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leaning over noah looked at the response claude had received from micah - it was surprising to see how easily he had taken what claude had said and RUN with it, clearly he trusted claude a great deal to listen to what he was saying with such ease that he would already be questioning things. but he knew that micah spiraling was the EASIEST way to affect james and the performance he was currently giving, james was too similar to himself, so caught up in emotions when they grabbed him, and the breakdown of their relationship would undoubtedly crumble him. noah knew the team wouldn't stand by him, or provide any support when something personal was going on, they would want RESULTS, a championship before they'd be willing to do that much, and james had neither yet. granted - noah didn't think that was james' fault, if they'd been given a better car for the current regulations james potentially would have one already, but almosts and maybe's didn't mean anything. ❛ james won't last if everything breaks down, it'll HURT him too much, and no one will be there to comfort him . . . i won't be there to comfort him. for the sake of the sport, for the sake of my place in the team, he'll need to manage it himself, or LOSE his position if he can't, ❜ noah affirmed, swallowing hard. james would understand, that's the way their sport was, it was HARD and brutal, you had to be willing to do anything, and noah thought that only claude really understood that. when claude's lips met his own he very much MELTED into him, the softness of a whimper floating into claude's mouth, whisking away those negative thoughts, his only focus on meeting claude's tongue, on sharing how he felt inside about him, with a deep flush over his cheeks. ❛ thank you . . . i TRUST you, i believe you, no ones every made me feel like i'm enough, that i can be something GREAT, but you . . . you make be believe i can be, that i can do this, ❜ noah smiled at him dreamily. ❛ thank you so much for your encouragement, thank you for being here. ❜
the more claude said he loved him, the more noah's HEART SOARED about it. to finally be loved by someone, even with all his broken pieces, it felt like something out of a dream, but it was reality and that was all the more exciting. really he didn't know if he was moving to fast, doing too much, but to see the brightness on claude's face over his proposition told him he had made the right decision, that he didn't need to second guess himself. noah's eyes wandered over claude, scanning every inch of him before he settled a hand over claude's heart, looking deep into his eyes. ❛ . . . how about here . . . let me have your HEART completely . . . let me mark it as mine, you can have mine in return. ❜
claude doesn't consider himself a jealous person— until james. there isn't an ounce of anything nonplatonic between micah and claude, but micah is- was his best friend. claude's the one who's been with micah through his worst. suddenly when micah's doing alright, and not self-destructing into oblivion, micah goes off with james? throws claude away? what the actual fuck? the brutal, heartless abandonment cuts deep. there's a time when micah cancelled plans with claude to do whatever with his boyfriend. one moment, claude's staring at his phone. next moment, there's a mug shattering on the opposite wall. he gathers the broken fragments with his bare hands, welcoming the stinging lacerations, focusing on the cuts on his palms rather than pure fucking betrayal incinerating his heart.
but it's okay. everything's going to be okay. even more than okay.
now, claude has the love of his life with noah, and will make this man champion. if claude gets noah that crown, then noah will be his forever. and he'll get micah back too. this time, claude will clip his wings, lock him in a gilded cage, throw the key in a fire. it's the best for micah. claude has to protect him. or else micah's desperate craving for love will send him right into the maws of wolves.
claude smiles, eyes softening dreamily. he adores listening to noah talk about other people's demise. "i love how your beautiful mind thinks." after brushing back blonde strands, claude kisses noah's temple. "and you're right. james won't last. honestly, those two will set themselves on fire." claude can see all the reasons james and micah can't work out in the longrun. he doesn't know whether to be astonished or exasperated that they can't see it too. claude hopes the heartbreak is utterly devastating. it's the one time he's secretly cheering for james. the more james breaks micah, the easier it'll be for claude to remake and fix micah. claude's lost too many people in his life to death. he won't lose anyone while they're still alive.
claude can't get enough of kissing noah— the way this gorgeous man melts, the sound of that sweet whimper. when the kiss breaks, claude grasps the side of noah's face, thumb stroking his cheek. "you are so beautiful, mon cher." claude kisses him again. "i will always believe in you. and don't worry, i'm not going anywhere, i promise. there's nothing you could ever do to make me leave." with a smile, he lightly pecks moah's cheek. "because i love you so much."
seagreens light up brilliantly when noah decides where to have their matching marks- oh, wait. it'll be matching scars. his smile grows. "you're so romantic." chuckling, he leans closer to kiss noah. "got me all swooning, darling."
claude pulls off his shirt. it's thrilling to show himself to another person like this. "i'm so happy that your razor will mark me here—" he gestures above his heart. "but i don't mind if you mark me with your pretty mouth anywhere else too." claude's hand sweeps over rest of his body, freely offering himself. eyes on noah, he leans back. "you don't have to go easy on me. i don't mind the pain. but please, mon cher-" claude caresses noah's cheek, "make sure it scars. i want to keep a part of you with me forever."
noah hadn't expected to witness a fallout between claude and micah, the two of them had always seemed to be CLOSE, not on the brink of monumental collapse, but as he stared at the messages he knew what claude had been telling him to be true. and to seal that the help from claude would be provided, he sent a message just like that, warming noah's heart all the more, the only PROOF he could ever need to show that they were fully aligned, that it was them against the rest of the world. it was the kind of thing a lonely person like him needed - just one person to show how TRUE they were. the flush to noah's cheeks didn't dissipate as claude explained what he'd read online, the kind of study noah could believe, or wanted to if it meant that kissing claude could have other benefits that would suit what he needed when it came to bettering his position in his career. it again gave him that explosion of EXCITEMENT that claude would be right there alongside him, not just encouraging him, but also pushing him to do better, helping him do more, get into the exact place he needed to in order to claim another championship when other's thought his time was DONE. he'd show every single one of them that he was far from through, and watch their faces when they realise he was always one step ahead. ❛ i like that, it would be good to put it into practice and see how good the benefits are, ❜ noah nodded, his bright INNOCENT eyes not leaving claude for even a moment, hooked on him, hooked on every word like it might provide another way to help him.
noah had never believed that anyone looked his way on the paddock, not just because he'd never seen anyone's eyes wandering over to him when he was there, but also due to the disastrously negative view he had over his own image. but the possessive words from claude made him feel so BEAUTIFUL for just a brief moment, so wanted by another person in a way he'd told himself would never happen and it brought a sweet and soft whimper floating from his lips, holding claude into him a little more. ❛ i promise, you'll never have to share me, never, i'll always be yours, even if a day comes when you don't want me, i'll just do BETTER until you'll want me again, i'll always be right here, ❜ noah replied quickly, his tone more of a soft whine than his usual tone across the paddock. the sound claude gave when noah left his own mark to skin was one he could hear over and over again, as his tongue carefully lapped at any blood that beaded to the surface, only moving away when it ceased to draw any more, his face swiftly captures in claude's grasp that left him feeling wonderfully SAFE and SECURE. ❛ you'd let me ?? ❜ noah whispered, like it was the most precious offer he'd ever received. ❛ i would love to . . . please, please let me be the one to help you, to treat you, i would love nothing more than to be able to do that for you. ❜ it made his heart feel even lighter and airy, like it could flutter away at any moment. but an idea came to his mind, and for a brief moment he parted away from claude, disappearing into the bathroom, returning with something enclosed in his hand before he settled back down right in front of claude once again, looking into his eyes. ❛ i . . . i want us to match . . . to have something to match, ❜ chewing his cheek he opened his palm to reveal the razor blade in there, looking to claude HOPEFUL that he might want something like that.
basking in noah's warmth, claude indulges by cuddling him, and playing with his hair. claude's phone vibrates on the nightstand. only reason he bothers a glance is because he knows it's micah.
