Ok, before anything else, I am so so so sorry! I haven't updated in over a week, I feel so bad! :(
I wanted to update before Christmas, but got so busy. Then the day before Christmas I got sick, I still am, but I so need to update. And also I had writer's block for some time, but now I got some new ideas. (And hopefully they don't suck)
And thanks so much for those of you who gave me ideas for Fangs' birthday. 3 of his presents are up on my profile so you can get a visual of what he got! Thanks! :)
And the song is "Oh Darling'" by Plug in Stereo. And also Max is not going to start singing, I just wanted her to sing this song.
And this chapter starts like right after my last chapter ended.
Chapter 20 – Dreams Do Come True
I watched as Lissa pulled out her phone and turn at the other end of the hallway. I still couldn't believe Dylan was her brother. It was so weird knowing I knew her brother, awkward.
I walked to the front and found Logan talking to a girl. I smiled and watched as he pulled out his cell phone, smiling like crazy. They exchanged numbers and I saw as the girl and her friends walked away. Logan watched after them and turned, looking at me.
He stopped and blushed, casually sticking his hands in his pockets. I laughed and walked up to him, "So, what's her name?" We started walking and he looked at me. "Amber." He whispered, a small smile on his lips. I squeezed his shoulders and we both laughed.
"I am so happy for Logan, she seems nice." His eyes lightened, "She is, I have her for two of my classes. And she is pretty." I smiled, so happy he had found someone. We walked up to our group and I saw Fang.
He was sitting on the brick wall, looking through his iPod. His black beanie was faded and was starting to get a hole above his left ear.
Shoot, what was I supposed to ask him? Great I forgot.
He looked up at me and smiled. I couldn't help but smile back and I walked over to him. "Hey, this is a song I was thinking Lissa and I could do for the talent show." He said, handing me his ear buds.
I grabbed one and was about to put it in my ear, when I remembered. Lissa!
I stopped and stared at Fang as he found the song. "Fang do you know about Dylan and Lissa?" He pushed the play button on the screen and I could hear the music softly coming from the ear bud I was holding. "What about them?" he asked.
"That they are brother and sister. Did you know?" he stayed quiet, and I sat in front of him. "Just answer me Fang, yes or no. I won't be mad, I just wanna know." He nodded quickly, "Yeah I knew. Lissa told a few weeks ago."
He looked at me, his eyes expressionless. "And why didn't you tell me? I mean, Dylan is a close friend to me." I didn't want to be mad at Fang, but I felt hurt that he kept this from me. "I just… didn't want to tell you because I knew you didn't like Lissa. And if I told you, you wouldn't let me do the talent show with her."
That caught me off guard. "Fang, even if you were Lissa's girlfriend," I tried so hard not to gag, "I would still let you do the show. And it's not even my business to tell you if you can or cannot do the talent show." Now his eyes turned soft and understanding.
"I'm really sorry Max. I should have told you, I just didn't want you to get mad." I laughed lightly, "Please, when do I ever get mad?" he smirked and I waited for his response. I crossed my arms and raised my eyebrows,
"Never Max. You are a little angel." He said and I smiled, forgiving him. "You're lucky your birthday is tomorrow, or else who knows what I would have done to you. But next time, just please tell me about stuff like this. And if you think I will get mad, then you can tie me to a chair and then tell me" I finished smiling.
We both laughed and then finished hearing the end of Logan's story about Amber. After, I listened to Fangs' song, I knew it was perfect. Then Ella and I went to get lunch and saw a fist fight right in front of the cafeteria. We were just about to go in, when I heard a scream and two guys came rolling in front of us.
We stopped and watched as one of them was getting beaten to a pulp. Seconds later three teachers came and broke them up, one of them beaten pretty badly. I looked at Ella, who' eyes were wide and she just stared after them.
"And I thought middle school fights were bad." She said as we entered the line. We walked back and ate our sandwiches. I was thinking about Fang's birthday tomorrow, and the presents I was going to get him. I smiled as I ate my last piece and followed Fang into 5th period.
We had started on learning how to use the number pad in computer class, so boring. I swear if it weren't our teacher, I would have dropped the class long ago. After an hour and a half of torture, the last bell rang. We both walked out and waited for my mom outside the gate.
We waited and waited, but she never came. I checked my phone, 1 new message. It was from my mom, she said that something came up at the clinic and she would be here in 10 minutes. We both sat on the curb, watching the cars go by.
"Max I am really sorry about the Lissa and Dylan thing. I should have told you sooner." He looked at me and I smiled, "It's fine, I'm over it." he smiled too. "I can't believe my birthday is tomorrow. It doesn't even feel like it. I just hope I get cool presents."
