Chapter 2

I ignored the voice at stared at Fang in shock. Did he just say he wanted to keep me..

"You look surprised, Max." He chuckled softly, "Did you think other whys?"

I gaped at him, my jaw on the floor. He smirked an lifted it up with his finger, "I can see that you did. You know how I feel about you. About us. Why cant you believe me?"

I snapped out of it, "Oh I don't know. How about because you freakin left me! Us!"

"I thought I was doing what was best. Are you saying you wouldn't do the same if the roles were reversed?" He inquired.

My silence was all the answer he needed. "That's what I thought. Now as I was saying; for the past couple of weeks Iggy and I have been going through some strange shit. The other day I uprooted a tree. Yeah I know. We have been arguing more and other..stuff."

"Stuff?"

"Yes. Stuff." He said shortly. "We will deal with this as it comes. That's all we can hope for." I looked at him for a moment before remembering our position. I felt my face heat up and I refused to meet his eyes.

"Will you let me go now?" I demanded. He stared at me blankly before a dark grin wormed its way on his face. No Fang. Get that look off of your face.

He wrapped his arms around me and pulled me tight against him, "I don't think I will. I'm actually pretty comfortable."

"Fang, put me down." He ignored me and began running his fingers down my side, "Fang." I said warningly.

"What? Why cant you just let yourself be happy?" He murmured.

"You think this is what will make me happy? I don't want to be with you Fang! The only reason you want to be with me is because of some freak mutation!" I screamed.

He looked hurt before a dark look crossed his face, "You think I want you is because of some freak mutation?" He whispered harshly, "I have wanted to be with you since we were in the school. I know you, Max. I know you want to be with me. Why cant you just let it go?"

"Because I don't want to get hurt again!" I cried out. I gasped and covered my mouth. I did not just admit that. I felt him stiffen and I tried desperately to get away.

"I would NEVER hurt you purposefully." He whispered painfully.

"How am I supposed to know that?" I asked wearily.

"You know me. You know us."

"I thought I did."

"You do. Just let it go?"

I sighed and closed my eyes. This was not helping the flock. I might as well get over it.

"Fine. But im still mad at you, I haven't forgiven you, and this does NOT mean we are a couple." I grumbled.

He grinned and pulled me up against him. I knew where he was going with this and put my hand over his mouth before he could do anything.

"Did I not just say we aren't a couple? Just because you think im 'yours' does not mean shit. By the way, what the hell was that about?" I glared.

He grimaced, "You heard that? I told you we were having weird shit happen. You said yourself that our animalistic tendencies would surface…I guess being possessive is one of them. I got a little pissed when Iggy touched you.."

"Fang!" I scolded. He gave me and angry look. "I can't control this!" He exclaimed. "Don't get pissed at me."

I continued to glare at him and the voice popped back up.

'Believe me now?'

'Shut up voice.'

'It would be better for everyone if you gave in.'

' What?' Whoever the voice is, im going to kill him.

'You want him. He wants you. Do you want him killing Iggy because he thinks he is a threat to his position?'

'Position as what?'

'Alpha male.'

'Voice!'

It didn't answer. Dammit! That was not helpful. Fang was still looking at me with those dark eyes of his. I remembered a time when I could openly stare. Not that I would.

I do not want to be in a relationship with him after what happened.

'What if it was just physical?' The voice asked slyly.

I asked if it would work but he didn't answer. Would that work? Fang could hold me and shit all he wants but I wouldn't have to worry about actually being committed to this. It would placate him and I would be unscathed. It would be better for the flock…

One could never say I didn't put the others first.

"The voice says that you would want me to be your…mate." He raised his eyebrows but other than that I got no reaction, "I am not ready for that. You said you get possessive? I don't want to be in a emotional relationship with you, you want me close. What if just for not we had a strictly physical relationship? At least until these things get worse, then we will talk about it. I cant handle a real relationship with you. We can let the flock think we are but.."

He stared at me, "Are you sure?"

I shrugged, "It's the best I can come up with. It will benefit both of us. It will placate your instincts and I can stop hearing you bitching."

He glared at me, "I do not bitch."

I smiled baring my teeth, "Yes. Yes you do. Take it or leave it. This offer expires in ten seconds."

"Deal." He groaned. "You do realize that this will get old really fucking fast don't you."

"That may well be. But I can work up to forgiving you." I grinned. "I still wont want to be with you even then."

He pulled me against him and my mouth crushed into his. I gasped and he slipped his tongue in rubbing it along my teeth. He grabbed the underside of my thighs and lifted me higher against him. I wrapped my legs around him and to my utter shame, moaned into the kiss. He smirked against my mouth and I bit his tongue. He jumped back and glared at me.

"You asked for it." I muttered.

"What was that about not wanting me?" He teased.

"Stop talking, Fang. Or it may be the last thing you do." I threatened. He rolled his eyes but stayed quiet. I dropped my legs and found my self in the same position as I was earlier. Straddling his thigh, pushed up against the wall.

I groaned, "What would have happened if the flock came in when we were like this?"

He seemed to really think about it before answering, "Iggy would laugh his ass off. Gazzy would be disgusted. Angel and nudge would be a combination of both of them."

I stared at him in amazement and he looked annoyed, "What?"

"I think I have heard you talk more today than I have in our whole life."

He glared and….dropped me on my butt.

"Ow!" I exclaimed. I aimed a kick at him but he dodged it.

"Do you think Max is awake?" Angel asked from down the hall. I stared at Fang in horror. They cannot find us looking like this. I blocked my mind from Angel and ran into the bathroom. I heard Fang turn on the TV. Ass hole.

