The buzz of her phone started to go off as the light of the new day already filled the room with its bright color.
The sound of the vibration against the nightstand gently brought Max out of her sleep. As soon as she was awaken enough, she blindly searched for the source of the alarm with her left hand and pressed against the screen as soon as she found it.
With a yawn, the freckled girl slowly opened her eyes and focused at the ceiling while she did a short stretch of all her limbs.
Good morning new day.
Now that's more the way I want to wake up. Silent and peaceful. And most importantly, comfy in my bed.
"Right, Captain?" she said to her stuffed bear as she softly rubbed her eyes.
It's definitely more comfy than sleeping against a wall on the rooftop. I don't think we have to debate about that.
Sorry Rachel, but I had to wake you up for your own good. And mine.
She slid with her hands under the blanket and let her eyes wandered around the top of her room.
Man, that was a big information blast session yesterday. Everything she told me.. I don't really know if I got everything fully.
I mean, how could anybody possible guess she felt like that at all?
I never saw a difference when she's with me alone or with others. But then, we don't know each other for that long anyway.
..Guess that's what she meant with acting.
If I would imagine that I put up such a front all the time, I don't think I would be able to.
The brunette pressed her eyes shut and fought against herself to yawn one more time.
Yes yes, I know brain! That stuff is way too heavy to think about in the morning! And I probably fall asleep again if I lie down any longer.
Okay, no more stalling. Time to get my ass up and tackle the day.
Big yay to Friday tho.
With half closed eyes, she threw the blanket away and slid to the edge of her bed. She put both of her feet on the ground and tried to rub the sleepiness away with both hands flat on the face.
Maybe it was still a bit too late yesterday.
Well, I'm not feeling half dead like last time, that's an improvement.
"Good morning, Maxie!" cheered a voice, coming from the direction of her couch.
"Good.."
..Uhh, morning?
Max released her face and raised her head from her hands to look across the room. What she found was a blonde girl sitting on the couch, staring back at her.
"Rachel!" she remarked with wide eyes. "What are you doing here?"
"Well," smirked the long haired blonde, "sitting I would say,"
Yeahh.. no shit?
"Or more specifically, sitting on your couch, looking at you," Rachel revised her own words, "I think that's more correcto."
Gnaaah!
"You know what I mean!" the brunette replied with a mix of confusion and curiosity in her voice. "Why are you in my room?"
Rachel turned her gaze diagonally up as she laid her index finger on her chin. A second later, her mouth is forming another grin.
I absolutely don't like that look.
"You didn't lock your door," she answered amused. "So I sneaked in."
She.. sneaked in?
Not wanna pose here but.. I FUCKING CALLED IT YESTERDAY!
"And," she turned her index finger towards Max, still pointing at the ceiling with it.
'And'? Oh boy..
"Maybe I hoped to catch ya in your panties," finished the blonde to explain.
Wha? Catch me in my..?
The freckled girl slowly lowered her gaze towards her lap as her skin color slowly changed to red.
"Got that one, I would say," Rachel pointed amusedly out.
This can't be.. WHY?
The freckled girl let herself fall back onto her bed, almost bumping her head against at the wall. She grabbed the pillow from her left and pressed it against her face.
"Oh and by the way," continued the girl on the couch.
There'smore?
This isn't good. This isn't good. This isn't good. This isn't good…
"I dig that Mickey Mouse shirt," she exclaimed cheerfully. "It's cute!"
AAAAHHHHHHHHHH! NO!
THIS. GIRL.
A dull groan was heard in the room.
I can't believe her!
Where is the more serious Rachel from the rooftop? I think I liked that one better!
Okay, that's not true actually. I don't want her to be sad like that. And seeing her doing this.. typical Rachel shenanigans is a good sign, I guess. At least it seems like she's doing better already.
Heh, only she can make a full mood change overnight.
"I can hear you giggling, Maxie," said the girl on the couch amusingly.
Oh for fucks sake.
Enough is enough, Devil!
