A/N: Turkey day was pretty awesome, but I feel yucky today. :(

Discaimer: I no own Maximum Ride, but I wish I did.

Max POV

All through lunch, Iggy was staring in Ella's general direction. hmmmmm...

I snuck a glance at Nudge and we had a silent conversation:

They look so cute. That was Nudge.

Matchmaking time?

You know it!

If he hurts my sister I'll crush him like a bug.

Nudge rolled her eyes. I nodded, I will.

All through Math class we were texting under the table.

We came up with a plan. We were gonna get both Iggy and Ella in a closet. Sure it was cleche, but what isn't these days?

I had just finished texting Nudge when I saw who was sitting next to me. Fang.

Fang POV

I opened my notebook and scribbled a note on it. What'cha planning?
Nothing. What makes you think I was?

You look like your planning something.

Fine. Monique and I are planning to get Iggy and Ella together.

Since when are you a matchmaker?

Since I became friends with girls.
She visibly shuddered.

I just noticed something.

What, that you have brocolli in your teeth?

one: I don't like broccoli. two: I was going to say we're having a civil conversation.

Max paused before writing her next message.

I still hate you, you jerk.

There goes civil conversation... You have it wrong.

Max snorts quietly.

Yeah. Sure.

I can feel the sarcasm drifting off of her.

Please. Let me explain!

Why? So I'll fall in love with you? and I'll get pregnant and you'll ditch me like you did with my sister?

I looked over at Max to see tears welling in her eyes.

I raised my hand. The teacher looked over at me.

"Yes Nick?" She asked.

"Um, Max isn't feeling well, so can I take her to the nurse?" I asked, knowing it was a lame excuse.

"Why yes of course." The teacher rushes.

Max stands up, and walks out of the room quickly. I follow. When we're a safe distance form the classroom Max rounds on me.

"You are such a... a..." She tails off looking for the right word.

"Jerk, Meanie, Terrible person, an insult to the human race." I supplied.

"yes." She answers coldly.

"Max. Please let me tell you what happened."

"Why should I?"

"Because... Because I like you."

Her eyes widen and she runs down the halls. "Max!" I call and run after her. I catch up and grab her arm.

"You have three minutes. Explain."

I tell her all that happened, from the party to her sister dying. When I'm finished, Max's eyes are glassy.

"What would make me think I can trust you."

"Dylan transferred around the time your sister was in the hospital."

"Coincidental."

"What about this." I say, then take the last second of my explaining to kiss her.

A/N: I might double update, since it's short. Next chapter is the Matchmaking one. Go Eggy!

-Angela Ride