Hi everyone! Time for another update. Wow, two in a weekend. That's a new record for this month. Ha-ha! Okay, now that I'm done with that, I wanted to say I updated my story Fearless Heart so please read the newest chapter and review. Thanks!
On other news, I am now currently free from writing an essay for English in school so I have a few more minutes of free time during the night time. So that means more updates! Okay, now time to reveal the new one-shot I have decided to make.
*drum roll* The Newest one-shot shall be called: "Battle of the Wings" and the lucky guy to be paired up with Max shall be Fang! With Iggy coming up in second and Gazzy in third (?).
Alright, enough of me talking.
Max: finally?
Fang: Finally! You just never shut up!
Max: Wow, Fang that's six words! Must be a new record!
Fang: *grumbles*
Max: whatever, Silvy doesn't own anything related to MR or Twilight Saga: New Moon! Or any songs mention in this chapter : )
Me: Nope, now read on me lovelies!
Introducing: the next installment of D&L
Chapter 10
*Time skip: Friday- day of Ella's get together*
Max P.O.V.
I was sitting in Mr. Robert's math class when a crumpled piece of paper smacked my head and landed in front of me. I looked down to see I was a note and glanced at Mr. Robert to make sure he wasn't looking. He was busy writing Linear Equations on the board. (A/N: I hate math :/)
I looked back at the note and unraveled it. There in chicken-scratch writing was a small paragraph. No more than three sentences. It said:
'Hey, you look really hot today. What to come over? I have lots of beer and marijuana; we can have some fun. Eh?'
I wrinkled my nose in disgust and looked around to see who would send me such a provocative note. I felt a pair of eyes on me and turned to see one of Fang's buddies, Drew, staring at me hungrily. When he saw me looking, he smirked and made a soft groan for my ears only. An let me tell you. It was NOT pleasant.
I glared and turned away picking up a pencil to write back. On the note I wrote 'What the hell is your problem?! I will never "hang" with you.' Then I threw the note back at him and he grinned thinking I had agreed.
However, when he opened the note and read it. His grin dimmed and then he frowned and then he gaped. I smirked and turned away to listen to Mr. Robert explain how to use the Hinge Theorem. What the heck?!
(A/N: Lol. That is a real theorem and I just learned it last week. Ha-ha! Okay back to the story.)
The bell finally rang for the last class of the day. An also my favorite. Music with Mrs. Rosencrantz. She was an awesome teacher and since today was Friday, we would be doing something with showing everyone our talent.
I dashed out of math and down the hall almost knocking over a mocha- skinned girl in the process. I yelled a quick sorry before turning the corner and bursting into the music/ band room. Mrs. Rosencrantz smiled at me and said, "Good day Maximum. How do you do?"
You see the thing with Mrs. Rosencrantz was she liked to speak properly. She was a small middle-aged women with long curly black hair and pale skin. Her eyes the color of melted honey. She looked at me waiting for my answer.
Calming my heartbeat I answered, "I'm well. What are we preparing for today, Mrs. Rosencrantz?"
She smiled and nodded towards the bulletin board next to the door. On there was the schedule for today's class. It said in bright orange letters: "SINGING TODAY HAVE SONG READY".
I smiled and asked, "Is there anything we have to particularly sing or is it free-for-all?" (A/N: This reminds me of Halo! Love that game. Raise your hand if you love cookies!)
She nodded again and looked back at her desk while I went over to the wall filled with all types of instruments. My eyes caught an electric violin and a small brass harp. Grabbing both I brought them over to my chair and set them on the seat next to me.
Then I pulled out a piece of paper with the song I was going to do. As I was setting everything up, people started to trickle into the room just as the bell rang for the start of class. Lissa and her posse were the last to arrive along with Fang and his buddies.
They all sat in the back and Lissa took her place on Fang's lap and kissed him hard before turning to face the front. Fang glared at her and said something quietly and she pouted and whined. Her words to low to make out.
Fang rolled his eyes and pushed her away. Then he looked away from and to Mrs. Rosencrantz who was now standing in front of us. She smiled a welcoming one, but narrowed her eyes at Lissa and Fang before going to explain today.
