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Ch. 13:

Max POV

Booyah! It's my birthday, it's my birthday! But really, it is my birthday. And it happened to fall on a Saturday in late November. I had everything planned out to a tee. I was going to get up, eat chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast, laze around all morning, go out with Dylan for lunch, go to the DMV in the afternoon, and hang out with mom and Ella in the evening. We haven't had a family dinner in forever.

I got up, walked downstairs, and what did I smell? Chocolate. Chip. Pancakes. I started to run down the stairs, which ultimately resulted in me skidding to a stop and bumping into the couch once I got to the bottom.

"Be careful, Max." My mom said while standing over the skillet.

"Happy Birthday, Max!" Ella engulfed me in a huge hug.

I ate my pancakes, while Ella went on and on about the joys of being 17.

After watching Spongebob for hours, I went and got ready for my date with Dylan. I decided to wear my white skinny jeans, blue tank top, and signature leather jacket.

I heard a knock on the door and immediately rushed to greet Dylan with a huge hug. He seemed surprised; I guess I usually wasn't the one to initiate hugs or physical contact in general. Unless I wanted to punch someone…

He took me to my favorite place to eat in this town. Ruby's. Yes, my favorite place to eat was Ruby's. It was delicious and I just loved it in general. Dylan and I ate and then we went on a walk through the park. Everybody cue the 'Awwww!'

It was, once again, perfect. Sometimes I wonder if Dylan is too perfect, but that just doesn't make sense.

I got my license at the DMV and my mom, Ella, and I had an awesome family dinner. We had chicken fettuccini alfredo. This was the most awesome birthday ever, I thought as I drifted off to sleep.

I got up out of bed and thought about the events of yesterday. Even that made me smile. I kept my pajama pants and T-shirt on as I walked into the kitchen.

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY!" Everyone yelled. The Flock was here, Cara and Dylan were here, and my mom was here. (Obviously)

"My birthday was yesterday, you psychos!" I yelled back at them.

"We knew that, but you had it planned out so perfectly that we thought we'd do your surprise party today." Iggy told me. This had to be the weirdest thing ever.

It turned out to be a lunch party because I woke up at 12:15. We ate pizza and chips and played stupid party games like pin the tail on the donkey and twister. I fell on Fang twice, Dylan once, and Nudge three times. Poor Nudge.

"Okay, cake and presents?" My mom asked.

"Yeah!" Everyone agreed.

First was Angel and Gazzy's combined present. I opened it up and it was $40 gift card to See's.

"Thank you. Thank you. Thank you! They have the best chocolate in the world!" I smiled at them.

Cara didn't know quite what to get me so she gave me 25 bucks cash money. I can always use that.

Nudge got me at shirt that was cute yet still looked comfortable, thank god. It had 'I think we both know who's going to win this thing' written across the front of it.

Ella got me sisterly love and a pair of black heels with bows on them that I will probably never wear.

"I had to try." She said while giving them to me.

Iggy gave me a manual on how to cook. He had seen my previous… attempts at it.

Dylan got me a beautiful necklace with a heart on the end of it. The heart was inscribed with D+M and I immediately put it on.

Fang got me a drawing kit. He said he had seen my doodles in English.

Last but not least was my mom's present.

"Hold on. Let me go get it. I hid it in my special hiding place." She said.

I rolled my eyes, "That little nook in the corner of the garage?"

She sighed, "I guess I need a new hiding place."

I followed my mom to the garage, but when she opened it there was a nice red VW bug parked inside.

My jaw literally dropped. If I could open it any further I was afraid it would hit the floor.

My mom had totally fooled me. Since when is she an actress?

"Mine?" I managed to ask.

My mom nodded. I ran up to hug her and thanked her at least a million times.

Once everyone had taken the time to admire my new car, we went back inside. I sat down and started to watch all my friends.

As perfect as yesterday was, this had to be ten times better.

I looked at Nudge and Iggy, who were giggling like a couple does. Gazzy, Angel, Ella, and Dylan were still trying to play twister. Cara and Fang were… Whoa.

Fang was kissing Cara. I felt a pang shoot through me. It must've been disappointment. I thought Cara was immune to Fang's charm. I guess I was wrong. Well, for her sake, I hope it works out.

Fang POV

Max's birthday party had been a huge success. I'd never tell her, but it was all my idea. I had gotten used to the fact that Cara and Dylan hung out with us now. Dylan and I had gotten over our differences for Max's sake.

Cara was still the same, awesome personality yet with a huge dorky side.

Speaking of Cara, she started to walk over here.

"Hey." She said.

"Hey. What's up?" I asked.

"Nothing. I was just thinking how amazing this party was." She smiled. Damn straight this party was awesome, I planned it!

I nodded to show her I agreed.

"Fang?" She asked.

"Yeah?" I answered.

"I was wondering… do you want to go out with me?"

Wow, I did not see that one coming. Okay, just let her down gently.

Instead of doing what my head told me to, I kissed her. She kissed back.

"I'll take that as a yes, then?" She grinned. Why not give this thing another try?

Plot twist! Cara did what now?

By the way, you guys should check out my oneshot-songfic I'd Lie.

My answer to last chapter's question: Saving the world and other extreme sports.

This Chapter's Question: Least favorite MR book?

~Cake