Not sure how to do pics here so I have just ages for now. I will try figure it out but who knows. I also felt it was easier to do this rather than add individual chapters. So this is the first 12 chapters and the when I write knew one I will add them as I go alone. Thanks for understanding!
Max (18):
Klea (19)
Hunter (18):
Adam (19):
Piper (18):
Aria (18):
Scarlett (18):
Korra (18):
Hallie (18):
Orianna (15):
Lynne and Leila (10):
Now I am going to ask who everything thinks should be paired with! Klea is with Adam already so that is not changing. Max and Hunter need a girl so please let me know who you think suits them best. Scarlett and Hallie are not end game but are together in the beginning. Also they are not in the story as much as the others. I know in the other stories Klea was older than Max but in order for this to work I aged her to match his a bit better. She is a year and a half older than him. SO for the sake of this story don't worry about her age in the other one please!
FIRST CHAPTER COMING SOON!
One
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I couldn't believe the day was finally here! I was going to be leaving to university today! I mean I was so excited. I woke up and pet my pup I was going to miss Rex, but I knew my family would take good care of him. I dressed and made sure I had everything packed, "Max" my mom called me. I looked around my room one last time, this was it I was finally following my dream. I walked downstairs and was immediately squeezed into a hug, "mom please I can't breathe" I said, "I can't believe you are going to college!" she said. "I am glad he is leaving" Orianna said, "I am glad too" I said as she stuck out her tongue, she has changed so much over the last few years and was giving my dad a hard time. I mean I knew that she would because she was not that innocent little girl anymore and as much as I hated it, she was pretty. Lynne and Leila were 10 now and they were both pretty too and I knew they were not as innocent as they seemed.
I was worried for my dad the most the estrogen alone in this house was going to consume him. I hugged everyone as I climbed into the new car my parents bought me yes, they finally bought me a car. I was picking up Hunter, Klea and Adam and we were all driving there together. "Be safe Max and please stay out of trouble" dad said as he hugged me. He knew me well enough at this point that trouble always found me. "I will try" I said as my mom hugged me one more time, she was so annoying. "Mom I will be fine" I said, "I know but you will call lots!" Skye said, "I will, try" I said and she kissed me and I rolled my eyes, I was only going to be 3 hours away, not like it was that far.
I climbed into the car and noticed Scarlett she was with Hallie, and it made me so angry! I thought about it all summer, every time I saw them Hallie made a note of kissing her or something. I mean I knew I shouldn't let it bother me, but it did, Scarlett wasn't mine anymore and she had every right to move on, but I really did love her. So, it hurt when she dumped me or well, I am not even sure what happened she was not the same girl anymore. She kept fighting with me and getting jealous, and now here I was jealous that she was with a girl. I never would have predicted that but good for her. I picked up Hunter first and then Klea and Adam. Klea being super observant noticed my mood. "Are you good?" she asked, "fine" I said, "okay I will pretend to believe that" Klea said, "I saw Scarlett" I said, "oh and she was with bitch of the century?" Klea asked and I laughed this is why I loved her, "yes" I said, "Max you are so much better than her! I mean she was a crap girlfriend from the start! We are going to college, and you will find a new girlfriend" Klea said, I sighed she had her boyfriend coming with her I just didn't know.
I filled up the car with gas and we were on our way, "ROAD TUNES!" Klea chanted as she plugged in her phone. She had great taste in music as we all belted out cheesy songs on the way, and the time went by fast as we finally made it to school. "We made it boys!" Klea said, and we all unpacked the car and walked in together, I knew Hunter and Adam were coming with me, I just hated we didn't ask to be in the same dorm. We all said goodbye to Klea and agreed to meet up later, I was just hoping my roommates were decent. We walked up to the dorm advisor, and he handed us all a key card, I looked at Hunter, "says 4A" he said, "mine too" and we both looked to Adam, "4A" he said and we smiled as we headed to our dorm. "I am so glad we are all together" I said, "me too would have been awful with others" Hunter said. I had my best friend since kindergarten with me even now in college and I loved it. Hunter was the only person that knew everything about me he was literally my ride or die. I claimed the bed on the left, and Adam took the middle bed while Hunter took the right. "I can't believe we are here" Hunter said, "I have been dreaming about this for so long" I said as I was finally following in my dads' footsteps. "We should go look around" Adam said, I knew he just wanted to check on Klea. A part of me did too, I knew that her roommates would most likely be a part of this group.
We made it to hang out area I guess is what it was, and Klea came with 2 girls, and I stared they were both so pretty. "Boys this is Piper and Aria, and these are my boys! This is Adam my boyfriend, and this is Max and Hunter" Klea said. "Hello" Aria said, I just stared at her I was being so dumb. "Excuse him" Klea said punching me, "Ow um Hi" I said and everyone laughed, it was like I was a child seeing a girl for the first time. Piper was just as pretty, and I didn't know what the hell I was going to do. We all hung out for a bit, and I was going to try so hard not to be dork in front of everyone. "This is nice, I was worried my roommates were going to be lame" Piper said. "Me too" Klea said, "wait where are your roommates" Klea asked, "right here" I said, "no way you are all together! That is like so perfect!" she squealed; I laughed Klea was literally the best. I mean her and I would only ever be friends, I saw her as my crime fighting buddy and never did have feelings for her. I honestly didn't think I would I know she was like a sister to me, she lived with me for a while when I was younger, and I just always saw her as an older sister.
It was getting late, and I knew we had class tomorrow, I was super excited, as we all said goodbye. Hunter and Adam coming with me, "dude wow" Hunter said, "I sounded like an idiot" I said. "At first yes but you recovered" Adam said that was a relief, "they are both so damn hot" Hunter said, "yeah we are in trouble" I said, "I can't decide who is hotter" he said, "not missing Korra?" I said teasing him. "No, I am over her" he said, "right" I said I knew he was lying just like I would be lying if I said I was over Scarlett. I lay in bed, and I thought of her, and it had me annoyed like what was it about this girl that always had me butt hurt. I mean she was never going to be end game for me and I think that is what hurt I wanted her to be end game. I sighed as I rolled over trying to get some sleep. I knew it was going to be a long day of classes tomorrow and I was excited to meet Mr. Ruzek.
I finally fell asleep hoping that I could stay asleep and not dream of my ex-girlfriend as I seemed to do a lot of that over the summer. I didn't know what it meant but she was always on my mind and that worried me. I didn't know what the reason was it was not like I missed her or anything or maybe I did. I just hated that she was dating Hallie, I knew that was what bothered me the most. I ended up having a rough sleep because I kept thinking of her, and that damn bitch Hallie!
Two
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I was being shaken awake and I groaned, "Max!" Hunter said, "I am up" I said, "right your alarm has gone of 100 times" he said. "It has not" I said, "it has" Adam agreed with him, ugh I hated mornings. I finally rolled out of bed and dressed I ran my fingers through my hair, and this was as good as it was going to get, I had class in 10 minutes. I left with Hunter and Adam, we all had different classes, but we were going in the same direction. Hunter was learning to be a teacher and I honestly didn't know why I hated teachers. Adam was going to learn the tech stuff for Klea and I so that was cool. He was pretty good at it already, but he did it illegally and now he was going to actually learn how to do it properly. I think it was called forensics, anyways I grabbed a coffee at the cart and went to class. Klea was waiting for me, and we sat in the middle, the back was too far, and the front was for dorks. I noticed Mr. Ruzek writing his name on the board, I was excited to learn from him.
