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FPOV

I walked into my first hour class the day after Max and I fought. She wasn't sitting where she normally did, next to me. She was two rows ahead of me now. The girl, Danielle, who sits where Max is now, asked Max why she was in her seat.

"Mrs. Kepsel switched us because Nick and I don't get along." She said. I rolled my eyes.

"Oh." Was all Danielle said before turning around to walk toward me. She smiled and sat down, setting her book-bag on the desk. "Hi." She grinned. "I'm Danielle."

"My name is Nick, but you can call me Fang." I smiled back at her. So much for starting out new and not going by 'Fang' anymore. I guess Max ruined that for me.

Danielle's eyebrows furrowed, "Why would I call you that?" She was kind of cute. Not like Max th- Stop don't think like that. Let her go.

"Well, it's just a nickname I sorta got at my old school." I winked at her. Before she could answer, Mrs. Kepsel told us to get out our homework.

I'm pretty sure Max could hear me talking to Danielle because her face looked all red. I thought she didn't want me around anymore? She even kept twisting in her chair to 'crack her back'. Yeah, right.

I learned some interesting things about Danielle during the class period. Her favorite color, foods she dislikes and her number. Apparently she is on the volleyball team and is wonderful at math (which happens to be the class I now sit next to her in).

I walked Danielle to her second hour Chemistry class and we stopped at the classroom door.

"So," She said, smiling up at me. She was at least a foot shorter than me. "Would you like to go get ice cream or something later today? You can pick me up around 5 after practice?" Her eyes were shining. They were a mix of light and dark brown. Just like her hair.

"Sure... but this is awkward, I don't have my license." I gave her a sorry smile.

She laughed, "It's ok, me neither. I'll have my mom drive us. Text me your address and we can work out details later." The minute bell rang and her eyes widened. "Hurry! I don't want you to be late!"

I just shrugged and walked away, giving her a grin and a little wave.

What have I gotten myself into? I thought. I smiled. Oh well.

MPOV

I saw Nick walk Danielle to her class. I kind of liked Danielle. She was really nice and pretty. And that made me jealous. Sure, I told him to leave me alone. And I know he might have felt feelings for me. I know that I ruined whatever was between us, but it's for the best. It just kills me to see him talking to another girl. I mean flirting with another girl.

Especially with what his past was like... Oh god. I turned him back into his old self. He came her excited to change and he was changing his life around and now, because of me, he's going to go back to how he used to be. The person he hates. I need to talk to him and tell him... What. What would I tell him? It would probably make things worse.

Maybe I should worry about myself after finding out I might have cancer. Ugh, just thinking about the word makes me want to puke. I can't tell Nick because I know he would never leave my side then. I may need him but he sure as hell doesn't need me. And plus now he has Danielle. The minute bell rang and I was still at my locker. I sighed, slammed it shut and walked quickly to my gym class.

During lunch I could see them laughing together. I quickly looked down at my food when Nick had glanced up and saw me starting. Shit.

After playing with my pudding cup and keeping my eyes down, someone tapped my shoulder. I turned around and it was Nick.

I looked up from his black v-neck to his face. He looked oddly calm. "Maximum, could you maybe not stare at Danielle and I? It's kind of weird." He said and I gaped at him.

"What?" I almost shouted. "I looked at you ONE TIME and that's called staring?" I laughed. "You only wish I was staring at you two over there." I rolled my eyes. "Don't call me Maximum."

"Max every time I looked at you, you were watching us." He said, way too calmly. I wanted to slap him for treating me so coldly. But then again I probably deserved it.

I laughed again and stood up. "Honestly Nicholas, I don't care what you think you saw or what you didn't see."

He stated at me for a minute. "Well I'm just confused why you would cut me out of your life for no reason and then stare at me all day? I saw you in Math first hour; don't try and deny it."

"Seriously? I told you why you couldn't be around me." I whispered.

He rolled his eyes. "Yeah right Max. You just wanted me out of your life."

I stared at him. Why was he acting this way? Tears welled in my eyes and I could tell Nick instantly felt bad. But as quickly as his expression softened, it hardened again. I walked away quickly before the tears could fall.

"Max wait," I heard. I slowly turned around and Nick said, "I'm sorry." He looked down.

"Hang on." I slid my book bag off of my back and pulled out a neatly folded piece of paper and handed it to him. Before he could even respond, I was already 10 feet away, walking toward the cafeteria doors.

FPOV

Danielle's mom came by and picked me up around 5:30. She dropped us off at an ice cream shop that was about 3 blocks away from my house.

We were eating our ice cream cones and walking to my house. Danielle stopped. "So are you and Max, not a thing? I thought you were, but after today, the way you treated her in the cafeteria..." She trailed off.

