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Hi there! Sorry, it's been a while, but I needed to give people time to put in their requests! Thankyou to all those who submitted theirs. I'm sorry if they aren't in this chapter but they will be in the story somehow.
Expect a lot to happen in this chapter... How exciting! Even I'm excited! Muhahahahahaha! (Sorry, I'm a bit high...)
Anywho, on with the chapter!
FangPOV
"Alright guys! Sound check number 1!" I yelled at the band memebers that had arrived, which was mainly the guys. None of the girls had arrived yet and we were the only ones in the gym except a few teachers still setting up, "everyone in postions!"
I heard Iggy yelp and squeal as he lept over to his place on stage, gripping onto his guitar and fling the strap over his shoulder. Everyone else was ready.
"I'm good!" he screamed, "let's go!"
"She has no problem with secrets
She knows how to keep them
She never felt the need to let them show
And I've had no trouble with speaking
Or trusting my instincts
That maybe this is one that I should know
But as I'm waiting there
The devil on my shoulder stares
Laughing that the one thing I can't get
Is what I need
She, She is the words that I can't find
How can the only thing that's killing me make me feel so alive
And I couldn't speak
I couldn't breathe to save my life
All of my chances swim like sinking ships
This time it's it
I'll drown or make her mine ,"
The gym doors opened to reveal the girls. I almost forgot to continue singing at the sight of my Max.
"My vocal chords have been fighting
My mouth likes to spite me
It never says the words that come to mind
I brought a stick to a gun fight
And I'm stuck with my tongue tied
I run but I can't hide what's always there is
She, She is the words that I can't find
How can the only thing that's killing me make me feel so alive
And I couldn't speak
I couldn't breathe to save my life
All of my chances swim like sinking ships
This time it's it
I'll drown or make her mine
I can see these things I'd do
But never seem to follow through
She, She is the words that I can't find
How can the only thing that's killing me make me feel so alive
She, She is the words that I can't find
How can the only thing that's killing me make me feel so alive
And I couldn't speak
I couldn't breathe to save my life
All of my chances swim like sinking ships
This time it's it
I'll drown or make her mine
I couldn't speak
I couldn't breathe to save my life
All of my chances swim like sinking ships
This time it's it
I'll drown or make her mine,"
The girls cheered, clapped, except for Max, who was making her way towards the stage, towards me. I grinned, hopping down.
Wow! I thought. Max looked... beautiful.
She reached me, standing awkwardly infront of me. I was speechless.
"So," she shrugged, "what do you think?"
Max stood in a blue cocktail dress that stopped off right at the knee. The part of the dress above her stomach was covered in sequences that glittered as she moved. The dress was strapless. Below the stomach was soft material that flowed out away from Max's body.
Her hair was done up with bobby pins and it seemed to spin down in ringlets down her left side. She only had slight make-up on her face.
I reached out to her, stroking her cheek. "Beautiful, as always,"
She grinned, hesitently. Something was on her mind, but she tried not to hide it.
MaxPOV
"... so, I am glad to announce the 2012 Freshman Dance performers..." the princple said into the microphone, "That Flock!"
The audience went wild, yelling and cheering our names. We walked on stage, carrying our instruments. Everyone was performing for the first song, then we were breaking to our scheduale.
I walked up to the mic, Fang standing next to me.
I was nervous, Fang knew it. I always tried to hide it, but he could see it. He could read me easy.
I took a deep breathe. "Helloooooooooooo Freshman Year!" I yelled above the noise. This only made them scream louder. I noticed the teachers blocking their eyes and ordering quiet, failing.
I grinned, "well, I could bore you all with introductions," I started. There were 'boos' and 'hisses' which made Fang chuckle, "or," I look over to Nudge to the side, who was making the 'Rock On!' sign with her fingers to the crowd. The squeals quietened down as everyone was listening to my every word. "We could bring the house down, baby!" I yelled the last part.
I turned away from the mic, listening to the louder cheers as I started playing with everyone else.
"I used to think one day we'd tell the story of us
How we met and the sparks flew instantly
People would say they're the lucky ones
I used to know my spot was next to you
Now I'm searching the room for an empty seat
'Cause lately I don't even know what page you're on
Oh, a simple complication
Miscommunications lead to fallout
So many things that I wish you knew
So many walls up, I can't break through
Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know, is it killing you
Like it's killing me
I don't know what to say since a twist of fate
When it all broke down
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now,"
I grinned, continuing walking the stage, looking out to the crowd. I stopped next to Iggy, playing guitar and leant my arm against his shoulder saying:
"Next chapter," The crowd screamed louder, egging us on.