I knew my dad wanted me to say hi to him, but I think I would do it after class, and I hoped that he paired me with Klea. I know I would function best with her, plus I didn't want some psycho like my dad had that would just be awful. "Hello everyone welcome to Criminology 101, I don't care if you don't come to class. Although everything I teach will be on the tests, if you do not come you miss out on valuable information. We will have a quiz every Friday a test every 3rd Friday. I am fairly easy going so if you have any concerns talk to me and we can work something out. Does anyone have any questions so far?" Mr. Ruzek said, I looked around the room and no one raised their hand or anything. "Alright then, I am going to start with the attendance a simple here will work with your arm raised so I can see who you are" he said. He started with the A's, and I didn't know how he was going to remember all these names. "Max Chapman" he said, "here" I said raising my hand, he looked at me, "any relation to a Chase Chapman?" he asked, "yes he is my dad" I said and Mr. Ruzek smiled I think that was a good thing, he finally made it to Klea. "Klea St. James" he said, "here" Klea said with a huge smile, and she gave me a nudge. "Alright now that I know everyone's names we are going to get you into pairs. I will be choosing the pairs; they stand for the entire semester. You will work together to solve cases, study if you so choose. Everything you do will be marked as a pair, and no I will not change the partner once it is selected" he said. This made my heart sink, "talk amongst yourselves while I get the pairs ready" he said.
Mr. Ruzek looked right at me, and I pointed to Klea, I wanted her to be my partner so badly, I mean I didn't know why he was looking at me. "I don't want to be paired with some dud" Klea said. "I think we have a good chance of being together" I said, "how do you know that?" she said, "I um have a hunch" I said, "god I hope your hunch is right" she said and I laughed, "Alright everyone quiet down please" Mr. Ruzek said, the class stopped talking almost instantly, "now once I call out your name please stand and find your partner and you will sit together" he said. Every time he called someone's name, I prayed it wasn't mine or Klea's, and then I heard my name and I prayed. "Max Chapman you will be with Klea St. James" he said, "YES!" Klea said and I laughed, we were already sitting beside each other, "Sorry sir" Klea said as he looked right at her. "It is fine" he said as he continued and everyone was finally paired with someone, he started class. I was having a hard time writing notes I mean I sucked at it in high school, and I sucked at it here too. I was hoping Klea's notes were better she was writing so fast, and I was barely keeping up. The bell rang and I sighed, Klea looked over to my notes, "you barely wrote anything" she said, "he was talking so fast" I said, "ha well it is a good thing we are partners than" she said, I smiled. "Max Chapman come see me please" Mr. Ruzek said and I gulped, I mean I didn't know what it was about. He probably wanted to talk to me about my dad, but you never know, "I will wait for you" Klea said and I nodded as I walked down to his desk.
"First you are not in trouble" he said and I felt relieved, "how is your dad?" he asked, "good he is a detective he is the reason I am here" I said, "that is good I am glad he is a great cop one of my best students" Mr. Ruzek said, "he talked about you all the time, said I would learn a lot from you" I said, "you will Max" he said, "I um wanted to thank you for pairing me with Klea" I said, "normally I don't pair friends together, but I have a soft spot for your dad so I did it. Just don't make me regret it" he said. "We won't sir we are super excited and want this so badly" I said, "good now get out of here get to your next class" he said and I thanked him again as I left, "what did he want?" Klea asked, "to talk about my dad" I said, "weird" she said, "not really I mean my dad was his best student" I said. "Well now we are going to be his best students" Klea said, "yes" I said as we walked into our next class. This teacher was a female, and I knew she was going to be stricter. This class like I predicted was way more intense it was all about the report writing and stuff. I knew how much my dad hated doing reports and I felt like I would too, but it was easier to follow along as she wrote stuff down for us.
The day was finally over, and I was exhausted, who knew college would be so tiring, we barely had any breaks, and the classes were all 3 hours long. We only had 2 today but still it was crazy, plus we had so much homework. "Want to meet at the diner for dinner?" Klea asked, "sure let me go change and stuff" I said, "take your time" she said giving me a wink I had no idea what that meant. I made it back to the dorm and Hunter was there, "did you get Klea?" he asked, "I did but only because he knew my dad" I said, "what?" Hunter said, "he normally doesn't pair people with friends, but I sort of asked him and he did it because of my dad" I said, "that is lucky then I guess" Hunter said. "Yes, it is" I said making a mental note to thank him later, it was sort of nice not having a curfew here I mean we could technically be out all night if we wanted. I knew I wouldn't be as we had class early but still the thought was nice.
Hunter and I made it to the diner, and Adam was already there making out with Klea, I mean really she needed to rub that in. "Ahem" I said and they stopped, "sorry" she said, as Hunter and I sat down. "Where are your roommates?" I asked, "Aria and Piper, Max they have names and they are coming" she said. I all of a sudden felt nervous and my hands became sweaty, like what the hell was wrong with me. Klea laughed, "which one makes you nervous?" she asked, "none of them" I said, "sure Max" she said. I knew she would ask me again later, as of right now I didn't know but I think Aria was very pretty.
Three
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College was amazing so far; I loved all my classes, and my roommates were the best! I am so glad that I waited to go to college with Max, I don't want to even think about doing this without him. I had Adam and he was just honestly so sweet, I love him to bits. I know he might be a bit dorky but that is what I love most. He makes me feel alive, and I want my friend to feel that too, Max has been struggling in the love department and I was determined to help him in that department. I still have to figure out which of my 2 roommates was better for him but for now getting him over the bitch Scarlett was number one.
I call her a bitch because she literally dumped him and went straight to the girl, she cheated on him with. I honestly hated her so much for that, like Max is one of the most amazing guys and it was her loss. I knew it hurt him he didn't stop talking about it all summer, and Adam tells me struggles at night. I feel so bad for him but every time I bring up the subject, he shoots me down, so I needed a new approach. I wanted us all to become friends but at this point I didn't know if Aria or Piper even liked my friends. I obviously couldn't force them to hang out with us either, but most of the time I didn't have too.
"Girl! are we hanging out again later?" Piper asked, "we can yes" I said, "and those boys of yours?" Aria said. "Haha of course" I said and they both smiled that was easier than I thought, as we all headed to class. Aria was going to be a doctor I think, and Piper was doing something with biology. All things that didn't interest me, I made it to my bestie, and he looked sad, "Max" I said, "oh hey" he said, "what is wrong?" I asked, "nothing why?" he replied, "you are so annoying like you need to cheer up we are in college!" I said. "I know but I can't, I just I can't stop thinking about her" Max said. "Dude stop please she is seriously so last year" I said, "I disagree but I will try" he said. I nodded as class was starting and we needed to pay attention, we were to pick a unsolved case and try solving it to the best of our abilities. I had no idea what we were going to choose but this sounded like so much fun. Mr. Ruzek didn't expect us to solve it but I knew we were going to try super hard. Max and I would never leave a stone unturned, at least that is what I was hoping.
I felt like the days just flew by and before I knew it, we were hanging out again, Max still looked bummed. I had no idea how to cheer him up and then I saw her, and I was so pissed, I didn't need Max to see her. "Max look" I said as I tried to get him to turn away, but it was too late dammit! "Max" Scarlett said, "hey um what are you doing here?" she asked, "I was hoping we could talk" she said, "He is busy" I said, "sure" Max said and I rolled my eyes Aria looked worried and I knew she was the one that had a crush on him as Piper was talking to Hunter. Max walked away and Hallie sat beside us. "What do you want?" I said, "hello I am Hallie" she said, "we don't care get lost" I said. "Pipe down Klea I am not talking to you, and honestly you are just so bleh" she said. "That is not nice" Aria said, "you all deserve better" she said, "okay now you are out of line, get the hell out of here" Adam said. My man sticking up for me, "make me" she said, I was about to make her, but Scarlett called her over and she left. Thank God but Max looked even worse than before.
"I am going to head back to the dorms" he said as he walked away. No way was I going to let him go mope. "Just a sec" I said to Aria and went to catch him, "what the hell did she say to you?" I asked, "doesn't matter" he said. "MAX CHAPMAN! there is a hot girl over there that is really wanting to get to know you!" I said. "Klea I am not in the mood" he said, "I am going to kill her like what the fuck!" I said I was mad. "Just let it go please" Max said, "no, she has done enough to hurt you and her coming here was just annoying what did she say?" I demanded. "Nothing okay now leave it alone!" Max said as he stormed off, I sighed he was hurting so bad. I knew this was going to affect his school performance as well. I for one knew I needed to keep him on track, or he would fall in the cracks. "Is he alright?" Hunter asked, "I don't know he won't talk to me, but she said something" I said. "She is so fucking dumb" Hunter said and I knew he hated her as much as I did. "What was her plan here?" Adam asked, "I don't know" I said, "who was she?" Aria asked, "is bimbo ex" I said, "oh man so am I like trying for no reason?" she asked, "no he will come around it was a messy break up and I will help him get through this" I said. "I hope so he is really cute" Aria said.
