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"Max.." Bradley paused determine to catch Max's glimpse of his confidence "We have won every college X - Game Competitions....-" he spread his arms "Since, the beginning" he pointed out the facts, with a smirk on his face, and turned around to face Max "And we have decided, to make you.." he pointed at him "Our first draft pick!" Max with wide eyes of excitement then hurriedly reply with "what really for us?" He said Bradley changed his expression with disgust, and cut Max off before he could call them and say things any further "No-no-no Max you don't understand, this reservation is only for one individual." Bradley smiled and assured Max, Max then changed his expression, confusion written on his face "what why-?" he asked "Well, i don't think you get it, you don't want to hang out with those clowns do you? I mean- " he let out a slight chuckle not completing his sentence letting Max to understand what he was insinuating "well it's-" Max pause and Bradley let out a 'hmm?'"Never mind, yeah I agree they were quite annoying to hang out with every day, I just think hanging with you guys won't be like that" Max's reply confused Bradley, he though isn't he just having fun with them a while ago? Was he always two faced? Either way, Bradley was amused with Max's changed of mind "uh... Well pfft." he choked a bit of a chuckle "I didn't expect that...” Bradley said and moved closer to Max "I didn't expect you had it in you, Maximilian" he pointed at Max's chest "please don't call me that" Bradley taken it a back "well I’m sorry Max" he apologized in a non-serious manner, with his grin.Tank moved closer to Bradley's side and cover his right ear with his hand and whispered quietly onto Bradley's ear, as he began to nod and agree on what Tank was whispering onto his ear, Max starred at them and began to wonder what they were on about, were they inspecting him?"Max... You'll do as i say?" A sudden question that nervous him, but he shrugged it off, and smiled up at Bradley "Of course, as you wanted to be treated that way, Princess" the others even Tank, chocked a laugh but holds it on as Bradley began to twitch his eye in somewhat annoyed but that was just a joke, not taken to be a literal insult, Bradley laughed, which Max was surprised, he was relief, Bradley was able to take a joke "so the deals on, Bradley?" Max spoke up then reach out his arm for a handshake, Bradley looked at him and down his arm, he then reached out and shake his hand, seems like the deal is on and Max joined them, Bradley on the other hand will make his life hell full of manipulation and gas lighting, well hidden as him trying to be his 'friend', Max and Bradley both cut of the handshake putting they're arm back down."Tank...” Bradley called out and turned around, catching Tank's attention on to Bradley "Yes baby?' Tank asked him his eyebrows rose "I want us to go." Bradley said as Tank nodded and the others agree even if they wanted to stay little longer, Max then intervened "Bradley, don't you want to stay a little longer? I mean the chicks" Max pointed out as he said in a whisper, his thumb pointing at a group of girls just talking and chilling, Bradley chuckled "Max do you want to live with us? We have another guess room fit for you" Bradley bluntly ignored Max's point out on the 'chicks' he referred to "I mean... Sure why not?" Bradley amused again, Max embarrassed putting down his hand, Bobby and Pj shocked while watching them, they didn't dare to speak up, rather that they were quite scared to confront Max, since Tank was there, he could beat them up in any second if they dare to, they already heard rumors about Bradley's Bad behaviors and advantages, they just hope Max won't do something idiotic, seems that Bradley is enjoying his company.. For now, but at the same time chilling laughing at idiotic jokes they talked about.'This was going well' he thoughtSnap of a finger, they already followed his commands, they looked brainwashed, controlled by strings represents of a puppet."Tank~" He called out in a flirt, Bradley glance to his left side, Tank was following him and he turned his face to the shorter boy in front "Max, seems like I forgot to introduce my right hand man" Bradley hand out a hand seemingly to point out the bigger guy on his back side "Tank" Tank seen the signs then cleared his throat, and his grin of his face widen "hey there sweetheart, I’m the right hand of a king!" he chuckled looking at Bradley, Bradley smiled hearing Tank's sweet compliments, still walking as they were guided into the Gamma house, Max looked at Bradley and questioned "Don't you have any votes?" Bradley changed his eyebrows in confusion "Hah- yes of course, they don't even have to vote me, in the looks of it, i already look like someone they can follow" Bradley responded thinking that Max was asking that "No-no- I mean like.." Bradley raised an eyebrow and faced him, what could possibly Max questioned, he didn't really extend his question explaining furthermore..."Like a- you know, president, vice, treasure?" Max explained, hoping the man in front of him understand..An idea pop into Bradley Upper crust’s head "Ahh seems like a brilliant idea, more organized... i like it.." Bradley point a finger to Max and Max smiled chilling with their vibe "Tank.. What do you think Baby?" As usual he heard the taller man's chuckle "Of course.. You'll be the president Sweetheart" the smug on Bradley's face, he loathed that smug he absolutely loathed it.. Tank opened the front door to the Gamma house, as of course Bradley walked in first.."As you're a Gamma mu mu fraternity member, how about a pin?" Bradley reach down his back pocket, surprisingly Max held out a hand and shook his head to no "No thank you, I think I don't need a constant reminder" Another raised brow, and alerted the others looking at Max with confuse eyes "I'll be.." Max pointed at Bradley "Your all-time favorite, you know I don't disappoint, Boss Man ~" Bradley quite flattered by the confidence, of making him proud, Bradley speechless, it's like a flirt that he couldn't even compare to all the girls that flirted with him, with cheesy pick-up lines.Tank cleared his throat, quiet a jealous friend he is, as Max accidentally silent the 'king' "You might be fella, but sweetheart don't keep that pride up-high, I’m still his all-time" Max chuckled, and caught Bradley's eye, he then back up his grin "Max.. Max.. Max.. A lucky guy, but don't get onto this big man's bad side" Max then looked at Tank "Sorry.. My bad Tank, i got caught up" Tank smiled at him and patted his back "The king went speechless, he must have enjoyed that compliment, a bit too much" Bradley looked at Tank and Max "No. It wasn't that bad, although i did deserve those words" Bradley defended his action alternating what had happened, as expected they did expect his answer, before he even said it."Oh Tank, tour him around until to the guess room where he might stay if he is truly, one of us"
he chuckled putting his hand behind his back waist, and then walked up stairs, the group assumed he was going to his bedroom the biggest one to be seen, Tank looked at the shorter freshman and then held his hand, pointing his thumb "Let's go newbie your new bed room is upstairs, be quiet don't disturb the king" Tank pointed at the upstairs, where Bradley just headed to a second ago, bradley with a greeting smile nodded at Tank, and followed him, while the rest sat at the chairs some in the sofa, living room, and kitchen to continue with their business..Tank and him were up the stairs, then as he followed Tank he tries to hear any noise that he could make up to words, into Bradley's room, although all he hears is just a muffled sound of papers being dragged and toss around, he wondered that maybe Bradley is stressed from all his studies, Tank stood firmly in front of Max hearing a thump.'Shit'"Where’s the room? Tank" he looked up at the taller man who was tapping his left foot on the floorboards, with his left eyebrow rose in suspicion "Uh- Tank?" Tank who was about to confront him and he spoke "Max are you-" a door creaked open, Bradley stuck his head out and hearing a commotion "woah-woah Tank.. Didn’t I tell you to led him to the guess room, follow my orders" Tank nodded without any further more question, as for Bradley who closed the door."Let's get goin'" he spoke, Max nodded in response and followed, he stopped where Tank was in front, opening what seems to be a bedroom door, it wasn't bad although it's much bigger than him and his friends dorm room, his eyes a little wide for a moment then faced Tank "Thanks pal" "no worried Hun" he warmly smiled down at the shorter one, and left , hearing his footsteps faded in sound, Max sighed in relief, he walked inside the guess room, soon to be his, and just sat on the mattress, it wasn't too soft or too hard just right to be comfortable in..'Bradley' Max called out the name in his thoughts 'Give me your worse' he continued looking out the window. The only window in the room he was in.A knock on the door stunned him and faced to turn and saw the guy, it wasn't Tank, it was a random member, "Ay-uh we are playing cards down stairs" Max looked at guy and he was relief, and changed his expression into a more chilling one "Uh yeah sure, I’ll be there in a minute" He smiled at the guy as he did the same back and walked out down stairs, Max stood up and walked out the room and was about to go down stairs, until he heard an irritated groan to Bradley's room, must have been his studies or something else, Max assumed, then looked down stairs and made his way down."Hey, Max newbie come join us Hun! You're a Gamma now!" Tank chuckled and as they all laugh in excitement of a new member, Max then hesitated put his hand up "Nah, I..I think I’m good, how 'bout Bradley?" he questioned Tank but another member who called Max down earlier replied "He just said he'll come down whenever he wants too, I call him to come down some time when he is stuck there for so long" Tank then added "yeah, but that only happens sometimes" Max guessed Bradley cared about his studies, he always has a higher and average scores, but occasionally fails."Ahh.. Okay.." Max acknowledge but not knowing how to answer that, "I have to go now actually-!" Max turned around hearing footsteps behind him "Max i haven't even talked to you, yet you wanna leave without saying goodbye?" Bradley shook his head and faced Max, Max smiled at him but raised an eyebrow, his arm "Didn't we just-" Tank cut him off "He likes conversations, if you don't know-.." he whispered to Max kind of a warning, Max knew though, meaning that Bradley is quite a chatter box himself, sometimes he thought he sounded nice with his voice of his and also he wants attention so much so he never ran out of something to say or tell about."Yes Max? your silence is defining" Bradley snap his fingers "Oh- yeah yeah well Goodbye Upper crust" Max said and smirked at him and turned around to leave, Bradley wasn't satisfied thought and his expression changed "Maxxxx~ awh c’mon stay a little bit, maybe talk about how we will beat those LOSERS in the X games.." Max's eye twitch when Bradley highlighted the word 'Loser' referring to his friends.'Why is he clinging to me all of the sudden' Max thought, but turned around to faced Bradley with his smug face "Of course Boss Man~ what do you wanna talk about?" Max said to him, Bradley satisfied "Maxxx.. How about how you two faced your so called friends?" Bradley moved closer to Max, Max then hand out his arm, Bradley confused but realized, what’s his body language meant and Bradley suddenly clung onto Max's arm, he was surprised but he knew how clingy Bradley could be to convinced, he was just 'Gamma material'"Uh.. i just found them pretty idiotic, but they're still nice friends" Max excused, Tank listened to this not convinced enough, Bradley same reaction to Tank, a bit upset too, Bradley holds his arm tighter "C’mon Max how about us?" Bradley glance over to his members "We can be nice friends" Max was reassured.‘Yeah right "nice" pfttt..- ' Max thought it sound ridiculous, sounds like Bradley just joked about that.Max does want to go back to his dorm with his friends, he had receive a few messages from them a while ago.."Of course i do, but Boss man I can't just leave them, i mean how about the connection i had with them" Bradley getting more frustrated, Max knew this but added "Y'know maybe I could take advantage of that" Max smirk widen, Bradley again wasn't expecting this, his eyes wide but, smirk at Max giving a satisfied look.'Max isn't such an idiot, i guess don't judge a book by its cover, but why would i listen that?' Bradley thought..
