Hello my dear readers! I'M ALLLIIIVEEE xD
So I know I haven't updated or anything in a while but I've been uber busy, with work and other shenanigans. BUT I'M HERE NOW! With a whole new story because I've lost my train of thought for where I want Iris to go.
NO I'm not discontinuing Iris; it's just going to be hiatus until I figure out where I want it to go. So if you have any suggestions leave a review on Iris. It would help a ton. Hopefully I'll be around updating more for this story.
JUST A FAIR WARNING: Towards the end of August until say, November it's going to become very difficult for me to update because I'll be having a lot going on. So if I magically disappear, that's why, and I'll be back as soon as humanly possible. Hopefully I'll still get an update or two in during that time, but for now, I'll just update as soon as possible.
This story I just got inspiration from listening to a couple songs. SO without further ado, here it is! Enjoy :3
Disclaimer: I am in no way shape or form James Patterson, nor do I own any songs mentioned. I'm just me.
Chapter One:
MPOV
Well hello there people of planet earth! My name is Maximum Ride, but call me Max. I'm 17, and I have sandy blonde hair that reaches my lower back, with the ends dip dyed a blue, giving it a cool effect. I have dark muddy eyes, (kinda like a dog poop brown, my eyes aren't that pretty). And I'm 5' 6".
Today is September 27th, and I'd love for you to hear how my oh so wonderful day is going. (Note the sarcasm.) My best friend Nudge decided to go all freaky fan-girl on me, because our school was getting a new student. No big deal right? Well not when said new student was international pop sensation Fang Green. Excuse me while I go barf. Fang Green's music isn't all that bad, a few songs are half-decent, and it's his personality that makes me want to throw a tree at him. He's a player. He once had 20 "girlfriends" in the span of 1 month. That's just sick and wrong.
"MAX MAX MAX MAX MAX! WE GOTTA GET TO THE SCHOOL NOW!" Nudge yelled at my open window. I glanced at the clock as I was throwing on clothes. It was 6:30. Class didn't start until 7.
"Nudge why do you want to get the school early?"
"BECAUSE TODAY FANG IS COMING TO SCHOOL! EEEEEP!"
"Nudge. I'm not going early to see this guy. The schools going to be packed. You go ahead, and I'll meet you there."
"You're no fun. But fine. Meet by our tree?" Nudge asked. Our tree was where we usually ate lunch on nice days, because we both loved being outside in the fresh air.
"You know it. See you in a few."
Nudge left, driving away in her car. I quickly threw on a pair of light wash denim skinny jeans, my favorite t-shirt that read "Be yourself, everyone else is already taken". It was black with holes in it by the neck and hem of the shirt and a safety pin on the left shoulder. I let my hair hang in loose waves down my back, threw on my combat boots and leather jacket, and a little bit of eyeliner. I grabbed my army green bag, and threw on my helmet, hopping on my motorcycle. I drove off to the school, and parked my bike, getting many looks as I let my hair free from the helmet.
I went and sat by my tree and looked at my phone clock. It was 6:55. And there was a huge crowd outside the school. Any attempt to push through the crowd to get to class was futile. I guess homeroom was going to be delayed.
I saw Nudge with Ella, both waiting anxiously for this a-hole. Nudge was wearing a white skirt and pink top, contrasting nicely with her mocha skin, and her usually curly hair was pin straight. Ella wore an outfit similar except a black skirt and blue top, her black hair pin straight around her face.
It seemed every girl in the school was waiting for this guy. Oh look there's Lissa the slut, with some sort of cloth on.
I looked around again. 7:00, classes should have started but no bell had rung. Maybe they are delaying classes.
Huh. It appeared all the guys weren't too happy about this new arrival either. I spotted my friend Iggy, and running up behind him, jumped on his back yelling a wonderful battle cry. He jumped, but landed on the ground with me on top of him. His face was smashed into the ground.
"Ungh. Remind me why I'm friends with you again?"
"Because I'm super awesome that's why." I stated casually, getting off his back and offering him a hand. "Can you believe all this mayhem? I mean come on, it's only some guy."
"Max this guy is a superstar. Of course girls are gunna go crazy."
"Still it's annoying."
Then we heard the high pitched squeals that reminded me a lot like pigs, announcing this guy's arrival.
Everyone swarmed him, but not before I got a good look at him. Sure I had seen his photo, but here he was in person. Fang had black hair, with fringe, and was clad in all black. Even his eyes were freaking black. A teacher with a bullhorn came out and told everyone to get their butts to homeroom.
I turned to talk with Iggy again, when I felt a pair of eyes on me. I didn't bother turning to look. Iggy and I linked arms like the awesome best friends we are, and headed off to homeroom, Nudge and Ella following behind us. We walked into homeroom together, and sat down in a row in the back. Nudge then Ella, then Iggy, then Me, with an empty seat next to me that held my books. Lissa and her posse sat in the front of the room, with an empty desk next to her as well. Homeroom for us was also where we had our first period class, Algebra 2. Yuck. I hate math. The teacher was just about to start when he walked in. The famous Fang Green was in our class.
Well, fuck.
"Class," said my teacher, Mr. Mac, "this is Fang. I'm sure you're all familiar with him."