"How'd we end up this way?
See me nervously pulling at my clothes and trying to look busy
And you're doing your best to avoid me
I'm starting to think one day I'll tell the story of us
How I was losing my mind when I saw you here
But you held your pride like you should have held me
Oh I'm scared to see the ending
Why are we pretending this is nothing?
I'd tell you I miss you, but I don't know how
I've never heard silence quite this loud
Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know, is it killing you
Like it's killing me
I don't know what to say since a twist of fate
When it all broke down
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now
This is looking like a contest
Of who can act like they care less
But I liked it better when you were on my side
The battle's in your hands now
But I would lay my armor down
If you'd say you'd rather love then fight
So many things that you wish I knew
But the story of us might be ending soon
Now I'm standing alone in a crowded room
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know, is it killing you
Like it's killing me
I don't know what to say since a twist of fate
When it all broke down
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now
Now, now
And we're not speaking
And I'm dying to know, is it killing you
Like it's killing me?
And I don't know what to say since a twist of fate
'Cause we're going down
And the story of us looks a lot like a tragedy now,"
I breathed heavy, now next to Fang, who's eyes shone under the spotlight.
"The end,"
AngelPOV
Across the crowd I saw him. His brown head was hard to miss, espescially under the falshing lights. Was it me, or was Sam making his way through the crowd to me.
Oh, God. No, no, no, no, no. This cannot be happening. I haven't seen him since he cornered me in the hallway. Oh, no, please, no. Why was he even here? The last thing I need was to have him hassle me all night.
I just kept looking in that direction. I heard Fang singing, people were dancing with their dates all around me.
How weird it must have look, some girl with blue hair, standing alone in the middle of the dance floor looking absentmindedly to the crowd. Huh.
Without warning, someone came up behind me, taking my hands and spinned me around. "Wanna dance?" asked a cheerful, male voice. I cound't help but laugh, though I didn't know who it was.
He stopped spinning me, pulling me towards him and we started to sway side to side, Dancing.
I didn't reccgnize him. Brown hair, blue eyes. Cute.
"The name's Zack," he introduced.
MaxPOV
It was halfway through the night, and the crowd was still jumping. We were a hit! And we hadn't even sung the main songs yet! Fang and I's break was soon, which was a relief, as I was starting to sweat under the boiling beam of light coming from the spotlight.
I looked out to the crowd as Fang spoke into the mic. I saw Will and Nudge near the back, talking quietly. They were on their break.
"Alright, guys. Max and I are gonna sing together now. Grab your partener, it's time to dance," he grinned and guestered me towards the second mic.
I stepped forward, and waited for my cue.
"Take my hand, I'll teach you to dance
I'll spin you around won't let you fall down
Would you let me lead? You can step on my feet
Give it a try, it'll be alright,"
Fang stepped forward, singing along with me. Our voiced were perfect together. I loved this song so much, and it was amazing to sing with him...
"The room's hush hush and now's our moment.
Take it in, feel it all and hold it
Eyes on you, eyes on me.
We're doing this right.
'Cause lovers dance when they're feeling in love
Spotlight's shining it's all about us it's all about us
It's oh, oh, all
About uh, uh, us
And every heart in the room will melt
This is a feeling I've never felt
But it's all about us,"
I turned away from the crowd, listening to Fang singing. I looked towards the direction I saw Nudge and Will, to see them dancing, swaying side to side. Nudge was resting her head against Will's shoulder as her held her close.
"Suddenly I'm feeling brave
Don't know what's got into me
Why I feel this way
Can we dance, real slow?
Can I hold you, real close?"
"The room's hush hush and now's our moment
Take it in, feel it all and hold it
Eyes on you, eyes on me we're doing this right,"
"Do you hear that love? they're playing our song,"
"Do you think we're ready? Oh I'm really feeling it,"
"Do you hear that love? Do you hear that love?"
"Do you hear that love? They're playing our song,"
"Do you think we're ready yet? Love I'm really feeling it,"
"Do you hear that love? Do you hear that love?"
"Do you hear that love? They're playing our song,"
"Do you think we're ready yet? Love I'm really feeling it,"
"Do you hear that love? Do you hear that love?"
I nodded at Fang, who was looking intently at me. I blushed, as he took my hand in his. A perfect fit.
I looked up just intime to see Will scoop Nudges face in his hand and lower his face to hers, kissing her sweetly.
