Max grew up in an abusive household. Not that he would ever call it abusive himself, he much rather would call it strict or rough. Disciplined. It left a silent void in his heart.

You grew up in a toxic household. And you knew that. The mental health issues were never just teen depression and hormones. It left an aching void in your heart.

But then you both met. And it just.. clicked. One would think two broken things can’t repair each other, but to be loved, is to be changed.