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Mesmerized Part 10C

A/N:Okay,. . .wait just a second. . .let's just make a quick review of how things have been going on in this fic. . .

So. . .The thing that happened last time was that Max asked Liz out on a date. . .AND. . .this new section of Part 10 holds the conclusion of this date. . .

Now back to the story. . .
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Liz's P.O.V.
(Still at the garden. . .)

In the middle of the garden was a fountain. . .circling it were park benches and some trees. . .the pathways were made of conglomerate rocks. . .Max gestured to one of the benches as we walked over and sat there.

I sat on the left side as he slowly turned towards me,goving my hand a little squeeze.

"Liz. . .I wanna tell you something. . ."he looked at me,his eyes. . .dead serious.

"These last few days have been wonderful. . .and. . .your a good tutor and a great friend. . .and,I'd really like to get to know you more. . .if it's okay with you. . ."

OKAY?!correction. . .MUCH MORE THAN OKAY! "I'm fine with your idea. . .if you'd want to,. . .I'd like to get to know you better now. . ."

I leaned closer to Max, and I felt his arms embrace me and our lips met for the first time. The kiss was sweet and intense. And it could only be described as a 100% personal experience of a lifetime that I can't think of ever fogetting.

I pulled away a little later, breathing hard.

"I think that's enough for one night. . ."

He smiled and said. . ."Yeah,I'd better take you home.Your dad might be waiting for you. . ."

Max stood and helped me up.We walked back to his jeep gazing at the desert sky and talking about the weather and stuff that only New Mexico had. . .

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Max's P.O.V.
(On the way to the Crashdown Cafe)

Here's my comment on tonight's date. . .:It was good. . .and I am obviously going to ask for more dates to come coz' timight was perfect. . .I'd also like more of those kisses.That's one of the things that I just can't wait to have from Liz. . .I'll ask her again soon. . .maybe we can go see a live performance or something. . .

Liz is talking about her friends for awhile and. . .

". . .so,. . .Alex told me that he has this huge crush on Isabel. . ." Alex Whitman. . .a crush on my SISTER?!

"Really?. . .I never noticed. . ."

"Oh,it was obvious to us. . .Whenever he sees her,he calls to one of us and let's out his tremendously dreamy sigh. . .God,it's enough to meake him look gay!"

"Well maybe we should set them up sometime."

"Yeah,only. . .I don't know if Isabel really knows who Alex is. . ."

"No problem,we'll introduce them."

"Will Isabel like him?"

"I think so. . ."

We pulled up to the front of the Crash.

"We're here."

"Yeah,thanks alot." Liz stood up and gave me a quick kiss o the lips before stepping out of the car and running ito the Crash. . .
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Liz's P.O.V.

I did that. . .and I have no excuse to it.I just really,really wanted to. . .Can't help it.And besides,I'm in love. . .!

Maria is soo gonna bother me tomorrow with all those questions about tonight!

(TBC)

Mesmerized Part 11A-B

Q&A:

Ash_maxlizHere is the new part!

Blessed4EverChica,it's fine. . .Don't be too hard on yourself. . .The villain?. . .Gerbil-y. . .yes,gerbil-y. And a little bit more. . .

Part11
Sunday. . .(Crashdown Cafe,Liz's Room)
Liz's P.O.V.

Ring!Ring! What?. . .ugh. . .I raised my head from the pillow and heard the phone ringing.

"It's too early. . .who could that be?. . ." I pick up the phone and said: ". . .hello?. . ."

"LIZ-LIZ!!!You gotta tell me. . .I couldn't sleep much coz' of you!. . .You have to tell me what happened last night."

Jeez,. . .I expected Maria to call or to even come over and ask. . .but it's still far too early in the morning for her to call me. . .

". . .Maria,. . .first of all. . .stop yelling.Your giving me a headache. . ."

"Sorry,. . .I was just so excited. . ."

". . .second,. . .call me later. . .it's still early. . ."

"No,sleep later.Just tell me what happened last night. . .please. . ."

"Later. . ."

"Was there any kissing involved?. . ."

"Maria. . ."

"I insist that you tell me. . .You know how persuasive I can get when you make me wait too long. . ."

"Must you bother me NOW?!"

"Haven't I suffered enough?!. . .I barely got any sleep last night coz' I was thinking about how your date went. . ."

"You are bitchin' me again. . .I'm already getting annoyed."

"Ouch,. . .when did you ever start talking to your chica that way?" Maria said in a mock hurt tone.

"Sorry hon,. . .You know how cranky I get when I lose sleep. . ."

"Your forgiven,. . .as long as you tell me what happened. . ."

I finally gave up on trying to get back to sleep and sat upright on my bed.

"Fine,. . .but this is costing me alot of sleep. . ."

"Yaay!. . .start now. . ."

"Okay,. . .so he took me to that new garden thing.You know,. . .the one with the advertisement on the newspaper. . ."

"Yeah,. . .I've heard of it. . .go on. . ."

"We had dinner there and. . ."

"And,and?!. . ." Maria screamed excitedly.

"And we took a walk around the garden. . ."

"Yeah,. . .but did you kiss?"

". . .um. . ." I can tell that I'm frustrating the hell out of Maria. . .but I'm liking it. . .

"If you don't tell me,I'll never speak to you again!"

"Okay,okay. . .we. . .did."

"How did it feel?"

"Huh?. . .you know. . .nice. . .and. . .I think this is my first real one. . ."

"Ooooh!!!. . . "

". . .then,. . .he took me home. . ."

". . .er. . .that was it?"

"Yes,that was it."

"Nothing else?"

"We talked about stuff. . ."

"What did you talk about?"

"Y'know,. . .Roswell stuff. . ."

"Other than that?"

"That's it.. . ."

"You know that only means two things. . ."

"I do. . ." And those two things are. . .: a)He really,really likes me. . . or b)He never wants to see me EVER again. . . (Very critical choices. . .)

"So what do you think it'll mean?. . ."

"I'm not sure. . .but I think he likes me. . .I guess the only way to see is to wait 'till Monday. . ."

"Right. . ."

"You know. . .I told him. . .that Alex has a crush on Isabel. . .and he suggested that we should set them up. . ."

"You told him?!. . .Alex is soo gonna kill you!"

"That's why we won't tell him. . ."

"Duh!. . .If he knew,he'd kill me as well. . ."

"So,you think we should start planning the set up?"

"We could. . .we just have to get a hold of Isabel. . ."

"Max said he'll be doing that part. . ."

"Okay.Let's talk about it in school. . ."

"Alright. . .Wait,how did that concert thing-y go with you and Alex?"

Maria started laughing on the other line. "What's so funy?"

"Alex!"

"Huh?. . ."

"See,. . .we went there a little early and the band was setting up the final touches to their stuff. . .We ordered some food and went to one of the booths.While I was eating. . .you'll never guess who I saw behind Alex. . ."

"Who?"

"Isabel Evans!"

"What?!. . .why?"

"I think. . .the guy she was dating brought her there. . ."

"One question:How'd she ever decide to date a guy who digs those kinds of bars?"

"I have no idea."

"What was Lex's reaction?"

"You should've seen him.It was so funny!. . .He noticed me staring at the back and when he turned to face the other table,he gave out this yelp. . .Isabel noticed and looked at him. . .he turned all beet red and turned back to me. . ."

"Did he talk to Isabel?"

"No,. . .he said that the concert was boring anyway and that we should just go. . .I told him that there was nothing to be scared about but Lex' kept insisting that we should've left. . .I said yes coz' he was just so nsistent and I figured I wouldn't like the concert anywayz',so we left. . .I was a little annoyed but I aggreed to go somewhere elso though. . ."

"Where'd you guys go?"

"We went to one of those old 'in the middle of nowhere' dinners. . .and we talked. . .and all he talked about was Queen Isabel. . ."

"Not fair!He didn't tell me anything about Isabel. . .only when I'm with the two of you. . ."

"Well,you got to go out with Max. . ."

"You have a point. . ."

"Well,anywayz'. . .I got sick of listening o him talk about reasons on why he couldn't even talk to Isabel and I told him: 'Life is short,pursue your crushes while you still have time. . .'. He just laughed at me and told me that I have it easy and stuff. . .I got frustrated and told him to shut up. . .your lucky you weren't there. . .you would've wacked him over the head!"

"Yeah,. . .Alex is really nice,but when it comes to stressing stuff,. . .he just acts like a girl about it. . ."

"Maybe he got used to seeing us strees out. . ." We laughed.

"Maria,I have to go now. . .my ears are aching coz' of this phone and I'm hungry. . ."

"Okay,. . .bye."

"Bye." . . .and we hung-up.

Um. . .Today's Sunday. . .I've been rudely awakened with a phone call and I want some breakfast. . .I'll let you guys in on my thoughts tomorrow. . .right now I'm hungry.Bye.
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Part 11B
Max's P.O.V.
(His room)

It's a lazy morning.Isabel's out of the house and our parents have a case all the way in Tucson. . .I've just finished eating breakfast and I'm sprawled out on the couch watching some cartoons. . .just in case anyone was wondering how I'm feeling today,I'll tell you that I'm really happy. . .Everything's going well. . .

I'm in love with perfection and the perfection I'm reffering to is the beautiful Liz Parker.Personally,I think that Kyle Valenti is stupid.How could he have neglected someone as kind as Liz?!. . .It's insane!. . .the guy's an idiot.

