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Chapter 12 – Catching Up

After we got back from the ice cream parlor (best ice cream ever!) we went back to our house to watch a movie.

And then Jeb some more unexpected news.

We had just settled in on the couch, Angel and I sat on the love seat and Fang sat on the floor below us with Gazzy. Iggy popped in the movie, X-Men: First Class. Then Jeb looked at my dad,

"Listen, Marcus and Valencia, if you guys say no, please do not feel hurt or rude. But when we decided to come, well," he looked down, "We, um, technically came unexpected, so we don't have a place to stay." He looked up, embarrassed.

"Can we stay with them?" asked Gazzy, looking up at me. I smiled and then looked up at my parents expectantly. My mom smiled, "Well it looks like we finally get to use our two guest rooms!"

Angel and I yelled together. "Sh! The movie's starting!" Iggy shouted from his spot on the beanbag.

God, he was such a buzz kill.

After the movie finished, Angel had fallen asleep on my lap. I didn't want to wake her, so I kicked Fang. He turned around and glared at me, "What?"

I nodded my head towards Angel, who turned on her side. He looked at her and then his face softened.

Big softie.

He got up and picked up Angel, bridal style. I led them up the stairs to the first guest room. I pulled the sheets back as Fang gently placed her on the bed.

He pulled the covers up to her chin, and then he kissed her on top of the head. I so was close to making some sly remark, but decided it would ruin the moment.

We walked back downstairs, and I brought up Gazzy. Right away he climbed in next to Angel, and was fast asleep. I leaned on the doorway and stared at them. I smiled; I am so glad that they're back.

"Is he in bed yet?" a deep voice came from behind me. I jumped a foot in the air and turned around,

"Fang!" I whispered/screamed and lightly punched his arm. He smirked at me, and my heart gave a squeeze.

"Sorry, I didn't mean to scare you." He said softly, and I closed the bedroom door. "Sure." I said in a playful tone, and followed him downstairs.

"But where will Fang sleep?" I heard my mom ask. We turned the corner and I saw Jeb scratch his head. "I can sleep here, on the floor." Fang said sweetly. I rolled my eyes knowing it was part of the act.

My mom shook her head, "No guest of mine will sleep on the floor. You can sleep in the den, the sofa in there is very comfortable." Iggy got up, "Yeah, it really is. It feels like you are sleeping on soft feathers."

And then he rubbed his hand on his cheek and closed his eyes.

Duffus.

"Alright then, Max come and help me get Fang some blankets." I slumped my shoulders and sighed, "But I'm not sleeping in there, have him help you." I said looking at Fang.

My mom turned around and gave me a stern look, "Maximum, I want you to help me. Come now!" Fang laughed as I passed him, and I scowled. So I had to help get some blankets from the hallway closet and drag them down to the den.

Fang better use all of them or else…

As I brought in the last blanket, Fang was already getting his 'bed' ready. "Thanks." He said, taking the blue blanket from my hands. I scoffed and turned around,

"No really, thank you Max. I really appreciate it." I turned around and looked at him. The look on his face made me smile, "You are very welcome Fang."

And then I walked up to my room. I put on a hot pink tank top and black shorts. I heard Jeb walk into the second guest room, and the door shut. I heard my parents turn off the light, and also walk into their bedroom.

I laid in bed and looked up at my ceiling. All I kept thinking about was Fang.

I looked at the clock 9:32p.m. I tossed and turned, but still could not fall asleep. I looked at the time again 10:04p.m. Ugh! I hated when I couldn't go to sleep.

So I got up and looked down the hall. I heard soft snoring coming from my parents' room.

Dad.

I walked/ran down the stairs as quietly as possible. I passed the kitchen and walked down the 3 steps into the den. Of course the last step creaked, and I heard movement from the sofa.

"Max?" I heard a whisper. I walked over and stood in front of him, "No, Santa Claus." I whispered back, smiling at my remark.

"What are you doing?" he asked, and then sat up. I rubbed my arm and looked at him, "Well I couldn't go to sleep, so I just came down here."

Instead of answering, he got up and started moving the blankets to the floor. He made a "bed" on the floor, sat down and patted the seat next to him. I sat down, and covered my legs.

We stayed quiet for a couple seconds but it wasn't awkward. It was comfortable silence.

Then I heard plastic being crumbled, "Want one?" he asked, and held a bag of Sour Patch Kids out to me.

