Max walks towards Chloe while Warren remains at the bench.
Saturday
"So what was that about Max, who is that guy?" Chloe asks as Max reaches her.
"That's uhm Warren, you know, that guy that took a beat down for me the other day with Nathan in the parking lot".
"Ah oke, I see, and now you are banging him for saving your ass?"
"Oh shut up Chloe!" Max reponds while getting in the car, Chloe gets in to.
"No for real Max, what was that about? You really did look like lovebirds to me from this distance" she then says with a serious look.
"I don't know, we kind of just admitted our feelings for each other I guess, or uhm.. I mean I did, because he kind of did it earlier today but I kind of rewinded that..."
"Tell me all about it, now! That sounds like a hella good story".
"I will okay, just not here... drive of to somewhere ok, I don't want him seeing me".
"What why not?"
"I don't want it to look like I was ditching him just to catch up with you... no offense..."
"Non taken, I get it, Max is in luuuuuv... I'm happy for you.. I really I am, so I'll drive off, but you HAVE to tell me..."
"What about getting all deductive and stuff?"
"You can multi task right?"
"I guess.." Max responds and Chloe drives of.
"So where are we headed?" Max asks.
"Back to my place, Stepdouche is out of town for today for some kind of gun show, so we can search for some clue's, I know he knows more about the stuff with Nathan then he is letting on, and we need to find out what is problem with that poor Kate is".
"Okay, sounds like a plan" Max reponds while looking trough the back window of the car to see Warren still sitting at the bench.
"So, Warren tell me all about what happend" Choe demands.
"Well, I don't know where to start. I guess uhm it started after Kate tried to jump.."
"Yeah mean after you hella saved her Max.."
"Yeah I guess so. Warren texted me while I was at the hospital, and he offered to pick me up when I wanted to go back to my dorms, and he did and we hung out for a while, we even saw that weird eclipse. He was there for me you know, I really needed someone as I was having a difficult time you know, seeing Kate jump and all before I managed to talk her down. He was there for me, it was really nice".
"Yeah I'm still sorry I was out of town Max.."
"Its okay, like I said, I had Warren and we started hanging out even more after that I guess, the next evening I asked him to hang out with me to get my mind clear again and we did, we watched a movie and I fell asleep ofcourse half way trough the second one".
"Damn sister, you still do that haha?"
"Yep I guess so, but it was okay, I slept really good considering..."
"Yeah I bet lol, I fucking woke you at 12AM"
"Yeah, I slept for like 13 hours..."
"Wtf haha..."
"But anyway he even lifted me up and lay me in my bed and all before he left. The next morning I found this note and all, and it was really nice, he told me I was cute when I was asleep and that made me smile quite a lot because I said the same thing about him when I found him taking a nap when I came to get his USB with movies the afternoon prior to the movie night."
"Ah damn, even I have to admit that's hella cute for a nerd..."
"Oh shut up Chloe he's not a ner. He's just geeky and I like that about him ,A lot.."
"Okay okay.. I'll shut up, you continue"
"Well so after I took a shower I asked him if he wanted to go to the 2 whales, and you know the rest.."
"I don't know the rest? Common Max don't leave a sister hanging"
"Okay okay... so basically when I was taking the shower I realized that I might have feelings for him so I decided to find out if he had any for me, I was told he has a huge crush on me by a lot of ppl, but I just wanted ti confirm it. So when he asked how Kate was doing on the bus ride to the 2 whales... I kind of asked if he was worries because he liked her..."
"Lol"
"He was genuelly upset by me asking him that and when I asked him why he was like 'I'm in love with you Max...'"
"Oh shit! What did you say?"
"Like I said I kind of rewinded"
"That's just cruel Max... that really is.."
"I know and I regretted it immediately but it was to late already. I just didn't know how to respond and I didn't want to say the wrong thing I guess and so we went on to the 2 whales and I asked him to walk the beach with me after we ate and we kind of got talking about this sort of date we're having tomorrow.."
"Date?"
"Well... we're going APE tomorrow?"
"Wait you are going WHAT?" Chloe laughs
"No not that! We're going to the planet of the apes marathon at this drive-in in Newburg but I wasn't sure if it was a date so I kind of asked him, and basically told him that I would like it to be, because I have feelings for him as well."
"Ohh damn Max... you're like a geniuen romio and julliet"
"You do know they died right?"
Chloe laughs and but doesn't respond.
"Well that's about it. Nothing really happened, we just talked and I'm really happy I did. I really like him so please don't talk shit about him"
"Don't worry Max he's good to you I can hear that. So I like him already you should let me meet him soon just tell him not to make any science jokes because you know I can't stand those."
"Don't worry, I'll ask him to tell me a few of them so all the good ones in his head Argon* by the time you meet up.
"Not funny!"
"Haha but seriously, that would be nice yes. Maybe after tomorrow ok? See how that goes first.."
"Yeah sure Just don't let him rub off to much on you one more science joke and I will drop you off back at your dorm so fast"
"Okay okay calm down.I won't... Anyway I'm supposed to meet up with him tonight after we visit Kate".