"Good say class. Today, as you all know, is Friday and that means it is time again for us to show each other what we came up with this week. Now, it is a free-for-all so you may choose any song you would like. Now, who want's to go first?"
She looked at everyone and some raised their hands. One being Fang. That was a surprise. I watched as she nodded for him to go to the front of the class.
He nodded and walked over to the instrument wall and selected a rare mahogany acoustic guitar. Then he pulled up a stool and mike and started to play. His voice filling the silent room.
(A/N: Bless the Broken Road by: Rascal Flatts. Amazing song!)
I set out on a narrow way many years ago
Hoping I would find true love along the broken road
But I got lost a time or two
Wiped my brow and kept pushing through
I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you
[Chorus:]
Every long lost dream led me to where you are
Others who broke my heart they were like Northern stars
Pointing me on my way into your loving arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
I think about the years I spent just passing through
I'd like to have the time I lost and give it back to you
But you just smile and take my hand
You've been there you understand
It's all part of a grander plan that is coming true
[Chorus]
Now I'm just rolling home
Into my lover's arms
This much I know is true
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you
That God blessed the broken road
That led me straight to you.
When he finished, everyone was staring at him with amazed expressions and then they all clapped. Who wouldn't?! He sounded amazing! I smiled and watched as he put the guitar back and moved to go to his seat. Mrs. Rosencrantz nodded in approval and said, "Next?"
A few other people went and then it was finally Lissa and me last. Lissa asked to go first and Mrs. Rosencrantz nodded in disgust. Yeah, she didn't really like Lissa all that much.
Lissa walked over to the wall of instruments and then turned back to Mrs. Rosencrantz and snapped, "Where the hell is the piano?" I choked on my breath at how stupid her question was. Everyone else laughed and Lissa glared at them until they finally shut up. Then she looked at our teacher with an expectant face.
Mrs. Rosencrantz rolled her eyes and pointed over to the corner of the room where a grand oak piano sat polished and gleaming with all its beauty. Lissa nodded and looked at the crowd of students before her eyes landed on a girl in the second row of chairs.
"You with the ugly sweater come play the piano now."
The girl nodded and walked over to the piano and readied for Lissa to sing. She smirked and said, "I'm going to sing Whistle by Flo Rida."
Everyone just watched as she took the mike and started to sing. An let me tell you it was not a pretty sight or sound for that matter.
"Whistle"
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Let me know
Girl I'm gonna show you how to do it
And we start real slow
You just put your lips together
And you come real close
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Here we go
(Look) I'm betting you like people
And I'm betting you love freak mode
And I'm betting you like girls that give love to girls
And stroke your little ego
I bet you I'm guilty your honor
That's just how we live in my genre
Who in the hell done paved the road wider?
There's only one flo, and one rida
I'm a damn shame
Order more champagne, pull a damn hamstring
Tryna put it on ya
Bet your lips spin back around corner
Slow it down baby take a little longer
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Let me know
Girl I'm gonna show you how to do it
And we start real slow
You just put your lips together
And you come real close
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Here we go
Whistle baby, whistle baby,Whistle baby, whistle baby
Whi-whistle baby, whistle baby
Whistle baby, whistle baby
Whi-whistle baby, whistle baby
It's like everywhere I go
My whistle ready to blow
Shawty don't leave a note
She can get any by the low
Told me she's not a proIt's okay, it's under control
Show me soprano, 'cause girl you can handle
Baby we start snagging, you come up in part clothes
Girl I'm losing wing, my Bugatti the same road
Show me your perfect pitch, you got it my banjo
Talented with your lips, like you blew out a candle
So amusing, now you can make a whistle with the music
Hope you ain't got no issue, you can do it
Give me the perfect pitch, ya never lose it
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Let me know
Girl I'm gonna show you how to do it
And we start real slow
You just put your lips together
And you come real close
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Here we go
Whistle baby, whistle baby,Whi-whistle baby, whistle baby
Whistle baby, whistle baby,Whi-whistle baby, whistle baby
Go girl you can twerk it
Let me see you whistle while you work it
I'mma lay it back, don't stop it'
Cause I love it how you drop it, drop it, drop it on me
Now, shawty let that whistle blow-oh, oh oh
Yeah, baby let that whistle blow-oh oh!