"We need to figure out what she said to him" I said, "I think we need to give him space babe, lets' not push him to much" Adam said. "No, he needs us, or he will go downhill again, we were finally getting him out of this funk and now he is back" I said. "I agree Adam he needs help and Scarlett really messed him up" Hunter said. "I am not sure if I like her?" Aria said, "no she messed with him emotionally. She cheated on him and then picked fights with every chance she could. Then when she broke it off, she went to date that girl Hallie the one she cheated with" I said. "Wait hold up she cheated on him with a girl?" Piper asked, "yes the one that sat here" I said, "ugh that is awful, poor Max" Aria said. The more I thought about it the more I knew she was the one who needed to help him. "Aria you should go talk to him" I said, "me why?" she said, "because you would be perfect! 4a" I said, "I don't know" Aria said, "it couldn't hurt he won't turn you away he thinks you are pretty" Hunter said. "Okay I will try" she said as she walked away, man I hope this turned out because if it didn't then I would lose him for sure. If I needed to slap a bitch, I would do that too. I had no idea why they even came here to mess with him more like honestly it was stupid if you ask me.
Max overlooked all her faults but she kept finding an excuse to find his, and he didn't have much he was to nice for that. Max had so much confidence and he was going to be a great detective, I know he would be a great boyfriend too. He is so sweet, and if a girl couldn't see that than were they worth his time NO!
Four
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I had to do a double take as I saw Scarlett walking towards us. I needed to be sure I wasn't hallucinating her given the dreams I had been having. I knew she was there when Klea tried to distract me. What did she want? Why was she here, "hey can we talk?" She says, "no he can't" Klea said. "Sure" I said as I walked away with her, and Hallie sat beside my friends. I knew Klea was not happy about that. "What do you want Scarlett?" I asked, "I miss you Max" she said, "you can't exactly expect me to believe that. I mean you came here with her" I said. "She is just ugh she is not you" she said. "Scarlett I can't do this you broke up with me remember" I said, "I know but I don't know why" she said. "You were fighting with me every chance you had, Scarlett we are not good together. I care for you but lately I just don't know" I said. "I can tell you have been thinking about me" she said and was flirting, I rolled my eyes. "If you came here expecting me to just forget everything it is not going to happen. This whole summer you teased me with her. I would have taken you back hell I wanted to at so many points. Yet you were with Hallie. I am sorry but you lost your chance I am done" I said. I walked away from her was she being serious. " I am not going anywhere Max I want you back" she said.
I walked over to Klea and her friends and Scarlett called Hallie over. "I'm going to go" I said and Klea tried to stop me, but I was not having it. I was so confused and angry I needed space. I made it back to my dorm and I screamed into my pillow. What the hell! Was she coming to school here now? I needed advice, I needed someone to talk to. I tried calling my dad, "hey bud how's school?" He asked, "the school part is fine it's the other parts that suck" I said, "uh oh what's up?" Chase asked. "Scarlett followed me, I mean I have been thinking about her a lot but dad I can't" I said. "You can't?" He said, "she says she wants me back but does she actually? She brought Hallie with her" I said. "Max I can't tell you what to do, it sounds to me like you are questioning it. I think you need to follow your heart bud. If she says she wants you back then think long and hard if it's something you want or just cut your ties and move on" he said,
"I am trying, there is this new girl Aria she is so pretty, but my head is spinning" I said. "I never did like Scarlett for you, I mean she hurt you who's to say she won't do it again?" Chase said. "Exactly thanks dad" I said, "sure your mom says hi and so do your sisters" he said, "hi there is someone knocking I need to go" I said as I hung up and opened the door. I was not expecting to see Aria. "Hi um are you okay?" She asked, "yeah sorry I left like that I just needed to think" I said. "About your ex?" She asked, " it's complicated with her" I said. "Yeah, that Hallie girl was not very nice. Klea was ready to punch her out but Adam stopped her" Aria said, "that doesn't surprise me Hallie has done some things to me, and I really don't like her. She stole Scarlett from me and turned her into something I don't like" I said. "That sucks, are you going to take her back?" Aria asked, "I don't know I mean probably not" I said. This made her smile, and we talked a little longer before she left.
She had me even more confused, damn it why were girls so damn complicated. My dad didn't really help but I knew someone who could. I knew it was late but I was hoping he would answer my call. "Hey" he answered, "hey Josh it's Max" I said, "I know how's school?" He asked, "complicated, Scarlett showed up tonight and says she wants me back. I don't know and I met a new girl her name is Aria" I said. "Man I know how complicated love triangles can be, Max ask yourself first do you want Scarlett back?" He asked, "I didn't think I did, but I keep dreaming about her and than she shows up here. I don't know anymore" I said. "Well, that is something you need to think about before leading this new girl on. If you don't think she will hurt you again and you really care about her then take her back. If you don't know than I think it's best to just say goodbye and move on" Josh said.
"She said she was not going anywhere and that she wants to fight for me" I said. "Sounds like you have a decision to make then" Josh said. "What do I do?" I asked, "I can't tell you the answer to that, ha Sophie says move on Scarlett is not the right girl" Josh said. "Ugh okay thanks I need to sleep on it" I said. Josh wished me luck and I hung up, I only had a few minutes of peace before Adam and Hunter walked in. "You good?" Hunter asked, "yeah" I said, "Klea is so pissed at you dude" Adam said, I rolled my eyes she was so annoying, " I am not taking her back" I said. "I sure hope not man you deserve better, and Aria thinks you are cute" Hunter said. I thought she was cute too and very pretty at this point I felt like I knew what I wanted.
I went to bed setting an alarm for the morning it was Friday and we had our first quiz I was hoping to do well. I wanted to do well, I just hoped at this point that Scarlett stayed out of my head she was like a disease I couldn't shake. I knew my answer and I knew I didn't want her back. I hope she didn't mean she was staying I thought I would finally move on from her. If it was like a week ago I might have taken her back the summer was hard. I just hate this she brought Hallie and was rubbing that in my face. If she didn't spend the entire summer with her and doing whatever it was they were doing I might have considered it. Fuck this girl was slowly becoming a problem and I just didn't need this complication in my life. I was done with Scarlett I had to be she needed to accept that and leave me alone. If I saw her again I would tell her that even though I wasn't 100 percent sure it what I wanted. I tossed and turned and I knew I wasn't going to get much sleep.
Five
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I groaned at my alarm, but this time rather then snooze it I just woke up. I barely slept and I felt like shit all this because of a girl. I decided to go shower before class hoping it would wake me up even just a little. Adam and Hunter were whispering I knew it was about me, "I am right here you know" I said. "What?" Hunter said, " I know you are taking about me" I said, "we aren't" Hunter said, "whatever" I said I was grumpy, and I wasn't going to deny it not today. The slightest thing was going to throw me off. I showered and dressed as I headed back to my dorm I saw Hallie and she was walking towards me. No way in hell was I going to talk to her. " Max wait please" she called out, I turned, "what the fuck do you want" I said, "I want you to forgive her, she's hurting she came here for you" she said. "Well she wasted her time, I am done, besides is she not with you?" I said, "I am willing to share she's not really into girls and I can't fault her for that. She wants you Max give her another chance" Hallie said, "I need to get to class" I said walking away, "at least think about it please" Hallie said.
