A/N: Uhm.

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Chapter 8

Max POV

As I softly closed Phoebe's bedroom door a smile spread across my face. How can two words make you feel so happy? I leaned against the wall thinking about how Phoebe said "sleep well" and came to the conclusion that it wasn't what she said but how she said it. That beautiful smile of hers gave me enough hope to last a lifetime. I knew that everything wasn't perfect, but I knew that at least it was going better than before.

Somehow a little hope crept up inside me and I couldn't help but think that Phoebe and I might actually work. I smirked as I couldn't stop thinking about her. I snapped out of my thoughts heading my way to my lair but as I came down the stairs I missed a step tumbling down the staircase knocking my head hard against something. Everything felt dizzy as the light faded away spreading darkness all over.

Phoebe POV

The next morning…

I woke up the next morning with the sunlight shining into my room. I decided to get up to get some coffee. As I went down the staircase I saw Max was laying on the floor at the bottom of the stairs now moving an inch. I ran down the stairs and turned him around. I heard him groaned a little bit, but his eyes were shut and then I noticed that there were dry blood near his hairline. I saw Max holding onto his ribs, then the thought came to me – he fell down the stairs.

"Max! Can you hear me?" I yelled as I moved a strand of my hair away from my face biting my lower lip feeling frightened. I picked him up carefully knowing that his ribs probably hurts from the fall. I slowly walked with him to his lair. I didn't bother to take the slide because that won't end well so I decided to take the stairs. As soon as I was halfway down the stairs, I saw Dr Colosso looking all worried up.

"What happened?" he asked as he shifted his body towards us.

"Don't know yet," I answered placing Max gently on his bed. Dr Colosso didn't say anything else so I decided to fix Max up because he really didn't look good. I stared at him for a while remembering last night and how confused but happy I felt. I smiled and just then Max opened his eyes looking straight into mine as a smirk appeared on his face.

"And what do I own this pleasure?" he asked and just then his smirk faded away as he felt the pain going through his ribs.

"Take it easy," I said as I took a seat on his bed wiping some of his hair away from his face.

"Don't move, I'll will be right back," I said as I head up the stairs to get some water and a bandage. When I got back I saw Max was already up and trying to move.

"I told you not to move," I yelled as a frown appeared on his face.

"You did?" he questioned acting all dumb. He tried to smirk, but the pain striked through his body making him groan.

"I have to get up or else you're going to struggle," he said as he held onto his ribs.

"I know, but I would have helped you," I said. I took a seat on his bed as I started to wipe the dry blood off his face with a damp cloth. I gently pressed it against his head trying not to hurt him.

"How did this happen?" I asked.

"How obvious can it be? I fell down the stairs," he remarked making me frown.

"Yeah but normally you don't miss a step unless you are thinking about something."

"Fine, after I left your room. I Uhm… I" he stammered out not knowing how to say it.

"You what?" I asked arching an eyebrow. Max looked away as he kept quiet not saying a word.

"Tell me what happened," I demanded as I lifted his head to look into his eyes.

"I was thinking about you and I didn't concentrate and that's when I fell down the stairs giving me a concussion," he said as I saw he felt completely embarrassed about it. I couldn't help but smile at Max. He smiled back at me and that's when blood filled my cheeks.

"I need a shower," Max suddenly said trying to move.

"Alright. Give me a minute and I'll help you up."

"Phoebe, I got it. I'm only going up the stairs," he sighed as he went up.

Max POV

I lay back in the bath. I had been denied a shower by Phoebe because she didn't want me to be on my feet for too long. I sighed, it was more relaxing but I definitely preferred showers. When I was almost completely relaxed the bathroom door opened up.

I flew forward trying to cover myself. Water splashed over the side and I winced in pain from moving too quickly. As I gasped at the pain I looked around to see Phoebe standing at the door trying to hide her smile.

"Look what you did," she said as she came over me

"Can you blame me?"

"Not really" she giggled.

"Giggling does not help me here," I said as my face turned bright red.

"Look, raise your arms up as if you're about to wash your hair," Phoebe said. "I'll look away if it makes you feel better."

I waited till she closed her eyes then slowly raised my hands. I was barely near my head when the pain started. I hissed then lowered my hands again. Phoebe opened her eyes and smirked at me. My hands shot further down to cover myself

"So I could wash your hair or I could ask Mom or I Nora and Billy?" she asked as she looked at me

"I'd rather have you," I muttered.

She smiled triumphantly and walked closer to me. She wet my hair with the small jug then sat on the side of the bath as she washed the shampoo into my head. After a while I relaxed and closed my eyes. I couldn't even remember why I had been so embarrassed, it seemed silly now. Then the thought came to me, I'm not myself. I'm supposed to be Max Thunderman doing things on my own, not letting Phoebe help me. But I couldn't help it, the feeling of her touch feels amazing.

I almost frowned when she stopped but I tried to hide it. Phoebe smiled to herself as she stood up and tilted my head back. She poured the water over my head until all the soap was washed out.

As Phoebe dried her hands on a towel I said, "Fancy helping me out and drying me off?" Suddenly I felt more confident about being naked in front of Phoebe.

"Not in the way you're thinking Max," she said trying not to smile.

"Aw, I'll keep it as close to PG as I can." I smirked

She rolled her eyes. "I'll wait outside in case you need to me."

I actually did frown this time round, but nonetheless I managed to get out of the bath. I sat on the floor with the towel around my waist while I waited for the pain to subside. Once it had I dried off slowly then slipped on a pair of boxers, baggy shorts and an over-sized jumper.

I slowly stood up and walked over to the door. When I opened it I saw Phoebe leaning against the wall. She grinned at me and he couldn't help but smile back.

Phoebe POV

As we entered Max's lair, I gently placed him onto his bed adjusting the pillows for him. I then grabbed the bandage and looked at Max.

"We're going to have to remove your shirt so that I can wrapped this bandage around your waist," I said as I waited for him to remove his shirt. A huge smirk spread across his face as he tried to remove his shirt but winced from the pain. I helped him get undressed, I placed the shirt on the bed next to him. When I looked back at Max I was stunned. I couldn't helped but stared at Max's body. I quickly snapped out of my thoughts as I shifted my attention to Max's ribs.

I slowly wrapped the bandage around Max trying not to hurt him much. Every time when my hand touched Max's body it sent a burning sensation through my body. I found it hard to concentrate, but decided that I can't show him that I'm nervous – why am I feeling so nervous?

When I was done, I grabbed Max's shirt but Max stopped me.

"I don't need a shirt right now," he said. I stared into Max's eyes. I wanted to lean in and kiss him, but I decided not to.

"You need some sleep," I said as I stood up from Max's bed. Max grabbed my wrist forcing me to look into his eyes.

"Don't go." I smiled as he released me from his grip.

"You need some sleep Max, and I have to let our parents know that you fell."

"Not yet. Stay with me for a little while," he said as he shifted his body slowly to the side of the bed. I smiled as I lay back, looking at Max. He smiled as he closed his eyes drifting to sleep.

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