A Roswell Prom
MARIA AND LIZ ARE IN THE JETTA ARGUING ABOUT PROM.
" Maria don't worry of course Michael will ask you to Prom. The guy is head over heels for you."
" I know Liz. It's just that he is like a light switch. One minute he's confessing his love for me and the next he ignores me. I am a little nervous that he won't ask me, and if he does ask me what.."
" Maria! Calm down. I promise you Michael will ask you and when he does we will go shopping together for a dress. Hey we could even ask Isabel and Tess to come along."
" What! Ask Tess? Are you feeling all right?"
" Listen. I am not excusing her past behavoir, but I am not going to continue holding this grudge against her either. It is obvious that she has moved on."
" Yeah I guess your right. So what's going on with you and Max?"
" What do you mean?"
" You guys are like always all over each other. He is always at your house, staying the night. If you get my drift!"
" Maria!"
" What Liz? I am serious. Just be careful."
" Oh my God. I can't believe you would say something like that."
" What?"
" Listen nothing weird has happened to me. I am okay."
Maria pulled the car to a stop. " Elizabeth Parker! Are you saying that you and Max ...you know! And you didn't even tell me!"
" I am sorry Maria. Well with everything that was happening with Quindor and them finding a way home. Telling you about Max and I didn't seem all that important."
" Okay I understand. Just don't let it happen again."
Liz laughed and Maria joined in. They then pulled into the Evan's parking lot. Liz turned to Maria. " Thanks for the ride Maria. You're the greatest."
" Yeah I know. Oh look who it is."
Liz peered out the front windshield to see Michael and Max coming outside. " So where are you and Michael going?"
" I am taking him shopping with me."
Max and Michael saw the girls getting out of the car. Max ran to Liz's side and opened the door for her. " Why Thank you." Max pulled Liz to him and kissed her.
" I missed you."
" I missed you more."
" No I believe I missed you more than more."
Michael rolled his eyes. " Oh please. Get a room."
Maria slapped Michael. " I think it's sweet and romantic. You should take lessons from Max."
" I don't need to talk like a baby to be romantic."
Maria sighed. " Get in the car spaceboy. Bye Max. Bye Liz."
Max and Liz smiled to Maria and Michael. Max then picked Liz up and carried her in the house and up to his bedroom. Liz noticed Max pacing back and forth once he had her sitting on his bed. " Max are you okay?"
" Um yeah." Max kneeled down in front of Liz. " I know that Prom is coming up and all, and well I wanted to ask you the right way. Liz, my precious Liz. Will you give me the pleasure and be my date for the prom?"
Liz smiled. " Max I won't just be your date for the prom, but for life." Max smiled and then laid on the bed with Liz kissing her.
THREE HOURS LATER-
Max and Liz sat on his sofa, waiting for Michael and Maria to return. Liz glanced at her watch. " Max I don't know where Maria is, but I am going to be late for dinner. I' m just going to walk home." Max put his hands on Liz's shoulders.
" Nonsense. I will take you home. Besides I don't want you walking home alone in the dark."
" Max you need to stay here and wait for Michael."
" Liz."
" Max I will be fine. If it makes you feel any better I will call you when I get home. Okay?"
Max relunctantly agreed. " Okay, but you call me as soon as you walk in the door." Liz laughed. " I promise."
Max walked Liz halfway down the street with her. " I love you."
" I love you too." Max leaned down and kissed Liz.
" Be careful."
Liz nodded and then began her walk home.
AN HOUR LATER-
Michael and Maria pulled into the Evan's driveway. Before they got out of the car Max was at Maria's window. " Where were you guys? Liz had to walk home."
Maria looked sympathetically towards Max. " I am sorry. Mr. sense of direction got us lost." Michael sat up.
" It wasn't my fault. You weren't even listening to me." Maria rolled her eyes.
" He's all yours, but make sure he gets to bed early tonight. He's kind of cranky!"
Michael gave Maria a sarcastic laugh and then a quick kiss on the lips. " Bye mother." Maria laughed.
Maria pulled out of the driveway and sped off down the street. Max and Michael walked back into the house. Michael sat down in front of the television. " So where is Isabel?"
Max shrugged his shoulders. " I think she is on a date."
" A date. With whom?"
" Um..Grant."
" Sorenson?"
Max rolled his eyes. " Yeah. They have been getting closer."
" What about Alex?"
" I don't know. I mean I know that she likes him, but you know Isabel. She has too much pride."
" Yeah tell me about it."
Just then Isabel walked in. " Hello boys."
Max and Michael exchanged confused looks. Michael looked to Isabel. " What no stick up your ass?" Max hunched over laughing and was just about to respond when he heard the phone ring. Max darted into the kitchen and picked up the phone. " Liz?"
