Between Us:elmax
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MatureOngoing56h 33m
Last published Sun, May 31, 2026
Jane and Max have been inseparable since seventh grade best friends, partners-in-crime, and roommates at NYU. They know each other better than anyone else ever could. But sometimes, knowing someone too well makes it impossible to ignore the little things the accidental touches, the lingering glances, the way your heart skips a beat when they laugh.
As they navigate college life in New York City, from late-night dorm talks to crowded subway rides, their friendship is tested in ways neither of them expected. Max's impulsive charm clashes with Jane's quiet thoughtfulness, and every flirty joke or playful tease leaves them both wondering... could there be something more between them?
This includes:
fluff
smut
heated makeout sessions
spice
slight angst
This is a full AU:
-Jane has no powers
-The bad men don't exist
-The Upside Down doesn't exist
-Jane was never called El
-Jane is hopper and Joyce's bio child
ALSO THIS IS NOT MY ART ON THE COVER
creds to: tvoyasashi on X for the cover art!
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