All's Fair In Love and Socials

Carla is a very famous food influencer on tiktok, known for her sarcasm and sharpe-tongued comments. Bérénice is new on the scene and with her soft aesthetic videos, she's quickly gaining popularity as a foodtoker, while working as a pastry chef in one of the best pastry shops in Paris.
As the constant provocations between them inflame the web, the fans start seing their banter and dissing on social media as something more complicated than simple rivalry. And when both of their stans come together under one fandom to ship them together, things start to change.
Social Media AU, where the story is told exclusively through twitter/ instagram/ tiktok posts and dms.

Notes:

I saw that there wasn't any social media au about carlice and i was like "damn, i would love to read that". And since the first rule of writing fan fic is "write the fan fiction you would like to read" I told myself: well if nobody writes it, i will.
This is apparently a new format in the carlice fandom, i have a bunch of chapters already written out (they just need revision), so i guess that if you're into it and want to read the rest, i can upload those too.
I had a lot of fun writing it, it's less demanding than a classic one with a narrative style . Anyways i really hope you like it :)

Chapter 1: "Imagine thinking you invented sponge cake in 2025"

Chapter Text

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes☑️

🎥 Video aesthetic: Bérénice’s hands glassing a rose cake, details in golden, soft music in the background.

🎵 Audio: Sofia – Clairo

Caption :

“Raspberry & pistachio sponge cake ✨ For those who are hopeless romantics but not too desperate. #FoodTok #pastrytok #gourmetdesserts #pastrycheflife #softaesthetic”

💬 Comments:
@lemon_tree: I’m hopeless. I’m romantic. I don’t know how to bake :(
@ad3le209: you just reinvented my will to live
@heroine176paris: girl you have actual hands of a fairy

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef☑️

🎥 Duet (split screen): Carla watches Bérénice’s video, while she pours herself a glass of white wine. End of video, she raises an eyebrow and says:

“We’re calling that sponge now? Cute.”

Caption:

“ #duet with ▶ @berenice.bakes Tag someone who thinks aesthetics can cover dry cake 💀 #NotSorry #culinarytruths ”

💬 Comments:
@kitchenwitch89: oh no she DID NOT 💀
@lorynmarion: Carla’s not wrong tho
@bere99stan: wow. jealous much?

𝕏 Twitter

@pastrychaos:

carla duetting berenice like she doesn’t have her notifications ON
[Image: screenshot split screen of the 2 TikTok videos]

@pastrychaos:

Carla’s whole vibe is “I hate you but I’ve seen all 87 of your cake videos”

@gutterbitch (replying to @pastrychaos):
Real question: why is she shading someone with actual training tho

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @gutterbitch):
because she has taste and that’s what she does for a living lmao

@beresbakesupport (replying to @gutterbitch):
🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁🧁
This tweet has been protected by Bérénice’s baking army

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @berenice.bakes☑️ to @thecynic.chef☑️

Glad you watched the video! I’ll send you a slice next time so you can judge it with something more than a raised eyebrow 😉

Status: seen ✓

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️

Picture of a glass of wine, and the sun setting in the background.

Caption:
Imagine thinking you invented sponge cake in 2025

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️

Blurry pic of the slice of the cake, half-eaten.

Caption:
Some people prefer sugar in their food, not in their personality ✨

Chapter 2: "Bitterness goes surprisingly well with sugar"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes☑️
🎥 POV: You’re making Valentine’s pastries for people who claim they “don’t do love”.
Bérénice bakes a bunch of sophisticated and sensual pastries: dark chocolate pralines stuffed with raspberry, heart shaped macarons, icing slowly dripping.

🎵 Audio: Treacherous – Taylor Swift

Caption :

“For the ones who roll their eyes at romance… and then finish the whole box. #Valentinespastry #Noshade #Okmaybealittle #FoodTok #fyp ”

💬 Comments :
@rosepetalriot: ok was this aimed at anyone or…
@katie.01darmont : that was a direct attack and I loved it
@carlafansanonymous: lmaooo I know someone who’s gonna pretend she didn’t see this

🥇 Top comment:

@thecynic.chef ☑️: is this where I’m supposed to pretend chocolate makes me believe in love again?

➥ Replies:
@bakestragedy: girl just take the hit and cry like the rest of us

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @sweetcreams101:

carla commented AGAIN. she’s obsessed. she’s in denial. she wants to make out on the kitchen counter and you can’t convince me otherwise.

[screenshot of Carla’s comment]

@sapphiclover (replying to @sweetcreams101):

they flirt like divorced lesbians on a cooking show

@ouiouichef (replying to @sweetcreams101):

I’m team Bérénice but I’d let Carla ruin me for sport

@pastrychaos (replying to @sweetcreams101):

they’ll get married one day

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @berenice.bakes☑️ to @thecynic.chef☑️:

Maybe next time I’ll pipe your name on one of the macarons. Just to save you the effort of commenting first 😉

Status : seen ✓

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️

[Screenshot of @ouiouichef comment (“I’d let Carla ruin me for sport”)]

Caption:
At least someone’s honest today.

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️

Picture of a hand in a black glove, holding a box of pastries, one has a frosted “C” on top.

Caption:
For the sharp-tongued ones.

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @carlafuriani5 ☑️:

Imagine glazing desserts with metaphors because you’re scared of actual criticism.

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @bere.leblondie ☑️ (1h later):

Imagine having sarcasm as your only personality trait.

Trending hashtag: #GlazeGate

📱 TikTok – @chef_furiani_stan
🎥 Fan Edit: all the shady comments between Carla e Bérénice alternated with their pictures

🎵 Audio: Ma Meilleure Ennemie – Stromae, Pomme

Caption:

“When will they just kiss and post a collab recipe already. #Carlice ship is real”

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @thecynic.chef☑️ to @berenice.bakes☑️ (00:37 am):

If you’re trying to provoke me into a reaction, congrats.

You got one. But it won’t be sweet.

Status: delivered

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ (the next day – 10:21 pm)

Close-up on a new cake, glossy black icing, crimson decorations.

Caption:
Bitterness goes surprisingly well with sugar 💖

Notes:

I have so much fun writing these, it feels just like yapping on twitter over stan wars 😭
Btw I know that it should be "cynical" and not "cynic" but I didn't like it. All the english mistakes are made on purpose (idgaf) or at least most of them
Thank you for reading and commenting, it boosts me up and it inspires me to keep writing :') ❤️

Chapter 3: "Amateurs are not deserving of my attention"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – trending: #CheftokDrama️

@delicious9076:

These two grown-ass women bickering via pastries and TikTok comments is my Roman Empire #CheftokDrama️

@clowns.nation:

I love Bérénice but girl… Carla being sarcastic on the internet is literally her job 💀 just ignore her like the rest of us

#CheftokDrama️

@carlassimp:

If Bérénice wants to be taken seriously she should stop pretending to be above criticism and stop acting like she doesn't know who Carla is #CheftokDrama️

@pastrychaos:

NAH because bérénice’s tarts are works of art and carla keeps making things look like they were baked during a blackout #CheftokDrama️

@ludicrous4nightmares:

not everyone has to be friendly. let them have their cold war in peace, I’m enjoying the drama #CheftokDrama️

@fanfic_freak420:

Carla commenting under every video like “idc” while not being able to shut up is PEAK enemies to lovers drama

#CheftokDrama️

@cooker_babygirl:

people forget that Bérénice’s personal insta account has been following Carla for years . this isn’t hate. this is starving for her attention. #CheftokDrama️

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️

🎥 POV: You’re at the farmer’s market and all the strawberries are overpriced because it’s "seasonal romance week"
Carla shows half-bruised fruit with an annoyed look, ironic voiceover and jokes about how feelings are just as overrated as strawberries in February.

Caption :

"They’re red, bitter, and dramatic. Just like your favorite pastry chef."

🥇 Top comment:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: Sorry I couldn't hear you over the sound of people actually enjoying my tarts.

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️

Black layout, text only:
Joining tiktok and then whining about critiques... 💀 hello? that’s popularity for you.

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 viral post from @pastrychaos:

carla not replying in comments but throwing shade in stories is soooo unserious #cheftokdrama

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):

her silence is NOT silence, it’s pettiness in bold

@bitter_sweet_bite (replying to @pastrychaos):

she’s giving “i’m trying so hard to ignore you”

📍EVENT: NICE CULINARY FEST ‘25
🎤 Host: @mattybardin – famous comedy tiktoker with 1.1M followers, special guest
🔴🎥 IG Live + TikTok
🎙️ Carla’s interview: Sponsored background, perfect lighting, coffee cup in the hand, pastel pink blazer and white crop top under.

Matty:
“So Carla, you’ve been killing it on TikTok. The sarcasm, the spice, brutally honest opinions ...chef’s kiss. But let’s talk drama.”

Carla (half-smirking):
“I thought we were here to talk about food. But sure, let’s serve dessert first.”

Matty:
“People online have opinions. Wanna hear a few tweets?”

[scrolls over the phone]

“Okay… First one: ‘Carla’s the Regina George of FoodTok and I love her for it.’”

Carla:
“Finally, someone who understands branding.”

Matty:
“Next one: ‘Every time Carla comments under Bérénice’s videos, a PR team gets an anxiety attack.’”

Carla (laughs and takes a sip of her coffee):
“That’s probably true. Hi to my agent.”

Matty:
“Uuh, and now this one: ‘I don’t know if they want to kill each other or hook up in a walk-in fridge.’ Thoughts?”

Carla (pauses, looks straight into the camera):
“I mean… if people are that desperate for content, maybe they should go outside and touch some grass.”

Matty (laughs, amused):
“So you’re saying it’s not a lovers’ feud in disguise?”

Carla:
“I’m saying amateurs are not deserving of my attention.”

Maxy:
“Okay okay, no collab coming soon then?”

Carla (raising an eyebrow):
“Not unless someone’s offering danger pay.”

📱 TikTok – @Nice.culinaryfest

🎥 1on1 : Interview with Chef and food influencer Carla Furiani

💬 Comments:

@ma1n_character: she didn’t deny it tho. I REPEAT. SHE 👏 DID 👏 NOT 👏 DENY 👏 IT
@filled-with-rage: “amateurs are not deserving of my attention” is going on my tombstone

@bere99stan: funny she’d say that when she’s the one throwing shade at Bérénice at every occasion. She’s the one who’s obsessed.
@gayskitchen: This whole feud is giving “why are you so obsessed with me?” energy FROM BOTH SIDES

Notes:

I hate that i don't know how to use skins and the layout doesn't look the same way i wrote it :'(

Chapter 4: "We pretending you’re not obsessed now?"

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – Trending: #carlice

@dr4macookupdates:
why is it more suspicious that they're not fighting anymore 💀 this peace treaty is giving “just kissed offscreen” #carlice #thecynicchef #berenicebakes #cheftok #foodtok

@sweetcreams101:
this sudden quiet is SO LOUD. they’re definitely DMing or plotting the next drama idc #carlice #thecynicchef #berenicebakes

@carlassimp:

carla being silent??? bérénice being chill??? are yall dead or in love pick one #carlice #thecynicchef #berenicebakes

@leblondie-stan:
📉 no shady tiktoks
📉 no comment wars
📈 trending without saying a word
queens behavior tbh

#carlice #berenicebakes #thecynicchef

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef☑️ ️️

Selfie of Carla sipping coffee, sunglasses on, smug smile. She looks completely unbothered.

Caption :

trending without even trying. I should go silent more often 😌

Poll:

miss the drama tbh

peace era slaps

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️ ️️

🎥 POV : It’s sunday and all you want to do is rest but end up baking instead 🌸

Bérénice is plating, soft lightning. Halfway through the video, for maybe 0.8 seconds, a book pops up from the side of the screen: Carla’s cookbook.

🎵 Audio: Wildfire – Seafret

Caption:

“Baking addicts anonymous, can you help me? #Baking #FoodTok #fyp”

💬 Comments:

@sleuthstalker: wait. WAIT. is that carla’s book 1:04 👀👀👀

@chefdramauniverse: NO WAY SHE GOT THE BOOK??? THIS IS NOT A DRILL

@alice_montez: this is such a fanfic moment. "i hate her" owns her book ok babe

@cooker_babygirl: she’s been following her for YEARS and you expect me to believe this wasn’t intentional

@crashed_my_car: so now they’re not fighting but she’s casually filming with her cookbook in the frame? sus behavior. extremely sus.

𝕏 Twitter

@pastrychaos:
berénice: accidentally shows carla’s book for 0.5 seconds
the fandom:
🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️🕵️
🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍🔍

@sweetcreams101:
can someone just lock them in a kitchen together already and film the tension

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @thecynic.chef ☑️ to @berenice.bakes ☑️ (11:24 pm)

thecynic.chef

cute video

love the lighting

and the accidental cameo from my book? adorable
we pretending you’re not obsessed now?

berenice.bakes
Sorry, I forgot you think everything revolves around you
It was a coincidence. Calm down, narcissus

thecynic.chef
a coincidence, sure
you just happen to own my cookbook?
fan behavior

berenice.bakes
Imagine being so full of yourself you think people can’t cook without studying your holy scriptures.
It’s a recipe book, not the bible

thecynic.chef
and yet you bought it, I’m flattered
what’s next, baking my favorite dessert and calling it “a coincidence” too?

berenice.bakes
If I wanted to impress you, I wouldn’t do it with dessert
I’d just beat you at your own game

thecynic.chef
you wish

as if you haven’t already tried

berenice.bakes
You’re projecting
And texting me
And still not winning

Status: seen ✓

𝕏 Twitter – The next day (4:54 pm)

@carlassimp:
carla has been suspiciously quiet since 11pm yesterday.

@berenicedefenders (replying to @carlassimp):

SHE’S TEXTING BERENICE IDC IDC #carlice

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @carlassimp):

new era unlocked: silent dms, loud tl

Chapter 5: "Foreplay? Delusional"

Chapter Text

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️

🎥Edit: Carla walks through the entrance of a well-known Parisian patisserie. Close- up to the name sign: ‘Symposium Haute Pâtisserie’. Soft chill music playing in the background. Shot of the fancy storefront.

Cut to:

A close-up of a beautifully plated dessert. Camera flips: Carla tastes it slowly, then stares directly into the camera and says:
“People wait two hours in line for this?”

Sips coffee dramatically and then: “Okay. It’s cute. A little... mediocre.” Smirks.
Drops spoon like a mic.

Caption:

“Criminally overrated. #parisfood #foodtok #honestreview #cheflife #oops”

🥇 Top comment:

@sjb643_: damn she really walked into Bérénice’s work place and called the dessert MID on camera?? we’re not surviving this season 💀

💬 Comments :

@cooker_babygirl: someone check on bérénice she’s either plotting a murder or baking with pure rage

@idiot.30345: new poll: how is bérénice gonna react?
stitches the video
comments “elaborate”
posts a passive-aggressive story
already at the police station filing a restraining order

@cooking_edits: this is SO enemies to lovers coded. she literally went there. ATE her dessert. recorded it. INSULTED it.

@dr4macookupdates: carla's video: "mid." berenice (probably): writing a 9-page essay in her notes app rn

📩 TikTok Inbox — From @berenice.bakes☑️ ️to @thecynic.chef☑️ (6:32 pm)

berenice.bakes
📎 TikTok link
And I’m the obsessed one

thecynic.chef
obsessed? no
deeply disappointed? absolutely

berenice.bakes
You went to my workplace. You filmed my dessert. You shaded it in front of your 2M followers.
And I’m the dramatic one?

thecynic.chef
well I didn’t tag you, did I?
maybe I was just in the mood for something sweet and underwhelming

berenice.bakes
You’re obnoxious
But go on, tell me how you “just happened” to choose that pâtisserie out of all the ones in Paris

thecynic.chef
what can I say? I follow the hype
everyone kept yapping about the “best dessert in Paris”
I thought let me try it and lower my expectations in advance

berenice.bakes
You’re lucky I work in the lab and don’t serve customers
Otherwise you’d have left with something other than “mid” pastry

thecynic.chef
yeah?
would’ve poisoned me with powdered sugar?

berenice.bakes
No.
I’d never waste good sugar on you.

thecynic.chef
hurtful
I only give honest reviews
you want fake praise? try cheap influencer foodies
I’m a real chef

berenice.bakes
Yeah, the real chef who drives across the city for a dessert she’ll hate just to film herself hating it

thecynic.chef
maybe I enjoy being disappointed
builds character

berenice.bakes
That explains your dating history
Or better
Your “not-dating” history

thecynic.chef
wow.
that was low, even for you

berenice.bakes
Just following your lead, chef.
You’re the one who started with the “mediocre” dig

thecynic.chef
it was constructive criticism
like Teyssier, but younger and hotter

berenice.bakes
You wish you had Teyssier’s palate
Or his hairline

thecynic.chef
oh so now we’re doing hairline-shaming
this is war

berenice.bakes
Please. You wouldn’t survive a pastry war with me
I have actual experience as a pastry chef, unlike you

thecynic.chef
bold of you to assume I’d even enter a war without cheating
I’d sabotage your oven and walk away sipping champagne

berenice.bakes
Talking about sabotage and dessert like this is some weird foreplay

thecynic.chef
😂 foreplay? delusional
no wonder your desserts are so dramatic

berenice.bakes
Say one more word and I’ll show up at your door and constructively paint “pretentious” on it

thecynic.chef
do it.
let’s see if you’re bold enough

berenice.bakes
You really want me to visit, huh?

thecynic.chef
you always think I’m flirting
maybe I’m just mean

berenice.bakes
Maybe you’re bad at hiding that you’d want this to be flirting

Status: seen ✓

📩 TikTok Inbox — From @thecynic.chef☑️ to @berenice.bakes☑️ ️(1:49 am)

thecynic.chef
...can’t sleep
this is your fault.

berenice.bakes
It’s 2 am and you’re blaming me because your brain won’t shut up?
Classic narcissist move

thecynic.chef
no, classic you move.
trying to flirt with me while I’m ovulating
bet you’re under your covers smiling like an idiot right now

berenice.bakes
How am I supposed to know about your menstrual cycle?
And I’m not smiling, shut up

thecynic.chef
see? I knew it I KNEW IT
I’m in your head rent free and redecorating

berenice.bakes
Goodnight, Carla
Before I say something I’ll regret

thecynic.chef
too late
you already admitted you’re thinking about me
goodnight, stalker 😉

𝕏 Twitter – The next day (10:07 am)

@dr4macookupdates:
no updates from bérénice after that carla tiktok?!? she's in her dms believe me

Chapter 6: "I saw that wink. That was for me, wasn’t it?"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️

️️

🎥 Edit:

[clip starts] Bérénice, playful grin, holds up a recipe book. A piece of paper is taped on the book’s cover title with “Carla’s most dangerous recipes. TOUCH = DIE” written on it in marker.
She flips to a page and stops at one specific dessert. Smirks at the camera.

