Hi, this is my very first story, and I hope you like it. All reveiws are welcomed! I would really like if you would tell me to continue or not.

You know those days where you just want to stay in bed….even though it's 1 o' clock? That's how I felt today.

Hiya, my name is Maximum Ride, call me Max; I'm sixteen and live in Arizona with my Mom and two sisters: Ella, who is fourteen and Angel, who is six. Ella is mildly tall at 5'6. She has light brown eyes and dark brown hair that hits her shoulders. Angel is still a shorty, she has bright blonde, curly hair like my dad, and angelic, big blue eyes. My mom's name is Valencia, and my stepdad's name is Jeb.

Jeb has a son a year older than me… let's just say we don't get along that well, he can be a total jerk. His name is Ari. I know what you're thinking 'Ari?' yea I know, weird. After the wedding last week, Jeb and Ari are moving in today. Yay. (Note the sarcasm).

I decided I felt awake enough to get up… plus my stomach was making bear noises. I walked downstairs to find Ella making pancakes. I love pancakes! I guess she picked up on my mood last night, I wasn't happy about today, but that's between me and Ella. I'm happy for my mom because she is finally happy again. Even though I don't like him, Jeb is a nice guy, he's good for her.

"Good morning Max." Ella greeted. I waved in response. I'm not a morning person, you're lucky if I say anything when I wake up.

I went and got a glass from the cabinet and walked over to the fridge to pull out the white-grape-peach juice. It's my favorite!

I sat down at the table and Ella put a plate of pancakes in front of me.

"Thanks Ells." I muttered in a groggy voice.

"No problem." she said with a small smile.

"Ugh… I don't wanna go to school Monday." I groaned.

"We have to finish the weekend first." Ella said cheerfully, She in fact, is a morning person.

"Well I'm going to watch TV." I said finishing the last bite of my pancakes.

"Oh I think Tom and Jerry is on!" said Angel, walking into the room. She sat beside me and I put my arm around her in a side hug.

"Max let go, I wanna watch." she giggled. I sat straight and grabbed the remote to turn it up.

"Hey Max?" I heard my mother call from the hallway.

"Yes?" I closed my eyes and leaned my head against the back of the couch.

"Would you come here please?" I walked over to my mom sleepily.

"Would you go see if Ari needs anything? I'm helping Jeb unpack." She said with an apologetic smile.

"Sure." I said grudgingly. I walked upstairs to Ari's room, which was on the other side of the bathroom, which was 'beside' mine. The door was open, I peeked around the edge.

"Do you need anything?" I said none-interestedly. He was unpacking a box labeled computer stuff.

"No." he said angrily. He looked to be untangling computer cords.

"Whatever." I said in the same tone. I walked to my room to grab my phone. 1 text. Oh it's from my best friend Iggy. I know 'Iggy' is weird; it's just a nick-name. His real name is Isaiah.

Hey wanna hang today?

Sure, anything to get out of here. Ari is being a pain.

Ok cool. You can come over whenever.

About 15, ok?

Whatever.

Iggy is my neighbor, so our friendship works out great, considering I can't drive. I headed downstairs.

"Hey mom I'm going to Iggy's." I yelled into the air, not knowing where she was.

"Okay, just be back by seven."

"You got it." I ran back upstairs to shower and brush my teeth.

_15 Minutes Later_

I knocked on Iggy's front door. It opened and revealed a blonde-haired mid-40's woman.

"Hello Max." Mrs. Anne greeted me.

"Hi Mrs. Griffiths."

"Come in, Iggy is in his room." she gestured towards the stairs.

"Thanks." I smiled at her. I walked in and saw Gazzy, Iggy's little brother, playing video games. Gazzy is his nickname, his real name being Zypher. He's 13, and only an inch and a half shorter than me. The Griffiths have a freakishly-tall gene, Ig is 6 ½ ft tall at 16! Anyways Gaz has blonde spiky hair that was in a faux hawk, wearing some kind of T-shirt and boxers.

"Hey Gaz." I laughed as he shot someone and someone shot him right after.

"Can't talk now I gotta shoot more people." he said not taking his eyes off the screen.

I walked up the stairs, turning left and going in the door. I've known my way around Iggy's house since I was 5 years old.

"Sup little weirdo?" I said walking through the door. Iggy was playing on his computer. He spun around in his chair in a creepy way.

You might be wondering what Iggy looks like, well he is super tall like 6'5 or something, with blond, spiky hair and sparkling blue eyes, he's as pale as a ghost too. He was clad in white skinny jeans (not the chick kind) and a turquoise and black plaid button-up that brought out his eyes, and black chucks.

"Nothing, Spaz." He said with a humorous glint in his eye.

"How is the brother?" he snickered.

"Eh, Idk. I said like two words to him. He barely talks. " I answered,

"Haha you're lucky you don't have-" He didn't get to finish his sentence.

"MAX!" Nudge, Iggy's sister busted through the door. "Why didn't you tell me you were coming? I haven't talked to you all weekend. I was getting scared you got sick or something and I was gonna text you and see how you were doing, but since you're here I don't have to. I mmpphh-" I put my hand over her mouth. Nudge is 14 and adopted. She has mocha colored skin and dark chocolate-ty eyes and matching, curly hair. She's really thin, it's like she has bird bones or something. She's a good 3 inches shorter than my 5'8.

