Ace's POV:

I actually put on something decent to wear. Truth to be told, I didn't want to seem like I cared about what I wore. That is why I decided on a pair of basketball shorts and a basic t-shirt. I didn't know why I even invited her over. All I know is that I have feelings for her, but I have to pretend that I only want to be friends. The doorbell rang and I went to open it. Max stood there in only joggers and a tank, but she still looks beautiful.

"Hey Max," I said with a smile. She looked up and smiled back.

"Hey," she said.

"Come in," I said and she stepped inside, "So I was thinking that we could pick a movie and pop some popcorn."

"Sounds great," Max said, "I am here for that aren't I?" We ended up picking a comedy movie and we were both on the couch with a big bowl of popcorn. During the movie, I found myself stealing looks at her. She was so stunning. The way she leaned back and laughed and the pure joy on her face.

"So what are we up to next?" I asked while we were in my backyard.

"I don't know. I was predicting a lazy day so I wore joggers," Max said.

"Yeah, I am not in the mood for something big," I said, "That is why I am so lazy."

"Don't you think that a racer would not be lazy?" Max asked and I chuckled.

"Well I am not a normal racer," I said.

"No you are not," Max teased.

"Are you trying to insult me like that?" I asked and Max laughed.

"Are you trying to insult me like that?" Max mocked me by saying it in a high voice.

"I don't sound like that!" I exclaimed.

"I don't sound like that!" Max continued mocking me.

"Ace is hot and irresistible," I said hoping that she would fall for it and say it.

"Ace is," Max said, "-clumsy and ape looking."

"Shoot!" I said and we both laughed.

"Do you seriously think that I would fall for that?" Max asked, "I am much smarter than that."

"I know," I said smiling at her. She blushed and looked onto the ground. I think this is the only time that she hasn't came back with a snarky remark. We just talked after that. Soon it was late and she went to leave.

"Thanks for inviting me over Ace, I had fun," she said.

"Me too," I said and she leaned in slowly and kissed me on the cheek.

"Bye Ace," she said and went onto her motorcycle. I stood there speechless with a smile playing on my lips. I walked back to the couch and saw Max's leather jacket. I picked it up and was immediately greeted by Max's signature scent. It was a subtle vanilla against a floral scent. I knew that Max loved her leather jackets so I texted her to tell her that she forgot it.

Max's POV:

As I walked into my house, I dropped my phone onto the couch.

"Where we you?" Alex asked sitting on the couch.

"Nowhere," I said simply.

"Sure, where were you?" Alex asked and I may have started blushing.

"Like I said, nowhere," I said trying to hide a smile.

"I am not happy that you are lying to me Maxine," Alex said.

"Well Alexandra, I am not happy that you think that I am lying," I said and Alex groaned.

"Do you know how much I don't like Alexandra? It's not like I have anything against the name, its just, it doesn't fit me," Alex said.

"Then you should know how I feel about my name," I said with my hands on my hips. I heard my phone buzz and Alex immediately picked it up.

"Ooh! You were just with Ace! Cute!" Alex said and I grabbed my phone back.

Ace: Hey Max. You forgot your leather jacket here.

Me: Oh thanks. Is it fine if I pick it up tomorrow?

Ace: Yeah that's fine. I am home the whole entire day tomorrow.

Me: Okay great!

"I can't believe that I drove home without my leather jacket," I said pinching the bridge of my nose.

"Who cares? You can pick up your jacket before you come to Caleb's reunion party at the café," Alex said.

"Okay, sounds like a plan," I said.

***

The next day, I went downstairs to get some breakfast.

"Hey mom," I said, "Hi Macy."

"Good morning Max!" Macy exclaimed.

"Would you like an omelet Max?" Mom asked.

"Yes please," I said and sat down before Mom put a big omelet in front of me. I took a piece of toast and started to eat.

"I wish I could eat as much as you do and still stay so fit," Mom said.

"You are fit Mom," I said.

"Don't flatter me so much Max," Mom said, "Ready to go Macy?"

"Yeah mom!" Macy said, "Bye Max!"

"Bye Macy," I said waving to her. Macy went to work whenever Jean couldn't take care of her. Macy was actually fine with going to work with Mom. I guess she liked hanging out in the break room. Once I finished my breakfast, I went to the gym to work out. I kissed Ace twice on the cheek. What was I thinking? It will probably be awkward the next time I see him. But aren't kisses on the cheek like a friendly thing? Isn't something that is done between really close friends? I guess if he asks, that will be my excuse, but I know that I don't want to be just friends. I wish he felt the same for me. As usual, I am always friend zoned.

***

As I curled my hair, I was jamming out my playlist, of course. I decided to wear black jumpsuit. It has a white halter-top embroidered with lace details. I loved this jumpsuit and fell in love with it when I saw it at the mall. I put on some bracelets and put my phone into my pocket.

Alex: I am already at the café setting up. When will you get here?

Me: I just finished. I just need to pick up my leather jacket from Ace's house okay?

Alex: Alright, Caleb and Daisy are asking for you.

Me: Ugh, I am going to be the third wheel. I seriously need a date.

Alex: While my boyfriend is across the country.

Me: Have you talked to Ken lately?

Alex: Not really. I am kind of worried.

Me: It's okay, Alex. You are such a beautiful and amazing girl that he would be an idiot not to notice.

Alex: Thanks Max. Hurry up girl!

Me: Okay. See you soon.

Alex: C you.

I walked out the door making sure to lock it and hopped onto my motorcycle. I revved my engine and drove to Ace's house. I pulled up into the driveway and got off. As I took off my helmet, I heard muffled shouts and saw the door cracked open.

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Sorry for the late day update! I was pretty busy over the weekend with my friend's birthday party and the Superbowl. Thank you to you if you voted on my chapters because it really means a lot to me. So...

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