But I'm gonna tell Liz to stop those tutoring sessions. . .no,no don't pass out yet. . .Let me explain,. . .it's because I think I can handle those classes now and my partner is Liz anyway.I can just ask her about the stuff I'm not getting. . . Besides,I'd rather spend the study time we have on dates (don't you think so too?). . .

Ring!Ring! Phone. . . Okay,I'll answer it. "Hello?"

"Max,it's me." Oh,it's Michael.

"What?"

"Have you heard aboutwhat Pam Troy is doing?"

"I don't really care. . ."

"Wait,. . .I'll tell you.She's spreading some nasty rumors about you."

"So?,that supposed to bother me?"

"I think so."

"What exactly is she saying about me?"

"She said that you are never satisfied with one girl. . ."

"That's not true."

"I know,. . ."

"How did you find out what she said about me?"

"I was with the guys and I heard the pep squad talking about it."

"Does Isabel know?"

"I'm not sure.I didn't see her there. . ."

"Okay,. . .just ignore them. . ."

"Yeah,I am. . .How did you date with Liz go?"

"Hey,I don't remember telling you that I have a date with Liz. . ."

"You didn't.Isabel told me."

"Figures. . ."

"Stop stalling.How was the date?"

"It was good."

"Anything happen?"

"What?!. . ."

"Answer me."

"What do you mean?"

"You know what I mean Maxwell.Tell me what happened on that date."

"I'll tell you again.Nothing. . ."

"How about kissing?Anything like that?"

"Man,your nosy."

"Slippery worm.Tell me."

"Yes. . .don't pester me."

"Cool. . .that's all I wanted to ask any way.Later."

"Yeah,later."

I put the phone down.

I have some stuff to do.Bye. . .

(TBC)

(Okay,you guys just saw this part which is what I call 'the morning after'. . .I'll continue soon. . .)

A/N:Hello everyone!

Q&A:

Blessed4EverTebibehr's gone back to school?. . .But,isn't she still vacationing until September?. . .

~Stargazing~Dreamer~I'm sorry it took so long,but, school's just really starting to suck the fun out of the whole year. . . . . .so many homeworks and pop quizes. . .it's driving me mad!Luckily,I got enough time off today coz ' of a Parents-Teacher-Conference in our school. . .see ya' tomorrow or somethin'.

I've decided to start this part with some descriptions. . .

Mesmerized 11B

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(Max and Liz's description for each other:)

Your description for Liz Parker:

Q: In terms of attitude?
A:She's friendly,warm,nice,understanding,down to earth,caring. . .and so much more. . .

Q: In physical appearance?
A:Beautiful,perfect,. . .(and,everything that means pretty and good-looking. . .especially her long chocolate-y hair)

Q: Do you like her?
A:Let's put it this way. . .I absolutely really,really do!

Q: Do you want to date her again?
A:YES!. . .

Q: Do you think you stand a chance with her?
A:Um. . .gulp!. . .I hope so!
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Your description for Max Evans:


Q: In terms of attitude?
A:He's a great person!. . .sweet,responsible. . .everything I expected him to be,and more. . .

Q: In physical appearance?
A:An A+ rate for his body and an A++++++++ for his eyes!

Q: Do you like him?
A:. . .I worship the ground he walks on. . .,I've been waiting for this moment my whole life!

Q: Do you want to have adate with him again?
A:I'm pretty desperate for a date from him!

Q: How desperate?
A:. . .your getting too personal,but,I'll have you guys guess how much desperae I am. . .

Q: Do you think you stand a chance with him?
A:. . .if I don't. . .it's gonna take more than a million consecutive ice cream nights just to make me feel better. . .
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A/N:There. . .you guys just saw what they thought about each other. . .now let's see what happens next. . .
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Monday,Crashdown Cafe
Liz's P.O.V.

I think I look okay now. . .after thirty minutes of prepping up in front of the mirror. . .I've finally gotten the look down. . .

I'd better go downstairs now coz' Max could just arrive any minute now. . .
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A/N:Sorry for interrupting this moment but I feel that this section should move two ways. . .what I really meant to say was:. . .Since the two of our lovey-doveys are going to be talking in the whole trip anyway,I'm just gonna narrate out the story without P.O.V.s for awhile. . .k',back to the story. . .

Liz walks down the stairs and into the Crashdown. . .She gets a surprised face when she see's Max sitting on one of the chairs across the counter area.

"W-what is he doing here?. . ." Liz softly mutters o her self as she musters enough courage to come up to him to talk. . .

"Good morning to you,Max. . ."

Max spun arpoung in time to see Liz looking at him,a bright smile on her face.

". . .And good morning to you to,Liz."

"How long have you been waiting here?"

"About fifteen minutes. . ."

"Oh,I'm really,really sorry.I didn't meant t-"

"No.That's okay. . .I came in a little early today. . .I just decided to have a quick breakfast here. . ."

"That's nice.What did you have?"

"Just pancakes. . .and lemonade."

"What did you think of them?"

"They were good."

"Glad you liked them. . .um. . .I think we'd better get going now. . .it's getting a little late. . ."

"Right. . .k',let's go." Max stood up and followed Liz outside. . .

"There's something I've been thinking about that I wanted to tell you. . ." They were in the car now and starting the drive.

"What would that be?"

"I was hoping. . .that maybe. . .instead of studying,we could just go out and do stuff together. . ."
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A/N:Okay,wait. . .STOP!Now,we're reading from P.O.V.s again. . .It's back to normal. . .but,when the is an asterisk (*. . .*)that appears. . .it means that the person n perspective is talking to him/her self through thought,k'?. . .Continue. . .
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(Parking into W.R. High)
Liz's P.O.V.

Did I hear what I just hear?!. . .*Yes,Liz. . .that's what he said. . .*. . .Your not kidding with me? *Nope,. . .that's what you heard. . .*

". . .so,what do you think of that?"

"Um. . .I think it's a great idea." Oh no,. . .me and my too huge mouth!

"Wow. . .it's okay with you?. . ."

"Yeah,it's fine with me. . ."

We're walking to the school now. . .

"Um. . .Liz,. . .can I go ahead of you now?. . .I still have to meet Michael before classes start. . ."

"Sure. . ."

"Thanks." He flashes his hot grin and runs off to the school's main building. . .

Sigh. . .I wanna talk to 'Ria. . .

"Liz!!!Liz!!!" Speaking of the devil. . .Maria's now runing towards me.Alex following her from behind. . .

"Ria',Lex!. . .What's up?"

"Nothing much. . ."

"You guys are not gonna believe what I'm gonna tell you!". . .
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West Roswell High
Maria's P.O.V.

". . .and you know what?. . .he's just perfect. . .and,. . .and. . ." Guess who that is. . .I'll tell you. . .

It's Liz!She's going on and on and on about how much she really wants to go out on another date with Max and how he told her that he'd rather just be doing stuff with her,rather than studying. . .

Alex is here with us on the walk to our classes. . .I think he's trying to block out what Liz is saying. . .

"Um. . .Lizzie,Maria. . .I have to go now. . .I need to go to History. . ."

"Okay,bye 'Lex."

"Bye!" Alex said as he dashed down the halls. . ."

"We'd better hurry Liz. . .We might be late. . ."

"Okay. . ."
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(Running to the History )
Alex's P.O.V.

I can never tell what's going on with those two. . .at one moment they're serious,than giggling at the next. . . Being a co-chica is NOT easy. . .you'll really have to try to understand these girls. . .

I rushed by one of the locker clusters and did a double-take as I noticed the person standing there. . .it's Queen Isabel!. . .Should I talk to her?. . . *Yeah. . .I really think you should. . .Just to get closer to to her. . .* What if she plays 'meannie' ice queen? *What have you got to lose,your being a social butterfly?! HA!!!* Ouch,. . .I didn't think talking to myself would make me feel inferior. . . *Shut up and go talk to her.Now!* Alright,alright already!Sheesh. . .

I nervously walked over to where she was standing by her locker,staring at the mirror and putting on her lipstick.

"Hi Isabel!"

"Oh,hi Alex. . ." She knows my name?. . .*This is a surprise.*

"Any pep squad paractice today?" I think I'm getting a little too nosy. . . *Let's see what happens next*

"No,not today.Grace Suller's sick so we can't do any routines without our 'tumble bee'. . ."

"Oh." So,what do I say next? *Your on your own,kid.*

"Aren't you in History with me?"

"Yeah. . ."

"Listen,is it okay with you if I asked you to walk with me to class?"

"Okay. . ." Yes,score!What have you got to say for yourself now? *Grrrrrrr!Shut up.*

"Let's go. . .and,um. . .can you carry my books for me?"

I nodded and took her books.We walked to History making really,really small talk.People always approaching Isabel either winking at her or asking her questions.

Jenny Schiffer suddenly ran up to Isabel. . . "Iz!. . .Who's with you?"

"Oh. . .Jen,hi!. . .I'd like you to meet my new book-carrier. . .Alex Whitman."

"Oooh!. . .I can't wait to tell everyone about him. . ."

You know what?. . .being book-carrier to Isabel is actually a good thing coz' it means that you'll be spending a lot of time with Isabel and you get to talk to her. . .this means I actually have a fraction of a chance with her!. . . Woohoo!Who's 'the man' now? *Right,like arguing with yourself helps you decide which part of you is 'the man'. . .*
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(TBC)

A/N:I'm sorry that this is just soo short but it's actually unfinished.
I'll get it done tomorrow. . .

