Well, Hullo thar! Fancy seein' you here!

Excuse my random accent.

I know it's been a while, and I hope I stop being so spacey, because I was thinking about starting a new story. I'm in a play right now (opening night is Thursday) and the rehearsals are really hectic.

See you on the flip side

"C'Mon, Max, just do it already! I dare you." Nudge taunted me. Oh, snap, it was on.

"Fine!" I turned around from my messy room and locked myself in my bathroom, inscribed napkin in hand. I sat on the countertop and started the numbers into my cell phone.

"Aww, Max! At least put it on speaker-phone!" She pleaded.

"I second that motion!" I heard Ella say behind her.

"No way, José!" I said, and hit the call button.

As I listened to it ring, I contemplated exactly what I was doing. I was calling some random guy that probably doesn't remember me, and I barely know his name is Dylan. And what am I going to say? 'Hi, this is the girl from the zoo. You know, the one with the blonde hair and unseemly appetite? What's up?'. I was just about to hang up when a feminine voice answered the voice.

"Hello?" Well, here goes nothing...

"Umm... well... hi, is Dylan home?" I stuttered out, praying he didn't give a fake phone number.

"Sure. Just one second, hon." Hmph. This is a little easier than I thought. I heard some shuffling and a door opening, and then I heard a voice come through my phone.

"Hello?'' A smooth voice says. I felt like i had a speech impediment.

"Err... Hi, this is... the girl from the zoo?" I mentally smacked myself because I sounded so unsure.

"Oh, Hi! I was really hoping you would call." Dylan said, sounding substantially happier.

"Really? That's great!", I said, feeling relieved. "My name is Max, by the way. Max Ride." Jeez, who was I? James freaking Bond?

"Cool. I'm Dylan Whitman. It's kind of weird introducing yourself on the phone." We both laughed, his deep and full, but not in the Santa Claus way, just in the guy way.

We did a little bit of small talk, like what movies, music, and books we liked. We had a few things in common, which made it a lot easier to talk to him. Eventually, he got along to asking me to dinner and a movie, and I gladly accepted. After we hung up, I looked at my phone in astonishment for a second. I had a date with a really cute, nice, and funny guy. The peaceful silence lasted only a moment before Nudge and Ella busted into the bathroom and bombarded me with questions.

Not that I was answering them. Or even listen. I was floating on the air, and not even the Nudge Channel could bring me down.

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The feeling of complete bliss lasted until school the next morning, when I was caught off guard with a 'pleasant' surprise.

Nudge and I were walking up the stepsto the school, and I made it all the way to the front door until a blob of pink and red hair blocked my entrance. Standing in front of me was a girl I had never seen before, wearing a great big smile on her face. She had nice features, and was very pretty, with long red hair and bright green eyes. The only thing truly ugly about her were her clothes. All designer and name-brand, just an offensive shade of pink- from her top to her heels. Even Nudge was wrinkling her nose a little.

"Hi there! I'm Lissa! I just didn't recognize you, and wanted us to be friends!" She kept that big smile on her face the whole time, and no matter how obnoxious, I couldn't help but give a little smile.

"I'm Max, and this is Nudge. It was really nice to meet you, Lissa, but we've really got to go. See you around!" I said, edging around her and lying through my teeth. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't going to avoid this chick at all costs.

Classes were normal and I made it to lunch. I sat down next to my friends and listen to the playful banter between Nudge and Iggy, and JJ and Trixie were having some mega-intense debate about the Union or something. I caught Sam watching me and he blushd and looked down at his food. I blushed to and grinned at him. Fang was in his own little world, as per usual. Today he was sitting directly across from me, so it was kind of hard not to take notice.

I decided on the spot it was time to tell them about my date. I'd been putting it off all day, but Nudge was going to be doing my hair and makeup, so I needed someone else there with me so I don't end up strangling her with the cord to the blow dryer. I cleared my throat, and Sam and Fang gave me their attention. I did it again, a little louder, and Iggy and Nudge looked at me. She had a knowing smile on her face. Somehow, she had gone all morning without telling anyone.

"HEY!" I yelled. JJ and Trixie finally stopped arguing and looked at me, too. Both their faces were a little red, but we all knew the debate wasgood-natured.

"So, I've got an announcement to make." They all nodded, except for Nudge, who looked like she was about to burst. Crap- I better say it fast. "I-"

"Max has got a date tomorrow!" She squealed. JJ gasped and started squealing with her. Trixie had a big grin on her face. Iggy looked kind of disgusted, so I kicked him under the table. Boy, that sure cleared his face up fast. Sam and Fang were both scowling and looked like they wanted to wring someone's neck.

What? Oh, well. At least the girls were happy for me. I scooched down closer to them and let them plan out my outfit. I glanced down at Iggy, Sam, and Fang, and they all looked pretty threatening. I snorted. If they thought they were going to inerrogate Dylan before the date, they were dead wrong. Fang looked pretty lethal though, and I didn't really want to feel the intensity of his glare. Maybe five minutes of questioning. With supervision. I mean, I'm sure Dylan is totally cool.

I'm sure.

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For those who couldn't tell, that was my lame attempt at suspense.

Hang in there, FAX supporters! Not too long now!

Well, I'm off. G'Night!

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