think that he was going to even touch you a hair.

“You’ll have to get to me first” You challenged him “Good luck with that though” You finished before letting out a laugh.

That day had been your day. Not even Max had caught up with you and he ended up not finishing the race because of an engine problem. You win. You fought tooth and nail against Charles and Lewis, they hadn’t given up but were there. Your first win in Formula One. That felt exciting on another level. You felt powerful and obviously, you went out to celebrate like a champion.

“Oh c’mon, don’t be grumpy,” You said to Max sitting next to him in the VIP section of the nightclub. Your feet were already hurting from dancing so much and alcohol was already coursing through your veins.

“If it wasn’t for the fucking engine,” he complained

“I know” You patted his thigh

“I don’t know what the fuck is happening to us this season.” It was the third DNF for Red Bull that season and they weren’t even halfway through it yet.

“They’ll figure it out I guess,” You shrugged “I mean; I hope you don’t, so I can continue my streak,” you joked.

“Shut up,” Max groaned before taking a sip of his drink “I’m glad you won”

“No, you’re not” You replied. He didn’t enjoy losing.

“Well, I’m happy for you,” he clarified.

“Yeah, that’s more like it,” you agreed before you both burst out laughing.

Then you saw him. Carlos was staring at you from across the club. Was he licking his lower lip and looking at you? You adjusted the straps of your dress, feeling a little uncomfortable at his scrutinizing gaze. It didn’t matter if you were talking to someone else, you knew that if you turned to look, he would still be there watching you. It was awkward and, to be honest; he was getting on your nerves. Every time you leaned in to speak to Max or when he placed his arm on the back of the couch behind you, you looked up at Carlos, and, almost as if in response; he ran his thumb across his lower lip. The gesture was hot. You had to admit that. When you saw him heading towards the bathroom, you simply went after him and leaned against the wall next to the bathroom door. When he came out, you took him by the arm and threw him in the darkest part of the corridor.

“I don’t like your games” You snapped at him pointing a finger at him “Whatever you’re trying to do, stop”

“What games?” Carlos asked and you groaned. Now he wanted to feign innocence? He knew exactly what he was doing.

“Those looks”

“What? Now I can’t look at you?”

“You know what I mean,” You snorted “You look like a stalker”

“Nothing, I’m just surprised to see you so close with Max” There it was. He was jealous. You didn’t understand why, but you couldn’t miss the opportunity to make fun of him.

“I’m sorry, anyone who heard you would think you’re jealous of Max, Sainz”

“Oh, I’m” He admitted, which made you raise your eyebrows.

“It’s not that he’s in your business but Max is my best friend. I wouldn’t cross the line with him” Not that you had or owed him any explanation, but somehow you were giving it to him.

“didn’t look like that”

“He has a girlfriend”

“And?”

“I know you have trouble understanding it, but not everyone likes to cheat on their girlfriends,” you responded by being smart. You knew perfectly well that it was more than likely that things had not happened, as Irene had told you.

Your words made Carlos take a step towards you and corner you against the wall “Watch your mouth,” He murmured, leaning over you.

Who did he think he was to tell you what to do? “Or what?” you replied.

“Or I’ll have to do something about it” Carlos captured your lips between his in a wild and hungry kiss with no kind of warning. You definitely didn’t see that coming. It was intense, and it was a mere question of domination where he and you fought to see who had control. He passed his hand around your waist and you pulled him towards you by the nape of his neck. He took you by his thigh and gently lifted your leg to hug his hip. You felt the brush of his cock against the fabric of your panties. Despite the TV between you, you could tell that he was hard and that your panties were wet. You hated to say it, but no one had ever kissed you that way, so wild and so visceral. He ran his finger down your slit over your panties, but you still knew he had felt how wet you were cause he bit your lower lip between the kiss. You moved your hips against his finger. How the hell did you end up like this? You were both struggling to catch your breath, but you eventually broke up. You both stared at each other for a moment, trying to catch your breath.

“I’m pretty sure you are wet enough to wait” Carlos’s voice sounded hoarser than usual but you liked the way it sounded. When did you start to like something about him? Before you could think of anything to say, he was already walking away, back into the crowd.

After what had happened, you couldn’t stop looking at Carlos’ hands, who was now sitting next to Max, having a casual conversation with him. Had he sat there to control more closely what was going on? And you decided you were too sober for that shit. So you started drinking at a fast pace and it couldn’t end well because after a while Max dared to take the glass away from you so you would stop drinking. You kept thinking about Carlos’s words and you were more than aware of the moisture between your legs. You couldn’t deny that it was because of him.

It probably wasn’t the best idea, but you couldn’t walk to the hotel in that state if you didn’t want someone to post a picture tomorrow of you walking drunk through the streets of Monte Carlo. It made sense for you to go back to Carlos because you were both staying at the same hotel. Max lived on the other side of Monaco and, according to him, you couldn’t go back to the hotel alone without proper supervision. Moron.

“Ok, you need to fuck me or stop looking at me like that,” you told him as if you were talking on something random as you both walked into the hotel. You were too drunk to process what that whole situation meant when he kept looking at you.

“I see that alcohol makes you have an attitude” He pointed, and you stuck your tongue out at him

“Words, words, words, and no action,” you crooned, calling the elevator button

“I swear to god you’re a brat.” He rolled his eyes.

“You gonna complain about my attitude or fuck it out of me?” You asked him, entering the elevator and turning to see him. Tomorrow when you were hungover and sober you were going to hate yourself for sure for even opening your mouth and then you were going to kick Max’s ass for letting you go with Carlos. “I’m pretty sure I deserve a good spanking too” You winked at him.

“Yes, you do,” He answered, entering behind you and pressing you against the wall of the elevator while you giggled. How silly your laugh sounded. You sounded like a little girl.

“How drunk are you?” He asked, taking you by the waist.

“Not enough” You cocked your head slightly to look at him. Was he asking you why he didn’t want to fuck you if you were drunk? After what he had said before at the club? “You better not be thinking about backing out”

“Is that a threat?”

“I don’t need you to be a gentleman right now” You appreciated that he was trying not to go overboard with you but you really didn’t want to keep talking because the more you did, the more you thought back about what the hell was going on.

“I wasn’t planning on being one,” he murmured back before the elevator doors opened. You knew that was a lie because of the way he was, but you would have to prove your theory. You walked the path of the corridor that led to your room in silence when you both reached your door and you took the card from your bag to open it.

You turned to look at him “Kiss me” You had run out of clever phrases to say to him. It was a simple request and Carlos seemed to comply because, after a few seconds, his mouth was on yours once again. He closed the door behind you with his foot before pushing you against it. With your back against the door, you wrapped your legs around his waist. His mouth moved down to your neck and then to your shoulder as he alternated kisses with soft bites with his teeth. He gently slid the straps of your dress off your shoulders, exposing your boobs. You unbuttoned his pants to take them off, but that was as far as you got. As his lips moved over your tits, so did his hands and his fingers moved to the sides of your hips to slide your panties down your legs to remove them. He took as much as he could into his mouth and he sucked hard before withdrawing, leaving your nipple between his teeth. You felt how his finger slid through the lips of your pussy, testing your moisture. You moved your hip against his finger. His hands slid up your legs to your knees, and he knelt beside you, placing your legs on his shoulders. You knew what was coming next, and you shuddered in anticipation.

Your lower back lifted from the door as you felt his mouth all over you and he started licking you up and down. His fingers slipped inside you and his mouth gently sucked on your clit, teasing you with careful touches just where you really needed him to touch you. You heard a gasp coming from somewhere in the room and realized it could only be yours. The way he looked at you as he licked your pussy, even when you looked away from him because you couldn’t help but throw your head back. When you looked back down, he was staring at you. With your thighs parted by his firm hands gripping you hard enough to leave marks, Carlos devoured you. You almost wanted to cry with pleasure, each regret, each blow, each nervous touch brought you a little closer to orgasm. When you felt you were on the verge of orgasm, you took him by the hair, nuzzling him closer to you, earning you a growl from him. With the heat that had been building in your belly and the wetness between your legs, you warmed when his tongue catapulted you to orgasm.

You were barely recovering with your head still wrapped in the fog of orgasm when Carlos grabbed you around the waist and carried you to the bed. You weren’t sure you could use your legs anyway, they were made of jelly. He yanked off his pants and underwear before you nuzzled his chest so that he lay on his back on the bed. Between his legs, you knelt. You would never admit it out loud, but Irene had told you what sex with him was like, and you hated to even think about it. But the bastard’s cock was bigger than usual. You took his cock in your hand before wrapping it between your lips. The moan he let out suddenly seemed like the hottest thing you had ever heard. You worked the rest of his cock with your hand, including his balls, which caused him to pick up his hair with your hand, tugging gently. After hearing him moan, you wouldn't see him the same way. You took his cock deep in your throat, causing you to gag slightly, but you repeated the movement, anyway. You knew he was on the verge of cumming, but instead of him, he pushed you back onto the bed without letting you finish the blowjob.

“Condom? I don’t have any” He asked looking over at your nightstand. You weren’t planning on having sex in Monte Carlo with a stranger to need protection, so you had brought none.

You shook your head “Pill” simply gasped, still trying to catch your breath. You were on the pill since you were a teenager.

The smile he gave you made you flinch slightly. “Better,” he murmured back. Perhaps...? Was he admitting that he wanted to fuck you without a condom? You had never done it because you had not had a stable partner that lasted more than a couple of months and you were suspicious enough not to want to risk it. However, you trusted Carlos enough to not have a problem with that. Besides that, the very idea of having unprotected sex with him was incredibly arousing.

His eyes lit up as he guided your cock into your cunt, resting just the tip between your folds before moving it to force your clit drenched in moisture from the previous orgasm. You let out a small moan before giving him a look to cut the fucking games off and get down to business. Of course, he didn’t and stuck the tip of your cock inside you one more time, only for you to throw your head back in exasperation.

“Use your words,” He murmured, repeating the movement.

“It’s just-I-” You moaned in exasperation “I don’t have any”

“Did the cat eat your tongue?” He scoffed “I think you should start finding them quick”

Damn bastard, he sure loved hearing you beg, but at that moment, you wanted to cum much more than you cared about your pride. You needed his cock more than you wanted to hit him for playing with you like that.