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Bradley then spoke up "What do you mean by that Max?" Max heard him and wants to roll his eyes, but kept himself from doing that, he look around, taking turns of his head to find anything to answer "uh" he scratch his neck "i mean- you exactly knew what I meant" was all he can say in a hurry, he is too lazy to explain every detail it's basically 'manipulating them' but would he do that, Bradley start biting the left inside of his cheek, not convince, or Max was just not getting his idea."Give me an exact reason" Bradley’s right arm still clung, while his left arm open to the others direction, Max shrugged off the nervousness he felt, this wasn't planned out, he is in a stuck situation all he had to do is 'go with the flow' Max puts his free arm down and stop scratching "Uhm.. What do you mean?" Max asked a quick question to sum up and give him the answer that Bradley wanted "Aw my oblivious friend!" He chuckled and clung his other arm onto Max's again "I mean how you would manipulate them?" Bradley asked but glance at the others, with a smirk and he wanted to give them the idea, Tank looked at Bradley’s direction and answered "Skill?" the other one intervened "By our looks?" "No! You dense dolts!" Bradley shouted in a whisper and faced them, back to his grin again, glance over to Max "we'll cheat.." his grin widen Max shocked, he heard this from somewhere, he knew it sounded familiar.. So familiar..Max then spoke up "Hey, hey no that’s not what i meant-" the other looked at him again with confuse look in their eyes, Bradley faced him with his eye brows rise and then curious what Max meant, "They're dumb.." Max pointed out "They wouldn't do anything..." Max smiled and choked a laugh "Without me" max pointed at himself, Bradley didn't expect that and chuckle in shock, the others amused "Max.. We are truly made for each other!" Bradley cheered, Max surprise that this was this easy to get along with Bradley just a few words, making him amused and like you..Max then smiled and look over to his shoulder, where Bradley still clinging on to his arm before he loosen his grip on Max's arm, and dropped his expression and looked at Bradley who walked up to the other Gammas "Well" Bradley spread his arms "I think that’s it" Bradley held his arm up to him, and his hand close to his ear making a 'Call sign" indicating to text or give him a call "Call me, or come here whenever you like, my friend" Bradley handed an option to Max and Max smiled and nodded "Uh- sure. So does this mean, i-" "Yes you can go" Bradley comply, Max was cut off but he gladly wanted to leave anyways, Max waved his hand to Bradley and the others, and Bradley copied the others nodded, and Max left for the door closing it when he goes.Bradley turned around with a smile of achievements.. 'It's like Max was made for me.. He is easy and outgoing, a bit awkward but i can fix that' His eyes closed and a relief sigh came out from him, Tank and the others looked at him "Well Gammas.. Do as you like, I’m heading off" Bradley puts his hand behind his back and walked towards and up the stairs, the others just head off and go do their other things.Max who walked out there property, the immediately grabbing his phone out from his pocket..Max: I'm out.Max quickly message, as soon as he hit send, Pj and Bobby spammed 4 messages going back and forth..Pj: What happened?!
Bobby: That’s crazyyyyyyy!
Pj: You're a Gamma now!?!?!?
Bobby: Nahh please say sike right now!Max scratch his head, then tried to message something but nothing came out, he just sighed, looked at the road straight ahead, puts his phone to his pocket and crossed the road.'Am i doing this right?' he questioned himself, kicking a rock he had stepped on, he had to fidget on something, he then leave it alone, as he crosses the road, walking straight to his dorm."Pj?" he called out "Bobby?" he clicked on the light switch, it's usually not quiet or maybe they are sleeping, he then a bit frightened that his friends looked straight at him with disappointment in their eyes, Max smiling nervously, "Oh.. Boy" Max mumbled to himself..----
"Hah!" Bradley rolled the dice receiving a high number "Nice one baby!" Tank cheered behind him, he wasn't participating but watching Bradley play with the other members, "I won! Checkmate!" Bradley stood up pointing his finger like a gun, the others, mostly some let him won, others were disappointed they actually wanted to win, but gave it up, it's just a silly board game nothing more.
----"Why bro?" Bobby questioned their friend Max in front of them, Pj let Bobby speak up before he can "Ehhh, not exactly, but they tricked me out, i mean if i didn't agree i might have end up with a black eye or worse!" Max defended himself "Max, you could have just maybe NOT join them?" Pj said Bobby nodded, Max did acknowledge what he said 'No one quits the gammas, i repeat.. Sounds like Brad would say that..' Max thought “Max?" He snap out of his thoughts "Uhhh.. Cut me some slack guys i want to rest" Max said but changed his answer to "-Uh! Study yeah-" the two raised their eyebrows and Bobby suddenly, shook himself then puts his head on his head "OH YEAHH i have to do mine too, shit." Bobby said out loud with his shock face, Max chuckled "Thanks dude" Bobby thanked Max "Gotta do it" he then gone to his desk and open a book, another notebook in hand, Pj just sighed "Yeah... Mine too, my dad is going to flip out if i failed" one hand on his head, Max gone closer to him putting a hand oh his shoulder "Hey man.." Pj turned around with a stressed up look on his face "Take it easy, no pressure.." Pj smiled, then Max smiled back, he nodded at Max and gone to his bed, spilling all his stuff for study, laying on his stomach "Are you gonna-" Bobby turned his head around to Max, he scratch the back of his hand with another "Uh- i have to rest a bit, write something etc." Max mumbled, then left the two.'That was close one, glad Bobby remembered, oh goshh' he goes up to the kitchen, then grabbed his phone 'Oh shit yeah, my dad' He click the call button and his dad accepted the the call before it even rang up.."Dad, you good there?" Max made sure, Goofy with his dried up voice from all the crying smiled while tears appeared oh his eyes then wipe it with his thumb, all Max can hear was muffled crying, his eyes filled with sympathy and worry, mostly concern, they took a few minutes to answer, Max answered first with a question "Are you okay.. Dad?" Max heard a loud crying on the other line, all of the sudden he pushed the phone away from his ear, as the noise was loud "Oh! Maxie you dad isn't okay right now.." Goofy finally spoke up, Max held a hand on the speaker and softly spoke with comfort "Dad.. Did something happened at work?" Goofy cried "mhm.. No" Max sighed "Dad it's okay i understand emotions now, you can tell me what happened.." Goofy was unsure but answered "Yes. I got fired" Max Goof rise up straighten his slouched back "What! Oh Dad i'm so sorry" Max in a frantic panic already, trying to calm himself down, he wasn't even the one who got fired, why is he alerted by this, Goofy then continued "Have to go somewhere tomo-" "I'LL GO WITH YOU-" Goofy shock by this Max then puts his hand over his mouth, his head spouting 'SHIT SHIT SHIT' over and over until he heard a giggle on the other line "Oh! Maxie you’re so sweet! You miss me don't you?" Max inhale and exhale in relief he almost got caught up, he has to calm himself down...After a few agreements they finally ended the call, with Goofy saying "I love you son" Max sigh in embarrassment "Uh- i love you to dad, bye!" "Goodbye-" Max ended the call then slap his one hand to his forehead going down to his chin, putting his phone down to the counter.'Phew at least I’m aware'Max Goof walked up to their bedroom, he walks in with a doubt look on his face "Uh.. um guys?" Bobby and Pj turns around seeing their friend stand in front of the door, closing it behind him "Yeah?" Bobby asked, Max inhaled "My dad got fired and he said he is going back to college.. In OUR campus.." Their eyes widen "Continue.." Pj added "And because he never got a degree" He exhaled, a minute of silence then complaints "Aw! cmonnnn.. Your Dad, dude- not to insult him- but he is clingy.." Bobby commented a rude opinion, Pj responded "Kind of agree.." Max then sighed "Help me then" he continued "Help me to convince my Dad to go to another, not with me" Bobby and Pj looked at each other than at Max and nodded in agreement, but Max knew he was going to plead on his knees for his Dad to apply for another, Pj questioned "Why?" Max looked at Bobby and Bobby answered for him, and glance at Pj "Uh probably cuz he will distract and embarrassed us, especially Max, and y'know the X games" a short answer then was enough reason for Pj to agree with them, Max then clarify that tomorrow they would go with his Dad, they never questioned why Max knew that though, they aren't dumb just unaware.Pj shuts the book and notebook on his desk, and smiled "I'm done I think I did" He stretch his arms to his back, making a cracking sound, Pj cringed at that though he doesn't like those sounds, "Greatttttt" Bobby stretched and relaxed with a relief sigh, Pj remarked that his done too, Max chuckled "K go take a rest i just have to go out" Max adjust his shirt collar "Get some air y'know.." Pj's nodded and Bobby's too, Max slowly walked up to the door and left them for a while just to think for himself, Max thought about the whole Gamma thing while, he was going down the stairs case, his hands on his pocket and felt the card inside when, Bradley gave it to him earlier, he doesn't want to leave but then also how is he able to leave? He got the leader's approval, although he isn't a fond of the idea of it, he wasn't like them, but it's so easy to act and do things just like them, he isn't like them though that doesn't make him evil and twisted as Bradley's mind, and the others.
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Max Goof then sat on the staircase when he is two steps down, he sighs, grabbing two things out from his pocket, a phone and card, he opened his phone and clicked his contacts and typing something using his thumb while the other hand holding a card up to his face typing each numbers while turning his head left and right, as he is done and added Bradley uppercrust's number on his phone, he then thought of replying something, maybe a simple greeting won’t bother Bradley, but then again he hesitated the idea maybe Bradley should go first, he is the one who gave him the card anyways, he closed his flip phone then put the card and the phone in each pocket separated, he then got up and walked out of the dormitory, he looked above him as he exited the building and saw the sky started to slowly darken, seeing stars floating in the air, it's late, that didn't bother him though, he even regret not bringing his skate board with him.He then walks how far can he go, just to go back 'remember I’m just getting some fresh air' he said in his head just a little remind, while he went and go back, it was getting dark really fast it seemed, as he walks in a faster pace, he grabs his phone from his pocket to peek what time it was, as he looked, he got a message notification, he opened it, as expected it was Bradley.Bradley Uppercrust: Greetings fella! Saw you through my window..Max read he then typed out while walking back..Max: Oh yeah! I just got fresh air
Bradley Uppercrust: Okay
Max: What are you doing?Max waited for a reply back, as he heads back, and is now in the stair case, with very dim lights above him.Bradley Uppercrust: I am doing great! Glad you ask
Bradley Uppercrust: Goodbye for now.Max was about to reply but Bradley suddenly wanted to end the conversation, Max typed out a simple 'Goodbye' then turned off his phone, and sighs, he was pretty upset, he needed to text him longer, a deep conversation but he realized that he can't just rush in, he knew something new about Bradley though, that Bradley prefer conversations outside instead of texting, although Max found it more practical in texting instead, looks like he needs to wait for tomorrow."Max! Your back!" Bobby said and Pj looked at the same direction, Max with his head down, struck a worried look on their faces "Max.. You good?" Bobby asked suddenly concern, Max didn't notice he looked 'sad' even if he wasn't he was just deep into his thoughts, his eyes widen at their reaction, then suddenly spoke up "Ah- no no I was just uh-" He look to his side the look back at them "Thinking, thinking about something" Max clarify and explained, they weren't still sure and looked at each other then back to Max "Ah.. k dude" Bobby said "Talk to us if theres something wrong!" Pj added, Max held his hand and shook it, hesitating, saying that he is in fact okay, no need for them to worry.Max walked pass them and head back to his bed then sat, his phone in hand, he opened it, another notification popped up, he opened the message and it seem to be an unknown number, he read the text to make sure who it was, or they got the wrong number.Tank: Hey, Bradley gave me your number, i decided to added ya, I'm Tank'Oh Tank that.. Guy..' max typed out something..Max: Hello! How are you guys doing?
