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Pairing: Arthur Leclerc x driver!reader

Summary: Arthur is trying to work out his feelings for you until he sees you talking with Charles. He distances himself from you to prevent the heartbreak because who wouldn’t choose the older Leclerc?

A/N: Thank you so much for your support on my last post 🥰 I’m already working on the Charles fic but requests are open in case you have anything in mind. Also, English isn’t my first language so I’m sorry if there’s any mistakes here. Hope you enjoy it and check out my pinned post if you want to see what’s coming next 🏎✨

You had always loved motorsports. You could still remember the day that you begged your parents to let you go karting. Once you were in that little kart there was no going back, you started going to as many competitions as you could, slowly making your way up. This year you were finally able to make it into into F3, driving for Hitech and you couldn’t be happier.

Being in F3 not only meant being one step closer to your dream it also meant travelling all around the globe almost every week, leaving part of your life behind. Many people told you that you’d feel lonely but you never felt it, after all you had Arthur.

You met Arthur at the beginning of the season when you were looking for your motorhome and you immediately clicked. He saw you looking lost and helped you, talking and making you feel at ease on the way to your motorhome. From that moment on the two of you were practically attached to the hip, where one was the other always followed. To you Arthur was your home away from home.

“Good morning!” You cheered as you entered the Prema garage. Arthur told you to meet up there while they were getting ready before they had to get into their cars.

"Someone's in a good mood today." Arthur said as he approached you.

"Of course I´m in a good mood, you don't get to race in Barcelona everyday.¨ You had always loved that city, the weather was amazing, the beaches were beautiful and the people there were always really welcoming.

“Well, you'll only get to race if you don't get stuck on the gravel and make a good qualy.”He teased as he nudged you lightly.

“Hey that only happened once and it was during a practice.” You nudged him back.

"If that makes you feel better." He laughed lightly as he wrapped an arm around yur shoulder.

"I hate to break you two lovebirds apart but we have to get ready Arthur." Jack, Arthur teammate said.

You simply laughed at his teasing, used to it by now. The truth was that everyone thought that Arthur and you would eventually get together, some fans even thought that you were already a couple and your friends loved to tease you about it.

What you didn’t know was that Arthur wished that all of that was true, he had caught feelings for you. He didn’t know when he started feeling that way, maybe it was when he made you laugh so hard that he got both of you kicked out of a fancy restaurant or when you comforted him after a really bad race.

"I'll see you after qualy, good luck chérie." He said.

"Good luck, be careful out there." You hugged him, tryingto hide the blush that had creeped up to your cheeks after hearing the nickname.

Once you parted ways, you walked to your garage, ready to get into your car and start the qualy. Luckly for you, qualy went great, as you had managed to secure P2 for tomorrow's race. You got through your interviews and the team meet quicly, excited to see Arthur and celebrate it with him.

You walked to the Prema garage again, as Arthur told you that he still had to attend his team's meeting. You were waiting outside when you heard a familiar voice.

"You were amazing out there, the last lap was really impressive." You saw the older Leclerc approaching.

He was already wearing his fireproofs and his racing suit was tied around his hips. He was a lot like Arthur, they looked and sounded really similar. Maybe it was the way his eye shone whenever he talked about something that he loved or maybe it was the fact that he never failed to make you smile, but, to you, Arthur always seemed to have something different about him.

"Thanks, it felt really good although I didn't get the pole."

“If you keep driving like that you’ll get more than a pole next time.” He smiled.

“I hope so.”

You talked to Charles for a little while, exchanging stories about your races and joking around. You had met the older Leclerc a few times, but never really talked to him up until now.

“Now I see why Arthur talks so much about you.” He said.

“Does he?” Somehow the fact that Arthur talked to his brother made you feel warm inside.

“All the time, he always finds a way to bring you up. We see a flower shop? Y/N loves tulips. We see a dog on the street? Y/N has always wanted a dog. We tease him a lot for that but I’m really glad that he has you, you make him happy.” By now your face was the same colour as his racing suit. “But don’t tell him I said that, he’d kill me if I knew I told you.”

“Don’t worry, the secret is safe with me.” You said smiling at him still blushing.

“What secret?” Arthur asked.

He had been looking for you, thinking that you’d be waiting for him in his drivers room like you usually do. When he didn’t see you there he went outside and found you talking with older brother, blushing at something he said.

“Oh it’s nothing.” You responded quickly. Way too quickly to Arthur’s liking.

“I better get going. It was really nice talking to you Y/N.” Charles hugged you goodbye. “Good luck tomorrow chérie” He winked as he was leaving, making you laugh.

