Life is Strange: The Cruel Hand of Fate

Chapter 8 of my Life is Strange story, enjoy.

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Chapter 8

Max grinned to herself as she stood in her room; it was time, she was getting ready for going out with Warren to the drive-in that evening. She wanted to look nice, but remain comfortable; she knew Warren well enough now to know how much he cared, that she didn't have to fear how she looked, Warren always seemed to like her, no matter her appearance. Still smiling she made up her mind and began looking out her clothes.

As she did, her thoughts went to her plans. 'This is it, just be ready Max, wait till you're there and the moment feels right, then...tell Warren how you feel.'

Feeling reassured by her plan, despite how simple it was, she finished getting dressed, wearing a pair of charcoal grey leggings, a dark blue tank-top, simple socks and her favourite colourful hi-tops. Satisfied she grabbed the last few things she'd need and left the room, heading for the parking lot to where Warren's car was parked.

Within the boy's dorms, Warren smiled lightly, also getting himself ready. As usual, whenever he thought about Max, about his feelings for her, he wondered if she felt the same and then the doubts began. He always worried he wasn't good enough for her, always felt Max deserved better.

Nevertheless he wanted this to go right. 'It's going to be okay, Max asked me for this...it, I just hope it's a sign.'

He told himself to stick to the plan as he finally got dressed, a pair of smart designer denim jeans, a black smart button-up shirt, simple socks and shoes.

Satisfied he nodded. 'Good, alright, that looks good...Alright, just remember, when we get there, when the time is right, just tell her how you feel and...and hope for the best.'

It wasn't much of a plan, but it was all he had. Still he felt hopeful as he left and headed for the parking lot. He soon spotted Max when he arrived, she stood, waiting by the car, it was clear she had not been there long. Seeing each other they both smiled, greeted each other warmly and got into the car. Driving out of Blackwell and towards the drive-in in Newberg.

Driving in silence, they felt themselves relax, comfortable with each other and were contented. As they drove their thoughts were indeed on each other; but for once, they were clearer than ever before and both were thinking about how best to word their confessions to each other.

Finally, after some time, after having got everything they needed, they were parked in the lot of the drive-in. Max was surprised to see quite a few other people around in their cars. Nevertheless she smiled and settled in, Warren grinned, also pleased. They were soon relaxed and watching the movie as it began.

They were soon enjoying themselves; Max had actually thought it would be sweet to buy an extra large popcorn between them, rather than two separate. Warren had laughed upon seeing that and they were still at ease.

'I can't believe we're really here, oh, I hope this all goes well...After everything that's happened, I just...I want this to go right.' Max thought to herself.

The movie continued and they enjoyed themselves, everything was going well; it was clear a good night was being had by all. The other people in their cars were either couples or families, all of them engrossed in the movie.

While they were watching, as time marched on, Warren smiled, quietly exhaling.

'This is it...This is my chance.'

He turned to her. "Max..."

"Hmm, yeah?"

He bit his lip, then the words came. "I just...I wanted to tell you. I...I love you, I have for some time, I care greatly about you and want nothing more than to make you happy..."

He found himself stumbling over his words and was afraid he had blown it. Max however was elated, she knew how Warren felt about her of course. But to hear it first hand like this, it was so amazing.

"Warren..." She whispered; smiling.

He tensed, seeing her smile and was hopeful. But then it happened, before Max could say anything suddenly there was a crashing sound and Max flinched, Warren's eyes widened as the window next to Max was busted in.

Then suddenly the door was forced open and Max dragged out. Max cried out, shocked and then in pain, as she was attacked; her thoughts and fears kicked into overdrive as she realized the horrible truth, this was the same group as before, they had come for her again.

Yet Max's thoughts only registered one thing. 'God no, why now…?'

It was almost laughable yet she was too scared to think straight.

Warren had reacted at once, he just prayed that the other people here had noticed what was going on and hopefully help. He had got out of the car and hurried around, shocked to see a group of masked men attacking Max as she tried desperately to fight back.

"Hey!"

He rushed over, reacting instinctively, one of the group turned to him and a struggle ensued. Max struggled to pull herself away, she was shocked to see Warren struggling with one of the assailants.

But then suddenly she heard a noise, a terrible, familiar noise, a noise she never wanted to hear again in real life. A gunshot.

At once there were shouts, shouts which panicked the assailants and fled. Max struggled to her feet then her eyes widened in horror, Warren was lying on the ground, a growing bloodstain on his torso, he had been shot.

"NO! WARREN NO!" She screamed, rushing to his side.

She tried desperately to help him, in any way, pleading, desperately with him to stay with her, she could hear the shouts and noise around her, but didn't care for it, only Warren mattered. She couldn't help but remember Chloe's death, she couldn't let that happen again, not like this.


End of chapter, things have taken a drastic turn now, read and review please.