After a few seconds, you let out a gasp “Please?”

“Yes, that’s better, niña bonita”

He slid his cock inside you to his balls in a single thrust that took you to heaven. You let out a little cry of surprise mixed with a moan of pleasure because you didn’t expect that movement. You had to close your eyes for a moment to revel in the way his cock worked its way inside you and how your walls tightened around it. After a moment, he moved inside you, and with one hand; he lifted your leg to place it on his shoulder while with the other; he rubbed your clitoris. The angle your leg was at just made you feel like his thrusts were reaching deeper inside you.

Carlos stopped caressing your clitoris to surround your neck with one of his hands. He was deep inside you and you were sure that your moans had already turned into little screams a while ago. Your back arched with pleasure. Carlos caressed the skin of your neck gently before you took that forearm and squeezed it. He must have taken that as a sign because he applied a bit of pressure. You tried to moan, but all that came out was an almost gasping sound as you felt his pace pick up. His thumb caressed your lips as he continued to apply pressure and you let out a little yelp or at least tried to because it came out a bit strangled. The walls of your pussy involuntarily tightened around his cock when you were already on almost there. Carlos let out a throaty growl, and the sound sent you into orgasm. A few seconds later, he came after you while your pussy continued to cringe around his cock. He removed your hand from around his neck before rolling next to you. Your lungs were begging for air, your brain was a complete mess, and your vision blurred until you could catch your breath. You felt Carlos’s semen rolling down your thighs.

“That was...” You gasped after a moment.

“Incredible? Impressive? A piece of heaven?” He suggested and you let out a laugh.

“I was going to say overwhelming, but all that too” You agreed tilting your head slightly to look at him. The way Irene had described sex with him? It wasn’t even close to what you had just experienced, and you were damn sure you were going to repeat it.

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2nd list.

MAX VERSTAPPEN 01:

Daddy Issues by @uchi5s summary - more than often, everyone has daddy issues. Two Sides of The Same Coin by @monzabee summary - the one where you try to convince yourself that you're not falling for your teammate, but can't help it when you realise that he is not that different from you after all. Little Verstappen by @lxclerc summary - you think max dislikes you but as it turns out, it's the complete opposite. Daddy Duties by @carpediemm-18 summary - day in the life of max as a girl dad. Daddy Max by @starkwlkr summary - max having a secret child until he didn't. Nsfw Profiling by @ricrodeo summary - title says it all Missed F(l)ight by @inkfablesandstories summary - in which max and his partner fall into an argument about commitment to their relationship before max's flight to bake and there is nothing more than the two of them wanting to be with each other. Long Time Lovers by @libraryofloveletters summary - horner reader loving max through the years.

CHARLES LECLERC 16:

Red Flags by @holllandtrash summary - toxic ex charles, where the reader and carlos are together and charles just couldn't stand that his teammates is with his ex. Reward by @yungbludz summary - in which he gets the reward he deserves... Like Real People Do by @monzabee summary - the one where you are having sex with your boyfriend, charles, for the first time but he wants everything to be perfect for you. Deal by @golden-cherry (in progress) series summary - your whole life has gone to shit. your boyfriend broke up with you, you just lost your job and the monegasque, who suddenly stands in your doorway, claims that it's his apartment. Why Not Me by @starkwlkr summary - dad charles. So Pretty On Your Knees by @whorekneecentral summary - inexperienced reader doing some frisky things with lover boy. This Is A Relationship, That I Don't Think Anyone Saw Coming by @monzabee summary - the one where you and charles think you are successfully fooling everyone on the grid, when in reality you are the ones being fooled. La Route Vers Toi by @pitlanepages summary - moments where charles leclerc found himself having questionable feelings for his best friend, you, since he was seventeen. It's never over by @leclsrc summary - you must have lost the plot along the way, because pretending to date your childhood best friend was not on your 2023 bingo card. (neither was the fact that things are looking a lot more real as time passes.) What Could've Been @norrisleclercf1 summary - dad charles realises something. Good For Her by @starkwlkr (social media au) summary - verstappen reader and charles are in love. Monaco Does That To You by @starkwlkr summary - schumacher reader hits charles car after moving there and well, he doesn't realise who she is. Breaking the Bed by @sainz-leclerc summary - charles and you breaking the bed. Ferrari or Redbull by @londonharrington (social media au) summary - reader verstappen and charles have a baby together.

LANDO NORRIS 04:

The Buzzy Little Friend by @paddockbunny summary - a certain mr norris sets panic coursing through you as he asks to stay over the first time. you agree but when he finds something in your drawer that makes you all kinds of embarrassed. he is suddenly wide awake again... and horny, very horny. The Strawberry Lollipop by @spicyclover summary - the lollipop, then your lips. Take It all by @landologs warnings - 18+ Thief - @norrisleclercf1 summary - look at the request. Mistake(s) by @f1goat (9 parts) series summary - in which you keep making the same mistake over and over again by fucking the boy you hate most. Into It by @f1goat (11 parts) series summary - in which you really, really dislike your brothers new found best friend - lando norris - but you keep finding your way back to him. FWB by @f1goat (11 parts) series summary - in which you decide to become friends with benefits with lando norris, that can't be a bad idea right? 6 to 1 by @holllandtrash (12 parts) series summary - being charles' little sister has its perks, such as traveling to the races, meeting a variety of people and becoming friends with the drivers. but when one driver is offended by your personal ranking, he makes it his mission to change your mind. Through The Phone by @landhoesnorris summary - fuckin through the phone. Fantasy by @charlosnorris (social media au) summary - biggest simp on the lando norris simp train, just an ordinary girl living her normal life until she gets noticed by Mclaren's golden boy. Flirty Friends by @landhoesnorris summary - friends don't do that. Keep Quiet by @landhoesnorris summary - lando's best friend, max, is chilling at your place and streaming while you and lando get frisky after a date night. Lost In Japan by @monzamash summary - a convincing late night call and a flight to japan.

LANCE STROLL 18:

Sure, Just Friends by @holllandtrash summary - friends to lovers.

DANIEL RICCIADO 03:

Arguments by @pizza-portal summary - she is upset that he won't give her attention. Nsfw Alphabet by @vividwritinglove summary - title says it all Down Under - @monzamash summary - daniel receives a gift from a friend on the morning of the aus gp. My Yellow by @charlosnorris (social media au) summary - you're not the only two who love your marriage. Girl Crush by @monzabee summary - the one where both you and daniel meet your celebrity crushes in the course of a weekend, and decide to give it a go.

PIERRE GASLY 10:

4th Place by @norrisleclercf1 summary - fluffy story. The Other Side Of The Door by @paddockgirly summary - pierre not being the most faithful boyfriend. To Be With Him by @violetszone summary - you and pierre were very close friends for years, but you liked him and you didn't have the courage to tell him. when he finally broke up with his girlfriend, you decided that you didn't want to hide it anymore. but just when you were going to tell him, he was quick to say what he was going to say. Riding Shotgun by @dilemmaontwolegs (ft. charles) summary - a trip away with your boyfriend takes a turn when your ex comes along. Change of Heart by @fleetwooods summary - pierre the player becomes pierre the lover.

CARLOS SANIZ JR 55:

Tiny Kinks by @vamossainz55 summary - you and carlos feel the few kicks together. Tolerate It by @mastermind123 summary - my love should be celebrated, but you tolerate it.

MICK SCHUMACHER 47:

Baby Vettel by @ferrarimounts (social media au) summary - in which mick schumacher and sebastian vettel's daughter soft launch their relationship.

GEORGE RUSSELL 63:

Some Guy by @f1version summary - you and george decide to start soft launching your relationship after your birthday.

#max verstappen x reader #george russel x reader #mick schumacher x reader #lando norris x reader #lance stroll x reader #carlos sainz x reader #pierre gasly x reader #charles leclerc x reader #daniel ricciardo x reader

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melonthesprigatito · 6 months

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My idea on who I think would make the PERFECT villain for The Incredibles 3 (not that they're ever going to make one, this could also just be a fanfic idea)

NaNoWriMo somehow dragged me kicking and screaming back into my The Incredibles hyperfixation that I haven't thought about since 2021. Drafting up a long Tumblr post in my Notes app for a few days totally counts, right? (Probably not but whatever, I am fukcing passionate about The Incredibles lore, I need to ramble)

So, the villains of The Incredibles and Incredibles 2 are both genius inventors with no superpowers who use their technology to fight the heroes. What if, for the third villain, they ditched that idea and had a villain who was a Super?

Who'd be able to fill that role? Would they invent an entirely new character who is a Super? It wouldn't be too farfetched of an idea, they did invent two new Super supervillains in Lego Incredibles, The Anchor Man and Brainfreezer, one with hydrokinesis and the other with.... functionally cryokinesis like Frozone except she controls ice cream.

But what if... the villain was an already existing Super? That already poses a problem, a majority of the Supers in the present day of The Incredibles are either dead from Syndrome's Omnidroid or an unfortunate cape snag. The only surviving Supers from the pre-Super Ban Glory days are Mr Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone and possibly Fironic and Plasmabolt (and only because they never showed up in Syndrome's Operation KRONOS database.)

Fironic is pretty ambiguous if he's still alive or not, but Plasmabolt for its practically a 100% chance of survival for a few reasons:

1. Her profile says she keeps her hero and civilian lives strictly separate, so she might have had no desire to go moonlighting as a hero like Mr Incredible did

2. She's a forest park ranger. She probably lives off-grid in a shack in the woods or something.

3. The way Psycwave, Everseer and Macroburst are killed one after the other, but Plasmabolt isn't counted with them. All four of these Supers were part of a superhero team called The Phantasmics. Mirage probably used their connection to find all of them, maybe Plasmabolt fell out of contact with her old friends.

Plasmabolt herself might have been a good villain candidate, having lost faith in humanity after learning how the National Supers Agency failed to keep track of her old friends, of all the Supers, and didn't notice that Syndrome was picking them all off.

Buuuuuut she's not the one this post is about. There's another that would probably be an even better villain, mostly because she has a personal tie to one of the main characters.

