Roswell Fanatics

Well here it is, better late then never!!!! It’s not what you all want, sorry but it never was going to be. But you should all be happy with the next few parts….as soon as I write them!! As of this Friday my life should settle down a bit so parts hopefully will become more frequent again.
Thanks to Heavenli24 my amazing beta who did this part so so quickly!

RhondaAnn – It wont be that good, but I think he’ll have a good weekend.
clueless – Well he’s been there for about 6 weeks so he has about 10 to go, so there’s still a long time.
Evelynn – Yeah well still thinking about it…but don’t worry I wont.
Maxssoulmate - I love Max and Laura together, but that’s not going to happen so Max and Liz it is!
Ellie – Yes the parents were very nice to let Liz go, and I think Max will appreciate it.
NorafanofMaxandLiz – Well the towel is only on her head, the rest of her has clothes. And to the rest of your feedback all I’m saying is sure, yes, me too and don’t I know it
begonia9508 – Everyone deserves a great 18th, and Max and Isabel deserve it more than most.
KatnotKath – Can you just imagine being told twice not to have sex with the girl of your dreams???
janesdilemma – You’re welcome
Shadowlynxbehr – Cute and dreamerish…what else can you ask for!
cherie – But will they get those 2 hours?
flyawayraven - It wouldn’t be right for him to be alone, and thanks for reading.
janesdilemma – I’m glad you’re still here, because I’m back!
Alien614 – Damn RL, always gets in the way of the good stuff!
Ellie – The new job is ok…it’s money and we all love that!
Evelynn – Hello??? Here’s an update…I’m waiting!!
Evelynn - You again?
clueless – ta



Chapter Twenty One

Max was surprised when he suddenly felt Liz in his arms; surprised, but more than willing to go along with it. Wrapping his arms around Liz’s small body, he pulled her as close to him as he could, not allowing any air to pass between them.

A shriek from though the door broke them up, panting as if they hadn’t breathed in a long time.

“I guess we should go and watch the movie?” Liz leaned her head against Max’s chest, closing her eyes to the gentle caress of his hands on her back.

“Not unless you want to, we could stay here and umm…talk.” Max breathed in Liz’s scent fresh from the shower.

“I like that idea better.” Leaning up she placed another quick kiss on his lips. “Let me just dry my hair, once sec.” Liz took the towel off and threw it on the bed; she picked up her brush and returned to the bathroom. Liz started to brush her hair, looking at her brush Liz decided she’d rather spend time with Max than do her hair.

“So…” Liz walked back into the room and found Max sitting on the edge of one of the beds, looking slightly nervous. “I’m just going to run in and get my bottle of water, I’ll be right back.” Liz walked into the other room and picked up her water, seeing a full bottle beside it she picked it up for Max.

“Movie any good?”

“Well if you call people being bitten in half by a psychotic shark good well…” Isabel looked up from the bed she was lying on.

“So yes, it’s good.” Michael picked up the remote and turned the sound up, signalling the end of the conversation.

Closing the door behind her, Liz went and sat next to Max on the bed. “Here’s some water if you want it.” She was unsure of what Max wanted to happen now, what she wanted to happen now.

“Thanks” Max took the bottle, gently caressing Liz’s hand as she put it in his. “Do you want to listen to some music?”

“Sure.” Liz leaned over and turned the bedside radio on, flicking through the channels until she found something she liked. Sitting up straight again she looked ahead, why was sitting in a room alone with Max suddenly so hard? Reaching over to take his hand, she miscalculated her bandaged arm and ended up hitting Max gently on his arm.

“I’m so sorry, are you ok?” Liz turned around on the bed, sitting with her legs crossed next to Max. Taking his arm, she brought it to her lips kissing where she’d hit him.

“I’m fine, how are you? Does it still hurt?” Max couldn’t believe he’d forgotten out Liz’s arm. During the three-hour car ride, he sat next to Liz in the middle seats while the others sat in the back. He’d wanted to talk to Liz but his parents had wanted to know everything about the school. So, even though they were so close, they seemed so far apart.

“No, not really’ sometimes like right now, it aches a little bit, but it’s not painful.” Liz smiled as Max took her arm and rubbed his hands over her bandage and up arm to her shoulder.

“That’s good.” Leaning in, he took her lips in a gentle kiss.

“So, tell me everything you haven’t told me on the phone.” Liz moved back on the bed until she was lying on the pillows, reaching out for Max she pulled him to lay down facing her.

“Well, I missed you.” Max was rewarded with a chuckle and a kiss on his nose. Smiling he rolled onto his back.

“Sweet, but not what I’m after.” Shifting in the bed Liz lay her head on Max’s chest and moved closer as he wrapped his arms around her.

“Well this week wasn’t so good. Monday started off bad and got worse every second, and then when I spoke to you like that, I'm so sorry, Liz.”

“I know and I’m sorry for pushing like that as well. It’s over and we learnt we’re both stubborn people.”

“Well you might be, I’m just a sensitive guy.” Max felt Liz elbow him in the side and a second later pull his head down for a kiss.

Before he knew what was happening Liz was lying underneath him and things seemed to be heating up quickly. Moving slightly, Max’s now present erection brushed Liz’s hip, but instead of Liz pulling away, she moved closer to him. Reaching for Max’s hips she pulled them down as she wrapped her legs around his waist.

