Hey everyone I was reading other fanfics just so I can take a short breather from writing my own… wasn't that long really…

Fang: 'rolls eyes' that's kind of obvious considering you don't sleep much in the night…

Me: sh-shut up…

Fang: 'raises and eyebrow' well its true…

Me: 'sighs' only to think of more ideas for the story that's all… starting to run out of ideas though

Fang: don't worry you'll come up with something… you always do

Me: 'snorts' so you can have more time with Max huh?

Fang: 'gulps'

Me: hah! Knew it! Well without further a dew, here you go~

Fang: guess I'll say it this time…

Disclaimer: She doesn't own Maximum Ride.

Ch 14

Max's POV

I stare deeply into Fang's eyes seeing just a faint golden color deep within them. The color was dark and mysterious. When I heard him say he loves me, my heart nearly stopped. I thought he was kidding at first, but when I replay what he said, I could tell his voice sounded serious. My heart fluttered a bit when I thought about his word. Wait? I my heart fluttered? Weird…

As Fang stared into my eyes, he was only inches from my face, "Max… I do truly love you… but… what about you?" he asked. His voice completely calm.

My face flushed red, but I didn't look away like I normally do. Instead I close them, "I… I don't know… I've never thought… about it before…" I could hear him sigh. I opened my eyes again to see him looking away, "But… but just give me some time…" he looked back at me and slowly nods and before I could say anymore, he presses his lips against mine in a loving little kiss, but didn't pulled away cuz for some reason… I didn't want him to and hesitantly, but slowly wrapped my arms around his neck kissing him back. I couldn't breath since… well… this has never happened to me before. My heart was racing and I figured his was too. It was then he gently placed his hands on my hips and I winced. He pulled away and looked at me.

I guessed he realized my sides hurt since he only lifted a small amount of the bottom of my shirt to see bruises. So he frowned, "Max… what happened? You have bruises on you…" he said and looked at me as he was sitting up now. I just look away.

"Please don't ask…" I said as I rubbed my arm where I cut myself and he gently grabbed my hand, but I could feel the force of his grip too.

"Max…" He then moved my hand away and saw what I had done to myself, but didn't know it was me thankfully. His eyes narrowed and the look in his eyes showed anger and sorrow all at once, "Who did this to you… tell me…"

"Please… Fang… I don't want to talk about it… not right now…" I see him look away feeling hurt. It was better he didn't find out right now… I wasn't ready to tell him yet, but at that moment, I felt the need to stay away from him for a while.

The next day came by fast and I felt better. Not much since I could still feel my bruises hurting. I was already outside by myself seeing the group of girls glaring at me as Fang found me and walked over, but before he could get to me and ask about it again, I got up and walked off. Maybe I was a little miffed from yesterday or I was just confused and scared still… I don't know. The girls on the other hand when I looked at them stopped glaring and smirked. I knew what would happen if I was with Fang again… I hated it… but I also knew he'd keep pestering me over the wound I had done to myself too.

Fang's POV

I walk around the school looking for Max since she wasn't in her dorm room when I came to see her. I wonder where she had gone this time. I search the school until I see her sitting by herself under a tree. I start to walk over, but when she sees me, I'm surprised. She walked away leaving me standing there by myself. This was confusing… first it was us alone on her bed kissing then the next thing, she walks away from me… maybe she just needs some time to cool off? Maybe…

Max's POV

Days had went by and I was not just avoiding Fang and everyone could easily see this, even Fang… each time he tries to speak to me, I ignore him or if he tries to talk to me, I walk away. Day after day week after week, it continued until… oh I don't know… maybe a month went by? Fang probably would forget about me by now… I had to stop and look down at my feet, but then, Fang is behind me yet again. I don't look at him though. I feel terrible about how I've been avoiding him I feel his gentle hands against my shoulders and turned me around, but pinned me against the wall. It wasn't forceful. He just wanted to get my attention. He got that and I looked up at him. When I looked into his eyes, all I saw was nothing but the hurt I had done to him, "Max… please… stop avoiding me… I… I can't take this… tell me what's wrong? Did I do something to upset you?"

His voice… it was full of concern… I placed my hands to his chest and pressed my forehead against his chest as well and closed my eyes, "I… I'm sorry… I have been avoiding you… but… it was out of fear of if you found out what happened…"

I feel his arms wrap around me and I feel a soft kiss placed onto my head, "You can tell me… I'm not going to be mad at you…" he whispered.

I close my eyes and tell him… everything from when I was 5, to when me and Ari grew up in the orphanage… everything up to yesterday… I even tell him about the cut on my arm that I have been doing to myself. I could feel him hugging me tighter, but I did feel better. Maybe this is how Fang felt when he told me his past…

Fang's POV

I listened to Max. She told me everything that had happened. She did live in California, but… not how I imagined it… she was an orphan… her mother died and her did abandoned her. She said he was a drunk. I silently sighed. I felt bad for her. Her life feels worse then mine… I'm glad she found Ari… he was like a little brother she never had after all… I decided right then and there that I'd cheer her up as best as possible and I didn't care how I would either. I just would! "Max walk with me?" I did remember the last few things she said… the girls beat her up… just so she wont come near me anymore… thoughs damn… never mind… I'm cheesed off at them, but… I didn't care right now… all that mattered was Max.

Max lightly nodded and looked up with me. I could see sadness in her eyes even if she did show a tiny little smile. Seems maybe… maybe I can get her to fall in love with me as much as I love her… I just hope I can… "Yeah… I'd… I'd like that…" she took my hand and I gratefully took it and we just walked for hours maybe.

Well it was the middle of class, but who cares. I don't think it matters if we ditched for the day does it? I let go of her hand and she looked at me as I draped it around her shoulder and pulled her against me. I felt content and happy at this very moment. Max opened up to me after all.

me: Ok well that ends this chapter

Fang: darn... I wanted to spend more time with Max...

me: 'laughs' well that didn't take long for you to say

Fang:...

me: 'roles eyes' anywas... review~ l8r everyone :P