The brunette grabbed the cushion on her face while she raised her body up from the bed. She used the momentum to throw the pillow towards Rachel, aiming for her head.
"Woah," the blonde barely dodged the cotton filled projectile.
Unlucky. Just hit the wall.
"Do ya intend to start a war there, Maxie?" Rachel asked jokingly.
It would be tempting to be honest.
"Why not?" the freckled girl replied as she already grabbed for another cushion. "I fought in many great pillow wars. Mostly successful!"
Rachel moved her right hand in front of her mouth and started laughing.
"Oh great pillow warrior queen, please spare me and my unworthy being's life," she pleaded with a little bow after her laughter slowed down.
Haha. As if!
"Say, why should I provide such a gracious gesture?" the brunette replied, trying to sound serious. She stood up and made herself ready for another throw. "I fail to see a liberating reason to show any mercy to the kinds of yours."
"I beg ya to not judge in a rush, my majesty. I surely didn't come empty handed to your empire of glorious pictures," the hazel eyed girl grabbed a paper bag from the shelf next to the couch and presented it. "I'm confident these delicacies from Blackwell Kingdom will be to your utmost satisfaction."
Food?
That's not fair! You can bribe anyone with free munchies. Right, Chloe?
Damn you for using my own dirty trick against me!
"I call you lucky for catching me in a good mood today," Max released the pillow in her hand and let it fall on the bed behind her. "I shall connive your sins and speak you free from any punishment. But, only for the time being."
Rachel hold her right hand in front of her chest and did another little bow, "My humblest gratitude, queen Maxie."
Could get used to that title.
"You're a dork," stated the brunette as she walked across the room and sat down next to the blonde.
"Likewise," Rachel replied with a grin and swung an arm around Max's waist, pressing her lightly against her own body.
Surprise squeeze? Sorry, I'm used to it by now. Boo-ya.
"So, what magic of yummy led me to spare your life?" the brunette stared at the white paper bag as she asked.
"I present you," the hazel eyed girl opened the bag and brought out its content, "the most delicious vendor machine sandwiches of the entire school."
Sandwiches? That will work just fine, yep.
Hm, I wonder.. should I hold it up in the air when I take it? Like Zelda style.
..don't have the jingle to play tho.
"You're doing very well as my personal food deliverer," Max took the offered breakfast and unwrapped it. "I think I'll keep you for now."
"Why, thank you," replied Rachel amused. "And to also live up to my chauffeur's duties I'll even drive ya to our meet up with Chloe after school!"
How on earth..?
"Our meet up?" the brunette asked and took a bite from the sandwich.
Okay, doesn't take a genius to figure she knows about it from Chloe, since she claimed to not have mind reading powers. Or, she lied about that detail.
Either way, it does mean they are both fine again. That's a relieve!
"Yip. As if I miss the chance to get free food from ya," explained the blonde with a grin.
Oh you want to sneak a seat for the food train?
Fine, but I won't make it that easy.
"And who exactly invited you? As far as I can recall, I only invited Chloe," she stated in a skeptical but joking tone.
The hazel eyed girl looked at Max with a smirk as she pointed at her own face.
Heh, figures.
Well yeah, it's not a bad thing after all. Like that I can thank Rachel even a bit for everything.
Plus Chloe probably loves it too. After all she was so excited about us three hanging together.
I think this will be fun!
"Alright," said the brunette in a defeated voice. "I guess it's my turn of food service," and took another bite.
"So, it's okay with you?" the blonde asked with a hint of worry.
Hm? Yeah! That's what I just said.
"That's the meaning of the word 'alright'," replied Max simply.
"Yass!" cheered the blonde and slung her arms around the other girl for a short hug. "Thank you, Maxie."
Woah!
Okay.. didn't see that coming at all. Still haven't sharpen my spidey senses enough, I guess.
Rachel released the brunette to fetch her phone out of her jeans pocket.
"I'll let Chloe know that we will meet her after school," she said as she typed on the screen, but stopped and looked at Max. "If you don't mind."
