A/N: I love you all so much, you're undeniably the best. Sorry I took so long by the way, an update for What Now is in progress, I promise.

Max POV

I stare in the mirror and my puffy long red dress. I have on light pink eyeshadow and a thin line of eyeliner, my lips are painted red. My hair was curled and then pulled up into a long high pony-tail. I have to admit Nudge did an amazing job and I wouldn't change a thing about my look.

"You look gorgeous." I hear from my doorway.

I turn quickly, glad I'm not in the dreadful heels I have to exchange my flats for in some shit ceremony.

Nick stands in my doorway with a slight smile. He's in a suit and fuck, he looks hot. I forget that I've been trying to keep my distance or that he's been ignoring me and smile.

"Thanks, you don't look too bad either."

He smirks. "Gonna save me a dance?"

My face is now adorned by a full-blown grin. "I'd love to dance with you."

Fang winks and leans off my doorframe to leave.

"Hey," I say before he can go.

He looks at me expectantly.

"Why have you been avoiding me?"

He glances around for a second then straightens up. "It was nothing, princess. Everyone's waiting for you downstairs."

I stare after him and he heads back down the hall. My stomach churns at the nickname, princess. I shake my head and walk to my door, slipping on a pair of black flats. I'm gonna enjoy them as much as I can before I have to put on five inch heels. Five. Inches.

I walk out my room and into the hall, lifting the skirt of my dress at the stairs so I don't trip and fall to my death at the bottom of the stairs. But then again if I died I wouldn't have to have this ridiculous party

I slowly climb down the steps and hear the multiple, obnoxious gasps as I do. I roll my eyes and hook arms with Iggy as I make it to the tile floor.

"Where's dad?" I ask. Because my dad still isn't back from California and I expected him to be here for this.

"He'll meet us there." My mom says as she leads the way to the door.

I don't wanna do this. I look up wearily at Iggy. He smiles at me and kisses my forehead. "You'll be fine."

My friends and Dylan left earlier to get ready so it's just me, Iggy, Fang, Nudge, and my mom.

When I step outside I expect to see my mom sitting patiently I'm the car instead I see a fucking limo.

"Mom! Do I seriously have to go in that thing?"

Nudge walks forward in a pretty blue dress. "If you won't, I will, this thing is glamorous."

Nudge slips into the limo as I stare, Iggy tugs on my arm. "Hey, just be glad we won't be in there with Gazzy."

Fang smirks at the mention of his brother's disturbing…talents.

I reluctantly climb in and my mom smiles at me. "You looks beautiful, honey."

I lift one side of my mouth to please her and drop it as she looks away. Fang and Iggy fit on the other side.

"Who wants to play a game?" Iggy grins.

I wanna throw myself out the window.

I step out of the much too fancy limo and gaze at the building. I've been dreading this since my fourteenth birthday, knowing this was in my near future.

I feel a hand on the small of my back and Fang leans towards my ear. "I promise it won't be that bad."

I involuntarily shudder and nod while stepping away from his intoxicating touch.

Fang steps ahead and pushes the door open for is all the follow through. I easily spot all my friends from school, Iggy's too. Also, lots of my family but mostly from my Mom's side.

Tess, Kate, Ella, and JJ came up to me in their fancy dresses grinning from ear to ear.

"Max in a dress, huh? Who would've thought we'd see the day." Tessa smirks.

"Maxie!" Wyatt exclaims as he makes his way to me. "Looking fancy, eh."

John is not far behind and leans toward my ear. "Can I take this dress off you, baby girl?"

My eyes widen and I punch him hard in the arm. "John, you perv!"

Wyatt slaps him a high five and as the cackle.

Ella rolls her eyes and hooks arms with me to drag me away.

"Hey Ella, Iggy's looking pretty hot, yes?" Kate teases.

Ella blushes just as we reach the table meant for me and my group of friends.

I groan and Kate giggles.

Brian and Andrew are at the table already whispering while looking over at my cousins.

"Can you guys be anymore gross? Keep your eyes off my cousins."

Wyatt and John join us at the table and we fool around for a while before my mom makes me way to the table.

"Max, come say hi." She orders.

I shoot my friends a pained look before getting up to follow my mom. I assumed we were going I greet my family members but my mom turned out the ball room and headed to exit the venue.

We stepped out into the cool Autumn air. I saw a car pull up and immediately recognized it as my dad's.

I excitedly pulled up the skirt of my dress and ran towards the car. Dad quickly stepped out and opened his arms to me, I jumped up and wrapped my arms around his neck.

"You've been gone for so long." I whispered.

"Sorry, honey, I was planning to surprise you today. There's somebody I think you should meet." He released his hold on me and stepped towards the back seat, opening the door.

A small boy with light brown hair and hazel eyes appeared. He clicked the button on his seatbelt and hurried out his seat, coming to wrap his arms around my waist.

"You're my sister!" He exclaims.

I look at him in shock but smile. "Yeah I'm your sister, and you're my little brother," I say wrapping my arms around him.

"Daddy talks about you and Iggy all the time! And he said I could come back and meet you! Happy Birthday!"

"Thanks, kid. Wanna come I'm with me and meet Iggy?"

He nods excitedly and I look up to see my mom watching with teary eyes, happy years.

