Max's POV
"Is all of this really necessary? It's only Fang. He won't care either way." I swiped at Nudge's arm as she tried to shower me in powder.
"I'm doing a good job! Besides, it's not that heavy. Just sit still, and no one gets hurt."
I gave her a look. "You really want to try that one on me?"
She put her hands up in defeat. "But seriously, you promised."
"I know I know just hurry up."
"Don't worry, the limo's not going to get here until 10. We'll get there a little late, but I think that was intended."
"Yeah I didn't think the limo was necessary either."
"Who cares? We didn't have to pay for it. Fang's rich ass did. Alright all done. Want to take a look?"
"Nope. I just want to get this night over with."
"You'll have fun once you get there. I know you will, even if you refuse to admit it."
"Just shut up and show me the dress."
"Yes ma'am." She disappeared into her giant closet and dragged out a dress with her. My jaw dropped not at the dress but at the fact that she was making me wear that dress. No lie it was gorgeous, but just not something for me. It was long enough to touch the floor, but not long enough to trip me. The fabric was silky and red, strapless. On the left side, there were sparkles made into a star that stretched from just below my breasts to my thigh and a strap of red fabric hung from it.
"I'm surprised it fit."
"I'm not. I took your measurements in your sleep."
"When?"
"Let's not worry about that, and just focus on how fabulous you look." Nudge had a huge grin on her face satisfied with the success. She clapped her hands. I rolled my eyes at her and took one more glance at myself in the mirror before helping Nudge put her dress on. She decided to go with the dress that was made of sequin fabric, so literally it was covered in sequins from top to bottom. The color was a hot pink mixed with silver and gold, and it had a single shoulder strap with a pink bow on it. As dazzling as it was, and I mean eye catching dazzling, it was suited for Nudge.
Fang's POV
Iggy and I were ready a long time before Nudge finally called us to let us know they were just almost ready. She was blowing this whole thing out of line saying 'you can't see Max until she's completely ready or else it'll ruin the dramatic effects'.
"You're in love aren't you?" Iggy asked suddenly as we got inside the limo.
"Why would you even ask that?" He wasn't wrong, but it's not something I like to blurt out in the open unless Max is the only one around.
"Because we can all see it, and Max can too."
"Yeah well you're in love with Nudge aren't you?"
"That's true, and we don't make an effort to hide it." He chuckled. "I see things differently from you people since I can't see at all. Even if Nudge is the most hideous person in the world, from what I can see, she's amazingly beautiful. Max had to describe her to me. You know, Max is pretty awesome too."
"I know that."
"You better hold on to her, or else someone is going to take her away."
"I won't ever let that happen." I smiled, but Iggy wouldn't have been able to tell.
"Nudge told us to meet them inside."
I handed the driver a tip, so he'd wait with us. He nodded and gave a thumbs up. I think he's foreign.
I jogged up next to Iggy and we both entered Nudge's house. It may not have been as big as mine, but it was pretty dang big too.
We made ourselves comfortable on the leather couch until we heard Nudge's voice coming from upstairs.
"Ok Max, just have fun alright?"
Then Nudge came to the top of the staircase with a smile. Slowly, she descended watching Iggy the whole time. At that time, I felt pity for that guy, but he had a smile on his face anyways.
"Fang, tell me what she looks like."
"You're right. She's amazingly beautiful. Her hair's up with curls coming down, and her dress is long sequined, be thankful you're blind right now. It's painful."
He laughed and met her at the bottom of the staircase. From his pocket, he took out a corsage and slid it onto her wrist. She admired it for a moment before wrapping her arms around him.
"Hey Fang." Nudge greeted.
"Yeah?"
"If I were you, I'd look up right now."
I did… and there stood Max at the top of the staircase. It was as if everything else had suddenly disappeared and all that left was Max watching me with a shy smile as she descended. I'd always known she was pretty, but she was… beautiful just absolutely amazing. Pure and angelic. She reached the bottom and walked up to me.
"You cleaned up nice." She commented. There's another thing. Nothing's ever awkward with her, and even when it is it's funny.
"Not as nice as you. Max you look… beautiful."
"And you look handsome." She smiled and her brown eyes shined. It took a while for me to remember the corsage I'd gotten her.
"Oh yeah, um… I got you this." I pulled it out. "The uh… the blue violets symbolize faithfulness. I wanted you to know I'd always be here for you."
She grinned and let me slip it onto her wrist. "I know. Same here."
"We'll wait in the car." Nudge said quickly and Iggy was dragged along with her.
"Oh we're going too." Max tried to get in a word, but they'd already left. She laughed. "I guess they're on to something."
"Yeah we aren't very good liars."
Max's POV
I was hardly able to pay any attention to how grand the limo was. My eyes were focused on Fang. He really had cleaned up nice, and in a way he was prince charming… tall, dark, and handsome.
Prom was at a ballroom in a hotel. Expensive, but Fang got the tickets.
"Wow, this place is really nice." I said in a half whisper half mumble. I was expecting something close to the school gym.
"Five star hotel?" Iggy questioned.
"Yep." Nudge answered with a kiss on the cheek.
"Should we go in? Or just stand here?" Fang suggested, and I laughed letting him lead me inside. The music was loud, there was a big dance floor and a big stage but also tons of seats and a snack bar with sparkling grape juice. Nothing less of a club.
