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Although Jade and Max haven’t talked in years. However, since the competition they’ve been repaying for all of that missing time together for the past few weeks. Either by texting, calling, and even occasionally meeting up with each other. But the peach girl took a slightly bolder step by inviting the other to stay over at her place for the night, like how they used to in elementary.
After waiting for half an hour, Jade finally heard a knock at the door, she ran up quickly to open the door and was delighted when she was greeted by her old friend waving hello with a bag in hand. Max wore a signature mismatched outfit, the colors of the baggy tank top and shorts didn’t mix well in the slightest, and her slippers didn’t help at all! But what always caught her off guard was how the shorter girl still had their matching necklaces. Yes, the taller girl always had it on her and the other wore it half as much, but it’s always heartwarming for Jade to know that her friend loves it as much as she does despite it being a 6-year-old gift.
But after a quick second of looking, she quickly came back to her senses, “Hi!! Here, come on in.” The peach girl opened the door and guided the redhead in with a big smile on her face.
“This place barely changed… sweet!” Max noted to herself loudly. Mika and their dad said hello, well it was more of the dad as Mika was just confused about how this rando had known her since she was a baby, but it was still welcomed at the very least. Hanging out with the family was another heartwarming thing for both girls, it unlocked some great and cute memories.
On Jade’s side, this was very therapeutic, her past was something she has deliberately avoided for years but being able to relive these small meaningful moments was everything to her. From playing video games to eating dinner and talking with everybody, to even showering with each other. But after the noontime went by, all they did was watch some shitty rom-com movies and tv shows.
The two girls were wrapped in a blanket, with Max sitting between Jade's legs, and the peach girl's arms around the others. Which was to hold onto the blanket and feel the redheads' warmth. It’s weird, the taller girl thinks to herself, they technically were girlfriends back in elementary and in the little time, they were together in middle school until the fiery-eyed girl moved. Was she the one who “proposed” first? She couldn’t remember much. But her train of thought was interrupted when Max suddenly shifted her position to face the other.
“So Jade, what’s Rosemeadow like? I heard it’s pretty wack!” She exclaimed. The brown-eyed girl had some trouble trying to find an answer. She wanted to tell her friend the good things that happened but knowing the amount of bull that’s been happening for the past month that would be a challenge.
But she managed to crack a smile and answered with a smile, “It is! All the stuff that happens there is so comical.” She cackled at her comment, with the other joining in, “What about you Max? Is your school just as weird as mine?” The peach girl instigated.
She was first met with a somewhat disappointed-sounding sigh, “Nah, not much happens, it’s pretty boring. But at least you get some drama!” While Max was correct, remembering the horrible memories of her bullying the club and what she got in return still haunt her, giving her a distraught look. The fiery-eyed girl took notice of that expression and was washed over with some feeling of (possibly) unintentional guilt. She wasn’t necessarily the best at comforting, but she embraced Jade. Laying the girl's head on her chest, gently patting both her soft blonde-pink locks and the soft fabric of the girl’s band shirt. The peach girl was shocked at first but quickly gave into the hug.
“I dunno what happened, but I’m sorry if I said something that might have upset you. I’m sure you had to do what you had to… I think. But I’m here to talk if you want. Okay, Jade?” Max’s voice was so soft, it contrasted to her bright and loud persona. It was just like the time when they reunited where she went on about how Jade improved and was glad that she still had her ambitions. The peach girl melted more into the embrace as she heard those words, mixed in with the soft touches she was receiving. She sighed happily, in which was replied by the redhead giggling at the sight. “You’re too cute…” she whispered to herself.
Max slid her hand from Jades back, to her waist, then lifted her hand up to the side of her head. The strawberry blonde looked up from the girl's chest, “You changed a lot, huh. There’s no more of that leftover baby fat you used to have.” She joked and laughed, but was met with the peach girl pinching her side leading her stop. “You got nice eyelashes… and a really pretty smile.” She said affectionately, smiling at the sight of the girl she’s hugging was blushing like an idiot. Jade was always one to get really excited and giddy over compliments, especially from people she really likes.
The redhead reached to the girl, pushing back a hair strand. The brown eyed girl was taken aback by this. She wasn’t too familiar with physical affection but she leaned into the hand. Max smiled softly at what she saw and leaned up to get closer to the other girl's face. She cupped Jade's face with both hands, unconsciously leaning in closer, observing the blushing girl's face and every little detail about it. Her slightly half closed eyes, her very light freckles, her soft pink lips. She stared at them for a minute, licking her own. The strawberry blonde looked at the smaller girls face, and then it clicked,
“Do… you wanna kiss?” The question was incredibly risky. What if Max said no? What if she wasn’t interested in girls? What if-
All of those worries were pushed to the side, the same way she was gently pushed down onto the pillows. Her face was still cradled by the other girl’s hands, being caressed gently and agonizingly slowly. Her mind was an incredibly hot mess. “May I?” Max’s voice was slightly shaky, it’s as if she was waiting for the moment for ages, maybe she was? And what she got answered with was a soft yet hungry kiss.
It felt so warm, so safe, so full of love and pure affection. Plus the mixture of being held so firmly but comfortably made Jade feel all tingly inside. They took a quick breather, and then went for another kiss.
And another kiss.
And another…