Roswell Fanatics

Chapter 10

After Paul checked on her, Maria asked for Jesse. She felt more at ease when he was around. And Jesse certainly had no objections to that.

"Feeling better?" He asked entering the room.

"Yeah. Paul gave me some painkillers. I dont know how he got his hands on them, but you can tell he doesn't like to give them out often." Maria said with a laugh. She really liked Paul. He had been nothing but sweet to her, and besides, he kept thier secret and she would always be greatful for that.

Jesse sat on the bed next to Maria and pushed her hair out of her face. "Maria, promise me you wont get out of bed again unless Paul says its ok. You scared the hell out of me this morning." he said.

"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to scare you. I jsut didn't want to wake you up. But i promise not to get out of bed. You know that is going to be, like, impossible though, right?" Maria said.

"Why?"

"Becuase i can't stay in one place for long without going crazy." Maria said with a grin.

"Well, i guess it's my job to entertain you then." Jesse said with a crooked smirk.

Are we flirting? Maria thought. But pushed the thought aside. "You know, we have to talk to Michael and Isabel, right?" Maria said.

Jesse was caught off gaurd. Talk to them about what? Thier relationship? No, as much as he wanted a realtionship with Maria, they didn't have one. She ment that they needed to get thier issues with Michael and Isabel resolved. He didn't like the idea of Maria resolving her issues with Michael. From what he had learned, when Michael and Maria kissed and made-up, they really KISSED and made up. "Yeah, i know. But i dont think now's such a good time." Jesse said.

"Jesse, i'm not going to break. I need to talk to them. It's eating away at me. I think the sooner the better." Maria said.

Jesse knew there was not arguing with Maria when she set her mind to somthing. "Ok. How about i tell them we want to talk. You want Kyle to come too?"

"Yeah, he left too. But I'm not really mad at Kyle." Maria clarified. Jesse nodded in agreement and got up.

He walked over to Michael, Isabel, and Kyle's room. He knocked on the door and Kyle answered. "Is she ok?" he asked. Jesse could tell that Kyle cared a great deal for Maria. That he saw her like a sister.

"Yeah, she is much better." Jesse said with a small smile. He was not going to make this as diffucult as he could.

Kyle indicated for Jesse to come in. There he saw Michael and Isabel. They looked at him closely. Isabel, like she was looking for somthing. And Michael, like he was wishign he had death-ray eyes.

"Look...ummm, Maria and I want to...want to talk to the three of you. You know about what happened. We just feel like it would be better to get all of cards on the table." Jesse said.

"What cards are those? The cards where you cheat on Isabel and try to get into My girlfriends pants?" Michael asked, beyond the point of rationality.

"NO! Look, will you guys just come over to talk to Maria. I don't care if you dont talk to me. I'll survive. BUt Maria really wants to get a few things off her chest." Jesse said, not looking at Michael any longer.

"Fine, we will be there in a minute." Isabel said in a calm tone. She was nervous to talk to Maria. BUt she knew it was comming. Maria deserved to be able to tell them where they could go.

Kyle nodded at him. He really wanted to clear the air about him leaving. He was just scared. He thought they should bring Jesse and Maria too, but it wasn't as if he had a say in what they did.

Michael was sort of excited to talk to Maria. Maybe he could get her to understand. He still loved her and he thought he was doing the right thing. He would regret leaving her for the rest of his life. He hoped he could keep Maria from turning to Jesse all the time. He knew they had gotten close, it was his fault. But that didn't help the jealosy that ripped though him everytime he saw them in the same room.

Jesse nodded and left the room. He went back to Maria and sat down next to her. "They will be over soon. You sure you are ready for this?" Jesse asked. He still wasn't sure.

"Yeah, i'll be fine. I need to do this." Maria said.

"Ok," Jesse said as he rubbed her head.

TBC...

Chapter 11

"Thank you guys for comming over," Maria sais as she tried to sit up in the bed. Jesse went to help her, but Kyle got there first. Maria used his arms to stable herself so she could sit up straighter.

"No, we need to talk. You are right." Isabel said, slightly distracted.

"I just want you to know. All f you to know that it really hurt when you guys left. It still does. You three along with Max and Liz were like my whole life for so long, and then you just left without me." Maria said as tears began to stream down her face.

It broke Jesse's heart to see her so upset, but he knew she needed to get all of this off her chest.

"Maria, i'm really sorry. I really thought that bringing you with us was going to put you in danger." Isabel said. Maria and Jesse could tell she ment it, but it didn't help.

"I know. Isabel, you were my best friend. Liz had gone all 'max is king so i'm queen,' on us; Tess turned out to be not so nice, and i really trusted you. I thought i was more to you than just a convenient friend. But i see that i was just a friend who shared your secret. I mean if you had really wanted me to come, you would have brought me." Maria said staying as calm as possible.

Michael wasn't saying anything. He just kept looking at Maria. She was beautiful. He knew he shouldn't be thinking about that, but he was. He felt like suck and ass for not taking her with him. Hindsight was 20-20 and he couldn't change that. he would never forgive himself, but he had to move on. And he had to get Maria to understand.

Kyle was quite. Ready to mediate if it was nessesary. "And what about Jesse? What would you leave your husband? I mean, i'm so glad you did, becuase i wouldn't have made it through these month without him. But why did you leave him" Maria asked. She knew that Jesse wouldn't, but she also knew that he wanted to know.

"It's complecated, Maria. Michael and I left to protect you guys just as much as ourselves. If somthing had happened to you..." Isabel started.

But she was quickly interrupted by Jesse, "Yeah? Well somthing DID happen to Maria. She almost DIED. How could you guys not know that the FBI would come after us to get to you? I mean, if we mean so much to you, we were better off all together." he yelled.

Isabel knew he was right. It was stupid. Now, she couldn't understand why she did it, but at the time, it seemed the best plan.

Michael still wasn't talking. He just wanted to talk to maria alone. He didn't have anything to say to anyone else. He needed to talk to Maria.

"Jesse, this isn't helping." Maria said wincing as a shot of pain was sent through her. "I just wanted you guys to know how we feel. I'm glad you came back. You really dont know what it means to me that you woud risk your lives to save me, but it will be a long time before i can trust you. I'm sorry. That's just the way it is." Maria finished.

Isabel nodded and motioned for Jesse to join her outside. She needed to talk to him.

Kyle saw that Michael wanted to talk to Maria...alone. "I'm going to let you guys talk, but i'll be right next door. I'm really sorry Maria. ANd i'm so glad you are ok. I wouldn't be able to live with myself if you..." Kyle didnt finish.

And he didn't have to. "Kyle. I know. It's ok. You had every reason to leave. You were scared. i understand." Maria said hugging him as he placed a kiss on his cheek.

Kyle left the room and Michael and Maria were alone.

OUTSIDE:

"Isabel, i really dont think i'm in a place to talk to you right now. Maria is in the beginning stages of forgivness. But i dont think that i'm ready for that." Jesse said before Isabel could start.

"I know. And i deserve that." She said. There was a long pause and she went on, "Jesse, do you ever think we rushed into this."

"What are you talking about, Isabel?"

"I mean. Maybe we both wanted this to work, but is just can't." Isabel said.

"Where is this comming from?" Jesse asked. He had to admit that she he been thinking the very same thing, but this was not what he was expecting when Isabel summoned him out there.

"Jesse, i know you love her." Isabel said suddenly.

Jesse didn't know what to say. "What?" he asked. He knew what she ment, but he didnt' know how she could possible know that he had feelings for Maria.