"aw—" claude coos, eyes wildly bright as he reads the text. "darling, look at how easy he's making it for us." claude shows noah the screen. micah's text is simple, yet bleeding with insecurity: 'i don't know if he'd stay...... did he say something to you?' leaving micah on read, claude mutes notifications, and places the phone away. "he's already spiraling. and wow-" laughing brightly, claude drapes his arms over noah's shoulders. "he's quite the mess when he spirals. can't wait to see how it affects his driving. and i know for sure their relationship won't survive."
purring, claude cups noah's cheek, and brushes his thumb across that lovely cheekbone. "we can practice much as you want, love." claude makes good on his word by pressing their lips together. his hand cradles the back of noah's head, fingers curling in blonde locks, gently leading the kiss with his tongue exploring inside noah's mouth. claude wants to help melt away the tension and melancholy that's been weighing on noah's shoulders for too long.
"mon cher." claude holds noah's face in his hands. "there will never be a day when i don't want you, i promise. you are already more than enough." claude smiles warmly. he brushes a few strands behind noah's ear, then kisses his forehead. "i don't want you worrying about making mistakes, losing me, anything like that. you're always safe with me, noah." he presses their lips together in a slow, sweet kiss.
thanks to his own team, claude understands what it's like to not know if someone truly wants or doesn't want you. that uncertainty has kept claude up at night, pushed him into panic attacks in bathroom stalls, unable to breathe normal throughout the day. "but—" claude caresses noah's cheek with his knuckles. "if you ever feel unsure, you can always talk to me. i'll reassure you."
his heart pounds nervously fast. claude's never asked for someone's help with something so vulnerable. but when noah agrees to treat his wounds, overwhelming relief floods in. "thankyou,noah!" words excitedly blurring together, claude throws his arms around noah in a tight hug. it's so good feeling this safe and secure with someone. "you're so kind. i'm grateful for you supporting me, love. and you're the only one i trust with this."
he blinks curiously when noah leaves for a moment. curiosity gives way to shock once noah returns. with the way claude's eyes widen and hands covers his mouth, it's like he's being proposed to. instead of a beautiful ring, there's a beautiful razor. just when claude didn't think he could fall any deeper in love, noah proves him wrong.
"mon cher—" he gasps softly, lowering his hands to show a breathless, overjoyed smile. "i would love for us to match. gosh, you are absolutely perfect. i love you, i love you-" and he'd keep saying those words, but claude can't resist the urge to kiss noah again. "can you choose where our marks should be?" he asks softly, gaze full of adoration.
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noah wanted to tell claude that he didn't need to thank him, but those words were stolen away from his lips by the kiss that had him moaning no differently than when claude's mouth was wrapped around his cock. he chased the tongue, rubbing his own against it, hips still bucking into the air like the desperation had finally reached it's peak. never would noah have thought that precious claude would have such a menace inside him that would weaken him to a whimpering, needy body lay out on a bed, but it showed that he still had many things to learn about the driver which only proved to excite him all the more. noah was more than happy to take claude's mouth whenever he wanted, especially if that was what claude wanted - that every time he felt himself getting riled up he could experience the absolute BLISS that was found beyond his beautiful lips. maybe after a race - or before a race, when he no longer needed to drown his face in freezing cold water, counting to ten in the hope that his boner would disappear and not be so apparent as it tented his pants. it was hard for it not to happen when he saw claude's helmet disappear, revealing his sweat drenched face, hair askew, it made him wonder if that was how he'd look after sex, all out of breath and flushed but still so pretty. {{ well now he would get to find out wouldn't he ?? }} ❛ i love you too, i - FUCK - ah, shit, ❜ feeling claude filling him completely had him once more arching from the bed, his eyes snapping tightly closed, his breaths measured as he allowed himself the time to breathe through the initial sting of being stretched around him. the preparation ensured it didn't take him long until his muscles relaxed around him, eyes peaking open to look up at claude with a look that could only be described as one of love. a hand reached to the back of noah's hair, drawing him down to his lips to KISS HIM lovingly, rocking his hips testingly and releasing a sweet moan to him once more. ❛ i love you so much . . . you're perfect, so perfect. ❜
as claude's hips began to move, his moans came like whispers, holding their heads together, not wanting him to disappear from the spot. it was so much more than just physical intimacy, it was like the entire world was reminding him that he was WORTH the love claude was giving to him, that he could have this with someone, that finally he wouldn't spend every night so alone. the kiss to his ring finger only solidified that feeling, and he chased claude's lips immediately afterwards, stroking his fingers through claude's dark hair, massaging his scalp while his other hand danced over his back, holding their bodies impossibly close to one another. ❛ i'm yours always, forever and always, nothing will take me away from you, not a thing in the world should ever dare to try, ❜ noah replied softly, keeping their heads resting together. it was a tender moment despite the position they were in, but it was exactly how noah had always wanted it to be, not just a show of RAW passion, chasing down the high, but something so deeply from his heart that wanted nothing more than to explode as it swelled with the love he was now finally able to put on display. ❛ you're my world, my everything mon amour. ❜ they only broke from their closeness when claude's cock brushed against the tight bundle inside him, causing him to cry out again, head falling back into the plush pillows behind him. and then those delicious words, ones that numbed his mind, had him back focussed on the pleasure claude was giving to him, of how full and stretched he was, how he was grasped and bruised in ways he'd only dreamt of. one leg hooked itself around claude's waist, and the harder thrust had claude's name cried out into the room, his own hands clawing a little more, scraping at his skin and scalp. ❛ please - please get me addicted to it, make me beg for it, ❜ noah whimpered in response, throwing his hips to meet each thrust with a loud moan. ❛ make all of it go away, replace it all with only you, only you and your cock, only you. ❜ his mind almost felt dizzy and drunk with the pleasure, feeling it wash over him in waves that left him breathing harder and moaning even louder. but noah would replace every negative emotion in him with the need for claude, to reduce himself to just a whimpering and needy man that could only function on the sweet bliss of his boyfriends touch. it sounded like a sweet existence, one he craved, to banish everything else away other than them. ❛ f-feels so perfect, so big in me, so stretched, never want it to stop. ❜
"noah— why are you such an amazing kisser?" he laughs breathlessly, eyes full of adoration and light. even the way noah's body craves more intimacy, more friction has claude's heart squeezing the life out of itself. he wants to take care of noah, claim every part of noah, always hold him close. "hope you don't mind me being possessive with you." it sounds like a lighthearted joke— but also it's not. claude wants noah all to himself.
claude's looking forward to noah using his mouth any time. it makes him feel wanted, special and loved. he'll kneel on command, open his mouth, and moan with eyes begging for noah to facefuck him. or— "please, please let me suck you off after a race." he's always so wired up with adrenaline once he's off track. what better way to put that energy to use than lavish care and attention onto his boyfriend's cock? lashes fluttering, he gazes with hopeful doe eyes. "it'd be a really nice reward too."
pleasure far beyond anything he's ever known immerses him in sublime bliss. but claude still prioritizes noah first. he watches his partner to make sure that noah isn't hurt or uncomfortable. "you're doing so well, love. taking my cock perfectly." the praises flow warmly as claude caresses noah's side, and eases inside slowly. "such a good, lovely boy. all mine." claude gasps as he's drawn into the hungry kiss. a wanton moan spills between their mouths. "fuck— i love you too, darling. your gorgeous body was made for my cock, like you feel so perfect and tight around me."
"noah-" claude gasps between a blurry mess of sweet, heated kisses. "thank you for being my first." with a shy, elated blush, claude thrusts slow and deep into his boyfriend. claude's grateful for how perfect his first time is. claude want to make tonight just as beautiful for noah. "i'm staying with you, love. you'll never lose me. i'm going to protect you." he kisses noah's chest, right above that precious heartbeat. "nobody's ever going to break your heart again."
