Max woke up, ready to face the day with a return to classes. Stepping out of his room, he entered the kitchen where Andy, Maki, and Alice were sharing a laugh. "Good morning, Mara! We're heading back to classes today!" Maki announced, causing Max to smile, though he felt a twinge of discomfort at not being out yet. "I'm going back to classes too!" Max replied, feigning cheerfulness. Maki seemed unconvinced but didn't press the issue. "Great! We can walk together!" Andy exclaimed. "Are you having breakfast, dear?" Alice inquired. "No, I'm not hungry," Max responded, grabbing his bag and waiting for the others. Alice sensed something amiss but decided to inquire later. They collected their belongings and left with Max. After some time in class, lunch arrived, and Max had packed his own. The others went to fetch their meals. Max's thoughts lingered on Maki, realizing his feelings for her, yet worried she might not reciprocate. Feeling downhearted, he was approached by Alice. "Hey, dear, is everything alright?" she asked as Max began to cry. "I'm trans and pansexual... I'm sorry for not saying sooner. I use he/him pronouns, and my name is Max," he confessed through tears. "It's okay, dear, I support you," Alice reassured with a smile. "Alice, how do you tell someone you like them? I think I like Maki," Max admitted, unaware that the others had overheard. "Oh dear, I think he knows now," Alice murmured, noticing Andy and Maki's presence. Panicked, Max grabbed his belongings and fled, fearing rejection and lack of support. He excused himself from his teachers, claiming illness, and retreated to his dorm. Once there, he locked himself in his room, collapsed onto his bed, and wept, clutching his stuffed animals for comfort.
The others decided to take the rest of the day off and hurried back to the dorm. Maki dropped his belongings and ran to Max's room, knocking on the door. "Max, um, please let me in. I want to talk; I need to tell you something," Maki pleaded. Max rose, unlocked the door, and opened it to let Maki in before closing it and turning on the light. "Wh... what is it?" Max asked in a sad tone. "Max, I... I like you too! I'm sorry I didn't stop you! Max, I know it hasn't been long, but I think I love you! Please... I want to be with you," Maki confessed, blushing. "Maki..." Max took Maki's hand, holding it, which confused Maki, then Max kissed Maki. Maki kissed back, and they embraced. "I'm sorry for running off," Max apologized, stepping back from the kiss. "It's okay!" Maki assured, pulling Max towards the bed. "You change into your pajamas; I'll be right back!" Maki said, walking to the door, opening it, and then closing it behind him. Max changed and waited for Maki, blushing. Maki returned and closed the door; Max turned off the light and switched on the lamp after Maki had left the room. Maki approached Max. "Lay down; we're going to cuddle!" Maki declared. Eventually, they fell asleep.
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言情Mara, a middle school student got sent to a boarding school. And now she is confused and scared of what people might think of her.
