Our place. [ He gives her a grin and slaps the top of his
car. He knows better than to make her any promises he can't keep, but he
means it when he says she can stay for as long as she likes. It's not like
his parents are coming home anytime soon. And he does have plenty of
room. Besides, at least he can make sure he's getting her to school every
morning. There's no way they're getting through all of this and then Max
Mayfield doesn't graduate. ]
[It's another moment where she has to swallow down an unexpected swell of emotion because -- God. Just like that he's considered her as part of his family and his house hers too.
And so if her smile is just a little brighter as she climbs into the passenger seat, if her cheeks are a little warmer than usual, well. Words aren't her strong suit but it's not like she's trying to hide her response, either.]
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Date: 2025-05-03 03:52 pm (UTC)From:More mac and cheese when we get back to your place then? [Since she knows there are leftovers from last night.]
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Date: 2025-05-06 04:04 pm (UTC)From:Our place. [ He gives her a grin and slaps the top of his car. He knows better than to make her any promises he can't keep, but he means it when he says she can stay for as long as she likes. It's not like his parents are coming home anytime soon. And he does have plenty of room. Besides, at least he can make sure he's getting her to school every morning. There's no way they're getting through all of this and then Max Mayfield doesn't graduate. ]
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Date: 2025-05-06 11:01 pm (UTC)From:And so if her smile is just a little brighter as she climbs into the passenger seat, if her cheeks are a little warmer than usual, well. Words aren't her strong suit but it's not like she's trying to hide her response, either.]