Chapter 12

Fang POV

I drove Max home, and I watched her run into the house. I looked over to the side of thehouse, where a huge oak tree stood. I thought back to the picture of me, jumping into the path of a water hose's spray. I looked happy in the picture, even though the water stream was hitting me squarely in the chest. In the background behind me, was a blurry figure of a guy about Max's age.

I felt angry. Not at Max, not at anyone. I was angry at myself. Why couldn't I remember this? This was a great thing I had going here. I thought as hard as I could. It was dark out, so I drove off. I went back to the hospital, with a nurse assisting me back to my room, checking my head wound (which was looking REALLY nasty… ) , and She let me undress and flipped off the switch in my hospital room.

"Good night, Mother." I mumble. I lay on my back, and turn my head to the right, were the smallish window was. I stared at the stars for a little while, and thought deeply about the morning I came to the hospital. The doctor said I'd been shot… but the location was all so fuzzy … I'll have to ask Max about it in the morning. The thing that I fell asleep to was my own replica of my proposal to Max.

Max POV

"Hey Iggy," I called to my blonde–haired blued–eyed cousin, who was lying on the couch watching animal planet. "Hey Cuz. How was your date with Sir Forget-me-not?" I punched his shoulder and sat down at the end of the couch – on his legs. He yelps and pulls his legs up. I smirk, but the look melts off. Iggy looks concerned.

"Not good, huh?" He says, arching his eyebrows. I nod and cup my hands over my face. Iggy was like a brother to me. I nod again and reply

"Yeah. Not good,"

"Do you know who shot him?"

"What?" I take my hands off my face, and look Iggy hard in the face.

"Do … YOU - ya know, yourself – know who shot at him – as in Fang?"

I gaped a little bit. Why haven't I thought of it before? Those drunk guys across the lake were shooting off guns! I'll have to ask the police department if they know anything about it in the morning.

"Thanks Iggy, I think that'll defiantly help, really," I said, genuinely. He nodded and playfully grumbled

"Now shut up, the Puppy Bowl is on," I laugh and get up. I climb up the old creaky steps that lead to the four bedrooms upstairs. My mother, already asleep, was snoring like the mother bear she was. Next to hers, was mine. Next to mine, was the bathroom, and next to that was the 2 spare rooms. I walked into my room, painted tan with beachy pictures hung around. My eyes come to rest on my bed. I could almost see Fang's sleeping figure. He slept on the outside, making me feel all sheltered. I quickly go and lock the window. I lay my purse by the bed and dress in pajamas, then take out my journal. I have one written for every grade/year. So, I sit cross legged on my bed, writing in my journal like a crazy person that will always be alone. Damn.

Yah know… its' really hard. I mean, I didn't even like Fang before. Now, just when I am positive that I love him, he has to go and lose his memory. I know it's not his fault, but I need to blame someone. And that someone will appear tomorrow, when I go to the Police Station. I will sue the person who split me and my hubby. Heh. That's a funny thought. My hubby. Hubby. An odd word, really.

I shut my journal after drawing a picture of a girl crying while thinking of a guy that had similarities to Fang a little bit. I lay the book on the dresser and I turn off the lights. I climb into bed and lay on my side, facing my window. I always kept the blinds open at the angle to were you could see the stars if you laid down.

I then did something I hadn't in while. I stared at the stars. The thought of me without Fang scared me now. Me being alone was a very… alien thought. I wished that for once, Dylan were here. He could always soothe me. I fell asleep to the thought of Dylan being there.

ThE cReEpY DrEaM:

I was sitting with Fang, at Mimi's right before he was gonna kneel to purpose. I heard the drunk idiots yowling and popping their guns. Fang kneels, and gets shot. After Fang falls unconscious to the ground, Dylan appears, holding a gun with steam rolling out of the barrel. He is smiling evilly, and comes close to my ear, giving me goose-bumps.

"Guess what? Fangs not in our way anymore," And he wraps his arm around me in a tense, unfriendly hug.

I wake up sweating, and jittery. forget what I had said last night about Dylan… I never want to see his retarded face again. I get up, fixing my pajamas and brushing my unruly hair. I change into a gray shirt with an upside down cow on it that read 'state cow tipping,' If this were a real sport, I would practice a lot.

I got downstairs and found my mother chatting it up with Fang in the kitchen. I quickly dash behind the wall before they see me. I shake my head, trying to wipe all emotion from my face. I puff out my chest slightly, and roll back my shoulders. I want to look independent and… strong?

I walk out looking straight ahead, placing my steps carefully. Fang and my mom automatically look at me.

"Oh, hey Max," Fang says with a casual smile. I hunch my shoulders, pretty much dropping the act. I look over at Fang, and pull my mouth into a smile. I was pretty much emotionally drained. I look at my mother, who is giving me a stare that said: "Are you ok?"

I nod 'yes' and I ask as casually as I could manage "What's for breakfast?" Mom turns to the door and says over her shoulder "I'm going out with my dear friend Annie," she briefly turns around "I don't know what YOU guys are doing."

I roll my eyes; that's mom for ya. I turn to Fang and he flips out his keys, spinning them around his finger. I sigh in a relief type way. I grab my purse and Fang grabs my arm as I walk away, slipping my purse off my arm.

"Why do you need your purse? I'm paying!" he looks at me kindly, and a look of surprise crosses my face. He chuckles and walks me to the truck. I was about to reach for the handle when, politely, Fang opens the door for me, makes sure I'm sitting before he shuts it, and gently closes the door. I blush furiously. I wasn't used to this behavior from Fang even BEFORE he lost his memory.

He jumps in and shuts the door, turning the key in the ignition. Why am I hanging on his every movement? I turn on the radio and search for music. I eventually give up and turn it off.

"Sooo… where are we going?" I ask, cautious like. Fang glances at me from the driver's seat. I suddenly felt like a little helpless child. I arch an eyebrow; he's not answering.

"FANG. WHERE. ARE. WE. GOING?" I half-yell. He sighs, and whispers something that sounds like: "Humana meme 'fey'" I grit my teeth. I skooch into my seat, swinging my legs. I look out the window, pouting. I get Déjà vu', remembering that night he proposed. That horrid, nightmare of-an evening.

I silently hope we're not going to Mimi's café. We're going in that general direction. I stiffen automatically. I don't think I was ready to go back there yet.

"Fang, please. Please tell me where we're going." I beg pitifully. He smirks like the idiot he is. I feel anger bubble up inside my chest. What an ass. I can't believe I have to sit in the same CAR as this loser. I almost screech in frustration. We turn into the store complex that Mimi's Café is in.

"I KNEW IT!" I yell angrily. "YOU COULD HAVE JUST TOLD ME, FANG! ITS NOT THAT BIG OF A DEAL!" I pound my fists on his shoulder as he parks. He flinches and shies away from me. Good for him. I think hostilely. He put the big, black, shiny truck into park, and I jump out, eager to get away from him. I slam the door, and speed walk to the door of the Café, pouting.

Fang jogs up, looking guilty. I feel a bit guilty, too. Here Fang is, doing something nice for me and I spit in his face. I guess he wanted me to explain what happened that night, or something. I calm down, and take his hand. He looks down at me, confused. I give him an apologetic smile, with a hint of embarrassment. He wraps his arm around my shoulders and gives me a slight squeeze. I smile, but a thought tickles the back of my mind.

Will Fang and I ever be the same again?

Ok guys! Thanks for all the support :o) this, so far, is the longest chapter :oP I'm having a lotta fun writing this story! I'm actually sick today, so I have a lot of time on my hands! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! (1,650 words!)