This is one of the features on the bonus disk of The Incredibles: a full set of character files and audio interviews of most of the Supers (except for Tradewind, Vectress, Blitzerman and Fironic. They didn't get profiles.)

It's listed in alphabetical order, featuring Apogee, Blazestone, Downburst, Dyna Guy, Elastigirl, Everseer, Frozone, Gamma Jack, Gazerbeam, Hypershock, Macroburst, Meta Man, Mr Incredible, Phylange, Plasmabolt, Psycwave, Stratogale, Splashdown, Stormicide, Thunderhead and Universal Man.

The one I want to draw attention to is this one.

(Side note, it’s kinda frustrating that the only way to find images of most of these guys in colour is to look for random comic strips and the freaking Lego game of all things. I’m just gonna link this fan art too because I think it rocks and is probably the best image of her https://www.tumblr.com/pazam/183219465026/no-gadgets-no-gimmicks?source=share)

THIS, is Blazestone, the blorbo- I MEAN, the Super I think would make a great villain in a hypothetical third Incredibles movie. Or a Frozone spinoff movie. Either works.

I think she'd make a good villain for a number of reasons.

1. SHE'S ALREADY BEEN THE MAIN VILLAIN OF ANOTHER OFFICIAL THE INCREDIBLES STORY.

Let me highlight something important from her profile. "ARRESTED AND JAILED. RECRUITED BY NSA. WATCH CLOSELY TO ENSURE SHE OPERATES WITHIN NSA GUIDELINES"

That's right, Blazestone is actually a reformed criminal. This one little detail from her profile is a major plot point in the novel Elastigirl: A Real Stretch.

She was paired with Universal Man as part of her rehabilitation. In the novel, they're constantly arguing, they constantly insult each other. Universal Man is an incredibly strict rule follower and tries to keep her in line. He thinks she'll never make it as a true Super if she doesn't follow the guidelines and acts recklessly ("THESE TWO WOULD BE GREAT IF THEY DON'T KILL EACH OTHER FIRST")

She hates being constantly monitored and forced into teams with other Supers and wishes they'd give her the freedom to do what she wants, as opposed to being constantly badgered into being a better person and following the guidelines

Eventually, Blazestone gets so sick of the National Supers Agency that snaps and decides that the only way she'll be able to do what she wants is to KILL ALL THE OTHER SUPERS SO THERE'S NO ONE TO STOP HER FROM TAKING OVER.

In fact, her plan involves

1. Steal a shipment of the ZAP chemical (the novel's McGuffin, a radioactive chemical used as a superpower enhancer that has various effects depending on which Super it's used on. For most of them, it disables their powers entirely, for some it makes their powers malfunction and Apogee is the only Super who's powers are actually enhanced by it.)

2. Secretly recruiting all the criminals she jailed as her henchmen and breaks them out of jail on the day of the Super Appreciation Day celebrations. These henchmen are disguised as other Supers and blend in with all the other cosplayers entering the Costume Contest.

3. Attack the Supers Appreciation Day celebration at the pier. Trap EVERY SINGLE SUPER inside a band shell covered by a net that's coated ZAP which basically fucks up all of their powers. She then lifts the band shell off the ground and was heading towards the ocean to drop it in and drown them all.

(a few pages later)

.... I'm serious, that's what actually happens in the climax.

Never mind the fact that she's touching the net covered in the chemical that needed to be handled with heavy gloves WITH HER BARE HANDS BECAUSE HER SUPERSUIT HAS SHORT SLEEVES in order to lift the band shell. ...And the fact that she has no super strength so shouldn't have been able to carry the weight of a structure and 20+ Supers.

Blazestone actually mentioned earlier in the novel that ZAP had no effect on her, and while the novel never mentions it, my theory is that Blazestone is the only other Super who's powers are enhanced by ZAP. Apogee was also powered up by ZAP... in small doses but being that close to the netting enhanced her powers too much so she couldn't assist in the climax without incinerating everyone with the power of the sun. Blazestone must have lied about ZAP not having an effect on her to eliminate her as a suspect for the theft of the ZAP.

ANYWAY, Blazestone went full supervillain and that's the last we heard of her until she showed up dead in Syndrome's Project KRONOS database. Between Supers Appreciation Day and the beginning of the Super Ban, she might have resumed her criminal activities and became part of Municiberg's Rogues Gallery.

As the Super Ban went into effect she might have been kept in a maximum security facility for a few years until she managed to break out into a world where Supers are in hiding. She might have used her powers to commit smaller robberies to survive, which might have been how Mirage tracked her down..

But wait, she's dead isn't she? So how could she possibly be the main villain of Incredibles 3 if she's dead?

2. SHE'S ONE OF THE FEW SUPERS WHO COULD HAVE PLAUSIBLY SURVIVED THE OMNIDROID BY FAKING HER DEATH.

She's the 6th Super to have been killed by Syndrome, and is probably the Super Syndrome tested the Omnidroid's fireproofing on, hence when it's immune to lava.

Except.... Blazestone could have been marked as "Terminated" when she really wasn't.

But how, exactly? The model of Omnidroid that killed her was v.X2 (the highest being v.10) so it was a VERY early model. Too early to have all the little issues ironed out. Perhaps there was a flaw that Blazestone exploited that kept her alive.

There's also Blazestone's powerset. She has a threat rating of 5.5, which sounds low until you realise that the highest is Gamma Jack with 7.9 Her powers are listed as pyrokinetic discharge, heat control, heat resistance, high agility and flight (by riding on heated air) which is pretty OP by itself but there's one power not listed on the file that Blazestone mentions having.

From the Bonus Disk Audio Interviews: (sped up because she was talking through the entire interview on 2x speed) "Wait what, do you want me to say the whole thing again? I thought I was completely clear, are you- Do you want me to go back again? The whole thing? I don't understand... (back to normal speed because she realised she wasn't in the dimension where people talk really fast, I guess?) "...OH, okay. *laughs* I am so sorry, I know what the problem is! I can't *laughs again* I keep on forgetting which dimension that I'm in! Wait, which... Which dimension am I in?"

From Lego Incredibles: "Wait, which dimension is this? Never mind, I’m sure I’ll find out soon enough.”

That's right, apparently Blazestone has the ability to warp herself to other dimensions. And this isn't an out of the blue thing that probably isn't canon either, Incredibles 2 shows off exactly how that power would function.

(Transcript from Incredibles 2)

Escaping by warping to another dimension is a VEEEERY good method of hiding your own body.

Picture this: Blazestone is contacted by Mirage. She's told a lie about the Omnidroid, it's the government's secret project and how it's went rogue. She gets told they looked for her because she's the only Super who defected from the NSA, they need her specifically. If they approached any other Super they might contact the NSA and expose the secret project. So they need her because she won't tattle.

Blazestone goes to Nomanisan Island and is told to go to Room A113 to wait for instructions. She gets bored and hates being told what to do so goes to explore. She finds the lava waterfall and flies through, only to find Syndrome on his computer looking over his Operation KRONOS files. She realises that they lured her to die, that she's not the first one they called to destroy the robot, they lied to her and now she's trapped. She goes back to Room A113, and while they're unaware that she found out, she starts asking too many questions.

The Omnidroid x.V2 is sent after her. She's not fighting to disable it for a sum of money, she's fighting for her life. Blazestone is agile, she flies out of reach of the Omnidroid, and hurls fireballs at it as it has no methods of hitting her back. Until it learns to throw its own projectiles at her. It uproots trees, throws rocks etcetera. It gets an unlucky hit in and knocks her to the ground. Suddenly Blazestone realises that it's getting more accurate, it's predicting where she'll fly next. There's no winning against it. They're near the volcano at this point so Blazestone makes a beeline towards it, if she could just reach the lava....

She's inside the lava caves, she flies directly over the lava. She's heat resistant. She baits the Omnidroid into throwing one more boulder and allows herself to get knocked into the lava. She's entirely submerged. Syndrome is watching the fight through hidden cameras, waiting for her to emerge, but she doesn't. Syndrome makes a quip about how the lava must have been too hot for even Blazestone to handle and marks her down as terminated. In reality, Blazestone warped to the other dimension the second she went under, tricking them into thinking her body melted away in the lava.

As for how Syndrome didn't know about her dimensional warping power, the fact that it's not listed on her National Supers Agency file kinda feels like the NSA didn't believe she had that power. She's a former criminal who probably figured that she she'd defect from being a Superhero at some point. If she ended up in a jail cell, she could teleport out of it. If they knew she could teleport they might have found some way to neutralise that power before sending her to jail. So Blazestone kept it a secret in the even that she'd need to escape from some where.

So Blazestone lives and freaks out about her near death experience. Except... She draws the wrong conclusion about Syndrome. She doesn't know that the government is actually oblivious to the fact that Syndrome is developing a robot strong enough to fight Mr Incredible using Supers as test subjects. She thinks the government is hunting down Supers and killing them with the Omnidroid.

She goes cold turkey on crime in case the government finds her again, but after all that, a deep resentment and rage bubbles up inside of her.

Flashforward to after Incredibles 2, when the Super Ban is lifted and the National Supers Agency is re-established and is recruiting Supers again. The details of Project KRONOS are released to the public. Blazestone's rage boils over.

She hates that the National Supers Agency is up and running to control Supers again like how they suffocated her with their rules and trapped her in a dysfunctional partnership with Universal Man, she hates that ordinary people tried to wipe out Supers when THEY should be in charge.

Remember in Incredibles 2 when Evelyn mind controlled Mr Incredible, Elastigirl and Frozone and made them forced them to say something into the camera during the public broadcast before they hijacked the hydrofoil to make them look bad?

Yeah, Blazestone ACTUALLY believes that.

As far as anyone is aware, Blazestone is dead. She might hide her face to make sure nobody figures out it's her. She could target the DevTech/Wannabe Supers (Voyd, Screech, He-Lectrix, Brick, Krushauer and Reflux) and shake their confidence in the Supers Agency or the public's faith in Supers, after all, the Supers Agency let all the old Supers die, they public turned on you years ago, who's to say they won't turn on you again? Look, there's already politicians who disagree with the Super Ban being lifted and want to put heavy restrictions on Super activity. I think she'd be after Voyd specifically because she's an anxiety ridden easily manipulated mess who is also potentially a threat. After all, Voyd's power is portals, and she can follow Blazestone when she dimensional warps...

