Roswell Revisited (AU/CC Mature) Thread #3

[FaithfulAngel24]

*Maria*

"Oh, Hi Maria," Michael smiles and puts his menu down. I don't know why he had to look at it. We have not updated those things in the past five years. It's kind of a running joke around here. Although Izzy's mom has never acept change well. I guess normally I could say the same about me, but lately... I've found change can be exactly what you need.

"Hey Maria, sorry you got stuck with the early shift" Alex pipes in and I'm sad to report t hat I was so busy drooling over the Greek God before me that I ahdn't noticed that Alex( one of my good friends) was even there. I soo need to get it together.

"Um, could I have a cherry coke and some scrambled eggs?" he asks with the gentlest voice. I narrow my eyebrows at his choice but I say nothing. I guess alien's have odd dietry quirks.

Liz is looking at me funny and I can't help but squirm a little under her gaze. What if she doesn't like that Michael and I have gotten closer? In fact, what if she doesn't like me at all? I mean I really didn't make the b est friest impression having to stay at their house because my abusive foster father tried to maul me.

I'd really like to earn her trust. I guess that among other things will just take time.

"And did you get to Tess's alright last night?" he questions with a geniune look of concern. Well, thats one I'm going to have to get used to. I've never had anyone worry about me before. This probably sounds silly ,but it feels kind of nice.

"Yeah, course when I got there I was shocked to see we had a very intoxicated surprise visiter." I inform the table and then instantly want tot ake it back. maybe Max didn't want the others to know he'd been there. Maybe he would be upset if I told Liz how heartbroken he was that they were no longer together. It's really nome of my business. The smart thing would be to stay out of it and let them work it out.

Since when have I ever done the smart thing?

Turning to Alex I give him a big smile. "You are helping me close tonight right? I swear if I have to close with Jose again are foregin relations peace treaty is going to be severely broken." I giggle nodding to the cook who has once again burned something.

Smoke starts pouring out of the window and I sigh in frustration.

[madroswellfan]

