Hello! Okay so this is mostly Fangs POV on what happened on the last chapter. As a warning there is mild swearing as well. I also have a writer's block! As you can tell, the story isn't really moving since I don't really know what to write about. I have the plot but not the details! So please suggest something! It would mean a lot!

Disclaimer: I don't own any characters in the original Maximum Ride series. They belong to James Patterson.

Claimer: I do however own any characters not in the original Maximum Ride series!

Fangs POV

I couldn't take it anymore. It was driving me crazy having her hate me. I know I'm disliked by a lot of people, but I doubt I'm actually hated by them. I mean c'mon, they don't even know me!

So that day, I made up my mind to set things right with Max. I had already accepted the fact I was a jerk. I hoped she would forgive me. That morning I saw her walk through the door in first period, knowing it was the day I would confront her. I didn't how or when but I would.

But later that day, Lissa the teenage bitch, put her in an obvious bad mood, which wasn't good for me. But after school I saw her walking by herself. I knew that would be my one and only chance. So I took it.

"Max!" I shouted after her. She ignored me and continued on.

"Max stop" I ran after her. She only walked faster. This wasn't going to be easy.

"Max, slow down" I said as I finally caught up to her.

"Leave me alone Fang" she said, not even bothering to look back. At least she remembered my name. I really needed to talk to her.

"Max we need to talk."

"Talk about what exactly?" she asked. Seriously?

"Why are you ignoring me?" I said getting right to the point. She a brutally stopped, making me crash into her.

"Will for starters you almost ran me over with your car" She said sharply.

"Look I said I was sorry" Which was true. "I wasn't looking where I was going and I didn't mean to make you crash into a pole."

She finally turned around to face me, looking very annoyed. She had her eyes narrowed, when she suddenly sighed and her expression softened.

"Look, I'm sorry as well" she said. She was apologizing? I wasn't expecting this.

"For what?" I hastily asked.

"Your right, I am being pretty hard on you. I guess you did apologize and you did give me a ride." This was obviously hard for her to admit.

"Oh" Is all I could say right at the moment. I finally said "Will I did almost run you over with my car." What was I doing? I came here to ask for forgiveness and here I am, explaining that what I did was far worse.

"Will, we got everything settled now" she said as she snapped back to reality. She turned around. "Bye!"

"Wait Max!" I quickly reacted.

"Yes?"

"Are you seriously walking all the way across town?"

"No, I planned on flying there"

"Come on, I'll give you a ride." What am I doing?

She turned back around facing me again.

"No, no, no" she quickly said waving her arms around. "It's fine, I can walk there."

"C'mon Max" I wasn't giving up that easily.

"Fang, it's fine. You already gave me a ride before. It's too much to ask."

"Fine, then I'll walk with you" I said, enjoying her reaction.

"What!?" she said, in a high pitched voice. "Fang, that's even asking for more."

Walking is too much to ask for? "Nah, it's fine."

"What about your car?"

"I'll get it on my way back"

She bit her bottom lip, thinking this through. "I'm not going to change your mind am I?"

"Nope." And so we walked.

After a while of awkward silence I decided to break the ice.

"So, why are you walking home again?"

"Jake is sick, and Iggy got a bad headache and had to go home"

"Don't you have your own car?" I would assume she had her own car, considering how rich she is.

"Will yes, but um..."

"But um what?"

"I don't have my license"

I tried very hard not to laugh. Seriously? How could she not have passed her driving test? It was so easy.

"Seriously?" I asked.

She didn't answer me, and looked down instead. Shoot! Did I say something?

"Sorry Max, I didn't mean like that."

She looked up at me, sighing. "Oh no it's okay. It's not your fault I completely failed my test."

I saw her shiver, and she quickly rubbed her arms for warmth. Without thinking I took off my own jacket and gave it to her. She smiled up at me.

I shrugged. "You looked cold"

She smiled even more. "Thanks" she said. "But aren't you going to be cold?"

I was used to the Pennsylvania weather and it didn't really bother me. "I'm a big boy" I chuckled. "I think I'll live"

Max finally started talking to me like she used to. Which I was very happy about. Max was different from all the other girls, but in a good way.

Max's POV

After that, I started hanging out with Fang. Ella quickly accepted him and even gave us a ship name. Fax! Can you believe her? Even though I explained to her we were just friends. Nudge took a little while longer, but she quickly joined the boat. Jake didn't mind either, so that was nice. But Iggy was the problem. I knew he didn't hate Fang. At least not the way he hated Ari, but he hasn't tried to even get along with Fang. He calls him Frank all the time for crying out loud!

I knew he was being the protective older brother he's always been. But it did get annoying once in a while. I mean I've had guy friends before at my old schools, why was Fang any different?

