A/N I know you all hate me. I'm sorry. I thought I would update over break but I updated my other story instead. I left you guys. Well, for the contest so far, MPH knows is winning. I will give you guys one last chance this chapter and as for the winner I'll PM you with the questions I need answered or your character. Here is the chapter.
Disclaimer: I no own anything except the plot.
Max POV
The rain poured down on me from the heavens. I was hidden behind a garbage can in a dark alleyway. The sound of traffic and police sirens filled the air around me. My dad had told me to stay here about 20 minutes ago. I could hear the pounding of rushed footsteps. My dad burst into the alley, panting. I jumped out from behind the garbage can and hugged him tightly. He was carrying a small package.
"Max, sweetie, we have to go." He told me with urgency.
"Why? I like it here." I asked. I didn't want to leave.
"We just have to, okay? We'll get mommy on our way out of the city."
"Aww, how touching." A gruff voice came from behind my dad. It sounded rough and full of malice.
"Get away from me!" My dad had let go of me and was now standing in front of me protectively. "Don't ever come near my family." His voice was scarily stern. He had never sounded that way before. It was frightening.
"A little protective now, aren't we? Who is that little beauty right there? Come on out." The man beckoned me and I glared at him and stood my ground.
"Don't you dare talk to her." My father was deadly calm but the venom in his voice was conspicuous. "Go over there, Max." He told me and I did as I was told. I stood by the garbage can and watched, oblivious to what would happen that would destroy my world forever.
"Oh, so you think you can still keep your family safe?" The man spit at my dad. "You've betrayed us. You and your family will never be safe again. For the rest of your life you will suffer which shouldn't be very long." After the words left his lips he pulled out a gun and shot. I screamed as my dad fell to the ground.
"Daddy!" I ran to him and kneeled by his side. "Daddy, wake up! Daddy, wake up!" I screamed at his lifeless face. Blood pooled around him and my hands were covered in it from trying to stop the flow with pressure.
A rough hand grabbed my shoulder and turned me around. The man slammed me against the wall and held me there while training a gun on my forehead. The cool metal of the barrel pressed against my temple. I squirmed but soon gave up when the gun was pressed even harder into my skin.
"I can't have any witnesses, kid. You can join your dad." His finger moved to the trigger. The sound of police sirens grew nearer and his head snapped up. He dropped his hands from me and ran in the opposite direction of the sirens. There would be bruises from his hold in the morning but I didn't care. I rushed to my dad and buried my face into his chest. Tears flowed from my eyes and my breath came in short gasps. When the police showed up they tried to pry me from him but I held on as if my life depended on it.
I snapped up from bed and looked around. It was dark in my room. The curtains only let in a small amount of moonlight. My new alarm, clock read 4:32 AM. Without thinking I got out of bed and quietly padded to Fang's room. I knocked and a rumpled looking Fang opened the door. He was shirtless and only had on flannel pajamas. His hair was sticking up in places and his eyes were squinting trying to make out who I was.
"Max?" He said and I nodded. He saw the pained look on my face and let me in. He gestured for me to lie on his bed and then curled up next to me. His arms came around me and he stroked my hair. "Are you okay? Do you want to talk about it?" He asked.
I looked up at him and saw the worry on his face. His dark eyes looked troubled. I nodded and sat up from our position. He followed my lead and sat next to me. I looked at my feet the entire time I was talking. I told him everything.
"My dad was in a…..gang type thing. He met my mom when he was still in it. He fell in love and tried to get out of it but they wouldn't let him. He went into hiding and married my mom and had me. We moved a bunch so that they wouldn't pick up on his trail. My dad was my life and best friend. I loved him. One day we were at the grocery store shopping. We lived in New York at the time. A man came up and whispered something to him. His face turned pale and he looked at me. When the man walked away he quickly ushered me out of the store without us buying anything. He told me to hide behind a garbage can in a dark alley and he left. I sat there for 20 minutes wondering what was going on. He came back and everything happened so quickly. A man appeared, he and my dad exchanged a few not so friendly words, and my dad was shot down. I would've been killed that night if it wasn't for the police showing up. They questioned me but I didn't know what was going on. My mom and I moved out to the country to try to get rid of our old life. They haven't caught the man and it frightens us. Rain used to traumatize me when I was little and nightmares visited me every night. After the one I had tonight I knew I had to tell you." I looked up at him when I was finished. He wasn't looking at me. He was staring off into space, deep in thought.
