and here's the new installment to this fiction..enjoy all.****Thank Stefuh for your support with both of my fictions!**
Chapter 8: Slow it down
"Ouch, Ria will you relax...we can't be far off. It has to be around here someplace, it didn't walk away." Michael was trying to calm down his girlfriend that apparently lost her beloved cellphone, or should I say lifeline.
"Don't bother calling it, I turned off the ringer hours ago." Michael rolled his eyes as he tucked his phone back in his pocket. He honestly didn't know what else to do, they had search the entire downstairs level, she was so certain she left it down here in this lush air b&b she rented for Lizs birthday party.
"Oh wait, I think the vibrate mode is on...can you please call it afterall?" Now he looked at her annoyed.
"You're lucky your cute." Michael calmly replied as he did as she asked and it rang, rang...they just continued to walk around trying to hear a vibrating sensation.
Maria walked near the balcony and heard low moans, and curiosity got the best of her, and she started to ease onto the outside patio when Michael came up behind her and scared the crap out of her.
"Ria, I can't hear shit!" She smacked his shoulder and he looked offended.
"What the hell is wrong with you?!" Maria shushed him, and pointed outside.
"Your phone isn't outside." Maria rolled her eyes and covered her face, her boyfriend was indeed clueless.
"Will you shut it? Someone is out their..." Maria fiercely whispered in a hurried hushed tone.
They both stepped quietly onto the balcony, Michael was shell shocked and motionless. While Maria silently jumped up and down clapping her hands joyfully and trying not to squeal to loud. She was dragged out of the outside area by her very annoyed boyfriend.
"Max and Liz are making out!" This time it was Maria's turn to roll her eyes.
" Really Einstein? What gave you that impression?"
"Maria you know what I mean...she's my cousin. She can't be making out with my best friend!" She waved him off.
"Who cares, I'm her best friend and you make out with me. It just a technicality, besides he's loved her for years it's about damn time he acted on it."
"But that's different..." bullshit was the only thing Maria could think about.
" If you give me that sexist crap, you won't be getting laid anytime soon. Besides, they are two people who put everyone's needs ahead of their own, and the deserve this and to be happy. When was the last time you saw Max this happy?" Maria waited for any kind of response, but she could tell he was thinking. He just simply couldn't think of anything.
He'd known that Max loved Liz he didn't know to which extent but he has told him multiple times in various parts of his life. He didn't really help him he just simply told him to tell her or move on, but Michael didn't think Max would stay this dedicated this for his feelings for Lizzie.
"Okay, I get what you're saying, they deserve to be happy...like us." Maria smiled and took his hand in hers and was thankful that he finally got it, without her having to shout it from the rooftop.
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Meanwhile outside...
The desperate need for air became too much for the young couple. Both breathless, pink faced as if the temperature outside was humid and sticky. But it was there own body heat between them that they relished in, it was a familiar and new sensation that neither one wanted to end. Liz knew that they had to slow down eventually.
Max cupped her face in his hands and rested his forehead on her own, and they both glared into each other's eyes, he was the first to speak. "I think I can get used to this". Liz blushed at his words and she knew it was the truth.
She stood back, but still held his hand in hers. "I think we should go inside, we can't stand out here all night." Max looked disappointed, but he didn't argue. Liz was almost always the logic of reason, even when they were younger.
They kissed a few small kisses before Liz allowed Max to guide her inside, but were startled to meet the prying eyes of Michael and Maria.
"Hey guys" Liz beamed.
Their hands were clasped in a firm grip, to reassure one another that they weren't afraid of what they just entered into. They were right where they wanted to be.
"Ria', Mike, meet my boyfriend." There was a huge smile plastered on her face as she said the word 'boyfriend'. Michael didn't think he'd ever seen her so happy before. They both looked elated as she turned wrapped her arms around Maxs’ neck and kissed him and unable to resist her lure he kissed her back and almost forgetting that their best friends where watching them.
Maria cheered while Michael had a slightly annoyed smirk on his face, she was his cousin...he could look past that if they stop flaunting it in front of him. Therfore; he broke them apart.
"Okay, okay we get it...congratulations Romeo." Michaels commented as he playfully punched Max in the arm and Maria hugged Liz.
"I knew you two were meant to be!" Maria squealed and Liz joined in with her.
