Ok well I'm sorry if I don't get the reactions to perfectly match the character. I will most likely have a good grasp of Max considering we are a very close match in personality. (Which is kind of odd considering I grew up pretty darn well and she grew up in a cage.) Anyway I hope I do these characters justice and by the way I do not claim Maximum Ride or any other book. I did write this story though.

My first one so please tell me what you think!

This takes place right after the 3rd book 3

The wind hitting my face gave me a rush. I went higher than the rest of the flock, so they wouldn't see me closing my eyes. I was smiling. I did a spin. I couldn't help it, I was very happy! I went and flew by Fang. I looked over at him. His dark beautiful eyes looking forward. He saw me staring and looked at me in confusion. I moved closer to him so our wing tips hit barely. He smiled at me and my heart overflowed with happiness.

We flew for a few hours then the complaints started. "Max, when are we gonna stop?" Nudge asked. "Can you hold steady for a little while longer?" I asked. "I just want a little more space between us and Mom, Ella, and Jeb." "Not that much longer though, right?" Nudge asked. "No, not very long sweetie," I said seeing the dark circles under her eyes. We needed a little more rest time before we were 100 better. We found a suitable cave and landed.

I was still pretty excited about flying so much again. I mean its 2nd nature and I wasn't that tired. "Hey Fang, will you take first watch, I want to go on a quick flight." I asked as I put down the pack I was carrying. "Do you mind if I come too? I'm not that tired myself." Fang put down the wood he had gathered for a fire. I mean it wasn't that odd for Fang to want to fly around at night but it seemed odd that he wanted to fly with me. It seemed out of character. I sure wasn't about to send him away when I just got him back though. "I don't mind as long as Iggy doesn't mind doing watch." "I'll do watch." Iggy didn't seem overjoyed, but hey Fang and I alone time was hard to find, I'll take it when I can get it.

I jumped out over the ledge, snapping my wings out and immediately feeling the cool breeze. I heard Fang close behind me. I started flying faster to get out of his way. He held a steady pace, matching my increase in speed. I was a bit confused and then all of a sudden, Fang was in front of me and pulled me into his arms. He started doing spirals. I was mystified at what the purpose of this was. Fang started laughing, I guess because of my perplexed face. Then he angled us downward. We were spinning towards Earth. I was squirming against Fang but he just held me tighter. I tried to back peddle with my wings but it was useless. "Fang what the crap are you doing?!" I screamed and he just smiled at me. We were now too close to the ground for comfort. "Fang!" I yelled. I held him tight, bracing for impact. Oh God! What kind of way to die is this? I am Maximum Ride supposed defender of Earth, and how was I gonna die? Ripped apart by and Eraser? No! I was going to die in Fang's arms as he killed us both!

I felt us going back to a normal flying position. I realized I had a death grip on Fang's back and my face was in his chest. I lifted my head up and opened one eye. "Fang I am going to kill you," I said angrily. Fang looked at me and smiled. "You know you liked it," he said mockingly. "It's not everyday you get to hold me." I bet I turned red when I realized that I was still holding him as close as possible to me. I tried to push myself away but Fang had locked his arms. I could have gotten away if I really wanted too, but I didn't. I put my ear to his chest. I heard his heart. He kissed the top of my head. My insides ignited. If only I could make that one moment last forever. I loosened my grip on his back, but I was still holding him. "Told ya," he said. I scowled but it was true I didn't want to let go. "Hey can we try something?" I asked. He looked at me puzzled and then a little resistant when he realized I was trying to push away. "Please?" I said. He let me go and kinda staying in place waiting to see what I was talking about. I grabbed his hand. "I want to see if we can fly and hold hands," I said raising my hand and his in sort of a gesture. He nodded and we tried to fly forward. Our wings kept smacking into one another. "Ok let's time this," I said. "Now!" Fang yelled. We flew with perfect timing and our wings didn't hit. Fang's was on top because it was bigger than mine. I looked over at Fang and he was watching the moon. The light was gleaming in his eyes. His hair was blowing back and I realized he was very good-looking.

I started to blush and looked away from him. He swung me towards him and he kissed my cheek. I folded my right wing in close and held on to Fang. I still moved my left wing to keep from falling. We decided to sit for a minute and we found a tall tree. We sat on a sturdy branch side by side. I moved closer to him and stared at his hand. I traced his fingers and entwined mine with his. "Max," he said, and rubbed his cheek on the top of my head. I kissed his shoulder. We were moving kinda fast weren't we? I was kinda enjoying it. I mean if you told me a year ago I would feel this way about Fang I would have laughed in your face.

I felt like me, all of me with Fang. I was all of me with the whole flock but it was different with Fang. He was the other part of me that I don't realize is missing till he's there and I feel ten times better. When the flock was in two, I nearly died. I couldn't take it.

It was very unlike Fang to actually show feeling. He was usually introverted. I was unusually mushy tonight I noted. What was happening to us? I looked up at Fang. That was a bad idea; I lost all train of thought. I was mesmerized. He looked gorgeous. His sculpted face was glowing in the moonlight. His dark eyes reflected the moon and the stars in the background only made him look more beautiful…

"Max you shouldn't obsess over anything or anyone..." the voice said. ha ha just kidding no voice!

I pushed away from Fang and I looked at him seriously. "Fang what are we doing?" I asked. He looked almost hurt, then it was gone his face impassive again. "I thought you wanted this," he said, but as he did he took his arm away from around me. "Fang I mean we are clear about how we feel towards each other. "You know I like you, you've known that since the beach that day. "I want this, but I don't want to go fast. We can't afford it," I said sadly. He looked puzzled. "I want to go slow," I said grabbing his hand. [Ok when She says go slow Max isn't talking about "it" she's just saying she doesn't want to hurry their relationship. True Love Waits people! "Ok," he said. We sat there for a moment and then Fang spoke. "So what are we?" he asked. "Are we dating what?" he finished. "What do you want us to be?" I asked playfully. "We are only seeing each other, so don't snuggle up to Iggy. Oh and I get to hold you anytime I want," he said. He eyes were full of life. "Ok agreed on one condition..." "What's that?" he asked. "I get to call you sweetie!" I said laughing. I dropped off the branch and flew into the sky. Fang caught me and held me tight. It was fun flying in the moonlight. I leaned in and kissed him. His lips were soft and warm. I put my hands on the side of his face. Then I realized the voice was right. We were crazy about each other. I pulled him tighter.

"What happened to slow?" he said breathing harshly. I kissed the spot under his jaw. He nudged me with his nose. I kissed his forehead. He nudged me again. I kissed his cheek. He nudged me a little harder. I kissed his mouth. I pulled away, but couldn't help myself I did it again. This was very unlike me. This was very unlike Fang! He kissed my neck. I put my head on his strong shoulder and he spun around. I laughed a little. Without warning in my head I screamed ,I love you! It startled me. Fang pulled me away and looked in my eyes. "What is it?" he asked smoothly. "I don't know," I said honestly. He gave me a look that said yeah you do! "It's not for me to say right now," I said. "I will tell you later. I promise. I might even blurt it out sometime," I said. I leaned down and kissed him. "That's addictive," he said. "I agree." I kissed his neck again.