Arthur could feel his heart shatter when he heard the nickname. He had seen you laughing and blushing at something Charles said and he swears that his heart stopped beating.

He was used to people gravitating around his older brother and he understood it, he was handsome, nice and one of the greatest drivers at the moment. He was always really proud of Charles and admired him deeply.

When he saw your interaction with him he couldn’t help but think how stupid he had been. Of course you’d be interested in each other, it just made sense, you were perfect all around and Charles had everything he didn’t. He wanted you to be happy but the mere thought of seeing you with Charles made his heart ache. He had to distance himself from you in other to save whatever was left of his heart.

“Told you Barcelona was great P-fucking-2 Arthur!” You said beaming up at him.

“Yeah it was great.” He gave you a weak smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

“Are you okay?” You asked concerned.

“I’m just really tired.” He felt the pressure in his chest as he saw the concern in your eyes

“Oh… I was going out to celebrate with some of the guys but we can go back to the hotel and watch something if you’re tired.”

“Actually I think I’m going straight to bed, but you go and have fun.” He really wanted to go and celebrate with you, he was so proud of you but he just couldn’t. “I’m sorry.”

“No it’s fine, it’s no big deal, if you’re tired you should rest for the race.” The disappointment in your voice was evident and it made him want to take everything back. “I’ll see you tomorrow.”

“Yeah, see you tomorrow.” With that he turned around leaving you confused.

After that you couldn’t shake the feeling that something was wrong, the two of you always hang out together after races no matter the results. Had you done something to upset him? Did something happen to him?

The next day only made things even worse as he seemed to be actively avoiding you. You had texted him in the morning to ask him to meet once you arrived to the track but he said he couldn’t because he had to film something for his team and you hadn’t heard from him since. You tried to push Arthur to the back of you mind as you were about to get into your car, trying to focus on the race, although your mind kept going back to him.

Everything felt like a fever dream as you crossed the finish line, you had managed to hold onto you position for most of the race but when there were only a few laps remaining you closed the gap between you and the leader and overtook him on the last lap. You did it, you had won your first race.

As soon as you got out of the car you went running towards the barriers were your team was waiting for you jumping and celebrating. Everyone was hugging and congratulating you but you only wanted to celebrate with one person. Before you could go and look for him they called you telling you to get on the podium and pick up your trophy.

When you were on the podium your eyes started to scan through the crowd looking for Arthur, but you couldn’t find him anywhere. Once the celebration was over you made your way towards Arthur’s garage, maybe his team had called him for a meeting after the race?

“Jack!” You saw his teammate and called for him.

“Hey! Congratulations that was an unbelievable drive Y/N.” He smiled at you.

“Thanks, have you seen Arthur?” You asked.

“He went back to the hotel as soon as the race was over, I assumed you two would be meeting there.” You felt as if the air had been knocked off your lungs. He didn’t even stay to watch you get on the podium.0

“Oh right, I… I just forgot with the celebrations and everything my head is somewhere else.” You said goodbye to Jack.

Your body acted on its own and before you could realise it you were making you way back to the hotel. You strode through the corridors until you were in front of Arthur’s door, knocking. When the door opened you were met face to face with him.

“Y/N what are you doing here?” His voice sounded hoarse and he looked rough. His hair was a mess, strands pointing everywhere as if he had run his hands through them way too many times, and his eyes were a little red and puffed.

“What’s wrong Arthur?” You asked.

“What do you mean? Everything’s fine.” He was still standing by the door.

“Bullshit.” You said.

“Nothing’s wrong.” He was about to close the door boy you stopped him and pushed him lightly to the side to make you may into his room. “Y/N go back and celebrate, please.” He said as he followed you into the room.

“No, you weren’t there Arthur I looked for you everywhere. I got my first win and you weren’t there.” You voice came out shaky and Arthur could feel his heart break as he saw how sad you were. “Why’d you leave?”

“I was really tired like yesterday I-.”

“Don’t lie to me Leclerc.” You interrupted him. “You’ve been avoiding me like the plague since yesterday, I don’t know what I’ve done but I need you to tell me.”

“You haven’t done anything.” He said.

“You’ve been avoiding me since yesterday Arthur.” He knew it was true but he couldn’t turn back now.

“I’m not avoiding you.” He sighed.

“Why are you acting like this then? Did something happen?” You came closer to him, bringing your hand up to cup his face. He closed his eyes for a moment. “I’m here and I’m not going anywhere Arthur.” He opened his ayes and backed down from your reach, he looked at you as if you had slapped him.