“Liz we don’t…” Max pulled back, things had moved forward so closely and as much as he’d love to make love to Liz, he knew it was too early in their relationship for such a big move.

“I just want to feel you, please,” Liz pleaded and was rewarded with Max’s lips meeting hers once again and sighed into his mouth as his hands crept under her shirt. Just as Max’s hand moved to her side, gently brushing her breast a sharp knock shattered the haze.

“Guys?” It was Isabel.

“Yea?” Max said as he felt Liz lower he legs and straighten her shirt. Leaning down he placed a quick kiss on her lips, forgetting his sister for a moment when Liz’s tongue once again begged for entrance.

“Sorry, but I really need some sleep and Michael won’t turn the TV down, so...” While Isabel spoke she was giving Michael the evil eye, how could he be so rude? He knew she was trying to give Max and Liz some alone time and this is what he does?

“Come in, Isabel.” Liz moved from underneath Max and stood up walking to the door, opening it to find an embarrassed Isabel.

“I’m so sorry, Liz. I wanted to give you some time alone but if I don’t sleep soon, I might die.” Isabel took in Liz’s flushed appearance and saw Max lying on one of the beds.

“It’s fine, we all should sleep really, and it’s wow…it’s almost 11pm.” Liz looked over at the clock and was surprised so much time had gone by.

“I guess I should leave then.” Max stood up and slowly made his way to where the girls were standing, before he had a chance to worry about walking in to them he felt Liz’s hand take his and pull him close.

“Well if he’s watching TV that loud you won’t be able to sleep so if you want you can stay in here and I can share with Isabel? Is that ok with you?” Liz looked at Isabel who seemed to be considering the question.

“Nope, I want my own bed; you’ll have to share with him. But I swear, if you guys do…” Isabel smiled as she watched Max and Liz turn red in front of her.

“Isabel…” Max’s voice came out as a warning.

“Ok. Ok, I’m going to use the bathroom.” Isabel walked into the bathroom and closed the door behind her.

“I can go in with Michael if…”

“No! I mean no, it’s fine, I don’t mind sharing a bed with you, if you don’t mind.” Liz wanted to share her bed with Max, she wanted to fall asleep in his arms and wake up to his beautiful face.

“No, I don’t mind.” Max squeezed Liz’s hand and pulled her towards him.

“Ok, then. I’m done.” Isabel walked out of the bathroom and turned down one of the beds, sliding under the covers she looked at Max and Liz.

“Umm…Ok I’ll use the bathroom and then we can turn the light out.” Liz walked into the bathroom leaving Max standing in the middle of the room.

“Iz? Can you quickly show me the room?” Max felt embarrassed asking Liz to show him where things were; actually he felt embarrassed asking Isabel, but she’d already done it a few times.

“Sure, sorry I thought you had worked it out.” Isabel jumped out of bed and quickly walked Max around the room. Moving her and Liz’s overnight bags so they weren’t in his way. Once Max was sure he wasn’t going to walk into anything he sat on the edge of the bed as Isabel got under the covers again.

Liz walked out of the bathroom and towards Max, as she reached him he stood up “I’ll be right out.” Max walked slowly to the where the bathroom door was and shut it behind him. Feeling around, he found the toilet and a few minutes later, he was walking back towards the bed.

When he reached the side, he heard a rustling and felt around for Liz. Feeling that she wasn’t on this side he slid under the covers, a few seconds later he heard a light click off.

“Night, Isabel.” Liz voice came from Max’s right.

“Nigh, Liz. Night, Max.” Isabel yawned and rolled over; within minutes she knew she’d be asleep.

“Night, Liz.” Max turned on his side in the direction of Liz, feeling her body heat radiate off her.

“Night.” Liz leaned forward and kissed his lips, allowing to be pulled in for a deeper kiss. After a few seconds she pulled pack and snuggled in Max’s embrace, within minutes the pair joined Isabel in a deep sleep.


The next morning, Max and Liz didn’t get a chance to enjoy waking up in each other’s arms, Isabel woke them up letting them know everyone had slept in and they had to be downstairs in 10 minutes. Max returned to his room and was hounded by Michael about what happened last night as they dressed. Letting Michael know that nothing happened because he wanted to watch a movie, Max grabbed his cane and sat on the end of the bed tying his shoelaces while they waited for the girls to finish getting ready.

As they all walked down the hall to the lift Liz suddenly remembered it was Max and Isabel’s birthday today.

“Happy Birthday, Max.” Liz stopped him with her arm and gave him a hug and a kiss.

Laughing, Max hugged her back before being hugged by Isabel, “I can’t believe we forgot our birthday, Max.” Isabel stepped back and received a hug from Liz, while Michael and Max did some half-hug manly thing.

“I know, I guess that’s what we get for sleeping in,” Max said as they continued down the hall, this time with his arm around Liz. Once the got downstairs there was another round of hugs and birthday wishes.

“Who’s ready for a day of fun?” Diane looked around the group with a smile. When they didn’t answer she nudged Phillip.

“Oh, me!” Phillip gave Isabel a look.

