Maximus One: Wake Up

NOTE: This story picks up after Chapter 68 of my Zenteri Baby Challenge. Max's time is done in that story, but he gets his own here. Uhh... he'll be moving out of the Zenteri save, but because of this chapter's content, I'm still playing in that save.  

~ Late Knight Simmer

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Summertime was great, and I'm not going to lie, it's because of Soleil. I really enjoy her company, and when she said she'd bunk with me all summer, I was excited. Helena of course, was not excited, but she's never been excited about anything. She nags people so much, and I don't understand why she can't just mind her own business. It's been three months, and weirdly, I am still really happy when I wake up to Soleil's beautiful face next to mine. Usually I get pissed if I see a girl in my bed when I wake up, but something's different about Soleil. I can't pinpoint what it is, but I really like it. I like the way she smells, that citrus perfume or body spray she uses is intoxicating. It makes me want to bury my face in her neck and just hug her forever. The way she looks at me too, is different than the other girls. It's like she can see past my outward appearance, and I feel like she likes me for me, even though I'm far from perfect. Most girls just get all annoyed at me and roll their eyes, but Soleil likes the flirting and always flirts back.

Helena annoys me so much, especially when it comes to college and relationships. She keeps telling me I should go to college, but I don't want to. I'd rather just get a job and start my life. I like learning things, and I don't feel like learning is restricted to a school environment. I've been a great student my whole life, but I'm done with that part of my life now. I keep telling Helena that just because I'm done with school, it doesn't mean I'll ever stop learning. I think if you just pay attention you can learn stuff from anywhere, from your job, from a movie, from tv, from your friends, the possibilities are really endless, you just have to be willing to open your eyes and give it a try. As far as relationships go, Helena's so restricting. She never has any fun, and she tries to impose those thoughts onto me. When she found out Soleil had initiated the first time we slept together, Helena got mad at me for taking advantage of Soleil. I don't know why Helena's acting like she's my mother. Mom never even got mad at me for being me. I still remember what Mom said about one day finding that someone you just know will be the one you don't want to live without, so I'm not ruling out that possibility. Helena thinks the same thing she always has, that you should save yourself for marriage and all that high and mighty stuff.

Oops: Pose Player is in this pic. I have been in and out of my game today troubleshooting Maximus' download, so forgive the oversight. ~ LateKnightSimmer

Sometimes I wonder if Helena's jealous. I'm getting along great with Soleil and I'm usually in a good mood. Helena's always being too busy worried about something to be happy, I feel. It's like she's constantly on edge and she can't just let loose and have fun. I'm not saying she needs to be slutty, but she definitely needs to stop worrying what other people think about her. I think she tries too hard to be a good person in society's eyes that she forgets how to live for herself.

"MAXIMUS?! Max! Hello!? Wake up!"

Someone is screaming. Am I dreaming? What the fuck? I feel someone's arms around my waist, and I know it's Soleil. I also know she's not the one screaming. I must be dreaming. The voice continues to yell. Why do I keep hearing my name?

"MAXIMUS! Wake the hell up!"

Ugh, this dream sucks. I  open my eyes drowsily and see Helena standing there erupting like the volcano she almost shares a name with.

"Go away, Helena."

I roll over and bury my face in Soleil's neck. Mm... citrus. I think Helena starts screaming again, but whatever.

"MAXIMUS! Soleil and I have to leave today! We're going to be late!"

"Late for what? Your PMS management class? You really need to chill out. It's early."

"It's not early, it's 8:00 am! I've been awake since 6:00 am, unlike your lazy ass, who is still in bed!"

Soleil stirs as the alarm clock on her phone starts beeping. She's a heavier sleeper than I because I haven't heard a peep out of her the entire time Helena's been yelling. Soleil opens her eyes slowly and I feel her massage my head with her soft fingers. Her fingernails are kind of long and they feel good against my scalp. She kisses the top of my head and rolls over to grab her phone so she can shut off the alarm.

"Soleil and I have to LEAVE today! We're going to be late! ARGH! Don't you have any concern for anyone else? You're so selfish! WOULD you TWO get up already?"

"Jesus, Helena, will you stop freaking out? It's not the end of the world."

"Soleil! We have to get back to the university today!"

"Yeah, and? With the way I drive, we'll get there in plenty of time."

"You mean with the way you speed."

"It's only five over, and occasionally ten to pass a semi. Jesus. What are you so worried about anyway?"

"I want to be well rested for class. I don't want to get back so late that we are tired and groggy when school starts."

"THAT'S what you're freaking out about? Jeez, Helena, just have some coffee or an energy drink like everyone else does. I've gone to class hungover in a better mood than you ever are. Some caffeine might be good for you."

"You know I don't want to get hooked on caffeine."

Soleil rolls her eyes at Helena and turns her luscious lips down into a pout. She traces her finger along my chest and makes no attempt to get out of bed.

"Maximus, I don't want to go back to school. It means more homework, exams, and boredom."

I yawn from being woken up before I was ready, and look at Soleil. She looks like an angel. I don't know how anyone can look so good after they just woke up. I want her to stay with me, but I know she has to go back to university since she's already signed up for classes.

"Ugh, Soleil, you'll just go back, skip class, party, and hook up with random guys."

I feel a weird pang of jealousy when Helena mentions that Soleil hooks up with other guys that I can't explain, other than she's my citrus smelling angel and I don't want to share her. Soleil climbs over me and lays back down on the bed.

"Partying helps me get through the boredom, Helena."

"School isn't boring. Even Maximus knows that."

"Yes, Helena, but not everyone learns well in a classroom."

"Thanks for sticking up for me, sexy."

I smile at Soleil as she opens her eyes and stares at me. She pulls me towards her and attacks my lips longingly, like she wants to take a part of me with her back to university.

"Jeez, you guys. Would you get up already?"

"Don't blame me for doing things in my bedroom that are completely normal. You're the one who barged in."

Soleil whispers dirty things in my ear, and parts of my body get excited.

"Helena, get out. I want to give Max something to remember before I go."

I laugh as Helena sighs loudly and the door shuts. I like it that Soleil wants to leave her mark on me. I know I can do things to her that will make her remember me as well, so maybe she won't hook up with as many guys this year. I hope.

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CREDIT:

• Mod the Sims - Wake Up! Pose Pack by JuBa_0oº

• Zhippidy's Custom Poses for Sims 3

• Slices of my Soul