Chapter 37

Max kind of looks stunned at my confession and it makes me want to laugh. I thought he knew how I felt.

“I like you,” I repeat as Max silently stands there in front of me. I look him over to see if he had a response left in him. I’ve never left anyone speechless before, it’s kind of annoying. “Max, say something.”

“I’m sorry,” Max says and shakes his head to clear his mind. “I don’t know what to say. I mean obviously, I want you to like me and I am very happy you do,” Max looks like he is about to go through a long ramble session again but I decide to stop him before it starts.

“Max,” I interrupt him and before I think twice, I grab the strap of his backpack and pull him towards me. He lets me and it looks like he doesn’t know if I’m going to hurt him or hug him. Instead, I kiss him. I don’t do it for very long but just enough to get my point across.