"I'm not stupid Jesse. And i am not mad. But i see the way you look at Maria. You love her. And really i can't blame you. She is an amazing person." Isabel said. She took a deep breath and continued, "But I'm telling you this as a friend, becuase no matter what happens- we were friends once, there is still somthing there between Maria and Michael. I dont know what it is, but i know that what they share is special. I just dont want you to get hurt." she said honestly.

Jesse knew she was right. "I know that, Isabel." he said simply. There was nothing left to say. He knew she was right, but he couldn't help how he felt.

"Well, if you ever want to talk about it, i'm here." Isabel said sadly. "I really am sorry Jesse. I hope we can be friends again."

He looked at her and smiled. "I want that too. it's just going to take a little while." Jesse said.

IN THE ROOM:

Michael made his way over to the bed and sat down next to Maria. She couldn't help but feel a little uncomfortable. She was supposed to be mad at him, but at the same time, she likes having him close to her again. "Maria, i'm so sorry." he siad.

Maria was taken aback. He never said he was sorry. "Michael..."

"Can i just say this really quick," he stopped her. She nodded for him to continue.

"I was an idiot to leave you. And belive me, it wasn't to get away from you. I wanted to be with you. That's all i ever wanted. Max said that bringing you would put you in danger, so i made you stay. i couldn't be responsible for hurting you. Even though, i guess i already was." he said. he paused to collect himself. "I know i dont deserve your forgivness, but i pray that you will give it to me."

Maria blinked back tears and took a deep breath. "Look, Michael. YOu knwo i love you. I've made that abundantly clear. But this isn't just about you leaving me. I can't take you back. My heart can't take it. We have been on this emotional rollercoaster since the trip to Marathon, TX. And i've gotten hurt a million times. And you havn't done anything to make me believe that i won't get hurt again." she explained now crying.

Michael felt like shit. He knew that. He knew he had hurt her so many times. "I can't say anything to that. You are right. i've messed up 1000 times. But i do love you. Don't forget that." he said getting up.

"Bye, Michael." Maria said laying back down. He walked out the door, and she let the tears fall.

TBC...

Chapter 12

“So what did you and Isabel talk about?” Maria asked as Jesse came back into the room.

“I think we are over,” he said as if it wasn’t a big deal.

“Oh, Jesse. I’m sorry.” Maria returned. She wished she could get up and give him a hug, but her back was killing her and Jesse would probably have a heart attack if she got out of bed.

“No, it’s ok. Really, I think it’s for the best.” Jesse said. He saw confusion on Maria’s face, so he explained, “I think Isabel and I rushed into marriage. She wasn’t fully over Alex, and I was infatuated. Looking back, I don’t think we are ment to be. So it’s ok.” He said.

Maria thought. Jesse was moving on. She would be lying if she said she wasn’t happy. She had always thought that Isabel and Jesse had rushing into marriage. Now, he could go on with his life and find the person that was ment for him.

“What about you? Are you and Michael back together?” Jesse asked, trying to hide how he felt about the two of them being together.

“No.” Maria said. “Michael and I have plenty of issues of our own. I don’t know if we will ever work though them. And to tell the truth, I don’t know if I want to. Michael and I have been together for so long. I don’t know if we stayed together out of conveniance or because we are in love. That isn’t to say I don’t love him, or that I didn’t. I know that I did love him. Maybe I still do. But sometimes that isn’t enough, you know?”

“Yeah, I know.” Jesse said simply. He was still thinking about the fact that Maria had officially broken up with Michael. He knew her emotions were stil raw from that realtionship, and he knew that Isabel was right. It was too soon for him to try to tell Maria how he felt about her.

“It’s just that…I want a life that isn’t tied to hurt feelings and conspiracies. I mean, in the whole of our relationship, Michael has cheated on me once, and broken up with me more times than I care to count. When is it going to be a time for me to be just completely and totally happy with the one I love? I can’t have that with Michael.” Maria went on. Then she realized that she was saying all of this to Jesse who had just broken it off with his wife. “Jesse, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t being going on about my Michael issues. You are obviously going through hell over this thing with Isabel. And here I am yamering on about my relationship with Michael.”

“No, maria. I am glad to listen. You have to talk to someone, and I want to be here for you.” Jesse said.

“You are the best friend I could ever have.” Maria said. “And to think, if Liz hadn’t been shot in the Crashdown almost 4 years ago, I wouldn’t have met you.”

Jesse sat on the bed next to her and brushed some hair out of her face, “I guess it’s fate,” he said with a grin, trying to make light of it. In fact, he had been giving the idea of fate some serious thought lately. To think that one decision to go to Roswell to visit his mother had caused him to meet not only Isabel, but Maria and the rest of the ‘I know an alien club.’

Maria smiled at him and winced. The pain was getting a little worse. “What do you think the odds of Paul having anymore pain killers are?” she asked with a laugh.

Jesse smiled, “I’ll go get him,” he hated to see her in pain and he would pay any amount of money he had too to make it stop.

In the other room…

Kyle sat at the desk and watched Michael and Isabel. Michael looked like his heart had been ripped out. Isabel looked sad, but thoughtful. “So…” Kyle said feeling the discomfort of the silence in the room.

“Jesse and I are going to get a divorce.” Isabel blurted out. Kyle went to her side. He knew this had to be hard on her. And he had really come to care a lot about Isabel.

“I’m so sorry.” Kyle said rubbing her back.

Isabel turned to him, “No, it’s ok, Kyle. I think this is the best thing for both of us. He and Maria are going back to Boston. And besides, I think that Jesse and I rushed into getting married. You know, I was in a delicate time in my life then. We aren’t ment to be together. We can both see that.” She said.

Kyle nodded. He thought the same thing, but he was never going to actually tell isabel that when she was so determined to marry Jesse.

They both looked at Michael who was lost in his own thoughts, “But he, on the other hand is probably going to need help.” Isabel said.

Kyle nodded. It was obvious that things hadn’t gone well with Maria. And it wasn’t like he could blame her. Michael had put her through a lot.

“Michael, do you want to come with us to get something to eat?” Kyle asked.

Michael shook his head. “No, I’m going out.” He said and walked out the door without another word.

Kyle and isabel shook their heads at him. There was the Michael they knew. Building the walls up around himself.


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“So you will be able to get up by tomorrow. You are through the worst part of the pain,” Paul told Maria.

“Awesome. Cause if I have to be in the bed much more, im going to go crazy.” Maria said with a grin. “Besides, Jesse needs to get back to Boston before they fire him.”

Paul smiled at her, “I really don’t think that Jesse is even thinking about that right now.” He said. “You know he really cares about you.”

Maria smiled, “I really care about him too.” She said. Paul smiled at her and went to get Jesse.

*************

“If you ever need to talk to someone, I’m here for you.” Kyle said to Isabel as they walked back into the hotel with pizza.

“Thank you, Kyle.” Isabel said with a warm smile. He was so sweet. She had always liked Kyle. To think, at one time he was the groups biggest enemy (next to his father) and now he was their biggest strength.

“I mean we have gotten a lot closer since Tess left, and I really think of you as my best friend.” Kyle said, not prone to getting emotional.

Isabel smiled and hugged him tight. She backed away slightly, still keeping her arms around him. She looked into his eyes and he looked back. They began to lean into each other slowly. It was as if they couldn’t control their bodies. Isabel’s lips lightly brushed Kyle and they were kissing.

Kyle deepened the kiss by slipping his tounge into Isabel’s mouth. Then, when he realized what he was doing, he stopped. “Oh, shit. I’m sorry.” Kyle said.

Isabel was disapointed. “Sorry?” she asked.

“I mean…you just broke up with Jesse and…I just…God I’m an ass.” Kyle said not looking into Isabel’s eyes. He had wanted to kiss her since New Years. But he didn’t want to be a rebound. And he didn’t want to ruin their friendship. She needed him now more than ever.

