"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new."
― Albert Einstein
I Made a Mistake
Max's P.O.V.
Eight Years Old…
Fang and I were best friends, at this time he and I were watching a movie and my head was on his lap. The movie just ended and it made me think about something.
"Fang I have a goal." I said, looking interestedly at the carpet.
"Yeah? Well what is it?" He asked, smiling.
"Oh…I can't tell you."
"Why not?" he asked confused.
"Well…because it might not happen…" I trailed off.
"Max, there is a huge difference between goals and wishes."
"But-"He interrupted me.
"No it's okay Max. But I want you to remember, not one can stop you from succeeding that goal. Okay?"
"Yeah Fang, sure" I smiled at him, and then we played another movie.
Twelve Years Old
And when we were eleven, we always hung out. Until that day I turned twelve…
"Max you want to hang out?" Fang asked on a Tuesday.
"Sorry Fang but I can't hang out on Tuesday's and Monday's. I have a goal to keep…" I told him
"You're still up on that goal? It's been four years Max, yet you still haven't told me"
"I'm sorry, but it's part of the goal. I have to go, bye! See you later!" I called off as I walked to where I needed to.
Thirteen Years Old
When I turned nine Ella made new amazing friends, Ella was my little sister, she was only a year younger than me, twelve years old, her friends would visit us every day from morning to night, it was a good thing they were adorable.
Knock! Knock! Knock!
There was rapid pounding on the front door; I looked at the time… 6:00 AM
Who the heck knocks on my door, on a Saturday morning at six in the morning? I stretched, got off my bed and walked downstairs were the fresh smell of waffles and bacon with eggs and sausages came into my nose.
"I'll get it!" Ella called out, rubbing her hands on her apron.
"Ella what are you doing up so early?" I asked, serving myself some of everything.
"What are you doing up so late?" she said, walking down the stairs to get to the front door.
"Late? Ella no one wakes up at six but you. How is this considered late?" she opened the door, and in came my favorite little boogers; Nudge and Angel.
"They wake up at this time, so it's you sis that is not normal." She stated, smiling. Then in came my older brother Ari, who was only two years older than I…which makes him...fifteen years old. Sorry I forget his age sometimes because he looks so much older.
"She's right Maxie, you're not normal" He told me messing up my hair.
"Don't call me Maxie" I growled.
All of the sudden Iggy, Fang, and Gazzy came in smiling all dressed up.
"Maxie why are you still in your PJs?" Iggy said smiling, grabbing a piece of bacon.
"Guys! It's freaking six in the morning! It's a Saturday morning! Why is everyone up so early? Am I the only normal one here?"
"No, you're the unusual one who likes to sleep till three in the afternoon on a Saturday morning" Angel said, I glared at her, then everyone else and walked away…going back to sleep.
Fourteen Years Old
When we were fourteen, Fang took me to the city park where we could hang out and have cotton candy and all that stuff. I soon regretted going there…
"Max, I—" Fang stuttered, "I wanted to ask you…can you be—I mean would you like to be my girlfriend?" he asked nervously, I suddenly freaked out. I couldn't say yes, and it was because of my goal.
"Fang…you know I can't have a boyfriend until I'm sixteen" I whispered. There was silence, so quiet around us. You could hear a distant cry of joy from a child or a bark of a dog, but it was totally silent to me.
"I—I could wait" Suddenly Fang sounded nervously confident.
"You'd wait two years for me to turn sixteen?" I asked astounded. Fang nodded, I smiled. "Ok but I want you to keep a promise" I held out my pinkie he took out his and wrapped it around mine.
"And this promise is…?" he said warily.
"I want you to date other girls, and if you find the one…I want you to keep her." I told him.
"But Max—"I interrupted him.
"Fang you have to promise."
"I—fine I promise" he promised. And soon I'd regret making him promise that.
Fifteen Years Old
Walking around the mall used to be so fun…with Fang. But he was at a date with this girl named Brigid, she was pretty, Red hair, green eyes, has a figure…she's everything Fang wants...but only physically.
Everyone else was busy too so I was like a loner today. I don't admit to it though, I can still have a fun day without my very busy friends.
I looked at some clothes then went to the toy store but then felt stupid because little kids ran around everywhere. I decided I was a bit hungry so I went to eat at the food court, my favorite place at the mall. Fang used to tell me that I'd be fat if I kept eating like this but I have a high metabolism…so it kind of works.
I walked to Subway and waited in line; I finally got my Sub sandwich and went to sit down.
"So like while I was walking my puppy my like so called best friend talks about how she is dating my ex-boyfriend and I look at her like wow she is like such a jerk and-"
"Hey Max!" I hear Fang's voice say, I turn towards the direction of that voice.
"Um…hi" He was sitting with the girl named Brigid, she looked at him annoyed.
"Max, what are you doing here?"
"I—I just had nothing else to do…" I practically whispered, Fang still heard me though.
"Oh well why don't you come sit with us?" he asked smiling. Brigid looked at him like he was crazy.
"We are on a date" she said through clenched teeth.
"But Max is all alone" Fang retorted back.
"No, no! Its fine! I was leaving anyways" I got up, took my Subway and left.
