I'm still trying to figure out how to tell you I was wrong
I can't fill the emptiness inside since you've been gone
So is it you or is it me?
I know I said things that I didn't mean
But you should've known me by now
You should've known me

He flew fast, the wind stinging his eyes and cheeks. How stupid he was, thinking Maya could possibly replace the real Max. It had been several months, yet he still had dreams of her. He worried how she took his leaving, he was sorry he hurt her. He replayed his last memory of her in his mind, how much easier it would've been if he had stayed. Why did he leave? He was so stupid, inwardly cursing at himself. Sure, he had a good time with the other Flock while he was there, but it wasn't the same. He missed Iggy, Nudge, Gasman and Angel. Most of all… Max.

"I still love you, Max," he whispered into the wind.

If you believed
When I said
I'd be better off without you
Then you never really knew me at all
If you believed
When I said
That I wouldn't be thinking about you
You thought you knew the truth but you're wrong
You're all that I need
Just tell me that you still believe

He had a good feeling about going back to the Flock. Sure, Max would be angry at him, but soon she would come around. Envy quickly filled his heart, what if she had turned to Dylan? His hands clenched into fists, drawing blood as his nails dug into his palm. He had been flying for a day straight, only stopping for occasional breaks. All he wanted to see was Max, to hold her, kiss her. Maya wasn't Max, she could have never compared. He was nearly there, he could barely hold in his excitement.

I can't undo the things that led us to this place
But I know there's something more to us than our mistakes
So is it you or is it me
I know I'm so blind when we don't agree
But you should've known me by now

He saw her, but she wasn't alone. He flew low and landed somewhere he could see her. She was leaning against a tree next to Iggy, her eyes closed. Fang watched as Iggy leant over and whispered something to her before he got up, kissing her cheek and leaving. Fang watched with a raised eyebrow, unsure of what to think of the situation.

Iggy knew Fang was close. He didn't think he would come back so soon, and he knew he had come for Max. Iggy knew what to do. "I'm going to grab some water, I'll be right back," he had whispered into Max's ear before getting up and leaving. Fang wouldn't want to hurt her, just to talk. Iggy knew to stay by and listen, even though he knew it was wrong, but he needed to protect her. He loved her, and that love had grown stronger and stronger over the weeks. They came out to the rest of the Flock over a week ago, Nudge and Angel already raving over a non-existent wedding. It was a possibility though. Iggy ducked behind some trees, hoping that he was out of sight.

If you believed
When I said
I'd be better off without you
Then you never really knew me at all
If you believed
When I said
That I wouldn't be thinking about you
You thought you knew the truth but you're wrong
You're all that I need
Just tell me that you still believe

She opened her eyes, and she was looking straight at him. They quickly narrowed, looking unfathomably into his deep brown eyes. She slowly got up as if she aged many a year and started walking towards him. How long had it been since she had last seen him? He looked the same, if not a little older. Dark circles hung beneath his eyes, he looked like he hadn't slept in days. She didn't want to know why he was back; she didn't want him near her. Yet curiosity had gotten the best of her.

To him, she looked as beautiful as ever. Her skin was tanned gold and her light brown hair was sun-streaked, reaching down to around her waist. She stood with her head held high like she had before he left, as if she dared anyone to defy her. He just wanted to take her in his arms and kiss those pink lips of hers. He loved her still, but did she love him? They stood a few meters a part, neither daring to draw any closer. Max didn't seem hostile towards him, more curious.

"Max," her name left his lips softly, making her eyes widen in surprise.

"You're back," he voice was calm and collected but void of emotion. He was taken aback.

"Yes," he replied hesitantly.

"Why?"

"Because I still love you."

There was a pause, their heartbeats filling the silence. She raised an eyebrow at him, wondering if he was going to suddenly jump forward and say "Just kidding!"

"You're telling the truth, aren't you?" She mumbled, breaking eye contact with him. She didn't know how to react to this.

"Yes," they both jumped at Iggy's voice, "He's telling the truth."

"Iggy, leave Max and I to talk, please," Fang's words dripped with poison.

"It's okay Iggy, I'll be fine, just wait by the porch," Max told Iggy, reassuring him. He sighed, defeated, and started walking back to the house.

"Do you still love me?" Fang asked once Iggy wasn't within earshot.

"No."

You should've know me
Cuze you're all that I want
Don't you even know me at all
You're all that I need
Just tell me that you still believe

Fang's mouth dropped open in shock. "What?" He was incredulous.

"I. Don't. Love. You," she paused for a moment, "I love Iggy."

"But," he stumbled over his words, "I need you, Max."

"I needed you as well, Fang."

"Please, don't you believe me?"

She gave him one last look, sadness casting over her eyes.

"No," and she turned and walked away for good.

This is the conclusion of the two shot (Which was originally a one shot) So I hope you guys enjoyed it. I did something a little different with how Fang finds out, but you can see that I like to choose songs with a meaning. Thank you for reading and I'll be out posting more stories soon, hopefully a large one with lots of chapters.

Laura Saturn