A/N:

Q&A:

Blessed4EverChica! Message for you from Tebibehr she e-mailed me and said that she DID have net problems and something about how she can't really connect yet at home so she has to do the stuff in her aunt's house. . .(or something like that *excuse me for my bad memory*) she has used the little time to check out her mail. . .She has confirmed that she wasn't going back to school yet. . .

I hope she finds a way to get back here soon. . .

School! sniff,sob! boo-hoo (need I say more?)

Liz *gasp* RAMBLING? Ah my god! That's Maria's job!

Liz rambles exitedtly. . .does this mean she'll become Maria the second?. . .uh-oh.

Aaaww Alex! *Holds arms open* come here sweetie! *hugs* He's so damn cute! Gggrrr.....not loving Isabel...ggrrr....book carrier....gggrrr....yhat is way harsh.

It's actually a good thing. . .you'll see why.

~Stargazing~Dreamer~Poor Alex. . .about being a co-chica. . .but I think he's handling it well though. . .

roswellluver. . .being book-carrier actially means more than carrying stuff around. . .yay for that!
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SPOILER ALERT: The next few parts will feature a song. . .(and no,it's not from Ashanti or Ja Rule but a very famous boyband that I'm betting only few of you guys heard about. . .and with that song comes a very special event that I've planned out already. . .wait n see!
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A/N:Okay. . .now on with the fic. . .
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Mesmerized Part 11B continuation

Whatever happened to Max when he left Liz to look for Michael. . .?

(Rushing into the school 's main building,on the look out for Michael)
Max's P.O.V.

There can only be one place that Mike goes to when classes haven't started. . .his locker!

I walked past different clusters of lockers and finally spotted Mike talking to two girls I recognized from the pep squad,. . .as I walked over to them,I could hear the conversation going on:

Mike:"So?. . .what's been going on with the pep squad?"

Girl 1(in a flirtatious voice):"Oh. . .alot.A whole lot. . ."

Girl 2 (also in flirt-mode):"Would you like to come over some time and watch us practice?"

Mike:"Yeah,I think I will. . ."

G 1:"Yaay!. . .that's gonna be soo much fu-" Okay,time to cut in on their convo. . .

"Mike?. . ."

"Max. . .What do you want?"

Both girls are now looking at me.

G 1 (still in flirt mode):"Hi Max!"

"Hi. (turning back to Michael) . . .I need to talk to you."

"Sure,man."

He looks at me a little impatiently,waiting for me to talk. . .

"Um. . .not here.Over. . .there." I pointed to the hall adjacent to the one we were standing in.

"Oh."

He turned to the two cheerleaders.

"Ladies,I think my friend here has something really important to tell me. . .I'll see you later at the gym,okay?" Mike gives a playful wink to the two girls.

"Sure!" they said at the same time running off and giggling.

"Okay,. . .what did you want to talk about,then?" he asked as we walked over to the other hall.

"I told Liz that. . .we didn't have to do those tutoring things anymore. . ."

Mike looked at me in disbelief.

"Dude. . .isn't that supposed to be a bad thing?. . .why do you still have that look on your face that says your happy?. . .you sick or somethin'?"

"Nope. . .In fact,I feel great!"

"I'm waiting for an explanation from you for calling me over to tell me something supposedly sad that actually makes you happy. . .do you have a screw loose?"

"No!. . .I'm happy coz' after I told her the bad news,I told her the good news!I said that it would be better if instead of studying,I'd rather spend more time with her in different ways[besides studying]. . ."

"That's good news for the two of you. . .now,if you don't mind. . .I've got to get going coz' the bell might ring ang have me late for class.Goodbye,Maxwell.See ya' later."

"Later."

I hurriedly checked my watch and found out that Mike was right.It was nearly time for classes to start. . .

Later everyone. . .
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(TBC)

A/N:Really sorry you guys. . .This is very impossible coz' homeworks' goin' up,brain's goin' down!
The new part!. . .the long and juicy new part

Mesmerized 11C-G

Part 11C
Bio Lab,After the quiz
Liz's P.O.V.

I'm having an after-quiz conversation with Max.

"How well do you think you did in that test?" < That was me talking. . .

"Okay I guess. . .how about you?"

"I think I'm gonna get a good score. . ."

"You. . .think?. . .I know your gonna get a great score!" Max started to tickle me in the ribs. . .

I said in between soft giggles "Stop."

"Okay,so I'm wishing that everyone passes because SOME of you actually studied." Mr. Hybels said.

This made the class laugh. . .

"Since bio period is over,you are now free to go.Goodbye class."

People began walking out of the room.I was with Max. . .

As we stepped out of the door,I Maria waving to me.

"Max,can you wait for me for a minute?Maria wants to talk to me. . ."

"Yeah,sure.I'll wait over here." He pointed to some lockers,ten feet away from where we were standing now.

"Thanks."

I hurriedly walked over to Maria.A frown starting to form on my face.

"'Ria,is there something wrong?"

"Yes.There is something very wrong!Kyle has been bugging us!He kept looking for you. . .you'd better avoid him.I'll fill you in on the details later."

"Oh. . .thanks for the warning,chica.See ya later at Chem?"

"Yeah.see ya' too. . ."

I gave Ria' a little hug before I left.

I approached Max and he asked me: "Is there something wrong?"

"No.Nothing wrong. . ."

This is just great!As if I didn't have any more problems. . .now,I have my ex-boyfriend-stalker looking everywhere for me. . .I really wish that I won't have to run into him today. . .I'm in no mood for talking to jerks like that-ever!

"K',are you going to your next class?"

"Uh-huh. . ."

"If you want,I could just walk you there. . ."

"Don't bother.The class is close by anyway. . .you might ruin your schedule because of me."

"No,I insist. . ."

"It's okay,I'll just see you later.I still have to talk to Maria about something."

"Are you absolutely sure?"

"Very sure."

"Okay,have it your way."

"See ya'."

"Bye."

. . .and Max walked of into the opposite direction.That's so sweet of him.I'd agree on leting him walk me here if it wasn't for that situation with Kyle-the-stalker. . .

I went to my locker and got my stuff. . .now I'm headed to the Chem room where I'll be with Maria (again),Isabel. . .and Pam (sigh)

Just one more turn around the corner and I'm there.So far so good,. . .Kyle's not popping up from anywhere yet. . .Almost there. . .

Here at last.I can't wait to talk to Maria.I need the 411 on how to escape Kyle.
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Part 11D
Inside the Chem room. . .
Maria's P.O.V.

What is taking Liz so long?I still have to give her the full details on that stalker thing with Kyle. . .he might try to run after her at lunch time.

Oh,here she comes. . .thank goodness!

"Liz!Can you hurry up?!. . .I still have alot of things to tell you. . ."

"About Kyle. . .right?What exactly happened anyway?" She sits beside me.

"Let's start. . .I just finished going through my books in the locker and I was on my way to the next class when. . ."

"Maria!. . .wait up." I recognized that that voice was from Kyle,so stopped and spun around.

"What is it?" I thought it was sorta' strange for him to come up to me,considering that he was your ex- and all. . .

"I want to ask you something."

"You can ask now."

"Have you seen Liz?"

"I don't mean to be mean but,didn't she break-up with you in front of me just last week as I recall?"

"Yeah,but I just wanna know where she is right now. . ."

"In one of her classes. . .why?"

"I just really need to talk to her."

"Huh?"

"Never mind. . .bye!"

Then,he sped off in search for (I guess in search for)you. . .

"Then,Alex told me that Kyle went up to him too,and he asked the same thing."

"What do I do now?"

"Personally,I don't think you can avoid him forever. . .Eventually,he's gonna spot you and you'll have to talk to him. . .even if you don't want to."

"I wanna avoid him for as long as I can."

"Then what?"

"When I'm ready,I'll go talk to him."

"That's you plan?"

"Pretty much is. . ."

"Okay. . .we'll improvise."

"Improvise?. . .How?"

"I'll tell you at lunch so that Alex get's the plan too."

"Okay."

"Miss Baranda's here. . ."

"Oh. . .shhhhhh."

"Class,we start today with. . ." Miss Baranda started.
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A/N:Since Miss Baranda is gonna talk about stuff that doesn't really matter,we'll go right on to lunch where our chicas (and a male co-chica) is conversing about their present situation of avoiding Kyle.
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Part 11E
Cafeteria
Liz's P.O.V.

"I think we should make some back-up plans in case he approaches you when your still not ready. . ." said Maria.

"Sounds good.What do you have in mind?" (me.)

"You can tell him that your really busy." (Alex.)

"Then?" (Maria.)

"Then she continues on doing that?" (Alex.)

"I don't think that Kyle's gonna buy that for long. . ." (Maria.)

"Guys,. . .I'm confused." (me.)

"Hun,there's nothing to be confused about,really." (Ria')

"I have an idea: maybe I should just hear him out.I'm getting tired of trying to find an excuse for not listening. . ."

"Better.I definitely agree there.How about you 'Lex?"

"Amen to that idea!"

Thank goodness to that VERY simple solution that ends a very exhausting conversation.
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Part 11F
Cafeteria
Michael's P.O.V.

Everyone's been so strange lately. . .Look at Max:He's been soo crazy about Liz!. . .He can't really stop talking about her. . .