“Great, we’ll everyone go and get your bathers and the towels Isabel has and meet us in the lobby as soon as your done.” After a few minutes everyone realised Diane wasn’t going to tell them where they were going, they all headed upstairs to get their things for the day. A few minutes later they were once again in the car and headed towards town.


“So your father and I have organised a treat for you all today. Swimming with the dolphins!!” Diane clapped her hands as Phillip pulled up in front of the Corpus Christi Aquarium.

“Really?” Isabel looked out the window excited. She’d always loved dolphins and it was a dream of hers to swim with one.

“Yep, I know you’ve always wanted to honey and I rang them and well they allow people to swim with them on weekdays so here we are.” Diane said as she got out of the car and got her bag.

Max and Liz got out of the car stood holing hands while they waited for everyone to get there things organised.

“I’m sorry.” Max leaned towards Liz and gently stroked her soft hair.

“About what?” Liz said as they all started to walk slowly towards the entrance. Liz was holding a small bag while Phillip carried what looked like a picnic.

“You can’t swim because of your arm” he rubbed his hands over her cast gently.

“I don’t think I would swim with them even if I could. It’s fine, Max. It’s yours and Isabel’s day and as long as I’m with you, I’m having a great day.” Liz kissed his cheek and the followed the Evans in to the park.

After wondering around the aquarium for a few hours, they made their way to the dolphin lagoon where they would swim. After a few minutes, Michael, Isabel and Max were wearing their bathing suits and had life vest ons. Diane and Phillip had opted to stay on land like Liz and the three had set themselves up on the end of the small dock.

They watched as the three were led through the water to the middle of the lagoon. Liz saw a look she’d never seen on Max’s before, it was somewhere between pure terror and excitement.

“Oh, here they come!” Diane pointed towards the side of the lagoon and a second later they saw 5 fins swim towards the group in the middle.

“I hope they didn’t let the sharks in by mistake.” Phillip said receiving a playful punch from Diane as he lifted his camera up to film the day.

They watched as the dolphins swam up and Liz laughed as one come up behind Max nudging him in the back almost making Max loose his balance. Max slowly lifted his hand and stroked the nose of the dolphin, a full-blown smile on his face.

Liz could see the two trainers saying something and the three nodding their heads and a few seconds later one of the trainers placed Max’s hands on the fins on two dolphins. Before Liz had a chance to take a deep breath they were off, Max flew around the pool being dragged by the dolphins his eyes shut and his head held high. After two laps, the dolphins slowed down and swam back to the middle, and Max was greeted with a hug from Isabel as Michael held on to the fins of two more dolphins and took off. He however, had a look of absolute terror on his face, something that Liz had to laugh at.

“He doesn’t look too happy, does he?” Liz picked up her camera and snapped a few photos of Michael; she knew Maria would love to see this.

“Not in the slightest, but you know Michael, he’ll do anything to prove he’s as brave and tough as the next person. Oh, it’s Isabel’s turn; she’s wanted to do this forever, when she was little and don’t tell her I’m telling you this, but she was addicted to that TV show ‘Flipper’. She’d go around the house and talk a high pitched click like a dolphin, for a while she’d only eat fish, but she didn’t like fish then so she ate tuna for about 2 months.” Diane laughed as she remembered Isabel’s dolphin phase.

“Really?” Liz couldn’t imagine Isabel ever acting like that, but from the look of her face as she flew around the pool Liz could almost see her eating tuna and pretending to be a dolphin.

Thirty minutes and a few more trips around the lagoon later, the three were led back to dry land.

“So, did you have a good time?” Diane handed everyone towels as Phillip took the life vests from them.

“It was fantastic. Thanks, Mom and Dad, really it was amazing. Wasn’t it, Max and Michael?” Isabel rubbed her hair.

“Yeah, that was pretty cool, I had no idea they cold go so fast.” Max wrapped the towel around his waist as he shook the water from his ears. Liz watch on her mouth going dry, glad that they weren’t alone because she didn’t know if she’d be able to resist him if they were alone; he looked too good.

“It did look pretty fast, I’m glad I wasn’t out there.” Liz stepped forward, stood by Max’s side and handed him his cane. Before she could step back she was pulled in for a wet hug and kiss on the cheek.

“Oh, gross, now I smell like dolphin! Thanks a lot, Max” She pulled back but continued to hold his hand as everyone else laughed at them.

“I don’t know about you guys, but I’m starved; how about we go and set up the picnic somewhere?” Phillip said as he turned off the camera and picked up the picnic basket at his feet.

After a relaxing lunch, they all headed back to the hotel for showers and a nap before going out to a birthday dinner for Max and Isabel. Although Liz wanted to spend some alone time with Max, she knew now wasn’t the time. So they split up and she went into the room she was sharing with Isabel and lay on the bed looking up at the ceiling. Tomorrow, she thought, tomorrow she was going to sneak off with Max and kiss him senseless no matter what.

On the other side of the wall, Max lay on his bed as he tried to drown out the TV show Michael was watching. He’d barely had anytime alone with Liz today. There always seemed to be someone else around them. Tomorrow was their last day here; on Sunday, they were leaving early to take him to school and then she’d be heading back to Roswell with everyone else. So tomorrow, he’d have to make sure they had some alone time no matter what.