Can you blow my whistle baby, whistle baby
Let me knowGirl I'm gonna show you how to do itAnd we start real slowYou just put your lips togetherAnd you come real closeCan you blow my whistle baby, whistle babyHere we goWhistle baby, whistle baby,Whi-whistle baby, whistle baby,Whistle baby, whistle baby,Whistle baby, whistle baby
I shook my head when she finished with the last scratchy not and only a few people (her posse) clapped for her. She hissed and glared at the rest of the silent class before going to take her seat. Mrs. Rosencrantz sighed in relief which only pissed Lissa off more and walked to the front of the room again. Then she looked straight at me.
"Well Max, looks like you're the last one. I hope you have a great song for us?"
I nodded and grabbed the violin and brass harp, I headed to the front of the room. Then I asked a random girl to play the harp while I played the violin and she nodded. Then I just let myself and sang with all my heart.
(Amazing song! Black Sunshine by Neon Hitch. My favorite band!)
*radio commentary of drug abuse*
Might as well give it a try I get excited when I see the light
Looking for a reason why I should know
I-I-I
I know
I know, you don't all agree and now you're disappointed in me But I'm a rebellion and I wanna be free, so And they call him Black Sunshine Oh-ooh will be gone for a while 'Cause I'm gonna get myself a new best friend Until the end, I love him 'til the end End, ay-end I love him 'til the end End, ay-end My black sunshine Until death do us part Got a bad cracked light I can't see far The gravel leaves me scarred But this love got me hurt I-I-I I know I know, you don't all agree and now you're disappointed in me But I'm a rebellion and I wanna be free, so And they call him Black Sunshine Oh-ooh will be gone for a while 'Cause I'm gonna get myself a new best friend Until the end, I love him 'til the end End, ay-end I love him 'til the end End, ay-end My black sunshine
When I finished, I opened my eyes to see everyone was staring at me with their mouths agape. Though Lissa and her posse had looks of disgust. Was I really that bad? I turned away and put the instruments away right when the bell rang. Then I hurried out of the class and to my car. Driving away as fast as I could.
~Time Skip to that evening: 1 hour before Ella's get together~
I was laying on my bed when my phone rang. I looked at the caller I.D. and saw that it was Ella. I answered, "Hello Ella, what do you want?"
I heard her huff on the other end and said, "Are you still coming over tonight for the get together?"
I smacked my forehead in stupidity, "I'm so sorry Ella! I completely forgot. I'll be over there in about a twenty minutes."
I heard Ella grumble something on the other end before she said, "Whatever." and hung up on me. I looked at the phone then jumped off my bed. I jumped into the shower and washed real quick. Then I did my hair in a simple fishtail braid and walked over to my closet. I looked at all the clothes I had and sighed.
Then I decided on a simple black cami with a white off-the-shoulder top that had intricate vine patterns all up the left side. Then I grabbed a pair of short jean shorts and slipped them on. Finally, I grabbed a pair of white ballet flats and walked over to my bathroom.
I applied a thin line of eye liner followed by a simple swish of mascara and finally applied simple pink lip gloss. Then I walked out of my room and down the stair just as I heard a car horn honk in front of my house. I opened the door to see Iggy sitting in the driver seat of a '68 corvette.
I gaped at it until Iggy yelled, "Yo! Are you going to get into the car or are you just going to stand there with your mouth agape like a fish! It's not attractive in least bit by the way!"
I shook my head mentally and dashed over to where he had the car waiting. Waving to Angel who was staring out her bedroom window I hopped into the car and we drove off.
~Time Skip: Location- Ella's House~
When Iggy pulled into Ella's driveway I gulped. Her house was so big and beautiful. She had a nice clean and well-kept lawn. We got out his car and headed towards the door when it suddenly swung open.
A boy about a year younger than me was standing there with a smile on his face. He had pure blonde hair that pointed in all directions, bright navy blue eyes, and lightly-tanned skin. He wore a grey button-up and dark washed jeans with black converse. I nodded at him and he smiled back then turned to Iggy.
