As I stood there, listening to Allen's replied, only to hear him say how such gifts come with tough decisions. The way he said it reminded me of Warren Graham…. I looked back at what Warren had told when I went out in the middle of the approaching storm, looking for him….
(Flashback)….After finally making my way to the run-down 'Two Whale diner', I spotted Joyce; Chloe's Mom and Warren. They both where taking shelter while attending the wounds of both Frank Bowler and the odd homeless man. Reason for being at this Diner, at a bad time was that Warren had a picture that he had taken, using my Polaroid camera of us posing during the 'End of the world Party' hosted by the Vortex Club.
Ever since, Chloe and I found out the whereabouts of Rachael Amber, we found clues along the way; leading us to discovering the secret Dark Room where she was kept hidden. Leading us to follow one of the pics that showed her burial site, in the junkyard; to which the cause of her death was due to a Drug overdose. We assumed at that time that it was Nathan….who killed her. But, found out too little, too late that it was Mark Jefferson all along; leading him to shoot Chloe in the process.
As it turns out, I was the target for Mark Jefferson's twisted intentions. He was obsessed with me from the moment I enrolled in his classed and pushing me to submit my photo to the so-called 'Everyday Hero's contest'. I didn't felt ready at that time and for good reasons too. However, he managed to get a hold of me, and trapped me in the dark-room where he maliciously took my photos with me all tied up and drugged…. I thought it was the end of me, until David Madsen intervened, and with my help was able to restrain Mr. Jefferson for good.
Now, here I was with Warren, as I explained to him about my Time reverse powers….and why I needed the picture that he has of us. It was so, that I could jump right back the moment The Vortex Club was hosting its party and save Chloe, again. Before, I jumped back in time Warren told me something that put me on edge, after having to explain to him all of my current events that had happened to me and of me using my Time reverse powers all over again.
"…. Max, going back in time is what caused the storm!" said Warren, looking all serious and scared.
It all made sense to me, but was hesitant…. "All because… because of me? How?"
He chuckled a little and gave me his honest reply, "I'm not a real scientist, even though I play the one at school, but this seems like pure cause and effect, maybe 'Chaos Theory'" He paused for a moment trying to catch his breath, "Uh, what happen with Jefferson? Did… did he hurt you?"
There was no point in keeping secrets from him and told him straight up what Jefferson did, "Nathan accidently killed Rachael Amber trying to impress Jefferson… he just needed mental help… Now…. They're both dead."
Warren was shocked of my revelation regarding Jefferson's sick intentions and Nathan's obsession that led to his demise, "Jesus, Max! I want the whole story, but… I guess we really are out of time."
I noticed Warren looking all scared, but gave him a glimmer of hope, "But I can still change things. What do you think will happen?"
"For every action, there's… a reaction…" Warren said, while folding his arms while giving me his honest opinion, "Whenever you reversed or altered time, maybe you caused a chain reaction…even in the environment."
At that time I knew what needed to be done and in doing so, I gave Warren my farewell Kiss to him; a sign for luck. Afterwards, the whole incident happened…..
I couldn't think straight, and looking at Allen, he kind of reminded me of him. However, he was different and for good reason too. But, what he said next gave me a sigh of relief.
"Max…. What happened to you back then….was not your fault! You didn't ask for this, you tried to help others, and for good reasons too. This storm that destroyed the old town back then, and has come again at another place that you had mentioned so far….could be a sign of something big that's about to happen...." he paused for a moment to catch his breath, as he looked at me with a glimmer of hope.
"But whatever happens out there, know this…. I got your back, and I will work hard to repay you back….everything you had done for me so-far…."
"Oh…Allen, you don't have to repay me…." I said, feeling this strong urge in my heart, and grabbing on to his hand tightly.
He wasn't finished yet and proceeded to tell me his goal, "Yes, I do…Max. I owe you my life for getting my foot at the door for a job, that no one was willing to offer me. And because of that I will help you find the answers that you seek regarding the mysteries of this town. And I will help you reconcile with your dear friend Chloe…..She is out there and I am sure that she too misses you. And when the time comes, I will be there to give guys some space…."
"You really mean it?" feeling that glimmer of hope in my heart.
He nodded, as he looked at me….feeling nervous. But, without thinking and wanting to forget about the events that had happened to me for this past couple of days, my heart started beat faster. Knowing full well that I am all alone in a room with someone like Allen.
"What is wrong with me? Get it together Max, don't jump the gun too soon….Remember your heart is with the one you truly want to be with." I said, trying to hold my thoughts in place.
Within a matter of minutes, he slowly started letting go of my hands and was about to retreat himself back to the living where he was sleeping at until…. I grab his hand and jolted him back to me. Within a matter of seconds I planted him a long kiss on his soft lips. Just like how I did it with Amanda, I did with it Allen.
Allen was indeed shock and slowly backed away… "Max, are you ok?" He said, placing the tips of his fingers on his lips trying to see if was real or not.
"I'm so sorry Allen; I don't know what I was thinking…." I paused trying to hold my urges.
"No worries, Max…. that was actually my first kiss….and for someone like you. However, I never had experience with this….except reading them in magazines and comic books." He said, blushing.
"It's alright, I can teach you…." I replied, as I approached him gently.
I gave him another kiss on the lips, and this time he didn't retract at all, and carefully placed his hands around me. Let just say, that this was indeed my first experience with someone of a different gender. To be fair, Allen will be my first in this awkward relationship….and as the minutes rolled by; we were all over each other in my bed. With all of our clothes being scattered everywhere, I was the one taking the lead on this beautiful night. The sounds of our echoes were made, but kept the tone of our love down to avoid waking up the entire neighborhood. It was scary to say the least, and thankfully, he was gentle with me, and precautious as we reach the climax of our intimidate love. Luckily, this summer night was cooler than ever, and we finally got tired after our adrenaline ran out, and under his arms I fell deeply asleep.
I just wish this night never ends, and I know for sure that Safi is coming and I will have to give her my answer. Whether, I am with her on this plan of hers…. or not. I just know for sure that I have a new ally under my wing. This time for sure, I just know that we will find the answers towards this Town's mysterious past, but first I have to make sure that Allen gets the job; knowing him he might get it on the spot.