Thanks for reading everyone, I think I have everything sorted so hopefully this means I can update more often!!
Thanks again to Heavenli24 for being a great beta

RhondaAnn – Quality time…well what do you call quality time?
begonia9508 – They can be…
maya – Thanks!
KatnotKath – Thanks…and Michael typical male!
Ellie – I think they might find a little time together in this part!
clueless – Thanks and here you go!
NorafanofMaxandLiz – Thanks, Max does need to remember that he can be ‘normal’ just like the rest of us
confusedfool – Thanks for reading.
Shadowlynxbehr – Yes, those photos will be around for a long long long time!
cherie – Not to worry ‘senseless’ kissing is coming up!
rosbuffyangelfanatl Thanks!


Chapter Twenty Two


“Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday Max and Isabel
Happy Birthday to YOU!”

Liz snapped a photo as Max and Isabel blew out the candles on the cake the Evans’ had arranged for them at the restaurant. They were currently sitting outside watching the sun set over the water after eating a fabulous meal. Liz sighed, this time tomorrow they’d be back in Roswell and Max would be in Austin and she’d have almost 3 months before she’d see or touch him again.

“Ok, let me take that away and serve it up for you.” The waitress took the cake away and Liz returned to her seat beside Max. The second she sat down she felt Max’s hand on her thigh, something he’d been doing all night. Liz had figured out by now that it wasn’t a sexual move, but rather reassurance that she was actually there. Smiling, Liz placed her hand on top of his and wove her finger through Max’s.

The dinner continued and everyone ate the birthday cake. Looking over at the water, Liz decided she wanted to walk the few miles back to the hotel with Max if they were allowed. They hadn’t had a chance to talk at all this weekend, bar a few minutes last night, and Liz really wanted to know what school was like for him.

“Well, I’m beat, how about we head back to the hotel?” Phillip stood up and looked around the table. With a nod from Diane, everyone started to stand up.

“Do you think we could walk back?” Liz leaned over and whispered in Max’s ear, and was rewarded with a smile and a nod.

“Mom and Dad, we’re going to walk back if that’s ok with you?” Max reached for his cane and extended it out in front of him, taking Liz’s arm in his another hand.

“Sure, just call our room when you get so we know you’re alright Diane picked up her bag and took out the car keys “Isabel, you’re going to have to drive to the hotel; I think your father and I have had a little too much to drink.” Diane knew Isabel and Michael would offer to go with Max and Liz and she knew the two needed some time alone, and at least the beach was relatively safe.

A few minutes later Liz and Max were walking hand-in-hand back to the hotel.

“So…” Max pulled Liz closer and wrapped his arm around her shoulders, smiling when he felt her headrest on his shoulder.

“Buttons.”

“You did not just say that! What are you 60?” Max laughed as Liz punched his arm.

“Ok then, so…” Liz was no longer paying attention to Max, but watching everyone else paying attention to him. This was the first time she’d been out in public with him, they’d been at the aquarium earlier that day but it was fairly empty and Max always seemed to be walking in the middle of the group. But now it was just the two of them and everyone seemed to want to look at the blind boy.

“Have you been having a good weekend?” Max felt Liz tense for a moment, and although he wanted to know if anything was wrong decided that if it was something she wanted to talk about she would.

“Yes! It’s been fantastic; I can’t believe how generous your parents have been. When they called a few weeks ago and asked if I wanted to come I thought we’d just be staying in Austin.” Liz skipped a little as she got excited about the weekend.

“A few weeks? You’ve been planning this for a few weeks and you didn’t tell me?” Max teased Liz.

“That would have wrecked the surprise part, wouldn’t it?”

“Yeah, but I wouldn’t have called you every night complaining about spending my birthday alone.”

“True, but then you wouldn’t have called me and I would have been lonely.” Liz leaned up and gave Max a kiss on his cheek.

“Well, we wouldn’t want that, would we?”

“Nope.” The continued down the boardwalk in silence, enjoying being in each other’s company. After a few minutes, Max knew he had to bring up what Liz had been experiencing at school but knew she wouldn’t want to talk about it.

“How’s school been the last few weeks?”

“Ok, it’s much better. I think everyone was just in shock and didn’t know how to deal with it.”

“Is anyone causing you any problems?”

“Noo…” Liz slowed down as the neared the hotel. The boardwalk was almost empty; everyone seemed to have left once the sun had finished setting.

“Liz, please tell me if something is going on I want to…no I need to know.” Max stopped walking and stood facing Liz. Even though he couldn’t see, he knew that Liz would be looking at the ground, a guilty look on her face.

“It’s nothing really Max; nothing you need to worry about, ok?”

“But I worry even more when I know you’re hiding something from me. This…us…is so new and I feel like the whole relationship has been about me. You’ve been here for me, but I haven’t been there for you.” Max suddenly felt a tear roll down his cheek. Great, he thought, try and be strong for Liz and you cry.

“Hey, stop thinking like that, this is not just about me protecting you from what’s going on, and let me tell you it’s just stupid high school boys acting like 5 year olds. It’s not just me that’s had these problems, Isabel has as well and I know she doesn’t want your parents to know and I know she doesn’t want to worry you. Because you’re wrong, Max; right now, this relationship is all about you; right now, you need my support and one day I’ll need yours and I’m not doubting for a second that you wont be there.” Liz stood holding Max’s arms, as if she wanted to shake some sense into him.

