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AUTHOR-Bekki
TITLE-HATE DOESN'T LAST FOREVER
RATING- PG-13
DISCLAIMER- I DONT OWN ROSWELL OR THE CHARACTERS....
SUMMARY- THE PARKER'S AND EVAN'S FAMILIES HAVE BEEN LIFELONG FRIENDS DUE TO JEFF AND PHILLLP'S FRIENDSHIP,BUT THEIR KIDS ON THE OTHER HAND DON'T FEEL THE SAME WAY. MAX EVANS AND LIZ PARKER GREW UP HATING EACHOTHER. LUCKILY FOR THE BOTH OF THE THE EVAN'S MOVED. BUT FATE CHANGED THAT WHEN 2 YRS LATER THE EVAN'S MOVED BACK. WILL MAX AND LIZ STILL FEEL THE SAME WAY OR WILL THEIR HEARTS FEEL SOMETHING ELSE?
Max Evan's shoved his hands in his jean pockets as he made his way towards his parent's car. He rolled his eyes and turned towards his father, " Dad why can't I take the Jeep?" Phillip shook his head, no.
" Max I told you that when we go to the Jeff's that I wanted us to go as a family."
" Whether I ride in your car or the Jeep isn't going to define if we're family or not!" Phillip kept his voice firm but loud.
" Get in the car or you won't be playing basketball this year!"
Max groaned and then jumped in the back seat and shut the door. He then rolled his eyes and gazed out the window.
Diane patted Phillp's arm and whispered, " Must you yell at him?" " Diane please." Diane sighed and then glanced back at Max who was staring out the side window.
Max watched as they drove through their old neighborhood. Evrerything was familiar to him because he had been here before. Suddenly his thoughts began to drift....
Here I am Max Evans back in Roswell New Mexico. Who would have thought? I had spent most of my life here up until freshman year in highschool. That's when my dad was offered a so called great job deal. We ended up moving to Boise, Idaho. What an ugly town. Not to mention the highschool's basketball team sucked shit. Then during my junior year the great job deal fell through and it was back to Roswell, New Mexico. Don't get me wrong I love Roswell. Here I was the all-star basketball player not to mention popular. My best friend Michael and I hung out 24/7. He was also on the basketball team and I'm sure that he still is. Damn I can't wait to play with him again. Then there is my sister, Isabel. No we didn't leave her in Roswell, but it sure as hell would have been nice if we would have. Pain in my ass. I can't believe my parent's are making me go to the Parker's when they aren't making Isabel and she actually likes them! Oh and I can't forget about Maria Deluca. I don't really know her, but she is always hanging on Michael and if I didn't know any better I think he likes her too. Then there is Alex Whitman and Kyle Valenti. There in a band called the Whits. Alex plays lead guitar and Kyle I think is the drummer. I'm not really friends with them, but I use to see them a lot seeing how I practically grew up with their friend, Liz Parker. Oh man. The one and only Liz Parker. What can I say about her but that she is stuck up and not to mention a first class bitch. I have known her since age 2 and let me tell you it isn't something I brag about. The girl always has to be right and she hardly ever is. I remember when we were about ages 6/7 and Michael and I had built a fort for boys and she had this huge fit and then we had to let her in. She always wore her hair weird to. Let me tell you she isn't a beauty.
Liz walked into the Crashdown to see her mom, Nancy and Dad, Jeff cooking. Liz frowned and then approached the table, " Um guys? What are you doing?"
Nancy smiled at her daughter. " Oh Liz um we have company tonight and your father and I wanted to make something special." " Really? Um that's great. Anyway can I go see a movie with Alex tonight?"
" No we have plans."
" We do? And they would be?"
" Elizabeth we have company."
" Who?"
" The Evan's are back in town and they are coming over."
Liz felt her entire body tense not to mention the sickening feeling in her stomach. " What? As in Max Evans?"
Jeff laughed at her daughter's face. " Yes Lizzie. Don't sound so surprised."
" Oh um surprised isn't the word I would use to describe how I'm feeling right now."
" It won't be that bad and besides I thought you and Max got along?"
" Um how can anyone get along with that arrogant, stuck up, bastard of a jerk!"