Cut to:
Close-up of the page: ‘Bittersweet Hazelnut Tart’. Side note in Bérénice’s handwriting: ‘Do not attempt if you value your life’.

Fast cuts of her baking, mocking dramatic zoom-ins and over-the-top gestures like she's in a cooking show.

Final shot:

The dessert, perfectly plated. Cut to Bérénice tasting the finished tart. Chews slowly. Raises eyebrows and widens her eyes like “oh?” then blows a kiss to the camera and winks.
[clip ends]

🎵 Audio: Material Girl - sped-up remix

Caption:

“Let’s see if the queen can actually write a recipe...bittersweet hazelnut tart by the one and only: Carla Furiani #FoodTok #Pastrytok #cheftok #CarlaFurianirecipe #thecynicchef #pastryrivalry #PastryWar #notscared”

💬 Comments:

@dinaellieshipper987 : no bcs she made it SEXY somehow???

@chefurianilover1: that wink?? she's unhinged and i support her

📌(pinned by creator ) @sw3etv0id: wait this lowkey looks better than the og

➥ Replies:

@gisellerednik: omg i wasn't the only one to think that 😭

@crumbling-like-pastries: it’s giving chef revenge arc and i’m LIVING

@cooker_babygirl : bittersweet hazelnut tart (Bérénice’s version)

@erika_873531: tell me why the tart has more sexual appeal than i ever will

@kitchenswiftie: pinned comment istg this is war 💀

@ thecynic.chef ☑️ : ouch.

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @thecynic.chef☑️ to @berenice.bakes☑️ (5:05 pm)

thecynic.chef
oh I see what this is
you wanted me to text you first so bad you remade one of MY recipes on TikTok?

berenice.bakes
Apparently, it worked

thecynic.chef
you're the one who left me on read, you could’ve just texted me back instead of baking a whole damn tart and posting it

berenice.bakes
That would’ve been too easy
Besides, you like the attention

thecynic.chef
do I?

berenice.bakes
You commented under the pinned one, don’t act like you didn’t scroll straight to it

thecynic.chef
I scrolled because I was bored
not because I care what strangers think of my recipe

berenice.bakes
Sure, chef
And I only posted it to support female authors

thecynic.chef
you're insufferable

berenice.bakes
You missed me

thecynic.chef
keep dreaming

berenice.bakes
Did
You
Miss
Me

thecynic.chef
I missed the mental peace
and my inbox not being full of people mentioning me under your posts

berenice.bakes
So you watched the whole video then?

thecynic.chef
I had to, quality check

berenice.bakes
And?

thecynic.chef
you overbaked the crust

berenice.bakes
Liar.

thecynic.chef
fine.
it looked decent

berenice.bakes
Wow high praise

thecynic.chef
don’t get cocky
I saw that wink
that was for me, wasn’t it?

berenice.bakes
Depends...do you want it to be?

thecynic.chef
come on just admit it

berenice.bakes
Only if you admit you liked it

Thecynic.chef
you’re delusional

berenice.bakes
You’re watching it on repeat

thecynic.chef
I have actual work to do

berenice.bakes
Scrolling through comments counts as work now?

thecynic.chef
better than whatever you’re doing

berenice.bakes
I’m updating my resume and putting under ‘skills’:
Makes your recipes better than you
Gets you to double text

thecynic.chef
you’re soooo annoying

berenice.bakes
Charmingly annoying 🥰
And you love it

thecynic.chef
I tolerate it

berenice.bakes
You crave it

thecynic.chef
you wish

berenice.bakes
Don’t pretend. You missed me like salt misses pepper

thecynic.chef
okay that made me laugh a little

berenice.bakes
You're welcome 😉

thecynic.chef
still not texting you first next time

berenice.bakes
Then I guess I’ll just have to remake your tiramisu next

thecynic.chef
touch that recipe and I swear to god

berenice.bakes
What? You’ll comment under another pinned one?

thecynic.chef
you’re playing with fire.

berenice.bakes
I’m a pastry chef, that’s what I do for a living

Status: seen ✓

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @carlafuriani5 ☑️:

“if someone winks at me ONE MORE TIME i’m throwing a rolling pin out of the window”

@bere.leblondie☑️ (replying to @carlafuriani5):
😉

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @thecynic.chef☑️ to @berenice.bakes☑️ (8:53 pm)

thecynic.chef
fine.
maybe I missed our bickering a little bit
and teasing each other’s posts

berenice.bakes
I know 😇

thecynic.chef
don’t let it go to your head.

berenice.bakes
Too late

thecynic.chef
😘

berenice.bakes
did you just send me a sarcastic kiss?

thecynic.chef
don’t act like it didn’t make your night

berenice.bakes
Night? Babe, I’m baking with the dumbest grin on my face now

thecynic.chef
good
don’t burn anything

berenice.bakes
Don’t worry
I only burn for you 🔥

thecynic.chef
oh 🧍🏻‍♀️
okay

berenice.bakes
💅🏻

Notes:

describing videos is hard as fuck, i hate it, it took me half an hour to write that. On a more positive note I ended up learning a lot of camera angles names

Chapter 7: "You’re such a tease"

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – trending: #PastryWar

@pastrychaos:
Bérénice just posted a tiktok remaking Carla’s famous hazelnut tart and it’s EVERYTHING. #PastryWar is officially on 🚀

@bakezskillz:
Carla, how you gonna respond to this? The queen’s throne is being challenged! #PastryWar

@carlicefanclub:
Me watching the comments like 👀 #Carlice is about to happen and I’m here for it #PastryWar

@solongcandy:
If Carla and Bérénice start throwing shade in the comments, I'm gonna need popcorn and a front row seat #PastryWar

@bere.leblond.stan:

MDR bérénice je t’aime #PastryWar

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️

From above aesthetic picture of Carla’s cookbook ‘Deadly Tasty’ on a white table.

Poll:
Should I start a series remaking every recipe from Carla’s book? 🍰😈

hell yes, serve that sweet revenge 🔥

absolutely not, respect the queen 👑🚫‍

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ (hours later)

[Screenshot of poll results: 92% ‘hell yes’.]

Caption:

Well, looks like y’all want me to keep roasting AND baking. Carla, hope you’re ready to defend your crown 👀

#PastryWar

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️

🎥 Edit : Soft lightning, medium close-up of Carla preparing a dish.

Cut to : Carla’s hands plating and garnishing.

Final shot : close-up of the finished dish. Camera flips at Carla’s face, she smiles.

🎵 Audio: No One Noticed – The Marias

Caption:

“No need for anything else #foodtok #homecooking #cooking #foodie ”

🥇 Top comment:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: Can you share the recipe, please? I’d like to give it a go 😋

➥ Replies:

@dr4macookupdates: girl you have no shame

@laurieG005: lmao is she flirting or mocking

@bere99stan: i can’t with you 💀

@thecynic.chef ☑️: you can find it on my new upcoming book, which i’m sure you’ve already preordered 😘

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 viral post by @pastrychaos:

Carla and Bérénice throwing shade and flirting at the same time?? can’t tell if this is a bake-off or a rom-com #Carlice

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @pastrychaos):
istg they have no shame
@carlassimp (replying to @pastrychaos):
berenice is definitely provoking her and i don’t blame her

@sapphiclover (replying to @pastrychaos):
oh this is a slow burn rivals/enemies to lovers romcom 100%

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️

🎥 Edit : Bérénice baking another recipe from Carla’s book, exaggerated flirty wink at the end.

🎵 Audio: Alabama - Adèle Castillon

Caption:

“Here’s another one from the queen’s playbook, as promised 🥰 #foodtok #pastrytok #cheftok #CarlaFurianirecipe #thecynicchef”

💬 Comments:

@daddylion: i love this

@pastrychaos: carla’s fuming rn

@solalfayetofficial: béré that looks good!!!

📌(pinned by creator ) @thecynic.chef ☑️: careful or you’ll start believing you actually know what you’re doing 😏

➥ Replies:

@claire-delacroix: subtle

@gayskitchen: not them FLIRTING RIGHT IN FRONT OF US

@cooker_babygirl : berenice had the chance to do the funniest thing ever and she did. i love her.

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @berenice.bakes☑️ to @thecynic.chef☑️ (10:22 pm)

berenice.bakes
I already have the video of your choux flower recipe ready
Should I post it and start that series on remaking your recipes or…?

thecynic.chef
as if you needed my permission

berenice.bakes
I do if I don’t want you reporting me to the TikTok plagiarism police

thecynic.chef
idc. Do what you want

berenice.bakes
So cold

thecynic.chef
always.
I’m too busy enjoying my win

berenice.bakes
What win??

thecynic.chef
told you I wouldn’t text you first next time
so you had to come up with this ‘asking permission’ thing just as an excuse to text me

berenice.bakes
Lol I won’t deny it

thecynic.chef
of course not. This is the most attention you got from me all week

berenice.bakes
Flirting or bullying? Hard to tell with you

thecynic.chef
maybe both, have you thought about that?

berenice.bakes
OH. Kinky

thecynic.chef
...
shut up

berenice.bakes
You don’t want me to

thecynic.chef
you’re such a tease

berenice.bakes
Touché

thecynic.chef
are we done, or are you planning to send me a video with your little wink at the end?

berenice.bakes
I was, but now I’ll have to add a double wink
Just for you 😉😉

thecynic.chef
can’t wait to ignore it

berenice.bakes
You say that, but you’d watch it non stop if I sent it

thecynic.chef
delusional, as always

berenice.bakes
Am I?

thecynic.chef
goodnight, Pastry Chef of Delusion

berenice.bakes
Goodnight, Chef Queen of Denial

Status: seen ✓

Chapter 8: "Are you... avoiding her??"

Chapter Text

📷 Instagram Story - @parispastryfestofficial

We might or might not have invited one of the most iconic chefs of TikTok to this year's edition. Let's just say... she always serves fire fits 🔥 and is known for being a little too honest and brutal 🌶️. Any guesses?

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #ParisPastryFest2025 hashtag

@pastryfeststalker:

okay but if those hints don’t scream Carla i dont know what does #ParisPastryFest2025 #CarlaFurianiConfirmed

@42lynchD:

@carlafuriani5 are you going to @parispastryfestofficial or what?? #ParisPastryFest2025

@pastrychaos:

Carla at pastryfest would be pure chaos and i’m here for it #ParisPastryFest2025

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️

Video of Bérénice holding her phone and laughing: "So... apparently I'm going to Paris Pastry Fest this year,” (she opens her eyes wide and covers her open mouth with her hand, in disbelief) “Wish me luck, it's gonna be sweet." (She winks and blows a kiss to the camera)

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #ParisPastryFest2025 hashtag

@pastrychaos:

wait a minute... didn't pastryfest tease CARLA?? and now Bérénice is going??? #ParisPastryFest2025

@sugar_coat13:

what if Carla said no and then B took her place. power move. #ParisPastryFest2025

@leblondie-stan:

WATCH Carla show up last minute just because Bérénice is there lmao #ParisPastryFest2025

@carlafangirl06 :

if carla shows up uninvited like a villain crashing a party i will personally scream #ParisPastryFest2025

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️ most recent post

💬 New comments:

@chef_furiani_stan : not you being silent after they announced Bérénice lmao

@laura.palmer76: are you... avoiding her??

@cooker_babygirl: bestie you have to go to that pastry fest we’re begging

@dr4macookupdates : I bet she's showing up unannounced with a knife and a killer outfit 🔥

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️

Black layout, white text.

Caption:

Fine. I'm in. See you at @parispastryfestofficial

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #ParisPastryFest2025 hashtag

@sweetcreams101 :

THE DRAMA. THE LEGENDS. BOTH. AT. THE. FESTIVAL. #Carlice #ParisPastryFest2025

@chouchou2:

she really said "I’m not going" until Bérénice got invited and then changed her mind. Queen shit. #ParisPastryFest2025

@carlassimp:

the fact that they will be under the same roof and not talk... ICONIC 💅🏻 #ParisPastryFest2025 #Carlice

Chapter 9: "What is this enemies to strangers???"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

📍EVENT: PARIS PASTRY FEST ‘25

🎥 IG Live + TikTok on @parispastryfestofficial accounts

🔴 LIVE NOW – Red Carpet 👠

[Bérénice walks the red carpet, wearing a deep forest green kimono-style wrap midi dress with short sleeves.]

💬 Live comments:

@bere99stan: Bérénice just walked in and she's glowing?? like this is her moment

@jok3R_t: ooooh she looks fancyyyyyy

@cooker_babygirl: where the fuck is carla she must see this

@rotteneggs: she’s so hot 🥵

[Carla arrives at the Festival. She walks the red carpet and poses for some photos. She’s wearing a little black dress, red and black D’Orsay pumps.]

💬 Live comments:

@chef_furiani_stan: FINALLY CARLA IS HERE

@bere99stan: i was promised crumbs at LEAST

@stylexpert_: Carla wearing louboutins and a glare she’s so ICONIC

@Martys.version: there's a reason they didn't put them side by side. we would have combusted

@carlicefanclub: this is the best day of my life

📹 @GossipServedTV – famous TikTok tea account

🎙️ Live interview with Bérénice Leblond on the red carpet.

GossipServedTV:
“This ongoing feud with the infamous cynic chef...Sorry, but I have to ask. What’s going on there?”

Bérénice:
“I wouldn’t call it a feud, it’s not that serious.” (laughs, blushing slightly)

GossipServedTV:
“Maybe not, but the fans are invested. You two won’t stop bickering on social media,” (smirks) “And you’re so sweet and composed compared to Carla, who’s intimidating and sharp-tongued. How do you handle her sarcastic comments and cutting remarks?”

Bérénice:
“I mean, that’s what she does, right? It’s her own brand and she’s good at it. I don’t take it personally. It’s actually funny.” (laughs)

GossipServedTV:
“So there’s never been a time when one of her takes got under your skin?”

Bérénice (hesitates, then smiles):
“Okay, maybe the first time she ever reacted to one of my videos...I might have cried after,” (laughs nervously) “But it was only because I was new to this TikTok thing, I was unprepared for criticism. Especially coming from someone that famous. But now it’s cool, I know it’s her job, so it doesn’t get to me anymore.”

💬 Live comments:

@dr4macookupdates: berenice is so adorable😭

@luna.lima96: my god she’s the sweetest thing

@carlicefanclub: look at her blushing when Carla is mentioned!!! OH Carlices we’re so back

@rest_in_peas: Berenice gives ‘i fell in love with my bully’ kind of vibe

@bere99stan: she’s so shy and not used to this type of stuff i melt

@pastrychaos: her defending carla is so stockholm syndrome behavior

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 Live commenting #ParisPastryFest2025

@carlassimp:

Carla’s interview was just her being sarcastic as hell, calling half the event “pure spectacle" and then smirking I’m scared of her and I love her #ParisPastryFest2025

@pastrychaos:

SAME ROOM. DIFFERENT SIDES. NO INTERACTION. #carlice #ParisPastryFest2025

@rose.alba7:

why were they 4 meters apart on the red carpet??? i wanted eye contact i wanted a wink 😭 i got a wall of influencers in between #ParisPastryFest2025

@sweetcreams101:

this is like watching divorced parents try not to ruin the wedding lmao #ParisPastryFest2025 #carlice

@leblondie-stan:

give us SOMETHING!!!! Carla could've at least bumped into her BY ACCIDENT #ParisPastryFest2025 #carlice

@dr4macookupdates:

if they don’t interact soon im starting a riot #ParisPastryFest2025

@ouiouichef:

when your rival looks better than you expected and now your whole plan is ruined #ParisPastryFest2025

[clip of Carla sipping champagne, then quickly looking away as the camera cuts to Bérénice]

🧵@carlicefanclub – thread

my dear Carlices... sit down and pour yourselves a glass of wine: here’s the #ParisPastryFest2025 thread nobody asked for but you're getting anyway #carlice

ok so Carla is in this murder-black dress with heels so sharp, that if she stepped over someone, they’d be begging her to do it again. Bérénice is giving disney princess who just walked out of a fairy tale. Absolute perfection.

they are in the same frame but they’re like so far away from each other, Carla can’t even see her from her 1,80m height

CARLA JUST WALKED PAST HER WHILE SHE WAS BEING INTERVIEWED AND DIDN’T EVEN LOOK AT HER I’M-

not a glance, not a side-eye, what is this enemies to strangers???