" Is this Max?"
" Um..yeah."
" Hello this is Nancy. Liz's mother."
" Hello Mrs. Parker. What can I do for you?"
" Oh I was wondering if I could speak to Liz."
" You mean she isn't at home?"
" No. Isn't she still with you?"
" No she left my house and hour ago." Max began shaking. He couldn't even speak. Michael and Isabel walked into the kitchen to see Max shaking. Isabel rushed over to him. " Max whats wrong?"
Max shook his head and continued his conversation with Mrs. Parker. " I'm going to go out and look for her. Please if she comes home have her call me on my cell # 657-7534."
Mrs. Parker was obviously worried. " Thank you Max. My husband just left to also go look for her."
Max hung up the phone and grabbed his coat. Michael grabbed his arm. " Maxwell. What's going on?"
" Liz never came home."
Michael and Isabel grabbed their coats also. They were going to go with Max and help him find Liz.
Liz was almost home. She had taken the long way because there were weird people out tonight, and she would always rather walk longer than confront one of them. Liz wrapped her arms and brought her jacket closer to her. It was really cold. She walked faster. Her thoughts about what could happen making her feel even more paranoid. Liz began running when she heard a voice from behind her. " Hey baby."
Liz gulped and attempted to stay strong. She didn't want to turn around, thinking that might give whoever was talking to her an invitation. Thoughts ran through her mind. Keep walking, keep walking, don't turn around. Ignore the comments and keep walking. Oh God. I should have let Max drive me home. Keep walking... Liz screamed when she felt herself being pushed up against a building wall.
The words, " Don't move." Were whispered into her ear. " Hey fellas look what I found wandering the streets. Aren't you a pretty site for sore eyes." Liz gasped with pure fear. The man turned Liz around so that they were facing one another. Liz couldn't find her voice. She just shivered.
" Please don't hurt me. Please let me go." The man laughed. " Oh hey now. We aren't going to hurt you. We just want to have some fun." Liz's eyes and heart pleaded for the man to let her go. The man then began fondling her hair. " Hey baby. Don't worry. I am going to take good care of you. People whom I am close too call me Frank. What's your name?"
Liz struggled for a minute to find her voice. Before she could respond. Frank slapped her across the face. " Okay bitch I tried to be nice, but it's obvious you need to be broken in to." Frank slapped her again. Liz could feel the burn of each slap, but no pain could amount to her fear.
" Come on over here guys. Now! Come look what I found." Liz noticed out of the corner of her eye five scraggly looking men walking towards them. " So guys what do you think?" Liz felt her stomach twist as the men eyed her, up and down. The men nodded to Frank. " Okay then. Come on." Frank grabbed Liz around the waist and began pulling her down the alley. Liz reacted by kicking Frank in the groin. " AHHH. You stupid whore!"
Liz ran as fast as she could. She could hear the men's footsteps hit the sidewalk. They were getting closer. Liz gasped as she felt someone hit her back. Liz fell against the sidewalk. Her face smacked against the cold concrete ground. She couldn't move. Liz could only taste the blood in her mouth. Her back ached with pain. One of the men pulled her up by her hair. Turning her towards an angry Frank. " You stupid little girl." Frank jabbed Liz in the stomach with his fist."
"AHH." Liz moaned. " Please."
Frank reached for Liz's shirt, but was stopped by someone hitting him over the head. The man holding her let go also. Liz heard him grunt and then fall to the ground. Liz took a deep breath trying to stay from falling unconscious. Before she could figure out what was going on. Liz felt herself being engulfed in someone's arms. It was Max. She knew it.
Max was sobbing. Like a little boy. " Oh God Liz! What have they done to you?!?" Max didn't let her answer. He picked her up and carried her over to the Jeep. " I have to get you to your parents so that they can help you." Max had Michael drive so he could stay in the back with Liz. Isabel sat up front with Michael.
Liz felt so good, being in Max's arms. " Max, thank you."
" Liz I am so stupid. I shouldn't have let you walk home by yourself."
Liz weakily laughed. " The funny thing. I could be at the brink of death and as long as I am in your arms. I feel more alive than ever."
Michael pulled the Jeep into the Crashdown parking lot. Before any of them could get out of the Jeep they were bombarded by Liz' parents and Maria. Isabel opened the door for Max. He then carried Liz out. Max cringed at the sound of Liz' parents and Maria gasping. Jeff Parker helped Max with Liz. They carried her upstairs, laying her on the bed. Jeff turned to Max. " Thank you Max. You saved my baby girl and I am very grateful." Max nodded.
Nancy Parker knelt down beside Liz. " Oh Lizzie. What happened?"
" I was walking home and these guys approached me." Liz attempted to sit up, but Max wouldn't let her. " Mom really I am fine."
