Enemies to Lovers

Spare Time

Max's POV

I couldn't help but think of how Bradley reacted earlier during the day. When I got close to him, it seemed like he wanted something. He didn't push me away like he normally would. I was just teasing him to see how far I could go, but I'm almost certain now that if I kissed him, he wouldn't have pushed me away. It was too soon for that, though. I don't think either of us were ready to take that step. As it is, it seems like he's got a lot on his mind. He was zoning out earlier while we were talking. Almost as if he was in another place. Maybe there's more going on with him than I realize. I just hope that one day, we get to a place where he's comfortable talking about it. Until then, I was more than content being his friend or whatever he needed me to be at that moment. 

We make it back to the dorms and I kick up the board, tucking it under my arm after Bradley gets off of it. “So, I'll see you at five pm for our shift, okay? Don't be late.” I say as I begin walking away to head back to my dorm. “Max?” Bradley says as I turn to face him. He looks as if he's about to say something but stops himself before giving me a small smile. “I'll see you for our shift later. I'll meet you at your dorm, okay?” He says as I nod at him, walking away and heading back to my dorm after watching him go inside and shut the door behind him. I hear the door lock and I walk away back to my dorm. I unlock the door and head inside, both of the boys already gone to their classes for the day. I sit on my bed and sigh, looking at the floor. “What am I going to do? Am I coming on too strong?” I ask myself as I receive a text from my dad.

“Glad to see you and Bradley are getting along. I'm sure he'll make a great addition to the family.” I feel my face burning up from him texting that. “I meant the House of Mouse family. Sorry Maxie.” He texts again as I put my phone to the side. That was something I had to think about too. Did I want a future with him or Roxanne and honestly? I wasn't sure. Roxanne and I didn't work out before, so who's to say we would work out now? And with Bradley, he has so much going on that just mentioning anything could ruin what we currently have. I figured I would just let things be for now and let everything happen naturally. I text my father back, letting him know the most recent events, minus the flirting. My dad knows I'm bisexual but I'm unsure of what his reaction would be if I told him I had feelings for Bradley after everything that has happened. I get another text from him and chuckle. “Seems like he's trying to become a better person, and he has a wonderful friend like you to help him through it. Call me or text me if you need anything, Maxie. I'll see both of you tonight for our shift. I heard it's gonna be really busy.” He texts back as I shake my head, chuckling to myself. “That'll be a great first shift for Bradley then.” I text back before putting my phone down again. “I hope he's ready to work and has comfortable shoes then. Thankfully, Mickey provides the whole uniform and shoes with it to make sure you're comfortable running around. Though, I do worry about how he will react around the villains.” I say to myself as I yawn a bit.

I kick off my shoes and sigh, running my hand through my hair. “Maybe some video games will help calm me down.” I mutter softly as I get up from my bed and head to the living room. I walk over and turn on the console, grabbing a controller and begin playing. Despite playing the game, it's like I was on autopilot. Like my mind was elsewhere. I couldn't think straight. Why didn't he correct me when I called him Brad or even Princess? Why would he not mind those nicknames? And what was really going on with him that only Tank knew? Before I could think of a response to any of those things, I heard a sound from my game. “Dammit, I died.” I say before shutting it off. 

“Maybe I just need some sleep or something.” I rub my eyes a bit and receive a text. It was from Roxanne. Normally, when I saw a text from her, my stomach would have butterflies, and I could feel my heart race. But now I felt… nothing. Was I really over her after hanging out with this new Bradley? I check the text and feel my heart race. “Hey, I can't wait to see you and catch up. I have something I want to tell you when I see you. We're still on for Tuesday, right?” “What would she want to tell me? Please don't let it be that she has feelings for me. I don't think I could decide between her or Bradley.” I say before texting her back, “Sounds great, Roxanne. I can't wait to see you and I might have something to tell you too. Yes, we're still on for Tuesday during my shift at the House of Mouse if you're available.” I get an immediate text back. “Absolutely! I can't wait to see you. Maybe we can arrange to hang out again soon enough so I can see the guys, too.” She says as I smile. “So she thinks we're hanging out as well. That's a relief. But I wonder what she wants to tell me.” I say to myself before sending her back another quick text, “Sure! I'm sure the guys would love to see you again.”

I put my phone on the charger and rub my eyes again. “Alright. Time to get some sleep. Even just for a few hours.” I mutter as I take off my shirt and toss it in the hamper. “I wish our dryer wasn't broken. Maybe I could get some laundry done tomorrow after class.” I say before laying down on my bed. “Unless I ask Bradley if I can wash my clothes at his dorm. His dryer might work.” I say before grabbing old stuffed bear. “I still can't believe dad brought this with him to college for me. I would've thought he would've left it at home. I'm glad to see an old friend, though.” I say as I curl up and slowly fall asleep, hoping everything goes well tonight.