Disclaimer – I do not own Maximum Ride or any of the music included in this story.

MaxPOV

I woke that Saturday morning to an unfamiliar, dark bedroom. The curtains were drawn and clothes covered the carpet. I sat up, the dark bed sheets falling off me. I got up to fast, as my head started to pound and the room seemed to spin.

"Ergh!" I groaned, flipping my head down, hair curtaining my face, into my hand. I heard the door creak open, revealing Fang.

"Max?" I looked at him, to see he was in nothing but pajama pants, showing his thick abs and muscles. I looked at his face before I started staring.

"How are you feeling?" he asked, walking closer to me, sitting on the side of, what I assumed was, his bed.

I cleared my throat, completely uncomfortable of the entire situation. It took all the right mind left in me to not look at Fang's toned body. "Ok," I managed to say, "better than yesturday,"

Fang smiled, "good to hear. By the way, your sister stopped by earliar to drop off some clothes for today," he said cheerily, "she also said she'll probabley see you later today sometime,"

"Oh, right," I looked down, realizing I was in one of Fang's shirts and shorts. "How did I get in these?" I fumed.

I rose an eyebrow at him as he stuttered an excuse, "er, l-last night... You g-g-got changed y-yourself. I-i didn't, if that's what y-you mean..."

Releif flooded through me as I remembered getting changed in Fang's bathroom last night. I do not know what I would do if it was Fang who changed me... "Oh, sorry... I forgot,"

"Anyway," said Fang, his mood changing as he stood back up again, "you better get ready, practise started half an hour ago,"

My eyes widened in size, "crap!"

IggyPOV

I waited at a table at the cafe half an hour early. Nudge was somewhere helping her Dad and no one else had arrived yet.

Last night did not involve anything. It was one of the most uneventful Fridays I had had in a long time, only watching movies with my Dad all night and sleeping. I was definitely looking forward to today's practice.

I heard the bell above the entrance door ring as someone walked into the warm cafe. I didn't pay much attention until I noticed the person walking towards me. I rose my head to find a tall girl walking in converse to me. She had long, black hair and large, green eyes. I noticed the clothes she was wearing, a pretty lacy top with black shorts. She was hot.

She reached my table, "is this seat taken?" she asked in a sweet voice, pointing to the empty bench across from me. I shook my head as she sat down.

"Er, who are you?" I asked, raising an eybrow at her.

"Oh," she responded, her face becoming shocked, "sorry, I'm Ella,"

"Right... Iggy," I offered my name. She nodded, understandingly, "you look familiar," I stated.

She looked away awkardly, "um... I go to your school, er, I auditioned for you band... um, whatelse?" she explained, thinking outloud. There was a slight pause before she added, "oh! My sisters in your band,"

"Wait, your Max's sister?" I asked. She nodded, "I did not know that,"

"Well, she's kinda my sister... Half-sister, I suppose,"

I nodded, "right," We sat in silence, "can I ask you something?"

"Sure," she smiled warmly.

"What the hell are you doing here?" I joked, grinning cockily at her. She mirrored my grin.

"Just introducing myself, I've seen you before, and I thought I may as well say hello,"

I looked at her, silently studying her. "do you, you know, wanna, I don't know... Go out sometime? With me?" I rubbed the back of my neck as she responded. Where the hell did that come from?

"Really? Gosh... Okay, sure... I'd love to!" It was then I realizd I had fallen for her trap. She was flirking. Crap.

NudgePOV

I sat with Will at the bench. He had arrived early to the cafe so we could speak. Iggy is also here, but he's talking with Ella.

"What are we going to do? I mean, we can tell Max, but it will crush her! And Gaz! Does he know about Angel and Sam? Or even about Angel smoking! You saw them last night, they we all over each other!"

We had no idea what to do: tell Gazzy and Max about Angel and Sam, or not.

"Well, I think we should tell Fang," stated Will, confidently.

"Er, why?" I asked, confused.

He looked at me, "well, cause he's close with both Max and Gazzy. I'm sure he can help,"

I realized then what he meant, "Oh, my God! You're a genius!" I leant over from behind the counter and kissed him sweetly, shortly, on the lips. He grinned against my glossed lips.

AngelPOV

I didn't get home until early this morning, sneaking into the house soundlessly, and everyone thinking I was already in bed like the good little girl I am. Please, I thought to myself, that girl is long gone.

I had the best night with Sam, and we plan on meeting the gang again today. It was just now that I realized it was band practice today, but now that I think about it, the band don't care about me, so they won't miss me or Sam at all.

I woke up late, near 10, and met Sam down at the park. He was better than I thought, just what I need: a tough man who was happy enough to rebel alongside of me. I had asked him about Max but he explained that she had never really cared about him. Some piece of work she turned out to be, I had thought when he told me. I had nevr really liked Max, truthfully. What an idiot she was to pass up Sam!

I saw Sam, wearing dark jeans and a shirt under his jacket. I snuck up to him and kissed him right on his lips. He responded eargerly, tongue slipping between my lips.

"Hey, you," he said, breathelessly, "What do you want to do today?"

I pulled away, smirk resting on my lips, "I've got the perfect idea," I replied, "you ready?"

"Yeah, what are we doing?" he asked, smirking down at me.

"You'll find out, did you bring the money?" I ordered. He presented before me a wad of fifty dollar bills. I snatch them eagerly and pushed the heap into my backpocket. "Let's go then,"

FangPOV

We arrived at the cafe an hour late, since Max still wasn't feeling 100%, and she had woken up late.

