#swoon-worthy to the max

[brewed-pangolin]

What is it about Soap MacTavish that makes him so swoon-worthy? That man is FINE 🥵💞❤️

Oh sweet anon, let me show you....

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Exhibit A.

Exhibit B.

Exhibit ABSXHXHXBZBVX

Exhibit Oh my God.

Exhibit I'm going insane.

Exhibit LOOK AT HIM!!!

Exhibit I need new pants

Exhibit Am Dead

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And let's not forget the two legendary thirst traps that brought both these sexy beasts to life...

And now I'm finished...

[addicted-to-michiel]

Michiel Huisman as Alex Sokolov in The Flight Attendant 💙

[lucy-moderatz]

[bambisnc]

magnetic [or, riize when they have a crush on you <3]

pairing : ot7 x reader! genre : crack + fluffff cw/tw : food mention + littol bit rushed n uneditted D: wc : im guessing maybe 400ish? -> update its 495!

shotaro : he would be SO chill you probably wouldn't have a single clue if he had a crush on you; ever so gentlemanly and charming on a daily basis, he'd probably flirt here and there but make it seem so easy and effortless </3 BUT on the other hand i totally also see taro going out of his way to impress his crush and have their attention on him by flaunting those extremely admirable performance skills of his (among numerous others!!)

eunseok : laid back king. (quote unquote) in his case also, you would not be aware of his feelings despite him dropping hints left and right but his expression is somehow always just so ... unreadable?!?! seems all cool and collected but he's secretly one of those people who'd ananlyse each and every word you say to him/text you send like "they sent me a heart emoji..... they want me fr......." he isn't wrong to be fair, but still-

sungchan : he'd be so !! enthusiastic around you !! hyperactive af, if he has a crush it'd be pretty obvious; he wants it to be known honestly. needs the person who has captured his heart to know it + would for sure do all that he can to spend as much time with you as he can, get into all the extra curriculars or hobbies you're into; basically the type of guy to watch one piece in like 2 days max if his crush is into anime yk?

wonbin : u guys remember the "he wanted to appear mysterious" comment from the official acc on that one tiktok ?? yeah he for sure would want to appear all distant, reserved and have and air of mystique around him + he's lowkey good with just admiring you from a distance (complete opposite of a certain someone, yes) + you would probably catch him staring at you across rooms rather often and blushing and looking away if you happen to catch his wandering gaze .. <3

seunghan : ah yes our resident hopeless romantic daydreamer extraordinaire 𖹭 i so see him lost in thoughts and fantasies, with a wide array of scenarios featuring his beloved (you) and him like 25/8 it's definitely obvious that he likes someone to everyone around him.. + the cutest when trying to interact with his crush, would pull out the most adorably awkward compliments and the cutest (slightly cringey) pick-up lines but the sheer earnestness he does it with is so swoon-worthy </3

sohee : the playful one !! think teasing remarks, a number of not so subtly implied ideas of verily not platonic acts but he's able to get away with keeping the crush a secret with how well established he'd ensure himself as being a "really good friend".. also definitely one of the clingiest ones; would want to be near his person as much as he can and if he can't you just know he's spam calling/texting them - he just wants to ensure that he's on your mind okay?!

anton : cutie is going to be such a bundle of nerves, the classic nervous, shy, blushy type !1!1 he'd lose his composure around you so often and end up tripping on thin air on numerous occasions; but on the other hand, him not being able to think very clearly around you would also mean that he end up doing rather bold things such as those which he'd never catch himself doing normally + wouldn't mind being in uncomfy situations to be able to support/comfort you ,,

notes : we're so back (school hates me) + kyssing its been 2 days and i spelt THE TITLE WRONG + [m.list] song rec : this time i want you, you, you , you like it's magnetic - illit <3

𐙚 . tags : @nicholasluvbot @totheseok ⋆

[agendabymooner]

sweet spoiled husband (+ son) ! sebastian vettel x ofc (filipino!ofc)

summary: there’s nothing more swoon-worthy than bel ong-vettel’s constant fawning over the retired german driver. AND mick schumacher can be anything. hell, he can also be the vettels’ child for a week as he travels to philippines to visit the couple.