"I don't want to talk about her. But no we are not a 'thing'." I gritted out. I still have not read that stupid note. I'm not sure I even will.

Danielle giggled. "Good," was all she said and I smiled at her

"Why do you ask?" I asked, raising my eyebrows.

"Oh no reason... So you said your dad's not home right?" She giggled again.

"Mhm, he won't be home until 7 in the morning." I said, grinning.

We finally reached my house and when we walked through the door, I introduced Danielle to my cat Lily and she was extremely giddy. Apparently she loved animals, especially cats. It was kind of adorable the way she played with Lily.

I reached down to where she was kneeling and grabbed her hand. "Come on," I spoke softly.

She smiled with her eyes this time and stood up, following me to my room. I shut my door and looked at her. She looked like she was going to melt. I wish Max would look at me like that.

I stepped toward her and cupped her face in my hand. "You." I said softly, "Are absolutely gorgeous." You gotta sweet talk 'em if you want to get in their pants. I mean she is gorgeous but not like Maximum. I don't think I could ever date Danielle or anything. She just wasn't my type in that way. But her body is definitely my type.

She crushed her lips to mine before I was even ready. So she was obviously eager. Damn. Maybe she feels the same about me and I won't have to worry about breaking her little heart.

We kissed aggressively for about 5 minutes when someone knocked on my door. I groaned and held up a finger and ran to the front door. It was Iggy.

"What the hell did you do!" He yelled. "Max won't talk to anyone and if anyone even mentions your name, she has to sprint out of the room." He was breathing heavily. "And why the hell were you with Danielle all day? You should be comforting Max after the news she got yesterday. What the hell is wrong with you? Max has never EVER opened up to anyone other than Nudge and I, but when you come along she just tells you everything and you guys are best freaking friends in one day. And then suddenly three days later you blow her off? What the hell is going on?"

"Okay, Iggy, calm down. Max told me she didn't want me in her life anymore." I paused, "Wait, what news?"

He looked sad, "I figured you knew, she found out last night and I figured she told you before she told us."

"Told me what, Iggy?" I raised my voice.

"Just talk to her. She said she gave you something- a note. Read it. Now." With that he walked out the door and slammed it behind him. I rolled my eyes and turned around to see Danielle standing there.

"What's going on?"

"I think you should go home. I have some stuff to take care of. I'm really sorry. Can I see you tomorrow? Can we get lunch or something?" I half smiled at her and she nodded sadly.

"I'll call my mom." She whispered.

I was sitting in bed with Max's crumpled note in my hand for at least five minutes.

Finally I opened it. Jeeze, she wrote a lot.

Nick/Fang, September 8, 2014 1:24am

I'm sorry. I am so so sorry for ruining all of our feelings toward one another. I just couldn't bear the thought of anything happening to you. You are such a good person. But I can't risk putting you in danger just so I can be happy. It's better this way. I hope you didn't mean what you said to me in my car. The way my heart shattered did not feel good at all but I know I deserve it. I deserve to be hated by you, I'm a cruel person. I should have never gotten you involved in this mess to begin with.

So tonight I got a call from my doctor. I had recently gotten a blood test done for some generic checkup stuff. They may or may not have found that I have (something scribbled out that I can't read)some illnesses. Apparently it's bad. They want me to come in on Monday so they can run more tests. Until then I don't really want to talk about what the illness may or may not be. Right now I want to explain to you something: Kyle.

Kyle was a good friend of mine when Dylan and I were dating. He always said he liked me but he didn't make things awkward. And I was okay with it. Dylan had no idea though. You said Kyle was one of the people there that night- with Dylan. But Kyle, I can't believe it, but it all makes sense.

Kyle acted really weird the next day after I was raped. And I couldn't figure out why. I never told him I was raped. So I was confused when he started saying things about how badly Dylan treated me and stuff. And how he was glad I dumped him. I kind of liked Kyle and I confided in him as a friend. But he was really weird about it. One day he gave me a note and it said, "Max I need to tell you something important, meet me at 6 tonight behind the field." Or something along those lines. But I freaked out. I was still nervous around people after what happened and I mean, meeting behind a field seemed kind of suspicious.

I drove past the field to see if I could see him though. Instead, I saw Dylan's dad walking away and I was really confused, so I slowed down and asked him what he was doing and he told me I better not get close to anyone other than Dylan. He said Dylan and I were meant to be together and that Kyle was just going to ruin everything. He told me Kyle was there that night- when I was raped, but I didn't believe him until you said his name. Oh gosh, Fang, he will kill you if you get too close to me so stay away. Please.

No matter how much it hurts either of us.

I am truly sorry,
yours always,

Maximum Ride.

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