“Kyle, I wanted to kiss you too. I’ve wanted to kiss you since New Years. But I thought My feelings were just fleeting. You know, we were getting closer, and I was lonely. Then we went on the road and my feelings got stronger, and I thought it was just proximity. But when I saw Jesse and the way he looks at Maria, I knew that Jesse and I weren’t really in love. I know that I wanted you to look at me like Jesse looks at maria.” Isabel confessed. That was big coming from her. She, like Kyle, always tried to hide her true feelings.

“Are you serious?” Kyle asked flabergasted. “I almost kissed you that night. I never wanted you to marry jesse. I rationalized it, but I think mostly I was jealous.” Kyle said.

Isabel smiled. “Wow, we are so stupid.” She said giggling. She wrapped her arms tighter around Kyle.

“But Isabel, I want to take this slow. I don’t want to be a rebound. Besides, I think Michael may kill us if he found out we are together after Maria just broke his heart.” Kyle said.

“You’re right. This time I’m going this right. I’m not rushing into anything.” Isabel said. “Isn’t weird how things work out? I mean you and me. And Jesse and Maria.”

“Wait, Jesse and Maria are really together? I mean I got the vibes, but I didn’t know they were really together,” Kyle said.

“No, they aren’t. but I know Jesse, and he is in love with her. I think Maria feels the same way, she just doesn’t know it. I think that is why she broke up with Michael.” Isabel clarified.

“Wow, Roswell just gets crazier and crazier,” Kyle said with a smile.

TBC…

Chapter 13

“So, ummm I wanted to ask you something,” Jesse said nervously as he paced the hotel room.

“What is it? Jesse, your starting to freek me out.” Maria said eyeing him.

“I…I wanted to know if you…wanted to come back to Boston with me.” Jesse said. He was so afraid that Maria would refuse to work things out with Michael.
“You really want me to come?” Maria asked, stupified.

“Of Course I want you to come,” Jesse said, “I mean if you want to. I know you have your mom back here, and Michael, Isabel, and Kyle are back. I don’t know if they are staying. But I’d really like it if you came back to Boston with me.” He confessed.

“I’d love to, Jesse. I was thinking about going to school out there. I just don’t want to be dead wait. You are a bachelor now, and I don’t want to be in the way.” Maria said.

Jesse was shocked. How could she ever be in the way? He wanted to be around her all the time. “You are not in the way. I love hanging out with you, Maria. I think it would be awsome if you went to college. You’ve spent too many years thinking about other. It’s time for you to do something for yourself. I could probably pulls some strings at Boston College.” Jesse offered.

Maria’s face lit up. She had always wanted to go to college, but with battling evil aliens and the FBI her grades slid pretty bad. “You are so amazing,” she said getting out of bed to hug him. Paul said it was ok, but it still made Jesse nervous, so he helped her up.

Maria held onto him tightly. “So, when do we leave?” Maria asked.

“Tomorrow, unless you need more time.” Jesse said.

“If we stay any longer, you are going to loose your job,” Maria said with a chuckle.

Jesse grinned and rolled his eyes, then changed the subject, “So how are ou feeling, today?”

“So much better.” Maria said. “I have a little pressure on my lower back, but that’s it.”

Jesse smiled. He was so happy she was ok, and she was coming back to Boston with him.

“I better go talk to everyone else about my going back to Boston. I’ll start with Michael, Isabel, and Kyle. I think they might actually take it better than my mom.” Maria said with a laugh.

“Want me to come?” Jesse offered.

“No. Well maybe when I talk to the adults, but I think I better talk to the rest of them alone” Maria explained.

Jesse nodded and maria made her way next door. She knocked on the door and Michael answered. Maria noticed he was alone. This was going to be harder than she thought. Talking to Michael alone was not sosmthing she wanted to do again. It had hurt to tell him the truth. No matter what, she still cared about him.

“Hey,” he said, motioning for her to come in.

“Hey, Michael,” she said Making her way to the desk chair. Michael helped her. “I wanted to talk to all three of you, but it’s good that I caught you alone.”

Maria searched his face for any indication of his mood, but couldn’t find anything. She continued, “I wanted to tell you that I’m going back to Boston with Jesse.” She said.

Michael looked her directly in the eye and asked, “Are you and…and Jesse together?” he asked. She could see the pain in his eyes.

She didn’t even know that was what he thought. To tell the truth, she didn’t know how she felt about Jesse. She really cared about him. Sure, she was attracted to him, but she had just gone through this emotional rollercoaster with Michael. That last thing she needed was another relationship. Besides, the chances of Jesse feeling the same way were slim to none. Isabel was Filet, she was hamburger. “No. Jesse and I are not together. But his is my friend. And it is just best for us to get away from here.” Maria explained.

Michael nodded. “I just want to say that I do love you. And you are right, I havn’t always shown it well. You deserve so much better than me. Better than the life I can give you. Jesse can give you everything you deserve. I know you said you aren’t together. But I know that he has feelings for you. How could he not. You are the most amazing woman I’ve ever known.” Michael said and tears fell from his eyes.

Maria reached up and wiped them from his cheeks as she too felt tears coming. “I want you to be happy, Maria. And you can’t be happy with me. I know that. I’ve thought about it a lot.”

Maria smiled at him. “Thank you, Michael. I love you too. I always will. You were my first love and my best friend. But thank you for letting me go. I don’t know if I could have done it without knowing that you will be ok. Promise me something.” She said.

“Anything,” Michael returned.

“Move on. Be happy. Let yourself love again. Don’t go Stonewall Guerin on everyone again. I know that you worry that no one will love you, but the truth is that it would be impossible not to love you. Hank did a real number on you, and if he wasn’t dead I’d kill him myself. He was wrong. You are a wonderful man. Proof is right here. You could have been an ass and left on bed terms, but you were the bigger man, and I’ll always appriciate that. I hope when things get better with the FBI and everything that we can be friends again.” Maria said, tears falling down her face.

“I’ll try, but I doubt anyone will compare to you.” Michael said half smiling.

Maria got up and hugged Michael. He squeezed her tightly and she gasped, “Oh shit, maria. I’m sorry.” He said. He felt like an ass. He hurt her.

“No, Michael it’s fine.” She said grinning and huggin him again. He savored the filling of her body against his. He was sure he would never feel it again.

Just then Kyle and Isabel walked in. “Well, it looks like this conversation went well.” Isabel said as she didn’t drop Kyle’s hand. If Maria and Michael were hugging, she guessed it was ok to show PDA with Kyle.

Maria turned around. She immediately saw Kyle and isabel holding hands. “What is this?” she asked smiling.

“Ummm…well…” kyle said uneasily.

Isabel punched hi playfully on the sholder, “We are together. We realized a couple of days ago that we liked each other.” She clarified as much as someone who didn’t show her emotions could.

“That’s awesome.” Maria said hugging them both. “So, I came over to tell all three of you that I’m going back to Boston with Jesse.” She said.

“That’s good. It’s good that you guys are staying together.” Kyle said.

Maria looked to Isabel for the same support. Isabel smiled at her, “I think it’s great too. You deserve t live a semi-normal life. We have fucked up so much of it already.”

“I wouldn’t trade it for the world.” Maria said. “But all of you have to promise me something. You have to stay in contact with me. I’ll write my address down. I want at least a letter a week from each of you. And Max and Liz, if you can get them to write. And if you ever need anything in Boston, you know where to come.” She said. She didn’t want to completely loose them.

They all agreed and Maria said good-bye. The hard part was going to be telling her mom she was leaving. But Jesse was there, so she would be ok.

TBC…

Chapter 14

"Your WHAT?" Amy yelled as Nancy and Jim tried to calm her down.