Nancy and Jeff turned to her their daughter and then Nancy said, " Liz don't you ever let me catch you talking like that again! Now go upstairs and get ready. They will be here any minute."
Liz rolled her eyes and ran upstairs to her room, slamming her door. She threw herself on her bed and sighed. What in the hell are my parents thinking? The Evans! I was under the impression that I would never have to see Max's face again. The guy is such a jerk not to mention a first class ass! He thinks he is God's gift to woman and he is far from that. Max treats everyone like they aren't as good as him and I hate that. Especially with him thinking he is the best basketball player. Well yeah I guess he is, but he doesn't have to be so proud about it. At least now I am 17 years old and I can choose to hang out with whoever I want. It seemed when we were little that we were forced to hang out due to our paren'ts friendships. I wonder if Isabel is coming? Her and I always got along.
Liz sat up and shrugged her shoulders. " I'm just going to make an appearance and then leave. My parent's didn't say I had to stay besides I want to go see a movie with Alex and then him and Kyle were going to play me a new song." Liz stood up and began rummaging through her closet. " Well I might as well look good." She pulled out her favorite outfit and began getting dressed.
20 MINTUES LATER-
The Evan's pulled up into the Crashdown parking lot and stepped out of the car. Max rolled his eyes and then shoved his hands in his pockets as he followed his parents into the Cafe. As soon as they stepped inside Nancy and Jeff were greeting them with smiles and food. Max sighed and then thought. God I can't wait for this evening for to get over with.
Max scanned the restaurant, but there was no sight of Liz. Maybe she chickened out? Max then heard his mother say Liz's name. Damn she didn't. Well prepare to see the devil herself, Miss Elizabeth Parker.
Liz walked down the steps into the Cafe to see The Evan's and Max behind them. She didn't quite get a good look. Liz was wearing a creamn colored, sleeveless top with a long, pink, floral skirt and wooden sandals. Her hair was down and curled at the bottom.
Max sighed and then glanced up to see a real beauty! His eyes widened and he nearly fell down due the amount of surprise and desire that ran through his body. That was Liz Parker! The girl that pissed him off. The girl that always pushed him and told on him. The girl that was stuck up and always tried to be right. Liz Parker took his breath away.
Liz glanced over at Max and a sensation ran through her. He looked different from what she remembered. Max's hair was longer in the front and he was wearing a tight black shirt with jeans and boots. God had he been working out or what?! Liz gulped and greeted the Evan's not keeping her eyes off Max. He then approached her and smiled.
" Hey Liz." Liz gulped and nervously smiled.
" Hey Max."
Part 2
Max looked to the ground and then back up at Liz.
" So how have you been?" Liz smiled and then nodded.
" I have been doing well."
" I can tell." Liz giggled.
" Excuse me?"
" Nothing. So guess what?"
" Hmm?"
" Now that I'm back I can be the best basketball player again."
Liz couldn't believe it. He had almost come off as sweet and now he was already bragging about himself. Liz rolled her eyes.
" Yeah that's cute." Max frowned and then crossed his arms.
" What?"
" You have been here for only ten minutes and here you are bragging about yourself again."
"What the hell is that supposed to mean?"
"You know damn well what I mean." Max rolled his eyes.
"Still the stuck up little girl you once were."
"Bastard"
"I'm hurt."
" You haven't changed one bit."
" Neither have you."
Nancy excused herself from the other adults and walked over to Max and Liz. " Um Liz why don't you and Max go upstairs and continue this conversation, hmm?" Liz sighed and then turned away from Max and her mother and then headed into the back room and up the stairs.
Max nodded and then followed Liz upstairs. Before he had made it into the hallway Liz glared at him. " You can stay in the living room!"
" Why do I have to be in the living room?"
" Because you are annoying and I am sick of your voice. God could you be anymore of a jerk?"
Max crossed his arms and then approached Liz and said, " You're just jealous."
" Oh please. Go talk to someone who cares. Good luck with finding someone."
" Why are you like this?"
" Shut up."
