Max'sPOV
"Oh my gosh!" Ella squealed, and I couldn't help but laugh a little. "What?"
"This is my favorite song! Turn it up! Hurry!"
I started to reach for the radio, but Iggy beat me to it, turning the dial (don't ask how he knew which one to turn) and we could hear the host's voice.
"1000 Miles, by Vanessa Carlton, everyone!"
"Oh! I know this one!" Iggy grins, and I smile a bit.
Shoot.
A love song.
Great.
Hear my sarcasm there? Iggy must be wearing off on me. Anyway, I really don't need a love song right now. Why? Here's a hint: I don't want to be reminded of Stupid-Jerk-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named-Because-I-Really-Hate-Crying.
Ella starts swaying to the beat, completely forgetting about the food on her plate.
Makin' my way downtown,
Walkin' fast,
Faces pass and I'm homebound.
I look at Iggy with a small, sad smile. If I can't be happy, at least he should be. I walk over to him, and mumble in his ear "Go for it."
He'll know what I mean.
Starin' blankly ahead,
Just makin' my way,
Makin' away through the crowd.
After all, it isn't everyday that Iggy of all people falls in love.
And it's not everyday that someone loves him back.
He starts to stand up, as Ella starts softly singing along to the words.
And I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder...
I swallow the lump in my throat, as Iggy makes his way over to Ella, and takes her hand. He twirls her around, and she giggles.
Max, it's for their good. So shut up, stop acting like a wimp.
If I could fall
In to the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight
Their both singing, on the chorus. I have to admit, they sound good. Really good. Almost better than the recording.
Focus on Iggy and Ella.
Ignore the words.
The words, that so perfectly describe us.
No they don't!
Great, arguing with myself.
Focus on Ella and Iggy.
It's always times like these
When I think of you
And I wonder
If you ever
Think of me
Tears fill my eyes, and I quickly (and angrily) wipe them away. I think Iggy turned down the recording, as I can hear Ella's voice clearly now.
They switch off, and he's singing now, and he twirls her around again.
Wait.
Hold on.
Iggy's...singing?!
And acting like a hopeless romantic?!
This is so, so out of character for him.
'Cause everything's so wrong
And I don't belong
Living in your
Precious memories
I can't stop it. A tear runs down my face, and Ella stops singing, right in the middle of the word memories. She looks at me, and mouthes 'Are you okay?'
I force a smile, and nod. She doesn't look convinced, but she nods, and goes back to singing and dancing with Iggy, giggling and grinning from pure glee.
'Cause I need you
And I miss you
And now I wonder...
I miss him.
Shut up. No you don't, Max. You don't.
I miss him.
If I could fall
Into the sky
Do you think time
Would pass me by
'Cause you know I'd walk
A thousand miles
If I could
Just see you
Tonight
Ella looks up at him and smiles, and he looks down at her the best he can, as he can't actually see her.
I, I don't wanna let you know
I, I drown in your memory
I, I don't wanna let this go
I, I don't
This is too much. I wipe another tear off my face. I'm going to grit my teeth and bare it, though. I'll force a smile, if it makes Iggy happy.
He deserves to at least have this small time to be happy.
Makin' my way downtown,
Walkin' fast
Faces pass, and I'm homebound.
I swallow again, and it takes all of my self control not to jump up and leave. But I know, if I do, they'll definatly notice somethings wrong.
Starin' blankly ahead,
Just makin' my way
Makin' a way through the crowd
How is it possible that I can relate to a song so much?
And I still need you,
And I still miss you
And now I wonder...
I'm focusing now on Ella's laughter and the look of pure joy on Iggy's face. I can't, can't listen to these words.
I miss you.
I miss him.
It's like torture.
I miss him.
I swear, I almost bang my head on the table when another tear runs down my face.
Stupid emotions.
Stupid jerk.
If I could fall into the sky,
Do you think time,
Would pass.. us by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you...
They're both smiling so wide, and a flicker of surprise takes over Ella's expression, but she just nods, and keeps singing. What..?
If I could fall into the sky,
Do you think time,
Would pass me by?
'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles
If I could just see you...
Another tear runs down my face, and I wipe it away.
If I could just hold you...
Tonight.
That didn't sound like Ella.
Or Iggy.
Actually, it sounded like someone familiar.
Someone, with dark hair.
Dark eyes.
And dark wings.
But they're gone. And never coming ba-
I freeze in the middle of my thoughts, as I just turned around and guess who's standing there?
If you guessed, Mr-Stupid-Jerk-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named-Because-I-Really-Hate-Crying, than you're correct. And pretty freakin' good at guessing.
I just about start crying again.
And then I stand up and hug him.
And then guess what else?
After he hugs me back, I glare at him.
"This is gonna end badly" Iggy mutters to Ella, and she coughs to cover up a laugh.
I punch Fang in the shoulder, but it's half-hearted.
"I guess I deserved that." He grins, and I just about scream. "You did! You do! You...you idiot...jerkface...betreyer.." I'm hurling insults at him now, and he doesn't even flinch. Or say a word. How...how Fang-like.
"Stupid traitor. Why the hell would you leave me?!" I'm shrieking at him now, and he's just watching me calmly. "You said you wouldn't leave, ever! Ugh! I-"
He cuts me off.
Not with words, no.
By kissing me.
I struggle for a bit, but he just wraps his arms around my waist, holding me there with an iron grip.
Eventually I relax into him, tangling my fingers into his hair and kissing him back.
Someone whistles from behind us (Iggy-remind me to hurt him), and Ella giggles.
He pulls away first, and looks at me. A small smile appears on my lips, and he smiles.
He almost never smiles.
Then he kisses me again.
A/N: Okay, this was originally supposed to be an 'Eggy' story. But...I err...got slightly carried away with my 'Fax-ness'.
Could you tell?
I could, I think. Maybe it's just me.
Well..I mean, I was listening to the song over and over...and it just reminded me of them, and...
I don't know.
I really don't.
Sorry if Max was OOC.
She seemed a bit out of character to me, but again, maybe that's just me. I tried to keep her as in character as I could, but I think anyone would be acting OOC. You know. With Fang leaving, and then coming back.
I feel crazy xD
Iggy might've been a bit OOC also. But oh well.
Wow, I'm getting carried away again, this time with the Author's Note. It's ridiculously long.
Okay, I'm going to shut up now.
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