Sorry if there's a slight change in Fang's personality. He's supposed to be the popular kid in school and I didn't do a very good job in showing that so Fang may be a little bit more cocky. I do not own Maximum Ride. It belongs to James patterson. Oh and here is 6ish pages of a chapter: ) Enjoy
My leg had healed faster than I'd hoped for which was always good. Total decided to stay with us, meanwhile things were very awkward between Fang and I. We mostly avoided each other but when talking to each other only spoke in short phrases and avoided each others attention. We were now finally almost in Hawaii. I could see land up ahead and so did everyone else.
Especially Nudge.
"ZOMG! Max! We have to go shopping. I can just imagine the outfits we could get! OH, a high low chiffon dress! Olivia Alissa silk georgette, Graumann Sarah dress with a wet finish, chiffon bandeau! I have got to shop online at modcloth. They have SUPERcute vintage dresses. And of course, Forever 21, H&M, Urban Outfitters, Hollister, Delias, Victoria's Secret, Charlotte Russe, Nordstrom's, American Eagle, Hot Topic, Pac Sun, Wet Seal! But not Aeropostale it is so passé. W- pfhshf"
I mentally cringed just thinking about where she would possibly drag me.
"this isn't a shopping trip Nudge. We came here for safety. I promise, once ITEX the school and everything else terrible is gone we- no you can do that. But right now we have to figure out how to stay low and safe."
"Ugh, fine but you've at least gotta let me shop online! Pretty please?"
"maybe."
She squealed in excitement. "Maybe Nudge, just maybe." I can already imagine the school tracking her computer down into finding us. She still bobbed her head up in down in excitement.
We landed in a small secluded place on a small beach near greenery. Once everybody else was on the ground I asked the voice for help on where to go since had given me absolutely no directions.
"Hey voice, I kinda need directions on where to go"
"…"
Well you can always count on the voice when you most need it.
"well. I guess we can spend the night in a hotel in Kihei for tonight and then find Valerie. For that I guess we could just call Fang's mom on exact directions"
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That night we found a beautiful high class hotel that we stayed in for the night. So, bed situation, pretty awkward, considering I have to spend the night in the same bed as Fang. Doesn't sound as awkward when you say it in your head- oh. Wait. Yeah it does. Nudge and Angel were the first ones who decided they wanted to share a bed and then literally .2 seconds after Gazzy offered up to share a room with Iggy. Now, was this the work of Angel or was this the work of Angel?
"Yep!" came a voice from inside my head. Than came a round of giggles.
I should've known. Right now we were all in our rooms getting ready for bed. I took a quick shower and brushed through all of the tangles in my hair-which was a lot. After I came out Fang went in. I finally got the chance to lay down on a bed for a while. I heard the water click off and than heard the door open only to reveal Fang. A shirtless eight pack one matter of fact. My jaw dropped a fraction of an inch and my face turned red quickly remembering the night when my shirt caught on the door.
"Like what you see?" He asked smirking from the door. "Oh please!" I said, throwing a pillow at his torso. He caught the pillow and threw it back smirking in triumph. "Don't get to full of yourself now" He only smirked back and walked towards the bed, lying down only inches away from where I was. He grabbed the computer from his bag and booted it up. He then went online onto his blog. When I scooted closer to get a better view he turned the computer the other way. "No looking" He said moving the computer along with his body the other way. "Why not though?" He shrugged. Yep shrugged. Thanks Fang that was tons of help. I finally decided to just get some rest and give up trying to look at the blog.
I ended up staying awake because of the constant click from the keyboard Fang was typing on. I groaned from under the covers. "Fang, some of us are actually trying to get some sleep." He shrugged and replied, "Well you should, you look preeetty tierd" I glowered my eyes at Fang knowing he was purposely trying to annoy me. "Just give me a second, I'm almost finished" He replied. Something inside of me really wondered what Fang was typing away about on his blog that could make me stay up practically all night for. I was kinda surprised with Fang and his blog and all. He barely ever spoke but on his blog he can't seem to stop. I mean from everybody in the flock he seems to speak and open up around me the most. But with me, it was the same. I talked to the flock no doubt, but I only showed my weaker side around Fang. The only time that I actually let all of my feelings spill. It didn't matter then, because I knew fang wouldn't judge and tell me I was a total wimp. I could actually relate to him the most out of all of us. I trust him with my life.
