[IC] Life is Strange: Repercussion [AU] [Heavenxhell/Royzooka] [Spoiler Warning]

[Royzooka]

-Two While Diner [Exterior]-

The Two Whales Diner, a place Max and Chloe had been many times before and probably continue to come for years to come. It was one of many hangout spots for the two but with the return of Rachel it had become a place for the trio. Rachel was still with Frank but of late things have been a little shaky and on top of that Chloe still disproved the relationship. However it did not affect the friendship they had too much and for the most part now overlooked it for various reasons. The diner had not changed one bit over the time Chloe and Max had been coming here, Chloe's mother Joyce had not changed much either even with the events that led her to David or as Chloe sometimes called him Step-Douche. The two got along a little better now but Chloe's personality still caused tension between David and her Joyce but regardless loved each other. The parking lot next to the diner had a few cars and other vehicles parked, across the road there was another parking lot as well where tracks stopped for a while.

Frank's RV was located in the side parking lot, probably with Rachel still in the RV with Frank's best friend and pet. Chloe had just arrived, late again as she pulled into a spot, ignoring the spaces provided as she stopped the car. The engine coming to a halt where Chloe looked into the mirror located above the dashboard of her pickup truck. Before getting out she checked to see how many cigarettes she had before she could count however she had to remove some money which was about 86 cents in total and a few parking tickets she yet not paid. When she felt the box of cigarettes she pulled them out and gave them a quick look overseeing seven of them. Chloe had a bit of deja vu at this time as two of the few items were the same number as Max guessed. Would she dare check the tickets, maybe later? She soon climbed out of the pickup truck. Not before quickly putting all the items back in her pocket.

Max was probably waiting for her and maybe even in her own little world as well. Chloe soon locked her beaten pickup truck that may need some work done to it soon. As Chloe walked across the parking lot her eyes scanned Frank's RV before turning the corner to make her way to the entrance of the Two Whales Diner. Max was probably sitting in the same booth as well, something never changed which was a good thing as growing up was actually hard sometimes. Chloe was fairly calm today, something of a rarity for her, Chloe soon climbed the stairs and pushed open the door to the building.

-Two Whales Diner [Interior]-

The diner-like always was fairly busy, Frank who was the town dealer sat in his usual booth closer to the entrance of the diner itself, the cop sat at the counter while his partner sat in the car, the trucker in red and the tracker in black sat on one of the stools closer to end of the diner itself, somewhere close to where Max and Chloe sat normally. Other people were here as well like Juliet and Dana. Chloe stood where she came in and looked the place over. The TV in the corner had some boring stuff on it, the merch such as the postcard, t-shirts and other things the diner had was still there. The gumball machine sat in the same place with probably the same old gumballs as well. Joyce was leaning into the kitchen at this time, it seemed someone's food was ready and at this time had not noticed Chloe.

The punk spotted Frank for a moment and even though they were cool she still somewhat mad at him. Chloe soon looked over to where Max was sitting, it seemed she was waiting for her. Chloe was wearing her usual punk like sleeveless t-shirt with the skull on, her tight jeans, beanie and black over shirt that was on her most of the time. Chloe soon slowly walked over to Max before climbing into the booth like she always did. "Hey Super Max, been waiting long?" Chloe leaned back against the booths seating where she looked at Max hoping she did not mind her being late again. Joyce soon delivered the food to the customer and would be at Max and Chloe's table soon enough. Rachel would be here soon if she did not have a late night again, something Chloe did not want to think about at this time.

The diner had the normal country like music playing again, Chloe would change it later but first wanted to see how Max was doing. Even if she saw her yesterday Max and Chloe were even closer than they were before due to the events that unfolded and the fact she took a bullet for her and yet survived it. Chloe was thankful for Max's return or she would of never of found Rachel or even survived the events in the girls bathroom on the Blackwell campus. It was ballsy but Nathan was a punk even if he was unhinged but he was being treated now and was doing much better than before. Jefferson, on the other hand, was probably having a hard time where he was 'The prick' Chloe thought to herself.

[Heavenxhell]

Max sighed as she sat in the bus on her way to the local diner named Two Whales. Whenever she was there it felt like the old times back when she was a child. Always hanging around with Chloe and sneaking some food from Joyce. That reminded her of the good old pirate moments as well. But before she could think a little more about it the bus stopped just in the right spot so that Max got up fast before she left the bus. Her eyes darted to the Diner in front of her, but she also took a litte look in Frank's RV direction. Maybe Rachel was still in there, but Max would never dare to go to that RV. Not alone to be exact. That's why she just walked directly to the stairs to make her way into the diner. Still to early since Chloe and Rachel weren't here. It was always ike a little deja-vu to her since she was the first one all the times. She never learnd from that.