The band was in break while an iPod played music. I sat in a chair at one of the decorated, round tables. Fang stood behind me, Gazzy, Nudge and Will in chairs around the same table. Nudge was talking quickly to Gazzy, who was nodding at her like a bobble head. I had zoned out a while ago, not in the mood for another one of Nudges rants.
Fang walked infront of me, bending over and offering me his hand, "may I have this dance?" he asked in a bad English accent. I snorted, very unlady-like of me.
I made my face blank, straightening my shoulders, replying in an equally bad accent, "you may."
I guided me to the floor, to find couples swaying side to side. I took me in his arms and we started doning the same. I didn't know what song was playing, the smell of 'Fang' had over all of my senses.
"You look beautiful, Max," I heard him mumble.
I smirked, rising my head from his chest, "you might have mentioned that,"
"You know what I mean," he replied, looking away.
I smirked to myself, lowering my head again, "I know."
There was a pause between us. We were both happy to be dancing, together. Alone, somewhat.
"I love you, Max,"
I sighed, "I know."
EllaPOV
I sat backstage with Iggy, studying my perfectly manicurered nails. Iggy was standing beside me, studying some sign on the wall intently.
My plan was in action, you know. In my mind, it just wasn't being used yet. Later, just you wait. But soon.
"Say," I said to Iggy, "have you seen Fang anyway?"
He turned towards me. "What, why didn't you go to the dance with him, then? Hmm?"
I laughed, "look, it's not like that -"
"Then what is it like? Ella, we're at a dance, ok? And you are refusing to actually dance. Tell me how that works?"
I opened my mouth to speak, but I didn't know what to say. Iggy was a great guy, but I was only using him to get into the band, to annoy Max. I know that sounds cruel, but it's true. But, I couldn't help but feel sorry for the guy... Well, it started off that way.
"Look, Iggy. I just don't want to dance, alright? I hurt my ankle earliar -"
"You have the nerve to lie to me," he interrupted, now in my face. I stood up and he was angry. "Why are you dating me?"
I rose my eyebrows, "Iggy, I -"
"Tell me why you're dating me!" he yelled, punching his fist into the wall behind me. He gritted his teeth. I was scared.
"I-i'm sorry," I whimpered. I was getting good at acting, if that's what it was...
"Tell me!" he ordered, again.
"To get into the band,"
Before I could think, I saw the back of Iggy walking away.
I would cry, but I didn't really care. Well, that's what I told myself, but why did it not feel right?
FangPOV
"Where the hell is Iggy?" I yelled, asking the band. We were backstage, ready to go back on, but Iggy was singing next, and no one had seen him since break.
People murmured replys before the voice of Iggy replied, "I'm here." His voice was stone, hard. He looked straight ahead as he made his way past me, walking right on stage. It wasn't Iggy, at all.
Max gave me a questioning look, but I just shrugged. "Alright guys. Just follow through."
I waited for everyone to go on, making sure they made it on. As Gazzy gave me a toothy smile when he passed, I started to turn on my heel to go on, before a voice stopped me.
"Fang," it was Ella.
I turned to see her sitting down.
"Ella?" I questioned, "Ella, we have to go on,"
"I have to tell you something," she was walking over to me.
"I don't have time -"
"It's about Max," I stopped my protests, ready to listen. What about Max?
AngelPOV
I stood by the punch bowl, on my own. That's what it always was now, on my own. I sighed, holding my red cup tighter then ever.
I watched the stage, only Iggy was on, before everyone else followed. Fang was missing. Hmm...
"Hey... beautiful..." I heard a voice slur. The tiny hairs on the back of my neck straightened on end. Sam.
"What do you want?" I snapped, still watching as the band performed, Iggy singing.
He gave a cocky smirk, "what do you think I want...?"
I shivered, trying to ignore him now. "Aww, come on... babe. Just kiddin'! Yeah... hehehe-rr" He was obviously drunk. His teeth were yellow and clothes rumpled. His breathe smelt horrible.
"Look, leave me alone, alright? I left you,"
He smirked, "Aww, come back, babe! I know you want more." He was right. It was only a few weeks, but I noticed a crave for more smokes. I had agreed no more, but... one couldn't hurt, right?
I looked to him, "I don't know..."
He flung and arm over my shoulder, "one won't hurt! What do ya say, we ditch this place and find those blocks?" I gulped, "oops, I left my cash at home, seems you'll have to pay again, right?" he chuckled, guiding me towards the doors.
