Disclaimer: *Tsparks walks onto the stage, smiling.*
"I'm in such a good mood I've decided to give you another chapter tonight!"
T said, "Enjoy!"
Chapter 37: The Christmas Ball, pt 2
Max POV
We walked into the Civic Center...and headed straight for the dance floor. Fang practically dragged me there. When he stopped I sent him a questioning look. He shrugged.
"The sooner that we dance, the sooner we can leave," He explained.
Hard to argue with that logic. An instrumental version of Jingle Bells was playing, it was mostly guitars though.
"Brad Paisley," Fang mumbled. I looked at him incredulously.
"Who?" I asked. Fang looked away for a split second before looking into my eyes.
"That's the lead guitarist," Fang said, "Paisley is a Country-Rock artist. He makes pretty good songs. I even snuck a few into some of our concerts."
"How come I've never heard any of them?" I asked again. I mean really, if Fang likes this guy, I want to listen to him.
"Most of the songs I sang were because I missed you," Fang said quietly. I looked up at him. Get this... He was blushing!
Fang was blushing! This is really the first time I have ever seen him do this. I almost started laughing at him.
......Then his words sunk in through my skull. He sang most of the songs because he missed me! Me!
I flushed bright red for the third time today. Fang bent over a placed a sweet kiss on my lips. Then he backed away, smiling slightly. I smiled back.
After Jingle Bells ended, the Disk Jockey (Not Chet, Fang's band's DJ) spoke into the mike.
"Ladies and Gentlemen, this next segment is a questionnaire for our community. We choose a couple of the dance floor and embarrass them, for our entertainment. So now all we have to do is find the perfect coup–Well, looky who's dancing with a pretty girl," The DJ said, "Get the spotlight on those two! Ladies and Gentlemen we have a hometown celebrity here! Nick Ride, lead guitarist and vocals of In Disguise!"
A bright light cast down over Fang and I. I was blinded for a good fifteen seconds. But I wasn't deaf. I heard a couple of girls squeal...oh great. My boyfriend is the next Chad Kroger. Aside from the squealing girls, I heard cheers from guys and other partiers.
"Nick, who is that beautiful girl you are dancing with? Can we get you both up here please?" The DJ asked.
Fang looked unsure, I felt unsure...should we do it? Then out of nowhere, Ella, Iggy, and ZZ started pushing us to the stage.
"I'd like to thank Zack Myers, lead Bassist of In Disguise, for getting those two on stage. Zack who are you here with tonight?"
"My friends, Ella Martinez, James Tross(AN: Iggy), and Zoë Lyons! Then there's those two lovebirds on the stage!" Zack shouted back. The audience applauded.
"Well thanks again Zack! Here Nick," The DJ said, handing Fang a microphone, "Just a few Q&A's, and then you can go dance."
"Okay," Fang answered, while sending me a look that said "I'm sorry". I just sent him a look saying "Just hurry up so we can leave".
"First question is the most obvious one, who is this beautiful young thing?" The DJ asked. He had to have grown up somewhere else, Louisiana maybe.
"This is Maxine Martinez," Fang answered, "My girlfriend."
I heard some boos travel up to us. Fang turned to the audience.
"Oh suck it up," He said into the mike. Laughter started amongst the crowd.
"Well a pleasure to meet you Maxine," The DJ said. He held his hand out to me, "I am DJ Ross, from XM Radio."
Fang handed me the mike while I shook Ross' hand.
"Just call me Max," I said. Ross nodded.
"Well, it's nice to meet you Max. Is it alright if I question you're boyfriend about your relationship?" Ross asked me.
I smiled evilly atFang, "No problem here."
Fang had a darker look come over his features when I handed him the mic. I patted his face then stole a quick kiss on his lips.
...What can I say? I am addicted to Fang's lips.
"You are so going to pay," Fang whispered so only I could hear. I stuck my tongue out at him in response, then stole another kiss. I've stolen kisses from Fang twice so far, does that make me a thief?
Eh, who cares. Fang isn't allowed to keep his lips away from me, that makes him selfish.
"Good then," Ross said, "Alright Nick, was Max here the reason you wrote your hit Get Thru This?"
What!? I've never heard of that song before! And he supposedly wrote it for me? Did he? Oh man, now I have to know! Answer him Fang! Wait...where did that enthusiasm come from?
