I was walking outside because I could use some fresh air. Winter is my favorite season because I love the holidays and because I don't mind the cold so much. When it's cold outside, Mom usually doesn't get too annoying when I want to play video games while she prefers me to go outside in the summer.

I felt something vibrate in my pocket. Shit, those vibrations feel good, the image of Nate popped up in my head again.Ah, man, I'm so weird, why am I horny for something so stupid. With a sigh I looked at my screen and saw that Max had sent me a message.I was in doubt, should I watch it or not? Soon Naomi has said something stupid again that makes him angry. Flashbacks came to mind and it gave me the shivers.

In the end I decided to check it out anyway, who knows, maybe it wasn't as bad as I think it is.

"Hey, um, Liam. I know we haven't talked in a while and our bond was kind of ruined by the drama with Naomi.But I wanted to ask you if you wanted to meet again? I've been thinking about this quite a lot and I don't want to lose you as a friend, I don't think anyone else should break our bond. What's going on between you and Naomi is none of my business anyway. I'm sorry about suchassh*le against you."

Oh.

I didn't expect this.

His message was so sweet that I couldn't help but agree.

"Hi. You were indeed an assh*le, but I'm glad you apologized for that. I have to be honest, I was afraid that I lost you as a friend. And when would you like to meet, and where? I have nothing to do today."

Not long after, I received another message.

Max: "As usual at my house? Later at 4 pm? Is that possible? (:"

A smile appeared on my face, you can't believe how much I missed this.

"Yeah, that's fine. See you then!"

I pressed my phone to my chest and closed my eyes. I felt so relieved that things are finally starting to improve.My heart melted at the thought that I went to Max and that Naomi had not taken him from me.

My eyes shot open. Wait... Did I really think that? What about Nate? Let's just pretend I never thought of such a thing.I put my phone away again and walked back home and enjoyed the fresh air for a while.When I ran into Nate at home, I was totally confused. "Huh, Nate? What are you doing here?" I looked at everything but him. "Um? I live here? Duh."He laughed awkwardly. "Oh. Yes. Right" I walked past him and hung my coat on the coat rack by the stairs. "Is something wrong?" he asked worriedly."No. By the way, have you talked to mom yet?" i changed the subject because i didn't feel like talking about how i felt because right now I don't even know myself. "Oh, uh, no not yet. I don't know why but she's been acting strange lately, she's avoiding me a lot too."I made a surprised face and thought back to what Mom had said to me recently. "And the letter?" he looked at me questioningly. "Letter? What letter?"All this family is making my head tired "Mom said she was looking for you because she wanted to give you a letter, but obviously she forgot or something."I rolled my eyes and walked into the living room and sat down. "Oh. Well, maybe she's too busy acting weird." uncomfortably Nate took out his hand through his hair. I have to admit he's acting pretty weird too, well, this whole family is kinda weird even though they're not even all related by blood. Anyway, I'm not going to worry about it, I can go to Max later and then I can take my mind off it and have fun.

"Would you like to do something in your room later? Watch a movie or something..." Nate said. I looked at him "Uh... well I really want to won't mom be mad? Also, I'm going to Max later." I said nonchalantly. "Max? Didn't you have a fight? Well, if you want to go to him, go ahead.I just thought you liked spending time with me but clearly not." He walked out of the living room and it suddenly became very quiet.Seeing Nate jealous is funny but it also made me feel guilty because I like Nate too and don't want to lose him and I don't want that Max comes between us, but I also want to improve my relationship with Max. I sighed, why is life so *** hard!

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