“But…”

“No buts; I will tell you all the petty things people have said and all the stupid rumours that have been going around one day, but not today. Let’s not ruin this weekend with that, ok? We have a whole summer to kill, lets do it then.”

“Ok, but if you need to talk, I’m here. Always know that.”

“I do.” Liz kissed Max on the lips and felt his arms pull her close and before she knew it, they were locked in a passionate embrace.

Pulling back a few minutes later, Liz once again took Max’s hand and they made their way to the hotel.

******

“And then Maria sticks out her foot and he trips, almost falling flat on his face.” Isabel laughed along with Max and Liz, and ducked as Michael’s hand flew towards her.

“Michael, you never told me about that!” Max laughed as he imagined Michael tripping in front of the entire school.

“Well, why would I? She made a fool out of me.” Michael scowled at Isabel who was smiling sweetly as she ate her lunch. The Evans’ had gone off to a museum and to have dinner at a fancy restaurant, leaving the 4 teens to fend for themselves for the day, something they were more than happy to do. They’d spent the morning at the beach and had decided to have lunch in a café by the water.

“Yes, yes, and she made the whole school laugh, what more could be better?” Isabel ignored Michael’s looks and continued on with the sibling banter. It had been an interesting time since Michael had moved in with them, and now that he was moving out, she was sure she was going to miss him, not that she’d tell him that.

“So, how the new job going then?” When Max first found out that Michael had gotten a job at the Crashdown, he wished he’d been around Liz to thank her properly.

“Really good, and no I’m not just saying that because your girlfriend’s parents own the place.” Michael said as he reached over and stole some fries off Isabel’s plate, earning himself another smack on the arm.

“You’re saying that because my girlfriend, whose parents own the place, is sitting right next to you.” Max said and laughed when he heard Michael stutter.

“Leave him alone; Dad loves him and he’s doing a great job. And it means that when you come home there’s one more person that’ll give you free food.” They all laughed and continued on with their lunch. A little while later they were talking about going down to the beach again when a ripple of thunder and a flash of lighting startled the group.

“Well, I guess the beach is out then.” Isabel watched as the rain started to fall and with it any chance of her getting a spring tan. “We might as well go back to the room and well, I don’t know. Damn, why did it have to rain today and not tomorrow? We’re just sitting in a car for 12 hours tomorrow, but today….” Isabel ranted as the other three followed behind her. They didn’t notice her stop and they all walked into her.

“What the fuck, Isabel?” Michael growled as he straightened himself up.

“Look, Flipper!!” She pointed to a notice on the activities board. “I’m going to ask, wait here.” She walked towards the front desk with a look of determination on her face.

“What’s she going on about?” Max stood there not sure what just happened, he was slightly embarrassed when he’d walked into Isabel, but when he realised that Liz and Michael had as well he felt better. Now Isabel was going on about Flipper for some reason and he had no idea why.

“There’s a notice about the Flipper movies showing at a theatre downtown. Hey, they’re on today…wait you don’t think she’d want to go, do you?” Liz had a sudden vision of sitting in a theatre for 5 hours watching a dolphin swim around.

“God, I hope not.” Max leaned into Liz and was rewarded when she stepped in front him and leant back to rest against his chest. He wrapped his arms around her and rested his head on her shoulders. “I want to spend some time alone with you.” He whispered in her ear, causing Liz to shiver.

“Ok, here’s the deal. Apparently, they’re showing both the 1965 and 1996 versions at a theatre downtown; one at 2pm and the other at 5pm, so we should make it back in time for dinner. The desk clerk gave me the bus numbers to get there and if we leave now we should make it in time to catch the first movie….so, who’s in??” Isabel couldn’t believe her good luck; she’d never seen the 1965 film on the big screen before.

“I don’t think I can go, I mean…”

“No, it’s fine, Max. I didn’t think, we can just go up and I can tell you all about the time at the Crashdown when Maria….” Isabel was stopped by a hand being clamped over her mouth.

“Shut up!”

Liz stood laughing lightly at the scene in front of her, but then she had a sudden thought…Max had no idea what was happening. Leaning her head back into his chest, she spoke quietly “Michael’s got his hand over her mouth and she’s trying to hit it away. They look like they’re going to dance or something…oh wait, Isabel’s taken off in a run…where is she going?” Liz watched Isabel take off in a run towards the lift, the door closing just as Michael arrived.

“Your sister, Maxwell…she’s…” Michael didn’t know what Isabel was right now.

“Hey, I lived with her for 18 years. I know what’s she’d like. Don’t worry we’ll all catch the bus and go to the movies and if you want to see something else, you can, ok?” Max felt them step into the lift and it rise as they went up to their floor.

“Nah, that’s stupid man; if she wants to go to the movies, she can go to the movies by herself.” They stepped out of the lift and headed towards the rooms, Michael walked behind Max and Liz and watched as the clung onto each other. He knew they were both dreading tomorrow, everyone thought he didn’t notice what when on around him, but he paid more attention than they thought.

“No, it’ll be dark when she comes back and anyway I don’t want her to go on strange buses alone.” As much as Max didn’t want to go to the movies, he wasn’t going to let Isabel travel around a strange city.

