This Is The Story Of The Wild One.

(July 24th, 2011.
Max's Outfit: http://www.polyvore.com/this_is_story_wild_one/set?id=102228913 [Max is also wearing lime green contacts.])

It's been a whole week since my dad broke the news he had cancer which meant today was the day I had to go off to the other side of America and go live with Ashley.
I learned a bit more about him by asking my dad. Ashley is in a famous rock band, he lives with 4 other guys who are his band mates and his last name is Purdy. I recognised the name Purdy from somewhere.. Definitely from someone I knew when I was a kid and not just from when I supposedly met him when I was 5. The only problem was my childhood was pretty much a blur because of certain events..

I was waiting outside the main entrance of the apartment complex with dad. The only luggage I had with me was backpack. Inside it had all my clothes, a sketch book and some art equipment. Yeah, I told you we were broke. Considering my dad worked at DC Comics as an illustrator you would think we would be doing alright financially. Well no, we have to pay for rent, food, taxes, art supplys and we also had a few loans to pay off leaving us with very little money to buy clothes and things for the house. But I had enough clothes so it wasn't a big deal.

I did have other friends, I had quite a few actually but I had already said goodbye to them a few days ago. We all sat in the basement we always hung out in and just took a trip down memory lane by exchanging stories we all had together. It sucked to leave them but I said to them when I come back in December I'll make sure to pay them a visit.

It was now 11:30 am and Ash was supposed to get here at 11. He texted my dad saying that the plane was delayed and he should be here soon. He also said that he brought along one of his band mates and then mentioned how he cannot wait to meet me.
"Bullshit." I snorted when dad read out the text message.

Me and dad were just standing there in the dull New York weather, waiting silently for Ashley and his friend to come when out of nowhere dad said:
"Promise me you'll be nice. Try not to rebel to much.. or get too angry."
"Look dad I'll do the best I can, but you know how I feel when I'm around people I don't trust. I can't help it." I sighed.
"I know Max. I wish you would let me get help or something but it's not really like we can afford that stuff anyway." Dad spoke with such a sad tone.
"I know dad. I'll do my best. Promise.." I gave him a tiny sad smile.
He said nothing in reply, instead he took my hand and started rubbing little circles into my palm with his thumb. I smiled at his touch.
I don't understand how I'm supposed to live without this man. Without the one person who actually understands me. Without the one person who loves me.
Without the one person who I love.

About 10 minuets later of waiting I saw 2 men walking down the street wearing matching black leather. One of which were extremely tall, his hair was about twice the size of his head and I couldn't help but notice the fact he was wearing alot eyeliner. The other was slightly shorter, but he was still pretty tall. His hair was raven black that was shaved on one side. When he got closer to me and dad I saw that his eyes were a deep brown, almost black. The exact same colour as mine..

They strolled over to us, smiling.
"Hey Rick." The shorter one greeted awkwardly. (Rick was my dad's name.)
"Hello Ashley, Andy." My dad seemed to feel a bit awkward too.
"Is this Max?" The tall one gestured to me.
"Yes, I'm Max." I said coldly. I really wasn't interested in getting along with these two.
"Hi, I'm Andy." The tall one held his hand out for me to shake.
"Hi." I hesitantly shook his hand.
"Oh and I'm Ashley, your cousin." The brown eyed one also held out a hand.
"Max." Was all I said before turning around to my dad, ignoring the hand Ashley held out for me to shake. No way, not happening. He looked to much like my mother.

"Bye Maxine." My dad smirked as he saw the me cringe. I hated my full name. I heard the two guys chuckle too.
"I hate you sometimes." I groaned.
"But you love me." He fake pouted.
"That I do." I smiled a little bit.
"See you in 5 months then?"
I felt my whole face fall as I remembered that in 5 months my best friend, my only family, my father was going to die. He promised I could fly down here to come be with him during his last minuets left on Earth. Remembering all this I shook my head slightly and did something that made my dad actually shed a tear. I jumped up into his arms, wrapped my arms around his neck and buried my face in his shoulder.
I thought of every cherished memory we had together. Every funny moment, every stupid moment and all the times we spend together stuffing our faces with Chinese food while watching countless Friends episodes.

"You're thinking about it too aren't you?" He whispered into my ear during our embrace.
"Thinking about what?" I mumbled into his shoulder.
"The memories." I felt him smile against me.
I lifted my head away from his shoulder and just gave him a sad smile along with a nod. Dad returned the smile and set me down on the ground.
"Right, You better be off, got a plane to catch." Dad said while ruffling my hair.
"Great." I replied in a tone that was dripping with sarcasm.
"Why are you not excited to come to LA?" Ashley frowned.
"No. Of course I am." I lied through gritted teeth, making it slightly obvious that I was lying on purpose. Andy gave me a weird look but other then that I don't think they noticed the lie. Dumbasses.

"Bye dad." I mumbled while adjusting the straps on my backpack and picking up my skateboard.
Andy and Ashley said goodbye to dad, but again I could feel some tension between dad and Ashley.

I'm going to find out what's going on and I will find out soon.

Notes

I have no excuses as to why this wasn't uploaded sooner except from Kingdom Hearts..
Sorry guys XD I got my PS2 working again and I just couldn't pull myself away to upload this chapter.

But here it is.

Love you guys and thank you for all the support on what has been going on recently.

Never Give In, Never Back Down and We'll Brave This Storm.
xxx
~FlareOfTheDevil~