She rallies a bunch of other young Supers who felt betrayed by the government banning Supers, perhaps she even manipulates a grieving Plasmabolt who's still mourning her teammates' deaths into acting as a mole in the National Supers Agency. She wants Supers to be on top while all the puny normals get subjugated like they deserve.

Baaasically she becomes Pixar Magneto? ... I'm not 100% certain, I'm not all that familiar with X-Men? I just kinda know who he is from watching one movie years ago. I don't know, I suck at writing allegories, I just have the vague idea in my head and I dunno how to put it to paper properly. If I've said something bad or made a bad comparison, I'm sorry. I'm writing this section at 3am.

3. SHE HAS AN EMOTIONAL CONNECTION TO ONE OF THE MAIN CAST.

If The Incredibles was about Mr Incredible and Incredibles 2 was about Elastigirl, who's the third member of their trio who hasn't got a chance to be a protagonist yet? Let's bring up the profiles again, shall we?

Notice anything?

"ONCE PARTNERS WITH FROZONE. BUT RELATIONSHIP RAN HOT AND COLD."

"FORMER PARTNERS WITH BLAZESTONE (ROMANTICALLY?)"

OH SNAP THAT'S RIGHT, FROZONE AND BLAZESTONE USED TO BE PARTNERS. POSSIBLY ROMANTICALLY.

Blazestone was partnered with Frozone first before the NSA shoved her into the Beta Force with Universal Man. This is purely headcanon, but I like to imagine the Frozone/Blazestone team was known as the Alpha Force because Beta comes after Alpha. The sentence "relationship ran hot and cold" aside from being a bad pun, kinda implies that at some point the fluctuation led to them having a huge falling out and splitting their team apart so the NSA could try again with Universal Man.

I found this on Reddit's Tumblr sub and honestly, my thoughts exactly.

Imagine the DRAMA of Frozone finding out that his former "Enemies to lovers to enemies" partner who tried to drown him on Supers Appreciation Day that one time who he thought was dead is suddenly alive again and is currently leading a gang of Supers to attacking people. There could be a deep dive into what their partnership was like, how he reacted to her fall from grace and all the mixed feelings of seeing her alive again in the present day.

Maybe this could finally be the opportunity to show Honey on screen. I mean, she HAS a design now and an entire deleted scene that they cut out because it caused pacing issues

Imagine Frozone lying battered and bruised on the ground from Blazestone fighting him, and Honey runs to his defence. Blazestone mocks her like "What could you possibly do to me? You're powerless!" and then Honey takes her completely by surprise by pulling out a metal baseball bat or some other mundane household weapon and beats the ever loving shit out of her.

Another idea I had that doesn't really fit into any section is the idea of bringing the Deavor siblings back. Winston and Evelyn having a fractured relationship after the events of Incredibles 2. Winston visiting her in jail trying to understand why she'd risk their father's legacy and endangering DevTech by connecting it with the attempted mass murder with a boat. Evelyn snapping back that he never noticed how she was feeling as they grieved for their parent's deaths because he was too focused on thinking that they died because there was no Supers around anymore to save them.

Blazestone kidnapping both of them and forcing Evelyn, the one who hates Supers with her entire being to remake the Screenslaver technology by threatening to burn Winston to death if she doesnt comply. Why does Blazestone need the hypnosis tech? Because she's aware that some of the Supers she recruited might not be 100% loyal and wants to control their minds to keep them in line if she has to. Because she doesn't care at all about any of the other Supers, she just wants to use them for her own gain so that SHE can control the city. Plasmabolt is definitely going to be the one to betray Blazestone in the end. She realises that Everseer, Macroburst and Psycwave wouldn't have wanted her to harm innocent people to avenge their deaths, so she'd fight alongside The Incredibles family, the Wannabe Supers, and Frozone.

Aaaand that's all I have to say, it somehow took me three hours to move all this text from Google Docs to Tumblr and find accompanying images.

Hope you liked my probably badly written sequel idea

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ashinbloom · 6 days

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Mechvore 1

Your head is pounding as you blink awake, the distant sound of artillery shell explosions and gunfire slowly filtering in. You squint and hold your head as your vision slowly comes into focus. Where are you? What happened? You were on a transport with your squad, you think, en route to rendezvous with the Mech division.

Shouting.

Panic.

Explosion?

Was the transport attacked? You decide you can hash it out later when you get to safety. You were expecting another hour on the transport so you weren’t geared out, but your pistol… You pat your hip and sigh. You left your pistol in your bunk.

You try your radio, but get no response. Only static. Your legs still work, as far as you can tell, so you decide to hoof it until you can get a read on the situation. Maybe reach higher ground and get a signal. So you start walking.

You’re still a ways off from the fighting, but that’s your safest bet. Ironic, you think, that running into gunfire and explosions is the safe option, but you push those thoughts aside. The forest, or maybe it could be considered a jungle, is quiet but that doesn’t mean it’s desolate. You march on for some time, wary of every twig or feather flutter you hear over the sounds of war, until you hear an unsettling but familiar sound. Your blood runs cold as you spin around, trying to pinpoint where it’s coming from. It could be anywhere, the way it’s echoing around you, but the sound is unmistakable.

A Mech.

You had been enamored with the Mech division when you joined up with the Corps. They were the best of the best behind the helms of giant, cutting edge, bipedal war machines that served as paragons of everything the Corps stood for. You were so excited when you passed the exams, when you were deemed to have a compatible personality profile, when you watched the live fire demonstrations. You were going to be a Mech Pilot and you were so ready.

Until you learned what being a Mech Pilot means.

The mechanical tromping gets closer and closer still, and you scramble in what you think is the opposite direction and hunker down on the other side of an embankment. You keep your head down, feeling the ground shudder under you and against your back as it gets closer. Closer. Closer. Wincing with each step until it stops. You can’t help but foolishly peek up over the bank.

There it is. An old FX Series Mech. It stands in the clearing, its back to you, but you can see its blue laser grid scanning wherever it looks as it scans from left to right as it says “Searching for Pilot.”

You duck back down, grabbing the pendant on your necklace and trying to breathe calmly and quietly. Perhaps you pray, if you’re that sort of person or just the desperate type. In any case, you just hope that it doesn’t find you.

You watch as the grid comes into your view on the thicket of trees to your left, slowly panning rightward. You hold yourself, make yourself as small as you physically can, as the grid moves in your direction. But you’re in luck and you can see where the grid picks up, leaving you hidden in the shadow of the embankment. You still hold your breath, though.

To your relief, the grid passes right over you. You stay still, daring not even to breathe as you listen to the Mech’s hydraulics and servos and its foodpads in the dirt as it walks away.

You let out a sigh of relief and before you can even get it out you gasp in shock. The grid is back over your position and a burning red.

“Acquiring Pilot candidate,” the Mech says. The FX series always had a synthesized voice that was pleasing to you, soothing. Maybe even a bit arousing, if you were being completely honest. But now it’s the most terrifying sound in the world. You clamber to your feet, scrambling as you dive away just in time to avoid the massive metal hand demolishing the bank you were hiding behind.

You bound across the stones in the creek, slipping from them half way across and trodding with sodden boots to the other side and into the treeline. The FX pursues you, a deluge of water spilling from the creek as it stomps through and onto the shore behind you. You make your way further into the forest, running toward the sound of gunfire the whole time, hoping that the trees will slow the Mech, or at least obscure you from its scanners.

The sound of cracking timber and grinding metal behind you tells you that your hopes were in vain.

You barely manage to dive away from a falling tree as its shadow grows around you, adrenaline allowing you to push yourself back to your feet as quickly as you hit the forest floor. The natural flow of the land funnels you downhill between two peaks as you run for your life. You don’t know where you are or where you’re going, but eventually, you run against a craggy rock wall. You try to jump and reach the ledge, you try to climb the jagged rock face.

You can’t.

You freeze as the red gridlines of the FX Mech’s scanner trace up your body, silhouetting you against the wall.

“Pilot candidate acquired,” its smoky synthesized voice affirms that you’ve nowhere left to run. Nowhere to hide.

You slowly turn around, hands raised about your shoulders to show you’re not a threat. You aren’t a threat, after all. “Please, I’m not a pilot,” your run-ravaged voice ekes out.

The Mech’s scanning field narrows around you. “Evaluating Pilot candidate.”

“I’m not a pilot!” your voice croaks out, as loud as you can make it. “I don’t want to be a pilot!”

“Irrelevant,” the mech’s disturbingly alluring voice says, “This unit requires biofuel.”

“I don’t care!” you plead, “Just… just let me go.”

The mech remains silent as it stands before you, its scan field shifting from red to green as it traces up one leg, briefly turning red again where it moves over your trick knee, then stays green as it traces up the other leg, up your torso, and down your arms. The light seems to sparkle and flash as you look into the single standard “eye” of the FX Series Mech as it scans your head. It feels like an entire rainbow flashes by before the scanner turns off.

“Candidate compatibility: Eight-seven percent,” the synthetic voice says. “Congratulations, Pilot.”

“No, no!” You press yourself against the wall, holding your hands out defensively. As if they’d be any defense against a war machine. “I’m not a pilot! I don’t want to be a pilot.”

“Irrelevant. The Pilot requires protection.”

“I don’t want your damn protection!”

“Irrelevant.”

The FX lowers itself while white steam rises from a seam around its front. A terrible stench like burnt meat and rot permeates the air as the hatch to the cockpit loses its hermetic seal. The mch leans forward, the hatch turning into a ramp as if it expects you to just climb inside. When it does, a gut-wrenching rattle rings out as the yellowed bones of the previous pilot tumble down the diamond steel walkway to the ground in front of you. You quiver where you stand, the soaked insole of your boot squelching with every bounce.

You know you can’t escape. You know it’s useless. It doesn’t stop you from trying. You run to the right, only for the Mech’s hand to slam into the rock wall beside you. You run left, and the other hand misses you by a hair’s breadth.

