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Chapter 2: Catching Up

Max lets out a "wowzers" as she finishes reading her diary and gets up from the bench. She has only been a few hours from the other timeline, the one where Chloe was alive and the storm was coming. She had to make a choice that was larger than anyone should have to make. She fast forwarded to the point she left in the other timeline.

Which the universe seemed to want to be extra cruel with bringing her back at the same time of her best friend's funeral and having a blue butterfly appear and land on the casket. For reasons unknown, Max couldn't help but smile. She tried to hide the smile as best she could. As everyone was leaving the cemetery, she spotted Victoria, Kate, Warren, Joyce, and David. At the time she couldn't understand why Victoria was there, Max was basing that off the other Victoria. Max had decided to go to the lighthouse.

Wowsers! Victoria actually being nice for once, I'm now half expecting the world to really end. Maybe I should head back to my dorm.

Max made her way to the bus stop and waited for the bus.

I wish I had chosen differently now. My best friend is now gone. I miss Chloe so much.

Max was spacing out when the bus came. The bus honked which startled Max. She got on the bus and quickly took a seat; luckily there wasn't anyone else on. She looked out the window to see the sun setting across the bay. Before too long Max was getting off the bus and walking across the courtyard to the dorms. She made it to the front door of the dorm building before she heard someone calling her name. Max turned to see that it was Kate.

"Max, how are you doing?"

"I'm doing ok considering everything."

"I'm headed up to my room to play my violin, want to hear me play?"

"Sure Kate that seems nice"

Kate opened the door and held it open for Max. The walk to Kate's room was quiet. Max wasn't sure what to say, what was written in her diary was still new. Kate opened her door and walked in, Max was about to close the door when someone's foot appeared in the doorway. Max looked to see whose it was, none other than Victoria. She asked "Can I come in too Kate?" Kate nodded with a smile. This was so much different then what Max remembers, she likes it through. Kate picked up her violin and sat on the floor, Max taking the couch, and Victoria sitting on Kate's bed. Kate started playing a mellow song. Max closed her eyes and just listened to the melody. She didn't even notice the music had stopped. Kate was trying to get Max's attention, to no avail. Kate looked at Victoria for some help. Victoria just held up her arms, giving a "no go" motion. Kate sighs and gets up and walks over to Max. She gently taps Max on the shoulder. Snapping out of being spaced out, Max stutters "wh-what?" Opening her eyes for a brief second, before they close again, as a wave of black void surrounds Max, she hears Victoria gasp and Kate calling to her in a slightly panicked voice " Max!"

Kate says "Victoria call 911 right now!" Within a second Victoria is on the phone.

"This is an emergency! A friend of mine fainted. She was actually in the hospital yesterday. Please send help to Blackwell Academy dorms Room 222," with that Victoria closed her phone and went to the other side of Max. Kate had pulled Max onto the floor and was holding her hand as she said a prayer. Victoria didn't know what to do but just kneel next to Max and wait for paramedics. Kate finished her prayer and asked Victoria to open the door for the paramedics. As Victoria opened the door, she spotted the paramedics coming down the hallway. The hallway was getting crowded, as the girls were coming to see what the commotion was. A few gasps and hushed questions were asked. Victoria stepped out of the way so the paramedics could get to Max. Within a minute, they set Max on a stretcher and were preparing to leave for the hospital. Kate and Victoria waited a few minutes and talk to all the girls that had amassed in the hallway. After all Kate and Victoria thought they could say about the matter, they made their way to Victoria's car. As they made their way to the hospital, Kate told Joyce what had happen.

Kate: Mrs. Madsen, Max has fainted again and she is on her way to the hospital.

Victoria was pulling into the parking lot of the hospital and she found the nearest parking spot. As they passed through the doors, Kate's phone buzzed. Kate looked at her phone to see Joyce had replied.

Mrs. Madsen: Thank you for telling me, and please call me Joyce. I hope she is alright; this is really starting to worry me. I will be by the hospital later.

Kate: Same here. Second time in a week, Max better not make this a habit. Alright we'll see you later then.

Victoria had found out what room was Max's while Kate was texting. They made their way to the room, but weren't allowed to enter for the time being. Doctors were coming in and out for the next few hours, puzzled expressions on their face as they left. One of the doctors turned to Kate and Victoria saying they could go on in now. Both of the girls went in and scooted chairs next to Max's bed. Kate held Max's hand, while Victoria placed her hand on Max's bed. A few minutes past in silence, Victoria tried not to laugh with very little luck. Kate looked at Victoria with a very confused look. Kate thought Victoria had lost it, Victoria explained, "sorry, I was just thinking back this past week." Still very much confused, Kate asked, "what about it? I don't see anything funny about this situation." Victoria was a little taken back, but understood why Kate had said it.