Hm, Chloe and I haven't agreed on a time yet. And I don't have any other things to do so far. So, I think it's fine.
Besides, food right after school ..or at any time at all, is never wrong. That is common knowledge.
Max took the last bite from her breakfast as she nodded in agreement.
"Perfect," the blonde said with a smile.
"And now you're even my personal assistant," the freckled girl smirked. "I could get used to this."
"I betcha could," laughed Rachel as she typed a few more things in her phone.
She finally pressed the send button and looked at the screen for a moment longer.
"I'm sorry Maxie. I'm afraid I have to go now," said the blonde with a hint of disappointment. "I promised to meet up with some folks."
Aww already?
"Oh. Okay," the freckled girl simply replied.
But yeah, she still knows many other peeps than me here. That popular blabla bullshit stuff.
..I just hope..
"Will you be alright?" Max asked with a meek tone.
Rachel's lips formed a warm smile as she saw the brunette's worried expression.
"I'll be fine," she assured while looking into the other girl's blue eyes. "Thank you."
Good! I hold you to that.
"But," the blonde stood up and opened her arms, her eyes still gazing on the sitting girl. "I would be more fine with a Maxie hug."
Maxie hug? Sounds like my cue!
Max also stood up and put her arms around the other girl.
"Thanks for the food," said the freckled girl as they both released from each other's embrace after a moment.
"You're utmost welcome, milady," Rachel did a little curtsy before she walked towards the door. "See ya later, Maxie."
"Yeah, later!" replied the freckled girl as the blonde stepped out and close the door behind her.
Aaand there she goes.
Well, that was some different wake up than usual. Not that I'm complaining about free breakie. Just pointing it out, ya know.
Max took the packaging of the sandwich and walked to the trashcan in the corner next to her window.
"And she seems to do a lot better, right Lisa?" she asked her plant while she let the junk fall into the bucket.
"I'm sorry, I didn't water you in a few days," the brunette grabbed the bottle next to her plant and opened the cap. "Here you have some to gulp on."
Hopefully Rachel will be alright as she said.
As she finished watering Lisa, she turned around and made her way towards the bed, looking at the pillow she let fall onto it.
Heh, well. I guess if she's able to hijack into my room and do silly stuff like earlier, I have no need to worry so much.
Sitting down on her bed, she grabbed her phone from the nightstand.
It was cute how joyful she was about us three hanging together. She's just like Chloe in that regard.
She canceled the keylock with a stroke across the screen and looked at the screen.
Speaking of her..
Chloe x3: Of course I was right.
Chloe x3: And that emoji cheat has to be punished
Chloe x3: That's one extra coke for the genius
Haha, damn.
Okay, that's only fair. One extra drink for the blue dork.
..Hmm, only got texts from Chloe. I expected Mom to write too, being the worry head that she is.
Well, maybe she'll text later. Or she will let Dad do it again, because uhhh inconspicuous.
The freckled girl snickered.
That would be so Mom.
Anyway, enough time wasted. I should get ready for the day.
She took a final look at her phone..
And I still have time for a shower! Nice!
..before she put it back on the nightstand and jumped off the bed.
The door of the showers room swung open and a clean brunette stepped out of it.
Typical, now that I don't care much, I don't meet anyone in there. I didn't even hurry.
Could have needed that the other day.
She raised her head and looked up, giving her best false angry face.
Once again, damn you universe! Someday my empire strikes back!
Max lowered her head again and turned her attention to the window on her left.
Thought it is pretty quiet overall today. I mean, I didn't see a soul at the floor on my way here. Only Dana is blasting her music all over the place.
Supporting herself with one hand against the table in front of the window, she leaned a bit forward towards the window.
It's such lovely blue sky. Looks like it's gonna be a nicey dayey today.
With a smile in her face, she turned around to make her way back to her room, as she suddenly stopped when she turned around the corner.
Wait.. Is that..?
The freckled girl walk closer to the room with the number 222.
Knew it! Kate is playing violin again!
