Yay! Another chapter up! I know, ive been updating a lot recently... Sorry, its just that i get a lot of ideas for new chapters and chiz... But whatever, anyway.

Disclaimer: I dont own Maximum Ride... (I wish i did though)

Anywho, forward with the story.
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Chapter 10- The Cursed Bear

-TIME SKIP…. MONTH OF OCTOBER NOW-

Fang's P.O.V.

Oh Flap! It's October 15, and I still haven't gotten anything for Angel tomorrow. Like, seriously, what six year olds want? I know Angel isn't the type that wants dolls, or plastic, miniature, annoying, colorful ponies. I know she's still doesn't get the concept of electronics. Crap. I'm screwed.

*LIGHT!* the light bulb above my head just gave me an idea. I need to ask one of the girls….. Maybe Max? Angel does lover her. Yea.

(Bold= Fang, Italics= Max)

Can you come with me to help pick out Angels birthday present?

Really? Tomorrows her birthday, procrastinator….

Are you gonna come or what? I was shaking my head in a disapproval way. She's so difficult.

Yea. Now stop shaking your head you head shaker.

Yes!

Excited you get to spend a whole day with my awesomeness? I wouldn't blame you, I would if I were you. ;)

Shut up. I'll pick you up in ten.

I got up and went to take a shower. When I got out, I towel dried my hair, and put on my boxers. I put on a black t-shirt, my beanie, guy skinny jeans, and my black Nike's. But, before I put my beanie on, I made sure my hair fell right.

I then made my way to my car. I pulled out and parked in front of Max's place. I beeped the horn and waited a couple of seconds before Max got out.

"Hey" Max said as she got in.

I nodded notifying that I had heard her, and I'm saying hi back.

"So… where we going?" she asked.

"Mall" I said simply.

"I know that, I mean what kind of store, like toy store clothes store…" she let it hang in the air.

"Toy store" I said.

"Why?"

"Because knowing Angel, she probably wants another stuffed animal. I know she hates plastic dolls and plastic ponies."

"Wow Fang. Longest sentence I've heard you say well… Ever."

"Good, 'cause I don't plan on talking much either Maxie." I saw her wince at the nickname. Score: Fang: 2 Max: 1!

"Don't. Ever. Call. Me. Maxie. Ever. Again." She said between punches. After she just kept punching until I snapped.

"I'm DRIVING MAX!" I said.

"So?"

"So, that means you no punch hot guy" I said pointing to myself.

She just rolled her eyes and turned on the radio. The song "Somebody That I Used to Know" From Gotye came on. And I started to sing the guy part.

Now and then I think of when we were together
Like when you said you felt so happy you could die
Told myself that you were right for me
But felt so lonely in your company
But that was love and it's an ache I still remember

The song went on. Max kept staring at me. Weird. But, when the girl part came on, it was Max that was singing.

Now and then I think of all the times you screwed me over
But had me believing it was always something that I'd done
But I don't wanna live that way
Reading into every word you say
You said that you could let it go
And I wouldn't catch you hung up on somebody that you used to know

I just absolutely love Max's voice. I don't know why, but it helps me think better, feel calmer, makes me feel more me for some reason….. Great. Now I sound like a girl.

The rest of the song finished, and the radio just played more and more with Max and I singing. It was nice…..

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When we finally got to the mall, Max and I made our way to Toy Land (AN: Made that name up…. If there's and actual place that's named that, don't sue).

We made our way to the cursed, get this, Duh! Duh! Duuuuuuh! Stuffed Animal Section.

"Ok, first to find something cute, fluffy, and Angel like-" I said counting of my fingers "gets 5 bucks from the other person" I said.

Max smirked, then nodded and said "Deal."

Me and her than raced to opposite sides of the isle and dug through it. I kept finding the same thing but in different colors. After about 5 minutes Max finally spoke.

"Look Fang," she said holding a stuffed bear with a little white dress, white fake wings, and a plastic halo.

"It's called Celeste. I think Angel would love it." She said triumphantly.

Not to sound like a girl, but that bear was pretty dang cute.

"How much?" I asked.

She eyed the price tag and her eyes widened. Not good… I thought.

I then looked at it and my eyes widened. Damn, that much for a bear… Freaking knock off.

"That's too much. $49 bucks? I mean really." I said.

"No duh, but if you don't have enough ill pay for some of it." Max said.

I know that voice. She only us that voice when she wanted something. I eyed her until I asked her.

"What do you want?" I asked.

"The present's from me and you." She said simply.

"Deal."

We then made our way to that cashier.

"That will be $49 dollars plus tax so, $50."

Me and Max each pulled out $25 and handed it to the cashier.

"Thank you for shopping with us. Please come again."

We made our way to the car in silence. When I started to pull out, Max broke the silence.

"So, what times Angels Party?" she asked.

"8. Why?"

"Because, I need time to prepare myself."

"It's casual, not dressy. Don't worry" I told her.

"Ok"

We just drove in silence. Not awkward silence, but comfortable silence. I then dropped her off. I pulled into my driveway and got out.

I crept into my house silently so that Angel or Mom and Dad think anything. I silently walked upstairs and into my room. I hid the present in my closet and just stayed there, watching TV until I fell asleep.

On the borderline of sleep, one last thought came;

I pray that tomorrow won't be hectic at all…

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- Aria Ride