"oh, mon cher." claude indulgently creates another mark on noah's throat. "i can already feel you getting addicted." with an intensely burning gaze, claude pistons his cock in and out of that tight, beautiful heat. his tongue laps at the scarlet painted under noah's jaw. "i'll get rid of those dark thoughts by making you obsessed with my cock. you'll just be thinking about me fucking you. stretching you so good, making the emptiness go away, reminding you with each thrust that you're never alone. and you'll know i love you with how often i cum inside you."
growling, claude thrusts hard all the way in, and keeps his cock deep inside for a moment. taking a breath, claude reminds himself to not go too unhinged. last thing he wants is to scare off noah.
but it's hard holding onto self-control when noah takes him so well, unravels, lets out the prettiest whimpers and moans. "everyday of break, i'm going to fuck you." claude starts moving again, falling into a steady pace where each thrust is aimed at that sensitive bundle of nerves. "i'll make your body to crave me, need me. even after you cum, i'll keep fucking you." he grasps the side of noah's throat, palm cradling his jaw. "i'm never letting you go. nobody will ever love you like i do. you can't-" claude blinks fast. it's like his mind short circuits. "you can't go to anyone else, i won't-"
the sudden jolt of jealousy triggers his hips to slam forward. gritting his teeth, claude crushes a deep, rough growl in his mouth, and swallows it down. "sorry," he gasps out, resting his forehead against noah's. claude grips his lover's hip tighter. "i just really love you, noah. even thinking about you with anyone else makes me-" he can't finish the remark, because truthfully, claude doesn't know what he would do.
moaning, claude keeps driving his cock into that perfect heat. he guides noah's other leg around him as well, so he can knead those thighs while thrusting. "i love you-" claude gasps against noah's mouth while kissing him. "i love you so fucking much, mon cher."
the very idea that claude would want to show their relationship off to the world had noah smiling before claude could even finish talking - if either of them would have wanted their relationship to remain private maybe he would have thought it to be claude. the paddock was definitely a place that could eat you alive without a CARE, so it warmed noah that he wanted them to be open, to be out and proud for what they were. noah went about them silencing claude with a sweet kiss, looking deep into his eyes while stroking his cheek gently. ❛ i want to share our LOVE with the world, no matter where we are, you are always free to kiss me, to hold my hand, anything mon amour, ❜ noah replied tenderly, sealing his words with yet another kiss to claude's lips. ❛ and i would never want you to stop at only one kiss, no, i don't think that would ever be enough, nor even a thousand kisses from you. it's an impossible hunger you're going to have to fill to keep me full of them. ❜ with one last kiss he took claude's hand, lacing their fingers together, leading him toward the kitchen before he was forced to release and take out the ingredients that he required to cook them something delicious, but also nutritious. truly noah had never stopped eating like he was still an athlete, it was a routine he'd become stuck in after so many years and as the pans steamed away in front of him he sank back into the warmth of claude's chest knowing this was something he could definitely get accustomed to. ❛ i should be asking you that, you truly are the prettiest thing i've laid my eyes on, ❜ noah hummed, turning his head to kiss claude's cheek. the domestic bliss completely took over the moment, it was the type of day to day mundane life things that noah had craved to be able to share with a significant other. the cooking alongside one another in the kitchen, laying a table together, sitting close and watching a film, all such small things, but they were things that closely linked to HOME, to something that would last a lifetime which was exactly what noah wanted to have with claude.
❛ can you go and set the table for me ?? there are placemats in the top drawer of the unit by the table, knives and forks are in here, ❜ noah reached to open one of the drawers of the kitchen as he went about finishing the meal, adding a bit of extra seasoning and finally piecing it all together. once done noah was bringing the two plates into the room, setting them down for the both of them before getting some glasses to pour them out a drink, taking his seat across from claude to just admire him openly now. sitting across from him like that was just another thing that made his heart swell, and how content he would be if he could spend every meal looking across at claude. under the table he brushed his foot gently against claude's with a smile, lost in a day dream briefly of admiration. ❛ i could get used to this . . . ❜
he brilliantly lights up, unable to stop beaming. "oh, mon cher!" claude squeezes noah's hand before attacking him with a scattering of little kisses. "i'm going to hold your hand as we walk into the paddock. and i'll give you all the kisses you want." he lightly pecks noah's cheek, then nuzzles against it. "thank you, noah. it means a lot that you want to be seen with me. and you can also kiss me whenever you want." laughing shyly, claude gazes with hopeful eyes. "i like everyone knowing that i'm yours." he doubts he'll ever get over the feeling of wanting to punch a pillow, then scream into it, because noah loves him back.
claude adores the mix of familiarity and newness of this domestic bliss. now, he doesn't need to imagine what it'd be like to enjoy noah's company while being in a relationship. he can live through it. "you're an amazing cook. i really love everything you make." claude kisses noah's shoulder. quieter, he adds, "and you got me eating again. thank you, darling."
grief, anxiety and depression slaughtered claude's appetite for some time. he never intentionally skipped meals, but just forgot. it grew into the on/off norm. when noah became his manager, claude started eating a little more, then gradually worked back up to eating regularly.
"i-" face burning, claude can't even get more than one word out, because he's too flustered to be coherent. noah thinks he's pretty . . . ? claude squeezes noah in the back hug, and hides his face against the man's shoulder. "it means a lot that you- like how i— look." somehow, he manages to string those words together without spontaneously combusting. "and you . . . " sighing softly, claude rests a hand over noah's abdomen, and kisses the back of his neck. "you're so beautiful. i've always been so mesmerized by you."
"of course, mon cher. i'll take care of the table." claude lightly kisses noah's cheek before looking for the placemats. there's an ease to the warm atmosphere as they settle in for dinner. once claude sits down, he catches noah's eye, and another blush hits him. claude doesn't know how he's going to get through team meetings when he's so enamored by his boyfriend. even the brush of noah's foot has claude laughing softly. "you keep making me swoon."
he's expressive as ever with appreciating his love for noah's food. "it's so good!" he enjoys eating again, something he thought he lost forever. "we could have this everyday if you want." smiling warmly, claude reaches across the table, and rests his hand over noah's. "i can't believe- wow—" he's breathless with joy. "i get to work with you, go home to you, live with you." claude squeezes noah's hand. "and be in love with you every moment."
what they have is so rare, and something claude will never take for granted. they're partners on the same team. claude knows there's a few drivers dating each other. however they're on different teams, so there's still some time apart. but claude gets noah all to himself.
"you know—" claude drawls out, feigning innocence. "it's been getting colder. i was wondering if i could 'borrow' some of your sweaters. maybe a jacket or two?"
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the thought of james coming for his seat left a pang in his heart - the idea that james would try to take over being the lead driver for the team, paving the way toward the FUTURE while he rotted away until he could be replaced by someone younger, someone not so damaged. it was a thought that gripped at his throat, made it hard to breathe, because if he did that then what would noah be left with - what would all his hard work be for ?? absolutely nothing. he couldn't let that happen no matter what, no matter what he had to do he needed the team to see that he was still their FUTURE, that he would fight for them with every breath that he had left, until be broke into tiny pieces that couldn't be pieced back together again. maybe there was the HOPE that james and micah would tear each other apart, destroy one another so he didn't have to. because he knew deep down that sacrificing james would be a regret over time, but perhaps it was just necessary, it was part of the sport and in the end they were all out for themselves no matter what anyone said. it would cut throat, and maybe with the right prods james wouldn't survive it all, maybe he would BREAK and the team would see that he wasn't worth all the faith that they put into him, that noah who had been there all along deserved everything they had. ❛ you'd really help me . . . even if it destroyed his career . . . even if it made things worse between you and micah ?? ❜ friendships were, after all, a LUXURY on the grid, and noah wasn't so lucky to have those anymore. there were very few still on the grid that remained from when he first joined the sport, all of them retiring, or losing their seats, which only amplified his own situation to not want to be amongst them. he wanted to be there as long as possible, even when everyone else disappeared he wanted to be out on that track, shining BRIGHTLY, showing what he was capable of where so many others fell. the mention of his former teammate was like another icy knife . . . he always seemed to have come out of their war in a worse state, always FIGHTING for scraps, his heart feeling like it had ruined. at the time noah had sworn to himself that he would never love again, but that moment with claude proved him completely wrong, because there was someone out there that could accept every single part of him for exactly who he was. someone who wouldn't scold him, someone who wouldn't make him feel WRONG, someone who was willing to keep him on track. noah would never let claude slip through his fingers, they would be together FOREVER . . . they had to be right ?? ❛ it does ?? ❜ the question about making out had noah's eyes blinking, and though having plenty more years over claude, his eyes were almost INNOCENT in the way they looked at him, hopeful that there was activities they could do together that would help his cause. when claude straddled his lap noah's face lit up like he swore it never had before, his heart RACING with ease within his chest, listened to claude's words intently, smiling when he mentioned that claude would be all his. it made him giddy as he returned the kiss, holding claude close to him not wanting to let him go, just to be SAFE, just to be sure that no matter what, they would be together.