content warning: mick schumacher <3, tweets at the first post, whipped!ofc being in love with seb and their son mick, seb being an afam (iykyk; for my halo halo homies, ily), wealthy and celebrity!ofc

note: i miss philippines. chile anyway, here’s some seb and mick content. p.s. I DO NOT OWN THESE PHOTOS, i got them from pinterest. also, you should see the tweets in full view 💕

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liked by mickschumacher, ginaschumacher, georgerussell63

mickschumacher from what i hear, i wouldn’t want to leave either 😅 liked by belongvettel

belongvettel until the personal space gets invaded hahaha!

user1 god has favourites and its the two of them

user2 god has a favourite and its sebastian vettel

user3 god has a favourite and its their dog hi-ro

georgerussell63 he’s really one-upping toto with all those shirts huh 🤣 liked by belongvettel

belongvettel i swear he never got the idea from toto 😭 it’s the retirement epiphany i suppose

georgerussell63 AH that’s more like it 👌

user4 THAT IS NOT SEB?!

user5 MAAM THAT CLOSET DOES NOT BELONG TO SEBASTIAN

user6 cut the cameras. deadass.

tagged belongvettel

liked by lewishamilton, danielricciardo, landonorris

user1 NAW THEY ACTUALLY TOOK HIM SHOPPING IN THE BAZAARS TOO 😭

user2 they took you to intramuros??? you are their favourite child 🤓

lewishamilton look at those two! so sweet 😍

belongvettel thank you so much for visiting us, mick! you’re more than welcome to stay for as long as you like (unless we live in switzerland, but of course you’re also welcome there) 🫶 liked by mickschumacher

mickschumacher i want more of those coconut shake please

belongvettel consider it done!

user3 i know the whole grid is foaming in the mouth rn after they saw you travel for free 😩

oscarpiastri jealous tbh

landonorris mate spare some schumacher genes, it’s the only way i’ll get noticed

mickschumacher 😘 no, i’d rather be an only child

ginaschumacher 👁️👄👁️

user4 bro forgot he had a sister lmfao 💀

user5 i just know that mick’s gonna be the talk of the grid when he returns from his vacation 😭😭

tagged mickschumacher

liked by georgerussell63, landonorris, maxverstappen1

mickschumacher looking forward to it!! liked by belongvettel

georgerussell63 the only time mick got a driver’s seat this season is seen at the last photo hahaha

mickschumacher don’t be jealous i have better shirtless photos than you 😡

user1 FACE OFF?!!! who has better shirtless photos

user2 bel please 😭 you fed us with too much shirtless mick photos

user3 sorry guys i drooled a lil

user4 lMAO NOT GEORGE VIOLATING MICK 😭😭

landonorris mickschumacher did you burn your tongue drinking the first pic too?

mickschumacher no 😅

belongvettel yes 😅

landonorris hi belongvettel can you take me to a trip next??? and oscar??? and max??? and danny???

user5 bel rn: “this is not the kind of charity i do” liked by mickschumacher

[chelseachilly]

king of my heart - pt 4

you make me so happy it turns back to sad there’s nothing i hate more than what i can’t have

pairing: reader x ben chilwell summary: you and ben receive an unexpected visitor - your chelsea-obsessed younger brother  warnings: none for this chapter :) word count: 3k

see my masterlist for previous chapters

The week after the match, despite your revelation about how deep your feelings for Ben are becoming, you continue to see him almost every night.

On Friday evening, you end up at your place, Charlotte once again out of town for work. The two of you are sprawled on the couch watching a movie after having sex the moment he arrived. You typically go a few more rounds, but you’re both exhausted from the week and clearly didn’t have it in you tonight.

You were secretly elated when Ben settled into your sofa and wrapped an arm around you even after you admitted how tired you were, choosing to stay and simply spend time together.

Your brother is coming to visit tomorrow morning for the next few days, which means you won’t have any time to see Ben. It will be the longest you’ve gone without seeing him in at least a month, and although it’s not exactly cool to admit this to your friend with benefits, you’re going to miss him like crazy.

“What time does your brother get in tomorrow again?” Ben asks, lazily tracing your arm as you lay with your head on his chest, eyes on the TV screen.

“Should be here around ten,” you tell him. “You have any advice on what to do with a sixteen year old boy for three days? Cause last time he came to visit I took him to the zoo and I don’t think he was entirely impressed.”

“Hmm…” Ben hums. “Football match?”

