I awoke about an hour later, the sun shining in my eyes. i looked up to see Fang staring at me, eyes alll dark and hazy. A

streak of panic shot thru me as I realized what had happened only hours ago. My face flushed with embarrassment as I

scrambled to find my clothes.

"We better get dressed. The flock could wake up any minute." I said, pulling on my jeans and shirt. Fang just stared.

"Fang, Did you hear me?Get Dressed. " I reiterated. I turned to walk off for the lake to splash some water on my face to

clear my thoughts. To try to wash some of the memories of last night, his face, his touch, his kiss...stop it Max. Pull yourself

together Max. Last night was last night. Today is a new day. And Itex is waiting. I looked back over my shoulder. Fang

grinned.

God, but he is gorgeous. Later, Max, I reminded myself.I leaned over and threw a handful of water on my face. It was cool

and felt good against the heat of my face. Just then I felt soft, warm lips against the skin on the back of my neck.

"Fang, cut it out. Seriously, they could walk up at any moment." I said, trying not to look into his perfect eyes, knowing I

wouldn't be able to resist him anything if I looked.

"Just one ... more...-" Fang started then lowered his head to mine Only this kiss wasn't demanding or urgent like last night.

It was a soft, slow, sweet torturous kiss. And I nearly lost all self control. "UM, Fang, the flock" I reminded both myself and

him.

As soon as I said that I heard Nudge call. "Max. Where are you? Max? Come on, I am hungry."

I looked at FAng and grinned, then stood to walk off. He briefly grabbed my hand then let it go. I tried to ignore the tingling

sensation that ran up my arm and down my spine from his touch. Gos, how am I ever going to keep cool with him so close?

"Here Nudge. Ig up yet?" I asked, building a fire.

"UM, yeah, he's with Gazzy I think."

"And Angel" I said.

"She wants you to help brush her hair."

"Tell her I'll be there in a min." With that Nudge walked off. i turned to see Fang going thru his backpack.

"Whatcha doin?" I asked.

"Goin huntin for breakfast. Be back soon" and he left. Good,I thought. A few minutes to gain control of myself.

After getting the fire going good, I walked into the cave. Gazzy was still out cold right where I had left him last night. Last

night. Stop it Max. Pull yourself together. I bent doen and felt of his forhead. No fever. Good. I pulled Fang's jacket up

around his shoulders and went over to Angel.

"Aren't you looking cute today in your matching pant set." I smiled.

"I can't find the matching barrets that Dr Martinez had bought me" she whined, looking at everything that had been in her backpack lying on the floor around her feet.

"Sweetie, they are right here, in the front zipper" I reminded her as I unzipped the pack and pulled them out.

"Thank you Max!" she squealed and hugged me tight. Then added,"Um, Max, you smell just like Fang" and she pulled back

a bit.

I felt my face flush. "Um, must be because he carried me in flight yesterday. I just need a change of clothes is all." I

responded, hoping she wasnt reading my mind right now. I was trying to block out the real reason I probably smelled like

him, having been all over him most of the night."Come on, sweetie. Let's see if Fang had any luck catching breakfast." I

said, taking her hand hoping she didn't push the subject.