Everyone was already there, except for Sam and Angel. Also, Sarah and Kim had turned up to watch.

Max walked to the pair, smiling and greeting them and I walked over to Iggy, who was sitting at the counter in a gaze.

"What up, man?" I said.

"Yeah," he replied. I nudged into his side, getting his attention, "oh, sorry man. Guess what,"

I sighed, "what, Igs?"

"I got a date today," he cheered silently, raising his arms in the air and swaying them around.

I rose and eyebrow at him, "who?"

He gazed half-mindedly at something behind me, "Ella Martinez," he breathed.

I rosed an eyebrow at him, "dude, what are you looking at?" I turned in my seat, looking aroun the cafe.

He looked back at me, "I am dreamily looking in the distance, mind elsewhere, obviously thinking of what I am talking about, which is Ella" he exlpained as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.

"Good to know," I replied, rocking on my heels, "you know she's Max's sister?"

"Speaking of Max, did you see her this morning? She's a wreck! God, she should be in bed or something," he exclaimed.

"Mhmm," I nodded. Iggy looked at me.

"What are you hiding, Fangy?" he smirked. I shook me head, and starting to whistle. "Fang,"

I shook my head again, knowing that if I tell Iggy where Max slept last night, I would never hear the end of it.

I turned away, "nothing, Igs, just nothing at all," I smirked at him and walked over to Nudge and Will, who were sitting at the counter.

"Wassup, guys?" I greeted.

Will turned to me, serious look on his face, "Fang, we have to tell you something,"

"What's wrong?"

WillPOV

It was so hard to explain to Fang our situation, but we managed to tell him. Nudge and I watched as the information we had told him sunk in.

"Oh, God," he murmured quietly.

Nudge furrowed her eyebrows, "yeah, that's what we thought," she slumped down onto the bench, goaning.

"So, who's going to tell them?" Fang asked, worry in his voice. There was silence for a moment when Fang continued, "well, I think we should tell them after practice, try not to ruin the mood,"

I was about to agree when Dylan crashed through the opened door way of the cafe, yelling, "Flock! I got you a gig!"

MaxPOV

I walked up to the mic, the rest of The Flock ready to play. I waited for my cue before I opened my mouth,

"I wish he was my boyfriend

I wish he was my boyfriend

I'd love him to the very end but instead he's just a friend

I wish he was my boyfriend

There's nothing worse than sitting all alone at home

And waiting waiting waiting waiting waiting by the phone

I hope that he's at home waiting by his phone

I wonder if he knows that I want him

I wish he was my boyfriend

I wish he was my boyfriend

I'd love him to the very end but instead he's just a friend

I wish he was my boyfriend

The other girl is not like me she's prettier and skinnier

She has a college degree, I dropped out when I was seventeen

If only I could get her out of the picture

Then he would know how much I want him,"

Through the entire song, I avoided eyecontact with Fang, who was watching from a table. I could not help but feel as if I was singing about him... I am so confused.

"One day I'll make him mine

And we'll be together all the time

We'll sit and watch the sun rise

And gaze into each others eyes

And know that he knows I know that he knows

That he wants to be my boyfriend

Boyfriend, Boyfriend

I'd love him to the very end but instead he's just a friend

I wish he was my boyfriend

I wish he was my boyfriend

I'd love him to the very end but instead he's just a friend

I wish he was my boyfriend,"

We stopped playing, some getting ready for the next song, while I just got down from stage, feeling all colour draining from my face and breakfast sloshing in my stomach. I slumped down into an empty chair. Soon Fang came up to me, "that was great, we'll have to do that for the dance, right?" I nodded, my breathes becoming heavy, but my food staying inside me.

Fang turned away from me, to the stage, "my turn, everyone! Get ready for Whtie Lines and Red Lights!"

There were loud voices and last second checks before the music started, Fang breathed and starting to sing,

"Late night, driving home together

And at red lights we press our lips together

And we're holding tight now

Slow it down now

Let's take our time

Let the moment last

Until it feels right

Holding back

And not getting too carried away

Let the music fade

'cause you are the brightest star

I'm in love with who you are

And you are the brightest star

I'm lost without your love

We are in each other's arms

Just like a movie scene

Cause as we're leaning in

The light decides to turn green

Me and you together

This is getting better

Just butterflies won't do

I don't want just red lights

I want more of these nights

Baby, I love you

'cause you are the brightest star

I'm in love with who you are

And you are the brightest star

I'm lost without your love

Cause you are the brightest star

I'm in love with who

Me and you is what matters most

It's not the intimacy that brings me

Closer to you..."

The song ended, and I felt my breathing hitch higher, and suddenly became unable to breathe. I was sure I was hyperventilating.

"F..f...Fang!" I managed as my hands flew to my throat, clutching it and trying to let oxygen into my system, "F...f...f... Fang!" I yelped. By now, a few customers had noticed my cries, getting the attention of those on stage. By now, I felt my system was starting to shut down. I stood on my hands and knees, gasping for air.

I heard the cries and yelps of those around me, screaming to call an ambulance, but the noises soon zoned out, until I only heard Fang's voice, yelling outmy name.

Then I blacked out.

Ooooooooo, drama! What will happen next? Will Max be ok?

By the way, the song's that were inclluded in this chapter was 'Boyfriend' by Best Coast and 'White Lines and Red Lights' by Between The Trees.

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