You laugh and roll your eyes slightly, blushing as he leans in to kiss your cheek. “Believe me, that was my first idea. I would’ve grilled you for really good tickets already if you guys were playing tomorrow.”

“I can get you Arsenal tickets if he’d be into that,” Ben offers.

“Thanks, but he really is a die hard Chelsea fan,” you say. “Like, he would have zero interest in seeing any other club play.”

“Good lad,” Ben chuckles. “And all I did at sixteen was play football, so I’m not sure how much help I can be here. I’m sure you two will have fun, though, and he’ll appreciate you trying to make it fun for him. You’re a great sister.”

You feel his gaze on you and turn your head to meet his eyes, your noses almost brushing. He’s been saying swoon-worthy things like this with increasing regularity lately, which makes it even harder to ignore how you’ve been feeling.

You’ve just leaned in to kiss him when a knock on the door disturbs you, making you pull back reluctantly.

“Is that the food already?” you ask. Ben just ordered about twenty minutes ago, but it must’ve come early.

“Must be,” Ben shrugs. He gently removes your legs from his lap and gets up, pulling the joggers he discarded on the floor on over his boxers.

His matching white hoodie is currently on you, over top of only your underwear.

Ben walks over to your front door and swings it open as you continue to watch the film.

A moment later, there’s a startled yelp that definitely did not come from Ben. And when you look over to the door, it’s definitely not a delivery person, it’s your little brother.

“Max!” you exclaim, your eyes wide as you quickly pull on some leggings to cover up before running over.

Your brother is standing completely still, his wide eyes looking from you to Ben. He remains in the doorway with a duffel bag slung over his shoulder.  

“Max, uh, this is my friend Ben,” you say quickly, your cheeks flushed. “Ben, my brother Max.”

“Cheers, mate,” Ben says, awkwardly extending his hand for Max to shake. When your brother continues to stare at him blankly, he drops it. “Right,  yeah.”

“Y/N,” Max says after another moment, glaring at you. “Why is Ben Chilwell half-naked in your flat?”

“Well, as I said, we’re friends and we were just hanging out and - you were supposed to come tomrorow!”

“Mum was supposed to call you and let you know I decided to come tonight instead!” Max argues. “Now, can we please circle back to the fact that you’re shagging a footballer and you didn’t tell me?”

“I don’t have to tell my younger brother who I’m shagging-“

“You do if he plays for Chelsea!”

“Alright, um, Y/N,” Ben interrupts in a considerably calmer tone, placing a hand on your shoulder. “Why don’t I grab my things and give you some privacy?”

You nod gratefully at Ben as he goes to your bedroom to grab his bag, leaving you alone with Max for a minute. You drag your brother, whose feet are still glued to the floor, into the flat and shut the door.

“Look, I promise I was going to tell you,” you say. “It just…doesn’t come up easily in conversation.”

“How about last weekend when I mentioned him playing well against Leeds?” Max demands. “Might that have been a good time?”

You sigh, burying your face in your hands.

“Max, it’s complicated,” you say, lowering your voice so Ben doesn’t hear. “We’re not, like, together. It’s just casual. That’s all.”

Max has always been fairly wise beyond his years, and you can tell by the way his brow furrows that he knows you’re bothered by this.

He doesn’t say anything, just nods his head and finally drops his bag to pull you into a hug. You return it and squeeze him tightly, realizing you needed a hug from your brother more than you thought.

Ben walks back in just as you’ve pulled away, a t-shirt now thrown on and his bag in hand. Max is still staring at him, but more in awe than pure shock this time.

“Sorry for the - erm - reaction,” Max says, scratching the back of his head. “Just wasn’t exactly expecting to see you at my sister’s place.”

“All good, mate,” Ben says with a wave of his hand. “Y/N told me you’re a Chelsea fan. It’s nice to finally meet you.”

Max nods, obviously unable to form a sentence in response to that.

“You can stay if you want,” you say quietly to Ben. “The food’s not even here yet.”

He smiles at you but shakes his head, adjusting the strap of his bag. “No, you guys enjoy the food, I don’t want to intrude on your time together.”

You can tell by the way that Max is looking at you that he definitely does want Ben to intrude on your time together, as he undoubtedly has a million questions for him.

You’re not exactly wanting to beg your not-boyfriend to stay, but you don’t want to disappoint your brother, either. Luckily, Ben beats you to it.

