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Well, I'm not really in the mood to ramble on about how thankful I am for you reading, so thanks.

And a special thanks to Maximum Forever, who suggested the song included in Chapter 7! Thank-you so!

On with the chapter!

MaxPOV

Tuesday morning I woke before my alarm clock, which is extremely strange, as I try to sleep as much as I can before school. I couldn't get back to sleep, and it was too early to wake either Mum or Ella, who isn't talking to me after I came home later than expected yesterday afternoon. I made a quick decision to get ready for school and arrive early, as the school opened at seven, though school started at quarter-to-nine.

Once I had had breakfast of an apple, I wrote a note telling Mum and Ella that I had left for school early, and walked out the door.

I arrived at school with nothing to do, not seeing a soul in sight except for a few teachers. So, I walked hastily towards the auditorium, knowing it was open and that no one would be in there.

I stood on stage under the heating lights. I loved being on stage, it was second nature for me to perform, not that I do it often... Which is kind of why I am so uncomfortable with joining The Flock: they perform all the time, whenever they can, while I try to avoid being under the spotlight. I prefer giving music when I'm alone, which is when, in my opinion, I play best.

Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a battered, old guitar sit in the wing of the stage beside I stool. I brought the two to the centre of the stage. I sat down and prepared myself for the number.

FangPOV

I woke early for my usual morning run on Tuesday. I got ready as soon as I got up, fed Toal, our dog, and had breakfast. No one was home this morning, which usual since Anne works in the city so she has to leave home early.

I left home and started to run towards the school. I ran every morning to keep fit, as well as soccer and track. As well as band practice, I have a busy schedule.

This morning, I went straight to the school, since I woke up later then usual. Once I got to school, I went to the locker room to shower off.

After this, I walked the halls for a while, heading towards the office to hand in a note. I passed the auditorium to hear something I did not expect.

"I never thought that

you would be the one to hold my heart

but you came around

and you knocked me off the ground from the start

you put your arms around me

and I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

you put your arms around me and I'm home

How many times will

You let me change my mind and turn around

I can't decide if

I'll let you save my life or if I'll drown

I hope that you see right through my walls

I hope that you catch me, 'cause I'm already falling

I'll never let a love get so close

You put your arms around me and I'm home"

I walked into the auditorium to find Max sitting on a stool singing while playing guitar, tears streaming down her smooth face.

"The world is coming down on me

And I can't find a reason to be loved

I never wanna leave you

But I can't make you bleed if I'm alone

You put your arms around me

And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

I hope that you see right through my walls

I hope that you catch me, cause I'm already falling

I'll never let love get so close

You put your arms around me and I'm home

As she continued playing, I walk closer to the stage, completely mezmerized. She still hadn't seen me.

"I tried my best to never let you in to see the truth

And I've never opened up, I've never truly loved

till you – put your arms around me

And I believe that it's easier for you to let me go

I hope that you see right through my walls

I hope that you catch me, cause I'm already falling

I'll never let a love get so close

You put your arms around me and I'm home

You put your arms around me and I'm home"

She finished, putting the shabby guitar on the floor next to her.

"Hey," I said, getting her attention. I seem to startle her, as she quickly looked at me, her eyes wide. She tried to get rid of the evidence of her tears, though more replaced them.

I jumped on stage skillfully and rushed to her as she sobbed in the centre of the stage.

"Hey, you're ok," I hushed, wrapping my arms tightly around her small frame. She responded immediately, hugging back tightly. I rubbed her back and rocked her back and forth while we stood there.

Once her cries died down, she looked up at me, still clinging to me.

"Thanks, Fang," her eyes were red and puffed from her tears. I saw another escaped, and reached for it and rubbed it away with my thumb.

"Anytime. I'm here for you," I set.

Cue the aw's! I love this chapter! I hope you readers do too!

The song Max sand on stage in this chapter, suggested by Maximum Forever, was 'Arms' by Christina Perri. Thank-you, again for that suggestion!