Underneath the Stars (Max George FanFiction)

Chapter 3

Lately I had been being a bitch towards Max. I didn't talk to him, acknowledge him or even make eye contact with him. When I went to my classes I didn't wait for him. When we had vocals together I sat as far away as I could possibly get. If you looked up bitch in the dictionary, my name would be the definition.

I'm almost 21 years old, I shouldn't be acting like such a child. I knew I would have to talk to him eventually, but that 'eventually' wasn't now or any time soon.

Distancing myself from Max made me realize how much I needed him. I could talk to him about everything, anything. If I was upset I would talk to him. If I wasn't having a good day, Max was there. I began to have a rough time staying focused in class. My professors began to notice. When I had music theory I did my best to avoid eye contact. Every night I cried myself to sleep. I realized how empty I was without him. I felt like I'd never even met him. What hurt the most was he didn't try. Try to talk to me or visit my dorm. I thought we were best friends, practically syblings. I thought he cared. I thought, I thought, I thought. And that was the problem.

(Max's POV)  

Everyday we had vocals she sat towards the back. Her angelic voice wasn't there to seduce my ears. She would always volunteer to demonstrate the perfect range; but now she confined herself to the back corner. I caught myself constantly looking over at her. My eyes scanned her body and I wanted to walk over to her and kiss her gently. One day I will, I thought to myself.

It was killing me inside not talking to her every morning. Three weeks had passed since I said a word to Kaitlyn. I had to talk to her.

I knew today I had only two classes whereas Kaitlyn had three. I made my way back to my dorm knowing Kaitlyn would be arriving at hers in about an hour. I entered my dorm to my roommate Tom blasting music. I laid on my bed and pondered what I would say to Kaitlyn.  

After about forty-five minutes I left and made my way to her dorm. My heart was racing when I made my way to the outside of her door. I slowly sat down awaiting for her arrival.

In the distance I could see a five foot one figure with beautiful blond hair. The figure was listening to music mouthing the words to a song I couldn't figure out. Involuntary the corners of my mouth turned upright. I could tell she hadn't noticed me yet.

(Kaitlyn's POV)  

I walked back to my dorm with Taylor Swift blasting in my ears whilst mouthing the words to 'I Knew You Were Trouble.' There was something, erm, someone at the end of the hall near my door. I didn't know who it was but surely they weren't there for me. I didn't think about it and kept walking. As I made my way towards the door I was able to figure out who it was. When I saw Max I stoped completely. The man I hadn't seen in three fucking weeks was outside my door.  

"M-max." I mumbled as he stood up and walked towards me. He looked down into my eyes, since I was about six inches shorter. His muscular hands took a hold of mine with the most gentle grip. He pulled me close to his chest as my chest moved up and down in sync with and against his. He gently placed his index finger under my chin lifting it up. My eyes were met by his beautiful grey sparkling eyes.

"I missed you." He said slowly and quietly. 

I didn't respond and stood staring into his eyes. Eventually I moved myself closer to him even though we were already pressed tightly against one another. Kiss him, kiss him, kiss him, kiss him; that's about all that was running through my mind.  

"I missed you too." I said. Our hands still in one another's hold, I pulled my hands from his and I wrapped my arms around him hugging him tightly.

We stood hugging for a while before I suggested to move inside, which we did. Max closed the door behind us.  

"Max.." I began as his head jerked up.  

"Kaitlyn.." He said mimicking me. 

"I'm sorry." I said quietly. 

"No, I'm sorry." He said grabbing my hands.  

"I was a bitch, I didn't talk to you for three weeks, three damn weeks. I could have said something but the inner bitch in me came out. I was upset and confused and I distanced myself from you, something I shouldn't have I done and regret so much." Tears formed in my eyes as the words spilled out and the realization was real. 

"Kaitlyn, I didn't try to help you or talk to you or anything, every day I wanted to I pulled myself back from doing so. And I'm deeply sorry." He said pulling me close.  

"I was worried about you, believe me, Kaitlyn." He added. The tears that had formed spilled out.  

"Max, please, it's not your fault." I said trying to pull myself together. Max brushed a strand of hair out of my face tucking it carefully behind my ear. While his hand was near my ear he couldn't resist plying with my ear lobe for a few seconds. Of course this brought a smile to my face. He wiped the tears staining my cheeks as I stared into his glistening eyes.

(Max's POV)  

The tears falling down her face killed me the most. Those tears were all because of me. I should have told her how I felt. Sure, it would have ruined our friendship but I was willing to risk it. I tried to tell her how I felt but the words wouldn't come. Every time I tried it was like I swallowed them and they were gone.

Instead of talking I tucked a strand of hair behind her ear and played with her ear. A smile swiped her face. I wiped the tears from her face and looked into her blue eyes that captivated me.

My head tilted slightly to the side leaning close to her. The next thing I felt were lips. Her lips so beautifully soft pressed against mine. The kiss didn't last long but felt like an eternity.

(Kaitlyn's POV)  

After Max brushed the hair out of my face his lips pressed against mine. As we kissed I held his hands tightly in mine. After a few seconds we pulled apart. The thought that the kiss didn't mean a damn thing kept floating through my mind. I always had to ruin things, didn't I?  

"Max." I whispered.  

"I'm sorry." He said immediately.  

"Don't be, really it's okay." I said reassuringly 

"Kaitlyn." He said softly.  

"Yeah.." I said looking up into his eyes.  

There was a long pause before he answered I felt his grip on my hands loosen.  

"It's getting a little late, I should be getting back, I have a lot of work to do for tomorrow." He said.  

I stared into his eyes knowing he was lying and hiding something. I knew the man to well. I knew that whatever just happened meant absolutely nothing. I wanted to just scream all of this at him. But I was done being a bitch and said the opposite. 

"Okay, see you tomorrow." I said smiling and hugging him.

Max left and I watched him walk away while standing in the doorway. I was smiling like an idiot but crying inside. But tears didn't come out and I kept smiling. I slowly sat down on my bed and smiled even more. Damn, I was confusing myself. I don't think I was going to sleep tonight. Max fucking George kissed me.