I guess Iggy was afraid I would break down like I did last year on my Mom's death anniversary which was tomorrow. We both hadn't talked much that whole week. Though the only people who knew where my family. I couldn't tell my best friends because I knew I would break down in tears, even mentioning my mom. And that was not an option. I had planned on going through the day just like any ordinary day. This didn't happen.

…

What really happened went like this.

I walked down the stairs, knowing what I was wearing didn't match at all. I didn't care. No matter how hard I tried, I went back to one of the last words I had said to my mother. I hate you. I don't know why I said those words. I regret them with everything I have. But I can't go back to the past. Since the past is well, the past.

I looked at the time. Around this time, now 4 years ago, my mom was getting her luggage ready. Getting ready to get on that plane. Getting ready to fly towards her death. I don't blame myself for her death. I never have. But I do blame myself for having her own daughter say those awful words. The last words she would ever her from me. IhateyouIhateyouIhateyouIhateyou. I kept hearing over and over in my head like a broken record.

I had finally gathered the courage to face this cruel day. I looked over at my brother Iggy, knowing he was feeling the same. That day, Iggy wasn't even home when she left. He had slept over at friend's house, and had missed saying goodbye to her. I got to see her one last time that day but Iggy hadn't. I knew he regretted that.

Iggy wasn't looking any better than me. His hair was a mess, but he still managed to look good, he had the wrong buttons in the wrong holes on his buttoned down plaid shirt, and he had on a wrinkled pair of pants. We both sat down for breakfast. My dad was once again not home. Shocker.

My soon-to-be-step-mom looked worried. So did Jake. They both knew it was a sad day for us. But I knew, Jake at least, didn't know what Iggy and I were going through. He had grown up without his dad, so what could he miss what he never had?

"Max, Iggy" My mom paused. Iggy and I looked at her. "You don't have to go to school today."

I nodded. "It's okay, I want to go. It'll keep me distracted."

She nodded understandingly. She looked over at Iggy. He only nodded, saying 'same'.

"If you want to come home anytime, you're welcomed to."

I smiled at her, a real smile. "Mom, it's fine. Really. I just want the day to pass just like any other." But it wasn't like any other.

"We'll be fine. This isn't her first anniversary." Iggy backed me up.

"Very well" My mother sighed. "Just" she paused. "Be careful." She whispered.

Jake suddenly clapped. "We need to lighten the mood, so why not go to school?"

I knew he wanted to get off topic, which I was highly grateful for. I nodded and threw my untouched eggs away.

We arrived at school. I had slapped on a fake smile, hoping no one would notice. But it didn't fool anyone.

"Max, what's wrong?" Nudge asked, concern in her voice.

"What do you mean?" I asked, trying to look confused.

"You haven't been acting like yourself. Especially today."

"Like what?"

"Well, you refuse to make eye contact with anyone. You haven't been your sarcastic self, have you seen what you're wearing, and you're definitely faking that smile." Ella finished.

I looked down at my shoes. I really didn't want to have to talk about my mom today. But I was a fool thinking I could avoid it on her death anniversary.

"I-"I stuttered.

"Max, we're your best friends. You can tell us anything."

"It's my mom's death anniversary today" I blurted out.

Their faces quickly went from worry to sympathy.

"Oh Max" They both said, pulling me into a tight hug.

…

After that, they both did their best to keep me and Iggy distracted, which I appreciated. But of course something bad had to happen. It was Friday the 13th after all. Which was the day, the evil witches came out at school with an even more evil plan than usual. They were called Lissa and Angel.

Lissa came up to me at my locker. The halls were completely empty, since the second bell had already rung.

"Listen and listen well" she practically growled.

"Excuse me?"

"I want you to stay away from Fang. Got it?"

"What?" What the hell is she talking about?

I must have said it out loud. Because Lissa suddenly rammed me against the lockers. WTF?

"You think because it's your puny little mother's death anniversary everyone's going to feel sorry for you and become your little slave."

I was about to knock the living day lights out of her but when she mentioned my mother I froze.

"You better stay away from Fang. Got it?"

"Why would I do that? Aren't you the one who talked crap about him?"

She rolled her eyes. "That's before I realized he's totally boyfriend material."

"Not my fault. Train has left the station. And you're not on board." I snorted. "Wait? Don't you have the biggest crush on Iggy? Or have you finally realized he doesn't go after sluts?"

She narrowed her eyes. "I've decided to let the others have him." By others, she meant her posse.

I then realized something. I was fighting over Fang.

Lissa gave me an evil smirk. "Fine. Plan B." she looked over at Angel, who's been quiet the whole time. She looked awkward over the whole situation. "Angel?"

Angel nodded understanding and took something out of her tiny purse. A phone.

Lissa snatched it out of her hands and showed me the phone. Still having that dumb smile on her face she clicked a few times on the phone then once again shoved it at my face. This time a video was playing.

