I am so sorry you guys!

First of all I haven't updated in like centuries, and I miss-spelled the band name. I meant to put "Plug In Stereo" but I already fixed it!

Again, so sorry!

So I am going to stop talking so you can read.

Enjoy! Starts off in Fangs' POV and starts where I ended my last chapter.

Chapter 17 – Surprise

I stared at her; I could feel my eyes bulging.

What the heck!

Her face turned serious, "Why! What happened? Is he okay?" she asked getting up.

I shook my head, "No, he's fine. I just… didn't know he was your brother…" I trailed off, looking at the picture. Lissa sat down again, "Well, not technically."

She looked at me and I sat down, I had to hear this. "We have different dads. Although we don't look alike, we are half brother and sister." She looked at me, and smiled. I just stared at her, processing this information.

"Fang are you ok? You look like you've just seen a ghost." I blinked, "Yeah, I'm fine. Um, thanks, for telling me." I got up and walked out, opening the door.

I bumped into someone, "Oh, Fang!" I looked up and saw Mr. Griffin. I smiled and walked by him. "See you tomorrow for practice." He shouted after me. I kept walking.

Why did I feel like this? Why did Max have to know Dylan? She was supposed to be mine.

I kept walking, not even knowing where I was going. I found Ella as I turned into the main entrance. "Hey Fang!" she smiled at me, taking a sip of her Dr. Pepper.

"Hey." I said. "I was going to grab some lunch, did you wanna come?" she asked. Since I had no other place to go, I followed her.

Maybe I can talk to her about Max and Dylan…

Max's POV

"Yes, it's finally Friday!" I yelled as we walked out of first period. I threw my hands up and smiled. Logan and Nudge were behind me, smiling and shaking their heads.

"You are so weird Maximum." I heard Logan laugh. I turned, "Yeah, but you love me!" I smiled teasingly and he chuckled. "Well come on Nudge, we have Spanish. Bye Logan." I said, walking to our next class.

"Today we are supposed to learn about food, and I'm starving!" whined Nudge. I rolled my eyes and walked in, sitting next to Ella. I pulled out my book and looked up to see our schedule on the board.

Then I noticed I didn't see Mr. Vargas. I looked around, but still didn't see him. "Ella, where's Mr. Var…" I was cut short by a deep voice. I turned and saw a short lady, with the thickest glasses I have ever seen.

How can she see through them?

She walked in front of the class; she was no taller then 4 feet. "Good morning class. I am Ms. Dubrovski, and I am your Russian substitute."

Wow, what a last name. I looked at Ella, and she looked confused.

So, a quick FYI, to understand how bad her accent is, pretend you are hearing a big, buff, Russian guy. And then multiply it by 100, and that is how this lady's voice sounds.

She scuttled to Mr. Vargas' desk and took out the roster sheet. "Now, I am going to read your names."

What did she say? Jeez, it was going to be long 2nd period.

I am pretty sure no one could understand her. This sophomore named Antonio kept making fun of her, it was mean, but it was funny. If you ask me what I learned in Spanish today, I am sorry, but I would not be able to answer you.

So finally after the bell rang, we walked out. "Did you guys understand anything she was saying?" asked Nudge. Ella and I shook our heads, and we all laughed. We sat at our usual spot, and then Fang came with Logan.

"That's not the right answer Logan, look, you are not supposed to get rid of the x variable."

They both came, Looking at Logan's geometry homework, and sat down. I stared at them as they continued fighting, "No, you can get rid of the x, look I even did it on my example." Logan pulled out his notebook and turned pages.

Fang rolled his eyes and looked up at me. I hadn't talked to him in awhile.

He was spending all of his time with Lissa.

And it bugged me, big time.

And I don't know why, I mean I shouldn't care, but still, I wanted his attention on me, not on some girl who had a voice like an angel.

And plus, I missed him.

I looked right into his eyes, and I could tell he wanted to tell me something. Instead we both smiled, and his smile made me feel whole again.

"Look, right here. See, I copied the example from the board when Mrs. Ferkin was doing it." Fang looked down at Logan's' notebook.