LMAO Bérénice just said to the interviewer “i’m excited to be here and maybe cause a little drama... in the kitchen of course” I LOVE HER she knows exactly what she’s doing

Carla: look i was promised food, that’s why i came. I’m trying to stay out of unnecessary drama
she’s so funny and unserious 😭

that fan yelling STAND NEXT TO HER deserves a raise 👏

ffs they’re committed to ignoring each other Carla is standing LITTERALLY on the other side of the room i hate it here

betting all my money Carla took one look at Bérénice and walked in the other direction with her jaw clenched

anyway, no interaction yet but i’m staying delusional ✨ #carlice

📱 TikTok – @chef_furiani_stan

🎥 Fan Edit: clip of Carla on the carpet, blinking slowly as someone off camera says “Bérénice Leblond”

🎵 Audio: Wildest Dreams – Taylor Swift

Caption:

“ the way carla’s jaw tightened when the host said bérénice’s name #carlice #edits #fyp #parispastryfest2025 ”

💬 Comments:

@caramel.crumbling: LMAO you guys are so fast doing edits

@cooker_babygirl: i watched this 5 times already I NEED HELP

@helene01noire: yall they’re doing the enemies to lovers speedrun and we’re watching it live

Notes:

Do festivals have red carpet moments? probably not but i don't care, i wanted a red carpet moment so i made-up one.

Chapter 10: "Carla, honey... do you need a napkin?"

Chapter Text

📷 Instagram Post – @thecynic.chef ☑️

Carousel: 3 mirror selfies that zooms in progressively as you swipe (full-body, half-body, then close-up to her face), showing Carla’s outfit and make up. Outfit: oversized mint green blazer, white cropped camisole top, wide-leg jeans, white block heel boots. Model pose.

Caption:

“I don’t dress for women. I don’t dress for men. Lately I’ve been dressing for revenge 💅🏻🔪”

💬 Comments:

@olivia.cobalt: nice outfit

@maximeDuprex: très jolie 😊

🥇 Top comment:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: 🧿👄🧿

[liked by @thecynic.chef ]

➥ Replies:

@ouiouichef : ARE YOU KIDDING ME???

@kitchenslayer: berenice, girl. what. does. it. mean.

@cooker_babygirl: Lmao she’s such a lesbian

𝕏 Twitter – 📎most liked posts in the #carlice hashtag

@carlicefanclub:

screenshotting Bérénice commenting ️🧿👄🧿 on carla's thirst trap like it's the declaration of independence #carlice

@pastrychaos:

Bérénice: ️🧿👄🧿

Translation: pls slide into my dms im begging you #carlice

@saltinthe-wounds:

carla liking the comment but not replying... she’s in her tortured bi era #carlice

@cooker_babygirl:

#carlice classic lesbians flirting:

[Image 1: screenshot of Bérénice comment under Carla’s post; Image 2: screenshot of Carla’s first picture]

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️ (9:35 pm)

🔴LIVE 🎥: Medium shot of Carla slicing a pumpkin, glancing at the chat from time to time.

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

why are you preparing diner so late girl, what’s up

hope you’re not making risotto, that would take ages

[ @berenice.bakes joined ]

guys GUYS BERENICE’S HERE

omg berenice joined!!!

Carla look at the fucking chat she’s here!!!!

[Carla gives a quick glance at the chat. Smirks. Then focuses back on the cutting board]

ASK HER TO JOIN THE LIVE

bérénice!!!!

@berenice.bakes: Hiiiii ☺️

OH MY GOD SHE COMMENTED

carla pls make her join the live

this is historic

carla we’re begging girl ASK HER TO JOIN!!!!

ask berenice to join the live!!!!

[Carla leans in towards the camera to read the comments. Clears her throat, reads a comment out loud.]

Carla: “‘Ask Bérénice to join the live ’ . Should I really?”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

FUCK YES!!

yes please we’re begging

YES GIRL WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR

absolutely

add herrrrrrr

[Carla reads, smirks and taps the screen.]

Carla: “All right, let’s see if she picks up.”

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️ + @berenice.bakes ☑️ (9:45 pm)

🔴LIVE 🎥: Split screen. Carla on the left, standing in front of the kitchen counter. Bérénice pops up on the right, hoodie on, no make up, hair tied loosely in a bun.

Carla: “Well, Hi.”

Bérénice (smiles, shyly): “Hi. Uhm...I wasn’t expecting you to actually do it.”

Carla : “Peer pressure. They wouldn’t stop asking.”

[They both laugh nervously.]

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments scrolling fast):

THIS IS SO AWKWARD I LOVE IT

berenice is so cuteeeee 😭

is she blushing???

why berenice suddenly shy what happened to the menace

Bérénice: “I was reading your book today. I tried the chocolate olive oil cake.”

Carla: “Yeah? That’s a tricky one. Separates the amateurs from the obsessive control freaks”

Bérénice (laughing): “Guess which one I am.”

️

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

is someone screen recording this?

this is better than any tv show

the way berenice keeps blushing girl be fr 💀

Bérénice: “I struggled a little with the emulsion part though. I didn’t get it right.”

Carla: “The secret it’s to mix it like you hate it. It’s more about rage than technique.”

[Bérénice laughs and then reaches for something off screen.]

Bérénice: “Wait, I have another question. Let me grab my notes...”

[She opens her notebook and puts on her glasses to read.]

[Carla looks at her and freezes. She stops mid-slice, the blade still on the cutting board. She blinks and parts her lips slightly. Completely still, for 2 long seconds.]

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

I SAW THAT

the way she froze mid cut lol

oh we lost her

not her staring with her mouth open??

carla, honey... do you need a napkin?

pls gif this

[Carla soon comes back to her senses. Answers Bérénice’s question and then they debate for 10 minutes about whether or not a vegan tiramisù should still be called Tiramisù.]

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #carlicelive hashtag

@sweetcreams101:

i just watched a woman fall in love in 720p #carlicelive

@ouiouichef:

Carla: Hi

Bérénice: *giggles* *blushes* *almost faints*

#carlicelive

@sugardust (replying to @ouiouichef ):

lmao girlie literally giggled every time carla would open her mouth

@carlicefanclub:

i can’t believe we watched their FIRST FACE TO FACE interaction LIVE on screen #carlicelive

@chlorine23 (replying to @carlicefanclub):

I can’t believe i missed it!!!! 😭😭😭

@leblondie-stan (replying to @carlicefanclub):

did someone record it???

@pastrychaos:

Carla seeing Bérénice put on her glasses and going non verbal for 2.7 seconds is my sexuality. Same, girl. SAME. #carlicelive

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):

her soul left her body

@carlicefanclub (replying to @pastrychaos):

the way she glitched

@dr4macookupdates:

I want someone to look at me the way carla looked at berenice when she turned nerd mode on #carlicelive

@carlassimp:

#carlicelive out of context:

[Image 1: a pair of glasses; Image 2: loading icon]

@cooker_babygirl:

*glitch by taylor swift playing in the background* #carlicelive

[gif of Carla freezing when Bérénice puts her glasses on]

@carlafangirl06:

New reaction meme unlocked #carlicelive

[Screenshot of frozen Carla, with the loading icon photoshopped on her forehead]

📩 TikTok Inbox – from @berenice.bakes☑️ to @thecynic.chef☑️ (12:06 am)

berenice.bakes
I gained like 8k followers since your live and still going

thecynic.chef
I knew you were just using me for visibility

berenice.bakes
And yet I haven’t got the one follower I was interested in 🥀🥀🥀

thecynic.chef
you’re not following me either

berenice.bakes
I follow you everywhere with my privates

thecynic.chef
because you’re obsessed with me

berenice.bakes
Still waiting for you to follow me 🧍🏻‍♀️

[@thecynic.chef started following @berenice.bakes]

[@berenice.bakes started following @thecynic.chef]

thecynic.chef
happy?

berenice.bakes
You forgot insta and twitter

thecynic.chef
god you’re annoying

[typing...]

there you go. Done.

berenice.bakes
It was about damn time

thecynic.chef
is miss pastry pleased or do I need to share my pvt too?

berenice.bakes
Why don’t you just give me your number instead?

thecynic.chef
wow. Smooth.
06 54 17 85 65
I hope this will shut you up for good

berenice.bakes
There are also other ways you could shut me up

thecynic.chef
jesus, you’re relentless

berenice.bakes
I’m not the one who froze mid-slice on live screen

thecynic.chef
😒
I knew you’d bring it up
I wasn’t staring at you.

berenice.bakes
This you? link [meme of Carla glitching]

thecynic.chef
text me on wa

Status: seen ✓

📞WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla ️(12:29 am)

Bérénice
Hi

Carla
fuck tiktok, can’t send screenshots there
[screenshot of Bérénice’s comment under Carla’s post on insta]
this you?

Bérénice
😂
In my defense: you’re really good at selfies

Carla
I know duh. I’m good at everything

Bérénice
Is that so?

Carla
don’t start

Bérénice
😇

Chapter 11: "I guess none of us is gonna say it"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @dr4macookupdates:

Guys?????
[screenshot of @thecynic.chef following list showing @berenice.bakes]

@pastrychaos (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
war is over
@leblondie-stan (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
AT LAST!
[meme of broken chains]

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️

🎥 Edit : Close-up of a book page showing a recipe.

Cut to: medium close-up of Bérénice’s hands preparing the dish. Interchange between insert shots and macro shots. Final medium shot of Bérénice tasting the dish and winking at the camera.

🎵 Audio: Reality – Lost Frequencies, Janieck

Caption:

“Are the queen’s recipes as good as they say? Let's see..👀 Week 1 of recreating the entire Carla Furiani’s cookbok ‘Deadly Tasty’. Ep1: choux flower with rice paper, lychees and pear 🧁🍐 #FoodTok #Foodie #Fyp #PastryChefLife #CarlaFurianiRecipes #Homecooking ”

▶️ DEADLY TASTY DO-OVER [video added to the playlist]

💬 Comments:

@burnt_bread: she’s starting something and i’m 10000% here for it

@strawberryslut21: i didn’t know i needed this BUT I DO NEED THIS

@bere99stan: posted 10 minutes ago and carla has already liked iykyk

@dr4macookupdates: Bérénice casually challenging her enemy/crush = diva move

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (11:32 pm)

Carla
still copying my recipes because you're unable to have an original thought I see

Bérénice
I'm not copying them, I'm improving them

Carla
not in a million years

Bérénice
You sure? Have you seen the number of likes?

Carla
easy when you have the majority of the work done for you
you're just following instructions

Bérénice
😒 You should be flattered
That choux flower is basically a love letter

Carla
is it?
I thought it was just you trying to steal the spotlight

Bérénice
Imitation is the sincerest form of flirting

Carla
that's not how the quote goes.

Bérénice
Details
But you know your quotes, impressive

Carla
I could do whatever and you'd be impressed

Bérénice
You're probably right

Carla
I know I am, as usual

Bérénice
And arrogant.

Carla
is it still arrogance if it's true?

Bérénice
Yes. It is.

Carla
then I’m both arrogant and never wrong 💅

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️

🎥 POV: When your trying to come up with a new recipe, but all the ingredients you want are out-of-season.

Medium shot of Carla in a chef coat, looking straight at the camera, annoyed. Pen in hand, open notepad on the kitchen counter in front of her.

🎵 Audio: QKThr - Aphex Twin

Caption:

“Hard times. #foodtok #chefblock #foodie #fyp ”

💬 Comments:

@chef_furiani_stan: stay strong queen

@sugar-mommy: choose seasonal ingredients randomly and see if you manage

@inappropriatetakes: off topic but mother looks hotter than usual

🥇 Top comment:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: *you’re

➥ Replies:

@dr4macookupdates: LMAO you dropped this > 👑

@bere99stan: i love you

@thecynic.chef ☑️: do you get an award for being annoying?

@berenice.bakes☑️ ▶ @thecynic.chef : yes

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️

🎥 Edit : Alternating medium close ups, insert shots and macro shots of Bérénice preparing and cooking risotto.

🎵 Audio: Mai – Videoclub

Caption:

“Week 2 | Ep2: Blue cheese and walnut risotto🍚 Not me lowkey falling for a recipe... 😳 #FoodTok #Foodie #Fyp #CarlaFurianiRecipes #Homecooking ”

️ ▶️ DEADLY TASTY DO-OVER [video added to the playlist]

💬 Comments:

@dannywilliams: damn her views are skyrocketing, carla better watch her throne

@furiani1stan: i used to stan carla but now i stan them both and i want them to kiss

@dr4macookupdates: yeah sure, it’s the recipe you’re falling for and not the blue-eyed girl who came up with it

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @ouiouichef :

Carla: plays hard to get

Bérénice: let me start a series where i redo every single recipe from your book until i annoy you so much that you fall in love with me #carlice

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @ouiouichef):
no bcs everybody be talking about how carla glitched in front of berenice but NOBODY noticing berenice’s been thirsting on carla FOR YEARS hello???

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (11:49 pm)

Bérénice
[Screenshot of comment under Bérénice’s last TikTok (‘i used to stan carla but now i stan them both and i want them to kiss’)]
Made me laugh

Carla
💀
they’re insane

Bérénice
I’m getting all of your fans under my tiktoks thanks to this carlice thing
And tons of new followers

Carla
you’d be nothing without me basically

Bérénice
Shut up

Carla
wasn’t that the goal behind your marketing move?

Bérénice
No.

Carla
then what is it?

Bérénice
What do you think?

Carla
I don’t know.

Bérénice
Yes you do

Carla
maybe
but I want YOU to say it

Bérénice
Oh?
Well, I want to hear it from you first

Carla
then I guess none of us is gonna say it

Bérénice
So annoying

Carla
you are.

Bérénice
💔

Status: seen ✓

Notes:

I spent one hour on google looking up recipes from famous michelin-starred chefs and then gave credit to Carla for fics purposes, hopefully i'm not risking jail because i'm breaking some kind of copyright rules 💀 kidding idgaf

Chapter 12: "...Should we date?"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️

🎥 Edit: Medium shot showing Bérénice in casual hoodie, shorts, apron on, messy bun, glasses and minimal makeup. She’s cooking. Alternance of close ups on hands and insert shots.

🎵 Audio: Bad Things – Milky Chance, Izzy Bizu

Caption:

“ Week3 | Ep3: Ravioli with lobster, foie gras, potatoes and saffron 🥟🦞 These ravioli made my question my sexuality (again). Cooking in casual because I’m lazy ✨ #FoodTok #Foodie #Cheftok #CarlaFurianiRecipes #Homecooking #Fyp ”

▶️ DEADLY TASTY DO-OVER [video added to the playlist]

️❤️ liked by @thecynic.chef

💬 Comments:

@gayskitchen: ok but berenice with glasses is a religious experience

@ rest_in_peas : SHE PUT THE BOOK ON THE COUNTER LIKE A TROPHY

@carlicefanclub: I know I should focus on the food but all I can focus on is how hot Berenice looks in that soft make up and messy hair

@bere99stan: YOU make me question my sexuality (again)

@your-lover3: boyfriend look i am no longer mentally stable

@pastrychaos: Bérénice wearing glasses i’m having unholy thoughts™ [comment liked by @thecynic.chef ]

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @pastrychaos:

WHAT THE ACTUAL FUCK OH MY GOD JESUSSSSSSSS #carlice
[Image 1: Screenshot of @pastrychaos’ comment on Bérénice’s tiktok (‘Bérénice wearing glasses i’m having unholy thoughts™’); Image 2: screenshot of the activity list showing Carla liked the comment]

@sweetcreams101(replying to @pastrychaos):

berenice clearly did it on purpose after that live she made a tiktok thirst trap and it fucking worked!!!

@leblondie-stan (replying to @pastrychaos):

[reaction gif of Michael Scott saying ‘this is happening’]

@bakezskillz (replying to @pastrychaos):

this is better than any slow burn enemies to lovers fanfic i’ve ever read

𝕏 Twitter – 🧵 thread by @carlicefanclub:

Evidence that Carla is ON HER KNEES for Bérénice, a thread:

follows her on social media (finally!!!!!!!!!!!)

liked the unholy thoughts comment (thank you @pastrychaos)

[screenshot of Carla’s like on the comment]

hasn’t posted a tiktok in days = she’s watching Bérénice’s videos on repeat

end of thread #carlice is REAL!!!!!!!

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (12:43 am)

Bérénice
[screenshot of Carla’s like on the comment (took from twitter)]
So these are the kind of thoughts you’re having now? 😏
Just glasses and a hoodie and I unlock the “unholy” tier?

Carla
I mean you definitely improved the boyfriend look genre
also please, I’ve seen way worse under your comment section

Bérénice
So you admit you stalk my comment section
Interesting for someone who took MONTHS to follow me

Carla
I was just lurking and silently judging
and maybe enjoying the view a little

Bérénice
So when I wore glasses and you glitched for 2.7 seconds...
Was that silently judging too?

Carla
no. I was processing the audacity.
there’s a difference

Bérénice
The audacity of what? looking cute with cheap lenses?

Carla
the audacity of making it hard not to comment

Bérénice
Then do it next time
I’m sure the fans would love thirsty comments from their fav chef

Carla
keep pushing and I might
or worse
duet your next vid

Bérénice
Is that a threat or a promise? 😏

Carla
goodnight Bérénice
stop making me type flirty shit at 1am

Bérénice
🙄 typical, just when things get interesting
Goodnight chef

Status: seen ✓

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @cooker_babygirl (the next day):

Enough time has passed i have to share this: bérénice has been following carla with her pvt insta for AGES (i know bcs i follow her pvt) so my theory is she’s been crushing on carla so hard for years and now she’s annoying her on purpose just to get her attention #carlice

@bere.leblondie☑️(replying to @cooker_babygirl):

Your theory is right on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @bere.leblondie):

girllllllll @carlafuriani5

@pastrychaos (replying to @bere.leblondie):

not you lurking in the carlice tag

@solongcandy (replying to @bere.leblondie):

Oh my god-

@carlassimp (replying to @bere.leblondie):

@carlafuriani5 did you see this

@ouiouichef (replying to @bere.leblondie):

@carlafuriani5 !!!!!!!!!!