“Stop, please!”

Your pleas fall on deaf ears as the hands close around you, lifting you from the ground.

“Please remain calm, Pilot.”

You can barely even manage a feeble ‘I’m not a pilot.’ as you’re shoved into the cockpit and everything goes dark.

#mech pilot #mechposting #mecha #hornyposting #mechslut #mechpilot #to be continued #second person pov #bad ending #pred/prey

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dead girls, we’re the best (id in alt and under cut]

[image description: a drawing of aradia megido’s side profile as a ghost from the bust up. despite being from the bust up, her hair, which has red and blue swirls in it, covers everything but her face. she is drawn on the right side of a red hexagon, the other side is bracketed with two bones. the hexagon has a bright red diagonal grid featuring black and white pawns/keyholes in each diamond. her expression is unreadable /end id]

#homestuck fanart #homestuck #aradia megido #aradia medigo #aradia homestuck #aradia fanart #aradia art #hs aradia #homestuck aradia #btw. the swirls are colored like psionics except the blue ones are vriska colored #ALSO. IM LITERALLY SO SMART FOR THE PAWN/KEYHOLE THING #its SUPPOSED to have no background but shit sucks!#and i don wanna fix it rn. so 0_0 #my stuff #dove arts

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Prompts you say! Prompts I got!

Love to see some Needy!Raphael in whatever fashion you choose. Just wanna see the devil beg.

Love your work by the way! <3

oh you - you I like

also thank u bb ilu

i hope (such a funny thing, hope) you enjoy ~

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“You cannot be here.”

“Shh. You’re making it worse. I need to focus so I can mend these properly without missing pieces of muscle or tender sinew.”

Gale can feel Raphael’s teeth grinding together. The lines of his lean body are tense, every muscle knitted up tight like his furrowed brow.

Guilt chews at Gale despite his protective anger. Exhaling through his nose, the mage presses a hand flat to Raphael’s ruined back and murmurs “how long do we have?”

“It varies,” Raphael drawls. “Depending on what my dear lord husband requires.”

Bile and rage crowd into Gale’s mouth. Raphael’s pale back is a mottled battlefield of new whiplash wounds, frayed flesh going purple at the edges of what will surely become a new grid of scars on his ruined body.

No - not ruined. He has not been ruined in any way that could matter. No one, not even the great devil Mephistopheles, would be the ruin of such a man.

“You need to go,” Raphael says, not for the first time. “Or we will both suffer when he finds you here. Especially as you are.”

“And how am I?”

There’s a brief silence.

“Furious,” Raphael murmurs, turning his head to the side to eye Gale in his periphery. “I can taste it. Like licorice and whiskey.”

Gale smiles a bit. He takes in the elegance of Raphael’s aquiline profile and reaches out when a tear cuts down the devil’s cheek. Slowly, the mage rises from where he sits on a stool behind Raphael - sat backwards on a simple chair so Gale can tend to his back - and moves to stand before him.

The sanctuary of Raphael’s bedchamber is a fickle one. He knows this. It is less a sanctuary and more a concubine’s cell; the bathchamber has become Gale’s domain, the place where he can put a barrier - magical and mental - between Raphael and the rest of the room.

“Dekarios,” Raphael starts warningly; “Gale,” the wizard murmurs as he crouches down and takes in the bloodied plain of Raphael’s chest. “I think we’re past the threshold of surnames and bullish masculinity to keep the tenderness at bay, Raphael. At least, I hope we are.”

Perhaps it’s not the best thing, the fact that Gale finds anger so very fetching on Raphael’s vulpine face. Ever hurtling towards imminent demise, Gale reaches up and cups Raphael’s clenching jaw. He thumbs over the five o’clock shadow there and Raphael’s fury ebbs away to reveal a horribly aching thing - an emotion Gale cannot rightly put a name to because it encapsulates too much.

It bleeds. That much he knows.

And then - Raphael’s eyes flash open and he stiffens, swaying back and away from Gale’s touch.

“You need to go,” the Devil says urgently. “Dekarios - Gale. Please.”

His voice fractures around the word. True fear radiates from Raphael like heat from a burning coal.

“Please,” Raphael utters wretchedly again, lurching forward to fist a hand in Gale’s tunic, “take this victory and run - you have to go. Please, Gale - go. I will be - I will endure.”

Gale’s heart thunders in his throat. When Raphael splays his hand over his chest, he covers it with his own and cups Raphael’s jaw with his other.

There is a moment - a Moment - wherein Gale Dekarios realizes that the world as he’s known it has been irrevocably changed. Raphael’s eyes drop to his lips and Gale’s gut tightens like it’s been wound around a steel bar.

For a Moment suspended far out of fear, they share a breath between them. Their lips do not touch - but it’s a very close thing. Raphael makes a sound as if he’s been struck, mouth parting as his body strains towards Gale’s, drawn by the magnetic force that exists like a living thing between them.

And then -

“Please,” Raphael croaks. “Go.”

He’s done it.

He’s made the devil beg.

It’s a sour, hollow victory. Just as Gale toes the line between utter stupidity and selfish ignorance, his eyes fly open and he sits bolt upright in his cot. In his tent, in their camp - leagues and realms and ruins away from where Raphael lingers in the maw of a beast he cannot outrun.

He moves through his morning in a stupor, the scent of musk and cherries and sulphuric ozone burning at the back of his tongue. It’s not until Astarion says “as long as Gale stays on his good side, that is,” that Gale blinks and forces himself to look up from his own wringing hands.

“What?”

“I was saying,” Astarion says, irate that he has to repeat himself, “that we can count the devil as an ally - so long as you remain useful to him.”

It’s as if someone’s gone and dropped a chunk of glacier into his belly.

That’s right, isn’t it? Astarion’s right.

Gale is useful. Raphael didn’t beg him to flee out of any want to keep him, the man surrounding the orb, safe. If it weren’t for the orb, Raphael wouldn’t give half a damn about him.

And yet -

And yet.

Gale has sympathy for the devil. That will never change.

But something… something has changed.

And he’s not going to give up on Raphael until he figures out exactly what that means.

#baldur’s gate 3 #the land of gods and monsters verse #bg3 raphael #gale dekarios #prompts #I LOVE YOU THANK YOU FOR THIS #YOU UNDERSTAND ME #Gaphael

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Drive My Car

So this little angel @hungryhungarian just convinced me to post this new chapter already, so thank them for having it so soon. I really hope you like it.

tw: cheating g russell (sorry!!), a bit of cursing maybe, not proofread and eng is not my first language. Mentions of sexy moves or something like that I don't know ahahah. If there’s something more let me know so that I can add it.

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Chapter 4 - The Next Episode

The next race after Bahrain in Saudi Arabia goes pretty well too and everyone starts taking y/n way more seriously than before, especially the press. The tradition continues and the three of them are taking it very seriously. A part from that, Y/n during the first two weekends spent a lot of time taking pictures and people started noticing especially since she decided to open a side ig profile like the one Lando has “Oh so you’re competing with me, that’s nice.” he told her as soon as she found out laughing. “I’m coming for you Norris, on and off the grid.” she answered.

-alphay/ndump: first post must be about these two, always third wheeling: (a picture of Yuki and Pierre eating snacks and laughing together).

-pierregasly: oh oh someone’s jelly.

-yukitsunoda: if you bake me a cake I can reconsider.

She also took some picture of George that he really liked but asked her not to post on her profile because she felt they would be so much better just for the two of them, his flirting was becoming way more evident even if he told her that it’d be better to keep it private for now. “How can’t you see that he is obviously hiding you?” Yuki scolds her, and y/n tries to defend the whole situation. Pierre is there with them “If I might say y/n, it really looks like it from the outside.” The three of them were almost a trio now spending a lot of time together off track as well, maybe the fact that Pierre and Esteban didn’t get along very well helped a little.

After the Saudi Arabia weekend there was Australia and y/n was so happy about it even if there was a new big step for her to take: the drivers’ afterparty. She was pretty anxious about it, a mixture between happiness and super mega fear, especially because George was flirting a lot more with her lately and she expected him to make a move on her at the party, so she really cared about looking good for it. So on race day y/n was stressing Yuki out about racing and outfits “y/n, you’re making me go insane, and you're obsessed over someone who is clearly using you” “Please Yuki, just help me decide and I’ll leave you alone I swear.” “The second one, you look better in it.” he points of a picture of y/n in a flowy short black dress, she hugs him after his answer “I’ll bake your favourite as soon as we are back home.” “You bastard” he says trying not to laugh.

The race goes pretty well as they both get some points and manage to make everyone happy. “Our tradition works so well.” y/n says while in the car getting back to the hotel to get ready for the party “I guess so, but I will kick Albon’s ass if he does that again” complains Yuki about some bad manouvre that Alex did during the race. “So are you ready for your first party?” asks Jessie looking at her with Yuki rolling his eyes “Please don’t get her started” y/n pushes him a little bit and talk to her assistant about everything and she approves the outfit as well. “You will have many eyes on girl” she says to her.

“I told you this was the best one” says Yuki looking at her entering the car that was taking them to the party at Daniel’s “I am glad it looks good” “You look good” he smiles sweetly as if he was looking at his little sister, even if y/n was older than him “Thank you Yuki.” The drive to Daniel’s took more or less half an hour and as soon as she got out with Yuki, Daniel greeted them happily “I am so happy, welcome to your first! Come there’s some drinks already waiting for you” she follows Daniel and feels many eyes on her “I guess they’re not used to see you all glammed up” he laughs and she smiles blushing “That’s true”. They start drinking and breaking the ice with everyone. Pierre immediately reaches her and yuki and starts doing shots with them, being unable to keep his eyes off of y/n but almost afraid to say something and it was very unlikely of him.