Sixteen Years Old
I was watching family home movies with Ari. My knees were up against my chest as I watched and Ari was lying on the couch. Suddenly the doorbell rang.
"Max…" Ari grumbled
"I'll get it."I sighed, even though Ari was closest to the door.
I opened the door only to find I bent over Fang breathing hard… at my doorstep.
"Fang?" I asked, bending over to see his face. He stood up so I did the same.
"I remembered…that it was…your birthday…today…" he said between gasps.
"Okay?" I said timidly.
"And…I…got you…a flower" he handed me the flower, but not just any flower. My favorite flower but a really rare flower, a Parrot Flower.
"Wow…" was the stupid response that I came up with.
"Do you like it?" His voice was more controlled now.
"I—It's beautiful"
"I'm glad you think so"
"How'd did you get it? These flowers are originally from Thailand."
"I know, I bought them from this guy who was growing one."
"Oh, ok…um thanks"
"Will you go out with me?"
"What?" now he brings up random questions?
"I said-"
"No I know what you said Fang."
"Then why'd you say what?"
"Because!"
"Okay! But Max will you? You're old enough now right?"
"Yes" I murmured.
"Yes…what? Yes you're old enough or yes you will go out with me?"
"Yes to both" I whispered, looking down. Fingers suddenly grabbed my chin and Fang's lips fell on my own, and that was my first kiss…
Twenty One Years Old
Fang and I were still dating and we're both in college; we were both majoring in music which was three years. But I had to leave college for a little while about a year and a half. Again it was because of the goal I made, for leaving a year and a half I was going to Puerto Rico so I had to learn Spanish.
"What do you mean you're leaving college for a year and a half? Aren't we supposed to finish college together?"Fang was holding my hand, not wanting to let go. But my bags were already packed, I had to go.
"I—you know I have a goal, I have to go through with it Fang!"
"Again with the goal! Why don't you just quit? Please just stay with me!"
"I have to go," why does everything have to end like this, "Fang I think…I think that we should break up…"
"What?" with that I pulled my hand out of his grip and ran feeling so stupid.
What is up with this goal? I have to fulfill it; I'm not a quitter…
One and a Half Year later; 22 years old
I was back in New York, I had to finish one more year in college. Fang finished a year ago, so I was alone. But it's alright, I didn't expect him to wait, I did leave him and I deserved this. I'm turning 23 soon and so is Fang. I got him a birthday gift, I wanted to hand it to him personally…which was apparently at his apartment.
I rung the doorbell and waited for the door to finally open.
"Hi, who are you?" to my astonishment a redhead opened the door, her hair was in curls and she was wearing a giant black band t-shirt that reached mid-thigh.
"Sorry, I thought he still-"I got interrupted by the one and only.
"Who is it" Fang yawned coming up behind the girl, when he saw me his eyes widened the slightest bit. He wasn't…wearing a shirt.
"I didn't mean to interrupt; I just got you a present for our birthday…happy birthday" I couldn't look down; as soon as he caught my eyes I couldn't look away. Tears threatened to fall, of course he didn't wait, and it's been too long.
"No you're not interrupting anything, if you'd like you can come in" Fang said, the red-head (who needs a name, I really don't know what to call her) looked at him as if he was crazy inviting me in…Déjà vu.
"Fang I have to go, um bye" I put the present down and walked off quickly. As soon as I was outside I noticed it was pouring outside (the irony) I sprinted towards the woods.
"Max!" I heard a distance yell of his voice, which made me run even faster. I ran towards the nearest tree and hid behind it, well in the opposite direction of his voice. I curled my knees up to my chest and tried to stay quiet.
"Max, please!" His voice was closer, I stayed silent. I didn't know if it was the rain, or if actual tears were running down my face. And my stupid body reacted with hiccupping, see every time that I cry (which is not normally) I start to hiccup. It's ridiculous I hate it, and only Fang knew about that.
"Max?" Fang was right behind my tree, I put my hand over my mouth, hoping that would channel down the hiccups. When I heard his footsteps treading away I sighed in relief only to hiccup really loud. And suddenly the footsteps came right towards me. Why me? Was the only thought I had at the moment. He stood right in front of me.
"What?" I answered bitterly.
"What is up with you? That's what!" he yelled in frustration. I stood up glaring at him.
"What's up with me? Me? What's up with you and the red-head bimbo over there?" I quickly covered my mouth, my eyes widened to what I just said. Keep your thoughts to yourself Max, keep your thoughts to yourself.
"What? Can't you just decide? You're the one that broke up with me! And now you're jealous?" For a second there was hope in his eyes. Why hope?
"I'm not jealous! I'm just stressed out right now okay? Just leave me alone." I turned around, and started to walk away.
"Max please don't" he whispered. I stopped in my tracks, and turned around.
"Don't what?"
"Don't do this again, don't leave me" Fang grabbed my hand slowly and pulled me towards him.
"I'm not leaving" I whispered back. He pulled me into a hug and wrapped an arm around my waist.
"You promise?" his lips were at my ear, I shivered, not trusting my voice, and nodded.