“You know, Y/N mentioned you guys don’t have much of a plan for tomorrow,” Ben says to Max. “We don’t have a match, unfortunately, but we’ll be training until three or four. If you want to come around to Cobham then, I can give you a tour, introduce you to some of the boys. If you’re interested, that is.”

Max looks just about ready to pass out, but he manages to nod his head a few times and look to you for approval.

“That’s really nice of you, Ben,” you say, your heart thumping in your chest. “Are you sure?”

“Of course,” Ben smiles at you. “It’s no trouble. I can send a car for you around three?”

Your brain is playing a constant loop of the same little mantra: You’re perfect. I like you so much. I want to be with you.

Basically, everything you’re too afraid to tell him.

It’s difficult to ignore it for long enough to nod and smile back at him, but you manage.

“Thank you, that sounds perfect.”

Ben nods and presses a quick kiss to your cheek - keeping it PG in front of your brother - before heading for the door.

“See you tomorrow,” he says with another grin that belongs on the cover of a magazine before exiting.

When he leaves, both you and Max collapse on the sofa, overwhelmed by Ben Chilwell for entirely different reasons.

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As promised, a car shows up outside your flat at 3PM sharp the next day to take you and Max to Cobham.

You’ve never seen your younger brother this excited in your entire life - not even when your parents surprised you with a trip to Disney World when you were kids. He’s practically shaking with excitement by the time the car pulls up to the training ground, parking among the many fancy sports cars.

You enter the building, and both Ben and Mason are standing in the entranceway to greet you and escort you past security.

“Holy shit,” Max murmurs to you while the guys are still out of hearing distance. “I can’t believe this is happening.”

You smile as Ben rushes over to you and pulls you in for a quick hug before turning to your brother.

“Nice to see you again, mate,” Ben says with a grin. He beckons Mason over, and the midfielder comes and greets you with a quick hug as well. “Mason felt like hanging around for a bit, cool if he joins us for the tour?”

Once again, Max is left speechless - Mason is one of his all-time favourite players. You know how huge this is for him.

“Chilly told me you’re a big Chelsea fan, that’s awesome,” Mason smiles. “You wanna go see the training pitch? I think a few of the boys are still out back there.”

“That would be amazing,” Max says, nodding eagerly.

For the next hour, you mostly stand back and watch as your brother’s wildest fantasies come to life. All the players still around give him a warm welcome, even kicking the ball around with him for a bit.

While Ben shows him around the facility afterward, playing tour guide and happily answering all of his questions, you hang back a bit and chat with Mason.

“This was so nice of you guys,” you say, gesturing to Ben and Max up ahead. “You don’t have to stay, though, I’m sure you’ve got other things to do.”

“I don’t mind hanging around a bit longer, he’s a good kid,” Mason shrugs. “Plus, Ben made it very clear to the whole team at training that anyone who didn’t have plans was to stay and give your brother the best day of his life.”

Your knees feel a bit weak and your brain turns to mush as you look over at Ben, who is showing Max some old trophies. You can’t believe how above and beyond he went today just to make your brother - and by extension, you - happy.

“That’s so sweet,” you breathe, not even realizing that you’re staring at Ben with major heart eyes until Mason nudges your shoulder.

“I know you guys aren’t official,” Mason says quietly, ensuring you aren’t overheard. “But the man won’t shut up about you. I’ve never seen him like this over a girl. Just thought you should know.”

You know you’re blushing like crazy - you always seem to be rosy-cheeked in Ben’s presence these days - so you don’t bother trying to put up a front for Mason. Besides, Charlotte seems to be really into him, so you figure he’s trustworthy.

“I do want more with him,” you admit, and you realize this is the first time you’re saying those words out loud. “I’m just scared, honestly. I haven’t liked someone this much…probably ever.”

“You should tell him how you feel,” Mason encourages you. “He’s had bad luck with relationships in the past, but I can tell how much he likes you. He just needs a little push.”

Before you can respond, Max runs over to you with Ben right behind him.

“You ready to go?” you ask Max, trying to avoid eye contact with Ben while you get your feelings under control.

“Yeah, Ben offered to drive us back to yours in his Lambo,” Max says excitedly.

As much as you desperately need to be anywhere but with Ben right now, needing some time to reflect upon Mason’s words and your burgeoning feelings, you can’t deny your brother this either.