"I'm moving back to Boston with Jesse," Maria clarified. Jesse held her hand as she stood her ground. 'You are an adult,' she thought over and over again.

"I beg to differ." Amy said.

"Mom, i'm going and you can't stop me. It isn't safe here. You know that. If it were up to me all of you would move out of Roswell as well, but i can't control that." Maria said, on the verge of pleading.

"Maria, what are you gogin to do for money? Where are you going to live?" Amy asked. The rest of the adults were just letting this play out.

Jesse spoke up, "Actually, Ms. DeLuca. We already have a house in Boston." Maria's heart skipped a beat when he referred the that mansion as 'thier' house. Jesse continued, "And i make good money. Actually Maria and i were talking about her going to college." there was more nervousness in his voice that Maria expected.

Amy looked at them. "I think they have a good plan, Amy. You can't make her stay your baby forever. Besides, with all she has been through, dont you think Maria deserves to get away and live her own life?" Philip reasoned, always the lawyer. "I mean she had been living the past 4 years for everyone else."

Maria smiled at him. God she loved Philip. "Ok, well i'm not happy about it, but i guess i can't stop you. But you have to promise to call me everyday." Amy said.

"How about once a week," Maria haggled. There was no way she would remember to call Amy everyday.

"Fine." Amy said. Then she turned to Jesse, "If you let anything happen to my baby while she is in Boston, i will hunt you down and kill you." she said.

Jesse smiled. "I promise. I wont let anything happen to Maria." she said.

"Ok, well we got to pack, cuase we are leaving really early tomorrow." Maria said as they left the room.

"Wow, your mom is crazy," Jesse said ith a chuckle.

"Yeah, you get used to it." Maria siad, "You know that i can get crazy too. We did live together for a couple months. Never cross a DeLuca woman." Maria laughed.

Jesse grinned at her. God she was beautiful when she laughed. Or, rather, she was beautiful all the time. He needed to stop thinking about her like that. "So, you want to hit the sack a little early? I know its damn near impossible to wake you up unless you have had a full 8 hours sleep."

"Yeah yeah yeah, I'm sorry i'm not Mr. Morning person." Maria laughed and they made thier way to the hotel room.

**************

"You know, it's weird. I've lived in Roswell my whole life, but comming back here makes me feel like i'm going home." Maria said looking out the window as Jesse drove back to thier house.

Jesse smiled. He was glad she felt so comfotable with him. He felt the same with her. "I know. It will be nice to get home."

Maria looked over at Jesse. HE was so handsome. She kept thinking about what Michael said to her. That he could tell that Jesse had feelings for her. Was that his jealosy, or was there somthing there she couldn't see.

When they got the the hosue, Jesse get their bags and carried them in. Maria flopped down on the couch and flipped on the TV. "Oh God, I've missed you," she said to the television.

Jesse laughed at her. "You adn that TV." he said shaking his head. He'd never really been into TV except for sports and news. The typical man.

Maria looked at him. "Come here." she said. Jesse reluctanly sat down on the couch next to her.

"This is Days' of Our lives," Maria said. She was excited about opening Jesse up to the world of soap operas. Jesse suppressed a moan as Maria went on. "See that girl? That's Belle and she is married ro Philip, becuase she thought Sean, that guy, left her for Jan. But he didn't Jan had him locked in a cage. But see Belle and sean are in love. And when Philip went off to war. They thought he was dead so they kinda got together. But it turned out that he was just injured. So he is back, and Sean still wantes to be with Belle, be she feels an bligation to Philip. And Jan, well she is still nuts. She is blackmailing Mimi...that's a whole other can of worms." Maria said.

Jesse grinned at her. He had to admmit that the story line was kind of intriguing. And how excited she got about it was the sexiest thing he had ever seen.

He sat down and watched all of Days with her along with As the World Turns and Guiding Light. Maria actually cried at one point on Guiding Light. Jesse wipped the tears from her eyes and she laid her head on his sholder.

Jesse was overcome by the sensation of her so close to him. Her scent wafting up to his nose. It was all he could do to maintain control of the situation. Fianally, after the show was over, he got up and said, "I got to call the office. I'm gonna have to get caught up for tomorrow. Ill be in the office. Why dont you order some chinese or somthing." he said.

Maria smiled, "Yes, dear." she couldn't help it. That sounded so much like a husband wife comment.

Jesse grinned and threw a pillow at her. Maria would hvae faught back, but she kenw he was rihgt. He needed to get in touch with the firm. "Ok. I'm going to order the food, then i'm going to look at colleges and fill out some applications. Do you think i should start in the spring or fall?" Maria asked. She really respected his opinon.

"I say Fall. That will give you some time off to relax before you have to jump into school." Jesse said.

"Ok. Right on. Well, i'll call you when the food gets here." Maria said as she watched Jesse walk into his office. Damn he was sexy. Maria had no idea where these thoughts were comming from, but one thing was for sure. She could watch TV with Jesse everyday of her life and never get sick of it.

TBC...

A/N: The song in this chapter isn’t really writtin by Maria DeLuca…or me. It is Catalyst by Anna Nalick…I just thought it fit…so don’t kill me…

Chapter 15

“So how is the college search going?” Jesse asked Maria the next day, when he got home from work.

“Ok. I’ve applied at Boston Community college. But it’s music program had been discribed as crap. Boston Universtity and Boston College, but the chances of me getting in are slim to nil. They have an average GPA of 2.75 and mine is well…not that.” Maria said sadly.

Jesse thought. “Well, let me see what I can do. I know some on the people in the admissions office at Boston College. They have a good music department, and its smallish.”

Maria smiled. “Why are you helping me?” she asked seriously.

“What do you mean?” Jesse asked confused.

“I mean why are you letting me live with you? And helping me get into college? I mean, why do you care? You coule be free of all drama, and living your life in Boston. But you are here with me. Helping me through all this crap.” Maria asked. She needed to know. She really cared about Jesse and she didn’t want him wasting his life.

Jesse pulled us a chair next to her. “I do it because I want to. I love being with you, maria. That’s why I wanted you to move back with me. I want to see you get an education and be happy. You deserve it. You have been so loyal to everyone you know, but you have never stopped to realize what a wonderful person you are, or what makes you happy. I want to help you do that.” Jesse said putting his arm around her. He felt an electric reaction when he touched her skin. Yep, he was going to need anouther cold shower when we has done talking to Maria.

“Jesse, can I tell you something?” Maria asked looking him directly in the eye.

“Anything.” Jesse resonded.

“You are the most amazing person I’ve ever known.” Maria said with a warm smile. Then she kissed him lightly on the lips. Locking eyes with him, she finally turned back to the computer to finish writing her college essays.

“Ditto,” Jesse said standing up in a daze. The feeling of her velvety lips on his was almost too much for his body to take. He wanted more, but he could tell that that was a friendly kiss. He didn’t want to push his luck.

**********

“Hey Carl. It’s Jesse.” Jesse said to his friend at Boston College a couple days later.

“Oh, hey. How’s the job at the Firm?” Carl replyed.

“It’s great.” Jesse replied.

“Now, that you live in my town, we need to get together.” Carl said.

“Yeah I know. I actually want to talk to you about something.” Jesse said.

“I have a friend in Roswell who has moved in with me. She really wants to go to college. I can tell you she is very smart. But her grades are lacking. She wants to major in music, and let me tell you, she had a phenominal voice.” Jesse said.

“Really?” Carl said. “Why are her grades so bad?” he asked.

“She had a little bit of a rough time in Roswell. Broken home, and a boyfriend.” Jesse said. There was no way he could tell Carl everything. “But I was thinking, maybe the three of us could get together for dinner. I know you would love her. She is Boston College material.” Jesse said.

