Love is Like a Love Song Chapter 22, a maximum ride fanfic

Max Pov

I walked on stage with the gang behind me. The crowd cheered really loud. I smiled at them and waved, making them even louder. We got to our positions, and I had to get a bass, since…he got kicked out. We all had a smile on our faces and waited until the crowd died down.

"We love you!" shouted a guy in the front row. I gave him smile him, making him blush.

"Alright, it's a pleasure to be here and we hope you guys like this song from Ramones," I said. I nodded at Nudge and we started playing bass.

(My brain is hanging upside down by Ramones)

You've got to pick up the pieces
C'mon, sort your trash
You better pull yourself back together
Maybe you've got too much cash
Better call, call the law
When you gonna turn yourself in? Yeah
You're a politician
Don't become one of Hitler's children

I shook my shoulders to the beat and gripped the mic.

Bonzo goes to bitburg then goes out for a cup of tea
As I watched it on TV somehow it really bothered me
Drank in all the bars in town for an extended foreign policy
Pick up the pieces

Everyone sang the chorus, Sam playing the drums to the beat. Everyone rose from their seats and began dancing.

My brain is hanging upside down
I need something to slow me down

Shouldn't wish you happiness, wish her the very best
Fifty thousand dollar dress
Shaking hands with your highness
See through you like cellophane
You watch the world complain, but you do it anyway
Who am I, am I to say

Bonzo goes to bitburg then goes out for a cup of tea
As I watched it on TV somehow it really bothered me
Drank in all the bars in town for an extended foreign policy
Pick up the pieces

My brain is hanging upside down
I need something to slow me down

If there's one thing that makes me sick
It's when someone tries to hide behind politics
I wish that time could go by fast
Somehow they manage to make it last

My brain is hanging upside down
I need something to slow me down.

Everyone screamed in approval, and the judges stood up and clapped. Mr Montgomery gave me a thumbs up and smiled even more.

"Thank you guys!" with that we went backstage. Fang grinned at me and mouthed Nice. I nodded back and responded you too.

"Well! That was amazing! But now, I'm afraid we have to let three bands go…" said the host with a sniffle. Everyone went aww, but then a familiar little blonde girl ran up the stage in a pink tutu and a pink tank top with pink converse. Angel. She handed the host an envelope. Angel smiled at me and waved. I waved back.

"Thank you honey," said the host, patting Angel's head. Angel smiled and ran down to where the judges were. If she's here, then Gazzy must be…I turned my head and saw him with Bernie. He smiled at me and beckoned me to come over.

"What are you doing here?" I asked him, hugging him.

"Apart from watching Fang and you play, I'm helping this guys with your special effects," he said. I ruffled his hair and thanked him.

"Drumroll please!" asked the host. We heard drumroll and about three seconds later it stopped. We gripped each other's hands and held our breath.

"The bands that are leaving are…Counterfeit Runner, Working Mortor and…Infecting Destruction!" I sighed in relief and slapped my band high five. Fang gave me a wink, and I blushed. Okay I gotta stop looking at him.

"Now for the second stage the bands will sing a song they please. Of course they had to write it. First up…Wing Reed!"

Again the crowd cheered for us. Iggy was going to sing this one with me. It's not the duet, but the rules said we could do as many duets as we wanted, but the lead singer had to be the one who sang the most.

"Okay so we call this one Can't get Enough," said Iggy on the mic next to mine. Let's say Iggy's a good rapper. And according to him, I am too.

(Can't Get Enough by Becky G ft. Pitbull)

The music taking me higher

Moving my body

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

I'm feeling inspired

Don't want you to stop it

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

Y'all know the game plan

It's the world in the palm of my hand

Yeah thanks for the introduction

When I rap no interruption

From the back going in the front now

Fired up too hot to touch ow

Little miss 3-1-0

Countdown we about to blow

Jump on if you're ready to go

Up up and around the globe

Quiero ver toda mi gente

Calie girls get muy caliente

Ow we so diferente

Hands up from the back to the frente

Don't matter what you're rapping mane

Inglewood to the foreign land

All night long and do it again

I jumped in this part, pointing a finger to the sky.