Then there's Iz.. . .I was walking aroung the halls a few hours ago and I saw Alex Whitman following Iz around the place like she was a princess or something. . .(not that she isn't. . .)Both of them has been so busy with their life. . . meanwhile,I've had nothing to do with mine!. . .

"Can someone explain to me why everyone's been so busy lately?"

"What do you mean?" Iz asked.

"I mean,you guys have been so busy with your dates and stuff. . .you guys are starting to neglect me!" I frowned slightly to let them know how annoyed I am with this. . .

"I have only one solution for this. . .why don't you also get a date. . .that way,you won't miss us so much." Iz suggested wearily.

"I agree with Isabel."

"Hey!Since when did you start agreeing with your sister?!"

"I've always agreed with my sister!"

"Ha!You believe him Izzy?"

"He's my brother. . .of course I believe him." Iz said with a wink.

"This is just great!Now I know something's wrong. . .Do you guys hate me that much?"

"Um. . .(They pretend to consider stuff). . .no,not really. . ." We broke out into laughter.

". . .Wait,I mean. . .I'm serious when I said that you should find a date. . .just like us. . ."

"And who do you guys think is the perso I should date?"

"Maria,silly!"

"So,it's gonna be like 'this group dates the other group'. . ."

"Um. . .Yeah,that pretty much sums it up."

"I think you guys are confused."

"No we're not.You are."

"Whatever."
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After classes
Liz's P.O.V.

Maria's running a little late.Here class must have had a delay.

If you plan on asking,I'm here. . .just outside the school waiting for 'Ria to show up so that I could go home.

"Liz,. . .there you are!" Oh-no!Kyle,why did you ever pick this moment to approach me?!

"Kyle?,. . .w-what's up?"

"I wan to talk to you. . ."

"Now?. . .I'm really busy. . ."

"It'll only take a minute."

"Okay,what do you want?"

"I was just thinking,. . .are you seeing someone at the moment?" Why are you asking?!. . .none of your bussiness!

"As a matter of fact,yes. . .yes I am." and that's the truth!

"Oh."

"Is there a problem?"

"Not at all.I was just thinking tha maybe. . .if you weren't seeing someone. . .that I think,we should give it another try. . ." Another try? I already did that before. . .but did it work?. . .no! I ended up suffering even more.

"Um. . .I'm sorry but I don't think that's possible. . ."

"How is it not?"

"I'm kind of really into this new system of. . .of seeing others.I'm sure you can fin someone better. . ." The 'better' I was reffering to is gonna be a very poor victim,caught in a relationship with a guy who always wants a loan. . .

"Okay. . .but I want to know,who the person your seeing is. . ."

"Um. . .I don't think I'm ready to say it in public yet. . .if you'd like,I'll tell you if it becomes official. . ."

"Okay,thanks for listening,Liz."

"Yeah,any time."

Kyle walked away and I spotted Maria from the school's big double-doors,running towards me.

"Liz!I saw you talking to him. . .what did he tell you?"

"He. . .he was trying to ask me out again."

Maria looked shocked and angry.

"The nerve!What did you tell him?"

"I told him that I was seeing someone else."

"And. . ."

"He wanted to know who the 'someone else' was. . ."

"Did you tell him?"

"No,Isaid that I'd tell him if the relationship becomes official. . ."

"Good answer. . .that guy is soo nosy!"

"Hey,'Ria.Do you think I might have been a little too mean by saying that?"

"Mean?. . .You call that mean?!. . .You wanna know what I'd have done to him if it was me?. . .I'd-"

"Whatever,I don't wanna hear it!Let's go.I might get late for my shift at the Crash."

"You sure you don't wanna hear it?"

"I'm sure."

We walked over to where Maria's car was parked. . .
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Part 11G
Crashdown Cafe
Liz's P.O.V.

My fun,fun,fun afternoon job!Here I am,a slave to the people who order their meals at our very merry restaurant. Now, my father is here with me and he's telling me about his concept of a better bussiness for the Crash. . .(groan!)

"Lizzie, think that it would be better for bussiness if we use an opening line before we ask for the customer's orders. . .what do you think about that?"

"Whatever's good for bussiness. . ." I answered sleepily. . .my father can be soo annoying!

"So,what do you think is the proper opening line?"

"I'll leave that to you,dad."

"Hmmm. . .I'll be in the back. . ." Dad left and Maria quickly walked over.

"Chica,I share your pain. . ."

"I know."

"What is it about this time?"

"He's looking for an opening line for the customers.Why does he have to be like that?" I whispered quietly.

"Hun,you gotta face the facts.At least you HAVE a dad."

". . .'Ria,let's not go throught THIS again. . ." The thing is,. . .'Ria's dad left her (and her mom. . .) when she was very young. . .he actually tried calling to talk to her a few times but her mother refused to accept any of his calls. . .

Saddly,her mum still despises her dad to death and is dating alot of guys around. . .she got better coz' we were around to help her with any of her problems. . .

"If you insist,I'm not gonna go on with the boo-hoos.Besides,we're in public.I'm not alowwed to start blubbering all over the place. . ."

"Thank you."

"Your welcome!"

"Okay,. . .enough standing around.Table five's calling. . .go get em' girl!"

"Okay,duty calls. . ."

Maria strode back to the tables with an all-too bright smile spread accross her face.

Suddenly,my dad burst out from behind the back room.

"Liz! I know the perfect opening line."

"Is it good?"

"Wait 'till you hear it!"

"Go. . ."

"Okay,. . .it goes something like this: Welcome to the Crashdown!May I take your order?"

I started laughing.

"Elizabeth Parker,what do you think is so funny that it makes you laugh?"

"Your opening line. . .every other restaurant in the state says that to their customers. . ."

"Whatever. . .I'll think of a better one soon. . ."

"You mean a goofier one?" I mumbled under my breath.

"What did you say?"

"Nothing. . .I said,that sound like a real neat idea."

"Oh. . ."

"Well,. . .I would like you to inform Maria of the opening line. . .I'd like her to add it to her current opening line of 'Hello,Maria here.Am your waitress for this evenin'. . .order please?' "

"Okay,okay."

Guess its back to the lab again,eh?

. . .and he's off to the back,again!. . .

"'Ria!Get your pretty little toosh here!"

"Yeah,babe?"

"Got news for ya'!"

"What?" Maria came over with a curious look on her face.

"Dad wants you to add somethin' to your opening line."

"That fast?"

"He says that you gotta add : Welcome to the Crashdown and May I take your order. . ."

"Fine.I'm cool with it. . .but isn't it a little to. . .usual?"

"That's what I told him. . ." I said with a shrug.

"Okay,if your dad insists. . .and besides,do I really have a choice?"

"Good answer.Okay,shoo!Get back to pleasing your customers."

"K' sis!. . ."

While I was staring at the counter all board and tired the Crashdown's door opened and guess who just came in. . .

(TBC)
(How do you guys like that? )

A/N:You guys!I am soo sorry for the longest delay!It always takes forever to make one fic coz' I have to think the idea over and an addition to my problems is the stupid phone line I have.You can actually hear other poeple's conversation with it.I'm not intrested in other person's stuff,but it disturbs me that the Philippine phone company who runs this line of ours won't even fix it coz' they say it's gonna cost alot.I would REALLY like to stranggle that no-good excuse of a phone company!. . .okay,breathe in and out. . .whew!. . .that's over with. . .Okay,. . .I'll stop blah-blah-ing and get to my point. . .

Q&As:

Blessed4EverChica!(I'll let you in on a not so secret)This is actually my fist time writing any of those and I don't really think I'm gonna be good at it.It's probably just one of those 'once only' events in life. . .

Mesmerized Part 11H-K

A/N:Before going back to the new part,let's take a few seconds to make a quick review of the last part:

Okay,here goes. . .:In the last part,Liz had actually talked to Kyle.

Mersmerized Part 11H
(Crashdown Cafe,Night Shift at the counter)
Liz's P.O.V.

So. . .someone enters the Crash and guess who it is. . .no,it's not Max. . .unfortunately,no. Who has just entered the Crashdown is. . .Michael Guerin. . .this is small news for me but big news for Maria.

"Psst!. . .'Ria,get over here!" I whispered sharply.

"Huh?What again?. . .Can't you see I'm busy working?!. . .what,new opening line again?" she replied,annoyed.

"No!. . .Look who just came in."

Maria turned towards the door and saw Michael staring at her and waving.

"It's him!. . ." she said as she waved back.

"I think you should go talk to him. . ."

"You think so?"

"I do. . .go!. . .and hurry,I can't run your shift for you. . ."

"Got it." 'Ria winked and ran over to where Michael was waiting. . .
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Maria's P.O.V.

What could he want?. . .

"Hungry?. . ."

"No.I just came by to talk to you."

"What?. . .Problem?"

"No."

"Um. . .then what?"

"Can we go outside for a minute?"

"If it won't take that long. . ."

"It won't."

"Okay. . .let's go."

"Okay."

Michael held the door open for me and we stepped outside.

"Okay. . .spill.What's the matter?"

"Nothing really THAT important. . .I was just wondering. . .do you have anything to do on Friday?"

"No."

"Great.Do you wanna hang out?"

"Okay."

"Cool."

"That it?"

"Yeah."

"I have to go now.I need to ge back to work."

"Later."

"Later."

