Fang POV
If I have ever said that Angel is sweet, or innocent, or angelic in any way, I take it back. She told them about that? How did she find out about that!?
But Gazzy and Nudge … and Angel, that was just plain evil.
Max POV
If I have ever said that Angel is sweet, or innocent, or angelic in any way, I take it back. She told them about that? How did she find out about that!?
But Gazzy and Nudge … and Angel, that was just plain evil.
Total POV
Like I've told you before: synchronized ... only, this time, without the added personality traits.
Angel POV
If I have ever said anything bad about my brother, I totally take it back! Gazzy is the best big brother in the entire world! And his power is almost as good as mine.
But, anyway, back to our lovely game of truth or dare. We've finally reached the moment of truth, or should I say dare?
"Fang, truth or dare?"
"Dare."
The whole clearing just got four times brighter. Come on Gazzy, it's all you know …
"I dare you to –" He looked around at all our smiling faces, but when he reached Max I saw him see her in his mind, face flushed, hands on her hips, ready to kill, and I knew he wouldn't be able to do it. Sigh > I take back the earlier statement. He is a good brother, but there's definitely room for improvement.
"I dare you to do what ever Angel tells you to do."
Gee, thanks bro, turn me into the bad guy, why don't you. Still, I smiled sweetly … This is still going to work out.
"Ange?"
I could see the fear in Fang's eyes. It's funny, when we're in life threatening situations, he's Mr. Call, Cool, and Collected, but when it comes to doing something for his own god and happiness, he's scared. Nice Fang, very nice.
"Have dinner, Fang," He looked relived. "Or, should I say, ask Max out to dinner, Fang."
Silence.
"Come on, Angel, stop pulling my wing, and give me my dare already."
My fists clenched and unclenched and my wings ruffled. Just because I'm seven doesn't mean … breathe, clam, relax. 5 … 4 … 3 … 2 … 1.
"That was you dare."
Silence.
I feel so alone in this. We're an association for crying out loud, where's the unity?
"Come on, Fang, don't spoil the fun!" Nudge cut in before I could say – or do – anything else.
"Yeah, man, suck it up. I had to sing," Iggy added with a smirk.
"Unless," Gazzy joined in, feeling left out. "You want to join the girls and answer a deep, heartfelt question."
Oh dear, looks like we've hit a nerve.
Just as Fang was about to take a firm step toward exiting "I'm in the Fog: 1-oh-1" Max regained her normal, stubborn senses.
"Hold on, don't I get a say in this?"
"NO!" Does no one listen to me? Breathe Angel, breathe. Hoooh. No big deal. "I mean, remember, no backing out of dares or hindering people form completing their dares. You promised,"
Cue tears.
Fang – Angel, if you're listening, you should know that you are so dead. I am never taking your side in anything ever again.
Max – Oh, I get it, I'm dreaming. I should have known the moment Fang said yes to playing truth or dare. This is funny!
You there, reading this, pay attention! That is what denial does to a person. Max is one tough chocolate chip cookie, but a lifetime of denying your other half ( plus a voice in your head, and a few various other things ) is enough to turn even the best … well, insane. But back to the story.
"Come on, Fang. It's not like I'm asking you to propose," … yet. There's still a year, fine, two for that.
Silence.
"So, uhhh Max, wanna have dinner with me?" No eye contact but it will have to do.
Max – Wow, since when do I have good dreams instead of nightmares? Since when do I ask so many questions in my sleep? It's sooo awesome to figure out you're dreaming before you actually wake up."
"Sure."
Well, that was easy.
Fang – She … said YES?!?
Iggy, Nudge, and Gazzy – She actually said yes?
Total – Hey, what's the big idea? You're all ruining my carefully studied theory of how people in love can think the same thing. Cut it out.
Fang – She … said … yes … ?
Sigh > This is going to take a while.
Third Person POV
… five minutes later …
"Total?" Asked the blond headed girl
"Yes, Angel?" the dog in her arms answered.
"Do you think that their mouths are ever going to depart form the ground and reunite with their faces?"
"Perhaps …" Suddenly Total did something non-characteristic for a dog with the ability of civilized speech: he barked, and loudly.
As if by magic, the camp sight sprang into life again. Two blond headed boys slapped a high five, and a russet skinned girl grinned from ear to ear, ruffling and un-ruffling her wings excitedly.
The eldest two Avian Americans were captivated by their surroundings, looking anywhere but at each other.
"So, Max, Fang …" Angel addressed the soon-to-be couple. "Italian or Chinese?"
Total POV
Max is staring off into space, and I am beginning to get worried that she's not taking her watch seriously.
So, being the good guard dog that I am, I walk over to see what her problem is.
"That wasn't a dream, was it?"
Ohhh, the princess had re-entered the land of the sane.
"If you are referring to Iggy's exceptional singing skills, then no, it wasn't a dream,"
"Ha ha, very funny, mutt," If I wasn't for the fear in her voice, I would have poured out sarcasm galore.
"That other part wasn't either, Max … Is that a bad thing?"
She was silent for a while; seems like the favorite theme of the day … Fang must have felt at home.
"I don't know …"