Liz brushed pass him and then walked down the hallway into her room. Great maybe I can have some peace and quiet. Liz sighed and began to sit down on her bed when Max's voice became more apparent. " Are you always a bitch?" Liz clenched her jaw and then turned to Max. " Get out of my room."
" Make me."
" Max I'm serious. I never wanted to waste my evening on you anyway."
Max frowned and then walked closer to Liz. " You think I'm a waste of your time?" Liz sighed.
" I don't know. Just go away."
" Talk about being rude."
" I am not rude."
" Oh um yeah okay."
" Shut up."
" Damn it Liz. No wonder you don't have a boyfriend."
" Oh and who says I don't."
" Do you?"
" That's none of your business."
" Who is he?"
Liz walked passed Max, but he grabbed her arm and turned her so that she was facing him. Before Liz could object or say anything his lips were already pressed with full force against hers. Max wrapped his arms around her tiny waist and held her tight as his tongue caressed her mouth and his lips massaged her lips. Liz pulled away from him and stared at him. They both continued to stare at the other one as Max leaned in, prepared to kiss her again, but Liz pushed him away. " What are you doing?"
" Kissing you."
" I know, but why?" Max smiled.
" Because I wanted to because I am attracted to you."
" So your only reasoning for kissing me was because of what I look like?"
" Of course not!"
" Then tell me what else?"
" I like a lot of things."
Liz waited patiently for a response from Max, but it was obvious that he didn't have one. Liz sarcastically laughed and then walked over to her door. " Please leave." Max sighed.
" Liz don't be ridiculous."
" I won't be a part of something as shallow as this."
" I am not shallow."
" Bullshit."
" Parker you haven't changed one bit."
" Neither have you."
Max glared at Liz and then shook his head before stepping out of her room. As soon as he was in the hallway she slammed her door shut. Max jumped at this and rolled his eyes. One of the most beautiful girls I have ever seen just dumped me and all because I couldn't tell her what I liked about her besides her appearance. So she asks me the question and what do I say? Nothing. Evans you dumbass.
Liz looked to the ground and threw herself onto her bed. " What just happened? Max Evans of all people. I find him attractive. No it find him irresistable and he kissed me. So why aren't I happy? Maybe because he is a shallow jerk who only kissed me to get some. I feel so stupid. I have grown up with this guy and I don't even know him.
LATER THAT EVENING~
Max walked through his front door to see Isabel sitting at the kitchen counter talking on the phone. Max rolled his eyes and headed towards his room when she called out to him, " Hey Max?"
Max groaned and then walked backwards and asked, " What?"
" How is Liz?"
" Beats me."
" Um didn't you talk to her?"
" Barely."
" Whatever."
" Isabel shut up."
Max shook his head and walked into his room to see Michael knocking at his window. Max smiled and then unlocked his window.
" Hey Michael."
" Hey Maxwell. Glad your back."
" Me too."
" So I have to ask. Were there any hot chicks in Boise, Idaho?"
" No not really."
" Damn."
" Any new girls here?"
" Um well I have to say Liz Parker sure changed." Max smiled and then sat down on his bed.
" You're telling me. Damn she looked good."
" You've seen her already?"
" My parents made me go over there this evening."
" So what happened?"
" What?"
" Well did you get any?" Max groaned and then took his pillow and chucked it at Michael.
" Shut up."
" I'm serious."
" We kissed."
" No shit."
" But that was all. Then she kicked me out."
" What did you do?"
" Nothing."
" Lame man. Even I could do better."
" Excuse me?"
" I bet I could get Liz Parker to kiss me."
" Bullshit man. She wouldn't even give you a second look."
" No I could get her in bed."
" Michael sit down before you hurt yourself."
" What you don't think so?"
" Leave Liz alone. Besides I thought you and Maria had something?"
" Maria? Um no I don't think so. You know what I think?"
" What?"
" I think you really like her and you don't want to see her with me."
" You're talking trash. I don't like Liz. She's hot and all,but she can be a bitch."
" So then bet me. If I succeed with Liz than you owe me 90 bucks."
" Yeah and when you lose? What's in it for me?"
" I'm not going to lose."
" When you lose you owe me 100 bucks plus you have to drop your pants at the last basketball game of the season."
" Are you serious?"