"Roger that.. I will get you back to school in time haha"
After that they talked about Chloe's visit to Rachel Ambers parents and they arrive at Chloe's house short after.
They walk into the house, it's empty just like Chloe said.
"All right we have to figure out how to login to his computer, and how we can get into the garage without being spotted by the camera's" Choe says.
"I have an idea about the camera's, just come to me as fast as possible when I tell you to ok?"
"Yeah uhm.. sure... Hey What the fuck are you doing?" she asks when Max starts walking towards the garage, in full view of the camera's.
As soon as Max steps in the garage, where there are no camera's she rewinds back, and she can hear Chloe saying "without being spotted by the camera's... Max? where are you?".
"Chloe! Im in the garage, just wait a second while I turn off the camera's real quick so you can run in okay?" she yells.
"Uhm what the... nevermind... I will never get used to those tricks... Just hurry up".
Max opens the cabinet with the surveillance tv and system and presses the power button on the surveillance system.
"Come now, quick" she yells and a few seconds later Chloe is standing next to her.
"Fast, turn it back on so step douche will just think it's a bug in the system or something". Chloe says.
Max quickly turns in back on.
"Okay, you try and find some information while I start trying passwords ok?" Chloe asks.
"Yeah sure" Max says and starts searching the cabinets for possible passwords or other important information.
A few seconds go by and before Max even gets the time to finish searching the first cabinet Chloe yells "Fuck! the stupid thing locked me out after 3 tries. Can you rewind?"
Max rewinds and then realizes that she doesn't know what 3 tries Chloe just attempted.
"Umh Chloe?"
"Yes Max?"
"The first 3 things that just came in your mind Don't try them. You just got locked out after 3 tries"
"Uhm okay I guess that means its not his birthday. I'll try some others."
Not a minute later Chloe is locked out again.
"This isn't working Chloe, you keep getting locked out.. I don't have any time to search with all the rewinding, we should switch"
Chloe agrees and they switch places
Max tries 3 times and then rewinds time, and tells Chloe to skip the place she is about to search a few times until they finally get it.
They find some evidence that Rachel hooked up with Frank and they find some photos and information about Kate as well, it's really scary how detailed the information is, like the average time she spends in the toilet and stuff. And worst of all. He has Max's school schedule on his computer.
After that they go to Chloe's room and debate what to do with the information they found. After discussing it for a while they decide to pay Frank a visit sometime soon.
"Let's go to Kate ok?"
"Yeah sure I'll drive you there" Chloe responds.
They get in the car and start driving towards the hospital.
"So.. any plans for tonight with your boyfriend?" Chloe asks..
"He isn't my boyfriend! At least I don't think he is..." She says and then shyly adds "yet.." to it.
"Well,I guess that's your plan for tonight. Start dating that geek".
"I guess we uhm... cloud start moving forward but I don't know. I'll have to talk about it with him..."
"No Max don't talk about it with him. Don't make it harder than it is. Boy likes girl, girl likes boy. Just kiss him already and make out all night long..."
"I don't know. I'm not seeing myself making the first move to be honest"
"Well, you should if he doesn't"
"I guess that would be kind of nice, kissing him"
"Have you even ever kissed someone before?"
"No" Max admits shyly.
"Oh damn sister! I could pull over if you want and I could teach you"
"What do you mean teach me?"
"Well, we could make out just so you did it once you know"
"Uhm thanks but no thanks sister I think I prefer having my first kiss with Warren rather than you, no offence"
"You totally just kissed me and rewinded didn't you!"
"No!" Max laughs.
"Suit yourself... you're missing out!"
"I guess I will have to take your word for it"
A while later they arrive at the hospital and Max goes into Kate's room while Chloe waits outside.
Max and Kate chat for a while, Kate is really grateful for Max talking her down and so are her sisters apparently, they visited Kate the day before and the youngest sister made a lot of drawings for Kat, and made one for Max as well.
Kate tells Max that she will come back to school in a week or 2, just before the late spring-break. Max ishappy to hear this and informs Kate that her Bunny isdoing well and that Warren says HI and that he will visit her when she's back.
The mention of Warren gives Kate a little smile on her face.
"Now how would you know Warren said that?" she asks.
Max starts to blush a little.
"Well, we've kind of spending a lot of time together"
"Good to hear. I really like you two as a couple."
"We're not a couple, not yet at least. We're going on a date tomorrow"
"Oh how nice! have fun Max!
"Thanks!"
"Are you seeing him tonight?" Kat then asks, curiously.
"Umh yeah" Max admits shyly.
"You don't have to get all red about it Max" Kate laughs" You should see your face! but anyway tell him thanks and that I approve his idea of visiting me when I get back to school".
"Ok I will, I guess I'll leave you to yourself now... get some rest ok? I cant wait till you're back."
"Thanks Max text me later how the date went?"
"Yeah I will! bye"
"Bye..."
Max walks out the room and informs Chloe that she is done.
They get in the car and drive back to the dorms.
"So you're going to make out all night long like I suggested?" Chloe asks.
"Uhm we're just going to watch this movie, Jumper".