"Nudge, I'm fine, I was just busy cleaning the house for Jeb and Ari to move in." I said.

"Oh okay." Wow, that might be the shortest sentence she ever said.

"As I was saying, you're lucky you don't have a sibling that talks nonstop." Iggy said acting annoyed. I can understand, I love nudge to death but she talks a lot.

"Humph." Nudge stomped out of the room. We laughed as we heard her door shut.

"So are you ready for the first day of school?" Iggy said

"Sure." I said with fake enthusiasm. Sarcasm is my best friend.

"Don't we have some of the same classes?" He asked.

"Uh yeah I think so." I said.

"Oh no I'm not gonna see my best friend all day? What am I gonna do? I might die!" he cried dramatically.

"Wow, too bad you didn't sign up for theater" I giggled.

"I definitely would have died then." he chuckled.

"I'm bored, wanna play video games?" I asked hopefully.

"Wii baseball?"

"You're on!" I laughed.

_Next Day_

I woke up, feeling somewhat rested. Iggy and I sat on the edge of my roof and hung out. Playing card games, talking, just sitting there looking at the stars. I came in about midnight. I slumped out of bed, opening my door. I walked into the hallway, and ran into a male figure.

"Watch it, shorty." said Ari.

"Watch yourself, jerk." I snarled back. He glared at me and then walked to the bathroom.

Today is Sunday; I have no idea what to do today. After tomorrow, summer is officially over (insert sad face here). I stumbled downstairs, walking over to the couch, where the rest of my family was. I sat down beside Ella, and leaned my head on her shoulder, closing my eyes. She chuckled at my behavior and patted my head, awkwardly. I opened my eyes and sat up straight, taking in the view. My mom and Jeb were on the loveseat, my mother's head on his shoulder. I smiled. I like knowing my mom is happy. Angel got up off the floor, where she was coloring, and sat beside me on the couch, I side hugged her, making her giggle.

"Morning, Max." She said, well angelically.

"Morning, Angel." I said sleepily. She giggled again, I love making her laugh. She is just so adorable! Jeb said something and broke me out of my thoughts.

"What?" I completely missed what he said.

"Max." My mother said warningly.

"Sir?" I reworded.

"I said are you excited for school?" He repeated.

"Um, I guess, I mean it's just school, It's annoying and always will be."

He chuckled.

"I know what you mean. I was just like you when I was younger." He commented matter-of-factly.

"Really?" I asked, curiosity getting the better of me.

"Yea, I couldn't wait to graduate, and get out of there."

"Hmm, good to know, well I'm off to the shower" I wanted to get out of the conversation.

"Okay, Hey Max, Monday night the new neighbors are coming over for dinner." My mother said.

"Do they have to?" I whined.

"Yes honey, they do." She said. I walked up the stairs, once again, running into Ari.

"Would you stop doing that? Look where you're going." he growled out.

"Look, as much as you don't want to be here, our parents are married. So shut up and stop being so angry!" I yelled "Our parents want us to at least try to get along, but getting along with you is like making a zebra and lion be best friends!" I yelled again. He just stood there.

"Ugh!" I groaned. He is so annoying! I'd rather have an emu for a step-brother! Fed up with him, I walked away, going to the bathroom. Since I was so mad, I stayed in the shower for 30 minutes. I got out and grabbed a towel, drying off; I reached for the cubby where I usually put my clothes. Dang it! I left my clothes in my room, and I just had to wash my robe. I wrapped a large towel around me and opened the door, the slightest bit. I peeked around the corner and made a dash for my room. It was only the next door over. I ran, almost hitting the door with my face, thankfully it was open. That's weird. I don't remember opening it. I ran inside and turned to close the door when-

"Uh Max, whatcha doing?" said a voice from behind me. I turned around to see Iggy sitting on my bed. I did what a normal teenage girl would do when they found a person in their room. I screamed.

"What are you doing in my room?" I screeched.

"Uh, I came to ask if you had my IPod wall charger." He said calmly, still sitting on my bed.

"Get out! I'm only in a towel! Out! Now!" I screamed at him. He seemed to finally comprehend what I was covered with. He blushed and ran out, shutting the door behind him. I am so thankful I used a big towel. I locked my door, and got dressed, going all out with a jacket and shoes. I wanted to be as covered as I could. I walked out and downstairs. Once I was in the living room, I sat down opposite Iggy. He looked up at me and looked embarrassed. I laughed at how awkward he must feel.

"So why did you come over?" I asked him.

"Oh, yea, I um let you borrow my IPod charger last week, well my backup broke earlier and I was wondering if I could have it back." He said.

"Yea, sure, I got one the other day. I was meaning to give it back to you anyway." I replied.

"Come on." I said gesturing him to follow me. We went up to my room and I walked over to my desk and rummaged through all the junk. Finally finding it, I handed it to Iggy.

"Thank you very much." he said in a goofy tone. I giggled at this.

"Hey, you want to watch a movie?" I asked him "I'm a little lonely, Ari is being a butt, as always but hanging with Ells is getting kind of boring." he put his hand on his chin appearing to be thinking.

"Well, I was going to go hang out with some hot cheerleaders, but I suppose I can ditch them for you." He said sarcastically.

"Well good, the cheerleaders were probably going to ditch you anyway." I said matter-of-factly. He made an O with his mouth, trying to act hurt, but then he started laughing.

"Come on goofball." I said dragging him downstairs.