"Yeah, I guess," Fang said softly into the mic. I blushed.
"Well, isn't that sweet!" Ross said, "So, how long have you two been together?"
"We started dating as sophomores," Fang lied, "seven months ago we had an argument, it split us up. Temporarily of course. When Max showed up here with our old group of friends, we reconciled and are together again."
Fang grabbed hold of my hand and intertwined his fingers with mine. I stepped closer to him. The audience "Aww"ed at Fang's lie. Zack, Zoë, Ella, and Iggy were all trying to keep from bursting with laughter.
"Well now tha's got ta be the sweetest love story I've ever heard," Ross said.
"I'm gonna have ta let you go now, but you two have to promise me something," Ross said.
Fang and I exchanged looks then looked back at Ross.
"What?" I asked. We were so close to being through here, what could he possibly want?
"Will you two lead the next couples dance? If you say no, I'll have to keep asking questions about your relationship," Ross said. People in the audience started chanting, "Lead the dance!" over and over.
Before I could answer no, Fang answered for us.
"Fine."
I stared at him, my mouth parted slightly. What the hell man!?
Fang walked me off the stage, while Ross announced the song.
"Couples only now! Here's to Nick Ride and Max Martinez! I'll Be by Edwin McCain!"
Fang led me onto the dance floor. He slowly placed his hands on my hips, I slowly reached my hands onto his shoulders. We started swaying slowly as the song started.
(AN: The song is this. If you want me to make Fang sing this later tell me)
The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Stop me and steal my breath
Emeralds from mountains thrust toward the sky...Our eyes are locked and will stay locked so we don't see anyone else. There's just Fang and me. That's all that matters.
Never revealing their depth
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated
I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be your love suicide
...Fang is my Rock. He was there, always for me. For everything. And he always will be. I can see it in his eyes.
and I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life...He waited for the Flock to show up. He waited for me.
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache, that hang from above
Rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
You're my survival, you're my living proof
My love is alive not dead
Tell me that we belong together
I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be your love suicide
...I can still see his face when I tried to take the chip out.
and I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
...Faith may be his number one fan. But when she isn't around, I'll hold her spot.
Rain falls angry on the tin roof
As we lie awake in my bed
You're my survival, you're my living proof
My love is alive not dead
...My heart soared when Bones told me he was alive.
Tell me that we belong together
Dress it up with the trappings of love
I'll be captivated I'll hang from your lips
Instead of the gallows of heartache, that hang from above
I've been dropped out, burned up, fought my way back from the dead
Tuned in, turned on, Remembered the things that you said
I love him. I love him so much. I don't deserve him, but here I am dancing to one of the most romantic songs of all time with Fang.
I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be your love suicide
and I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
Fang bent his neck to capture my lips in a kiss. This wasn't one of our usual kisses, though. This one was like the one we shared on our first date here. No, this one was way better. This has to be the most passionate kiss we've ever shared.
I'll be your crying shoulder
I'll be your love suicide
and I'll be better when I'm older
I'll be the greatest fan of your life
"I love you, Max." Fang whispered.
Fang POV
The kiss we shared at the end of the song was better then the ones that sent me to see Jesus.
I didn't visit him this time, because this one, this kiss showed me the meaning of life. I know why I'm here. I'm here for Max. Max is all that matters right here and now.
...Not even Faith matters right now. She can matter later, Max is more important now.
When we broke apart I whispered four words.
"I love you Max."
That is officially my favorite sentence of all time.
Max looked me in the eyes, I noticed she had tears in hers, and said something that always brought a smile to my face.
"I love you too, Fang."
Yeah...remember how I said "I love you Max" was my favorite sentence?
I lied. Her response, "I love you too, Fang", that is my favorite sentence. Ever. Like I could die happy, now.
I heard applause come from everywhere, I think I even heard a few sighs.
Max and I looked around. People were applauding us, some girls were staring at us longingly.
...Or were they staring at me longingly? They had better watch out. Max would not approve of them trying to make a move on me.
"Let's get out of here," I whispered to Max. She nodded and brushed the traces of tears from her face. As soon as the spotlight got off us, I turned us invisible and we walked out the door.
Time to go Christmas shopping.
AN: There a two part Chapter in one night!
Again, I will take any song requests. Max, Ella, Iggy, and Zoë's Ball clothes ideas all belong to my cousin K. I just stole them.
Keep on Keepin on
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