I did not have time for this crap, and I had a quiz today. I needed to pass it there was no second chances with my education. If I wanted to graduate with Klea and be her partner, then I needed to step it up here. Why was Scarlett doing this? She had all summer to tell me this, I made it back to my dorm and Klea was there. "What gives?" She said, "not in the mood" I said, "no you are going to tell me what the fuck she wants" Klea said. She wasn't one to get angry that often, "she came here for me" I said, "excuse me?" Klea said, "she wants me back and said she will do whatever it takes" I said as I put my stuff in my room and grabbed my books. We walked to class, "you aren't seriously taking her back?" Klea said, "at this point I don't know" I said, "Max Davis Chapman! I will kill you myself if you even consider it, she is toxic" Klea said. "I am not talking about this now" I said, as Mr. Ruzek handed everyone a quiz paper. "Begin" he said, I took a deep breath and turned the quiz over. Thank goodness I knew the first question. It was actually pretty straight forward, and I was done quickly, he gathered all the papers and started that lecture. Klea and I decided on our case, and he was giving us step by step details on how to piece information together. I knew why he was my dad's favorite teacher he was awesome.
We were doing a case on a baby she was five months old and stolen from her crib. I mean it was crazy that no one ever found her, she was probably like 5 or 6 by now. The parents were the only suspects but were never convicted, I thought all of it sounded weird. Class ended and we walked to our next one. "Max" Klea said, "I don't want to talk about it Klea okay just let it go" I said. She shut up but I could tell she wasn't going to let it go. I still had a million things running through my head. Mostly things that both my dad and Josh said. The thing that bugged me the most was Hallie saying we would share. Like fuck that I hated everything to do with Hallie her mom tried to kill my dad and aunt! No way was I going to just sit back on that. I care for Scarlett, but she had too much baggage, and I couldn't deal with it not anymore.
Class ended and I debated on going home for the weekend. I knew it was only the first week, but it would give me a chance to get away from all of this drama. I did want to get to know Aria more but I also wanted to stay clear of Scarlett, my first week of college sucked. I lay on the bed in my dorm having walked away from Klea I just couldn't deal with her. Someone was knocking but I didn't care I didn't want to move. The door opened and it was either Hunter or Adam, "yeah he's not here sorry" Hunter said slamming the door. I sat up, my bed was not visible from the door I knew Hunter saw me, "you good man?" He asked, "no who was at the door?" I asked, "Scarlett" he said, I sighed this was not going away. "Do you want to talk about it? A bunch of us are meeting later but Klea said to leave you" Hunter said.
"I don't know what to do Hunter, like I'm so confused" I said. "Can I give you my opinion?" He said, "yeah" I said, "don't take her back Max, the last few months of your relationship were so messy. She was messing with your head and sneaking around behind your back. You and I both know she is toxic; hell, we all see is she's just trying to manipulate you" Hunter said. I stared at my best friend he was right, and his opinion mattered to me. We have been best friends for a long time, and I trusted him. "Okay see if she's still out there" I said, he nodded he opened the door. "She's gone" he said and we walked out together meeting with our friends.
I was having a good time and at this point nothing could ruin that we were even having a few drinks. "Adam and Klea being 19 were able to buy some, I was enjoying talking to Aria. "Max" I heard her, fuck was she stalking me now. "He's done with you" Klea said. "I want to talk Max please" Scarlett said, "take a hint" Hunter said. I knew I should say something, but I didn't I just hid behind my friends like a coward. "I love you Max" she said, "spare us the sympathy if you loved him than you would have fought a lot harder all summer. No instead you made out with bitch over there" Klea says, I heard a laugh I didn't know who it was from. "Max, I want to hear from you not your bitch friend" Scarlett said. "Fine you want to talk let's talk" I said, she smiled as I walked away with her. We didn't walk far I wanted Klea and Hunter to hear this too I made up my mind. Scarlett was going to either get it or not but I knew what I wanted.
"Max please I am sorry for the summer I am please" she said. I looked at her then back to my friends as I took a breath. This was not going to be a pleasant conversation.
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I knew this was going to hurt her but it needed to be said. "I can't do this anymore, you made a mistake coming here" I said. "The only mistake I made was breaking up with you" she said, "you and I both know that is bullshit! All summer I watched you make out with Hallie. You picked fights with me over nothing, fucking hell you were jealous over nothing and I'm done" I said. "Max I don't know why I picked fights please I won't anymore. I just want you back" Scarlett said, "no you want the idea of me back. We were never going to work you and I both know it, you are sick of your current fling so you are trying to find what's missing. It's not me Scarlett I wish it were but it's not, I am sure you will find someone but you and I both know it's over. So please just go i don't want you here. I'm done thinking about you and caring I just can't anymore" I said. I walked away and Klea hugged me she was so excited.
"I am so happy you said no to her" Klea said, as she said that I stared at Aria and she blushed. "Hope she leaves" Hunter said, "she should she's not enrolled in any classes" Adam said, "how could you know?" Klea asked giving him a look, "I may have checked the school records" he said and I laughed. He would do that too, honestly I had some pretty cool friends. "Um can I ask something with out anyone getting weirded out?" Piper said. "Sure" Klea said, "how come you and Max aren't a couple you guys clearly vibe really well" she said. Both Klea and I exchanged a look and laughed. "We are just friends, we want to be partners in crime but not in life. Plus she is like a big sister to me" I said, "yes um no romantic feelings for each other, I was obsessed with his dad and well it made us partners in crime" she said. "You were obsessed with his dad?" Aria asked, "not romantically he is a detective and he saved my life. I just he is the reason I am taking criminology" Klea said, "me too" I said, " okay just wondering I mean you guys seem close" Piper said, "we are but in a family way" I said and Klea nodded I knew she felt the same.
"Well I for one am glad" Adam said and Klea kissed him then they started making out more. "Awkward" Hunter said as the rest of us laughed, "Aria want to walk with me?" I asked, "sure" she said and we walked away leaving Hunter with Piper, Klea and Adam were in their on little world. "Are you really done with her?" Aria asked, "my ex?" I said, "yeah it just seems like she's not going to give up" Aria said. "I'm done for good, I can't keep guarding my heart. She has a lot of issues and honestly the whole Hallie thing kind of turns me off" I said. "You don't like girl on girl?" Aria said, "no I mean I just don't like Hallie" I said, "relax Max I'm teasing" she said, I laughed awkwardly she was trying to flirt.
I wanted too be more but it was all so complicated, like I found her very pretty but the whole Scarlett thing was still messy. "I am sorry" she said, "no don't be I just need more time Aria. You are beautiful and I want to do this right my heads a mess right now" I said, "okay" she said and I wanted to kiss her but I literally just told her I needed time. Man I was an idiot, did I really need time? My phone was going off and the caller ID said Orianna . I sighed it was probably nothing I'd call them tomorrow. I hit ignore and a few seconds later it rang again, "seriously" I said, I hit decline again and after the third time I knew I had to answer.
"Hello" I said, "Max oh my god!" Orianna said she was crying hard it sounded like. "Ori what is wrong?" I said, "it's bad Max really bad" she said, "what is Orianna?" I said now I was nervous, "I um did something omg Max" she said, "spit it out Orianna!" I said, "it's fine um it's being handled" Orianna said. "Fuck Orianna what the hell is going on!" I said, just then the line went dead. "Ugh!" I said calling back there was no answer, this had to be some joke. I mean she was clearly upset, "I need to go sorry" I said running towards my dorm. I grabbed my car keys but then remembered I was drinking and I couldn't drive. "Fuck!" I said, I tried calling her again but there was no answer. I tried calling home but no one picked up there either, I decided to call my dad I knew he would answer his work phone so I called that. "Detective Chapman" he answered sleepily, "dad is Orianna okay?" I asked, "what?" He said, "she called me all panicked dad and crying now I can't get a hold of her" I said. "I will look into it Max" he said, "is she not at home?" I asked, " no I need to go there is someone on the other line. I will keep you updated" Chase said.
