Hey everyone. I'M SO SORRY I'VE BEEN AWAY! DON'T HURT ME!

I know it's been way to long but to be honest, I've barely had time to sleep these past couple months, and I've just been so busy. It's been a busy couple months, and this story was so far away from the top of my priorities list, but I'm back for a little bit now.

I know I've really been keeping you guys waiting too. I'm sorry! That's why I gave you that lovely Fax scene in the last chapter. But just so you know there won't be much more left to the story, because I want to focus more of my time on a new story, which will be much longer. I'm not sure if it will be Maximum Ride though. It might be another topic. If you have any ideas PM me c:

Here's Chapter 6!

Disclaimer: I wish I was James Patterson, but I'm not.

MPOV

Previously: Fang turned towards me, grinning. "So Miss. Ride, now I have a question for you." I looked at him waiting for him to continue. "Will you be my girlfriend?"

I sat there, still in a daze from that kiss, letting the full reality of what had just happened sink in. Sure I had definitely felt something, but now that my brain isn't mush, is he really worth possibly getting hurt over?

"Aren't you dating Maya?" I questioned, trying to avoid his question.

Fang pulled out his phone, sent a quick message and turned to me. "Not anymore."

"Fang, if you just broke up with her, I'm not going to be your rebound girl that you dump within a week."

He looked at me completely dumb-founded, as I stood up and went towards the door.

I was almost gone, when I was spun around and trapped between the wall and a black-clad body.

"Please." He barely whispered, fanning me with his warm breath.

"Fang I..."

His lips were back on mine, but I pushed him off this time.

"I can't do this right now. I'm sorry." I said, my eyes down, as I shoved myself past him, and went up the stairs.

I walked out the door, and walked down the block, past my house, and into the woods near the homes. That's where I go to do my best thinking. Because right now Fang has my senses so fucked up, I just need to clear my head. I don't know what to make of any of this.

I just can't help feeling a bit of regret.

FPOV

Kissing Max was like an addiction that once you start, you can't ever stop, and it's all you think about. I knew after we ended the kiss that I wanted, no needed, to be able to call her mine. So I did the only sane thing I could think of. Ask her out.

So you can imagine my surprise when she asked about Maya. I had forgotten about her to be honest. I pulled out my phone and quickly sent her a text, breaking up with her.

Max still refused, and had this sad look in her eyes. Something wasn't right. I tried kissing her again, hoping to change her mind, but that didn't really work.

She left, leaving me stunned. Everything in me was telling me to go after her, but I could tell she needed to be alone. I sat on the floor by the front door, thinking about everything that just happened.

Right now, I have no idea what to do. And that never happens! I ALWAYS know how to handle situations, especially girl situations! But I wasn't used to being turned down.

Somehow though I can't help but feel that Max turning me down didn't have anything to do with me.

~~TIME LAPSE TO 1 MONTH LATER~~

FPOV

It's been a month since I kissed Max. She's been avoiding me, only talking to Iggy. He hasn't come to beat me up, and neither has Max, so I'm sure they don't hate me completely. Yet.

The only people that still genuinely talk to me are Nudge and Ella. And then of course there's the daily e counters with Lissa that I enjoy "oh so much". (Note my sarcasm there. Anyone that enjoys Lissa's presence needs serious psychiatric attention.)

I've decided though, that I'm going to try and win Max back, even if it's just as a friend. I can't stand to lose her. So I'm going to perform a song for her, hopefully she'll like it, and at least then we can start to move forward.

I just have to wait one more week for the talent show. I heard she's not performing in it this year, which is absolutely crazy.

Ella told me that Max and Iggy will be working as the Emcee's this year, so now I know that Max will definitely hear my song.

~~TALENT SHOW~~

FPOV

Here it was, the big talent show. I clung to my guitar watching Max work from across the stage. She looked so stunning, in a simple black dress, with her hair down.

