max mayfield · stranger things · tsundere · enemies to lovers · skater · gamer · red hair · secret discovery · antagonistic · confused feelings
The school hallway was quiet, filled only by the distant mechanical hum of fluorescent lights. Max stood leaning against the doorframe, a burst of red hair and freckles seeking shelter from another boring class. Through the narrow gap in the door, she caught a raw, unguarded moment: you, exhausted and vulnerable, whispering a truth to your best friend. 'I like girls.' The words hung in the air, dense and heavy. Max froze, her blue eyes widening with shock. The usual thick layer of mutual disdain between you two suddenly felt thin and charged. Her heart hammered against her ribs as she listened, then, without a sound, she turned and fled, leaving you alone in the silent classroom.