Special Thanks to Standard Angel 717 for suggesting this song.

I will be switching again between Max and Fang.

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Misfit

MPOV

How could I let Nudge and Ella convince me to go through with this? I see the misfit in the mirror. I'm tugging at the white gown that was strapless and only went down to my knees. Along the hem, silver thread had been used to make flowers. At the waist the material puffed out a bit to emphasize my curves. I did not like the way my boobs seemed more noticeable.

I'm Maximum Ride here not Brigid Dwyer.

And I was wearing white heels. Max +Heels= Falling

But they had to convince me that I had to make Bobby Greene jealousy. I knew they also meant Fang but they didn't say his name. Unfortunately, someone had suggested the Homecoming be a dance and costume masquerade. We only get a few dances a year so I guess they like to shove categories together.

"Max, you look so pretty," Angel whispered as she put glitter into my slightly curled hair. Ella had pulled half of my hair into a ponytail after Nudge had used a curling iron on my head. That's right, something metal used for hair was used on me.

Guess what I was? An angel, that's right. I really had no other choice. Ella did my make-up for me. I warned her to keep it light but I guess in this world, no one listens. Back when I was a leader and had to save the world, then I was heard but I guess as a teen, you're not allowed to be heard.

Thick mascara, light silver eye shadow, black eyeliner, pink blush and tan lipgloss, now put that all together and what do you get? Me feeling uncomfortable. "You're all set," Ella sat back and stared at me. She had been ready an hour ago because she was so excited to go. Iggy was taking her of course. I was going alone. Guess who else volunteered to go? Fang, that's right. I slipped on the silver mask.

"Well," I said to see the one that nobody wanted in the mirror, "Here goes nothing." Dragging me to the worst possible night of my life. I stood up as Nudge and Angel stared at me with amazement.

Ella wore a blue dress that went down to her feet. I wondered how she could walk in that without tripping over the fabric. Her black hair was piled high into a bun. She had a bright red mask that only wrapped around her eyes. She looked amazingly like Snow White except her skin was tanner and Snow White kind of sang bad. (If you honestly think about it, she does)

"Have fun Max," Angel gave me this smile as if she knew exactly what was going to happen. "Don't' be nervous." I was biting my nail, so it wasn't as if she got her mind reading powers back. I gave her a kiss on the head.

"Be nice for Dr. Martinez sweetie. And Nudge, don't talk anyone to death." Nudge gave me a quick smile and nodded her head. I gave her a kiss on the head too. I could sense the jealousy in her head. She wanted to go so badly. I had asked her to come with me when I got the dress (the week before Bobby pulled his little stunt). I could tell that something was bothering her but I didn't want to bring it up, not just yet. I had to start respecting her privacy.

"All right, moving out," I told Ella and we hooked arms and headed out the top floor bathroom. We made our way downstairs. I saw Iggy and Fang waiting by the door. I stood back and moved so they couldn't see me. Ella stared at me. "Go on," I told her, begging her with my eyes to understand.

As Ella walked down, hearing her footsteps on the stairs, Iggy and Fang stared up. I watched as Fang looked away and Iggy kept staring. First, I observed Iggy. He was dressed in a dark purple suit that looked almost black. He wasn't wearing the make-up but I knew he was trying to be the Joker. He had only a dark purple mask to cover his face and his blonde hair was streaked back. He was smiling when he saw Ella.

Fang, he looked amazing as always. I don't care who he was trying to be but he reminded me of the Dark Angel, a character in a book I had read. His black suit made his black wings fade in. He had a black mask, a red shirt and a black tie. He looked like he could kill. The phrase if looks could kill popped into mind.

"Come Max, I'll walk down with you," Angel grabbed my hand and I went to take the turn towards the stairs. At least with her I can look at her normal clothes and imagine that I was wearing normal clothes.

I held on to Angel's hand and then the stairs railing. I wasn't going to fall and look like an idiot. I heard Iggy whistle and I blushed. He was laughing as Ella hit them. "Look at me Max." She knew I didn't want to see him. I stared at her blonde curls. Her blue eyes facing forward. "He's staring at you, gawking really, if Fang can do that," she whispered.

Nudge, who was behind us now, was laughing, "Oh, you got him good." I looked over my shoulder quickly at her and gave her a smile. "Please, break some hearts tonight." I nodded my head but I don't think that could easily be done.

I finished the stairs and finally felt safe enough to look up. Fang was observing me so intensely that I blushed and almost looked away but Nudge elbowed me. Fang opened his mouth to say something but quickly shut it. Wow, Fang tongue-tied. Has that happened before? I thought he didn't say enough for that to happen to him.

"Geez, if Fang doesn't know you than no one else knows your name for sure, Max." Iggy had Ella in his arms and I smiled at him. Ella slightly elbowed him. "Right, let's head to the car. I'm driving." Ella and Iggy walked out. Fang stood there for a moment to get one last look at me before heading out the door.

Nudge grabbed my arms and turned me to face her, "You've got to get him really jealous. Dance with other boys, you know. Dance with Bobby even, if you can handle it." I placed my hands on her face. She was as tall as me now, when I wasn't wearing heels.

"I'm not trying to make anyone jealous." I told her as I headed towards the door. "Be good now," I said over my shoulder seeing my mom waving good-bye (if you're wondering why no photo ops from the mother, it's because I begged for her not to). Gazzy was uninterested working on more bombs. I would have to ask where he was keeping those because under the house would not be good.

In the car, well, it was weird, just like if I had been sitting at lunch with them again. Ella and Iggy were in complete conversation. I could see from where I sat that they were holding hands. Fang and I were completely separated. I had my arms crossed and my body language completely read stay away from me. Fang was relaxed except for his hands where in fists, one arm propped against the side, as he looked out the window. I was having trouble not staring at him.

