

Runner-up for funniest fanfic
Title: Cupid Strikes Hard
Author: jake17
Disclaimer: I own nothing Roswell just my silly little fantasies of Jason
Rating: Adult
Pairings: M/L
Summary: Cupid helps out our favorite couple as an innocent blind date turns out to be a night they will never forget…
Authors note: The song "stupid cupid" was sent to me from Erin aka Roswell 10/2/00. Thank you so much sweetie, it's fits this story so perfectly!
I just want to send a huge thank you to Jo, (max and liz believer) for this BEAUTIFUL banner !!! You have just made me so happy, you have no idea ! Many hugs and kisses to you !!

Love Carrie


Chapter 1.
Stupid Cupid you're a real mean guy
I'd like to clip your wings so you can't fly
I'm in love and it's a crying shame
And I know that you're the one to blame
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
I can't do my homework and I can't think straight
I meet her every morning 'bout half past eight
I'm acting like a lovesick fool
You've even got me carrying your books to school
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
You mixed me up for good right from the very start
Hey now, go play Robin Hood with somebody else's heart
You got me jumping like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what you're putting down
Well since I kissed her loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
You got me jumping like a crazy clown
And I don't feature what you're putting down
Well since I kissed his loving lips of wine
The thing that bothers me is that I like it fine
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
Hey hey, set me free
Stupid Cupid stop picking on me
“This is insane …a blind date on Valentines Day…no Maria I can’t go through with this”
“It’s not insane and yes you are going through with this ….you cannot stand someone up on Valentines Day …that is just too cruel”
Maria huffed as she looked through Liz’s closet for something decent to wear.
“This is it… definitely …you have to wear this”
“Are you out of your mind …I don’t even know the guy …he’ll think I’m a slut!”
Maria eyed the red slip of a dress and rolled her eyes.
“No he’ll think you’re a girl Liz … which is a good thing”
Liz gave Maria the death look not appreciating her sarcastic comment.
“No ..no this is a bad bad idea …we’re going to be surrounded by lovie dovey couples all night that are going to be all over each other…oh my god why did I agree to this!”
“Because you haven’t had sex in six months and your imaginary relationship with that actor Justin is starting to get a little creepy.”
“It’s Jason Maria and my relationship with him is not creepy…it’s a beautiful magical thing”
Maria knew she had temporarily lost her friend as she watched her drool over the shirtless picture of Jason.
“God Maria isn’t he just amazing”
Maria sighed as she pulled the sexy picture out of her friends hand and tried to talk some sense into her.
“Yes amazing but he’s not coming tonight Liz … Max is …so lets put the pictures of Justin –
“JASON-
“Sorry …lets put the pictures of Jason away and get your butt in the shower and don’t forget to shave those legs!”
“Oh yeah Maria like that’s even going to be an issue …I’ll be back here by nine the latest watching my dvds of –
“God Liz please don’t say it again –
“Fine …but I’m telling you I’ll be back here watching my dvds of you know what with you know who and buried in a pint of cookies and cream in my comfy clothes …it’s a given Maria.”
“Why do you insist on being so negative …this could work out …you never know”
“Yeah and Jason’s going to walk through that door and pledge his undying love for me too…
“Look there is a good possibility that you may actually have a good time tonight…Angie set you up …she is so great she would never steer you wrong.”
“I know she is awesome …and if this Max is her best friend he’s got to be a nice guy …she's like the sweetest girl I ever met …but these things just never work out Maria…and why did it have to be on damn Valentines Day aren’t we under enough pressure.”
“Angie said it was the only night he had off …you never know maybe cupid will be on your side tonight”
Liz gave the death look again and pointed to the door …”Out Maria”
“Ok but your going to wear the red dress right?”
“Go Maria!”
“Fine but if you dress like a librarian again cupid is not going to be happy!”
Liz sighed as she heard Maria laughing down the hall of her apartment building.
“Yeah right like there’s going to be a winged cherub flying around my head tonight.”
Liz looked up at the sky and shook her head.
“Hey cupid if you’re listening …I prefer tall dark and handsome with soft sensual amber eyes and a body that …
Liz’s voice was soon muffled by the sound of the pulsating water of her shower.
She was completely oblivious to the small angelic fluttering figure that had been watching her closely through her window.
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“Ang are you sure about this?”
Max stood in front of her mirror buttoning up his dark blue shirt feeling very unsure about this night. They had both just gotten off day shift at the hospital where they worked as first year med students. Her apartment was close to the hospital so Max would often stay over on her couch. They had been best friends since high school and all through college.
“Max you need a life besides the hospital …besides wasn’t you who set me up with Tom… I owe you”
“I know but a blind date Ang …it’s going to be so uncomfortable”
“No it’s going to be perfect …Liz is a great girl …she’s funny and –
“Smart and beautiful …I know Ang you’ve told me a million times …I’m just so beat … I’m not sure if tonight is the right night for this.”
Angie narrowed her eyes at Max “Tonight is the perfect night …it’s Valentines Day …you’ll have cupid on your side …romance is in the air …besides maybe you’ll get to resurrect that so called sex life of yours”
“It’s our first date Ang …unless cupid knows something I don’t …I see me home by nine getting some much needed sleep.”
“Why do you have to be so negative …here take these and go …you’re going to be late.”
Angie handed him a half dozen white roses that she knew were Liz’s favorite.
Max put his hands through his hair and nervously looked at her.
“Ok this is as good as it’s going to get ...how do I look?”
“Max if I wasn’t engaged I'd attack you myself ...now go!”
Angie laughed as she heard him talking to himself down her apartment hallway.
“Sure you couldn’t have told me that before I set you up with Tom”
“Good Luck Max …remember our code”
”I know I have my cell …I’m tired if it’s going bad and I feel fine if it’s going good”
Angie shook her head as she looked to the sky.
“Ok cupid he’s in your hands now”
She was completely oblivious to the shadows of the angelic creature as he rolled his fingers over the pointy end of his arrow.
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Max stood outside her door staring at the peephole petrified to ring the bell.
‘Well I guess I can't stand out here forever …god I hate this …Angie why did you make me do this!’
Liz was running around her apartment with one shoe on and her curling iron still stuck in her hair when she heard the doorbell.
'Oh my god ...he’s early!’
She hopped around her apartment trying to put her other heel on as she pulled her tangled hair out of the curling iron. She stopped just in time to see herself in her full length mirror. Liz stood shaking in a panick as she eyed herself in her very skimpy red dress.
‘Oh why do I always listen to you Maria …hold on Max your dirty little whore is coming’
Liz was talking under her breath as she fluffed out her hair silently wishing she had dressed more conservatively.
‘Well here goes nothing’
Just as Liz pulled open the door a loud snap echoed throughout the room.
“Ouch! …what the -
“Hi you must be Max…I’m Liz”
“Wow…I-I mean hi”
All at once Max was struck by a feeling of undeniable desire and passion …his heart pounded wildly while his body burned with a need to discover what was beneath that fiery red dress and those soulful brown eyes.
“It’s nice to meet me...I-I mean you…It’s nice to meet you Liz”
Max tried hard to get a hold of himself as he handed the roses over to her.
He wondered quietly if the air would ever return to his lungs.
As Liz put the roses in a vase in the kitchen she couldn’t help but smile as she hid the picture of her imaginary boyfriend in the utensil drawer.
‘Nice job cupid …my god they could be twins’
As they left the apartment to head off on their blind date they completely missed the arrow that was still shaking on the side of Liz’s door and the feathers that floated down all around them.
The small hint of a whisper could be heard in the cool February air.
“One down …one to go”