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"This is crazy."

Max picked up her skateboard as she walked up to Mike's house. It was Friday, and she felt her heart pounding. She, Maxine mayfield, is going on a date with Mike wheeler, the boy she thought she hated not even a month ago. She took a deep breath as she knocked on the door. The door opened moments later, to reveal Mike standing there.
"Hey Max." Mike said. He turned to the kitchen.
"Mom me and max are going to the movies!" Mike yelled. He walked out of the house quickly closing the door.
"Oooh Mike Wheeler trying to get the girl!" Max looked up and saw Richie looking at them from Mike's room. Max rolled her eyes.
"Shut the fuck up dumbass!" Mike said. Richie snickered.
"Max if he pulls anything don't hesitate to kick his ass!" Richie said. Max laughed at Richie's comment. Mike rolled his eyes.
"Have you ever heard of the term privacy?" Mike asked. Richie tapped his pointer finger on his chin, pretending to be in thought. He shook his head.
"Nope." He replied bluntly. Mike shook his head.
"Whatever. If I'm not back for dinner leave some food for me." Mike told Richie. Richie snickered.
"I don't know. If you try asking her, she might just let you eat her-" Max' eyes went wide. Her face went beet red. Mike cut Richie off.
"Beep beep Richie! Shut the fuck up before you wake the whole damn neighborhood!" Mike snapped. Max smirked lightly. She was amused at how little words Richie had to say to make Mike agitated. Mike turned to Max.
"Alright. Let's go before Richie says anymore." Mike told Max. He walked over to Nancy's car.  Max gave Mike a confused look. He chuckled.
"I have my permit." Mike told Max.
"Oh, ok." Max said, understanding. Mike started the car. Max got in the passenger side.
"So, what seats did we get for the movie?" Max asked. Mike smiled slightly.
"They were sold out at the theater. But I got tickets to the drive in." Mike answered. Max smiled.
"Okay." Max said. Mike turned the radio on. 'Africa' by Toto was playing. Max grinned to herself. This is one of her favorite songs. She started singing the lyrics.

"It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you."

Mike listened to her sing the song quietly and smiled.

"There's nothing that a hundred men or more could ever do."

Max turned and looked at Mike. She smiled at him. They both started singing the chorus. They laughed at each other, very well knowing that they were way off key and probably not even saying the right words. Mike finally pulled up to the drive in. He showed them his tickets. They let them in. Mike pulled up to an empty spot. Max turned the radio to the right station. Max watched as the previews played. Mike reached in the back seat. Max raised an eyebrow. Mike looked at her.
"What? You didn't think I'd bring food?" Mike asked. Max shrugged her shoulders. Mike held out a can of sprite. Max took it gently. Mike set a bag full of candy in between their seats. The movie started.

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Max huffed. She could barely focus on the movie because of the static on the radio from the wind. She saw people in cars around them making out. She made a face of disgust. Well, the movie's almost over. Just 15 more minutes.
"Get a room people!" Mike yelled out his window. Max saw the car to the left of them shaking. She rolled her eyes. She attempted to focus on the movie. She reached in the bag for some candy. She felt herself accidentally grab Mike's hand. She went to slowly pull away when she felt Mike grab her hand. She looked at him out of the corner of her eye. His face was slightly red. She smirked. She took a sip of her drink.

