AN: Sorry, sorry, sorry!!
So sorry guys that you have waited this long for another chapter. It's just I've been busy with school and then my cousin's funeral… so I didn't have time.
Anyway, hope you enjoy this chapter. It's going to the be the last one… but if I feel like it… I might make it a cliffhanger-ending and that will leave room for another story.
But probably not.
It all depends.
MAX POV
I glanced at myself in the mirror again, making sure everything was perfect.
I sighed, trying to force myself to realize nothing could go wrong on this day. Because nothing was supposed to.
But with my luck, something probably would.
"Max! Hurry up! They need you for pictures!" Nudge hissed to me as she stuck her head inside the room.
"Okay!" I groaned, fixing my dress again.
I could hear the party through the door, chattering and laughing.
I couldn't see how they could be, when the butterflies in my stomach were performing complex trapeze routines.
"Five minutes!" Nudge called through the door this time.
I was about ready to slap her.
Well, technically, I was ready to slap anybody. I wasn't mad, I was just so… there were no words.
Nervous, mostly.
Reapplying the last of my mascara and some more lip-gloss, I straightened my dress again, then exited the bathroom.
I could hear my family downstairs, waiting for the most important person.
And for once, it was me.
Logan was barking at Fang to stop fooling around and get to the bottom of the stairwell to escort me to the limo.
He must have "smelled" me coming out of the bathroom- not that I stunk or anything, but he could sense my scent.
I was used to it by now.
My friends were already down in the living room, arm-in-arm with their prom dates.
What? You thought I was talking about my wedding?
Nope, sorry. I'm way too young to be getting married.
Besides, I'm only eighteen.
My dress, in case you were wondering, is one hundred percent fuchsia/pink color.
Strapless, with tiny diamonds sprinkled all over it.
AN: I'll give you a link at the bottom to see what the dress looks like. Hopefully, it will work.
Fang hadn't seen it yet, but everyone else said I looked drop-dead sexy in it.
I stepped up to the landing, my hand shaking on the railing as I descended.
It seemed that every head turned to meet mine, eyes shining and smiles greeting me as I stepped down to meet Fang, slipping his arm through mine.
He kissed me on the cheek, whispering quickly,
"You look gorgeous."
"I love you dress, Max! You look amazing!" My new best friend Summer giggled, hugging me quickly before grabbing her date, Andrew.
"Thanks," I smiled, posing for a picture Storm snapped.
After all of the posing and Kodak moments, we were finally allowed to leave the house.
"You two have a good time," Logan kissed me on the cheek, squeezing my shoulder as we were the last to step out of the door.
"We will," Fang promised, giving me once last glance before we piled into the limo.
LaterAfter prom, we all decided to go to the after-party back at the school (since the prom was held in the nearby Thompson Boling Arena).
The limo dropped us all off back at my house (the mansion) and the girls all fled up to my room to get out of our dresses.
The guys changed into shorts and shirts while we opted for skirts and tank tops.
We all fled, piling into two Surburban's, as we drove towards the high school Fang and I had attended for our senior year.
With the radio blaring, all the girls sped down the interstate, racing with the boys, as we all danced to "Crazy Bitch" by Buckcherry.
Hey You're crazy bitchI danced through the sunroof with Cayce, sticking out tongues out at the boys.
But you fuck so good I'm on top of it
We all sang along, knowing this would be the most fun we would have in a long time, with Finals and everything.
When I dream
"I'm doing you all night! Scratches all down my back to keep me right on!"
Our hair was flipping wildly in the wind as the boys' car sped up, meeting ours.
"Take it off! The paper is your game. You jump in bed with fame!" Andrew sang along to our CD.
He had "pimped out" his Suburban, by making it, somehow, convertible.
I'm sure you think it looks weird, but actually it was pretty awesome.
The guys were whistling, making catcalls, and speeding past us.
Another one night paid in full
"You're so fine. It won't be a loss. Cashing in the rocks. Just to get you face to face!" The boys yelled to us as we laughed, waving to them as we turned quickly onto the exit.
Hey
You're crazy bitch
"Where are they going?" Summer called to me out of the driver's seat.
"I don't know!" I glanced back as the boy's
waved bye, speeding off down the interstate, while we made our way
down the exit ramp.
But you fuck so good I'm on top of it
When I dream
As we pulled away from the streetlight, we saw cars filled with seniors, headed to the party.
