Because of Love | Max Schneider Fanfiction/Love Story

Prologue

At Max Schneider's Concert (Backstage)

Reanna Morales-

Munching on some Doritos, I watched Max in awe as he sang his heart out to the crowd. Fixing the angle of my glasses, I looked at my phone to check the new text message I just received.

stop staring, you'll start to melt -Lulu

I chuckled softly as I turned to the snack table to see Lulu smirking at me. Biting my lip softly, I shoved a chip into my mouth and took a swig of cold water. Max's voice was just angelic to me, it was soft, it was smooth. 

"I love you all, goodnight baby!" Max exclaimed as he ran backstage.

"Max, that was amazing!" I said as he gave me a thumbs up and ran to his dressing room.

"Reanna, we're going to have an after-party," Lulu started, "Would you like to join?"

"No thanks," I replied, "I've got to study for my biology test tomorrow,"

"Alright," Lulu sighed, "But you'll miss all the fun!"

"It's fine with me, I'm not a partying type," I refused.

"Are you sure? I'm pretty sure that Max would be sad that you're not coming," Cymphonique questioned as I nodded shyly.

I brushed my jeans softly and headed for the exit, giving a wave to the girls. Both of them smiled sadly, knowing that it wouldn't be as much fun without me. As I reached for the door, I felt a hand grab my arm, making me turn around.

"Rea, you're not joining us?" Max asked as I shook my head.

"Gotta study for my test tomorrow," I mumbled, "Anyway, you're just one guest short,"

"Do you need a ride home? I can drive you," He suggested.

"I really don't want you to miss the party, I can take a bus home," I said as he let go of my hand.

"Alright, see you tomorrow, take care," He said as I hugged him.

Pulling away from the embrace, I exited the auditorium and walked towards the bus stop. Looking back at my phone, Lulu and Cymphonique texted me.

Max's gf is back? I thought she's still in London visiting her family? -Lulu

I had no clue, maybe she got bored. -Reanna

Max seems to have his hands stuck on Ali. Goodluck when you meet him tomorrow. -Cymphonique

I sighed and smacked my forehead, Ali's back. This day was moving perfectly fine, until Max's girlfriend lands back in LA. This means that Max will be cancelling all the hangouts we're going to have and go out with Ali. But Ali does have the advantage, she is his girlfriend. 

Have you ever fell in love with your bestfriend? Have you ever wished that you were his girlfriend? Have you ever wished that he wouldn't think of you as just a bestfriend? I did, and I have no idea how to handle my feelings for Max. Whenever Ali's around, all of Max's attention goes to her. 

Lulu and Cymphonique understand my situation, I still remember the time they found out about my feelings for Max. It was quite funny. The way how they reacted, the looks on their faces. 

-Flashback-

I was fiddling with my fingers, as Max and Ali were flirting and cuddling on the couch. The cast of How To Rock were rehearsing their own parts, but Max was too busy with Ali. I watched them with jealousy, wishing that was me. Max leaned in to kiss her on the cheek, while I closed my eyes to avoid myself from getting hurt.

"I know that look," Someone said.

I turned around to see Cymphonique standing behind me, having a small smirk on her face. Lulu walked over to us and folded her arms, grinning widely.

"What's up with the frown?" Lulu asked.

"N-Nothing," I stuttered.

"What do you mean 'nothing'? I see that look on your face," Cymphonique said, "Are you jealous?"

I shook my head, "No, why would I be jealous?"

"It seems like you're jealous of Ali, being in Max's arms," Cyphonique mumbled. 

Lulu gasped and whispered, "You have a crush on Max?"

I shook my head quickly, "No, I don't!" 

"With that look on your face, I think you do have a crush on him," Cyphonique.

"It's alright if you have a crush on him, we understand," Lulu said with hope filled in her eyes.

"Fine," I started, "I have a crush on Max, and I don't know what to do about it,"

They both gasped and started to squeal quietly, I tried to hush them but they couldn't handle it.

"Guys, can we keep it as a secret? I haven't told Max about this," I explained.

"You haven't told him yet?" Lulu questioned, "Anyway, I think you and Max are cute together,"

"Psh.. I don't think so," I said as I looked down at my shoes.

"Don't worry, there will come a time," Cymphonique said.

-Flashback Over-

The bus' headlights blinded my sight as I took out my fare. Hopping onto the bus, I sat on a seat next to a window. Looking out as the sunset was setting, I sighed and felt my eyelids start to droop.

"Rea, don't fall asleep, you'll miss your stop," I said to myself.

I drank some water that kept me up through the whole bus ride, although I was very sleepy. 

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I turned the page of my textbook and read the words silently, while taking some notes. My eyes coudn't stop drooping, and my head couldn't stop dropping. Suddenly, I heard a rock hit my window. I opened the curtains and looked across to see Max smiling at me. 

He took a whiteboard and started to write, while I took mine. 

'Still studying?' Max wrote.

'Yep, it's quite hard.' I scribbled.

'Goodluck on that test, I'm going to bed.. tired from the party.' He wrote.

'Goodnight, and thanks.' I wrote as we both closed our curtains in unison.

I sighed and plopped onto my bed once again, reading over my notes and memorizing them. It's funny how I study for a test, then after the test, I forget what I studied for the test. If only this test was a day after, therefore I would've got to that party. I feel like I've missed a lot.

This always happens, I miss good parties, fun hangouts, everything. This is why they think I'm such a dork, a nerd. I looked at my reflection, unraveling my ponytails and taking off my glasses. Is this how they want me to look? Is this how I should look like for Max to like me?

I shook my head, I shouldn't change my appearance just for everyone to like me. I have friends that actually like me for who I am. I have friends who won't judge me for who I am. I put back my glasses on and put my hair up into a ponytail. That's much better. 

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That's the Prologue! I hoped you liked it, and I'll be writing Chapter 1 soon!