"You made me feel something again - you brought me back to life." Max Verstappen, reigning Formula One champion, is devastated when a tragic call leaves him to care for his young nephews. Struggling with grief, he steps away from racing and isolates himself, trying to hold his shattered life together. Charles Leclerc, his somehow friend but mainly rival, is shocked by Max's withdrawal from the sport. While being on the peak of his performance, he sees Max spiral into despair. Charles is determined to help him heal, risking everything to bring Max back to life, and maybe, to love. In the high-octane world of Formula One, where every second counts, two souls are drawn together by love, loss, and the hope of healing. Will Charles be able to break through Max's walls and help him rediscover the joy of life, or will fear and heartache keep them apart?

**LESTAPPEN HIGHSCHOOL AU** Charles has a lot on his mind. With the constant bullying, issues at home, and the death of his father, he finds it hard to cope, constantly losing grip on reality. Only a few things help him find solace in life, his father's grave, and the boy he's feared of loving, Max Verstappen. Too scared to speak in person, Charles finds a way around it. To text him anonymously.

Max Verstappen sempre soube que a liberdade era uma ilusão. Preso às expectativas de um casamento arranjado, ele se vê prometido a um estranho - Lando Norris, um jovem tão pálido e calado quanto os salões de sua mansão em ruínas. Mas entre promessas quebradas, borboletas presas em redomas e corpos que não sabem mais se vivem ou apenas fingem respirar, nasce algo... inesperado. Um amor que talvez tenha nascido morto. Ou que precise morrer para existir. Você escolhe como termina: o final dos vivos... ou o final dos mortos. • 𝖻𝗒 𝗌𝗎𝗇𝗇𝗌𝗍𝖺𝗋𝟢 𝖺𝗋𝗍 𝖻𝗒 @𝖻𝗒𝗒𝗅𝗂𝗌𝗌𝖺 ఌ •

Charles hates Max, it's always been like this and it always will be like this. That's what he thought before he found out everything Max is hiding. [lestappen] - mature content There will be no warning at the beginning of the chapter to avoid spoilers.

I never imagined that love could feel so forbidden and yet so right. As Crown Prince of Monaco, Charles led a life full of duty and tradition. But when he meets Max, he suddenly goes off the rails and questions everything he ever knew about love and royal expectations. Can he dare to follow his heart, even if it means breaking the rules? In the fast-paced world of Formula 1, Max has always focused on racing and avoided the limelight of fame and media. But when he meets Charles, everything changes. Known for his confidence and rule-breaking attitude, he is fascinated by the prince's calm demeanor. Suddenly he is curious about a world beyond the racetrack.

Max Verstappen is faced with the difficult decision of whether to 'come out' publicly. To make matters worse he has to navigate his relationships with his rivals Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc but could one of them be much more to him than just a rival driver.

𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝟏𝟖 + [𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭] ━━━ ❝ Kill me then! But do not curse me for loving. ❞ Charles Leclerc is the second-son of the king of Middon, but sudden unfortunate circumstances unfolded by his own decisions lead him into being kidnapped and sold off as a slave in a sourthen kingdom who is then bought and given as a gift to the new barbaric conquerer: King Max of house Verstappen.

𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝟏𝟖 + [𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭] ━━━ ❝ Everybody wants him, that was my crime. ❞ Maximilian Verstappen is as famous as one can get without being king. As the city's star bullfighter, The Red Bull, no one is immune to his charms. With his commitment to his craft, risking his life on the ring, Maximilian has escaped the pressures of courting- a particularly convenient arrangement considering his lack of interest in women. Charles Leclerc, a foreign nobleman, is not starstruck by him and Maximilian is quick to note. The night soon turns into morning and for the first time, Maximilian has an interest in something that is not his bulls.

❝𝐥𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐢𝐦 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐝❞ - After a dramatic stunt from F1's top two drivers: 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘦𝘴 𝘓𝘦𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘳𝘤 and 𝘔𝘢𝘹 𝘝𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘯 are forced to share a room during race weekends by their PR teams. What starts as a rivalry could end up as something more, but can they reach a happy ending when the pressure of maintaining images can ruin their relationship...?

In the high-stakes world of Formula 1, the 2024 season is more than just a battle for the championship-it's a collision of personalities, rivalries, and emotions. Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc, fierce competitors on and off the track, are locked in a relentless fight for supremacy. Sparks fly as the tension between them grows, fueled by media drama, on-track clashes, and an undeniable chemistry neither of them is willing to acknowledge. In a story of slow-burn tension and unexpected emotions, they'll discover that sometimes, the fiercest rivalries hide the strongest connections. What happens when rivalry turns into something they're both too afraid to acknowledge ? ------------------------------ Find the associated playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3l2AjWHpWxNw7JWqiRL8Zq?si=J8Z-fTLHQTuIgR2sz-W3tQ&pi=e-BRDgo8NERNWe Note: The playlist is updated before each chapter release. Make sure to follow us so you don't miss any announcements or exclusive content. Also, the storyline is mostly planned out, but we're always open to suggestions, so please feel free to share yours ! Enjoy ♥