A/N: This story takes place just after Max saw Liz in bed with Kyle.
MAX'S POV
This can't be real. This isn't happening. It was like my heart was shattering into a million pieces and the only solution was in bed with someone else. Something isn't right about any of this. Liz is hiding something, but what? Is she in trouble? Is someone blackmailing her? Liz has been the one true constant in my life. And no matter how much pain I endure, I won't stop trying to be with her until the world ends. And maybe even after that.
I have to get to the bottom of whatever twisted logic Liz has going through her mind right now. Kyle just started things with Tess, why would he in bed with Liz all of a sudden? I can't stop thinking these thoughts as I walk in a dazed like state back home. But I don't make it that far. I stop at the first park bench I see, unable to go any longer. It's like the heartbreak is clouding my vision, making me unable to take a step forward anymore.
I'm not sure how long I'm sitting there when I notice Tess, of all people, sits down next to me. She is probably the last person I want to see right now, except Kyle, of course.
"Max, what's going on?" Tess puts her hand on my shoulder as she asks me this. Making it impossible to just ignore her.
"It's none of your business, Tess. I don't need you always over my shoulder all the time. I can't handle when you're constantly sticking your head in places you don't belong." I don't mean to be cold towards her, but this whole night has been nothing but a downward spiral. I look up at her and see the hurt that crosses her face. "Listen, Tess, I'm sorry. I didn't mean that. I've had a really rough few months and it's all just boiling over. I don't mean to take it out on you."
"Do you know what it is like know that wherever you go, you're constantly a nuisance to everyone in your life? I didn't plan for any of this, you can't blame me when I have given you more than enough space to deal with your Liz issues. Well, you know what Max, you can't hide from your destiny. I am not the problem here, you are. So shut up and act like the leader you're supposed to be!" Tess's eyes take over a glassy look as if she's been masking pain her whole life. She runs off before I can even try to stop her.