Okay, . . .that short exchange of words?Weird.
I went back into the Crash,still quite unsure on what just went on.

"Maria!"

"What?"

"What just happened outside?"

"Very little." I said dryly.

". . .very little what?"

"Very little exchange of words between two people."

"Be more 'close' to the exchange of words."

". . .asked me to hang out."

"Wow.In a short time?"

"That guy has a way of doing things in short periods of time."

"Wait. . .Hang-out?. . .Which kind?. . ."

"Not so sure."

I have some explaining to do: 'Hanging-out' has two differnt meanings.There's type A and B which means:
a)Hang-out in a friendly matter.
b)Hang-out on a more 'date-ous' matter.
Now,which one?

"You'll have to find out soon. . .when?"

"Friday."

"Fantastic!"

"Okay,back to serving the very fine people of Roswell."

"Go right ahead."
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Mesmerized Part 11I
(Max's Room,about 8:30 P.M.)

I'm sitting on my bed.The stupid phone is ringing. . .I'm tired,but no-one else's home so I guess I'll have to make it an effort to answer that annoying object called a 'telephone'.

"Hello?"

"Dude. . ."

"Mike. . .(groans). . .what?"

"You don't seem happy to hear from your close pal today. . ."

"Tired."

"Hear me out for a second,okay?"

"I guess,it would be a waste of my time to answer the phone and not listen to what the person on the other line has to say. . ."

"Remember when you and Izzy would be nagging me to ask Maria out so that I'd stop asking why both of you have your own worlds?"

"I remember."

"I went over to the Crashdown about an hour ago and I asked her."

I could feel my eyes grow bigger. "What a surprise.You finally got up the nerve to ask this PARTICULAR girl out."

"I was feeling bored."

"Say what you want. . .you've finally went ahead and asked Maria out!. . .when?"

"On Friday."

"One more thing. . .how did you ask her out?"

"How?. . .I just asked her if she wanted to hang-out with m-"

I cut him off. "HANG-OUT?!. . .Foolish you!"

"What's wrong with that?"

"Obviously,you can't talk to a girl you like that way!Your sending her mixed-signals. . .I'm telling you,she's at home right now,trying to figure out what you told her."

"How'd you know?"

"Common sense."

"Oh."

"Where're you planning to take her?"

"Cafe'-on stage."

"Good idea." Cafe'-on stage is this place where all the music lovers in Roswell hang-out.Some people can volunteer to do a song or even a whole set of songs there.It's usually where some of the guys from WRH's school band go to try out their songs. . .they get the audience feedback there.

"You have her reserved yet?"

"Yup.I called the guys there when I got home."

"Where'd you get the idea anyway?"

"I heard from Maria's friends that she likes to sing and write songs at the same time. . .Hey,I was wondering. . .since you like Liz and all. . .you could ask her to come with you so that you can go see Maria together. . ."

"You are smart!"

"Thank you."

"I'll ask tomorrow. . ." An idea suddenly popped into my head.

"Um. . .I gotta go now,I have to do stuff. . .later." I hung up as quickly as possible.

My idea. . .let's make it work.

I immediately got up from the bed and went over to the book shelf.I grabbed our old yearbook from the shelf and looked for Maria's home phone number.

Okay. . .here goes nothing.

I picked up the phone and started dialing.
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Mesmerized Part 11J
(Maria's house,same time)
Maria's P.O.V.

I was sitting in my room,watching the T.V.,when our phone rang.

I picked up and said "Hello?"

"Maria?"

"That's me. . .who are you?"

"This is Max."

I was a little surprised for Max to call me. . .didn't he like Liz?

"Okay. . .why are you calling?"

"I was wondering if you could help me out with something important. . ."

"What is it?"

"Do you know the combination for Liz's locker?"

"Yes. . ."

"Good. . .meet me by her locker an hour before school starts."

"Alright.But I don't get it."

"I'll tell you tomorrow,but promise me that you won't tell Liz anything about this at all."

"Okay."

"Bye."

"Bye."

As I put down the phone,I couldn't help but feel excited for Liz.Max is planning another big surprise for Lizzie. . .
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(Back in Max's House)
Max's P.O.V.

Now to carry on with the next part of the plan.

I dialed up Isabel's cell phone number.
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(In a local bar. . .)
Isabel's P.O.V.

I'm sitting here with the other members of the pep squad.We're discussing some new routines that the girls want to add to some of our usual football game cheers.

Funny,. . .when you think about it long enough. . .Alex is kinda' cute. . .

Suddenly,the familiar ringing of my cell phone jolted me out of my thoughts and back into the real world.

"Phone!" Jenny said in a sing-song voice.

"Oh,mine!" I said, a little annoyed at the person who was calling me at such a busy moment.

"I opened my purse and looked ar my cell phone. The caller I.D.,the screen had 'Home' on it.

"Excuse me,girls!I have to take a call." I waved and walked over tothe back.

"Hello?"

"Iz. . ." Grrr. . .Max!

"Why are you bothering me now?!"

"Sorry Iz,I just have to ask you for a favor."

"I'm listening."

"I need you t pick up a boquet flowers for me before you come home."

". . .what kind?"

"Assorted ones. . .different colors. . ."

"Okay."

"Thanks,I owe you one."

"Of course you do."

I know how to return the favor."

"Tell me about it later.Bye."

"Bye and thanks."

I ended the call and went back to the table of impatient cheerleaders.
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(back in Max's roomn)
Max's P.O.V.

I've called Iz. . .The only thing I have to do now is call Liz. I picked up the phone once more and dialed Liz's number which I saw from the yearbook earlier too.
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(Liz's room)
Liz's P.O.V.

The phone was ringing.I picked it up.

"Hello?"

"Hey Liz." Oooh!It's Max! Try to sound cool.

"Max. . .what's up?" I'm such a geek.

"Uh. . .something's come up,Liz. . .I don't think I can come over to pick you up tomorrow. . ."

My heart sank.

"Okay."

"I'm really sorry. . ."

"That's okay.I heard on the weather report that the weather tomorrow is gonna be really sunny .I'll just walk to school."

"I'm really,really very sorry for telling you on such short notice. . .I'll make it up to you somehow. . ."

"Don't fuss over it.I'm going to be okay."

"Thank you,Liz."

"No problem."

"I still have to do some important things. . .I have to get going."

"Bye."

"Bye."

This is kind of disappointing. . .
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(still back again in Max's room)
Max's P.O.V.

I really didn't want to hurt Liz's feelings. . .I know that tomorrows gonna be a real surprise for her. . .

Now I just have to wait for Isabel to come home. . .
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Mesmerized Part 11K

(about 9:00 p.m.,in Isabel's room)
Isabel's P.O.V.

I just got home and I'm in my room,making a quick change in clothes.I'm about ot go into Max's room to deliver his flowers to him.

I wonder how he can repay the favor. . .

Okay,I'm now leaving my room and into the next room down the hall.I knocked on the door.

"It's Iz."

"Come on in."

I entered the room and lookedaround.Max was on his desk doing some looking at our old yearbook.

"I brought your flowers."

"Thanks.Here's the money."

"No.It's on me. . .Just tell me how you can return the favor."

"I was thinking. . .I'm about to meet Maria tomorrow for a secret surprise for Liz. I'll talk to Alex to ask you out. Mike just asked Maria to go hang-out with him and-"

"Mike finally asked Maria out?!"

"Yes,he did."

"That is soo. . .WOW!"

"I know."

"What was it you were talking about again?"

"I said. . .since Mike asked Maria out,he invited me to take Liz to Cafe'-on stage coz' he plans to let Maria sing there on Friday. I was thinking that since the four of us are about to go,why don't you and Alex be there as well. . .that should be good for the six of us. . ."

"You've got a thing going there. . ."

"Agreed with the plan?"

"Sure.Just don't forget to talk to Alex about it."

"I won't forget. . ."

I can't wait to see what happens to Max's plan.
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Max's P.O.V.

I have to get some sleep now.I need to get to school early tomorrow.G'night!

(TBC-I'll be back coz' I've already started the next part)

A/N:Here it is. . .I can tell it's really short. . .I had to take a little bit of it from the actual new part. . .let's just say that this thing is one of those previews. . . Enjoy!

Q&A:

LPorterSorry for being gone for awhile. . .quarterly test are about to come some two weeks from now and stuff has been coming up. . .short preview. . .looks like you'll have to wait for the longer version (or continuation. . .) I'll try to by Saturday though. . .

Mesmerized Part 12A

(at WRH)
Liz's P.O.V.

I'm with Maria and Alex now. We're on our way to our lockers (we're almost done.Just gotta make a quick stop in my locker first. . .You know,'Ria's been acting strange today. When I got to school,I saw her looking a little flushed. She's also very jumpy now.

"Somethng wrong with you,'Ria?"

"Huh?. . .nope."

"You look a little red."

"Must be the fatigue getting to me.I'll be getting better soon. . .Just a little stop by the bathroon later. . ."

We're at my locker now.

"Everything's been so weird lately." I said as I twisted in my combination.

"Max called my last night and told me that he couldn't pick me up from home today coz' something had come up. . .hence the walking to school thing.I figured that it was a beautiful day anyway. . ."

I finally finished twisting and opened my locker.
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A/N:I just have to interrupt!. . .you guys have to guess what happens next before reading on. . .I bet you guys are just twitching with anticipation. . .
Now we'll see what finally happens next!
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(still Liz's P.O.V.)

