You Have a Twin?!

Lunch Time Madness!

Max's POV
I sigh as I rest my face on my hand. I love working at the library, but at times it's really boring! Especially in the summer when no students need to check out a book for a project. And of course I'm the only staff member here today. I pull out my phone and call Fang. Maybe he'll cheer me up. "Ciao! Ryan parlando!" "Uh..." is all I can say. "Ryan! Give me that!" There is a little windy rustle then Fang asks, "Hey Max, what do you need?" "Uh... what did he just say?" I ask. "I think he said 'Hello, Ryan speaking', but I'm not 100% sure, my Italian is a little rusty." Fang answers. "He means a lot rusty!" Ryan yells from the background. "Shut up Sidekick!" I smile, I knew calling Fang would entertain me. I roll my eyes and open my mouth when the door opens. "Gotta go. Love you bye." I say quickly then hang up. My head snaps up as the person lays their arms on the counter, "How may I help y-" I start but stop when I see who it is. I blink in surprise. "Hi nerd, I need to get an old fashion magazine. Do you know what those are, because your outfit doesn't look like you've ever read one." A prissy girl with red hair and green eyes sneers. "Yes, Lissa, I know what fashion magazines are, I'm just not obsessed with fashion like you are." I reply civilly as I stand and walk out from behind the counter. "This way," I sigh and lead her to my least favorite section of the library. "Well it took you long enough." Lissa snaps as she pushes by me, making me loose my balance. I'm falling. I brace myself for impact, but nothing happens. Then I notice strong arms around me. I take a deep breath and I smell a comforting and familiar scent. I look up and see Fang giving me a sympathetic look. My boyfriend helps me stand up straight as I ask, "So, why are you here baby? You hate the library." "I don't hate the library, I just get overwhelmed by the huge amount of books, but Sidekick wanted to check it out. I told him it was renovated since last year." That explains so much. "Where is he-" "Max! Help me!" Ryan cries out, as he hides behind Fang and me. "Ugh! Maxine! You already have a fiancé! Do you really need another boyfriend too?!" Lissa snaps. "I beg your pardon?" I ask, I am so confused that I don't even yell at her about the fact that my name is Maximum, not Maxine. "Hot-Boy!" Lissa snaps again, this time pointing to Ryan. "He's my brother, so quit harassing him Lissa." Fang says in his protective voice. "Brother huh? Well, I always wondered if you had a brother. Oh all the things I can imagine doing with him." The red-haired-wonder says suggestively. "Lissa, either look at your fashion magazine or get out. This is a no harassment library. And besides, you're being quite loud." I say calmly. "I'm just asking jeez, no need to get your panties in a twist." The girl snaps. "Lissa, I'm not interested." Ryan says awkwardly. "Why not? I'm way hot." She says, flipping her hair. "I'm gay." Ryan answers, but I really wish he hadn't. Lissa's face is one of shock, then disgust. "You're disgusting. You're a freak of nature who shouldn't even breath my air! I refuse to use the services of a place that works with gay trash!"