I smirked picturing a gift I had got for him. "Oh, don't worry. You'll have amazing presents, presents that you'll never forget." He gave me on of his looks just as my mom pulled up. Before he could ask, I jumped in and he followed.
We got home and I found Iggy on his laptop sitting on the couch. His face looked angry and frustrated and he kept mumbling at the screen. I threw my backpack on the floor and sat next to him. "What's wrong Ig?" the screen showed NYU's home page.
This is one of the colleges he wants to go to. "I am freaking out! The stupid computer won't let me go to the page where I see the things that I need to put on my application." I hated it when Iggy was mad, and I was sad whenever he mentioned college.
"Well, just try later Iggy. Maybe the computer needs like a break or something." I said, "I can't wait Max, the due dates for applications is less then two months away." I sighed and got up, walking to my room. I fell on my bed, my feet and hands hanging over the edge.
I didn't want Iggy to go to college. He was my only brother, and I couldn't loose him. And to make it worse, he's picking colleges that he has to go dorm at. I miss him already.
I got up and went to my computer, turning it on. As it turned out, Fang had gotten my Flip camera and hid it when we were playing Just Dance. I hadn't noticed until I turned it on and saw all the videos. So I downloaded all the videos and I could capture pictures from them.
I took some when Fang was dancing (priceless) and printed them. Those are going to be some of his presents for tomorrow. I checked my email and then started homework. I finished in record time, an hour and forty–five minutes.
I went back downstairs and watched TV. Then my parents and Jeb got home and we ate dinner. After I went back to my room and made sure I had all of Fang's presents ready. Then I went to bed and hoped that Fang had an awesome birthday tomorrow.
I woke up extra early and got the twins. All three of us tiptoed down to the den and stood in front of Fang. He was sleeping softly and slightly stirred. I quietly counted to 3 and we all jumped on Fang, screaming. He woke with a start and sat up quickly.
He looked at me, his hair messy and his eyes confused. "What the hell Max?" I smiled sweetly and then Angel wrapped herself around his torso. It was really cute; too bad I had no pictures. "Happy Birthday Fang!" the twins yelled. I laughed and watched as Fang hugged his younger siblings, and then he faced me.
The look on his face was not a good one, a devilish grin formed and I made a jump for it. But was a second too late.
He grabbed arm and pulled me under him, the twins laughing hysterically. "Fang let me go!" but it was no use, he would not let go. I squirmed and tried throwing him off me, but nothing worked. Finally I just gave up and looked up at his annoying face.
There was a smirk on his lips that was to die for. "Well, looks like poor Maxie is stuck." I hated it when he did this, and it was even worse now that we are the same age. From downstairs I heard Jeb call the twins, and then they both ran out. We stayed there for a few seconds longer, just staring at each other.
For some reason his eyes looked like they aged, like he was older, and I liked it. Then I started getting this funny feeling in the pit of my stomach.
Something that made the touch of his hands on my arms tingle.
Fang's POV
What was this feeling I was having?
I've known Max for so long, but never had I felt this before. It felt like I've known her for a whole lifetime, I knew every single thing about her.
The way she ate like a pig, but in a cute, Max way. How her hair became lighter when the light touched it, how soft her skin felt.
I wanted Max to know how much I care about her. I wanted to hold her forever and never let go.
Max's POV
Why was he so cute? Ugh, I hated it! And then the moment was cut by the sound of screaming. We both got up so fast, I think I got dizzy. We ran downstairs and found Angel standing on top of the chair, pointing to the floor.
"Spider!" she yelled, and I looked down to see a tiny spider crawling toward the kitchen. I rolled my eyes and Fang scooped it onto a piece of paper. "It's just a tiny spider Angel, it won't hurt you." He said, taking the spider outside.
Angel sat back down; eyeing the empty paper Fang was throwing away. I laughed and sat next to her, eating breakfast. Fang shook his head and walked back to the den to change. I really hoped his birthday would turn out just like I hoped for.
After school during track practice.
My legs were aching and I think my lungs were about to burst. I finished my lap and collapsed onto the grass. I took huge gulps of air and tried to steady my breathing.
Why in the heck did I ever try out for this again? Sometimes I don't think straight.
I sat up and watched as the girls and guys finished their laps. I got up and walked to my duffle bag, drinking some cold water. A senior, Steve finished and came over to where I was. He also drank some water, "The coach must be ticked off today, he never makes us run this much." he said, and we both sat on the bench.
