smooth operator ~ carlos sainz (cs55)

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pairing: carlos sainz x fem!reader

summary: carlos takes a taxi from the airport to his hotel, and though he tries to hide who he is, a specific song changes the situation.

words: 1.7K

a/n: i had this thought watching this youtube video from 2020 on the official F1 channel ("what does an f1 driver say to a taxi driver?") and reading the comments under it, where someone suggested this very situation ("imagine if sainz hops into your taxi and you recognize him and he lies about being someone else, and you just casually play smooth operator on the radio") and i just knew i had to write this.

also, this is kinda a celebration too for carlos' quali results yesterday, he's starting from pole today!!

From the very first moment he sits down on the backseat and closes the door, she knows who he is. Of course she does, she's not been a Formula-1 fan for so many years for nothing. She can still remember the day he first appeared amongst the twenty best race car drivers in the world and started to compete. Carlos Sainz.

Taking a deep breath and hoping that it doesn't come off as too obvious to the man sitting in the back, she tears her eyes off the rearview and simply asks him where is he headed. Professionality is key. Yes, she's a fan, but in this very moment she's not here as that, as a fan, but as a taxi driver. And taxi drivers don't start fangirling when a specific passenger sits in their car.

Also, what if it made him feel uncomfortable if she started behaving like a fan? He probably experiences being surrounded by fans all the time, it must be tiring after a while. Maybe he'd appreciate a bit of calm. And if that takes her having to keep her enthusiasm about the sport he does and about him to herself, then so be it.

With all that said, she definitely tries to make a bit of small talk after starting driving down the street – trying maybe a bit more than she normally does with her passengers, because it's not like she's going to give up even this small opportunity to chat with one of her idols.

Luckily he doesn't seem to mind, he answers her questions with somewhat elaborate sentences, no one-worded, seemingly annoyed replies, and he keeps on asking back as to not let the conversation be all about himself.

this was so cute I blushed unnecessarily infront of my parents and i think my mom is suspicious again

I guess Kaz’s coffee order explains how he managed to survive without getting any sleep during Crooked Kingdom.

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This Feeling I've Got (Bucky Barnes)

Congratulations to Tiff @barnesafterglow on hitting 1k, this my second submission for her #all’s well writing challenge. The song I have picked is Taylor Swift's Cruel Summer - Lover, lyrics: he looks up grinning like a devil and i'm drunk in the back of the car had so much fun writing this sort of is non canon compliant with the FATWS timeline.

Pairing: FATWS!Bucky Barnes x Plus Size!fem!Reader

Warnings: fluff, sorta angst?, drinking, drunk conversation, bucky being insecure about his arm, bucky bein a lil flirt, bucky's grin, fluff, swearing. Sam really just wanted chips man.

Word Count: 2794

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“Oh come on.” Bucky groans, smacking the side of the vending machine as the M&Ms pack is stuck and he’s out of another set of quarters to retrieve the item.

He huffs, shaking his head. The summer evening air making his henley stick to him. He wipes the sweat pooling above his brow. Sam’s relentless teasing about his jacket returns to his mind. He backs away colliding into you making you drop your ice bucket.

The glow of the vending machine reflects from plastic wrapping and cubes.

“I’m so sorry.” He quickly picks it up before the packs of ice spill over.

“No worries, machine got you too?” You chuckle, pointing at a twix bar, stuck forward falling against the glass.

“That yours?” Bucky shakes his head in disappointment at the machine’s inefficiency.

“Yup, wasted an extra dollar it stayed there.” You sigh sadly, looking at the bar of chocolate longingly.

“That is horrible.” He comments a smile tugging at the corners of his lips when he sees your lips twitch.

You laugh, “I usually am not this heartbroken about chocolate bars.”

“It is a heartbreak I wouldn’t blame you.” He flashes you this deep grin that has you wanting to just never let it fade from his face.

“I actually do have an M&M pack in my room.” You recall the convenience inventory you’ve garnered during your one day stay at the hotel.

“I would not want to impose…” Bucky wants to smack himself, you’re gorgeous and he’s shutting down a chance to get to know you.

“Oh no, not at all I just went crazy at the convenience store and you can have it I prefer the Reese cups.” You explain, smiling when Bucky steps towards you.

The walk back is short, your rooms on the same floor as the machines.

Bucky notices your room is kept tidy, your small suitcase tucked away. You hand him the M&M bag. He gives you that signature devilish grin.

“So what do you need all the ice for?” He asks opening the pack to eat the chocolate goodness.

“Oh you know have a dead body in the tub can’t let it decompose.” You deadpan.

“Then you need more ice and probably more room freshener, also salt on the ice so it doesn’t melt quickly.” He adds with a shrug.

I Should Have Stayed - Bucky Barnes

Summary: When Bucky's distance with you causes your safety to be compromised, he will do anything to get you to back. Even if it means awakening the Soldat he fears looms at the periphery of his mind. Part of my This Feeling I've Got (Bucky Barnes AU). This piece can be read as a standalone.

Pairings: FATWS!Bucky Barnes x Plus Sized! Fem!Reader (established relationship)

Warnings: angst, whump, reader is injured, reader and bucky argue, bucky is an idiot (at the start), hydra mess, torture, angst, some fluff, mild mention of smut (nothing described), mentions of bucky's time as soldat, feels, emotional hurt comfort, reader feels neglected, making out, caring of wounds, emotional messes?, crying.

AN: i started writing this months ago and finally had the inspo to complete it, i hope you enjoy reading it

Word Count: 8981 || Dividers: @firefly-graphics

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this was beautiful

"your family is a mess. they don't support you because they love you, they obey because they're afraid. ares, your son, he turned on you the moment someone stronger showed up. do you really think he'll be the last? how afraid of you do you really think they'll be when your dad shows up looking to put you back in your place??"

No thoughts except for how utterly distressed Percy looked when the root was wrapped around Annabeth’s leg

Is anyone else questioning things about themselves because I am.

SAME BRO

would the two of you like to explain yourselves or is this just a thing you have going on

Rick Riordan: the shared grey streak faded for both Annabeth and Percy.

Us:

I hope they get to keep it for the show.

annabeth: there are things i don’t know

percy: okay so now we panic

Percy had no idea that was Hephaestus and that he was on their side so he literally jumped up (barely alive) to stand between him and annabeth and to shield her with his body! Electric chair...!

theories/statements i’ve seen from tv show onlys that make me want to cry