*1 month later, so you're not punished anymore and you know Max a lot better (yay!)*
//Your POV//

It was 3AM and I still couldn't sleep.

I just couldn't sleep.

I dug my face into the hoodie Max gave me.

It still smelled like him, an odd yet sweet mix of cologne and honey.

I had a feeling he was still up.

I just wanted to talk to him.

I wanted to be with him.

So, I texted him.

(You're in italics and he's in bold)

-hey are you still up?

Not even after 2 minutes he texted me back.

-yeah I'm up.
-what's up?

-nothing much.
-I just can't sleep

-tough

-yeah

-maybe we can video chat, only if you can?

I smiled at the phone like a dork.

-let me get my earbuds

After I found my earbuds and put them in, I called him.

He answered on the first ring, and I finally got to see his cute face.

I mean whaaaat-

"Hey, Max."

"Good evening, hermosa."

It was silent for a little bit, awkward.

"Is that my old sweatshirt I see?" He smirked.

This is the first time he's seen me wear it since he gave it to me, probably because I only really wear it for bed.

"Uh..yeah. It's comfy."

"It looks so adorable on you, girly."

"Thanks.." I felt my face get warm.

"You're blushing, cutie."

"uMMM-"

The sleeve of the sweatshirt started to slip off of my shoulder, showing it and part of my chest, which I can tell Max instantly noticed.

"Oh? Are you giving me a show too, chica bonita?"

I hastily fixed my sleeve, causing him to laugh.

I think he somehow knows I'm not wearing anything but my underwear under this-

"How cute," He snickered, "I wish I was there."

"What would we even do?" I rolled my eyes.

"We would probably just lay down, maybe watch some Netflix, and just chill."

"...that was on purpose wasn't it?"

"Yep."

"So, nerd girl, why can't you sleep?"

"I don't know, I just can't."

"Hmm..maybe you would sleep better if I was..holding you?"

"Pfft, sure."

"You slept so nicely with me when we hung out that one time, I bet you just like being near me."

"I think you just make me feel..safe," I blushed.

"Oh..I'm glad I make you feel safe, Y/n."

"I would be happier if you were here though."

"I can come if you want."

"How would you even get in? My parents would hear you."

"I could just get in through the window."

"Max, I'm on the second floor."

"I have my ways," He winked.

'Why does he have to be so damn cute sometimes..'

There was also the weird fact that he was shirtless for some, unknown reason.

"I see you staring at me, chica bonita."

"S-Sorry," I apologized, feeling weird.

"That's it. I'm definitely coming over. I need to see you."

"Max, it's a bad idea."

"C'mon, we haven't hung out in a week."

"It's 3 in the morning."

"I'm already getting my keys."

"Max, seriously-" I was cut off.

He hung up, obviously so I couldn't argue with him anymore.

I hastily put on a pair of shorts and put my hair up in a messy bun (if you can) so I looked at least somewhat presentable.

After a few minutes, I hear something tap at my window.

I turn to see pebbles being tossed at my window.

I open it and poke my head out to see Max standing on the side of my house (since that's where my window/room is).

"Hey, hermosa," I could hear him say.

"How are you going to get up here?" I whispered but said loudly enough for him to hear.

"I'm still trying to figure out that part. Can't you just let me in through the door??"

"No, my parents will hear."

"I think I can climb from the tree to your window."

"Max, don't even think about it."

"I'm not gonna think, just do it," He smirked.

"Oh my god.." I facepalmed.

Max climbed the tree up to the little roof part next to my window, almost giving me a heart attack when he slipped and almost fell off.

I sighed as I helped him through the window, "Jesus Christ.."

"Admit it, you're happy I'm here," He smiled.

"...yeah..." I rubbed my arm.

"So, Y/n, now that I'm here, what do you want to do?" He sat on my bed.

"I dunno."

He was wearing a black sweatshirt and beanie, with black jeans on, and vans.

"Why are you dressed like you're going to rob a bank?" I asked, giggling.

"So nobody could see climb into your window without a flashlight," Max shrugged.

"Hm."

"Thought anything we could do yet?"

"We...could play uno?" I suggested.

"...alright."

-timeskip to after a couple rounds of uno-

"Oh come on..you cheated," Max complained after he lost to me.

"How?" I snickered.

"You..you just did!"

"Shush! This is the first time you lost."

"Whatever. I'm still the champ anyways," He shrugged.

"Okay, Max."

He leaned over and flicked my nose, "you're a sore winner."

"And you're a sore loser."

Max rolled his eyes, "this is an argument I'm not going to win, isn't it?"

"Nope."

"Okay then," He laughed.

We then just were silent for a little bit, so I decided to start putting the uno cards away.

"You're so beautiful, you know that?" Max Said out of no where.

"Ha, no."

"Yes you are."

"Lies," I pointed my finger at him, jokingly.

"I'm serious, Y/n."

"I'm not though."

Max took my hands, "Y/n..you're probably the most beautiful girl I've ever seen. You just..capture me whenever you look at me with those beautiful eyes. Your mind and the way you think is just extraordinary, and you're so smart, it's hella impressive. And your smile, it just, glows and it makes me feel so good to see you smile."

I felt my cheeks god red, meaning I was blushing.

"You know..I wasn't exactly expecting I'd tell you this way, not tonight actually, but I'm happy.."

Max had tears welling up, his voice getting heavier, "My life isn't one of the most happiest, I mean, everything's fine right now, nice really, but...where and who I grew up with, I didn't really feel love. When David adopted me when I was ten, I felt like I was cared for, and I know he loves me like I son, but I haven't really felt something like this until I met you.."

He intertwined his fingers with mine, "Y/n..I know I haven't known you for a while, but, I care about you, and want you to know...I...I'm in love with you."

My heart stopped.

'He has to be joking. He loves me?! I mean, I love him, but he loves me!?' Thoughts races in my head.

"M-Max.."

"I knew it..it was stupid to say. Just forget I said that-"

"I love you too."

"What?"

"I said, I love you too," I smiled.

"Y/n..."

Max put his hand on the back of my head and put his other on my side, pulling me closer.

I wrapped my arms around his neck, closing my eyes to prepare for what going to happen next.

He kissed me.

I kissed him.

Somebody kissed someone.

But, after all,

We kissed.

It was only until we broke apart for air that I saw my father standing at the door way.

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FUCK THAT WAS ADORABLE.

aND HERE COMES THE CLIFFHANGER ANXIETY-

ok bye