As I opened my locker,I got a BIG surprise!. . .

There was a round box among my stuff. I was turned to one side to fit my long and slender locker. A bow was tied to keep it closed.

I took it out and opened it.Inside,the box was full of petals.

"Oh my goodness!" I nearly fell to the ground as my knees gave-out from under me.I was saved by Alex who caught me by the arms and helped me up and back to my feet.

"I looked at Maria who had a big smile on her face.She was finally returning to her natural color.

"'Ria. . .what happened?" was all I could say.Alex was still holding me because I was still a little soft on the leg bones.

"Oooohh. . ." Alex tilted his head so he could get a better look at the contents of the box.

"Look inside some more."

I finally got back enough energy to start going through the box again. A folded note was placed inside. I took it out. It said:

'Dig a little deeper. . .'

I did what the note said and started groping around the bottom. . .Wait. . .I can feel something. . .it's. . .soft???
Eeewww. . .what could that be?

I pulled it out ang got a soft little stuffed teddy bear which clutched another note.I took it and started reading:

'Dear Liz,

I told you I'd make it up to you for not picking you up this morning. . .I bet your really surprised from this note. . . I had a little help from Maria with this. We had to get here early. . .I really hope you like the things that you found inside. . .
Are you free on Friday?. . .I'd like to ask you to go with me some place (It's a secret!).I wanna know what your answer for this is. . .talk to me later in bio,okay?I'll be waititng for that answer of yours. . .

-Max'

Just when you think your day's gonna be lonlier that usual,somebody surprises you and gets you on a high for the rest of the day!I am soo in love!!!

"'Ria!You were a part of this?!"

"He called me to ask for some help last night."

I giggled.

"That's so sweet."

"What's your answer?"

"Duh!Yes!"

Maria's now giggling with me.Alex pretended to gag and I giggled harder.

"Are you gonna say it to him in bio?"

"Yeah,. . I'll just tell him when I see him."

"Go Liz!"

Just then,the bell rang. . .

"I have to go Liz." Alex said.

"Bye 'Lex"

"See ya' sissie-weirdos later."

"I'm gonna get you for that!" Maria pretended to glare at Alex.

"You'll die trying." Alex stuck his tongue out and walked off to his first period.

I quickly tied-up the box and put it back into my locker.

We started walking to our own classes.

I turned back to Maria. "Max is so full of surprises and I just got an idea on how to surprise him back."

"Ooooh!. . ."

"Do you have any idea of what your wearing on Friday?"

"I haven't decided yet.I'm still too busy.Maybe later. . ."

We entered the Algebra classroom.

"I'll just talk to you soon."

"Later."
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(TBC:This one's actually an unscheduled 'take' from the original part. . .I just took it out so you'll get more soon. . . )

A/N:Okay,so after the longest ever time,I'm back. :microwave: These quarterly exams are really painful! :morning: I've just finished and had this part to rush it into the days festivities. :crazyeyes: I had barely enough time to work on it and I think that it's REALLY short.I'm sure that I'll get the chance to get back faster with the new part next week. . .so,here it is. . .the new part. . .and I'm really very sorry for the delay. . . :splat:

Mesmerized Part 12B

(Bio Lab,third period)
Max's P.O.V.

Some of you might ne wondering what really happened this morning.Well. . .we got there,opened the locker and stuffed my (already pre-made) box inside. . .that's how quick the plan went.We just hurried it up because Liz might walk in any second. . . Thank goodness she didn't!

So here she comes. . .she doesn't look all that excited. . .I have a feeling that something went wrong. Is it Maria? Me?. . . What?!

"Liz. . ."

"Hi." she smiled the usual smile. There wasn't even a hint of anything in it. I'd better ask her in a non-chalant way.

"Your very early today. . .did you stop-by your locker?" Okay. . .that was obviously prying for an answer. . .she's gonna get suspicious.

"Um. . .no. I brought home the books for the first three classes including this one. I figured I needed to get some reviewing done before we have any of those surprise tests. . .Why are you asking?. . .you think I forgot anything?"

NOOO!!!. . .

"Max. . .are you okay?. . ."

My heart started beating fast.

"Yeah.Okay,good!" I'm babbling! GASP!

". . .okay. . ."

Now she's looking at me like I'm some crazy person. . .I have to turn my back to her. Otherwise,I might start crying. . .
~~~~~~~~~~~~
(Same time)
Liz's P.O.V.

I just put a hand on my mouth to keep me from bursting out and laughing. Did you see that look he got when I told him that I didn't get to go to my locker this morning?It was soo funny! He's just turned his back to me. I think he's a little embarassed at what happened. . .Oooh. . .is he gonna be in shock when I ask him to walk me to my locker at break time. . .

Hey. . .I'm good at acting. . .cool! I could be the next Shiri Appleby at the rate I'm going!
~~~~~~~~~~~
(After Bio)
Liz's P.O.V.

And now. . .presenting. . .(drum roll please. . .) Liz Parker in her greatest acting plan entitled: "Let's make a surprise!".

So now. . .I asked Max to walk me to my locker. . .he looked a little dismayed at first,but quit the look when he noticed me waiting for an answer.He just nodded nervously. . .

Now I'm trying to make little conversation coz' my lockers getting very near. . .

"Really,I would hate to think that I'd have left something in my locker yesterday. . .If I did, good thing it wasn't needed for those three classes. . ."

"Uh-huh. . .right."

"Did that ever happen to you?"

"Um. . .no. Never. Didn't really bring books home when they weren't required. . ."

"What about those surprise quizzes?"

"What about them?"

"Wouldn't you have failed if you didn't study?"

". . .I wouldn't think so. . ."

"Confident. . ."

"Um. . ."

"Huh?"

"Nothing."

"Your so queer. . ."

"Queer?. . ."

"Yes, today."

"Nothing to be queer about! I assure you."

"Sure." I shot over a suspicious glance at him that I'm sure he noticed and got even more tense than before.

I reached my locker and twisted in the combination. The lock made a soft click as it snapped open. I opened it and found the box just where I had left it a little earlier that morning. Then I took the box out and spun around. . .Now's my moment to finally get him. . .I sure hope that I don't crack up. . .

"Damned kids!"

He looked at me. A question hanging in the air.

"Oh. . .I mean,a bunch of kids have been breaking into my locker. They've been stuffing their garbage and stuff there. I never really caught them. They must be watching us now. . ."

I quickly slammed my locker shut and took the box with me.

"I don't really want to know what's inside this box. It might just be one of those disgusting,mouldy I-don't-knows. . .we'd better dispose of this before my things get anymore infested then they already are."

I turned toward the hall and strode over to the nearest trash receptacle in view.

As I was about to dump the box into the trash. . .

"Wait. Maybe you should check the box out first. . ."

"Why bother?"

"It might have something from your locker. . .they might have put some of your books there to try to fool you into dumping your own things."

"You know,that's just about confusing enough to work. . ."

I looked over at him and noticed that some of the tension had gone (*note:only some. . .) .

"It's worth a shot. . ." We started to turn towards the school's doors.

We walked until we reached the front yard that had a wide spread of grass outside.

"Let's sit over there."

We sat and got settled in. I slowly started unwrapping the box again and had a fake frown on my face the whole time.

"I don't really want to know what's inside. Maybe you should be the one to open it. . ."

"No. . .you do it. . .it was in your locker.It's yours."

"Like I had the choice of being picked out to receive rubbish. . ."
~~~~~~~~~
(Same time)
Max's P.O.V.

She's finally gonna get to open that box. . .what a relief!
I've been dropping so many hints just to stop her from dumping that thing. Is it obvious to her?

We'll just have to anticipate. . .

She opened the box. . .and rolled her eyes.

"See. . .I told you,it's worthless."

I tried to open my mouth in protest but no words came out. Hey! There's that note. . .

"Um. . .listen,I still have to meet up with Maria.I've really got to go now.Can you dump this for me?"

Before I could answer,she quickly dimissed any NOs.

"Thank you!Bye."

She left me awed. . .
~~~~~~~~~
Mesmerized Part 12 C

(Back inside the school)
Liz's P.O.V.

Based on my knowledge on men,I'm giving him about thirty seconds to come catch me.

Thirty.
Twenty-nine.

I've never done this before to anyone I've known at all. . .

Twenty-five.
Twenty-four.

I'm good at it too. . .I'm even thinking about joining the drama club for more training on this new-found talent of mine.

Twenty-three.
Twenty-two.

I'm walking at a slow pace and still waiting. . .

Nineteen.
Eighteen.
Seventeen.

I hear fast footsteps a little farther from me. . .

Fifteen.
Fourteen.

Getting closer.
I walk a little bit faster.

Thirteen.
Twelve.

Closer and closer still. . .
I started to trot.

Ten.
Nine.

The running's now faster.
I slowed for just a little bit.

Seven.
Six.

"Liz!"

I ignored it.

Five.
Four.

Somebody tapped me on the back.
I turned around non-chalantly.
Now I'm facing Max who is still clutching the box.

"What?Why do you still have that?" I asked (in fake) irritation.

"Maybe you could. . .er. . .just. . ."

I tapped my foot impatiently.

". . ."

Okay,okay. I like him and I don't like to see him suffering. I'll just give up.

"I'll make this easier for you. . ." I started testily.

