It all starts with a dance ~ BYLER

cherry chapstick

(Max's POV)

I've been hanging out with Celia a lot lately. She's really cool. Don't get me wrong, I love the party, but it feels nice to have a friend who's a girl for once.

Don't tell her this, but I think i have a crush on her...
She's really pretty, like super pretty, but there's no way she likes me back... I mean look at me...I have ugly red hair and millions of freckles... And look at her, she has blonde hair and perfect pink lips...Lips that i can't stop staring at... And besides, I don't even know if she likes girls or not, so, I'm kind of stuck.

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"Hey max! It's me, Celia, Wanna go to the mall later? Over." A voice says from my walkie talkie.

Right when i hear her, I run over and answer.

"Of course! Meet me there at 12:15? Over."

"Ok! See ya. Bye. Over and out."

"Bye!" I say, quietly.
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When I arrive at the mall, I see Celia leaning against the front of the Mall waiting for me.

"Hey! I hope you weren't waiting for me too long..."
I say, nervously.

"Hi! No, Not at all. I just got here. Don't worry." She smiles, which causes me to smile.

"Come one, Let's go get ice cream before we shop!" Celia says, grabbing my hand.

"Oooh good idea." I say.

When we get to Scoops ahoy,
Steve greets us with a smile.

"Ahoy ladies!" He says, cheerfully, flashing a smile.

"Hey steve!" I chime back.

"Hey Max! Who's your friend?"

"Oh, This is Celia!"

"Nice to meet you, Celia." Steve says, holding out his hand.

"Nice to meet you too, Steve!" Celia says, shaking his outstretched hand.

"So, how'd you two meet?" Steve asks.

"Oh, at Stacy's party." Celia answers.

"Cool, Cool. So what can I get you ladies."

"Can we get a USS butterscotch to share please." I ask.

"Coming right up."
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After we finish our ice cream, Celia says,

"Hey max, You wanna go on a walk...", a slight hint of nervousness in her voice

"Oh ya, Sure!" I say.

"Ok."
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"H-hey max, I needed to tell you something..." Celia says, shyly.

"What is it?"

"I-I'm gay..."

I just stood there in shock. Maybe i go have a chance with her after all...

"Shit. Now you probably think i'm a gross lesbo. Sorry, I'll get my dyke self away from you before it affects you."Celia says, sadly.

As she starts to walk away, I do the first thing that comes to mind. I grab her by the shoulders, turn her around, and...

Kiss her.

And she kisses me back.

Her lips taste like cherry chapstick.

I felt fireworks explode in my stomach. My heart was going a million miles an hour. I felt like we were the only people left on earth.

"Y-You like me..." Celia whispers happily after the kiss.

"Of course... I mean, you're awesome."

"I am."

"Ya, you are. You really are." I say in a reassuring tone.

This causes Her to smile, which makes me smile, and we both start giggling.

"You don't know how long i wanted to do that." She says.

"Me too." I say, happily.

"Hey max...Um...Do you wanna be my girlfriend..."

"Of course I do."

Celia smiles brightly and grabs my hand.

"Cmon, let's go shopping, girlfriend.
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AN: Sorry for no byler in this chapter lol. It's just a filler. I just really wanted to do a max wlw story line in this book lol. This chapter super short and not very good, but i hope y'all like it!:)
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