" Hey if you play with fire you're gonna get burned."
" You're on!"
" I think you've got yourself a deal."
Max and Michael broke into laughter before heading outside to play some basketball.
Liz grabbed her jean jacket and ran down the stairs to meet Maria out front. Her meeting with Max might have gone horribly, but she wasn't going to let him ruin her night. Maria and her were going over to Alex's to watch him, Kyle and the rest of the band play. Alex was the lead guitarist and singer while Kyle played drums. Then there was another guy named Scrub who played bass. Liz ran out the front door before her parents changed their minds. They did that quite often.
Maria was parked in a parking spot and listening to Backstreet Boy's new cd, Black and Blue when Liz opened the passenger's door.
" Hey Maria."
" Hey Liz. So I heard the Evan's were back."
" Um yeah they are. "
" So um that means that Michael will be there." Liz shrugged her shoulders and strapped her seatbelt.
" I don't know, why?" Maria smiled and Liz knew exactly what she was thinking. " Maria no!"
" Liz just let us pass by."
" Oh and like they won't know who we are."
" Liz please please!"
" What are you going to do?"
" Um you could say your there to see the bitch."
" Her name's Isabel."
" Whatever."
" Maria that's not nice. I like Isabel."
" Okay Okay I'm sorry. Anyway while you are talking to her I could sneak a couple of glances at Michael."
" You don't even know that Michael is there."
" Um Liz. He practically lives there."
" One condition."
" Anything! What?"
" You let me invite Isabel to the band's practice."
" What? No way."
" Fine then no Michael." Maria comtemplated the situation for no more than a minute. " Okay fine let's go." Liz giggled and then her and Maria sped down the road to the Evan's residence.
Max and Michael were in the front, shooting hoops when they heard music coming towards them. Michael turned to his right and then rolled his eyes. " What the hell? Backstreet Boys?" Max laughed.
" Hey some girls dig it."
" I know. It's sick."
" Tell me about it, but then again the girl's species is a whole different topic."
Michael laughed and then began to take a shot, but Max stole the ball and took a shot. As soon as it went through the hoop, Max began dancing. Michael made a face. " Shut up."
Max stopped dancing when he saw an all too familiar vehicle pull up and if he wasn't mistaken Liz was the passenger.
Liz saw Max staring at her. She quickly turned to Maria.
" Um I think that this is a bad idea."
" Look Michael's here. Why?" Liz didn't want to go into details about what had happened. " Nevermind. Let's just get this over with."
Liz glanced back at Max who was wearing red shorts and no shirt! Liz bit her lip and kept her eyes on the ground as she stepped out of the car and made her way towards the house with an anxious Maria, following.
Max gulped and eyed Liz. She looked just as beautiful if not more. She was still dressed up in her long pink skirt and top, but instead she had a jean jacket over it. Max took a deep breath and looked to the ground.
Michael hit Max on the shoulder and gave him a grin. Max suddenly wasn't liking the idea of him hitting on Liz. " This is going to be harder than I thought."
Liz walked towards the front door, but Michael stepped in front of
her. " Hey Parker."
" Um hey Michael."
" So what's up?"
" Oh nothing really. I was here to see Isabel."
" Isabel, why?"
" Just to talk and see if she wanted to hang out with me and Maria."
" Oh cool. You look good." Liz blushed. Sure Michael was flattering, but a part of her wanted it to be Max. Who was she kidding. All of her wanted it to be Max. " Thank you."
" Hey come here."
" What?"
Michael put his arm around Liz's shoulder and led her back to the basketball court. " Do you play basketball?"
" Um no not really. Listen I really have to speak with Isabel."
" Real quick. Come on."
Max stood off to the side, watching Michael interact with Liz. She looked so innocent and vulnerable. Max clenched his jaw and then walked over to Maria. " Hey Maria." Maria eyed Max.
" Oh hey."
" How are you?"
" I'm good."
" That's good. Listen I know you've got it bad for Michael. Why not go talk to him."
" Really?"
" Sure, go on." Maria smiled and nodded as she walked over to Michael. " Hey Guerin."
Michael glanced over at Maria. " Hey what's up?"