" I am going to make an appointment with the doctor. I want him to at least look you over." Liz sighed. Knowing there was no reason to argue. The Parkers then left Liz's room to notify Sheriff Valenti leaving Max, Maria, Isabel, and Michael behind.
Maria rushed to Liz and gave her a hug. " Oh Liz. I am so sorry."
" Maria I am fine." Michael put his arms around Maria. Liz noticed that Max was being very quiet.
" Max, are you okay?"
" No Liz I am not. I shouldn't have let you walk home alone. I knew better."
" Max, it was my choice to walk home and thanks to you and Michael I am fine."
Liz kissed Max. " I love you."
" I love you too."
Michael cleared his throat. " Liz I am glad you are okay."
" Thanks Michael. For everything."
" Yeah..uh..no problem. I think it's time for Maria and I to jet. So that um..we can leave you two alone."
Maria turned to Liz. " I luv ya." Michael and Maria then left. Max then cleared his throat and stated.
" Hey Liz. Maybe you should stay home from school tomorrow."
" Max I am really okay, but l would be even better if you would just lay here with me." Max smiled.
" I can do that."
TWO HOURS LATER- Max woke up and then looked at his watch. 10:13P.M. Max sighed knowing that he had to get home before his parents had a fit. He didn't want to leave her, but he knew he couldn't stay. Max quickly healed Liz's wounds not wanting her to feel any more pain. Max then kissed Liz's forehead and then quietly climbed out the window and headed on home.
MORNING-
Liz woke up to the sound of her alarm clock. " That is the sound is so annoying." Liz hit the snooze button and laid back down. Smiling as she remembered Max holding her. She quickly sat up and began her morning routine. Liz had finally decided on wearing a pale baby blue skirt and a cream top shirt. That barely showed her midrift. How was she going to do her hair? Liz smiled when she decided. She put her hair up in a loose bun. With one strand of hair laying by her cheek. Liz smiled once more and then left to meet Maria.
Maria and Liz pulled up into the school parking lot. Maria grabbed her purse and bag then turned to Liz. " Okay chica. Are you ready to experience another day at Roswell High?"
" Oh yes!" Liz said sarcastically.
" Well then lets go find the spacemen..No wait spaceboys..shall we?"
" Well only if you insist." Maria and Liz began laughing as they walked into the school entrance.
Max and Michael were walking down the halls looking for Liz and Maria. When Michael noticed Isabel talking to someone by the school entrance. " Hey Maxwell. Is that who I think it is?"
" Grant Sorenson." Max clenched is jaw and followed Michael to Isabel.
Michael and Max stood next to Isabel, staring at Grant. Michael spoke first. " Hey Granny. Aren't you a little old for highschool, or are those premature gray hairs sprouting all over your face?" Max turned and laughed. Unable to keep a straight face.
Isabel gasped and then hid her face with embarrassment. " Michael, Max! I want you two to leave me alone."
Max turned back around and scratched his chin. " Um Is I believe Michael was talking to Granny."
Isabel snapped back. " His name is Grant!" Isabel pushed Grant away before he had the chance to respond.
Michael and Max stood there laughing until they saw Maria and Liz. Max gasped as he eyed Liz. She looked even more beautiful. Not to mention the outfit.
Liz nudged Maria when she saw Max and Michael staring at them. " There they are." Liz smiled then her and Maria headed towards them. Max watched Liz walk closer and closer to him, but all he could do was stare. Once Liz was within touching distance, Max wrapped his arms around her tiny waist. His hands meeting at the small of her back. " Hey beautiful." He then kissed her. Not able to wait any longer. Michael rolled his eyes and then him and Maria walked to his locker. Max and Liz continued their embrace until they heard Liz's name over the intercom.
THE NOMINEES ARE OUT FOR KING AND QUEEN. THE QUEEN NOMINEES ARE: LIZ PARKER, MARIA DELUCA, ISABEL EVANS, AMY JONES. THE NOMINEES FOR KING ARE: MAX EVANS, MICHAEL GUERIN, KYLE VALENTI, JACOB GLENN.
Max and Liz looked to each other in suprise. Max then cupped Liz's face in his hands." Know this Liz. If I am not elected with you then I will not be participating at all." Liz felt the tears forming in her eyes.
" Max the same is for me." They both kissed once more before the bell rang. Taking eachother's hands. Max walked Liz to her first period class.
Liz kissed Max again before he left for class. "I love you" " I love you too."
Liz smiled and then turned into the classroom, taking her seat next to the biggest jerk in school, Jacob Glenn. He turned to her. " So I hear we are nominated for King and Queen."
" Save your breath. I would rather eat a rat then be your date for Prom." Liz then stood up and moved to another seat. Jacob watched her walk away. " We wil see about that. No girl turns me down."
