Unforgettable Chapter 15: The Audition, a maximum ride fanfic

Hello everyone!

The last chapter should have been up a long time ago, but my computer started acting up, so yeah.

So here is my next chapter, and sorry if it's just like whatever, but it's another filler, kind of, I am introducing someone new.

Anywho, the song is "The Only Exception" by Paramore.

Chapter 15 – The Audition

"Alright class, is this one of the many novels we will be reading throughout the year." Said Mrs. Smith, and she opened up a cabinet full of books.

It was already the second week of school. The first week went by so fast, but now it was Monday and I was in 3rd period English.

She brought out copies of The Book Thief. She handed them to the people in the front row, and then started passing them back. "And if you already read it, well too bad, you get the joy of reading again."

I smiled as I got my copy and flipped some pages, it was a long book.

"Damn, it's not by James Patterson, he's my favorite author." I heard Dylan say. I looked behind me, "I know, I love his books too. My favorites are the Witch and Wizard."

He smiled and I turned around. "You guys will also be getting one of these." She pulled out a cardboard box and set it on her desk. She pulled out new notebooks and passed them down the rows.

"These will be your journals, and by the time we are finished with the book, these should be filled. And also, at the end, you guys will need to do a skit on your favorite part."

She smiled at us and then turned on her projector, "Oh, and you will also need to complete an essay."

I groaned, as I was handed my notebook.

I hated essays! That was the only thing I disliked about this subject.

Then a kid raised his hand, Mrs. Smith didn't even look up, "And yes Keith, you will need to read as part of your homework, and no you cannot play a girl part for the skit."

'Keith' lowered his hand and we all laughed. Then we went over due dates and timelines, "We should be finished with the novel before semester 2 starts. So like in the middle of January. Your essays, journals and skits will be a major factor for your final grade, so yes, you need to read the book or you fail my class."

A couple of kids groaned and I heard some whisper that they hate reading. Minutes before the bell rang, I put my things away, and then walked out with Dylan.

"That book looks killer, it's so freakin long." Whined Dylan, I rolled my eyes, "Please, it's not that long, I've read longer before. And plus, if you can handle Coach Jackson for football practice, you can handle this."

I said, looking at him, "Yeah, I guess. He is pretty hard on us, but this book is like a million pages long. And that's why you should be in that class and not me. I'm changing my schedule tomorrow."

I stopped walking, shocked. He walked a couple steps forward and looked back at me.

"What! No! You are not leaving me in that class by myself Dylan. You promised Mrs. Smith you would make sure I was comfortable." I walked up to him, my heart pumping fast.

How could he leave me?

He chuckled, "Calm down Max, I was just playing." He put his arm around my shoulders, "I would never you in there alone, I've already seen how some of the other guys look at you…" he trailed off, and I looked up to see his jaw tighten. I snorted, "Please, that's not what bothers me, I could handle them."

I looked up and smiled, and he rolled his eyes. Just then I heard my name being called, I turned and saw Nudge come running toward us.

Dylan dropped his arm, and Nudge stood in front of me, trying to catch her breath. "I have been looking everywhere for you." She said, then her eyes flickered to Dylan.

He shifted his backpack and smiled, "Nudge, this is Dylan, he's in my English class." Nudge looked at him and blushed, I could only imagine what was going through her head.

"Hi, I'm Nudge. It was really nice meeting you, we should hang out some time. But right now, Max we have to go." She started pulling me away, "Nudge what are doing? Where are we going?"

I asked, but she didn't answer. I looked back at Dylan, who was just watching. I smiled and waved to him, "See you later!" he smiled and nodded.

Nudge dragged me to the music department, and we stood outside the building, "Nudge, what are we doing here? Neither of us has a music class." I stated and crossed my arms.

"I know, I'm not stupid." I raised my eyebrows playfully and she smiled, "But Fang does." She opened the door and motioned for me to follow. We walked into a hallway lined with doors on the sides.

I never knew Fang had a music class…

"Yesterday at lunch, Fang told me he was going to audition for the talent show. He said he really wanted you there to support him, but no other people are allowed to watch auditions. So I am trying to sneak you in, so you could watch. Hopefully he "feels" that you are here and he does good."

She made air marks when she said the word feel, I laughed, "He said that in the room next door, there is a little window." I followed her to the next room and we walked in. There were a few desks, but a lot of instruments.

We went to the back, and saw a latch, "I think this is it." She said opening it. She peaked through and smiled. "Look." She said, I looked through and saw Fang sitting on a stool, his teacher next to him.