" Nothing much. So um I like Basketball."
" You do?"
Liz backed away from Michael and headed towards the house. She figured this was her chance. Liz ran up to the front door and reached out to ring the door bell, but someone stopped her. " You don't have to do that." Liz turned around to see Max standing behind her with his basketball. " What?" Max walked pass her and opened the door.
" You can just go in." Liz muttered, " Thanks." and quickly walked inside.
Max sighed as he watched her walk away. " Please don't go for Michael. I'll lose more than you think.
Part 3
Liz tucked a strand of hair back behind her ear and walked towards Isabel's bedroom. She had to get away from Max. Liz didn't know why but it hurt to be around him. Maybe it was because he didn't like anything about her but her looks. Liz looked to the ground and shook her head as she approached Isabel's room. Her music was blaring from her room and into the hallway. Liz smiled and then knocked on her door and then waited a couple of minutes before Isabel opened the door. A huge grin spread across her face. " Liz! Oh my God!" Liz giggled and embraced Isabel in a hug. " Isabel I missed you so much!"
" I know me too! Let me tell you Boise Idaho isn't something to get excited over."
" Yeah I didn't get that impression from your parents either. I heard them talking to mine."
" Hey do you want to stay for awhile?"
" Actually I was wondering if you wanted to join Maria and I. We are heading over to see Kyle, Alex, and Scrub practice."
" Really? I would love that, but Maria doesn't seem to like me."
" Oh no that's not true. I don't think that at all."
" So why is she always angry with me?" Liz giggled.
" Actually I think it has more to do with Michael." Isabel began laughing.
" Ew why?"
" She thinks you are a threat."
" Are you serious? Please give me a break. I wouldn't touch him with a ten feet pole!" Isabel and Liz broke into laughter as Max walked into the house with Michael and Maria. He frowned in surprise to see Liz and Isabel laughing. He set his basketball down and rubbed the back of his neck and then asked, " What's so funny?"
Isabel and Liz grew serious and then cleared their throats. Isabel then grabbed her jacket and turned her stereo and bedroom light off. Her and Liz then walked back into the main room where Max, Michael, and Maria were standing. Isabel smiled and then askeed, " So are you guys ready to go?" Max always needing to be in the know and in control of everything grew serious and asked, " Where are you and Liz going?"
Isabel and Liz exchanged annoyed looks and then shrugged their shoulders as they passed Michael and Max, walking out the front door. Maria smiled at Michael and then followed Isabel and Liz out to the Jetta.
Max groaned out loud and then followed the girl's outside. He ran out to the Jetta and leaned in on the passenger's side where Liz was sitting. " I'm serious. Where are you guys going?"
Isabel was in the back, laughing while Maria turned on the radio.
Liz glanced up at Max and for a moment she and him got lost in the other's eyes, but it quickly passed when Liz shook her head and turned away from Max, keeping her eyes away from his. " Max don't worry about it. I think we can take care of ourselves." Max sighed and then backed away from the car, pissed. He hated not knowing what was going on. Max ran rubbed the back of his neck and then headed back inside.
Maria sped down the road on her way to Alex's house. At the speed she was driving it barely took them 15 minutes to arrive at Alex's house.
Alex's garage door was open and there was a small crowd gathered around him, Kyle and Scrub. Alex's band was called the Whits and he was the lead singer and guitarist. Kyle Valenti, his best friend, played on the drums. Then there was Scrub. No one really knew his real name and no one dared to ask. He was bass guitar.
Liz jumped out of the Jetta and ran towards Alex. She waved and smiled. Alex qued the band to stop and he ran over to Liz, embracing her in a hug. " Hey Parker."
" Hey Alex. You guys sound great. I brought Isabel with us."
Alex froze and then coughed, " Is....Isabel Evans?" Liz giggled.
" Yeah."
" Shit Liz, why?"
" Um why not?"
" I don't know um maybe because she is one of the hottest girls I have ever seen." Liz placed her hands on her hips and then playfully glared. Alex quickly caught on and smiled, " Next to you of course." Liz laughed. " That's what I thought!"
Isabel walked up behind Alex and Liz and cheerfully asked, " Thought what?" Alex nearly choked at the sight of Isabel.