Max walked quietly into his first period class taking a seat in the back, by himself. During class Max could hear Amy Jones and Kristi Clark snickering and talking about him. He dispised Amy Jones. She had been rude to Liz before. Max rolled his eyes and then continued writing his report. Within minutes he could hear someone approaching him. Max looked up to see Amy Jones grinning at him.
" Hey Max."
" Hi Amy."
" How are you?"
" Um fine."
" So I hear we are both in the running for King and Queen."
" Yeah I know."
" I just wanted you to know that I would be flattered to be your Queen."
Max leaned back in his chair and sighed. " Um..Amy. Thank you, but I already have someone in mind."
" Oh..well who?"
" My girlfriend Liz."
" Oh Liz Parker. You guys are still together?"
" Yeah."
" Well what if she doesnt win."
" If I am not nominated with Liz then I am going to back down."
Amy was about to comment, but the bell rang. Max immediately jumped out of his seat, away from Amy, and out to the hall to meet Liz.
Liz leaped with excitement when she heard the bell ring. She couldn't wait to see Max. It had only been an hour and a half, but Liz couldn't help it. One minute without Max drove her crazy. While gathering her books, Liz felt someone leaning over her. Liz smiled knowing it was Max. She looked up to face him and he immediantly cupped her face. Kissing her, not caring who was there.
Jacob watched from across the classroom, in disgust. So this was the guy Liz Parker was crazy about. Max Evans. Jacob clenched his fists, grunted in frustration, and then walked out of the classroom.
Max and Liz seperated when they heard someone. Max noticed the person was Jacob Glenn. " What's his problem?" Max noticed Liz tense up at the name. " Liz did he say something to you?"
" He is just a jerk. Thats all" Liz reached for Max's hand and they walked out of the classroom, and to Liz's locker. Max leaned back against a different locker as Liz was opening hers. Max noticed Michael waving him down across the hall.
" Hey Liz I will be right back. Michael wants something. Liz smiled.
" Okay." Max began heading for Michael, and then smiled. He then turned around, walking back to Liz's locker. Liz looked up in confusion. " Back so fast?" " No I forgot something." Max kissed Liz softly on the lips.
" Okay now I am leaving." Max and Liz smiled at eachother.
Michael sighed when he saw Max turn around to give Liz a kiss. " Oh give me a break Maxwell." Michael waited impatiently for Max. " Finally. I need some advice."
" What is it?"
" Maria says I need to be more romantic."
Max laughed. " All I can say is let your heart be your guide. Now lets go get some lunch."
Liz shut her locker to find Amy Jones facing her. Liz raised an eyebrow. " Can I help you with something. If not then get out of my way."
" I hear you're going out with Max Evans."
" What's it to you?"
" I was just suprised to see you two as a coulple. That's all."
Max heard everything Amy said for he was standing behind her. " Oh sorry Amy, but I am not attracted to your type. Leave Liz alone." Max pushed his way through Amy and put his arm around Liz. They then walked away laughing.
Amy glared as they walked away. " Laugh while you can you two."
LATER THAT EVENING. LIZ, MARIA, ISABEL, AND TESS ARE IN ISABEL'S DISCUSSING THE PROM.
Isabel locked her door, not wanting Max to come in and steal Liz. She then turned to Liz. " Liz do you have an idea of what you want your dress to look like?"
" Um..I know I want the color to be a greenish blue, and I want it to tie behind my neck. What about you Maria?"
" I have no clue. I am losing all sense of romantism. Michael is bringing me down with him. Maybe I will wear jeans and a t-shirt. What about you Tess?"
" Well Kyle is escorting me, and I think I want the color to be red."
Tess was just about to ask Isabel when there was a thump against the bedroom door. Isabel signaled everyone to be quiet. She then walked over to the door and quickly opened it. To have Max, Michael, Kyle, and Alex fall through the door and on top of eachother.
Max stood up first. " So whats going on?"
Max scanned the room. Looking to Tess, Isabel, Maria, and Liz. He was so embarrassed. He couldn't believe that they had gotten caught. Max looked behind him to see Michael, Kyle, and Alex trying to get up.
All of the girls had their arms crossed and they didn't look to happy. Maria walked up to Michael. " What were you thinking? Can't I hang with my female friends without you spying on us?"
" Listen. I don't need to be lectured. I'm not a little boy."
" If you are going to act like a little boy then your going to be treated like one!" Maria then brushed pass Michael and out the door. " Shit. Maria wait." Michael then ran after her.
Tess walked over to Kyle. " Nice move Buddha Boy." Tess helped Kyle up. Before her and Kyle walked out. Tess turned giving Max a wink and a smile. Max cringed at the thought of Tess thinking about him.