I'm doing you all night
Scratches all down
my back to keep me right on
"Hey Max!" Kara Sparks yelled to me from her boyfriend's Mustang as they drove up next to us.
"Yeah?" She and I hadn't been friends much, being on opposite "cliques".
"Great song!" She grinned.
I nodded, swaying my body to the music, for once in my life being the average teenager, headed to a party.
Get the video
Fuck you so good
"All right! New song!" Summer complained.
We all groaned, Cayce peeking back in to slap Summer hand away from the dials.
"Don't-"
Crazy bitch
We shrieked as the SUV swerved to miss a car.
Missing it by mere inches, we slammed against a telephone pole.
"Holy shit!" Summer cried, opening the door and walking out to inspect the damage.
The rest of us climbed on out, noticing we only had bruises and minor cuts from the accident.
"My Dad's gonna kill me!" Summer groaned, crying onto my shoulder.
"Max!" Fang's voice yelled from across the street, as the other Suburban gained closer, pulling off into the Pilot Gas Station parking lot before the five guys piled out, racing towards us.
His hands wrapped around my waist, pulling me away from Summer, as he kissed my lips.
His body was shaking, his hands pushing away some hair off my face, as he whispered,
"I got a call. From Troy. He said you had crashed. Oh, God… I didn't know what to think."
"It's okay, Fang. We only crashed into a telephone pole. No harm done."
A wail from Summer caused me to smirk,
"Well, not a lot, at least."
He laughed along with me, even though I could tell he was visibly shaken.
"Well, climb into our ride, girls. Cause whether or not Summer drives like a maniac, you are still goin with us!" Andrew grinned as Summer slapped him as he finished this statement.
We all just shrugged, climbing into the back, and sped off towards the high school.
Later
This time, this place
We sat beside the huge bonfire out on the football field, blankets wrapped around each of us.
Misused, mistakes
Fang wrapped his arm tighter around my waist as the sun faded across the horizon.
Too long, too late
"So, what are your plans for after graduation, Max?" Zoe, Cory's date, asked me as we sat around, drinking the last of our beer.
Who was I to make you wait
It was just us ten: Cory, Zoe, Summer, Andrew, Fang, me, Cayce, Iggy, Kimberly, and Jason.
The rest of the school was over on the other side of the bonfire, and we could hear their laughter and giggles through the fire.
Just one chance
"I don't know really, yet. I think I'll probably become a teacher, down at Professor's school."
Just one breath
I hadn't really thought of what I wanted to do.
"What about you, Igsta?" Zoe continued down the line.
Iggy shrugged,
"Taxi driver."
Just in case there's just one left
Everyone laughed, Cayce placing a hand on his shoulder to keep herself steady.
Cause you know, you know, you know
"No, I'm joking. Seriously, I'm thinking about becoming a web page designer. I got some great ideas."
"And you, Fang?" Zoe nodded next to my right, and I smirked.
I love you
"Stripper."
I slapped his arm playfully, resting my head against his shoulder after everyone finished laughing over that.
I have loved you all along
And I miss you
He was still thinking, fiddling with something inside his pocket.
"Do you know, Max?" Cayce nodded towards me.
Far away for far too long
"Nope. He hasn't even told me," I shrugged, my eyes turning back to his.
"Well… are you gonna tell us?" Summer asked, rolling her eyes impatiently.
I keep dreaming you'll be with me
and
you'll never go
Fang took in a breath, then let it out, bringing his hands back out of his jacket pocket.
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
"Since I'm hoping Max will say yes," Fang paused, letting the hand around my waist grip the tiny object,
"I think I'll be marrying Max Ride."
On my knees, I'll ask
My jaw dropped as Fang moved closer, opening the lid to the velvet box, and revealing a diamond ring.
Last chance for one last dance
"Maximum Karianna Nicole Ride, will you marry me?" His voice quivered as I held my breath, words taken from me.
Cause with you, I'd withstand
"Yes," I whispered, so softly I'm surprised he heard it.
All of hell to hold your hand
And I wasn't sure he had until he jumped up, towing me up with him, and slid the finger onto my left hand.
I'd give it all
With that finished, he wrapped his arms around my waist, pressing his lips to mine.
I'd give for us
"Oh, my God! You two… are… getting married?!" Suddenly everyone was clapping and cheering, Cayce's voice ringing in my ear.
Give anything but I won't give up
Fang's lips were still on mine, his tongue sliding across my lower lip.
Cause you know, you know, you know…
The alarm clock woke up, blaring in my ear the special song.
