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MAX POV
Tried to give you warning
but everyone ignores me
Told you everything loud and clear
But nobody's listening!
I got a heart full if pain
A head filled with stress
Ahh you gotta love Linkin Park. Though this song has nothing to do with my situation right now, it's awesome! I'm at the church next to the high school waiting for Mom. Me, at church? Yeah, well about that…
-FLASHBACK-
How can you see into my eyes like open doors
Leading you down into my core
Where I've become so numb
Without a soul
My spirit sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find the-
"Hello? Hellooooo? Max?"
"Wha? Who is this? What's happening?" I say, looking for the voice. Is it back?
"It's me Justin"
"Justin, where are you?" I ask, completely confused.
"Umm at home?"
"Then how are you.." Then it hits me. My phone. "I called you didn't I?"
"Haha yeah, you must have butt dialed me or something. I was surprised when I answered my phone. I saw your caller I.D. but when I heard you singing, I was confused. The lyrics had me thinking weird things. It's by Evanescence, right? You're AMAZING!" he gushed
"You heard me?" I ask, beginning to panic. "Oh my gosh, nobody has ever heard me sing before."
"Well, I'm honored to be the first one."
"Umm I'm sorry if I was bad" I stuttered
"Are you kidding me? Like I said before, you're AMAZING! Have you ever considered making it your profession?"
"What? I never thought I was good but Amy Lee's voice has the power to make me sing along. Now SHE is great"
"If you ask me, I think you're just as good; maybe even better, keep in mind that I heard you through the phone too. You must sound better in person, or better yet, into a microphone!"
"Woah, don't get ahead of yourself!"
"Well, since nobody else has heard you, I feel it's my duty to convince you to share your voice with the world. As a matter of fact, I think I know how. The school drama program is having auditions for their play tomorrow! They're looking for someone to play the lead role, and the lead has a few solos. You HAVE to try out!"
"What? No way! I can't sing in front of people!" I said hurriedly.
"Come on, please? At least do it for me! I have to sit through all the auditions since I'm trying out. If you try out, we can hang out backstage. I won't die from boredom and you'll have some company and support! Plus, once you get the lead, we can rehearse together. Well, if I make it. I'm confident that you'll get it. Please Max?" he pleaded.
"Well, I don't know how to act!"
"It can't be too hard, you'll be singing most of the time."
"I don't know" He's starting to convince me! Well, it does sound fun and Mom told me to join something.
"Ok, I'll do it."
"YES! THANK YOU MAX! You won't regret it, I promise. "
"If you say so…"
"Oh, that reminds me! My friends and I are going to the amusement park this weekend. Since we're all guys, we decided it's be fun to invite some girls. So… I was wondering if, maybe, you would go with me?"
"Umm" Did he just ask me out? What's happening? What do I say? Why am I freaking out?
"I mean, it would sure be fun. I'd really like for you to come with me… but if you don't want to, I'll understand." He says quietly.
"No!" I shout
"No? Oh well-"
"No I mean, I'll go! Uhh yeah, I'll go with you." My face is burning!
"You will? That's great! We'll have so much fun. Phew, glad to get that off my chest. I've been meaning to ask you all day. Well, it was really nice talking to you but I have to go check up on my sister. I'll see you tomorrow and give you the details for everything! Bye."
"Alright, see you tomorrow"
"Yeah, bye" he says before hanging up.
I just agreed to try out for the school play and go on a date to the amusement park with Justin. How do I feel about this? I think I'm… happy?
-PRESENT-
He ended up calling me the other night and I called him last night. That's why I'm outside the church, I told my mom to hide it from the flock. I want it to be a surprise. She's going to pick me up before Fang and Iggy, this way we'll just say I was with her the whole time. There's my mom.
"How was it?" she asked excitedly.
"I guess it was ok, the teacher didn't say anything when I was done so I just walked off. Justin said it was because she was so amazed, but I don't know. He was amazing though, he tried out for the other lead. It's supposed to be some love story or something. Mom, are you ok?" I questioned. She was looking at me weird.
"That is so romantic Max! He wanted you two to play the couple! How sweet!" she gushed. I could feel my cheeks reddening.
"No, he just didn't want to try out by himself."
"Whatever you say honey, the boys are waiting so let's go."
"Uhh ok." I mutter. We pull out of the parking lot and head next door to the school.
"Where are they?" my mom asks, searching for Fang and Iggy.
"I think they're by the lobby, drive to the other side of the school. See, there they are!" I say triumphantly.
"It's so hot! I'm gonna diiieeeeee" complains Iggy when he gets in. "AIR CONDITIONING IS HEAVEN!"
"So I take it tryouts went good?" inquires my mom.
"Actually, I did great! Despite the heat, I managed to be the star. The coach said he was looking forward to having me on his team." Gloated Iggy.
"Your happy glow is blinding Igster. And you stink so move over" Fang said scooting to the other window seat.
"Well you would stink too if you had to run around in that heat!" defended Iggy.
"Down boys!" I snickered while they glared at me.
***AT THE MARTINEZ HOUSE***
"We're home!" shouted Mom.
"I'm going up to my room Mom. Call me down when dinner is ready, I have a bunch of homework to do." I told her.
"Me too" said Iggy and Fang.
"Alright you three, go get it done." She responded.
Iggy went downstairs to the basement while Fang and I headed to our rooms.
"So, how was 6th period? That's the only class I don't have with you guys." I asked Mr. Silence.
"It was ok, we went over colors though" he snickered.
"I bet you had fun with that, seeing as you avoid those at all time" I said pointing at his attire.
