Chapter Playlist
1. Upside Down: Jack Johnson
2. Mixed Signals: Ruth B.
3. Bags: Clairo (Recorded At Electric Lady Studios)
Max felt good. Bryce had asked her to be his girlfriend, which she was happy about, her and Mike were in a good place and she finally felt as though there was no negative tension. She was creating a new life for herself in Hawkins, a new circle of people and for the first time she actually believed she could really enjoy this year before leaving for college.
Max's POV
I think I used to be so sure that nothing would change, that this year would drag and I'd be depressed and desperate to get out of here but I don't feel like that at all. I'm earning a decent amount of money, I have a boyfriend and I'm lucky enough to work alongside someone I'd like to consider a close friend.
It was Thursday, and after spending the previous day together Max and Mike felt confident in where they stood with one another. It's not that either of them thought the other disliked them, but Mike calling Max and asking her to hang out allowed them both to realise their friendship could exist outside of work.
The day was slow, Max and Mike spent the afternoon making up games to pass the time. The pair shot up when the shop bell rang, they hadn't had any customers for the past hour.
It was Bryce.
Max: Bryce, hey.
Mike: Hey.
Bryce: Hey guys. Hey Max.
Bryce leans over the counter and casually kisses Max, Mike has to double take as he didn't realise they had gotten that serious with one another. He awkwardly slips away towards the back of the store to give them some space.
Mike's POV
WHAT?!!! Since when were they kissing? How did I not know about this? That was definitely not the first time either they seem extremely comfortable with one another. I'm so confused? Its not like I expected Max to be interested in me suddenly but we had fun yesterday and I would definitely say there was something in the air... But I guess we aren't on the same page? Anyway, it is just a kiss... right? it's not like they are in a relationship or anything...
Mike waited until Bryce left to reappear into the main store, he felt awkward and didn't really understand how he felt.
Max: Hey, where did you disappear too?
Mike: Just sorting stuff.
Max: Okay...
Max thought Mike seemed a bit off, he had been a good mood all day and suddenly he seemed troubled.
Max: Are you good?
Mike: What? Yeah I'm fine.
Max: I can tell you're not Mike. You don't have to talk about it but if you want to I'll listen.
Mike: Okay.
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It's Never Over | Madwheeler
FanfictionThey fell in love. They ended things. Years later their paths cross again. Have they grown apart? Or have they thought of eachother every day since...