My sister was in trouble she clearly wanted my help but in the end didn't want to tell me. What did she do that was so bad. I was beginning to worry now and I tried calling again but it went straight to voicemail. I hoped my dad could figure it out and she didn't do something really stupid, ugh my sister sucked. Now I wasn't going to be able to concentrate on Aria I lay on my bed instead. The door opened, " oh you are still here" Hunter said, " yeah" I said, "Aria said you left for some chick named Orianna I had to tell her it was your sister, is she okay?" Hunter asked, "no clue she hung up on me and is now not answering my dad is looking into it" I said. "Oh okay are you coming back? " he asked, "no I'm tired" I said which was the truth I haven't slept much. Hunter left and I was alone again a part of me was hoping Orianna would call me back.
I lay there still awake but worried as hell for my sister. I couldn't figure out what was so bad that she would call me over dad? I mean she was still a daddy's girl even at 15 I didn't think that was ever going to change. What is going on Orianna? I needed to know now it was killing me. Damn my sisters if I had a brother he would have just straight up told me. I stared at my phone but ended up falling asleep instead.
I am going to be doing more Max chapters then Klea as this is more his story then hers hope that's okay 😆
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I woke up the next morning but I still haven't heard from Orianna and I was super worried, I called home. "Hi honey how are things?" Skye asked, "good mom what is going on with Orianna?" I asked, "a lot" mom said, "can you elaborate, she called me all panicked and then hung up" I said. "Its complicated baby, your dad is dealing with it" she said, "MOM!" I said, "I am not obligated to say. I am sorry Max, just know she is safe but in a lot of trouble" Skye said. "Like legal trouble?" I asked, "I hope not like I said your dad is dealing with it" Skye said, "Man and you guys thought I was bad" I said. "You were, she is just let's just say she is testing her dad's loyalty a lot these days" Mom said, "I guess being the oldest in the house is harder than she though" I said. "I guess so, school is good though?" Skye asked, "it is yeah I love Mr. Ruzek, and Klea is the best partner. I aced my first quiz and I love the school part. Meant some pretty awesome friends, just dealing with the whole Scarlett thing is messing with me" I said. "I heard, Max in the end do what is best for you not for her" Skye said. "It would be a lot easier if she could take a hint and leave" I said. "Yes well hang in there love" Skye said and I hung up just as Hunter woke up.
"Could you be any louder?" he asked, "sorry not my fault you partied hard last night, where is Adam?" I asked, "I don't know he was still with Klea when I left" Hunter said, "oh man hope they didn't spend the night in her dorm, the advisor will not be happy" I said. "If they get caught" he said, "yeah, I think I am going to go shower" I said as I climbed out of bed and it being Saturday I could actually enjoy the shower today. I made it to the bathroom and it was quiet which was weird bit it was nice. I showered and headed back to my dorm, "Max" I heard my name and turned around. "I thought you were leaving?" I said to Scarlett, "I can't not like this please Max" she said. "Fuck no! please get it I am done with you" I said, "because you like that other girl?" she asked. "No because you're so annoying, and now you are stalking me. It is illegal, and I swear Scarlett I will get a restraining order if I need too. Please just go and move on" I said walking away.
I didn't want to need get a restraining order but I would if she didn't get the hint for the third time. I decided to head for a walk check out the neighborhood, I told Hunter I was leaving. He agreed to send a search party if I wasn't back before dinner. I didn't think I would be gone that long but you never know. As I walked off the campus my phone rang and I noticed it was Orianna, "hey" I answered as I sat on a bench. "I am sorry I worried you" she said, "what happened Ori?" I asked, "I sort of did something stupid with some friends and someone ended up dead" she said. "What?" I said, "she overdosed and I didn't know what to do, I panicked and called you. Then the cops came and I was told to hang up" she said, "Orianna are you fucking kidding?" I said, "no daddy is super mad at me" she said, "I am too drugs Ori really?" I said, "I never did drugs! I was just around others that were doing it, and the girl well she took too much" she said. "I am glad you weren't doing them but you need new friends" I said, "they aren't permanent friends it was just wrong place wrong time" she said. "Well I am glad you are okay, are you in trouble with the cops?" I asked, "no just daddy, I never did the drugs and it was ruled an accident she just didn't know what she was doing" Orianna said. "Okay, dad won't be mad forever" I said. "I know he is staring at me wants my phone bye Max" she said, "Bye stay strong" I said as my dad came on the line, "Max" he said, "go easy on her dad it is her first offence and she never did the drugs" I said. "Goodbye Max" he said and I laughed I knew he was thinking about what I said. I looked around this campus was actually really cool, I mean I liked the big city.
I ended up at a local cafe somewhere I thought about bringing Aria, and I ordered a coffee. I should have asked her to come with me. I mean I thought about it and I didn't even have her number. I was just about to text Klea when I was hit with something over the head and was knocked out.
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I was super happy when I woke up to Adam but if he was caught in my dorm we would both be kicked out. I checked the hall and it was safe and he left casually as if nothing happened, and we were safe for now. I was going to need to figure out a new plan if we wanted to spend the night together again. "Do you think Max will ever like me?" Aria asked, "he will his ex is just super fucking annoying. She is messing with his head but you have nothing to worry about I will set him straight" I said. "Thanks but I don't want to force him" she said, "we won't Max will come around. He just needs a few days and once bitch is gone than he will be fine" Klea said. "Is she ever going to leave?" Aria asked, "I sure hope so if not than I will have Max get a restraining order" I said. Aria laughed she knew I was serious too, I really hated them both for hurting him he deserved so much better. I liked Aria she was sweet girl and honestly so perfect for my friend I could not have better roommates!
I went to shower and go about my day, I loved that it was Saturday, I did want to talk to Max about our project so after my shower I headed to his dorm. I knocked and Adam answered, "didn't get enough of me?" he asked, "hmm I am not here for you actually" I said kissing him, "oh Max is out" Hunter said, "Out?" I asked, "went exploring the neighborhood, he should be back soon" Hunter said. "Has anyone checked in with him?" I asked, "Klea I am sure he is fine" Adam said. I don't know with Bitch 1 and Bitch 2 out there I just couldn't trust it, I called him and his phone went to voicemail. I thought that as weird, "Adam my love" I said, "what?" he said, "can you ping his location for me please?" I asked batting my eyelashes at him, "fine" he said I knew he wouldn't resist my charm. It said he was 5 blocks from here, "I will be back" I said kissing Adam again. "Wait we will go with you" Hunter said and he and Adam both came, I was sort of glad I mean who knows what was actually going on. I wanted to believe Max was fine but I just had a bad feeling.
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I woke up and my head hurt what the hell happened; I looked around but realized I couldn't see. I had some sort of blindfold, and my hands were tied up and so were my legs, just fucking great. I mean I had no idea what was happening, who even did this? Maybe I should not have left the school alone. I had a feeling this was someone I knew but would Scarlett sink this low, I wanted to believe she wouldn't. I couldn't even yell or scream for help because there was duct tape on my mouth. It was literally wrapped all the way around my head in fact I think I was tied up with duct tape too. That means it can be ripped depending on how strong it was, I wanted to think that I could find something but I didn't know where I was. I could still hear so there was that but I had a feeling I was in big trouble here. This either had something to do with me or my dad as the two usually went hand in hand. I could feel my phone in my pocket but I couldn't reach it I wondered if I wiggled if I could like call someone and like grunt or something. Fuck I mean would Hunter come looking.
Who am I kidding he was a coward when it came to this shit, but if he took what I said seriously than maybe he would send Klea. I mean she was my only hope at this point, if Hunter told them I was gone. I really had no idea what to do and I think I was alone in the room there was no one around or they were just super quiet. I could probably crawl and see if I could find anyone but it would be hard considering they taped my arms behind my back. I tried to wiggle out but they used a lot of duct tape. I mean it was thick as hell, at this point I was a sitting duck, I heard a door creak was someone in the room. I was grabbed and pulled to my feet, I knew this was not Scarlett at this point. I was forced out of the room and thrown onto the floor hard, I am pretty sure it was cement. "Perfect did anyone see you?" a male voice said, "no boss" a female voice. I couldn't tell who it was but they obviously wanted me, this wasn't a coincidence. "Good make sure he can't escape, I will figure out something. Also make sure his phone is destroyed" the boss said. "Yes boss" the female said. FUCK! without my phone I couldn't be tracked, and now at this point I think this was even too much for Klea. I needed my dad, I knew my cousin Callie was a cop here but was she good enough to solve this, I didn't know, I was thrown back into a room I am sure because I heard the same door creak. I needed to get myself out I literally inched my way around the room but I found nothing it was like empty all that as in it was me, there wasn't even a bed. I was screwed at this point I had my life depending on Hunter and that was not a good thing. I mean sure he was my best friend but when it came to crime and stuff he usually chickened out.