"Well, um you copied it down wrong genius. Let's just wait and see in class." Fang said, Logan grumbled something and shoved his homework and notebook in his backpack.

I knew Fang was right though; they were looking at problem 9. I know because I was doing the same mistake Logan was doing, until Fang helped me. He was really good in math, and I sucked.

Then Fang walked over to me, "Do you wanna go get something to eat?" he asked. I looked at him and he gave a small smile. "Sure, I could use some cookies." I said getting up.

I walked beside him, and we said nothing. "So, when do I get to meet Dylan?" he asked, putting his hands in his pockets. I looked at him, "You met him already."

Hadn't he?

He shook his head, "No, not yet." I looked down, "Well, um, maybe" then this guy came running into me, and I went flying.

So typical.

Fang caught me just in time around my waist. The guy got up and turned, "Sorry!" he yelled, before running off again. "Are you okay?" Fang asked me. I straightened up, "Yeah, I'm fine."

We walked into the cafeteria and went to a window. I ordered some chocolate chip cookies, and he got a pop tart. We both paid and we started walking back.

"Um, so has your dad found a house yet?" I asked. He looked at me, "You want us to go already?" he asked, looking hurt. "No, no, I was just wondering. I mean I love having you guys at the house, it's just that I was wondering if he had found one or not."

We reached our spot and sat down, "No. Well at least he's told me he hasn't. Hopefully when he does, we still live close to you."

I smiled and took a bite out of my cookie. The bell rang again, and I walked to my 3rd period class.

"Morning Max." said Mrs. Smith as I passed her. I smiled and sat down. Seconds later Dylan comes in and sits behind me. "Hey Max." he says cheerfully.

I turned, "Hey." We both smiled and I turned around, the bell rings. "Ok, class, today we are having a pop quiz." Says Mrs. Smith, and then she starts handing out papers.

What! A pop quiz? I thought those were only real in movies?

"Since we finished chapter 5 on Wednesday, this quiz will tell me whether you've been paying attention, or sleeping during class. It's only 5 questions, very simple. I expect 100% from all of you."

I groaned and wrote my name on the paper. I looked at the first question, pretty easy.

10 minutes later, the last person turns in their quiz, and I feel really good about it. "Ok, well since its Friday, that's all I had planned for today. So while I grade your quizzes, you guys can talk. But quietly."

I turned around to Dylan. He smiled, "So, how was it?" I shrugged, "I got 100%, like always." I grinned and he rolled his eyes.

"So, are going to next weeks' game? It's JV's first game of the season."

I thought, next Friday? So far I had nothing planned, maybe I can go with Fang!

"Sure, sounds like fun." I smiled, "It's my first game as quarterback. Kinda nervous. But today I'm going over my friends' house so we can practice. He's a quarterback too." I smiled,

"I'm sure you guys with do fine." We then talked about other stuff, like how nasty the food is, how some girls wear too much make-up, blah, blah, blah.

Just random stuff, until 15 minutes before the bell rang. "Ok, guys here are results, and I must say, very impressive." Mrs. Smith got up with a smile.

She passed out everyone's quiz, and then she came to me "Nice job Max." she put my quiz down, 100%! Yes!

Then the bell rang and I walked out, heading to Geometry. I walked in and saw Logan with his arms crossed, and Fang had a smug smile. I guess Logan was wrong.

I sat down, "Its' okay Logan, I was doing the same mistake too." He quickly looked at me and smiled lightly. I looked at Fang, and he smirked. I shook my head and laughed.

Boys.

Then our teacher started the lesson. This lesson wasn't bad at all, it was pretty easy. And she was so nice; Mrs. Ferkin didn't give us weekend homework! Yay!

By the end of the class, my stomach was growling like crazy. As soon as the bell rang, I bolted out and got in line for food. Fang caught up to me, and we both bought pizza.

I was already eating as we were walking to our spot. We sat down, "Jeez Max, hungry much?" asked Nudge. I looked at her and nodded. Everyone laughed.

As I was about to take my last bite when a hand snatched the piece out of my hands. What the?

