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Chapter 10: Seven Minutes with Fang
Being in a small, closed up, dark space alone is nerve-wrecking for a claustrophobic idiot like me.
Being in a small, closed up, dark space with Fang? Good lord.
He was watching me intensely with those eyes of his, those pitch-black eyes I thought were a violation in humanity that reflected the flicker of the fake candle here with us.
The people here had really gone all out. Along with the candle were pillows, sheets, and… condoms.
Well, they certainly prepared you for anything.
In case you don't remember where that last little episode left off, Fang and I were about to do the unspeakable.
Get in a closet. For seven minutes in heaven.
At least 2 minutes had already gone by of us staring at each other, trying to figure out what to do.
I mean, wasn't it just earlier this night that we had agreed to only be friends with each other?
Finally, the one person that doesn't like to talk broke the silence.
"You know what?"
I had to bite back a gulp. There was no denying the attraction I felt towards this boy, especially when he whispered like that.
God, he was turning me into such a perv.
"What?" I had to whisper back, in fear that my voice would crack.
What was wrong with me! I could easily defend myself and come up with a snappy comment in less than two seconds normally, and here I was, practically swooning like the damsel in distress I promised myself never to be!
"We're friends, right?"
"Right." My voice was a little steadier that time, I think.
"So, this is what I figure."
What with my little patience, I was about to hit him for all of the pauses.
I did hit him.
"Hey!" he exclaimed.
"Don't build up the tension and just tell me already!"
Thanks to the flickering light of the candle I saw that drool-worthy half smile.
"I figure that since we are friends, we can do whatever we want right?"
My breath left me in a whoosh.
"What do you mean?" Okay, my voice cracked this time. But just a little.
"We don't have to be afraid of anything. Because if one of us had feelings towards the other, then that would be a problem. It would make things more complicated. Right?"
I could barely believe he was saying this. It sounded like the line of someone in a sappy romance book or fan-fiction.
Wait… was he suggesting that he knew I maybe felt something for him! But, that can't be true. Because I don't. Ugh. Snap out of this, Max.
"Max?"
I felt his hot breath on my face, and I had to close my eyes to think straight.
"Right," I finally answered.
"So, since that's out of the question…"
Before he could say or do anything else, I had to interrupt him.
"I'm sorry; this just seems terribly out of character for you."
I sounded kind of classy with that terribly part, right? Kudos to yours truly for sounding witty when she's feels as if she's about to pee her pants in nervousness.
He chuckled lowly, and I had to fight a very uncharacteristic giggle. Heck, we were both way out of character here. Maybe it was the faint smell of incense that was getting us high.
And another thing. Shouldn't the seven minutes be up already! I feel like we've been here for an eternity!
"I thought I was charming you," he said in that fake cocky voice of his.
Again, his voice had interrupted my train of thought. Not that I was bothered by it, but I was doing a lot of thinking in here.
"You might have gotten me here and there…" I said with a coy smile.
Was I… Dare I say it, was I FLIRTING?
Holy crap, Nudge and Angel would have a fit.
"Oh, really?" he said in that same tone I used. That… flirting tone.
"I said might have."
I hadn't noticed we'd been inching closer (if possible) than we were before, that my breath mixed with his, that his nose was pressed against mine, that I got lost in his eyes, that we were suddenly kissing.
And I was loving every minute of it.
It started impossibly innocent at first, his lips pressing softly against mine. And then they moved. And my mouth started moving of its own accord, seeing as my brain had shortened out as soon as there was contact between us.
My hands were tangled in his hair and his were around my waist, staying there, respecting me. This wasn't my first kiss, but it was by far the best, and I doubted anyone else would ever top it. I doubted I could ever find a kiss good after this one.
His tongue traced my bottom lip, and my lips parted, sighing.
I couldn't believe how… right this felt.
I never thought I'd really like a guy. Like Nudge would say, like like a guy.
And yet here I was, head over heels for this boy.
This boy I just met, barely knew, but felt as if I could tell him anything.
I was so confused, so conflicted. But I didn't want to face it just now. I just wanted to lose myself in him. In Fang.
And then…
"TIME'S UP! Oh. Sorry."
The voice that had said it didn't sound sorry at all. I could tell it was smirking.
Way to kill the mood.
Hey guys, long time no update! Sorry about that :/ Oh, as you can see, I changed my username. Don't be afraid, it's still me (:
I wanted to make this chapter longer, but what I just had an awesome idea and I'm leaving it for the next chapter. It's something that had occurred to me a while back but now I know how to put it in words.
Okay, so as you know, this is my answering reviews chappie! First, I wanna mention everyone who reviewed in this chapter:
ISuckAtUsernames (who was reviewed, if not in all my chapters, most of them. And I thank you so much for it :D), Bandgeekclarinet14, NightHawk21, Elise the Amazing, silentfairy2819, utterlyandhopelessly-addicted, A Well Wisher, monkiej17, NewHampshireMan155, just to say, Bluemaggie, midnightstar96, FangFan101, FlowerChild22, and PurpleTea88.
You guys made my day. You're awesome. I asked for reviews, and poof, there they were. Thank you for your support (:
Thanks to FlowerChild22 who gave me the title for this chapter unintentionally :D
Okay, here I go to answering some of my reviews!
CrazyMuggleborn44: This is for your review in the 5th chapter, I don't know if you already forgot about it :P I also love Max's attitude towards love, it's kind of inspired on mine :D
Bluemaggie: for your review on the fifth chapter, also. Yeah, I'm trying to show a little bit more than Fax, and I'm glad you like it (: I didn't know if it'd work out!
optimistic wolf: like I said before, I'll be replying every 5 chapters. If you want me to reply to you specifically, tell me and I will! I hope you've checked up on the story and liked it better than you did before.
cheer95: 6th chapter review. THANKS (: you're the first person to tell me that the length wasn't much of a problem. I was beating myself up for my short chapters, but I guess that's just how I roll. Your review lifted my spirits up.
PurpleTea88: 6th chapter review. YAY :D Max's past coming up soon!
CLACEandFAX: chapter 7- I'm so glad you do, I wanted it to seem like that (:
: chapter 7- holy crap your username is a mouthfull :P I had to copy-paste it 'cause I was afraid i'd get it wrong. Yeah, it sucks when that happens :/
ISuckAtUsernames: chapter 7- I'm glad I'm not alone, then :P none of my friends (heck, no one at my school) is as klutzy as I am, so I felt kinda lonely hehe
PurpleTea88: chapter 7- thanks so much (:
Xx-Twitch-xX: chapter 8- thank you so much for bothering to check my grammar :D & i'm really glad you're liking the story!
ISuckAtUsernames: chapter 9- har har, I wanted to make a funny Nudge (: I'm thinking of adding a little more, since the night isn't over yet (; I'm sorry I made you bite your glass :P that's happened to me too :S and thanks! My wrist is all skinny now but it's looking better (:
Bandgeekclarinet14: hope you liked the fax :D there's more where that came from, but it's not gonna be easy for them, just saying... I have a lot in mind (:
PurpleTea88: (AGAIN :P) You're gonna have to keep tuned, 'cause the night isn't over and I have a lot stored for our dear friends Max and Fang (and maybe Nudge too!)... But I'm afraid you're right, it might not end well...
I think I covered the basics :P But like I said to some of my reviewers up there...
THE NIGHT ISN'T OVER JUST YET (;
Yes. I really do like that phrase.