The Geek and The Stoner (Max x Reader)

Insecurities

⚠️As the title says, there is themes of self hatred, insecurities, and more of those same kind of themes in this chapter. Reader discretion is advised.⚠️

//Max's POV//

"Ew," I remarked at the nickname, making her giggle.

"I like that laugh," I smiled, "You should laugh more often, Y/n."

She blushed again, "T-Thanks."

"No problem, hermosa."

"You speak Spanish?" She asked me.

"Yeah. I'm actually half Cuban."

"Really?? That's so cool, Max."

"Not really but thanks," I looked to the ground.

That's when I thought about them.

I don't want her to know about them.

I don't want to ruin this night with my sad sack bullshit.

She shouldn't have to know about anything that happened back then.

Only now matters.

Only she matters.

"Max? Are you okay?" Y/n snapped me out of it.

"Oh shit, I'm sorry. I kinda spaced out for a second," The rubbed the back of my neck.

"Oh, are you alright though?"

"Yeah, I'm good, hermosa."

"Oh..alright."

I put my hand on the side of her head, "You're too sweet, you know that?"

"Heh..thanks, I try."

I played with her hair for little bit, her actually leaning her head into my hand.

We then laid down again, her letting me hold her to my chest.

This girl was fucking adorable.

Y/n was so smart, and sweet, and kind.

She was just so different from all the dumb broads at our school and I loved it.

And the fact that she was beautiful was another perfect factor.

By this point I already knew I was starting to like her more than a friend.

Y/n was amazing.

I wanted to protect her.

I wanted her to be mine.

"Y/n..."

"Hm?"

"I'll always be there to protect you, okay? If anyone, and I mean, anyone, bothers you, or god forbid hurt you, just let me know and I'll take care of it all for you," I held her hand and squeezed it.

"Thank you, Max."

"Forever, Y/n."

It was silent for a little bit.

"Max?"

"Yes, hermosa?"

"Why do you...nevermind."

"What?"

"Nothing, really. It's stupid," Y/n was blushing.

"C'mon tell me."

"No, really."

I put my thumb on her chin, making her look at me, "What were you gonna say, Y/n?"