Isabel sighed. " Alex what are you doing? What were you looking for prom dress ideas or what?" Alex blushed.
" No actually I was just checking up on who's name came out of your mouth when it came to your prom date. Me or Grant." Alex left Isabel's room feeling very hurt.
Isabel lowered her head. " Who's idea was this Max!?!" With that Isabel rudely brushed pass Max and headed out the door to catch up with Alex.
Max put his hands in his pockets. Waiting for Liz's reaction, but she didn't say anything. Max was nervous until he heard Liz laughing. Max quickly looked up.
" Oh my gosh. Max you looked so funny when you guys came falling in here." Max laughed with her. " Max that was really crazy."
" I know I am crazy about you Liz Parker and that falling through doors is only one of the things that I would do for you."
Liz smiled and then kissed Max.
THE NEXT MORNING AT SCHOOL-
Liz hurried to her locker, not wanting to be late for class. When Maria ran into her. " Hey Maria."
" Hiya Liz!"
" Okay what are you so excited about?"
" Liz I am going to be Prom Queen!"
" Have they already decided?"
" Well no, but like that matters."
" Don't you think the other nominees have a chance?"
" Well I guess."
" Oh my gosh. Maria what makes you so sure that you're going to win?"
" Who would beat me?"
" Oh I can think of someone."
" Who?"
" She is standing right in front of you."
" You? Um.. Liz I am sorry. It's not that I don't think you could win. It's just you are so..earthy."
"Earthy?"
" Not a look at me glamourous."
Liz raised an eyebrow. Not able to say anything. She just grabbed her books and headed off to class.
Liz sat in first period class, waiting for Max to come in. She was so glad that they had class together. Liz really needed someone to talk too. Maria wasn't an option right now.
Isabel walked into the classroom and saw Liz in the corner. She went over and sat in the desk ahead of Liz. Figuring that Liz would want to sit beside Max. " Hey Liz!"
" Hi Isabel." " Oh no. Don't tell me. Your excited about becoming Prom Queen."
" Well.. I think I have a pretty good chance."
" Sounds like someone else I know." Liz muttered under her breath.
" What?" " Nothing."
" Oh, but anyways. Yeah I could see myself winning. I think I was made for being the center of attention."
" Do you think I could ever win?"
" Um..yeah..."
" What?"
" Well. Liz I see you more as the...."
" Earthy type?"
" Yeah not so glamourous."
Liz sat back in her chair. She couldn't believe she was hearing this. Had prom Queen fever hit everyone? It was insane." Lost in her thought she didn't notice Max calling her name. " Liz. Are you okay?"
" Max do you think Iam earthy?"
Max laughed. " Liz I think you are beautiful."
" You can always make me feel better. I love you." Liz leaned over and kissed Max.
" I love you too, Liz."
Class was almost over when the principal came on over the intercom. " Will the following students report to my office immediantly: Elizabeth Parker, Isabel Evans, Maria Deluca, Amy Jones, Max Evans, Michael Guerin, and Jacob Glenn.
Liz, Max, and Isabel grabbed their things and left the classroom. Liz turned to Max. " I wonder what's going on."
" Yeah me too."
Max opened the door for Liz and Isabel. Everyone else was already there. Max noticed Maria and Liz weren't talking. He decided to wait until later to bring it up with Liz.
Prinicpal Green centered himself around the students. " As you know Prom is coming up and all of you were nominated. It is rule that the nominees make a speech to the student body before voting. So I suggest you all think of something clever and prepare to have it ready by tomorrow's assembly. If there aren't any questions. Then you may now return to class or break. Whichever it may be."
The sound of the bell brought everyone back to reality as they all huddled out of the principal's office. Max put his hand around Liz's shoulder. " So are you nervous?"
Liz pulled Max aside as the others headed off to lunch.
" Max Iam not Prom Queen material. There is no way that I am going to stand up in front of the student body and pretend to be over excited that I was nominated. What am I suppose to do?"
Max caressed Liz's cheek. " I think you should stand up in front of the student body and just be Liz. Because there is nothing more powerful and true than that."
Liz began to cry. " What have I done or said to deserve you?"
Max cupped Liz's face in his hands. " I ask myself that every waking moment of my life."
Liz sat on her bed thinking of what she was going to say in her speech tomorrow. Liz sighed in frustration. Crumpling and throwing another piece of paper, into a larger pile of crumpled papers. Maybe tomorrow she could just ask the prinicipal to take her name from the running. Liz never saw herself as the Prom Queen type anyways. A smile lit her face as Liz remembered what her precious Max had said to her earlier. " I think you should stand up in front of the student body and just be Liz. Because there is nothing more powerful and true than that." Liz knew exactly how to handle the situation.
