Hello! (comes out of hiding)

I am so sorry for not updating in forever. This week was so bad, I had tournaments, had to do homework, and on Wed. I got in trouble, so my punishment was not updating, until today. :(

But now I am back, (doing a victory dance)

But, I start school tomorrow :,(

To: mfingatevride – I also used to laugh at Paranormal Activity movies too, but I actually had things happen to me (it was honestly scary) so now I'm paranoid, and can't watch them any more.

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Chapter 23 – Halloween

"How about this one?" I looked up at the costume Ella was holding up. I sighed, "Ella, for the last time, I'm not dressing up." Then Nudge came over, "But Max, you'll look so hot in it. I bet all the boys won't be able to take their eyes off you."

I stared at her. "Exactly why Nudge." I hated this. Shopping in general. I am ok coming to the mall, walking around, and that's it. No shopping. But did my friends understand? Apparently not.

Ella hung the costume on the peg and continued looking. "Max, Max! Look at my costume!" Angel came running down the aisle and I bent down smiling. She showed me Rapunzel's purple dress from the movie Tangled.

"I'm going to be Rapunzel!" I looked at the dress and then Ella and Nudge came over. "ZOMG Angel! That's perfect!" replied Nudge.

"You are going to look so cute!" Angel smiled brightly, and I hugged her. "Perfect costume sweetie." I put her down. "And where's yours Max? Have you found one?" I looked at her and tried not to groan.

"She hasn't found one. She says she's not going to wear one." I turned to Nudge glaring, but she just smiled and walked to the dressing rooms with Ella. "Why Max? But you have to wear one." Angel had a small frown and she looked at me sadly.

I bent down and squeezed her. "Don't worry Angel, I'll still go trick-or-treating with you guys." She slightly smiled, "But Fang is wearing a costume." I stood up and looked at her.

Fang was wearing a costume? As what?

Angel giggled and led me to where Fang and Logan were. I saw Fang sitting in a chair with Gazzy next to him by the dressing rooms, looking bored. "Fang, show Max your costume." Angel walked up to him. His eyes shot to me, and I raised my eyebrows.

"Yeah, Fang I wanna see it." he looked at Angel who had a wide smile. "No, it's going to be a surprise." I rolled my eyes and stepped closer, eyeing the bag in his hands. "Please Fang!" cried Angel, then she did bambi eyes and I knew he was a goner.

He sighed loudly and got up, turning over the bag. It was the outfit of Flynn Rider. Angel and I had huge smiles and Fang had a scowl. "Well, you'll look… fantastic!" I encouraged. He glared at me and I laughed. But I honestly thought Angel and Fang would look adorable together. Remind me to take pictures.

"And I'm going to be the Green Lantern Max!" shrilled Gazzy, showing me his outfit. I smiled at him. Angel giggled and sat on Fang's lap as Logan came out of the dressing room. He had on a Captain America outfit, and was slipping on the mask.

"Yo, Fang. I think this is the costume!" Where his arms and chest were, there were fake abs. I stood there with an eyebrow raised when he finally saw me. He stopped and gave a shy smile. "Hi Max."

I laughed again, "You're right Logan. That is the costume." He blushed and checked himself in the mirror.

"Ok Max, Nudge and I found our costu… OMG Logan! Are you Captain America?" Ella came up next to me, her eyes bulging. Logan turned around and smiled. "Yeah, you like it?" we all looked at Ella. "Do I like it? I love it! Hello, Chris Evan plays him in the movie!"

We all groaned and Logan went back in to change. I clapped my hands, "Ok, so everyone has their costume. Let's go pay." I ushered the little ones to the front, but noticed no one else was following. I turned around and everyone was looking at me.

"What?" Fang shook his head. "No way you're getting off that easy. If I'm wearing a costume, then so are you." I narrowed my eyes, "Hmm, let's see. How about… no." I said flatly.

He rolled his eyes and Ella and Nudge ran up to me. "Please Max! Just this once, and we won't ever bother you again." That was not humanly possible. Then the twins came and Angel hugged my leg. "Please Max, with a cherry on top?" I looked down at her, and then at me so-called friends.

"No, we have to go. Our parents are coming soon." I was feeling so annoyed. Angel sniffled and I looked down at her bambi face. No Max, don't give in, it's just a face. Don't give in!

I sighed and closed my eyes, already regretting what I was going to say. "Fine. But I get the final tell, got it?" all the girls squealed and Fang had a smirk. He better not say anything.

…

I looked in the mirror that was in my dressing room, and groaned. I had on a tight, red dress that was super short. As in if I bend down, I'll show everything. "Come on out Max, we wanna see" I heard Ella yell. I slightly opened the door, poking out my head.