Tank: I'm good, Bradley is asleep, he fell asleep.
Max: It's pretty early..
Tank: I guess the king is tired, how are you doing?
Max: I'm good
Tank: good to hear
Tank: Want to stay with us? Bradley has been thinkin
Max: I don't know yet.
Max: Maybe.. I really don't know
Max: I’ll try to get to know you guys, maybe after the X games?
Tank: Okay we'll be waiting for that
Max: Okay
Tank: Gotta go now, Bye Max
Max: GoodbyeAt least Max had a pretty full on conversation with Tank, it was realistic enough, although he needed to be close to Bradley not Tank, But it was okay, it was good enough for him 'keep it realistic' he reminded himself."Yo dude who are you talkin to?" Bobby peeked and Max immediately turned off and shoved his phone into his pocket "Dude!" He screamed Bobby chuckled, so as Pj "Uh maybe my DAD" Max retorted, which made them even more curious, of course Max wouldn't budge and just tell them "A girl?" Bobby curious, Pj listens "No!" Max screamed back in response, now they wonder and wonder Pj asked "Roxanne?" Max replied another "No.""WHO?!" Both Pj and Bobby snaps and pleaded for an answer, Max just sighs."Let's order pizza, so both of you can shut up" Max says in response, Both of them shuts their mouths and both are delighted by Max's offer, they accepted then Max was finally relief, He grabbed his phone from his pocket again, then called up a number for pizza delivery, he then had a back and forth conversation with the other person on the phone, ordering a simple cheese pepperoni pizza for him and his friends, as soon as it was over the other person ended the call and Max puts down his arm as he still had a firm grip on his phone, Bobby and Pj thanked Max, by then not asking furthermore questions, Max was relief.---After then Bobby, Pj, and Max shoved their faces, eating the pizza that Max ordered, as they continued on their conversation, certain topic there opinion, rants, and personal life how it was going for them, Pj changed the topic, that caught Max's attention."I heard that the X games time was moved next week, they have problems, and some staff are busy" Bobby surprised, especially Max, how did it changed all of the sudden the X games was supposed to be..
'1, 2' Thursday till Saturday, Max realized this was good that he has much more time than before, that way he can try to get a grasp of Bradley's trust just a grasp, or maybe even more i mean Bradley wasn't stupid after all, but Max just needs to take it up a notch."Max?" Pj waved his hand around to catch Max's attention away from his thoughts, again Max was caught up "uh-oh yeah, why?" Max answered and looked at them, bobby and Pj were convince something strange was going on with their friend, but then again Max did order pizza for them so they didn't question, Pj cleared his throat "Are you really going to be a part of the gammas" caught off guard Max choked while he was eating, Bobby then grabbed a water bottle that he saw on the table and handed it too Max Goof who took it and drank the water, clearing his throat."Uh- still not sure!" Max quickly respond to Pj, then coughing up a bit from his chocking earlier.---"Morning Max" Pj says as Bobby yawned, followed by Max walking his way to the kitchen, with his slouch back, clearly still clearing his mind in this morning hour, they were all silent for a while before Max spoke with a "My Dad woke me up" Bobby looked at Max and responded in a question "Are we late?" Max responded back "Nah, old man is getting ready too 'don't wanna be late' he said" Bobby stretch his arms "uhh- it's too early for this shit, and we are attending class and all that shit?" "Oh who said were going? Just help me convince him to enroll for another one." Max stated and explained Pj looked at Max "But you said you were gonna go with him?" "After, probably at night, just to convince him" Max faced them "I got this" he smiled at them, hoping he reassured them, they did though, i mean it was Maximilian Goof"s Father after all.'I just have to go with the flow' Max said to himself, clutching his hand.---"Morning, Bradley!" One of the members greeted him, as Bradley yawns, scratching his back to behind his waist "Ow-! Fuck my back hurts" Bradley mumbled a complain, feeling a slight pain to his upper back, Tank who just got up going down the stairs, hearing footsteps, Bradley faced the stairs seeing Tank with his eyes half open "Uh... what's for breakfast?" Tank says while he yawns, Bradley responded back "I don't know, I’m eating later" Bradley walked up to the counter and preparing himself a coffee in a mug "Go eat something" Bradley suggested and took a sip of the coffee "-Maybe theres something in the fridge" Bradley pointed at the fridge to his left, leaning back onto the kitchen counter, still drinking his coffee, Tank went down and made his way to the kitchen, he let out a second yawn, as he walked towards the refrigerator, grabbing the handle and opened the fridge door, he glances at the items one by one, until he complained "Theres nothing in here" he turned his head to Bradley "is it k if i go out baby?" Bradley glanced at the Man and answered "Yeah, go ahead" Tank smiled, then closed the fridge, Bradley saw Tank left shortly after he was done with his coffee.Bradley freshen up, got dressed, another ordinary day for him, nothing much of a difference, although he is excited for the X-Games, he can't even wait to defeat those opponents with just a snap of a finger, he thought how was Max doing today, i mean he does look like another great companion for him, rather just another one of his assistance, just like Tank and the others, he couldn't care any less for them except the power he holds just began to loosen up and slip away from his hands, his reputation isn't bad but isn't that clean also, thats good enough for him, since he gets the ladies, and everything he ever wanted, thats how he describes it.Bradley fixed his collar, taking a good look in a mirror until he knew he was ready for the day "GAMMAS! lets go!" He called them up turning his head to them as they obeyed and stood up, Bradley smiled, grabbed his skate board, knowing the others were ready he head first the door, by skating his way, the others swoon away by them mostly Bradley, i mean not only he takes good care of his looks, his grades were average to high, just once in a while failing, thats enough for them to calling him smart, even intelligent, not as kind but pretty honest.Bradley and the others were making their way to the campus, until he spotted a familiar figure, back faced away from him, he finally knew who it was and screamed out loud "Hey Max Goof!" Max looked behind him, so as the other two, Pj and Bobby of course, Bradley glance at them and back to Max, and smiled smugly at him "So" he raised his eyebrows "Good morning Max, want us to go with ya?" Bradley put a hand on Max's shoulder, Max glanced at his hand on his shoulder for a second and looked at him, then look at his friends to his left, Pj expand his eyes looking directly at Max, having an eye to eye interaction, Bobby lift an eyebrow at max, Max slowly turned his head to Bradley getting a "hmm?" Bradley still wondering if Max will accept his offer, Max then again turning his head to his friends, Bobby shook his head in disagreement, hoping Max won't accept, Pj narrowed his eyes at his friend, this is pure peer pressure, both of them, Max wanted to choose his friends, but to he needs the important connection he holds to the Gammas, the string is getting tighter and tighter, with more strength, thats what Max wants, he is afraid to lose his friends though the years they spent and great memories they held between the years, Max just wished they will accept his flaws and all, including what he is about to do."Yeah sure" Max tried to wave his nervousness away feeling the stares of disappointment mixed with shock that he accepted it just like that "WHAT?!" Bobby interrupt Pj shakes his head thinking how disappointed he is at Max, Bradley smile widened, satisfied by this.'Hah! That was easy, don't worry Max you'll just be like my others' Bradley"s thoughts made proud of himself, once again Max was just gonna be another member thats all."Sorry, see you guys in class" Max excused himself, still his friends were disappointed, he was angry at himself though, could have just.. 'Ugh, I could have turned the tables around' Max pushed his thoughts, thinking negatively about himself again, although he'll do better soon, as Bradley guided him, putting a hand to his behind his back, and turned him away from them, although when they skated away, Max turned his head, and Glanced at Pj and Bobby's disappointed faces and stares, Max frowned and turned back to his front view.
