"Games"
Series: Word Association
By Nehal ([email protected])

Rating: PG



�I wouldn�t ask you, but--�

�No, I understand.�

�Really?�

�Yes. Neither of us asked to be put together, and it's strictly schoolwork.�

�Strictly.�

�So, do you want to start?�

�Why, do you?�

�I don�t mind.�

�Neither do I.�

�Liz--�

�Max--�

�How about we flip a coin?�

�That�s fair, I call heads.� �

Tails. I win, my turn first. There are twelve questions all together and--�

�Max?�

�Oh, sorry I just-- I can�t do this, Liz. Every time I look at you I think of--�

�Where are you going? Max, sit down, I thought it was about school.�

�It is. I just-- being here in your room, it brings back memories.�

�I don�t want you to mess up because of me, Max.�

�But--�

�Please, sit down. We�re seniors, I�m sure we can go about this sensibly. Please?�

�Snow.�

�Angel.�

�Star.�

�Bright.�

�Dream.�

�You-- sorry, but I thought-- it�s the truth so I--�

�I dream about you too.�

�I think you should go to the next word.�

�Black.�

�Piano.�

�Truth.�

�Lie.�

�Future.�

�Devastation.�

�Oh my God. Liz, are you OK? What-- hey. Shh.�

�I�m sorry, Max. I�m so sorry. I-- I--�

�These tears, they�re like pearls, Liz. Don�t waste them over me. I�m not worth it.�

�You�re worth everything, Max. I love you.�

�What about Kyle?�

�He�s not you.�

�Can I ask you another question? It�s not on the list but-- I need to know.�

�Ask me anything.�

�Eternity.�

�You, Max. It�ll always be you.�

The End