“Well, I trust your judgement, Jesse. I’ll meet her. We could always use talented musicians.” Carl said. He and Jesse had been in college together. Jesse would never try this hard to get someone into college unless they truly deserved it. Besides, if she turns out to be an idiot, he could always say no.

“That would be great. How about tonight?” Jesse asked. He was really eager to get Maria and interview.

“Yeah, that would be ok. How about 7:00 at Le Petite?” Carl asked.

“Great. We will be there.” Jesse said hanging up the phone.

“Maria!” he yelled coming up the stairs.

Maria emerged from the bathroom in a towle. Jesse visibly gulped at the sight of her. The towle was far too small and he was still wet. It was the most erotic thing he’d ever seen. “What’s up?” she asked, shaking the water from her ears.

“I…ummm…I got an interview with Carl from boston College. We are going to dinner with him tonight.” Jesse said, unable to truly concentrate with her standing there like that.

Maria began jumping up and down. “OMG OMG OMG!” she said. Then she wrapped her arms around him hugging him tightly, “Thank you so much.” She said. Jesse’s senses were in overload. Her half naked body pressed against his suit clad one.

Maria suddenly pulled back, “OMG, What am I going to say? What am I going to wear? I’m not ready. He is going to think I’m an idiot. And my grades. How am I going to explain that? ‘Oh, I’m sorry, I was battling evil alien and the FBI while dealing with an emotionally retarded boyfriend?’”

Jesse had to laugh at Maria’s 180 of emotions. “It will be fine. He won’t think you are an idiot, Maria. You are very smart. I know that no one tells you that, but you were the common sense that held the group from Roswell together. And I already told him your grades were less tha perfect. I used the only borken home and boyfriend issues line. It will be ok.” Jesse said.

“Thanks,” Maria said turning on her heel and going into her room to get ready. They weren’t leaving for 5 hours, but she would have to go through her entire wordrobe at least 3 times.

************

“Hello, Mr. Jensen.” Maria greated Carl, shaking his hand.

“Carl, please.” He corrected. The three of them sat down at the table.

“So, Jesse tells me you are interested in Music.” He began.

“Yes. Vocal Performance.” Maria answered. “I’ve always loved singing.”

“Well, you know we have a very good music department. I’m sure you would love it.” Carl said.

Jesse was trying to stay out of conversation, just helping if Maria needed it. Which she didn’t, yet.

“So, what about these grades?” Carl asked pointing to Maria’s transcripts.

Maria took a deep breath. “I know. They are bad. About mid-sophemore year I started having some issues. Nothing can excuse my grades, but I started dating this guys, and I really lost myself in him. And my mom was gone a lot. High School was just highly stressful.” Maria said. She wished she could tell him what REALLY happened.

“And what makes you think that now is different?” Carl asked. He had to know. Maria understood.

“I’ve gotten my priorites in order. And Jesse is my rock. Living with him has been the first stable thing in my life. I know that if given the chance I could flourish. I love singing, and I would like to make a career out of it, but I also want an education.” Maria explained. Carl nodded and the food came.

They ate the meal and talked no more about school. Jesse and Carl caught up. Maria listened and entered conversation. Carl found he really liked Maria. And she liked him as well.

When they were done, Carl said, “There is a club a block from here, it’s amature night. It would be great if I could hear this voice I am hearing so much about.”

Maria smiled, “That would be awesome.” She said as they got up and headed to the club.

**********

“And now we have a first timer, Maria Deluca singing an original, called Catalyst.” the anouncer said.

Maria stepped up to the mike and looked at the croud. It was pretty packed. She found Carl and Jesse in the croud and smiled. This song was really personal, and she was going to need some support, but she figured the best way from Carl understand her was to here one of her own songs.

L.A. Lights, never shine
Quite as bright as in the movies.
Still wanna go.
Cause somthin here, in the way,
In the way, That we’re constantly movin’
Reminds you of home.

Jesse watched Maria on the stage. She had such poise and control. She was beautiful. He looked at Carl, who was thoroughly enjoying the show she was putting on. The croud was captivated as well.

So you’re taking these pills
For to fill up you’re soul,
And you’re drinkin’ them down
With cheap alcohol.
And I’d be inclined to be
Your’s for the takin’.
And part of this terrible mess
That your makin’,
But me, I’m the Catalyst.

As Jesse listened to her lyrics, he felt for Maria. He could tell that she wrote this on an off stage of her relationship with Michael. He didn’t know how anyone one could hurt her like he had. If Maria was his, he would never let her feel pain. He’d rather die.

When you say love
Is a simple chemical reaction,
Can’t say I agree.
Cause my chemicals, yeah yeah,
Left me a beautiful disaster.
Still loves all I see.

Maria looked directly at Jesse as she sang. She didn’t know why, but for some reason, she wanted him to feel her emotions. She wanted him to know that she wanted to move on. That her heart was calling her to move on with him.

So I’m taking these pills
For to fill up my soul,
And I’m drinkin’ them down
With cheap alcohol.
And You’d be inclined to be
Mine for the takin’.
And part of this terrible mess
That I’m makin’,
But you, you’re the Catalyst.

You’ll be the fame,
You’ll be the pain,
You’ll be the star.
You’ll be the road,
Rollin’ below
The wheel of a car.
And all of your thoughts
On God, don’t know
If I’m strong enough. No.
You’ll be the fame,
You’ll be the pain,
You’ll be the…

Jesse kept his eyes on hers. He felt something there. He was sure it wasn’t in his head. It was as if she was singing directly to him. The audience disappeard. She wasn’t singing for Carl or a place at Boston College, but for, Jesse Rimerez.

Catalyst.

These L.A. Lights,
They don’t shine quite as bright
As they used to.*
Do you wanna go?
Still wanna go?

Everyone in the club erupted in applause. Whistling and cheering. Carl was truly impressed. He hugged Maria when she got back to them and siad, “Wow. That was powerful.” Maria smiled and looked at Jesse.

“Beautiful,” he said kissing her cheek. She smiled and they made their way home.

TBC…

*I changed that line because it didn’t fit. It WAS “As back in Frisco.” I changed it to “As they used to.

Chapter 16

Maria laid her purse down on the couch as they entered the house. “I think Carl was very impressed,” Jesse said as he sat on the couch next to her.

“Really? I hope so. I think I’d really like Boston College.” Maria said sighing.

“That song was beautiful, Maria.” Jesse said looking her in the eyes.

“Thanks,” maria said shyly. “I wanted to sing something from my heart.” Maria said shrugging.

Jesse looked at her. She was so beautiful. He wanted nothing more than to kiss her. But it was too soon. Besides, it was doubtful that she wanted the same.

After a long pause, Maria looked at Jesse. “Are you for sure over Isable?” she asked suddenly.

Jesse was caught off guard. “Ummm, yeah. Why?”

Maria took a deep breath. She had been thinking about this since they were at the club. “Because…I just wondered if it was ok for me to be getting over Michael.” Maria answered.

Jesse smiled inside. “I think that people get over things at different times. Just because you may be getting over Michael doesn’t mean you didn’t love him. It just means you let your relationship run it’s course.” Jesse answered.

Maria smiled. Good, she thought. She was beginning to think it was weird for her to be moving on so fast. “Ummm Jesse?” Maria asked tentativly.

“What’s up?” Jesse asked turning toward her and looking her in the eyes.

At that moment, Maria forgot what she was going to asked him. The whole world melted away as she stared into Jesse’s eyes. She saw things there that she never noticed before. She saw him as a man worthy of her love and support. Not just a friend, but a companion.