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"Tank!" Bradley spoke up when he saw another familiar face, Tank look to a direction where Bradley was headed to, along with someone, Max "Hey Bradley" Tank responded back with a smile, seeing his friend or leader, more of both "Uh" Bradley continued by grabbing Tank by his shirt and Tank covered his right ear to listen on what Bradley was about to say to him in a whisper, Max saw their smirks and heard they're snickers, assuming Bradley was talking about the situation he was in earlier with his friends, Bobby and Pj, he still felt a waver of regret for what he did, i mean this was for the better, Max forced a neutral face, looking in every direction what seemed to be normal to look at, just waiting until Bradley was done gossiping to Tank, every sentence he told Tank chuckled, that made Max felt humiliated, this wasn't what he wanted, but being a part of the Gammas comes with every scarifies.Bradley let go of Tank and puts a hand on Max's shoulder "Don't worry Max" he raised both his eyebrows "At least they get the message." he chuckled, Max frowned a bit, "oh" was Bradley's reaction to this "Don't feel guilty we have all been there" he chuckled and continued "Besides you're a part of the Gamma mu mu Fraternity!" he said proudly with open arms, showing of the Members who just smirked "oh-uh yeah!" Max chuckled "I- just have something on my mind Brad" Bradley widened his eyes hearing his name shortened "-ley" Max quickly said, Bradley smiled smugly.'I'm used to calling him Brad on my mind that i actually said it i need to be careful next time' Max says to himself in his thoughts.Bradley tap his hand on Max's shoulder two times before putting it down, Bradley sighed "Well see you Max!" Bradley quickly pointed behind Max and left, as so as the others with him, Max turned himself around seeing the other two "Pj.. Bobby how.." Max looked at them up and down, lower parts of there clothes wet, Max then looked back at them again "How are you-.. guys?" Both of them upset, Max was met by silences with frown on they're faces "One of the Gamma skated on a puddle and they were close to us" Pj explained "when you left" Bobby added "They didn't even apologized" Pj said and continued "That's what you want to be MAX??" Bobby nodded at Pj's statement "Yeah like he said" Bobby pointed at Pj with his thumb "Guys-" Max tried to calm them down by explaining himself, but they just walked away soon after, even if they knew Max was going to explain himself.Max looked at them as they passed by him, Max with a sadden look shock in his eyes, he just shook his thoughts of despair, he'd explain himself after, if his stubborn friends were willing to listen to him, he hoped. ---"Alright, let's continue!" The teacher in front announced, and teaches information for every other student to learn the basics and other particular needs guides and instructions, Max halfway walking to make himself to his sit, where he always sat, with his friends, until a voice spoke from behind him, Bradley "Hey! Max you can sit beside us" Max glanced behind him seeing Bradley and the other crew, then look back to his friends, Bobby and Pj giving him a silent treatment as well as they gave him a freewill, i mean why would they hold their own friend back, if Max wants to he can just sit beside them, Max then decides to decline once in awhile, as he shakes his head to decline Bradley's offer "Nah" he added "I think i'm good, but thanks" Bradley didn't expect that but thought again how Max was pretty sympathetic and kind to his friends, the differences how him and max and to max and his friends, he has low chances for max to pick him and his others in his fraternity group, Bradley thought maybe it would be a good idea to gain Max's trust by giving Max his trust also, it would take awhile for Bradley to adjust but Max looks like the type of person to trust someone easily, and for Bradley to gain somewhat control that he can manipulate.'Next time freshmens' Bradley thought, somewhat they were clever this time, while he looks at Bobby and Pj, not knowing which is which but he doesn't really care.---"Are you guys finally gonna talk to me??" Max questioned the two while a hint of complain, losing his patience, Pj and Bobby turned around seeing Max, one of them sighed as Pj responded "Max, were just a little disappointed" Bobby then made another response "Yeah man like have you seen the way Bradley treats his members?" Max sighed briefly then continued "I-i know, i didn't think-" another sigh before that Max couldn't say anything, just a 'sorry' to them, of course Bobby and Pj forgave him, Max was their friend they wouldn't just end it there because of one silly encounter, also upon thinking about it Max was pressured, and they knew how a nervous wreck Max could be when being pressured like that like picking between friends and another, who has been quite intimidating to the others base on peoples experiences when they encountered Bradley Uppercrust."Nah dude" Bobby reassured Max that it wasn't his fault, resting his elbow on Max's shoulder "It's all good, i mean you were pressured into it" Bobby looked at Max "Right?" again what was Max response to that, Max though of another perfect excused but Pj nodded and agreed and just said "Just don't do it again! Sorry if we blamed you, we just got wet" Max then apologized "yeah sorry you guys were dealing with me earlier must have been.." Max chuckled and continued "Must have been stressing" Bobby then said back "No dude! It's totally fine" after he said that Max smiled as they made up, as usual, arguments are just a waste of time, they have no time arguing with each other, besides that Max, Pj, and Bobby were already heading off to their dorms, just another normal day for them, nothing really in mind, but Max was still thinking of a huge event like the X-Games moved next week, skeptical but such a relief news to him.---Max walked with his friends, laughing at silly but humored jokes while going back to their dorm but as time goes by, looking above him to see the sundown he then remembered that popped in his mind then coincidentally he got a text message, from Goofy his dad, he then stopped onto his tracks and he'd took a look at the notification that popped on his phone, his arm goes down his pocket and grabbed his phone, turning it on, as he knew it was from his dad.His friends stopped and looked at their friend left behind, they walked over back to him and took a peek at Max's phone, Max was unbothered, while he typed back saying 'I'm going to go there with Pj and Bobby' he closed his phone and glance at both of them, and another one popped in his mind "Ah- uh- maybe you guys should go without me, maybe go to the cafe where we were that day" They changed their faces in confusion "Uh remember that cafe?-" Max questioned them Bobby answered but questioned Max back "Yeah but- like why? Why all the sudden dude" "Yeah why?" Pj added, Max responded "Well- i just...just get on with it, i mean.." Max continued "I mean.. Pj you liked that girl from that cafe, the performer?"Pj then a little stunned and another question as Max expected "How'd you know?" he replied back stating "I saw the way you looked at her, when i was buying coffee!" Bobby then said "Oh yeah! Sucks you never got a chance to talk to her" "Yeahhh" Pj responded a little bit sadden, Max saw this and told him "You guys should go, have a chance with her Pj! She might be interested, also Bobby be the best wing man" Max looked at Bobby, patting on the shoulder and puts it down after "Alright i'm gonna go now.." Max spoke then both of the two friends said Goodbye to him, giving him the best good luck, before max proceeds to turn around and wave his hand at them then went and left.---"Bradley baby, you available?" Tank questioned Bradley when he is playing a board game with another member, to keep himself entertained of course, Bradley glanced at his right-hand man and answered but questioned "Yeah, where?" Tank returned "I don't know, maybe just buying something?" Bradley quite bored, decided to accept Tank's offer "Mhm.. Sure.. Well!" Bradley stood up, stretching his arms and back before returning to his posture "Well! I enjoyed playin' chess but need to go" Bradley added then announced "Well Gammas! Me and Tank are goin' out" he pointed at them "-Don't do something stupid when were gone." the others nodded as for some said 'yes' was enough for Bradley to trust them, he glanced at Tank and nodded with a smiled "Let's go!" Bradley said, Tank responded with a nod as they head off, walking to the door, going from the outside and went off as the others mind returned to their conversations..As they gone far off the Gamma house, they walked and talk for a while keeping it a float, it didn't took a while when Tank spotted a convenient store "anything you want Bradley?" Tank asked glancing down to his left, to Bradley, Bradley then thought of something he wants then answered back "mhm.." he continued with "Maybe a couple or a box of cigarettes" Tank nodded as for Bradley he pulled out something from his pocket a couple cash, for his cigarettes and for Tank to buy something he wants..Tank grabs the cash and heads over to the convenient store, as for Bradley he waited for Tank to comeback, it's not gonna take that long..---Max who was walking over, waiting for a Taxi to spot him or waiting to spot a Taxi near by, tapping his feet, his flip phone in hand, he received a message back from Goofy.Goofy : MaxieGoofy : I forgot to tell you, i'm an a convenient store..Max read Goofy's text and sighed..Max : why??Goofy : I buyed garbage bags, i runned out, sorryGoofy : are you in the house Maxie?Max : it's fine DadMax : Why not in the grocery store???Goofy : MxieGoofy : MaxieGoofy : it's close, and forgot to buy them i didn't know i was running out..Goofy : this convenient is pretty far, but close to your campus..Max : Okay i'm going there, i saw a convenient store behind meMax : thanks for telling me DadGoofy : heheGoofy : of course, see you there Maxie!Max sighed again, closing his phone and not bother to put it back inside his pocket, he turned around walking back the same direction where he was just a while ago, just wanting to see his Dad as he can save himself from embarrassment, imagining himself and his Dad at the same university is going to him scream out of embarrassment, this is his chance to change that.He spotted himself getting closer to the convenient, as he just went and go inside as soon as he was in the door, not bother to look behind him..---"Max?-" Bradley mumbled to himself, another coincidences, although how did Bradley not saw Max Goof sooner "Max Goof!" exclaimed a bit loudly to himself and smiled smugly and thought of talking to Max, it's strange that Max seemed like he had rushed in there in a hurry like he wanted to meet or buy something fast..---"Dad" Max tapped someone in the shoulder as they turn around to look behind them, a complete stranger Max looks stunned and flushed in embarrassment "Sorry, wrong person" Max shortly said as the Stranger turns around back to their groceries, Max felt a light tap on his shoulder, he then turned around to see his Dad Goofy "Hi Maxie! I'm done!" Goofy said as he showed the small paper bag, Max glance at the bag for a fast second and looked back at his Dad "okay, let's go" Max said as he grabbed his Goofy's arm and walk out of the store with his Dad.As soon as Max was close to opening by pushing the glass door to exit, a stuck situation he was in between someone opening the glass door in the opposite direction, a quick glance up, he saw Bradley, as soon as he saw the man, he let's go of the handle, a little stunned how they accidentally met in a convenient store."Oh-" Max said as he let go of the handle and Bradley comes in pulling the door to enter, Bradley sliding his hand into his his hair, as it was getting in the way and glanced at Max "Hi, Goof! Saw you again!" Bradley smiled up at Max, as for Max smiled back at Bradley, before Goofy could question who was the person in front Max, someone made there way towards Bradley "Baby, here's your cigarett-" Tank bought the box of cigarettes for Bradley see, as soon as Bradley saw the pack of cigarettes, he straight away snatch it away from Tank receiving a "tch" from Bradley while the pack of cigarettes made it's way to Bradley's pocket , Tank was confuse, raising an eyebrow at him, Bradley turned around and looked back at Max as he saw another figure standing behind him.'who's that' Bradley questioned in his thoughts, he then glanced behind Max, Goofy steps in making him seen beside Max, between those two seemed like they look a little similar, Bradley concluded 'Is that Max's dad?' Bradley smiled seeing the older man and broke the silence "You must be Goof's father nice to meet you!" when Goofy heard this he smiled happily "Are you Maxie's friend?-" Max softly nudge his elbow onto Goofy's arm, upon hearing the silly little nickname "Dad-" Max quietly remarked that his Dad shouldn't use those nicknames in public, only Bobby, Pj, and Pj's father Pete can, Goofy cleared his throat "oh yeah Max-" a little chuckle escaped from Bradley, the two turn around to face him " Ah..No worries! Goof it's totally fine! And yes Mr. Goof i'm his friend Bradley" Bradley then included "Bradley Uppercrust the III""Oh boy! What a fancy name you got there fella!" Bradley was felt complimented and his smile widen, Max stuck in the situation where two people shouldn't be even meeting, it's only been a few days, well Max had to make another excuse to excuse the four of them out of the public space "uh" Bradley and Goofy heard Max and turned there attention to him "Can we take this outside.. Please?-" Max said and Bradley agreed saying "Why yes!" Bradley look behind him "Tank, open the door for us." Tank obliged, pulling the glass door, Bradley went out first and so as the other two Tank being last.Another thing Max knew about Bradley is that he smokes or better yet Bradley is ashamed that he smokes, seems like the Fraternity group being there for him isn't enough for his emotional support, Max catch a glimpse of what Tank bought for Bradley earlier, hoping that his father didn't saw the that.'He smokes? Not shocking, could have been worse' Max thought, even if it was prohibited to smoke inside or out the campus to smoke, Bradley is an adult he can do anything he wants to, even if it's against the rules, what a shady and dishonest person Bradley is, could Max really be friends with a person he hated from the very start, he despise the kind of person he is, his vision wasn't even needed, it was already in Bradley's aura and demeanor, that he is a straight up self centered person.Max with thousand thoughts in his mind, still he is holding his father's arm, while walking out, he was distracted until he heard a voice "Hey! Goof where you heading too?" Bradley, Max suddenly stopped, and looked behind him and back to his father "uh-I" Max started to stutter a bit making up words in his head to sum up a response to what happened, while Bradley with tank behind him walked towards the son and father "Oh- uh sorry- I just got distracted.. College you know heh-" he says and Bradley nodded and a quick "mhm.." before responding back "Don't worry Max i totally get it!" Bradley added "Well except i wasn't a nervous wreck" Max appreciate that Bradley relates, until he realized the unnecessary added backhanded compliment, that Max totally just laugh in off like an inside joke.
