[DISCONTINUED] Different |Max x Reader|

|7| Conflicting 2

A/N: Okay so I wanted to clear something up. So I know in the show Max is very mean and not very "appreciative" I guess but people change and mature as they grow up. So older Max would still be kinda mean and jaded but he'd still learn the value of like life I guess, it's hard to explain but we see him maturing in the Christmas special and in season three. So I just wanted to clarify ok back to the fanfic!

   My cold fingers grazed the soft bandage on my cheek. I closed my eyes remembering the warm and intimate touch of Max' hands on my face. For a comforting yet fleeting moment I sat there and enjoyed the memory.
   "Does it still hurt?" Max asked glancing over to me before putting the first aid kit away.
   "A little but I suppose that's my fault for being so stupid," I chuckled slightly. "You cleaned my cheek nicely though, have you done this before?" Max ran a hand through his messy floof of black hair.
   "I'm a troubled street kid with parents who didn't give a shit." He "explained" stuffing his hand in the pocket of his jacket.
   "Ah, I see." I murmured softly biting my lip.
   "Are you going to apologize to David?" Max asked looking at me with that familiar annoyed look. I thought a moment. I'm not as angry as I was before. I guess all that anger clouded my rationality a bit. Maybe I should apologize... I sighed and rested my chin in my palm. 
   "I... I'm having mixed feelings." I still decided not to tell him about running away.
   "Eh whatever it's not my family being torn apart." He shrugged.

   "What's that supposed to mean?" I asked glaring at him. He slid his thumb across his bottom lip in contemplation.
   "How do I put this... You're ruining your relationship with David who is your only family." He scoffed.
   "That's kinda the point. If he doesn't care about me he'll stop worrying." He sighed and rubbed the bridge of his nose getting angrier by the second.
    "Look the point I'm trying to make is what you're doing is stupid and childish. David cares about you like a lot and nothing you do will change that. Take it from someone who never had a real family, you're ruining something precious, Y/N!" I opened my mouth to speak but the words didn't come out. He was right. David's the only family I have, same goes for him. But... still David has Gwen and his camp and his whole life to worry about. He won't notice if a disappear.
   "I don't know, Max..." He stood over me and gazed into my eyes viciously.
   "David's like family to me though I hate to admit it he's helped me in more ways than one," His eyes softened and he expression became one do hurt. "Don't fuck this up, ok?" I sighed softly and took a deep breath.
   "No promises." I started having doubts. Should I really leave David and disappear forever? I sighed trying to clear my head. It's what's best. I have to leave here.

   Max turned around looking a little disappointed at my response. Hands in his pocket he headed towards the door.
   "Where are you going?" I asked faintly.
   "The mess hall. You can join me if you want, I'm sure David would like to see you." He said continuing his way to the door.
   "Wait!" I sighed loudly and groaned as I got off the Is couch.
   "Hurry up." Max urged. We left our cabin and headed to the mess hall silently. Max avoided eye contact. We finally made it to the mess hall and I pushed open the big doors stepping inside. David sat face in his hands looking distressed while Gwen tried to comfort him. David turned his eyes to the door and they widened when he spotted me. He got up and I walked over to him sheepishly.
   "Y/N! What happened to your cheek?" He asked hurriedly. His eyes were full of concern. It was then I realized how much me bing such a bitch hurt him. I tested up slightly.
"David, I'm sorry. I didn't want to hurt you." I buried my face in his chest and hugged him tightly. I let go a moment and forgot my mission to abandon this place. I enjoyed the feeling of being with my sibling who I loved so much.
"It's ok, Y/N, you've had a rough couple of days." David hugged back and spoke to me softly. We let go of each other and shared a smile but the thoughts came back. I won't ever get to see his smile again. I'll never get to hug him again. My smiled wavered but I pushed the thoughts away and tried to enjoy what little time I had left with my brother.

We all sat together and talked a while enjoying one another's company. All huddled around one table was Nikki, Max, Gwen, Neil, David and I. Max and David were on either side of me and in between the two I felt safe. David, my big brother and Max, someone to rely on.
"So what are we going to do about camp, David?" Nikki asked.
"Well it's hard to say. As I was telling Max earlier, we've got the parents to deal with and the legal stuff but most likely... we'll have to shut this place down for the summer." David turned to me.
"Is that alright with you?" I bit my lip anxiously.
"I... I don't know. How do I help you if I'm not here?" I asked softly. I really asked him this question because... I still wanted to help him after I leave.
"There's loads of things you could do. Like... giving him emotional support or helping him with paperwork." Neil said pointing to the ceiling.
"I guess..." I mumbled.
"It's getting late we should all get some rest and relax for the night." Gwen said standing up.
"I agree. I'm super tired." Nikki groaned getting up as well.
"Well goodnight, David. I love you." I said giving him a right squeeze before exiting the mess hall. Nikki and Neil chatted with each other walking back to our cabin.
"Hey Nikki!" I called after her and she stopped. I walked up to her and played with my hair nervously.
"Look, I just wanted sat I'm sorry for acting the way I did and saying those rude things." Nikki smiled.
"That's okay. You're just stressed." She said placing a hand on my shoulder. Neil, Nikki, and I walked to our cabin talking with each other but something kept bothering me. Where's Max? Is he already back at the cabin?

A/N: hey guys sorry for the shitty chapter I needed to get something out fast I didn't know what to do. But oml thanks for 2k reads holy shit.