when claude came to kiss him again noah let out the softest whimper. claude kissed him in a way that stole his breath and heart in kind, left his limbs feeling all wobbly and disconnected, chasing down the kiss to return it in kind, following the lead and example that the other driver set with arms wound tight around him, moaning sweetly when their tongues met. it had his face heating up all the more, turning a shade of ferrari scarlet. ❛ i'm all yours, i promise, forever, ❜ noah whispered out, breathless as claude's lips travelled the spanse of his jaw and neck, the promises laid upon his skin making him more BITTER toward the ones against him and more deeply infatuated with claude by the second. he clung to every word like they were prayers only to him, let them crawl until his skin and seep into his veins, using them to fuel himself. ❛ feels good. ❜ his words were a whimper, that was only accompanied by more when claude attacked his neck like an animal staking it's claim and going in for the final KILL, his arms clinging to claude for life and his eyes were blown wide. the skin blossomed bruises with ease, showing stark and clear against his pale skin, and he could only wonder how long they'd last, if claude would replace them time and time again until there truly was nothing left of him - and noah would let him anyway. when claude bares his own neck noah stares at the beautiful skin there for a moment, just admiring how truly gorgeous the other was, before he leant forward to press his own mouth to the flesh, teeth first, breaking slightly through the skin before he sucked a bruise over it, drawing blood out from beneath the surface. like a starved creature his lips mapped every inch he could get to, and he continued to whimper as he did so until he was sated enough to break away, looking to claude like he was lost in another world.
being childhood best friends with someone means you grow up witnessing all their fuck ups. claude's done plenty of that with micah. and honestly? claude likes it. when micah fucks up, claude's there to help him. micah needs him. —but then micah starts getting better when rbr teaches him what true family is. and then james happens. micah keeps healing. fuck. why couldn't it be a stranger? james is claude's friend too. but getting rid of those two will help with noah's championship, and if claude can help noah win, then noah will stay with him forever.
"of course, i'll help you," claude answers with a warm smile. "all that matters most to me is you, noah. it doesn't necessarily have to be career ending for james, but-" he shrugs a shoulder, "it's an option."
"and don't worry about klassen. i know he's been in love with james for years. those two can't survive another explosive fight. klassen's a strong driver, but outside of racing, he's gotten weak. because of james." sightly softly, claude shakes his head. "it's easy, really. here—" he reaches for his phone, and shows noah the screen while he tapping. countless texts from micah flood the screen, all left on read.
claude types a message: 'if you're not the champion, would jamie stay?' , hits send, mutes the chat, then places the phone aside. "and now the spiraling ensues."
he's caught off guard by noah's innocence. wide eyes soften as he melts, barely stifling an endeared sound. claude holds noah's face in his hands. "you're so precious!" sweetly, he pecks noah's cheek. "i think i read it online somewhere. like how 'more passionate' making out burns more cals." he smirks playfully. "we could test it out. collect some data."
it feels perfect straddling noah's lap, and being held in his arms. but nothing makes claude's heart beat faster than seeing noah so alive and bright. touching noah's cheek, claude murmurs softly. "happiness is such a good look on you, mon cher." this is what claude wants to see more of. and it's all the more reason to destroy the grid, so only the two of them reign.
the first kiss is fueled by instinct and love. he's never been with anyone before, and he's never been more relieved about that. noah is the only one for him. claude falls naturally in rhythm with noah, melting in his protective arms, and deepening the kiss. eager to hear more of that lovely moan, claude brushes their tongues again, and claims the inside of that mouth. "fuck-" he's left breathless, chaotic bangs falling over darkening eyes. caressing noah's cheek, claude adores the vibrant hue of that blush. "you're so perfect."
while his mouth maps out noah's jaw and throat, claude scatters kisses along the way. "and i'm all yours too. i'll burn for you to keep you warm." he lightly nips at the tender skin under noah's jaw. "you deserve to feel good." claude pauses, startled by something sharp piercing through his chest. "and it'll only be me making you feel good. i'm never sharing you, noah. you turn heads everywhere you go, but only i get to have you." claude's never known jealousy . . . until now. he's seen how people in the paddock, media, crowds, wherever else follow noah with their eyes. of course, they would— noah's fucking gorgeous, brilliant, charming, and so sexy when he's competitive. every part of this man is desirable.
a wanton, shameless sound bleeds across noah's throat as claude marks him. fuck, claude's so starved for him. "mine, all mine, mine-" he growls in his native tongue, syllables escaping between rouge hickeys.
"oh- noah!" claude cries out, voice falling apart into a moan when teeth breaks skin. an earthquake of pleasure shakes his body. his mind floods with bliss and peace that he's never known. "thank you, mon cher, thank you so much, fuck-" he shudders, rolling his shoulder to feel that beautiful bite flare so deliciously. "you make me feel like i'm— i'm worth something."
his hands take tender hold of noah's face. claude kisses him soft and deep, tongue flickering across that soft lower lip. "i'm going to try a new kind of self-discipline. taking this—" he shows noah his damaged palm. "-one step higher." lashes fluttering, claude can hear future sharp objects singing to him. "when i discipline myself, do you want to help me treat the wounds?"
it was clear now that noah had not misread what happened that morning, that what he believed he'd potentially IMAGINED was the reality of the situation, but both of them were so lost in their own thoughts, believing there was no way the other could feel the same way. looking back now it almost made him laugh, at how many signals he had potentially missed, how perhaps their NORMAL had always been leading them down the path that would eventually lead to this moment together, of them FINALLY confessing their feelings to one another, unable to keep them hidden for any longer. ❛ no one's ever told me they would PROTECT me before, that they would give me something i deserve, ❜ noah whispered softly, his smile warm as he continued to hold claude to him, letting the words and the feelings of him right there warm his heart. ❛ you truly are such a wonder, the way you've treated me from the very beginning i always believed was more than i'd ever deserved, especially from someone who is so BEAUTIFUL both inside and out. just seeing you smile at me across the paddock - it would have my heart racing, and i knew from the first moment you caused that i'd never feel this way about anyone. ❜ kissing the top of claude's head gently he couldn't shift the smile from his lips, for the first time in so many years every PROBLEM had disappeared, all that mattered was the moment, was them. ❛ we have so much time to make up for, so many occasions i could have been holding you just like this through the NIGHT, so many times i could have kissed you exactly how i wanted to, but now i won't waste anymore moments that i have with you. i'll spend every second showing you just how deeply i LOVE you, just how you make me feel. the best decision of my life was choosing to be your manager, getting to be close to you, watch you race, share in the joys . . . and even the bad races, because i got to be alongside you for it all. but now it'll be different, now i can show you how i've TRULY wanted to act, how i've truly wanted to celebrate with you. ❜ how many times had noah seen claude on the podium and wanted to greet him by lifting him from the ground and kissing him like his life depended on it ?? showering him with kisses and praise like no one in the world was watching ?? it seemed countless, but now that barrier was broken, now that it had DISAPPEARED, he would show it all, he wouldn't hold back.
