Hey guys! I know, this is the longest time you've went without reading my story. Its also the longest time since I've updated. AND I'm terribly SORRY! I don't think I can forgive myself for this, but you need to know the reasons as to why I didn't update sooner as promised:

1. School for me has officially started.

2. I had a limited time on the computer because every time I went on it, my parents thought I was going to do something pointless, so they kicked me off.

3. You are going to be lucky if you even get an update since I had already started school.

Disclaimer: I DON'T OWN MAXIMUM RIDE! JP DOES.

Chapter 16- Pool

Max's P.O.V.

Sunday. The day most Americans hate because of two reasons. One, it's the end of the weekend, and two, you have school/work the next day.

But, even though it's Sunday, I have to admit I am loving this day. Why? Because Nudge just texted me saying she's inviting the gang, Ari, me, and Ella to her pool today. Thank god, I've needed a tan for a while now. Just saying.

Ok, so now I'm in my bathroom putting in the bathroom putting on my red bikini. Your probably wondering Why are you wearing a bikini instead of a one piece? Because Ella had read the text kidnapped me in my sleep, carried me to the bathroom, threw a bikini inside the bathroom, left the text open for when I wake up, locked the door, and banged on it saying "WAKE UP MAX! AND GET READY!" Gotta love siblings eh? Still love the day though.

So here I am, putting the bathing suit on. After that, I brushed my teeth and put my hair in a messy bun. I banged on the door to tell Ella that I'm changed, and to let me out.

"Chill Max, you could've just asked instead of banging on the door." She said while opening the door.

"Whatever, just go get changed so that we can leave." I said.

We then went in our separate directions; her to her room, and me to my room.

I slid a pair of shorts, a tank top, flip flops, and sunglasses. I grabbed a towel from the closet thingy with the extra towels. Right when I was about to bang on Ella's door it bursts open and she drags me in and pins me down to the floor. She sits on me, with her back facing my face.

"Ella, what are you doing?" I said in a strained voice. Damn this girl weighs like a –and excuse my French- fucking ton. My lower half has already gone numb. Crap. I cant fight back now.

"Im painting your toes. Every girl needs to show off her toes when they go to the pool. Your toes need some painting. Red preferably." She said.

I had trouble breathing so I couldn't really speak. All that came out was the sound of a dying cow.

After she finished my toes -she even sat there to make sure they dried so I wouldn't 'accidently' mess them up- she helped me up and gave me a few seconds to catch my breath.

"What the hell Ella?" I said aggravated.

"Knowing you would you even had let me paint your toes?" she asked.

"No, but did you have to sit on me?"

"Uh ya" she said bluntly.

I was going to say something but the vibration of my iPhone in my back pocket interrupted me. It was text message from Mason.

From: Mason

Hey Max, just wondering if we can do something. I'm so bored right now.

From: Max

Actually I going to my friends house and go in her pool, Ill ask her if you can come.

From: Mason

Cool.

I asked for Nudge's approval, and she answerd with a 'OMG of course'. Typical.

I texted Mason the adresss and told him to meet me there.

~[*]~

"Cannonbal!" Gazzy shouted from the diving board. Well, miniature diving board.

I was still in a chair protesting to go in the water. I know, I said I wanted to get a tan, but, I hate it when I shed my clothing, and all I get is a bunch of stares. So, ive turned this into a day where I avoid the sun.

"C'mon Max, come in!" Iggy said.

"Nah I'm good. Kind of like the shade over here." I said.

"Please Max, just get in." Mason said. He had gotten here 5 minutes ago, and everyone, except for Fang seemed ok with having him here. Hmmm.

"Max, if you don't get in here me and Nudge will dress you up for an entire month." Ella threatened.

That got me going; I am not wearing something from them again. I got up and took of my tank top and shorts. When I turned around, they were all staring at me, with their jaws wide open.

"What?" I said blushing.

Silence.

Blushed even harder. What? Was there something on me? I checked myself to make sure. Nothing.

"What?"

"ZOMG! Max, you should totally wear bikinis more often, I mean you have an mazing body! No homo." Nudge said breaking the silence.

I probably looked like a tomato.

"Doesn't she look amazing guys?" Nudge asked.

All the guys, Iggy, Gazzy, Fang, Ari, and Mason, nodded slowly.

I walked to the pool, sat at the edge, and let my feet hang in the pool.

Then I felt a couple of arms on me and next thing I knew I was surrounded by water.

I surface for air and screamed at the perpotraitors: Fang, Iggy and Gazzy.

"What the hell guys?"

"You wouldn't come in so we kinda helped you on that." Iggy said.

I grunted and then went under. I opened my eyes and started swimming around the legs until I was on the other side of the pool. What can I say, im a fast swimmer.

When I surface there was no one still surface. Like, I bet they were underwater swimming.

I then got out and ran to the other side and jumped in softly. Does that make sense? Whatever.

When they surface, I was already on the other side.

"Hey guys."

"Max? How did you get over there?" Mason asked.

"I'm just that awesome. Duh." I said.

"OK, now that we got that over with, let's play chicken fight" Gazzy said.

"TEAMS!" Ella shouted. Everyone except for Ari and Mason chose a team. They all swam to me. I was shocked as to why though.

"I wanna be with Max, I'm her sister." Ella said.

"No I wanna be with Max" Iggy said.

"No. ME!" Gazzy said.

"Nu uh, I'm with Max" Nudge said.

I then felt two hands on my shoulders. Fang.

"I'm with Max because I'm her best friend." He said.

They all just stood there, well floated there, and then theyswam to their nd option for a partner.

Teams:

Gazzy and Nudge

Iggy and Ella

Fang and Max

Mason and Ari just wanted to watch.

"On 3 we go" I said.

"1…2…3!"

~[*]~

After several chicken fights and pool games, I was back at home, in bed and waiting for the next day. Monday.

My phone then started to vibrate. It was a message from Fang.

(Fang=Bold, Italics= Max)

Hey you awake?

Yea

Cant sleep?

No, just not tired.

Get some sleep Maxie.

Make me Fangles.

Fine, ill have Nudge there tomorrow morning. How's 6?

Im going, im going.

Night Max.

Night Fang.

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