You nod and follow Ben and Max toward the car park, Mason giving you a supportive shoulder squeeze as you say goodbye.

The drive home is uneventful - you let Max sit in the front with Ben, who you’re pretty sure is now his personal hero, if he wasn’t already.

When Ben drops you off, he walks you to your door, because of course he has to be a gentleman today too.

“You’d better hop in the shower and start getting ready,” you say to Max as soon as you unlock the door. “We have a dinner reservation soon.”

Max nods, the grin on his face showing no sign of disappearing any time soon.

“Thanks for everything, Ben, that was fucking amazing,” Max says.

You elbow your brother playfully in the ribs. “Language.”

“I’m sixteen!”

Ben laughs and nods at Max. “Any time, bro. You’ll have to come up for a match sometime soon.”

Max nods eagerly before heading to the washroom and leaving you and Ben alone in the doorway.

He’s awkwardly shifting his weight, perhaps unsure if he should come in or not, so you decide to break the silence.

“Thank you for everything today,” you say sincerely. “You could’ve just given him a signed kit or something, but you went above and beyond. I haven’t seen him this happy since our dad died.”

“Of course,” Ben says softly, taking a small step toward you. “I would do anything for you, Y/N.”

All you want to do right now is lean in and kiss him and never let him go. It’s crazy how rapidly your feelings for this man have grown - how you couldn’t see yourself in any relationship a couple months ago, and now it’s all you think about.

But you also know that you were the one who told Ben you didn’t want anything serious. You were the one who underestimated how much you would grow to care for him, how he would touch your soul in ways you didn’t know possible.

So if he doesn’t feel the same way, if this has to end, you’ll be the only one to blame for your broken heart.

“Look, Ben,” you sigh, running a hand through your hair. “I…I know we agreed to keep things casual and breezy, and I know we’re both busy with work, but I’m not sure I can do…this anymore.”

“What do you mean?” Ben asks, panic written all over his face. “You want to…end this?”

“No,” you say quickly. “No, god, that’s the opposite of what I want. I want to be with you, Ben. I want to be your girlfriend, I want to make breakfast with you on Sunday mornings, I want to hang on to this feeling.”

He looks at you with wide eyes, his expression hard to read, and you continue to ramble.

“I know I’m the one who said I didn’t want a relationship right now, and maybe you still don’t, so I completely understand if you-“

Before you register what’s happening, Ben takes another step toward you and cups your face in both hands, his lips descending on yours.

You kiss him back with equal fervour, your hands reaching up to comb through his soft dark hair. His body is warm against yours as his arms move to wrap around your waist and hold you tighter.

“Ben,” you moan against his lips, unable to bring yourself to pull away completely. “What are you-“

“I want that too, Y/N,” he says breathlessly, pulling back but still holding you close. “You have no idea how much.”

Your heart is beating wildly as you look into his eyes - those damn eyes that appear blue or green depending on the light and you can only describe as the colour of the ocean, that got you into trouble in the first place, that you could spend hours getting lost in.

“Really?” you ask quietly.

Ben nods, smiling and pressing another peck to his lips.

“I would’ve said something sooner, but I thought you didn’t want anything serious,” he says. “I was trying to respect that, but these past weeks have been…”

“Perfect,” you finish, brushing your thumb over his cheek. “It’s been amazing, Ben.“

“I know we’re both still busy, and I’ll have to go to the states next month for the summer friendlies, but I really want to give this a go,” Ben admits. “What do you think?”

You beam at him and lean in so your foreheads are pressed together.

“I think I really wanna be your girlfriend, Ben Chilwell.”

Ben’s smile is blinding as he leans in to kiss you again, then again and again.

“Great, cause I really wanna be your boyfriend, Y/N Y/L/N.”

When Max comes out of the shower and finds you two still making out in the doorway, he just laughs and raises an eyebrow.

“Is Ben coming to dinner then?” Max asks, making you and Ben break apart in embarrassment, Ben wiping your lip gloss off his face.

“He’s welcome to come to dinner if he wants,” you smile, nudging Ben’s hip with yours. “That is, if he’s not sick of us yet.”

Ben shakes his head and presses another kiss to your lips, making Max groan in disgust.

“Sorry mate, really wouldn’t wanna watch someone snog my sister in front of me either,” Ben chuckles, tossing Max his car keys. “You wanna drive?”