Max parked the Jeep in front of the Crashdown, waiting for Liz. He had offered to give Liz a ride to school after she had told him what Maria had said. Max saw Liz exit the Crashdown and walk towards the Jeep. He immediantly hopped out of the Jeep and to the passengers side to open the door for her. Liz smiled at this.
" Morning beautiful." Max kissed Liz and then helped her in. Once he had made sure she was okay. He walked around to the driver's side and hopped in. Liz touched his hand. " Max I am nervous."
" Don't worry. You will do fine."
" You really think so?"
" I know so." Liz kissed Max once more and then he started the Jeep and they headed off to school.
Maria and Michael arrived at school, twenty minutes, before class started. " Maria why in the hell are we here so early?"
" Michael I told you I wanted to make some last minute preperations before I had to give my speech today."
" You human girls. Always so wrapped up with how you look. To tell you the truth I think it's pathetic and a waste of time."
Just then Isabel briskly walked by. Michael rolled his eyes. " Good morning your witchness. What are you doing here so early?"
" Oh Michael if only you had a life. Then maybe you wouldn't be so bitter."
" Oh cut the crap."
" I am here so that I can make last minute preparations."
" Oh no. Not you too." Michael turned to Maria. " Let's make that all girls no matter what form."
Isabel quickly glanced at Maria. " Um..oh and good luck to you, Maria." " Oh you too." Maria and Isabel gave eachother threatning looks and then carried on with their business."
Michael noticed Max and Liz enter through the main doors. " No. Not you too Liz.'
" What?"
Michael intimidating Maria." Oh are you here to make last min. preparations for your speech?"
Liz and Max laughed. " No. I needed to talk to my Biology teacher."
Michael patted Max on the back. " Well Maxwell it looks like you have the only sane girl here."
Max laughed. " Right Michael."
Maria left the girl's bathroom to see Michael, Liz and Max talking by the entrance of the school. " Hi guys. Liz."
Liz rolled her eyes. " Well if you'll excuse me, but I have things to do." Liz adjusted her backpack on her shoulders and left with Max following.
AN HOUR LATER- SPEECH TIME- IN THE GYM
Liz paced back and forth trying to recite the speech in her mind. When the Prinicpal interrupthed her chain of thought. " Okay girls, it's showtime." The Principal went to the microphone and began speaking. " Welcome students of Roswell High. Today we have a special assembly. We have our King and Queen nominees speeches at hand. So I am going to quit talking and let our nominees get started. First up we have Maria Deluca.
Maria quickly walked up to the podium, grinning from ear to ear. " Hello my fellow students. As you know I was graciously nominated by you wonderful people for Prom Queen. Why should you pick me for Queen you ask. Well let me answer this for you. I am a fun and loving person. I am enjoyable to be around and I am talented." Maria then began singing the National Anthem. "I love this country! Vote for me and thank you."
" Next we have up, Jacob Glenn." Jacob stood there smiling. " My name is Jacob Glenn. Need I say more?" Various people booed and cheered. The Principal just rolled his eyes and called on the next person. " Michael Guerin."
Michael rolled his eyes and then walked up. " Hey. I am Michael. Um..why you should vote for me..umm..lets see. Well just see it this way. Everytime you vote for me...thats a lost vote for Jacob." Immediately the crowd began laughing. Jacob shrugged and then crossed his arms. Michael then took a seat. " Next up...Isabel Evans."
Isabel proudly marched up to the podium. " Hello all! I know most of you and I am sure that you know me. I have been involved in many extra-curricular activites throughout the year. Such as sports, helping the homeless..etc. I would be privellaged to be your Queen." The Prinicpal nodded and then continued. " Amy Jones."
Amy gleefully began her speech. " Hi. I am Amy. Everyone knows me as head cheerleader..WHOO.. GO ROSWELL! Others know me as the girl with a huge crush on Max Evans. Max and Liz rolled their eyes. " The crowd immediately agreed. Amy sat down. Right before the Principal was about to speak. A single voice was heard. " He belongs to that babe Liz Parker." Followed by an up roaring. Amy sighed. The Principal laughed and then continued.
" We know have our famous Max Evans." Max laughed, gave Liz a kiss and then walked up.
" Hey. I'm not much of one to stand up here and speak. Whether I win King or not doesn't much matter to me. I thank you for voting for me as a nominee and that there satisfies. My only wish or want for Prom is not to be King, but that the beautiful Liz Parker be my date." Max turned and winked at Liz. " As far as I am concerned. I have already won. So thank you." The crowd immediately cheered. Then the Principal called out the last nominee, " Liz Parker."
