MaxPOV
Halfway out the door of Fang's house on our way to the cafe, my phone rang loudly, telling me someone was calling.
It was in my skinny jean pocket, so I had to stop walking to reach into it. Fang was walking right behind me, and didn't see me stop.
I brought the phone up to my ear right as he walked into me, yelping in surprise when I stumbled.
"God, Fang! Look where you're freaking going, idiot!" I yelled not caring the person on the other end of the line on my phone could hear.
He smirked, shrugging. He turned to lock the house, leaving me to talk.
"God," I murmured to myself. I lifted the phone, talking into it. "Hello?"
"Max! It's Angel. I have amazing news! I -"
"Angel. I'm on my way to practice, just come and tell me then."
She paused. I heard her talking to someone, but couldn't make out who it was. "Ok. I'll see you then."
I opened my mouth to reply, but she hung up.
Just then, arms started to snake it's way around my waist. Fang rested his chin in the crook of my neck, giving me goosebumps.
"Who was it?" he asked.
I closed my eyes, focusing on my breathing. "Er... W-what? A-a-angel... Hmm."
Just as quick as he came, he left. Letting go of me and leaving me dazed as he started walking the short distance to the cafe.
I heard him laughing as I looked arouna, confused. What just happened?
FangPOV
I could not help but tease Max. She was adorable when she was confused.
Max and I had walked hand in hand into the busy cafe. There were people at every table, even people standing. It was never this busy...
"Fang!" I heard Iggy call. I saw his slim figure hurdling over equipment on stage, trying to quickly get to Max and I. Max grinned and laughed at him.
Igs was taking his realtionship troubles with Ella hard, I could tell. But he was amazing at hiding it. He was a born actor, you know. He told me once in 7th grade he wanted to act.
"Maximum! I am thrilled that you could come!" he trills, grabbing her shoulders and pulling her towards him, kissing each side of her face. "Now..." he let go, pushing her back. He flung an arm pointing towards the stage, "get up there!"
MaxPOV
I took a deep breathe, ready to start the song. All eyes were on me.
"Your mama called me up yesterday
She said there was an accident
And asked me to pray
Tears came to my eyes as I realized what she meant
I couldn't believe it
Not after all the time we'd spent
And now all I can do is,"
I was performing an original song, written by Nudge. She was amazing with words and excelled in English at school. Nudge was only just now starting to write songs, and gave them to me to perform.
I had suggested she write the bands music if we get serious in the music buisness, but she had just shrugged.
"Miss you
I miss your sweet lips
The way they said, "I love you."
But now you're gone
I can only hope you found your place
Among the angels
Receiving God's grace
The people all dressed in black
The mourning and the crying
The little golden plaque
It was all too much to bear
It wasn't how I wanted to remember my last day with you
I miss you
I miss your sweet lips
The way they said, "I love you."
But now you're gone
I can only hope you found your place
Among the angels
Receiving God's grace
I'll never forget
Oh no, I'll never regret
All the times we had together
'Cause when I was with you
The skies were so blue
With clouds like feathers
I miss the way you said my name
I miss your beautiful smile
I miss your foolish games
I won't play them for a while
But most of all
I miss you
I miss your sweet lips
The way they said, "I love you."
But now you're gone
I can only hope you found your place
Among the angels
Receiving God's grace
One day I'll join you
In the Father's lands
We'll have an eternity to hold each others hands
But for now, I'm stuck down on Earth
I pray you'll watch over me
It'll help me to breathe
But still I, miss you
I miss you."
There was a round of applause from the audience. "Thank you."
I looked up when I heard the trilly little bell above the door ring, yet again.
A tall, dark skinned man wearing a suit and tie strode into the cafe, right up to the counter. He carried a briefcase.
I watched as he motioned for Nudges dad over to him. They talked quickly, the man motioning towards us on stage and talking. I couldn't hear what they were saying.
"Who's that?" asked Will from next to me. He was fixing something with his bass.
I shrugged, "I don't know. He looks important, whoever he is..."
Again, I heard the bell go. This time I saw a head of blue.
"Max!" Angel called. I grinned, jumping from stage and into her open arms, embracing her with a tight hug.
When I pulled back, I noticed Zack was with her. I greeted him and hugged him as well.
I turned to the band, who all stood at the edge of the stage, either hands on hips or arms crossed, frowns and looking down at Angel. She frowned, too.
"I invited her, guys." I said.
"What are you doing here?" spat Nudge. Gazzy looked guilty and started to climb down from stage.
"I... Guys, I'm sorry," said Angel, "I made so many mistakes and... I was messed up, ok? I through all of this away, and I was stupid. I know it will take... a while before you can even consider being friends with me again, but... I just needed to say it."
