Well...I have to help my dad teach little kids how to ride tomorrow morning.
Should be fun...unless one of the kids fall off of their bike and decide to sue me...
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Max's POV-
I feel like a detective.
Searching for a murder weapon to put in the hands of a murderer? AWESOME.
Jeeze, enough CSI for me.
Anyway, after dropping Gazzy and Cindy off at his house (yes I'm surprised her father allowed her to go too), Mei and I are here at a library.
"Do you honestly think that people bother writing about chemicals and poisons from another country?" I asked as she searched.
"The U.S did it," she pointed out.
"Yes, and now random idiots can read it on line and make poisons whenever they want out of the littlest things. What were you stupid scientist thinking?" I smirked.
She just rolled her eyes and walked over to the next row.
"And do you honestly think that people would put that type of book up for check out? Where anyone could read it? It's like 'Hey terrorist! Come check out these books about bomb making and food poisoning!' "I said.
The librarian appeared out of freaking nowhere- and I'm serious- and shushed me. Being the mature older woman I am, I stuck my tongue out at her. The librarian glared at me, shuffled the books in her hand, and made her way to the front of the library.
I think we're searching for it at a wrong angle," I said.
Mei sighed and put a book back on the shelf.
"What do you suggest we do?" she asked walking behind a shelf.
"We search it on Google," I said simply.
She sighed loudly and gave me a cross look.
"Google doesn't have everything you know." She said.
"Yes, but it does have crime reports," I pointed out.
She froze and slowly turned to face me with a gaping mouth.
"That's right. I outsmarted you once again, and you're the one with the doctorate." I smirked walking away.
I heard her scramble after me as I headed towards the computers.
"So how exactly are you going to search it up?" she asked pulling up a chair.
I pulled up an internet tab and typed in Google. When I was at the homepage, I typed in the words: "Man killed by deadly poisons in Asia,"
(A/N DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. I have come to learn that the government hacks into your computer after you search in something deadly. Like 'Gun types' the government looks at your computer history to see if your some kind of terrorist. No joke, I saw it on Law & Order :P )
"Why so specific?" she asked.
"Cause then it'll tell us what kind of poison he died from, and we'll have a specific name to search for in the Asian book of chemicals." I said.
She rolled her eyes and placed her palm against her cheek.
"There is no such thing as 'Asian book of chemicals' " she pointed out.
"No, but I do know that Jmpinlesn 125 is not an American chemical," I said reading out loud.
"How did you-"
"I'm smart, as I keep reminding you," I said closing the window.
"Hey wait! Why did you do that?" she asked.
I looked at her stupidly.
"Mei…you don't just type up two weird searches on one computer. It'll be too obvious. We should go to the starbucks downtown to research this specific chemical," I said.
She sighed and stood up.
"You're reason is confusing," she said.
"Just trust me," I said waking out.
Beep. Beep. Beep.
"Damn it Gaz," I hissed pulling out my phone.
"What?" I hissed into the phone.
"Where are you?" he asked.
"The same place I was when you called 34 seconds ago," I sighed.
"Oh…" he said.
"Yeah, 'oh'. Gazzy is there something wrong? You managed to call me 40 times in the past 20 minutes. Whats up?" I asked.
"No, I'm just…how long am I gonna keep Cindy here? She's starting to look uncomfortable," he said.
"Just chill for another hour. The doctors said that the body will be ready for viewing by then," I said.
"Alright," he said hanging up.
I pocketed my phone and turned back to the computer. Mei was searching the poison we found, and luckily we pulled up an entire list.
"I'm not even gonna ask why the government has allowed this to be up on the internet," I said rolling my eyes.
"Be glad they did." She said printing the list.
After the list was done, Mei drove us back to the hospital. I waited patiently in the car while she went back to the lab to ask for a sample of the chemicals.
My stomach rumbled and I clutched it while moaning.
Who knew researching deadly items could make a person so hungry?
Mei's POV-
When I walked back into the ER, I went straight to the small receptions desk in the corner.
"Excuse me, is Dylan here?" I asked.
The young brunette looked at her computer for a few seconds before nodding.
"Yes but he's in the middle of surgery right now. Would you like to leave a message?" she asked pulling out a pen.
"Uhm no, my name is Professor Mei. He wanted me to take a look at a chemical used as a murder weapon for one of his deceased patients," I explained.
"Mrs. Heart?" the woman asked.
"Yes," I said nodding my head.
"Okay well his surgery should be over in 20 minutes. Would you like to wait until then to speak to him?" she asked.
"Sure," I said walking away.
I walked back to the car where Max was groaning.