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Max wished this couldn't get any worse the fact that Goofy blurs out some things that Max is probably going to be embarrass about, especially in front of someone like Bradley, or basically anyone in a similar situation.Goofy let out a chuckle, trying to build a conversation with Bradley, but Max cuts in just in time, interrupting the two "Dad, remember i was going to tell you something?" Bradley who then was a little curious, it was really none of his business and that’s why Max was probably in a hurry earlier, he smiled at both them reassured enough, and says "Go ahead." Max who still has his grip onto his Father's arm, he pulled him out of the their sight, by passing the convenient store and shortly stopped by where a few people were waiting for a ride home, although Goofy pointed at his parked car close to the convenient store "Maxie my ca-" he was about to point it out, Max already knew, Goofy wasn't that stupid to not take his car with him, Max let go of his father's arm and put's both his hands on both of Goofy's shoulder, trying to get Goofy's full attention "Dad please" Max pleaded and Goofy just stares down to his son."Enroll in another college" Max quickly said, Goofy was about to respond but Max stopped him from uttering a word "Dad please, this is the only thing I’m asking for" Max shake's his father's shoulder, pleading for his approval, but every time Max kept interrupting Goofy when he tries to say something, max is interrupting him by saying 'Please' or 'This is only favor I’m asking for' Until Goofy holds onto Max's arm putting it down to a stop."Max.. Why are you shaking me???" Goofy questioned, confused and totally unaware what was happening, Max then ask "Y’know College, since you never got a college degree?" Goofy answers back "Yes, i decided-" then again Max interrupts "NO" already getting embarrassing thoughts about him and Father bonding at Campus, Goofy concerned he asked "Maxie, are you okay?" Max responded back by nodding "Yes I’m good- I’m okay, totally" Adding a nervous laugh and continued "Dad you need to enroll in ANOTHER college" Max request, highlighting the word 'another' Goofy's heart ached changing his expression, confuse to sad all of the sudden, making this harder for Max, Max was of course not wanting to argue with Goofy in further future events like the X-Games, and also for Goofy not to mess all the things he had planned for him and his friends, that’s his only priority, for them to win and to improve his skills, and of course a great relationship between him and his father."Dad that's not-" another idea for a perfect excuse entered Max's mind "You know what dad..." he puts a hand on Goofy's shoulder "I'll visit you if i have time, also we can go on places you like!" Goofy then smiled to his son's offer and replied back "Max.. " he sighed briefly "Sure!" Max then celebrated "Yes! Thank you dad!"---Bradley and Tank were walking back, back at the Gamma house in a much more slower pace, like they were walking at a nearby park "If Goof keeps messing it up, i have no choice but to replace him" Bradley spoke about Max Goof changing the topic instantly, Tank commented "Yeah baby, the minute his calm then seconds later he is panicking, is he hiding something?" he suddenly asked, Bradley unsure of what to answer just smirks "No i don't think so" after he chuckled, he thought how foolish that idea was Max just nervous around Bradley, as so as the others, Max was just another piece of cake to him.Before they knew, they were already back at the Gamma house, Tank as usual opens the door for Bradley then Bradley went inside, then loudly stating "Were back!" the other members looked at the two, Tank closing the door back as he went inside "I'm tired, I’m going to sleep" Bradley added as he walked up the stairs, Tank says back "Night babe!" after that he sat with the others, he searched for his black flip phone just down on the wooden table, as he spots the phone he the holds onto it then open, a notification from earlier in the chat box, he opened the text and it was from Max, he quickly read the few messages that Max texted.Max : TankMax : I'm sorry i leftMax : Is Bradley free tomorrow?Tank then was done reading the messages then texted him back.Tank : text himTank : He is in his room maybe he isn't asleep yetMax quickly replied back.Max : okayMax : thanks---"Maxie are you sure you don't want me to drop you off??" Goofy asked Max if he wants a ride back to his dorm, since it's pretty late out at this hour, Max declined Goofy's offer stating that he can go back by himself since the convenient store wasn't that far from the dorm he is at, Goofy was worried but agreed since it wasn't that far and they were probably surveillance cameras anywhere, in case something happens there were at least monitoring the area "Hm.. okay Maxie just be careful" Max responded back saying "Of course Dad don't worry" Goofy starts the Car and before he can closed his car window he then said "Goodbye Maxie, I Love you take care" Max then says it back "Goodbye Dad! Take care!" The car window rolled up and soon enough drove off, leaving Max, Max look down at his phone then go to his contacts, seeing 'Bradley Uppercrust' on his contact list, he clicked it, and messaged him.Max : BradleyMax waited, putting his phone back inside his pocket so he can walk back to his dormitory, a few minutes or so he heard a notification from his phone, he flipped and open the message but it wasn't from Bradley it was from Bobby Zimmeruski.Bobby : Dude were back inside the DormMax replied back.Max : How are you guys and did it work out?Max nervously waited for a reply back, of course he didn't want his friend Pj to be rejected, he hoped the first interaction between him and the girl were great or somewhat not as bad.Bobby : Totally dude!Bobby : That girl Vikki was blown away!Bobby : totally made for each other!Max relieved and he smiled at the good news.Max : I’m gonna tell him congrats!He tapped out of the chat and jumps in the conversation with P.J. Pete.Max : congrats dude!Pj : Thank you! I’m asking her on a date..Pj : She liked me dude she gave me her numberMax : LOLMax : I'm heading backPj : okay see you there MaxMax puts his phone inside his right pocket again, as both of his hands were both inside his pockets, he was almost back to his dormitory until another message popped up, getting a bit annoyed that he keeps grabbing his phone in and out his pocket just so he can text them back, he decided to just hold it, he heard another notification, finally a message from Bradley, he expected and Grabbed his phone from his pocket, he opened the red flip phone, and looked over who messaged him, it was Tank.he opened the text message that Tank send.Tank : Did he messaged you back?Max replied.Max : No, i think his asleepTank : you should probably talk to him in person.Tank : Don't keep him waiting.Max : yeah sorry for thatMax was about to type out something then suddenly another notification, it wasn't from Tank, he looked over it was from Bobby, he decides he could just text him later, as soon as he is heading back the conversation with Tank another notification popped up, Bradley Uppercrust.'Finally' Max thought, and clicked his chat with Bradley Uppercrust.Bradley Uppercrust : Hello MaxMax : i thought you were asleep?Bradley Uppercrust : I was, until i checked my notification, Tank said you texted me.Max : okayMax : sorry for earlierMax : is it okay if we talk tomorrow?Max : are u free?Bradley Uppercrust : Sure, just make sure your friends don't butt in this timeMax : Yeah sorry about that Boss manBradley : I'm sleeping nowMax : Goodnight! Max, checked over the text with his friend Bobby Zimmeruski.Bobby : LOLMax saw this and it wasn't really necessary to reply something back so he closed his phone, and shortly after that he went back to his dorm.---"Slowdown will ya?" Bobby said while laughing "shut it" Pj hushed him, while typing messages on his phone, probably to that girl he met at the cafe, Vikki, to him she was extremely out of the ordinary, outstanding and very beautiful, she also likes Jazz ,interested in poetry and deep in emotions, which makes her very good at her vocabulary and deep understanding, her aura drives people in, which makes him speechless, he keeps his eyes fixated on his phone waiting patiently for a text back..Vikki : I apologize, I’m quite busy for a date tomorrow, maybe sometime, if it's alright with you Pj?Pj : Yeah totally, come whenever your freeVikki : Thank youPj : Are you doing something right now?Vikki : YesVikki : I’m writing down some notes to remind myself in order, so i won't be late for my job and studies.Pj : awPj : It must be hard, i don't want to distract youVikki : thank you for your concern and it's alright no need to worry.Pj : Good luck and Goodnight!Vikki : Thank you for the motivation and Goodnight Pj.That Conversation alone was enough to excite him for a first date with her, he also feels a sense of guilt for distracting her on what important things that she needed to do and she even gives time to text him back, he knew she was the type of person to take off their time to spend it with someone they loves, hoping a day would pass by that the person will be him someday."Yo when do you think Maximillian will be back?" Bobby asked Pj and he answered back "Until the new years probably" Bobby replied "Nah give him a decade or 2" As they were having a conversation, one of them, Pj notice a small leaking that continuously began to drop one by the one, he Glance out the window, it was Raining heavily, Bobby glanced at Pj's direction "Oh shit" was all Bobby can say, they assumed that when Max comes back, he'd be all dredge and wet, they concluded that earlier that day, where one of the Gamma members skated away closely to a small puddle and splash them, accident or not, that man didn't even apologize, and instead of Max helping them, he just skated away with Bradley."Karma i guess.." Pj assumed, until they heard the door flung open from the other room which was a small living room and next to it was the kitchen, Max opens the door to their room, surprisingly he wasn't wet at all "Gladly i got here before the rain" he says and was relief, the other two glance at him and one of them replied "Yeah, well even if you did, you kinda deserve it" Max quickly knew what was this about and said "Hey dude i said i was sorry-" "-I know- i know it was just a 'even if you did' thing relaxxx..." Bobby stated, then Pj laugh quietly and moved onto another topic by that Pj questioned "What took you so long? Was it that hard to convince your Dad?" he then sat up his bed and placed down the flip phone next to him, Max answered and explained "No not really, i promised him that I would spend some time with him whenever I’m free" Bobby then asked "And that’s enough to convince him?" Max nodded and said "Yeah it's not as hard as i thought, also he agree enrolling at another college" Two of his friend smiled and celebrated, as one of they screamed "WOOHOO YEAHH thanks Max!" and Pj on the other hand having a moment of his own all of the sudden a first date was coming up and the second news that they won't be made fun of by the others especially Max, he was overwhelmed by joy and he was happy and all smiley about it all thanks to Max.Max who then looked at Pj “Ohh.. Someone’s excited on their first date” Pj replied “Yeah I mean.. Just look at her” Max chuckled how Pj admired her, it was very endearing, he was just happy that he courage Pj to talk to that Girl Vikki, and of course a big thanks to Bobby who was there for Pj for support, or else he could have missed that chance.
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“Good morningggg” Bobby says while he stretch his arm up in the air then back down, while Max who was already awake at that time then walks up to the sink, rinsing his bare face with water to freshen up, Pj who just got up and yawned while scratching his back with his hand, while the other was already opening and checking his flip phone to see if Vikki had left any text messages a little earlier this day.“Morning guys” Max Goof responded, while he grabbed the small towel where it was put beside the chair and uses it to wipe his face, as for the others, Bobby was searching for something, Max glanced at him and was about to ask what he was looking for, so he can may be able to help then a loud sigh from Pj, Max then turns his attention to Pj then asked “Hey man, what’s wrong?” Pj responded “Oh nothi-“As he was about to say something back, a sound from his phone caught his attention, he looked at it and the text message that says...Vikki : Good Morning Pj.“Ah there!” Pj continued and smile at the message, Max confuse was about to ask but was interrupted by a “Found ittt, tryna hide from me huh?” Bobby said as he held up his glasses, Max continued “What does it say?” “She texted me ‘Good Morning’” Pj says proudly, then turns back his attention to his phone and texted Vikki back… Pj : Good morning, how are you doing? “Ohhh… that’s awesome!” Max replied back, then walks back to their bedroom opening the door then went inside, he was finding a shirt he could wear…‘oh- fuck I forgot to wash my red T-shirt’ Max thought while he rummages inside his suitcase he found another identical red shirt ‘Oh yeah, I remember I packed this one, just in case’ Pj who just walked inside, then closing the door behind him “Mannnn..” he called up to Pj “What day is it today again?” Max asked him, Pj answered and questioned “It’s Wednesday, why?” when Max was about to respond Bobby then opened the door where there were and he looked at Pj and says “Pj Mannn why’d you close the door on me…” Pj looked at him and replied with just “oh” Max then puts on the red shirt, and grabbed the cologne beside the night lamp, and spray some on his neck and shirt, putting it down its place “I’m ready, how ‘bout you guys?” Max questioned his two friends, Bobby responded “Yeah man, just wait a minute” he walked up to his bed and sat down, but he felt like he was sitting on something, and in that moment the Television opened…“Thank you Janice, well coming up the X-Games event-“ The news reporter was announcing something that gains the threes interest and quickly turned their heads, fixated on the Television about an ‘X-Games event’ the new report continues “Was moved, again, since the staffs had some complications, then the weather last night was not good either, it was raining heavily, Mr. Anderson, why was X games event moved?
