Chapter 20

Poppy's POV

When I reached the exit I heard footsteps coming to me; man whoevers coming near me right now has some guts.

I turned my head and saw Abby approaching.

"Whoa, that was wicked." I smiled at her; at least I didn't lose a friend.

"So, is that how your eyes really look?"

"Yea." I looked down, shoulders sagging.

"Well I think they're really cool." My head shot back up and I looked at her, a smile on my face.

"Really?"

"O yea; I've never seen any kind of eyes like that; I think they're awesome." I blushed.

"Thanks." We reached my car and I turned back to her.

"Why was she so upset about my date with Xander?''

"O, Samantha likes Xander; like REALLY likes Xander. I don't think he likes her back though." I nodded my head.

"Well that explains it." I opened the door and got in the car.

"Well, I better go before she gets security after me." Abby nodded and walked away as I closed the door and looked at my cup holders. There was a coffee sitting in one of them; thank god. I must have out it there before I came today. I picked it up and took a big gulp, grateful for the taste. Hmm, this tastes weird too. Maybe something's happening to me today; it seems all of my drinks have been doing that today.

I pulled out of the lot, drinking my coffee as I went. But as soon as I turned off the ignition at the house I started getting dizzy; like really dizzy. I could barely see straight. I clumsily got out of the car, leaving my empty coffee cup in the car. I closed the door and leaned on it, trying to reduce the pounding in my head. I stumbled to the door, holding my head. I leaned against the doorframe, closing my eyes against the bright sunlight.

"Poppy? Are you ok?" I opened my eyes to see Gazzy coming towards the door, a surfboard in his arms.

"Yea, I'm fine; don't know what came over me." I opened the door, taking in the cool air, it instantly made me feel better. I looked around the room but no one was there.

"Where is everyone?" Gazzy shrugged his shoulders.

"I dunno; I saw Max and Fang down at the beach, but I have no idea where anyone else is."

"Why are you up here? I thought you were surfing." He nodded towards the clock.

"Lunchtime."

"Ah." I walked over to the kitchen, suddenly realizing how hungry I was. I almost groaned when I saw a note taped to the fridge.

We ran out of food so I've gone to the store to get some more. DO NOT touch anything in the kitchen! I finally have everything in order. Adios!

-Iggy

Wow Iggy; so OCD.

"Well, it looks like no lunch till Iggy gets back." Gazzy shoulders drooped and he walked into the living room and turned on the TV. Boys. I for one went into my room and changed into a black bikini and walked onto the balcony to tan. I looked onto the beach and soon located Max and Fang. Max had on a small hot-pink bikini; probably Iggy's choice. They were lying on beach towels and laughing; but they slowly got closer and closer until they were kissing. I smiled but frowned and raised an eyebrow when Max suddenly shot back and looked behind Fang. She was pointing at something, yelling about it.

I sighed and laid down on my chair; someone probably caught them and Max didn't like it. I pulled out my I-pod and turned it on to shuffle. I put my arms behind my head, closing my eyes. Everybody Talks by Neon Trees (By the way, I do love this song. If you haven't heard it go look it up. It's awesome.)blasted through the speakers; yes, I love this song.

Hey baby want you look my way,

I can be your new addiction

Hey baby what you got to say,

All you're giving me is fiction

Max's POV (Sorry, this was back before Poppy got home)

"Seriously Iggy?!" I looked at the hot pink string bikini on my bed. It was me who wanted to go to the beach with Fang, but I was only given this one suit. I sighed and started putting it on, glaring at the wall. Iggy was so going down for this.

Once I had it on I wrapped myself in my towel so u couldn't even see the suit. I walked out and sat on the couch, waiting for Fang. Iggy saw me and raised an eyebrow.

"Don't even start with me; you're lucky I'm wearing the suit at all." He just laughed and sat down on the couch, turning on the tv.

"When can I have my clothes back?"

"Why, whatever do you mean Maxie?" I gritted my teeth and slapped him upside the head.

"Seriously; I want my clothes."

"You're no fun. But you'll have to talk to Nudge. She has all the clothes." Ok, I'll admit, I nearly exploded.

"You let Nudge have my clothes?!" His eyes grew wide with fear and he started backing up.

"Yeeeaaa."

"Iggy, I swear, if you weren't my friend, I'd probably have killed you by now." He put a hand over his heart.

"Awww, thanks Maxie. I love you too." I narrowed my eyes at him.

"Don't tempt me Iggy." He put his hands up in a surrender gesture and backed up. I heard a door close and Fang walked out in black (shocker) swim trunks and a black t-shirt. He raised his eyebrows when he saw me wrapped in the towel and grabbed his towel.

"Don't ask. Just don't." His face showed confusion but he let it go.

"Ready?" He nodded and we walked out the door to the beach. I walked around until I found an open space and hesitantly unwrapped my towel, laying it down so I could sit on it. Fang sat down beside me and his eyes grew wide when he saw the bikini.

"Iggy?"

"Yep." He nodded and sat down beside me.

"You know, I kinda like your new wardrobe."

"Haha very funny. But I'm not keeping this, I'm actually planning on getting some new clothes when we leave later." He rolled his eyes and looked over to where the drinks stand was.

"I'm getting a drink. You want anything?"

"Yea. I'll take a Dr. Pepper. (Ha! Ya'll probably thought it was an alcohol stand, didn't you? Don't try to deny it. You did.) He nodded and got up, heading for the stand.

I quickly heard footsteps approaching so I turned back around.

"Wow that was qui-" It wasn't Fang who had come back. It was some dude .

"Hey sweetie, mind if I sit with you?" He kept eyeing my chest and smiling.

"Yea, actually, I would." His smile fell but he quickly tried to regain his composure.

"Well, at least let me buy you something to drink." I smiled sweetly at him.

"Well, my boyfriend's buying me one now, but you can still buy me one. I never turn down a free soda."

He opened and closed his mouth like a fish out of water. I have to say, it was pretty funny. Fang started walking towards us and I swear this dude's eyes popped out of his head.

"So, what about that drink?" I smiled and batted my eyelashes for affect. He started backing away, probably seeing Fang's muscles, and how they were much bigger than his. I laughed as he disappeared from sight and Fang came up, handing me my drink.

"Who was that?" I rolled my eyes.

"Some dude trying to hit on me and buy me a soda." Fang raised an eyebrow and I laughed.

"If he had tried anything else though, I don't think he'd be able to father children any time in the future." Fang laughed, well kinda did a Fang laugh, and I joined him, remembering the look on the kids face. I closed my eyes, laughing so hard at the thought of him cowering down the beach.

When I opened them I realized how close Fang and I were; our noses were almost touching. We went silent; I stared into his eyes as he leaned in, and found myself leaning in. Our lips touched, and a spark flew between us. What could be more perfect?

"CLICK" looks like I spoke too soon.

Aaaannndddd that's it. For this chapter anyway. Does anyone know what the clicking is? Do ya? Do ya? DO ya? Do ya?

Sorry, a random Nemo moment. If you don't know it's Dori (I think that's how you spell her name) who originally said that.