The bus ride into Arcadia Bay wasn't long at all. Max and Kate sat beside each other, sharing stories and talking about life, school, family, and whatever else seemed to come up into their conversation. Kate was eager to start classes, that was apparent. Max found out many cool things about Kate, and learned that she was so easy to talk to. She had hoped that Kate found out the same about her as well. It was easy to exchange information back and forth to one another. It was right then and there when Max realized that she had already made a real good friend, and school hadn't even started yet, well, it started tomorrow, but Max didn't think that counted right now. "We're not that far." Kate said with a smile.

When they arrived at the only diner in town, Max immediately recognized it. The logo and colors were so familiar to her. She had come here to this place a lot when she was younger before she moved away. It was her family's favorite breakfast place. Kate was right, they did have the best pancakes ever. "I love this place, Kate." Max looked over at the blonde as they got off the bus and began walking up the sidewalk to the entrance.

"You've been here before?" Kate inquired as she held the door open for Max.

Max nodded, "A few times when I was younger." She replied as they walked into the diner, hearing the ding of a bell on the door. They found a booth in the way back of the place, even though the diner was relatively empty at this time in the morning. It seemed as though Kate liked having her privacy, but who wouldn't? That's why they chose a rather secluded booth, so that they could share more conversation and learn more things about each other. Since the last time that they had hung out, Max was eager to begin talking more in depth to Kate, establishing a bond with the blonde girl.

It seemed as though Kate knew where she was going and what she was doing, so Max had to only assume that she had came to the diner a lot. Maybe this place was her haven, a safe place where she could relax, her home away from home if you will. She looked comfortable here, that was for sure, and Max noticed how her fragile demeanor became more relaxed as they sat down. "This is where I sit every time I come in here." She admitted to Max, "This is my favorite place in Arcadia Bay." She added with a smile.

"So you do come here a lot." Max nodded, confirming her thoughts.

"It's just so peaceful." Kate told her. "I come here with a good book, or listen to music while I drink coffee."

"That does sound peaceful." Max agreed. In her head, she could see this place becoming she and Kate's regular hang out. Them drinking coffee together, listening to cool music, of just enjoying each other's conversation and company. However, the brunette felt that maybe she was getting a little bit ahead of herself by now, planning the friendship and what not already. Hell, she didn't even know if Kate liked her yet. A sigh escaped Max's lips, and she mentally told herself to relax. If Kate didn't like her, she wouldn't have asked to come hang out or have breakfast, right? That had to be it.

Kate nodded, "It is."

When the waitress approached their table, the two girls were more than ready to order. Max was only now realizing just how hungry she actually was. Her stomach was actually growling slightly, and she couldn't wait to just chow down on some very delicious breakfast with Kate. It had been a while since she had had a nice meal from a good restaurant. This trip to the diner was long overdue, and Max knew it. She smiled at Kate, "Gosh, I'm starving!" A laugh escaped her think lips.

Kate merely smiled up at the waitress, ready to order. "I'll have the hotcakes with two slices of bacon, and a cup of coffee please." She said politely, earning a toothy smile from the waitress.

"What about you hon?" She asked Max.

Max sighed, "I'll have an omelette with a cup of coffee as well, please and thank you." She told the waitress and watched as she scribbled something down on her little notepad. She then nodded, and walked off to place the two girls' orders. While they waited for their food to get done cooking, they engaged in more conversations with each other. "Are you excited to start classes tomorrow?" Max inquired, looking up and meeting Kate's brown eyes. She was glad they had this time to talk to one another and what not.

Kate shook her head, "Yes and no."

Max laughed lightly, "What's that mean?"

Kate laughed as well, "I'm excited for the classes, yes, but I'm pretty shy when it comes to being around other people." She admitted. "I've always been like that. My sisters are the more outgoing ones in the family." She explained to Max. "But I'm glad I've met you Max, hopefully we'll have classes together, at least I can start the year with one good friend." She smiled once more.

Max nodded, "Same here."

The waitress finally brought both of their cups of coffee, and both of their plates of food, and Max felt her stomach growl again at the smell of the cooked breakfast in front of her. She was ready to dig in. As they ate, they couldn't help but to laugh at each other, and at the awkward but comfortable silence as they chewed their food. Kate dipped her bacon in her syrup, and looked up at Max for the umpteenth time. "You know what?" She asked with a smile, "We should do this at least once a week. It would be fun, don't you think?" She inquired, taking a bite off the bacon strip.

Max nodded, "I'd love that, Kate."

When breakfast was over, they exchanged phone numbers and promises of hanging out again.