The room was dark, but I could make out a few figures. When I suddenly heard music playing. Then singing. Me singing.

You shout it out,

But I can't hear a word you say

I'm talking loud not saying much

I'm criticized but all your bullets ricochet

You shoot me down, but I get up

I hear coming from the phone. No, no, no!

I remember now. Angel was over at my house that day. She clearly recorded me singing during my little outburst.

"You understand this don't you?"

I stood their frozen.

"It would be a shame if I accidently sent this to everyone at the whole school wouldn't it?"

Everything was too much to take. Why? Why now? On this day? I could feel tears appearing. Not now.

I looked down. "Fine." I whisper hoarsely.

"What was that?" Lissa laughed.

"Fine. I'm not going to get in your way. But it's not up to me if he wants you or not."

"Every guy wants me. So we have an agreement. You stay away from Fang, and I'll keep this little video a secret."

I couldn't stand being with her anymore. I nod and run away, tears developing. I never run away from someone like her. But I just couldn't.

I made my way down the never ending halls, making my way towards the exit. I then crash into a something making me fall flat on my butt. No not something. Someone.

"Oh gosh so – wait Max?" I knew that voice. It was the voice of the one guy I was supposed to stay away from.

I didn't look up at him; I stood up and tried to walk around him. I couldn't let him see me like this.

"Wait Max? You okay?"

"Fine, never better" I try to sound cheery but it comes out hoarse and wobbly.

Fang grabs me by the shoulders and forces me to face him.

"Are you crying?"

I pull out of his grasps and wipe my tears away, stifling a sob.

"Leave me alone Fang. I just need some air" I turn around but Fang doesn't let me go that easily. He grabs my wrist.

"Not until you explain to me what's wrong"

I open my mouth to answer him but was interrupted by the bell. Did all this take a whole class period?

People start making their way into the halls.

"Not here" I say.

Fang nods and pulls me out the halls and out the school. His grip on my wrist is so tight it burns but I don't say anything. We make our way towards his car and he opens the passenger seat for me. I don't fight him and I hop in. He sits at the driver's seat.

"Now what's wrong?" He asked in a worried tone.

I couldn't tell him about Lissa so I decided to tell him the other reason I was so broken and upset.

"It's – it's my mom's death anniversary today and I-I guess I'm not taking it so well" I say.

He clearly didn't expect that to be the reason I was upset, and I doubt he knew what to say.

"Oh" he says. "I would say I was sorry, but I know that isn't going to help. If anything it makes you feel worse."

His response surprises me but he was right. I hate it when people say their sorry. They aren't the one who caused her death. I hate it when people pity me.

"You're the first to understand" I whisper back.

I take out my phone. My mom had given it back yesterday. I knew she was feeling sorry for me. It was her peace offering by ungrounding me. The time read 2:06. It was around this time, 4 years ago, I was telling my mom I hated her. I couldn't help it. I burst into tears right in front of Fang Pierce.

I felt Fang stiffen beside me. He clearly has never had experience with a weeping girl.

"Do –do you want to get away from here" Fang stuttered clearly unsure what to say or do.

I nod, still sobbing. Fang turned on his car and made his way. I still had my hands buried in my face when I heard the motor stop.

We stayed silent and unmoving for a while as my awful sobs turned into silent stifles. I finally looked up, taking in our surroundings. We were at a field. It had flowers, and a huge lake.

I gasped at the beautiful scenery in front of me.

"Cool right?" Fang says, enjoying my reaction.

"It's beautiful"

"I come here a lot when I'm feeling upset. It's relaxes me"

"I can see why."

I step out the car and I lay down on the cool, dying grass. Even with all the fall leaves and browning grass, this place still managed to look amazing.

"You should look at it in the spring. Now that's amazing." Fang said, taking a seat next to me.

"I bet it would be." I whisper.

We stayed silent for a while, taking everything in, when I suddenly got interrupted by my phone ringing.

I take out my phone. I got a text from Iggy.

From Iggy: Where r u?

To Iggy: I just needed some air.

From Iggy: You okay?

To Iggy: Ya, everything was just overwhelming me for a sec.

From Iggy: Ok, just don't take too long.

To Iggy: No promises.

After that I turned my phone off.

"Who was that?" Fang asked.

"Just Iggy, he was worried about where I went."

"Do you need to go back?"

I looked up at the blue sky. For once it wasn't covered in grey autumn clouds.

"Nah, I like here."

I look over at Fang at the corner at my eyes and I see him smiling. This makes me smile as well.

Longest chapter yet! Took me 3 days to write! I revealed who was with Max at her studio. And I added a lot of Faxness here. And the next chapter would be right where I left of. So you can say this is part 1! This was 13 pages on words and over 3,000 words not included the authors note! I'm so proud of myself!