I'm going to start this chapter off by apologizing. I've been so freaking busy and have had absolutely no new inspiration. So basically a major writers block. I know those excuses are pretty lame, but they're true. So I'm sorry. I apologize for not updating in, like, 3 or 4 months.

I'd also like to thank wolflover777 for making me update. It was very helpful so thanks!

Also, I will be unable to update for about 2 weeks, but when I can I will have plenty of new chapters so it's all good.

Okay, this chapter may be a little rocky; I'm still getting over my writer's block, but hopefully it will get better. It's really just a filler chapter.

Disclaimer: I'm not James Patterson. I'm way cooler than he will ever be. Haha. Just kidding. Anywho, I don't own Maximum Ride.

_ Muffins are cool, but not as cool as this line._

Max's POV

You'd think having to put up with so much crap at home would give me at least a little good karma, but noooo. Luck is not on my side, folks, because Tooth, or whatever the hell his name is, is officially in every single one of my classes. Every. Single. One.

And you'd think that some of my teachers would get together and say, "Hey look, Tooth sits next to Max in almost every class. We'd better change that." But they just decided to torture me, or maybe they're just not feeling very social. Either way Mr. Mind Reader sits next to me in almost every class except math (and P.E. obviously).

It's now officially the second day since Tooth, okay Fang came to our school and I'm about to rip someone's head off. Preferably Fang's.

I took deep breaths as Fang walked into English class, late, and sat next to me.

"So you trip again or what?" he asked knowing it would annoy me. I took another deep breath and silently chanted 'I will not use violence. I will not use violence. I really want to use violence.'

But just as I was about to punch him Mrs. Williams' voice interrupted my thoughts and I remembered I had to stay on her good side. The only way I could get away from Fang in this class was if she partnered me and someone else up for the big semester project. In fact, she had been right in the middle of explaining it when Fang had walked in the door.

"F-fang." She said, still having trouble with his name, " You're late."

I don't know if she was expecting an apology or something else, but all he said was, "Yeah, I am."

Mrs. Williams face was priceless. I put my hand over my mouth in an attempt to smother my laughter, but it was useless.

"Maximum Ride!" Her sharp voice could only mean one thing: punishment.

"Yes?" I said innocently. Maybe I shouldn't have tried to look so innocent because that only made her look madder. I silently prayed for detention; I would just skip because I needed to get home to Angel and Gazzy.

"If you think Fang is so funny maybe you should do your project with him."

Wow. Really? That was the one thing that would actually annoy me out of all her stupid punishments and she just had to choose it.

"Um….. I think I would be better suited doing the project with someone I know." I practically pleaded as a last attempt to avoid Fang.

"Really?" Mrs. Williams said smugly. She had finally found out a way to discipline me. "You are the best student in the class and Fang is new, so I think it's a perfect match."

I was about to argue, but Mrs. Williams just cut me off saying, "And don't you dare try to argue Maximum Ride. I will call your parents."

I cringed and looked away only to find the entire class staring at me.

"What?" I demanded.

"Oh it's nothing Max. It's just that, you're smart?" Iggy said, completely serious.

"Yes. Surprising, I know." I snarled.

I actually am pretty smart, but that's only because I study really hard. You see, Ari made the mistake of assuming that since we're filthy rich Jeb would pay for college. His assumption was wrong. And since he never really tried hard in high school he couldn't get a scholarship.

Jeb's not gonna pay for my college either and I don't have time for sports, even though I'm really athletic, so I am going to need an academic scholarship. And the only way that's ever going to happen is if I study really hard, so I do. The only downside, besides Jeb of course, is hat people always are really surprised when they find out I'm smart. It's kind of insulting.

I turned to Fang after Mrs. Williams said to start working on projects. "Well, Tooth, wanna get started?"

_ This line is cool, but not as cool as puffins._

Fang's POV

I was walking home from work, thinking about Max. Not in a creepy way, just trying to figure her out.

I keep on remembering little things about her that are strange, like how she refused to let me come over to her house to work on the project. Now she was going to have to come to my house tomorrow, which I am not happy about. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love my family, but they cam be a little embarrassing.

Plus, it's not exactly like we have the nicest house or live in the nicest neighborhood.

I sighed; tomorrow's going to be a long day.

_ Puffins are cool, but not as cool as llamas. _

Okay folks, that's all for today. Review. I like to know what you think.

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