The music taking me higher

Moving my body

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

I'm feeling inspired

Don't want you to stop it

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

We dance in the streets

We rock to the beat

We sing from our hearts

Got this on repeat

We're all off our seats

Reaching for the stars

Iggy winked at some girls, making them swoon.

I own companies

Yeah that's sweet

I also own a culture

Yeah that's me

I see the vultures

I love 'em to death

It's for the queen...

A shot of the meth

The world is mine

Who wanna bet?

4 5 6 I'm stopping the bank

I see the boys switching the lanes

Cause they see the way I'm flipping the game

I'm Jordan...I'm flipping man uh

I'm scoring they slipping mane

They falling and and they tripping mane

Come on baby let's do this thing

All night long then do it again

The music taking me higher

Moving my body

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

I'm feeling inspired

Don't want you to stop it

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

We dance in the streets

We rock to the beat

We sing from our hearts

Got this on repeat

We're all off our seats

Reaching for the stars

I reached for the stars and smiled at the crowd.

You got that fire

They want that fire

Let's give 'em that fire fire

Tenemos fuego, quieren fuego, a que dales fuego fuego

You got that fire

They want that fire

Let's give 'em that fire fire

Tenemos fuego, quieren fuego, a que dales fuego fuego

Bernie and Gazzy did the unexpected. They let fireworks go up into the sky, making them look like flames.

The music taking me higher

Moving my body

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

I'm feeling inspired

Don't want you to stop it

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

We dance in the streets

We rock to the beat

We sing from our hearts

Got this on repeat

We're all off or seats

Reaching foru the stars

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

Keep turning it up yeah

I can't get enough yeah

I smiled at Ig who gave me a thumbs up. We looked at the Judges and saw them whistling. We went over to Bernie and Gazzy and thanked them. That was so awesome!

"That was unexpected! I think we know who's in the lead, but let's see what Marooned Runner has in store for us," chirped the host. Just then Fang got on stage and began singing a song. He nodded at someone in the back and before I knew what was happening, I was pushed on stage where Fang caught me in his arms. I looked at Nudge, who smiled wickedly at me. I'm gonna kill her.

Fang began singing, tightening his hold on me. Everyone went "aww." I froze when the song he sang was directed at me.

(Raging Fire by Phillip Phillips)

We are dead to rights born and raised

We are thick and thin 'til our last days

So hold me close and I'll surrender to your heart

You know how to give and how to take

You see every hope I locked away

So pull me close and surrender to my heart

Before the flame goes out tonight

Yeah, we'll live until we die

Fang gripped one of my hands and placed it where his heart is. I was frozen, and I couldn't move. I saw Lissa glaring at me, but it was replaced with a smile at me. Weird.

So come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

Come out, come out, come out

'Til we lose control into a raging fire

Into a raging fire

Come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

You know time will give and time will take

All the memories made will wash away

Even though we've changed, I'm still here with you

If you listen close, you'll hear the sound

Of all the ghosts that bring us down

Hold on to what makes you feel

Don't let go, it's what makes you real

If the flame goes out tonight

Yeah, we'll live until we die

He cupped my cheek, and stroked it. I closed my eyes, and rested my head on his chest. Listening to him sing. The crowd went berserk.

So come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

Come out, come out, come out

'Til we lose control into a raging fire

Into a raging fire

Come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

Let the world leave us behind,

Let your heart be next to mine

Before the flame goes out tonight,

We can live until we die

Come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

Come out, come out, come out

Won't you turn my soul into a raging fire?

Come out, come out, come out

'Til we lose control into a raging fire

Into a raging fire

I pulled away, and looked up at him. Everyone in the background disappeared. Just the two of us. We closed our eyes and leaned in. Our lips an inch from meeting…his breathed fanned my face…we're so close…out lips barely touched when Lissa pulled us away from each other, and wrapping her arm around his waist.

"I've missed you," I whispered, watching them walk away. I sighed and returned to my band, ignoring Nudge and JJ's squeals, remembering his touch a minute ago. I saw him with Lissa. She said something, making him smile. She saw me and returned to him. Lissa wrapped her arms around her neck and kissed him. He closed his eyes and wrapped her arms around her waist. I looked down and let tears roll down my cheeks. I hate him even more…right?