They entered and I smelt food come from the living room. I quickly took a shower and jumped out and brushed my hair and threw on clothes and walked out. The minute I stepped out I was tackled.

"Oh Max we were so worried! Why does this keep happening?" Nudge prattled and hugged me around the waist. Angel was hanging off of my left side and Gazzy was fighting Nudge for a spot to hug me.

"I'm fine. Nothing to worry about." I soothed and hugged them back. They kept rattling on about how scared they were and I looked at Fang and Iggy in confusion. Did I miss something?

Fang shrugged his shoulders and Iggy was laughing at my predicament. Ass.

"Guys I'm fine. Can I eat now?" I asked hoping food would draw the attention away from me.

"Yes! Im starving!" Nudge moaned and pulled me to the table. Iggy squished me into a hug and squealed in a high pitched voice, "Oh Max! We were so worried!"

My face was pressed against his chest and I could barely move so I couldn't respond. He leaned down and whispered seriously, "Can you quit falling out of the sky? One day we might not catch you. Scared the shit out of the kids. Now what did the voice say?"

I wiggled out of his arms, sat in a chair and announced, "Guys eat up! I have something I need to tell you."

Everyone started eating faster and I locked eyes with Fang across the table and was looking at Iggy with a murderous expression on his face. I kicked him in the shin and he jumped and glared at me. I gave him a I told you so expression and ate the rest of my food.

"Alright guys. Flock meeting."

"What?" Nudge shrieked, horrified. I nodded gravely and checked out everyone else. Gazzy looked mildly freaked, Angel didn't seem to worried about it, Iggy was...well I'm not sure, he looks like I just confirmed something, Nudge was...Nudge.

"Animal instincts? Are we going to build a bird nest now? Are we going to grow talons! That would be sooo freaky!" She gasped, "Are we going to eat nuts and berries? I do not want to go through that again!"

I couldn't help it. I busted out laughing, clutching my stomach. Iggy followed and soon we were all rolling around laughing like loons. With the exception of Fang. He just stood there and tried to smother his chuckles.

"Max...can...gather...twigs...!" Iggy wheezed out. I stopped laughing and glared at him, causing everyone to laugh harder. I think Fang is going to turn purple from the effort he is using not to laugh.

I picked up my fork and threw it at Iggy's head and by some bizarre phenomenon...he dodged it. It did however hit the container of orange juice behind him and it shattered, sending juice all over him. Gazzy widened his eyes and gave me a incredulous look, probably wondering if I planned. I know Gaz, I amaze myself sometimes. Did I mention that that was his last clean WHITE shirt?

Iggy glared at me with sightless eyes and spat through clenched teeth, "You are so going to regret that."

I grinned and crossed my arms and checked out my nails arrogantly, "Oh I don't think I am-ahhhhhh!" I shrieked as the pancake syrup squirted straight into my face and drip down my neck. I heard Angel gasp and then the flock was in hysterics. Including Fang.

"Good job Ig!" Gazzy whooped and high fived him.

I glared at Iggy and like he felt it, he gave a come and get me hand gesture. I narrowed my eyes and scanned the room for projectiles. Yeah, I know big words.

"Hey Max, can you stand still for a sec? I still have some pancakes that need syrup." Nudge asked mischievously. Gazzy roared with laughter and I slowly turned my glare on her. She flinched when she saw my look and widened her eyes when she saw me reach for the pancakes.

"You would't..." She trailed off, eyes wide.

I smirked, "Oh yes. I would."

I whirled around and hurled the rolled up pancakes like a pitcher at Iggy and hit Iggy smack dab in between the eyes. Smothered chuckles. Everyone was staring between me and Iggy and we all watched as he wiped it off of his face and rolled it back up. He grinned darkly in my direction and pitched it. Hard. I lunged to the left to escape it path and heard it land with a splat against something. Horrified gasps went around the room and I turned to see Fang...covered in pancakes and syrup. He was clenching and unclenching his fists and I could see his jaw twitching.

Oh Iggy. You just signed your death warrant.

Iggy was standing there looking confused. "Guys?"

I covered my mouth with my hands and tried in vain to contain my laughter. "Max? Why the hell are you laughing?" Iggy demanded. I couldn't help it. I burst into laughter.

"You!...hit...F-f-f-ang!" I choked out and grabbed my stomach. Fang gave me a death glare but it just made me laugh harder. Iggy widened his eyes and held his hands up, "It was an accident man!"

Fang merely stared at him before picking up the left over eggs. Oh no.

Nudge and Angel let out indigent shrieks when some of it got it there hair as it flew toward missed Iggy and hit his bag that held...his explosives. Why thank you Fang. Fang wiped his hands on his jeans and raised and eyebrow.

Iggy snarled out, "This means war!"

'Remember what I said about dominance issues?' The voice popped up.

'Yeah?'

'This would be one of those times. I suggest you get the kids out of here.'

I widened my eyes as I got the meaning. I leaped up and jumped between them just as they were about to charge. I held my hands out. "Guys can you go to the next room?" Angel, Gazzy, and Nudge scurried off, sensing a fight, "Cool it down guys! This is enough!"

Iggy grabbed my arm and pulled me half way to him and pushed me to the side, and I, Maximum Ride, slipped on an egg. I slid and banged into the cabinet roughly and hit my head on the floor. I winced and touched my head and pulled away in surprise to see it bleeding from a cut. I looked at Iggy in shock. Fang visibly tensed and his fingers curled into talons.

"Don't you fucking touch her!" Fang snarled and lunged at Iggy. All I could do is watch in horror as I lay on the ground bleeding. Right before he hit Iggy I heard the sound of helicopters.

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