"What," Jane stuttered. Sure, she wanted to kiss Max, but something about this felt wrong. Max was a little buzzed, and it kinda felt like cheating on Bruno. Sure, they weren't officially dating, but they were going to prom together.
"Only if you want to though," Max said. Before Jane could say something else, Max ignored her previous statement and kissed her. Jane stood there surprised before pulling away. That was her first kiss, and something felt wrong about it.
"Wasn't that fun?" Max asked, not noticing the discomfort on Jane's face. "I've always wanted to kiss a girl, but I've never been able to find a girl interested. Girls who are into girls get rightfully mad when straight girls use them for experimentation-"
"What makes you think I'm straight?' Jane snapped. Max's face went from happy to confused. "Why is straight always the default? It's always straight until you kiss someone of the same gender or say it."
"Jane I'm so sorry," Max said. "I thought-"
"No, you didn't think," Jane interrupted. "Did you know that was my first kiss? You took it for your experimentation."
Before Max could say another word, Jane stood up. "This trip was a terrible idea," Jane said. She then left the room, slamming the door on the way out.
The next morning, Max and Jane got ready to leave without uttering a word to each other. They climbed into the car and pulled out of the parking lot, the only noise coming from the radio. Max eventually began to him along to the radio.
"Where do you want to go for breakfast?' Max asked, finally breaking the silence.
"I don't care," Jane said, looking at her phone. Max sighed and pulled into drive threw at a Chick-Fil-La. "I just want the chicken minis please."
Max nods as Jane gave her a ten-dollar bill. Max bought the food and gave it to Jane before they continued on there way. Both girls were quiet, still feeling awkward from the previous night.
They eventually drove past the Hawkins town border. Jane's head was leaning against the window as Max pulled into her neighborhood. "I want you to know that I'm so sorry about last night," Max said.
"Ok," Jane said.
"Please look at me and say more than ok," Max pleaded as they pulled into the driveway.
"What can I say?" Jane asked. "You used me last night. I don't see why you think I'm going to forgive and forget that so quickly."
"Jane, you made me realize that I think I might be bisexual," Max confessed. "I enjoyed that kiss, and the more I thought about it, the more I realized that it made sense. I wanted you to know first."
"I'm glad you decided to tell me," Jane said. "I'll see you at school Monday."
Jane exited the car and grabbed her bag. She walked to the front door and opened it. She walked inside, trying to ignore the butterflies Max had left in her stomach.