"Hey Joyce." The smile on her lips grew a bit more as Joyce looked in her direction with a gentle and warm smile. It felt like Max was home whenever Joyce was around. Well, she sometimes considered her as a second mother since Joyce was always so heartwarming. "Max it is nice to see you. Take a seat." With a short nod Max walked over to the usual booth where she took a seat and leand back. Her eyes overlooked the place as she had time enough for that. It wasn't like Chloe and Rachel would be here in time so she was able to observe the people.

Soon enough she caught herself thinking about some other things while her eyes darted to the window. She just starred at nothing particularly with her mind being anywhere but here. Maybe Max was thinking to much sometimes and mostly of what happened a year ago. With a sigh she leaned forward and rested her head in her hand while her eyes never leaved the window. She even missed that a special person has entered the diner but was soon enough reminded as her ears could make out that someone took a seat in front of her. A bit slow her mind got out of the random thoughts but just in time as Chloe spoke up. The fainted smile on her lips found its way back as Max looked over to Chloe. Dressed like the punk she was.

"Hey Chloe. Just the usual minutes I guess." But she wasn't mad at her for being late again so that it was okay. Again she caught herself getting a little distracted by the thaugt of how surreal it still was to just sit here with her when the events from last year still were running through her mind. She could have lost her completely and Chloe could have lost Rachel. Max also was thinking about Kate. The wonderful and always helpful Kate. Before she drifted more up into her thoughts she shook her head a little. "I am stil waiting for the time to come when you will be in time, you know!?" A teasing smirk forming on Maxs' lips.

"Hope you can wait that long." Joyce approached the table just in time to overhear anything and to make a comment right away. "I have the same hopes." Max couldn't resist to roll with that just to tease Chloe a bit more. But they didn't hold on to that for long mostly because of the rumors Maxs' stomach let out. Her cheeks got a little red at that. "Seems my stomach wants some from your tasty Belgian Waffles." It was always hard to decide what to eat but sometimes her sweat tooth decided on itself.

[Royzooka]

It seemed both Max and Joyce were teasing Chloe, not something she liked but had to deal with. She could make a big scene out of it but she had grown up a lot since the events of last year. However she was still Chloe and so time to time she would be her old self whether they liked it or not. Chloe took a quick glance outside where the trucks were parked, those 18 wheelers that came and left Arcadia Bay on a daily basis except for two of the few trucks that sat there, the owners could be seen in here a lot of the time unless they had work. The town was recovering somehow and so work began to come in so much so that the town was planning to get a little bigger thanks to the new homes being built in the north-west part of Arcadia Bay. Chloe eventually turned her head once more where she saw her mother staring at her.

"So Chloe what do you want to eat, Max has already decided?" Joyce said softly. Chloe looked at the table for a mere moment looking at the markings on the table done by who knows before finally answering her mother. "Eggs and bacon will do me, extra bacon this time. Three pieces are nothing you know" she uttered. Joyce shook her head for a moment like she was disapproving Chloe before replying "Fine I will throw in an extra one miss greedy" Joyce gave the two a quick look before giving Max and Chloe some coffee which followed with a smile as she left the table to start the pairs order. When Joyce walked off Chloe leaned in and soon spoke to Max like she normally did. "So what is the plan today, you are free today right?" Clearly Chloe wanted to hear what she wanted to her but she knew Max had classes to attend to, she took them pretty seriously since last year.

The two truckers close by seemed to have got into an argument at this time but luckily it was not loud enough for everyone to hear yet Max and Chloe would be able to hear them plus Joyce who was now behind the counter. A fight or tiff as Joyce would sometimes say happened nearly daily with different people and like always Joyce would always end up finishing what was started. The music being played kind of sucked as far as Chloe thought, this, in turn, made Chloe get up and go to the jukebox where she stared at the music playing machine. Her ears were still focused on Max even if her eyes were focused on the jukebox, the same one as well, it was getting on and probably only had a little more life in it. Chloe soon picked a song, the other song stopped and the new one took its place.

The music now playing was simply more Chloe by the way it sounded. The music was hard, had some attitude and very punk like in lyrical nature. Chloe soon sat back where she was before where she soon drunk some coffee though really she wished it was beer but she had some of that stashed away in places. Heck, she could get some from home if she wanted, David had beers and even if he did not like it she would drink one or two of his. Like last time a cockroach crawled around the jukebox but unlike last time the current music did not stop but the cockroach sat where Chloe saw it a year ago. Chloe soon looked at Max for a moment and was going to say something but someone else spoke up first. A voice the two knew somewhat, it was Frank and he seemed to be in a good mood today. All the stuff that happened between Max, Chloe and Frank were a thing of the past.