Finally Fang shut the stupid contraption off and layed down on the bed. "night" he whispered so quietly I could barely make out what he said. I whispered it back hoping he would hear. I slept so that my back was facing him and his back was facing my back if that makes any sort of sense. I could tell that fang fell asleep due to his steady breaths and the rhythmic "thump" of his heartbeat. I fell asleep last listening to Fang's heartbeat knowing that was the only thing that kept him alive and in return was able to keep me sane.
I awoke to the "click" of a camera and a quiet giggling. I opened my eyes to see the flock standing at the door of Fang and I's hotel room. A camera in a smiling Nudge's hands. I pulled my eyebrows together in confusion when I felt Fangs arms around me and my face tucked in his neck with my hands against his chest. I automatically stiffened and tried to move out of his grasp which cause him to wake up in the same confusion. We let go of each other quickly. I blushed furiously looking down so no one could see but unfortunately Fang did because he was right below me. He smirked playfully up at me and me, ignoring last nights thoughts about fang. glared hard at Fang and each and everyone of the flock including Total who was trying to curl up on the bed next to me. They instantly got my message and left still holding up the camera and laughing. I sighed and rolled my eyes and got up and picked out some denim shorts, and a v-neck black and white striped shirt that Nudge must've packed for me. I went to the bathroom to take a quick shower that was much needed and threw on the clothes along with some black converse.
Once I got out Fang went in no words spoken yet between us. What, with the almost kiss and now this morning it was kind of turning into world war 2 with the awkwardness. Well, I guess just like everyday of my life I'll have to suck it up and keep on moving. Not let a little crush get in my way. Ugh! See what I've done now? I'm getting all gushy about feelings and crap next thing you know I'll be going soft and Maximum Ride does not go sof- I was knocked out of my senseless daydreaming by Fang calling out my name.
"Max!"
"Wait-what, yeah-huhh?" Oh yeah…reeeal smooth, Ride.
"They're serving breakfast on the main floor the flock is down there already I said we'd meet up with them" Wow. A lot happens when your talking and right about ready to curse yourself out. Which I know doesn't happen to most people but I'm just cool like that.
"Oh, yeah. Sure, let's go"
We ride down the elevator to the main floor and I can already smell the roasted bacon and-what is that? Cookies! I litterally drag Fang as I run to the source of the smell. "Whoa. Slow down there, there'll still be plenty left, Maxie" I just glared at Fang at the use of the nickname as I went towards my main priority- bacon and cookies. Once I was done gathering heaps of food I looked over the crowd for the flock. They were sitting at a corner table in the way back. Once everyone was seated I started up the conversation that everyone has been waiting for.
"So, for the directions to Valerie's house we can call Fang's mom. But when we get there you guys have to behave and by th-" I suddenly got interrupted by consistent whispering and quiet laughing owned by the flock. Nudge had a camera in her hand and they were again chuckling at the picture. seriously?
Suddenly with the happiest aptitude I could manage I spit out, "Hey Nudge can I have a look at the picture real quick?" A little bit too innocently may I add.
Nudge shrugged, "Sure." She said handing the camera over- "I mean I don't see why you would want to lo-" She was interrupted on her upcoming rant when I quickly grabbed the disposable camera and chucked it out the nearest window that was open. I glared at them as Fang chuckled beside me.
"Do you want to get taken to the school again?" they all immediately shut up.
"That's what I thought." I said.
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We managed to call Fang's mom and find information about Valerie, and where she lives. We now had to go to a neighborhood with the street name of Water Avenue 2038. So as of right now we are flying across the island, in the puffy white clouds of Hawaii finding our way towards the house with Fang on my right, Iggy on my left and the rest of the flock all scattered about behind. But, I just can't help from thinking about the school. When we were back living with Jeb and his ignorant wife, Jeb said that the school was completely shut down, no more erasers or anything when I was still convinced there were and then here pops up some erasers about to rip our heads off. He's probably in on this too. No wonder. I guess the term, 'never trust anybody but yourself' was working pretty well right now. Although, with Fang you never know what would happen. If you're falling in love, trust him more than yourself, think you couldn't live without out him-am I ranting?