I was about to call his name, when Nudge covered my mouth, "The teacher can't know we're here, we'll get in trouble." She let go and I continued to watch, Fang was just strumming random cords.

Then the door burst open and in ran a girl with red hair. She had a paper in her mouth, her face looked red and her hair was wind-blown. She ran next to Fang and set her shoulder bag on the floor, then grabbed the papers from her mouth,

"I am so sorry I'm late Mr. Griffin. Our teacher kept us in, then my homework fell out, and someone stopped me on the way here…" she wiped her forehead. She was pretty, she looked athletic, and had electric green eyes.

"It's ok Lissa, Fang and I were just talking that if you guys work well together, you could enter as a couple."

A what? I so did not like the sound of that.

Fang smiled at Lissa and she sat down, "Here are your lyrics, you can begin whenever you guys are ready." Mr. Griffin handed her some papers and sat at his desk.

She rolled up her sleeves and pulled her hair into a messy ponytail. "You ready?" asked Fang, she nodded and Fang strummed the first note.

When I was younger I saw my daddy cry

and curse at the wind.

He broke his own heart and I watched

as he tried to reassemble it.

Fang was amazing! He had is eyes closed and was tapping his foot.

Why had he never played me anything before?

And my momma swore

that she would never let herself forget.

And that was the day that I promised

I'd never sing of love if it does not exist.

And Lissa was an amazing singer. I seethed.

But darling,

You are the only exception.

Maybe I know somewhere

deep in my soul

that love never lasts.

And we've got to find other ways

to make it alone.

Or keep a straight face.

Lisa looked at Fang with a straight face, but he laughed out loud and she smiled.

I clenched my jaw

And I've always lived like this

keeping a comfortable distance.

And up until now I've sworn to myself

that I'm content with loneliness.

I hate to admit it, but they were really good together. And that bugged the heck out of me.

Because none of it was ever worth the risk.

Well you are the only exception.

You are the only exception.

I've got a tight grip on reality,

but I can't let go of what's in front of me here.

She got up and walked behind Fang, leaning her arm on his shoulder. He looked up and smiled at her without missing a beat.

I know you're leaving in the morning

when you wake up.

Leave me with some kind of proof it's not a dream.

You are the only exception. [x4]

And I'm on my way to believing.

Oh, and I'm on my way to believing.

She finished, and smiled, her eyes twinkling. I felt hurt and sad, that should be Fang and I, not Lissa and Fang.

Mr. Griffin smiled and walked next to Lissa, "So I'm guessing you guys are entering?" he asked hopefully. Lissa looked at Fang, pleading, he smiled and said yes.

She started jumping up and down, and then hugged him. I pursed my lips in a tight line, but didn't look away.

"Alright, so I'll set up schedules so you could practice here. You guys are going to do fantastic!" Mr. Griffin even sounded excited.

"Oh my gosh, Fang! I can't believe it, I hope we win." Announced Lissa, getting her things. Fang was putting his guitar in the case, and he looked over at her, "I know we are going to win." He smiled that special smile he only does for me.

He was killing me, and he didn't even know it.

"Did you wanna grab some lunch?" she asked him, grabbing her bag. He looked at her and thought, "Um, actually, I was meeting up with someone else. Maybe next time though?" her smile subsided, and she nodded her head.

Ha! Take that Lissa, he's having lunch with me! I smirked, glad he said that.

Nudge pulled on my shirt, "Max, we need to go. I'm starving!" she whispered. I looked back through the slot, Fang set his case in the corner and walked out with Lissa.

I still felt kinda of betrayed, I would have imagined him doing the talent show alone. I closed the lid and walked out with Nudge. Just ahead of us, I saw Fang talking to Lissa.

Didn't they talk enough already? I mean come on, they sang a whole freakin song!

He had his hands in his pockets and was smiling. Lissa was telling him something and then she hugged him, again.

I shifted my backpack, but followed Nudge to the cafeteria.

Well, good luck Fang, hope you and red-headed wonder win, I thought sadly.

Ok guys, there it is. Hope you guys liked it!

Hope you like my new characters… and with this Lissa, sorry if Dylan is suddenly "more than a friend". Anywho, still not sure.

And also, I need your guys' opinions about songs.

I need some for the talent show and also for throughout my story!

So when you review, please tell me songs that you guys like!

Gracias! (thank you)

PS – hope you guys liked my James Patterson shout out in there, thought it would be funny! :)

PPS – and for those of you who like Witch and Wizard, book 3 comes out on Monday!