Choe paid up and Rachel was found thanks to Frank's help. "Ehhhhhh, shit. Rachel should be up in a bit, I am returning to the RV now so I will tell her you are here OK. Thanks again for finding her Max and Chloe, I hope the air is clear now. I just..... You know right?" said, Frank. Chloe nodded as she looked at Frank before turning her head towards Max once more. Frank had given Max a smile or something Frank called a smile anyway. Max like Chloe stood up to him, hardly anyone had the guts to do it and so it was probably why he liked them more then he cared to admit.

[Heavenxhell]

Somehow Max already knew what Chloe would order since it was the same all the time. That's why she couldn't help but smile as the anwser left Chloes mouth right away when her look wasn't set on the table any longer. It was nice to see that some things will never change. Also it seemed that Joyce was in a good mood again today and Max didn't want it any other way. So her eyes followed Joyce for a moment, after she thanked her for the coffee. Her eyes wandered again to the direction where Chloe was now leaning in, before Max could clearly hear the question. Since Max had to learn more after classes finished it was sometimes a bit hard to find some time just or her friends. Even when she still saw them everyday or every second one. But after the happenings a year ago it was hard for Max to not be with them. Still having the events in her head to not forget them.

"I have to work on a project." Was the first thing to be heard from her while her eyes focused on the truckers for a brief moment. Somehow it reminded Max of the moment when she first told Chloe about her superpowers. Well, they were totally awesome in the beginning, but every little thing comes with a big deal. Either way it was nice to not think about it any harder, because her eyes soon followed Chloe as she walked over to the jukebox in order to change the song. "But I can work on that project tomorrow, because Kate said she has no problems with that since I have to do the project with her."

It was likely for Kate that she wanted to make sure Max get her time with the other ones even when she had told Kate over and over again it would be totally fine for her to do this project today. But Kate was always that cute and it was nice for Max to see her that happy again. Her eyes seemed to shine as bride as the sun as Max last looked at her. Later one she would probably excuse herself all over again by Chloe, but for now she wanted to just use the time that was given to her.

Even when Chloe was not looking at her Max still knew that she was listening. After that Max grabed her cup of coffee before she took a sip from it. When she let go of it again Chloe was sitting right in front of her again. Max even could tell that the punk wanted to say aomething, but was nearly interrupted by someone who was faster to speak up to both of them. The voice was a one Max wouldn't ever forget and after all the trouble they had with Frank it wouldn't be that easy anyway. However Frank was now a lot friendlier compared to one year ago, but it had changed everyone. Some more than the others but the change was there.

The smile on Maxs' lips grew a little bit more. The smiles from Frank always looked a bit awkward but the gesture was what mattered the most. She nodded before Frank took his leave. After that her eyes focused on Chloe again. "Before we make any plans for today we should wait for Rachel." Since she would come any minute it would be okay to discuss this later on. Even more when she already smelled that beautiful food what would only need a few more minutes. It was hard to wait that long for it, because she fell for the food from Joyce that was already watering her mouth a litte. In order to wait longer she took a few more sips from her coffee and leaned back in her seat afterwards.

[Royzooka]

Max mentioned working a project, it seemed Blackwell had her working harder than ever before but when Max mentioned about doing it tomorrow Chloe responded. "Are you sure you are OK with that Max, I mean a year ago I would be guilt tripping you but now I am more aware of others?" Chloe soon looked down at the black coffee in her cup, watching it swell in her cup as she moved it slightly, a ripple distorting Chloe's Reflection. The punk's eyes soon looked towards Max's for a moment though she soon broke it as she leaned back. Chloe was lost in thought at this time that she did not notice Max watering at the mouth, lost in her thoughts as her hands were still on the cup, the warmth from the coffee keeping her hands warm. She had a somewhat sad look on her face for a moment but that quickly went away as it quickly appeared beforehand. Time seemed to have gone on as she lost thought as she soon snapped out of it when she heard something being placed on the table.

Chloe soon looked up at Joyce who was placing her eggs and bacon on her side of the table after giving Max her Belgian waffles. Joyce looking at Chloe for a moment, a worried look on her face which went to a smile when she looked at Max. "Enjoy you two?" she said before walking off back to her post. Chloe looked at the plate where she watched the heat escape the freshly cooked eggs and bacon, her eyes soon looked over to Max to see if she was enjoying her Belgian waffles. The answer was always yes, she always enjoyed Joyce's cooking. Chloe then looked over to her knife and fork before picking it up and digging in like she normally did. Half a strip of bacon and a mouthful of bacon Chloe looked at Max once more. "Max, why did yo take the bullet for me, you could have died?" Chloe said softly and with elements of sadness. She knew she was BFF with Max but she never imagined her taking a bullet, taking the blame for her weed was one thing but the other was totally life changing.

