Chapter 5

            Terry watched closer as Terrance pulled at Max, playfully tugging her toward him until she was pressed up against his side.  Now true she wasn't his girlfriend to be worried about, but she was his best friend and the guy was taking things a little bit to far. Obviously he had not respect for personal boundaries.  Shoving his pack into the locker behind him he headed toward her. She was in need of being rescued.  Well wasn't she. Of course from his position  and the mile wide smile plastered across her face it didn't seem quite like she was in any serious trouble, but looks could be deceiving.  Seeing them get ready to turn the corner Max's unmistakable laughing voice was now noticeable as he linked his arm with hers. He didn't care what anyone else might think whatever the man had said to Max couldn't possibly be that funny. She was just trying to make him feel better that much was clear. She was being forced to walk down with him that was it…no actually it looked like she was enjoying his escorting her. Yes escorting and nothing else. Sighing heavily he turned back in the direction from which he'd come. Feeling more than a little ridiculous.

            " Already working on a new girl Terry?"
            Terry recognized the voice of one of Dana's friends but could remember her name and didn't care to turn or even react to her comment as Max disappeared behind her classroom door. "Get you self together McGinnis." He said to himself. Maybe this thing with Dana was getting to him more thought.  He was looking at his best friend and ways that a best friend had no reason to. Glancing at his watch he was amazed to say the least at how fast time could fly when you were being a jealous idiot. Jealous now where did that come from? No time to delve into it deeper he hurried on to his own class and that dreaded Chem. Test.

 "How bout it Max." Terrance followed quickly behind her. Trying to keep up with her fast steps into the lunchroom.

"How about what?" Max asked trying to act as if she had no idea what he spoke of.  She was trying hard not to hurt his feelings but no matter what she said to try to throw him off he just pursued her more.  She didn't' want to go out with him. Not tonight, not next week, the following month or year, not ever. 

            "How about tonight me and you we could maybe catch a flick go to  for a bit anything."

"I'm sorry Terrance, I've… I've got plan." Moving to the side of him she slid into the nearest seat.  Placing her tray in front of her.

"Come on Max.  What could you possible have to do."
"Lots actually. I'm sorry maybe some other time."

"Yeah sure." Terrance said. He was getting more than tired of her brushing him off.  He had never had to try so hard to get someone attention.  He was starting to wonder if the rumors of her being in love with Terry McGinnis had any truth to them. She spent more than enough time with him, even more than Dana which some said was the real reason for their breakup.

"Hi Maxine." Terry pushed past Terrance to take is rightful place next to Max.

"Maxine? Since when have I become Maxine, I hate it when people call me that."

            Terry just grinned at her well at least she was getting a little of her own back. Reaching over her he grabbed her small can of soda nearly draining it.

            "Help yourself." Max said slightly annoyed. "Aren't you even going to say hello to Terrance Ter? "

            "Oh, hey didn't see you there. " He lied. Turning back to Max.

" Uh huh, so Max, can I call you later."

            "Yeah I should be home before five."

            Terry nursed the drink in front of him pretending to not to hear what was being said.  Only glancing up everyone and awhile until Terrance finally said "Bye" and walked off to find a seat to eat his lunch with his friends. " I guess the outfit works."

            " Maybe to well." Max said a frown marring her pretty features. "How the test go?"
            Terry faked a shudder. Pulling out the white piece of paper he had tucked down within his binder his grade boldly printed in red marker on the top.

            "Terry," Max said smiling. " You got a B you faker you had me worried for a second."

"You actually thought I could fail after having the smartest girl in school tutor me."

            "With you Terry, anything is possible."

"Terry we need to talk."

            Max recognized the voice of Dana as she stood behind them.