Author's Note; Hi people!!! This is my first Maximum Ride, so be a bit nice to me when you (hopefully) review. Check out Enigma by A Girl Can Wish (REALLY GOOD!!!, check out her revision, which is chapter 3). I used her story for some inspiration. So, if there are similarities between the two, I'm sorry. So, read, review, and ENJOY!!!!

It was midnight. The time where I could break down alone, so the Flock didn't have to worry. I was at my mom's house, on her couch. I couldn't sleep. We had Erasers chasing after us, and we needed to rest, but I didn't want my mom, or Ella, to be dragged into this. Tears started to flow from in my eyes. I wasn't pushing them back, as I usually do. I was just letting them flow.

Suddenly, I felt a presence right behind me. Whipping around to see who it was, I saw it was Fang. Fang. He couldn't see me like this. I pushed the tears back all the way now.

"What are you down here for?" I asked. Stupid question Max.

"I was going to ask you the same thing. I saw that your bed was empty. What's wrong, Max?" he asked. Of course. When I wanted to be left alone, people come. But when I want the attention (not often), nobody listens to me. And Fang says one of the biggest sentences that I've ever heard him say. Wonderful day.

"Nothing," I replied.
I got up to walk away, when I felt a set of arms snake around my waist. Fang's. I loved it when he did that, but not now. I loved Fang, but I was a mess right now, and I'm never a good person when I'm a mess.

"Tell me, Max," he whispered in my ear.

I sighed. He would never let it go.

I let the dam flow out now; there was no stopping it now. "We have a whole bunch of Erasers hunting us, while we are here resting. Plus, my mom, and Ella, are in danger because of us. And, I don't know what to do next. We can't stay here, and-"

Fang squeezed me harder. Close to him, like two perfectly matching puzzle pieces. He completed me.

"You don't have to pull up that shield with me, Max. You can be yourself here."

I turned around to look him in the eye. "Why should I?"

He sighed. "Because of this." He pulled my chin up, and pressed his lips gently to mine. It was sweet, and heavenly. After three seconds of peace, I broke away and started to run, before Fang grabbed my wrist. His strength held me in place.

We just stood there for about thirty seconds before he turned me around and pulled himself closer to me. My eyes didn't meet his.

"Why, Max? Why? Why do you run away from me? If you don't like me, I'll understand. But, I need to know."

I sighed. Of course I loved him. He had to see that, but I can't let my wants (well, Fang is a need) get in the way of my duty. But, I couldn't stand to see the pain in his eyes if I lied to him. Geez, Max. You got yourself a bigger mess. Here it goes:

"Of course I love you Fang, but-" I said.

He smiled, making my knees almost shake.

"That's all I need to hear,"

He crushed his lips to mine, and I found myself kissing him back. My hands went up, around his neck, and into his dark hair. His arms still held my waist, but were pulling me closer now.

When we couldn't hold out on air anymore, we broke apart. Resting our foreheads against each other, our breathing slowly turned back to normal.

"Now, what are we going to do about those Erasers?" asked Fang.

I'll try to get some action in there, but for now. I wanted Faxness. Tell me what you think. I crave reviews. While you're at it, check out my stories or any of my favorites. WARNING: Since, I'm on Track now (aah!!! I know, a clumsy person on track), I have even less time for FanFiction, but I will try to post things.

jedigirl627 out.