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"That movie was pretty good." Max said as they left the drive in. Mike nodded his yeah.
"Y- yeah." Mike replied. Max raised an eyebrow.
"Well, where to now?" Mike asked Max as they pulled out onto the road. Max thought about it.
"How about we get something to eat at the diner?" Max suggested. Mike checked his wallet.
"To the diner we go!" Mike cheered. He pressed all the way down on the has pedal, causing the car to shoot down the road. Max cheered. She started laughing. They quickly reached the diner. Mike and Max both got out of the car. They walked in the diner. They took a seat in one of the booths. A waitress came by. She handed them menus.
"What would you two like to drink today?" She asked. Max checked the menu.
"Pepsi will do." She told the waitress. The waitress turned to Mike. The waitress smiled slightly at him.
"Um, I'll get Pepsi too." Mike told her. She nodded her head. She turned and walked away. Max rolled her eyes.
"Hello, I'm your waitress today and here is the menus and- dear god, I've been struck by love. This minor is amazing! And I can't be with him cuz it's illegal." Max imitated the waitress. Mike held back a laugh. Max smiled.
"Here is your receipt. Oh and here's my number for you, you handsome man." Max imitated the waitress once more. Mike started laughing.
"She's probably like 18. But oh well, I like making fun of people." Max told Mike. Mike smiled.
"Hi I'm Lucas. And I think people are racist if they refuse to dress up as Winston because of the color of their skin!" Max said. Mike died laughing.
"The demadogs face opened up and ate my cat! Justice for Mews! There will be justice for my cat!" Max yelled slightly. Mike was laughing so hard he was about to start crying.
"Hey my name is Billy and I'm an asshole! But hey, you are what you eat!" Max said. Mike snickered.
"Hey I'm Max and I like making fun of people!" Mike imitated Max. Max laughed.
"I'm Mike Wheeler and I accidentally made the waitress fall in love with my handsome looks and personality." Max imitated. Mike smiled and raised an eyebrow.
"Did you just say I'm handsome?" Mike asked. Max' cheeks turned slightly pink.
"Yeah but that's something you would say." Max retorted. Mike crossed his arms.
"Suuuuuure." He replied. Max gasped slightly.
"It is!" Max yelped. She lightly punched Mike in the arm. Mike laughed.
"I can't believe Mike got over his girlfriend that quick. And with Maxine Mayfield. He couldn't have chose any worse person to rebound with." A voice said from behind them. Mike raised an eyebrow and looked back. Max looked and sighed.
"It's Stacy and her clique. And her 3RD BOYFRIEND THIS MONTH." Max said the last sentence louder to be sure Stacy heard. Mike snickered.
"What was that Mayfield?" Max saw Stacy get up and turn to her. She stood in front of the table.
"I said that you're in our waitress' way. Oh, that's right, your ego is too big. You should take it outside along with your pathetic attitude." Max snapped. Mike held back a laugh. Stacy crossed her arms.
"Real funny Maxine. I just don't get it. Why would Mike Wheeler wanna be seen, let alone be, with you? All he is doing is making everyone think he's another member of the Maxine Mayfield Sex Club." Stacy said. Mike raised an eyebrow. Max' eyes watered.
"Hey, come on Stacy. That's not cool." Mike said. He ran his fingers through his hair. The waitress walked over. She pushed Stacy and her little group back. She handed Mike and Max their drinks. There was a note on Mike's drink.

I'll help you with your Stacy issue.

Mike raised an eyebrow. The waitress looked at Mike.
"So you want the usual Mikey? Steakburger and fries?" She asked. Stacy raised an eyebrow. Max made a confused face.
"Yeah." Mike told the waitress. She wrote it down.
"I'll have a chicken sandwich and fries." Max told her. The waitress nodded her head.
"So if you're not busy later, can I come by your house tonight. I heard that your parents were out of town for the week and figured we could have some fun together." The waitress said. She knelt down closer to Mike's face. Mike gulped. He attempted to scoot back.
"Just roll with it." She whispered to him. Mike nodded his head.
"Yeah. Sounds good." Mike replied. Max made a gagging motion. Mike shook his head. Max chuckled.
"Alright, well, you have my number. I get off my shift at 10. See you later, daddy." The waitress said. Mike almost a put out his drink. So did Max. Mike's face was red.
"I didn't know you were dating Adelaine Brown! How did you get the hottest cheerleader in school?!" Stacy's boyfriend asked. Stacy smacked his arm.
"Hey!"
"Oh they met at a party the other night." Max said.
"Y- yeah, after a game of 7 minutes in heaven we hooked up." Mike lied. He took a sip of his drink. Stacy huffed and stormed out of the diner. The waitress walked over with their food.
"Stacy's a bitch. And, don't get weirded out, now she thinks you have to be treated like a normal person because she thinks you're dating me. I just saved you from all her complaining." The waitress told them.
"How old are you?" Max asked her.
"I'm 17, turning 18. And I'm Adelaine." She introduced herself.
"Alright, I'll go get your receipt ready."  She told them. She walked off.
"So, you have a daddy kink?" Max asked Mike. He almost chokes on his drink.
"What?!" He asked. Max laughed.
"You've been fidgeting and been staring at your feet ever since she called you-" mike cut max off.
"Don't say it!" Mike interrupted her. Max snickered.
"Wow, I know something the boys don't for once." Max said. Mike rolled his eyes.
"Let's just eat before Stacy comes back." Mike said, changing the subject. Max nodded her head in agreement. They both started eating while talking. Once they were done they went and got it the car. He drove to his house. He parked across from the house.
"I can walk you to your house if you want." Mike offered. Max shook her head.
"I think I'll be okay." Max answered. Mike nodded his head. Max turned to open her door when Mike turned her around. He kissed her. She kissed him back, wrapping her arms around his neck. He grabbed her waist and pulled her closer. They both pulled away eventually. Max' face was bright red color. Mike's cheeks were tinted a dark pink color.
"See you at school on Monday Mike." Max said to Mike. Mike smirked.
"See you then, Max." Mike replied. He got out  of the car. He walked into the house. Nancy was the only one home. She turned to Mike and raised an eyebrow.
"What happened to you?" Nancy asked. Mike shook his head and smirked.
"Nothing." Mike replied. He walked up the stairs to his room. He saw Richie passed out on his bed. Mike replayed everything that just happened in his head. He took a deep breath.

"This is crazy."