Wow… Hello peoples and fairly angry reviewers! I am SOOOO SORRY! I want to try and excuse myself in the best possible way :) I had Finals all this week and I had to study and whatnot. But I'm back and I had the best time in Hawaii!

I went to Maui and….

"Screw your vacation details! On with the story!"

*looks outside of window*

Umm…Mom? Ignore the angry mob outside!

Mom: Just give them what they want sweetie.

Okay so without further interruptions!

Oh wait… just one more!

Disclaimer: I don't own MR characters at all.

On with the story!

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Max

I walked into the school hall way the next day feeling slightly confused and disoriented. I couldn't stop thinking about what happened yesterday, and how my TWO friendships had changed. I mean how do I really feel about Iggy or Fang?

I really like Iggy…I mean we've been friends since whoa… age 9? That's a long time for me. He was there through the divorce and all that crazy stuff that happened. He was my support and shoulder to cry on, he was my best friend. He knew me better than anyone and always said the right things.

And then there was Fang… What is it that is so special about him?

He's nice, smart, brave, and he defended Iggy that day without even knowing him. Everyone seems to think he's dark and mysterious and such but he's not, you just have to know how to read him.

How do I feel about him?

I was pondering this thought when I felt two people link arms with me on each side.

I looked up surprised to see Angel on one side and Nudge on the other, they were wearing their cheerleading outfits and smiling up at me.

"Hi Max!" Angel gripped my side tightly giving me a type of weird hug. I smiled at her,

"Hey guys" I said softly trying to ignore all the whispers and stares I was receiving in the hall.

What can I say? I was known as a sort of a loner and now all of a sudden I'm acting like best friends with two of the most well known cheerleaders? I would be whispering too.

"Oh my god! Max! You look adorable today! I love that color on you, but you really need to expand your wardrobe. I mean I love the simple t-shirt look, but have you ever considered trying a dress or a skirt? I bet you'd look even more beautiful."

I felt my eyes widen at that…oh HELL NO! I am not wearing a skirt! I suddenly felt myself being pulled away from the girls and being embraced in a hug. Words echoing above my head,

"Excuse me ladies, but I think Max is good just the way she is." I heard Iggy's voice booming over the little "awws" he got after that comment.

I snorted and pulled away from him, looking up at his handsome face and good features. He smirked at me and let go.

"Aww…what Max? No good morning kiss? Aren't you happy I made it to school okay?" he smirked and laughed at me expression.

I rolled my eyes and smacked his arm trying to hide the blush that had started to creep up on my cheeks.

I heard the bell ring over head and sighed back to school…yay…

"Hey Max, we'll see you in music class!" Nudge chattered away as I gave her a confused look, they weren't in my class…

"Oh did I forget to tell you? Ms. Larson asked us to join her band class! All of us, isn't that great? We all get to hang out and play music and mess around! I had sooo much fun on Saturday when we played together. I can't wait! I'll see you guys sixth period. Oh let's sit together at lunch too! Kay bye!" she left skipping down the hall way to her class.

I smiled at her enthusiasm and sneaked a peek at Iggy who was rolling his eyes. He gave me a smile and offered his hand,

"Come on Maxie! We are going to be late!" I smirked looking at his outstretched hand and slapped it away walking to my class confidently and without a word to him.

I swear I heard him mutter something,

"Damn…"

Fang

I walked into my class a little late, feeling tired and drowsy. Why? I didn't get much sleep last night; I kept thinking about Max… Everything about her, her smile, her eyes, the way she blushes when you ask her something she's embarrassed about.

But what was I thinking? It was just a kiss on the cheek. Surely she hasn't given it much importance or thought right?

I felt a small pat on the back as I sat down and turned to see Gazzy sitting behind me. Huh? Had he always been there?

"Hey man, what's up?" I looked at him his messy blond hair flopping in his blue eyes. (A/n: is it weird that guy's describe what other guys look like?)

"Eh…" I muttered, now ladies that might not seem like much to you but in guy speak that really means ' not much, tired as hell cause I didn't sleep much last night' see? In reality I am a man of many words.

He nodded seeming to understand me and slouched back into his seat lazily spinning a pencil in his hand.

Eh… English…fun.

Max

I walked into my last period of the day, music!

I quickly took my seat in the back of the room next to some random girl that I've never met. I looked around the big band room and saw Iggy was already warming up at the piano hitting keys lightly and stepping on the pedal thingy's at the bottom.

What! Forgive me if I don't know the terms! I play guitar and trumpet; ask me about that and then maybe I'll be able to answer you.

I felt myself smile a little as he cussed at the piano apparently "blaming it" because he messed up.

I smiled wider remembering the old days,

**FLASHBACK**

I sat on the little piano bench next to my dad as he smiled at me pressing a key, I copied him and he clapped praising my action. He turned slightly to his right where my half-sister Ella sat and did the same thing but with a key closer to her.

He smiled at her and also congratulated her for getting it right. He wrapped his arms around us both and gave us a small hug.

**END OF SMALL FLASHBACK**

He had wanted both of us to learn how to play the piano together, however I soon lost interest in that instrument and took up guitar.

He continued to help Ella though, until she moved away with mom. I felt bad for her; she and dad had been really close even though they shared no blood.

Yup… Mom cheated on Dad and had Ella. That's the reason that they got the divorce, I'm kind of glad they did it too. Mom is a witch, I know that sounds mean and stuff but it's true.

She never calls or visits, the only time I see her is when it's my turn to go stay at her house, and even then I don't see her I mainly hang with Ella.

And Ella…mom doesn't pay attention to her either; she is always putting her down saying that she was a mistake and she ruined her marriage, which is a complete lie! Dad loves Ella as much as I do and he wanted to keep her but the court said no because they aren't really biologically related.

Life sucks huh? I wish she was here right now.

"Okay class, get into groups, today we are going to be starting a new project! You get to form a band! And compete in the schools talent show. The winners will perform at the new and improved Performing Arts Center" Ms. Larson looked around at Iggy and me, giving us a small wink.

Just then Nudge and Angel walked into the class room looking lost,

"This is music right?" Ms. Larson nodded and they came in to take a seat.

Soon after Fang and Gazzy walked in, I saw Nudge's face light up at the sight and I smiled a little.

"Okay now that everyone is here, let's begin!"

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Okay guys I'm sooo sorry I took so long! I started this chapter last week and I forgot about it!

So anyways review! Please? It helps me update faster!

Song of the day: Curl up and die by Relient K

Awesome song!

Check out my other story "Speak to Me" it's awesome if I do say so myself. I'm gonna write the next chapter for that story right now so hopefully I'll update that one today :)

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