Almost~Mine•𝙴𝚕𝚖𝚊𝚡♡

•Chapter Two•

MAX'S POV
I hopped on my bike and El stood on my pegs.

I felt horrible for lying but I couldn't tell her the truth.

I would ruin her and Mike's relationship.

I don't want that.

I just want El to be happy.

She's so beautiful- no.

What am I thinking?

We can't date.

I'm straight.

She loves mike and I like Lucas.

At least.

I think...?

ELEVENS POV

I stood up on max's pegs and she started writing to Mike's house.

I feel like max was lying about her wanting us to dump on purpose.

I like max.

As a friend.

Not any other way.

But I get a funny feeling in my stomach when we talk.

I got the same feeling the first time mike kissed me.

It was like things were crawling around in my stomach.

Should I tell her about this, this weird feeling I get around her?

Maybe it's a feeling you get when you meet new friends?

Whatever it is, it's a great feeling.

MAX'S POV
I felt Elevens soft hands on my shoulders.

She gripped me gently as I started pushing the pedals on the bike and headed toward Mike's house.

I felt safe as El was holding me.

Being careful not to hurt me by pressing too hard.

She was so kind and gentle, I wish she could hold me all day.

I pulled into Mike's parking lot and stopped the bike.

Eleven hopped off and walked up the path to the door.

I followed behind.

She knocked softly and shortly the door handle started to turn.

Mike made eye contact with El and there was a long pause.

Silence filled the air.

Finally, El said, "I wanted to say sorry..."

Mike said nothing.

After what felt like forever I said "so are you just gonna stand there in petty or are you gonna say something?"

Shit.

I didn't want to say that.

"Say what!? Sorry for lying so I wouldn't get my ass kicked by your psycho dad!?" He yelled to me.

"that lying part wasn't bad. But that was uncalled for dude!" I said and looked at El.

She looked like she was gonna cry.

"Oh, shit!" I went up to El and put an arm around her

"Are you alright!?" she nodded and wiped her face.

I looked up to Mike who had an 'I fucked up big time didn't I' face.

I nodded to him and walked off with El.

I heard the door slam behind us.

I study her face and asked again.

"Are you ok?"

"I-Im alright..." she said and wiped her face.

"ok. Let's go to the mall and get some food, alright?"

A big beautiful smile went across her face and she nodded.

We hopped on my bike and rode away.