Liz took a deep breath and slowly walked up to the podium. " Hello, my name is Liz Parker and I was voted as a nominee for Queen. I sat up last night trying to come up with a top notch speech, but all I got was a pile of crumpled paper." The students laughed. Liz tucked a hair behind her ear and continued. " I turn and I look at these amazing people. Each and everyone of the people up here deserves to win. Just to see one of them win would make me happy. I am just a girl who enjoys science and who works as a waitress. There is nothing about me that screams Prom Queen, but there are people up here who would make wonderful Kings and Queens, and I am sure of this. Thank you for taking the time and patience to listen to me."
As soon as Liz finished her speech the crowd began screaming and cheering. Liz took a deep breath and then sat down beside Max.
" Thank you Max."
" For what?"
" For just being you." Liz lightly kissed Max and then reached for his hand.
" Hey Liz?"
" Yeah." " Just for the record...you'll always be a Queen in my eyes."
" and you'll always be my King." Max kissed Liz as he wrapped his hands around her."
PROM NIGHT--- CRASHDOWN
Liz, Maria, Isabel, and Tess were at the Crashdown along with Amy Deluca, Diane Evans, and Nancy Parker, preparing for Prom.
Isabel wore her hair in a tight bun with ringlets. Her dress was long and colored baby blue with spaghetti straps. The back of the dress was closed.
Tess's dress was knee length, and red with spaghetti straps. Her hair was in a loose french braid.
Maria wore a royal purple colored dress that was long with slits on the sides with spaghetti straps also. Her hair was down in curls with a purple headband.
Liz had her hair down with a hint of curl at the end. Her dress was a two piece and colored a blueish green. The top piece tied behind her neck, leading down to the top of her midrift. The second piece was a long, blueish green skirt, ending at her ankles. The shoes were high heeled sandals. On her shoulders and stomach she had white body crystals.
THE EVANS HOUSE----- Max, Michael, Alex , and Kyle were at the Evan's house with Sheriff Valenti, Phillip Evans, and Chuch Whitman.
Alex, Michael, and Kyle all wore the traditional black tux while Max went for something different. He had secretly found out from Maria what color Liz's dress was going to be. He wore black slacks and shiny black shoes. Max bought a blueish green, silk, sleeveless shirt without a collar. At the middle of the neck of the shirt there was a two inch slit, revealing some of Max's chest. He walked into the bathroom and combed his hair so that it hung loosely. Max liked his hair longer.
Within minutes, the guys said goodbye to Mr. Evans and Sheriff Valenti and headed out to the limo. To go pick up their dates. Max sat in the limo, smiling and anticipating to see Liz. He groaned when he realized that his hands were sweating. Michael noticed this. " What, could our Maxwell be nervous?"
" Shut up Michael." Max said jokingly.
BACK AT THE CRASHDOWN-
Maria, Isabel, and Tess all walked into the front of the Crashdown, each admiring and commenting on the other's dress. Maria sighed. " Liz get your tiny butt out here."
" Hold on. I am not ready."
" I'm counting to three. 1, 2,"
" Okay, okay." Liz walked towards everyone. Maria gasped. " Liz you look so beautiful." Isabel had always seen Liz as beautiful, but she had too much pride to admit it. No wonder Max had his eyes on her. Tess knowing what Isabel was thinking, nodded her head in agreement.
Liz blushed. " Okay guys." Covering her face. Maria giggled and removed Liz's hands from her face.
" No you look good."
Isabel smiled and then spoke up. " So Liz, with you looking like that I wonder if you and Max are even going to make it to the Prom."
" No, its...nothing. Look at you guys. You're all so gorgeous." All of the girls laughed, waiting for their knights and shining armor to walk through the door.
Max and the others pulled up to the Crashdown and entered. Max felt his knees give out, but luckily Michael was there to catch him. Liz looked radiant. No at the least.
Maria began giggling with excitement. She had been waiting for Prom night forever. She tugged on Michael's arm as they stepped out of the vehicle. Alex and Isabel followed, then Tess and Kyle, and last, but least Max and Liz. Everyone gasped in awe. The school had been decorated inside and out for the prom. There were lights everywhere. Liz leaned in, and whispered in Max's ear." It's beautiful."
" No, you're beautiful." He then kissed her once more. Liz smiled and leaned her head on his shoulders, as they walked into the building.
Jacob immediantly noticed that Max and Liz had walked in. He put on a devilish grin and walked towards them. " Hey Max. Hi Liz." Max stood in front of Liz protectively. " What do you want?"
" Listen Max. I'm not trying to cause trouble. Prinicipal Green needs all of the King nominees to meet with him now."
Max hesitated and then agreed when he saw Michael , and Kyle heading off into a room. Before leaving Max turned to Liz. " I will be right back."
" Okay." Liz smiled and then watched Max and Jacob walk away.
