Chapter TEN: The wait…

So awesome that we have got to the tenth chapter! Thanks so much everyone and now we will sort of start getting into more Pricefield and other stuff ;)

Max loved Chloe!

She knew it!

Did Chloe know it too?

A thousand thoughts invaded the mind of Max Caulfield as she sat down in a small plastic, and incredibly uncomfortable, chair by the space where her friend, Warren Graham, once led injured but defiantly not alone. Max decided it was a good idea to at least try and block the worrying thoughts about Warren and attempt to focus on something…anything that could bring a spec of happiness into her soul whilst she and the rest of the Blackwell survivors waited for news about Warren. Max hated calling her friends 'survivors' as it only served as a constant reminder of what they all went through, as if the tornado had branded them all for life. Max knew she could not let that happen to her or anyone she knew. It's time I stop feeling sorry for myself and actually start helping all these people that I may have…that the tornado hurt! I can't do this alone though…Chloe…

Max turned to see if she can spot the blue haired punk as she did only a few minutes ago when she noticed Joyce crying into some doctor's arms and assumed the worst. However this assumption was soon blown to pieces as the wide smile on the older woman's face had told Max all she needed to know, that David may actually be okay. That had brought some colour back into her cheeks at least. She did manage to see Chloe talking to Kate and she seemed to be happy about it all too. Max knew there was some deep part of Chloe that wanted David to be okay however she would rather scream the alphabet of cuss words at the man before actually admitting it. This bought a slight smile to her face at the thought of the amusing situation. Suddenly, Chloe looked up and her and Max locked eyes for the first time since their talk on the bench. Even from this distance, Max could see Chloe's beautiful blue eyes that honestly you could get lost in. Max often did. Max then saw Chloe look down slightly and then said something quick to Kate and her mother and then began to get up and walk over to Max's location. Okay here she comes…come on Max you need this, you need to be strong for Warren and Chloe. Maybe I should tell her or maybe I should…

"Hey….uh…Caulfield" the rather demanding tone of Victoria Chase' voice snapped her out of her mind quiz. She turned her head to see the blonde standing and almost shacking next to her. Max noticed that the girls' previously puffy red eyes were now even more dark and pronounced, almost as if she had cried for hours.

"Hey Victoria, are you…okay? You seem disturbed" Max quizzed, her voice still croaky from worrying about Warren. Victoria looked at the floor for a moment before replying even more quietly than before,

"Look I wanted to say…thanks for earlier. I have to admit I didn't expect you to be so kind to me, especially after the way I've acted. I'm sorry about your friend, I'm sure he's fine. Hey do you think we could maybe talk later?, it's cool if it's a no. Wouldn't blame you." Max smiled at the request and stood up and pulled Victoria into a hug. Even without looking she could tell two things; Victoria probably had her mouth wide upon in shock and that the surrounding Blackwell students were probably just as surprised.

"Of course Victoria, I'll catch you later after I've heard about Warren" she once again smiled before re-taking her seat. Victoria awkwardly shifted in her response.

"Uh…yeah that's cool. Thanks Maxine." With that, she departed out of the tent itself, probably to contemplate what the hell just went on, Max theorised in her head. She looked up to see Chloe who was nudging her head slightly, indicating to Max to come on over to her. Max sighed slightly and made the journey over to her friend.

The two ended up sitting on the exact same bench as before. Max filled Chloe in on all that happened with Warren and her encounter with Victoria. That latter had gained a few surprised remarks from the punk, of course. Chloe also relayed the news about David to Max that she had just heard from the doctor.

"That's great Chloe, I'm glad he's going to be okay and…I think you are too" Chloe playfully and lightly nudged Max in the arm and slightly smirked,

"One of these days Maxi-pad, I'm gunna actually hit you for those stupid remarks. But yeah, I guess I am glad. Shock horror I know. I'm sure Warren's going to be cool too though, he seems like a fighter kinda guy, not quite fight club looking but yeah, he'll be fine" the two giggled and Max was so glad she could actually smile with her friend as times may actually be getting better, well she certainly hoped so anyway,

"I hope so Chloe. I really do." Seeing that the topic may be getting hard for the hipster to talk about, Chloe put her arm round Max's shoulder and in response, the hipster happily sunk into the punks arms. It was then that she decided to move things along and say what she wanted to say ever since she first saw Chloe back in that bathroom.

"What I said…back in the truck after the tornado, I meant it. I do love you Chloe and not in a friend kinda way you know? All this shit with the tornado and now Warren, I just wanted to say just in case things go to shit again and I'm too upset to say anything else"

Chloe looked down at Max with initial shock and surprise. She knew Max said it in the truck, but this was different. Chloe then glanced over at her mom and Kate who were now smiling too and talking like family members. This gave her the confidence to say what she had wanted to say since they were kinds,

"You know what Max? So do I. I do, since like…forever. Rachel I totally crushed on but there always felt there was something missing and that something was probably your skinny ass, so why don't we cement this then, before things got to shit right here and right now!" Max knew exactly what she meant and leant up to face the blue-haired angel. With the sun light shining through the open entrance to the tent, they kissed. Passionately and for a long….long time. A simple kiss that marked the beginning of one stage that would bring some well needed happiness to both of their lives!

Sorry about the sort of rushed ending, I have had such a busy day and on the final few months of college so things have been a little all over the place but thanks again and see you for the next chapter where events and consequences will be revealed.