I needed to at least figure out what this guy wanted maybe I could help him get it, or at least figure out who he was. I spent the next god knows how long moving my wrists around, and I was able to get the free! Yes, I cheered silently as I pulled the tape off my face, fuck it hurt, and I was able to see. I was right though I was in literally a cement block room there was nothing in here but me. I tried the door it was locked typical, if only I had something to pick it with, I would be able to get out. What were my chances of jumping the guy, I mean was he big? I knew the girl might be easier. They sounded so familiar why couldn't I place it ugh this was frustrating. I needed to do something, and I could try break the door down but that might be too loud, I didn't want to wait because they might never come back. I needed a plan, and I needed one fast, what would my dad do?
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I couldn't figure out why Max would be in this area, I mean it didn't look like your typical place to go. It just looked like abandoned buildings, "I have a bad feeling" Hunter said, "me too" Adam said. "Max is in trouble and it is up to us to save him!" I said, "why is it up to us?" Hunter whined, "we are his friends" I said, "right but his dad is trained for this" Hunter said, "his dad is 3 hours away Max might not have 3 hours!" I said annoyed I mean fuck he insisted on coming, "I mean we could call him?" Hunter said, "go call him then, I on the other hand am going to save Max" I said, but Adam grabbed my arm. "Babe it's just we don't know what we are walking into" he said, "Adam this is what I am choosing to do for a living, if I let something scare me then what is the point?" I said. "When you're fully trained you will have a gun right now you are just a civilian and really small" Adam said. "I might be small Adam, but I am feisty and if my friend is in trouble than I am going to save him!" I said running into the building, the first one was empty typical, but his phone pinged this location, so he had to be somewhere.
I knew Hunter would most likely call Chase but right now I didn't care I was on a mission and that was saving my best friend. I had to do it for Aria I mean she liked him, and I wanted them together. Hell, I needed to do it for me I couldn't be a detective without him he was my ride or die in this situation. Max was my true crime fighting buddy and if I couldn't do it with him then I didn't want to do it at all. I walked into a warehouse and immediately ducked; these guys had guns. I recognized one of them I know I did but who was he, I couldn't figure it out, I snapped a photo. I knew if Max was in here, it wasn't a coincidence I needed to find him, but the trick was to do it without being seen. I snuck around and checked a few doors they were all locked, but I was able to open some of them, but they were empty. Where the hell are you Max? There was one more door, but it was too risky. The man with the gun was too close for comfort, I had to get out and figure out a plan. I needed to save my friend, but how was I going to do that, I knew he was here. I think my first step was getting Adam to hack the system and figure out who this guy was. I hoped he was up for some illegal activity because I needed him, I was able to get out of the building. I was glad they waited for me that is one thing I knew I could count on them they would not leave me or Max behind.
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Things were not good, I was able too see now and I noticed the camera. So now whoever this was obviously knew I was free. I mean I didn't know what my chances were here. Were my friends even looking for me? Did Hunter take what I said seriously? If he didn't take my phone and smash it could call my dad. Now I couldn't do anything, I mean I needed to either figure out who had me or get myself out. I smelled something funny I didn't know what it was, then I noticed the smoke coming through the vent. I tried to cover my face but whatever it was took over. I passed out and I knew at this point I was for sure a goner.
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"The kids out again boss" I said, "good let's go I can't risk him getting found" boss said. I knew I needed to get him tied back up but this time it needed to be stronger than duct tape. I underestimated him and that was my bad. I went into his room and picked him up and we were able to load him into the truck and leave. I had no idea why this kid mattered so much but I wasn't one to question it. I worked for him and he scared me so I would go as he says even if it ended up getting me into trouble. I was doing this because he scared me, I also didn't have a choice he was threatening me as well.
I knew we were headed back to Adventure Bay boss wanted the detective to watch us kill his son. I knew this would be bad but I played along. I still liked Max and I wish I didn't have to do this, I was doing it for my brother though.
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"Oh thank god did you find him?" Adam asked, "no but I know he's in there, you guys they have guns this was not random" I said. "I should call the detective then?" Hunter said, "you mean you haven't already?" I said rolling my eyes, "I didn't want to worry him if I didn't need too" Hunter said. "We need to this is bad" I said, "okay, wait they are leaving" Hunter said, "shit is Max with them?" I asked, "none of us were looking obviously" Adam said, "okay we'll take Max's car and follow them" I said, we all climbed into Max's car I was glad we brought it now as we were following a criminal. Hunter was driving and I turned to my boyfriend. "Think you can do a search on this guy?" I asked showing him the pic.
"Not without hacking the police database" he said, "but you can right?" I said, "Klea" he said "this is for your friend just do it" I said not wanting a debate. Adam groaned but he did it anyways he couldn't deny me, "here Klea this guy was in jail but is not anymore not sure if it is bad" Adam said, "it's bad I don't think this was random, they bullied him and were arrested oh man, not sure if they are after his dad or him honestly Max always gets targeted by idiots" Klea said, "guys I think we are going to Adventure Bay" Hunter said. "Good his dad is there" I said, I called him on the way and explained everything.
Of course, he would tell us to stop following but no way were we going to do that. Chase sounded pissed when I told him and I was super worried about Max. I also told him who we were following and I finally remembered who they were. "Oh man Max is in big trouble" I said, "what why?" Hunter said, "the people who have him are the ones who set him up for murder. Do you remember? The older guy I don't know but the younger ones look familiar Clark I think and the girl was his friend but I can't her name I think she had a crush on Max at one point" I said. "Shit do you mean Gwen?" Hunter said "Oh my god yes!" I said and of course Adam had no idea who we were talking about. I just hoped Max was okay I needed him to be. We stopped just outside of Adventure Bay, we had to drive past as if we were following him.
Hunter pulled into a parking lot just up ahead and I ran to see if they were doing anything. This road led to the cliffs in Foggy bottom, I didn't think that was a good thing. I saw them dragging Max out he was literally bound with duct tape and I mean like a shit ton of it. If they were to throw him off the cliff he would not make it, he would literally drown. I needed to do something, I couldn't just let him die. I felt someone grab me I tried to defend it but it was just Chase, "Go home!" he said and he walked passed me I noticed Jax going a different direction I figured that was on purpose. I didn't listen I wanted to know what was going on and I followed him
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I woke up again and I could see this time and I finally saw who was behind this fucking Clark and Gwen seriously. I was pissed off but I literally couldn't move, how many rolls of duct tape did they use I felt it was way to tight too. I panicked a little and then I noticed where we were this was foggy bottom. I knew this was going to get ugly, and then I saw him Jax, he was sneaking so that meant my dad was here. "Jamieson let him go" dad said, "ah good I was hoping you would come. Now I want my daughter out of jail" he said, his daughter who the hell was his daughter? "I am sorry I can't do that, she killed her sister and tried to frame my son, and honestly I am appalled you don't care" Chase said. TRIS! damn it this was all such a huge mess how long were they planning this, "your loss then my daughter for your son, or he falls off this cliff, not sure he could survive that drop" Jamieson said. "Fine" dad said, wait what he was just going to give up like that? I mean he wouldn't let this girl our she freaking framed me, this all had to be some sort of dream.