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @bere.leblondie):

@carlafuriani5 someone’s been wanting your cookie for so long

@leblondie-stan (replying to @bere.leblondie):

pls see this @carlafuriani5

@carlicefanclub (replying to @bere.leblondie):

THIS IS A LOVE DECLARATION

@carlafuriani5☑️ (replying to @bere.leblondie):

...should we date?

@bere.leblondie☑️(replying to @carlafuriani5):

I thought you’d never ask

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #carlice hashtag

@sapphiclover:

This is the 2025 equivalent of 80s romcoms love declarations #carlice

[Quoting: ‘Your theory is right on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻’]

@bakezskillz:

ahdgefgiuefhrejkfdnsfyfgd i’m unwell #carlice

[Quoting: ‘Your theory is right on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻’]

@pastrychaos:

Bérénice shooting her shot in public i love her your honor #carlice

[Quoting: ‘Your theory is right on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻’]

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):

girlie’s not even hiding it anymore, i can’t with lesbians

@carlicefanclub:

I CAN’T BELIEVE THIS IS REAL DO YOU HEAR ME SCREAMING AAAAAAAAAAA #carlice

[Quoting: ‘ ...should we date?’]

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (11:18 pm)

Carla
[screenshot of Bérénice’s comment (‘Your theory is right on point 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻’)]
in the end you said it
I won 💅

Bérénice
I’m waiting

Carla
for what

Bérénice
[screenshot of Carla’s comment (‘...should we date?’)]

Carla
I don’t do dates.

Bérénice
So cliché of you

Carla
don’t you have work tomorrow?

Bérénice
Yeah
Why? thinking of stepping by and slander another one of my pastries?

Carla
maybe

Bérénice
Great, I’ll poison all of them just to be sure 🥰

Carla
are you allowed to have a break or do they work you non stop?

Bérénice
Depends
But I usually go on break around 11 am

Carla
okay
I might casually show up around that time then

Bérénice
Ok, it’s a date 🥰

Carla
it’s not a date.
I won’t even buy you coffee

Bérénice
Fine 🙄

Carla
see you tomorrow
goodnight Bérénice

Bérénice
Goodnight chef

Status: seen ✓

Notes:

I should've called this chapter "me hating on ao3 text format" because wtf I spent 2 hours trying to align the text under the bullet points but it kept misaligning so in the end I gave up and I'm going to leave it like this idgaf apparently I either have aligned text or bullet points so fuck ao3 and fuck their text format I'm pissed

Chapter 13: "So you think I’m hot?"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @leblondie-stan:

y'all I’m at symposium rn (where Bérénice works) and Carla walked right past me while I was in line??? She walked in, didn’t even order, said something to the waiter and got taken to the back??? What does this meannnnnnn #carlice

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @leblondie-stan):
That’s why she hasn’t posted anything this morning

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @leblondie-stan):
LMAO she showed up at her workplace she’s so unserious

@random_question35 (replying to @leblondie-stan):
Do you think they’re dating?

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @leblondie-stan (15 minutes later):

Okay so Carla came out from the back with a cup of coffee, went straight to the door and left the place without buying anything??? idk. very sus. #carlice

@carlassimp (replying to @leblondie-stan):
did she look pissed?

@leblondie-stan (replying to @carlassimp):
Not at all, she looked normal...on a good mood, even

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef ☑️

🎥 Duet (split screen): On the left: Bérénice’s video showing her vinyl collection. On the right: Carla watching her video. She frowns, rolls her eyes and at the end of the video she makes a mock-annoyed face, saying:

“And of course, she has all the albums. As if we needed another Taylor Swift’s obsessive fan.”

Caption:

“ #duet with ▶ @berenice.bakes you’re a foodtoker!! who cares about your vinyl collection, just stick to baking 💀 #fyp #notsorry #foodtok #roasting #cheftoker ”

💬 Comments:

@radio.silence: the swifties are gonna come at you now

@user46352: roasted

@kitchenswiftie: this screams attention seeker

🥇 Top comment:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: ??? You literally used don’t blame me in one of your vids and her lyrics in your insta captions

➥ Replies:

@ouiouichef: clocked

@rhubarbeoranges: 💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀💀

@thecynic.chef ☑️ ▶ @berenice.bakes : stalker much

@berenice.bakes ☑️ ▶ @thecynic.chef : Shut up, swiftie

@dr4macookupdates: jfc this is givin me life rn

@chef_furiani_stan: i knew it

@cooker_babygirl: Carla swiftie confirmed [ liked by creator ]

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #carlice hashtag:

@carlafangirl06:

I don’t understand are they dissing or are they flirting these 2 confuse me #carlice

[screenshot of Bérénice’s and Carla’s back and forth in the comments]

@pastrychaos:

The way Bérénice shuts her up everytime 💅🏻 #carlice

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (11:37 pm)

Bérénice
How dare you
And I even bought you coffee
Just for you to stab me in the back 24 hours later

Carla
told you I’d duet your next video

Bérénice
You're only feeding their ship hunger, you know that right?

Carla
oh please
they see 2 hot women say hi to each other and start fantasizing about them being a couple
that's how the internet works

Bérénice
Oh? So you think I'm hot?

Carla
I’m not answering

Bérénice
You think I'm hot 🥰

Carla
as if your comment section isn't overflowing with thirsty compliments

Bérénice
Those are irrelevant
I don't care about THEM complimenting me

Carla
it's funny
you're so bold in dms
and then when we're face to face you suddenly go shy and start stuttering like a 4yo

Bérénice
...Shut up

Carla
and be laughing at all of my dumb jokes even when they're not that funny
groupie behavior

Bérénice
Stop it 🙄

Carla
hit a nerve, didn't I?

Bérénice
Yes I'm shy, what are you gonna do about it?

Carla
nothing at all
I think it's cute
that you get all shy and awkward

Bérénice
"cute" that's a bummer

Carla
it's a compliment

Bérénice
Well you know what they say
Shy in the streets...devil in the sheets 😈
(Yes, I know this is not how the quote goes)

Carla
😂
oh I see we’re getting bolder now
okay

Bérénice
😂
I really have to go to sleep tho

Carla
yeah, you should or you'll be late at work again

Bérénice
Swear I've never been late in my life
Then I start texting you up until 2am
And my sleep schedule is screwed

Carla
that’s the Furiani charm working its magic, can't escape it

Bérénice
Definitely

Carla
goodnight pastry simp

Bérénice
Goodnight charming chef

Notes:

This is might be the slowest slow burn ever, so bear with me. We're getting there! Very slowly, but we're getting there <3

Chapter 14: "Should we give them what they want?"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @pancakes_04:

GUYS OMG i met carla and bérénice dsbvfiadhuhfukrekljkre HELP I’M SHAKING #carlice

@pancakes_04 (replying to @pancakes_04):
join the live on tiktok it’s better if i talk there and please no screenrec 📎link

📱 TikTok – @pancakes_04

🔴LIVE 🎥: Front camera on.

“Hi everyone.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

omg girl did you actually meet them were they together

you’re prettyyyyyy

hiiiiiiiiii

where did you meet them

“Okay so...God I can’t believe this, still feels unreal.”

“So, I was shopping with my friend and randomly look at a store’s window and I see Bérénice. At first I didn’t want to bother her but then my friend insisted this was a one time occasion, so we go in.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

is she as beautiful as she looks on camera?

your friend is a diva

what happenedddd

“Once we’re in, I walk to Bérénice to ask for a pic and tell her like ‘ I’m a fan, I watch your videos..’ and so on and who do I see behind her? Carla.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

gawd

im so jealous 😭

you’re the luckiest girl alive

“I literally froze. I was panicking guys, like S-H-A-K-I-N-G. Carla looked totally unbothered, she was wearing sunglasses and a hat which made it hard to spot her, but I was too close not to notice it was her.”

“Anyways, I ask Bérénice for the pic and she was soooo nice and sweet I was about to faint. She says ‘yes, of course!’, all smiley and cute, an angel for real.”

“Carla watches us and looks annoyed, but doesn’t come closer, she stays behind. So my friend takes the pic and I walk over to Carla and ask her if I can get a pic with her too.”

“She gives me her best resting bitch face and doesn’t say a word. Not a ‘yes’, not a ‘no’. Nothing . Like. Complete silence .”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

LMAO she’s such a bitch i love her

omg i would’ve died of embarrassment

she’s rude

“Thank God, Bérénice glared at her, and this was said to me by my friend because I was panicking too much to see it.”

“So Carla smiles and it was the fakest smile ever, I swear, and then says ‘sure’. I was sweating.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

god i hate celebs being rude to fans like we’re the reason you’re famous be grateful

lmao berenice glaring at her and carla behaving, sunshine x grumpy gfs fr

no but carla was probably in a bad mood because i met her once and she was extra nice and polite

[She reads the last comment]

“Yeah, my friend thinks that she got weird because she probably didn’t want to be seen hanging out with Bérénice or something. She noticed that when we walked over to Bérénice she kind of tried to step back, but she knew we had already seen her.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

still she could’ve been nicer to you

wait do you think they’re dating

i was about to say you should’ve asked for a pic with both of them, but maybe it’s better if you didn’t lmao

[Reads the comments]

“Actually...Well, I was still panicking so I was too scared to ask. But my friend being the diva she is, she asked Bérénice to pose with us.” (laughs)

️🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

NO WAY LMAO

your friend is the shit!!!!!

wait this means you have an actual pic with both of them together??? IN THE SAME FRAME???

[reads the comments and laughs]

“Yeah, I do. And I asked if I could post it and Bérénice said ‘yes, of course’, while Carla didn’t say a word.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

Lol she was pissed

im sure berenice got yelled at right after you left lol

bérénice is such a sweetie

show us the photo!!!!

“I posted it on my Insta story, I will post it later on twitter too, I was too excited to think.”

“Anyways, I don’t think they’re dating, they just seemed to be casually hanging out as friends. Or maybe they are, I don’t know. Me and my friend couldn’t tell.”

“But for sure they look really good together. Like. Two goddesses.”

🗨️ Live Chat (on-screen comments):

damn 😭😭😭😭😭

well if they’re friends they can do a collab together

can’t wait to see the first carlice picture ever

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #carlice hashtag:

@pancakes_04:

#carlice today was a big day for annoying people (me):

[picture of Carla and Bérénice and the girl in the middle]

@carlassimp (replying to @pancakes_04):
😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 THEY’RE SO BEAUTIFUL

@ouiouichef (replying to @pancakes_04):
i’m so happy for you slay

@pastrychaos :

@carlafuriani5 @bere.leblondie now that you 2 finally stopped pretending you hate each other...can we get a collab? #carlice

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
for real!

@solongcandy (replying to @pastrychaos):
yes please

𝕏 Twitter – 🧵 t hread by @carlicefanclub :

Reasons why @bere.leblondie and @carlafuriani5 should do a tiktok together

they both love cooking

they’re talented chefs

they don’t actually hate each other

they would look fire on screen

their views would skyrocket

they’d make good money out of it

we will start a petition if they don’t

we are begging

please

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes ☑️

🎥 Edit: Morning light. Carla’s book on the counter. Bérénice, chef coat on, cooking. Alternance of close-up on hands, insert shots and final aesthetic overhead shot of mise en place.

🎵Audio: Roi-Instrumental – Spread Up

Caption:

“Week 5| Ep 5: Florentine Eggs with Beaufort 🍳🧀 not bad...but I’ve had better 😇 #FoodTok #Foodie #Fyp #CarlaFurianiRecipes #Homecooking #DeadlyTastyCookbook ”

▶️ DEADLY TASTY DO-OVER [video added to the playlist]

💬 Comments:

@chef_furiani_stan: collab with Carla when???

@thecynic.chef ☑️ : “not bad”? You messed up the whole recipe, amateur. Be for real.

➥ Replies:

@caramel.crumbling : you should remake this recipe together!!!! in the same room!!!! and film it!!!!!

@cooker_babygirl: give us the collab already

@dr4macookupdates: we know you 2 are up to something can’t you just do a tiktok together and get this over with?

@rhubarbeoranges: WE WANT YOU TWO IN THE SAME KITCHEN

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (6:15 pm)

Bérénice
[Screenshot of the comment section where fans are asking for a collab]
Should we give them what they want?

Carla
absolutely not
they’re annoying

Bérénice
Come on, it’s thanks to them you get to do what you do
AND it’s good pr
Also if it wasn’t for them, you wouldn’t have talked to me

Carla
that’s probably true

Bérénice
Exactly
They deserve a reward, don’t you think?

Carla
fine
but I warn you.
I don’t do stupid challenges or trends

Bérénice
Who do you think I am?
We’re both professionals

Carla
so what do you have in mind?

Bérénice
I don’t know, something like a video where we cook together?
Maybe a new recipe

Carla
invented by us?

Bérénice
Yeah that would be amazing

Carla
it’s not a bad idea

Bérénice
It’s a yes, then?

Carla
yeah, fine
when are you free to do this thing?

Bérénice
Every day as long as it’s after 3 pm
And on thursday and sunday, I don’t work
Because some of us actually have jobs

Carla
annoying
okay then let’s say sunday, my place

Bérénice
Ok

Carla
I’ve got to talk to my agent about this first, but I’m sure she'll be for it

Bérénice
Ok let me know

Notes:

I think I finally figured out the bullet points thing 💀

Chapter 15: "There’s a stranger in my kitchen"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️

Wide shot of Carla’s unmistakable black and white modern kitchen.

Caption:

I’m in the lion’s den 😨

Poll:

You’re gonna get murdered, run! 🏃‍♀️

...Collab?

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️

Bérénice bent over the kitchen counter, writing something down on her iPad. Carla zooms-in on her hyper-focused face and says (off camera): “There’s a stranger in my kitchen.”

Bérénice looks up and pulls a face.

[Next story]:

A picture of Bérénice writing, same position and same angle.

Poll:

Call the police!

Grab your knife 🔪

𝕏 Twitter

@carlicefanclub:

OH MY GOD THIS IS HAPPENING THEY’RE TEASING THE COLLAB THIS IS NOT A DRILL

@pastrychaos:

we annoyed them so much that they decided to bless us with the collab just to shut us up 💀

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
that’s how you get shit done

@leblondie-stan (replying to @pastrychaos):
Facts and we regret nothing

@dr4macookupdates:

i’m sat #carlicecollab

@sweetcreams101:

Carla filming Bérénice in lesbian pose, I just know she was sweating just like the rest of us

@pastrychaos (replying to @sweetcreams101):
lmao for real

@carlassimp:

“There’s a stranger in my kitchen” if I speak................

@ouiouichef (replying to @carlassimp):
Carla doesn’t let anyone in her kitchen and now Bérénice is standing on her sacred ground iykyk

@leblondie-stan:

Ok but when is this #carlicecollab coming out?

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @leblondie-stan):
I think they said on thursday

📱 TikTok – @thecynic.chef☑️ + @berenice.bakes☑️ (dual post)

🎥 Edit:

[Video starts] Medium shot of Bérénice and Carla standing next to each other, chef coats and aprons on, looking straight into the camera. Carla starts talking, explaining the idea behind the concept. Bérénice turns her face, staring at her while she talks.

Cut to:

Carla giving instructions, Bérénice listening and following each step, showing the camera how it's done.

They keep glancing and smirking at each other instead of looking at the camera.

Final shot:

Carla plating. Overhead-shot of the dessert, beautifully plated.

[Video ends]

🎵 Audio: Été 90 – Therapy Taxi

Caption:

“You asked. We delivered. ‘Piña colada’ – Coconut espuma with lime sabayon, sorbet and pineapple crémeux . (Recipe in bio.) #carlicecollab #finally # newrecipe #foodtok #fyp #cheftok #homecooking ”

💬 Comments:

@gayskitchen: it’s the way berenice keeps staring at carla instead of the camera for me

@bere99stan: 00:14 she’s looking at her like she’s a Monet painting or something

@rhubarbeoranges: Bérénice in awe is nice to see

@chefdramauniverse: Carla’s smirk???? 2:05 she’s whipped

@cooker_babygirl: Looking at bérénice like she wants to eat her lol 2:07

@vic.34: This should be a cooking tutorial why does it feel like a rom-com montage?

@carlicefanclub: i don’t want a relationship unless it’s like this

@crashed_my_car : Bérénice babe... the camera. Look at the camera. Not your crush 😭

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 most liked posts in the #carlicecollab hashtag

@sapphiclover:

Bérénice: looks at Carla like a puppy in love

Carla: looks at Bérénice like she’s a dessert

#carlicecollab

@bakezskillz:

THE EYE CONTACT THE EYE CONTACTTTTTT

#carlicecollab

@sweetcreams101:

did yall see they couldn’t keep their eyes off each other or am i imagining things #carlicecollab

@pastrychaos (replying to @sweetcreams101):
if it wasn’t real then we’re all living in the biggest mandela effect

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @sweetcreams101):
nah that’s exactly what happened

@cooker_babygirl:

we went from passive aggressive stories to heart eyes in 4K 💀

@carlicefanclub:

i need an hour-long director's cut. No edits. Just them staring at each other and smirking.

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (4:11 pm)

Bérénice
People are saying I’m looking at you like you hung the moon lol

Carla
they’re just now noticing?

Bérénice
They’re also saying YOU are staring at me as if you’re starving and I’m the main course

Carla
they need their eyes checked

Bérénice
😒
You’re never going to admit it, are you?

Carla
no 😘

Bérénice
🙄
That was fun tho, we should do it again

Carla
what, the baking or the staring?