“I can’t Y/N I just can’t.” This was it he couldn’t keep it in anymore. “I’ve been second to him my whole life. I make a mistake? Charles wouldn’t have made it. I win a race? Charles had already won 5 when he was my age. I’ve been second to him all my life and I’ve never really minded but I just can’t bear it right now, not when it comes to you.”

“What do you mean?” You voice was barely above a whisper and if the two of you hadn’t been standing so close he wouldn’t have heard it. You tried to read the expression on his face but you couldn’t figure it out.

“I saw you yesterday with Charles, when you were waiting for me.” He said, his eyes looking everywhere but you. “I saw how the two of you laughed and how you were blushing, hell he even called you chérie. I thought that if I distanced myself it would be easier, that my feelings for you would eventually fade away.”

You couldn’t believe what you were hearing, your mind was going a thousand miles per hour trying to process what was happening while your heart was beating so fast that you were surprised that I hadn’t jumped out of your chest yet.

“You have feelings for me?”

“Of course I do, I think I fell for you the moment I met you, but who wouldn’t? You’re funny, you take care of everyone and you put your heart in everything that you do.” He said.

“Arthur…” You said softly.

“It’s ok I know you like Charles. I just need some time but I don’t want to lose you.” He said as he looked down.

You brought your hands up to cup his face once more, making him lift his head and look at you.

“You’re unbelievably stupid and stubborn sometimes you know?.” Now it was his turn to be confused. “You got it al wrong, I do like a monegasque driver and I think his last name is Leclerc, although I’m pretty sure he drives for Prema and he’s blond. Oh! And he has the best smile I’ve ever seen.”

“You what?” His brain couldn’t process what you just said. “But Charles…”

“We were talking about you, I blushed because he was going on how much you talked to him about me.”

“I-”

He wasn’t able to finish this sentence as your lips crashed into his. He didn’t move for a second, surprised by your actions, but as soon as he was able to react he started kissing you back. His arms snaked around your waist bringing you closer to him. Once you had to part for air he rested his forehead against yours.

“I really am stupid, aren’t I?” He said still a little out of breath.

“You are, but I love you anyways.” You laughed.

“Glad to hear that because I love you too.” He said before he brought you lips back together.

And it was then when Arthur felt that no matter how many times people tried to compare him to his brother or how many thought that he wasn’t good enough, everything would be fine as long as he had you by his side.

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paddockwrites · 2 years

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Hello everyone welcome to my new blog! I already have a few writings in other blogs but I really wanted to start writing for F1 so her we are. I already have a lot of ideas to start with but I don’t know if anyone would be interested in them so here they are. Pls let me know which ones you’d be interested in and I’ll get them done. Also if you have any requests feel free to send them!

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Shadow (Arthur Leclerc x reader)

Arthur is trying to work out his feelings for you until he sees you talking with Charles. He distances himself from you to prevent the heartbreak because who wouldn’t choose the older Leclerc?

COMING SOON:

Set up (Mick Schumacher x reader)

Everyone is tired of seeing you and Mick pinning after each other so they take matters into their own hands.

Breather (Max Verstappen x Reader)

Max knew that he might be difficult to deal with when he was upset after a bad race, luckily you were never one to back down.

Spilled confessions (Charles Leclerc x reader)

You’ve been Charles’ best friend since you two were kids, until a weekend in Monaco and a drunk Charles on your doorstep decide to change everything.

Locked (Pierre Gasly x reader)

It was no secret that Pierre and you hated each other’s guts but Charles can’t stand to see his best friends fighting anymore so he decides to fix it.

Is it? (Pierre Gasly x reader)

Social media has been portraying Pierre as a player since his breakup. Tired of all the rumours Pierre asks for your help. Will fake dating bring the two of you closer or will it break your hearts?

Media (Lando Norris x reader)

You had worked on McLaren’s social media for a few seasons now and you had gotten pretty close to a certain British driver. When Lando finds out that you’ve received an offer from RedBull for the next season he is determined to make you stay.

Shaky hands (Carlos Sainz x reader)

He was known as Smooth operator so why couldn’t he form sentences correctly or stop his hands from sweating when you were around?

CHARACTER AI:

Charles Leclerc

You’re childhood best friends, you have feelings for him but haven’t confessed them yet but a night at a Ferrari event might change everything.

Max Verstappen

Working as the assistant to the olden boy of F1 isn’t easy specially when you both despise each other. What will happen when the cold and harsh driver starts warming up to you?

Mick Schumacher

You work at a small flower shop in Monaco. When you’re making a delivery to the paddock on the busiest weekend of the year in Monaco, you bump into a stranger that might change your life.

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