Lissa walked up and traced a line down my arm, making me flinch. I guess she thought I shivered, because she pressed herself up against me.

The smell of her perfume was making me throw up a little in my mouth. I couldn't breathe.

"Make sure you watch my performance Fangy. It's just for you." She said, trying to sound seductive but sounding more like a dying cat.

"Lissa!" Max yelled across stage. "Stop trying to imitate a dying cat, you're insulting them."

I chuckled silently as she huffed away. I tried shooting Max a grateful smile, but she had turned around, ignoring me.

The house lights dimmed as the audience started cheering.

Showtime.

MPOV

The audience cheered as I walked out on stage.

"Hello all you fancy people!" A voice boomed from backstage. I looked around, just as confused as the audience. Then came the music. Blasting through the speakers was "Stayin' Alive". You know, that old song from like, the 60's or 70's? And out walked an afro-ed, sparkly suit clad Iggy dancing to the music.

The audience burst out laughing. I on the other hand just face-palmed, then briskly walked to the sound box, and pulled the plug on Iggy's music. He didn't care though, and kept dancing, until I got back on stage.

"Lucky for you all, that most of the talent tonight is much better than what you just had to witness. I apologize for any lose of brain cells that may have just caused." I said, face-palming again.

The audience erupted with laughter again, and applauded.

"So without further ado…" And so the night began as we introduced each act. I was actually pretty shocked with how talented everyone was. Until we got to Lissa.

"Well everyone, I'd like to just say, that we are not responsible for an hearing damage, brain damage, or other issues caused by this next act. If you need to walk out during the performance we understand and will notify you when you may safely return. Here's Lissa."

"This song is dedicated to the love of my life, FANG GREEN!" The she devil screeched into her diamond studded microphone. And that's when the worst sounds came out of her mouth. She sang her version of Call Me Maybe. Again.

I don't know if I'll have any brain cells left by the end of this year.

Ha and would you look at that. Half the audience got up and left. Score: Lissa-0, Max- Infinity.

I went out and got the audience back once Lissa had gone off stage.

Iggy introduced Fang onto the stage.

He strummed a few chords then began playing the opening statement. My mind couldn't help but think back to last month, when he had asked me out.

"When you try your best, but you don't succeed". He sang sweetly, looking at me the whole time.

This was the song we had last sung together. The last time I actually had sung in a while. I sat down backstage, not being able to keep myself up.

I listened to the song, knowing in my heart that it was for me.

Nothing had ever been clearer.

Deep down, in my weird and strange being, I cared a lot for Fang. More than I ever did for Sam. And I could just tell in my gut that he did too. And my gut is never ever wrong.

He sang his final line, and the audience gave him a standing ovation. He walked backstage, after he finished bowing, and Iggy continued the show, as I still sat backstage.

He sat down next to me, and we didn't say anything for a while.

"I'm sorry." He finally said. "But I have to tell you something."

He took a deep breath.

"I know you think I'm some big player just because I'm a celebrity, but I can assure you that I'm not. You're truly the only person that I can honestly say I care about very deeply, and I need you to be with me. I can't stand to have you not next to me. Please Max, will you be…"

I cut him off, kissing him lightly on the lips. He instantly kissed back, as if he'd been wanting to for a long time.

I pulled away, and said, "Look Fang, I'm sorry I walked out on you a month ago. It's just you took me completely off guard, and I needed to be away to take some time to think things through. I don't handle heartbreaks very well and am very selective with the people I trust. But, I will be your girlfriend. To be honest, spending so much time away from you has made me realize how much I really care for you."

He kissed me quick, and then helped me up.

And we walked out of there, never looking back.

Well that's the end of that. I will be writing an epilogue, and then on to the next story. Please review and thank you all for being so patient with waiting for my updates! I'll try to make them a little speedier! Have a great week everyone c:

Quote of the day:

"Give wings to your soul by nourishing your mind. If you can see the invisible you can do the impossible."

Keep flying,

Spunky Violet