Fang POV:

I was in my room, just relaxing and thinking about Maya and Max, when suddenly, I heard a loud knock coming from next door.

Maya's house.

Okay, so I know that snooping is wrong, but Maya has only been living here one day and she already invited people over?

I had to know what was going on so I crawled over the window and peeked out. Three girls were standing outside of Maya's door.

I saw another girl open the door, but I couldn't see Maya.

Oh well. School starts tomorrow so I might as well go to sleep.

Max POV:

These girls are so annoying. I don't know how Kara deals with them. At all.

"Okay...Sorry everyone, but it's 12:00. And school starts tomorrow… Wait do you guys go to school?" I asked.

They all said yes at the same time.

"Okay, well see you there. Now, get OUT!"

"Okay Max." Rani said.

The rest just walked out. Except Kara, 'cause obviously I need some more annoyance today. (Note my sarcasm)

"What's wrong Max?" she asked.

"Nothing"

"You're lying"

"Please leave, Kara."

"...Okay." she sighed. After a moments hesitation, she left.

Yes! All alone! I dashed into my room. Turning on my light, I walked over to the window, and peeked out. Even with my raptor vision, I could barely make out a silhouette in Fang's window, because his light's off. And, if I'm not mistaken, he is looking right at me. I pull the blinds down and jump onto my bed. Why would he be looking at my window? Does he know that I'm Max? Or does he just suspect?

Ugh, too much on my mind. I got up and turned off my light. After one last peek at Fang's window, I plopped on my bed and fell asleep.

(Time skip to school morning)

I groaned as I climbed out of bed. School wouldn't be as easy this year. Why, you may ask? Because of three reasons:

1. I have wings, so I need to constantly hide them.

2. The chairs are uber uncomfortable. Even on a regular person's back.

3. Fang will see me. A lot.

The last one may make me sound like a coward. But I'm not. I just don't want Fang to realize that I am Max.

Well, now with my little rant out, I need to find something to wear. Some slut-like clothes, to show I'm not like Max, or my normal clothes. Or a mix.

I climbed into a knee-length navy blue skirt and a black t-shirt that says Bite Me in red lettering. I yanked on some green converse, and an orange sweat shirt, to hide my wings. I'm not the best at finding matching clothes. Sue me.

As I clattered to the kitchen I remembered that I don't have a car. Should I fly there, and land behind the school? Would anybody notice, and find it strange? I mentally groaned. Thanks, School. You made my life about 30 million times harder.

I decided on flying.

On my way to school, I wondered if I would have any classes with Kara, Grace, or Shine. They may be annoying, but they sure grow on you. Eventually. I also wondered if I would have any classes with Fang, Iggy, or Nudge.

After about five minutes of dazing out, thinking about my friends, I saw the old, red brick building. Silently groaning, I flew down to the back of the building. As I landed, I happened to be tackled into a giant bear hug by no-one else, but Kara.

"Max! You flew here too? Wow! It's so great to see you! Do you think we'll have any classes together? It's so exciting!"

"Yes, and maybe. No come on, I really don't want to be late on the first day of school."

"Oh that's smart. Neither do I! Especially because I hear that the homeroom teachers will send any late students to detention! Speaking of late, we have five minutes to get our schedules and get to class."

"Oh shit! Only five?! Usually the schedules take forever to print..." With that, I ran to the school, and into the office. "Hi! I'm Maya Reed, and I need my schedule, please." I said to the office attendant.

"Oh, of course Ms. Reed."

Kara ran in soon after me, and after sending me a glare that said, Why did you leave me, told the attendant, "Kara Leslie. Need my schedule too."

"Ms. Leslie. Do you not have manners?"

"No ma'am." Kara replied with a smile.

I looked at them and gently shook my head. She's so bipolar.

After getting my schedule, I ran out the door and looked around. With all these people around, paranoia was getting the better of me. I was expecting someone to turn into an Eraser and attack me. Since I saw no possible Eraser threats, I looked at what classes I have and strode down the hall. Okay, 1stperiod with Mrs. Gayton, in room 305. I snickered at the name and walked down the hall till I found the door marked 305.

I wanted to make a "bad girl" impression, so I slightly rumpled my hair, made small rips in my skirt, and threw open the door.

As soon as I did so, all the eyes in the room went to me. Great. I walked in and looked around. Shine was in the back corner, with an empty seat next to her, and smirk playing with her lips. I walked to Shine, ignoring all the wolf whistles, and sat down.

"Ms. Reed! Come here and introduce yourself!"

"Nah, I don't really want to. You can, though." I replied.

Mrs. Gayton glared at me and muttered something under her breath. "Do you want detention on your first day?"

"Who does?"

"Right. Now, introduce yourself."

"Only to stay out of the office." I stood up, nodded my head and said, "Yo. Maya Reed."

Simple, I know. But, I don't want to make this teacher feel like she won.

Mrs. Gayton glared at me and went to her desk. There, she picked up her clipboard and wrote something down.

Normal people would think, Oh I lost points or Oh I got points, but teacher make a check if you lose or gain points. When they write something, it means bad news. Unless, I'm just overly paranoid. Both chances are high.

Shine seemed to notice, so she took out a piece of paper, wrote something and handed it to me. It said, Hey, Max, what do you think that was about? I just shrugged. Shine nodded, but didn't look like she was completely convinced.

I was sitting, minding my own business while Gayton was blabbing about some science thing, when suddenly, a note landed on my desk. I looked at Shine. She shook her head. Who else would give me a note?

I looked around the room, looking for someone who had the, I hope she doesn't know I gave her that guy two people to my left was smiling and constantly looking at me.

I glanced at the note. Hey hot stuff! Wanna come to my place later today to have some- I didn't finish reading. Instead I made sure the guy was watching before I ripped the note in half. I sent him my death glare and gave the universal You are a sexist pig gesture.

Thank the Lord the bell rang before I heard/saw him response.

I dashed out of the class. That was not the best way to start my first day. I mean, school is one thing, but creeps hitting on you is another.

The last thing I thought before I ran into a black brick wall was, I wonder where Fang is.