"Before this week, I wouldn't imagine being here, worrying about this little hipster, and especially not sitting next to the girl I bullied," confessed Victoria.

"Oh…. Yeah that didn't even occur to me," said Kate with a bit of a sadden look.

"Aw, Kate, Don't be sad," Victoria hugged Kate, "I'm glad I came to my senses before I did something that wouldn't be fixed. I would like to be considered a friend, if you have me as one."

Kate stumbled for words, she now knew Victoria was nicer then she had thought but to have Victoria ask to be a friend was bringing a whole new set of thoughts. Victoria pulled out of the hug to see Kate's jaw agape; Victoria laughed and said, "Kate caught speechless, point for me? But really if you need some time to think I can go, we should take shifts. You get first shift, I'll get some sleep and relieve you from duty later." Without giving Kate a chance to protest, Victoria was in the hallway. Victoria was headed for the elevator, as the doors opened, to reveal Joyce and David. Victoria decided to talk to them, inform them about Max's condition. They sat down on the nearby bench. Victoria told them, as Joyce had a question here and there, while David sat silently, nodding once in a while. As the conversation seemed to be drawing to a close, David said, " I haven't know her long, but she seemed very kind, a bit quiet though, I hope she comes out of this, " both ladies nodded. Victoria said, "Kate and I decided to take shifts. I'm headed to my dorm room to catch some sleep before my shift." They said their goodbyes and Victoria entered the elevator and headed down.

Kate looked up as the door of Max's room opened, then smiled as she saw Joyce and David. Kate had to admit that her first impression of David wasn't that good. David came off as paranoid. Joyce and David stood on the other side of the bed. Joyce said, "We can stay for a while, and I can take a shift if you want." Kate smiled again and said, "That would be wonderful."

The next few hours were uneventful, Kate and Joyce mainly chatting with the occasional comment by David. Joyce and David thought it would be time to go home and come back the next day, Kate got up and gave Joyce a hug before they left. Kate went back to sit in her chair, she found she was more tired than she thought. Not long after, Kate was snoozing peacefully, she dreamt of having tea and strangely Victoria. Victoria was about to wake Kate up when she heard Kate mutter her name, she was slightly worried but couldn't help but smile at this. Victoria woke up Kate, who jumped at that, and apologized, Victoria said, "it's alright, was trying to wake you up gently, especially after what you were apparently dreaming about," a sly grin appearing, Kate saw this and blushed. Kate couldn't help but think that Victoria looked beautiful. Victoria still having a smile said, "my shift, get some sleep Kate." Kate said, "Mrs. Madsen said she would take a shift, and I thought about what you asked earlier, and being friends would be nice," Victoria smiled and gave Kate a hug. After the hug Victoria took the chair Kate was sitting in, as Kate left for Blackwell.

The next few days passed by uneventfully; Victoria passing off watch over duty to Joyce and then Joyce handing it to Kate, this going on until the 16th. Max woke up in the hospital, no one in her room. She sat there for 30 minutes when a nurse came in. The nurse talked to Max about they had done tests when she was first admitted; nothing had showed up on the test. Max asked, "When can I leave?"

The nurse said, "Anytime you want."

With that, the nurse left the room, Max spying her stuff sitting on the nightstand; she picked up her phone to check her messages, which was flooded with worried friends and her parents. Max decided to wait to reply to messages, she looked through her bag to see a change of clothes with a note from Kate.

"I thought you might like a change of clothes when you wake up"

Max quickly changed and went back to her phone to text Kate.

Max: Hey Kate, I just woke up, thanks for the clothes, that's sweet of you. I'm thinking of heading to Two Whale's right now, want to meet me there?

Max gathered up her stuff and exited the room. As she was making her way out of the hospital, she couldn't help but think what people were thinking, with her being sent to the hospital twice in one week. As Max reached the main entrance, she heard "chime"; she looked at her phone to see Kate had replied.

Kate: Max! Glad to hear you woke up, you were really worrying me. You're welcome. Sure I need a break from homework anyway, see you in a few minutes.

Max smiled and continued on her way to Two Whale's. As she entered she saw Joyce behind the counter, Joyce turned around to see Max, they both smiled and Max took her "usual" seat. Joyce brought Max a cup of black coffee then asked, "Which is it? Pancakes and sausage or Waffle with bacon?"

"I'm feeling waffle and bacon today."