 The red haired bitch sneers as she walks away. Fang and I glare, but Ryan just looks down. I'm the first to turn to him. "Don't listen to a word she says Ryan. She is just a pampered brat." Fang puts his arm around his brother and pulls him close. He whispers something in his ear and Ryan's face lightens up a bit. "You know, this looks like incest." I giggle. The twins jump apart real quick. I laugh even more and soon Ryan is laughing alongside me. Fang is silently laughing, of course. I catch my breath and say, "Come on Ryan. Let's show you the new and improved library." My future brother in law nods as he catches his breath. "Can I just go cover the front desk?" Fang asks, obviously not wanting to see the library. I get an annoyed look on my face but nod anyway. Fang gives a little wave as he walks to the front desk. "Now all we have to do is pray that my boss doesn't want to pay a little visit." I sigh. "Max, why don't you just make N-Fang show me around. He does listen to you ya know." Ryan suggests. I just look at him. He stands there awkwardly for a second but then he is very surprised because I jumped at him to give him a hug. "You are a genius!" I say grabbing his face with both of my hands, then I grab his hand and nearly drag him to the front desk. "Fang! You are showing him around! No ifs, ands, or buts about it!" I order, pushing him from my seat. "Ok, ok, jeez. Come on Sidekick." Fang sighs. He walks out form behind the counter right when the door opens again. "How may I help yo-" I start but stop and look at Ryan. "Hello Max, just wanted to check up on you. I heard from J.J. that someone posted something bad about our library, I think it was Lissa. What did she do this time?" My boss asks. "Um, well you see she was harrassing Fang's brother, Ryan here." I start, gesturing to said male, "And she tried to flirt with him. He said he wasn't interested because he is, um how do I say this professionally? He is attracted to other men. Lissa said he was disgusting and that she refuses to use the services of any place that allows people like him in." I finish. My boss is staring at me, so are Fang and Ryan, and they just keep staring! After about a minute or so, my boss starts to laugh, "That was it?! That girl will never be able to go anywhere!" She then turns to Ryan and says seriously, "I apologize for Lissa's behavior. You are welcome to the library any time it's open, ok Ryan." "Oh, uh, thanks. It's fine though, really. I'm, well I'm used to it." Ryan says awkwardly. "Yo Max! How's it going being the only one working today?" J.J. asks loudly as she walks in. She is my boss's daughter, and a very close friend of mine. "Yo J.J., wanna show my twin around?" Fang asks, oh yeah, J.J. is a close friend of his too. "Don't you want to show him around Moody?" J.J laughs. Moody is her nickname for Fang, because he was in a bad mood one day! Fang gives her an are-you-serious face then sighs, "Nevermind. Come on Ryan." He grabs his brothers hand and drags him off. Ryan gives us a small wave just before he disappears. My boss, J.J and I all laugh. "Yo Max, you wanna come over for your lunch break? It's leftover meatloaf." J.J asks, gesturing to the door. She and her mom live in a house right next door to the library, convenient huh. "Yes!" I say excitedly, but Fan pops up and says, "No, cause Ryan and I are dragging your butt to your favorite sushi place, which also happens to be his favorite too." I look over and start to giggle like an idiot, "Awe Fangy! You do love us!" Fang hates sushi, don't know how, but he does. "Yea, yea. Speaking of lunch," Fang says, as he walks over to the library door and puts up the 'Closed for Lunch' sign. "It's now your lunch break, so grab you bag and let's go." "Alright yeesh." I sigh, grabbing my very small backpack. "Alright, well you guys have fun. Oh and Max, I'm bored today, so I'll take the rest of your shift. Don't worry I'll pay you for the rest of your hours." My boss says with a smile. "Oh, thanks!" I say, returning the smile. "Don't mention it. J.J, why don't you go with them. If that's ok?" My boss adds. "Sure!" Ryan and I say excitedly, while Fang huffs, "We aren't gonna get lunch if all of you don't hurry up." "Ok, ok, calm down Moody, we're coming." J.J laughs. Fang groans as he walks to the door. "Bye Mom!" J.J calls as we all follow the taller Cortez twin. "Bye Sweetheart!" My boss says back as we walk out of the library. 

"Come on Zanna, just try a Bagel Roll. It's really good!" Ryan says to Fang as he holds a piece of sushi near Fang's face. "No, sushi is gross." Fang says as he leans away. J.J and I laugh and go back to eating our own food. We all got sushi except for Fang, he got a chicken lunch special. "Zanna! Come on!" Ryan huffs. "No!" "Yes!" "No, no, no, no!" "Yes, yes, yes, yes!" "Boys! You're getting loud!" J.J sighs. Fang sighs, "I'm not eating any sushi, got it." Ryan huffs and looks at J.J and me. We all seem to think the same thing because we all get an evil look as we turn to Fang. His eyes widen and he gulps. I stand up and walk to be behind him and I hold him down, J.J forces open his mouth, and Ryan shoves a piece of sushi into his mouth. "Now chew and swallow!" We all say. Fang quickly does what he's ordered to do. He shakes his head and says, "Ew ew ew ew! How can you guys like that?!" He grabs his drink and takes about two swigs. "Well, at least you tried it." Ryan laughs, and soon J.J and I join. Fang just glares at us. "Next time, I'm making you guys eat something I love that you find gross." Fang huffs. "Haha, sure Moody, I'd love to see you try to get Max to eat something she doesn't want to." J.J laughs. Fang just looks at her and says, "You force her to eat your cooking." Ryan and I nearly choke, J.J does choke. "What?!" "Shh, you're getting loud Jennifer Joy." Fang smirks. J.J glares at him. Fang shrugs with a small grin as he goes back to his own food. "You are dead Moody." J.J hisses as she starts to eat again. "M'kay. Whatever you say Jennifer Joy." Fang replies. Ryan and I look at each other and shake our heads as we go back to our food as well. I'm no longer bored!