Slowly, before their minds could stop them, they moved into each other. Just inches apart, Jesse took a huge leap and captured Maria’s mouth in his. Maria quickly opened her mouth to grant his tounge entrance and sparks flew. Maria hadn’t felt this goon in a long time. And she didn’t want to it to end.

She wrapped her arms tightly around Jesse’s neck, pulling him even closer to her as she leaned back on the pillows on the couch. Jesse supported his wieght while holding Maria close. He felt like he could never get close enough to her.

Maria let out a breathy moan as they parted lips. Jesse looked into Maria’s eyes. He wanted to be sure that she had really wanted him to kiss her. That she wasn’t thinking of anyone else. He had to admit that that kiss was off the charts. Maria knew what she was doing as far as kissing.

Suddenly, Maria’s eyes widened. “Oh My God. I’m so sorry,” she said sitting up.

Jesse’s features fell. He knew it was too good to be true. “Sorry?” he asked.

“Yeah. I’m such an idiot. I wanted to do that, but it was the wrong time. And You’re divorce isn’t final. And I just threw myself at you. God I’m such an IDIOT!” Maria ranted as she looked at her feet.

Jesse couldn’t help but laugh at her. “What is so funny?” she shot back with a mean scowl.

“Nothin. It’s just that. I’ve wanted to kiss you since we got to Roswell. And you didn’t do anything wrong. It was I who feared I was taking advantage of you.” Jesse said with a shy grin.

“Wow.” Maria said. “And to think, I was terrified of telling you how I felt.”

“How do you feel, Maria?” Jesse asked seriously. He didn’t want to be a rebound. And he didn’t want this to ruin their friendship. That was the most important thing.

Maria thought for a minute. How could she explain what she felt. “It’s hard to explain.” She started, “I’m obviously attracted to you. I mean you are beautiful. But it is more than that. I feel a connection to you. I don’t know if it is because we share a secret, but my heart is telling me to trust you.” Maria said. “I don’t know if you know what I mean.” She said with a sigh, untangling herself from Jesse.

“Hmmm.” Jesse said deep in thought. It sounded to him like she was just as confused as he was.

“How do you feel?” Maria asked cocking a eyebrow at him.

“About the same as you. I’m attracted to you. I care about you so much it hurts. I feel connected to you. And something in me wants to move on, with you.” Jesse explained.

“So, what do we do now?” Maria asked. She wanted a repeat of that kiss, but she knew that they would get nowhere if all they did was make out.

“I don’t know. I want to try this. To be together, but only if you really want to. I don’t want to be a rebound, and I don’t want to ruin our friendship.” Jesse said.

“I want to be with you too. Who knows what we are feeling? There is only one way to find out, and it’s worth a shot. Lets just promise each other something.” Maria said.

“What?” Jesse asked, intrigued.

“No matter what happened, we stick together. We stay friends. No matter what.” Maria said sticking her hand out for Jesse to shake on it.

“Absolutly, no matter what. I promise.” Jesse said.

“I promise too,” Maria said giggling and shaking Jesse’s hand.

“So, we probably better get to bed, huh.” Maria said, obviously not wanting to leave yet.

Jesse shook his head and pulled her into his arms kissing her passionatly and deeply. He couldn’t get enough of her. Nor, could she him. They spent the next hour kissing before going their separate ways for the night.

TBC…

Chapter 17

On the Road…

“What the hell were you guys thinking?” Max asked as Isabel, Michael, and Kyle walked into their hotel room.

“Get over yourself, Max.” Isabel bit out. Kyle grabbed her hand and held on. He didn’t want her to get upset.

“No, I demand an answere. What did you think you were doing?” Max demanded. He sure wasn’t unsure about being King, now.

“We left because our friends needed help. Our MOTHER. Do you remember them? Or has Liz got you so far up her ass that you can see that?” Kyle said calmly. Max didn’t scare him.

Liz looked like she had been slapped. She huffed and looked at Max to say something. “Liz has nothing to do with this.” Max said.

“You’re right. Her best friend was just SHOT. And all she cared about was playing house with you.” Michael screamed. He couldn’t belive that the two of them had the audacity to question his motives.

“Shot?” Liz asked. “Is she ok?”

“Like you care,” Isabel said under her breath.

“Not that it matters to you, but she is fine. Paul, Jesse’s friend saved her.” Michael said.

“Does he know anything?” Max asked getting worried.

“Yeah, he knows everything. Jesse told him.” Kyle said, daring Max to say something about it.

“WHAT? You let him tell some stranger our secret. What is WRONG with you?” Max demanded.

Liz took his side. “Who knows who is going to tell. I can’t belive you.” She said in a disapproving tone.

Michael saw red. When had Max and Liz lost their souls? Oh he knew. When they found each other. “Look. He haved her life. And Isabel’s as well. He isn’t going to tell anyone. He is on our side. And I would have told him myself to get him to save Maria. Do you even realize what happened??” Michael yelled, “Well let me tell you. When we left, Maria moved in with Jesse in Boston. Thank God, too. Because the FBI came back for her. When they found Amy and your MOTHER, Diane. They took them, thinking it would bring us back. Maria, Jesse, and Jim went in to get them out, and those bastards SHOT her. So FUCK You both. She was your BEST friend. To BOTH of you. And you don’t give a shit. You don’t deserve her friendship. Or Jesse’s. None of us do.” Michael said.

Max and Liz just looked at the other three defiantly. They weren’t backing down, but what could they say. “Well, Max is the king. You should have listenened to him.” Liz said. Sitting on the bed.

“Well, when Max starts making decisions like a King, I’ll be sure to bow.” Isabel said, scooping up Kyle’s hand again and wlking out of the room. One more minute in there nad she was going to smack the shit out of both of them.

Michael started out the door and then turned back, “We came back because it is safer to stick together. But I suggest you leave the three of us alone, and we will ignore you as well.” He said before leaving both Max and Liz shocked in their room.


In Boston…

Maria walked down the stairs in her rob. Jesse was already in the kitched making breakfast. “Morning, beautiful,” he said to Maria, pouring her a mug of coffee.

Maria giggled. She wasn’t used to being with a guy that was so concerderate. Michael would have grunted and turned on the TV. “Morning.” She said kissing him on the cheek.

Jesse growled and captured her lips in his. “Mmmm, you taste good.” He said.

Maria kissed back, with all she had. “So do you,” she said pulling away. “You have to get to work. How about I cook you dinner tonight.” Maria offered.

Jesse looked frightened. He knew that Maria wasn’t the best cook. Not that he minded. Isabel couldn’t cook either. “Are you sure?” he asked.

Maria playfully slaped him on the arm. “I know how to cook spagetti. I’m not going to lie, I’m not the best cook. But Spagetti is my speciality.” She explained.

Jesse smiled, “Anything you make I’ll like.” He lied.

“Flatery will get you everywhere, Mr. Ramerez.” Maria said kissing him again.

“Ok, if we keep this up, I’ll neve get to work. And I’ll get fired and we will live on te streets.” Jesse said.

“Ok, bye. Have a good day at work.” Maria said. Jesse pecked her cheek and headed out the door.

************

Jesse walked into the door after a long day. The case he was working on was a capitol murdercase, so it was taking quite a lot out of him. It was nearly 7:00 and he had planne don being home earier. “Honey, I’m home.” He mocked.

Maria came from the kitched and wrapped her arms around his neck. “Long day?” she asked. She could tell he looked tired.

“Yeah, it was VERY long.” He answered.

“Well dinner is ready.” Maria said leading him to the dinning room where she had set up a beautiful candlight dinner.

“Oh, Maria. This is beautiful. You didn’t have to.” Jesse said.

“I know. And if I were you, I wouldn’t expect it very often. But I wanted to do something for you. I owe so much to you. And I wanted to.” Maria said awkwardly.

