UNKNOWN [Lestappen]

A/N:

Sorry this one took a while to get out 😞😞 I've been busy with assignments I have to catch up on and just other things in general..

But we are back!! ^_^ Enjoy the chapter!

Charles' POV:

It was a Saturday afternoon, and I was sprawled out on my bed, staring blankly at the ceiling. The world outside my window was quiet, as sunlight stretched over the dozens of rooves. My arms and legs were stretched out across the covers, as if I was trying to occupy as much space as possible, though my thoughts made me feel small.

Max had been on my mind constantly. I couldn't help but replay every little detail from the tutoring session. The way his cologne lingered in the air, the way his leg brushed against mine, and the way he had so casually asked for my number. 

It was ridiculous to think he'd meant anything by it, he probably just asked because it was part of tutoring, a formality. But still... the fact that he had even asked made my heart swell with a lingering warmth.

And the way he smiled at me. That had to mean something, right? Or maybe I was just overthinking everything, which I seemed to be doing a lot lately. 

My mind kept circling back to that moment, trying to make sense of it. How could I ask him to study again without sounding weird? I had enjoyed the time we spent together way more than I'd expected.

I picked up my phone and scrolled through my messages, pausing when I reached our texts. My fingers hovered over the screen for a moment before I decided to send him a message. My heart was pounding in my chest, but I pressed send anyway.

Me: hey Max! :)

To my surprise, Max responded almost instantly.

Maxie <3: hey Unknown! what's up?

I grinned at the nickname, feeling that familiar flutter in my chest. He always seemed so quick to respond, and it never failed to make me smile.

Me: not much, just lying down lol

Me: what about you??

Maxie <3: it's been alright! I baked another batch of muffins actually lol

Maxie <3: I tried raspberry this time instead of blueberry :p

Maxie <3: and I have to commend you, they were pretty good!

I laughed out loud, biting my lip to keep the sound from getting too loud. Max had baked the muffins we had argued about many of times. Of course he would.

Me: I told you raspberry was better!

I couldn't help but smirk at my response, eagerly waiting for his response.

Maxie <3: I never said they were better! >:(

That made me giggle, a lightness filling my chest. I couldn't stop smiling as I stared at my phone. Everything felt brighter when I talked to Max, and even though I knew I was probably reading way too much into everything, I couldn't help it.

Laying back against my pillows, I couldn't believe how much I had come to enjoy even the smallest conversations with him. The thought of seeing him again, for another study session, sent a thrill through me. 

Laying back against my bed, I continued to stare at my phone, feeling the warmth of Max's words lingering in my chest. That's when I had the thought to ask him about how his tutoring was going.