Bérénice
yes

Status: Seen ✓

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @pastrychaos:

that collab already has more views than anything else they’ve posted and it’s only been a week

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
collab so fire it almost burned down the whole kitchen 💅

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (Friday, 5:08 pm)

Bérénice
I got a call from the producer of "cooked!", they told me they want us in an episode of the show
Did they call you too?

Carla
yeah, they did like 10 minutes ago
I said not a chance

Bérénice
God why are you like this

Carla
like what?

Bérénice
Bougie, condescending...rude

Carla
I've right to be

Bérénice
No joke, that show’s been a dream of mine for quite sometime

Carla
then say yes, nobody's stopping you

Bérénice
I did. But I thought I’d compete against you

Carla
too bad

Bérénice
Please say yes?

Carla
I don't need the publicity
besides, they always get these baby 18yo tiktokers to do the interviews and I’m really not in the mood to deal with dumb questions

Bérénice
You'd be missing the chance to beat me on camera, worldwide
You really wanna give that up?

Carla
I admit it'd be nice to kick your ass on screen...

Bérénice
Sooooo
Call them back and say yes, pleeeaaase?

Carla
I need to think about it

Bérénice
Come onnnnn
For me? 🥺

[Puppy eyes selfie]

Carla
you're manipulating me

Bérénice
Is it working?

Carla
...yes 😒

Bérénice
Yay

Carla
I hate when you do this

Bérénice
It only happened once...

Carla
twice. And it's already too much.

Bérénice
If you say yes I promise I’ll stop humiliating you in the comments

Carla
you wish you had the power to humiliate me

Bérénice
Oh but I do have it

Carla
I'm gonna call them later and say I’m down for that stupid show
but I'm telling you
if they piss me off during the interview, you’re gonna find out what 'rude' really means

Bérénice
ok chef 🧍‍

Status: Seen ✓

Notes:

I SWEAR THEY WILL HOOK UP JUST NOT NOW!!! Carla is too committed to playing hard to get

Chapter 16: "They’re so dramatic"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @dr4macookupdates:

Oh my god berenice and carla will compete against each other on cooked! 👏 #carlice

@solongcandy (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
what is cooked?

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @solongcandy):
it’s like a webseries on youtube where 2 participants have to prepare the same dish and the best one wins...every episode has different guests and they’re usually tiktokers, actors, influencers, celebs...etc

@bakezskillz (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
wait where did you see this?

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @bakezskillz):
they posted it on social media accounts of the show!

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (Thursday, 11:00 pm)

Carla
📎 TikTok link
this is literally me getting ready for a paintball match

Bérénice
😂
Are you really that competitive?

Carla
oh yeah, you’ll see on sunday when we film the ep
you?

Bérénice
I don't know I’ve never played paintball

Carla
I meant in general, but for real
you’ve never tried it in your 24 years of life?

Bérénice
25 in 3 and a half weeks 🥰

Carla
you're old

Bérénice
We’re the same age

Carla
you don't know when my birthday is

Bérénice
4th january 00

Carla
jesus you really are a stalker

Bérénice
I read it on your wikipage...

Carla
as I said: stalker

Bérénice
I expect to be asked out to dinner for this special occasion

Carla
by who?

Bérénice
By you, you dumb idiot

Carla
not happening

Bérénice
Are you for real 🙄

Carla
yes

Bérénice
Ok, guess I'll have to plan a big fancy party and SO NOT invite you

Carla
I'll show up uninvited, idc

Bérénice
Bodyguards at the front door will block you

Carla
I'll sneak in from the back

Bérénice
Thanks for the heads-up, now I'll have to hire 2 more!

Carla
one text from me saying I'm outside with your gift, and you'd be running to the door like a golden retriever

Bérénice
Not if I'm too busy dancing and don't have my phone with me 👀

Carla
dancing... with who?

Bérénice
Wouldn't you like to know
Could’ve been you tho

Carla
I'd get past the bodyguards using my fame and my charm

Bérénice
Just to have a dance with me?

Carla
just to slap you in the face

Bérénice
Uhm rough’s not really my style, I'm more of a vanilla kind of girl

Carla
..and here we go again

Bérénice
You started it

Carla
I was just TEASING

Bérénice
Exactly

Carla
I’m not falling into your sexting trap

Bérénice
Lame but ok

Carla
I’m actually shocked
this is my territory
you’re the shy one
what the hell is happening

Bérénice
Role play, baby

Carla
I'm getting out of this conversation before it gets worse

Bérénice
Scared?

Carla
no, but you should be

Bérénice
Why?

Carla
because you're the hopeless romantic and I'm the cold heartless bitch

Bérénice
No, you're not
That's just an act
You’re like baklava
Tough on the outside, soft and sweet on the inside

Carla
please, being tough is my whole brand

Bérénice
Yes, a brand
Not who you really are indoors

Carla
you sure?

Bérénice
100%

Carla
what if it isn’t 'just an act'?

Bérénice
I'm willing to take the risk
Why are you so obsessed with looking tough all the time?

Carla
I’m not, I’m being honest
there’s nothing good for you here

Bérénice
I’m a big girl, I think I know what’s good for me and what's not, thank you

Carla
do you really?

Bérénice
Yes

Carla
mmh I'm not so sure

Bérénice
You think playing hard to get is gonna make me back off?
It's only gonna make me lock in even more

Carla
god, you're stubborn
let's just call it a night before this gets messy
sweet dreams miss pastry

Bérénice
I am stubborn, you’ll see
Goodnight avoider

Status: Seen ✓

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ (11:45 pm)

🎧 Spotify Canva: Talk – Khalid, Disclosure

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️ (Friday, 9:10 am)

Carla, freshly out of the shower, damp hair, pink bathrobe on. Zooms-in on her reflection in the mirror.

🎵 Audio: Talk – Khalid, Disclosure

𝕏 Twitter

@carlicefanclub:

the same song posted 9 hours later. Not a coincidence me thinks.

[side-by-side screenshot of both insta stories]

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @carlicefanclub):
nah because have you heard the lyrics?

@gutterbitch (replying to @carlicefanclub):
they’re literally singing to each other HELP

@sapphiclover (replying to @carlicefanclub):
THEY’RE SO STUPID AND IN LOVE I CAN’T

@pancakes_04 (replying to @carlicefanclub):
it’s so good to be fed

@ouiouichef:

“Can't we just talk?
Talk about where we're goin'
Before we get lost
Let me out first
Can't get what we want without knowin'
I've never felt like this before
I apologize if I'm movin' too far
Can't we just talk?”

LESS BEING CRYPTIC IDIOTS AND MORE DATING

@sweetcreams101:

They’re so dramatic LMAO #carlice

[song’s lyrics’ screenshots]

@pastrychaos (replying to @sweetcreams101):
i’m so frustrated i can’t imagine how it must be for them

@leblondie-stan (replying to @sweetcreams101):
they’re endgame

@dr4amacooksupdates (replying to @sweetcreams101):
screaming crying throwing up

🖥️ YouTube – @Cooked! ( posted: Monday, 5 pm)

🎥 Video Title: “Cooked! Ep.236 – Teaser + Interview with Carla Furiani & Bérénice Leblond”

Description: “Carla Furiani and Bérénice Leblond join the new episode of Cooked! Here’s the teaser. Full episode drops next month. #cooked! #carliceoncooked! #chefstok ”

[Video opens with a young TikToker, mic in hand, looking at the camera. Carla standing on his left; Bérénice on his right. Both wearing the signature chef coats with the show’s logo.]

Interviewer (grinning):
“We’re here with Carla Furiani and Bérénice Leblond, aka ‘@thecynic.chef’ and ‘@berenice.bakes’ on TikTok and Instagram. You two are kind of everywhere right now. Your collab literally broke FoodTok. So the internet begged us to have you in one of our episodes,” (laughs) “But, production team told me... it was pretty hard to get you guys. Especially you, Carla.”

Carla (fake-polite smile):
“To be honest, I didn’t want to say yes,” (gives a nod in Bérénice’s direction) “But she insisted.”

Interviewer (turning to Bérénice):
“Ooooh, really?” (turns to Carla) “And what did she bribe you with? A romantic dinner?

Carla (glares at him, dead serious):
“No.”

Bérénice (laughs):
“I promised I’d stop roasting her in the comments.”

Carla (mocks her laugh):
“As if.”

Interviewer (laughs):
“The internet wasn’t lying, your chemistry is insane. No wonder the fans go feral every time you’re on screen together,” (pauses) “But let’s give them what they want: what’s the vibe between you two? Are you just colleagues? Besties? Or...you know. Some other third thing?” (smirks and winks at Carla)

Carla (rolls her eyes, clearly annoyed):
“That’s it, I’m out.”

[Carla walks off frame]

Bérénice (laughs, watching Carla leave):
“Excuse her,” (leans closer to the mic) “She’s never gonna admit on camera that we’re actually good friends.”

[Video ends with a montage of quick-cut teaser clips from the episode.]

💬 Comments:

@smokingun : thought this was an enemies to lovers thing, got enemies to “good friends” instead. Kinda disappointed ngl

@dr4macookupdates: FINALLY. Commenting “we want Carla and Bérénice on the next ep” under every single post really paid off.

@badmood02: “good friends” sure

@purple_rain00: CARLA IS SO FUNNY AND ICONIC

@ roadtonowhere45: THE FRIENDZONE? Carla left the chat

@roasted.chicken: LMAO carla didn’t want to confirm or deny so she just stage exited 💀💀💀💀

@carlicefanclub: they’re never beating the sunshine x grumpy gfs allegations

𝕏 Twitter

@dr4macookupdates:

📎YouTube link the teaser with the interview is out #carlice

@bakezskillz (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
carla’s fight or flight kicked in lmao

@leblondie-stan (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
“she insisted” “i promised to stop roasting her” “we’re good friends” the script writes itself

@sweetcreams101:

Carla friendzoned on worldwide screen wasn't on my bingo card

@pastrychaos (replying to @sweetcreams101):
for real poor thing

@cooker_babygirl:

the way carla said i’m out when the question hit too close to home

@carlicefanclub:

friendly reminder that Carla walked out and Bérénice didn’t even blink SHE’S USED TO IT

@pastrychaos:

Bérénice: we’re good friends

Carla: rage quits the interview

@carlassimp:

Not berenice friendzoning her like that 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @carlassimp):
i felt so bad for her

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ repost from @josieGrn6 (Wednesday, 6:36 pm)

Layout: 2 stacked pictures. Top photo: Bérénice with a blonde girl, arms around each other. Bottom photo: same photo, but the girl is kissing Bérénice on the cheek.

Caption:

💚🌸

𝕏 Twitter

@gutterbitch:

Bérénice casually hard-launching her girlfriend 2 days after friendzoning Carla is so cruel and funny #carlice

[screenshot of Bérénice’s insta story]

@carlicefanclub (replying to @gutterbitch):
how do you know she’s her gf?

@sapphiclover (replying to @gutterbitch):
wait WAIT. WHO IS SHE?

@k24queen (replying to @gutterbitch):
her gf is hot

@carlassimp (replying to @gutterbitch):
i’m choosing to believe that’s her cousin until further notice

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @gutterbitch):
carla watching this story with her jaw clenched and a glass of wine

@sweetcreams101:

RIP #carlice march 2025-june 2025 🕊️ had a good run, you’ll never be forgotten

@pastrychaos (replying to @sweetcreams101):
not to sound parasocial but this just ruined my week

@bakezskillz:

imagine getting friendzoned and then she posts this 48 hours later LMAOOO

@ouiouichef:

guys it’s literally a normal selfie she could be anyone calm down go touch some grass

@carlicefanclub:

nothing’s confirmed until Bérénice says it herself. Until then, i’m not buying it.

@leblondie-stan (replying to @carlicefanclub):
same

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (Wednesday, 11:03 pm)

Carla
does your girlfriend know that you hit on me every chance you get?

Bérénice
Of course she knows, we're open

Carla
ah

Bérénice
Jealous?

Carla
no

Bérénice
Ok

Carla
but makes me uncomfortable

Bérénice
You're such an idiot

Carla
???

Bérénice
I DON’T HAVE A GIRLFRIEND

Carla
WHAT DO I KNOW?!

Bérénice
Don't you think I would've told you?
Besides, come on
Me? Hopeless romantic in an open relationship? Be for real
Thought you knew me by now

Carla
you're the one who said it, I just believed you???

Bérénice
IT WAS A JOKE

Carla
I KNOW THAT NOW
Then who's the pretty girl in your stories?

Bérénice
A friend

Carla
is she into girls too?

Bérénice
Yes...why?

Carla
you’d look good together

Bérénice
Are you trying to set me up with my friend now?

Carla
I’m just saying

Bérénice
Unbelievable

Carla
what?

Bérénice
First you subtly (well, not so much) ask me if she's my girlfriend trying to hide the fact that you're jealous
Then when I tell you she isn’t, you try to get me to date her??

Carla
I wasn't jealous

Bérénice
You and your mixed signals

Carla
what mixed signals??

Bérénice
You flirt with me

Carla
you keep doing it, I just flirt back

Bérénice
Why?

Carla
idk because it's fun??

Bérénice
Ok
I'll stop then
Bye

Carla
oh come on now

Status: Seen ✓

Notes:

Can't have them get together before a small drama arc, sorry :/
oh I changed their birth year for the plot

Chapter 17: "I couldn't care less about being just friends with you"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (Saturday, 2:31 pm)

Carla
hey

Status: delivered

𝕏 Twitter – 📎post by @leblondie-stan:

No new bérénice recipe this week??? Wasn’t it supposed to drop on thursday?

@solongcandy (replying to @leblondie-stan):
real, like where’s my serotonin??

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @leblondie-stan):
not her ghosting us right after that cheek kiss story 💀💀💀💀

@carlassimp (replying to @leblondie-stan):
ngl, the timing is lowkey sus

@ouiouichef (replying to @leblondie-stan):
maybe she just got a life outside of internet... (jk i want my tiktok)

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (Monday, 9:25 pm)

Carla
you ghosting me?

Status: delivered

𝕏 Twitter

@sweetcreams101:

Alright it was all fun and games but now i’m getting worried. Bérénice come out come out wherever you are

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @sweetcreams101):
she’s is in her reputation era

@gutterbitch:

It’s been 5 days and still no tiktok. no likes. no comments. NOTHING. she’s either dead or has eloped with that girl

@bakezskillz (replying to @gutterbitch):
OR murdered by carla

@doRevenge6 (replying to @gutterbitch):
the silence is loud

@bakezskillz:

i’m not saying the story post girl cursed us but i’m not not saying it either

@pastrychaos:

i don’t wanna start drama but WHERE THE FUCK IS SHE

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
Maybe she signed an NDA and can’t show her face in public anymore after that low blow to Carla

𝕏 Twitter

@carlicefanclub:

7 days since Bérénice’s last post.

@berenicedefenders (replying to @carlicefanclub):
it’s been a week i’m legit worried now no kidding

@leblondie-stan (replying to @carlicefanclub):
she didn’t even like carla’s last 2 ig posts...

@pastrychaos:

Carla posting aesthetic thirst traps while Bérénice goes completely MIA such a breakup move

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
lesbians breaking up before even dating, a classic

@dr4macookupdates:

Y’all remember when they used to like each other’s comments within 2 seconds?? I MISS THEM 😢

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (Thursday, 7:20 pm)

Carla
so you decided you're not talking to me anymore

Bérénice
I don't see the point, since I annoy you

Carla
you don't annoy me

Bérénice
Oh right
You just talk to me for fun, my bad
I'm not some backup plan you text when you're bored

Carla
that's so unfair

Bérénice
Unfair??
You’re the one who said it was all just for fun and I’m the one being unfair?

Carla
girl. It was a joke.
and you're the one who ghosted me out of nowhere
I thought we were friends.

Bérénice
I couldn't care less about being just friends with you

Carla
then why did you say in that interview that we were good friends?

Bérénice
Are you serious right now?

Carla
what?
explain it to me

Bérénice
You walked away, what was I supposed to say??
That we're in a situationship where we flirt every night but we're not really dating or doing anything about it and we don't know what we're doing??

Carla
...I thought you were friendzoning me

Bérénice
???
As if I haven't been painfully obvious SINCE DAY ONE
What did you think all the flirting was about?!
Do I really need to spell it out for you??

Carla
well I don't know, okay?
we never really cleared up if it was real or not, we always danced around it
people on the internet saying you were friendzoning me
then I see your pics with that girl and I didn't know what to think
and then you ghosted me
It confused me

Bérénice
I LIKE YOU
Not as a friend
I like you LIKE YOU
Is that clear enough for you?

Carla
yeah, now it is

Bérénice
So???

Carla
I like you too

Bérénice
FINALLY
Was that so hard??

Carla
you have no idea

Bérénice
So what do we do now?

Carla
I don't know
I guess we keep hanging out like before but...not just as friends anymore?

Bérénice
Ok
So dating?

Carla
let's just see where this goes first

Bérénice
Ok
But just so we're clear
I'm not doing "this" with anyone else but you

Carla
me neither

Bérénice
Good

Carla
so
are you free tonight?

Bérénice
Yeah

Carla
wanna come over and watch a movie or something?

Bérénice
I'll bring the wine

Carla
perfect. Just not the cheap stuff

Bérénice
Not even dating yet, and already highkey demanding

Carla
get used to it 😘

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Solal (Friday, 11 am)

Bérénice
guess what happened with Carla last night...👀

Solal
😱
Béré!!!
Tell me everything
Not everything everything but you know what i mean

Bérénice
She invited me over to watch a movie after we talked
I go over there
We drink some wine, talk a little bit
We were chilling on the couch, I say let's watch something
She says the bedroom's tv was better than the living room's one so we move up there

Solal
So much for subtlety 😂

Bérénice
Literally 😂
We go to her room and we start watching I don't even know what but it was a cooking show
And she kept criticizing everything it was hilarious, I was dying laughing 😭

Solal
You being a simp, what's new 😂

Bérénice
Then out of the blue she just kisses me
So we start making out and we're both really into it
Things get heated
But I was sooo nervous, I couldn't stop giggling
So she looks at me like "what?"
And I tell her I was nervous because she's been my celebrity crush for years and I couldn't believe what was actually happening

Solal
Didn't she already know?