“Fine, you guys stay here and I’ll go with her, but you’re so paying for my movie AND dinner tonight, Max.” They reached the rooms and Liz let them into the girls’ room.

“Deal.” Michael and Max shook hands as Liz shook her head…men.

“Isabel? Hadn’t we better go if we’re going to make the movie?” Michael called out through the closed bathroom door. “Oh and I’ll need snack money as well, Max.”

“Really? Ok, one sec.” Isabel flew out of the bathroom dressed in different clothes, running to her bed she grabbed her bag, checking it for her wallet.

“Ok, lets go, are you guys coming?” She looked towards Max and Liz who stood by the door.

“No, we’re going to hang out here; we’ll meet you guys after the movies for dinner.” Liz said as she and Max followed Michael and Isabel down the hall to the left.

“Ok, great. So back in the room, then?” With a nod from Liz, she and Michael stepped in the lift. Max and Liz stood there for a second before Max started to laugh.

“What?” Liz couldn’t help but smile at the look on Max’s face.

“Michael, he never got his money. We might as well wait here until he realises.” Laughing, they both leaned against the wall by the lifts and a few minutes later, they opened to show a red Michael.

“Money?” Michael said as he held out his empty hand. Reaching into his pocket Max pulled out his wallet. Opening it, he slowly counted through the notes in there, feeling for the different folds. Pulling out a ten and a twenty he held them towards Michael, a few seconds later he felt them being taken from his hand.

Liz and Michael couldn’t help but look at each other as Max went through his wallet; he seemed to be in deep concentration as he felt the notes, looking for something. Sad looks passed over their faces, just when they thought they were getting used to Max being blind something brought it back to their attention. At dinner last night and lunch today someone had had to read the menu to Max, and then when his food arrived let him know where it sat on his plate. When he’d needed to go to the bathroom during lunch, he had asked Michael to take him, and they all could see the look of embarrassment on his face.

“Thanks…later” With a nod to Liz be jumped back into the lift and headed down to Isabel.

“Apparently we have a few hours to spare Mr. Evans.” Liz said with a playful tone.

“Oh, really?” Max pulled Liz close and kissed her, pushing his tongue into her mouth. He’d been waiting to do that all morning, well all night as well. He’d almost kissed her in the lobby when she’d casually leaned back on him, the feeling of her wrapped in his arms almost too much.

Liz pulled back breathless, “Max, we’re in the hallway!” She looked around and was glad to see it was empty.

“We better go back to the room, then.” Together, they walked quickly down the hall, Liz fumbling with the card as she tried to open the door. Finally getting it open, she kissed Max as she pushed him backwards into the room.

Max and Liz attacked each other’s lips, as if any space between them was too much. Pushing Liz back against the door, Max’s hand went underneath her shirt without any thought, stroking her smooth stomach. Liz followed Max’s lead and moved one of her hands around to his front; it made its way up to rest underneath his shirt. Max moved his hand upward and let it rest underneath her left breast.

“Wait…” Liz pushed Max off her and walked around him, pulling Max behind her she walked to the bed and sat down. Max stood in front of her, not sure what was about to happen…should he stop it before it got out of control? Or did he want it to get out of control? Deciding to just let what ever happened happen, he sat on the bed and once again, his lips met Liz’s.

Deciding she wanted this to go further, Liz pulled back slightly as she continued to kiss Max and slowly pulled her top up, pulling away from Max’s lips as she pulled it over her head. Throwing it on the other bed, she looked at Max’s face: Shock. pure and utter shock.

“I…” Liz wasn’t sure how she was going to explain her sudden boldness, but she didn’t have to worry Max pounced on her and she was suddenly on her back, Max lying on top her of.

Their lips met again and Max’s hands felt up Liz’s side, this time making their way to rest on her breast. Without realising it, Max moaned into her mouth, which caused Liz to wriggle in delight. Gently, Max caressed Liz’s breast, working his fingers towards her nipple, circling it, he was rewarded with it becoming a hard peak. Deciding to make a bold move, he kissed his way down her neck and chest, slowly getting closer to her breast. Moving his arms around to Liz’s back, he fiddled with her bra strap, trying to undo it before he lost his nerve. He moaned into Liz’s chest when he released the clasp and the bra slid off her body.

Liz felt like she was dying; first, the feeling of Max’s hand of on her breast was heaven, but then this mouth…she wondered if she’d survive the evening. Stopping Max’s mouth feasting on her breast, she pulled his head up and once again captured his lips with hers. Quickly she pulled his shirt up and over his head before pulling him down on top of her. She couldn’t describe the feeling of his hard chest pressing against her soft breasts.

“Liz, maybe we should stop…” Max pulled back slightly, shaking his head. He could feel her nipples pushing into his chest, and coupled with his straining erection, he felt like he would explode.

“No! I want this, Max. Whatever this is, I want it…well if you do.” Liz looked at Max’s face, and had to give him a peck on his lips. He looked perfect right now.

“God yes…” Max kissed Liz on the lips before once again working his way down her neck to her breasts. Feeling more confident than before, he latched onto the side and sucked.

“Max…” Liz moaned. “You’ll give me a hickey.” She wiggled under Max and gasped as his erection settled between her thighs.

