Hey guys! So after the final episode of Life Is Strange I felt the urge to write down my wishful thinking of what happened right after the sacrifice Chloe ending. This story is for now a two-shot but this could eventually change though, if you want to read more.

So with no further blabbing, here is the first chapter. Enjoy ^^

Chapter 1 – Back in time

When I opened my eyes again, I was greeted by the sun, shining brightly over Arcadia Bay. No storm in sight. Just morning birds flying in the sky. Also the wind didn´t feel like it was threatening me anymore. Instead it blew gently some of my hair strings out of my face. It felt almost unbelievable that just moments ago I was standing at the exact same spot with my best friend Chloe, both fearing for our lives.

Chloe...

Tears were building up in my eyes, ready to roll down my cheeks any moment. I now looked at my small, old home town looking as peaceful as never before. It almost seemed like the buildings were glowing, thanks to the morning sun which glistened all over the place.

We did it.

Arcadia Bay was safe.

Now I could hang out at the Two Whales Diner again, tasting all the delicious food Joyce was able to make.

I could hang out with Kate again, catching up with every single tea session we have missed...

I could see Warren again and maybe even finally go the Drive Inn with him...

I also could visit Blackwell Academy again..

I could see everybody again.

But therefore I couldn´t play being a detective together with Chloe...

I couldn´t hang out with her at her secret hangout, being the junkyard...

I also couldn´t hang out with my best friend at her room like we were kids again...

I couldn´t see Chloe ever again.

Finally the first tears started to roll down my cheeks. I knew I had to make this choice. This right decision. Even though I loved Chloe so much, I couldn´t possibly sacrifice everyone else only for her sake. But still.. It still did hurt so much..

I wiped some of the tears away, even though it didn´t make any difference since that wouldn´t stop new tears from coming.

Now looking up to the sky, I whispered:" Why? Why did I get this power then, when I wasn´t supposed to use it in the first place?!"

Slowly my body moved towards the ground until I was kneeling on the cold floor, sobbing to my hearts content. This was when I realized what I was wearing in the first place. It was a black, cute dress. Decent but really cute and around my neck I wore a golden necklace with a doe on it.

"Now why would I wear something like that?", I asked myself when it finally dawned on me.

"The funeral.."

After I calmed myself a little bit, I made my way to the cemetery of Arcadia Bay, which was located under the cliff I had been just minutes ago. As soon as I made it there, I found out that my assumption was right. There they were, Joyce, David, Warren, Kate and some other Blackwell students, standing around a tomb. I slowly approached them, only to stop right beside Warren´s side. The whole scene was just heartbreaking and felt so unreal to me. Never would I have expected me to attend my best friend´s funeral when I had come back to Arcadia Bay. I was supposed to start a whole new life here, with my best friend laughing by my side. Instead here I was, watching Joyce crying painfully in David´s arms. Just poor Joyce.. She didn´t deserve any of this. I mean first William and now Chloe? What world does this?

After the priest had finished his speech and the tomb had been put under the ground, I couldn´t help myself anymore so I cried. I just couldn´t believe that my best blue haired friend was supposed to be in that tomb! It was so surreal. Sure I have seen many movies with funeral scenes and I know how these things went down. But if it is you who lost someone dear to you and that person was just put under the ground like that.. It was a horrible feeling to say the least.

"Hey.. Are you okay?", Warren slowly approached me and put his right hand on my shoulder.

I looked up at him and said nothing. Even if I wanted to answer him though, nothing but sobs would have come out of my mouth anyway.

"I.. I´m sorry.. That was a dumb question. Clearly you are not okay, how can you be? I just wanted to let you know that I am right here for you, Max. Something.. something like that never happened to me, so I won´t say that I understand how you feel. But.. I am here for you.", my brown haired friend told me.

At that moment, I really wanted to give him a smile in return for his kindness, but I just couldn´t. So instead I just covered my eyes with my hands again, continuing to cry my very heart out of my soul.

At this rate I expected my friend to leave. But he didn´t. Unexpectedly he pulled me into his arms and strongly held me there, bending his head down on mine, making this into a heartfelt embrace. At first I was a little bit shocked of his sudden action. This was the first time that we were that close to each other. Sure, back then he had tried to hug me at the parking lot and I did kiss him at the Two Whales Diner before I went back in time again. But all these moments didn´t happen in this time line. So still being confused, I gratefully accepted his kindness anyway and hugged him back. While I was in Warren Graham´s arms, I could hear his heartbeat being faster as it should be. And his cologne which he was wearing sure did a good job in calming myself a little bit. After which felt like an eternity he finally let go of me and gave me a little smile. This time I was able to return it to him. As soon as our embracement had ended, Joyce went over to join us.