The punk looked at her food once more before looking Max in the eyes, hoping to understand why she took such a big risk. Of course, Chloe did not understand much about the events that took place as a lot of it was altered if she understood Max's powers in any way. The smell of the eggs, bacon, and even Belgian waffles filled the young punks nose. Chloe knew Max had to make a lot of hard choices but what motivated her to go beyond what most would be willing to give up. The moment Max was shot was something Chloe relived every day and every night, sometimes she could not sleep because of it. By this point, she was playing with her food more than eating it, a few bits and pieces did go in her mouth. Time travel was confusing and even though Chloe did not really understand it tried to even if she failed most of the time. She knew Jefferson shot her in the head and that Nathan shot her before Max had her powers from what Max told and even showed her in this diner.

Eventually, someone turned up to the booth the two were sitting in, someone Chloe knew very well and someone Max was still getting to know yet had a lot of common interests. "Hey Chloe, hey Max," said the red head. Chloe turned her head to see Rachel standing before them, Chloe soon shifting closer to the window so Rachel could sit down. Rachel even sneaking in some bacon something she did time to time and Chloe did not seem to mind either. "What you two talking about?" she asked. Chloe responded "Not much, just the usual you know. What's the plan today and things about Max's camera and such." Rachel soon smiled and leaned over to where Max was sitting where she quickly said "Do you have your camera with me, I was thinking of having some more shots taken. I have to start building my portfolio know you know." Like Max Rachel was a Blackwell student, she was cleared of all wrong doings when Nathan and Jefferson were outed, Nathan sang like a canary to the cops.

Rachel wore the same clothing that Max once more wore when she stayed around Chloe's for the night. Chloe remembered it clearly, Rachel was missing at that point and the two searched for her and luckily found her alive. She was hidden from the world and could have died if no one found her sooner. It was thanks to Max that she was alive, her powers really helped and her brains helped even more. Rachel soon leaned back where she soon looked up at the ceiling of the diner, she was rather mellow, probably high or something. Frank gave her some good stuff because he was dating her though they were having a bit of a rocky relationship at the moment. Rachel had no idea Max had powers, it was yet to be shared and at some point, it would be known to Rachel as nothing stayed a secret forever.

[Heavenxhell]

It was still a surprise for Max whenever Choe mentioned that she was more aware of others now than she was before. A year go Chloe would have been the first one to say that the project can wait. Maybe the time really changed them in some ways and that wasn't so bad. But when she took a closer look at Chloe now it was as if the girl in front of her was thinking about something. What exactly it was she couldn't tell in that moment. "It is okay, really! I would have never mentioned it when there is a problem with it." Max than showed a small smile just to proof that she meant it. Probably it would have been for the best when the project were already finished today, but then again Max wanted to have some time with the girl and since Kate let her go Max would use the given time. After thinking about that Max had another sip from her coffee, before her eyes focused on Chloe once more. Something was clearly going in in that girls brain and Max wanted nothing more as to know what it was.

The brunettes mouth was already open to say something else but closed soon enough as Joyce approached their booth with the good smelling food. Max mouthed a thanks to her and took her knife and fork into her hand. As always the food looked just as good as in a dream and it was always a pleasure to eat something from Joyce. Max started to eat while her eyes sometimes darted upwards in Chloes direction. Somehow it was unlike her to wait that long to even take a little bite since Chloe was often fast with eating. But Max already knew that Chloe was thinking about something. What could she think about?, was Max's thought over and over again while she ate her belgian waffle unsure if it was okay for her to just ask. Chloe was her friend and it would be normal for Max that she wanted to know more. Maybe she would hit a nerve even when Chloe was never really mad at her for asking anything. But digging her nose in was sometimes nor for the best.

As Chloe suddenly spoke up it took her by surprise. But not just for the reason that Chloe was talking again it was more because of what she just said. It statelled Max for a moment where her eyes just looked at Chloe, her mouth open to anwser, but was soon closed agin. Wowsers, that was a serious question and Max wasn't so sure about the anwser. Well yes, she knew so much reasons for that and Max never felt as if it was the wrong way. Sure she could have died right away from that bullet even when she never thought about the consequences when her body had moved forward to distract Nathan from Chloe. Even when the consequences would have been in her mind just from the start she had done the same thing. Still Max would do it over and over again and that was a thing she was 100% sure about.

"Why do you even ask? There are enough reasons for that Chloe and I would do it again for you. Do you really want to her the reasons?" Max would tell her but not here and not now. And it was for Chloe to descide if she really wanted to talk about that topic again. They not often talked about that and Max thought it was for the best to just let the things go that happened a year ago. They had to move on even when Max knew that it wasn't that easy. Sometimes it even happens to her that she has nightmares and it ended always the same way. She would wake up, her heart pounding as if she was running a marathon and than there were the thoughts about everything that happened all over again.

