Stranger Things Max x Lucas/ What I hope will happen in season 5.

Chapter 20: alone time

A day had passed since Max had gotten lost in the woods, and the memory still lingered in the back of her mind. As she sat beside Lucas on the couch in Hopper's cabin, she found herself absentmindedly playing with his fingers, a familiar comfort that had become a routine since waking up from her coma 7 months ago.

In Max's mind, as she interlocked their fingers, she couldn't help but think about how much Lucas meant to her. The way he had searched for her in the woods, the worry etched on his face, had only deepened her feelings for him.

Max: (thinking) "I don't know what I would do without you, Lucas. You've always been there for me, through thick and thin. I love you more than words can express."

Across from her, Lucas felt a sense of peace wash over him as he felt Max's touch. In his mind, he marveled at the bond they shared, the unspoken connection that seemed to transcend words.

Lucas: (thinking) "Max, you have no idea how much you mean to me. I would do anything to keep you safe and happy. Playing with my fingers like this, it's a reminder of how lucky I am to have you in my life."

Their eyes met, a silent exchange passing between them as their thoughts mingled in the shared space of their minds. And as they sat in perfect harmony, fingers still intertwined, they knew that no matter what challenges or obstacles came their way, they would face them together, united in love and unwavering support.