I felt something prick me and I knew it was a needle, "What was that?" Chase asked, "just a little collateral to ensure I get what I want" Jamieson said, I felt weak all of a sudden what the hell was that stuff, of course I couldn't move, and I was let go and I fell to the ground, "Call it in Detective or he falls off the edge" Jamieson said and Gwen and Clark were ready to kick me but then I saw Jax he pounced and literally took out Jamieson in one swoop, and Klea! She tackled Gwen and I couldn't believe it but HUNTER! took out Clark, My dad arrested Jamieson and more cops arrived. "Max!" my dad said, but I couldn't move, he was able to get the duct tape off my mouth, "dad I feel sick" I said and I threw up in the grass, "Jax can you bite this off him?" my dad asked him and Jax was able to bite through the tape and I was free. My dad called the paramedics, and I was rushed to the hospital. I have no idea what I was sick with but I couldn't stop throwing up, whatever he gave me was making me sick. "Dad, did you tell mom?" I asked, "I will she is flying right now" he said, "can we not?" I said, "sorry bud I have too" he said, "but it will just make you fight again" I said. "Max" he said, "fine whatever" I said as I rolled over and closed my eyes.
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I could hear my dad talking to my mom on the phone, and I was just so annoyed like every time one of us was hurt it made them fight. I still had no idea if this was to do with me or my dad though and that bothered me. "I need to go deal with this bud, your mom will be here soon" he said as he left. I still felt sick and the doctor was running tests to see what was wrong, Klea walked in. "Had to go and get kidnapped eh?" she said, "not like I did it on purpose but thanks for helping" I said. "Yeah as soon as Hunter said you were supposed to be back I panicked and I am glad we came" she said. "Klea you are a great partner" I said, "well we haven't even started yet and we are going to be so amazing, of course Adam helped" Klea said as Adam and Hunter walked in. "Can we talk about Hunter tackling someone for a sec?" I said, "I did it for you man had it been anyone else that would never have happened" he said and I laughed that is why he was my best friend.
"How you feeling?" Klea asked, "I am fine just sore and sick a little" I said, and then my mom came in with all my sisters. I rolled my eyes as she hugged me, "why is it you always make me worry for you" Skye said, "I am fine mom" I said, "this could have been so awful" she said hugging me tighter. "Mom" I said and she let go, "you okay?" Orianna asked, "I am are you?" I asked. "Yeah its weird dad being mad at me" she said, "well you are not his little princess anymore and are growing up" I said, she stuck out her tongue, "we are glad you are alive Maxxy" Lynne said as her and Leila hugged me. "Thanks I just want to go back to my dorm" I said, "good news Max we don't see anything wrong with your blood work, whatever he injected with will have no long term affects" the doctor said, "great so I can leave?" I asked, "yes" he said and with that my mom wanted me to come home. "Its cool we can all drive back tomorrow" Klea said, and I nodded as I went home only to be tackled by Rex I did miss him. Dad came home, "so they weren't after you Max they just really wanted Tris out of jail. She is not going to be getting out and they all joined her" Dad said, "good I am sorry dad" I said, "for what?" he said, "everything I mean I never knew how much I screwed up in the past until I started learning from Mr. Ruzek" I said, "Ha well yes he is a good teacher, and I am glad you are learning Max I think you will be a great detective" he said. That made me smile, I wanted to be the best just like him, I sat on the couch and started to finally feel better. I think it was mostly from being wrapped so tight in duct tape honestly. I pet Rex and texted Aria and told her I was okay and just visiting at home, that I would see her tomorrow.
I knew now that I wanted to try things with her, I did find her really cute and I felt like we could actually be something. I hung out with my sister and then it was just me and Orianna, "Max how do you get back on dad's good side?" she asked, "that is tricky but I am not the right person to ask. I mean I was in trouble like every other day. Just hang in there Ori" I said. "It is just well there is this boy and being grounded I can't exactly go out with him" she said. "Wait you like a boy?" I said, "I think so yeah" she said, "damn I mean I am so not ready for that, I still see you as this little girl crying for her dad" I said. "Well I am not a little girl anymore I am 15" she said, "I know hard to believe" I said, "Max, I need help" she said, "with dad or the boy?" I asked, "both how do I know if he likes me?" she asked, "Oh man um well if he flirts than he likes you, if he wants to hang out than that is a good thing. Just don't do anything stupid okay" I said, "I know daddy already gave me the sex lecture and it was awful" she said. "It was for me too" I said and I still haven't even had sex. I just never felt it was right with Scarlett and now she is basically stalking me so I know she is not the one for me.
The next morning Klea, Hunter, Adam and I headed back to Toronto, and I was annoyed they took my car but whatever. "Did you see Korra?" I asked Hunter, "yeah she is still trying to figure stuff out. I feel bad I know she wanted to go to school this year" he said. "Well I for one never understood what happened between you too" Klea said, "we just didn't work as a couple, we are still really good friends. I care for her a lot but in the end we just didn't see it working long term. Plus we had like nothing really in common, she also is dealing a lot with her mom being an actress and its hard for her" he said. "Yeah its good that you can still be friends, unlike Max's ex who is a crazy person" Klea said, "Let's please not bring her up" I said I was so over her and I didn't want to talk about it anymore. We made it back to Toronto and we dropped Klea off at her dorm and headed to ours. Aria and Piper were not there, but I didn't want to be pushy or anything, I knew if she wanted to hang out she would tell me.
"Hey man you think you and Aria will be something?" Hunter asked, "I am not sure yet, I mean she is cute but I need to get to know her first" I said. "Yeah I am the same with Piper but she makes me laugh" Hunter said, "she seems to really like you" I said, "she is great and I enjoy her company" he said. That made me happy I wanted my best friend to find that someone, I did some homework and waited to hear from Aria.
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I finished my homework and texted Aria, because it didn't look like she was going to text me. I felt like I would need to be the pushier one since I was the idiot who told her I wasn't ready. I did notice however that Hallie and Scarlett had yet to leave. I was at this point really thinking about that restraining order. I just didn't know why she couldn't take a god damn hint! Aria texted me back and she was done to hang out I was stoked. "I will be back later" I said, "wait! where are you going?" Hunter asked, "out" I said, "no offense but I need to know where" Hunter said, "okay dad I am going to see Aria" I said and he laughed, "I am sorry dude you just have a lot happening to you" he said. "I get it I promise I will be fine" I said as I grabbed my new phone my dad gave me another one and headed to pick up Aria. I smiled when I saw her she looked beautiful. "You look amazing" I said, "thanks, where are we headed?" she asked, "Not sure want to just walk around maybe grab some food?" I said, "sure" she replied and we walked and I grabbed her hand she smiled. I felt warm and her hand was super soft, I was more than ready to move on.
"Aria I um well I might be ready" I said, "ready for?" she said, "to date again" I said, "I kind of figured since you texted me" she said. I laughed of course I did ask her out, we walked around and ended up sitting under a big tree. I lay on the grass and she put her head on my chest, she smelled like vanilla and roses or something it was amazing. We were talking and getting to know each other a bit better. "What are you going to school for?" I asked, "I want to be a doctor" she said, "cool so I will be the cop and you will be the doctor" I said, "yeah something like that, and when you get shot I can fix you up" she said. "Hmm sounds interesting" I said, "oh um well you didn't have to make it dirty" she said. "I didn't did I?" I said, "Oh my goodness I am just I am sorry" she said. "I think you are cute all flustered" I said, she blushed more and I pulled her chin up towards me and kissed her. This kiss literally gave me the most insane butterflies I had ever felt in my life. I mean it was like this was what true love felt like, I mean I wouldn't know of course but damn I never felt like this with Scarlett or Lillia. "Wow" I said, "you're telling me" she said and I hugged her I already felt a huge connection to her.