"Oh I love that movie! Its great Just sad that Harry dies at the end"
"OMG don't spoil you biatch!"
Chloe starts laughing because there's no Harry character in the movie, but Max doesn't know that.
"To late now" she laughs. "Now you don't have to watch the movie and you can just make out all night long"
"I hate you right now" Max laughs.
Chloe joins in with the laugther and a few minutes later they drive onto the school's parking lot and say their goodbyes. Max heads in the dorm and starts texting Warren.
Max 19:43PM: Hey I'm back if you still want to hang out?
Warren 19:43PM: Yeah I'd love to.
Max 19:43PM: Movie night?
Warren 19:43PM: You bet! Should I come over?
Max 19:44PM: Yeah, but bring some snacks will you Jeeves? I'm all out.
Warren 19:44PM: At your service!
Max 19:44PM: See you soon XOXO
As Max sends the last text she noticed the "XOXO" part. Shit did I just send that? I wasn't thinking. Hopefully he doesn't make a big deal out of it. I don't regret sending it, but it might kind of weird things out seeing as we're not together yet or so I think. Anyway, I should head back to my dorm and change quickly before he gets there.
Warren P.O.V
Max 19:44PM: See you soon XOXO
He keeps reading the text over and over again. XOXO... what does that mean? I mean I know what they are... but Max never sent them to me... should I respond? How would I even respond to that? I don't know. I guess I won't then... Maybe I should ask her? I don't know. I didn't know being in love was this hard. I doubt my every decision I make that involves her and I'm scared shitless what to expect from hanging out with her now. I mean like at first, I just thought she saw me as this little brother, but she actually likes me, like what the actual fuck Warren. A girl you like, likes you back. Just relax ok. Head over to her room and be normal. You will figure it out, together Or so I hope damn I'm so in love with her.
He then finishes his thoughts and gets up and heads over to Max's dorm he knocks on the door.
"Hey just a sec... I'm changing into something more comfortable" Max says on the other side of the door.
"Ok" he simply replies.
A minute later Max opens the door and immediately gets this big smile on her face and Warren sees it. "What? Is there something funny?" he asks.
"No not at all. I guess I'm just happy to see you"
"Oh uhm, I'm really happy to see you to" he replies and then hugs her.
They hug kind of awkwardly for a minute or so.
Max P.O.V
Max ends the hug and then notices that his hands are empty.
"Uhm Warren where are the snacks? I don't see you holding them "she chuckles.
"Oh shit! I forgot them in my roo. I'm sorry! I'll be right back"
He then sprints back to his room and Max laughs as she sees him running away. She leaves the door open just a crack and settles in on the couch after picking a blanket from her closet.
A minute later Warren appears with a bag of Doritos, some M&M's and half a box of Oreo's.
"Will this do, my princess?"
"Certainly, thank you Jeeves.. now feel free to bugger off".
"Yes thank you mam.. I will do just that..."
They both laugh, and Warren closes the door and joins Max on the couch...
"So are you ready?"
"For what?"
"For one of the coolest movies ever made, duh ..Teleporting?"
"Oh... yeah... Let's get on with it" Max replies and then quickly adds "with the movie, I mean"
"Yeah what else could there be?" Warren asks and then realizes it "oh uhm" he replies and starts to blush.
Max's face turns red and she shyly looks away.
"You can put it in if you like"
"What?" Warren then askes shocked
Max hits his shoulder. "The usb you dumbass"
"Yeah yeah... slow down already... " he says, still blushing and he puts the usb into the tv and takes to remote and starts the movie.
"It's pretty cold here I forgot to turn on the heater sorry." Max says, about 2 minutes into the movie as she starts to shiver.
"It's okay. My middle name is Mr. Ice, remember?"
Max chuckles. "Well I guess you don't want to share this blanket then? it isn't big but uhm.. we could if you're cold?"
"Uhm yeah sure, uhm, even Mr. Ice can use a blanket from time to time."
Max laughs and folds out the blanket. Oh shit this is even smaller than I thought.
Warren must be thinking the same because he watches Max with a shy look.
Max moves a bit closer to Warren...
"Alright uhm, it's a bit smaller then I thought but that's alright, right? We can still share it right? I mean, I wouldn't mind cuddling a bit so we can fit? Max tells her soon to be boyfriend.
"Uhm I'm okay with it, are you?"
"Yeah, I think so" Max replies while putting her back to his chest and feels his arms fold around her waist. She pulls the blanket over them and they just lay there on the couch and watch the movie.
This is nice. It feels good laying here with Warren It's kind of intimate I could get used to this. I wonder if he feels the same.
"I could get used to this" she then boldly whispers.
"So, could I" he chuckles
Max turns her head and looks at Warren. Warren freezes for a second but then regains his composure and stares back. They stare into each other's eyes for what must be at least 2 minutes. They then both lean in and their lips meet, and start kissing. After about a second or 10 they stop.
"I could get used to that to..." Max whispers.
"So can I Max, so can I..." he replies and they share one more long kiss before putting their attention back to the movie with big smiles on both their faces.
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