Bérénice
I think she did but I never said it straight up, you know?
I just dropped hints
So she tells me that we didn't have to do anything if I didn't want to
BUT I DID want to
And then I don't know, she made a joke, I laughed, she kissed me again and.... I'll spare you the details

Solal
How was it?

Bérénice
Next level
I don't know, we just clicked
And suddenly I wasn't even nervous anymore
And it was great, because I felt confident enough
So it wasn't as awkward as first times usually are

Solal
I'm so happy for you Béré!
You've been talking about her for months, it was about time

Bérénice
Yeah still can't believe it happened 😭

Solal
But wait was this a one time thing or are you dating?

Bérénice
We'll see where this goes
I mean, I want it to be serious
I really hope it wasn't just a one-off for her

Solal
Well, what did she say after?

Bérénice
I left very early this morning for work and I didn't want to wake her up
I'm waiting for her to text me

Solal
Yeah, don't text her first

Bérénice
I won't, I chased her enough
Now it's up to her

Solal
I'm so proud and happy for you ❤️

Bérénice
Thanks 😍
I'm so happy
I'm on cloud nine 😭

Solal
If she breaks your heart, i'll break her bones

Bérénice
Fingers crossed she doesn't 🤞🏼

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Vic (6:58 pm)

Carla
you were right in the end

Vic
?

Carla
I slept with Bérénice last night

Vic
LOL
i knew it was only a matter of time

Carla
I don't know what's happening to me
how is this possible

Vic
carla u 2 been teasing each other for months
it was obvious to eveyone it'd end up like this

Carla
I honestly thought it was just casual flirting

Vic
shut up
u liked her
it was obvious before and it's even more obvious now

Carla
😒

Vic
so? tell me more!

Carla
I'm still trying to wrap my head around it

Vic
really? that good?

Carla
better than good
so intense and hot
on another level for real

Vic
woah, damn
u almost make me wanna try it with girls too

Carla
but it was different from other girls

Vic
oooooh so it's that serious

Carla
shut up
I like her
and she's good in bed
doesn't mean I'm in love

Vic
not yet

Carla
she told me I've been her celebrity crush for years 💀
Can't blame her really, like...look at me
but honestly, hearing that kinda did something to me
turned me on even more

Vic
u're weird
because we already knew that
but love the dedication
girl knows her stuff

Carla
right? Like she was all in, didn't quit until she got what she wanted
that's usually me
I'm impressed
I like that she's that much into me

Vic
poor bérénice, u really made her work for it

Carla
I didn't know if she was just joking or not, otherwise it would've happened sooner
even if just for one night

Vic
wait, wait
are u telling me... the untouchable Carla Furiani is finally gonna date instead of just doing casual hookups?

Carla
calling it dating feels weird
we'll see what happens
but I don't want it to be just a one night stand

Vic
friends with benefits?

Carla
No, that's not what she wants

Vic
doesn't surprise me, she doesn't look like the type
and she wouldn't have chased you this long if that was the case
but what do u want?

Carla
I don't know yet
I know that I want to see her again
and keep seeing her

Vic
this is good
i like this new carla

Carla
but I'm confused, kind of
I'm not used to this whole thing, don't know how to act
like this morning she left without a word
normally I wouldn't care
but I woke up expecting a text or a note saying she had a good time
instead nothing
I get she had to go to work, but idk
she could've texted me or something

Vic
did u text her?

Carla
no

Vic
u're dumb
text her!!!

Carla
why do I have to text her? Why doesn't she?

Vic
carla, that girl's been all over u for months
while u stood there doing nothing
playing hard to get and acting like a brat, the usual
do something for fuck's sake

Carla
I asked her to hangout! Twice!

Vic
pls get over yourself
stop being a stubborn idiot
and text her

Carla
😒
Okay fine

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (10:39 pm)

Carla
so
last night was nice

Bérénice
...Just nice?

Carla
it was hot. Very hot. Like, polar ice melting hot.

Bérénice
I liked it too. A lot.

Carla
you really have magic hands of a fairy

Bérénice
You really have a sharp tongue

Carla
when am I seeing you again?

Bérénice
Whenever you want

Carla
my place, tomorrow night?

Bérénice
Can't wait

Carla
I'll even make you dinner

Bérénice
Wow.
The things you do just to get me in your bed again

Carla
foreplay before real foreplay, it's a tactic

Bérénice
Strategic

Carla
can't risk you running low on sugar, better refill your stamina

Bérénice
I've got plenty of stamina, don't worry

Carla
are you suggesting we skip dinner?

Bérénice
No, I don't mind eating twice

Carla
jesus christ

Bérénice
Now THIS is what you call foreplay.

Carla
I'll shut up now, I'm not winning against you tonight

Bérénice
You're not winning against me EVER

Carla
even if it was the case, I wouldn't complain

Bérénice
Don't I know it

Carla
stop it

Bérénice
Why? Am I turning you on?

Carla
yes

Bérénice
Good, this is the foreplay before the foreplay's dinner's foreplay

Carla
now you confused me and you ruined it, congrats

Bérénice
😢

Carla
goodnight
can't wait for tomorrow's double dinner 😈😋

Bérénice
Goodnight ❤️

Notes:

Summary of their dynamic: Bérénice being obvious. Carla being clueless. Carlice bad at communicating.
what's new

Chapter 18: "This is not friendly. This is GIRLFRIENDLY."

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

25/06/25 - Wednesday

📷 Instagram Post – @thecynic.chef ☑️ (10:50 am)

Carousel: 5 selfies, showing off her outfits and her gorgeous self.

Caption:

“Dress to impress 💄💋”

🥇 Top comment:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: Uhm excuse me miss, do you happen to be free tonight?

[liked by @thecynic.chef ]

➥ Replies:

@thecynic.chef ☑️: not if you are 😘

@bere99stan: she’s back!!!

@cooker_babygirl: at last!

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ (11:05 am)

🎧 Spotify Canva: Take Your Time – Sam Hunt

𝕏 Twitter

@dr4macookupdates:

They’re back!!!!! 👏👏👏👏

[screenshot of Bérénice’s comment on Carla’s insta post]

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @dr4amacookupdates):
I LOVE IT HERE

@pastrychaos:

#carlice plot rollercoaster:

[meme it’s so over / we’re so back]

@ouiouichef:

Bérénice keeps posting these songs like she's the DJ at a love declaration party

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @ouiouichef):
that’s lesbian activity 101, making spotify playlists to express our feelings

@leblondie-stan (replying to @ouiouichef):
didn't know the song so i read the lyrics and i thought: yeah this is for Carla, no doubt

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @ouiouichef):
girlie got me clocking in to decode their situationship through the lyrics she keeps posting like it’s my 9 to 5

@carlicefanclub:

Carlice is back, but we want also Bérénice’s comeback on tiktok

@berenicedefenders (replying to @carlicefanclub):
she’ll probably drop 2 vids tomorrow

26/06/25 - Thursday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Vic ( 10:10 am)

Carla
monday it's Bérénice's birthday
I'm trying to think of a gift she'd like
but I don't have any ideas

Vic
what does she like?

Carla
vinyls, plants, flowers, baking...idk

Vic
maybe just take her out to dinner

Carla
I am
I mean I'm gonna ask her

Vic
then u're good

Carla
but I also want to get her something
a nice gift she likes

Vic
ask her friends maybe?

Carla
but I don't know anyone...
we've mostly been hanging out at my apartment

Vic
got it, too soon to meet friends

Carla
I was thinking jewelry
like a necklace or a bracelet or earrings
do you think it's too much?
considering we've been seeing each other for what?
a week?

Vic
depends
it's too much if you buy her diamonds, for sure

Carla
😒
not diamonds.
but something like in silver or white gold

Vic
u take her to dinner, pay for it
and idk maybe buy her flowers if she likes them
and that's the gift

Carla
of course I'm buying her flowers and paying for dinner, I wasn't raised in a barn

Vic
then u're good, don't overdo it

Carla
but like...a small gift

Vic
ffs
buy her jewelry then

Carla
necklace, bracelet or earrings?

Vic
what does she wear usually?

Carla
necklaces and earrings I think

Vic
earrings then

Carla
okay
thanks, you're the best

Vic
u literally did all by yourself and ignored my suggestions

Carla
yeah, that's exactly what I needed you for 😘

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Vic (6:16 pm)

Carla
[Photo: emerald green teardrop earrings]
what do you think?

Vic
...how much did u spend?

Carla
doesn't matter

Vic
they're beautiful, she's gonna love them
and if she doesn't
u can give them to me

Carla
I hope she likes them

Vic
not even 10 days and u're already this whipped 😭
i'm tearing up :')
it's so nice to see that u like someone this much

Carla
come on, it's just a simple gift

Vic
no
the earrings
the dinner
the flowers
u want to impress her
u care
it's nice to see

Carla
I'd do the same thing for you

Vic
yes because we've been friends forever and u care about me
that's what I'm saying
u care about her
and that's a good thing

Carla
now you're annoying me

Vic
that's usually what u say when u know i'm right 😉

27/06/25 - Friday

📩 Instagram DMs – From @solalfayetofficial to @thecynic.chef ☑️ (11:55 pm)

solalfayetofficial
Hi Carla, i'm Solal
Bérénice's friend
We're planning a surprise birthday party for her on sunday
And i know she'd love having you there
Let me know if you're in

thecynic.chef
hi Solal
yes, of course
do you need help with something?
I was actually about to ask her if she wanted to go to dinner together for her birthday

solalfayetofficial
That's perfect! Because she wanted to do something on Monday, she took the day off
But we had to come up with an excuse so we could surprise her and celebrate sunday at midnight
So if you distract her, it'll be great

thecynic.chef
okay, what do you need me to do?

solalfayetofficial
Just go to dinner with her as you planned
And then you bring her where the party is, before midnight
I'll let you know the details

thecynic.chef
okay, great
if you need something else, don't hesitate

solalfayetofficial
Will do
Thank you

28/06/25 - Saturday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (6:07 pm)

Carla
I'm taking you out to dinner tomorrow
fancy, classy, expensive place
2 michelin stars and all
I’ve already booked us a table
had to move mountains to get one, lucky for you I'm famous, charming and don't take no for an answer

Bérénice
Wow no pressure at all
But is this your subtle way of telling me I need to dress up?

Carla
yes

Bérénice
Ok, you're gonna be stunned

Carla
easy win for you, you always look stunning
even in hoodie, shorts and no make up

Bérénice
😳
And you look better wearing nothing

Carla
💀
tomorrow you'll see my dress and be biting your lip all night dying to rip it off, I'm telling you

Bérénice
That happens every time I see you, no matter what you're wearing, chef

Carla
obviously, that's just the bare minimum
but tomorrow? I'm showing up extra hot
you're not ready

Bérénice
My heart's already beating out of my chest

Carla
are you still coming over tonight?

Bérénice
Yes

Carla
okay, see you later

Bérénice
❤️

29/06/25 - Sunday

𝕏 Twitter – 📎 post by @carlicefanclub:

tomorrow it’s Bérénice’s birthday, watch Carla get on one knee 💍😍

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️ (6:42 pm)

Mirror selfie, full-body. Carla is wearing a floor-length red siren halter dress, with a high neckline, open sides and a front slit. Make up: smokey eyes, eyeliner, mascara and matte red lipstick.

Caption:

💄💋🔥💅

[on-screen lyrics:
“Carve your name into my bedpost
'Cause I don't want you like a best friend
Only bought this dress so you could take it off
Take it off”]

🎵 Audio: Dress – Taylor Swift

𝕏 Twitter

@cooker_babygirl:

not carla using the anthem of gay yearning IF THAT'S NOT FOR BERENICE THEN WE'VE ALL GOT IT WRONG

@solongcandy (replying to @cooker_babygirl):
no bcs seriously she used THAT PART of the song, I'm shaking

@pastrychaos:

Carla's down bad

[screenshot of Carla’s insta story]

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @pastrychaos):
crying in front of the mirror

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
she's so whipped it's so cute and pathetic at the same time

@delicious9076 (replying to @pastrychaos):
they've been dropping hints all week through insta stories, posts, comments and songs this feels like a simulation

📩 Instagram DMs – from @berenice.bakes☑️ to @thecynic.chef☑️ (7:24 pm)

berenice.bakes
[replying to the story]
DSGFHREYUGRFDFSBDJ
I’M GONNA TAKE IT OFF THE SECOND WE STEP INTO YOUR APARTMENT

thecynic.chef
are you inviting yourself over to spend the night?

berenice.bakes
YES

thecynic.chef
good
I want you on your knees 💅🏼

berenice.bakes
I ALREADY AM

thecynic.chef
picking you up in 15'

berenice.bakes
HURRY UP

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ (8:40 pm)

Picture of Bérénice seated at the table of an upscale restaurant, holding a bouquet of pink tulips and peonies, looking straight at the camera. She's smiling slightly, her cheeks are rosy. In the bottom right corner of the pic, barely visible, the edges of a pink glittery phone case are peeking out.

Caption:

💐

𝕏 Twitter

@dr4macookupdates:

WAIT A SECOND WHAT THE F-

[Image 1: Bérénice’s story, zoomed-in on the phone case; Image 2: Carla’s insta story, zoomed-in on her phone case]

@bakezskillz (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
y’all spotted it’s carla’s phone from THE EDGES OF A CASE? FBI who???

@cooker_babygirl (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
that’s literally the same case. The pink glittery one with the gold “Guess” logo. We know that case.

@carlassimp (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
You’re telling me they went to dinner, Carla bought her flowers and they thought we wouldn’t notice?

@carlicefanclub (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
OMG IT’S CARLA’S PHONE IN THE FRAME AAAAAAAAAAH

@pastrychaos:

this is the most romantic accidental couple reveal i've ever seen... tulips? PEONIES?? they're in love, your honor.

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
fancy dinner in one of the poshest restaurants in Paris, flowers and they’re for sure celebrating Bérénice’s birthday at midnight. This is not friendly. This is GIRLFRIENDLY.

30/06/25 - Monday

📷 Instagram Story – @solalfayetofficial (12:28 am)

[Angle shot, video:] Bérénice standing in front of a cake, with lit number candles “25” and two fountain candles on both sides. Carla is standing right next to her, arm around Bérénice’s shoulders; Bérénice’s hand is around her waist. They pose for pictures and then Bérénice’s turns and kiss Carla’s cheek.

Caption:

This angel turns 25 today. Happy birthday Béré, we love you 3K 🎉❤️

𝕏 Twitter

@cooker_babygirl:

new video from Solal Fayet’s story shows Carla and Bérénice posing together at her birthday party. It’s all real. #carlice

[Video from Solal’s insta story]

@carlassimp (replying to @cooker_babygirl):
THE CAKE WASN’T THE SWEETEST THING IN THAT ROOM I’LL TELL YOU THAT

@ouiouichef (replying to @cooker_babygirl):
not her kissing Carla on the cheek in front of all her friends like it’s the most casual thing in the world i might die of softness

@leblondie-stan (replying to @cooker_babygirl):
THE BIRTHDAY CHEEK KISS 😭😭😭

@carlicefanclub (replying to @cooker_babygirl):
I need this video injected directly into my veins

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @cooker_babygirl):
no one talk to me i’m watching this video again for the 100 time

Notes:

Decided to add dates and weekdays, probably should've done it sooner but I didn't need it before, now I do for narrative purposes. Sorry for inconsistency, but this is building up while I'm writing it (hard af to keep it consistent now I get why itc always fucks up with it)
and I'm using eu date format or I'll get confused. This is the longest chapter I've written until now (I think) but I didn't want to split it in 2. I hope you like it, I had so much fun writing this one 😭

Chapter 19: "Please don't fall in love with me"

Notes:

filler chapter of them being sex addicts basically (use your immagination), because I have no inspiration whatsoever

(See the end of the chapter for more notes.)

Chapter Text

03/07/25 – Thursday

📱 TikTok – @berenice.bakes☑️

🎥 Edit: Bérénice recreating one of the most complex desserts in Carla’s cookbook. The final result isn’t great.

🎵 Audio: Les rues de Paris – Nicolas Godin

Caption:

“Week 10|Ep 10: Bergamot parfait, orange jelly, liquorice cream 🍮🍋. This dessert traumatized me. The effort wasn’t worth the taste 😥 #FoodTok #Fyp #CarlaFurianiRecipes #Homecooking #DeadlyTastyCookbook ”

▶️ DEADLY TASTY DO-OVER [video added to the playlist]

💬 Comments:

@thecynic.chef☑️: stop with this cookbook thing, all you do is mess up you're clearly not worthy of my recipes

➥ Replies:

@mean.girl8: buuuuurn

@berenice.bakes☑️ ▶ @thecynic.chef: Not my fault your instructions are so unclear I need a Turing machine to decode them

@thecynic.chef☑️ ▶ @berenice.bakes: we'll talk about it when you write your own book and sell +100k copies 😘

@berenice.bakes☑️ ▶ @thecynic.chef: Writing one as we speak just to outsell you

@thecynic.chef☑️ ▶ @berenice.bakes: dream big, stay delusional

@carlicefanclub: moms pls stop fighting, think of your kids (us)

@gayskitchen: just get a room and settle it properly

@bere99stan: maybe carla should show berenice how to do it

@foodgore0 ▶ @bere99stan: pretty sure they're too busy to care about a dessert

@bere99stan ▶ @foodgore0: LOL facts

06/07/25 – Sunday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (9:15 am)

Carla
do you know what I dreamed of last night?