Lando was doing the djset and putting on some of her favourites dancing tunes. “May I?” asks a very tipsy George stealing her from two very pissed Pierre and Yuki. “Of course” she says smiling and blushing, she felt a bit more confident thanks to the alcohol she drank. “I thought you didn’t want anybody to know you’re flirting with me.” She says looking him in the eyes. “They don’t have to know” he takes her by the hand and starts dancing amongst a big crowd of people that was attending the party. They dance very closely to each other, with y/n almost grinding on him, nobody notices because the lights are low and everybody is too caught in their flow, well almost everybody. George makes y/n get closer to him and he kisses her passionately, thinking nobody was watching them, but Pierre actually was from a corner of the room, while sipping on his gin and tonic that seemed to taste more bitter than usual. “Unbelivable” he whispers angrily looking at the scene, he felt a warmth pervade his body thinking how unfair the british was to y/n and how precious and naive she was “Unbeliavable mate” Yuki turns to him and sees that scene as well “No way. “ Pierre starts to rant angrily and Yuki gets a bit surprised by the french's behavior.

While they’re dancing George sees someone coming through the crowd and excuses himself and disappear for the whole night, y/n tries to wait for him dancing in the crowd alone, but gets quickly overwhelmed and decides to go back to the hotel without saying goodbye to anybody, just sending a quick text to yuki.

-y/n: hey yuki, I went back to the hotel because I don’t feel really good.

-giuseppetsunoda: what happened? don’t worry, be safe.

Yuki immediately understands why she acts like that as soon as he sees George talking to Heidi, Daniel’s girlfriend, who just arrived and who was friend with Carmen. “Asshole” he whispers through his teeth and continue partying with Pierre as pissed off as him.

A little drama is starting to show up and I hope I'm building it alright. Let me know what you think as always. Love you all and have a nice day :)

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f0point5 · 7 months

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HELLLOOO IM IN LOVE W YOUR SMAU and also how you see the drivers is very similar to how i do too!

disclaimer: i do not know these people. how i perceive them is strictly my own opinion and the image of them in my mind is something built from what i’ve seen them say/do in public. i won’t ever pretend to actually know them. what i think of them are probably two dimensional characters in comparison to the real people. i just like profiling/psychoanalyzing people sometimes but i won’t actually say how i see them are how they truly are.

im a max and charles girlie (and oscar too, but i digress) and the way you’ve portrayed them or spoken about them is so much like what i’ve been thinking. what was it about charles you said? something along the lines of ‘he shows enough of himself so that people won’t actually know him’ and that the way people see him is how he wants them to see him. also how he stays neutral whether from his own need to stay ‘good’ or from self-preservation (or both). i’ve just never seen many (if any) people other than myself (and you) point it out. because to me it’s so very clear that he’s maintained this sort of image that’s so likable and lovable that it’s easy to buy into it. he’s a tough nut to crack i think, other than the other points you’ve mentioned (not being able to stay alone, etc). the way he approaches things, it’s actually so difficult to know what goes on inside his head when not in very obvious situations (ie disappointment/anger/sadness after a race). his perpetually ‘good’ and neutral persona makes it nearly impossible to see what he thinks about certain things. yes, he has his tells, but again he’s very self-aware and in control of how he presents himself, and he’s great at reading people too to top it off, and so he can decide which words best to use and which way to best avoid certain conversations. of course that is not to say he is manipulative etcetc, just that he knows what he has and he knows what people want.

this is a stark contrast to max, which is interesting because he’s much more private about his personal life than charles is. with charles he’s so lovely all the time that one might think ‘you can’t possibly be this way all the time can you?’. not in a way that doubts his kindness, only that he comes off as surreal and therefore untouchable/unattainable.

max on the other hand, while pr trained (bc ofc they all are) is very transparent, in a way charles can’t (or won’t) be. he’s venomous when he’s pushed to the limit and he bites his tongue constantly from holding back (which you can so clearly see when he does, because there’s an energy that surrounds him that makes you want to take a step back even though he says/does nothing to show agression). his kindness and the way he shows his love is equally as palpable. have you seen his hugs? the way he smiles and looks at other people right after telling a joke before he can laugh too? when he shows this side of him he gives it so freely, so openly, there’s no room for question whether it was genuine or cordial. when he shows love he gives it wholly. i don’t think i’ve seen it any other way. i sometimes think maybe that’s the only way he knows how to.

that charles, who spends more time in the public eye than max ever did/does/ever will, is more unpredictable than max, is all that more interesting to me.

about oscar, i think he’s so similar to max. they’re both direct and cheeky, they’re very witty and sarcastic in a lighthearted tongue-in-cheek way, they’re not caught up in any stories of legacy or image (next schumacher, next senna, next hamilton, etc). there’s no dream to be realized other than their own. and this separates them from quite a number of the drivers on the grid. they want to race and they want to win; anything outside of that like politics, media, well, they can all piss off. but while they don’t appreciate the extra elements that come in the formula one package (being in the spotlight, having to do activities that have nothing to do with racing, etc) they know how to have fun with it. they don’t gaf and that’s what makes them so entertaining. of course this is only oscar’s first year in f1, so we haven’t seen much of his personality when in circumstances that are less than favorable (which… i have to say max has had plenty of) and i’ve seen how he was during f2 and he’s pretty much stayed the same, coolheaded silly guy. we might just get to see him be more and more agressive though, because after japan, and also the several other times he’d ended up losing out on a podium. idk i mean how patient can one be before thinking ‘hey, enough of this now,’ (no hate to lando ofc thats the bff i love him). i’ll be seated for that day is all i’m saying.

oh and they have similar preferences too in food and neither likes to dance and it’s just so funny to me bc they’re such an unlikely pair?? the way they do media activities too for content is hilarious they obviously don’t want to be there, but the differing quality is that max probably thinks ‘okay, i don’t want to be here, so let’s get it over with and have fun with it too’ (ie. make the people making him do these things regret it. the menace.) while oscar just wants to go home or go racing. there may just be a change in that though, because we’ve seen lando help him get used to the environment and be more open compared to the start of the season when he was still quiet and came off as shy/boring.

okay that’s it i’m done sorry for writing an essay in your anon asks have fun reading.

i also have a blast just going through your answers bc you’re always so articulate with them and it’s easy to tell you spent time thinking it through!

I agree with you about Charles, except for one tiny caveat. I don’t think he comes across so nice that no one could be that nice all the time. I think they probably could be, I just think he probably isn’t. He is a pretty aggressive driver, has been all the way through, raced Max hard in karting and very hard in cars, no way that guy is the type to just say “it’s like this” and breathe heavily and go home and do the same thing there. And that’s not a bad thing at all, he should be allowed to have his work face and go home and be himself. The funny thing with Charles is that it seems like he doesn’t want to acknowledge that that’s his work face. He seems to want people to think that they’re engaging with his whole personality. As I said, I think he just feeds the para social relationship, which is partly why his fans are so passionate but also so entitled to his time and personal space/life (not all, but I do feel that his fans find him more accessible than other drivers eg. Touching, grabbing, crowding him, turning up at his home etc).

I agree about Max. He just seems like he won’t bother to hide how he feels unless he feels there’s a proper reason, PR or media be damned. And good for him, but I think he can do that because he is so used to shutting out everyone’s opinions except his own. In order for criticism not to completely break you, you have to shut yourself off from other’s people’s opinion of you, which means neither their dislike nor their praise will make any difference to you. I think you can see that’s Max’s survival mode, because a father like he had will crush you if you don’t start compartmentalising really fast. I think Max knows the he knows what he’s doing and everyone else can pull up a chair or exit the theatre, he doesn’t care which.

I feel like maybe Oscar is similar, but it comes from a different place. I just get the feeling that Oscar has been on his own a lot. I don’t know why I think that, but he carries himself like a kid who flew on his own at 8 years old. I think he went to boarding school as a teen as well which would make sense to him because he does have boarder vibes to me. Like, he’s used to putting all his ducks in a row in his own, he doesn’t need or want much attention. I feel like he doesn’t lap up the attention from Zak the same way Lando does because he almost doesn’t need that mentoring that most young men would. I just feel like he’s fully cooked as a personality. And I think his personality is just a straightforward, funny guy, probably the type to only come out of his shell with a few people, and those people are definitely not the Instagram followers lol. I’m interested to see if his racing personality becomes more outwardly aggressive, but I also think he/McLaren might know the game they’re playing and he’s just biding his time. If they’re still undercutting him in 2025 I think the gloves will come up but I also don’t think they will be. I think he’ll become a more spicy wheel to wheel racer in time but I also think he’s doing the right thing not making enemies (except Carlos) in his rookie season.

I hope you enjoy going through this one!

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Penpals wanted

👻❕Hello to you, curious critter that stumbled upon my profile.

I am currently looking for a new snail mail penpal, I don't care about gender or nationality yet I'd prefer if you could be over 20.

I am a 31 years old woman who has been writing letters since childhood and I refuse to let this lost art die as it happens with many of my others interests. I love knitting and crocheting, painting, reading, writing, and enjoying the simple daily pleasures, I craft myself everything I am able to, from clothes to candles or cosmetics sometimes, I also love gardening and my dream is to live off-grid in my own farm, becoming as self sufficient as possible.

Despite my old-timey interests I also love videogames, mostly one player ones focused on storytelling, I am easily overwhelmed by too much stimuli so I don't enjoy online shooters or anything of the short.

I like to get to talk about any topic with someone, getting to know someone in a deeper way so I am not that good at prolonged small talk, if you are interested only in surface level just nice talk I am not your match, my views on society and people tend to be on the sadder and negative side most of the times so if that can offend or trouble you it's best you look elsewhere.

I like genuine and honest people as that's what I am myself (avoid confusing honesty with cruelty of course.)

In any case I think that's all in order to not disclose my entire life out here 😶‍🌫️

My DMs are open for anyone interested 👾😺

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f1-birb · 1 month

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mclaren P1 in FP1. Not a bad start to your weekend, landonorris. 👀

#australian gp 2024 #lando norris #best side profile on the grid fr #happy morning to me #practice only counts when my guy is p1 thank u

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Art of affiliate marketing |vrankup|

Yo, welcome to the affiliate marketing rollercoaster! Buckle up, 'cause we digital marketing agency in dwarka, vrankup are about to dive deep into the rabbit hole of this digital dynamite. I'm gonna break it down for you in a way that's smoother than butter on hot pancakes.

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Best Pillow For Neck Pain And Side Sleepers

There is a clear link between people who sleep on their sides and neck pain. People who don't sleep on their sides have neck pain because their spines aren't in the right place. So you need the best pillow for neck pain and for people who sleep on their sides.