While Warren scratched the back of his head as a usual manner of him of being embarrassed, I slowly approached Joyce as well.

"Hey Joyce... Once again, I´m so sorry it took so long for me to finally show my face to you guys again.. Not to mention me not keeping in touch with you.."

"Enough of that, Max. You already did apologize for that.", Joyce said with a calm voice.

"I know. I just wished that things would have gone different, I mean I never had the chance to see Chloe again.."

"Nobody could´ve known that this would happen. So Max, this is not your fault. I think.. Chloe is really happy that you are here right now..", Chloe´s mother tried not to cry again.

"Oh Joyce, I´m so sorry..", I said again, giving her a small hug.

"Enough of that already. I came here to ask if you will come to the Two Whales Diner after this. We planned to have a little meet and greet there. You know, there will be some food there and everyone will be able to talk there about.. Chloe.."

"Joyce, of course I will come."

Now Joyce looked over to Warren:" I suppose you will come there with Warren then?"

Surprised by her assumption I said:" Ughh.."

"Yes, that´s right.", Warren all of a sudden answered for me.

"Okay then. See you there.", Joyce finally said with a sad smile and went to other people to invite them as well, I assume.

"Hey guys. I would like to go to the Two Whales Diner as well. So is it okay if I come with you two? Only if that´s okay for you, Warren.", Kate suddenly asked out of nowhere.

"Of course you can join us, Kate. There is plenty of room in my car."

And with that, our little group of three went to the parking lot. I assumed that this was the way how I must have gotten here in the first place. I mean, why else would have Joyce asked me if Warren would come along as well? After fifteen minutes or so we finally arrived at the Diner. It was pretty crowded there, so we didn´t really stay there too long. But I was glad to be able to go there in the first place, since it felt really good to talk with all these people about Chloe. Of course it didn´t change anything. I still felt pretty empty and sad inside, not to say a little bit guilty as well. But it just eases your heart, when you talk to people who feel similar. Especially the conversations with Joyce, David and Justin made me feel a little bit better.

After Kate left early because she had things to do for her church, it was only me and Warren, back on Campus again.

"This week was so insane. I feel drenched.", I said.

"I feel you. First the death of your friend, then Nathan being arrested and then the thing with Jefferson.. So what do you plan to do this evening to calm down?", Warren asked, while he strolled next to me.

"I don´t know. Probably just chill in my room."

"How about you come to my dorm room tonight, instead? We could watch a bunch of movies on my laptop. I mean, at least it would distract us a little bit."

First, I really didn´t want to accept his offer. In fact I really just wanted to lie down on my bed and cry like a little bitch until the sun would rise again. But then again, I really didn´t want to be alone either.

"You know what. You are probably right.. If I would spend the time alone in my room, I would probably cry my eyes out."

"You still can while being with me. At least I can be there for you then.", Warren gave me a smile.

I lightly chuckled:" Thanks Warren. So when should I come over?"

"Hmm, maybe around 9 pm? And make sure you wear something comfortable. I mean, we want to chill out right?"

"Right."

We finally reached the dorms and we were in the middle of the staircase, which meant for me to climb the stairs to reach the girls´ dormitories.

"Alright. See you at 9 then.", I said.

"Wait!", Warren said, while suddenly grabbing my right arm. "I know, I´m not good at these things and as I said before, I probably can´t imagine what you are feeling right now, but I do try. I want to be there for you and I want you to know that you can always count on me, Max."

I smiled at him:" I know, Warren. Thank you for always being there for me."

Suddenly Warren bend his head down to me and lightly planted his lips on mine. My eyes widened in shock. Not because I didn´t like the fact that he kissed me. It was quite the opposite really, since I had feelings for this boy for some time now. But I would have never expected him to make the first move on me. I mean, he always was so shy and kind and therefore so careful with his actions towards me in order to not upset me. So yeah, this was kind of surprising to me.

After the brown haired boy removed his lips again, he took both of my hands in his and said with flushed cheeks, his gaze looking down to the floor:" Always for you, Max. I know, I may sound pathetic but I want to be the boyfriend you deserve to have."

Wait, what? Boyfriend?!

With that, he gave my hands a final squeeze and turned to head to his dorm room.