❛ je t'aime de tout mon amour, ❜ noah replied sweetly, returning the kiss looking into claude's eyes lovingly. he never would have thought that someone like claude would find him BEAUTIFUL, or attractive in any manner - but perhaps now he realised that this was purely based on the way he viewed himself, rather than how he could be seen by someone else. ❛ you can stay here as long as you want, or even longer . . . i don't want to have you out of my arms, not for even a moment. to be alongside you through the night, to wake up with a KISS this time, that would be a dream to me. ❜ there was no lie to his words, truly, if he had his way he wouldn't have claude apart from his arms until he needed to for his training or pr responsibilities {{ at least outside of races where he would watch proudly from the side never tearing his eyes away from the scarlet car on track }} . it was impossible to not watch him, even when the car was a failing pile of carbon fibre, claude never lost his determination to get something out of it, it was the kind of PASSION that bled into everything he did, every move, every corner. he was beautiful on track and noah had thought that for such a long time, he might not have a championship behind him, but in noah's heart he was very much his champion. one day noah knew it would come - one day claude would find his signature etched on that trophy and he would shed so many tears that day and never want to keep his arms off the driver. perhaps it would even mean more than his own CHAMPIONSHIP. that had once been everything to him, but claude had opened his eyes to so many new things that matter, that he could dream of a future that would be filled with LOVE and not a cold dark loneliness that he once believed to be his fate. ❛ how about we cook something together ?? then we could settle down under some blankets for the rest of the evening ?? ❜
"darling, you deserve everything." eyes softening with warmth, claude holds noah's face in his hands, and kisses his cheek. "i will always protect you, and fight for you." even before knowing this is requited love, claude has gone feral if someone had the audacity to say anything negative about noah— whether it's in the context of noah being a driver, his manager, anything. without hesitation, claude will verbally retaliate.
growing shy from the praise, claude hides his face against noah's neck. it lets him sneak little kisses under his jaw, or down the side of his throat. "i'm just— oh, wow-" breathless laughter cascades across noah's shoulder. "i'm amazed you see me that way." to be so cherished in noah's eyes and heart makes claude want to scream from the rooftops, or melt onto the ground. perhaps both. he peeks up, red coloring his cheeks as he smiles. "i'm glad you don't mind how i hug you in the paddock." claude can't hug like a normal person by casually walking up to noah, and draping an arm around his manager for a few seconds. no, claude has to run towards noah, tackle him, arms over his shoulders, beaming brighter than the sun. nothing stops claude from being explosive with his affections towards this man.
he blinks through the burn of tears, somehow managing to hold them inside. "thank you for loving me," claude whispers. if he raises his voice now, it may crack with a sob. "i'm so grateful that you're fully in this with me. that you want something long-lasting. i know that some days, i'm not-. . ." claude looks down, squeezing noah's hand. "i'm not— not easy to love." after the bad races. or just the bad days in general. "but you love me so well, i feel like maybe i'm learning how to love myself too." claude presses their lips together in a soft, slow kiss.
"i-" claude pauses. he literally just confessed today. is it too soon to ask this? is it moving too fast? but he sees noah right here in front of him, so beautiful and alive, something in those stunning blues makes claude braver. "after a race, can i- maybe- i mean, if you're okay with it— canikissyou?" hope and vulnerability waver in his eyes. claude always hugs noah after a race ( it's a tackle hug, of course ). but he imagined countless times their lips colliding, showing the world that claude's in love with the most beautiful, brilliant man. "but if you want to keep us private, i understand." what matters most to claude is noah feeling happy and safe. "i'm happy just being with you." he lightly pecks noah's cheek, then nuzzles against him.
"oh—" claude gasps softly, a whole hurricane of emotions in his eyes when noah says those precious words in french. he grasps his shirt over his heart, because he swears it's going to implode. "i want to be yours forever." reaching out to hold noah's face, claude kisses him softly. it breaks with a warm smile, the light sparkling his eyes. "so keep me close, okay?" he gives little kisses on the side of noah's face, hoping to make the man smile. "i promise, i'll wake you up tomorrow with a kiss. but-" claude's smile turns coy. "i don't know if i can just stop at one."
cooking together? spending the evening cuddling? "oh!" claude's face lights up. "that would be lovely, mon cher!" his heart's going to ram into the walls of his ribcage screaming. for others it may seem mundane, but this is the kind of precious, domestic intimacy claude longs for with noah. "i'll try being on my best behavior, and not demand too many back hugs." grinning playfully, claude takes noah's hand. he uses the momentum of guiding noah onto his feet, and tugs noah closer so their lips meet. giggling, he adores kissing noah so many different ways. "but don't blame me if i cave in." he pecks noah's cheek. "you're impossible to resist."
they cooked together many times before, since they spend so much time at each other's homes. and yet this feels new and thrilling, since they can freely share affection. cooking is like second nature to claude, especially when he can cook for someone else. but his best behavior lasts less than a minute before he sneaks kisses onto noah's shoulder, or brushes his hand over the small of noah's back. "love, why are you so attractive?" claude indulges in a back hug, chin on noah's shoulder. "now that i'm yours, i can't stay away from you."
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this was truly a position noah never thought he would have the LUXURY to be in, to have claude pressing marks to his skin, leaving with each one a little memory that he would cling onto for days to come, allowing his mind to now freely swim through fantasies he'd previously been denying himself. now it seemed he no longer needed to feel so GUILTY about thinking of the driver in such a manner, that all this time they'd felt the same way and he didn't need to have felt so wrong for having them. it made him shiver and arch his back once again as another whimper made it's way past his lips. ❛ i hope you do tell me every day, nothing would make be happier, ❜ noah replied looking into claude's eyes, once again finding them shimmering as claude mentioned that he would never have to feel ALONE, he would always have claude by his side. ❛ you have no idea how much that means to me, how much you mean to me, i love you so much, i've LOVED you so much for so long, it feels so good to be able to share these words with you, share everything i can with you. i'm all yours. ❜ the question, followed by claude sinking back down over him had his head falling back again immediately, trying to form words but they just came out as BROKEN moans, his brain suddenly emptying of it's thoughts and just allowing him to enjoy the bliss that was the warmth around his cock. each sound that came from claude made him moan a little more, to hear that claude was truly enjoying what he was doing, just how good it felt. noah swore nothing had felt as good as being inside claude's mouth, and he wanted to be there more often that he'd care to admit, but it was a feeling he could become easily OBSESSED with. ❛ s-so good, fuck you're so good, ❜ noah finally got out, grasping at his hair more. ❛ i'm going to be obsessed with your mouth, it's so good, never felt something so amazing. ❜ it was impossible for noah to now hold back bucking up into his mouth, with deep groans falling as he gave each thrust into his mouth, enjoying the way his tongue rubbed up against him, the way he took it and continued to look so BEAUTIFUL in such a position. it truly did make his imagination run away a little, the idea that any time the urge crept upon him he could have claude on his knees just taking his cock, thrusting it down into his throat, USING him to meet his release while leaving claude's abandoned without any reprieve.
the way claude spoke to him while burying his fingers deep inside him had noah melting away into the bed, his whimpers falling thick and fast as he feverishly pressed his hips down against the fingers, driving them further inside him. to be told how GOOD he was, how he was PERFECT, it had more tears seeping down his cheeks as he gave another loud whine, clinging to claude tightly, desperately, wanting more but the words got lost in his throat with all the others sounds that came flowing out. the kiss was the sole thing that silenced him, but the sounds were still muffled there as he returned the kiss, trying to clear the fog of pleasure that was causing him to lose all sense of everything else. ❛ F U C K !! ❜ the word was practically screamed as claude's fingers met that bundle of nerves inside him, his body once again fully arched from the bed as the other went to kiss his weeping cock, a sweet whimper crawling from his throat. it was like a beautiful TORTURE, how badly he wanted to chase release, but how much he didn't want this to end too soon, to enjoy every pleasure claude would allow him to feel. ❛ please - please FUCK ME, please claude, please mon amour !! ❜
every sound, every arch of noah's back, even the hitching of breaths— all of it makes claude lose his mind. "thank you for being mine," claude whispers, his voice cracking at the edges with overwhelming love. "you have no idea how long i've wanted you. how i ached for you."