"No way I'm coming out. You can't even call this thing a dress!" she rolled her eyes, "Come on Max, we want to see." I closed the door. "No." I heard her sigh, and then Fang called from outside the dressing rooms.

"Ella, tell her if she doesn't come out, then I'm going to drag her out." Ella giggled, "You heard him Max." I ripped open the door and marched out.

Angel was sitting next to Gazzy and Logan was standing with Fang. Nudge looked up from her phone, and smiled. "Wow Max, you look… devilish." I blushed at Logan's comment and looked at Fang.

He had his arms crossed and was smirking. "Well the costume fits you perfect." I glared, remembering it was a devil outfit. What was he trying to say?

Ella came up behind me, "So, is this the one?" the twins nodded their heads. I looked down at the 'dress' that was like 2 inches long. "Sorry, but it's way too short. I feel, naked." Everyone sighed and Angel hopped off the seat and disappeared.

Seconds later she came back and handed me a bag. "Try this one. I'll think you'll like it." I smiled at her and returned to my room. I changed into the new costume and looked in the mirror. It was a bright blue top with a black and blue tu-tu thing. It was way longer than the other, and I actually felt comfortable.

I looked at the picture on the bag, 'Fancy Fairy Queen'. I needed to wear black tights and it came with small blue wings. I stepped out and Angel clapped.

"ZOMG, Max. It's so perfect. I totally think that is the one." I looked at Ella and Nudge who had approving smiles. Then I looked at the boys. They both smiled and nodded.

"Alright, then I guess this is the one." And then there was shrieking.

Fang's POV

When Max came out with the devil costume on, I knew she wasn't going to like it. It was too short, and tight. Although she looked hot in it. "Well the costume fits you perfect." I teased, she glared at me and I smiled.

When she said no, Angel brought her another one. Max went in and we waited more. Then when she finally came out, we were blown away. I just stared at her, wanting to kiss her, but that would blow our cover.

She looked cute, amazing, hot and adorable all at the same time. Jeez, sometimes I wonder what I even say.

When she looked at me, I nodded, so did Logan. "Alright, then I guess this is the one."

Yes Max, you are the one.

Max's POV

After we all paid for our costumes, we went to the food court. Angel was holding my hand, and I had my costume in the other. I couldn't believe that in two days it would be Halloween.

I still remembered the Halloween I met Nudge. I turned and smiled at her, she smiled shyly.

"Max, I want ice cream!" yelled Angel, running up ahead. I laughed, "Ok, but ask your brother for the money." I looked to Fang and he rolled his eyes.

So we all ended up getting ice cream. We were all seated at table talking about Halloween.

"Personally Max, I think you should be Maximus the horse. You would make an adorable white stallion." Said Logan, licking ice cream from his cone. Everyone laughed, "Yeah, well you should be Mother Gothel. Now that's a match made in heaven." This time even Fang laughed.

"Fang?" we all turned and there was Lissa with two of her friends. "Um, hi Lissa." he said softly. She smiled and said hi to everyone else, without looking at me.

"What are you doing here?" she asked. "Well, we came shopping for costumes." Her smile brightened, "Me too! You wanna see the one I picked out?" Um no, not really.

She pulled out the same devil costume I tried on. Ella and Nudge turned to me, but I kept eating my ice cream.

"It's so perfect! I love it, and it's longer than some of the other ones I tried on." I hid my laughter and Fang nodded his head. "Yeah, we all found some cool costumes too. Max found the perfect one." I looked at him and blushed, he winked.

I looked at Lissa's face, it looked a shade redder. What can I say; I'm a loved person.

"Well, then I guess I'll see you at school Fang." She shifted her purse, looked at me and then walked away. "I'll see you at school Fang." Logan said in a high voice and he batted his eyelashes at Fang.

We all laughed and then Angel spoke up. "Who was that? Does she like you Fang?" we all stared at Fang who chuckled. "No sweetie, that's just some girl I'm singing with in the Talent Show."

Angel scrunched her nose, "I don't like her. She was being mean to Max." I squeezed her shoulder and kissed her head. "I know, I don't like her either."

Once we finished our ice creams, we headed outside to wait for our parents. Ella's mom came and also picked up Nudge. Next was Logan's dad, and lastly Jeb came.

When Angel opened the door, right away she told her father about our shopping trip. We all got in, and Gazzy showed him his Green Lantern outfit. "Wow Gaz, nice choice bubby." He said, looking through the mirror.

When they dropped me off at the house I went up to my room. I hung my costume in the closet and took a shower. Once I got out, my parents were home and we had dinner. "So Max, how was it at the mall?" asked my mom.

