Caught off-guard, it happened too quick for Max to even think, let alone stop their fall.<br/><br/>He had barely enough time as they fell, close in each other’s arms from the hold that the particular turn required, but let go of Olivia in time. It’d only look bad on him otherwise.<br/><br/>Max managed to get to his feet with an off-balance stagger, as Olivia screamed at him from where she lay. Anger seemed to light up his eyes then, his pride fluffed, his voice dropped to a drawl.<br/><br/>“<em>Sure</em>, play the victim... Now come on, don’t ruin our chances because you want to impress me.”<br/><br/>He knew that his words would only provoke her, and it really was all or nothing - but he could give as good as he got.<br/><br/>But, he took a step forward and extended his hand down to her, to help get Olivia back on her feet. He wasn’t entirely a jerk, as much as the others had gossiped and clearly their rivals saw him as.