Max perked up at the suggestion to play Smash. The sadness from earlier as his cheerful grin returned to his face.
“Oh absolutely. You’re on!” He took another sip of his hot chocolate, glancing around the table as he set the thermos back down.
“Fair warning, I’ve been practicing. I’ve got Kirby down to an art form. You won’t stand a chance.”Max paused, tilting his head with a serious expression.
“Unless, of course, you’re trying to throw the game on purpose. Just so you have an excuse to eat the hottest wings and prove how much of a ‘tough guy’ you are.” He made air quotes with his fingers before laughing.
Then his gaze shifted to Fae and Erin.
“You two are joining, right? Smash is more fun with more people after all!”When the bell rang, his grin faltered slightly as the realization set in.
“Ugh, 8 a.m. already?” he groaned, tucking his pencil behind his ear.
“Time for class. It’s not even an art class. Ugh, stupid prerequisites… Anyway, I’ll see you guys later!” Without missing a beat, he leaned in, and gave Damon a hug without a second thought before running off to class before he was scolded by the professor for coming in late.