"Will you follow me. . .please." I am starting alot of confusion here. I'd better clear it out.

I walked towards 'Ria's locker and as expected,she was standing there.

" 'Ria,follow me. Don't ask questions yet. Just do it."

She shrugs but follows me anyway.

I led them all the way into the cafeteria. I pointed to a bunch of empty seats and they sat down. I sit down across from the two of them.

"First of all,I'd like to ask a few questions on why the two of you are acting very weird lately.Second. . .well,second. . .no second.Just explain." My voice is firm,my look. . .serious.

They look at each other and then to the floor. . .nervously.

Max was the first one to reply. "Okay,. . .you got us."
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Max's P.O.V.

"Okay,. . .you got us."

Well,what else am I supposed to say? We're caught red handed. . .or maybe box-handed.

"What?"

". . .this. . ." I said pointing to the box.

"is for you.I think Maria can explain from here. . ."

She just smiled. . .I don't get it.

"Finally admitted it at last."

Liz looked at Maria and they both laughed.

"She knew since this morning." Maria simply answered.

"Oh. . .I get it."

Liz nodded and said. "Okay 'Ria,that will be all."

"Glad to be of some help." Maria winked and walked away.

"And. . .I suppose that your waiting for my answer?"

"Still am." It was my only answer. . .still confused here.

"Then my answer is. . .yes.Though I'd like to know where you plan to take me."

"I'll tell you. . ." I started.

"I bet you know that Mike has finally decided to ask Maria out."

"Yeah."

"And I guess you don't really know where he's taking her,right?"

"Right."

"He's taking her to Cafe'-on stage.Mike planned a surprise for her by letting her sing on stage."

"Woah!. . .And?"

"That's where I'm taking you too."

"Not bad. . ."

Thank you. . .I think."

"You plan things nicely."

"Really?"

"Yeah. . .but turns out,I can act better than you."

"I agree."

"I even think of joining the drama club."

"Naw,. . ."

"Hmm?"

"Then you wouldn't have enough time for all of your friends. . ."

She looked back blankly.

". . .and me." I said softly.
~~~~~~~~~~
Liz's P.O.V.

". . .and me."

I was definitely caught off-guard with that!

"You really think that's gonna happen?" I asked.

"Of course.Your really good at it."

"I'm really flattered. . .so. . .forget the drama club. . .coz',I'd rather choose to spend all my time with you."

I smiled slowly at what I said. Can I really be THAT cheesy?

We both laughed and he reached for my hand from across the table.

"I'll do the same."

He grinned at me. . .and looked at his watch.

"We have to get back.Classes are starting again."

I nodded.

"I'll walk you there."

"Okay."

". . .and,don't forget the box."

I laughed and took it.

We started to walk out of the cafeteria with smiles on our faces.

(TBC)
(What d'ya guys think? )

A/N:Okay. . .so first,HAPPY HOLLOWEEN TO EVERYONE!!!
I know it's a little delayed,but. . .
Second,The Q&As:

Ash_maxlizHere it is!. . .It took a few hours but definitely worth the tired fingers,though I don't really know what you guys think of it so I'll just wait for the fbs. . .

anonymousarfanI'm now working on the next part and I think I can probably finish it up in another few hours. . .Thanks!

Here goes. . .



Mesmerized Part 12D/update (11/1)

(Lunch Time)
Maria's P.O.V.

"Lizzie,tell me what happened!I still don't know what happened earlier. . ."

I ran up to her in the cafeteria.She was with Max and they were heading to one of the tables.She turned her head toward me and smiled.

"Sure,I'll tell you!. . .sit here." she patted a seat next to the two of them.

"Okay,what?" Liz leaned closer to me as she started whispering all the fine details about what had taken place at break time while eating lunch.

She ended with a little nudge to my elbow as we both giggled.Max stared at us,amused.

"Liz really got you good. . ."I said as I threw a glance over at Max's direction.

"She did. . .but I might have alot more in store for her." he said and winked at me.

Liz playfully smacked him in the arm.

"What would that mean?" She asked with a sigh.

He turned to me and smiled while putting a finger on his lips. ". . .shhh. . ."

I nodded and looked at Liz.

"No more!"

"Sorry. . .that just can't be done." I said to Liz while shaking my head.

"Ma-ree-ah!!!"

"Oooh,look at the time." I said while staring at an imaginary watch.

"I have to get going. . .I'm still gonna go looking for Michael."

". . .really excited about that big date?"

"Definitely!" I croaked and slid off of my chair,carrying my lunch wit me.

"So,I'll see you guys later?" I turned my head back to them as I started walking away.

"Maybe. . ." Liz said in a quiet voice.

I smirked and stalked off,in search for Michael.
~~~~~~~~~
Max's P.O.V.

"Maybe?" I asked Liz. What would that mean?

"Um. . .maybe,it actually means. . .well. . .maybe."

"You planning something?"

"I'm not sure,are you?"

"I only have football practice later."

"Ooops,too bad."

"What?"

"We'll have to wait until tomorrow to make plans. . ."

"What about after practice?"

"No,I wouldn't wanna make you too tired."

"Okay,no arguments.Tomorrow. . .But will you come by after the practice?"

"Depends on the rest of my schedule. . ."

"Send me a message if your coming by,okay?"

"I won't forget." she said and stood up brushing some of the remains of her lunch from her clothes.

"I have to go.Still need to go over to the library and finish my research for the lit assignment."

"You go ahead."

I waved to her as she walked off. . .
~~~~~~~~~~
(One the way to the library)
Liz's P.O.V.

I'm now making my way to the school library coz' of that really sucky research I have to finish. I'd hate to leave Max like that since I have a little over twenty-five minutes before I have to ge to my afternoon classes. . .but,school duty does call. . .

"Oh. . .Liz." An all too sugary voice called out from behind me.

I recognize it.PAM!!!

"Hi Pam." I said,trying to force out a smile from my lips. "Anything I can do for you?"

"Yes Liz,there's something you can do for me. . .I would like you to answer a few of my questions,it won't take a long time. . .is that alright with you?"

"Yeah,it's fine. . ." I said flatly,my smile diminished a little bit.

"I'll start. . .okay,question number one:I see that you've been hanging out with Max. . .are you dating?"

Oh no!How am I supposed to answer this question?!I'm trying to keep things low,but since the guy I'm dating is actually one of the most popular guys in WRH,it's hard to manage.

"Once. . .um. . .we're still. . .learning from each other." I answered,uncomfortable with wherethis topic was heading.

"I see, . . .two:Have you ever done anything yet?"

WHAT KIND OF QUESTIONING IS THIS?!

"No!We won't do that. . .nothing soon.I mean,it's still too early for any of that."

"Is that so?. . .Well,this is your lucky day. . .I'm here to warn you. The guy your dating,. . .be careful with this. . .you've heard the news,right?"

"What news?"

"It has been on since. . .well. . .for the longest time.You know,. . .about him and all the girls. . ."

"Girls? I haven't heard anything about him and the girls. . ."

"Well,. . .I'll tell you that Max has this reputation. . .he's. . .had many girls with him and. . .only a few have actually been declared as his girlfriends."

I stared at her in disbelief.

"Listen to me Liz,I care for you.Even though we don't get to talk at all,I think that you should be saved from all this trouble over a guy who isn't even really worth your time. . ."

". . .but. . ."

"You could go for someone that. . .could make you feel better. . .happier.You'll see,there'll be others. . ."

". . .I-"

"But I'm not really telling you to stop seeing him. I just want you to be careful. . .I hope you ca turst me on my judgement on him. . ."

She finally stopped trying to cut into my sentences.

"Thanks,Pam." I said half-heartedly. "I'll try to be careful."

Pam nodded and breathed deeply.

"Bye Liz. . ." she almost whispered as she turned and walked away.

Is it all true or is Pam just trying to play with me.

I HAVE TO GET SOME STUDYING DONE BUT I'LL BE TOO BUSY,THINKING ABOUT WHAT PAM HAD SAID. . .
~~~~~~~~
(After football practice at the WRH)
Max's P.O.V.

We're done with practice and I just came from the shower rooms.My duffel was slung over my shoulder as I walked over to the jeep to load my things in. . .I've been waiting for Liz to send that message,but I haven't heard from her since lunch. . .I think I'm gonna stop over at the Crashdown to see if she's there.

Beep!Beep! My phone just rang through the duffel which indicated a message was being receivedby my phone.I put the bag down on the back seat and started going through the things inside.I picked up my phone and checked the message.

It was from Liz. . .and it said:

'Sorry,couldn't make it 2 ur practice.I'll see u tomorrow.

-liz'

Just like that. . .no explanation whatsoever on why she bailed.I'd better call to check on her.

I got on the jeep and started the drive home while dialing Liz's cellphone number.

ring,ring

It went on for five more times but no one answered.Finally,the answering machine went on. . .

'Hi,This is Liz! I'm sorry but I can't get t the phone right now. . .something's just keeping me busy. Just leave you name,number and message and I'll get back to you.'

BEEP.

"Liz,this is Max. . .Where are you?I was waiting for you at the fields,but you didn't show up. . .call me back. . .I'm worried.Bye."