"Whats the matter with you?" I asked raising an eyebrow.
"So…hungry…"she groaned.
I rolled my eyes.
"Fine let's go. We have 20 minutes to spare before Dylan comes out of surgery," I said.
"Yes! TACO BELL HERE WE COME!" she shouted
~15 minutes of delicious taco eating later~
"Dang, I'm stuffed." Max said happily patting her stomach.
I just sipped the remaining if my soda before tossing it in the trash can.
"What kind of surgery was Dylan doing?" she asked me curiously.
"I don't know, I didn't get to ask." I said climbing into the car.
"Well, I think you got the hots for the guy," she said smugly.
My cheeks heated up in anger and embarrassment.
"Shut up," I grumbled.
"Admit it," she taunted flicking the ignition on.
"Shut up Max," I said forcefully.
"Not till you admit it," she sang.
"Leave me alone," I growled.
"You like him," she smirked.
"Drop it," I said.
"You like him," she sang.
"STOP." I snarled.
"YOU. LIKE. DYLAN!" she screamed.
Lord help me.
Max's POV-
It was so much fun teasing Mei. Her blush is so bright a tomato looks dull in comparison.
Of course I'd have to do a background check on this Dylan guy. Can't have him dating my best friend if he's a loser ya know?
We pulled back into the hospital and this time I went in with Mei. Her face flushed when she realized what I was doing and she tried desperately to keep me in the car.
Tried. And failed.
When she finally gave up, she led me into the ER and she started talking to a nurse. I looked around the room at the waiting chairs where we were a few hours ago, and the windows. The tables were plastered with magazines and newspapers, and a few new people were anxiously pacing the room.
"Stay here," Mei said snapping me out of my thoughts.
"Nope. I wanna see Dylan, the love of your life," I smirked.
She blushed again, and I laughed while clutching my sides. God, Mei's facials are so freaking funny. She glared at me before turning down the hall and into a side room. I followed closely behind, whispering words that made her blush even more.
"You are a horrible friend you know that Maximum Ride?" she asked.
"I know Mei La Na" I said mimicking her voice.
She rolled her eyes and walked over to a supply closet and tossed me a white coat while shrugging one on.
"You can't go inside the testing room without it," she said eyeing my distasteful look.
I crinkled my nose in disgust and shrugged the coat on. (NEVER THOUGHT SHE'D DO THAT NOW DID YA?) She tossed me latex gloves and I shrugged those on too.
When we were all geared and ready to go, she opened the door and I followed in behind her. Doctors were bustling around, carrying test tubes and text books. Mei walked over to a tall guy with brown hair and hazel eyes.
At the sight of him, I stiffened. I don't know why, I just did. My inner instincts were screaming 'danger' and when I looked at Mei to pull her back, I found her already in deep conversation.
There was something about this man that was…off. The way his eyes trailed on someone it was as if he was searching for the best way to kill you. His posture was a little rigid in the lower back section, and his eyes…they just gave off a mischievous glint.
Sub consciously, I wound up next to Mei and I realized that I was sort of hovering over her. She and the man both shared an uncomfortable look, but Mei gently pushed me to her side.
"This is my best friend Max," she said "Max, this is Dylan," she said motioning at the guy.
So this is Dylan?
Dylan smiled warmly at me, (hell even his smile looked off!) and held his hand out for me to shake. I peered down at it and then flicked my gaze back up to look into his eyes. When he realized that I wasn't going to shake his hand, he awkwardly dropped it to his side. Mei, horrified of my cold behavior glared at me and made me stand in the corner of the room.
Glad to be away from Dylan, I walked to the sink in the corner and leaned against it, watching the two closely. Dylan was getting closer to Mei by the second, but Mei didn't even notice it. She just kept smiling and talking like she was getting acquainted with an old friend.
Something shiny on his fist distracted me and I looked down at it, trying to get a closer look. I realized…it was blood. Hanging off his index finger and dripping to the floor making a dot barely noticeable to the world. As if he could feel me looking, he roughly put his hands into his pockets, but his eyes never left Mei's face.
When it was time to leave, I threw all my gear back into the closet, and waited for Mei to lead the way first. She shot me a glare before walking out. I looked into the lab window and studied Dylan for a few more minutes. He felt my eyes on him, and he looked up at me. His eyes squinted in confusion, but I swear I saw the corners of his mouth turning down.
He waved awkwardly to me before turning around and walking out the backdoor.
Something fell out of the back of his shirt, and I had to squint to see what it was.
What the hell?
Were those feathers?
I must warn you.
Do not read the next chapter if you are sensitive to animal abuse.
-Shift