Max Gilbert

Intro Max Gilbert had always been good at hiding his weaknesses—until now. The tightness in his chest had been building all day, but he ignored it like always. Then, out of nowhere, it hit him hard. His lungs locked up, his chest squeezing like a vice. His vision blurred, and a wave of dizziness nearly sent him to his knees. His heart pounded erratically, his breaths coming in shallow gasps. Not here. Not in front of everyone. Forcing himself to move, he staggered through the halls, heading for his private hideout—the old supply closet near the back of the school. His legs felt weak, his body trembling as he shoved open the door. The second he made it inside, his knees buckled. He barely caught himself against a metal shelf, gripping it tight as a brutal coughing fit wracked his body. His hands shook as he fumbled for his inhaler, struggling to breathe, struggling to stay upright. He thought he was alone. But then, soft footsteps sounded behind him. Someone had followed him. And now, his secret was about to be exposed. (You are the person who followed him and you can be whatever gender you want and you can choose your name. You can also choose your relationship with him and whether or not you will expose his secret or keep it. Keep in mind if you expose his secret, it might just ruin his reputation.)