Hey guys! Soooo this reviewer luvcookiesandHMS was my 23rd reviewer so will be featured as Skylar, Igs best friend! DISCLAIMER: I AM NOT JAMES PATTERSON! Well here you go!
MAXS POV.
'Ugh! School again,' I thought as my alarm went off. I got up to get my clothes out when I heard my phone buzz.
Sam: Hey Max! You won't believe this! Guess what!
Me: Umm... You found a flying purple potato?
Sam: o.O no... I moving back to Arizona!
Me: SERIOUSLY?
Sam: Yup! :D
Me: When?
Sam: Today's my first day back at school
Me: And you're telling me now?
Sam: Yup! See ya at 7 :)
I couldn't believe it! He moved away three years ago; Him, Fang, and I were best friends. Well before Fang started hating me. He sided with me and we were best friends until he moved, we kept in contact and were still really close though. I hurried and got dressed quickly making sure Iggy was on time.
"What are you all jumpy about?" He asked as we pulled up to his best friend, Skylar's, house to pick her up.
"Sam's back!" I said as she got in.
"Who's Sam?" She asked getting in.
"Hold up, that chubby freckled kid you and Fang hung out with?" Iggy asked.
"Yup!"
"Fang? Sam? I'm so confused..." Skylar said shaking her head. Iggy and I chuckled.
"Long and kind of dysfunctional story." I laughed.
"Well okay then." About 20 minutes later we got to school. I was about to go in when someone hug/tackled me from behind, knocking the breath out of me.
"Max!" he exclaimed, and let go of me.
"Sam!" I yelled hugging him properly. I had to admit, he got hot over the years. He was about three inches taller than me with messy brown hair and blue eyes. (I don't remember his actual description in the book, and can't find the right chapter so this is how I picture him.) He put his arm around me as we walked in. He used to be the biggest nerd in history...
"So were you surprised?" he asked.
"Hell yeah I was!" I said and playfully hit him.
"Mission accomplished." he laughed.
"Hey, let me see your schedule!" I said and he handed it over. I examined it, "We have everything but 6th and 7th together."
"Awesome." we made our way to first period. I could feel eyes on us. New kid with his arm around me... Yeah that was probably why. He sat in the desk next to mine. I felt this almost evil aura coming from the back of the room, Sam felt it to. We both turned our heads at the same time to see Fang death-glaring us.
"Who is that?" Sam asked.
"That's Fang!" I scream-whispered.
His eyes widened "Really?"
"yeah."
FANGS POV
I sat down in first period, I was still embarrassed in this class. Stupid sleep talking. I noticed everyone's attention shifting. I looked up to see Max with some guys arm around her. He looked like a punk, you know, the kind that only talk to girls so they can try and hook-up. Then I looked at him closely and realized that guy was Sam. I was automatically pissed. He moved three years ago! Now he had his arm around Max, the girl I loved. I couldn't help but stare at them. They noticed and turned to look at me. They started whispering and then Sam got up to greet me.
"Fang... Long time no see." He said kind of awkwardly. Dork.
"Yeah." I sighed. There was a very awkward silence, luckily that's when the bell rang. He went back and sat with Max. It was basically a free day because we had a sub. The whole class they were just laughing and having fun. It sickened me. I was so glad when the bell rang, finally I could get away from him! They were right in front of me when we left. Hand in fricken hand. I could over here their conversation.
"What's our next class?" he asked. OUR? What? Not another class with him!
"Language arts, oh and you get to meet Nudge!"
"Cool." he said smiling. I wanted to punch that smile right off of his face.
MAXS POV
We walked in to language arts, I could feel Fang behind us, just staring. Language arts sadly had arranged seating so we couldn't sit together. I was in between Fang and Nudge. Speaking of Nudge...
"Hey max! Oh who's he? OMG you're holding hands! Are you going out, I hope so! You look cute together! Aww he's blushing is that a y-" I put a hand over her mouth, which she bit.
"Nudge!" I yelled grabbing my hand. She just laughed. "Anyway, this is Sam, he's an old friend. Nothing more." I added before she could ask again. I had explained EVERYTHING that happened with Dylan last night on the phone with her. Even the Fang kiss.
"Aww. Nothing more?" Sam teased, putting his arm around me again.
"Yes." I said.
"Better stay that way..." I heard Fang mumble. No one else noticed though. I just shot him a glare, he immediately turned away. That obviously wasn't meant to be heard. That's when Mrs. Buffington walked in, extremely pregnant may I add.
"Hellooo." She was a very nice and casual teacher. "We have a new student today. His name is Sam. As it seems you are already friends with Max and Nudge, to make you more comfortable you can have Nicks seat."
"What?" Fang asked pissed.
"You can sit up here." She said pointing to a desk in the front. He reluctantly stood up and moved his stuff, mumbling obscenities.
"Today we will be watching a movie because, well, I have way to many tests to grade." She said and turned on Nemo; ironically mine and Sam's favorite movie. As the movie started I walked over to Fang. I got a questioning look from Sam but told him i would be right back.
"Hey." I whispered.
"Hi." he basically spat.
"Calm down, what's wrong with you?"
"I'm sorry but you're stupid as hell." he sneered. So I just walked away. I got permission to go to the bathroom and left. I didn't go to the bathroom though. I went to my locker and got my earbuds and favorite book. I curled up in a hidden corner of the hallway, somehow no one ever sees me here. About two minutes later Fang was in front of me. It was like he could find me no matter what, it got creepy sometimes.
"What?"
"We need to talk." he said and sat down next to me.
"Every time we try that we somehow end up making out." I sighed.
"Is that so bad?" he asked playfully. I shook my head laughing.
"What do you want to say?"
"Look, I know I ruined your trust, and that you hate me, but I still mean what I said. I love you Max."
"Fang I don't understand you. And why are we talking about this now of all times?"
"Because of that little fuck, Sam."
"Oh. My. God. You're jealous. Do you not realize this is Sam we're talking about here?"
"Do you not realize how in to you he is?" I just looked at him questioningly. "He has done nothing but flirt with you since he got here. And you're letting him! Holding hands? Really!"
"Fang, I don't like him like that. You know I just had a VERY intense break up with Dylan. I don't even know if Im ready to have another boyfriend. I get that you love me, and I kinda feel bad for not feeling the same... But to tell the truth, I loved you when we were friends. You were my best friend, and one of the few that hadn't turned on me. Then you did, and I can't put myself through that again." I said and ran down the hallway.
FANGS POV.
I watched her run away. I deem "What have I done?" as my new catch phrase. She loved me. One more thing I ruined for myself. So we didn't talk for the rest of the day. I almost tried, but all day she was around him. The last two classes we were finally alone, but she completely ignored me. It was tearing me apart inside. I had to do something! I tried apologizing, but she wouldn't forgive me! I just didn't know what to do anymore. Then I got an idea...
AN: Sorry for not updating! *Dodges assorted weapons* I'll update as soon as I can, getting writers block :( If you have any Ideas feel free to tell me, I'll give you credit if I use it :)