I barely didn't hear it because of Dana's dorm entertainment session.
She pressed her ears lightly against the door while closing her eyes.
Kate plays so beautifully.
Max stayed like that for while and quietly hummed in the rhythm of the song, until the melody slowed down and gave its final sounds.
Aww. Over already?
Sorry Kate, but you won't get rid of me so easily.
Prepare for the great pillow warrior queen! Muhahaha!
..Okay seriously, our first class is English again, so why not go to class together?
The freckled girl pulled her ear back from the door to knocked a few times against it.
"Yes?" said the voice inside. "It's open."
Taking her small cleaning bag into her left hand, she used her right to press the handle down and stepped in.
"Good morning, Kate," greeted the photographer and leaned the door ajar.
"Oh, good morning, Max," smiled the blonde back and put her instrument back into the case. "How are you this morning?"
"Tidy and fresh," the brunette lifted her small bag a bit. "Even better after hearing your concert."
Hehe, smooth.
"Thanks," still smiling, Kate averted the eye contact and blushed a little. "I always used to play in the morning at home. I guess it's a habit now."
"I won't complain about that habit," reassured Max.
I totally won't.
"I hope others won't either," the timid girl closed the case and sat down on her couch. "I was afraid someone came to complain as I heard the knock."
"I think you'll be fine," the brunette snickered as she slightly opened the door again. "Dana obviously does a better job than you at that."
The blonde girl escaped a chuckle. "Yes, looks like it."
I wonder how she didn't get the wrath of the entire dorm by now.
"So, uhm," Kate continued to speak, "Do you want something, Max?"
If I..?
Oh, yeah. I'm here for a reason.
"Right," the freckled girl shifted her weight to the other foot, "I thought I could use some company walking to school. And since we have the first class together, I chose you as the lucky winner."
"Sounds like I won't have a choice," replied the blonde amusedly.
Nope, you absolutely don't.
The freckled girl shook her head with a smile.
"Okay," Kate chuckled again as she stood up. "Give me five minutes, okay, Max?"
Congratulations, you won your personal Kate!
Uhh.. what?
Sometimes, even I think my thoughts are weird.
Whatever.
Five minutes is enough to dress up.
"Alrighty," Max used her foot to push the door open. "See you in five."
She walked backwards out of the room while closing the door with her hand. As the brunette turned around she almost bumped into another girl, who walked by.
Woah.
"Hey!" the black haired girl yelled while adjusting her glasses.
"S..Sorry. My bad," apologized the freckled girl, taking a step back.
"Indeed it was. How about you look at where you are actually going?" said the girl while already walking away to the exit.
Wowser, okay. Sorry for being alive, I guess?
Max kept her eyes on the girl until she vanished behind the door.
Hm.. haven't I seen her before?
If I remember right..
Wasn't that the girl I saw on Monday with, uhm.. this guy who bused me the other day. What was his name again? Warren?
However, I don't have time for that. I'm on a time schedule. So better get on the move, Max.
As she walked towards her room, the brunette's attention turned to the slate next to her door.
Ugh, right. That happened too.
I bet everyone saw Victoria's lovely stupid ass messages by now.
It's better to get rid of it, even if I don't have any clue what else to write on it.
She lifted her hand and was about to erase the message as she suddenly stopped moving.
Wait. This isn't..
"My shine in the moonless night" with.. a heart?
Who?
Was that.. Rachel?
Max couldn't help but smile.
Yeah, only can be her.
That's so sweet.
Also a bit embarrassing, but.. I'll definitely keep it.
Thank you Rachel.
Leaving the slate as it is, the freckled girl pushed her door open and shut it closed right after she stepped into her domain.
Okay, if my gut ticks right, I got about three and a half minutes left.
Not saying that it's a race, but, it's totally a race! Against, uhh.. Kate? Or.. time?
So bring it on!
She walked to her wardrobe and put the cleaning bag into its shelf.
Step one, clothes. What to wear today?
Crossing her arms, the brunette inspected the full variety her wardrobe has to offer.