Jesse hugged her and kissed her deeply. “Thank you.” He said. Then he pulled her chair out for her before sitting down himself. Maria was falbergasted. He was just a gentleman. She didn’t know how to act.

They ate in comfortable silence for a while before Jesse said, “Maria, can I ask you something?”

Maria smiled and nodded. “Anything.” Maria said.

“Do you think we are moving too fast?” He had had the thougth on his mind since the kiss 2 weeks ago. They were making out every night. Spending all of their freetime together. He just didn’t know if that was appropriate. Or how Maria felt about it.

“Ummm, no. Not really. I mean, the way I see it, jesse, is that we’ve both been in love before. These feeling aren’t so new to us. I like being close to you. Why? Do you think we are moving too fast?” Maria countered.

Jesse thought. “No, not too fast. It’s just that. I don’t want to rush into this. I really care about you. I think I’m falling in love with you. I don’t want to freek you out by saything that. It’s true. I just don’t want us to rush into intimacy. Because, once we go there, we can’t go back.” Jesse answered.

Maria nodded, “I know what you are talking about. I mean sometimes when you are kissing me and touching me, I just want to rip your clothes off. But I don’t want to ruch either. Why don’t we just do what feels right.” Maria said.

Jesse nodded. “Yeah. That’s a good idea.” He said smilling at her. “You are so amaing.”

Maria giggled, “Oh, trust me, you just havn’t lived with me long enough.”

Jesse laughed. When they were done eating, Jesse said, “Ok, you made dinner, I’ll clean up. Why don’t you go find a good movie on On Demand.” He said.

Maria smiled and moved into the living room. He was so wonderful. Too good to be true, probably, she thought with a shrug.

TBC…

Chapter 18

Maria awoke from an erotic dream about Jesse. She just couldn’t shake it. She wanted him. She knew that they had decided not to rush things, but her body was screaming for him. It wasn’t like either of them were virgins.

She thought. Should she go to him? Should she just go into town and buy a vibrator? Deciding, Maria got out of bed and slipped into her robe. She would just pay him a visit. Whatever happened, happened.

Maria walked down the hall to Jesse’s room and opened the door. He was asleep. So peaceful. He had a sexy smile on his face, and she giggled lightly. He was so damn cute. She slowly made her way to the bed and slipped under the covers. Jesse rolled over and said, “Maria,” in his sleep.

Maria smiled. He was dreaming about her. She wondered if his dream was as erotic as hers was. The thought made her wetter than she already was. She leaned over and planted a soft kiss on Jesse’s lips.

Jesse’s eyes fluttered open and he saw Maria. “Hey,” he said with a smile. “Something wrong?”

“No,” Maria said looking down, and then back up at him. “It’s just…I know we said we didn’t want to rush things. But I need you.” She blurted out.

“Baby, you have me. I’m not going anywhere.” Jesse said wrapping his arms around her.

“No, that’s not what I ment.” Maria explained, “I mean I need you. I need to feel you inside me. My body is on fire. I want us to move on…to other things.”

Jesse’s eyes widened. He wanted that too. He just didn’t want to rush Maria. He didn’t want this relationship to move too fast. “Maria, maybe we should…” he started. But his thought was cute short when Maria pressed her lips forcefully to his.

Jesse gave in and wrapped his arms tighter around the scantily clad Maria. She was happy that he was giving in. She opened her mouth and he immediately explored it with his tounge. She moaned into his mouth as Jesse’s hand slid down to her ass.

Maria broke the kiss, “Ass man, huh?” she said with a wink.

“Well, lets just say that I love your tits and ass.” He said grinning. He couldn’t belive he said that. But Maria brought that side out in him. The younger, more carefree Jesse. The one that would say sexual things and flrit shamelessly.

Maria giggled, “Good to know.” She said moving her hands up his chest, stopping at his nipples, tweeking them ever so lightly.

Jesse untied Maria’s robe and pulled it off of her. He marveled at her body. “You are so beautiful.” He said.

“Stop saying that, or you are going to give me a complex.” Maria said with a grin.

“You are,” Jesse insisted. Maria left it there and kissed him again. This time she moved to straddle his waist. She could feel his hard cock against her ass and couldn’t wait to have it inside her.

“Mmm. I need you,” she said with pure lust as she unclasped her bra. Jesse immediately went for her breasts, taking a pert nipple into his mouth. “Ohhhh Yeah, Jesse.” Maria moaned.

She pushed her aching core into his stomach, trying to scratch the itch that he had caused in her. She kissed his neck sucking on his pulse point. Slowly she made her way down his body until she got to his boxers. She pulled them off slowly and seductivly and Jesse’s large cock sprang free. A gasp escaped his lips as the material brushed his skin.

Maria moved back up his body, but that didn’t last long, as Jesse flipped them around so that he was on top of her. He hooked his thumbs into the side of her thong and pulled it off of her. He kissed his way up her legs as he lightly licked her dripping wet slit. “Ohhhh God!” Maria moaned.

Jesse didn’t stay there, though. He needed to be inside her as much as she needed him to be there. He laid flush against her and took her hadn in his. Interweaving their fingers. His rock hard cock pocked at maria’s opening and she spread her legs as wide as she could, bucking into him. He took the hint and plunged into her with all he had. “Ohhh yeah,” Maria screamed and she filled her to the hilt. He fit her perfectly.

Jesse tried to get himself together, but the feeling of her silky walls around him was too much. He pulled almost completely out of her and then thrust back in. “Faster, baby.” Maria begged.

Jesse was happy to oblige picking up the speed. “Oh God, Maria. You feel so good.” He moaned, barely able to speak.

He plowed in and out of her. “Oh…Fuck me…UUUHHHNNNN….Yeah…Harder!” Maria begged. Jesse looked at her and rammed into her harder. He didn’t want to hurt her, but he could tell she was enjoying herself. If it wasn’t her facial expression, her screaming, “Oh FUCK YEAH…UUUUHHHH,” Was a tip off.

Jesse wanted to go longer, but he could feel his climax appraoching. He wanted Maria to be there with him, so he reached between their bodies and found her pulsating clit. He stroked it with the pad of his thumb. “Holly Shit…That feels good….Riiiight Therrrrrrrrrrrreeeeeeeeee!” Maria screamed at the top of her lungs as her bdie stifened and her pussy contracted around Jesse’s cock.

He came deep in side her as she milked his manhood with all she had, “Ohhh Maria!” He couldn’t hold himself up anylonger and he collapsed next to her. He stayed inside her as he pulled her into his arms. “I love you.” He said. And he ment it.

Maria panicked. She didn’t know what to say. She loved him too, she knew that. There was not denying it. But everyone she loved left her. Finally, she decided to take a risk, again, and said, “I love you, too, Jesse.” They drifted off to sleep in post-coital bliss.


TBC…

Chapter 19

The next morning, Maria woke up in Jesse’s arms and smiled. She snuggled closer to him, and he woke up, smiling. “Mornin’, beautiful.” Jesse said kissing her on the lips.

“Mmmm, keep that up and you will be late for work.” Maria said with a grin.

“Tempting, but I don’t think that’s going to work.” Jesse said reluctantly getting out of bed. Maria got heated looking at Jesse’s naked form walk across the room. “What are you staring at?” Jesse asked, blushing.

“You,” Maria said with lust in her eyes. “You know, you need a shower anyway. Maybe we could…uhhh kill two birds with one stone.” Maria said getting out f bed and walking over to Jesse. She grinned and ran a finger down his chest.

“I can tell you are going to be the death of me,” Jesse groaned and he picked Maria up into is arms and carried her to the bathroom. He put her in the shower and stepped in behind her turning the water on.

