Am I Too Late?

Vortex Club Party

  Hey everyone, I am so sorry I haven't updated in a while. Life has just been hectic and I didn't have time to write any. I hope to start updating more often now. Thanks to everyone that has stuck around and is still reading the story, I truly appreciate it! 

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Max P.O.V.

Music is blasting and everyone is scattered around either dancing or hanging out together. I gaze quickly around the place and see my classmates all letting go and having a good time. I smile and follow Kate and Alyssa over to get a drink.

Kate hands me a soda and we walk over to her friends to sit. She introduces me and I greet them with a smile and start talking, enjoying myself.

I tell Kate that I'll be back I'm going to go say hi to some other people. I spot Warren and Brooke and walk towards them.

"Hey you two! How's it going?"

"Max! I'm so glad you made it!" Brooke says as she pulls me into a hug.

"Me too, I needed a night to relax." I laugh and pull away turning to Warren.

"What don't I get a hug from you?" I jokingly shove his shoulder smiling.

He laughs and pulls me into one. "Why of course my second favorite lady can always have a hug from the White Knight himself!"

I look at Brooke and we both roll our eyes and laugh at him being his dorky self.

We stand there listening to Warren talk about the movie marathon Brooke and him are going to tomorrow night at the drive-in.

I look at Brooke and tease, "Have fun going to the movies with this nerd who doesn't shut up about them."

"I don't mind, I find it cute." She blushes, shyly looking towards the floor.

I notice Warren grin and blush at her words. I smile at them both thinking to myself, they are cute together.

Kate and Alyssa walk over to the three of us and I notice Kate is acting kind of anxious.

"Are you okay Kate?" I ask her.

She shifts nervously and looks up at me. "Max there's something I need to tell you."

I look puzzled and reply, "Okay, what is it? You know you can tell me anything."

She nods, "I know, but Max it's something I need to warn you about."

"Chloe's here and she's with Rachel..."

My whole body feels like it's numb, I know what Kate said but I don't want to believe my luck could be this bad.

I just wanted one night to be free of the hurt and heartbreak that involves Chloe and me.

I must have zoned out because next thing I know Kate and Alyssa are gently tapping my shoulder asking if I'm alright.

I blink slowly coming back into the present moment as I hear Warren and Brooke ask what the problem is with Chloe and Rachel being here.

Kate stands in front of me and grabs my face between her hands. "It's going to be okay Max, I promise."

"We will just keep you away from where they are and you can still have a good time."

I shake my head slowly, "No Kate I can't be here and see them together."

"I can't handle seeing them act like love sick fools in front of me again right now. I'm sorry but I have to get out of here."

I mumble a goodbye to my group of friends and turn to leave when something blue catches my attention. I stop in my tracks and can't resist looking towards it.

My whole world stops as I see that it's Chloe's blue hair hidden under her beanie that caught my attention. I swallow hard trying to keep the tears away as I see Rachel all over Chloe dancing to the music.

I feel someone grab my arm to turn me back around, pulling me to their chest.

I look up and notice it's Warren and he's asking me if I am okay.

I shake my head and pull away apologizing to them all.

"I have to leave, you all stay and enjoy yourselves. Kate you can explain to Brooke and Warren the situation so they know what's going on. I'm sorry guys I'll talk to you later."

I rush off before anyone can stop me again. I make my way through the crowd of kids trying to find the quickest exit.

I hear her before I see them. I hear her beautiful laugh and I panic needing a quick escape before they got closer and seen me. I couldn't deal with talking to her right now. I'd for sure have a break down.

I see the VIP section and run towards it, spotting Victoria standing there. I stop and frantically ask her, "Victoria can I please hide out in the VIP just for a few minutes?"

She turns glaring at me, "Why would I ever do something like that?"

"Please Victoria I can't be out here, I can't see them together anymore." I cry out.

Her glare lessens a little as she nods and walks me into the VIP section.

"Thank you so much." I tell her as I try to calm down.

"You aren't getting off that easy Max, I want to know what you're running from. It's only fair since I let you hide in my VIP section."

I look around and notice for the first time, the VIP section is a whole other party in itself.

Kids are dancing and hanging out drinking, smoking, and making out all over the place.

I nod, "I'll tell you, I'm sure the whole school will find out eventually anyways."

"Can I get something to drink first though please?"

She nods and walks over to the bar and turns to me.

"So what will you have Max? We have pretty much anything you could imagine."

"I'll just have whatever you are drinking."

She smiles at me, "Why Max! I didn't know you had it in you to drink and have fun. Shot of Vodka it is then and beer to enjoy afterwards!"

I gulp loudly and begin to wonder what have I gotten myself into.

She hands me a shot and we cheers before I bring it to my lips and the smell is so strong that I hesitate.

"Come on Max! Let loose and have some fun, a few drinks won't kill you."

I take the shot and swallow it back fast as I feel my throat burn as it goes down.

I cough slightly afterwards as Victoria laughs and pats my back.

"You get use to the taste after a while."

She hands me the cup with beer in it and pulls me over to a vacant couch, pulling me down with her.

"Now what was the deal with you being upset and running away from whoever?" she asks me.

Itake a drink of the beer, the taste is bitter in my mouth. I endure it as Iknow this is going to be hard to talk about again. Maybe a little alcohol willmake it easier.