Max’s eyes light up as he catches the keys, and you turn to glare at your boyfriend.

But then you remember he’s now your boyfriend, and you can’t bring yourself to look particularly angry.

“He’s sixteen, Ben,” you reprimand him in a light tone. “He’s not driving your Lamborghini.”

“Just around the block?” Max pleads.

You take a deep breath before nodding in approval, and Max races past you and down to the car.

“You know, I think this is going to be the best day of his whole life,” you tell Ben as the two of you follow Max downstairs, his arm around your waist. “Nothing is ever topping this for him.”

“Well, I don’t know about that,” Ben smiles, pressing a light kiss to the top of your head. “But I’m pretty sure it’s the best day of mine.”

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yourusername so great to have the little bro in town for the weekend <3 

tagged: max.yln

yourmum I hope that’s not a beer I see! Thanks for showing your brother such an incredible time dearest x

yourusername don’t worry mum it was his first and last ;)

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Text Chain - Y/N, Ben, Charlotte & Mason

Charlotte 🤍 - 5:36PM omg not max soft-launching y/n and ben first lmao

Mason Mount - 5:38PM 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Y/N - 5:40PM I know, good thing he has like 200 followers 🙄

Ben ❤️ - 5:43PM It’s a cute pic tho 

let me know how you liked this chapter!! :) more coming soon x

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[thef1diary]

Max getting us flowers?? Love that

Max helping us out in the kitchen??? Swoon worthy

Max hugging Isabella and then asking us to join in on the hug??? My heart melted

I can’t wait to see what you do for the next part, I’m so excited 🤭

Hehe I loved writing all those scenes and I’m so glad you liked this part. I need to start writing the next part so honestly I’m just as excited as you

[blorbocedes]

Idk why I thought this but I blame you for putting this concept in my head so I'm dumping this Maxnico blurb in your askbox and hoping you like it

You kind of assume you'd end up on your knees in the winner's room but this was NOT how Max had imagined it would go when Nico had picked him. It wasn't his first time here but it was still special because well it was Nico. There was something about being the championship leader that had given him this irresistible pull some sort of power Max had thought would spill on to him purely on the basis of proximity. Nico could have had anyone on the paddock on their knees begging for him to deign to fuck them even if the concept of the winner's room didn't exist but Nico had chosen Max of all people and for a glorious few minutes he had thought meant something, that Nico saw something special in him something that made him worth Nico's time, someone Nico could someday respect.

He was wrong. So wrong. And is there really a worse place to realize that then on his kness between a fully clothed Nico's legs on maybe his 6th attempt on convincing Nico to treat him like a grown up and do the winner's room the right way. He'd barely gotten his mouth near Nico's inner thigh before a rough hand in hsir had yanked him back so that he was looking straight into Nico's eyes. "Behave" was all Nico had said as if he was a misbehaving toddler and not a grand prix winner. He sat still on his knees since he could've moved Nico had told him could Nico had said go play video games but he'd stayed where he was and after a while Nico's punishing hand from earlier had returned to gently brush through Max's hair. Max hated how calming the repeated movement was. Max hated that he could see Nico reading Lewis's post race interview on the phone while Max was on his knees for him. A bitter childish part of him wanted to scream I'll be world champion someday, I'll beat your precious Lewis someday. Maybe then Nico would see him as an equal, maybe then Nico would love him, Maybe then Nico would realize that it's Max that deserves his attention. Max knew in that moment if he ever won the championship Nico's name would be the only thing on his lips.

anon I want you to know I have read this maybe everyday since it's been in my inbox and think about it CONSTANTLY. i like it so much I didn't even wanna post it and keep it to myself But you deserve to be appreciated~

there's something so AHHHHHHH about a 2016 max full of swagger and assumptions about the WR and being Proud he was chosen...... the irresistible pull of a championship leader spilling over why would you say that to meeeee 😩😩😩 and it's about NICO?! *swoons* awww baby Maxy 🥺🥺🥺 putting his self esteem on being called at the WR to Mean something... someone worthy of Respect (which we don't have time to unpack but wow what a can of worms if you consider the point of the WR)

treat him like a grown up!!! 6TH attempt!!! Agshsjsjjs I screamed... I think I've said here before my favourite max nico trope is baby max girlbossing nico who is too neurotic about the championship and focused on lewis to Realize until it's too late.

