Max received the note back with a reply. Though he didn't know what to say, if he could feel emotion, it would have been sadness. So he decided to respond back to her, writing on the note. "I understand that, and I'm probably the one with all the troubles  in my life who probably wouldn't want to upset you.. Upset.. Sadness.. I haven't felt that in years.  Anyways, even if you don't want to tell me of your past, it's fine. I see you as a really good friend that I trust. No matter who you were back then, I like the new you. You're a good friend, Elise. Remember that next time if we decide to meet. I guess for now, you kind of need your space.. Jacob kind of said that it would be best for me to not cause any trouble for you.. I'm just doing you a favor I guess.. If things get worse from here on out, just let me know, I can always transfer out of this school if you want me to.. I won't mind going back to my father." Max slipped the note back onto her desk. The look on his own face as he was doodling in his notebook looked sad. Despite not feeling that emotion, he still showed it. It was a little heartbreaking to like a girl like Elise, and then have to be separated because of his own troubling past. Maybe he shouldn't have been so open to her. Maybe he shouldn't have said anything to Jacob to begin with. All he knew, was that he'd probably have to spend some time talking with his dad for a bit today.