" Oh hehe sorry."
" It's okay. You guys sound really good."
" Oh hehe yeah." Isabel smiled and then sighed.
" So how have you been, Alex?"
" Oh hehe yeah....I mean fine. Just fine. How are you liking to be back?"
" Are you kidding? I am thrilled. I hated Boise."
" Yeah so I've heard. So how's um your jackass brother doing?"
" Brother? What brother?"
Liz stepped away from Alex and Isabel and walked over to Kyle.
" Hey Kyle."
" Hey Parker. What's new?"
" Um not much really. You?"
" Eh no not really. So I see the Evan's are back."
" Yeah I am really glad to see Isabel."
" What about Max?"
" Huh? God no. Are you kidding me?" Kyle playfully hit Liz's shoulder.
" Uh huh." Liz eyed in confused.
" What are you talking about?"
" You and Evans want each other so bad it's disgusting."
" What the hell are you talking about?"
" I am surprised that you guys haven't gone farther." Liz made a face and slapped Kyle on the shoulder....
MEANWHILE AT THE EVANS HOUSE~
Max laid on his bed while Michael laid beside him on the floor, in the spare sleeping bag. Michael began shifting under the sleeping bag as he joked, " Damn Max. She is fucking hot."
" Who?"
" Oh whatever. You know who I'm talking about. Liz Parker."
" Can we not talk about her please?"
" Why?"
" Shut up Michael!"
" Do you like her?" Max rolled his eyes.
" Hell no. The thought of her disgusts me that's all. I don't want to waste my time on her. I mean it's Liz Parker. Boring Liz Parker. Who complains and bitches non stop and who laughs sweetly and smiles. It's really cute when she tucks a strand of hair back behind her ear..." Max frowned and then glanced down at Michael who had headphones on. Max sighed with relief, that Mike didn't hear him. Max leaned down at hit Michael in the arm. " Do whatever you want to Liz. I don't have a care in the world." Michael laughed and then put his headphones on. Max laid back down and sighed. " I don't care if Michael makes it with Liz. I don't....but why does the thought of her with him make me feel so bad?"
Max groaned and then turned on his side. Thank Goodness tomorrow was school and he could play some basketball and see Liz. Max gasped and then sat up in his bed. He then brought his hands to his face and groaned. " Where in the hell did I get Liz's name from?" Max threw himself back down and covered his face with his hands.
Part 4
THE NEXT MORNING-
Liz groaned as her alarm clock began buzzing. She reluctantly sat up and reached over, lightly tapping on the snooze button. Liz sighed and then fell back onto her pillow. Her eyes were meerly closed when someone began knocking on her bedroom door. Before she could say anything her mom came walking in. " Elizabeth get up. This is why I don't like you staying up late on school nights." Liz rolled her eyes and sat back up. " I'm up okay. Mom what are you doing in here anyway?"
" I just wanted you to know that I won't be home when you get home from school so I am going to need you to take care of the restaurant."
" Okay."
Liz waited for her mother to leave before she hopped out from under the covers and stretched. Just what she hated, Monday mornings. Liz yawned and then slowly stood up as she moped towards the bathroom to shower.
EVANS RESIDENCE-
Max woke up to Michael's snoring. He rolled his eyes and said loudly, " Who needs an alarm clock when the mighty Guerin is here." Michael woke up and glared up at Max.
" Shut up. I don't snore."
" Bullshit Guerin."
" Maxwell don't start."
" What didn't get enough beauty sleep?" Michael groaned and then grabbed his pillow from under him and through it at Max.
Max was baffled by Michael's actions, but there was no way he was going to let him get away with it. Max grabbed the other pillow and threw it at Michael's face.
Michael sat up and pulled Max onto the floor.
Just then Isabel opened the door to see Michael and Max on the floor. She laughed and said, " I always knew you were more than friends." Max and Michael exchanged disgusted and revolted looks before they began yelling at Isabel. Michael grabbed the other pillow and threw it at Isabel.
Isabel shut the door just as the pillow did. She laughed and then walked out into the kitchen to grab some breakfast before school started.