Then the scene changes seeing another person on the screen, a mic held up to him as he answered “Well, sadly folks, the big ‘X’ that was supposed to be standing closely to the finish line and it broke down, it was made out of wood and thin cloth, we didn’t knew it was raining that bad last night, since we thought it summer” he sighed briefly and continued “Well we moved the X-Games to another week, since school is busy the uh- The Final exams is getting closer, we don’t want to uh- distract the students and stress our contestants who tries to balance their studies and also training for this event. Yeah- uh- that is all it! – And also the teachers! Thank you, back to Mrs. Smith”As he said his reasoning behind the moved of the event, the scene cuts back to the main news reporter, as the three turned around and they then sighed in frustration and annoyance “Oh my gosh dude! This was the reason why we were so excited in college!” Bobby complained, and Max just questioning himself in his thoughts how did this happened, it wasn’t what he seen, it was completely fine at first there were no cancellations and moving, Pj then added another complain “How am I supposed to impress Vikki now??” Max glanced at Pj and then responded “Well it is frustrating I guess…” Max looked at Bobby “Hey Bob can turn off the Tv?” Bobby glance at Max for a second and sat up grabbing the remote he just accidentally sat at a few minutes ago, then click the button to turn it off. --- Max, Pj, and Bobby, had already gone outside with their skate boards, making their way to their university close by while a crowd of group following their way and a particular person on their way to Max, Max turned around expecting one of his friends behind him, they were there but pushed by someone, Bradley Uppercrust, as the other crowd, Tank and the others surrounded the three, finally Bradley spoke up looking straight at Max “ehem” he cleared his throat “Hello Max! What do you say...” he continued “Leave these fools?” A smug look on Bradley’s face says it all, he wanted Bobby and Pj to leave him, hate him even, another used trick just like last time, although Max chuckled lightly, trying to wave over his nervousness as he felt the two’s eyes on him, on what he was about to agree on, Max lightly puts a hand on Bradley’s shoulder and trying to reassure him “Hey, uh-“ Max continued in a lowered mumbled voice “Bradley- Boss i- spare me on this one maybe Later? Hm?” Max kept his playful expression, Bradley smug face faded and changed into just being displeased the fact Max Goof didn’t kept the promise “Bradley please?” Max pleaded still keeping a lowered voice, glancing back on his friends and then to Bradley, he just doesn’t want to deal with stubborn friends and fights between them, like the Gammas pulling on his arm and Pj, Bobby pulling on the other arm like a tug of war, Bradley silence for second, looking at Max’s face thinking he looks stupid, he pursed his lips in annoyance before saying “Sure Goof” he tried to shrug the feeling off, Max’s smile widen and he just responded “Thanks! Brad” and quickly says the last “-Ley” Max remove his hand on Bradley’s shoulder and continued with his friends “Yeah lets gooooo!” Bobby celebrated happily and Pj smiled at his decision, then the three friends skated away while talking happily, leaving Bradley fuming, he doesn’t like his promises being broken just like that, but then again that’s Max’s friends, who knows how long they have been hanging out, Bradley shakes those thoughts off, it wasn’t as important, Tank was about to ask Bradley whether his alright with just letting that go but Bradley stopped his question , held his arm to hush Tank “Yes Tank, I’m fine, Let’s go Gammas!” Tank sighed briefly and they followed Bradley, as they skated along the way. --- Again the same set up as yesterday’s class, a teacher representing another guide and going along for students to learn, and write down their own thought, and important work, as Max scoots over the others as so as his other friends to their own sits, another though came in mind, Max already finds Bradley and the other crew making their way to their sits, Max the called out to Bradley with a soft tone, trying not to disturb the others and especially the teacher “ey Bradley!” at the looks of it Max seen Bradley hadn’t notice him, then again “Bradley!” Bradley then who heard the soft toned voice of Max, he turns his head towards him, raising one eyebrow at him “Can I sit there?” Bradley took it as a surprise then excitedly agreed on his offer, Bradley thought that this was the way Max wanted to make up for earlier, Pj and Bobby already sitting and they both scoffed and one of them says “Dude, seriously??” Max scratch his neck already knowing his friends would he annoyed, Max tried to reassure the two “Guys, please?” They both sighed and reluctantly agreed by nodding.Max thanked them, then making his way onto Bradley and the others, Bradley’s smirk is back up again seeing Max being in a helpless between two situation asking himself who to choose in between, Max saw Bradley pats the table at the empty sit, Max the sits beside him “So…” Bradley scoff a laugh “What’s with the change freshman?” Bradley questioned, he was genuinely curious though Max answered “Well can’t break a promise, sorry for earlier Bradley” Bradley nodded at this, for a while surprisingly Bradley wasn't the type to talk in class, well only sometimes whether it was important or useless, but mostly focused on the lesson which Max didn't expect but it makes sense if he puts his mind into it, Bradley then nudge Max on the arm, he then looked at Bradley with a sudden confuse look on his face "You imbecile that’s wrong!" he whispered to Max, staring at his papers filled with attempted answers, Max responded "oh really? I'm just testing." Bradley the point at the wrongs and correcting Max, Max the just nods along at Bradley, but to be honest he doesn't really keep that in mind. ---"Dude! The teacher" Bobby whispered looking at Pj who is fixated not in his studies but under the table holding his phone, texting back Vikki, trying not to get caught by the teacher, Pj shushed him and replied back in a whispered tone "It's quick don't worry!" "Bro i'm done covering your ass" Bobby says back.Vikki : I do not want to disturb you, goodbye Pj, have a nice day..Pj who was hurriedly tapping on his phone, looking back at the lesson, while Bobby covering Pj by moving closer on his desk in the edge of his sit, acting like his listening to the lesson while actually, looking back and forth at Pj and the teacher, knowing that the teacher is observing every students in the room there in.Pj : Thank you! You too! See you there!He quickly hit send, closed his flip phone and shoved it in his Bag, saying back "See?? It was fast!" Bobby replied "Dude, just wait until it's over and reply back to her! jeezzzz..." he then moved back on his sit.---In a few minutes then, students were already leaving as the teacher in front had left after saying "Alright Students, that's the lecture for today, if theres any more questions please don't hesitate to ask" Bobby and Pj already stood up in their desk, grabbing their bags walking away for ready for another class while they walk closer to the end of the exit door, Bobby and Pj bump on to someone, Bradley with Max "Hey Morons... Didn't know your FRIEND over here prefer me, over and mostly more then you" he said while chuckling, Pj and Bobby felt insulted, then give him a dirty look before replying "Oh yeah? Max doesn't even know who you are! You’re just a delusional prick!" Bobby respond and Pj nodded agreeing "Yeah!" "I'm nice!" Bradley says something about himself and this started a small argument "Now who said that." Bobby says and nudge Pj for him to say something "Yeah who said that? Are you living completely inside your mind? Your own fantasy story??"Bradley looked at Max and questioned "Max you said that right!? That im charming, perfect in every way??? hmmm???" Pj and Bobby glanced at Max, he looked at them and suddenly blurred out "GUYS I-I didn't say that!" Bradley's smug turned into a frown, Max saw this upset look on Bradley's face and cleared his answer "-Well Bradley you are!" "-WOWWWWW" Bobby and Pj both responded sarcastically, which made Max more agitated "You’re a changed man Ma-xa-milian... A changed man..." Bobby says in disappointment, Pj slowly shakes his head being disappointed too.Bradley who was quite weirded out he then asked Max "Well... What class are you in Max?" He then answered "Uh well it's-" Pj cuts off Max, raising his voice saying "Algebra! Algebra right??" "-Yeah" Max answered "How about youuu? Bradley??" Pj asked, Bradley who was irritated and angrily answers back "History." "HAH! THAT’S WHAT I THOUGHT!" Bobby then shouts back, he looked back at Pj and offered a fist bump which Pj fist bump him back, they then looked Max and Pj grabbed Max's arm pulling him to them, Bradley snarled back at them and just sarcastically said "Oh wow... How clever" and just walked off but before that Max loudly asked "Bradley! I can go to the Gamma house later, if you want?" Bradley looks back at Max and he smirk, responding "Sure Goof!" he then turn away from him and exits his way onto another class they assumed, and the three of them left shortly after. --- "Oh! Baby what took you so long?" Tank look at someone walking towards him and stopped, facing Tank, it was Bradley with an irritated look on his face, he just shortly replied "That Goof ball" Tank questioned "Oh yeah! What’s with him?" "Long story Tank, now if you excuse me I'm going now" Bradley just excused himself, despite Tank who was quite concern just stop questioning, since that made Bradley more agitated. --- "What’s with you and that Uppercrust guy?" Bobby questioned Max, while they walk their way going into their class, Max replied back "I don't know, just a-" Max was about to say a partner on the match which the X-games, but stopped since he felt like he is going against his friends, he bluntly continued "Just someone, i really don't know dude..." Bobby and Pj, Glanced at each other and was confuse at Max's statement "What do you mean you don't know? Didn't he said you were 'apart' of them?" Pj then asked another question, Making Max confuse, and he doesn't really know, he doesn't want to know, what are they? "I really don't know!" Max responded, Bobby then said "Yeah... you two aren't even close neither friends, yet he clings onto you A LOT" he highlights the word 'A lot' exaggerating that part "Well I won’t really say he is clingy" Max says and continued "Maybe were friends? I don't know..." before they knew it they entered their class, sitting in one place, while they turn their attention onto the lesson and what they needed to do.