Maria leaned back against him, and his arms went around her. “Ok, this is no nonsence. Getting clean is out goal.” Maria said.

Jesse laughed. “Ok,” he said as he poured shampoo into his hand. They bathed each other thouroughly, stopping one and a while to kiss each other. Touching and caressing each other. Finally, and hour later, they were done. Jesse was running late so he quickly got dressed and ran out the door.

**********

Later that day, Maria get the mail. There were 5 letters there. The usuals from Michael, Isabel, and Kyle were there. But now there were ones from Max and Liz. She was kind of afraid to read them. She walked into the house and decided to read those last.

She opened Isabel’s:

Maria,
How are things? So, are you and Jesse doing well? I want you to know that you can talk to me about your relationship with Jesse. I’m not jealous, and I do hope for the best with the two of you. God knows you both deserve it. I don’t want you to feel awkward talking to me about it. I also wanted to tell you that kyle, Michael, and I have gotten a cell phone. It’s very top secret. Max and Liz don’t know about it. But I wanted to, well actually, we wanted you to have th number. 555-1234. Call us anytime, day or night. If we don’t’ answere leave a message. It probably means we are trapped in the van with the newlyweds. I miss you, girl. I wish we didn’t have to leave. But it is for the best. I love you, I know the Ice Princess isn’t supposed to say that, but I do. You have been my best friend for 4 years, and I just wanted you to know.
Miss you,
Isabel.

Maria wipped the tears from her eyes. She missed Isabel too. It was hard not having a girl to talk to. She loved Isabel, but she missed girl talk. No matter what happened, Jesse could neve fill that void.

She pulled out Kyle’s letter next:

Maria,
So, how’s Boston? Tell Jesse that I said, if he hurts you I’ll beat him up. Just kidding (but not really). Well, things with us are good and bad. Max and Liz are sickening, but Isabel and I are happy together. Can you belive that me and the Ice Princess are together? Surreal, right? Michael is doing well, too. He misses you, but I know he is happy for you. The three of us basically stick together. We go out together and do everything together. Well, not everything. Isabel and I do some things alone. I know that you have already heard this, but I miss you. Isabel and Micahel miss you too. I wish we could talk Max and Liz into staying in one place. Then you could visit us. But it’s just hard. I’v ebeen trying to get them to go to Boston, but I’m not sure that is going to pan out. But anyway, keep in touch. I will keep writing to let you know about the developments of our dwendling group.
Love you, sis,
Kyle.

Maria laughed. Kyle was adorable. He was such a good man. Isabel’s a lucky woman. He would be so good to her.

Next was Michael’s letter. She tok a deep breath before opening it.

Maria,
I miss you, but I’m so happy for you. I’m glad you are moving on. I know yu said you wanted me to move on too. I don’t know if that is possible right now, but I will try. Being with Izzy and Kyle is helping. Its so funny how muc Kyle and I have in common when we aren’t fighting with each other. I guess I can thank you for helping me realize that. I want you to know that I love you. I mean even as a friend. You can come to me about anything. If you are ever in trouble again, I want you to call me. We have a new phone. 555-1234. I don’t want there to be this divide between us. Can you belive it, me, Michael Guerin talking abouut strengthening a friendship. Twilight Zone, right? Anyway, it’s almost my turn to drive. I hate to cut this short, but I have too. I’d love to hear from you…and Jesse.
Love,
Michael.

Wow. That was big coming from Michael. Maria couldn’t belive it. Kyle’s Zan attitude must be heling him. She was happy. She loved Jesse, but she also cared about Michael and she wanted him to be happy.

Finally, Maria looked at the letters from Max and Liz with dread. Uhhhh. She thought. This is probably not going to be good. Oh well, she opened Max’s first:

Maria,
I’m glad to hear you are okay, but you can’t go back to Roswell. It isn’t safe. What if you had been taken? You could have exposed us. The sepcial unit would do anything to you to get information on us, trust me, I know. You should just stay with Jesse in Boston and forget all about us and Roswell. It isn’t your place to save people. You don’t hae our powers. You can’t protect yourself or others. Just lay low. And I would suggest, if you intend to keep receiving letters from the others that you set up a PO Box. What if one of the letters is intercepted? The FBI will know exactly where you and Jesse are. Is that what you want? We didn’t take you with us to keep you safe, and now it seems you are doing everything in your power to get cuaght. And I know that is that happens, Michael, isabel, and Kyle will come after you. They will get caught, and everything we have worked for will be lost. Think about them, Maria. This is probably going to be the first and last letter I send you. Just wanted to give you a heads up.
Max.

Maria threw the letter acrose the table. What and ass. How could she not go to Roswell, her mother had been taken. Did he even know how much of a selfish ass he just sounded like. She couldn’t belive that he had once been her best friend. She didn’t even know who this man was. It made her sick.

Sighing, she opened Liz’s letter, thinking, she might as well get it over with:

Maria,
What the hell were you thinking? You can’ just go off adnd play hero. If not for yourself than us? How could you be so selfish. Max has sacrificed so much to keep us all safe and you are throwing it away. What if Paul hadnt been around to save you? And speaking of him. How could you let Jesse tell him our secret. He could ave ruined everything. Did you even think about that? I mean we are out here sacrificing our lives and you get to paly house with Jesse in Boston. Living off his money and having a grand time. You know nothing about sacrifice. This secret doesn’t effect you like the rest of us. You aren’t alien, and you wont become alien. You can’t understand what it is like for us. Max and I are trying to do good in the world, and our plans are messed up because Isabel, Kyle, and Micahel have to save your ass. Don’t you care about how this effects us? I thought I knew you. I didn’t know that my once best friend is a selfish manipulator. What are you going to do with Jesse? Use him until someone else comes along like you did with Michael. HE claims he is ok. And puts on a happy face, but I don’t belive it. His heart was ripped out, by you. I hope you are happy with youself.
Your former friend,
Liz.

Maria couldn’t help the tears that fell from her eyes and spattered on the page. What had happened to her??? More like what had happened to Liz. Talk about selfish. How was Maria NOT supposed to go to Roswell? And how did everything become her fault? And it wasn’t like Michael had never broken HER heart.

She wadded up the letter and slammed it on the table. And all that stuff about Jesse. Is that what people really thought of her? That she would pretend to be interested in someone for their money? Thinking abouut it, Liz fit that persona better than she. Liz just LOVED the fact that Max was king. She always looked down her nose at Michael and Maria’s relationship with him. Why the sudden sympathy for him?

Jesse walked through the door with a smile on his face, “Honey, I’m home.” He said. Then he spotted Maria sitting at the kitchen table, crying. “Oh, baby. What’s wrong?” he asked pulling her into his arms.

Maria cried harder and handed him Max and Liz’s letters. He let her go so that h could read them. Maria watch his face as he did. He went from happy wo angry in a matter of minutes until he was throwing the letters across the table.

Maria had sobbered up and Jesse looked at her, “They are wrong Maria. You are not selfish. You risked you like to save his mother. You did the right thing. It isn’t your responsibility to save them.” Jesse said.

Maria nodded. “I know. And I wanted to say, I’m not with you because of money. I don’t want you to think that. I wouldn’t care if you were dirt poor. I’m with you because I want to be with you.” Maria said. She deparately needed for him to know that.

Jesse smiled at her and hugged her again, “Oh, I know that. Liz is an idiot. Don’t worry about them. You’ve got me. And Isabel and Kyle.” He said.

“And Michael too,” Maria said handing him the other letters. Jesse read them and smiled.

“And Michael too. See they love you. And I lvoe you. Everything will be ok,” Jesse said kissing her lightly.

“I know. It just hurts.” Maria said burying her head in his chest.

TBC…