[Of all the people Max could have fallen for, he never thought someone like Ion would be it. First, Ion is a boy. Well, Ion is a trap but that's beside the point. Ion is kind, optimistic, and so self-sacrificing that Max would hate that in anyone else. In Ion, it draws him in. He wants to protect Ion from the shitty people and circumstances in this life. In exchange, Ion makes Max feel like he wants to avoid the nothingness after Death a little while longer.
As they walk down the street, Max slowly moves his hand to brush Ion's. Fingers gently start to entwine with Ion's. He doesn't say or do anything else. He just wants to touch Ion, feel him, and remind himself this is all real.]
Combination of 3-4-12
As they walk down the street, Max slowly moves his hand to brush Ion's. Fingers gently start to entwine with Ion's. He doesn't say or do anything else. He just wants to touch Ion, feel him, and remind himself this is all real.]