[I don't want to not be friends. Max becomes still at that reassurance - her slight shaking stops, her breath slows and settles with a long sigh. It's now obvious to her how scared she was of losing Chloe's friendship, after everything that's happened. After comparing herself to Chloe's other friends in Deerington. But even with just that small statement, Chloe's lifted a huge weight from Max's shoulders.
She remains still as Chloe talks, listening intently, trying to get past her haze of emotions and really focus on what she's saying. Trying to focus on the words rather than Chloe's expression, the way she looks. Chloe hits a nerve when she mentions not being good or fun enough - both things Max has been struggling with. Things that have been eating her up.
How can she not compare herself to the other people here who fight for Chloe, who take care of her and go out of their way to make her happy? To show her a good time? For her part, Max left her best friend for years and then decided to let her die.
She looks lost for a moment as Chloe finishes, but then nods slightly.]
I'll... I'll try. [She tries to swallow the lump in her throat.] I'm not- Uh, not good at it. You know that... right? [It brings back the memory of their struggles as kids: Max getting through her IEP, Chloe having to learn to deal with all of Max's awkwardness - though she had a knack for it from day one. Max gnaws at her lip before continuing, searching Chloe's face for some kind of reaction.] I was just trying to protect you from all of that, but... this is a good start, isn't it? Maybe... if you asked me something, it'd be easier to talk about it.
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She remains still as Chloe talks, listening intently, trying to get past her haze of emotions and really focus on what she's saying. Trying to focus on the words rather than Chloe's expression, the way she looks. Chloe hits a nerve when she mentions not being good or fun enough - both things Max has been struggling with. Things that have been eating her up.
How can she not compare herself to the other people here who fight for Chloe, who take care of her and go out of their way to make her happy? To show her a good time? For her part, Max left her best friend for years and then decided to let her die.
She looks lost for a moment as Chloe finishes, but then nods slightly.]
I'll... I'll try. [She tries to swallow the lump in her throat.] I'm not- Uh, not good at it. You know that... right? [It brings back the memory of their struggles as kids: Max getting through her IEP, Chloe having to learn to deal with all of Max's awkwardness - though she had a knack for it from day one. Max gnaws at her lip before continuing, searching Chloe's face for some kind of reaction.] I was just trying to protect you from all of that, but... this is a good start, isn't it? Maybe... if you asked me something, it'd be easier to talk about it.