Alright, since I don't have much time, I have exactly two choices.
Either I wear the exact same clothes like the past few days which, on the plus side, would probably annoy Victoria.
Hehe.
Or..
Max closed her eyes, reached out with her hand and blindly picked the first clothing she finds.
And the winner is..?
Sweet! Black t-shirts go with everything! No need for anything else with that sunshine outside.
That's one problem solved.
Now step two. Quickly change!
That's an easy one.
She slipped out of her sleeping gear and lazily threw it into the wardrobe. As fast as she can the brunette pulled over the tee she grabbed a few seconds ago.
That's one.
Next, where's my jeans?
She swirled around with her head to look out for the missing piece.
Hm, nowhere to find in the trice.
Well, I don't have time for this.
Once again she reached into her wardrobe and repeated the action from earlier as she randomly picked the first jeans pants her hands could find.
I congratulate you to be my fashion piece for the day.
You're welcome.
..Quickly changing into that, and then only hopping into my shoes, which luckily are right there next to me, aaand tadaaa! All dressed up!
Which leads us to step three.
Basically grabbing everything I need for today as fast as possible!
Should be easy.
She turned around on the spot she's standing and scanned through her room.
Let's see..
Phone at the nightstand, school stuff, bag and camera at the desk.
Tsk, like that's even a challenge. C'mon!
Hurrying to her bed, Max picked up the phone from her stand and quickly checked on it.
Got a new message?
Chloe x3: "The queen and her loyal servitor await your arrival this afternoon"?
Chloe x3: what the fuck?
Haha. Nice one Rachel.
I just have to..
Max: bow to the pillow master!
She arrived at her desk as soon as she hit the send button and put away her phone into her messenger bag, along with her camera and the school items she needs.
There we go. One last look if I..
Nope, seems like I'm good to go.
"You take care of everything, Lisa. As always," said Max to her plant as she went across the room and stepped out.
Aaaand finish!
The door to Kate's room opened at the same time as the freckled girl closed her own.
Hah! Looks like I won! Don't mess with me, losers!
Okay, I don't mean to call Kate a loser.. just, generally speaking.
"Ready?" the blonde asked as she spotted Max.
"Yeah! Let's go," the freckled girl did a short sprint to close the distance and they both walked side by side towards the exit.
Heh, it's so much quieter here without Dana's morning music event.
Her attention was on Dana's room as they both passed by.
Hm, her door is a little open.
Maybe she is still here. It would be a good chance to..
"Actually," the brunette turned her gaze back to Kate. "Can you please wait a moment? I, uhh.. need to talk to Dana."
"Of course, Max," the blonde nodded with a smile. "I'll wait outside in the meantime."
Of course you would say of course. Wouldn't be you otherwise.
"Thanks. Will not take long," Max replied and walked back to Dana's room while the other girl made her way outside.
The freckled girl put her flat hand against the door.
Hmm.. no, Max. Better knock this time instead of going down the sneaky route.
Even if all my nosy nerves ruffle against it.
Besides, you want to talk to her, not spy on her! Damn habits!
"Dana?" she asked while she softly knocked against the wood.
"Ss open," mumbled the voice inside loud enough.
Nice!
"Hey," the freckled girl greeted as she stepped in. "It's just me."
"Max!" the cheerleader took the scrunchy she was holding with her mouth and tied her hair to a pony tail. "What's up?"
"Not much. Just stopping by while being on the run, and.." replied the brunette as she walked a bit further into the room.
"I haven't seen you all day yesterday." Dana smiled while she shortened the distance between them. "Looks like you're doing better now."
Yeah, guess it was not hard for her, or anyone to figure that I was doing shitty.
Puffy eyes and dark circles are a good indicator for that after all.
"Yes, I am. Thanks," Max's eyes darted aimlessly around for a second. "That's why I'm here actually. I wanted to thank you. You know, for looking out for me the other day."
"That's sweet, Max," the taller girl's lips showed a smile. "But I can't take credit for that."