"Is this why you've been so distant lately? And why your mom looked at you funny when it was raining?" he asked. I nodded and he pulled me into a hug. "Max, it was a long time ago. Nothing is going to hurt you. If anything even tries I'm going to destroy it or them. "He said with such intensity that I looked up at him again. Our eyes locked and before I knew it we were kissing.
His lips crashed into mine and sparks exploded. My hands found their usual place tangled in his hair and his arms went around me. I moved my position so that I was straddling him. My hands slid from his hair and trailed down his bare chest, making him shiver with pleasure. I smirked against his lips. He rubbed small circles in my back and then ran his hands down to the hem of my shirt and onto my hips. His thumbs stroked the skin under my shirt and he made me shiver. Now it was his turn to smirk against my lips. When I broke the kiss we were both panting.
I wrapped my arms around his waist and laid my head on his chest. His arm went around my shoulder and he laid us down and covered us with the blanket. We fell asleep to the soothing breathing of one another.
In the morning the sun shone through the dark curtains. I looked up to see Fang's sleeping face. In sleep I had tangled our legs together. I hadn't noticed it before but I realized it now. I was in a tank top and a pair of night short-shorts. The blush rose to my face and I heard Fang chuckle. I looked up to see him staring down at me.
"Didn't realize you were wearing that?" he asked. I shook my head and glared at him. Glancing at the clock I saw that it was 8:00. Sunday, that's right. I reminded myself before I had a mental freak out. I untangled Fang and my legs and sat up. Fang groaned and pulled me back down next to him, wrapping his arms around me to keep me from getting up. I rolled my eyes and went to try again but he rolled on top of me.
"Fang, get off of me." I said while struggling to get out from under him.
"Nah, I like this position." He said and half smiled above me.
"Fang!" I squirmed some more. He chuckled again and pecked me on the lips then got up. I rolled off of the bed and walked to the door.
"I'll be in my room if you need me." I threw over my shoulder and walked out.
After my shower I changed into gray sweats and a black tank top. I turned my IHome on and started on my homework. Fang walked in as I was finishing math. The IHome was blasting Lady Gaga. He rolled his eyes.
"Hey! Don't hate. She's awesome." I said. He shook his head and I started to sing along.
"It doesn't matter if you love him or capital H-I-M
Just put your paws up
'Cause you were born this way, baby
My mama told me when I was young
We are all born superstars
She rolled my hair and put my lipstick on
In the glass of her boudoir
There's nothin' wrong with lovin' who you are
She said, 'cause He made you perfect, babe
So hold your head up, girl and you'll go far
Listen to me when I say
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way.
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be a drag, just be a queen
Don't be
Give yourself prudence and love your friends
Subway kid, rejoice of truth
In the religion of the insecure
I must be myself, respect my youth
A different lover is not a sin
Believe capital H-I-M
I love my life, I love this record and
Mi amore vole fe yah
I'm beautiful in my way,
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
Don't be drag, just be a queen
Whether you're broke or evergreen
You're black, white, beige, chola descent
You're Lebanese, you're orient
Whether life's disabilities
Left you outcast, bullied or teased
Rejoice and love yourself today
'Cause baby, you were born this way
No matter gay, straight or bi
Lesbian, transgendered life
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to survive
No matter black, white or beige
Chola or orient made
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born to be brave
I'm beautiful in my way
'Cause God makes no mistakes
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way
Don't hide yourself in regret,
Just love yourself and you're set
I'm on the right track, baby
I was born this way, yeah
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
Baby, I was born this way
Ooh, there ain't no other way, baby, I was born this way
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I was born this way, hey
I'm on the right track, baby, I was born this way, hey" I finished and smiled at Fang.
"Yes you are." He said.
"What?" I asked.
"You're beautiful in your way." He said seriously.
"Nice," I said and went to turn my IPod off. I turned around and nearly peed myself.
"Don't do that!" I said and swatted his chest which was an inch from my face.
"Do what? Breathe?" He asked. I shook my head at him and walked out the door.
A/N So is this a good chapter? I tried to make it longer because I haven't updated in a while. Don't worry. It's not going to turn into a songfic. I just love that song. Don't stop reading this if you don't like Lady Gaga. I'm a fan but not many other people are where I live. I was wondering how many people actually read my author's notes so if you review please put the word "Banana" somewhere in there. Then I'll know you've read this. I'm sorry for the wait but I hope you continue to enjoy this story. :D :D
~TAGGWRITC