As I started to protest, having changed my mind, a figure stopped his path. "Let the pretty lady go."
Zack. I had only met him a few hours ago, but he treated me great. I really appriciated it, and he seemed like my only friend right now.
Sam chuckled next me. "An' what are you gonna do about it? Hah!" I grimaced. He was so drunk.
Zack laughed along with him, before flinging his fist into his nose, snapping his head backwards. I felt Sam collapse under his feet, slumping to the floor.
Zack offered me his hand, offering me to dance. I giggled, taking it and letting him guide me to the dance floor.
MaxPOV
I watched as Iggy sang the lyrics carefully. Not making a mistake, eyes closed.
"The best thing about tonight's that we're not fighting
Could it be that we have been this way before
I know you don't think that I am trying
I know you're wearing thin down to the core
But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find
This is not what I intended
I always swore to you I'd never fall apart
You always thought that I was stronger
I may have failed
But I have loved you from the start
Oh
But hold your breath
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
It's impossible
So breathe in so deep
Breathe me in
I'm yours to keep
And hold onto your words
Cause talk is cheap
And remember me tonight
When your asleep
Because tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you
Over again
Don't make me change my mind
Or I wont live to see another day
I swear it's true
Because a girl like you is impossible to find
You're impossible to find,"
There was applaudes from around the room, and several girls sighing. Ha! Ella won't be happy with that! I think. I look around, realizing both Ella and Fang were missing. I shoot Will a questioning look, which he just shrugged. I glance around, worried.
I decide to go look for them. Who knows what could have happened.
Luckily, Nudge and Gazzy were taking the next few songs, and Iggy can play guitar for me.
I walked off the stage, into the crowd, in search for them.
I passed happy couples, dancing, standing to the sides, everywhere. Why did I have a bad feeling about this?
"Max!" I heard someone call. I turn to find Angel.
"Angel!" I smile, "you look great," I comented on her dress. I didn't realize a certain Zack standing protectivly behind her. "Zack?"
"Max!" he replied.
"You two know each other?" Angel asked.
"Yeah," we replied, in unison. I smiled. "Look, Zack. About the other day -"
"I don't want anything like that with you, either, Max. I know what I did was wrong, and I'm sorry. Friends?"
I grinned, thankful he felt the same way, "friends." I ignored Angels questioning looks, giving him a tight hug.
"So, why aren't you on stage, Maxy?"
"Oh! I'm looking for Fang... and Ella," I reply.
Angel smiled, "we'll help you," she offered.
We looked for what seemed like ages, in classrooms, bathrooms... We continued to look before we found them in a deserted hallway.
"Fang!" I shouted, relieved to have found him. I saw him whip his head around in the direction of my voice. His eyes stopped on me, then trailed to Zack behind me.
"You!" he yelled. He started to charge at him, threatening remarks at him.
I widen my eyes in alarm, "whoa, whoa, whoa. Fang? What's wrong?" I planted my hands on his shoulders, trying to stop him.
"You kissed him?"
I was taken aback. "What? Who told you?" I saw Fang standing in the background...
His voice quietened slightly, "so, it's true. You cheated on me!"
"It's not like that -" This was going down hill, fast. What was I meant to say, the kiss never happened? I can't lie straight to his face. Yeah, that's what I've been doing this whole time, but this is different.
I looked into his eyes. His once black, glistening eyes are now black, hard, cold eyes. They were hurt. His eyes reflected his soul, pain. We were both on the verge of tears.
"I loved you, Max," he whispered, "I thought you were different,"
"I am," I pushed. Everyone around us was silent.
"You were," He turned to walk away.
I paused, breathing heavily. I reached forward, to take his hand and pull him back to face me.
He looked down at me, like I was mud on his shoe. I squeezed his hand tight. He didn't respond.
"Don't leave me. Not now," tears fell down my face. I was crying, but I tried to stay strong.
My heart beat fast. Not Fang. Not Fang. Not Fang. Not Fang...
He let go and left through the doors.
Hey, hey! I finished the Freshman Dance! Did you like it? Questions answered? More questions unraveled? Muahahahahaha!
So, I have a lot of thanks and mentions to... er, mention, in this disclaimer...
- Story of Us - Taylor Swift. requested by: sapphireshines119
- She (for Liz) - Parachute. requested by:
- Fall for You - Secondhand Serenade. requested by: onyx shadows
The other songs I chose myself, I think...
So, thanks for reading, and please review! I worked really hard ont his chapter! Thanks!