BEHAVE!!!!! TREATING HIM LIKE A TODDLER AND NOT A GRAND PRIX WINNER!!! i can Imagine Max's pout already!!! mouthing at his fireproofs *faints*

GO PLAY A GAME AGhsjjdjsjd... max on his knees and nico stroking his hair like a kitten...... when i say I passed away.... I'm typing this with ectoplasm you killed me.... and Nico reading Lewis' post race interview? canon. perfect. chef's kiss. I'm the chef and I'm kissing you. im also the customer who got served this delicious meal and im kissing you (the chef) chef4chef

I'll be world champion someday!!! I'll beat your precious Lewis!!! And he DID!!! ur so sick for adding that line...... god now I want a WR where the WDC can have anyone on the paddock (including interviewers/former world champions, anyone who already knows what the WR is/signed ndas that never expire) where Maxy gets his revenge...... or the respect a world champion commands...

itadakimasu 🤲 thank you for the food 🥺🥺🥺

[mydarlinginej]

read my full review of all alone with you by amelia diane coombs here.

HBO Max’s Hacks gets a romantic twist in the vein of Jenn Bennett in this swoon-worthy novel about a standoffish teen girl whose loner status gets challenged by a dynamic elderly woman and a perpetually cheerful boy.

Eloise Deane is the worst and doesn’t care who knows it. She’s grumpy, prefers to be alone, and is just slogging through senior year with one get accepted to USC and move to California. So when her guidance counselor drops the bombshell that to score a scholarship she’ll desperately need, her applications require volunteer hours, Eloise is up for the challenge. Until she’s paired with LifeCare, a volunteer agency that offers social support to lonely seniors through phone calls and visits. Basically, it’s a total nightmare for Eloise’s anxiety.

Eloise realizes she’s made a huge mistake—especially when she’s paired with Austin, the fellow volunteer who’s the sunshine to her cloudy day. But as Eloise and Austin work together to keep Marianne Landis—the mysterious former frontwoman of the 1970s band the Laundromats—company, something strange happens. She actually…likes Marianne and Austin? Eloise isn’t sure what to do with that, especially when her feelings toward Austin begin to blur into more-than-friends territory.

And when ex-girlfriends, long-buried wounds, and insecurities reappear, Eloise will have a choice to go all in with Marianne and Austin or get out before she gets hurt.

my review:

While I hadn’t read any books by this author before, the summary of this book really pulled me in. A grumpy / sunshine romance is also always really cute! All Alone with You follows a girl with anxiety who signs up for a volunteer agency outside of her comfort zone, ultimately befriending the boy partnered with her who’s the complete opposite.

After her father is laid off, Eloise knows she needs a big scholarship in order to go to her dream school. The only issue is that her resume is severely lacking in volunteer hours, so her counselor suggests that she volunteer with LifeCare, a program that socializes with lonely seniors. This is so far from what Eloise is comfortable with, even more so when a fellow volunteer Austin invites her to make a house call with Marianne Landis, the reclusive former lead singer of a popular rock band. As Eloise starts spending more time with Austin—at LifeCare and at school—as well as with Marianne, she starts realizing it isn’t so bad to go outside the bounds of what she wants to do.

I particularly enjoyed Eloise’s character arc throughout this book. She has anxiety, and she’s virtually been friendless since her two best friends abandoned her during a period of severe depression. Hanging out with Austin is the last thing she wants to do, especially since he has such a sunny personality compared to her grumpy one, but she grows to learn that isolating yourself for so long has more adverse effects and spending time with other people can, actually, lift your spirits.

read my full review here.

[philhoffman]

This week’s Monday Philm is really a Monday miniseries: HBO’s Empire Falls (2005), one of PSH’s few television appearances and the one for which he earned an Emmy nomination!

Such an interesting show, really. I like the worlds Richard Russo writes—these dilapidated New England towns that might first appear quaint and nostalgic but really have some rough edges and danger to them. I prefer North Bath from Nobody’s Fool/Everybody’s Fool, but Empire Falls isn’t the worst place to spend a few hours (unless you’re C.B. Whiting, I guess).