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"Ay Max, wanna go skating?" Bobby asked, while he pack up his things such as his written notes, Max gazed at Bobby and tries to remember his reasons that he couldn't, he then spoke "Ah.. No man not today" Max remembered the promised he had quickly said to Bradley awhile earlier, Bradley did say 'Sure, Goof' Max did see the slight displeased look on Bradley's face when he turned around and walked away for his history class "Aww mann! That’s sucks, you never missed any hangouts" Bobby commented a complain, Max then pretty apologetic but i guess that’s the time where they have to understand him, that wasn't as hard, they were understandable because since they spend a longtime friendship, as for Bradley he loses his patience very quickly, i mean they aren't friends, yet they're just acquaintance.. Maybe a few 'hi' there and smile at each other when they coincidentally meet at the same places at the same time, just maybe, Max felt like Bradley wants more than that, a partner or even an accomplice, Max sighed and Pj observed the situation and just pats Max in the back for second putting it down "Hey, good luck on that Max" Pj says continuously slowly patting him on the back for support Bobby added "Yeah, good luck man" Bobby briefly sighed "You're dealing with pricks" he murmured just a reminded Max Goof to be careful 'Why was that so?' they aren't that threatening, seems like they look at the fraternity group 'Gamma Mu Mu' differently, comparing it to a gang group instead and Bradley being a delinquent...Max scoffed and chuckled a bit with a pretty goofy smile suddenly appears on his face, he responded with "Guys, it's fine, they aren't even THAT bad" he chuckles a bit while he tries to process and continue what he was going to say, keeping his composure "They aren't a fucking Gang they're a Fraternity group" This took an unexpected turn on them, as they still heard awful rumors about that group and yet they still hadn't expected Max to be this 'oblivious', instead of turning that offer down, he turns around and befriends them, sick how their dear friend Max is getting 'manipulated' by Bradley "Man... We just looking out for you..." PJ gave his reasoning, Max again console them "Alright... Alright... It's fine, thank you though" Max picked up his Bag, as he let it hang on one shoulder, and walked away from Bobby and Pj, he receives a 'see you later' from them, as he did it also and loudly says "Don't worry 'bout me, I’ve been there remember?" before they can respond to him, he already had his hand on the door handle and twisting it open then already walking out... --- Max had opened his locker, and glanced down, seeing a skate board under his other stuff and requirements he needed, he grabs the skate board and closed the locker door then twisting the key inside keeping it secure, as he left, walking his way out of the university and when he was outside he uses his skate board to make his way to Bradley, Tank, and the others where they stay at, the Gamma house... --- Max had finally arrived shortly after that, he gazed at the Gamma house, in front of him whether he should go inside or declined his offer and instead replace the time by tomorrow...'To be honest i have more time to do something more than this' he thought and sighs not really interested to interact with Bradley Uppercrust he then grabbed his phone down inside his pocket and flipped it open, typing with one hand...Max : Hey Bradley, I just went inside my dorm i got so much to do, sorry, maybe tomorrow.Max let's out another sigh, shoving his phone back inside his pocket and had alreadly left off, going to his dormitory shortly after... --- Bradley looks down his phone and had seen Max lied about his whereabouts, dismayed and again upset, earlier back in time, he looked at his window for a second and seen Max had stopped in front his house, he walks up to the front door ready to open and welcome Max in until he was interrupted by a phone buzz from his back pocket, he they shrugged it off and thought about checking it later, as he open the door to let Max inside, he saw a glimpse of Max leaving, confused and surprised, he grabbed his phone and flipped it open it, assuming it was from Max Goof, he glances down the text message...Max : Hey Bradley, I just went inside my dorm i got so much to do, sorry, maybe tomorrow.Bradley became extremely irate, wanting his hand to throw the object he is holding right this moment, he hadn't felt this rage in a long time, the feeling of Max had played and toss their agreements aside 'excuses' 'excuses' Bradley knew that Max can be easily replaced, with all the time they gave, since the X games had been moving places, he decides to find someone else, but it is hard to reach Max's determination and skills, to just ignore Max was going to take a lot of finding to find someone better than Max, Bradley had gone back where he thought he might rely on cheating again, despite the efforts, those contestants they battled with a long time ago, are just weak and hadn't put any effort, they cheated but it was a great cheat, they just got lucky, what makes them think they can get away with it this time, Bradley questions himself back and forth...He closes the door, a curled finger on his chin, his eyes looking at nowhere, probably thinking of an idea he could hold onto, before changing his mind, Tank looked at Bradley with confuse eyes, where was Max? "Hey Bradley! Where's he?" Bradley shortly explained "Nothing, he lied, he said he wasn't coming but i saw him earlier, such an asshole.." he cursed under his breath, his eyebrows furrowed, Tank scoffed and was as disappointed as Bradley, he then commented on Max's mistake as an excuse of him being a freshman, Bradley chuckled and just agreed although in some cases, he felt like it wasn't it. --- Max had put aside his Skate board on the corner of the room, as it steadied leaned on the wall, he sighs as he sat himself down comfortable on his bed, he had nothing to do, maybe just entertain himself until his friends had come back, a small feeling of regret after he had totally ditch his two friends, then his acquaintance because of his disinterest, he had wished he go back but to no avail he already heard the front door on their dorm opened, he had guessed it's his two friends, they were back unreasonably fast, usually they be on time even late.Then without a knock Pj opened the door walking inside as the other friend went with him, their eyes caught a glimpse of Max sitting on his bed, with head down and just a quick glance at them and looked down again, "What are you doin' here? Though you with that Uppercrust dude?" Bobby questioned, Max briefly sighed and responded with "Nah didn't go" "Huh?" Pj gave a confuse look, not what they expected then Bobby comes up with a realization "Told ya Maxman, they just playin' with you, they kicked your ass out" Max denied claim "No- hah Brad was actually serious" Max added and stated "Seems like he wanted to be friends with me man-" Bobby and Pj looked directly at Max's claim, which made him defend his answer.."I-Well- Looks like it, have you seen Brad trying to be close to me ALL the time??!!" Pj acknowledge his answer for a moment and which then Bobby was about to speak out but he thought about what Max had stated, "Yeah, yeah i see it" Pj says slightly agreeing with Max, Bobby smug "Is he clingy to you or something? Oh yeah! Clingy that’s the word for it! He is prettyyy clingyyyy" Max then denied "No he isn't, he just wants to be friends with me" Bobby exclaims "Nahh he is clingyyy" "No he isn't dude!-" "-More clingy then your Daddio AHAHA!" Pj then intervened "I mean yeah, you have said it yourself, you said 'Have you seen Brad trying to be close to me ALL the time'" Max looked at Pj who was doing the quotation marks with his hand and declined again "No no that’s not what i meant" Pj smirks "That’s exactly what you meant" and chuckled, Max just sighed in defeat and decided not to further the conversation since he is getting teased.. Max then changed the topic and questioned them "Well why are you guys back early?" Bobby answers and explain awhile earlier back… --- Flash back on the scene where Bobby and Pj were seen skating, they had a quick small agreement to have a quick check on Max, if he was ever comfortable staying at the Gammas house, Bobby looks at the distance, glancing and squinting his eyes seeing a familiar doorstep on the front house, he then skate towards it, which made Pj follow his direction..Along the way, they've stopped in front, Bobby walks closer as Pj walks along by his side, Bobby then had just knocked and receive an answer and surprisingly it was from Bradley, as he saw the man in front of his and the spoke up and ask about his friends whereabouts "ey, uh how’s Max doin'?" Bradley glared "He isn't here, tell him if he is ever going to lie about something to NOT make it obvious" This surprised them and had given Bradley a furrowed eyebrows and after that he mutters along the lines of "Bastard" pointing an insult towards Max before a slams the door right to their faces.. --- "Oh.. Really? Was he that upset?.." Max questioned looking at them but really he was questioning himself and his decisions..'Looks like the back and forth won't work for this guy' Max observed Bradley's behavior, seems like the X Games was pretty important for Bradley, in that case it was important for Max too and his career, and efforts to be shown on live television, where every people will watch their victory.."Yeah! Can't believe he called you bastard, he should take a mirror and look at himself." Max chuckled and responded with "heh- okay calm down pal, how about we go out and eat?" Bobby agreed on the offer, as for Pj however he responded with "How about our- alright I’ll go with you guys!" he had changed his mind, leaving their homework behind.. --- "My Dad gave me my Allowance, i can only pay myself one meal.. I have to save some for myself." Max glanced at the two and he asked "Do you guys have any money?" Pj answered with "Same here" Bobby then replied with "Yeah, don't worry man." as the three men walked inside the diner and wander their eyes around the place, Bobby then stared at the empty sits occupy for them to settle in "Found some sits!" he claimed and started walking towards the empty chairs, Pj and Max followed ahead towards them.. --- "Bradley, we ate at this diner before, the food is quite good out there" For now Tank and Bradley were outside of the gamma house, as for Tank he tried to cheer Bradley for some food, Bradley just commented "Just make sure my money's worth." Tank exclaimed "Of course, I’m sure about it! It's just us two, Boss.." he landed his arms around Bradley's shoulder pulling him closer to him, as they walk towards the door of the diner.Bradley gazed around the place and said "Is there sits left around he-.." his sentence cut off as his eyes landed on Max and his friends Bobby and Pj, Tank heard that Bradley said something he then turned his head around to Bradley "Hm?" Tank confused that Bradley didn't continue his sentence, he was about to ask to repeat, until his eyes slightly looked at what Bradley was staring at, Max, Bobby, and Pj, "ignore them" Bradley faced the other direction, pretending he is finding some empty sits for Tank and him, pretending he saw nothing, "What?" Tank said confused, Bradley briefly changed his mind and faced towards them, walking towards Max. --- "yeah heh- i kind of lack motiva-" Max explaining what happened at his past and for Pj, glance at the figure he saw at the corners of his eyes Tank and Bradley, Pj looked at Max with wide eyes and secondly glanced at his side, Max raised his eyebrow and turned his head to his side..Bradley furious, leaned towards Max, his other hand were put at the edge of the sit for support, "Goof, enjoying your food?" "Woah" Max taken it a back, slightly back himself up "Woah- woah- Man calm your horses down-" Max says while he calms Bradley down, reminding that they were in a restaurant, Bradley doesn't seem to care, Max acknowledge this.'This Man doesn't care, he really DOESN'T' Max exclaimed in his thoughts.."Bradley get your Gamma-disease outta he-" Bobby intervene, but Max placed his hand at Bradley's shoulder, "Bossss.. Calm down" Bradley scoffed and chuckled "Max-" "Max is sorry" Max cut off his sentence, Bradley raised one eyebrow confused why Max talked in third person, but beside the point Bradley wasn't convinced, Max continued "Can we talk this out, like adults that we are?" Bradley looked at Max's smile..'This BITCH’ Bradley insulted Max inside his thoughts..Bradley then stood up and fixed himself up, looking down at Max with his stupid smiled across his face, he then look at Tank, who was staring at the menu in his hand, murmuring to himself what to order "Tank" Tank instantly looked at Bradley "Sit with these two, me and Goof need to talk, LIKE adults that we are" a slight hint of sarcasm from Bradley, Tank knew right away that he was irritated, he agreed, not wanting to further angered him, Bradley turned his head back at the dining area, looking at Bobby and Pj "Bobby-" he pointed at Pj "and Pj right?" he pointed at Bobby, Bobby then corrected Bradley "Nah- nah I’m bobby and this" he pointed his thumb at his friend "is Pj" Bradley then slightly nodded, and looked at Max again "Tank can sit here, we will talk Goof" Max then answered with "Sure Boss" Bradley reassured now then said "nicely done"..Max then got up and walk beside Bradley, as for Tank who sat himself comfortably in front of Bobby and Pj, Max then said to them "Bye for now!" Bobby then with a displeased look on his face "Seriously dude, like seriously?!?" Bradley answered with "yes seriously." he looked at Tank once again "let's go-" Max said but was cut off by Bradley held up a hand for a 'wait' he then reach down at his back pocket and got his wallet, he then rummages inside of it, finding a right amount to give Tank after for quite some time he then handed and gave the money..