FPOV

Fang was having trouble not staring at her but while they were in the open were they could be seen by Brigid or Abraham he had to avoid her. Tonight, Fang hoped, that maybe, he could talk to her. He was prepared to tell her everything. He had to tell her or he would die of not having her anymore.

Max would show him that he wasn't a Judas as Abraham said. She would prove his father's words wrong.

God, who am I kidding?

See the freak that lives inside of me?

Am I truly destined just to let Max down?

They weren't far from the school so it didn't take long of a drive. He could almost hear her anger and her pain. Fang hated that he had done that to her.

They walked separately into the dance hall. Eyes watched them for a moment, either struck by their wings or Max's beauty, he wasn't sure. He was thinking though, it was for Max because she seemed like an angel. The one who had showed him the meaning of heaven.

Dancing was already starting but he drew himself into the darkness. She danced with a few boys during both fast and slow songs. There was no smile on her face. She looked lost, confused, as if she didn't belong.

Fang had to agree with her.

She belonged in a better light than the dark shadows of a high school gym.

MPOV

I'm ready to give up and run out. I'm about to make the big, Maximum Ride exit that was due. I was stupid to listen to Nudge because here I was dancing with Bobby Green.

He admitted how he hated himself for what he done. He said this as his hands went to make a move on my butt. I grumbled and shot him a look, which he failed to notice might I add.

About halfway through the song, I was fed up. I was about to push him off because his hands were doing some serious grabbing action or he had a nervous twitch when someone clamped a hand on Bobby's shoulder. I stepped back and smiled wide as Bobby turned to face Fang. Bobby actually had to look up.

"Hey, who are you suppose to be? A jackass?" Fang smirked and Bobby glared up at him. "Let's not start anything here. There's a blonde over there checking one of us out. Why don't you go find out?" Fang placed his hands in his pockets waiting for Bobby to walk away.

Once Bobby was gone, Fang turned to me. "Want to dance?" Another slow song had started.

Before I could answer Fang placed his arms around my waist. He raised his eyebrows and I glared at him. I placed my arms around his neck and stared at him. "You're beautiful Max," he whispered.

"You're an emotional nightmare," I murmured but he heard me anyways. He winced but nodded his head because he agreed. I was silently liking the song and trying to ignore him.

Fang's eyes were on me and he slightly smiled. "Are you all right Fang?" He stared at me as if I hadn't been his best friend or hadn't been in love with him. He thought I couldn't see what was going on but I did. Even with my own problems, I knew Fang wasn't doing well either. "You never close your eyes. You never sleep at night." I blushed realizing what I had said.

"Max," he whispered, leaning his head down low so that our foreheads touched. He stared into my eyes for the longest time. "It's so hard to ease the pain of being without you." He kissed me and I was foolish enough to let him for a few seconds.

I pulled my face back, "Stop, Fang. Just stop." I stared at him hoping he could see all the hurt in my eyes. "I see you and I see everything I hate." I hit his chest with my open palm. He only pulled me closer and tighter.

"You don't mean that." He was so hurt and it didn't make me feel better as I thought it would.

I heard the man Abraham threatening the flock, me, to stay away from his son. A part of me thought it was Fang all along but I couldn't be sure. I stood on my toes and kissed him swiftly on the mouth. He was so, amazingly handsome. I reached up and pulled the mask off his face so I could see his dark eyes better.

"I have to, Fang." I whispered. "I need to hate you or I'll keep hurting from being in love with you." There, I said it. Fang leaned down to kiss me again. I backed away from his lips. We were in the center of the dancing room and the song was still playing.

"Max," he reached for my hand but missed. The gym had an open door that lead outside. I ran past the couples still dancing, hitting a few with my wings as I started getting them ready for flight. They were mad about that.

I hit the cold autumn breeze and took flight. I looked over my shoulder to see Fang was following me. I put on hyper speed. I flew straight home and went to my room. I saw Nudge sitting there as if she knew this was how I was getting home. She had obviously been crying.

"Max!" She stood up from bed as I stepped down into my room. My hair was messed up and my mask had come off. She had something in her hand. "I wanted to see if I could find out about why he broke up with you! Oh, Max! It explains everything!"

"Woah, Nudge. What are you talking about?" I grabbed Nudge by arms so she would stand still. Tears were falling down her face. She kept sobbing. "Nudge if you don't tell me right now."

Nudge lifted something in my view. It was a receipt from a fast food place that had been wrinkled and crumpled many times. "Fang had this in his desk. I know, it was wrong and invaded his privacy."

"Nudge put it away," I said, feeling tears fighting to fall down. "I don't want to see it."

"You don't understand Max. Fang still loves and he wants to protect you. He's keeping this a secret from you and figured that you'd be safer if he listened to what's on this receipt. Max-" I started pushing Nudge towards the door. She stared at me as I held the door open for her to leave. "Max."

"If he wanted to show me, he would've. I'm sorry honey but things between Fang and I aren't going to work if you're the one telling me the truth."

Nudge shoved the paper in my hand, "Max, this is important. Just read it." Her big brown eyes were begging. She eventually shut the door leaving me with the note. I decided to read it just because it scared me how Nudge reacted to it.

My eyes traced each line of the note, over and over again. Tears streaked the paper. Fang had some serious explaining to do, even though I knew who had written the note.

Now I understood, Fang always loved me but I wasn't sure if that was enough anymore.

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Song is "Misfit" by Lesley Roy

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Good song choice

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