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It had been 6 months since I last heard 'the voice' so I presumed the world was safe, for now at least. In those few months I had a lot of time to think about the situation between me and fang. I tried not to think about it but it was impossible. At every opportunity I got I helped with training total but it didn't take enough of my time. So I sucked it up and thought about him, about us.

I seriously cannot deny it I am in love with him. Why couldn't I realise that in the first place. I mean 3 kisses, absolute jealousy for the red headed wonder and not being able to stop thinking about him seriously what did I think it was being a 'sister'.

I walked over to the computer and logged onto IM. I searched to see if Ella was online. I opened a conversation with her and without even saying hi I typed "I AM IN LOVE WITH FANG!"
"Max?" oh no Fang walked in silently as usual. As I turned to face him blushing, he kissed me. I couldn't think. I tried to pull away but I couldn't I just kissed back. Eventually he pulled away
"I love you too, max" he said walking away. His breathing was so even, I wished mine was but it really wasn't but the heavy breathing was worth it.

I turned to look at the computer and realised Ella had replied "have you only just realised! Gosh I thought it was obvious"
"Yes I have only just realised. I have to go see you soon." I shut the computer down I had to find fang.

The first person I saw was Nudge "where's fang?" I asked hoping she would have a short answer.
"He went out" she replied when you want her to reply short she normally gives you a lecture but I needed more information "why are you so happy anyway?" she added.
"Can't talk now nudge, do you know where he went?"
"He said he'd be in the oak tree next to the lake if you needed him. So, I guess you'll –"
"Yes, I'm going to find him" I interrupted impatiently "you and Iggy are in charge until I get back." As I ran to the nearest exit I could hear nudge explaining to Iggy they were responsible for the others. I ran out the door and unfurled my wing as I leapt into the air.

I joined fang in the tree "what's wrong?" I asked him. I needed to know if it was my fault. He looked up at me and smiled.
"nothing's wrong" he said "I was just thinking about the times I thought I might lose you" he sighed "and that you wouldn't have known how much I love you" I just had to pinch myself
"Ouch"
"Well why did you pinch yourself? It was obviously going to hurt."
"I thought I must be dreaming. You said you loved me."
"Yes, well that might be because I do."
"So you really love me then?"
"Haven't I just said that? Yes, I have ever since Jeb rescued us 5 years ago. I wanted to say something I just didn't know how to-"he couldn't get any further I wouldn't let him, I kissed him. It seemed the only way to shut him up now he'd started talking. In fact I think that's the most I've ever heard him say at one time. He didn't seem against me kissing him. When I managed to pull away, which was so difficult because his lips were so soft it made me want more, I desperately needed to ask him a question.
"Fang, what were the times you were thinking of, you know the ones you thought you might lose me?"
"I was mostly thinking of the time we went to save Angel, but we got caught" he sniffed "and also when you were with Sam"
"When I had Sam you had the red-headed wonder though"
"You mean Lissa, and I thought it would distract me from you and it did until Sam. When he came along it made me want you more." By the time he said that my arms were around his neck and my face inches from his, it made me forget I was angry he still called her 'Lissa'. I thought about kissing him yet again.

"Max you need to get out of here Itex is back."
"Great timing" I said out loud as I started falling. Luckily fang had quick reactions.
"What was great timing?" he asked concerned.
"Oh, nothing much. Just my voice telling me Itex is back" I said sarcastically trying to cover the fact I was panicking although it didn't really help Fang can always see right through when I try to cover things up.
"Don't panic you don't have to work this out alone this time. You have me."
"You're right. So do we tell the others?"
"About Itex? Not yet. About us 2? They'll work it out before long. About me helping you lead? I think we should tell them as soon as we get back." I think he answered every possibility so I wouldn't talk any more but I had one more query.
"Fang, you said us two. Does that mean were together?" I asked without trying to cover the hope
"Well, I think there's no reason not to see how it goes."
"Seriously?" I had hardly finished when I felt his lips on mine. With that we returned to the others, it was about dinner time Iggy wouldn't be happy if we were late to dinner. On my way back my thoughts were confirmed
"Dinners almost ready guys" Angel told us in her favourite way to tell us, through her thoughts.