Okay guys, this is my favourite chapter I've wrote so far! Hope you like it! And big Woo's to double figures! Didn't think it would get this far. You're all very lucky, because I was going to close this story completely, but, I've decided just for you lot (And a lot of persuading by liveyourlifexxx333) I shall write you a sequel! So enjoy this, its one of the last chapters of this book one.

Fangs POV

Flashback

I hugged Max's soft body nearer to me, holding her tight in my arms and whispering sweet things in her ear. I knew she was fast asleep, but it was the only chance I would get to do this. "I-I love you" I stuttered out before letting her go and leave the room. I went back into my own room smiling to myself, glad I had finally told her, even if she couldn't hear me. I wished by some miracle, she knew that.

End Flashback.

I got up early in the morning, it was the day before the dance, and the kids were running around the house. The first thing I heard was Angel and Nudge squealing and clumping around the house. Getting out of my bed, I threw on a clean pair of black jeans, and a black t-shirt, stuffing my feet into the scuffed black trainers and walked out of my room, running my hands through my too-long hair.

I walked downstairs to see the Gasman already stuffing pieces of toast into his mouth, as Iggy was leaning over the cooker.

"Sup Fang, pancakes for breakfast!" Iggy said cheerfully and flipped one up in the air, catching it like an expert. Don't ask me how he did it, seeing as he can't even see what he's doing, it scares me sometimes!

"'Kay" I said and sat down next to Gazzy as Angel and Nudge ran in and jumped up on the seats around the table. Angel looked over at me and smirked. I raised an eyebrow at her and she giggled.

I can't believe you finally told her! Angel squealed through my mind. I kept my face impassive, but had to really try not to growl.

Angel, you dare tell anyone! I left the threat with an empty end, so I could do anything. She nodded at me softly and grinned. Anyways, technically, I didn't tell her. She was asleep.

Suuuure! Angel replied, and that caught me off guard.

What? She was awake? I forgot to keep my face impassive and my eyes widened, possibly to the size of dinner plates. No, no, NO! Max couldn't have heard what I said, she was asleep! I know she was asleep, she couldn't have heard me. That would just freak her out further.

"Morning guys" I heard max grumble from behind us as she shuffled forwards and slumped down into her seat.

"Hey Max, what's up with you?" Nudge asked concerned, and Iggy put the plate of pancakes down and sat next to her, looking alert.

"Nothing, just had a bad nights sleep" she muttered, folding her arms on the table, resting her head in them.

Her head was tilted to the side and I could just about see the black circles under her eyes. Damn it! I screamed through my mind. She did hear me, this cant be good. All because she heard that, now she can't relax. Dan, I knew I shouldn't have done it! I just couldn't help it. She looked so gorgeous that night; I just had to tell her. I could just say I was possessed by an evil spirit and it made me say that. No, she wouldn't believe that. Damn Damn DAMN! What should I say...?

The flock was all eating around me, even Max, slower than the others, but still eating. I began as well, and soon, all the pancakes had been cleaned out and we'd almost looked like we'd licked our plates clean. We all got up and headed over to the door, Gazzy and Iggy chattering the loudest out of 

everyone. I saw Max, still slumped at the table, showing no sign of getting up. I decided now was the time to talk to her. I walked over and leaned down on the table next to her.

"Hey sleepy" I whispered against her face and she straightened up, trying to drag her eyes open. "Time for school; get up and face it" I said, pulling her up from her seat. She groaned and leaned her head against my shoulder sleepily and I tensed, before draping my arm under hers and towed her along. "Come on Max, you're leader of this gang, get up!" I said shaking her as we walked through the house and out the front door. The rest of the flock were waiting at the front door and I nodded at them, before we set off. "Hey guys, why don't we fly to school today, stretch our wings, Y'know?" I asked and they all nodded. Max tried to protest but was way too tired to do anything. We got to the trees beside the house and unfurled our wings.

Max began to try and unfurl her own wings, but I quickly grabbed hold of her and jumped up into the sky with her in my arms. She groaned and tried to squirm out of my arms, but I held her tightly against me, carrying her bridal style as we flew on our way to school. We had to fly really high so we wouldn't be seen by anyone from our school. I could see Max was falling fast asleep in my arms, and knew she wouldn't be able to wake up before school; I looked over at the rest of the flock, flying loose formation behind me.

"Guys, Max isn't going to make it today, I'm going to take her back to the house" I said to them, and they all nodded.

"Are you coming back to school afterwards?" Angel asked with concern.

"Umm... possibly. If I haven't found you by lunch I'm still at home. I want to make sure Max is okay first" I said, and they all nodded sympathetically, before flying off to school.

As I was flying back to the house, I looked down at Max. She looked so fragile, so tired in my arms, and she curled herself up and leaned her head against my chest. I could tell she was asleep, because normally she would never do this. Or was she pretending again, like last night. I was so glad when I had actually told her I loved her, but I'd made her feel like this, so tired and so useless, I felt completely to blame, though I kept my face impassive in case she woke up at any moment.

I got her back to our house and flew in through her open bedroom window. I kept meaning to remind her about closing that thing; otherwise she'd get a cold. I walked over to her bed and settled her down under the covers. I was about to pull away from her when I noticed her clutching onto my t-shirt. I laughed silently and tried to prise her hands away, but I had no luck. It's like pushing against a brick wall, completely useless.

I deliberated for a second, trying to think what to do. If I tried to quickly get away from her, she'd pull herself onto the floor and hurt herself. But if I lay down next to her, and she woke up, she'd completely freak out. I decided on the one that would hurt her less and lay down next to her on the tiny single bed, trying not to squish her.

She obviously felt my presence next to her, as she curled towards the warmth and clutched my t-shirt tightly. Oh if she could see what she was doing now she'd be redder than a tomato! She was mumbling slightly in her sleep and I leaned closer so I could hear her.

"Fang" she mumbled quietly, but it came out clearer than the previous mumbles. I smirked knowing she was now clearly fast asleep, as her breathing had slowed down, and her pale lavender eyelids were closed lightly.

"Yes" I whispered back, blowing the words into her face, knowing I wouldn't get a real reply. She mumbled again before leaning closer and mumbling clearer so I caught it this time.

"You know I love you, right?" she said slowly, and a tremble ran over me. I put on of my arms around her waist and pulled her closer, gently so I wouldn't wake her though.

"I know, Max, I know..." I said, holding her to me.

She went completely quiet after that, so I just kept holding onto her, as she grasped my t-shirt. She felt very warm, so I put a hand to her head. I jumped in surprise to find it almost boiling. I looked down at 

the hands on my shirt had gone limp and I could move them easily. I unhooked her hands from my shirt and stood carefully, looking down on her, concern etched all over her face. Her temperature was rising like crazy and I noticed her breathing wasn't coming as easy. I worriedly put my hands to her forearm to check her pulse. It wasn't there.

"Oh crap!" I said loudly.