"Hey man! Where have you been and what took you so long? Ella was starting to get worried." At that, Iggy laughed and shook his head. "Ella was always one to worry about things," he smirked and looked at me, "shall we go in?" I nodded and followed him and the blonde boy to what looked like a living room/ parlor.
The room was huge and was shaped like a large square. The walls were painted a soft beige and gold. On the far wall was a giant flat screen TV. and surrounding it was multiple bean bag chairs, two large sofas, a love seat, and a recliner. All matching black leather. I noticed along one of the walls a long table was set up with all sorts of treats and drinks.
That's when I saw everyone else. Ella was sitting on one of the couches a few feet away and was in a deep conversation with some girl that looked strangely familiar. Wonder why?
When we walked in, Ella's head snapped up and a full blown smile lit her face. She squealed and jumped up and raced into Iggy's awaiting arms. While he chuckled and said, "Hey babe."
I stood there awkwardly until Ella turned to me and nodded at my outfit in approval. Then she gasped and said, "OMG! I'm so sorry Max! I have to introduce you to everyone."
Then she turned and said, "Hey guys come over here real quick and meet Max." A bunch of people I didn't recognize appeared and looked at me with warm smiles and curious gazes.
Ella nodded towards the blonde boy from earlier and said, "This is Zephyr Fraters. Though we call him Gazzy. Don't ask why." Then she looked at a girl next to him.
This girl was a little shorter than me and had perfectly tanned skin. She also had dark amber eyes and long bronze-colored hair that ended about mid-back. Another girl was next to her and was as equally tall and tan, but she had soft green eyes and short pixie-styled hair that was a died red color. Ella nodded at them and said, "These is the twins: Katy and Kayla Hinders. They're fraternal though." The two waved simultaneously and giggled.
Then Ella looked at another boy with shot brown hair, dark brown eyes, and pale skin. He was kind of cute I must say. Ella said, "This is Anthony Gray-smith. His dad owns the diner down main street."
Anthony smiled and said, "I go by Tony." I nodded and followed Ella as she pointed to two boys and a girl. "An this is Sapphire, Craig, and Jeremy." They waved and said, "Hi."
I nodded to them and looked at Ella asking if there was anyone else. Ella shook her head, but said, "Fang is the only other person and you already know him. He's on the porch outside right now. Why don't you go say hi?" I rolled my eyes and followed to where she said the porch was.
I peeked out to see Fang was leaning on the mahogany railing and was staring up at the stars. I stepped quietly towards him until I was next to him and leaned on the railing myself and gazed up at the stars that danced over head. (A/N: I love stargazing. It's so relaxing and an easy way to escape all the stupid things and cruelty in this world.)
We were silent for a little bit before Fang looked over at me and asked, "Why are you out here?"
I shrugged not looking at him and answered, "Ella told me to come say hi so I guess hi!" Then I shut up and re-focused on the night sky. Fang chuckled and looked back at the sky as well. I sighed and turned to gaze at the beautiful garden in front of me. How did Ella keep this place so well-kept?
I looked around for a little bit before I heard Fang move. I looked over to see him walking back towards the house. At first, I just looked away until he said from behind, "You coming or are you just going to stand there all night?"
I turned and playfully glared at him only to earn a snicker from him. I laughed and followed him inside where Ella and everyone else were watching a movie.
Fang walked over to the recliner and sat down leaving me to sit on the floor. I sat next to a girl who had been talking to Ella when I first arrived. She turned and smiled at me and that's when I recognized her. She was the girl I almost ran over today on my way to music.
She had large chocolate eyes, mocha-colored skin, and long shiny black hair which was tied up in a pony tail. She smiled and mouthed while pointing to herself, "I'm Nudge."
I smiled back and said quietly, "Max." We shook hands and then turned back to the movie just as the credits rolled up on the screen. That's when Ella stood up and clapped her hands together getting everyone's attention on her.
She smirked and said, "Okay guys in a circle it's time for truth and dare. A few of us groaned receiving a glare from Ella, but complied. I sat in the circle with Nudge on my right, Ella on my left, and Fang across from me. He nodded and I just shook my head waiting for Ella to start.
