#protectivemax

Pairing: Max Verstappen x Reader

Summary: You and Max Verstappen have been inseparable since childhood, best friends turned soulmates. From karting tracks to the world stage of Formula 1, you've stood by his side for fifteen years. Through victories, losses, and the pressures of fame, your love has been the one constant in his life. But with the spotlight burning brighter than ever and the weight of expectations growing heavier, can your love withstand everything that comes your way? Or will the pressures of the racing world prove too much, even for a love as strong as yours?

Max's POV

Fifteen years. That's how long Y/N and I have been together. From the moment we met at twelve years old, awkward and full of dreams, to now—still inseparable. Time has changed a lot of things: I became a Formula 1 driver, constantly traveling the world, and Y/N pursued their own dreams, yet through it all, we never let go of each other.

I tighten my grip on the steering wheel of my Red Bull Racing car, heart pounding as I maneuver through the tight turns of Monaco. The race is intense, the pressure immense, but in the back of my mind, Y/N is always there. She is in the paddock, watching, supporting—just like she always have.

After crossing the finish line first, the overwhelming joy isn't just about the win—it's about who’s waiting for me. As soon as I step out of the car, peeling off my helmet, my eyes search for her. And there she is, arms open, smiling like she always do. My safe place.

I stride toward them, and before I can say a word, Y/N throws her arms around me. I bury my face in her hair, inhaling her familiar scent. This—this is my real victory.

"You did it!" they say breathlessly, squeezing me tight.

I pull back just enough to look into her eyes. "I always do it for you."

Y/N’s POV

Fifteen years and counting. Being with Max since we were kids has been a whirlwind, but one I wouldn't trade for anything. From watching him race karts at the local track to standing in the paddock at some of the world’s most famous circuits, I’ve seen him grow, fight, and succeed.

When he crosses the finish line first, I can’t hold back my excitement. He does it again, proving why he's the best, and my heart swells with pride. The moment he steps out of the car, sweaty and exhausted, but eyes locked onto mine, I feel the same rush I did when we were teenagers.

"You did it, champ!" I exclaim, wrapping my arms around him.

He lifts me off the ground slightly, laughing into my neck. "Couldn’t have done it without you, liefje."

Later, as the celebrations wind down, we sneak away from the chaos, walking along the marina hand in hand. The lights from the yachts reflect on the water, creating a mesmerizing glow.

"How do you feel?" I ask, squeezing his hand gently.

"Happy," he says, looking down at me with that boyish grin. "Winning is great, but coming home to you? That’s everything."

Max’s POV

Later that night, we sit on the balcony of our Monaco apartment, the city lights flickering against the dark sky. Y/N is curled up against me, her head resting on my chest as I absentmindedly play with her fingers.

"Did you ever think we'd make it this far?" she asks softly.

I press a kiss to her forehead. "I never doubted it. You're the only constant in my life, Y/N. Through everything—my career, the wins, the losses—it's always been you."

She smiles, her eyes shining under the moonlight. "Fifteen years down… forever to go?"

I chuckle, pulling her closer. "Forever sounds perfect to me."

Y/N’s POV

Being with Max isn't just about the races, the fame, or the trophies. It’s about the moments like this—where it's just us, where we’re still those two kids who fell in love all those years ago.

"Do you ever miss how simple life used to be?" I ask, tracing small patterns on his arm.

He thinks for a moment before answering. "Sometimes. But then I remember that I have you, and that makes everything worth it."

I tilt my head up to kiss him softly, savoring the warmth of his lips against mine. "Here’s to chasing forever, then."

And as he holds me tighter, whispering sweet promises of forever, I know that no matter where life takes us, we’ll always find our way back to each other.