Good evening, happy readers. I am so sorry for the late update. I am currently typing this from the middle of no where, so I don't have much Internet connection... I promise to make it up to those faithful followers once I get back home to city life, where there is Wi-Fi and phone service :(...
By the way, Dylan is a year old than the rest of the band, so he is 16-going-on-17, the rest of the band and Max's friend's, except Ella who is 14-going-on-15, are 15-going-on-16. I hope this helps... Sorry I haven't mentioned it earlier...
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Thank you, to those who have been requesting and suggesting songs! I am sorry to say, I will only add those once I am home, so I can look them up on YouTube. But don't worry, I'll be back tomorrow, and I will attend to those urgent reviews as soon as I get out of the car!
So, I say this for the 18th time... On with the chapter!
FangPOV
The entire band sat in my backyard, under the glass gazebo where an outdoor speaker system was set up with all the needed instruments.
Everyone had arrived earlier this morning, the girls all together with a sleepy Max. She was dressed in singlet and board-shorts, somehow looking the most gorgeous out of everyone who had actually made an effort the morning, Nudge in a pretty pink top and jeans and Angel in a white laced dress.
As well as the girls in the band, Max's friends, whose names were Sarah and Kim, I think, had come as well. Sarah, who I knew as the grades biggest nerd, wore a shirt and top which complemented the figure she did have. Her hair was tied into high-pigtails, making her look like a preppy geek... In an attractive way...
Meanwhile, Max's other friend Kim, wore high-waisted shorts with some band T-shirt under a jacket. Her red hair was plaited to the side, reaching all the way down to her waist.
I sat next to Gazzy on a bench, fiddling with a leave in my hand. I looked over to Max, who sat on the ground leaning against Nudge, sitting on another bench with Will, looking half-asleep with her eye almost shut, not making any movement except for her slight breathing.
Suddenly, the back door of the house burst open, revealing Dylan. He ran up to the gazebo, saying, "Ah, welcome Flock, to my humble home!"
Max, now disturbed from her comfortable postion and sudden raise of volume in the yard, gave Dylan a look, cringing her face attempting to look frightening, though I thought, silently, that it was hot.
Dylan noticed Max's notion towards him and said, "so your the Max that Fang is always talking about!" he exaggerated. I shot him a look, nudging him with my elbow, causing him to yelp. Max rose an eyebrow, not saying anything at us. Instead, she rode to her feet, grabbing a spare guitar.
"Do you want us to set up?" asked Angel, slightly confused.
Max shook her head, "no," she sat back down, crossing her legs. She rested the guitar in her lap, starting to play. After an intro, she started sing:
"Merrily we fall out of line
Out of line
I'd fall anywhere with you
I'm by your side
Swinging in the rain
Humming melodies
We're not going anywhere until we freeze.
I'm not afraid anymore
I'm not afraid.
Forever is a long time.
But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side.
Carefully we'll place for our destiny
You came and you took this heart
And set it free.
Every word you write and sing is so warm to me.
So warm to me.
I'm torn, I'm torn
To be right where you are.
I'm not afraid anymore.
I'm not afraid.
Forever is a long time.
But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side.
Tell me everyday
I get to wake up to that smile.
I wouldn't mind it at all.
I wouldn't mind it at all.
You so know me.
Pinch me gently.
I can hardly breath.
Forever is a long, long time.
But I wouldn't mind spending it by your side.
Tell me
Everyday I get to wake up to that smile.
I wouldn't mind it at all.
I wouldn't mind it at all,"
Throughout the entire song, Max had draw everyone's attention to her, just by her singing. Once the song ended, everyone clapped and cheered, except me. I stared admiraliy at Max, head in my hand with my elbows rested against my knees. I looked silently, as Max talked to Nudge and Iggy.
I got nudged. I looked to my right, to find Dylan looking at me.
She's good," he said, "you're lucky to have her in the band, you know,"
I looked back at her, her facing gleaming as she smiled, "yeah... She's one in a million, that's for sure,"
Dylan chuckled, shaking his head.
MaxPOV
The practice involved us practicing songs, both Fang and I singing, as well as Iggy taking a few. It soon finished up quickly, with the band sitting around talking and laughing.
Will got up after a while and walked to Nudge. He whispered something in her ear. She giggled, nodding at him. He smiled his breath-taking smile and turned to the group, "we're gonna go," he stated.
We chorused our goodbyes as they exited the garden, holding hands and talking silently between themselves.
"That's sweet," said Angel, absent-mindedly fiddling with the hem of her dress, foot tucked under her leg.
Gazzy got up, also, saying "Angel, we'd better get going, too,"
Angel nodded, a slight frown forming on her delicate face, "bye, guys,"
"Call me, if anything is wrong, ok?" I said, looking Angel square in the eye. She nodded, and soon she and Gazzy left the same way Will and Nudge did.
Soon, only Sam, Fang, Dylan and I were left, sitting on the benches, me on the ground, under the gazebo in the Walkers large yard.
I yawned, still tired from my early awakening this morning. Sam stood up abruptly and walked to me. Both Dylan and Fang looked at him carefully.
Sam was soon standing over me, bending so his mouth was near my ear.
"Wanna go, Max? We can go get ice-cream," he suggested. He smiled warmly.
I returned the smile, warily. I looked over at Fang, to find him staring intently at us.
I looked back at Sam, and said, "I don't know, Sam. I think I'll stay around here for a while,"
I watched as his face fell, "what?"
"I'm gonna stay here, you can too, if you want..." I trailed off, looking away from him. I looked at my hands. I heard him huff, as he left the yard angrily.
I sighed, looking up at Fang, still staring at me, a distant look on his face and a fresh, toothy smile that I saw rarely. I love that smile.
There it is! The song Max sung was "I Wouldn't Mind" by He Is We. Great band, I recommend it!