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I changed the summary to match with the story. The other one didn't exactly catch the true point of this story.
I apologize for any of my grammical mistakes. I feel like I made a few, even after I proof read it. Please enjoy this chapter!
Here is chapter 4 of "I Miss You"
(I've Had) The Time of my Life
Friday Nights, a few months ago, I would be going out with Fang. But today, I'll be going out with Dylan, instead. He wouldn't tell me where we were going and insisted that it will be an amazing night. Nudge helped me get ready for my date. Dylan said he would pick me up at five o'clock.
I sighed as I thought of our date today.
"Is something wrong?" Nudge asked me
"No it's just…nothing" I told her, still thinking of our date, but something else on the back of my mind. Nudge was about to retort but she was interrupted by a doorbell. She smiled at me with insanely white teeth. I smiled back and I got up.
Nudge led me out to the door. Dylan greeted Nudge and he complemented on how I dressed. I still don't know why, I was just wearing black skinny jeans and a purple V-neck shirt.
I examined his car and found a long kayak lying on top of his roof rack. I was curious at first but just dismissed it. Dylan drove to the stream about five minutes away from my house. I connected the dots and figured we were going on a kayak ride. I forced a smile because the last time I had gone to this stream was with Fang…the night before "The Incident".
The kayak was sweet and simple. Dylan brought a picnic basket full of sandwiches, drinks, and cookies! We had a whole bunch of fun, talking, friendly shoving, going around in circles, and almost tipping over the kayak. There was also a lot of laughing This date was an absolute success.
We still had time to spare, so I suggested we go to the local café in our neighborhood. Once we got there we saw people listening to some guy play with his guitar. Dylan saw this too; he smiled at me and grasped my hand. I was smiling wide at him, but once we entered through those doors, my whole night came crashing down. Tears were in my eyes, but I refused to let them free.
It seems the only blessing I have left to my name
Is not knowing what we could have been
What we should have been
So
Those eyes that looked at me were full of emotion, almost teary.
Lips that sang the lyrics of this song
He looked at me too, with pain in his eyes. Eyes that looked like they were piercing through my soul, that were reading every thought on my mind. But his eyes flickered to the guy behind me, Dylan, and his eyes filled with fury, even rage. Then Fang started singing again, his long slender fingers moving on his guitar, the guitar. The one I had given him for his birthday.
Take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories, I don't need'em
Take your space and take your reasons
But you'll think of me
And take your cap and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me
Someday I'm gonna run across your mind
Don't worry, I'll be fine
I'm gonna be alright
While you're sleeping with your pride
Wishing I could hold you tight
I'll be over you
And on with my life
So take your records, take your freedom
Take your memories, I don't need'em
And take your cap and leave my sweater
'Cause we have nothing left to weather
In fact I'll feel a whole lot better
But you'll think of me
Fang closed his eyes and was lost in his guitar solo. I turned to leave out the door and Dylan followed me. When we reached the car Dylan grabbed my arm and asked
"Max. Is everything alright? You stormed out of the café when Fang–"
"It's nothing!" I yelled at him. His face dropped and he looked sad. "It's just I don't want to hear or see him right now. So please can you just drive me home?" He simply nodded and we got in the car. I felt bad for yelling at him. He didn't do anything wrong. It's just my emotions were built up and it just decided to blow up on Dylan.
Dylan came up on the driveway. We got out and he walked me to the door. I thanked him for the date and said sorry to him.
"It's fine Max. I can't exactly say I know how you feel, but I'm always here if you want some to talk to" Dylan said with a smile.
"Thanks" I breathed out. Dylan kissed my cheek and bid his goodbye after asking if I was sure that I was okay.
I entered the door, just in time to see my mom taking out a fresh batch of cookies. She whipped around in my direction and asked
"How was your date with Dylan?"
I started with how Dylan took me out on a kayak down the stream as we sat down. Then I continued on to the café and Fang, about his song and everything. My mom's face was fuming when she heard about Fang. She was like my mother bear. So intent on keeping me safe that she will go through anything and everything to keep me happy. I smiled at the thought of how protective she was, and then my face dropped thinking of everything that happened
"Max honey, why don't you go upstairs and get some rest." She more told me than asked me "It's been a long day for you." I complied, hugged my mom and said good night. I passed by Angel's room to say good night, but found out she was already asleep. The same with Gazzy, I said goodnight and I went to my room.
When I got to my room, I just lied there. Nothing going on at all, just lying on my bed. I couldn't sleep with thoughts running around in my head. I was drifting asleep until I heard the doorbell chime. I couldn't decipher the voice, because it was all mumbling. A few minutes later my mom came into my room and told me what had happened at the door.
"Max honey, I know this is probably the last thing you would want to hear, but it was Fang. I told me to tell you he was sorry." She hesitated for a second before she said "And he wants to apologize politely, at the park, tomorrow, at 6." She rubbed my arm and said "good night" before I could even muster a word. I stood up and turned on my lights. I sat by the window to contemplate, whether I should or shouldn't go.
As I looked out the window, I saw a figure standing by a pick-up truck.
Fang…
We just stared at each other for a few seconds, and then I saw him lift up his arm and did a small wave. Startled, I ran to the light switch and turned it off. In that moment, I figured I would go to the park and listen to his apology. I plugged in my iPod and put it on shuffle. Listening to songs was the best way to clear my mind, second to dancing.
Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes I swear it's the truth
and I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
and I owe it all to youI've been waiting for so long
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by meWe saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasyNow with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly
So we take each other's hand
'Cause we seem to understand the urgency
just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because
I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
'Til I found the truth
And I owe it all to youWith my body and soul
I want you more than you'll ever knowSo we'll just let it go
Don't be afraid to lose controlYes I know whats on your mind
When you say:
"Stay with me tonight."Just remember
You're the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love because
'Cause I had the time of my life
No I've never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I found the truth
and I owe it all to you
Oh geez. Really, Life? You had to play this song and make me wonder about what I should do? I just wanted to sleep peacefully for once. UGHH
Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
(Never Felt this way)
Yes I swear it's the truth
and I owe it all to you
'Cause I had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I've found the truth
and I owe it all to you"cause I've had the time of my life
No I've never felt this way before
Yes I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
I did. I really did have the time of my life with Fang. He was an amazing person, now he's just a shell of a person he once was.
'I know I'm not a person
of faith, but God, if you are out there please help me get through this.' I thought to myself, as I fell asleep thinking of past memories with Fang. Sleeping with tears in my eyes.
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I'm so sorry for not updating yesterday. Had a bunch of stuff to do yesterday and couldn't find any time in my schedule to upload chapter 4.
Also, I am always open to suggestion! So if you want you can tell me your favorite songs and I will try my best to incorporate it into this story.
Also, one of my friends suggested I do a "Quote-a-Day" for each chapter O' mine. So I will start with my most favorite quote of all time. It's my inspiration to achieve all the things I have ever wanted to achieve:
Quote-a-Day
"Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land amongst the stars."
-Brian Littwell
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