Trust me~ Elmax

Chapter 35: Lumax

Max's pov

After the Byers left, the party decided to hang out at Mike's place. We were all sad and down. Once we got into the house we went to the basement as usual.

"so um... What should we do?" Mike asked. We all shrugged. "we could watch a movie, I don't really feel like playing board games or video games right now" Dustin said. Mike nodded. We sat down and got comfortable on the couches and started watching the movie

I couldn't stop thinking about my brunnet friend. It hasn't been a long time since she left but I still missed her. I looked to my right, wishing she would be next to me watching the movie together. But she wasn't.

I felt really bad for saying that I didn't mean to lean in. We all know I did mean to. That's what hurt the most, that I wanted to lean in and I did. But my dumbass lied to her to protect myself

I didn't want to admit it. That I'm gay and liking my best friend. I thought denying it would be so much easier. Suddenly lucas sat closer to me

Mike and Dustin were sitting on the other couch. Lucas sat next to me but we didn't sit really close to each other, same with Dustin and Mike of course

"Hey" he whispered. "hey" I said. "so um.. Since tomorrow is Saturday are you still okay with us hanging out? To go to the mall?" he asked. I thought for a second

I wasn't sure how I felt towards lucas. Maybe I like lucas after all? I shouldn't like girls. It was all so confusing

"um.. Sure" I said as he smiled and sighed relieved. After a couple of minutes I felt him trying to hold my hand. I felt really awkward to be honest.

I wanted to hold El's hand-no stop those ridiculous thoughts. He finally gave in and grabbed it. I didn't move but didn't drop it. I felt bad if I did. Maybe this could vanish away those confusing feelings

After a while, Dustin stood up and glanced at us. I immediately dropped his hand for some reason. I wasn't thinking straight. Dustin looked at me and then at lucas smirking as lucas gave him a 'shut up' look

My face turned red. Am I blushing? Or am I embarrassed. I think those two are two completely different. I don't even know anymore

*time skip, later*

It was time to leave, Dustin has already left and we told Mike goodbye. So we were outside ready to get on our bikes.

"alright um.. See you tomorrow max!" he said

"see you" I said with a small smile. He suddenly leaned in and kissed me. I wasn't sure how to react so I just froze. After a second I realised that I have to do something. So I kissed him back for like 2 seconds but I pulled away.

I didn't feel..right. I don't know how to explain. I just wish it was el.. I didn't feel butterflies in my stomach. My face and body heating up  whenever she was close to me. My heart racing fast. I never felt like this with lucas..

He frowned. "I'm sorry-" I said avoiding eye contact. "no it's fine don't worry-" he said awkwardly. "I should go, so um.. How about I pick you up at 4 tomorrow?" he asked. "yeah.. Sure" I said. He smiled and got on his bike and left.

I stood there in shock. Suddenly I heard a familiar sound. It was Billy's car. Why was he there? He got out of the car looking furious

"Billy? What are you doing here I said I would come home by-" I said but he cut me off by dragging me roughly

"My dad and Susan told me to come pick you up since you the idiot  stayed later than you said you would and because it's dark now I gotta come pick you up. I was about to go somewhere with a friend but of course you ruined my plans" he said angrily.

I didn't know what to say. He grabbed my bike and shoved it in the car. I stood there feeling scared. Why am I so confident around everyone but not at home. Those people scare me a lot

I feel weak, hopeless and I hate it. "what the fuck are you standing there for?" he said. I walked into the car quickly hoping he wouldn't hit me. Obviously he didn't hit me just because we were in front of Mike's house

He slammed the door shut and drove away.

*later at home*

"You said you would come back earlier you dumb fucker!" Neil started yelling at me the moment I stepped into the house. "We had to finish the movie I called mom to let you guys know-" I stuttered

He slapped me hard as I gasped. My mom stood there in shock staring at me with empathy. "Neil it's okay-" she said. "you didn't inform him?" I asked her holding back tears. "I did-" she said. "Who cares if she told me, you lied again. When I tell you to come back at this time you do!" he yelled. "I-I'm sorry-" I said. He slapped me again.

889 words. To be continued!
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