The sound of someone clearing their throat made them both jump apart. Sharkboy spun around to see Lavagirl standing in the doorway, a knowing smile playing on her lips. "Well, well, well," she said, raising an eyebrow. "Looks like someone's finally admitted their feelings." Sharkboy felt his face flush with embarrassment as he scrambled to explain himself. "It was an accident," he stuttered. "I didn't mean to..."Save it," Lavagirl interrupted with a chuckle. "You've had a crush on him for ages. It's about time you two figured it out."The room grew hot as the three of them sat in silence, the tension palpable. Sharkboy didn't know what to say, but he knew that he couldn't deny it anymore. He liked Max, more than just as a friend. And from the way Max was looking at him, with a mix of fear and longing, he knew that Max felt the same. The door creaked open again, and a figure stepped into the room. It was Mr. Electric, Max's older brother. "What the hell is going on here?" he demanded, his eyes narrowing. The situation was spiraling out of control, and Sharkboy knew that he had to leave. He couldn't let Max get into trouble because of his shark frenzy. He leaped out of the window, leaving Max and Lavagirl to explain. SUMMARY3: Lavagirl catches Sharkboy and Max in an intimate moment at Max's house. Despite his initial protests, she teases them, pointing out his long-standing feelings. The tension escalates with the entrance of Mr. Electric, prompting Sharkboy to flee, fearing the consequences of his actions.