(A/N Eh… Let me one second….)
Maxs PoV
Fang pulled me quickly through the forest. I was happy that I was able to lighten his mood, but I knew it would only last as long as we were away from that house and from his family. Fang had been my rock; now it was my turn.
I was pulled into a clearing that was nearly hidden from view. There was a tight circle of foliage around it, and a sheer cliff at one end. The rest was covered by soft grass. The trees formed a circle that captured the sunlight perfectly. It was a little sanctuary.
I ran to the edge of the cliff, exhilarated to feel the breeze rush past my face as though I was flying. I laughed happily, but it was snatched away by the wind. Coming up beside me, Fang chuckled and said, "I knew youd love it." I smiled at him. "Whats it called?" I asked. "The cliff or the clearing?" "Both."
He ran a hand through his hair. "The cliffs called Widows Peak. I never got around to naming the clearing." I studied the area for a moment. "You look so happy here." I said softly. He looked at me, surprised, before slowly cupping my face between his hands.
"Max, I wont lie. I am happy here." He said slowly. "But its tainted with sadness, because of the reasons I had to come here for in the past. Its with you that I feel the happiest." I felt a grin spread over my face at that comment. "So having you here… its like paradise." He finished. Before I could say anything, he'd leaned down and kissed me gently.
I gently rested my hands on his wrists. His hands slid down from my face to my waist, while mine twined around his neck. We both angled our heads to kiss deeper. We backed away from the cliff back into the clearing, or Serenity, while Fangs tongue slipped into my mouth. Dimly, I felt my back hit a tree.
Fang looked up at it and smiled. "I used to climb this tree." He said softly. "I even slept in it a couple of times." I looked up at the tree and noticed that it was quite curvy, like a river. I had an idea.
Quickly, I slipped away from Fang and climbed onto the first branch. "Hey!" he exclaimed, with a mock pout. I laughed down at him. "If you catch me, you can have me." I taunted. He smirked, and I instantly shot up the tree like a squirrel. Of course, Fang was also an excellent climber, and he had experience with this tree.
But I managed to get near the top before Fang caught me around the waist. I sighed in defeat. "Fine, you win." I huffed. "I'll collect my prize when we get back. Its getting dark, anyway." He said. I glanced at the imminent sunset, and agreed.
He pulled me back through the woods, obviously knowing exactly where he was going. He didn't seem flustered that dark was approaching, in fact, he seemed at home with it. Which makes sense with all of his natural darkness. So, his house brings on painful memories, as do the woods. But the clearing makes him happier. Hmmmm.
When we arrived at the house, Fang stopped, and I noticed his eyes were closed. I could feel his slight tremble. "Fang." I said softly, turning him so that he faced me and not the house. "Fang, im not saying you have to talk to your family. And im not saying that your reaction is completely unexpected. I would be the same way if I had to live in my house again. The point is this: Your dad isn't in there. You wont be locked in, and you don't have to hide anymore."
He opened his eyes. "I know." He whispered, ever so quietly. I smiled at him and took his hand. "Now, come on, Angies probably freaking out right now." I said. He smirked and nodded, before I started dragging him inside.
(A/N Ok guys, review review review!)