"Max! I found the house, it's right below." Angel called out
"Thanks Ang. OK guys, let's land right here behind the bushes. I came down to the ground tucking my speckled wings in and heading towards the door in the front. I walked up the steps and went to the door, Looking at Fang for a mille-second before knocking at the door and tucking my wings further in-if even possible before the door swung open revealing a Hispanic lady maybe in her mid 30s with dark brown hair, warm comforting brown eyes and a friendly smile. Her eyes lit up when she saw us.
"You must be the flock" She enthused. "Fang, your mothers told me so much about you. Please, come in, come in. You all can make yourselves at home. I have some cookies in the oven that I made for all of you." My eyes lit up at the mention of cookies. I glanced all around the room. It was a nice, little cottage-like home with a modern feel added to the home with French doors and granite counter tops. The flock and I all sat politely down on the fuchsia sofa. Valerie walked back into the kitchen. I was the first to speak. "So, thanks for taking us in for now"
"No problem. I heard you guys were here to pursue your careers and little Angel and Gazzy were working to become actors at a young age." I, at first made a confused face but was then reminded with a look by Fang that his mom had covered us up.
"We sure are. But, don't worry about buying us new clothes or rooms or anything because we will be out of here as soon as possible, what with our careers and all" Gazzy interrupted. "But Max, I'm not becoming an actor. I thou-" He shut his mouth when I gave him a look. "Isn't he just great at acting?" I ask Valerie trying to cover this up.
She nods with a smile and brings out a plate of chocolate chip cookies. The scent wavering all around my nose tempting me to grab the whole thing and stuff it in my mouth. But, I stay composed, nod a thanks and hesitantly put my eager hands back in my lap.
"I have a daughter that's coming home soon from school. Once she gets here we can sort out the seating arrangements and decide where you guys will be sleeping at." Just then the door swings open and in walks a girl maybe in her pre-teens or a teen that has light chocolate brown eyes with dark, curly brown hair. When she walks in she's at first surprised but her eyes flash in recognition when she sees me.
"Maya? What are you doing here?" My eyes suddenly narrow. Maya? How does she know about Maya? The rest of the flock also stifles a gasp and look up in wonder. Except Fang, who has no idea what's going on.
"I'm not Maya…I'm her twin sister" I say. Well, what do you expect. A girl that she knows that looks exactly like me and expect them not to be related. Coincidence much? Her eyes widen in surprise.
"She's never told me she had a sister before."
"Well that's because we live so far apart. We never really talk to each other anymore. How do you know her? I ask again narrowing my eyes in pure concern. Has she been tracking us down?
"Oh well, I've known her for years." years? Something's so wrong here. I just nod, still deep in thought. Valerie moves on to room arrangements but I'm too spaced out to pay attention. That word keeps riveting in my mind. years. She couldn't have known we'd come here. Did this have something to do with the voice? It's the one that told me to come here in the first place anyways.
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We end up sleeping by gender. The boys room and the girls. Angel, Nudge and I share the king sized bed with me purposely lying next to Angel. Nudge kicks in her sleep. But, I didn't have time to worry about that because as soon as my head hit the pillow I'm out like a light. I can't stop thinking what adventures await for us next morning. Nothing really comes as a surprise anymore. I mean I am Maximum Ride. Little did I know how wrong I was.
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I woke up and was greeted by a headache. Not the kind where you say, "Oh shoot, I need some asprin" But the throbbing, flashing picture, blinding light, the whole world spinning, burning headache. Never had it? Well, don't. It's so not fun. Surprisingly, this was one of the better ones where it doesn't hurt as much as some of them do. The ones where I lose consciousness. Yea, like said before, not fun. I held my head between my hands and bit my lip to quit from waking everybody up. The flashing images changed in my mind every second. There were only a few I could make out. One of them looked like a little, run down coffee shop on the corner of a street that I couldn't make out. G.H something. And another picture of Ella and my mom. Together with my moms arm around her shoulder giving her a hug.
I didn't notice when Fang came walking in and running to my side calling my name. But, as soon as it came it went and I dropped my hands from my head. It was all too confusing. "Are you okay Max? Fang asked with sincerity. "yeah' I whispered back. Closing my eyes ready to fall back asleep. It was way too early in the morning to be up. But he just didn't want that to happen.
"What was that? And what was that with Maya being your twin? Who is Maya by the way?"
Finally! Sorry for the late update. I'll be getting faster at writing this from now on. I have now planned this out and stuff. It's 3:00 in the morning. Review for me staying up to write this? Merci? that means please in French