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To: BOOKi – That's why I loved writing that part, that's how me and a really good friend of mine act. Although he can sometimes be dumb. :/ He is a senior this year, i am going to miss him so much when he graduates!
To: MAX-FANG-FAX – I DO know where this story is going (kinda) but I still have other things up my sleeve…
To: Doom doom doom da doom doom – I usually write between 2,500 to 3,500 words per chapter. And yes I am a girl; you can check my profile and picture for proof. And I guess I write so well because I don't think. Plain and simple, when I got on the computer, my fingers do all the work, and I don't know how. Whatever comes to me, I type and then go back to see if it goes with the story. So that's my advice to writers, DON'T THINK! Well, it's worked for me :D
To: jamy – hope this update makes me your friend again! :)
So that is super long, now on to the story…
Chapter 30 – Sorry Isn't Enough
Fang's POV
"Fang? Is everything okay?"
I watched after Max slammed into the door and went running out. The door seemed to be laughing at me as it closed slowly.
And Lissa had the guts to ask that question after she just saw that?
I spun on my heal and marched into the room, my fists clenched at my side. "Fang…" I could feel Lissa watching me; her stare burned a hole in the back of my head.
"Don't you dare say a word to me Lissa. That's exactly what you wanted and I hope you're happy."
My voice was dripping with venom, every word said burned my tongue. I hope it burned Lissa as well.
"No Fang, I was just trying to…"
I turned to her and saw her eyes darting to mine frantically.
"You were what? Trying to help me? Loosen me up? God Lissa, I bet this is what you wanted the whole time! Well guess what, I'm done with the Talent Show and done with you."
Her eyes brimmed with tears and her lips formed into a tight line. "I'm sorry Fang, I didn't mean for that to happen."
She clutched her arm awkwardly, looking everywhere but at me. Good, I didn't want to see her face.
I scoffed, "Well it happened, and there's nothing you can do about it now." I grabbed my guitar and slipped it into the case. Next I picked up Maddie and slung my backpack over my shoulder. Maddie had suddenly begun to cry and I know how she felt. I wanted to cry too, but wouldn't let Lissa see it. I brushed past her and opened the door roughly.
"But Fang, who's going to do the Talent Show with me?" Lissa followed me out and wiped her eyes, mascara was already smearing to her cheeks.
"Obviously not me."
Max's POV
My feet carried me out the door and into the second quad where the cafeteria was. The tears began to fall and they left a trail behind me.
I covered my face and wiped my eyes, forcing the tears to stop.
But they didn't. They kept coming, harder and faster.
I ran past the lunch lines and heard my name being called, I knew it was Dylan. I really wanted to stop and go to him, but I didn't want him to see me this way.
So I continued running past the main quad and into the girls' bathroom behind the office. I ran into a stall and slumped against the wall, making it groan in protest.
The sobs racked my body so hard, I was shaking the stall. I dropped to my knees and hugged my legs.
Why would Fang do this to me? Didn't he like me? Did I do something wrong?
I couldn't feel anything but numbness and pain in my chest as I tried answering these questions. And of all people, with Lissa.
I could still see her on top of him, her fingers tangled in his hair. Ugh, I felt sick to my stomach and wanted it all to go away.
I closed my eyes and was trying to breathe evenly, my breaths coming in short puffs.
I leaned my head against the wall and rubbed my temples, already feeling a headache starting.
I suddenly felt incredibly stupid.
Here I was crying and having a pity party over some guy.
Over my Fang.
I felt ridiculous and weak; no one should ever make me feel this way. Especially not some guy who was insanely hot.
My emotions were so mixed up, it got me so mad. I hated feeling this way, hurt, sad, depressed, jealous…
Did I feel jealous?
There was a pang of something that I didn't know. It shouldn't be jealousy; I wouldn't let it be jealousy.
It was hatred.
A burning monster inside me that wanted to come out and rip Lissa to shreds.
I shook my head and got up, my legs feeling a bit wobbly. I went over to the sink and ran my hands through the cold water. I splashed some on my face and dabbed at my neck.
Then a girl came in looking down at her phone. She laughed and looked up, seeing me for the first time.
"Oh gosh you look awful! Are you alright? Did someone hurt you?" she looked me up and down and I nodded.
"Well, you sure went through something. You look like hell. Here, let me help." I watched as she dipped a paper towel under the water and rung it lightly. She gently rubbed under my eyes and above my eyebrows.
"Is it about a boy?"
My eyes shot hers, and she looked understanding. I nodded my head and looked down as she threw away the paper towel.
"Do you wanna talk about it?" She gave me a small smile, her light brown eyes seemed so inviting.
I nodded my head slowly and we both walked to the far corner and sat down. I told her the whole story, from the kiss up until I saw Lissa and him in the music room.
She just listened, never once interrupted me, just nodded her head every once in a while.
It seemed so weird to be talking a girl I didn't even know her name, yet it felt like I've known her forever.
"Well, that's one heck of a story. It must be so hard for you." She put a hand on my shoulder and squeezed gently.
"Well… sorry I don't even know you're name." She looked at me with a confused face. I laughed out loud; it made me feel a bit better.
"Max." she smiled back.
"Well, Max, all I can say is don't worry. Trust me, my freshman year was so bad, me and my boyfriend broke up so many times, should've just called off the whole relationship. But we kept coming back to each other, I felt like I could not see him or not be around him. We were like magnets, meant to be, I guess you can say. And this went on all three years, and now we're graduating in a few months and going off to college together."
Her smile was genuine, she was in love. I smiled too, happy for this girl.