Joyce added, "After I bring you your food, we'll talk."

Joyce walked back behind the counter, Max was looking out the window, when out of the corner of her eye, and she thought she saw Chloe, but when she looked no one was there. As Joyce came back with the food, she saw a tear roll down Max's face. Joyce was about to ask Max if she was alright, when Kate appeared beside her, Joyce moved over to let Kate have a seat. Joyce asked what Kate wanted to drink and eat, Kate asked for water and a plate of fries. Joyce once again went behind the counter and placed the order, Kate and Max talked for a bit after they ate. Max was about to pay for the food, but Joyce waved her off, saying it was her treat but shouldn't get too use to getting free food, which got a giggle from both of the girls.

They said their goodbyes, Max and Kate leaving the diner, they decided to head back to Blackwell. They got onto the bus and chatted about what happened last Friday. "Max, you really scared us, but something good did come out of this, Victoria asked if I would be her friend," said Kate. Max had a bit of a surprised look on her face from that. Max would never have thought that Victoria and Kate being friends.

After that, they sat silently the rest of the way to Blackwell. When they got off the bus; Kate asked if Max was wanted to meet up for tea sometime this week, which Max was quite happy to accept. They walked to the dorms, as they entered their floor, everyone seem to be out of their rooms, chatting and such. Most if not all turned and saw Max, running to her, to ask her how she was doing. Kate tried to move through the crowd with Max in tow as quickly as possible. From the back of the crowd came Victoria's voice, "God damn people, back of, she will talk when she is ready," everyone startled and backed away from Victoria, Kate, and Max. Successfully making it to Max's room, Victoria went off to her room. Kate stayed with Max in Max's room, afraid that Max would have another blackout. She wouldn't let Max say no. Max noticed someone was bringing her the homework she missed; luckily it wasn't much, with the school being turned upside down due to certain events. Max also learned that Principal Wells resigned, which drew even more attention onto the school. Rumors were spreading that Principal Wells knew something, but he made a public statement saying he had no knowledge or involvement with the Mark Jefferson incident. He resigned feeling that he wasn't right for the job with the stuff that happened under his leadership of Blackwell Academy. Which lead to a council type leadership, consisting of Ms. Grant, David Madsen, Mrs. Holda, Mr. Terry, and Mr. Jackson.

Max and Kate sat in Max's room as Max went through her small pile of homework; Mostly science assignments. Max sort of wanted to be alone, so she said, "Kate, I'll be fine, I'll text or call you if anything bad happens, promise," Kate was skeptical about this, but she knew Max would keep her word, so she got up, hugged Max, and left the room for her own.

Max worked on her homework for most of the day. She looked at the time seeing it was 11:50 at night; she decided to sneak out and into the pool. Max made it, thinking no one saw her. Max quickly removed her shirt and pants and jumped in. She laid out floating while looking at the ceiling, thinking about her life. She looked over, there was Chloe doing the same thing as her, Max was a mix of sadness and frightened, a few tears running down. Max heard a cough which scared her more than it should have, partly with the emotions she was having and being scared that she was busted, she slowly looked to see the source, who was Victoria. Victoria said with her normal sarcastic tone, "Maxine, stop making the pool salty." All Max could reply with was "Max never Maxine." What dawned on Max was that Victoria wasn't wearing a shirt or pants. She could help but watch in awe, of Victoria's slender body, as her slide gracefully into the pool. After a while of Max just staring, Victoria started to blush and said, "Take a picture it lasts longer." Max quickly looked away after that, she started to make her way to the edge of the pool, intending to climb out of it, when Victoria splashed her with water. Max yelped, and turned around to splash Victoria back, both girls laughing as they had a water fight, after a while they made their way to the edge of the pool, sitting on the lip.

This was fun, I didn't think I would have fun with Victoria, she's pretty awesome and quite pretty, which is weird to think. Max couldn't help but think.

Victoria had her own thoughts about Max; this hipster is adorable, those freckles definitely add to her adorkable personality.

Before Max realized what was happening, Victoria was leaning towards Max and gave her a light peck on the cheek, Max looking surprised with the kiss when Victoria gave Max another kiss, this time on the lips, Max didn't know what to do at first.

"Max what the hell are you doing? Kiss her back! You two were just laughing and having fun, she gave you a peck on the cheek, then one on the lips! Go for it!"

Max returned the kiss, making it as passionate as possible, the kiss only lasted for a few seconds, Victoria pulled away blushing, Max still caught in surprise from what just happened but was blushing too. Unsure how what to do next, the girls sat quietly, for a few minutes before Victoria said, "Um… this stays between you and me, Max, I'm not exactly out, and we don't need the rumors."

