[Physical affection isn't something that Max is used to by any means. Occasionally she and Eddie hug, but overall it's not a thing that happens a lot in general.
Still. When Steve wraps his arms around her in a hug, for once she doesn't hesitate to hug him back, burying her face into his shoulder in a way she never could or would with her actual stepbrother. But then Steve's slowly becoming more of a brother to her than Billy's ever been.
She doesn't say anything when he tells her she's not a coward. She is, in so many ways. When it comes to Billy, when it comes to unexpected attacks, monsters...in so many ways she feels like a child afraid of the dark. And that's not something she can afford here OR back home for so many reasons.]
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Still. When Steve wraps his arms around her in a hug, for once she doesn't hesitate to hug him back, burying her face into his shoulder in a way she never could or would with her actual stepbrother. But then Steve's slowly becoming more of a brother to her than Billy's ever been.
She doesn't say anything when he tells her she's not a coward. She is, in so many ways. When it comes to Billy, when it comes to unexpected attacks, monsters...in so many ways she feels like a child afraid of the dark. And that's not something she can afford here OR back home for so many reasons.]
Sorry for crying all over you.