"Ha ha you're so funny Max" he said, sarcasm dripping from his words.
"I try" I replied. Is he getting taller? I just noticed that I have to look up to meet his eyes.
"Hold up." I said, turning to him.
"What is it?" he asks, confused.
I can't believe it! He's taller than me! When did this happen? Does that mean Iggy got taller too? I reach out and pull him closer to compare the difference.
"Uhh Max, what are you doing? " he asked, his face turning kind of red.
Red? It's hard to see, did he get a suntan too? His eyes are lighter too, they're brown now! I pull in closer to his face in order to get a better look, standing on my tiptoes. What? I have to strain to get closer! I feel so short! I'm going to fall if I do this, so I hold on to his shoulders. I see dark specks in his eyes too, I could have sworn they were completely black before. All of a sudden, he puts his arms around me.
"What are you doing Fang?" I ask, still examining his eyes.
"What you want me to do." He says leaning in. He noticed the difference too?
Ring
"Oh, that's my phone" I say, pulling away. "Hello? Hi Justin!" Looking back at Fang I wave bye and walk to my room. What was that look on his face?
"Max?"
"Oh, sorry. I was thinking about Fa-Nick. Nick hehe" I chuckled nervously.
"Did he do something?" he asked
"Oh, no, it's just. Never mind. So where are we meeting up for the amusement park?"
"I was thinking about picking you up."
"Really? That sounds fine, who's driving?"
"Actually, I am. It's not too far and I have a permit so I thought it would be fine. Are you ok with me driving?" he asks.
"Yeah I'm fine with that. I can't complain about anyone's driving since I can't drive to save my life." Actually, I only drive TO save our lives.
"Aw come on, you can't be too bad!"
"You would think that, but I almost made my siblings throw up." Did I just admit I can't do something? I feel so... normal when I'm talking with Justin.
"Woah, well maybe I could give you a few lessons one day. I mean, I'm not amazing but I could teach you the basics."
"That sounds great! Maybe I should get a permit. I'll ask my mom."
"MAX DINNER IS READY!"
"Speaking of which, that's her."
"Oh right, I'll talk to you tomorrow. Maybe I'll text you later?"
"Sure!" I reply.
"Alright, bye" he hung up
I get off my bed and go to Fang's room.
"Hey, dinner is ready" I say, knocking on his door. Silence,
"Fang?" Nothing
"FANG?"
"FANG!" I'm pounding on the door now. Why isn't he answering? Is he ok?
"FANG OPEN THIS DOOR! ARE YOU OK?"
"FANG, I'M OPENI-"
"What Max?" Fang opens the door, looking at me with a blank expression.
"Why didn't you answer me? I was getting worried!" I shouted at him.
"You worried about me? I thought you were too busy talking to Justin" he spat at me.
"What? What do you mean?"
"Never mind Max, let's go to dinner."
"Wait, Fang." I said, but he kept walking on. What's wrong with him?
FANG POV
"Hold up" says Max, turning to look at me.
Confused, I ask "What is it?"
What does she wa- why is she looking at me like that? I can hear my heart thumping in my chest, she's getting closer; can she hear it too? Is it finally happening, she's pulling me closer and I look down at her.
"Uhh Max, what are you doing?" I ask, afraid but excited to hear the answer. This whole thing is making me blush. She's slowly leaning in, her eyes are gorgeous. My stomach is getting all nervous from staring into those exquisite pools of creamy chocolate. I can finally embrace her after such a long time.
"What are you doing Fang?" she asks, but I can't stop myself. She's so beautiful.
"What you want me to do." I say, leaning in. Maybe she wants me to make the first move. I'm going for her lips this time.
Ring.
"Oh, that's my phone." She says, pulling away from me. What is she doing? I can feel my heart begin to collapse. It's like a hand is squeezing it harder and harder.
"Hello? Hi Justin!" she says, her eyes shining. I can feel the hurt showing on my face. I have to get away from her, looks like I don't have to; she's leaving me. She'd rather talk to Justin than be with me.
How could she do this to me? We were so close to starting something just now, but she always has to ruin it. If it's not her running away, it's a pack of flyboys trying to kill us, or some 'good looking' guy stealing her from me!
Doesn't she understand that it kills me when I can't be with her? I thought she finally liked me. Haven't we gotten closer through the ordeals we've faced together?
I guess none of it meant anything to her. She keeps turning me down, maybe I'm just not getting the hint. From now on, I'll just let her be. I won't bother with her anymore, she can stay with Justin!
"Hey, dinner is ready" I must have dozed off. Uhh, my head hurts. She hurt me again. That's all I can think of.
"Fang?" Can't she leave me be?
"FANG?" If I ignore her, she'll go away eventually. She always leaves me.
"FANG!" Ok, maybe not this time. Her pounding isn't helping my headache.
"FANG OPEN THIS DOOR! ARE YOU OK?" Now, I'm getting annoyed. My heart is being squeezed so tightly, I think it's going to burst.
"FANG, I'M OPENI-" I've had enough.
"What Max?" I ask coldly. I can't show her that she's hurt me like this. I can't let her know that all her neglect has finally caught up with me.
"Why didn't you answer me? I was getting worried!" she shouted at me. What a joke, is she making fun of me now?
"You worried about me? I thought you were too busy talking to Justin" I spat at her, I'm not that stupid Max.
"What? What do you mean?" she asks, honestly? She thinks I don't see through her plan?
"Never mind Max, let's go to dinner." I say over my shoulder.
"Wait, Fang." She says, but I'll keep walking.
What's wrong with her?