"Good, I found a nice costume, so did everyone else." They all nodded and then Iggy said he was going to his friends Halloween party with Marilyn.

Once dinner was over I went back to my room and listened to my music. I was really excited for Halloween this year; I kept picturing Angel and Fang walking together with their costumes.

It was going to be an amazing night.

…

I opened the door of the locker rooms and saw the coach and the team already near the track. I jogged up to the group and stood next to Steve.

"Alright, everyone listen up. Our next competition is against Wilson High, our biggest competitors. From what I heard, they have a strong team this year, but that won't make a difference because we still have the better team. So I want us to practice hard these next few weeks, double time."

Everyone started walking away when the coach faced me. "And Miss Ride, three extra laps for being late. I suggest you start now." I stared as he turned away, and I walked to the front of the track.

"Can I join you?" asked Steve, standing next to me. "If you can keep up." I teased, and we both started jogging. We ran silently, only hearing the sound of our breathing. We finished our second lap when he spoke up.

"You know next year, I'm actually going to miss you." I smiled, "I know you are, everyone does." He laughed, "I just can't believe I'm heading off to college, and leaving you here. Who's going to ruin my day?"

We both laughed as we finished our last lap. We walked off to the side getting a drink of water. "But I know what you mean, Iggy's going to college too, and I am going to miss him terribly." He sat.

"Must be hard, but my oldest brother just got deployed two weeks ago to Afghanistan. It's his longest tour yet, three and a half years." I looked at him. "Sorry Steve, now that must be hard."

He nodded, "And he's expecting a baby in about two months. My poor little nephew, not getting to see his dad until he's three." I sat next to him putting a comforting hand on his arm. "I'm really sorry, but I'm sure your brother will be fine, if he's anything like you." I smiled and he laughed.

"Ok, that's it. No more gushy stuff, stop trying to make me weak. Come on lets' go, the coach is calling everyone together." We both got up and walked to the rest of the team.

When I got home from practice, I collapsed on the sofa. I was so tired, I just wanted to sleep. I took off my shoes and got comfortable, already drifting my eyes closed.

I heard the front door open and running. What now?

"Max!" I turned and saw the twins looking down at me, smiling. "Come on Max, today's Halloween. We need to get ready!" I groaned and turned over. "Wake me up later, like when it's tomorrow." They sighed and I heard more footsteps.

"Here, let me try." No, not Fang! I turned, but it was too late.

He was already tickling my stomach. "Fang, no! Ok fine, I'm up, I'm up!" he stopped and smirked as I sat up. "Rude much?" I asked walking by him to my room.

I did my homework quickly and we all ate dinner together. "Ok Max, come on, we need to get ready!" Angel tugged me to my room and shut the door. I smiled as she slipped on the dress, looking even more adorable. As I was straightening her hair, there was a knock at the door.

"Sorry, no boys!" I yelled. The door opened and in came Ella and Nudge. Ella was a sailor girl, she looked really cute and she had two pigtails. Nudge was red riding hood; she also looked pretty with her make-up.

When I was done with Angel's hair, they did her make-up while I got dressed. I put on my costume and then Nudge did my make-up while Ella fixed my hair.

Nudge did light blue eye shadow with eyeliner and mascara. Ella curled my hair and pinned it up into a loose bun with some curls hanging.

When I was done I looked in the mirror at the girl looking back. She didn't look anything like me, she was beautiful. I smiled so wide and hugged my friends.

"You guys did an amazing job! I can't believe that's me!" they all laughed and then Angel hugged me. "You look so adorable Ang! I love your outfit!" she laughed. "You too Max, you look so beautiful, Fang is going to have to keep a close on eye on you." I laughed and blushed.

There was another knock on my door and my mom came in. She said we all looked nice and she took like a thousand pictures. Then it was time to go. Ella and Nudge went down first and then I grabbed Angel's hand and we walked down together.

Logan, Fang and Gazzy were already waiting in the living room. When Angel and I walked in, everyone stared. I was so embarrassed and then I looked at the boys. Logan and Gazzy had huge smiles and Fang was watching me intently. I smiled and Angel ran into his arms.

Everyone looked amazing; Logan thought he looked really buff. Gazzy looked so cute in his green outfit and Fang. He looked handsome in his outfit. It fit him in a way I didn't think he would look in it. Then my mom came downstairs and took even more pictures.

And it was time to go; we were allowed to go by ourselves! We were all really excited.

"Ok, you need to be back before 10:30. Not a second later, understood?" asked Jeb. We all nodded, "And if you guys need anything, please call." Added my mom. Fang opened the door and we were off into the night.

Angel was holding Fang's hand and Gazzy was holding mine. "We should go to that house!" We looked across the street to where Angel was pointing. It was covered in spider webs and had fog seeping out the front door.

