Max's P.O.V

"You're not my mom! I can do what I like! Don't tell me what I can and can't do. Just leave me alone!" I screamed.

"Max, I just want the best for you! I let you into my house, I buy you food and clothes! And you throw it back in my face. I expecte-" Jenna started but I cut her off.

"You shouldn't expect anything from me! Of course I'm grateful for that stuff, but if you'd stop yelling at me I might appreciate you a little more!" I finished and stormed upstairs.

I yanked open my bedroom door and flopped down on my bed. I could feel a lump in my throat and tears forming in my eyes as I replayed the last 10 minutes in my head.

I was suspended from school for another week and Jenna wouldn't have any of it. We had got into an argument over it and I cracked.

I rolled over and stuffed my tear streaked face into the fluffy pillow. After a few minutes of calming down, I got up and walked to my door. I took a deep breath and stepped out of my room.

I reached the kitchen to find Jenna sitting at the table with a cup of coffee and her head in her hands.

"Um, Jenna? I'm sorry. I was out of order. I know you're just trying to help and I shouldn't be so selfish." I said nervously.

Jenna looked up and a sad smile appeared on her face. I could tell she had been crying. Her eyes were slightly puffy and her hair was a little untidy.

"Thank you Max. I appreciate it. I just care about you Max. I want what's best for you, and hijacking an assembly and setting off a giant stink bomb in the main hall of your school isn't the best way to get in your principles good books." She replied, chuckling at the last sentence.

A smile spread across my tear stained face. Jenna stood up and held her arms out. I rushed forward and hugged her as hard as I could. I could feel a lump rising in my throat again as I remembered my mom hugging me like this.

"I miss her Jenna." I whispered.

"I know, I know. I understand it's hard to get over and it'll take time. But I'm always here for you, and you know that." She whispered back.

I heard a cough behind us and we released each other. I turned around to find Nick leaning on the doorframe with a small smile on his face.

"I'm gonna go upstairs." I said quickly. I could feel my face burning up.

I heard Jenna giggle as I scurried out of the kitchen and to my room.

I sat down on my bed and the door opened. Nicks head popped through the gap and I motioned for him to come in.

"You okay?" he asked.

"Yeah, I just got a bit upset about um… her." I replied.

Nick came over to where I was sat and pulled me up by my arms.

"It's okay you know. You can talk to me or my mom any time." He said kindly.

"Thanks." I replied.

Just Nick being nice to me made tears come to my eyes again. Once I start crying, it's hard for me to stop.

"Hey, let it out. It's fine." He whispered gently.

I wrapped my arms around his neck and rested my head on his shoulder. His arms held me tightly and one of his hands rubbed my back soothingly. I let the tears fall freely down my rosy cheeks.

I heard another cough behind us, but ignored it this time.

"Déjà vu, huh?" I whispered.

Nick chuckled and I felt him signal his mom to leave.

After another 10 minutes of hugging, I finally felt as though I had calmed down. I let go and glanced at the clock. It read 11:34.

"We should be getting to bed." I sighed.

"Yeah. Some sleep should do you good. You'll feel better in the morning. 'Night." He replied.

I nodded and he turned around to head for the door.

Just as he stepped out, I grabbed his arm and spun him round.

"Thanks." I whispered and kissed him on the lips. Short and sweet.

And with that I closed the door and got into bed. I was surely going to have the best night's sleep I've had in a while.


Well there you have it! I'm so proud; I've updated 3 stories in one night. I really like this chapter. I guess the excitement of finally getting Maximum Ride: The Final Warning tomorrow has given me inspiration

Hope you liked this chapter and I'd LOVE it if you'd review! x