“Good, then everyone will know you’re mine.” Max grinned as he went back to work on Liz’s breast.

Deciding to be as bold as Max, Liz worked her way down his chest until she reached the button on his jeans. She paused for a brief second to see if Max would stop her, and when he didn’t she gently unbuttoned his jeans and worked the zipper down. Before she had a chance to explore further Max moved back up to her lips, and her hands automatically stopped working on his pants. A few moments later, they started sliding down the zipper again when she felt Max’s hand reach for hers. Before they realised what was happened they were both pushing their pants down their legs and soon found themselves dressed in only their underwear.

Their lips met in a fiery kiss as their hands moved down each other’s bodies. Liz’s hands reached their target first and as she slowly worked her hand underneath Max’s boxers, she felt his own hands still. Gently she moved her hand down a little further and felt Max’s straining erection for the first time, felt any erection for the first time. She moved her hand down his shaft and was both excited and shocked when she felt it grow bigger with her movements.

“God, Liz.” Max couldn’t help but groan when he first felt Liz’s hand on him. He’d imagined how this would feel, but there was no way he’d had even thought it would be this good.

“Sorry…” Liz stopped her movements, unsure if she was hurting Max, but when he thrust into her hand and kissed her roughly, she knew he was enjoying the experience just as much as her. Deciding that tonight she wasn’t about to revert back to her normal shy self, she started moving her hand faster, feeling herself get more excited as Max’s moans filled the room. She felt even more excited when she suddenly felt Max’s hand under her pants and his mouth on hers. When he started to stoke her, she moved in delight and she tensed slightly when the movement caused Max’s finger to enter her slightly.

“Did I hurt you?” Max stopped what he was doing and pulled back a little. One second they were kissing and the next, Liz was not only causing him the most amazing pleasure, but he’s touching her in a way he never though possible.

“No…what are we doing, Max? Liz whispered almost afraid to voice her question.

“I don’t know, but it sure feels fantastic.” Max rested his head on Liz’s forehead. He knew what she meant, how far were they willing to go today?

“Do you have a…I mean…God.” Liz blushed unable to get the words out of her mouth. She suddenly realised she had started stroking Max’s penis again and his finger was moving slowly in her.

“What?” Max felt like he was going to explode. He could believe he could actually think, let alone talk right now. The feelings Liz was invoking in him with her hands, and the amazing things he was feeling with his own hands were doing his head in.

“Protection, a condom, do you have one?” Liz said it quickly; she knew that if he had one, they’d both be loosing their virginities tonight.

“A condom?” Had he heard her right? Was she really thinking about having sex? Max groaned again, she wanted to have sex with him. No, he thought, she wanted to make love. “No, I…”

“Ok…maybe it’s too soon anyway…underwear stays…?” Liz lost her train of thought as she thrust her hips up to Max’s hand as he inserted another finger into her, his thumb finally circling in the right place to cause shivers to course through her body.

“On…Fuck, don’t stop” Max almost died when Liz thrust into his hands, his fingers sliding deeper into her wet core. Her hand tightened around him at the same time, her stroking becoming almost frantic. Their lips met in a frantic kiss as their hands moved in time to each other’s at a rapid pace.

Before Liz knew what was happened she arched off the bed as an explosion rippled through her body. Without thought, her hand moved even quicker and she was rewarded with she felt Max stiffen above her and she felt his penis pulse beneath her hand a second before he went limp above her and her hand felt a sticky substance coat it.

Max knew he was dead; when he felt Liz tighten around his fingers, he couldn’t hold it any longer and before he’d had a chance to warn Liz, he’d cum and he’d cum hard. It had been a long time since he’d had any type of release and nothing as amazing or as strong as this. He flopped onto Liz, rolling to the side slightly. They both lay there, hands still down each other’s pants gently stroking as they came down from the high.

Liz gasped as she felt Max begin to stiffen once again in her hand and before she could think about what to do, her body made a choice. She pulled him on top of her once again but this time she wrapped her legs around his waist, taking her hand out of his boxers she pulled him close and kissed him hard as they moved in time to each other. Max removed his hand as well and wrapped his arms around Liz’s neck, as his lips found her and his tongue thrust into her mouth. Every time Max thrust down, his erection hit Liz in just the right place causing her to moan into his mouth. They continued frantically both looking for another release, and it wasn’t long before they found it. As Liz’s legs hugged Max’s body tighter, Max was forced to move harder against Liz’s body.

At Liz’s moaning, coupled with their frantic movements, Max wasn’t sure how long he’d last this time. He could feel Liz’s breasts heaving against his chest as he moved, and through the layers of underwear he could feel how wet Liz still was. Max briefly wished he had a condom on him, but the very thought of being deep inside Liz’s warm walls was too much for him to take. He moved faster and pushed down onto Liz a little more. He was rewarded when he felt her legs stiffen around his waist. Knowing she was as close as him, he moved one of his hands to her breast, cupping it and circling the nipple with his fingers. More than anything, he wanted to make Liz fall apart tonight; he wanted them to fall apart together.

A few seconds later, they both stiffened at the same time and Max quickly rolled off Liz just before they both felt their release. This time they lay spent beside each other, breathing heavy as they tried to catch their breaths.