I watched as the coach told two other freshmen guys to do more laps. "You're right you probably got him mad, stupid senior." I teased. He bumped my shoulder, "Not even freshmen. You did, with all your complaining from yesterday's practice."
We both laughed and started on our last sets of laps, almost done. And all I could think about was Fang's party in less than 3 hours.
I had printed the pictures of us dancing and made them into a collage. And his other present, well I'm not telling you just yet. Once we finished practice, my mom picked me up and we went home. I quickly took a warm a shower and dressed semi nicely. I put on some mascara and went downstairs.
On the kitchen counter was a huge cake my mom had made, and her chocolate chip cookies. Yum! "Max, can you put the gifts in the car, it's almost time to go!" my mom yelled from upstairs. I grabbed the last bags and put them in van. I came back in, waiting for my mom. Everyone else was already at the "party place".
My mom came down the stairs, still putting on her earrings. "I don't want to be late, Max are you ready?" she asked as she took a last look at herself in the hallway mirror. "Yes mom, have been since like an hour ago." she gave me a 'watch that mouth' look and then we got in the car.
Fang was still at practice with Lissa, (gagging) at school, so we went to go pick him up. He was waiting at the curb, and then he got in. He looked at me, "Max, why are dressed so nice? Where are we going?" I smiled and put a blindfold over his eyes. "Some where. Now just be quiet and enjoy the ride."
He sighed, but my mom started driving. We turned onto a street and pulled into a driveway. Jeb, the twins, my dad, Iggy and Marilyn were all outside. The outside of the house had twinkling lights, a huge birthday banner for Fang and a ton of balloons. I smiled again and led Fang outside, standing him in the middle o the yard.
I motioned three fingers to everyone and then started counting down. 3, 2, 1, "Happy Birthday Fang!" we all yelled and I uncovered his eyes. He blinked, looked at us and then at the house, his new home.
He just stood there, staring, mouth hanging wide. "What is all of this?' he asked, astonished. Jeb and the twins went running up to him, "Well Fang this is your birthday present. Our new home!" Fang just stood there, staring at his father, and then get this.
He started crying! Actual tears were flowing from his eyes.
He hugged his family and it was a crying-fest. Then the rest of us all hugged Fang, very emotional. When we all stopped crying we went into the Harding's' new house, which was directly behind my house. It was really cool!
We walked in and there were balloons and stringers and candles everywhere. In the family room, there were gifts and my mom placed her cake on the dining table. Fang was speechless the whole time; I guess he's not so emotion-proof after all.
The twins gave him a grand tour of the house, and if I do say so myself, it was pretty nice. I had never seen Fang smile so much in such little time. After the tour we had dinner, and then desert. My mom's cake was delicious, and then chocolate chip cookies! Yup, awesome desert.
Then it was time for Fang to open his presents. We all sat in the family room, and Gazzy handed him a bag. "Gazzy and I picked those!" announced Angel. Fang opened the bag and brought out some new black Vans, they suited him very well.
Next Gazzy handed him a box, it was from Iggy and Marilyn. He took out a dark blue hoodie. Next, he opened a smaller bag that had gift cards to Zumiez and the iTunes Store, from my parents.
I handed him the box and bag I had gotten him. He opened the bag and pulled out a silver and black beanie. Next he opened the box and laughed. I laughed with him because I knew what he was looking at.
The collage of our fail Just Dance Party. He pulled it out and everyone saw it. There were pictures of all of us; I thought it came out really good. Then he was saying 'thank you', but I stopped him.
"Wait Fang, there's still more in the box." He opened it again and brought out the tissue paper wrapped item. I was already smirking when he pulled up his shirt. It was all quiet as we stared at the clothing in his hand. Then I burst out laughing, everyone following me.
I was on the floor rolling, holding my sides when I caught a glimpse of his death glare. He was holding a bright pink t-shirt, and I put 'Fangy is #1!' on the front with iron-on letters. It was perfect for him.
He just stood there glaring while I had the biggest smile on my face. "I hate you." He stated, I laughed and pulled him into a hug, "I know." For a second he didn't hug me, and I got worried. Did I go to far?
I was pulling back when his arms wound around my back and he crushed me to his chest. "I hate you so damn much!" he said once more, but I could tell he was now smiling. Once we parted, Angel handed him the last box.
It was huge, and I don't know what it was. "That's one's from me Fang." Said Jeb from the sofa. Fang ripped through the paper and opened the lid. He stopped half way and I could hear his breath catch in his throat.
He looked up at his father and again his eyes got watery. What was it?
