Lost without you

Chapter 3~ Signals

~~~~(Max's P.O.V.)~~~~

We finally reach the picnic tables and might I just add a perfect tint of white that just went with the view of it all. Which seemingly was a great mixture together surrounded by all the trees. We sat down and I started to drift off watching the leaves sway in sync with the wind. The beautifully colored leaves gently reach the ground. 

From the distance I can hear the sounds of children playing. Looking around I can spot a group of children playing what seems to be a round of Hide N Seek. Those who are hiding seem to try their best not to be found but instantly fail as the one seeking has an easy round quick to find everyone. I quickly snap out of watching the children and hear Ross.

"Wow, it sure does look beautiful this time around" Ross says looking over at me with a hint of color on his face. He looked a bit nervous but also had something on his mind? Hmm I wonder what's causing him to feel that way but then give up and try to brush it off.

"Yes it sure does Ross, it seems wonderful now  more than ever with it just being us " I say, turning around to face him. I feel tingles running down all over me, I hope he can get why I emphasize on the now and us. Never wanting this to end but like the dream it'll shortly be interrupted and yes I was undoubtedly right. I hear Ross' stomach and my own in sync with grumbles of hunger. My own stomach being more brutal back at me. Sigh, this time was wonderful while it lasted but we can always come back.

"Hey Max," Ross says, getting up and positioning himself to look into my eyes. Yet again with a cute tint of color on his face.

"Yes Ross?" I say as I look at him not wanting to lose this feeling. The feeling of warmth and tingly flutters in my stomach. My heartbeat quickens as he begins to scoot closer. Why am I feeling this way? Is this what love should feel like warmth and never being able to get them out of your head?

" I love spending time with you today. But I am getting hungry. Can we please go get some food?" He says pouting looking at me with those kindly eager blue eyes. Wait he loved spending time with me..I oh dang here we go. I felt a warm tingle climbing up my neck and pushing towards my cheek. Now for sure I was as pink as a strawberry.

"Of course we can. Hmm where do you want to go? Oh I know we can head to the burger stand and take this path. Then we can use the path to head back home.

"Sounds great," He says, looking up motioning me to come along.

~~~~Time skip: Walking back~~~~

~~~~(Ross' P.O.V.)~~~~

Glad to have some food, I poke my head into the bag and smell the wondrous aroma of fries and burgers. Mhmm can't wait till we finally go home to eat all this food. Smiling, I sneakingly glance at Max as he strides next me. His eyes focused on the trees ahead. I hear a loud noise and easily get frightened.

 Not realizing it I had reached over to grab Max's hand. Now tightly holding our intertwined hands. Having all these sparks through me, I had completely forgotten the hunger that I had once before now being pushed away masked with now warmth and comfort.

"It's okay Ross, I'm right here" Max says, keeping his eyes ahead. Shocked, I sneak a glance over to his face. He seemed not even bothered by the fact we are holding hands. Pushing the thought away and to just cherish this moment while I still can in silence.

~~~~(3rd Person P.O.V.)~~~~

Hand in hand as they walk through the peaceful path leading back home. They both sneak in a couple glances at each other. Neither noticing the fact that the other is doing so. Ross looks happy while holding Max's hand. Silently wishing deeply that he would be able to show strong signals to indicate how he felt.

 Ross of course like anyone else who has ever had such a huge crush on someone would be scared to tell them how they cared about them deeply only to then confess how they truly felt. To top it all off not only that they were best friends and Ross feared Max just wanted to stay that way. He didn't want his mind to wander but of course, his mind tends to go against him making up scenarios that are ridiculously not true. He would think to himself

'What if he isn't good enough'

'What if he likes someone else'

'What if he was coming off a little too strong'

'He wasn't right for Max'

On the other hand Max thought the same

'What if he doesn't like me'

'What if he comes off as too clingy or needy'

'What if he likes someone else'

And the harshest thought that sprang into his mind

'What if he's playing with my emotions and not even knowing it'

Even though they had all these thoughts course through their minds, they couldn't deny there were uncontrollable sparks between them. So they agreed upon each other's terms, they would just show how they felt to the other with signals. 

Neither of them could see the future but they hoped  for the best at the end of this roller coaster of unbelievably confusing emotions towards each other. Only time will tell with these two, it's up to them how everything will go from here on out. Maybe they'll finally see how foolish this all is and just confess their feelings.

Author's note: I didn't realize while writing this like not even kidding it's a bit harder than I thought; cause all I want to do is rush into it and ahhhh. But love takes time not only that  also quite a bit of obstacles along the way that I can't even deny most people go through sadly.

Anyways guys I hope you guys enjoyed it ~Love ya