I'm your comfort cant you see

The painfull confession

El and Max had been inseparable since the day they met, and as time passed, their friendship only grew stronger. They did everything together, from shopping for new outfits to battling the Mind Flayer in the Upside Down.

Despite the constant danger they faced, they always found time to laugh and joke around. They were the ultimate dynamic duo, and everyone in Hawkins knew it.

But as they entered high school, things started to change. Max developed feelings for El, and the more she tried to suppress them, the stronger they became.

El, on the other hand, was oblivious to Max's growing attraction. She was so focused on her powers and fighting the supernatural that she didn't even consider the possibility of a romantic relationship.

One day, after a particularly harrowing battle with the Mind Flayer, Max couldn't take it anymore. She cornered El in the school hallway and poured out her heart.

"El, I know we're best friends, but I can't help the way I feel about you. Every time we're together, my heart races, and I just want to be close to you. Please, just give me a chance."

El was stunned. She had never thought of Max in that way before, but as she looked into her friend's eyes, she saw the depth of her feelings.

"Max, I don't know what to say. I care about you so much, but I don't know if I can return those feelings. I don't want to hurt you."

Max's heart sank at El's words, but she tried to keep her emotions in check. "I understand, El. I just had to tell you how I feel. I don't regret it, even if it hurts."

Over the next few weeks, things were awkward between them. El tried to act normal, but every time she looked at Max, she felt a pang of guilt. Max, meanwhile, tried to keep her distance, not wanting to make things worse.

It wasn't until they found themselves in a life-threatening situation that they were able to reconcile. As they fought side by side against a new supernatural threat, Max was reminded of how much she loved El, regardless of whether that love was reciprocated.

When they finally emerged victorious, Max took a deep breath and confessed again. "El, I know you said you can't return my feelings, but I just need you to know how much I care about you. You're the most important person in my life, and nothing can change that."

El was moved by Max's words, and as they hugged, she felt a sense of warmth and comfort that she couldn't deny. Maybe she didn't have romantic feelings for Max, but she knew that their friendship was worth fighting for.

"Max, I don't know what the future holds, but I do know that I care about you too. You're my best friend, and nothing can change that."

With those words, they both felt a weight lifted off their shoulders. They could finally move forward, together, as the dynamic duo they had always been.