I looked up and saw Marilyn happily swallowing my pizza. "Thanks Max, that was really good!" she sounded happy.

I glared at her, "Aww, did Maxie get her pizza taken away?" asked Iggy, coming from behind her. I rolled my eyes,

"You guys owe my a slice of pizza." I said angrily. "You'll get over it." He said, smirking.

Sometimes I hated Iggy!

They said hi to my friends and Iggy looked at me, "Today my friend is coming over to practice for football. We were going to walk home, so did you want to walk with us or for mom to pick you up?" he asked.

"Um, no, I don't want to walk with you guys. Duh, freshman, senior, I wouldn't want to embarrass you." I said snidely. He snorted, "Fine then, we'll just meet you at the house."

"Fine, bye." I watched as they walked away. "Wow, I didn't know my brother had friends." I said, and everyone laughed. We finished our lunches, and the bell rang.

I walked with Fang to our next class, computers. I liked this class, because we hardly ever did anything, and I loved our teacher. We walked in and sat down, turning on the computers. As we worked, Fang and I talked.

I told him about my Russian substitute in Spanish class, and he laughed.

I was so happy Fang and I were talking again. I missed the sound of his voice, and the way his eyes shine was he laughs.

I also asked him about next weeks' football game. He said he would go with me. I hadn't realized we talked so much until the bell rang. We rushed out and went into our locker rooms.

I quickly dressed and went out to the track. I stood by Ella and Nudge as the teacher took roll. "Okay, everyone. If you guys want to try out for track, today is when you can sign up. But since I am the head coach, I want to see if you guys are good enough."

He put down his clipboard and waited for someone to answer.

I want to join track, that'll be fun.

I raised my hand, "Here coach, I want to try." he motioned for me to come forward. I heard some guys say thing like 'Girls can't run fast' or 'How much you wanna bet she's gonna fall flat on her face.' That ticked me off.

I stepped up to the coach. "So Max, all you have to do is run around the track twice in under 1 minute and 30 seconds. Do you think you can that?" I nodded my head and walked up to the starting line.

I could feel my heart pumping fast, the adrenaline running through me.

I could do this.

Everyone crowded on either side of the track, all watching. I looked down the line; did the track suddenly get longer?

I was breathing in and out when the coach lifted his watch. "Ready?" I nodded my head, looking straight forward. "3, 2…"

I looked to the side and saw Fang, he gave me a big smile and I smiled back. "1. Go!"

I shot off and went flying down the track.

God, it felt so good!

It felt like I was free, flying!

I did the first lap in under 30 seconds. I went by my class and everyone was cheering.

I kicked it into over-drive, and I swear, everything looked blurry.

I rounded the last bend and flew over the finish line. I felt like I couldn't stop, so I kept going, slowing down. I went another lap until I slowed to a stop in front of the coach.

I bent over, catching my breath. I heard everyone yelling and I stood up, wiping the sweat from my forehead. I looked at the couch, but his face was impassive.

"Well, coach? How did I do?" he looked at me, and then showed me his stopwatch. 59.3 seconds!

He smiled, "Welcome to the team Max!" I even started jumping and screaming. After we calmed down and other people tried out, no one could beat my time.

It was so awesome!

So as we were walking to the locker rooms, I went up to the boys who said I would fall on my face. I walked in front of them and stopped,

"So, looks like I didn't fall." I said, putting my hands on my hips. They looked at me, "Maybe you guys should try, although I know you wouldn't even come close to my time. So I suggest you don't even bother, or waste your time." I spat.

Then I turned on my heel and walked in the girl's locker room. We changed and we walked out, I met up with Fang outside. We walked out the gate and waited for my mom.

"That was really impressive at PE. I didn't know you could run like that." Fang said. I smiled, "Yeah, I love running, it makes me feel…free. And the coach said I made the team, so I'm pretty happy."

I nodded and then my mom pulled up and we got in. "Hey guys! How was school?" asked my mom. "Good, I made the track team!" I said enthusiastically.

"Nice job Max! And you Fang?" she asked, looked through the mirror. "Um, nothing exciting, just glad it's Friday." We all laughed and we pulled into the driveway.

