Hey People! Thanks for the reviews. It's nice to know you really care. And now...drumroll please...Chapter 2!
Disclaimer: All credit goes to JP
English could not have been more awkward.
The room was split into tables of three and I sat with Aaron of course but guess who sat on the other side?
Nick.
I was jittery all class because while we were talking about Shakespeare, Aaron would just randomly lean over and give me kiss.
Nick just glared at him every time he did.
Who the hell did he think he was anyway?
He was just some random guy who asked for directions.
Why should I care if he looks at me like I was doing something wrong?
I'm not...am I?
My next class was Gym and Nick and I were walking over when really tall blond dude stepped in our way.
"Fa-I mean, Nick, can I talk to you real quick?"
Nick glanced at me, as if asking for permission.
I shrugged,"I can wait."
The two of them stepped aside until they thought I couldn't hear them.
"What the hell are you doing with her? This wasn't the plan, moron!" said Blondie
"The plan isn't gonna work Iggy. This whole hellhole is full of them. Even her boyfriend is one."
Blondie-I mean Iggy-snorted, "You're kidding right. I saw him. He's about as dangerous as a fly. You're letting your emotions cloud your judgement. It's not safe for you, her or us!"
Nick's eyes narrowed,"I know what safe for her. I've always known what's safe for her, and I say we get her out. Today."
Iggy's eyes bulged, and now that I looked at them they looked sort-of weird and out-of focus. "If you knew what's safe for her, why are we here right now? In this situation? But you know what? Fine. You're in charge. Let's get her out today."
Nick relaxed a little bit,"Thank You. Tell the others that we'll get out during last block."
Iggy nodded and the two of them walked back over to where I was waiting.
"Max?" said Nick," This is my brother, Iggy."
I looked his almost white hair, and Nick's dark hair. "Your...brother?"
Iggy laughed, running a hand through his hair, "I was...adopted."
"Oh...cool."
Turns out Nick has 4 younger siblings.
Iggy, the guy I met earlier. He's blind, by the way.
Nudge, who, to me, sounds like a typical 14-year-old who can't keep her mouth shut.
Gasman...well, the name says it all.
And Angel, who Nick says was exactly that, an angel.
He told me a lot about their family while we ran around the track.
We were faster than everyone of course, what with my athletic skills and all and surprisingly, Nick could keep up. We were a good half lap ahead of the next person.
"Girlfriend?" I asked.
His eyes clouded over, becoming almost glassy and his face started to shut down.
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked you that. It's not my business."
He shook his head, "No, it's fine. It's just...she doesn't...I mean...she's... going through a hard time right now, and she just really needs her space, I guess."
"Were you close?"
He smiled sadly,"Yeah. We were actually best friends before we got together. We did everything together."
I smiled at him, "It sounds like you really care about her."
"I do. She's my whole world. I don't know what I'd do without her."
He was silent after that.
The rest of the day went by in a blur and before I knew it I was sitting in Math staring at the clock, willing it to go faster.
Fang was at the desk in front of mine, sitting backwards on the chair so he faced me.
"So how long have you and your boyfriend been dating?"
I thought about it for a second before answering,"three months."
He raised his eyebrows,"You guys seem really close for a couple who's been dating for three months."
"Why?" I asked, " How long have you been dating your girlfriend?"
"two and a half years."
I nearly choked. "Two and a half years? Wow...she must be really special."
"As special as can be."
"What's her name?"
Nick thought about it for a second and opened his mouth to speak, but was cut off by the loud CRASH of the classroom door flying of it's hinges.
Iggy and three other kids walked in.
"Fang!"
Nick stood up and grabbed my hand, pulling me up to my feet.
"What's happening?"
"Max. You have to listen to me okay? We're not gonna hurt you."
I pulled my hand out of his grasp.
"What the hell are you talking about?"
"Fang! Watch out!" It was the little girl standing in the doorway.
I turned and saw one of my classmate running towards me, his eyes red and his body turning silver, an almost metallic color. He opened his mouth, barring his sharp non-human teeth.
I screamed, covering myself my hands, waiting for the blow.
But Nick stepped in front of me and aimed a roundhouse kick right at a boy's side.
He went flying.
I looked around and all the other kids were standing up now, along with the teacher. A few looked like the guy who just attacked, but the rest were just normal kids.