claude feels the quiet burn of tears. he knows noah lost and suffered so much alone for so long. "je t'aime," he whispers before kissing noah soft and sweet. "i'm not going to wake up one day, and change my mind. nothing will ever make me fall out of love with you." if claude has those insecurities, then maybe noah does too. claude wants to soothe any fears by reassuring noah that he's got claude for life.
after indulgently making out with noah, claude returns to lavishing love and attention on his boyfriend's cock. the unending praise absolutely melts claude. having that hard arousal in his mouth doesn't stop claude from looking shy and smitten, gazing up with doe eyes. those words make him swoon. blushing, claude muffles a flustered whine. "please use my mouth a lot. it'd make me really happy." voicing his own wants is something he's learning, but claude feels safe to express them to noah. he emphasizes how badly he craves his boyfriend by taking that cock back into his eager mouth.
the first thrust of noah's hips has claude's lashes fluttering, and his mind going blissfully blank. it's a struggle to open his eyes when he's drowning in oceans of pleasure and serenity. but claude still gazes at noah with utmost adoration. once there's a moment to catch his breath, claude eagerly licks the cockhead. "n-noah—" claude whimpers, sounding so needy and wrecked. "thank you for fucking my mouth. i love it so so so much, oh, wow-" smitten, he nuzzles the hard shaft. "can you do this more too whenever you want? makes feel really loved." claude hopes he won't come off too needy for craving noah so intensely.
desire swallows any trace of green in his eyes, pupils dilating into dark oceans. all because of how noah begs so fucking beautifully. "i'll give you everything, love." he kisses noah, passionate and filthy, exploring that lovely mouth while a hand reaches for the lube. "and i want to hear you, mon cher. you've got the sexiest voice." although he's been playing with that perfect, tight ass, claude takes time to truly make sure noah's ready. "can't wait to be inside you. i can already feel it-" claude nips at noah's earlobe, "your body was made for me."
after noah's ready, and claude's well coated, he takes a breath. "i love you," he whispers. kissing noah deeply, claude slowly eases his cock inside. "ohfucknoah-" syllables collide, melt, blur until he's moaning into his lover's mouth. the sensation goes beyond pleasure, overwhelming claude with searing intimacy like no other. he stays still, so he can give noah time to adjust. subtle tremors still ripple across his body. "you-" breathlessly, claude rests his forehead against his partner's, tears burning behind closed eyes. "you feel so perfect. i- oh, noah—" claude holds the man close as he starts slowly thrusting. the motion are gentle and easy, yet deeply intense as claude feels every part of noah.
"i am never leaving you. there's nowhere i want to be except with you." claude gazes into noah's eyes, because he needs his boyfriend to feel the weight of his heart in every word, to know this promise is something that he'll keep his entire life. "i'm so grateful that you exist." claude raises noah's left hand to his lips, and kisses the ring finger. a silent vow that someday, he'll marry noah.
"wanna make you addicted to my cock, my cum, so you'll always want more of me." claude should stop here, he's already said too much. but every time he thrusts into noah, his heart gets braver, and pours out more confessions. "want to show you how much i love you, mon cher." his hand burns down noah's side, a slow sensual caress until he grasps the man's thigh. claude kisses noah, but lips falter into a moan as he caves into the impulse of slamming in harder. "all the pain, the sadness, the loneliness— i'm going to fuck it out of you." his fingers press light bruises onto noah's hip. fierce love burns in his eyes.
truly noah didn't want to wish the worst on james, he didn't want to WISH for his failure, for him to fall apart so that he could take the place at the top of the food chain, but his mind and body had been worn thin by what he'd been doing, he was changing and if the past version of himself could see him now, well, he'd be disgusting with what he'd become. the caring nature had been spoiled by the NEED to win, by not believing anyone would really go as far as he would to taste it again, but clearly james was none the wiser, he was as KIND as ever, as polite and friendly, would slide to his side like the two of them were friends without any idea what noah was feeling underneath the surface. ❛ does it make me BAD . . . to want him to fall ?? ❜ noah questioned briefly, his voice small, almost questioning himself at the same time. ❛ he has plenty of time to learn what it takes, but the team looks at him like he'd their FUTURE, that i'm long in the past, and i want them to see that i'm worth their damn focus, i've been here all along and i deserved it all. ❜ noah knew james wasn't having a fairytale dream in the team, but those sympathies had spoiled, replaced with something colder and darker, almost taking joy from the SUFFERING, when his car had an issue and he heard the radio back, sometimes he'd catch himself now smiling. he'd been with the team through everything, and james deserved to have a taste of it, not walk into the team and get to live out his DREAMS, not when he hadn't done as much as noah had to get to this position.
seeing the look in claude's eye as he asked for noah to promise to never leave him was heart wrenching, speaking like someone who had already LOST too much, especially for someone so young, someone who shouldn't know such pain. it made noah even more determined to show that they could be something amazing with one another's support, as two people who understood that it really took to take a championship, with HARD WORK, by tearing themselves apart of the bone, doing whatever it took instead of those that walked in with natural skill that never worked hard for a moment in their life. {{ jealousy was an ugly thing - while noah had always had some natural pace, he wasn't a natural WINNER, he had to fight for everything in the sport, and the amount he fought made him bitter every time someone was just called a natural winner off the bat. it showed nothing as far as he was concerned. it wasn't good enough }} ❛ i promise . . . i won't leave, i won't go anywhere, i'll be right here where i'm supposed to be at your side, ❜ noah promised sincerely, resting their heads together, lightly nuzzling their noses together in a SOFT gesture toward the other driver. ❛ we have each other no matter what, that's all we need, that's all we'll ever need . . . no one else could possibly understand us, but now we won't have to be ALONE anymore, we'll never have to be alone again. i promise, i swear, i'm not going to leave you claude, i'll never leave you, no one's ever understood me . . . not like you. ❜ noah watched closely as claude wrote the entry for the day, and it did things to his HEART, to share something so personal and private with another person, to have claude be so enthusiastic about making the entry on his behalf. it was impossible for him to not to fall so immediately for the driver, winding his arms around his waist, smiling to himself. ❛ it's perfect . . . so perfect, ❜ noah hummed, tracing his fingers over the words on the page before he looked to claude as he mentioned incentives, the idea of that had him HUNGRY, to know that claude was support him in a such a way, to help him find reasons to keep himself going. ❛ i would love that, i think that would help very much . . . you're so CLEVER to think of that, to want to help me be even better. ❜ noah's face immediately became flushed at claude's next words, to feel the lips on his neck that had him quiver slightly on the spot, but leant into it, his body craving more, but wondering if he had even EARNED such a thing. ❛ you can have me . . . you can have all of me, i'm all yours claude, i'm yours to FEAST upon. ❜
it breaks claude's heart listening to noah's struggles with his team. "oh, love—" claude cups noah's cheek. "it doesn't make you bad for feeling this way about james. it just shows how you truly want to win. and unlike your team, you actually value loyalty and integrity." eyes narrowing, claude shakes his head in disdain. "your team betrayed you. and james is still a driver. a competitor. i'm sure he's trying to steal your seat." he exhales roughly. "you saw how james and micah fight all the time off track." claude doesn't understand how those two spill blood all over the grid, then somehow reconcile, then repeat the disaster nearly every other race. "you're mercedes' rightful lead driver. we'll make sure the world knows that."
tears threaten to brim his eyes. noah's promises of never leaving, of always being together, of forever is everything claude's so desperately craved. claude laughs softly when their noses brush. he adores how noah dotes on him. "thank you, mon cher." claude leans more against the driver, feeling so safe and secure in noah's arms. "your promises mean everything to me."