Max groaned and then stood up. He then grabbed some clothes and walked into the bathroom.
Michael stood up and folded his sleeping bag. He then pulled a duffle bag out from under Max's bed. Michael was always at Max's house and he had packed a seperate bag of clothes just in case he didn't have time to go home before school started. Today was one of those times.
20 MINUTES LATER-
Max walked out of his bathroom showered and dressed in dark denim jeans and a long sleeved red shirt. His hair was getting longer so his bangs fell in front of his eyes. Max rubbed the back of his neck and shook his head at Michael who had already left his room for breakfast. How did he know this? He could hear Michael bugging Isabel. Max grabbed his navy blue jacket, black boots, and school bag. Today was his first day back at West Roswell High. He had been in town for a couple of days, but today he was starting school again. A smile spread across his face, knowing that he would be able to shoot some hoops and check out the fine ladies.
Liz walked out of her bathroom wearing a red summer dress and brown sandals. She had decided to wear her hair down. Liz glanced over at her clock and smiled. " Maria is probably already downstairs." Liz grabbed her school bag and headed downstairs and out the Crashdown doors to see Maria waiting for her in the Jetta.
Maria smiled and unlocked the doors when she saw Liz approaching her.
Liz opened the passenger door and stepped in. " Hey Maria."
" Hey girlie girl. Ooh damn who are you trying to impress?" Liz began blushing. " I don't know what you are talking about."
" Oh come on what's his name?"
" Maria there's no one okay."
" Liz when have you ever not told me something?" Liz thought for a moment and began to speak, but Maria interrupted her.
" See never. So who is it?" Liz tucked a strand of hair back behind her ear as Maria started the car and began driving down the street. " I like anyone Maria."
" Don't worry. I'll figure it out. I mean I always do." Liz smiled and shook her head as she gazed out the passenger's window.
Max, Isabel, and Michael finished with breakfast and then headed out the door to the Jeep. Michael ran outside to beat Isabel to the front seat. Max only laughed and shook his head.
Isabel rolled her eyes and said, " So childish." Michael shrugged his shoulders. " Whatever backseat babe."
Max laughed and then started the engine. He then reached over and popped his new cd into the cd player. Michael glanced over, " What are you putting in?"
" Lifehouse."
" Sweet."
The song," Hanging By A Moment Here With You " began playing as Max pulled out of his driveway and sped down the road to school.
Maria tapped her fingers against the steering wheel and continued singing to the radio when they came to a construction work sign saying, Stop. Maria rolled her eyes and then stopped the car. " Liz I hate these things." Liz laughed.
" Hate what?"
" Having to wait for these men running around in orange suits to decide when you can drive through."
" True, but they sure are cute men running around in orange suits."
" That's what I'm saying." Maria rolled her windows down and began whistling. Liz's eyes widened and she slapped Maria's arm. " Maria no, okay!"
" What?"
" It's embarassing." Maria laughed and then looked beside her, resulting in her sceaming in delight. Liz frowned and then turned to Maria, " What?" Liz looked to Maria's side to see Max, Michael, and Isabel pulled up beside them.
Isabel looked over and yelled, " Liz! Maria! Hey!"
Max and Michael glanced over to see Liz and Maria in the Jetta, beside them. Michael hit Max's shoulder. " Time to play."
Max clenched his jaw and sighed. He had to admit. Liz looked really good.
Michael jumped out of the Jeep and ran over to the Liz's side of the Jetta. Max tried to grab his arm, but he was too late. Michael was already wooing Liz Parker.
Liz giggled when she saw Michael leaning in the window. " Hey Liz." Liz nodded.
" Hi Michael."
" Why don't you get out? No use in sitting here." Liz glanced over at Maria who was in some daze. Liz looked back at Michael. " No that's okay."
" Oh come on Parker."
Before Liz could say anything, Michael had already opened the door, unbuckled her seatbelt and lifted her into his arms. Liz gasped from being startled. Michael held her and began walking away from the Jetta. Liz nervously laughed and then said, " Michael put me down!" Michael only laughed as he carried her further from the Jetta.
