Okay, I was definitely going to work on this story thing I'm writing, but when I got home today I had 7 reviews. Already. I posted the chapter a couple hours ago.

Oh. My. Gosh. THANK YOU GUYS SO MUCH!!

Before I wrote FF, I never got the whole review thing… but now I do! Reviews make me happy! Hah :) I'm not gonna ask for certain amounts of reviews or anything, but I do like it when I get them. Thanks also for the watches and favorites :D

So anyway, I was going to work on my story, but then I got home and saw all the reviews and decided to write the next chapter. Thank you PaRaM0rE-0394,Fallen Ark Angel, starsandwings4ever, dallascowboysncountrymusicfan, WingedWarrior16, cnp97, and Evilhunterperson. Your reviews made my day :).

And now, to reply.

PaRaM0rE-0394: Hah, thanks. I wasn't sure because when we first got there there was a science museum we went to, but I don't remember what the outside looked like, and then I saw another while I was walking around the city. But it was probably the same one. :D

Fallen Ark Angel: Thanks, of course I will, it's not done yet :)

Starsandwings4ever: thank you thank you thank you! You made my day :)

Dallascowboysncountrymusicfan: thank you :) you also made my day. :)

WingedWarrior16: thanks! (you have also made my day :D). The swings were in this one exhibit…. It's all interactive and stuff, and there was one exhibit with like, a see-saw and weights and stuff- and there were swings! They kind of looked like baby swings, cause there was a safety bar thing on the front- one's big and one's little. They're sooooo fun. Especially the big one :D

Cnp97: thanks! (again, you made my day)

Evilhunterperson: Thanks :D. the swings are in the exhibit with the see saw and the weights… and there's also a racing thing along the back wall. There are a few gazebos set up in there too… I think it's in the green wing? And… I can't have them visit the amphitheater… I've never been :'(. I've only been to Boston once, it's so cool there!

As an attraction? Like, set up in the museum? Maybe… I get the feeling Max would be angry though :).

Again… everyone made my day ;)

Hah…. ONTO THE STORY!

Disclaimer: I don't own…

There was an overwhelming smell of fish as I entered through the double doors, showing the security guards the stamp on my hand. Angel pulled me along, skipping, her blonde curls bouncing up and down with each skip.

"The penguins! We're going to see the penguins!" She sing-songed happily, dragging me along with her into the exhibit. We had left the Boston Museum of Science a little while ago, and had ventured to the New England Aquarium to see the fish. Or, more accurately, the penguins.

Angel dragged me to the glass rim and she peeked over the edge, even though the barrier was see through.

"Oh my gosh! Penguins! They're sooooo cute! They like, lay eggs and swim and live in Antarctica! Remember when we saw the penguins there Max? And then that lady fell in the water, but she was bad so it was okay and then there was that hot tub thing and then we found out Total had—" Iggy slapped a hand over her mouth, successfully stopping the river of words pouring out of it.

"Thank you Iggy," I said gratefully. I was wound tightly; all these people and enclosed spaces were not good for my already fried nerves. Then, I felt a warmth spread around my waist. I looked up, and Fang was standing behind me, his arm around my waist. I blushed a little and cast my eyes down, but realized his touch had effectively calmed me down. My nerves felt just slightly overcooked, not fried as they had been moments ago.

"Max!" Angel tugged on my hand, and pointed over the barrier at the penguins, snapping my attention back to the exhibit. "Aren't they so cute?" She giggled girlishly, and smiled down at them, still gripping my hand. It was times like these that I remembered she was only six.

"They're adorable," I smiled, squeezing her hand. I looked up at Fang, the grin still plastered on my face. His normally impassive eyes were cast down at Angel, and there was a small grin on his face. "Aren't they cute Fang?"

"Yeah," he said quietly, smiling just a little more and glancing down at me. I grinned like an idiot, I'm sure. Any previous awkwardness from his kiss before had been forgotten, and now we were just two friends.

You want more. The voice stated, interrupting the heartwarming family scene. Nudge, Iggy, and Gazzy were at an alcove slightly farther away, I noticed, checking in on them, trying for the most part to ignore the voice. Distract yourself Max, don't answer him… I thought to myself, smiling at the rest of my flock.

Admit it Max. You like how he's holding you and acting so parental towards Angel. It makes you happy. You love him.

No I don't Voice. Shut up.

C'mon Max… It chided, sounding like a parent.

Okay, maybe I like the feeling of his hand on my waist a little, but even that little bit is too much. I can't fall in love with my best friend. It would split us apart.

He loves you with all his heart, Max. Open your eyes and see it. He'd never do anything to hurt you or the flock. He's the dad and you're the mom.

Ever heard of divorce, Voice? That could happen to us. It's not ruled out as a possibility. I need to keep the flock together.

No, you just fear life without him by your side, keeping you safe and keeping your nerves at bay. Look in his eyes and tell me you don't feel anything.

I peeked up at Fang out of the corner of my eye, wondering what the voice was talking about, and how he knew. Cause once I got a glance, he realized he did know. He was gazing at me and Angel lovingly, with so much tenderness in his deep eyes that it was almost hard to understand. And I almost couldn't stand it.

He looked like a father. Not a fourteen year old boy who only had his mind on girls.

He'd never leave you… He'd never hurt you The voice's words echoed around in my mind.

Could I love him?

Did I?

Oh gosh, I'm sorry this took so long. Thank you for all the reviews. I got 7 in a few hours.

I promise I'll be faster with the next chapter. :\