Trust me~ Elmax

Chapter 26: Neil

Max's pov

*after the mall*

Will, El And I went to their home so I can get my things and go back home. El insisted on having another sleepover but my mom told me no. However, my mom and I both is that Neil said no

"Alright I'm gonna go get my toothbrush" I said as I closed my bag of clothes. El nodded, sitting on the edge of her bed. "I really wish you could stay another night" el said sadly once I came back from the bathroom

"me too.. But hey, we're still gonna hang out tomorrow with everyone" I said trying to make her feel better. "yeah but it's better to see you all day" she said making my heart melt. "I agree" I said

I turned around in order to grab my hair brush. I felt el hugging me as I turned back around. I gasped slightly because I wasn't really expecting it but I hugged back quickly. Hugging her always made my stomach filled with butterflies

"is everything okay Ellie?" I asked softly. I felt her nod as she buried her face on my neck, her arms wrapped around my waist tightly as if it's the last time we would hug each other.

We stayed like that for a minute until I felt tears running down my neck. I frowned and pulled away. I looked at el, her face was stained with tears, eyes watery as she stared at me sadly

"el... What is it? Why are you crying?" I asked softly wiping her tears gently with my thumb. She   took a deep breath as I  waited patiently for her to continue.

"I-I don't know... I just don't want to go back to california" she said quietly. My face softened as I felt a pinch of pain in my heart at the thought. "me either.." I said

"I'm gonna miss everyone but... especially you...I know we don't know each other for a long time I've never had a best friend before, of course I've had the boys but you are different, I really love spending time with you" she admitted making my heart melt as it was pounding as well

"I love spending time with you too" I said quietly as I noticed my hand still resting on her cheek but she didn't seem uncomfortable. "You will have company though! Those two friends you guys have in california what are their names... Austin and chloe?" I said

"yes it's them.. But you're way better than them" she said looking down. I could feel my face heating up at her words.

"maybe you guys can come for summer break, I know you miss the beaches in california" she said. It meltedy heart how she remembers small things about me I even forgot

"sure, if we can we will" I said smiling. "do you think you'll fit in the suitcase?" she asked smirking. "I don't know, wanna try?" I joked going along

She giggled. "Um max..?" she asked. "yeah?" I asked. "will you.... Write to me when I go?" she asked slowly lookin nervous. "what? Of course I'll write to you, you don't even have to ask, you're not getting rid of me yet" I joked making her giggle

"alright I have to go, I'll see you tomorrow at the park!" I said smiling. She smiled back. We told the boys about our picnic plan. El and I wanted to do that picnic by ourselves but the boys wanted us all to hang out as much as possible before they go back to california

"See you!" she said smiling. She followed me to the door and gave me another hug before I walked outside. Joyce had appeared making us pull away

"are you sure you don't need a ride home sweetheart" she asked. "yes I'm okay thank you Mrs Byers" I said. Joyce glanced outside. It was starting to get dark but I didn't mind going back home by my bike

"oh it's getting late and dark, I'll give you a ride it's not safe" she said seriously. I nodded already knowing that she would insist.

*after at home*

I thanked Joyce and walked towards my door. My heart was beating fast knowing that I would have to face Neil again. My worst nightmare. Welcome to hell again max, I thought

I turned my head noticing that Joyce hadn't left yet. She always waits until I get inside safely. I rang the bell. I was praying that my mom would open the door because I didn't want Joyce to see Neil but of course it wasn't

It was Neil.. He looked drunk as hell, as always. He glared at me and then looked at his watch tiredly. He was about to say something but noticed Joyce and waved at her playing cool

Joyce waved back. Before she could drive away Neil dragged me inside aggressively making me yelp and slammed the door shut loudly

What did I do this time?, I thought.

Joyce's pov

I was about to leave but my eyes caught something from the mirror. It was Max's step dad dragging her inside aggressively. I began to look worried, something seemed wrong

Max's pov

"Why are you late??" he yelled as spit got on my face making me want to throw up at his disgusting alcohol, cigarettes stinky breath. I looks at the clock on the wall. "it's only been minutes-" I said

"don't talk back to me!!" he slapped my face. "who were you with?! It better not be that black boy" he said angrily grabbing my wrist. "I wasn't with him I told you I was with el" I said. He already knew her. My mom told him I was at El's house for a sleepover but he likes asking again

"good.." he said dropping my hand. He then walked away. I ran to my room quickly. I locked the door behind me as I started crying silently, my hand on my cheek where he slapped me at

I looked at the mirror. My cheek was still very red and it hurt. I was so tired of all this.

Third person's pov

Joyce drove for about two minutes away. She couldn't stop thinking about the scene after she dropped off max. She sensed something weird about Neil. She decided to go back at Max's place to check up on her

She was feeling worried. She knocked on the door. It took about half a minute for someone to open the door. Neil was the one who opened the door again.

He frowned. Joyce frowned as well looking at the guy in front of her. "hello" Joyce said. "Hello, who are you?" he asked slightly annoyed. Joyce could tell he was drunk which worried her even more

"oh um.. I need to give max something she forgot, can I see her" Joyce said. The truth is, max didn't forget anything she just wanted to check on max. She grabbed a random scrunchie el must have put in Joyce car and took the opportunity

"I'll give it to her" he said after thinking for a second. "It'll be quick-" Joyce insisted. "I said I'll give it to her, she's doing homework anyways" Neil said. Joyce frowned even more

"it's spring break sir" Joyce said. Neil was so drunk that he forgot that people aren't going to school at that moment and are on spring break

Neil thought of what to say next. "oh well, I have to go now,there's a match" Neil said. "wait-" Joyce said. "I'll give it to her don't worry" Neil said trying to play nice. Before Joyce could reply, Neil already closed the door.

1285 words. To be continued!
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