"There was an emergency at the clinic, so I have to go back. I'll be home in a couple of hours, there's some food in the fridge. And your fathers went some meeting in town, so we'll all be getting home late. Oh and the twins are at some of their friends' house, so Jeb is going to pick them up on the way home."

We got out and closed the door, "Ok mom, we'll see you soon." We waved and I opened the house.

The weather was starting to get colder; I knew it was going to snow soon.

We walked up to my room and threw our backpacks against the wall. I jumped onto the bed, "So, what do you want to do?" I crossed my legs and looked at him.

He sat at my desk and looked at me, "I don't know, what do you want to do?" I hated this game.

I sighed, "We could watch a movie downstairs." I suggested. Then I heard his phone buzz in his pocket. He pulled it out and read the text. He looked up at me, something flickered through his eyes.

I knew exactly who it was.

I looked down and I heard him reply back. "Max, I'm so sorry, it's for practice." He said sympathetically.

Why did Lissa have to ruin the moment?

I looked up and put a fake smile, "Fine, go Romeo. Practice till your hearts content." I tried to sound playful, but it really was hurting me.

He smiled, "Thanks, I'll call my dad when I get to the school. I promise we'll do something tomorrow." He said, getting his jacket.

"Yeah, yeah." I replied, following him downstairs. He opened the door, "Go have fun!" I called out. He turned, waved and disappeared down the sidewalk.

I shut the door and just stood there. Now what?

Well I was hungry, and my mom said there was food in the fridge…

I walked into the kitchen and opened the fridge door. Right away I saw some chicken and rice left over from last night. I pulled it out, dumped into a bowl and popped it into the microwave.

I got a bottle of water and when my food was ready, I walked upstairs to my room. I sat on my bed, with my laptop and food and streamed the Internet. I had just finished my first piece of chicken, when I heard the front door open.

I knew it was Iggy and his 'friend'. I heard voices, and steps downstairs. Then I heard them walking up the stairs, they better not come in my room…

"And that's my sisters' room." I heard Iggy's voice and the steps kept walking. Iggy's bedroom door opened and closed and I couldn't hear them anymore. About 15 minutes later, I heard them walk downstairs and open the door to the backyard .

I could hear Akila and Total barking, and the words "Get down Akila!"

I smiled, and then I went downstairs to put my plate in the sink. I peaked outside, hoping to see Iggy's friend, but I couldn't see them. I put the plate in the sink, and brought out the orange juice. I set in on the counter and got a glass mug from the cabinet.

I heard the door open, and I picked up my mug. "Max!" I heard my name yelled so loud, I dropped the mug and it broke on the floor, juice spraying all over me.

Great, story of my life.

I looked up, what the heck was Iggy's problem?

But instead of seeing Iggy, Dylan was standing in front of me, shock all over his face.

Dylan? What is he doing here?

Then Iggy came running in, "What happened in here!" he yelled, and then looked at me. "Max, what happened?" I looked from him to Dylan, "I don't know, ask him."

I said picking up the broken mug and throwing the pieces away. My feet and legs were already sticky. "I didn't know Max was your sister." Exclaimed Dylan, still staring at me. "Well, now you know." Said Iggy, and he helped me with the mess.

Dylan got a wet rag and started cleaning the floor. "Why didn't you tell me Iggy, was your brother?" asked Dylan. "Well, um you never asked. And what are you doing here anyway?" I rolled up my jeans, I so needed to shower.

Iggy answered, "Well, next year, when I'm gone, Dylan is going to take my spot as quarterback for the varsity team. So he came over today so I could help him." I looked at Dylan who smiled, and I couldn't help but smile back.

What can I say; he had that effect on me.

"Ok, and sorry I was rude Dylan. It's just I never expected it would be you and you scared me. I never would have thought you would know Iggy." They both laughed. "Well, you guys get back to practice, I need to get take a shower anyway."

Iggy threw away the last pieces and they both went back out. I walked upstairs, and turned on the water for my shower.

Well, that was I surprise I thought as I stepped into the nice hot water.

And done!

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