imagine | mileven au

chapter 24

"remind me why we went to sleep so late?"

"after we finished 'sixteen candles', you thought that we should watch 'pretty in pink'. it was past 12 when we put it on." el responded dryly.

the two girls were walking to school, like el usually did. as soon as the brunette suggested the idea of having a sleepover, the ocean eyed girl didn't need to be convinced. they made a quick stop at max's house so that she could pack an overnight bag since they did have school the next day and left a note for her parents to inform them about the same. hopper was surprised but he was happy that his beloved daughter was spending time with her friend. over the years, she had always been one who kept to herself and while he understood that she liked being on her own, he also wanted her to have some friends who she could talk to.

what the girls didn't anticipate was waking up early the next day.

"God, why did we do that?" max groaned. "actually, i don't regret it at all. okay, maybe a bit, but we had fun, right?"

"are you kidding me? i am trying to think of more films because we need to do a sleepover again. just.. preferably not on a school night."

"yes, oh my God. i'm gonna make a list of films that we can watch together. do you like horror movies?"

"i like them when they don't just rely on jump scares. like.. i want them to have an interesting storyline."

"you know what, i agree. like, even the haunted house cliché can be made scary, if done right."

"exactly!" el gushed, pleased to finally have found someone who agreed with her. "i don't mind clichés, but they need to be well made and worthwhile."

"God, my head hurts." max shook her head, pressing her fingers to her temple while they walked.

"are you alright?"

"this happens whenever i'm short slept, don't worry."

"who is taking your first period?"

"ms ryder, why?"

"she's a sweet one but if she catches you sleeping, the consequence won't be nice."

"God damn."

~*~

"is max not coming today? she's usually here by now." lucas bit his lip, leaning next to one of the lockers.

"i'm wondering the same." dustin glanced at the entry gate of the building.

"i hope it has nothing to do with billy. remember that time when he forced max out of the car mid way to school?" will shuddered, thinking about that day. max had been really upset and had also gotten scolded by one of the teachers for being late.

"i hate that guy. i don't understand what his problem is." lucas seethed. he simply could not stand the guy. the way he treated max made his blood boil. he so badly wanted to stand up for max but she kept her friends away from her brother. she didn't want anyone to get involved with billy. 

"i don't think anyone does. he's just awful." mike grimaced.

"hey, wait there she is. she's coming with el." will gestured towards the entrance and the boys looked in the direction where he pointed.