Bérénice
Nope
Do tell

Carla
I dreamed of me having my way with you on my kitchen counter. while you shaked and breathed hard against my neck
oh wait
that happened for real

Bérénice
Damn
You woke up and chose violence I see

Carla
can't wait to do that again
not necessarily on the kitchen counter

Bérénice
Is there a place we haven't already?
The kitchen, the couch, the bedroom, the shower.. did we miss a spot?

Carla
well
we haven't at your place

Bérénice
Oh you're right
We've got to fix that

Carla
absolutely

Bérénice
Wanna come over tonight?

Carla
I'm buying champagne💅

08/07/25 – Tuesday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (8:41 pm)

Carla
what do you like the most about me?

Bérénice
...Are we feeling insecure tonight?

Carla
don't be annoying
we tell what we like about each other, just go with it

Bérénice
Are we talking looks or personality?

Carla
both, obviously?

Bérénice
Ok, looks...
Let me think
Is it too cliché if I say your eyes?

Carla
yes
try again. and be original this time

Bérénice
🙄
Your... smile?

Carla
I said ORIGINAL, not even more unoriginal

Bérénice
You're a pain in the ass
You know what?
I like nothing about you

Carla
lies
you like everything about me
that much is obvious
afterall, how couldn't you

Bérénice
No

Carla
yes

Bérénice
I hate you

Carla
no you don't

Bérénice
You're right, I don't hate you
I pity you
Needing attention and reassurance every two seconds

Carla
ANSWER THE QUESTION

Bérénice
I told you what I like.

Carla
I didn't like your answer, say something else

Bérénice
Something else

Carla
don't start with your boomer jokes

Bérénice
Why don't you answer the question yourself, narcissus?

Carla
and I'm left doing all the work, typical

Bérénice
Typical?
Seems to me I'm usually the one doing all the work
Pillow princess

Carla
DON'T YOU DARE CALL ME THAT

Bérénice
Ops I just did 🤭

Carla
unbelievable
that's it, the final straw
starting now, I’m on strike
you’re gonna find out the hard way what it means to go through the Carla Furiani withdrawal

Bérénice
Talking about yourself in third person, if that isn't peak narcissism right there...

Carla
shut up
and by the way, you could've just said you liked my back or my hands
sure would've been more original than what you said
rookie

Bérénice
I like those too!!

Carla
too late now

Bérénice
Wait, I think I got it
And it's original
I like that you're sooooo tall

Carla
mmh
at least that's less cliché than the other 2 takes, I'll give you that
I guess I can settle for now

Bérénice
Your turn now, genius

Carla
your eyes

Bérénice
I'm gonna slap you

Carla
if you say it, it's cliché
if I say it, it's cool
I don't make the rules

Bérénice
Well, now you have to give me two more "original" answers

Carla
this is so easy
when you're wearing your glasses, obviously
but also
your lips, your smile, your freckles, your whole face and body... everything

Bérénice
I'm blushing
And you're not playing fair

Carla
honey, I never do 😘

Bérénice
You're stupid
Come over

Carla
nope

Bérénice
Yep

Carla
you shouldn't have called me a pillow princess
now you're gonna suffer the pains of hell

Bérénice
I was joking, Chef
You know I was ❤️

Carla
don't play the chef card
I'm not falling for it, I'm offended

Bérénice
If you come over I promise I'll make it up to you

Carla
I'll think about it

Bérénice
I'm showing up at your door

Carla
I'm not opening

Bérénice
I'm kicking the door down

Carla
😂
now that's funny
no offense but
have you seen yourself?
you're basically pocket-sized
you'd need about 10 of those alice in wonderland eat me cookies to bring my door down

Bérénice
Fuck you

Carla
yeah, you wish

Bérénice
Yes😩
Please come over

Carla
idiot
I was already grabbing my car keys

Bérénice
🥰

10/07/25 – Thursday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (4:20 pm)

Carla
can't stop thinking about it

Bérénice
About... what?

Carla
last night

Bérénice
That was the closest thing to a religious experience I've ever had

Carla
come to mine's tonight, let's see if we can top it

Bérénice
Oh😏
An indecent proposal

Carla
very indecent
and very inappropriate
the things I'll do to you

Bérénice
You'd have to wait
I can't tonight

Carla
what do you have to do?

Bérénice
Dinner with friends

Carla
can't you come over after?

Bérénice
No, better not
Got to get up early tomorrow

Carla
okay
tomorrow night, then?

Bérénice
Perfect
Can you hold on that long?

Carla
barely
but I'll try

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes ☑️ repost from @josieGrn6 (7:23 pm)

Video of Bérénice frosting a cake.

Caption:

Get you a personal pastry chef like mine @berenice.bakes ☺️

📩 Instagram DMs – from @thecynic.chef☑️ to @berenice.bakes☑️ (7:55 pm)

thecynic.chef
[replying to the story]
tell josiane to get in line

berenice.bakes
Oh, really? 😏
(Joséphine not Josiane)

thecynic.chef
yes
you already have a full time job
the rest of your time is for me

berenice.bakes
And my friends
You can have the nights

thecynic.chef
treating me like a side quest

berenice.bakes
My favorite one😋

13/07/25 – Sunday

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (9:52 pm)

Bérénice
Found one of your tacky earrings at my place
[photo]
In case you were looking for it

Carla
first of all they're not tacky, they're classy
just like me
second, you should feel blessed

Bérénice
I’d feel more blessed if it didn't almost stab my eye when I lay down

Carla
well maybe stop lying on the side of the bed that’s mine?

Bérénice
Maybe stop leaving things behind so you always have an excuse to come back?

Carla
I don't need excuses. you literally beg me to come over

Bérénice
Not true 😇
You’re the one always inviting me over

Carla
and you always reply within 3 seconds saying yes, so who's really desperate here?

Bérénice
You are

Carla
absolutely not
do I need to remind you who moaned my name so loud last night the neighbors almost called the police?

Bérénice
OH MY GOD
That’s not what happened

Carla
that’s exactly what happened
don’t deny the facts

Bérénice
You’re hallucinating

Carla
if by 'hallucinating' you mean watching you beg me not to stop then I am

Bérénice
Maybe I’m the one hallucinating

Carla
we both are
but you especially
you actually said 'this is the last one' and then 10 minutes later..

Bérénice
Don’t finish that sentence

Carla
you’re boring
I was about to compliment your stamina

Bérénice
Stop

Carla
okay
fine
then just imagine this

Bérénice
Oh no

Carla
you laying
on the kitchen island
having nothing on but your glasses

Bérénice
😦

Carla
you look so hot in them
makes me wanna ruin you in every room of the apartment
again

Bérénice
you're evil
also... I left my glasses at your place, so

Carla
perfect.
I guess you'll have to come get them
and maybe wear them
while I lay you on that kitchen island

Bérénice
This is not fair
I was trying to be innocent tonight

Carla
innocent? you?
when ever have you been innocent?
you're always as guilty as sin

Bérénice
I just wanted to text you goodnight before I went to sleep 😭

Carla
come over

Bérénice
It's 10 pm

Carla
the offer still stands

Bérénice
You’re insatiable

Carla
just as much as you are

Bérénice
...You got me there

Carla
does this mean you're coming over?

Bérénice
I hate you.
See you in 15'

Carla
being a winner never felt this good💅

16/07/25 – Wednesday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (2:02 pm)

Carla
come over

Bérénice
Really?
Not even a "Hi, how are you? How was work?"

Carla
hi, how are you? how was work?
COME OVER

Bérénice
I just got out of work can I at least go home and take a shower?

Carla
get here, my shower's better than yours
mine's got streams settings, expensive products and me naked

Bérénice
🙄
Can you just chill for like one day you goddamn sex addict

Carla
no, I have needs
my needs are: you on top of me
or under me
you all over me
at least once a day

Bérénice
I kinda wrecked you, didn't I?

Carla
come over. now.

Bérénice
GIVE ME ONE HOUR AT LEAST

Carla
I'll give you 30 minutes, don't make me wait.

19/07/25 – Saturday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (11:02 am)

Carla
you keep forgetting your things at my place
got all your useless stuff all over my apartment
seriously, how can you forget something every single time? looks like a lost and found in here
also my sheets smell like you
even after I washed them, still got your scent
what kind of radioactive perfume are you using?!

Bérénice
I'm not using any perfume
It's you thinking about me 24/7 so you smell me everywhere

Carla
no. stop being delusional.

Bérénice
You're so falling in love with me

Carla
😒
you are

Bérénice
Completely

Carla
💀
please don't fall in love with me

Bérénice
Please DO fall in love with me😋

20/07/25 – Sunday

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef☑️ repost from @vic_rochemont (10:16 am)

Vic filming Carla sat at an outdoor café. She’s holding a half-bitten croissant and making a disgusted face. She puts down the croissant dramatically, takes a sip of water and says: “This tastes like disillusion and disappointment. Whoever made this thing, I know they gave up on life.” In the background: a faint, familiar laugh.

Caption:

@thecynic.chef ’s morning roasts never disappoint

𝕏 Twitter

@carlassimp:

I CAN ASSURE YOU THAT LAUGH IS NOT VIC’S

[Video from Carla’s insta story]

@dr4macookupdates (replying to @carlassimp):
enhanced the audio and i’m 76% sure that’s berenice. god i need a life

@leblondie-stan (replying to @carlassimp):
Croissant slander + off camera laughter = girlfriend meets bff

@carlicefanclub:

FINALLY CRUMBS!!!!!!

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @carlicefanclub):
it was better when they weren't dating we used to get much more content

@sapphiclover (replying to @carlafangirl06):
so it's official, they're dating?

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @sapphiclover):
they haven't confirmed but they haven’t denied either

@leblondie-stan (replying to @sapphiclover):
Carla met Bérénice's friends at her birthday party and now Bérénice met Vic. It's obvious

@sugar.rush (replying to @leblondie-stan):
let's not forget Carla said multiple times she hates dating

@gutterbitch (replying to @sugar.rush):
not when it comes to Bérénice apparently 🤷‍♀️

@pastrychaos (replying to @gutterbitch):
they're not exactly hiding it

@elodie98 (replying to @sapphiclover):
who cares, it's their business get a life

@solongcandy (replying to @sapphiclover):
i'm waiting for them to make an official statement

@htr103 (replying to @solongcandy):
they won't, they don't owe anyone anything

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @htr103):
actually, i agree with this

@ray91 (replying to @carlicefanclub):
Y'all insane get a fucking job

Notes:

I'm so uninspired, I wanted to write something to keep the plot going and show the honeymoon phase but I was lacking ideas 😭 all I had was text conversations and nothing else

Chapter 20: "Stop being a drama queen"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

23/07/25 – Wednesday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (7:15 pm)

Carla
[photo: mirror selfie]
dressed to kill 🔪

Bérénice
Oh my god
To kill who? Me?
Congratulations, I'm having a heart attack

Carla
don't die, we haven't had our last kiss yet

Bérénice
No, seriously
Going out looking like that?!
Who are you trying to seduce?

Carla
who do you think?

Bérénice
Don't make me blush

Carla
I'll get you flushed 😈

25/07/25 – Friday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (4:27 pm)

Carla
are you coming over tonight?
we can cook dinner, have some fun after...😈

Bérénice
Will you ever stop using me like your personal sex doll?

Carla
😒
we can go to the movies if you want
or do something else
whatever you wanna do, you choose

Bérénice
I'm just messing with you 🥰
Do you want to go out tho?

Carla
yeah, sure

Bérénice
Ok
Because Solal and Zoé are getting drinks after dinner
They asked me if I want to go
We could join them, if you want?

Carla
okay

Bérénice
Wow, don’t get too excited

Carla
I CAN'T WAIT

Bérénice
Ok, that's better

Carla
don't forget your bag and your uniform, or tomorrow you'll get yelled at again

Bérénice
I'm not staying the night

Carla
why not?

Bérénice
Because it’ll get late
And if I stay at your place, we both know how’s going to end
I can't show up at work again walking and looking like a zombie

Carla
come on, we'll just cuddle

Bérénice
That's what you said last time

Carla
I'll behave this time, I promise

Bérénice
No, I can't take any chances
You know I can't resist you
I'll stay over tomorrow night

Carla
fine 😒
are we still having dinner together, at least?

Bérénice
Yeah
Do you want to eat out?

Carla
we're professional chefs
nothing out there is better than what we'd make

Bérénice
You're right

Carla
obviously

Bérénice
You think about dinner
I'll bring dessert

Carla
and wine

Bérénice
Any preferences?

Carla
I'm cooking fish
pick something accordingly

Bérénice
Yes, chef ❤️

Carla
later ❤️

📷 Instagram Story – @solalfayetofficial (10:50 pm)

[Video:] Quick pan around the table in a bar. Zoé smiling at the camera, rising her drink. Bérénice, totally absorbed in a talk with Joséphine, who’s sitting in front of her across the table. Carla, sitting next to Bérénice, drink in hand, staring right at them talking with her eyes narrowed.

𝕏 Twitter

@ouiouichef :

I’ve watched this 100 times trying to find the friendship

[Video from Solal’s insta story]

@carlassimp (replying to @ouiouichef):
do they know it’s legal?

@dr4macookupdates:

carla staring at joséphine like she wants to commit murder is NOT subtle

[zoomed-in screenshot of Carla from Solal’s story]

@pastrychaos (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
everybody talking about carlice being out on a double date with berenice’s friends (+ joséphine)... but i’m watching this murder gaze in 4k

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
carla looks like she’s mentally sharpening her knife while bérénice is talking to joséphine 💀

@carlicefanclub:

This confirms 3 things:

Béré is brave for bringing both of them to the same table
Carla has rage behind those eyes
They’re totally together

@gutterbitch:

“best friend” my ass. joséphine looks way too comfortable, i’d be giving her the death-stare too

26/07/25 – Saturday

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (2:36 pm)

Bérénice
Why did you get so weird when Joséphine joined us last night?

Carla
I didn't

Bérénice
Yes, you did
You were literally shooting daggers at her with your eyes
She even texted me to ask if you hated her

Carla
wow, dramatic much?

Bérénice
No she's not
I noticed too
We all did
You're not exactly subtle, you know?

Carla
I don't like the way she looks at you

Bérénice
Carla.
She's one of my closest friends

Carla
yeah, and she's in love with you

Bérénice
She's not
She's just my friend
I'm not jealous of Vic, am I?

Carla
it's different
Vic is my best friend and she's not into me.
besides she's straight.

Bérénice
And Jo is my friend too, just like you and Vic
And she isn’t into me

Carla
whatever

Bérénice
Even if she was, it wouldn't matter because I'm not into her
If Vic was into you, would it change the fact that you like me?

Carla
no

Bérénice
Well, it's the same thing

Carla
do I have to like her?

Bérénice
No, of course not
But you have to make an effort
And not stare at her like you want to kill her
or pretend you don’t know her name

Carla
I'm not good at hiding when I don't like someone

Bérénice
You have nothing to worry about
you’re the one I want
I've only got eyes for you

Carla
you better
because this thing between us is new for me
I don't want to be fucked over

Bérénice
Ok, you're being unreasonable today
I'm just gonna end the conversation here
And by the way, you should trust me

Carla
I trust you

Bérénice
Doesn't seem like it

Carla
wow, nice.
so now not only am I paranoid, you're also accusing me of not trusting you

Bérénice
Don't twist my words

Carla
I’m not, that's exactly what you meant

Bérénice
What I meant is that you're making something out of nothing
You got upset over a look. Nothing.

Carla
it's not 'nothing' if she clearly has a thing for you!

Bérénice
I already told you that's not the case!
And that even if it was, what do you think I'd do? Throw my self at her the moment you look away?

Carla
did I say that?

Bérénice
No, but that's what it sounded like

Carla
sorry if I don't like being around people who look at you like that

Bérénice
Oh my god, stop being so dramatic
You're blowing this out of proportion!

Carla
fine, whatever

Bérénice
Oh, great. We're back to the "whatever" mode

Carla
better than saying something I'll regret

Bérénice
You know what? I'm done talking to you for the day

Carla
good, me too

28/07/25 – Monday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Vic (9:19 pm)

Carla
[screenshot of Joséphine’s insta feed]
I swear this girl gets on my nerves
keeps posting pics with bérénice as if she's her girlfriend

Vic
is that josiane? she's cute

Carla
do you want all of us to be attending your funeral tomorrow?

Vic
u're jealous

Carla
you should see the way she looks at her
people already thought they were a couple when she posted a story with Bérénice 2 months ago
so it's not just me being dramatic

Vic
even if she liked her
don't u trust bérénice?

Carla
I trust her
it's the other one I don't trust

Vic
pls don't tell me u went full carla and made a scene

Carla
we kind of fought over text

Vic
i don't know what to do with u
i feel like a mom trying to parent a brat spoiled by the grandparents

Carla
Vic I’m serious
that girl is in love with her.

Vic
does it matter?
bérénice is in love with u

Carla
don't start with this again

Vic
it's crystal clear and u know it

Carla
we're not even together together!

Vic
come on, it's been over a month
u 2 are acting like a couple, go on dates like a couple
everyone online thinks u're a couple
are u still lying to yourself?

Carla
we haven't talked about it

Vic
but you consider her ur girlfriend, right?
because she definitely sees u as hers

Carla
I guess so?
you know how I am with labels

Vic
yeah yeah the commitment issues, i know
but u need to be clear with bérénice and with yourself
or u're going to ruin it

Carla
thanks a lot for the support

Vic
i’m saying this for u
stop being a drama queen
don't mess it up

Carla
I still have doubts about josiane
but I'll talk to her

Notes:

I swear, I wrote the text conversations about Joséphine like 4 weeks ago, long before the last episodes were out. I was just looking for the right context where they'd fit (but I knew I wanted to use Jo for drama). Thankfully the episodes helped me to get some ideas

Chapter 21: "Are we a couple?"