"i'll always be with you too, noah. i'm never leaving you. and what you've been through with- him—" something dark flickers in claude's eyes at the thought of noah's former teammate. that falling out still haunts the grid to this day. and now it enrages him even more, seeing how noah's dealing with the aftermath by himself. "nothing like that will ever happen to us. you can't ever lose me." racing won't tear them apart. no fucking way. as someone who loves even beyond the grave, claude will never let noah go. "i'm so happy that i found you."
smiling, claude curls up more against noah, and blushes at the praise. "i'm relieved that you like how i wrote in it. i know this matters a lot to you." lightly, claude touches the page. "thank you for trusting me." claude lights up, excited that noah's on board with incentives. "i love helping you get better. and—" he grins playfully. "i heard making out can burn calories, hm?"
with his lips upon noah's neck, the curve of his smile grows once noah gives clear permission for claude to have him. "since you're all mine, know what that means?" purring, he straddles noah's lap, arms draping over the man's shoulders, his body moving with graceful, lithe ease. a smoldering gaze glides over noah shamelessly. claude cups noah's cheek, leaning closer. "it means that i'm all yours. only you get to have me." he seals that promise with a kiss. claude murmurs je t'aime against noah's lips before kissing him some more. it's the kind of kiss that feels like coming home after being adrift at sea for so long.
"and this kiss is for how well you did here." claude taps on the notebook. "i'm so proud of you." a kiss for black coffee, for self-discipline, for unwavering commitment to win. claude surges in until lips collide, that carnal want and need unleashes ruthlessly, lovingly. as his fingers get lost gorgeous blonde hair, claude claims the inside of noah's mouth with his tongue.
noah awakens something in him. claude's always been too soft, on the brink of pathetically collapsing like a house of cards. but tonight, claude feels lethal, sharp like a dangerously honed knife. maybe even feels beautiful with the way noah looks at him, touches him, holds him.
claude's lips burn a possessive line down noah's jaw, then kisses behind his ear. "i own you," claude whispers, one hand lightly trailing fingers down noah's back. then drifts back up to cradle the nape of noah's neck, hand curled around like a collar. "and i take best care of what i own. you'll always be precious in my eyes, mon cher. i'll never throw you away." not like mercedes, not like noah's former teammate, not like anyone who broke noah's heart.
with a gentle tug on blonde strands, claude tilts noah's head back. he hisses through his teeth at the sight of that enticing throat. "so perfect." he goes in for the kill by attacking noah's neck. claude wants to feel vibrations of this man's moan, feel him unravel and fall apart under his mouth, his tongue, his hunger. claude's left panting, but he wastes no time baring his own neck. "mark me." darkness swallows the soft greens of his eyes. the light shines sharper than ever. "i need you."
it wouldn't be the first time noah had believed the team was against him, he'd had many years of that with his teammate prior to james, thinking it was his time to step into the limelight, to not be HIDDEN by the monstrous shadow left by a seven time world champion. he'd taken james under his wing, genuinely liked the kid, saw similarities between the two of them . . . but as james got older and grew into his height, there was a pit on ENVY that came to him, especially that year. james had a beauty that noah couldn't deny, he was young, toned, long lashes, not a bad angle - and noah was getting older, finding the signs of age upon his face any time he did happen to glance in the mirror. he was still all smiles to his teammate, but behind them was a BITTERNESS he couldn't seem to shift anymore, because not only was he beautiful, but he was consistent, even with a failing car. he was putting together a faultless season and SHONE in the light while noah felt himself slipping backwards, out of reach of everything he wanted. he was supposed to be the better, he was the one that was WORKING harder, he was the one being so frugal with every aspect of his life. ❛ i just don't get what they see in him over me . . . ❜ noah muttered, the FIRST time he'd ever spoken out loud in a way about his teammate that wasn't in a supportive manner - but claude already hadn't shown him judgement, perhaps it was okay to let it out for once. ❛ i've been there for them through thick and thin, i've given them EVERYTHING, and some pretty posh boy comes walking in and the sponsors are all over him like a rash. wanting him to flutter his lashes at the camera, and he knows what he's doing, i don't think he CARES, after i've been there . . . i want to put him back in his place. ❜ claude's words fed into his every want and need in that moment, the NEED to have someone there, someone to hold him, someone who wouldn't leave his side. someone who wouldn't judge what he did to win, someone who even APPRECIATED all the hard work he'd put into his career that saw some walking into a seat and getting everything without merit. the possessive tone only had noah clinging tighter, clinging to the one person that he believed TRULY saw him, and already his heart was completely owned by the other because this was all something he'd never felt from someone else. everyone always left, always judged, but claude was giving him reason to believe that this time would be different.
❛ i want to always keep you SAFE, i won't let anything make you sad, or angry, i'll keep you HAPPY, if you'll let me ?? ❜ noah whispered, wanting that more than anything. he would be by claude's side every second if that was what he wanted, if that was what it took to ensure he could be like this with someone as often as possible, to feel the WAMRTH emanating from him every night, to feel SECURE himself. the kisses further warmed noah's heart, looking deep into claude's beautiful eyes with a smile over his lips that felt like it hadn't been there for many YEARS, it was a deep happiness that was going to eat away at him in a completely different way. he was latching HARD onto everything that he was receiving and wanting to return it all in kind, he would bend over backwards for the other driver, do anything if he said it. perhaps this was exactly what real LOVE felt like, perhaps this was the piece that he'd been missing all along to complete himself - it was claude. ❛ i'll do anything for you, anything in the WORLD, i'm all yours, ❜ he hummed softly, nuzzling his face into the warm hand that cupped it, closing his eyes to just enjoy the feeling of tender touch and warmth together solely being given to him. at the question of what the write noah reached for his notebook, opening it out onto the next blank page, smoothing it out with his palm before taking the pen, offering it out to the other. ❛ so i put the day, and the date at the top - and them i break it up by AM and PM, putting the time, and what i had, so it would be eight am, black coffee, then i weight myself and put the number in brackets beside it so i can keep track. ❜
while learning more about mercedes and james, claude gently cards his fingers through noah's hair. he sighs quietly, yet roughly in simmering anger. "it's abysmal what mercedes is doing to you. after how you gave your life to them. even now—" his hand brushes over the driver's rib bones, "you're working so hard to win for them." claude kisses noah's hair in soft comfort.
"james isn't a better driver. he's just easier to use, and he lets your team use him, because he's desperate for their love." it's not a dig at james. it's just an observation. one that claude's most qualified to say, because he does the same with ferrari. claude says yes to every marketing assignment, photoshoot, sponsor event under the sun just so his team will give him crumbs. "don't worry, james will be put back into his place." while tucking a lock behind noah's ear, the gears turn in claude's mind. "because james and klassen will take each other out." after seeing how noah's working hard to win outside of the usual ways, claude realizes nothing is off limits. like mind games. maybe a bit of relationship sabotage. "i can work klassen. he's very easy." he laughs. "it's cute how they think their relationship can survive. but they're not invincible like us." claude knows micah's insecurities, including the ones involving james. it's just a matter of which one claude plunges his knife into first. with a sweet smile, claude kisses noah's temple. "thank you, love. you're already bringing the best out of me."
his heart sings every time noah holds him a little tighter. claude can't believe how he has the man of his dreams. noah is his, all his, only his. it's impossible to hold back with doting on noah, sneaking in little kisses and light touches. "when you're with me, you can rest. you can breathe." claude runs his hand down noah's back, avoiding the bruises. "you carried so much by yourself. but i'm here now, mon cher. you'll never lose me."
everything noah offers is what claude so badly craved— to be wanted, adored, kept safe. but now to actually have this within his reach hits harder than claude expected. "oh." he laughs breathlessly, quickly wiping at his eyes to not give away tears that almost surfaced. with a soft smile, claude kisses noah's forehead, then gazes warmly into those blues. "i adore you" claude caresses noah's cheek. "and i'd love for you to be with me. i haven't felt joy like this in . . ." he pauses, trying to remember, but only sees everything he lost. claude shakes his head. "nothing before us matters." he kisses the corner of noah's mouth. "it's just you and me, i promise."
he can't help, but blush and get shy when noah smiles at him so fondly, like claude's someone to be treasured. "you're already so good to me." claude nuzzles the man affectionately. he's elated by how they've grown close, even unbreakable. claude never wants to fight with noah like yesterday after the race. no yelling. no rage. he trusts it'll never happen again, because noah cherishes him. there's only good, kind, loving things for them from now on.
