The Flood (Sequel to The Calm)

Better Than Words

Maxine's P.O.V

There are moments in life that make you the most uncomfortable you've ever been. Well I think for me this moment is happening right now. The two brunette young men sitting in the front of the car are talking about me and the tension is reaching the boiling point. Austin's leg is bobbing up and down, a habit I've noticed he's gotten when he's getting upset or uncomfortable.

I guess they thought I was sleeping because I shut my eyes but I'm awake and listening to them.

"So you took Maxine to get a new tattoo?" Austin questions while looking out the window. Daniel keeps his left hand on the wheel while using his right to grab his iPod. "Yeah, it was a fun thing to do, getting matching tattoos with your band mate is pretty memorable." Danny says before playing Linkin Park's Hybird Theory.

Can this car ride be over already? If we do not get there in the next five minutes, someone is going to get thrown from this vehicle. As Austin is about to respond to Daniel, the car pulls to an abrupt stop in front of Daniel's apartment building. I can see Austin look back at me through my eyelashes, so now probably wouldn't be a good time to 'wake up'.

Soon hands are placed under my knees and hoisting me out of the car. My senses were soon filled with Austin's strong but wonderful scent. How could someone so perfect be with someone so average like me? That is one thing I can never comprehend.

"Max? baby are you awake?" Austin's soft voice fills my ears. I kind of want to be placed back on the ground now so I nod my head and open my eyes. His curious brown eyes study me while I'm still laying in his arms. Austin places a sweet kiss on my cheek before placing me down. "So beautiful," he murmurs while running his long tattooed finger over my bottom lip. He leans down to kiss me again but is stopped when Daniel's voice fills the air.

"Max can you take Austin inside? There is an extra set of keys inside the plant by the door." I nod my head and take Austin's hand to lead him inside the building. Our walk to the stairs is quiet but not an awkward silence, just silence. Once we begin our walk up the second flight of stairs Austin breaks me out of my thoughts.

"I didn't know you've been here before." he says while following to the single door on the floor. The only actual reason I was here was because e ditched me and Daniel was the only one here for me at the moment. I don't want another fight with him, I just want us to be happy right now. "Yep." is all I say to him as I jam the key into the lock. I let Austin into the apartment then toss the keys back into the plant.

What exactly am I supposed to do with Austin while we wait for everybody? Where did Daniel go anyway? Once against my thoughts are interrupted by Austin grabbing me by my waist and pushing me against the wall. Well I guess he has some ideas of his own. "It's taking everything in me not to do you right here in his home." Austin breathes into my ear. His voice went from its usual softness to low and seductive in a matter of three minutes.

I don't get to answer his naughty statement because he starts kissing down my neck instead which causes me to moan softly and grasp onto his hair, tugging at it softly. It doesn't take long for his lips to crash onto mine, not hesitating for his tongue to invade my mouth. Our short moment is interrupted by keys and laughter outside the door. How awkward would it be to have Danny find me making out with my boyfriend in his home. I push Austin off and rearrange my shirt before going to the door breathing heavily. Daniel and another man walk inside the house laughing about something unknown to me. This stranger has brown roots but his hair is blonde, he isn't the shortest guy and his eyes are a nice shade of blue.

"Oh hey Max, this is my best bud Wally, Wally this is the guitarist of our band Maxine." Wally sticks his hand out for me to shake and greets me. "Nice to meet ya'" he says flashing me a smile. He has an accent, Irish maybe? Austin comes up behind me and places a hand on my lower back. "Oh Wally this is my boyfriend Austin." They greet each other before we all move to the kitchen to get a beer, well for them to get a beer and for me to steal one of Daniels white grape juice boxes.