Fang's POV
Some people we recognized welcomed Max back. She smiled and thanked them, but took a seat immediately.
"You okay?" I asked her.
She nodded. "Yeah, just kind of surprising. I've never been to anything like this before."
Nudge and Iggy were already out on the dance floor partying.
"Want a drink?"
She shook her head and laughed. "Nudge and Iggy really know how to get it on."
I chuckled. "We can do better."
She looked down embarrassed. "Fang…" I took her wrist and we went out on the dance floor joining the crowd.
Max's POV
As weird as this sounds, Fang was really good at this. He had moves. That sound's weird coming from me, but any other girl would've said the same. Speaking of which, there were girls watching him from where they moved their hips smoothly. God why did I come?
Fang chuckled at my embarrassment. "Come on just try it. Just let loose."
Fang's POV
Max was so uptight. If it wasn't for her, I wouldn't have come anyways, but now that we were here might as well make some people jealous. I went behind her and kissed her neck. She shivered, and I put my hands on her hips.
"It's okay. Just forget everyone else. It's just you and me having fun."
She started moving, and then she was on a roll.
Max's POV
It felt awkward doing what all the other girls were doing, and I may have been bad at it, but Fang was right there with his dark eyes and his mischievious smile all for me. We laughed, and I could see out of the corners of my eyes, girls watching and turning away. That's right… because Fang… is mine.
Fang's POV
Max never talked about being with other guys, but I could see eyes on her. I pulled her closer without knowing so. I wanted to let everyone know in Max and my own little language that she was all mine. I wanted to be with her. I needed her presence… forever.
Max's POV
Fang and I were having so much fun with all the dancing and laughing. I was bound to tire out eventually. When I felt a dull ache in my chest, I stopped and kept my hands on Fang's shoulder.
He looked down at me with worry. "Want a break?"
I nodded, and he helped me out the back door of the ballroom. There was a lake behind the hotel and a bench right next to one of the trees by the lake. We could see the reflection of the moon against the water.
I leaned against Fang for comfort and he ran his fingers up and down my back.
"You sure you're okay? Shouldn't you be taking it easy?"
"It was too fun." I laughed. "Don't worry about it. I wanted to slow dance with you."
He kissed me on my head.
"Can I tell you my dream now?"
"Yeah… yeah of course."
"You told me that I left, that the doctors almost gave up on me."
He went rigid from the memory.
"I know I left. I woke up from Iggy's bomb." I laughed at how silly it sounded. "The whole Flock was there, and it was dark. You took me outside, we were by the beach. There was a full moon and lots of stars. You were the one who came up with 'the Flock'. Then you told me not to go. You said I had to come back. That it wasn't time for me to leave. You said you loved me right under the moon by the beach. It was perfect, and then I was back."
Fang held me tighter. "I just hope we don't ever have to go there again."
"You made the dream come true. Remember that night you told me you loved me?"
"Of course."
"I haven't gotten to say it back yet."
"You don't have to."
"I love you too, Fang."
Fang's POV
I would never let this girl go. Never. When she said those words it was like I'd already reached heaven. That moment I was sure of everything.
A slow song started playing, so I stood up and held out my hand for Max to take.
"May I have this dance?" I asked her with a smile.
She smiled and placed her hand in mine. I walked her into the ballroom, and she leaned into me resting her head against my shoulder. She had her arms around my neck, and I had my hands on her waist. She smelled so sweet. No perfume could beat it.
Thunder by Boys Like Girls
Today is a winding road that's taking me
To places that I didn't want to go, whoa
Today in the blink of an eye
I'm holding on to something
And I do not know why I tried.
I tried to read between the lines
I tried to look in your eyes
I want a simple explanation
For what I'm feeling inside
I gotta find a way out
Maybe there's a way out
Your voice was the
Soundtrack of my summer
Do you know you're unlike any other?
You'll always be my thunder
I said, your eyes
Are the brightest of all the colors
I don't wanna ever love another
You'll always be my thunder
Today is a winding road, tell me where to start
And tell me something I don't know, whoa
Today I'm on my own, I can't move a muscle
And I can't pick up the phone, I don't know
And now I'm itching for the tall grass
And longing for the breeze
I need to step outside
Just to see if I can breathe
I gotta find a way out
Maybe there's a way out
Your voice was the
Soundtrack of my summer
Do you know you're unlike any other?
You'll always be my thunder
And I said, your eyes
Are the brightest of all the colors
I don't wanna ever love another
You'll always be my thunder
So bring on the ran
Yeah, I'm walking on a tightrope
I'm wrapped up in vines, I think we'll make it out
But you just gotta give me time
Strike me down with lightning
Let me feel you in my veins
I wanna let you know how much I feel your pain
Today is a winding road that's taking me
To places that I didn't want to go, whoa
Your voice was the
Soundtrack of my summer
Do you know you're unlike any other?
You'll always be my thunder
And I said, your eyes
Are the brightest of all the colors
I don't wanna ever love another
You'll always be my thunder
And I said, your voice was the
Soundtrack of my summer
Do you know you're unlike any other?
You'll always be my thunder
So bring on the rain
Oh, baby bring on the pain
And listen to the thunder…