"Huh? Why not?" the freckled girl gave Dana a puzzled look.
"Rachel came by and asked me to keep an on eye you," the cheerleader said.
What? Rachel..?
But..
"She said she has some other business to take care of this morning," she finished to explain.
Ohh! Now it clicks!
Of course! Why else should Dana wake me up? It's not like my room is on her way out and I don't think she specifically look if I walk by. I never thought about that!
So, It makes sense.
And, the business Rachel had must be her going to Chloe.
The brunette exhaled some air out of her lungs as her eyes looked down to the floor.
..Man, she is there for me even when she isn't actually there.
That girl..
A small smile appeared on the freckled girl's lips.
I haven't done anything to deserve this.
She shook her head slitghly as she closed her eyes for a moment.
However..
"That doesn't matter." Max reached with her left hand to her right upper arm. "You helped me and I appreciate it," she looked up again with a warm smile, "So, thank you."
"You're too damn cute," the taller girl returned the smile. "In that case, you're very welcome, Max."
Good! Wasn't that hard, right?
"Do you want to chill here for a bit until classes start?" offered Dana. "I wouldn't mind."
That would be sweet, but..
"Sorry. Like I said," Max rubbed her neck, "I'm on the run. Some other time, kay?"
"Sure," the cheerleader replied joyfully. "Anytime you like."
I definitely come back to that!
"Thanks, Dana," the brunette did a small wave with her hand and made her way out of the room. "Have a nice day."
"See you later," the taller girl replied as she walked to the door with Max.
As the door closed behind the freckled girl, she didn't move any further.
Is there anything you don't have your fingers in, Rachel?
Heh. You are freaking nuts, you know that?
Max suddenly began to sprint towards the stairwell out from her standing position. She pushed the door open and took two steps at a time on her way down. Arriving at the end, she avoided the last bit of the stair with a little hop.
Arriving at the end, she avoided the last couple of stairs with a small jump.
Woops.
Careful, Max. Clumsy as you are, you will only land on your butt. The last thing I want is to break my camera!
As the freckled girl stepped outside, she was greeted by the bright morning light of the sun. It didn't take long for her to find Kate standing by a bench right in front of the entrance, with another girl next to her.
Oh shit! Is that Victoria talking to Kate?
This is not good.
The brunette didn't hesitate and rushed the short distance to both girls.
Yeah, as I thought. She isn't looking very happy at all.
"Hey," she yelled and stepped in front of the timid girl.
Both girls turned her attention to the voice.
"Max?" said Kate in a mix of worry and confusion.
"Oh, you," Victoria huffed, crossing her arms. "What do you want, hipster?"
"How about you leave her alone?" the freckled girl narrowed her eyes.
"How about you mind your own fucking business?" shot the pixie blonde back. "We were just talking."
Yeah, right..
Max took one more step between the other two girls. "She doesn't look very comfortable to me about your so-called talking!"
"Not my fault if she won't accept the truth," Victoria said with a slight smirk.
"Truth?" the brunette glared at the girl in front of her. "You mean the truth you make up to give others shit?"
"What's your fucking problem?" the short haired blonde asked in an aggressive tone, returning the glare.
'My' problem?
"Question right back to you!" the smaller girl countered. "What is yours with us? We never did a single thing to you!"
"That's none of your business!" the blonde girl replied furiously.
Such a bullcrap!
"You pick on us and now want to tell me it's not our business? For cereal?" Max raised her voice.
"No. What I say is, fuck you!" Victoria responded angrily.
Yeah, perfect answer.
The freckled girl exhaled a deep breath.
This doesn't get us anywhere. And I have better things to do than to argue with her.
I need to think of something else.
Max pondered for a second before she lowered her head and closed her eyes.
..maybe?
She raised her right arm and narrowed her brows.
All three girls stood there for a few moments until Victoria opened her mouth.
"What the fuck are you doing?" she asked in an annoyed tone.
Nope..
Guess, that didn't work.
