A/N: sorry if it sounds like max is saying it… im used to reading from max's pov, so… yeah… its TAE so I may have you refer to the book for certain chapters..

DISCLAIMER: as much as I wish, I do not, nor will I ever, own maximum ride or any of her flock members… enjoy it anyway….

I woke up slowly, and to the sound of shuffling and clanking in the kitchen. I hope that means Max is fixing breakfast. I searched for her thoughts briefly. She had no clue what to fix.

I sighed, and decided to get ready to face the day. I heard nudge snoring softly behind the curtain that split the room.

All of a sudden, I heard Max snap, "Will you quit that?" at someone, presumably Fang.

I found the outfit I had been looking for. I settled on my bed a little and started getting dressed. As I pulled on my jeans, I heard the door open.
The person, Max, I found out, paused in the doorway. She took a couple steps forward, towards Nudge.

"Hey, sweetie, up and at 'em," she said. I heard the springs poinging slightly as she shook her. "Breakfast in ten."

Nudge woke up, just barely, and I heard her mumble, "Wha'?"

"Another day. Get up and face it," Max urged gently.

With Nudge groaning, the springs poinged some more. I heard a few steps coming towards my curtain. I pulled my shirt over my head just as Max pushed the curtain aside. I watched as her face lit up, just a little bit.

"Hey, you're already dressed," she said, hugging me.

"Hi, Max," I replied, giving her a quick hug and pulling my hair out of the collar. "Can you do my buttons?"

"Yep," she said. I turned around and listened to her thoughts. "I just absolutely love love Angel. Maybe it's because I've taken care of her since she was a baby. Maybe because she is so sweet and loving herself…"

"Maybe it's because I'm like your little girl," I said as she finished the last button. I turned to face her. "But don't worry Max. I won't tell anyone. Besides, you're my favorite too," I said, giving her a kiss on her cheek and a hug. She hugged me back hard.

She got up and urged nudge out of bed. I got out of bed and walked to the kitchen.

A/N: sorry if its not really good… it was written while I was supposed to be working on my algebra stuff (stupid math… .) anyhoo… comment!!! I will read every single one as soon as I get one… thank you!!! - hottopic123