Pillows for neck pain and pillows for side sleepers work the same way, but some are made for only one reason. In this piece, we'll talk about the best pillows for side sleepers and the best pillows for people who have neck pain.

Along with the reviews, we'll tell you the specific things we look at to find the best pillows so you can do the same. All pillows have been tried to see how well they work and what features they have, so read on and choose the best one.

The best pillow for side sleepers with neck pain 4 Pillows That Help Neck Pain

The TEMPUR-Ergo Neck Pillow from Tempur-Pedic

Cover that can be washed Copper gel memory foam Made in America Some of the best pillows on the market are made by Tempur-Pedic, which is a well-known name. All of the pillows are made in the United States, and only the best materials are used. The TEMPUR-Ergo pillow has features that are all made for people who sleep on their side or back.

We picked this pillow as the best one for side sleepers and people with neck pain because it has layers.

The first layer is a cover that can be taken off and washed. It is very stretchy and goes well with the cooling gel inside. The second layer is a cooling gel that has copper in it to make it work even better. And the last layer is made of TEMPUR® material that is perfectly shaped into an ergonomic form that provides better therapeutic support and spinal alignment.

Pros: Multiple size profiles Cover that is not itchy Warranty from the maker

Con: Only one color

Why would you want to buy it? The reason this is the best pillow for neck pain is because of how it is shaped. Because the profiles come in different sizes, it's easy to find one that fits your curve perfectly. The pillow is also nice to sleep on because it keeps you cool.

Purple Pillow for Harmony

Features: Latex material Rectangular pillow Layer of honeycomb-shaped GelFlex

Here is the best pillow that could be the best one ever made. Does it sound too good to be true? Well, they aren't wrong all the way.

The no-pressure support is one of the best things about the Harmony pillow from Purple. No matter how you sleep, the GelFlex layer and Talalay latex core will give your neck and back the right amount of support.

The pillow also has temperature-neutral, ventilated latex, an airy Grid, and a mesh cover that pulls sweat away from the body. This means that even on the hottest summer nights, you will stay cool all night.

Even though it's a square pillow, the materials used are so strong that it won't lose its shape any time soon.

Pillows that are medium and tall for side sleepers are pros. Hypoallergenic pillow with a 1-year guarantee and CleanAir GOLD and CertiPUR-US certification

The basic pack only comes with one pillow.

Why would you want to buy it? This is the best pillow for people with neck pain or who sleep on their side because it doesn't put any pressure on your neck. The strong material that was used to make it keeps its shape for years. You will get a one-year guarantee if anything goes wrong.

EPABO Memory Foam Contour Pillow

Wedge-shaped pillow Memory foam is made of Perfect for every kind of sleeper

Adults can use wedge pillows for many things, and one of the best uses is to help with neck pain. The ergonomic shape of this contour pillow will make you sleep like a king or queen. The way this pillow is made gives your head, neck, shoulders, and back all the support and balance they need.

The pillow is made of good memory foam, so it moves air around well and keeps you and the pillow cool all night. It also comes with a pillow cover made of a proprietary mix of hypoallergenic rayon and polyester that has no chemicals at all. The cover can also be washed in a machine.

The EPABO shape pillow is different because it comes with an extra piece of memory foam that can be taken off. So, if it's a little bit bigger than you'd like, it's easy to take off.

20% more memory foam is a plus. Cover with no chemicals Many different sizes Removable foam piece

Cons: You can't pick a color

Why would you want to buy it? As a wedge or a shape pillow, it's a great place to sleep. When we tried it out, the plan was so good that we didn't have to make any changes. In fact, it got used to us when one of us had to take out the extra piece of memory foam. Also, the cooling effect was very good.

Layla Adjustable Fill Kapok Pillow

Memory foam that has been shredded and natural kapok fibers added to it. Adjustable filling Made in USA

Some people call it the "One Pillow to Rule Them All," and for good reason. It's not the best pillow ever made. This one-of-a-kind pillow is made from unusual materials that keep you cool while you sleep.

The most important thing about this pillow is its filler and how it can be changed. Memory foam shreds and kapok fibers are used to fill this pillow. The kapok tree, which grows in Mexico, Central America, the Caribbean, South America, and West Africa, is where kapok fibers come from. Kapok fibers come from the seeds of the tree and are a soft, fluffy, natural alternative to down.

The pillow has a zipper so you can take out the stuffing to make it the right height for you. We've found that the pillow works best for people who sleep on their sides, but it can be used by anyone.

Copper threads to keep you cooler Cover made of a mix of fibers Sleep trial included

Cons: Single form

Why would you want to buy it? We, especially me, loved trying out this pillow because it fits our heads so well. We can feel how cool it is as soon as we lay our heads down. This pillow was easy to change in size and feel. It also comes in queen and king sizes with one or two per pack.

The three best pillows for side sleepers Eli & Elm Ultimate Side Sleeper Pillow

Features: Removable Cover Curved shape, latex fill

The Eli & Elm Ultimate Side Sleeper Pillow is a great choice for the best pillow for side sleepers and people with neck pain. This pillow was made with great care and has a few unique features that make it stand out from the rest. The pillow is made to meet the needs of people who sleep on their side, so it keeps the spine in the best position and relieves pressure all night long.

The Eli & Elm Ultimate Side Sleeper Pillow stands out because of its unique, curved shape. The gentle shape supports the neck and shoulders, making it easier to sleep and lowering stress. The pillow is also made with high-quality materials, like a down-alternative filling that doesn't cause allergies and a soft, flexible cover. This mix makes a bed surface that is both comfortable and free of allergens.

Pros: Optimal neck support Soft and cozy place to sleep Long lasting sturdiness allergen-free fill

Cons: Not enough stiffness options

Why would you want to buy it? It is especially comfortable for people who sleep on their sides, making sure that every night's sleep is peaceful and restorative. Its unique shape and high-quality materials make it an investment in your sleep health that will last for a long time.

Loft pillow from Coop Home Goods

Adjustable in every way CertiPUR-US and GREENGUARD Gold approved cloth made by Lulltra

The Coop Home Goods Original Loft Pillow is a great choice for people who want to sleep in a comfortable way that they can adjust. This queen-size pillow has a lot of special features that make it stand out from other pillows.

Its adjustable loft is a trait that stands out. The pillow comes with a lot of chopped memory foam fill, which you can add or take away to get the right amount of support and loft for you. This customization feature makes sure that the pillow fits your sleeping needs, whether you like a soft, fluffy pillow or one that is harder and gives you more support.

The pillow is also hypoallergenic and immune to dust mites, which makes it stand out. The memory foam filling is CertiPUR-US approved, which means it is free of harmful chemicals and safe for people with allergies or sensitivities.

The mix of rayon from bamboo and polyester in the cover makes it airy and keeps you cool and comfortable all night.

Pros: Adjustable loft Guaranteed to last Cover that lets air in

Cons: Will take an adjustment period

Why would you want to buy it? First of all, its loft is adjustable, so you can make it fit your own needs for ease. Second, the pillow is made of high-quality materials and is well-made, so it will last a long time. Third, it can be used by a wide range of people because it is safe and doesn't attract dust mites.

Last but not least, this pillow has gotten great reviews from customers, and Coop Home Goods is known as a trusted brand in the bedding business.

Casper Low Profile Foam Pillow for Sleep

Pillow with a square shape Fill memory foam Three-layer pattern for foam

The Casper Sleep Low Profile Foam Pillow is a great choice for anyone who wants to sleep in warmth and support. This pillow stands out because it was made with high-quality materials and was made to be as comfortable as possible.

One thing that makes the Casper Sleep Low Profile Foam Pillow stand out is that it has a low profile. This makes it perfect for people who like a flatter, less bulky pillow that helps them sleep in an easy, straight position. The pillow is made of foam, which gives it great support and allows it to mold to the shape of your head and neck for personalized comfort all night long. So, it's one of the best pillows for people with neck pain or who sleep on their sides.

Pros: Construction with foam Better control of wind and temperature Performance that lasts in bed

Cons: It might not be the best for everyone.

Why would you want to buy it? First of all, it is very comfortable, so you can sleep well. The low profile is great for people who sleep on their stomachs or backs because it keeps the neck straight. The foam material is both firm and soft, so it feels just right.

Also, the Casper pillow is made to be breathable, which helps with breathing and temperature control and keeps you cool at night.

How to choose the best pillow if you have neck pain or sleep on your side. It can be hard to choose the best pillow if you have neck pain or sleep on your side because you have to combine the features of two different pillows. Even though we've talked about the seven best pillows for neck pain or people who sleep on their sides, you may want something else.

So, here are some things to think about if you have neck pain or sleep on your side and want to find the best pillow for you.

Firmness No matter what kind of sleeper you are or where you hurt, you need to figure out how hard your pillow should be. Also, the hardness of your pillow and how fluffy it is go together. If you have neck pain or sleep on your side, you need a thicker pillow that will keep its shape.

The more soft a pillow is, the faster it will lose its shape or get flattened by the weight of the person. So, to keep your head and neck in the right place, we suggest a medium-firm or firm pillow.

Support Adding on to the last point, hardness and loft work together to give side sleepers the support they need. If you have neck pain or sleep on your side, you need the right support for your neck and head to feel less pain and fatigue.

With the right support, your neck and spine will stay in the right place on their own, which will stop any more pain. For the best support, you should choose a hard pillow with a high loft.

Materials that let air in The best pillows for neck pain and people who sleep on their sides are all made of high-quality materials that cool more quickly than usual. This is because the covers and inner filling of these pillows are made of materials that let more air move or have a cooling gel that keeps your head and pillow cool all night.

Also, the durability, firmness, loft, and a lot of other things depend on the materials, so always look at the materials when picking a pillow.

Resistance to allergies If you have allergies, you already know that you need the best mattress for allergies and pillows that are also hypoallergenic. To find the best hypoallergenic pillows for neck pain and side sleepers, you need to make sure that the materials are natural and that no chemicals are used or present.

