Max noticed how staggered you were, all stiff and alert each time you were called out by either him or the other people around you. It wasn't like you, at all and he doesn't like it one bit— that you're so tense around him.

And, as a good best friend and 'soon-to-be' boyfriend, he laid down the bed beside you where you were closing your eyes and distracting yourself to avoid your thoughts.

"Darling? What's the problem? can you tell me what it is?" he asked gently, not rushing you into opening up to him without any problems. He wants you to let everything out. "If you don't want to tell me, that's fine. We can just cuddle and do anything that your little heart desires." he chuckled, holding your hand.