I didn't notice the man who had entered earliar approach us. He stood behind Angel, tapping her on the shoulder.
"Excuse me. Are you Angel? I saw Zack over here and there aren't many people here with blue hair, anway!"
"Ellie!" she squealed, hugging him tightly. A warm smile spread on his face.
Gazzy cleared his throat, "Er, Angel. Who do you know this... dude?"
"Oh," said Ellie, "let me introduce myself." He reached his hand towards Gazzy, gesturing a hand shake. Gazzy took it as Ellie said, "I'm Ellie Press. I work at 'New Sound Records' as a band manager, and I have come to see your band perform."
Everything went silent.
For at least a minute, none of us said anything. Ellie looked uncomfortable but stayed with us. It was Fang who broke the silence.
"What?" he blurted.
Ellie cleared his throat, "well, I'm a friend of Zack's father, so when I got a call from his girlfrined about you guys, I just had to come and see them for myself!"
"Oh, my God!" I heard Nudge sigh before she collapsed right into Will's side, unconcious.
There was another pause. "Did she just faint?" asked Ellie, concerned.
"Don't worry about her," said Gazzy, eyes wide, "so you're offering us a record deal?"
Ellie actually laughed. "No, no, no. I need to hear you perform first, then I may consider helping to mangage you! But we'll talk about it later, don't worry."
I blinked, "what? Now?"
Angel jumped up and down, excited. "Go on, guys!"
FangPOV
The performance went in a daze. Ellie sat with Zack and Angel in a boothe close to the stage, watching intently and typing notes on his phone.
The band were excited, yet had never been so nervous. I saw Will's hands shaking as he set up his guitar.
But it was Max who straightened them all up.
"God, guys! Get your freaking shit together already!" she screamed at them. There was immediate silence. "Good."
She turned to me, smiling sweetly. I raise an eyeborw, watching her take her mic. I took mine as she spoke into hers.
"Hey, guys! Well, enjoy." She tarted singing as I strummed along with my guitar.
"Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, boy
Oh, hey
I don't wanna be talkin' 'bout that surprise kiss last night
I don't wanna talk about what you and me could be
I just wanna stare at the sunset or waste nights away with you in front of the TV
I paused, took a breathe and prepared for my part. This was one of my favourite duets with Max. It was special to us.
"Hey, girl
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I know it was uncalled for, but I couldn't help myself
The mood was too perfect for me to deny it any longer
I can't help but think that our relationship could be so much stronger."
"Best friend
That's what you are to me."
"Girlfriend
What I want you to be."
"You comfort me when I'm down
You know how to make a smile from a frown
Always there for me, but that's all I want to be."
"Please reconsider and listen to my words
Me and you are the perfect lovebirds
Always there for you, you know what I want to do."
"Best friend
That's what you are to me."
"Girlfriend
What I want you to be."
"This talk of lovebirds is making my head pound
We'd probably end up jailbirds in the big house
But this isn't a game of cat and mouse."
"No, baby you know how I feel
One simple word and this could all be so real
C'mon, will you say it for me?"
"No
Best friend
That's what you are to me."
"Yes
Girlfriend
What I want you to be
For you I'd climb the highest mountain
I'd swim across any sea
I'd take a bullet for you girl
That's what you mean to me
So can we stop with all this back and forth?
You must be coming to see
This isn't a game baby
It's what we come to be
I know you've been hurt before
But can you see that bein' me?
I love you like no other
I think we fit perfectly
All you need to do is say that one single word"
"Maybe"
There were cheers. Ellie was standing, clapping his hands for us as Angel screamed next to him, jumping up and down and tossing her blue hair around like crazy.
I laughed, standing next to Max and wrapping an arm around her. She looked up at me, eyes shining in the spotlight.
- - - - - – – - - - – -
A while later, the band assembled together, Ellie sitting, hands crossed and stern look on his face. We were all waiting for him to say something.
So, he took a breathe and started to talk.
"I like you guys. You have the next big thing. But, I don't don't want to give you a deal yet, guys."
I saw Gazzy's shoulders slump to the floor.
"But," Ellie continued. "I have a better idea. Get you guys out there, realease singles, realease an album later, perform whereever, whatever. Let me be your manager, guys."
I couldn't breathe.
Hey guys! Thanks for reading! So, I hope you enjoyed this chapter, and tell me in a review.
The two songs included in this chapter were written by TheAngelCalledAkuma, who is amazing!
Chapter dedicated to: mymortalinstruments, for being someone to talk to! Thanks so much, for eveyrthing...
So, that's about it... Bye!