"Gazzy! Angel!" yelled Nick,"You guys get the kids and teacher out of here. Iggy, you and Nudge take care of the Bots."
I was terrified now. I had no clue what was happening. "The what?" I said.
Nick grabbed my wrists, and pushed me back until my shoulders were against the corner of the room. He stood in front of me blocking me from everything that was happening behind him.
"Max"
My eyes snapped up to meet his.
"What do you want from me?" I asked.
He opened his mouth to answer but was interrupted by Iggy.
"Fang! We could really use some help!"
Nick gritted his teeth, "Just take care of it Iggy."
His hands came up to my face, cradling it in his hands.
"I just want you to remember Max. Remember me. Remember us."
"What us?" I yelled, confused and frustrated,"The never was an us. I have no idea who you are!"
"Yes you do. Please. Try. It's me, Fang"
"I don't know any Fang."
"Please. Anything. The first time I kissed you, your birthday, the school. Anything."
I watched his face, he was so determined. I felt a spark in the back of the head. I reached for it. Closer, closer, almost there.
And it's gone. Nothing.
"I don't know what you're talking about," I whispered.
The fight still refused to leave his eyes. Before I knew it, he pulled my face against his and we were kissing.
My lips move against him of their own accord.
I had no control over what was happening.
I closed my eyes and images flashed before them. Memories.
I jumped in front of the eraser right before it got to Fang.
It raised its arm and slashed and at me.
I fell to the ground bleeding.
The flock fought them off without me, while I felt my energy and life drain away.
I closed my eyes.
Fang was next to me, kneeling by my side and shaking me roughly.
"Max!"
I moaned.
"Max! Come on! You have to be okay. Don't you dare die right now! Not after we made it this far."
He was panicking. I wanted to reach out, but my eyes stayed closed.
"Max! No, dammit! Don't you leave me. I won't be able to take it if you leave me. I need you. I-I love you, Max."
He took my hand and held it against his face. I felt cold tears.
Fang's tears.
"I love you, Max."
He loved me.
My thoughts all drifted away but that one.
I held on to it and tightly as I could, but I could feel it slipping away.
And just before it was totally gone and I was about to fall to the darkness...
I heard the sirens of an ambulance.
Then everything was black.
-LINE BREAK-
I woke up to white.
A hospital room.
Fang was asleep in chair, his head resting on my bed.
Thoughts swirled in my head.
Fang loves me!
I'm in a hospital!
Where's the flock?
Fang loves me!
I jolted up quickly, only to fall back down just as fast because of the searing pain in my side.
Fang was startled awake.
"Max...you're awake."
"Nice to see you're awake too. Now help me sit up."
He stood up and helped me up until my back was leaning against the backboard of the bed.
"How's you're side?"
I rolled my eyes,"It feels like crap."
Fang almost smiled, "It's good to have you back."
We sat in silence.
"Why did you do it?" he asked finally.
I looked down at my hands.
"You're my best friend and..."
I lifted my gaze to meet his.
"...and I love you."
His face looked about as shocked as I felt.
I expected him to smile or even laugh, but his eyebrows came to together and formed a V.
He was mad.
"You're and idiot, you know that? You know what would have happened to us if we hadn't called the ambulance, what would've happened to me? You have no idea how...scared I was, watching you die right in front of me."
His lips were pressed together so hard they were almost white. He whole body was shaking and trembling.
I took his hands and pressed one to each side of my face.
"Fang, look at me."
He didn't lift his head.
"I said, look at me."
This time he lifted his dark eyes to meet mine. He looked ready to cry.
"We're okay. You know that right? As long as we have each other we'll be okay. I'll never leave you. Ever. I love you, Fang."
He smiled this this time. A small one, but a smile.
He leaned closer, until I could feel his hot breath against my face.
"I love you, too."
Our lips met and our bodies was practically on top of me, kissing me into oblivion.
I closed my eyes and kissed him back with everything I had.
Fang pulled away and I opened my eyes.
I was back in the classroom again.
My head was spinning.
I looked up at his face, taking in all those beautiful features: dark eyes, black hair, olive skin, sharp angular face.
"Fang?"
He grinned, but his smile slowly left his face as I felt myself fall into the dark...
...and straight into his warm, strong arms.
I was home.
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