"I'll keep it a secret."

Both girls got up and got dressed, they stealthy made their way back to the dorms. As they were entering their floor, Max said, "Blackwell Ninjas strike again!" Victoria laughed and quickly put a hand over her mouth and the other hand hitting Max on the shoulder. They made it to Max's door, when Max placed a hand on Victoria's neck, Max leaned in and kissed Victoria again, and it lasted longer than their last one. Max broke the kiss off, and gave Victoria a hug and opened her door and entered. Victoria still standing outside Max's door, in a daze, she eventually popped out of her thoughts and headed to her room. They both were sitting on their own bed, thinking about their feelings and the kisses. Sudden thoughts entered Max's mind, "What are you doing? Can't move on quick enough after Chloe? You confessed your love to her and then you go and start making out with Victoria, real nice, Maxine."

Tears welling up in her eyes she lays down, sobbing into her pillow, she hadn't even thought about Chloe, she started to feel horrible. Chloe not even being gone a week and she was kissing someone else.

While Victoria was thinking about the butterflies that were stirring from the kisses, she thought about Max. The little hipster was having an effect on her that she hasn't had before. She was happy and it felt great, not like when she had to be "miss bitch" to everyone, which that hasn't happened in so long. "Could I really be falling for Maxine Caulfield? I wonder what our ship name would be, maybe CaulChase? Nah, ChaseField? I like that."

Max still crying, but slumber is winning out over the crying, she totally succumbs to sleep. It's a restless night for both of the girls, one from good thoughts, and the other being a nightmare.

Victoria is dreaming of going on dates with Max, while Max is having nightmares of all the timelines, she has been through, she seeing Chloe, the bluenette is saying, "Wow Max, after all that we been through, you claiming your love only a week ago, and now you are kissing the Ice Queen? I see how much I meant to you, you are liar! You don't deserve to be happy. You probably let me die so you could get with someone else; I think the universe made the wrong choice in who should die."

Max awakes, screaming out "Noooo!" The crying is back and she curls up, not wanting to fall asleep again.

Victoria startled from her dream by a girl's scream, she gets up and looks out into the hallway, and she sees others doing the same. Victoria and some others come out to figure out who it was; they notice that Max was the only one, that didn't peek out. Kate knocks on Max's door, the brunette knows why someone is knocking on the door but she doesn't want to answer, Kate knocks again, stating that she will not leave until she answers, Kate can hear the crying.

Max gets up and opens the door, before sitting back onto the bed with her knees up her chest, Kate sits beside the brunette and puts a hand on her back. Victoria and Dana are standing in the doorway, Victoria goes to sit on Max's other side, while Dana kneels on the floor in front of the bed.

They just sit there, trying their best to comfort Max, the brunette has finally stopped crying out loud, but the tears are still running down her face. She feels like a monster, she can't possible tell her friends about what was running through her mind.

Dana had to get up and go back to sleep, she had cheerleader practice tomorrow; she kept apologizing and saying that she would make it up to Max. Victoria gave Dana a bit of a look that said, "really you are more worried about some practice, instead of comforting a friend that is seriously hurting," Dana hung her head down and quickly left, Kate saw the exchange and made an "tsk-tsk" at Victoria.

Victoria said, "Well, she is more worried about her precious cheerleading instead of staying here to help Max," Kate said, "That doesn't mean you get to be mean, not all of us, can just drop our lives to be here for Max, plus we are here for her, Max is in good hands with us. Dana can see that."

With a huff from Victoria, she knew that Kate was right. Max's tears had stopped completely, she seemed to be sleeping now and Kate and Victoria slowly laid the brunette down and cover her up.

They were about to leave when Max's eyes popped open and grabbed Kate's wrist, whispering, "Don't go, I can't be alone again, please stay with me," Kate said, "Alright, I'll stay for you, I'm here for you," Victoria slightly hurt at Max's request but knew she wasn't in a good state of mind right now, so she let it slide.

Victoria gave Kate a hug and patted Max on the leg before leaving, Kate sat on the bed, holding Max's hand, Max broke down into crying again, she knew she had to talk to Kate about something, anything. Max said, "I'm sorry for being such a burden on you, I need to tell you something, you most likely won't believe me, but please keep an open mind."

Kate said with a nod, "Max, I'll listen if you tell me." Max sighed and said, "I have a power, I can rewind time, I have a bunch of timelines that may have never happened, I spent a week trying to save Chloe, and caused a tornado doing so, me and Chloe chose to have her die, so the storm wouldn't come, to save the people of Acadia Bay."