Once she was sure everyone was ready, she said, "Okay, Kayla! Truth or Dare?" The girl Kayla, smiled and said, "Truth."
Ella sighed and said, "Who in this room do you have a crush on?" Kayla giggled and blushed while looking over at Craig. Everyone, including me, smirked as she said, "Craig."
The guy grinned and said, "Well, I like you, too." Kayla grinned and winked at him which made some of 'awww' and some of us saw 'ewww'.
I laughed and Kayla looked at me with narrowed eyes. Then she glanced at Fang and said, " Fang, truth or dare?"
He shrugged and said, "Dare."
Kayla grinned and said, "I dare you to give Max a hicke on her collar-bone."
My eyes widened and so did Fang's while Ella and Kayla shared a knowing look. I glared at Kayla, but motioned for Fang to come over. He scooted over to me and kneeled in front of me. I held my breath as he leaned forward and kissed my collar bone. I have to bite my tongue to hold in a moan. Then he continued soft kissed until he started to nibble on my skin. Finally, I felt him suck and bite as the hicke formed.
Then he pulled away much to my disappointment and went back to his seat in the circle. A giant smirk on his face. Ella giggled along with Katy, Kayla, Nudge, and Sapphire. I glared at them while Ella handed me a mirror. I looked at the hicke and growled. It was dark and huge.
I looked over at Ella with a pleading look, "Ella, please tell me you have something I can cover this up with." Ella looked at it and nodded in reassurance. Out of the corner of my eye I saw Fang's smirk falter a little after my remark.
I shook it off and said, "Iggy, truth or dare?" Iggy gulped at my devious smile and said, "D-d-dare."
I laughed and said, "I dare you to make-out with Gazzy for two minutes in the middle of the circle."
Iggy's eyes went wide as well as Gazzy's. Ella stopped smirking and glared daggers at me and said, "No way in hell is that dipsh** kissing my man!"
Gazzy looked at Ella in bewilderment and said warily, "Ella…..why would you think I'd do such a thing?" Iggy glared at me as well and said, "Hell no! Anything, but that."
I was taken aback by their tones and looked down and said, "Whatever. Go Iggy." Then I stood up and walked away while Ella called after me. I ignored her and walked out the front door slamming it lightly behind me.
Without a second thought, I took off down the street and ran towards the woods. Once in the clear of the trees, I slowed to a walk and made my way through the dark and silent forest. I looked up to see the stars were shining even brighter once I had gotten away from the neighborhood. I sighed and continued walking till I ended up in my neighborhood. Huh…. I must have been walking for an hour or so. I made my way back to my house and climbed the steps.
I was about to open the door when it flew open and a hand snatched my wrist and pulled me inside. The door slammed behind me as I face-planted into the floor. I looked up to see my mother staring down at me with fury burning in her dark emerald eyes. I backed away as she took angry steps toward me.
She snarled and hissed, "Where have you been?! Were you out partying like the slut you are? Huh?! Answer me you little bit**!"
That's when I smelled the alcohol roll off her breath in heavy waves. I almost gagged, but stopped myself. Katrina glared at me with disgust and said, "You are a pathetic little b****!"
That's when I felt a sharp pain erupt in my stomach as my mother kicked me hard. Making me double over with a groan. She smirked at me and said, "How does it feel?"
Then she slapped me and grabbed my hair and slammed me into the wall with a wicked grin on her face. I cried out on the impact and felt my head pound as if it was being hit with a hammer.
Then darkness consumed me as I watched my mother's blurry figure walk up the stairs and then I blacked out.
Please tell me what you guys thought! Hope you liked it! R&R?
Max: huh…..interesting chapter
Me: what's that supposed to mean?
Max: nothing, anyways, are you going to tell them?
Me: tell them what?
Max: *smacks forehead* never mind just tell them in the next chapter.
Me:….ok?
Max: *shakes head* whatever.
Okay, thank you again for reading the newest chapter and I wanted to know if you guys want to know me a little more. (NOT in a perverted way!) I meant asking me questions in your reviews and I'll answer them at the end of each chapter. What do you guys think?
If you want to do it, ask me a question in your review for this chapter and I'll answer it in ch. 11. Well that's about it. Thanks again for reading!
~Silver