"Max he's using you to win the crowd," said Sam. I nodded and agreed. He is. So everything was a lie, he proved it now. I'm such an idiot. To think I was going to forgive him. I wiped my cheeks and sighed in relief when I heard we made it to stage three. Three bands left and there's only four left. Which means two will be eliminated after this stage, leaving the finalists. We're going to be singing last again. I ignored Fang's voice and his smiles directed at me.

We went up and I got in place. Iggy was going to sing this one. Also, we can do this. It's not part of the rules. I played keyboard and smiled at the crowd, masking my hurt. I sang the first part.

(Coming Home by Diddy - Dirty Money ft. Skylar Grey)

I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the world I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the world that I'm coming

[Diddy]
I'm back where I belong, yeah I never felt so strong (yeah)
(I'm back baby)
I feel like there's nothing that I can't try
And if you with me put your hands high (put your hands high)
If you ever lost a life before (high, hands),
This one's for you
(and if you with me put your hands high, hands, high)
And you, and you, and you, and you
(your dreams are filled, you're rapping with the best)
I'll be home soon

I hear "The Tears of a Clown"
I hate that song
I always feel like they talking to me when it comes on (come on)
Another day another dawn
Another Keisha, nice to meet ya, get the math I'm gone
What am I 'posed to do when the club lights come on
It's easy to be Puff, but it's harder to be Sean
What if the twins ask why I ain't marry their mom (why, damn!)
How do I respond?
What if my son stares with a face like my own
And says he wants to be like me when he's grown
Shit, but I ain't finished growing
Another night the inevitable prolongs
Another day another dawn (come on)
Just tell Keisha and Taresha I'll be better in the morn'
Another lie that I carry on
I need to get back to the place I belong

[Dirty Money - Chorus]
I'm coming home
I'm coming home
Tell the world I'm coming home
Let the rain wash away all the pain of yesterday
I know my kingdom awaits and they've forgiven my mistakes
I'm coming home, I'm coming home
Tell the world that I'm coming... home

[Diddy]
"A house is Not a Home", I hate this song
Is a house really a home when your loved ones is gone
And niggas got the nerve to blame you for it (come on)
And you know you woulda took the bullet if you saw it (that's right)
But you felt it and still feel it
And money can't make up for it or conceal it
But you deal with it and you keep ballin' (that's right)
Pour out some liquor, play ball and we keep ballin'
Baby we've been living in sin 'cause we've been really in love
But we've been living as friends (yeah)
So you've been a guest in your own home (come on)
It's time to make your house your own
Pick up the phone, come on

[Diddy]
"Ain't No Stopping Us Now", I love that song
Whenever it comes on it makes me feel strong
I thought I told y'all that we won't stop
We back cruising through Harlem, these ol' blocks
It's what made me, saved me, drove me crazy
Drove me away then embraced me
Forgave me for all of my shortcomings
Welcome to my homecoming
Yeah, it's been a long time coming
Lot of fights, lot of scars, lot of bottles
Lot of cars, lot of ups, lot of downs
Made it back, lost my dog (I miss you BIG)
But here I stand (here I stand), a better man! (a better man)
Thank you Lord (Thank you Lord)
Thank you all!

He waved at the crowd and girls screamed they love him. He winked at them and made that gesture "call me." I knew he was making JJ jealous, but she was masking it with a smile. That's my girl. We walked back to our place and waited. Mr. Montgomery was the one who said the finalists, instead of the host.

"Us, the judges, have made the decision on the two finalists. Everyone was really good, but these two bands are better…and they are…Wing Reed and The Jumping Inserters." Oh My God. We're…we're finalsists! We screamed and hugged each other jumping up and down. Marooned Runner isn't part of the competition. Fang grinned at me. I walked up them.

"You guys were good," I told them.

"Thank you Max, you're amazing. I hope you guys win," said Fang. Ignored him. Scumbag. I thanked him silently.

"I'd say the same thing, but I don't mean it," said Lissa.

"Lissa, please," said Fang. I walked away, smiling after hearing them argue. We were getting ready to perform but we first told Bernie and Gazzy about the effects and when to put them. The other finalists began singing. It was an all-girl band so…yeah and their song is pretty good if you ask me. The lead, a girl in a black with white polka dots dress and a girl in the same dress but different colors finished and the crowd cheered loudly. This is the duet…We're up next…Here we go…