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Bradley puts his hand on to Max's shoulder, while they headed their self out of the restaurant, when Tank, Pj, and Bobby were left there in awkward silences, Tank looked at the two and firstly questioned "Nice well.. Whenever Max talks about Bradley what does he say?" he slightly leans towards the table, in front of the two, Pj responded, while he scratches his neck and finding some type of answer or some that happened in the past or awhile back earlier "I- don't know man.. We forgot" he had sense to have some type of memory loss or vague remembering, Bobby as he had the same thought process on this one, he shortly just said what he thought at that time "Nah- but maybe they just want to be friends? I don't know.. Like complicated stuff man" Tank just nodded, he then says and explained "our leader wants Max to be his partner, feels like Max agreed." Bobby and pj's eyes wide open in shocked, when Tank indicating that Bradley wanted Max to be his partner at the X-games tournament, and that Max had agreed on that "Ay you joking!?" Bobby slams both of his hands on the table and stood up in shock, Pj then added "I thought max-" he choked on his words, but continued "Max said that Bradley just wants to be friends with him??" Tank sighed at how stupid the both could be.."It's obvious" tank commented and Bobby then sat back down "But- he already is ours" Tank replied with "Yeah but at the same time he isn't" he says and questioned "it's strange, maybe he might have something planned?' Bobby then slightly laughed "Nah.. i felt like he just wants to be-" he stopped at his sentence and changes his answer, he wasn't quite sure either "I don't know, even Max-Man doesn't know" Tank then asked him "what do you mean?" Pj then comes up with something then pointing a finger at the table "acquaintances? Perhaps?" Bobby glanced at him, then thought of it but denied his statement "Ain't no way man, no way, have you heard them talking, it's friend-ish also they acted like there close" Tank then rises an eyebrow and repeat one of Bobby's statement "Close?" he said, not sure of it, Bobby nodded and respond with "Yeah, close". --- Bradley pulled Max aside, while he still had his light grasp on Max's arm, Max broke the silence with him clearing his throat "Bradleyy.. Man how you doing?" he greeted and added a slight nervous chuckle, Bradley looked at him, his hot temper mostly have calmed down by now, he responded rudely asking him "Where's my apology Goof?" Max raise an eyebrow, confused, Bradley stared at him for a few seconds and he came up with another response "Is that how you apologize? 'Max is sorry'?!?!?" Bradley complained and had repeated Max's statement earlier, Max then thought of how immature and at the same time silly this situation was, he laughed lightly, which Bradley was again quite furious "Max, can we be 'honest' with each other?" this sentence made Max's mood changed and shifted his attention on to Bradley, he then finally replied and questioned "What do you mean?" Bradley looked at him then seemingly trying to look genuine in Max's eyes, in response he said "Well Max.. If you don't want too, I can remove and replace you, although i felt like i won’t find another one as determine and a great challenger the same as you" he persuades Max, by complimenting his personal traits, Bradley continued "Max i want you-" he pointed at Max "to be my friend" he smiled at him "be my ally, an alibi"..'There it is, maybe cut out the friend part' Max thought as in Bradley's sentence, half of it mostly true.."-But mostly a friend Max, i want you to have a great time in college, a great person by your side, someone like me" Bradley says proudly..'Okay that's a lie' Max thought, Bradley then asked Max "So what do you think?" 'wow so true, give this guy a round of applause and a trophy of being the MOST disingenuous, dishonest, and a lying bastard ever known to mankind, fuck' Max thoughts wanting it to be his response to Bradley's 'heart-felt' statement, but he then again looked at Bradley and smiled once more "Of course, i apologize, i never really know how you'd feel, I’m sorry of how i thought it wasn't such a big deal, i was ignorant about your feelings, I’m sorry, and yes i do want to be a part of.." he stopped, not wanting to say his lines any further, he can't, Bradley then smiled and respond "See of how easy that was freshman?" Max looked away and just excused himself "We should go back Man" looked at him, and Bradley then agreed.. --- "So i started dating this girl, her name is Vikki, she is now letting me call her Vik for short" Pj explained to Tank, as he listens and then asked "Vikki?" "Yeah Vikki" Pj says, as he saw Tank's confuse face, he then further explained "Vikki, she mostly performs at the Cafe, you've seen her" Tank's face then lit up and remembered the woman with red hair, dark blue eyes, and is pretty poetic, "Oh yeah her, I’ve seen her around some places" Tank replied, as Pj continued his stories of Him and Vikki..While they were talking and getting to know each other, Bobby had ordered himself a meal according to his budget and of course the other two, although they're gonna pay for themselves. "With extra EXTRA cheese m'lady" Bobby ordered, fixated on the woman's beauty, with her long curly blonde hair and sparkling green eyes, and delicate face..As the waitress wrote it on her tiny note pad, she chuckled at him with his silly attitude and slight flirting, she responded with "Is that all? You don't want any dessert with that?" she suggested, he chuckled, and smirked "Don't need to, you're already too sweet enough for me" he winked and she giggled covering her mouth with the tiny note pad and her eyes fixated on him, Pj turns to his side, hearing something that isn't ordering food-related, he processed what was happening "Ay Bob, can you stop flirting with the waitress, she's busy lil bro" Bobby then realized he was right, but still quite annoyed of what Pj had just said, he held his hand behind Pj's head, which he never notice and smacks it, getting a reaction out of him "Argh- ow What the in the-..." he groaned and complained "ay sorry bout that baby, kept you a little distracted there, talk to ya a bit later" Bobby says to the waitress as she the remembered the customers waiting in line for their food, she then responded with "Ah.. Oh yes! Talk to you later..uh" "call me Bobby" he says as she nodded and replied back "Call me Fiona" he smiled and complimented her saying "nice name!" when she scurried off to finish the job she was asked to do.. --- Max pushed the glass door open, he walks in along with Bradley behind him, both of them spotted the three, and Max decided to ask how they're were doing and he hopes no fights between the three ever happened while they were gone, he walks straight to them and puts one hand on the table for support, "So, how are you guys doing?" Max simply asked, "Were doing great!" Pj says back, Tank slightly smiles and turned his head to look at Bradley and replied with "Were doing fantastic babe" he then asked "how are you and Goof doin'?" Bradley answered "Well were fine, right fella?" he went closer to max, and elbowed his other arm, Max responded with "Yeah, were good, were good" he chuckled, Bobby glance at Max and questioned "Ay Max, you still with us right" Max looks back at him and didn't understand the question, since there were no context when he asked, he then came up with something that maybe Bobby meant that they were still his friend, even if Bradley was there, he exclaimed "Of course guys, me and Brad are just friends, you guys are like my blood-related brothers" Max then corrected himself adding a short apology "Oh yeah- I meant Bradley sorry bout' that" he says to Bradley, Bobby saw that Max didn't understand the question he asked and clarified it "We know, but the X-games man.. You still with us right?" Max then again questions himself what he should answer to Bobby's question, then all of the sudden he heard a whisper beside him, quickly saying "Say yes" Max didn't quite catch that and whispered back "What was that?" Bradley then mumbled repeating himself "I said say yes" Max heard Bradley, He thought he'd really lie about something like that?He did obey him though, saying to his friend Bobby "Yeah of course man, you know were just trying to get to know each other better!" Bobby reassured enough, thinking he was right all along about earlier, that the two just really wanted to be friends, that's all, no crossing the line, Bobby then responded back "K, that's good, that's good" Tank heard the conversation of the two, although there was a string left hanging by itself, he doesn't feel that any of Max's reassurance was any but the truth, he felt something slightly off, he shrugged it off as he didn't really like the thought of it, he says to himself that he was being paranoid, that he should be happy that there’s a new 'member' instead of feeling this.. Doubt.Bradley then claps both of his hands together and changes the topic at an instant "Well, moving forward.." He wasn't really fond of the idea that he'd dine in with Max's friends, rather annoyed the fact the Max, bobby, and Pj were stuck like glue, he isn't fond of the idea to be 'friends' with them, just Max for now, does Max know that Bradley is his partner after all, Max didn't confirm it, though Bradley take it as a yes, he'd rather assume than take a 'no' he looks back at Tank, went closer and pulled on his shirt collar, face near his ear and says to him in a mumbled voice "Tank, I’d rather eat anywhere else than play friends with Goof's friends.." Tank nodded as he leans closer, as Bradley continued with "Get take out you can eat at home" Tank was about to hesitate since he just ordered, he looks back at Max and his friends, as the three looks back, rather a confuse mix with confusion on their faces, Tank says back lowering his voice "But babe.. i already ordered dine in, can you go back, promise I’ll eat in a different table-" Bradley cut his sentence and just responded with "Don't embarrassed me Tank." Tank on the other hand take his words back as he agreed "Yeah, yeah sure, whatever you say..." Bradley backs away from Tank and let go of the grip on Tank's collar..Tank then stated "Me and Boss here, decided to take out.. He is really busy, y'know he really is taking care of all his studies despite him being a sport, also a pretty smart guy" Bradley feeling pretty complimented ,his smile widen, he then looks at the three and Max "Sorry for that Goof and Goof's friends, gotta get goin'" Max smiled and puts a hand of Bradley’s shoulder "Good luck with the studies Boss, bet you're really smart, you helped me with that the other day, thanks really needed that" Bradley then responded back with "Thanks goof! Just remember what i taught you, it's much easier, helped me a lot when i was a freshman" Max nods "And also-" Bradley leans towards his ear "Focus on the X-games remember I’m your partner Max Goof don't make me run out patience" Max the nods his head again and apologize "Sorry bout that, that ain't happening again though" Bradley replied with "Make sure of that."After that Tank had a talk with the waitress from earlier, and had his order on take out, Tank then says "Thanks for that miss" She nodded as she handed the paper bag prepared for him, he holds on to it as he handed the cash to her, at the exact amount, she then smiled back at the costumer "Thank you sir! See you again!" Tank then smiled and nods at the waitress as she headed towards the table and served the food to the other costumers, Tank called out to Bradley that they can go now, as they left shortly after..Max sats down at the where he was before he realized he didn't order something earlier, he calls out the waitress Fiona and ordered himself a meal, the other two had already started eating their meals, After that the waitress had already headed out, Bobby then suddenly talks about earlier when Bradley and Tank were here "Max that's so strange dude!" Max the chuckled and responded back "Nah it's probably nothing, Tank said he's a busy man, let's not overthink about it, all i know that's none of my business" Bobby jokingly commented "Jezzzz.. definition of a 'good boy'" Max softly laughed and replied with "Of course, chicks like that" Pj then remembered and asked Max "what was that about, when Uppercrust whispered to you dude?" Max then responded with a simple "Oh that? That was nothing, don't worry, studies and stuff, he smart y'know?" Bobby the replied with "He is older than you of course he is dude.." Max then agreed “Yeah, I sometimes forget that he is actually older than me y’know?” ..
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Hello! Maxley fanbase that had read through this work! Sadly i haven't been into writing lately. Sorry to keep y'all hanging :)
To be honest, I've been studying "how to write a story" and what I've been struggling with is the pace of the story T-T
I do hope you liked this. To be honest this fic wasn't so far when i left off. It's a year old and i can tell i have improve since then...
Recently. Writing a Maxley fic was so hard for me because, firstly no thoughts, second i was actually afraid to made them act out of character...
I can say that i haven't try to understand their personality traits, i just write it if needed.
I want to actually complete this but all re-written even if i have completely no idea how to.
I actually can't bring myself to read this fanfiction myself because the feeling of second hand embarrassment waver over me ToT
The actual plot of the story is corny to me. And i knew i wanted something different or realistic.
I apologize for the sudden change. It was a decision of mine.
I can't like this plot anymore... It's really... Cringe to me T0T..
I have made up my mind to make new fanfiction with the same ships with a different plot...
I am sorry, if it was sudden but this is discontinued...:(
Take care fellow readers... :)