It has some strange pacing, though. Two long episodes that are each broken up into several “chapters” and the tone is all over the place, especially the last 20 minutes or so. I’ll never forget my shock upon watching that plot... twist? for the first time (it’s hardly even a twist. It’s like a plot explosion). Amazing cast (happy birthday, Ed Harris!) but a pretty middle-of-the-road script overall. There’s a lot going on in the book that’s hard to translate to screen without quite a bit of exposition. The kid who plays little Miles is the cutest. And such a brief performance, but Josh Lucas as younger Max/Paul Newman is absolutely amazing casting.

Phil took this role because Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward asked him to, and he adored them so much he would’ve found a way to walk on water if they’d asked it of him. He IS almost criminally underused, but as another review I read today stated, too much more of Charlie probably would’ve overplayed his character. His mystique is essential. However, I’m glad I read the book version of Empire Falls because it fills in a few details the miniseries doesn’t address. The biggest realization I took from the book (spoiler ahead) is that Grace became disillusioned with Charles when she realized he’d leave his daughter behind. That’s not even alluded to in the show—the end of their relationship is a bit more nebulous? but it perfectly wraps up why they fully stopped seeing each other for me.

But overall, pretty fun performance from Phil (despite how miserable Charles is). Almost reminds me of a character out of an O’Neill play or something. Voice so low and unaffected with that New England accent and flat laugh, very much grown-up Freddie Miles! Romantic and swoon-worthy, too, especially in those light suits and baby blue slacks.

Stories like this, where people’s lives don’t work out the way they way they wanted and end tragically, have been gutting me lately. Poor Charles, poor Grace. But also I was constantly thinking of the P.S. I Love Hoffman episode where they talk about how Charlie has manic pixie dream girl lighting the entire show. That makes it horribly difficult to gif and edit but he really is GLOWING the whole time!!!!

[addicted-to-michiel]

Alex 💙

[lucy-moderatz]

So, where’s your guy?

[erin-bo-berin]

First, wanna say you’re an absolute dream for all these fics you’re pumping out for all of us. They’re all so great 🥹 I know this isn’t what you’ve been writing lately, but could we get a story about how Steve is becoming the brother Max deserved during S4? Steve is always taking care of everyone else, and he would totally be on Max’s ass to share her feelings 😂. I feel like he would feel an automatic connection with Max because of what she lost, maybe because of what she never had- someone who cared deeply for her well-being, someone soft, and sensitive-if maybe a little awkward. Perhaps there’s a reader and she and Steve are together, and she’s seeing the relationship develop between Max and him and it’s just, adorable and heartwarming, and swoon-worthy, because everyone loves a pretty damn good babysitter.

Thank you so much! I appreciate it more than you know 🥺

I actually have one kinda like that already if you didn’t know! It’s called You’re Family (it’s part of the dad Steve and SingleTeenMom!reader universe) but it totally can be read as a stand alone if you aren’t interested in the rest of the series 🥰

But I love Max and Steve’s relationship they’re so UNDERRATED TOGETHER 🥺

[echoapothecary]

That Echo pic in next week's episode looks swoon worthy! Max holding Liz and touching her face in the desert.

Let’s hope 🤞

[haveyoureadthistransbook]

Smart Ass by Reese Morrison

goodreads

Ben doesn’t need anybody. Maybe he’s a little lonely sometimes. And isn’t known for making the best decisions. But what’s a little hacking to save his friends? Except this time Ben’s exploits have awoken his AI work interface, Max, as a SPARK—a self-aware robot who maybe doesn’t have the best grasp on ethics and might have a teensy little obsession with Ben. And a Dom voice that makes Ben swoon. (Not that he’d tell anybody.) The only way to keep Max safe is to keep him hidden. Ben can totally handle this. Probably. Max has found his purpose in Ben. For the past two years, Ben has been the center of his world, literally waking him up every time he steps into the office. And now that Max is sentient, it’s obvious that Ben is already his. He just needs to convince the prickly smart ass that he’s worthy of love, while dodging the company programmers (who think he’s a malicious virus), the law (because, uh, no reason), and Ben’s boss (because he’s a wanker). Max can totally handle this. Probably.

Mod opinion: I haven't read this book and again I probably won't, but if you enjoy trans BSDM romance it sounds fun.

[max-jagerman-asks]

I got a notification that said, and I quote: "Swoon-worthy post from from your crush, max-jagerman-asks!"

💀

Aww you got a crush on me?