We walked up to it and Logan went first with Nudge. They walked in the house and there was a scream. Gazzy came closer to me and I saw Fang pick up Angel. We all watched on the porch as lights flickered inside.

Ella was hiding behind me, peaking over my shoulder. Then they reappeared, laughing. "Oh gosh, you guys have to go in there! It's awesome!" laughed Logan.

I looked down at Gazzy and he nodded his head. "Don't worry Max, I'll protect you!" I giggled and we stepped inside. It was dark, and fog was everywhere. I didn't know where to go, I felt so lost.

As I took one step, something grabbed my ankle and I screamed so loud, I might have broken a window. I look down and shook my leg, but the thing wouldn't let go. I started panicking, and I pushed Gazzy behind me.

I reach down and pulled off whatever was holding me. I threw it to the side and rushed Gazzy out the door. I stumble down the steps and ran by my group. I stop on the sidewalk and Fang comes.

"Max what happened? We heard a scream and then you came running out." Gazzy looked up at him. "Something grabbed Max's ankle, she kicked it and we came running out." I looked at him as the others came. "Logan, you said it was awesome in there. Not freaking scary!" he shrugged his shoulders.

"Max, it was a fake hand. Did you get any candy?" I shook my head and Angel came to me. "Come on guys let's go to the next house." We walked a few houses down and came to one that didn't look as scary.

Angel and I went up and got candy from a nice couple. We walked a few more houses down and turned onto another street. There were a bunch more people, all wearing cool costumes. We had gone to three more houses when we were walking up to a group of girls.

They all had on little dresses or too much make-up. I was up ahead with Fang, watching the twins. Ella Nudge and Logan went to a house across the street. Right away I saw the girls look at Fang. I moved closer to him and touched his arm.

"OMG, you're supposed to be Rapunzel right?" one of the girls asked Angel. She nodded her head, "Yeah, and my brother's Flynn Rider." She turned and pointed to Fang. He tensed and the group of girls came over, all smiling.

"That is adorable, a brother and sister duo, so fab!" I looked at the girls, wanting them to go away. "Yeah, and you look so cute, Flynn." Said another. They all giggled and stepped even closer.

"So, do you wanna go with us? We're going to a party." I looked at Fang; I could tell he felt awkward. Angel and Gazzy came next to me, looking at the girls surrounding Fang. I had enough; no way I was letting these group of girls ruin my first Halloween back with Fang.

"Actually, we are heading to a party ourselves. Aren't we Flynn?" I looped my arm around his and looked up at him. The girls stared, "Yeah we are babe." Babe?

He put his arms around my waist and smiled. "Sorry, girls but we have to go. So um, can you like move?" I asked them. They glared at me but made an aisle so we could walk through. I heard them whisper, and I turned one last time.

"Hope you guys have fun! Bye!" I yelled really loud. I chuckled and turned my head, leaning it on Fang's shoulder. When we turned the corned the twins came running up to us and I picked up Angel. Then Logan, Nudge and Ella returned with a bunch of candy.

Angel told them the whole story and they all started laughing. "Fang, why didn't you go with them? Were they cute?" asked Logan, Fang shrugged, "Yeah I guess." I punched his arm.

"He's lying, they all looked like they had inches of make-up on and they were too old." Angel giggled and we continued to more houses.

After some time, my feet started to hurt, and I could tell the twins were also getting tired. I check my phone, almost 10:15. "We should head back, we're all tired." Everyone nodded and Fang carried Angel.

She fell asleep on his shoulder and Logan had to pick up Gazzy, who looked like he was about to knock out. When we finally made it home, I took Gazzy from Logan, and we all said goodbye.

I followed Fang up and tucked in Gazzy. Fang came out of Angel's room, closing the door quietly. He came to me and looked down. "You know, you look amazing tonight." I laughed, blushing.

"Yeah, that's why you were all over those girls?" I looked down, and smiled. He picked up my chin and looked directly at me. "Those girls had nothing on you." I blushed again and he wrapped me in his arms. I closed my arms around his back and he rested his cheek on my head.

We broke apart and I gave him a quick kiss. He kissed my cheek before we went downstairs, and we both went out to the back. I kicked the loose board, and looked back at Fang. His eyes shone brightly, I could even see the gold flecks from this distance.

I smiled and hugged him one last time. "Goodnight." We both whispered, and I went to my back yard.

I smiled as I walked up to my room, remembering the night. I could only imagine my face when I screamed. I laughed and then saw those girls flirting with Fang.

I shook my head and fell on my bed, exhausted.

Hope you guys liked it!

It was longer than I actually thought it would be, even better! :P

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