Max walked into the room, but noticed that Michael and Kyle were no where to be found. " What the.." Max was unable to finish for he was knocked out. He fell to the floor, unconscious. Jacob laughed and then locked the door behind him. Jacob noticed Michael, and Kyle leave from the room next to them. " You should pay more attention there, Max." Laughing once more, he went on looking for his stranded beauty Liz.
Amy waited until her watch read, 8:09P.M. She then ran off into room 28, the room that Max was suppose to be in. Quickly runninng to the door, and pulling out a key. Amy unlocked the door and snuck in unseen.
Liz waited in the auditorium, where the main part of their prom was taking place. She stood there, turning down many offers of people wanting her to dance. Where was Max? Suddenly she felt someone touch her shoulder, thinking it was Max, Liz immediantly turned around, but to her disappointment it was only Jacob. " Where is Max?"
" I don't know. I have been looking for him also. They are calling all of the nominees to the front. Him and Amy haven't shown yet. I'm here to get you up there with everyone else."
" Well wait we have to find Max. Weren't you with him earlier?"
" Yeah I was, but when I reached room 28, he wasn't there, so I left looking for you."
" Okay. Let's go see if he is in room 28."
" Okay. Iam right behind you." Jacob laughed as he followed Liz out of the auditorium and into the halls.
Amy noticed that Max was still unconscious. " Come on you have to get up before Liz and Jacob get here." Amy ran over to the sink faucet and cupped some water in her hands, and then sprinkling it on Max's face. Max began to stir. Amy laid down next to him, caressing his hair. " Where am I?" Suddenly Max remembered getting hit over the head. Jacob. He began to stand up, but Amy pushed him back down.
" What are you doing? Get off of me."
" But Maxie."
" Liz." Max tried to get up,but he had to admit things were all still a little dizzy.
Liz and Jacob reached room 28. She began to turn the door knob.
Amy noticed this. So she pounced on Max, and kissed him, just as Liz had opened the door and gasped. " Max?!?"
Max immediantly pushed Amy off of him and slowly stood up. " No Liz it's not what you think.", but by the time he had said that she had already fled. Max turned to Amy.
" Don't you ever touch me again. You are an evil person and I don't want anything to do with you." Max then turned to Jacob, but realized that he wasn't there. He must have went after Liz. Max finally realized that this was part of Amy and Jacob's plan. Max groaned and then dashed out of the room in search of Liz.
Jacob followed Liz outside and down the steps. " Hey Parker. Hold on." Liz was crying so hard she couldn't even realize what a jerk Jacob was being. He opened his arms to her, but Liz pulled away. " Just leave me alone. I need to be alone."
" No I want to help."
" I know and thats nice of you, but I need to be left alone." Jacob was getting really agitated with her. He had backed off everytime, but not now. " I said let me help you." Jacob moved in on Liz, pushing her up against the wall. Liz cried for help, but no one was around. Everyone was inside.
" Get off of me." Liz kneed him in the groin. Jacob backed off, but not for long. He was about to make a counterattack, but was shoved hard onto the ground. Max lifted him up by his tux collar.
" Stay the hell away from her." Max spit on him and then ran to Liz. " Liz I didn't know about Amy." Liz hushed him with her finger lightly touching his lips. " I know Max. " She could tell through his eyes and her heart that he was being honest. " I am sorry Max for doubting you."
" No Liz. It wasn't your fault."
" Max, please just hold me." Max wrapped her in his arms. They were both startled by the screaming of students who were rushing out the fron t door, yelling " Max, Liz! Come quick!" Max and Liz looked at eachother with confusion and then walked into the building, leaving a moaning Jacob on the side of the street.
Maria, Michael, Isabel, Alex, Kyle, and Tess rushed to Liz and Max, pushing them to the front of the auditorium. The Principal quickly spoke. " Well, well, there are our King and Queen!" Everyone began cheering. Max smiled and lifted Liz into his arms, carring her to the podium in the front of the auditorium. The student council placed a crown on Max and Liz's head. The Principal nodded to Max and Liz. To make a speech. Max smiled and then stepped forward.
" Thank you for making me your 2001 Prom King, and most off all thank you for crowning Liz Parker as my Queen." Max turned to Liz, but was still speaking in the microphone. " I love you. Elizabeth Parker. For now and forever."
Max then kissed Liz. Liz still holding Max's hand. " Thank you to everyone. This means so much to me, and now that I am here with Max. All of my dreams have come true. To share any moment with Max, is a dream come true. I love you Maxwell Evans, for now and forever." Liz and Max kissed once more, and then were led onto the dance floor. Holding eachother, they danced. Knowing that having eachother was all that mattered.
The end...I have been writing a series, which stories include(in order) Secret Habits, Broken Promises, A Roswell Prom. The next one that Iam to be writing in this series is, Goodbye Roswell.