Notes:

(See the end of the chapter for notes.)

Chapter Text

29/07/25 - Tuesday

📞 WhatsApp – from Carla to Bérénice (3:23 pm)

Carla
I'm sorry about the other night, okay?
I don't know what got into me
well, I do know
this is new to me, I've never been this jealous of someone I was seeing
and I know it's not healthy and I have no reason to be
I guess it's because I care about you
and I've never done this before
but I'll try and make an effort next time
I meant what I said, I trust you

Bérénice
I know, it's ok
I'm sorry too, maybe I overreacted a little bit
And shouldn't have attacked you like I did
But I'm serious, you got nothing to worry about
I wouldn't do anything to ruin it

Carla
I know that
sometimes I just get overly dramatic

Bérénice
Sometimes?

Carla
don't push it now, I was trying to apologize

Bérénice
😂
you did great, even if there's always room for improvement

Carla
I want to talk to you about something

Bérénice
ok, go on

Carla
you know that with all the comments under each other's posts, insta stories and after that video of your birthday
basically everyone thinks we're a couple?

Bérénice
...yes

Carla
so...are we a couple?

Bérénice
What do you think?

Carla
I asked you, so you go first

Bérénice
I think we are if you want us to be

Carla
do you?

Bérénice
I really do
I wanted to ask you but knowing how you feel about dating, I didn't want to push you
I was waiting for you to take the first step
Even if in my head we were already a couple, if I'm being honest

Carla
it's true that we've always been exclusive...

Bérénice
And that we've been dating for a month, even if you were in denial...

Carla
😂
you're right

Bérénice
We have to get better at communicating

Carla
definitely

Bérénice
...So?Verdict?

Carla
we're officially a couple
this is my first time in a serious relationship, if we don't count high school years
god help me

Bérénice
You already experienced jealousy and our first fight (sort of)

Carla
it was awful, I hated it

Bérénice
Me too

Carla
I'd say we go out on a date to make up for it

Bérénice
Ok, but only if you buy me flowers

Carla
deal
but you're inviting me in when I drive you home

Bérénice
Your wish is my command, milady ❤️

Carla
tomorrow, 8 pm?

Bérénice
Can't wait 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩

Carla
❤️

30/07/25 - Wednesday

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes☑️ (10:45 pm)

Picture in the dark, from above: one hand holding another one, fingers intertwined.

Caption:

Her: I’m not scared of anything, I’m so tough

Also her during horror movies:

𝕏 Twitter

@carlicefanclub:

That’s Carla’s hand

[screenshot of Bérénice’s story]

@delicious9076 (replying to @carlicefanclub):
Source?

@carlicefanclub (replying to @delicious9076):
the voices in my head

03/08/25 - Sunday

📷 Instagram Story – @berenice.bakes☑️ (9:13 am)

From above close-up selfie, Bérénice is resting her head on the pillow. The pillowcase is pastel pink, with thin black lines that cross each other to frame the fabric.

🎵 Audio: Ceilings – Lizzy McAlpine

Caption:

🌞🌈✨

𝕏 Twitter

@pastrychaos:

i’ve already seen those sheets.

[Screenshot of Bérénice's story]

@sweetcreams101 (replying to @pastrychaos):
am i missing something?

@ouiouichef (replying to @pastrychaos):
Wait it’s true that pillowcase looks familiar

@carlassimp (replying to @pastrychaos):
you’re welcome🤗

[old Carla’s mirror selfie where the same sheets can be seen from the reflection]

@bakezskillz (replying to @carlassimp):
WAIT WTF????

@leblondie-stan:

Are you saying–

[Quoting @carlassimp: ‘you’re welcome🤗’ + attached photo]

@dr4macookupdates:

Today’s going to be a great day #carlice

[Image1 : Screenshot of Bérénice’s story; Image 2: Carla’s old selfie]

@sapphiclover (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
No way

@bere99stan (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
SHE SLEPT AT CARLA'S?????????

@gutterbitch (replying to @dr4macookupdates):
god i love lesbians ‘cause they're idiots and can't be subtle to save their lives

@sweetcreams101:

If god hates the gays why do we keep winning

@carlicefanclub:

WOKE UP TO CARLICE SLEEPING IN THE SAME BED WHAT A GREAT WAY TO START MY DAY

@cooker_babygirl:

I wasn't expecting the aftersex selfie but here we go

📞 WhatsApp – from Bérénice to Carla (6:10 pm)

Bérénice
We got busted
link [@dr4macookupdates' twitter post]

Carla
I didn't know we were hiding it
but yes
comments are right, you don't know how to be subtle
you're embarrassing

Bérénice
It was an honest mistake
I know we weren't hiding but you never posted me or tagged me

Carla
you neither

Bérénice
I thought you didn't want me to 😭
So you're cool with us going public?

Carla
why wouldn't I be? everyone knows it anyway
those people scare me, they find out and screenshot everything

Bérénice
True
They even knew it before WE did

Carla
insanity

Bérénice
We're kind of the IT couple of FoodTok, I like it
Even if I feel a bit weird about it

Carla
I bet we are
look at us, we're gorgeous
we look so good together, everybody must be jealous of us

Bérénice
So I assume I can tag you and post you everywhere?

Carla
you want to show me off?

Bérénice
A little bit

Carla
I've never been a trophy girlfriend before

Bérénice
You'll be having a lot of firsts with me

Carla
idk if I should be scared or not
but you can show me off, I know I'm a goddess so
it was expected

Bérénice
Starting now I'll even save the stories I post with you in a highlight and name it 'carlice'

Carla
that's a little too much

Bérénice
😂 Is it?

Carla
what if we break up?

Bérénice
We won't, if we get married

Carla
okay now slow down please
it's not even 2 months

Bérénice
I'm joking

Carla
thank god

Bérénice
Ok interdiction to randomly use the word 'marriage' with you or you get scared
noted

Carla
can't be scared of something I don't believe in

Bérénice
You don't believe in dating, you don't believe in marriage, you don't believe in love...
is there something else?

Carla
no, that's all, I think

Bérénice
One belief is already shattered so... only two to go

Carla
😒
you're not funny

Bérénice
I date to marry

Carla
you already bought the ring, didn't you?

Bérénice
Who knows

Carla
I guess that legend that says lesbians go way too fast it's true

Bérénice
😂
I'm messing with you, don't worry
I have to be careful not to scare you away
If I want to marry you one day

Carla
oh my god
you're crazy

Bérénice
About you? Yes

Carla
I'd be crazy about me too

Bérénice
Can't believe I'm dating the most narcissistic woman on the planet

Carla
don't pretend you don't like it

Bérénice
I hate it and I love it at the same time

Carla
I get that a lot

Bérénice
I'm going to post these pics of us on insta
Do you approve?

[2 photos]

Carla
where are the ones where we kiss?!

Bérénice
I don't have those!

Carla

[3 photos]

here
and pick a decent caption
none of those cringe, sappy lines straight out of a fortune cookie

Bérénice
I was thinking a song or a movie quote

Carla
tell me the options

Bérénice
Ok
One: "Jacket around my shoulders is yours"

Carla
no
you don't even have my jacket on in those pics, so it doesn't make sense
next

Bérénice
"Some people are worth melting for"

Carla
...
is that from fucking frozen?! are you serious?!

Bérénice
IT'S A GREAT MOVIE

Carla
what's option 3?
I hope it's better than the other 2 because if not we're in big trouble...

Bérénice
I won't tell you the third one because I know you'll say it's too cheesy.

Carla
just say it

Bérénice
"Time slows down whenever you're around"

Carla
please kill me

Bérénice
Then you tell me what to write, Shakespeare

Carla
it's not my insta post.

Bérénice
Can't wait to see what you'll write as a caption when you post us

Carla
I'll just use an emoji
simple, minimalist and effective

Bérénice
I'm poetic and romantic, I can't just use emojis

Carla
you should stick to making poetic desserts instead of insta captions
you need your priorities checked

Bérénice
You're the definition of annoying
And you're useless
I'll decide by myself

Carla
can't wait to leave a sarcastic comment under it

Bérénice
I'll block you

Carla
yeah, sure
block your girlfriend

Bérénice
For a couple of days
Until you come back, begging

Carla
try me

Bérénice
Last time I wanted something, I got it
Didn't I?

Carla
beginner's luck

Bérénice
Or
Skilled's luck

Carla
are you really bragging because you seduced me?

Bérénice
I'm very proud of myself 🥰
I got the girl in the end

Carla
you manipulated me into liking you
big red flag

Bérénice
So you're saying that the mastermind manipulator let herself be manipulated by the rookie?
interesting...

Carla
just because you had one win, doesn't mean you're better than me at manipulating people
I haven't used my skills on you
yet

Bérénice
I think I found the perfect caption

Carla
which is?

Bérénice
Wait and see 😌

Carla
so annoying

Bérénice
❤️

📷 Instagram Post – @berenice.bakes☑️ (7:00 pm)

Carousel: 3 selfies with Carla, they’re sitting on a bench in a park; Bérénice on the left, Carla on the right.

[1st photo:] Both of them smiling, cheek to cheek, looking straight into the camera.

[2nd photo:] Same pose; Bérénice smirking and looking at Carla; Carla still looking into the camera, serious expression.

[3rd photo:] Carla's arm around Bérénice's shoulder; Bérénice’s hand on Carla’s cheek; they’re kissing.

Caption:

“What if I told you none of it was accidental? @thecynic.chef”

💬 Comments:

@bere99stan: the cutest!

@solalfayetofficial: 😍💞

@cooker_babygirl: OMG FINALLY

@ellieD: you’re both so beautiful

@thecynic.chef ☑️: nice pics. Wish I could say the same for that caption

➥ Replies:

@berenice.bakes ☑️: 🙄

📷 Instagram Story – @thecynic.chef ☑️ (7:15 pm)

Carousel: 2 selfies with Bérénice, they’re sitting on a bench in a park; Bérénice on the left, Carla on the right.

[1st photo:] Carla’s arm is around Bérénice shoulder, they’re laughing. The picture is slightly out of focus and blurred.

[2nd photo:] Same pose; Carla’s arm is still around Bérénice's shoulder, they’re kissing.

Caption:

“nothing beats a jet2holiday, except your 2 favorite chefs dating each other 👩‍❤️‍💋‍👩”

[In this photo]

@berenice.bakes☑️

💬 Comments:

@colinem_: cuties

@kitchenslayer: at last!

@vic_rochemont: bérénice is a saint for putting up with u

➥ Replies:

@berenice.bakes☑️: 😂

@thecynic.chef ☑️: she's the lucky one

@cooker_babygirl: finally, took you long enough

➥ Replies:

@thecynic.chef ☑️: it was all for the plot

@ouiouichef: you took your time, but at least you made it

➥ Replies:

@thecynic.chef ☑️: left you guys hanging on purpose, to deliver that will-they-won't-they arc

@pb90: you're the cutest couple

➥ Replies:

@thecynic.chef ☑️: we’re aware, thanks

@bere99stan: stunning!!!

@carlaswh0re: as if we didn't know

𝕏 Twitter

@carlicefanclub:

Good evening, friendly reminder that we thought we were delusional but carlice is actually a real couple enjoy the rest of the weekend

@sapphiclover:

i’d like to comment but words fail me

[Image 1: Bérénice’s 3rd carousel pic; Image 2: Carla’s 2nd carousel pic]

@sweetcreams101:

not carla sarcastically replying to every single comment on her post, she’s a diva

@carlassimp:

“nothing beats a jet2holiday, except your 2 favorite chefs dating each other” 😭

@carlafangirl06 (replying to @carlassimp):
she’s so funny i can’t

@gutterbitch (replying to @carlassimp):
only chronically online people get it

Notes:

I'm back!!

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parttimefangirling on Chapter 1 Fri 20 Jun 2025 09:20AM UTC

I like it

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 1 Fri 20 Jun 2025 08:17PM UTC
  
  thank youuuu so much :') i'll keep updating if i manage <3
  
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kyss7 on Chapter 1 Fri 20 Jun 2025 01:00PM UTC

This is fun

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 1 Fri 20 Jun 2025 08:18PM UTC
  
  thank you sm, i'm having so much fun writing it :') thanks for reading and commenting <3
  
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Naughty français (Guest) on Chapter 1 Sun 06 Jul 2025 01:52AM UTC

MDR dude you're funny

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 1 Sun 06 Jul 2025 03:50PM UTC
  
  thankssss :)
  
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waterbug86 on Chapter 6 Sun 29 Jun 2025 10:05PM UTC

Loved this chapter!

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 6 Mon 30 Jun 2025 08:35AM UTC
  
  Thank you for reading 🥹
  
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BadassUnicorn on Chapter 10 Thu 03 Jul 2025 11:09AM UTC

Goood thank you for writing this, I'm giggling and kicking my feet reading it it's so good I love their interactions and the slow burn and the flirt.

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 10 Thu 03 Jul 2025 01:52PM UTC
  
  thank you sm 😭 your comment just made my day ♥️
  
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Hello,It'sMe_Hi ! (Guest) on Chapter 10 Thu 03 Jul 2025 04:30PM UTC

I've NEVER left a comment on a fic before, but I know how important it could be for an author. So, thank you for this one, I'm smiling everytime I see an update ! It's so fun to read, love it !

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 10 Fri 04 Jul 2025 09:37AM UTC
  
  Thank you so much for your comment 😭 it's truly appreciated, i'm honored, really 😭 It's always nice to get comments and feedback, at least i know someone is actually reading ❤️❤️❤️❤️
  
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Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 12 Sat 05 Jul 2025 10:24PM UTC

Need the next chapters like air , can't wait 😢

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 12 Sun 06 Jul 2025 03:51PM UTC
  
  awwww ty sm! They're coming don't worry!
  
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Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 14 Mon 07 Jul 2025 09:15PM UTC

Intriguing as usual, Ok Carla' s place and what happened next ?🫣

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 14 Tue 08 Jul 2025 05:59AM UTC
  
  I fear you have to be a little more patient...but we'll get there!
  
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2. 1. Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 14 Tue 08 Jul 2025 06:27PM UTC
    
    Patience is a virtue I lack ,😉 Anyway I am sure you will not disappoint ❤️
    
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Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 15 Tue 08 Jul 2025 09:37PM UTC

Mmm, taking things slow, ok as you wish but please make sure that it'll be a blast 🫣

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 15 Thu 10 Jul 2025 10:15PM UTC
  
  oh no now i feel the weight of expectations on me
  
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PercabethDarling on Chapter 16 Fri 11 Jul 2025 05:34PM UTC

ngl i live for these updates. so fun. thank you 🫶🫶

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 16 Sat 12 Jul 2025 09:47AM UTC
  
  No, thank you for reading and commenting 😭♥️
  
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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 16 Sat 12 Jul 2025 01:02PM UTC
  
  Thank you 🥹 I'm glad you're enjoying it ❤️
  
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Lesbian_request_accepted on Chapter 17 Sat 12 Jul 2025 02:10PM UTC

What an update 😍😍 Loving this fic, thank you so much for writing it!

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 17 Mon 14 Jul 2025 07:07PM UTC
  
  Thank you sm for reading! ❤️
  
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3oi (Guest) on Chapter 17 Sat 12 Jul 2025 10:56PM UTC

Keieiei finally happening cant wait for next part

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 17 Mon 14 Jul 2025 07:07PM UTC
  
  Took me long enough but I hope it was worth the wait!
  
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Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 17 Sun 13 Jul 2025 12:17PM UTC

It's happening and it's too hot 🥵🔥

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 17 Mon 14 Jul 2025 07:08PM UTC
  
  I hope you liked it! ❤️
  
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lafleurdelotus on Chapter 17 Tue 29 Jul 2025 02:10AM UTC

KKKKK i had a lot of fun reading it

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 17 Tue 12 Aug 2025 08:34PM UTC
  
  i'm glad you enjoyed it ♥️
  
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Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 18 Mon 14 Jul 2025 07:59PM UTC

So , it's becoming official 😀

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 18 Fri 25 Jul 2025 07:15PM UTC
  
  They're in denial or better Carla is 😌
  
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incii (Guest) on Chapter 18 Wed 23 Jul 2025 06:30AM UTC

can't wait for next chapter!! 😍

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 18 Fri 25 Jul 2025 07:15PM UTC
  
  Thanks for reading! ❤️
  
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lafleurdelotus on Chapter 18 Tue 29 Jul 2025 02:16AM UTC

Very good

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 18 Tue 12 Aug 2025 08:33PM UTC
  
  ♥️
  
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Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 19 Sat 26 Jul 2025 03:28PM UTC

What's next?

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 19 Sat 26 Jul 2025 05:01PM UTC
  
  I truly don't know because I have 0 ideas on how to continue this, might take a while before i get inspired 🥀🥀🥀
  
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2. 1. Isabella (Guest) on Chapter 19 Sat 26 Jul 2025 11:23PM UTC
    
    I'm sure you will come up with something beautiful and keep this going with the same rhythm 💖
    
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  2. 1. Litost_31 on Chapter 19 Tue 12 Aug 2025 08:34PM UTC
      
      thanks 😭 I'm trying my best not to disappoint 😭
      
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Ijjd87 (Guest) on Chapter 19 Sat 26 Jul 2025 11:19PM UTC

You're saying you're uninspired but this is my favorite chapter😭

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1. Litost_31 on Chapter 19 Tue 12 Aug 2025 08:35PM UTC
  
  I'm so happy you liked it 😭 thanks for your comment! ♥️
  
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