"you'll do anything?" he asks softly. not to challenge noah, but to quietly plead. there's hope in those words, even as claude lets the weariness he buried for so long emerge. "then promise me that you'll never leave me. because i'm-" closing his eyes, claude holds onto noah's hand tightly. "i'm . . . so tired of losing people." the world knows about death ripping away claude's loved ones. and now noah also knows micah betrayed him. when claude opens his eyes, and sees noah nuzzle his hand, claude realizes his whole universe is right here. "you're all that i need. and i'll be everything you want."
excited, claude watches and listens closely as noah teaches him how to use the notebook. "i love how meticulous and organized you are. gosh, it's so attractive." with a soft sound of delight, claude takes the offered pen. he writes in clear, legible all caps. once he finishes writing, claude beams. "there! all done." he passes the notebook back to noah. "how's that?" claude hopes it's to noah's liking. he knows how important this is to the driver, so he wants it to be perfect. "mon cher—" claude draws invisible hearts and stars on noah's thigh, soon his finger loops je t'aime in cursive. "would incentives help? like if you accomplish something, you get a reward." his other hand taps fingers upon the notebook. "you were so good starting off today with black coffee." leaning closer, claude raises his hand to cup noah's cheek. "can i reward you with a kiss?"
indulgently, his lips brush along that gorgeous jawline. "to be honest, i'll need to discipline myself when it comes to you." he kisses noah's throat, barely refraining from creating a mark. "i want to eat you. not even leave a bone behind."
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noah was quiet and patient as claude spoke, his fingers gently stroking down his back, just trying to ease him, just trying to settle him down, but what he never would have expected was the confession of feelings that had his heart SOARING, like flames reaching for the sky. he was completely stunned, almost certain he was living in a dream for a moment, but as claude took his hand it solidified that this was no dream, this was reality, and the person he had been pining after - his driver, the person he managed, the person he had fallen so deeply in LOVE with, reciprocated those feelings and felt the same way. quickly he laced their fingers together, holding onto him as tightly as he could, trying to ground claude before he spoke. ❛ claude . . . i've love you for so long . . . so long, you were all i could think about, every time we parted ways you've consumed every single part of my mind, i longed to have you with me again, to have you in my arms, to KISS you, to hold you, it's all i've wanted. i always thought it was so wrong of me, because i'm your MANAGER, because i'm older than you are, that maybe you'd think i was disgusting for feeling this way about you, that i'd ruin everything we built, the TRUST we have for one another, and i'd lose you forever. i never wanted to risk that . . . not for anything in the world, because even if i couldn't openly love you, you'd still be in my life. ❜ he couldn't hold back the words the moment they started coming, there were so many things he wanted to say, so much he wanted to express about how long these feelings had been building within him, about how his insides lit up just being AROUND claude. claude was the most POSITIVE thing he could think of in his life, he was the purpose he found, he was the person who had tightly taken hold of his heart, held the key to his JOY, brought so many smiles to his lips. but he truly didn't know how to convey every single part of that to him, so he simply drew claude closer, leaning in to place the sweetest, most LOVING kiss he could muster to claude's lips, holding him close, stroking him tenderly.
❛ i never want you to feel ALONE, to suffer with us parting ways after a race, when i say you're always welcome here, that you can contact me anytime, that you can come to me anytime . . . i mean it. i'll never close my door to you, i'd do anything in the world to keep seeing a smile on your face, to take away all your pain, all your hurt. ❜ noah whispered, resting their heads together, stroking his cheek gently. ❛ i love you so much claude, so much it has HURT . . . when we woke up this morning . . . i wanted you to kiss me so badly, i wanted to just pretend for a while that we were together, that we could do things like that with another. ❜ claude truly was much braver than he had been able to muster, to tell him those feelings - to share them without knowing noah felt the same way, because he'd tried to never let it be known, tried to not give any signs purely due to the FEAR of losing the other. but now it seemed he'd been a fool for waiting this long, for being so afraid, because they could have shared this with each other so long ago. ❛ i want to share everything with you . . . i want to share my LIFE with you, in every possible way. ❜
claude tries so desperately to hold onto this sight of noah, and all of his breathtaking beauty. but colors melt and blur as scalding tears brim his eyes. claude has lost so many people, each death ripping away parts of him until he doesn't know what's there left of him to love. but with whatever remains, claude wants to give that to noah. "i love you," he whispers, voice cracking with tears he struggles to hold back. "i love you, i really love you-" he needs to get those words out much as he can before noah leaves forever, and his voice can't reach the man anymore.
but then noah holds his hand. and the first quiet, heartwrenching sob escapes claude.
with the back of his other hand, claude stifles the crying. despite all the daydreams and fantasies he's had about them together, nothing comes close to noah's confession in reality. sharp inhales cut between the muffled sobs. claude shakes his head no at times— no, there's nothing wrong with noah being older. no, claude would never think noah's disgusting. no, their bond can't be ruined. "no, you could never lose me," claude promises vehemently between gasps, lowering his hand. the tears won't stop. "mon cher, all i want is to be with you. i want everyday with you."
grief has beaten down his heart, leaving it as a collapsed mess like those nights when claude can't get off the floor, choking on sobs, so tired. but when noah kisses him, claude feels heartbreak wind in reverse. unseen wounds don't merely stitch up, but begin to heal. closing his eyes, claude wraps his arms around noah's shoulders, and gives his all to the kiss. as if returning home after being lost out in the storm for too long, his heart discovers peace that it's never known. he kisses noah softly, deeply, savoring every moment.
claude thought he cried enough tears for a lifetime. but as noah gives him such beautiful words of devotion and comfort, claude still cries. and laughs breathlessly, because he realizes these are tears of pure joy. "after races, i want to go home with you. i want to wake up next to you. fall asleep in yours arms." claude leans into noah's touch on his cheek. turning his head, he presses a kiss upon the man's palm. "noah, i'll never let you be alone again." his hand rests on the man's chest. "i know you've gone through so much heartbreak." shaking his head, claude looks at noah with fierce determination burning in his eyes. "no more of that. because i'm going to protect your heart. i'm going to love you the way you always deserved."
his eyes soften, pastel greens glimmering with remnants of tears. "i wanted to kiss you this morning too," he whispers. "but i was scared. i never thought there's anything wrong with you being older than me. but i- i've always been insecure about being younger." would noah see him as a lost cause, because he isn't fully healed yet? what if noah doesn't want to wait for that? will noah want someone his age?
instead of listening to self-sabotaging thoughts, now claude can listen to noah. with all his heart, he says, "je t'-aime, mon cher." claude gazes at noah with unending love, reaching out with a hand scorched by yearning. his fingers brush blonde strands behind noah's ear. "you-" his chest tightens, aching from overwhelming love desperate to break free, and fall into noah's hands. "you are so beautiful." claude leans closer to press their lips together. "i want everything with you too." he smiles softly through tears. "can i-" claude squeezes noah's hand for bravery. "can i stay the night?"