Hey, Guys. Let Me Just Start By Saying Im Sooo Sorry For Not Updating In So Long. But I Do Have Reasons. Someone Very Close To Me (My Auntie) Has Stopped Talking To My Family, And That Is VERY Hard For Me To Think About Because Ive Grown Up With Her And I Dont Want To Think About How I Will Not See Her Anymore. Also, My School Work Has Been Shotty At Best. Ive Been Trying To Keep Up My School Work And Make It Better, While Still Trying To Get Ideas For This Story, As Well As My Others Im Writing. Ive Gotten Some Ideas That I Think Ya'll Will Enjoy. But Also, Ive Been Traveling Like A Madwoman Recently. And I Cant Exactly Write When I Dont Have My Laptop With Me. I Can Do That Ol' Pen And Paper, But Thats Hard When You Dont Have Things To Inspire You. Im Not Going On Anymore (Known) Trips Until December 21 (AKA, My Birthday) So, Therefore, I Should Be Able To Write More. Also, I Dont Expect You To Believe Me That Both Of My Stories Will Be Updated By Monday. Ive Never Given You A Reason To Believe Me Before, But Im Hoping You Will Now. Keep In Mind, I Will NOT Stick To A Schedule, As MY Schedule (Work, School, Friends, Blah Blah Blah) Changes.
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K.J.
Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Maximum Ride. Nor Do I Claim To. All Characters Mentioned (Excluding My Own Made-Up Ones) Are Righted To The Rightful Owners.
Chapter Twelve
Max's P.O.V
Is it possible that I'm shaking more than Lore is? I mean, its her wedding day!
I pushed my foot into the second heel and stood up.
"Max, you look amazing." Lorelei smiled.
I helped her pull her veil over her head and hugged her.
Her and I were standing right outside the church she was going to be married in… In about five minutes.
My eyes flickered over to Fang… As usual, he looked gorgeous. Black suit, white dress shirt under it, black tie.
I hugged Lore one last time and went over to Fang.
"Are you aware of how amazing you look?" I asked.
"I'm Fang, of course I look amazing." he winked.
I rolled my eyes and took his hand.
"You look gorgeous too, Max." he whispered, just before the church's doors opened.
I squeezed his hand tightly and started walking forward.
We made it to the altar and separated.
I stood right behind where Lore would be.
The doors swung open again and Lore stepped through.
I saw Will's eyes widen and he smiled.
Lore's mom, who was standing behind me, rested her hand on my shoulder and whispered, "You did a great job. She looks gorgeous."
"Thanks, Claire."
Lorelei made it to the altar and the ceremony went on.
I frankly don't remember enough of what the preacher said to bother writing it down.
After the wedding, there was the reception and an after party at this amazing night club downtown. Well, technically it was a "girls only" after party.
It was me, Lore, Dania (Lore's best friend), Blaire (Dania's sister), and Lissa, who unfortunately had to come. (insert sad face here)
I was standing at the bar waiting for the bartender to get me my drink when Lissa came over to me.
"Max, can you do my a favor?" she shouted after the bumping music.
"Depends."
"Can you get that bartender's number for me?"
"What?"
"Well, he's hot and he's been gawking at you since you walked in."
"What? No he hasn't."
She snorted and walked away.
The bartender came back with my drink, it was a non-alcoholic margarita.
I took a sip.
Mmmmmmm Lime!
"I'm Jack, by the way… If you need any help with anything while you're here… Don't hesitate to let me know." he winked.
"Thanks, Jack. But, actually, there is something I wanted to ask," he nodded for me to continue. "Well, you see my friend kinda thinks you're cute and wants to know if I could get your number?"
"Sure, sweetheart." he winked.
Oh, Goodness. He thinks I want his number! I have Fang! He's all I need!
"When I said friend, I really meant a friend. I don't want your number. Not that you aren't attractive, I just already have someone."
"Well, if anything happens where you suddenly aren't with this person anymore, you know where I work," he finished scrawling something on a scrap of a napkin and handed it to me. "Here you go…" he trailed off. Oh! He didn't know my name!
"Max."
"Well, its nice to meet you, Max."
I sat down, drink in hand and talked with Jack for a while longer.
In the about four hours I spent talking with him, I'd learned that he has six siblings, lived with his mom for about thirteen years until she was sentenced to a rehabilitation center for being an over excessive drinker.
Also, he's almost nineteen.
"So, Max, what's this guy of yours' name?"
"Fang. Well, technically Nick. But he's gone by Fang since like, second grade."
"What's he like?"
"Well, he's one of those, 'Tall, Dark, and Silent' ones. I've known him forever. He's so sweet. And there's a side of him not many people get to see… Everyone thinks he's this arrogant son-of-a-bitch, but he's not. Don't get me wrong, he's cocky and asshole-ish at times, but I love him no matter what."
"If he's such a sweet guy… He definitely deserves you, Max."
"Thanks, Jack."
I finished my margarita and pushed the glass forward slightly.
I felt a tap on my shoulder and turned around.
Lorelei looked over her shoulder. Did we have to go? I nodded, telling her that I understood.
"I'm sorry, Jack, I have to go."
Lore tapped my shoulder again.
She nodded "no". WTF?
She gestured to someone standing behind her.
Fang? WTF part two.
"One second, Jack." I said, confused, and got up.
"What's up, Fang?" I asked.
He looked really upset.
"Babe, what's wrong?"
"Its Emily… She's in the hospital…"
Prom Night