The thoughts shut down when she heard footsteps once again and this time it was Rachel. So it was for the best to forget about that topic for now. That's why Max showed up a smile again. "Hey Rachel." It was hard to forget about the topic from before now, but Chloe seemed to change it too. With a nod Max started to eat a bit more from the begian waffle in front of her as she still listened to the others. As she heard about the camera her face brightened up more.

"Sure! I always have it by my side." Most of the time at least. But without her camera she woud feel somehow naked since she always found something interesting to take a nice shot. 'Always take the shot!' It was just ironical for her to think about something Jefferson has said but it was a thing she just couldn't forget. Never. Max took a deep breath. "If you want we can do that after this when Chloe is okay with it."

[Royzooka]

"Chloe will be cool with it, right Chloe?" Rachel replied. "...... Yeah, it is cool Rachel" Chloe said softly back. Chloe still somewhat distracted from reality as Rachel became a little more lively now she was around Max and Chloe. Rachel soon sneaked in another bit of bacon seeing Chloe never really minded when she did, she never really seemed bothered by it or every brought it up for that matter. "So we are hanging out today right?" Rachel said cheerfully, her eyes darting between Max and Chloe to see who would answer first. Chloe would normally speak up first but she seemed a little out of it still. Chloe looked at Rachel for a moment and then over at Max though her gaze soon looked at her plate. Most of the bacon was gone and plenty of egg was left on the plate yet Chloe seemed to not want them anymore.

Chloe soon sunk into her seat a little bit more prompting Rachel to ask her something. "You OK Chloe, your not your usual self?" Chloe once again looked at Rachel before looking towards the booth seat on Max's side where she soon spoke up. "I think I need some air, would you mind Rachel?" "Sure," Rachel replied. Rachel soon moved so Chloe could go outside and when she was gone Rachel sat down again where she asked Max a question. "Max, is Chloe alright? I have not seen her this down like this for a while now. Is something must bothering her?" Rachel really liked Max and it felt as if they were meant to be BFF's, they both had Chloe in their lives so it made sense Max and Rachel would become BFF's as well. The song Chloe had selected was now finished and another one start, it went back to the country sounding stuff.

Rachel wanted to see if Chloe was OK but she knew Chloe needed space time to time, something was different about her. It felt like something had changed her or she grew up quickly in such a short time. Rachel was sure Max knew Chloe would want to be on her own for a bit, Max's eyes told Rachel Max understood that. Rachel soon looked down at the table as she was having her own problems like everyone else. With Chloe out of the room, she might as well ask Max since she was here. "Say, Max, can I get your advice on something?" She did not wait for Max to answer before she began to explain why she wanted advice. "Well, I and Frank are having a bit of a hard time at the moment. We fight a lot now, we get short with each other and well I am not sure what to do. What should I do Max? Should I stay with him, he does make me happy for the most part? Or should I leave him, it will probably hurt him but I am sure he will understand?"

Rachel had heard Max was helpful, she saved Kate something Rachel read in the newspaper, she also helped other people who told Rachel when she asked about Max. Since Rachel returned to Blackwell things looked up yet a strain on her relationship with Frank began to form, they both knew it as well. Rachel did not seem sad but she was putting a face on though she was sure Max saw through that and in fact Chloe probably also saw through at as well. Rachel had a dorm again though it was not the same one as she had before, her one was on a different floor. Splitting up with him meant she still had a place to stay though she would probably miss his presence if she did break up with him. Rachel soon sighed waiting for Max's advice, one she would take very dearly and seriously.

-Two While Diner [Exterior] Parking Lot located to the Left-

Chloe stood outside the Two Whales Diner, the main road cutting her off from the parking lot which truckers used when passing by. Her pickup truck was around the corner where Frank's RV was also located. Chloe leaned against the Two Whale Diner exterior walls where she closed her eyes for a moment. As she did her mind went back to that event, one of the few events that haunted Chloe. This and the one about her dad dying were the most recurring ones. The event in her mind was so vivid that it felt like it was happening right now at this very moment. Nathan with his gun pointing at Chloe, Max hiding behind the stalls at the far end of the female toilets. The passing cars from the main road were drowned out as Chloe relived that moment. Things got ugly pretty quickly as the unhinged boy seemed to be losing control of things, he hated being told what to do. Unlike how it originally happened Max came out of nowhere to stop it like she had no idea of what the consequences were.

