Lemon boy~ Max x reader Camp Camp fanfic

Chapter 4: "What's going on?"

Y/n's POV:
I felt like I was just going to pressure Max into talking about something he obviously doesn't want to share; I mean considering he came back to the tent with his hoodie on says a lot. Why did he have so many bruises and scars? Who's hurting him?
"Hey Y/n!" Nikki yelled seeing me walking towards the Mess Hall.
"Yeah what's up Nikki?" I said, turning to walk towards her.
"Neil and I were talking about earlier and what the hell happened? You and Max were stumbling around like idiots!" Nikki said laughing.
"Oh yeah.. well can I trust you?" I said stepping closer to Nikki and Neil.
"That entirely depends on what you are about to say, but considering the amount of shit Max gets himself into it'll be hard to surprise us." Neil said with an eyebrow raised like he was confused that I didn't already know I could trust them.
"Oh yeah, I mean Max does have a pretty deplorable standard of ethics." I added.
Neil laughed, enjoying my agreement on his best friend's questionable morals.
"Anyway, I brought some vodka to camp because why not? And Max and I were sharing it in a water bottle so David would just think it's water."
I said with a small smirk.
"Damn you guys got drunk in the middle of the day and got away with it?"
Nikki said, sort of shocked.
"Yep, and guess what? Now I'm stoned." I giggled a bit.
"Jesus, is Max high too?" Neil asked, looking past me trying to find him.
"Yeah, I think so, he did finish my joint after he had a shower."
I said looking back towards the tent waiting for Max to step outside and join us.
"Wait Max took a shower in the middle of the day?" Nikki asked, confused by the statement.
"Uh yeah, why is there something wrong with that?" I asked Scratching the back of my head.
Neil and Nikki looked at each other for what felt like forever, but it was probably only seconds.
"Can you give us a minute Y/n? We need to talk to Max." Neil said, trying to hide his concern.
"Oh, uh yeah sure... I'll see you guys in the Mess Hall after right?"
I said as the two started walking towards Max's tent.
"Yeah, we'll see you there." Nikki said without even looking at me. I stood there confused watching the two of them get closer to the tent .
Would it be bad if I ease-dropped on them? I mean maybe I should just mind my business, but my curiosity was practically pulling me towards the tent. I slowly and quietly stepped closer to the tent, making my way around to the back so they wouldn't see me if they looked through the tent flaps.
I heard someone zip up the entrance when I reached the back of the tent.
"What do you guys want? What are you doing here?"
I heard Max ask, obviously confused.
"Max, what's been going on with you lately? You seem... depressed." Neil said, sounding concerned.
"What do you mean? I'm fine. Don't fucking worry about it."Max denied, sounding irritated as he spoke.
"Max stop it, stop pretending everything is fine just because you don't want to seem weak. It's stupid."Nikki spoke with fear in her voice like she was expecting to get yelled at for telling Max off.
I moved my head closer to the tent trying not to miss a word of the conversation.
"Look, we know what your parents do to you or at least some of it. Last year was fucked up. I still can't believe David let them take you home after that."
Neil said, sounding guilty for bringing it up.
What the hell happened to Max? What happened last year? Why were they so concerned for their friend all of a sudden?
I continued to listen hoping I'd get to hear what happened last year.
"I thought I told you guys to stop talking about it! Just fuck off and leave me alone!"
Max was angry, but something in his voice was different. I couldn't see anything, but I could have sworn he was crying.
"Max it's okay... but we know you've been getting drunk and high. You don't do that stuff unless you're in a bad place." Nikki said in defence.
"Maybe I just wanted to have fun? I mean Y/n offered me shit, because she fucking gets the memo! This is all bullshit, life, death, my parents, THIS FUCKING CAMP! You guys are blinded by this idea that because we have each other this place isn't hell. You can't fucking help me, you just tell me how to live! Be better, be kinder, stop being selfish, stop swearing so much, don't drink all the time, don't kill yourself, on and on and I'm sick if it!"
Max didn't stutter, he meant every word.