Dad smiles at me as I take Ari's hand.

As Ari and I are heading into the building, he tugs on my hand.

"Is Iggy gonna like me? Daddy said you guys might not be happy to see me, because him and mommy weren't allowed to be together." He frowned up at me.

I stopped walking and looked at him. "I think Iggy's gonna love you," I say and swoop him up in my arms, "he gets annoyed with me sometimes. I thinks he'll be excited to have a brother."

I let him back down on the floor, the kid is heavy. He immediately clutches my hand and gives me a smile.

My heart aches for him. He only gets to see his dad a few times a year because he's occupied by another full family. He's known about his siblings and always had to guess what they were like because he wasn't allowed to meet them.

Just before we reach the ballroom I stop to fix the tie on Ari's little suit, he doesn't have a blazer over his button up.

"Ready?" I ask.

He shakes his head frantically and I laugh. "You'll be fine."

I tell Ari to wait there an push into the ballroom. I spot Iggy and wave my arms around to get his attention, getting some odd looks from family members.

When Iggy finally spots me he and comes my way, the first thing he does is laugh. "Why are you waving your arms around like that? Are you okay?"

I smile. "Yeah, there's someone for you to meet."

"Is it Ella's mom? Because I told Ella I wasn't ready for that, we've only been on two da—"

"What!" I interrupt. "This isn't about Ella! But I'm gonna talk to you about that later." I open the door to the ballroom just a peak and tell Iggy to look.

"Is that…Ari?" He asks hesitantly.

I nod. "…I dunno how I feel about that." He finally says.

I frown. "Please, Ig? He's a really sweet kid. None of it was his fault, and he really wants to meet you." I pull the Bambi eyes at him.

"I-I guess you're right." He mumbled under my breath. He leaves to greet him and I stay back and watch them for a bit with the biggest grin.

I feel and hand on my waist and jump. "Max, baby, what are you doing?" Dylan chuckles.

"Dylan! When'd you get here?"

"Right as your mom was dragging you outside." He says.

The DJ suddenly stops playing and grabs a microphone. "It's now time for the Maximum to exchange her flat shoes for a pair high heel."

(A/N: I don't know if that's how they announce it, I've never been to a Quincenera. Forgive me for my lack of knowledge.)

Curse my mom for making him say my full name.

As if on cue my parents enter, as well as my brothers. It feels good to say that brothers, plural.

Someone pulls out a big chair with a big ribbon that says: "Happy 15th Max and Iggy."

Why doesn't Iggy have to wear a high heel?!

I grumpily walk towards the big chair in the middle of the dance floor and sit. I hear Dylan and my friends laughing at me.

Dad comes to stand before me with a closed shoe box.

"I know you don't want to do this, but we've got to make sacrifices to make your mom happy, alright?" He jokes.

I laugh and nod in agreement.

Dad slips off the easy black shoes and examines my foot. "Nice pedicure," he comments. I bring my hand to my mouth to prevent a laugh.

He picks up a microphone which came from, I'm not sure where, "I will now exchange her flat slipper for a heeled shoe to symbolize my daughter becoming a woman."

My dad chuckles and reaches for the shoebox, opening it to reveal a scary high pair of black heels. Damn you, Nudge.

Dad smirks and me, looking a lot like Iggy, and slips the shoes onto my feet. He then helps me stand from the chair and everyone applauds.

I begin to wobble back to the table but my dad stops me. "Honey, you've got to dance with me first."

My father is a horrid dancer and I'm not better. I reluctantly take his hand and let him lead me to the dance floor.

I step on his foot multiple times but we laugh together while he tells me about California.

By now we've eaten and opened my gifts, I got lots of money, and my dad let me have a few sips of champagne but don't tell mom.

I feel a slight buzz and I took my shoes off a while ago. I'm currently dancing with Tess, JJ, Kate, and Nudge in a circle.

After I danced with my dad I danced with Iggy and them Ari, having him stand on my toes which was painful but I'm a big girl.

When I slow song come on I see Ella come on to the dance floor with Iggy and snicker to myself.

I feel a tap on my shoulder and turn to see Fan-NICK.

He smirks at me. "You promised me a dance, remember?"

I smile at him and nod while the girls go to find their own dance partners.

Nick's hands leave a tingling sensation on my hips and I put my hands on his shoulders.

"Looks like you're having fun." He comments.

I laugh. "Yeah, is Iggy having fun?" I ask, concerned about how he feels being at a party all for me.

Nick chuckles. "Of course, he's been with Ella all night, plus your parents got him some expensive chemistry stuff."

I chuckle with him, already seeing Iggy locked up in his room making things explode.

"Are you having fun?" I ask suddenly.

"Don't worry about me, Max," he says.

I stare at him for a while then put my head against his chest, hearing his hear thump loudly.

After the song is done, another begins. I continue to sway along with Nick until Dylan come up.

"May I?" He asks Nick.

"No problem, man." I feel a bit of sadness when he takes his hands off my hips and turns away.

Dylan takes a hold of my waist and I push the thoughts of Fang away and enjoy the rest of the night.

A/N: How have your summers been? I mean, if you're on summer. Again sorry about the late update, I'm sure you all hate me. But, hope you enjoy the chapter.

-Tori