Escaping the Truth
'Max?'
A slight moan escaped my lips and my eyes flickered.
'You do realise I know you're not asleep?' A voice murmured next to me.
'Well I would be if it weren't for these interruptions,' I mumbled back, my eyes flashing open.
It's true, I wasn't asleep. I turned my head to my left and saw my partner in saving the world … true; it's not as catchy as partner in crime but it's as true as it gets folks.
'What's up, Fang?'
Yup I hear ya … Fang??? What kinda name is that?
I looked at Fang, his arms around his knees and legs and his head tilted up to the sky. His hair hung there perfectly and his eyes glistened wildly. His head leaned against the wall of the cave … I know… a cave…I hear you…yes, we sleep in a cave. But only for tonight.
'The moon, fool!' Fang replied as if in a trance.
I looked up. I didn't need to ask Fang. I only needed to look at the massive round piece of cheese and I understood. I was getting used to this sentimental Fang.
'Its amazing,' I said, my lips barely moving.
I glanced at Fang to see him looking directly at me.
'I know,' he whispered and leaned in towards me.
As soon as his lips reached mine, an electric shock jolted through me and I gave the slightest gasp. My eyes were clasped shut and my head felt as if I was on the fastest rollercoaster and my lungs felt like they were slamming against my rib cage. The kiss wasn't lust filled. It was a loving kiss that spoke words that could never be said. Yeah, I know, kissing under the moonlight, how ironic … but it was … there were no words to describe it.
Fang was kissing me so tenderly and I was kissing him back! FANG! I mean I love him and all but in a brotherly sorta way … but that way … I'm not so sure.
We broke apart, but only centimetres away from each other.
'Fang,' I murmured softly.
I moved back slightly, leaving more room between us but still gazing into his deep brown eyes.
'Max,' Fang mumbled indistinctly, ' I …-'
A sudden snore from Gazzy was all I needed to send me into Alert Mode. I diverted my gaze from Fang; his amazing eyes and his faint smile to the sleeping Gazzy … God, the flock looked cute when they were asleep!
I went over to Gazzy to check how he was … ok fine; I went to get away from Fang. It all felt too … weird.
I checked on the rest of the flock … just to see if they were still breathing and walked towards the front of the cave, where Fang was sleeping. At least, I think he was sleeping. My mind kept flickering back to a few minutes ago … Fang murmuring, Fang looking up at the moon, Fang kissing me … Fang. Fang … FANG. My brain could have imploded with all this thinking about Fang.
I decided I just needed to fly. Fly my troubles away … Hey, that's a good song line, I thought to myself. You see, I'm feeling better already, I thought smiling slightly.
Not really, you're hurting inside, Max
Ahh … Voicey! How good to hear from you again.
Pleasures all mine, Maximum
Um … can you go now? … I need some ALONE time
There was no answer, so I assumed he, or maybe she, cleared off.
I walked past Fang, towards the opening of the cave.
'Just think about it, Max, please,' Fang said, almost inaudible.
And then … I flew.