Quality If you want your pillow to last a long time, you should choose one with a good general quality. There are many pillow names on the market, but only a few can be sure to last for a long time. We suggest that you buy your best pillow for neck pain and sleeping on your side from brands like:

Tempur-Pedic Purple Layla Coop Home Goods Casper Sleep

Conclusion You now know which is the best pillow for neck pain and which is best for people who sleep on their side. You also know how to find one that fits your needs. We looked at 4 of the best pillows for neck pain and 3 of the best pillows for people who sleep on their sides.

We hope you find a pillow that fits your preferences and needs, and if you don't, we hope you use the things we talked about to choose one.

You shouldn't ignore neck pain, and if you sleep on your side like I do, it can be hard to find a good pillow. So, this piece should help you choose a good pillow for tonight's sleep.

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spynorth · 1 year

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Random headcanons pt 1

he found out he was being released from prison and taken back to england half an hour after midnight on a saturday, which meant it was 9:30pm back home in england. Given the fact it took a bit to clean him up, find clothes, let him say goodbye to his friends (thats sarcasm) and that the direct flight time was just shy of 4 hours, followed by a short stint in the boot of a car ... he wasn't actually returned until in the early hours of sunday morning .. but 9:30 pm on the friday before remembrance sunday every year becomes a bit of a victory holiday in his mind. he always pauses for a moment, takes a deep breath, allows himself a single minute to grieve for the man that was .. and then continues on.

his decoration taste is very eclectic. there's not a lot of individual things besides just a few personal items, but the assortment of decorations, potted plans, etc etc are hilarious and don't match a cohesive theme at all. He has a tendency to just pick up random things like "oh this looks like it goes in a flat." and he takes it home. his favorite is a duck shaped plant holder.

he once gave ros a best friend bracelet as a joke. one of those where like one bracelet has half the heart and phrasing and the other bracelet has the other half. He never expected her to wear it, it was supposed to be a haha i'm so annoying, don't you want to kill me kind of joke. She rolled her eyes and snatched it and he thought he had won but the next day she showed up on the grid wearing it and she looked down at his bare wrist and said "oh". That was it. just a single word. and she didn't talk to him for the rest of the day and when he finally cracked and apologized for hurting her feelings, she laughed and took it off. So Ros won that one.

he's very cerebral. you have to be in order to successfully manipulate every aspect of your identity and life well enough to fool the security service, and when you think of his love of blake, the few other books you can see around his flat and the fact that he plays mahjong ... there's definitely a love of logic and reasoning there. as such, he gets a kick out of sodoku. doesn't do it himself but if he's near a colleague or friend he'll glance over at the page and anytime they seem stuck he'll give them the answers...and then keep going .. until they're finally like "what? do you want to do this?? am i keeping you from your fun?"

he hates sour things so in every verse, when he gets a bit edgy and feels any sort of anxiety/panic setting in, he pops something sour in his mouth. A candy, a fruit - it makes his jaw ache and sort of slams him back into reality. he will hoard them.

one of lucas' comforts foods is a banana slice sandwich made of wheat bread. Think little round circles of bananas, just between two slices of bread, sandwich style. no peanut butter. no mayonnaise. nothing else. just the bananas. barring that, he will also take an entire banana, split it in half, and roll up each half in a tortilla. wah-la! a banana wrap

when he returns from russia, one of the things that absolutely fucking messes with his head is the sudden prevalence of social media. he remembers when you really had to hunt for information and now people are just blatantly posting it on the web like 'hey here's my life story!'. It also makes him a bit uncomfortable because he sees the threat it poses towards a man like him. All it takes is one picture on social media to reach the right people and the jig is up. He is very careful to not be involved in any way and it helps that as an mi5 agent he's meant to be keeping a low profile anyways.

His blood type is O RhD - (or, O-)

His go to breakfast food if he's actually cooking for himself or others is scrambled eggs. They're not great, but they're passable. They tend to be a bit on the runnier side because he doesn't have much patience to sit there until they're perfect. He prefers something you can just pop into a microwave when he bothers to eat breakfast at all.

#* headcanon. betrayal is a cancer. let it eat your soul. not mine.#putting them on one post instead of various headcanon memes for organizational purposes.#long post //

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crystalelemental · 1 year

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Unit Teambuilding - Shauna

We got wind of this quite a while ago now, but turns out Shauna is real. And she got Chesnaught, as is just and proper. Now let’s see if they did Chesnaught right.

General Overview They did. They did a good job.

Chesnaught is a support, which is nice. Moreover, Chesnaught is an atk/crit buffer that can cap at 1/5. MP Burst means she recovers 1MP of her moves on first sync. This is huge, but comes with the drawback of her needing to take first sync. Which...support. She should. It also means freed up energy, SS Kris style. Shauna’s starting off strong. Mini Potion All is fine, Vine Whip is a nice 1-bar spam, and Spiky Shield is a neat Piers-esque shield that damages foes, and with her passives, buffs all allies’ defensive stats by 1, and charges gauges by 3. It’s also an attack, with unspecified damage numbers but hey. We’ll see.

What’s limiting about Shauna is that she’s fairly slow, and doesn’t cap offenses until after first sync, which can be a problem. Being Psychic-weak is a pretty painful weakness as well, given Gauntlet’s love of Psychic types for more difficult matches. But hey, Shauna’s solid, and a very, very welcome addition to the general pool.

EX and Move Level? Supports are the most consistently good ideas for EX. They’re almost always your frontline tank, so the stats are essential, and the double sync buff is magnificent in every game mode. I can’t say Shauna is a bad pick for this, given her strong defensive profile and outright need for first sync. As for move level, Shauna...is unusual for a general pool. She can get away with 1/5. Unbending is a nice tool against something like Cobalion or Azelf, preventing the defense debuff. 2/5 gets Attack Trap on Vine Whip, which can inflict the coveted Trap condition on an opponent, which is downright essential for Cresselia Phase 1 and Uxie’s later phases, though her Psychic weakness hinders overall effectiveness. And 3/5, she gets built-in Vigilance. And Endurance. Which is like...the holy grail of passive effects on a support. I’m a fan.

Team 1: Shauna, Dawn, Masked Royal In the interest of avoiding “Shauna is Hop but with some different tools” and having a billion teambuilding considerations, let’s start with some things she can do fairly specific. Dawn, despite being support, has some good damage and a solid sync nuke with Pecking Order. Shauna can cap her attack and crit, while Masked Royal can cap team speed and debuff the needed attack and defense. What’s unique to Shauna is theme skill matching to Dawn for a ton of extra HP.

Team 2: Shauna, Mallow, Nanu/Kukui Mallow is another big recipient of Shauna’s buffs while having theme skills. Nanu and Kukui debuff the needed defense.

Team 3: Shauna, Grimsley, Barry Experimental, will test. But Anti-Cresselia. Grimsley needs Shauna’s offensive buffs, and Shauna has one particular skill that seriously alters the game: Trap on Vine Whip. Trap completely shreds Cresselia’s phase 1, getting you through the buffing quickly and efficiently. Barry has Full Heal to remove the paralysis that spreads. Remove it from Grimsley and Barry, but not Shauna, in order to block the later Toxic effect. They’ll still be fast enough to handle it, and once you’re out of Bar 1, special moves can deal real damage. I imagine this is super reliant on Shauna being able to MPR her Spiky Shield. Because Psychic-weak.

Team 4: Shauna, N, Volkner/SST Red if you must Full disclosure: I was looking for a 4-bar spam unit to pair her with and bring up that Shauna needing to take first sync means DPS units are her best friends, and came up with N, best known for sync nuke exploding stages and having a 5/5 grid with perfect self-sufficiency anyway. It was this or NY!Lisia. I feel like most 4-bar spam units are...pretty self-sufficient. Also mostly special. I blame Hyper Beam.

Team 5: Shauna, C!Iris, C!Elesa/Masked Royal So let’s take a look at the other side of the coin: if Shauna’s role is to top off, and her intended partner doesn’t need full support, then she doesn’t need to take first sync. C!Iris is a great example, being able to give herself +2 attack and +1 crit, perfectly complementing Shauna without the need for extra MP. C!Elesa remains the ideal C!Iris partner with the spectrum debuffs, though Masked Royal gets speed buffs for better DPS between sync. I will note though, C!Iris and C!Elesa have -1 sync cooldown on their trainer moves. And Shauna has built-in Vigilance. She could run Head Start 1 and get early first sync with this comp.

Do note that the general structure of this works for any unit with at least some ability to self-buff attack or crit. Gordie, Courtney, Lodge Silver, and Nessa to name a few who now only need 1MP, or units like Lodge Serena, BP Sophocles, or Bruno who can buff them separately but still need the help.

If going the Head Start route, partners with -2 cooldown are solid picks, though not always playing optimally. For instance, Dojo Gloria gets -2 cooldown, but doesn’t need Shauna’s buffs. Same with Lysandre. What she can do, though, is make a decent partner to Anni Raihan, who can fill in as Propulsion Sandstorm support while she buffs the third ally handling most of the damage. Her trainer move also tops off Raihan’s crit, and he buffs up enough special attack to do okay as supplemental DPS.

Final Thoughts I’m sorry, I know I usually have more, but Shauna’s pretty much...Hop. Sonia. Aaron. You know, those ones. While Spiky Shield is interesting, I’d really need to see what it does in damage before considering it of any utility. 2-turn moves slow down access to sync, they’re usually ill-advised. Shauna at least blocks damage, but type-reliant damage is far less valuable than, say, Piers’ -2 defense debuff. And to be honest, Shauna is far worse off than Sonia, who got so many tools it’s ridiculous, and isn’t quite as versatile as Aaron either. But I will argue she’s better off than Hop. Her main draw over them is the combination of Vigilance and Endurance on grid, and the lack of any MPR concerns. But her weakness is that she doesn’t have quite the utility of Aaron or Sonia, and is hard required to take first sync, meaning in CS she operates best with DPS allies instead of sync-based damage. And her trap condition on Vine Whip is nice, but it’s far too inconsistent, and is primarily useful for Psychic-type stages, which she’s weak to. It’s a situation where Shauna feels designed to have good tools, and then counterbalanced a little too hard. We’ll see how she shakes out though.

#pokemon masters #shauna #unit teambuilding

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