Life is Strange: A Family's Secret

Chapter 9 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.

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Disclaimer: I don't own Life is Strange or its characters.

Chapter 9

Max sighed as she lay on her bed, staring up at the ceiling of her room. For once, her mind was not on her suspicions about Lisa; nor was she worried about Chloe anymore, now that said girl was well on the way to recovery. No, her thoughts were on a certain Warren Graham.

'I just, can't stop thinking about him.' She thought to herself. 'I just, wish I could sort things out my thoughts are in such a jumble. Why can't I just figure this out.'

She shook her head; she knew how she felt about Warren, it had become clear to her during her adventure through time after all. So why was it so hard for her to make sense of things.

Even as she thought it, it clicked. 'Because I'm overthinking it, c'mon Max, just...go with it, you know how you feel.'

So, determined, she stood up and prepared to leave her room. She had a lot to do and the first set was to find Warren and talk to him, perhaps make a plan to reveal her feelings to him.

'Alright Max, you know what you're doing, just...got with it, you can do this.' She told herself.

Deciding to take no chances, as she wasn't sure where he would be, Max texted Warren, asking to meet him by the fountain in the main campus of Blackwell. He replied at once and confirmed he'd meet her there.

Heading to the fountain, Max smiled lightly, setting her camera bag down next to the fountain wall, and letting out a slow breath as she leaned back slightly, enjoying the feel of the sun. She also mused on how best to approach her talk with Warren. She wanted things to be perfect and to try and get the best possible atmosphere for admitting feelings. As she thought about this however, an idea did occur to her, making her grin.

'Wow, now that I think about it; that could work.' She thought. 'It's even more ironic as Warren hasn't asked yet, in this timeline.'

So, with that thought in mind; she relaxed and enjoyed the view to be found around the fountain remaining seated on the edge of it. Looking around she was startled at how aware of danger she was now. While sitting and waiting she had to admit she was nervous all over again, but she urged herself to focus, she could do this. It was then Warren arrived and Max smiled upon seeing him.

"So, what's up?" He greeted her cheerfully.

She grinned. "I just, I wanted to ask you something Warren?"

He sat down next to her?" What's up?"

There was a brief pause; for once, Max was able to swallow her nervousness, she was pausing to add dramatic effect.

"I was wondering if..." She asked at last. "You'd like to go to the Planet of the Apes movie marathon with me?"

Warren looked startled; Max couldn't blame him, but she had to admit, it was quite amusing. Warren grinned however, recovering his stride. "That sounds great, we'll have to make arrangements."

They agreed and planned to meet up later and do just that.

Unbeknownst to both however, they were secretly being watched, by none other than Lisa Cameron.

'Well, well, what have we here?' She thought to herself with a smirk. 'Is my dear cousin getting the hots for the cute nerd, how sweet...'

As she watched them carefully she took note of their interactions, how they behaved around each other and noticed.

'Hmmm, so both of them have pretty strong feelings for each other, but haven't yet made the final move, they're still awkward and all that...interesting, that could work...' She thought to herself.

She also considered her visits to the hospital. 'Despite initial issues and the five year separation, things seem pretty good between Max and Chloe too; knowing Max she'd do anything and this Warren Graham guy...'

She nodded to herself as she turned away, heading back to her hotel; it was definitely something for her to consider; especially if her plans were to be successful.

End of chapter, hope you enjoyed it, read and review please.