Max watched Michael carry Liz in the other direction. Before he could say anything, Isabel was already talking, " It looks like Liz has a thing for Michael." Max's eyes widened and he then shrugged his shoulders and faked a smile. " Yeah it sure does."
Maria shook her head and watched Michael carry Liz. She knew that Liz would never go for Michael when she knew that she liked him. Best friends didn't do that to each other, but Michael on the hand. Maria wasn't too sure about. It seemed that he liked her as a friend, but nothing more. It was almost as if he liked Liz. Maria frowned and then turned back around in her seat. She sighed and glared at the construction men and muttered, " Hurry up."
began laughing, hysterically. Max glared at her and asked, " What the hell is so funny?" Isabel sighed and then turned to her annoyed brother.
" I think that Michael and Liz are adorable together." Max clenched his jaw and gritted his teeth. He didn't know why it made him so angry to hear that. Maybe it was because Michael was right for Liz. He was. Max's eyes widened at this thought. He then unknowingly spoke out loud, " What the hell?" Max groaned in frustration.
Isabel looked at her brother and raised an eyebrow. " What's with you?" Max wasn't about to tell Isabel. He glared at her and figured she wasn't helping the situation. " Isabel get out of the Jeep!"
" What? Are you serious?"
" Shut up!"
" Jerk."
Isabel grabbed her bag out of the Jeep and walked over to the Jetta. She leaned in and glanced over at Maria. " Hey can I get a ride. Max kicked me out." Maria normally would have said no, but she didn't really want to argue with anyone. Instead she nodded and unlocked the doors. Isabel smiled and then stepped into the back seat.
Max sighed and turned around to face the front of the Jeep, but he found himself looking back at Michael and Liz.
Liz continued to scream at Michael. " Put me down!" Michael only laughed and finally he gave in and set her down. As soon as he did, Liz pushed him. " Such a jerk. What was the point of that." Michael stepped towards her and smiled. Liz was confused by his actions. She had always seen Michael as an annoying brother. It made her feel uncomfortable when he looked at her like she was a piece of meat. Liz continued to back away from Michael, but with every step she took he would take another. Liz gulped and then looked over his shoulder to see how far she was from the Jetta. Liz frowned when she saw that she wasn't near the vehicles. " Michael knock it off." Michael shrugged his shoulders.
" Knock what off?"
" I don't like the way I'm feeling right now. So I want you to back off."
" Parker loosen up."
" I am serious. Now let's go back to the Jetta and Jeep." Liz nodded and then began to walk past him, but he grabbed her arm. Before she could say anything his lips were closing in on hers. Liz quickly pulled away and slapped him with her other arm. She then yelled, " Let go of me!"
Max's eyes widened and he quickly unbuckled his seatbelt and jumped out of the Jeep. He ran as fast as he could over to Michael and Liz. No he didn't like Liz and he was all for the bet, but he didn't want Michael hurting her that's all. He didn't like Liz. She was a spolied brat.
Michael began laughing and he leaned in to kiss Liz, but Max grabbed his other arms and jerked him away from Liz. He then yelled, " Hey knock it off. Leave her alone." Michael was baffled by Max's actions. " Whoa calm down Evans. I thought we had a b...." Max gulped and quickly interrupted Michael.
" Go back to the Jeep! Now!" Michael rolled his eyes and then smiled at Liz as he made his way back to the Jeep.
Max waited until Michael was farther away before turning around to see Liz, smiling at him. Suddenly he began thinking so many thing.
(MAX POV)
Oh God she's looking at me. Wait she's always looked at me. Since I was a little kid, but this time it isn't a look of hate or disgust, but love. Liz Parker is giving me a loving look. Oh shit why do I feel like returning the same look? Oh fuck I'm smiling back at her. Evans stop it! But I can't. I can't talk. All I can do is smile. Wait a minute. She's walking closer to me. Her face is near mine. I am in heaven. No No No I'm not. I don't like Liz Parker. She is a spoiled bitchy brat....
Liz smiled at Max and walked up to him, kissing him on the cheek and whispering in his ear, " Thank you."
Max gulped and nodded. " Now come on. You're gonna make me late for school."
Liz smiled and followed Max back to the Jeep. Something was happening. Something was definately happening.
TBC