The devil's spawn and her group sighed when Fang winked at them. Iggy and I just rolled our eyes.
"You may sit in any of the open desks Mr. Green"
Lissa stuck her chest out and tried to get his attention,
"Fangy, why don't you sit here?" She "purred", which really just sounded like a guttural throat noise. Yuck.
Fang just shrugged and glanced around the room. His eyes landed on me, and the empty desk next to me. He smirked slightly, as if sensing my hatred for him, and plopped my books on my desk, taking the seat next to me. Everyone turned to stare at him, practically gawking at him. Nudge looked like she was about to pass out, as did Ella, while Iggy just sat there trying to contain his laughter. I hit my head on my desk and glared at Iggy. Why has cruel fate done this to me? Why me?
Our teacher started teaching math equations I could really care less about.
"Hey," whispered a deep voice to my right. "I'm Fang. What's your name?"
"Max." was my one worded reply not looking at him, pretending to focus on the numbers and letters on the board. He seemed to realize that was all he was getting out of me, but he continued to stare at me. I could feel it. Call it a sixth sense, or whatever, but I could feel it when people were looking at me. His eyes didn't leave me, until the bell rang. Thank god.
My next class was Music, where we learned to write, sing and perform our own songs. Yes that's right. I wanted to be a songwriter/singer. Music holds a special place in my heart.
Iggy sat next to me. Sadly, Lissa was in this class as well, even though she was tone-deaf, oh and look what just walked in. Fang.
Again.
This time, he sat in the corner.
"ALRIGHT CLASS!" Shouted my teacher, Mrs. Bell, the best teacher ever. "Free period! Work on whatever your heart desires!"
Grinning, I pulled out my songwriting book. Iggy and I had been working on this duet together, but the only problem is he can't sing to save his life. So he wrote the music, I wrote the lyrics. Now I just need a partner to sing it with. Wanna read it? It's called, "If It Means a Lot to You"
(GUY)
And hey darling
I hope you're good tonight
And I know you don't feel right when I'm leaving
Yeah I want it but no I don't need it
Tell me something sweet to get me by
'Cause I can't come back home till they're singing
La, la la la la la la
'Til everyone is singing
[ Lyrics from: lyrics/a/a_day_to_remember/if_it_means_a_lot_to_ ]
If you can wait till I get home
Then I swear to you
That we can make this last
(La la la)
If you can wait till I get home
Then I swear come tomorrow
This will all be in our past
Well it might be for the best
(GIRL)
And hey sweetie
Well I need you here tonight
And I know that you don't want to be leaving me
Yeah you want it but I can't help it
I just feel complete when you're by my side
But I know you can't come home 'til they're singing
La, la la la la la la
(GUY)
'Til everyone is singing
La, la la la la la la
If you can wait till I get home
Then I swear to you
That we can make this last
(La la la)
If you can wait till I get home
Then I swear come tomorrow
This will all be in our past
Well it might be for the best
(GIRL)
You know you can't give me what I need
And even though you mean so much to me
I can't wait through everything
(GUY)
Is this really happening?
I swear I'll never be happy again
And don't you dare say we can just be friends
I'm not some boy that you can sway
(GUY AND GIRL)
We knew it'd happen eventually
(CHORUS OF PEOPLE)
La, la la la la la la
Now Everybody's singing
La, la la la la la la
(GUY AND GIRL IN BACKGROUND)
If you can wait till I get home
Then I swear to you
That we can make this last
(La la la)
So? Pretty good huh? The music for it is amazing. We have a big performing grade this Friday, so in 2 days, and I'll be singing it solo, while Iggy plays guitar. We're gunna kick ass.
I could still feel a pair of eyes on me as I studied the guitar patterns and lyrics. But I shrugged it off. The rest of my day was uneventful, just a bunch of fan girls on Fang, oh and the fact Fang was in all my classes. I'm the luckiest in the world. (Sarcasm).
I hopped on my bike at the end of the day, pulling on my helmet, and drove off back to my home. I grabbed some chocolate chip cookies off the counter, (my mom rocks) and ran up to my room, pulling out my guitar and sitting on my balcony. I glanced around, noticing a moving van unloading in front of the neighbor's house. There was a balcony across from mine, but I shrugged it off. I sat on the floor of my balcony, and began strumming the opening riff to my song (read above). I sang the guy and girl part, the sun warming my face, and I let the music take over. I was in my own world.
When I finished the take, I heard a slow clap. I opened my eyes, and the sight in front of me almost made me fall off my balcony had there been no railings.
So yeah. That's chapter one and probably the longest chapter one I've ever done. More on the way. Chapter two will be Fang's POV on this chapter. I know not that fun, but it's necessary. I'm really excited for this story, much more than I am for Iris.
Oh, I also plan on doing maybe a Danny Phantom story soon? I don't know, my love for that show has just been resurrected, so we'll just have to wait and see. But peace for now, more hopefully this week or next week. I love you guys please review! It gives me motivation to continue writing! I take anonymous reviews too! :D
Quote of the Day:
Music is the soul of life asking each of us to join its chorus.
Marva N. Collins
I love you guys! See you all soon!
Keep Soaring,
Spunky Violet