Kate said, "Max, that isn't possible, no one can rewind time, you are just trying to make a reason for seeing your old friend die and not being able to save her. Things will be alright, we're here for you."

Max said, "NO! Kate I do have a power, I can prove I do," Kate still quite skeptic about this, she figured she would amused Max, "How do you want to prove that you have a power?" Max said with a sudden bite to her words, "Kate, I can tell you still find it skeptical, if you don't want to believe me, you can go!" Kate being hurt by this, she gets up and leaves Max's room.

Max texts Victoria.

Max: Please come back over, I need someone else to talk to, I kind of ran off Kate. I don't want to have her come back and hurt her again.

Victoria's phone goes off and she instantly reads it, she doesn't reply but walks to her door, opens it, and walks across the hall, she sees Kate as she closes the door of her own room, clearly a visible expression of hurt on her face. Victoria opens Max's door, she knew she would need to talk to Max about Kate's feelings being hurt.

Max looks up as Victoria closes the door, she opens her mouth to say something, but closes it again without saying a word, she knew she had to think of what to say to Victoria, so there's no chance of a repeat, she had thought about rewinding to before she upset Kate, but decided against it.

Victoria sat down next to Max and said, "What the hell is going on? You have a nightmare, you freak out of Kate, hurt her feelings, before sending her away without making things right."

Max could feel the tears welling back up, she knew she had hurt Kate's feelings, but she needed someone that would believe her, she hopes Victoria would be more open minded with their feelings.

Max said, "I'm sorry; I didn't mean to, I just need someone to listen, this will sound impossible, but I hope you believe me,"

"I'm here Max, I'll listen, as for believing whatever you want me to, we will have to see,"

Max nodded and said, "I will take what I can get at this point, I have a power, I can rewind time –" Victoria cut off Max, "A power? Rewinding time? Really Caulfield? And I can control people with my mind," Max said, "Damn it Victoria, please I can prove it, pull out everything in your pockets."

Victoria still not convinced, but did as she was asked, which consisted of her keys, a credit card, some lipstick, a necklace, and a letter. Max carefully studied the objects, Max then rewound to the point right before she asked Victoria to take the things out of her pockets.

Max told Victoria what the objects were, a pair of keys to a Nissan 350Z, a credit card with the numbers 933-119-23 and the security number of 301, a lipstick mostly used, that is a shade of tan, a necklace with a silver chain with a garnet centerpiece and a few copper color stones, and the letter was to an art gallery (The Snow Dove).

Victoria pulls out the things again and looks at them, she is amazed at how Max was able to tell her about the things in her pockets, but still skeptical, she said, "that doesn't prove that you have a power, just that you peeked at the time I put the stuff in my pockets," Max sighed, and rewound time once again, this time to right before Victoria saying "that doesn't prove anything," which Max repeated to Victoria.

Victoria's jaw opened, she now believes Max, and she said, "Alright Max, I believe you, now what?"

"I have more to tell you, I have another power, I can focus on pictures, that I have either been in or have taken the picture, which leads me to have a bunch of memories of different timelines, like one where I saved my friend from being shot by Nathan. We went on an adventure to figure out what happened to her friend, Rachel Amber. We found out about Mark Jefferson. In one of the timelines I was captured by him, and he drugged and photographed me. I was able to focus on another picture to get away; I even went and changed an event five years ago, which lead me to a timeline where I was in the Vortex party and my friend was paralyzed and dying from it. I decided to change the event back to "normal," there was a tornado, I was pretty sure that I caused, me and my friend decided to save Arcadia Bay by sacrificing her. "

What Max said sounded so far-fetched, but after Max proved she actually had a power, it was hard not to believe. Victoria couldn't think of what to ask or even say, just a blank expression. Max saw this and said, "I wanted to say something because I felt like I was losing my mind, I'm sorry to dump this on you."

Snapping out of being speechless, Victoria said, "Max, you don't have to sorry to me, just have to apologize to Kate. She's hurt." Max nodded and laid down, she was about to ask Victoria to cuddle, but decided against with their talk earlier about keeping the feelings a secret between themselves, Max did ask, "Victoria, thank you for listening to me, and would it be too much to ask you to leave? I'm going to try to get some more sleep."

Victoria nodded and got up to leave, just as she reached the door, she turned around and headed to back to Max, leaned over her, and kissed her. Max returned the kiss, with that Victoria smiling as she left the room, Max also could help but smile, she and Victoria just felt right for some reason.


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