"What I'm trying to say is, if you guys love each other, you'll get back together. Promise."
Her promise sounded so… promising. But was it true? Would Fang and I get back together?
Her fairytale seemed so realistic, something that would come true like in every Disney movie. But we all know that my life is just like that.
Suddenly she looked down at her phone and smiled, typing away a response.
"Speak of the devil, it's my boyfriend. I'm so sorry but I have to go." We both stood, wiping the bottom of our jeans.
"I really hope I helped, somewhat. And I wish you the best of luck to fix this mess. I'm sure you will though, you seem like a strong girl who knows what she wants."
Her smile made me feel warm and alive again. This girl had some power. She hugged me again, her strength seemed to crawl onto me and make me a tiny bit stronger.
"Thanks, you really did help. I also wish you guys the best, on your relationship and in college."
She squeezed my hand and slipped out of the bathroom, leaving me alone again.
I finally got the courage to leave the bathroom and go into my class, which also was with Fang.
Once I reached the locker rooms, Nudge and Ella came running up to me. Ella was fully dressed in her gym attire; only her hair was half up in a ponytail/braid looking thing. Nudge on the other hand, only had her shirt and revealed her bright pink underwear.
I laughed at the sight of the two, their eyes huge in question and their mouths going a mile per minute.
"Max what happened at lunch?" – "Are you okay, was it the tuna sandwich?" – "Did someone hurt you?" – "Should we call the cops?"
I shook my head and walked toward my locker, spinning the lock to my combination. "Everything's fine you guys, and no, do not call the cops. I just had to… use the bathroom really bad. You know how it can get on Taco Day."
They both glared at me, obviously looking right through my lies. "Max…"
I sighed and brought out my gym clothes, "It's fine, really. I just had to clear my head. And Nudge, go put on some shorts, the pinkness is getting to me."
They both raised their eyebrows and stared at me as I took off my shoes.
"Whatever you say Max." Then they both turned and headed to their lockers. I changed quickly and walked out to the field. I sat in the back as the teacher took roll. I rested my head in one hand and started pulling grass in the other. I was plucking died blades of grass when someone sat next to me.
"Max it wasn't what it looked like." I looked up into his eyes, those midnight eyes that would always calm me, but now they just made me seeth.
"Then what does kissing a girl, who's not your girlfriend, look like? Cause I obviously don't have a freaking clue." I whispered the girlfriend part quietly, but made sure he could hear it. His eyes dropped to the floor and I knew I had gotten to him.
He didn't have an answer.
"That's what I thought."
…
When I had gotten home, I ran straight to my room. No one else was home so I had the house to myself, exactly how I wanted.
I jumped onto my bed, face first and cried. Yes, I the great Maximum Ride, crying.
I could still see Lissa and Fang kissing, it was burning a hole in my memory. Surely I was going to have nightmares of that scene.
I cried until my eyes ran dry, leaving them swollen and puffy. I felt so weak crying, it hurt me even more. But what hurt me most is that Fang is the one who is making me feel this way.
He should be in here holding me, telling me everything is going to be alright. He should be stroking my hair and protecting me. Instead he is the one I am running from.
I must have fallen asleep, because I woke up to something slimy and wet on my cheek. I panicked and sat up on my bed, I had a slight headache and my vision blurred. When I finally focused, I saw Akila lying on my bed, her tongue sticking out and watching me. I smiled and rubbed behind her ears, then I looked at her swollen belly. It had gotten huge, like obese status. She is due next month.
I swung my legs over the side of my bed and stretched my arms over my head. My head pounded and my stomach growled. I got up and walked downstairs into the kitchen. Still, no one was home.
Looking through the pantry I found bread and a jar of Extra Chunky Peanut Butter. Strawberry Jelly was soon found and I made an original PB&J sandwich.
I sat at the counter and watched our swinging chairs on the patio go back and forth in the wind. I remembered Fang's and mines first kiss during his birthday. I smiled slightly, then remembered I was mad at him and finished my sandwich.
Once I was done I headed back upstairs and took a long, hot shower. It soothed my body and I let my mind wonder. After I dried off and was in my comfy pj's, I went back downstairs. My mother was in the kitchen looking through the mail and my dad and Iggy were in the living room watching a football game.
"There you are Max, did you get home early? Iggy told me he couldn't find you after school." I sat on the recliner and faced my mom, my wet hair slipping in front of my face.
"Um yeah, I wanted to get home fast to finish my homework." She raised an eyebrow and leaned against the wall.
"And Fang? I thought you were walking home with him?" Her question stopped me and I had to think about my answer, what was I going to say?
"He… had to stay for an extra practice, before the Talent Show on Friday."
Suddenly I remembered I didn't even tell Fang that the Talent Show was rescheduled for next Friday. Oops.
She studied my face and then shrugged her shoulder. "So that has nothing to do with the fact that he came by and asked for you?" My head shot to her, and I knitted my eyebrows together.
"He came by? When?"
She ripped open an envelope and brought out a water bill. "He was here about fifteen minutes ago, said he really needed to talk to you. That it was important. He seemed a bit… off."
I swallowed and looked down at my hands, he wanted to talk to me.
"Did something happen at school?" She had her head down and kept looking through the various envelopes and papers.
"No, but I think he's going through some girl problems." Her head whipped to the side, her eyes wide as she looked at me.
"Fang has a girlfriend, since when?"
I looked toward the TV and watched as a team scored a touchdown.
"Fang used to have a girlfriend."
Dun dun dun!
Another cliffy, muah haha!
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