Events quickly unraveled, a struggle happened and before long a gunshot was heard. The vivid sequence soon came to an end as Chloe opened up her eyes and made a which had fear in it. Her breathing was now more rapid, her eyes watched the odd car pass by as she soon turned and walked to the parking lot where her vehicle was located. As she approached her truck she began to search for her keys, she had to push pass her cigarettes to get to them. Upon getting them out unlocked the truck to search for some weed she had hidden in the glove box. It was not always in there as she was smarter than that, but sometimes she put it in there. After a bit of digging, she had found the stash where she quickly put it in her pocket before locking the truck once more. Chloe then quickly pulled a cigarette out of her pocket and quickly lit it to take a long drag from it. It helped her calm down even though it was not good for her health in the long run.

[Heavenxhell]

Max was somewhat worried about Chloe at this point. Normally she was a lively person and always had her food in her stomach in no time. And now she sat there with her thoughts away from here and not really eating anything. By now Max clearly knew what Chloe's mind was filled with and she only wanted to distract her from it or even talk with her about it. Through Max never really liked to think or talk about it but maybe it would help Chloe a little. But right now was not the right time or spot for that. She sight a little before her eyes focused on Rachel to give her a small nod with a smile. It wasn't as wide as before since it seemed false when Chloe was so down already. "Right!" Maybe it would help Chloe to get out of her thoughts even when Max wasn't so sure about it by now. Her eyes wandered in Chloes direction once again.

The punk seemed to need some fresh air and Max wasn't so sure if it was really okay to let Chloe go with her thoughts. But Max didn't stop her and just looked a bit after her before Chloe was out of her sight. So Max looked over to Rachel while she put down fork and knife. There wasn't much left of her belgian waffle but her stomach somehow wouldn't let her eat anything more. Seeing Chloe like this got away her hunger like nothing. So it took a moment for Max to focus on the question Rachel just asked while she leaned more back in her seat. "It has something to do with what happened I think. It is hard to tell when she is not saying anything directly. But she is lost in thought since we met." Max was even more worried even when it was for the best to let Chloe alone now.

Max had to talk with her later when there would be a chance for her to be alone with Chloe. Through Rachel was a BFF from them and it was just normal for her to know the most things sometimes Max just wanted to talk with Chloe alone. Especially when it was about something Chloe was now thinking about. Unknowingly her hand reached up to the place where the scar was lingering from the shot. It was still a strange feeling and her memory of that day was clear as ever. The pain was something she never imagined before and Max knew so well that her first thought however was not if she would get through it alive. She always had Chloe on her mind like a mantra repeating over and over again that Chloe was her number one priority.

As Rachel spoke up again Max snapped out of her thoughts and tried to concentrate on what Rachel was up to. It took Max by surprise that her friend wanted some advice from her but since all the things happened it was somewhat normal for Max. Others often came to her just to ask her for some advice and she loved to help. Mostly her friends even when Max sometimes ended up in Kate's room to ask her some stuff since Kate was such a nice person. Through Max mostly talked to Chloe and Rachel but sometimes it was good to have someone like Kate.

Right now she thought about Rachel and Frank. It was already clear that the pair wasn't the same even when Max could tell that both of them still were into each other. Breaking up never was a real ending through Max wasn't sure if Rachel and Frank were able to be still friends after that. "If I were you I would probably try to find a way to rescue this relationship. I know your relationship with Frank is not the same as it was some time back, but people always give up so fast when somethings does not work. When you still love Frank than talk with him. Maybe it is for the best to have a little break to make sure about your feelings for each other and to see if you miss each other in that way."

Maybe it was a cheesy way to fix things but sometimes it helped to understand the own feelings. Still it was strange for Max to give advice in such a thing when she never was in a relationship but sometimes outstanding people had the best view on this. "Sometimes you just have to find time to find yourself and to rethink everything as well as to get to know your own feelings. Maybe Frank needs some time, too."

[Royzooka]

Rachel gave a slight smile before speaking "Thanks, Max, you are right about what you said. I think I will talk to Frank later, see where we are going and even bring up the subject of being apart for a while. I am sure he will understand and I will assure him it won't be the end." Rachel felt as a heavy burden had been lifted from her shoulders, Max was certainly very good at giving advice and even solving problems. See could now see why she managed to save Kate, Max cared and even though she did not spend all her time with Kate and her other friends she was always there to help when she was. Rachel soon placed one hand on the table before her and Max, the other hand was used to move her blonde hair back behind her ear. She was a conscious person and even more so that she wanted to be a model so she had to look good most of the time if not all the time. The diner was still lively even at this time which was early for Rachel though of recent had been getting used to getting up early to meet up.