I sighed, wrapping my arms around myself, and noticed how cold I felt.
The place beside me was empty, showing he hadn't been there.
My mind was unsettled, switching between real memories and dreams.
Maybe Fang had never said this. Maybe it had all been a dream.
Maybe he didn't love me anymore, and that was just my mind trying to force myself to think that he did.
"Max?" Fang's voice appeared in my bedroom, dripping with worry.
"Yes?" I called from behind the bathroom door, half of the Neutrogena on my face.
The door burst opened, revealing Fang clad in nothing but boxers and (black of course) sweats.
His face lit up, his grin growing wider, as he slid behind me, wrapping his arms around my waist.
"I love you," His whispered, half-talking half-singing along with the words,
"I have loved you all along. And I miss you. Been far away for far too long. I keep dreaming you'll be with me. And you'll never go…" His lips found mine, throughout the blue mask, as I slid my still-lotioned hands around his shoulders.
Stop breathing if
I don't see you anymore
I was sort-of "not breathing" now on account of Fang's mouth covering mine.
But hey, I wasn't complaining.
So far away
He pulled away, grinning into my eyes, as he felt the lotion on the back of his neck.
Far away for far too long
"Gross," He fakely groaned, sliding his hands up my sides, resting them around my face.
So far away
"Excuse me, little boy?" I snapped, smirking as he looked actually shocked.
"You should take a shower," He offered, the corner of his mouth jerking up in smirk.
Been far away for far too long
"As should you," I mumbled as I shoved past Fang to turn on the shower.
But you know, you know, you know…
As I was undressing, I saw Fang walk out.
Maybe he had thought I was mad at him.
All I wanted
I started to head out towards him, to apologize and tell him that I loved him, but his chest blocked the way.
I wanted you to stay
"Yes?" His eyes danced, amused.
Cause I needed
"I was going to-"
"Beg me to come back?" Fang finished, grinning as he slid off my pajama shorts.
I need to hear you say:
His breath was hot in my ear as he pushed us against the shower curtain, his hands roaming my body.
That I love you
"I just went in there to turn the music up."
He hummed along with the words, sometimes whispering them in my ear, as we climbed into the shower stall.
I have loved you all along
"And I forgive you. For being away for far too long," I sang along, burying my head into his shoulder as we held each other.
The hot water beat down all around us, like the rain, strong and silent.
"So keep breathing. Cause I'm not leaving you anymore," Fang muttered, so low I'm surprised I caught it.
Believe it
"Hold on to me and never let me go."
Our lips met as the song ended, never breaking as the radio blared louder.
Keep breathing
Cause I'm not leaving you
anymore
"Why did you turn it up so loud?" I asked, having to block out the volume with the sound of Fang's breaths.
Believe it
Hold on to me...never let me go
His chest rumbled as he chuckled, sliding his hands up to my face as he kissed me harder.
"You really want to know?"
I nodded, obviously not understanding.
Well, come on, the radio was as far as it would go, and I'm sure we were in big trouble with Logan.
Keep breathing
"To cover up us," He gave me a wink and slammed me against the wall, assaulting my mouth as I sighed contentedly.
Hold on to me...never let me go…
AN: Aww!!! This chapter was so sweet.
So, Max and Fang are going to get married. I was hoping to tie in "crazy bitch" but never got a chance to. Oh, well.
First song was "Crazy Bitch" by Buckcherry.
Second song was "Far Away" by Nickelback.
I'm off to type a whole new story, which I already have the first chapter planned out.
Here's a sneak peak (man, I feel like some movie premiere):
"She was running.
From what, she didn't know.
She just knew she had to leave.
To leave and never come back. As she ran, stumbling over tree roots and over grown paths, she tried to figure out what that something was.
Could it have been just the sheer shock of what they had told her?
Possibly.
Or maybe it was that something else, that something she had to figure out.
That something was the reason she was running.
Not away, but to. To that something.
But she dug deeper, scraping the abysses of her mind.
Maybe a word- a sentence- from sometime ago.
A couple of words that long ago meant nothing, but now meant so much more.
As she replayed them in her mind, the thoughts haunted her as an unwanted ghost would.
"You're not real."
Yay!!! So, how did you like it?
Story should be up soon.
Don't know what it's called though, yet.
Just keep an eye out for it, though!!!
Thank you to my best friend, Kayla, all my fans, and everyone who loves seeing Fang shirtless and naked in shower scenes!!! (gah!!!) Anyway, thanks everyone for reading!