Chapter 7

Max's POV (it's gonna be Max's POV for most of the story now)

I opened my eyes, and for a second life fell perfect. But then I remembered the flock was staying here; fantastic. I walk out of bed and grab some clothes while I try and de-tangle my hair. Putting on my shorts and tank top I walk downstairs, hoping no one's killed each other yet. But I found something much worse; they were actually getting along. Iggy had already made breakfast for everyone and the dishes were still in the sink. It looked like Valentine and Angel were outside flying around and talking while Gazzy, Xander, Damon, and Iggy were making another bomb. I swear if they set it off in the house, heads will roll. Nudge and Snow were in the living room looking at clothes, talking about the latest fashion trend. Hunter and Fang were at least a little hostile, but they tried not to show it.

"Hey Hunter." He smiled when he saw me.

"Hey Max. You nearly slept the day away. It's already 1:00." I looked at the clock in the kitchen. Wow, I slept late.

"Can you believe them? Acting as if they're best friends! Unbelievable!"

"You at least have to give them a chance Max." I frowned, horrified at the thought.

"Are you being serious Hunter?! After all they've done to me?! They can't just prance in here and expect me to take them back!"

"Max-" He said in a warning tone, but it just made me madder.

"Don't Max me! I-" Just then Fang walked in and looked at us.

"Am I interrupting something?"

"No, I was just telling Hunter that I was going out." I grabbed my purse (yes, I have a purse now) and walked out the door. I took a running start and snapped my wings out, heading for town; for the only place I could drown my feelings; the bar. (this is a bad habit kids, don't do it.) I used to go here a lot, when I first came here, but I stopped. Well, it's like welcoming back an old friend. I landed on the outskirts of town and walked in. The bar was right in the middle so it took me a minute to get there, but when I finally did I ran inside and sat at the counter.

"1 please. No, wait, make that 3." Today I wanted to forget about the world. The bartender came back with the 3 shots and I choked down each one.

"You ok?" Startled, I turned to the side. A girl sat there, about my age, with long blonde hair and black highlights. For some reason I felt like I could trust her.

"Yea. Just having a bad day."

"I know that feeling. By the way, my name's Cassie." She stuck out her hand and I shook it.

"Max."

"Well then, Max, do you want to forget all your problems?"

"Yes."

"Ok then." She smiled, waving over the bartender.

"6, for me and my friend here." The lady nodded and soon brought back 6 shots. WYoue gulped them down and put the glasses on the bar.

"So, what's got you down?" I looked at her.

"Boyfriend and family problems; you?"

"Likewise."

"Well, here's to forgetting the issues." I clicked my next glass against hers and drank. We sat there talking until music started to play and it turned dark.

"Oh my gosh, I love this song!" I grabbed her arm and dragged her to the dance floor. I sung to the song and danced all over the floor, my arms held above me. Finally the song ended and I sat back down at the bar, giggling like a maniac.

"What's so funny?" She asked me, smiling slightly.

"Nothing; everything. It's like I was really mad, but now I can't even remember why! I love it!"

She smiled. "That's awesome Max, but I have to get home." I puffed out my lip, pouting.

"O, why? Please stay."

"Well, for one thing, it's midnight." I looked at the clock on the wall, surprised to see that it was midnight.

"O, well I hope I see you again."

"Me too Max. Me too." I watched her leave and decided it was probably time for me to go home too. I ordered one more drink, chugged it, and walked out the door. I took an awkward run and let my wings out. I was looking at the ground when I realized it was approaching fast. I landed on the ground, collapsing in a patch of clovers. Something about the whole situation made me laugh. I laid there for ten minutes, giggling and laughing at the moon until I finally got up and started walking home. Within ten feet I could see the lights. The living room and kitchen lights were on; great, they waited up. As I opened the door 4 heads popped up to look at me. Iggy, Nudge, Hunter, Fang, and Angel watched me as I walked down the hall, falling against the wall the whole time. AS I got in the living room Fang looked at me.

"Where were you?" I laughed, finding it all funny.

"What are you, my mother?" I waved my hands around for emphasis.

"Seriously Max, we were worried."

"Well you shouldn't be; I can handle myself." I started giggling at everyone's expression.

"Fine, but will you at least tell us where you were?" I puffed out my lip, pouting again.

"But that would be no fun! I know, try and guess." I smiled; waiting for them to guess.

"Max, are you drunk?" I smiled and nodded.

"Max, I thought you had given that up." Hunter looked at me. Fang also frowned.

"You drink?"

"Yea, but how would you know that? You kicked me out; you haven't seen me in a year." I stabbed my index finger at his chest with each you.

"And I" I pointed at myself for emphasis. "Am tired of you!" I stabbed at his chest and he flew against the back wall.

"Max stop! Snap out of it!" I looked at Hunter.

"Snap out of what? This is me!"

"No, Max, it isn't."

"Yes it is. It only took 8 shots to find me." His eyes grew wide as saucers.

"8 shots?!" I nodded and smiled. He grabbed my wrist and tried to drag me upstairs.

"Don't tell me what to do!" I pushed him against the wall and backed up; man I was awesome when I was drunk. I picked my bag back up off the floor and turned back to everyone.

"I'll be back later!" I walked out the door and took my phone and a piece of paper that Cassie wrote her number on. Typing in the number I put the phone to my ear.

"Hello?"

"Hey Cassie! Um, can I spend the night on your couch? My issues are still issues and I don't want to stay with them."

"Um, sure Max." She gave me the address and 5 wrong turns in 30 long mins. I was at Cassie's door. When she opened it I burst into tears and walked inside. She showed me the couch and I got laid down, falling into a deep sleep.

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