I disconnected the phone and put it down beside me waiting for Liz to call back. . .
~~~~~~~~
(at the Crashdown)
Liz's P.O.V.

My phone was ringing beside me but I didn't bother to answer it. . .I knew who had been calling all this time.

"Liz,. . .don't make him wait." Maria went by and looked at me sternly.

"If what I had heard from Pam was true. . ."

"Don't listen to Pam. That girl is stupid." she said firmly.

After I had gotten to the library,I had finished the research as fast as I could and left quickly. . .I couldn't really consentrate as much,but managed to finish the research in time. I had been thinking about what Pam had just said and it distracted me the whole day. . .I've been called to attention in class two times!

After school,I just didn't seem to be ready to confront him about it so I just hitched a ride with Maria who I had been telling about the incident with Pam.

"But if-"

"No buts!Ask him tomorrow or I'll ask him myself."

"I will.You don't have to do that."

"Why don't you just answer the phone?"

"I 'm not feeling good about it."

The phone flashed the sign about the voice message being received.I picked it up and listened to the message biting my lip.

"What'd it say?" Maria asked as she watched me nervously looking a the floor.

"He said that he'd waited for me at the feilds. . .He's worried and he wants me to call back." I said a little uneasily as I shifted my weight from one foot to another.

"Call him.Just write him a message. . ."

I shook my head.

"Why should you believe Pam?She doesn't really have a record for being the class angel y'know. . .and besides,she might be jealous. . .before the two of you started dating,it was them. . ."

"Tomorrow.I'll talk to Max tomorrow."

"For goodness' sake,Liz.Send him a message to tell him that you can meet tomorrow."

"Okay."

I reluctantly reached for my cellphone and started typing in my message.
~~~~~~~
(Max's Bedroom)
Max's P.O.V.

I'm sitting on my bed,still waiting for Liz to call back. . .It's been about fifteen minutes since I had called her and I'd gotten home,but still no reply.

Beep!Beep!

I nearly fell off the bed as I bolted upward,trying to reach my phone that was lying on my desk on the other side of the room.

The message icon was flashing on the screen so I picked the phone up and opened my inbox.

The message was from Liz. My heart almost stopped.

'I m fine.Jst busy.Talk 2 u 2morrow

-liz'

I quickly pushed the 'reply' button after I had read her message and sent her another one that said:

'u need help?I can come by now. . .'

Beep!Beep!

Another message came.It said:

'no,I'm o.k. here.We just hav customers. . .hav 2 get back 2 work.See ya.

-liz'

So she's working. . .can't blame her for being busy.

I put my cellphone backdown on the desk and walked back to my bed.

I'll talk to her tomorrow. . .I need a little nap before dinner anyway.
~~~~~~
(back at the Crashdown)
Liz's P.O.V.

I'll talk to him tomorrow.I won't forget that. . .But how am I supposed to sleep tonight when all I can think of is all about what Pam had said. . .I'm gonna try sleeping soundly,but it isn't gonna be the easiest thing to do. . .

(TBC?. . .Was it really that bad )

A/N:I just started this morning and ended this afternoon. This one is gonna be a bore. . .

Mesmerized Part13A-B/update (11/3)

The Next Morning. . .
~~~~
Max's P.O.V.

I pulled up in front of the Crashdown and ran inside.I was a little late. . .precisely fifteen minutes because I didn't wake up to the sound of my alarm clock early enough. . .and so explains the rush in my getting to the Crashdown.

As I went inside,Liz's Mother,Nancy immdietely stepped in front of me.

"If you're looking for Liz,she went ahead already in school."

I was startled.

"Was I that late?"

"No,not at all. Liz just wanted to walk to school today. She left very early. She told me to tell you that she'll just see you later."

"Thanks."

"Okay. . ."

Mrs. Parker went back to what she had been doing before and I ran back outside to go to school as fast as I could.
~~~~
(Stopping by at her locker)
Liz's P.O.V.

I busily took out my books from the locker when a voice called out to me.

"Liz! Why'd you come so early? Where's Max."

I turned around to see Maria.

"I left early."

"Why? You told me you'd talk to him."

"I will."

"Then why didn't you wait for him?"

"At the moment,I just couldn't bring myself to do it so early in the morning."

"I really want to kick your ass right now."

"Why?"

"First,you believe in what Pam Troy,the worst bimbo slutster West Roswell High has to offer,says. Second,you refuse to talk to your long-time,since-forever crush who you are now dating because of the above reason. Third,I used to think that you were smart,but now,you sound completely gullible." She finished with a raised eyebrow.

"But you can't pressure me on this. . ." I said dejectedly.

"I'm not really pressuring you for nothing. . .I'm actually saving you the trouble of ruining something beautiful that might come from you and Max just because you prefer to listen to somebody who you don't even know and has the reputation of being an obvious slut in this very small town. . .You understand now,Parker?"

I stuck my tongue out at her. "You suck at the last names thing. You can't put it as humorously as Alex does. Sorry."

"Does it matter?"

"Hey,. . .speaking of which,where's Alex?"

"We'll look for him later. Let's deal with you now."

"Okay,. . ."

"Tell me about how you plan to talk to him later."

"Lunch.I'll tell him in bio that I want to speak to him at lunch. Then we'll-" I didn't get to finish my sentence because Maria was looking behind me.

I turned my head tentatively and was surprised to see Max,about 20 feet away.Thankfullly,he hadn't spotted us yet.

"Let's go now!" I dragged Maria to the direction of the algebra room.

"Don't pull me!" She hissed while attempting to drag me back to the direction that we had seen Max walking. She had no such luck. I was stronger than her.

"You can't do it."

"That's it,I'm going to call out for him."

I hurriedly clamped a hand on Maria's mouth.

"Umph!. . .leettt mee go!"

"Shut up."

Maria huffed and became quiet as I slowly let go of her mouth.

"I'm warning you,if you don't talk to him by lunch,I'll tell him myself. I'm serious."

"I will,I will. . .Now let's get into class we're just standing here anyway."
~~~~~~~~
(Bio lab)
Max's P.O.V.

I'm anxiously waiting for Liz to come in. I think there are some things I want to talk to her about. Things I need to know.

Okay,. . .here she is.

She's sitting down. I turn my head to face her.

"I-" We both said in unison.

"Okay,you first." I said to her.

She nodded.

"Can we talk?Later?. . .I mean,if you're not going to do anything by then. . ." she fidgetted nervously.

"I'm okay with it.When?"

"Lunch?"

"Yeah."

"I'll meet you at the lunch tables,okay?"

"Just wait for me."

Mr. Hybels stepped intothe room.

"Good morning class.Today,we will be beggining the intro duction to the study of the circulatory system. This is going to be a great chance to learn about the differences of these among human and animals. . ."

I guess I'll just have to wait until later to find out what Liz wants to talk about.
~~~~~~~
Part 13B
(Lunch room)
Liz's P.O.V.

After a few periods to think about what I'm gonna do and the forceful coaxing from Maria during break time,I think I'm finally ready to talk to Max about yesterday's situation.

I'm sitting down on one of the empty tables and I'm just waiting for him to arrive.

Okay,let's go over it one more time. First,a greeting. Second,Start my explanation. Third, get to the point of it. I'm gonna say it as clearly as possible to avoid confusion.

Oh!Here he comes.

"Hey,Max."

"Hi. Now,was there something you wanted to talk to me about?"

"Yes,there is."

I said as he sat accross from me on the table.

"I think you must be wondering why I didn't go to your practice yesterday."

Max slightly frowned.

"You told me tha you had lots of customers yesterday."

"We did.But there's something more to that,actually."

"Is there a problem?"

"No.But I'd like to ask you a question."

He nodded seriously and looked straight at me.

"Okay,Is it true about your. . .reputation?"

The last part barely came out but I think he heard because the way he reacted was quite unusual.

"What reputation?I don't know what you're talking about."

"I heard about you and the girls. . ." I said quietly.

"Girls?!Can you tell me everything."

I picked at a loose thread that I saw hanging from my shirt.

"Well,it all started yesterday at lunch.I left earlier coz' of that lit research I had to do. I was on my way to the library when Pam approached me."

"Pam?What did she do?"

"She told me about you."

"What?"

"She said that you had many girls with you and that you weren't really serious about most of them."

"That's not true!"

"She warned me against you. She said I should be careful around you."

Max looked worried as he propped his head up with his hands on the table.

"Liz,you were frightened that what Pam said could possibly be true."

He looks a little disappointed.

"I'm really sorry.I know that you're not like that. It's just that. . ." I swallowed hard. Not even bothering to continue what I was about to say because I felt the tears well up behind my eyes.

"It's okay,Liz. I understand why you'd feel that way."

He slowly reached for my hand and gave it a little squeeze.

"I'm really sorry,Max. What was I thinking anyway?!"

"I'm sure anyone would be confused if they heard that. It's definitely an honest mistake. It's not your fault."

"It is. I've known you before. You're nothing like that."

'Stop worrying about it. It's obvious that Pam isn't a good person. Just ignore her."

"Okay,. . .but then I'll stiull try to make it up to you."

Max started smiling.

"Just make sure that you can make it on Friday."

I started to relax.

"I'm sure that I'm gonna make it."

"Good. . .and,would you mind if I asked you to ask Isabel out on Friday?Tell him to send me a message so that we could talk about the plans more."

"I'll ask him later." I said.A smile coming out from my lips.

"Thanks. . .Well,now that that's over,let's eat!"

(TBC)

I'll be plugging this one. . .

Watch out for my new fic "I'll Be" It'll be posted on the Alternate Universe Fic Section soon