Twenty Four Years Old
Fang and I got back together a month after that day, today was our anniversary, we were going to do something special for each other. This day was also known as the worst day of my life…
Fang texted me in the morning telling me he was going to pick me up and take me to breakfast. We went to IHop and he bought me my favorite; Chocolate chip pancakes with bacon, sausage, eggs and hash browns.
He then took me to see that new movie that just came out; The Avengers. I was so happy and Fang was being such a gentlemen, I love him so much…just thought it was too early to tell him.
"I'm going to get us some popcorn and a refill for our drink." Fang whispered, he kissed my cheek and stood up, leaving the theater. He came back a couple minutes later with a tub full of popcorn and the soda we were drinking out of.
A little while into the movie he moved his hand closer to mine and it was like our first date all over again, I felt like my palms were too sweaty but they were dry, he slightly clutched my hand in anticipation before finally intertwining our fingers together.
*After the Movie…*
We went to a restaurant to eat lunch nothing too big or fancy but also nothing too…fast food type. It was about five thirty in the afternoon and the sun was about to go down over the mountains. We ate our lunch quickly, paid and left.
"I have a surprise." Fang said quietly, he was smiling but he seemed nervous at the same time. He grabbed my hand and dragged me up the hill and down another until we were so far away that all I could see was fields and fields of grass around us.
But then what caught my eye was a black blanket, pinned to the grass. It had a candle in front of it and a picnic basket at the side, with beautiful scenery around it; it looked exactly like our first date. Fang sat us down and handed me a breadstick.
"So how are you enjoying your evening so far?" he inquired. {Hehe I really like that word}
"It's been lovely so far" I answered, taking a bite out of my breadstick.
"That's good." he whispered. We stayed silent for a couple minutes until Fang turned towards me.
"Would you like some homemade chocolate chip cookies?" he asked timidly. I smiled and nodded at him, eating the last piece of my breadstick. He opened the basket and took out a small bag of cookies.
"Thanks." I said as he handed me one.
"Chew slowly" he said quickly, with one hand up for warning. I stared at him weirdly wondering what he meant,"They're kinda hot" he answered my unspoken question blushing.
"Okay" I said with a mouthful of cookie, after I finished he frowned a little then handed me another one.
"Here" he said, I took a bite out of it and something hard hit my tooth.
"Fang there is something wrong with your—"I stopped my sentence and I turned, Fang was kneeled down on one knee and looking at me seriously. Oh no…
"Sorry, it's kind of weird since were both on the ground. Can you stand up?" he asked, I stood up slowly with wide eyes. I've dropped the silver diamond ring by now.
"Max, I have known you my whole life, and throughout the time I've learned to love you so I ask" please no, please no he doesn't deserve this, I don't deserve him, "Maximum Ride…will you marry me?" he asked smiling. My eyes started to water; no I couldn't do this to him.
"Fang…I—I," The tears started coming down, I was so glad I wasn't hiccupping or else this would be ridiculous, "I can't" I whisper.
"What? Why? Is there something wrong?"
"It's the goal Fang! I need to succeed the goal, I-I just can't Fang" I get up and start walking away; a hand grabs my wrist and pulls me into Fang's chest.
"Please don't do this again Max, I love you, you can't do this to me again." he said, I looked at him straight in the eyes, biggest mistake I could have ever made, they were swimming with pain and hurt. I couldn't say no to those eyes.
"I love you so much…but I have to" I kiss him quickly and run as soon as his grip turns loose.
Twenty Eight Years Old
"Max…you look beautiful" my mom told me teary eyed, "I can't believe my only little girl is getting married" she cried, that's right. I was getting married, but not to him…to Dylan Günter Hagan.
"Max you look amazing!" Nudge squealed as she pulled my hair into a bun but let some curls drop on the side."
"I really hope my wedding will be this amazing" Angel sighed as she applied finishing touches on my makeup. I really hope today was magical, especially since it was my wedding day.
"We need the beautiful bridesmaids" Ari said, with the door slightly open and his head sticking in, and then he saw me.
"Wow sis you look…"he trailed off.
"Weird?"I suggested.
"Like a girl" he said, I laughed and shook my head. As everyone left I slightly adjusted my dress and started to walk out…when someone came in.
"Fang" I gasped, he was wearing a black tux with a white shirt under and a black tie.
"Wow, you look beautiful Max" Fang said smiling; I didn't know if this was a dream or not I just felt so happy that I could die. But not until I finish my goal is that going to happen.
"You came" I whispered, we were about a foot apart now.
"Why wouldn't I?" he said grabbing my hands and holding them in his own.
"That night…" I reminded him, his eyes suddenly darkened but he kept the smile.
"But this is the day of your life, the day everyone remembers. Your wedding day." he told me. I let go of his hand and wrapped him in a bear hug never wanting to let go.
"I'm so happy you're here" I said, my voice muffled by his chest.
"I'll always be there" he whispered.
"Anytime?" I was crying by now, holding him tighter.
"Anywhere." He whispered back.
"I love you" I whispered, I turned the slightest bit and looked at us in the full length mirror. I hated how perfect we looked together…
I really hope you liked it! It's something I made awhile ago so yeah...hope you enjoyed...and R&R?