Here's the new chapter. Please review! I even gave you a little FAXY moment at the end sooooo pretty please review!
KarleeRay
The ride to school was quiet and tension filled, everyone anxious to see where they would be spending most of their time until they graduate.
When we pulled up in front of the school, Fang let out a low whistle.
"No kidding," I agree. The school was enormous, looking sleek and modern and there were kids our age everywhere, covering the entire front lawn. Most were in large clusters, already forming cliques. Internally, I groaned, as Ella, Iggy, Nudge, Fang, and I got out of the car. We waved goodbye to my mom who was taking the younger kids to their middle school.
Then we just kinda stood there, bewildered and overwhelmed. Even Nudge looked like she felt a little in over her head. Then, almost as if there was some unspoken agreement, we started slowly ambling up the front concrete walkway towards the front doors of the school. I began to notice that everyone was starting to look at us. "Is that The Flock?" "Whoa! That's that Maximum Ride girl!" "I don't see why everyone is so smitten with them!" "Dude! She's friggin hot! I would totally tap that!" "Why are they so special?" "They're like my idols!"
We all carefully ignore the undercurrent of whispers. So much for fitting in. We only just got here and all the attention was on us.
"ZOMG! This is sooo exciting!" Nudge trills, apparently overcoming her nerves. "Oh Max! I think we're going to fit in here! This is just so great!" Her brown eyes light as she looks around, taking everything in. "Look at all these people! Do you think I'll be popular here?"
"Sure Nudge. Who wouldn't love you?"
"Umm maybe someone who values their ears," Iggy mutters, darkly and Nudge's beautiful smile falters. Iggy seemed to be dreading school as much as I did. Ella wraps a comforting arm around his waist, but I, on the other hand, elbowed him hard in the ribs.
"Ow!"
"That comment was not necessary," I tell him. "Just because you're unhappy doesn't mean everyone needs to be."
He starts to argue with me, but I cut him off. "Look, let's just go get our schedules."
As we're walking up the stairs, I notice a girl with deep red hair and sparkling blue eyes, eyeing Fang down like he's a last meal. I glare daggers at her, but she doesn't seem to notice anything but Fang. A dark churning feeling starts up in my stomach. So that's what this was gonna be like? Feeling very possessive, but not caring, I grab Fang's hand and pull his arm around my shoulders. He looks at me in surprise and then smirks, seeming to see right through me. I simply stare back at him, daring him to say anything. He doesn't, just pulls me closer as we walk and buries his nose in my hair. I look over at the girl, to make sure that she is seeing that Fang is taken and this time she meets my eye. Her stare is icy and there's a hidden threat somewhere in there. I almost laugh, two can play at that game, sweetie. I know that my glare is scary as all get out when I want it to be and I muster all of my anger into my eyes. My message is clear. Back off.
20 minutes later, we're gathered in the main hallway comparing our individual class schedules. I have three classes with Fang, Chemistry, English, and Basic Hand to Hand Combat Training. Yeah. You heard that right. Basic Hand to Hand Combat Training. It's a class now, a required class. You have to take it, not that I'm complaining. I don't ever want to get soft on my fighting skills. Suddenly, I'm feeling optimistic. Yes. Fighting class is the key to this girl's heart.
"Basic Hand to Hand Combat Training?! What?! I don't know how to fight," Ella whines, panicking. I give her a smug smile and she glares at me.
"I think that's the point Ella. Everyone should know how to defend themselves."
Nudge nods in agreement. "Besides, you, Max, Fang, and I all have that class together. We'll help you out."
"The bell's about to ring," Fang mutters, glancing at his watch. Butterflies flutter in my stomach, and I feel very vulnerable. I take a shaky breath, suddenly dizzy.
Fang takes my chin in his hand and turns me to face him. His face is impassive as always, but I see sparks of worry planted deep into his eyes. "You okay?"
I nod. "Just a little overwhelmed, I think."
He looks at me for a moment and then pulls me away from the group and down a deserted hallway.
"Maybe this will calm your nerves," Fang whispers and brings his lips down on mine. The kiss starts off sweet and innocent, but quickly picks up the pace. I tangle my hands in his silky hair and feel his hands running down my back. They linger at the hem of my shirt, and then he pushes it up slightly, touching the bare skin at my waist. His tongue brushes my lips and I swear I'm touching Heaven.
A shrill bell rings out, and I jerk away from Fang, sighing in relief when I realize that no one has walked over and seen us.
I look at Fang. "You shouldn't have done that. We could have gotten caught. It's not fair, you taking advantage of me like that."
He smirks in amusement. "You didn't seem to mind. In fact, if I didn't know any better, Maximum, I'd say you enjoyed it," He teases, arms wrapped around my waist pulling me tightly against him.
"Well it's a good thing you know better, then," I laugh, pulling my body away from his with great effort. "Come on. Let's go to class."