Hey guys and girls!

I am very, very sorry for the late update... I've just had so much to do, I suppose...

So, I hope you enjoy this chapter. I encourage you all to read and review, as I do every chapter...

On with the chapter!

Disclaimer: I don't own the Maximum Ride series or any of the songs! Thanks, guys.

MaxPOV

It was last period, and I sat in Room 22 waiting for the boring History lesson to begin. I talked silently with Nudge in the back of the room. Well, really, Nudge talked silently as I listened, nodding in the right moment and adding my imput at particular times.

"... But I was like 'Nuh-uh! Purple unicorn smashed yellow pixie!' and he was like, 'Pixie smashed unicorns arse, man!' but I was like -" she rambled. Halfway through, I stopped listening, not really worried of what he said and she said. I opened my books, getting ready for the lesson.

Soon, Sam walked through the open door, head down, not looking at anyone. I looked at him as he walked up to our table.

"oh, hey Sam," said Nudge, checking her nails for dirt.

"Erm... C-can I talk to you, Max?" he whispered, not looking at me.

"What do you need?" I asked.

He rose his head, "er... I meant, you know... alone?"

I was slightly confused, with a stunned expression on my face. "Yeah, I guess... Nudge, I'll be back,"

I got up, leaving my things on the desk. Nudge stared after me.

Sam and I walked out into the corridor, that was now not as packed, with a few people still walking to class. I leant against the lockers, Sam standing close to me.

"So..." I trailed off.

"Max," Sam started, seriously, "there is something important that I need to ask you..."

"Yeah?" I asked, my words somehow catching in my throat.

FangPOV

I was late for English. I walked the hall, slowly, not really caring if I was late.

As I was passing Room 21, I heard a familiar voice circle the hall, "Max, there is something important that I need to ask you..." I recongized it as Sam, talking to Max. I quickly hid myself, not thinking slowly.

"Yeah?" I heard Max ask. I stayed silent, remebering the both Max and Sam had History this afternoon with Nudge. I wondered where Nudge was, maybe inside.

"Max... will, will you," Sam started. I noticed he was nervous.

"God, what Sam?" said Max impatiently.

"Will you go out with me?" blurted Sam. I felt my breathe catch in my throat as the two talked in private.

I noticed Max's delayed answer, 'There's still hope,' I thought to myself.

"Um..." started Max, rubbing the back of her neck with her hand, "I don't know, Sam..."

"Oh, you don't have to!" covered Sam. I smiled to myself.

"No! No, I'll feel bad..." siad Max, quickly. I looked around, alarmed. "Friday?" she asked.

I choked, coughing and splattering around, trying to breathe.

All I could think to myself was:

'Dammit!'