Eli

i still get to cuddle you to sleep tonight right?

Max

duh. i wouldn’t want it any other way. my dad is working overnight anyway. i still don’t really wanna be left alone.

Eli

i don't want you being alone either. don't know what i'd do if something happened to you. i'm good at making pasta and frozen pizzas, so which would you prefer for dinner? haha

Max

he put another deadbolt on the doors. he says nothing is gonna happen, but bad things always happen to shadysiders. i don’t know why the adults are always in denial. pasta sounds nice.

Eli

the fact that he put the deadbolt on tells me that he knows deep down something is wrong. adults are weird af like that. i'll grab supplies for that, any special requests?

Max

he only did it because i begged him to, eli. he thinks I’m overreacting, but i’m not. something bad is coming. no special request. i just want you over here as soon as possible.

Eli

i believe you babe. i feel better knowing there is extra security. believe me, i'll be there asap. i just gotta survive the store. i just got here and it's swamped. wtf?

Max

because christmas is literally in five days. what did you expect?

Eli

i was hoping they'd be at the mall. also, christmas doesn't really feel like christmas this year anyway. esp not with what is going on.

Max

they’re multi tasking rn. because the mall was busier than usual.