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Flashback : Eigth grade farewell dance
All the boys were lined up on the wall and you'd think the plaque just infected Roswell Intermediate school.
"Evans, you're the more popular one...just ask Vanessa to dance. She's been eyeing you for the last 30 minutes." Alex was the only logical friend he had even at their young age of 14 yrs old.
Max was nervous, he didn't know why, his palms were sweaty and he couldn't form simple words. He couldn't ask Vanessa even if he wanted to, she was pretty and yes she kept eyeing him but deep down inside he couldn't put his finger on it. He simple was frozen in place, he was happy when Kyle interrupted at this point and got the guys attention away from him.
"Where's Parker Mike? I thought she was coming with you?" Michael shrugged.
"I don't know, that was the plan but she was talking to Max's sister on the phone yesterday asking with help with something...and she said she'd just meet me at the dance." The group of guys looked at Max and he looked clueless, just because it was his sister that didn't mean he knew what went on.
"Hey, don't look at me. I've been at Mike's all day. I haven't seen Liz or Pam all da--" A vision came in front of the barrier of the guys vs girls wall the kids had created.
She was wearing a short strapless white dress, her hair was dark and long and it flowed down over her shoulders that looked so soft. She looked up and, she bit her lip that looked like she'd just applied some fruit shade gloss. Max was very captivated, so much so...he didn't feel Kyle was trying to get his attention.
"Hey Max, your drooling a bit..." He snickered at his expense.
The girl looked familiar, but Max couldn't put his finger on just where he'd seen her before. She smiled at him and tucked her hair behind her ear and started walking towards him, or at least he prayed she was...but there was also 30 other boys she could pick.
"Hey Maxwell, want to dance?" He felt like a puddle of goo that she'd choose him out of all people. Her voice sounded familiar...but that's how far gone he was he couldn't put one and one together.
When her skin touched his, it felt like fire and they both jerked back from the reaction. But when the slow song started...she wrapped her arms around his neck and started to sway to the music.
"Still can't figure out who I am?" She whispered in his ear and he looked in a daze.
Only a few seconds after they started to dance or couples started to pair up and go out to the dance floor.
Max was only a couple inches taller than her, that was because she had heels on best as they swayed to the music. But she was able to put her head on his shoulder, and its pure heaven.
Liz went into the catalog of things to give this clueless teenager, Max was her cousin best friend...but because they were always around that that meant Liz wasn't too far away.
"Max, can I keep you?" The trans he was in, it cut all ties and Max pulled away from her. They had just watch Casper, and it was only Liz and Max because Michael bailed halfway through, he said it was boring but Max didn't want to leave Liz by herself.
"Lizzie?!" She smiled at him and they both smiled at each other.
Max didn't know why but as long as he knew Liz he always felt an un dying need to protect her at all costs, even if it was just with their own close knit friends.
Max knew that from that night onward that his feelings for Liz changed from protective friend, turned into always wanting to be with her...a love deep down inside.
Alex, and Mike knew he was a goner...everyone could see it except Liz of course.
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Present day...
"Hey, I don't want to be a buzz kill guys...but have you seen my phone?!" Maria whined and pouted, while her friends laughed at her desperation.
"You know I think I saw it upstairs, it was charging last I saw." The ladies linked there arms together and got away for some much needed girl talk.
The guys on the other hand glared at each other, Max was concerned what Michael was going to say.
Max waited till they were out of ear shot before addressing a very annoyed cousin.
"Mike, you know I love her...I've told you numerous times growing up that hasn't changed. I'm not going to hurt her, I would die before that happens." Michaels face was bright red, he was going through all the options at hands and took in all his conclusions.
"Look Maxwell, I know you're a man of your word. It's just going to take me a little bit to get used to, she's my only family. She's my sister...I trust you." They clasped hands and half hugged one another, you know one of those epic male hugs where guys are afraid to admit there emotions.
"This feels like a dream, is this reality?" Max had a dream-like glare across his features, and instead of saying something encouraging, he went over to him and pinched his arm and hard too.
"Ouch, what the fuck man?!" Max knew he was playing, but seriously?
"There's your proof, it's real." Michael laughed as Max tried to smack him back, but instead they just started shoving each other and soon enough they were wrestling one another in the middle of the living room floor.
