Sam and max stories

Stay by you

Sam and Max were back in the diner, with their allies (well, most of them were allies) still trying to fend off the hoard of copydogs that were trying to find the toys of power. Max, with nothing better to do, decided to read Sam's mind with the cards, just to mess with him a little bit. Sam, not knowing, looked solemn, and was thinking:

"Gee, Max is getting so powerful, soon he won't even need a partner..."

Max was shocked as he put the card down. Wouldn't need a partner? What was Sam on? He went over and hugged him gently. Sam jumped a bit, picking him up. "What's wrong max?" Max took his face in his hands. "Sam, listen to every word I'm about to say okay?" Sam nods. Max takes a deep breath. "Sam, no matter how many powers I develop, and no matter how powerful I get, I will always need you." Sam's eyes went wide. "But max-" Max put a finger to his lips. "Nope, don't finish that thought." he hugs Sam again. "Just relax okay? I'm staying with you." Sam held him gently. the two remained in their embrace until Sam pulled back, saying, "Are you absolutely sure max?" Max nodded, smiling. "Cross my heart." He then hugged Sam again, cuddling up against him. Sam smiled in relief, holding him tight. With Max in his arms and snuggled against him, Sam felt comfort in the fact that he would stay with him, hopefully forever.

If only he had been able to.

One week (that included a fight against a living ventriloquist dummy, accidental ingestion of an elder god, a terrifying transformation into said elder god, many sleepless nights, a heart shattering loss and a heart repairing reunion) later, Sam and max were cuddling on the couch like nothing ever happened. Sam wouldn't let go of Max, and Max didn't mind a bit. "Hey max...?" Sam asks. Max turns towards him so that their noses touch. "Y-you aren't gonna leave again... right?" Max smiled softly. "Of course not Sammy, you are my partner after all." Sam nodded. "And you are %100 sure of that?" Max takes hold of Sam's face and looks in his eyes.

"I promised you I'd stay by you, remember?" Sam tears up and nods. "Yes..."

Max kisses Sam softly, putting his hands on his shoulders. Sam keeps holding him gently. As cheesy as it sounds, both Sam and Max knew that they had found true love.