I'm sorry this took so long, at least by my standards. It is longer than most of my other chapters, though. I hope you enjoy. There's plenty of Fax in this chapter. :D
Max POV
The flock and I went back to the hotel and despite the obvious tension between us, they decided Jen and I should share a room. We were fighting before we even got to the room.
"I don't care what you always do! I'm getting the bed by the window, and that's final!" She yelled.
"Well at least let me open the window!" I yelled. The hotel rooms were really small, and I don't think my claustrophobia would be able to handle it.
"No. Do you know how cold it gets at night? Especially since we're near the ocean!"
"It's Texas in the summer! It's not getting any cooler than eighty!"
"Why can't you just turn on the air conditioner?!" She asked,
"Cold air is not going to make me feel any less claustrophobic."
"Maybe you should just sleep in the hallway, then!"
"Maybe I should!"
Jen stalked off towards our- I mean her- room, and slammed the door. The rest of the flock, who had been watching the whole thing with shocked expressions, other than Fang, of course, came over and asked if I wanted to share a room with one of them. i declined, mostly because I wanted to be alone. Everyone except Fang went to their rooms, and he came and sat beside me.
"What's wrong?"
"Nothing. What made you say that?" I asked.
"is it Jen?" Fang asked, somehow knowing exactly what I was worried about.
"Yeah," I admitted. There was no point in trying to hide it now.
"I know what you're thinking, but she hasn't replaced you. No one could. She's just been an alternate. I don't like it either, but it's best for the flock."
"So are you a mind reader now?" I asked, joking but trying to change the subject.
"Yes." I laughed, since I thought he was faking, but when I saw the serious look on his face, I stopped.
"Really?! Just like Angel?"
"No. Mine is more powerful, yet more limited. I can't be blocked, but I can only do it when I need to. I can't just go around reading stranger's minds."
"When did this happen?"
"Just recently, I guess."
"Fang..."
He looked up at me, reading the thoughts I couldn't say.
"No, I don't. I don't know why you would even think something like that."
"But you let her-"
"Exactly. I let her sit on my lap. I did not make, nor want her to sit on my lap. I just tolerated it."
"Promise?"
"Yes, Max, I promise."
"Okay. Then it's alright if I do this." Cautiously, I leaned over and gently pressed my lips to Fang's.
He responded differently than I'd thought, wrapping an arm around my shoulders and pulling me closer to him.
And everything would have been great if a certain someone hadn't come and ruined the moment.
"Fang! How could you do this to me?!" Jen wailed.
Yes, I know I left an evil cliffy, but you'll just have to wait until the next chapter to see what happens. Any suggestions, critique, and even flames(as long as they aren't too harsh) are welcomed. Please review!!