Chapter 7

Every Time It Rains

Max P.O.V.

The sun streaked in through the window creating vertical lines of gold. I laid there with my eyes open pondering the night before. My first kiss. After everything I've been through you'd think I'd become fearless of everything else. And I have… everything except love. What happened last night was that exactly, and I was terrified.

I've had one boyfriend my entire life. Sam. He seemed so nice and loving. His arms were always open to me after I'd had a long night fighting for my life. He knew about my situation, but said nothing. Was a feared fighter, and said nothing. Said he'd die for me, and did nothing.

It was our two year anniversary. I was riding in his car. He told me he was taking me to a surprise place. We began getting deeper into the woods. I had a very bad feeling in my gut but I ignored it. I trusted him with my heart. Suddenly he stopped and hopped out of the car looking at me expectantly. I quickly followed pursuit. The sun was so bright and it was such a beautiful day to be out with your boyfriend. That's when he pulled out the knife. He walked up to me and carelessly put it to my face slowly drawing it down to the dress I was wearing. He ripped it all the way down. His face had nothing but pleasure and want in it. I ran.

The sun was causing so many glares I couldn't see. Occasionally stumbling or tripping over random rocks and plants in the way. That's where I made the mistake and looked back. I ran straight into a cliff wall. Holding my head and trying to get up was making me tired. Sam found me. He raped me. Then he stabbed me several times in my stomach. A boy scout group and their leader found me bleeding to death. Out of all the things he did to me, his word hurt the most when I asked him why. "I needed a new toy to play with. Fortunately, you were broken and needed someone. I used you. That's what people like you are for.

Well with a life like mine how could you not believe it. All evidence was right before my eyes. Yet, Fang had kissed me with such passion that it made no sense. I wouldn't have to worry too much longer as soon as he finds out that I'm a freak he'll turn away and all this confusion will be gone. That's what needed to happen… but that's not what I wanted to happen.

The day before Fang's mom, Olivia, had gone and bought my sisters and I some outfits for the carnival. I was helping Ella get ready for her date. Her top was a lilac halter. A flower design wove it's wavy around her right side in different shades of orange. Her skirt was knee length and swayed with the wind. It was skillfully designed to the colors of the sunset. I had straightened her hair and braided two braids in the very front creating a halo around her hair. Olivia had let her borrow two dangling diamond earrings to go with her necklace. I still wasn't comfortable about the date but I had to suck it up for her.

Angel had on a white tank top with pink words that said, "WARNING: DANGEROUS BAMBI EYES!" Oh if they only knew how true that was. Her blond hair are in two pony tails. She has on pink shorts and white flats. So basically, adorable.

Olivia had bought me… a dress. Thankfully my scars had at least closed up and bruises were faded. Like I said I'm a freak but more on that later. It was a deep blue halter dress that stopped mid-thigh it draped my body and fell into petals of cloth starting at my hips. Only a slight bit of cleavage was showing. I had a pair of blue flats. I let my hair naturally wave itself after the shower…. Oh my god the shower. Okay remember what I said about love, scratch that because I'm in love with the shower. My hair was actually clean now and I noticed I had little streaks of the golden sun captured in my hair. I wore no make-up I was told by all the women I didn't need any. I looked in the mirror at myself. I felt… pretty. Not like gorgeous, but slightly pretty. My mind wandered to Fang and what he would think and my face heated up causing a light blush on my face. I shook my head and clear and headed downstairs to the car.

Fang P.O.V.

Breathe Fang breathe. Inhale…exhale…inhale…exhale…exhale, no wait now your not breathing. Ok so if your wondering why I'm having difficulty breathing well, I'm sitting next to the most beautiful girl on earth. Max.

She was in a dress. A DRESS! My mom must've been thinking of ways to kill me when she bought this dress. Her tan toned legs were sticking out from underneath and every time they brushed mine I had to restart my heart. She was just perfect in everyway. Her eyes, her hair, her scent… strawberries. She was smiling so I could tell she was excited but at the same time she was worried about Ella's date.

My eyes wandered to her lips and I thought of last night. I had kissed her and she had kissed me back. Her lips were so soft and smooth. She was just so…innocent. Yet she had the life of a devil. God, what I'd do to keep her safe. She would be going back home tonight. I hadn't told my parents the full story, just that they needed some time away from their parents.