Nothing could ruin this moment but I mean of course with me anything could happen, I blame Hunter for that. "Well look what we have here" Hallie said, "honestly don't you have anything better to do" Aria said, "no you see my girl here wants Max and now you are an obstacle in the way" she said, "NEWS FLASH! Max doesn't want her and he made that pretty clear" Aria said. "That is what you think" Hallie said, "enough! just fuck off okay for the love of everything just leave me the fuck alone!" I said walking away and I pulled Aria with me. I mean fuck they could not take a hint. I called my dad on the way, "what is wrong bud?" he answered, "Dad I need to get a restraining order" I said. "what for?" he said, "Hallie and Scarlett they are stalking me and won't leave me alone. It is impacting my life" I said, "I am coming" he said, "no wait dad" I said but he already hung up. "Is he getting one?" Aria asked, "no he is coming here apparently" I said, "well that is a good thing right?" Aria said, "I guess I mean he does have a way with words" I said and I noticed Scarlett and Hallie watching us in the distance.
"This never going to stop" I said, "no but maybe we can do something about it" she said, "like what?" I said, "show them you moved on" she replied, and I looked at her she was beautiful, and I kissed her. I kissed her with so much feeling it was like we had been together for years. Who would have thought it was only to make someone jealous. I could have done it all night though, she was incredible. I noticed them walking towards us but before they could reach is Klea came into the picture, "unless you want me to rearrange your face I suggest leaving" she said. "Like I am scared of you" Scarlett said, "you should be pretty girl like you would hate to break your nose" Klea said. "Max, can we talk?" she said, "no I am done talking, I said my peace" I said as I walked away. "Max, you are in danger" she said I turned around. "The only danger he is in right now is from you bitch" Klea said, "What do you mean?" I said, "she is full of shit" Klea said rolling her eyes. "I mean Gwen and Clark were not the only ones after you" she said. "Explain" Chase said as he walked up to us talk about great timing. "Oh, um I just I am sorry detective" Scarlett said. "See like I said full of shit" Klea said, "Alright girls let's go" Chase said, "go where exactly?" Hallie said. "Jail, I mean for one you are stalking my son, 2 you are on a school campus that you are not enrolled in. 3 you said something, and I want to know more details" he said. "I just said that, so he'd talk to me" Scarlett said.
"Alright well I am pretty sure he made his feelings very clear, so unless you want a lawsuit up your ass then I suggest you take a hike" dad said, and both of them walked away. I never heard my dad talk like that to anyone. "Woah dad" I said, "sorry it just came out" he said, "that was awesome detective" Klea said, "Klea call me Chase and if she bothers you again Max let me know" he said. "Okay and dad this is Aria" I said, as my dad shook her hand. "Take good care of him for me" he said. "I will sir" she replied, and I blushed, "I have his back too Chase" Klea said. "I know but that is not what I meant" he said, and this time I blushed more. Wow my dad could read me like a damn book. "Bye Max" he said, "wait how did you get here so fast?" I said, "I was helping your aunt Callie out with something" he said. I nodded as he left back to work I assume and I looked to Klea, "do you mind?" I said, "oh um sorry" she said as she left, and it was just Aria and I again. "Now where were we?" I said as I pulled her towards me to kiss her again. I honestly couldn't get enough she was literally amazing.
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I was once again tired when my alarm went off, do I regret my choices last night? Definitely not! Aria and I stayed up past one am and I loved every second of it, "Max, are you awake?" Hunter asked, "yes" I mumbled as I rolled myself out of bed. Today was going to be a good day, we would be spending the time in Mr. Ruzek's class on our cases. I honestly loved his class; it was my favorite one. I didn't like to much the file taking class I mean I had secretaries for that right? I know my dad had Jess isn't that what she did? I honestly didn't know though, so I sucked it up and listened to the teacher. She was repeating the same thing over and over and Klea actually had to nudge me as I am pretty sure I was falling asleep. Finally, the class ended, and she told us we would have a test on Friday, I sort of wish I paid attention now as I didn't know what would be on the test. I did know however that Klea would most definitely help me out she needed me to pass.
I made it to class, and Klea was immediately on me, "so Aria was super happy this morning" she said. "Oh?" I said, "don't give me that crap Max, are you guys together?" she asked, "I am not sure yet?" I said. "Okay do you want to be?" she asked, Mr. Ruzek started talking and I couldn't reply so I just shrugged at her and she rolled her eyes at me. Of course, I wanted to be something with her but it was way to early to say. I wanted to get to know her better and be sure that this was something I wanted. I just wanted to be really sure this time I was not going to make the same mistake that I did with Scarlett. I could tell that Klea wanted to ask me questions but at this point I still didn't have an answer. I noticed a text on my phone it was from Korra and I didn't know what that meant. I couldn't answer as I was in class but I just hoped it was nothing bad. I know Korra and Hunter broke things off mutually and are still friends but I know there is some underlying feelings from them both. I just didn't want to get caught in the middle of something or anything really.
Class ended and I was finally able to see the text,
*Max I am so sorry about Scarlett I am not sure what is going on with her, I have told her to leave you alone and move on. Her mom also is pretty upset with her as your dad spoke to her, I hope school is going well*
I replied
*School is good, and thanks Korra, hope you are figuring your things out. Wish you were here with us*
I didn't get a reply but I didn't expect too, I was surprised she even reached out to me in the first place. Korra and I have sort of drifted apart and that was due to the fact I told her I wasn't interested. Then she started dating Hunter and she became closer to him and now well its complicated. I mean I hate long distance stuff, so keeping in touch with others that are far away is going to be hard. Korra is currently in Paris studying acting or something with her mom so the time zones are insane. "MAX!" Klea said getting my attention, "what?" I said, "are you even listening to me?" she said. "No" I said and she hit me playfully, "sorry what are we talking about?" I said. "You and Aria?" she said, "are just friends for now, I am not sure I know her well enough yet. I am interested though" I said. "Okay just friends, who kiss all night long" Klea said. "Well it started out to make Scarlett jealous and then it escalated" I said, "I love it" Klea said and I laughed. "Nights would be interesting for sure, the only thing was she was wanting to be a doctor so she was going to be in school for a while, at least that is what I think she is doing. This program was only a year long and then we would be training in Adventure Bay with my dad, at least I hoped he would train us. I didn't want to be a detective if I couldn't learn from my dad, I mean I know I have already but I wanted him to train me.
The rest of the day seemed to drag on and I had so much homework it was insane, like how do they expect you to get it all done. I was tired and sitting in my room, Hunter and Adam were both gone so I was alone. It was kind of nice, and I just didn't need anything else to go wrong, I didn't need to be kidnapped again or anything. I actually wanted to do well in school and everyone trying to hurt me or get back at my dad was getting annoying. I was halfway through my homework when there was a knock on my door and they were persistent so I had to answer. "Thank god what took you so long?" Orianna said, "Orianna what the hell are you doing here?" I said. "I ran away, and I am not going back" she said, "You know that dad is going to come here and be even more mad, what happened?" I asked her, "everything! like school sucks, boys suck and even dad is mad at me. Like ever since you left nothing is the same" she said. "Orianna how is me being here any different, it is not like we were close. I am sorry but you are going to need to face the music. Sure dad gets mad but he eventually comes around" I said. "I just hate it he treats me differently and I don't know what to expect" she said. "Just accept that he loves you no matter what, I know its hard when he is mad at you but Orianna he still loves you, and he will not be mad forever. Just keep your head down and do as he says" I said. "That is terrible advice, and I am scared now. I mean I ran away, what am I going to tell him?" she said, "well what did you tell them before leaving?" I asked, "nothing I just left" she said. "Well I am not sure what you are going to do but you need to go home. "It was just mom at home" she said, "oh where is dad?" I asked, "working here still with Auntie Callie" Orianna said, "well your in luck there is a bus headed home in an hour, and its express. So you can make it home quick, maybe mom won't even notice" I said. "Right I am screwed either way" she said, "probably, good luck and maybe next time just call me" I said. She rolled her eyes and I did hope everything worked out for her having dad mad at you sucks but it is not the end of the world. He will eventually come around and what Orianna did was not even really that bad, I mean sure her friend died but she wasn't doing the drugs. That is what I am assuming though no one actually told me anything, I needed to get back to my homework, I hoped Orianna made it home okay though.