In the glittering halls of Hawkins High, Max Mayfield reigns as the untouchable queen of popularity, her red hair and sharp blue eyes masking a turbulent past. Once an inseparable part of 'The Party'-a tight-knit group of middle school misfits including Mike Wheeler, Jane 'El' Hopper, Will Byers, Dustin Henderson, and her lingering crush Lucas Sinclair-Max's life flipped when her mom married billionaire CEO Nigel. Thrust into a world of luxury and snobbery alongside her jealous stepsisters, Clare and Kourtney, Max adopted a prissy, snooty facade to survive. But beneath it burns the fiery, witty girl who never truly left. When a high school group project forces her back into the orbit of her old friends, especially the perceptive Lucas, who sees through her bullshit like no one else, Max's carefully constructed world unravels. This slow-burning tale of love, loyalty, and self-discovery explores the chaos of identity, the pull of unconditional friendship, and the steamy tension of rekindled desire. Amid drama, humor, and heartfelt confrontations, Max must choose: cling to her gilded cage or embrace the authentic life-and love-that's always been waiting.

Ten years after graduation, the Class of '89 gathers at Hawkins High for a reunion that promises nostalgia, laughter, and unresolved tensions. Lucas Sinclair, now a sharp military officer, and Max Mayfield, a dedicated physical therapist, haven't spoken since an explosive college breakup. Both trapped in passionless relationships, their paths cross again, igniting old flames and teasing the kinky, intense lovemaking that once defined them. Amid witty banter from The Party-Mike's quips, Dustin's tech rants, Will's quiet insights, El's empowering tales, and Erica's savage burns-this medium-burn tale builds from feisty teasing to emotional depth, culminating in sweet, extreme erotic reconnection.

Lucas Sinclair is the "King of New York," a billionaire basketball mogul who traded his small-town heart for championship rings and penthouse views. Max Mayfield is a Berkeley senior with a sharp tongue, a lit-crit thesis, and a dream of building a skate park that doesn't owe a dime to the boy who broke her heart. In a world of social media posturing, designer distractions, and 3,000 miles of distance, they play a dangerous game of "who cares less." But between Lucas's ego-fueled lifestyle and Max's defiant independence lies a decade of history that neither can outrun. It's a story of self-worth, the toxic allure of fame, and the realization that you can have the whole world and still be missing the only person who actually knows your soul.

After their high school graduation, the Party attends Stacey's house party. But as the night wears on and the drinks flow, Lucas and Max find themselves drawn together, sneaking away from the chaos to steal some time alone. Set in the season 5 finale's epilogue...if they had chosen to go to Stacey's party.

Lucas got a job and ends up going to California max decided to leave Hawkins to forget all the lost but what happens when they meet again .

Three thousand miles. Two different lives. One unfinished story. It's 2026, and the "Party" of Hawkins, Indiana, has grown up and scattered. Lucas Sinclair is a rising star at the University of Chicago's Pritzker School of Medicine, balancing a grueling neuroscience load with a commitment to his community. Max Mayfield is a fiery, skateboarding psychology major at UC Berkeley, navigating the West Coast with a vintage Mustang and a heart she keeps under heavy lock and key. They haven't seen each other in years. Their only connection is a chaotic group chat where they trade insults like they're a sport. To their friends, it's a hilarious routine; to Lucas and Max, it's the only way to hide the fact that they are still haunted by the ghosts of their past. But when a spring break reunion forces them back into the same zip code, the bickering turns into something far more dangerous. In a world of late-night texts, collegiate pressure, and the struggle to find themselves outside of the trauma that bonded them, Lucas and Max must decide if they are better off apart-or if the only person who truly knows them is the one they've been pushing away. A story of romance, self-discovery, and the messy, spicy reality of growing up.

*✧･ﾟMax Mayfield and Lucas Sinclair *✧･ﾟ Most one-shots starts with the aesthetic of both Lucas and Max for that story. Requests are always welcomed! --- I do not own Strangers Things and/or its characters.

two best friends max mayfield and el hopper go to a summer camp where they meet another set of best friends, lucas sinclair and mike wheeler.. read introduction to find out more!

After waiting two years and working to adjust to the realworld Lucas and Max finally get married. The story takes place six months after their wedding. They travel to different cities, exploring the popular sites and the quiet hidden gems. One night may just change their entire lives.

ONGOING. ❝𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝐾𝑛𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑍𝑜𝑜𝑚𝑒𝑟-𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑟𝑒𝑡𝑖𝑟𝑒 𝑓𝑟𝑜𝑚 𝑏𝑎𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒, 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑠𝑒𝑡𝑡𝑙𝑒 𝑑𝑜𝑤𝑛 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 𝑠𝑚𝑎𝑙𝑙 𝑣𝑖𝑙𝑙𝑎𝑔𝑒. 𝑊𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑝𝑎𝑠𝑠𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑑𝑎𝑦, 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑙𝑜𝑣𝑒 𝑔𝑟𝑜𝑤𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑜𝑛𝑔𝑒𝑟.❞ Disclaimer: I will upload a new chapter as frequently as possible. Please show your interest by commenting or voting ㅤ♡ I love how much the Duffers fed us Lumax this series, so I knew I had to write something ◡̈