Jeb smiled and Fang pulled back the lid. In the box laid a dark green and black electric guitar. I'm not much into music or instruments, but this thing was beautiful. He pulled it out and it glistened in the light.
His fingers brushed the cords and then the body. He looked up and hugged Jeb, it was a touching moment. When they both let go, Fang gave everyone a hug and said thank you.
After we cut the cake, I took him out to the backyard. "I have one more surprise for you." I said, pulling him to the back corner of the fence. "Max, if you jump me…" he started, but I shook my head. Behind some bushes I showed him the fence, but he just looked at it.
"What? It's just a fence." I rolled my eyes, jeez he was so blind. I lightly kicked a board and it came loose, slightly tilting back. I peaked through and could see my backyard.
"Look, now you could just go through to my house." I said smiling as he also looked through.
He smiled at me and told me to wait here. He ran to his new house and seconds later came back. He was holding his old acoustic guitar and a small notebook and motioned for me to go through to my backyard. I slipped under the board and walked to our swinging bench. I sat down and he sat next to me, opening his notebook.
"Here, whenever the words are highlighted, sing them." I stared at him like he was crazy. "Fang, I do not sing!" I protested, did he not know me? "Please Max, I've heard you sing in the shower before." My mouth gaped open, "I don't sing in the shower, stalker."
He just rolled his eyes and sighed, "Please Max, it's my birthday." And he made bambi eyes. Darn those bambi eyes!
"Ok fine, but sorry if I suck." He smiled and checked his guitar, "Ok, here we go." Oh joy.
He started strumming and then sang the first words,
You seem quiet nice for a girl with good looks,
He looked at me and smiled. I just blushed and waited for my part.
And I'm the kinda fellow that'll make you feel better when your life gets shook
So give it a chance according to your plans
I bet I'm not number one on your list to kiss, but please understand
I laughed then, and started my wonderful singing (note the sarcasm)
You seem quite shy, but you're oh so cute
And I'm the kind of girl that would love to be yours if you asked me too
So just take a chance, try to hold my hand
I grabbed his hand teasingly and scooted closer to him.
I swear I'd never let go
Just let me know if you'd be my man
I fluttered my eyelashes at him and he smiled.
I really want to come out and tell you
Oh darling, I love you so
If you'd ask me for my heart, there's no way that I'll say no
Oh darling, just take a chance please
So we can stay together till hell starts freeze
Now I slipped my head under his arm and continued my verse.
You seem quite right for a boy like me
And I wanna know would you treat me well
Would you treat me like a queen
Cause I'd like to show you and make you see
That although we're different type
We were meant to be
He hugged me to him, god he had a fantastic voice.
I really want to come out and tell you
Oh darling, I love you so
If you'd ask me for my heart, there's no way that I'll say no
Oh darling, just take a chance please
So we can stay together till hell starts freeze
So I gotta ask you,
I can't be afraid
He looked straight at me, right into my eyes.
I gotta take a chance at love
So what do you say
I really want to come out and tell you
Oh darling, I love you so
If you'd ask me for my heart, there's no way that I'll say no
Oh darling, just take a chance please
So we can stay together till hell starts freeze
Oh darling, I love you so
If you'd ask me for my heart, there's no way that I'll say no
Oh darling, just take a chance please
So we can stay together till hell starts freeze
And I ended, rethinking the whole song. Was this song meant for us?
I looked down, our hands were still together, and they were warm. He set his guitar on the side, "Max, I still want another present." He said quietly. I thought for a second, what could it be?
I gave him everything, his collage, pink shirt. Did I miss something? Then I looked at him, his eyes looked happy, curious.
He started leaning closer, and my heart was going to pop put of my chest. He put his hand on my cheek, it felt really warm. He was getting closer, closer. My head said to run, but my heart said to stay.
I closed my eyes and felt his lips meet mine. There were soft and smooth, and a jolt of electricity went through me. I scooted closer and his hand moved to the back of my neck. I could feel the hairs stand up and I tilted my head.
I felt so… happy? Calm? I couldn't believe I was kissing my best friend!
I am pretty sure we could have stayed like that, but I was running short on breath. I quickly pulled away, and I looked him. We both smiled, "Well that was…" he started. "Different." I finished.
He smiled at me and brushed a piece of hair from my face. "But I liked it." I smiled too and hugged him. He just held me and then I laid my head on his legs.
And we ended that night looking up at the stars, thinking of our first kiss.
Ok there it is!
Hope you guys liked it, and please tell me if I did the FAX part ok, if not I am so terribly sorry! And sorry if it sounded cheesy.
But I think I did it ok (hopefully)
So again, hope you've enjoyed and review! :)