Max kind of looks stunned at my confession and it makes me want to laugh. I thought he knew how I felt.

“I like you,” I repeat as Max silently stands there in front of me. I look him over to see if he had a response left in him. I’ve never left anyone speechless before, it’s kind of annoying. “Max, say something.”

“I’m sorry,” Max says and shakes his head to clear his mind. “I don’t know what to say. I mean obviously, I want you to ...