"Yeah, you guys can...we have this place till noon tomorr--" the girls stopped abruptly and broke the guys up.
"Seriously, you two are practically brothers. We can't leave for more than ten minutes with you guys competing against each other?" They all rolled their eyes.
"Evans started it!"
"Yeah, whatever Guerin!"
Liz went over to the cake and got a huge slice of cake, and cut a huge piece...she was obviously tired of talking.
"Maria said I could spend the night.." walking past Max...he had a puppy dog glare in his eyes like he was being kept away from his favorite toy.
"Mind joining me Evans?!" Without another word...Max grabbed the bottle of champagne before following her into the downstairs bedroom.
"Nite guys, don't wait up." He shut the door behind them.
Turning to Michael Maria started, " Okay we can clean this tomorrow, but right now I want you all to myself Mikey G." She winked and he laughed. He hated that nickname, but he was too tired to care.
"C'mon DeLuca" Guerin called as he picked her up over her shoulder in one swift movement.
They left to their own bedroom, for some much need one on one stimulation.
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Max and Michael walked into their apartment and collapsed onto the couch, they’ve been cleaning since 7am.
“Where the hell have you two been all night?” Kyle smiled gleefully, trying to dig for some dirt anywhere he can.
“Helping DeLuca and Parker clean up, to turn back over the rental.” Michael rolled his eyes and rubbed his face.
“We’ve would have been here an hour ago, if it wasn’t for Romeo here…he spent 45 mins saying goodbye to his “new” girlfriend.” Kyle and Alex looked up and Max tried to walk out of the room before Kyle grabbed him.
“Wait a minute…when did Maxie Poo get a girlie friend?” Max rolled his eyes and glared at Michael, which he just laughed.
“I told you, I’d pay for making me wait. I didn’t tell you how.” Michael left the room, Max couldn’t he was trapped.
“Liz and I are together now.” Max looked at his cell to make it look like someone texted him, to get out of there question looks.
“Our Lizzie?!” Kyle exclaimed almost in disbelief.
“Does Guerin know?” Alex calmly asked.
“Our Lizzie?!” Kyle’s mouth was widely agap, he simply could fathom them two being an item.
“Yeah, our Lizzie. And yes Michael is aware…” Max shoved his hands in his pockets and wanted the questionnaire to be over.
“Why Our Lizzie?” Alex and Max glared at Kyle.
“Because he loves her”. “Because I love her”. Both Alex and Max answered at the exact same moment and glared at each other.
“How do you know Alex?” Alex looked annoyed at Kyle.
“Seriously, how do you not know? He’s been pineing over her since like what 15 yrs old.” Kyle shrugged.
“I’m not into that emotion crap, I thought he was just a dedicated friend.
Max and Alex just eyed Kyle, “dedicated friend?” Alex asked as he glanced at Max.
“Yeah ok, well Congratulations Maxwell.” Alex told him, and embraced him.
“Really, Our Lizzie?!” Kyle seemed unsure about the pairing.
“YES!” both Alex and Max yelled, catching Kyle off guard, held his hands in defeat.
“Okay…okay, I can get used to it. Hey, I’m happy you’re finally getting laid again.” Max just shook his head.
“Thanks I guess. I gotta get ready for class.” As he exited Alex glared at Kyle.
“You know for once can you stop being an ass?” Alex was at loss for words.
“I’m not an ass, just stating the obvious observations. When’s the last time he’s had a girlfriend? Tess something…in like 3 years ago. I’m just saying, that’s a long dry spell.” Alex didn’t comment, he just walked out of the room.
Safe in the confides in his room Max texted Liz a quick message before hopping into the shower, ‘I hope you’re well. I had fun last night, do you want to get something to eat today around 4 after I get out of class?’
In a dream like state of existence, Max started to go about getting ready for his day…even if he had a goofy smile on his face.
With a beep on his cell, he saw her reply, that read ‘can’t wait’.
Yep, today was going to be a great day.
Tbc…
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SO I had to use the word app on my phone. I wrote out a rough draft, and the put all the pieces together in a final draft. But it has this feature on my phone where you have it read the document out loud and man did that help out tremendously. Since it's so dead here, I can't get a beta for my writings so I have to figure it out for myself. 
I'm probably going to update on my other fiction today as well, I'm reworking the chapters and moving stuff around. Thanks for read & comment. 
