Hey guys! Just wanted to say thanks so much for the support :) I am really happy people actually like what I have to say, unlike my actual life. Anyway time to continue.

DISCLAIMER: I ONLY OWN CLAIRE (can you own yourself?)

Max

Shista. With that I ran outside, not looking back. I felt bad for leaving Fang and Claire, but it had to be done. I couldn't help it, people (especially Chris) was looking at me like I was the dirt on their shoes. No one spoke, Fang looked surprised, but I couldn't be sure, I ran out to quickly.

Pat, pat, pat.

Crap, there was a steady fall of footsteps coming from behind me, but it sounded like the person was having a bit of a trouble keeping up. What if it was another- No Max, don't think about it!

"Max, wait up! I can't run as fast as you. I am fat you know!" Claire called.

I stopped running and looked back, sure enough there was Claire patting down the alley trying to catch up to me.

"Sorry Claire, I didn't know it was you. Also, your not fat, don't bring yourself down."

When I looked back at Claire, I saw a huge man coming up behind her. I didnt know him, and claire obviously didn't bring anyone with her. By that time she had gained her breath back and was walking towards me. "Claire behind you!"

She whirled around and saw the bodybuilder like figure coming toward like he was going to rape both of us (you can just tell by a person's presence you know?). He easily toward over her 5'5 hieght at an impressive 6'0 at least. "Well Shit." was all she whispered before she launched into action. I just stared at her in wonder. She was punching and kicking with such precision. They guy was on the ground within a minute, no longer moving but still breathing.

She had her share of bruises, but nothing compared to what she did to that guy.

"Are you okay?" she was thinking about me right after she beat up that guy? Wow, I would be proud to be her friend.

"Me? I'm fine, I didn't just go beat someone twice my size, that was amazing!" I exclaimed.

She blushed before saying "It's nothing."

"Max, Claire, you down here?" now Fang decided to join the party. So far there was me, Claire, a man passsed out on the ground, and now Fang. Get the streamers and confetti. "Uh, why is there a man passed out on the ground?"

"He wanted to take a nap." Claire said with a straight face, trying so hard to not laugh. I nodded along with her. Her calming nature made it easy to be so silly right after being so serious. Fang gave us a skeptical look, and Claire lost it. She was doubled over laughing. I was too.

"Claire beat him up within a minute of punching him. It was awesome!" I managed to get out between laughs. Fang just shook his head. Party pooper.

"Come on, it's already 9." Fang said.

Wow, that late already? I can't go home now, I said I'd be home by 8:30, and it's 9?! By the time I get home it'll be around ten, so more dangers- stop. I am so conflicted.

"Max you okay? Your not looking so good."

"I'm fine Claire, I just need a place to stay for the night because it is to late to go home now."

"You can stay with me." I looked over at Fang, Claire had her mouth open, but Fang beat her to the offer. I don't even know if I can go with Fang because he is a guy, and I've only known him for two hours. Plus Gazzy and Angel will be wondering where I am, along with Nudge, but I'll have to take Fang up on his offer. I can call them and tell them that I am alright.

"Okay, thanks Fang."

When we got back to Journey it was already 9:30, how far had I run from there? Anyway, we said our byes to Claire, and found that everyone had left. Figures. When we reached the shiny Red Rim, he handed me his helmet, I guess he was going to go without one. I think he sensed my unease before getting on his bike because he asked what was wrong.

"Nothing."

"There has to be something, if it's because I'm a guy, and you don't feel comfortable, you don't have to come over."

"No, it's fine. Yes I feel a tad uncomfortable because your a dude, but it's cool, I guess."

"You sure?"

"Yeah."

"Hop on. I live closer to here than you it seems."

I had to grab onto him... Well, if this isn't sign from God saying that I could trust him, since I haven't been close/had an experience to be near a guy in five years, I don't know what is. Once I grab onto him, he starts the motorcycle, and I cling for dear life. He's really warm, so I didn't even mind that I had to grab onto him- forget I ever thought that. When he got onto the freeway, I squeezed onto him tighter

Fang

I feel so bad for Max. I completely understand where she's coming from though. She was probably thrown out, not for the same reasons as me, but because she was raped. I wonder if she has a kid(s) then.

I got side tracked when we got on my motorcycle, and she grabbed onto my waist. I wonder if she will ever trust me. All you can do is hope right? I hope my appearance isn't to untrustworthy. I have a tattoo in my wrist, and just today got black snake bites on my lower lip. I hope she doesn't think I'll harm her in anyway, because she is very skiddish, and I would love to have her as a friend, or maybe more.

I just wanted to say that Joureny is the most AMAZING church ever, so they do NOT judge, just one guy named Chris, hense the reason why Chris is such a bastard in this story. Thanks!

Sorry for the lateness of this chapter (11:00 in SD)

~Shaire