Cuts & Bruises [Max x Reader]

The Gate

Max and Mike sat silently in the kitchen as everyone executed their part of the plan. You helped everyone outside build the shed to stall Will from knowing where he was while Mike and Max searched beneath the sink for objects to help blind Will's senses.

"You know, I get why El and Ten are your mages now."

Max breaks the tense silence between her and the taller boy, her eyes fixated on the item she was currently making. Looking over his shoulder Mike quirks a brow "What?" He questions. Max looks up at him "Ten. She told me."

He scoffs and turns to look under the sink "Yeah well she shouldn't have, and just because you know the truth doesn't mean you're in our party. You know that, right? Also, quit calling her Ten. Her names Y/n, you shouldn't be using her number."

"I'm allowed to call her whatever I want, Mike. She seems comfortable with Ten, plus you and everyone else besides teachers and stuff call her by her number." She sends a small glare at Mike then looks away "And I know I'm not in the group. I mean, why would you want a stupid Zoomer in your party anyway?"

She sighs and looks over to Mike " . .I'm just saying, El? She sounds really awesome." Mike nods slowly "She was." He shuffles slightly as he backs out from beneath the sink "But that thing took her like it took Bob." Looking at Max he shakes his head "It should've taken, Ten instead."

He stands up and Max shortly follows after, an angered expression on her face as she scoffs in disbelief "How can you say that? I mean why are you so mean to her? Don't you think losing her sister was hard for her too?"

Mike doesn't respond, instead he throws down some cleaning supplies he held from beneath the sink, then walks away. Max rolls her eyes and steps out of the room fuming with anger. She couldn't believe he blamed you for her death; that he wished it was you who died rather than her.

Shaking her head Max takes a seat on the sofa, cradling her head in her hands. She sit's in silence, head reeling as she really thinks about everything that had gone down. Your story was true. The entire thing.

She couldn't believe it.

Taking a deep breath she closes her eyes and lets her breath slowly catch in her throat before letting it rush out shakily.

You watched from a distance as Max seemed to unwind. You were finished with helping the others outside, hoping to come inside for a few moments of peace yourself before everything went down. Deciding to check up on the freckled girl you stepped into the room and took a seat beside her.

Her head perked up at the feeling of the sofa sinking slightly and you give a tired smile when your eyes lock with hers. Neither of you say anything, seemingly understanding that the both of you just needed silence.

So, you let your eyes flutter closed and your head fall back against the wall as your body relaxed, a gentle sigh rushing passed your lips as you lulled yourself into a calm state. Max watched you for a few moments before eventually following suit, her eyes closing and head settling against the wall.

After minutes of silence passed you spoke, voice hoarse but soft "Do you think my plan will work?" Your eyes are still closed as you talk and you await Maxes response. She nods wordlessly, her eyes slowly fluttering open to gaze at you "Yeah." Her voice is a mere whisper as she speaks, her eyes gazing at your face earnestly as a gentle moonshine gleams over your skin.