Love, Pain, and Wings-Chapter 37

By MyNameIsCAB

Eventually, we did move away from the corn fields. As the sun started to set, we took off and headed towards a town that had a couple of motels and a museum, which meant that we would fit in with all the tourists. We landed just on the outskirts of the town and walked in unnoticed by the busy tourists and townspeople.

"There's a convenience store," Fang pointed with his good arm. "Let's go get some bandages. I'm bleeding again. I think the wound reopened."

He was casual about what he said, but I still worried. It looked like he was favoring his unhurt arm and grimaced every time he moved his hurt shoulder.

"Wait outside," I told Fang as we came to the store entrance. "I'll go inside with Iggy and Angel. Stay with Nudge and Gazzy."

Fang nodded and headed towards the bench. Nudge and Gazzy followed Fang as I led Iggy and Angel into the store.

We don't have any money, Angel entered my head.

I know, that's why I need you. You'll convince the cashier to give it to us for free. I glanced at Angel. I know it's stealing, but Fang needs it.

Angel nodded and we found the aisle with the medical stuff. We took some bandages and then we headed towards the cashier. She looked up at us indifferently. I nodded and Angel looked up at the cashier. After a moment, the cashier took the bandages from Angel and placed them in the bag.

"Have a nice day," she said dreamily as Angel trotted out of the store with the bag.

I followed Angel out of the store, grabbing Iggy by the arm so he would follow.

"I just realized…we don't have any money," Fang looked at Angel questioningly as she held the bag in front of him.

"Mind powers are scary," I whispered.

Fang chuckled and stood up slowly. "Let's go."

We headed to the motel across the street and Angel used her telepathy to convince the manager to let us pay tomorrow. He handed us the keys without a problem. Angel's powers did really scare me sometimes.

"I'm going back to the city to get our stuff," I announced.

Fang's eyes met mine. "I'll go, you stay."

"No, Fang. You're hurt," I frowned. "Stay here. I'll go alone."

Fang stood up, standing right in front of me. "I don't like that idea."

"I don't like your idea either," I told him.

There was a moment of tension as I stood there looking up at him. It was funny how much taller was than me now. I remembered when I was taller than him.

"Fang, we don't have any money," I started. "We can't do anything without it."

He took a step closer, almost touching me now. "No, Max. Let me go."

I pushed him away and he stumbled backward into Gazzy, holding his shoulder and now breathing heavily.

"Fang…"

"Just go, Max," he growled, his hand still on his shoulder. "Who needs you anyway?"

That hurt. A lot. But I was too angry and I left the room, running out the door and behind the motel where I headed back to Des Moines, Iowa.

(Third Person--The Flock without Max)

Fang sat on the bed, staring angrily at the floor. He was mad at himself for arguing with Max. He just wanted her to be safe and it had irritated her. Now his shoulder was throbbing. Max had pushed him pretty hard.

"Fang, what were you thinking?" Iggy asked as he stumbled into the room. "You know changing her mind is a difficult thing."

"I…I don't know what I was thinking," Fang muttered.

Iggy took a seat on the couch. "She didn't want to hurt you."

"How do you know that?"

"Because she loves you," Iggy continued.

"I wish I never said any of that bad stuff to her," Fang admitted.

"She knows that…well, she'll realize it sooner or later," Iggy assured him. "You owe her an apology though. Max just didn't want you to get hurt anymore."

Fang sighed. "Yea, I know."

I know that some of the chapters have seemed short lately, but if you didn't know, I'm currently writing two other Max Ride FanFics (Shadows of the Flock and Through the Pouring Rain). I promise to give Love, Pain, and Wings some better work soon, so please forgive me. Thanks for reading!