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

Chapter 38: chase

As Max dashed away from Lucas, a mischievous glint in her eyes, she couldn't contain her laughter. Lucas, not one to back down from a challenge, took off after her, his own laughter mingling with hers.

"You think you can outrun me, Max? I don't think so!" Lucas called out playfully, his footsteps echoing through the cabin.

Max glanced over her shoulder, her energy fueled by the thrill of the chase. "You'll never catch me, stalker!" she shouted back, a cheeky smile spreading across her face.

Lucas picked up his pace, closing in on Max with each passing second. As he reached her, he scooped her up in his arms effortlessly, a triumphant grin on his face.

Max's heart raced as Lucas held her close, their eyes locked in a moment of shared excitement. Without hesitation, she leaned in and pressed her lips against his, a sweet and tender kiss that spoke volumes in its simplicity.

As they pulled away, Max chuckled breathlessly. "Nice try, stalker, but I'm still one step ahead," she teased, a spark of mischief in her eyes.

Lucas's laughter joined hers as he set her back on her feet. "You may have won this round, but I'll catch you next time. Just you wait!" he declared, his tone filled with playful determination.

They collapsed onto a nearby couch, catching their breath as they shared stories and laughed about their antics. The warmth of their connection filled the room, wrapping them in a cocoon of shared joy and affection.

In that moment, as they sat side by side, Max and Lucas were content in each other's company, finding solace and happiness in their bond. The echoes of their laughter reverberated through Hopper's cabin, a melody of love and camaraderie that bound them together in an unbreakable bond.