Heh, what did I expect anyway? Some sudden superpowers?
She lowered her arm again.
..Sigh, okay.
Activating plan B then.
"You know, Victoria," the brunette said in a calm voice.
I hope you're right, Rachel, and she has a good side.
She raised her head to look at the pixie blonde. "We could be friends if you wanted to."
Victoria let out a short laugh before she responded, "Are you fucking serious? With you pulling weird shit like that?"
"Well," the brunette shrugged without any expression in her face, "Yeah."
"Tsk. Don't be ridiculous, Max," the blonde clicked with her tongue. "It's more likely that I can see ghosts!"
Do TV ghost count?
Anyway, I tried.
"Fine. Until then, leave us the fuck alone," the freckled girl gave her one last glare as she grabbed the hand of the girl behind her.
"Don't you dare tell me what to do, hipster!" shot Victoria back.
"Whatever. Come Kate, we're going," Max simply responded and walked away with the other girl.
Let's get away from the queen of bitches! I'm so weary of all that shit!
As they both went hand in hand along the yard, the freckled girl noticed that a few other people were looking at her.
Fuck! Were they here the whole time? I didn't even notice.
Have they..
Of course they must have heard the whole thing!
..Shit! As if I haven't drawn enough attention this week already.
"Uhm, Max?" said the voice next to her.
"Hm?" mumbled the brunette as she looked back at Kate.
"You can let go of my hand now," said the timid girl.
Oh!
"Uhh, yeah. Of course," she let go of the other girl's hand. "Sorry."
Fuck, what's this? My hand is shaking like crazy.
In fact, my whole body is trembling a bit.
Was I like that the whole time?
I hope not..
"Are you alright?" asked Max, looking at her hand for a moment before she turned her attention to Kate.
"Yes, I'm fine. Thanks," the blonde smiled. "And, thanks for standing up for me. It means a lot."
If Kate is smiling, everything is fine.
"Don't even mention it," the freckled girl smiled back. "Can we please stop talking about it? I don't want to think about any of that crap for the rest of the day."
Or ever.
"That's fine with me," Kate nodded.
Perfect.
Now that this is settled..
"Hold on a moment," Max opened her bag to grab her camera.
She stepped closer to the other girl and pointed her Polaroid at them both. "Gimme your best smile."
This is gonna be a good day!
A/N
Hello few peeps who still read that thing for some weird reason +waves+
I knew this would be a longer chapter as soon as I figured out how to cover that all. But my gosh, this is a lot for my standards.
I wanted to cover some things with this chapter and even added one unnecessary scene because I got a spontaneous blast on that xD (The Max changing clothes part. Nothing more to add to that :P)
I had the idea with Rachel since last chapter and thought it would be funny way to set the mood for this chapter. Well hopefully it was :D
To explain the message Rachel left at Max's plate. The previous chapter was originally planned with a full moon, but as I looked up which moon exactly was at that day on Oregon, it turned out there was none at all. Well, shit xD At least I got this little idea out of it :D
The part with Victoria, gosh. I had this idea for so long. Almost since the beginning. Always imagined it to be in the classroom, but gladly I had that idea with Kate and Max going together to school, because it solved most of the problems I would have had otherwise :D
I hope it doesn't feel like I used Kate only for that. She doesn't get much screen time, but I thought it would be okay since she got more in previous chapters.
A thing I want to clarify is when Max lifts her hand to try to channel any powers. That's only a dumb idea I had for a long time and wanted to put in to show Max weirdness and as a reference to the game itself. Nothing more to that :D
If you may wonder about that "ghost" thing Victoria says, it's a nod towards LonesomeBard and his fanfic "Obscura". If you haven't read it yet, I recommend it to you girls and guys :D
I hope the chapter doesn't feel like there's pressed in too much. I didn't want to split it up because everything is almost at the same scenery, so it didn't feel right.
Obligatory thanks to Stevo who always makes my chapters grammatically bearable to all of you :D
And with that I say thanks for reading and goodbye for now :D
Until next time x3
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