I smiled and took a handful. He always knew how to cheer me up. "So you never really said anything that's happened while I was gone." He stated, putting a green kid in his mouth.

I knew this was coming up. "Well, I have three friends, Nudge, Ella, and…Logan." I looked up at his, to see his expression. But of course, he had no expression.

I did see a muscle in his jaw twitch though. "The boy on your phone?" he ate another candy. I swallowed, "Yeah. But I think you'll like him, he's really nice." I said trying to sound happy.

He mumbled something, and I wanted to change the subject. "So how about you, what happened in Arizona?" I asked, biting off the head of a red kid.

He slouched down, and rested his head on the sofa. "Well, um, I really only spent most of my time with Asher." I saw him smile, "We had good times, always messing around, getting into trouble."

I snorted, but he continued, "And I also met this girl, Brigid." He finished and he looked at me from the corner of his eye. I raised my eyebrows,

"Oh, really? Well who is she?" I asked stuffing my mouth with more candy.

God, I wasn't go to sleep tonight.

He smiled, "She was my dad's boss's daughter, she came over for dinner once." I was intrigued, "Was she…pretty?" I asked, trying not to sound too curious.

He chuckled, "I don't really know, we were friends, so I guess it didn't matter. But yeah, I did think she was kinda pretty." This irked me, but I nodded my head slowly.

"And who is this Logan kid?" he asked.

Why did I know this was coming? But hey, if he could talk about Brigid, then I can brag about Logan right?

"He is a really good friend. We always hang out, and Nudge and Ella too." I was scared to tell him about New York, so I skipped that part. "We had really good times in middle school. You should meet them."

Then that gave me an idea. "So that means you are going to the same high school right?" I got excited. "Yeah, I'm pretty sure. My dad said we are staying here."

He put his hands behind his head, "And I meant to ask, why did you guys come back any way?" I asked, shifting so I was now looking directly at him.

He also shifted, "Well when my mom died, it was kinda like, we couldn't….get over it I guess. We all missed her, yeah, but I felt like we needed to move on, you know?" he looked at me.

"And when her funeral came, I think it got worse. It seemed like everywhere I went, something reminded me of her. Especially when we passed by the place she crashed, I just get all the emotions again."

I wanted to hug him so bad, but instead I rested my chin on top of my hands. "And to make it even worse, everyone in town kept talking about it. They said it was a tragedy, and that they thought I would never get over it. It got me so mad." he put his hands down and looked at me.

"Some even said she did it on purpose, but why would she? She loved us, you guys, she would never do that. And then even the kids at school started talking about it. I told my dad I couldn't take it. After almost a year I thought it would be behind us, but it just kept getting worse."

His voice broke, and I grabbed his arm, "It's ok Fang, I am here for you." I smiled and he returned it with smile of his own. "Thanks." And then we both laid down.

"I'm just glad that you guys are back, and we are together again. And that we can go to high school together!" I practically squealed. "I know, I'm looking forward to it."

Then we just talked about random stuff.

And talked, and talked, and talked.

I looked at the clock, 2:39!

I started getting sleepy, and I yawned. "I think I'm going up to bed, I feel really tired now." I said, already lifting the covers.

"No!" Fang shot out his hand and grabbed mine. I looked from his face to our hands, "I mean, don't go. Can you sleep here, please?" he asked, releasing my hand.

"Well since you're begging, fine." I told him, getting back under the covers. He smiled and we both got comfortable.

Fang's POV

As we got comfortable, I could see Max's eyes drifting shut. I wanted to move a piece of hair from her face, but decided not too.

Seconds later I heard her breathing steady, "Max?" I asked, but got no response.

I just looked at her, realizing how pretty she had gotten over the years. She had gotten taller, but I was still taller. I smiled, knowing she hated that. Her hair had gotten slightly darker, but she still had the same attitude.

And that's what I loved about her.

When she slept she looked peaceful, calm. She stirred slightly and turned over, taking the entire blanket with her.

Same old Max I thought, as I covered her bare shoulder. I was so glad I had talked to her about what happened back in Arizona.

I felt better knowing she was there for me. But it was kinda funny when I mentioned Brigid.

And that reminds me of her 'friend' Logan. I really have to meet him, and soon. I don't know why, but it bugged me when she mentioned him. It's probably nothing, but still I have to make sure he doesn't break my Max's heart.

Goodnight Max, love you mom, were my last thoughts before my eyes closed shut.

Ok there's my chapter!

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