We finally arrived at the carnival to see… a thunderstorm over us about to begin. Groans and other upset complaints filled the air as we would be forced to wait until it passed to go into the carnival. Over near the left I saw Gazzy and…Iggy? What was he doing here? "Chaperoning." he yelled to me. I found this extremely amusing considering Gazzy was thirteen but only cracked a smirk. Ella ran over to meet them. When she got there she looked around until she found max and smiled at her. Max smiled back. That's when I saw a quick flash of fear go through her eyes. Something wasn't right.

Max P.O.V.(Song Every Time It Rains by Charlotte Matin)

Every time it rains,

I listen to the sky,

I wonder what's so great about sunshine.

The rain started pouring down on us everyone else groaned and ran trying to get out of it but I love the rain it heals me and… reminds me of all the times my dad and I would go and play out in it all night long. Sunshine doesn't bring me memories like this.

So everybody lives,

And everybody dies,

And no ones gonna love you like I do.

I remember the day we sat on the porch and he explained his job to me. He told me that whether he lived or died didn't matter, Because he'd alwas love me and bet there for me in my heart.

When it's getiing dark I,

Didn't need a match I,

Never needed light to see you,

He had me promise when he was gone that I wouldn't forget him. I told him I wouldn't it was just like he had said I don't need to see him to know who he is and that I love him.

Thought I'd disappear but,

I was always here oh,

I could never get that far from you.

When he died I'd thought I'd lost everything about him. I fell asleep crying… and here he was in my dreams. And always has been… helping me.

Though I misunderstand,

And been misunderstood,

So love me cause you can,

And not because you should.

He even talked to me about Fang. First came the fatherly instincts but after that he said that the kiss wasn't just out of sympathy it was because it felt right, and that I couldn't give the people that hurt me the satisfaction of controlling my life without actually being there. I still wonder though.

Every time it rains,

I know its good to be alive.

The rain reminds me of good times, reminds me of all the reasons I stay alive.

And every time it rains,

I know I'm trying to survive.

When it rains I can look back and see ho far I've come, and it makes me feel good about myself.

So take it as it comes,

And take me as I am,

I never was a good imposter,

But I know how to dream,

Fang has seen the real me. And he's accepted me. He's kissed me.

And don't know where I stand,I'm willing to admit I try too playing with my heart,I'm waiting by the phone,Afraid to be myself,Afraid to be alone,

Why are you so confusing? You kiss me and tell me I'm beautiful but do you love me? I want him too so badly. I want to be his so badly.

Everytime it rains,

I know it's good to be alive,

Everytime it rains,

I know I'm trying to survive,

Everytime it rains,

I'm gonna hide myself inside.

The rain is washing away the pain and cleansing my body. Jared never let me out in the rain. It healed my scars. Mine are disappearing underneath the rain. But inside I'm still just as wounded.

I know it's good to be alive,

I know it's good to be alive,

I know it's good to be alive,

I turn around and see Fang watching me…smiling. He walks over to me and brushes my soaked hair out of my face. He puts a jacket over my shoulder. The rain is starting to stop and the carnival is open. He grabs my hand. Hesitantly he ask, "Will you… go out with me? I don't expect it to be an easy relationship but I'm willing and wanting to give it a chance. Just let me know when your ready."

Everytime it rains,

I know it's good to be alive,

Everytime it rains,

I know I'm trying to survive.

I smile and cautiously kiss him on the cheek. I'm happy. Cause you see every time it rains. I know it's good to be alive.

Ella P.O.V.

It was pouring down rain and I saw Fang and Max in the distance as we entered the carnival. She looked so happy. A tear fell from my face recalling what I did the night before. The person I had vented to on the phone. Jared.

A/N: So 5 pages, 1817 words, and a songfic. I'm very pleased with myself. So you probably want to kill me for ruining the happy vibe with Ella's point of view but if you had read the chapter where she's crying. She slipped a phone bag into her bag. I'm sneaky L sorry. Well please review and I would like to thank all the people who are adding me to their favorites lists. It really means a lot to me considering this is my first fanfic. Love you guys bunches! Oh and lexival, thank you for reviewing and giving me feedback for my story, updating your story so I could read more, and sending me that email because I had no idea you could do that. I'll try to update again tomorrow…err… today, it's 3:35 in the morning. Wow, I'm tired. Well please review and update your stories. Peace.-FallenAngelBrokenSoul