The meetup point was usually here or at Chloe's house, Frank would give her money for the bus or if he was in a really good mood drop her of outside Chloe's or nearby Chloe's house. Frank was sweet, most did not see it and he was not always good with people but he was a nice guy if you got to know him and not screwing him over helped. "Max thanks for the advice but I have to ask something and I am going to be blunt about it even though we are BFF's I need to know. Once you have finished at Blackwell do you plan to leave Chloe again? It was hard for her the first time and I know it is different this time but I think I should know what your plans are after Blackwell. I want to know if you are going to be with us or not?" Rachel did not say it in a bad or bossy way, she was just concerned about Chloe even though Chloe had grown since last year she still had some of her old self inside.

Rachel gave one more smile at Max just to show there was no ill will or anything, just planning the future is all. She knew what she was going to do, but she was not sure what Max was going to do and for that matter what Chloe would do if a decision came up. Max and Rachel had things they wanted to do, however, Chloe had no real idea at this point. The plan to move to LA was scraped for now or even forever. Though the music playing was not really her thing Rachel wanted to get up and dance by the jukebox, she liked having fun even if it landed her in hot water sometimes, even danger rarely. Rachel however, resisted as she stayed in the booth with Max, she watched the brunette hipster sitting on the other side of the booth. Max was certainly unique for many reasons, one was because of her fashion sense. Not because it was bad but because it was different and something she could pull off.

A moment passed before Rachel spoke up again, "If we are done here maybe we should go see how Chloe is doing. I am sure just like me you are worried about her, though maybe she is like her normal self again." The blonde punk soon rose to her feet and stretched for a moment as she left the booth she had just sat in. Her beauty was very apparent and personality was very well known here at the diner though some people did not like her. One of the truckers called her a slut though he was not the first to say it and was certainly not the last to say it either. "So where should we go, Max? The lighthouse? The junkyard? The coastline?" Rachel waited for a moment for a reply before slowly sinking away, her moments were graceful like a dancer who was trying to show emotion via dance moves. Rachel did manage to get people to turn heads as she began to leave the diner, Joyce soon speaking up "Leaving so soon girls? Well, whatever you do please keep Chloe out of trouble."

-Two While Diner [Exterior]-

Rachel was soon outside the diner, like always not much was happening, only the odd vehicle passed by and a few people from the town came by. Two people were waiting for a bus at this time, the fisherman who had a hard time a year ago seemed to be doing better now as he had his fishing gear with him. It seemed he was getting ready to go to work or return home, Rachel could not tell at this time. The stone panels that made the walkway showed Rachel her way to the parking lot where she saw Chloe smoking which was normal for her. Max was most likely close by as she approached her punk rock friend, she did not say anything as she found herself stopping in front of Chloe. At this point, Chloe offered her cig to Rachel who was happy to take it. The two shared a lot of things but then Max and Chloe shared things that the other did not get to share. Rachel took a tiny drag from the cigarette she just got, her first one this morning and it felt like heaven.

Chloe had a small smile on her face, it looked like she was back to her usual self. Rachel was glad that she was better and she was assured Max was as well. "So what is the plan?" Chloe said with a bit of energy​. Whatever the plan was beer would be involved, even though it was still early Chloe liked to have a drink no matter what the time was and Rachel was the same. Though of recent the two tried to get Max to have a beer, so far they failed but they wanted her to become more of an adult by taking part. Overall Max was the most mature one here but being mature did not make one an adult or so the pair thought.

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A smile found its way back to her lips as she heard the words that came from Rachel. Max was happy whenever she could help a friend by finding solutions. Even through she had not the knowledge of a real relationship it was as if something always would come up to her mind. When it would be time for her to think of something for her own relationship she knew as hell that the ideas from now would never cross her mind. Well, when there even would be a time where someone would be by her side in this way. Warren crossed her mind for a split second but Max was fast in shaking that thought away. Aside from that her eyes oberserved Rachel for a bit as she brushed her hair behind her ear. It was obvious that Rachel knew that she was good looking and Max would never deny that, too. Sometimes it wondered her that someone like Rachel was into someone like Frank. But love always find its way and therefore it shouldn't wonder her that much.

Before she could overthink it too much as always, Rachel spoke up again and it took her by surprise all over again. That question was something that was often on her mind since all the events happened and it was hard for her to find an absolute anwser. You never know what the future can bring up but somehow Max knew what her anwser should be and always will be. Even when her parents would be upset. "I will see that I can get a job nearby so that I can still hang out with you guys. It was hard for me to leave everything and everyone behind six years ago and I do not think that I can do it all oer again. I do not even want to leave again." Maybe a job was there waiting for her nearby when she was done with school and if not she would find another way. She would never leave again as far as she can tell by now and she even would promise it.