(ooc: hope this is alright)
~~~~~MAX~~~~~
I walk into my apartment and pull out my suitcase. I immediately start chucking things into my suitcase. Its time to leave...to get a life... Its not as if I want to stay here for ever.
Well...I might have done if I had...Liz....

But I don't. So no point in dwelling. I chuck an assortment in my case...I never was good with the whole "getting things in tidily" idea. As I grab the next set of clothes...I touch a set that aren't mine. I look at Liz's clothes. There so soft...like her hair....

Stop it Max. She said it herself. She doesn't love you.
I chuck in the last few items of mine and check the bathroom. Then I carry my case and Liz's clothes into the loving room.

I know what I have to do now.
I lay out Liz's clothes on the sofa. I then go and grab some paper and a pen and start to right.

"Im gone. No reason for me to hang around. Im not sure who will read this...but...if its my landlord, the keys attached.
Maria and Tess - thanks for yesterday. Sorry I had to leave but I need a clean break. The clothes on the sofa are Liz's...can you make sure she gets them?
Good luck in all you do.
Max"

I place the letter on top of the clothes where its obvious when someone comes through the door.

One more to go.

I take another sheet of paper and write
"Liz,
I don't see any point in staying. Im a graduate, so staying at the UFO centre doesn't exactly seem like a wise career move.
But I want you to know...
I would have stayed til the end of the world for you.
You'll be in my heart for ever.
Which is why Im leaving. I don't need it to be extra hard on me seeing you around with your friends. I need a clean break.
Goodbye Liz.
I'll love you always.
Max"

I let the tear fall from my eyes, and quickly rub it away. I put this letter in an envelope and put it in Liz's trousers pocket.

Time to leave. I take one last look at my apartment before walking downstairs, heading for the bus stop.

Now was my time to leave Roswell.

[Fehr'sBear]

Michael

"Yeah, course when I got there I was shocked to see we had a very intoxicated surprise visiter." Maria says, then gets a look on her face that tells me she wasn't planning on saying that out loud.

Well, she seems too happy for it to have been Hank, so hopefully that's a good sign. But who? He's the only drunk person I really know, and after last night...

When Maria turns to Alex to change the subject and starts complaining about the cook, my eyes wander to her anyways. She's wearing her work uniform, and it looks, though corny and offensive, quite...hot on her.

Blinking, I look away feeling like an idiot. She could probably feel me staring at her I was so obvious about it.


Alex

"You are helping me close tonight right? I swear if I have to close with Jose again are foregin relations peace treaty is going to be severely broken." Maria says to me, and I laugh as I smile back at her.

"Yeah, sure. I haven't closed in a while, I suppose it's my turn," I tell her as I glance over at Michael. He's staring at Maria and I can't help but smirk. Him and I are going to have a little talk later.

I take a glance around the restaurant while Maria writes down everyone's orders and see Isabel wander out of the back room, looking like she just woke up. I mean, not that she looks bad. She always looks good. But she looks rushed.

"Hey Isabel," I call, because we're sitting near the back of the restaurant. "Morning."

[DaisyMae24]

*Isabel*

I rush downstairs for work. "I had to choose this morning to sleep in.' I mumble to myself as I hurry down the steps into the back room of the Crashdown.

I push through the doors and go into the dining room where I notice everyone is gathered. "Hey Isabel. Good Morning." Alex hollers to me.

I can't help but smile at him as I walk quickly over to the table. "Morning Alex. Morning everyone." I say, as I join them.

[FaithfulAngel24]

*Maria*

"Yeah, sure. I haven't closed in a while, I suppose it's my turn," Alex agrees as his eyes go back to Michael. They share an exchanged smile and I wish I was let in on the secret. Must be a guy thing I suppose. Isabel rushes in from the back and its quite obvious that her unreliable alarm clock has failed her once more. I warned her that in purchasing a clock that 'cuteness' is not an important factor.
However she so didn't listn. I'd totally rag on her if she didn't look so destressed. I guess I'll go easy on her this time.

"Hey Isabel," Alex greets her with a shy grin. "Morning." I bite my bottum lip to keep from laughing. He's got the hugest thing for her and she couldn't be more oblivious.

"Hey Iz, don't worry I've got your tables until your ready." I inform her with a gentle wave. Giving Michael one last once over I head back to the kitchen to place their order.

Quickly, I pour the drinks and then make my way back over to Michael's table in record time.

"Here ya go." I smirk trying not to appear over anxious but failing miserably.

[Dreamer_Dreaming]

*Liz*

I sat there looking at my menu when suddenly I got a feeling washes over me. I look at Alex and Michael to see if they notice anything if they got a feeling, but it seem like they haven't notice anything.

I look over to my left and notice a blonde hair girl. She looks so familiar, but why does she? I never met her or seem her in my life.

*flashes*

Alex, Michael, and I get out of the pod. We notice anyone one of us was missing. I put my hand on the pod that wasn't born yet. I remembering feeling sad and alone.

*end of flashes*

It's here the missing girl we never knew were missing, but she was part of our family. Now what are we going to do? I sigh. I turn back to my menu.

[aliensister]

*TESS*


as i sit here and sip my coke. i feel the heat of someones gaze lingering on me, turning around to take a quick peek over my shoulder i see brunette girl, im assuming thats liz well she was staring at me but as i looked her eyes went back to the menu as she sighed i wonder if she knows who iam...

[DaisyMae24]

*Isabel*

"Thanks Maria." I tell her and offer her a timid smile letting her know that I really appreciate it. She heads off to fill everyone's orders and I pause at the table tying my apron on over my uniform. I still feel slightly uncomfortable around everyone and even a little nervous but I hope that all will change.

Maria returns with the drinks and sets them down on the table and stands as if waiting for something. I stand too but wonder if I should leave, suddenly feeling very out of place I turn to go.

[Fehr'sBear]

Michael

"Thanks Maria," I say with a smile as she zips back to us with drinks. I watch as she sets one down in front of Alex and Liz. Glancing at Liz for a moment, I notice she's unusually quiet.

"Liz?" I ask, looking carefully at her. "You okay?" Everyone's standing around, and I wonder if maybe that's it, since Liz has always been a little uncomfortable around people she doesn't really know, but that doesn't seem like it's the problem.

[Dreamer_Dreaming]

*Liz*

I turn away from my menu and look at the people again. I hear Michael calling me. I looked up,"Liz? Are you Okay?" Michael said, looking at me carefully.

Was I okay? I really don't feel okay. I mean I don't know if me being here right choice for everyone. I hurted so much people already. I don't want to hurt anymore. Maybe if I don't talk I won't hurt anyone, or do anything. I look up in Michael eyes and see that hurt in his eyes, a part me knows I put there. Another part of me tells me, that there nothing I can do.

I sigh and nods, "yes I'm fine...." I said softly. I really don't know what to say. Tell him feeling like crap for hurting him so much? I don't want to cry. God knows I done enough for one year.

I stare back out to the window, "I'm going to get some fresh air" I said getting up and walking out into the Roswell streets. I walk wherever my feet takes me, that where Max's apartment building. I walk inside and goes on the fourth floor. I go inside Max's apartment in hoping he would be there. But I find my sweater. I didn't know I left my red sweater here? I pick it up and saw a piece of paper fell out of it.

I pick it up. It was address to me. I open it and start reading it.

"Liz,
I don't see any point in staying. Im a graduate, so staying at the UFO centre doesn't exactly seem like a wise career move.
But I want you to know...
I would have stayed til the end of the world for you.
You'll be in my heart for ever.
Which is why Im leaving. I don't need it to be extra hard on me seeing you around with your friends. I need a clean break.
Goodbye Liz.
I'll love you always.
Max"

I ran out of the apartment and down the steps. I walk out the streets. Where could he be? I ran down to the bus sations. I don't know. Something tells me he would be there.