It was clear that Rachel was concerned and Max understood it very well. She wasn't mad at Rachel for asking it. Slowly she noded to the further one and raised up from her seat right after Rachel. Maybe it was for the best to go and see how Chloe was doing and Max also could need some fresh air now. To Rachel's question she looked a bit thoughtful as she was going through the options. "I would like to go to the junkyard." Somehow it was a nice place to chill even when Max liked the old tracks the most since it looked somehow nice. Maybe she could take some shots there because some of them she could still use for the project with Kate. And she couldn't wait to work on that with her tomorrow.

Slowly Max followed Rachel to the door and never missed that some of the people here looked up to her as she passed by. It would be a wonder when Rachel wouldn't become a model, because she was beautiful and a nice person. Through it was hard to get such a job here in Arcadia Bay. "You can count on us. Bye Joyce." She slightly held up a hand to wave goodbye to Joyce before Max followed Rachel outside.

The fresh air was something nice and Max took in a deep breath while she still followed Rachel over to Chloe. Max didn't like the smell of cigarettes still but it was something she could life with. As well as with the two of them trying to get her into beer what also was a thing that Max didn't like. She did take a sip but it tasted awful and that is a reason for her to never touch that again. Chloe and Rachel could try anything but Max woul always refuse to trink that evil stuff. "I thought we can go to the junkyard and hang out there a little." Max was fast to anwser that. Her eyes overlooked Chloe for a small moment to make sure that she was feeling better and Max was relieved to see that Rachel was right.

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"The junkyard huh? We have not been there in a while, probably been at least a month since we went there last. Hop into the truck and get going" Chloe said calmly. Rachel quickly chimed in "Wait here, I will be back in a second" Rachel said swiftly. The blonde ran back to the RV to get something, Chloe was not too sure what it was. Frank was not willing to give her weed anymore even though they were cool. Rachel however, gave her half of her stash here and there so Chloe never really ran out. Chloe looked over at Max for a moment, a small smile appeared on her face though disappeared as quickly as it appeared. Chloe looked over to the diner where she watched whatever was going on at the time. The smell of the cigarette Chloe and Rachel smoked still lingered in the air, a trail of smoke was visible for a moment when Rachel went back to the RV for a moment.

A few minutes passed and Rachel was out of the RV again, she was carrying a crate of beer with her. Chloe smiled upon seeing them but she was sure Max would be less than thrilled. The glass bottles clinked with each step Rachel took though as she moved it looked like the weight of the crate was getting a bit much for Rachel promoting Chloe to run over. First, she gave the truck keys to Max so she could unlock it, Chloe seemed to manage with the crate after taking it off Rachel's hands. It was still somewhat heavy but it was clear as day that Chloe had better arm strength and resistances then Rachel. "Have you been working out Chloe?" Rachel said with a smile on her face, Chloe did not respond in words but in expression. When the two were close to the track Chloe put the crate down before saying "I will put these in the back but I need to borrow something to cover it up. We don't want the cops spotting them again. Max, can you go around and see if you can find something big enough?"

Rachel nodded as she agreed with what Chloe said, in the end, Max always came through when she was asked to do something. The two would just wait by the truck after Chloe did one more lift to place the item on the back of the track. Rachel would take another puff of Chloe's cigarette before handing it back. The young blue haired punk knew Max would and could do anything, she was Super Max after all. Chloe was being herself again as all she could think about at the moment was having a beer at the junkyard, her place to get away from hell at home. She was cool with David yet still conflicted with him and Joyce when at home or even in close contact outside the home. Whatever the case she respected David more even if she called him step-ass or something of that nature. The pair exchanged a look as they waited for Max to do her task which was a fairly simple one.

Max's power allowed her to take something, rewind, and the object would be back where it was even though she had it on hand. Frank knew of the junkyard as well thanks to the money issues she once had with him, luckily he never really went there but he went everywhere else other than the lighthouse. The two young adults were happy, they had each other and Max as well which made life easier. Things were finally falling into place. Chloe had an idea but yet not shared it with Max, she wanted it to be a surprise, that and she wanted to plan it a bit better. Chloe brought it up while Max was off finding something to cover the beers with. "I think you, Max and I should take a trip somewhere, maybe Portland or something. Us BFF's on the road, with nothing but good company, beer, some weed and a long stretch of road." Rachel nodded at the idea.

"Sounds great, hopefully, Max will get some time off soon or will have time after she finishes at Blackwell. Speaking of Blackwell things seem to be going very well for me there. Why don't you come back, I am sure we can sort it all out for you?" Rachel replied. "With that drunk principle in charge, I think I will pass, anyway it was not for me anyway. I only need you and Max..... Some weed and beer too and I am all set." After that point small talk was made until Max returns, hopefully, she figured something out. The cop in the diner was busy and the cop in the police car was across the street so they could not see what they were doing.

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