“Wow, I mean…No, wow.” Almost 10 minutes passed before Liz could think a rational thought, let alone speak one.

“Yeah, wow…” Max still was having trouble thinking, he wasn’t sure if it was a dream or reality. He’d just had the most amazing experience of his life, and what made it even better was that it was with Liz.

Liz looked over at Max and smiled at the look on his face. She’d never seen that look before, but she hoped to see it again. She took a moment to gaze at his almost naked body, she was surprised at how built he still was. She knew he wasn’t exercising as much as he had before the accident; he’d complained on the phone more than once about that. Her eyes moved down to his boxers and she noticed they looked wet. Subconsciously, she rubbed her fingers together and was surprised to find a sticky substance. Semen. So this was it, she thought. She’d heard the locker room stories about what happened when a guy came, but she’d never thought it would be as enjoyable for her to watch as it was.

She rolled over on her side so she was facing him, leaning in and giving him a long slow kiss. She sighed as Max’s hand came up to gently rub her breast as the other stroked her hair. Pulling back a few minutes later, she moved back from Max.

“I think I need a shower…I’m a little sweaty.” Liz swung her legs over the side of the bed and stood up, surprised at the slight pain between her legs. She knew that losing her virginity would be painful, but hadn’t expected today’s events to be.

“Yeah, I guess I should too…if I can find the strength.” Max couldn’t stop grinning, he knew that everyone would know what happened today and right now, he didn’t care. He and Liz had gone to third base, and what a base it was.

“You need a hand?” Liz reached over and pulled Max up off the bed. She noticed he moved his fingers in her hand and she quickly pulled it back.

“Is that…umm…” Max couldn’t say it, after all that had transpired in the room today he still felt embarrassed, and even more so when he realised Liz’s hand was covered in well him.

“It’s ok, Max.” Liz saw him go red at the thought of what was coating her hand. She knew he must have some of her on him, but didn’t really want to bring that up.

“Umm, a shower then?” Max said as he stood up wrapping his arms around Liz. He wanted to hold her like this forever, nothing had ever felt as right as Liz Parker in his arms.

“Together?” Liz started to joke, but stopped when she saw the look on his face.

“Together?” Once again Max wondered if his hearing was going…she wanted to shower together?

Liz took his hand and without a word led him slowly towards the bathroom. Apparently, the afternoon wasn’t over yet.

Well I promised more chapters and I failed on that didn’t I? Well I’ll have at least one a week from now on but I’m hoping for a few more before that. This chapter almost turned out completely differently, I was writing and well something came out. But then I decided the timing wasn’t right so I canned it and started again. It’s not as good but I promise what I wrote will be posted soon!!

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NorafanofMaxandLiz - I’m glad I could make you smile!! And I’ll think they’ll keep today as their little secret.
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Michelle in Yonkers – Thanks for reading and yes it’s annoying when you find a story and read it and then find out it’s not finished and you’re like ARGH…don’t worry here’s a little more to get you through.
clueless – Well I think they just needed to feel a connection with each other.
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Alien614 – You’re welcome
cherie – Yep…home is where the heart is so maybe once they have each others hearts they might go home!
clueless – Thanks



Chapter Twenty Three

Just as they reached the bathroom Liz’s cell phone rang. Ignoring it, she went to close the bathroom door behind them when they heard Max’s phone go off.

“That’s Isabel’s ring.” Max said with a sigh, he knew he had to answer the phone, as much as he didn’t want to.

“I’ll get it.” Liz walked over to Max’ pants which were lying half underneath the bed. Pulling out his phone she pressed ok.

“Hello?”

“Oh hey, Liz. Where’s Max? We’re on our way back the bus broke down and by the time we go to the cinema the movie had started. Can you believe that? We’re about 20 minutes away and Michael wants ice cream so we wondered if you wanted to meet us at that place we passed today?” Isabel sat on the bus watching the rainfall, why someone wanted ice cream on a day like today she wouldn’t know.

“Umm sure, Max is in the shower and I'm about to have one…” Liz looked at Max longingly as he stood by the bathroom door in only his boxers.

“A shower?”

“Yeah, we umm…went for a walk in the rain and got a little cold and wet so…”

“Oh, ok, well we’ll meet you there in about half an hour, then?” Isabel looked at her watch, 2:55pm just enough time to have some ice cream with everyone and maybe afterwards she and Max could go for a walk and have some time together. That’s if the rain ever stops.

“Ok, bye.” Liz hung up the phone, looking at it a second before throwing it on the bed.

“What was that?” Max knew Liz had agreed to something, and from the tone of her voice, he might not like it.

“Well apparently they’re on their way back and since Michael didn’t get his snacks at the movie he wants them now…we’re meeting them in half an hour so…three thirty…it’s three o’clock Max.” They’d been in the room for nearly two hours.

“Really?” Max knew they’d come up to the room a little after one.

“Yeah.” Liz reached Max and leant into his chest. She was surprised at how comfortable she felt standing around in almost nothing. Maybe Max being blind had one small benefit after all. Feeling his strong chest against her soft breasts, she wanted to stay like this forever.

“I wish we could stay like this forever” She said sighing as she felt his arms wrap around her.

“Me too, but I doubt we’d ever be allowed to be alone together if they found out what happened today.” He’d doubted he’d ever forget what happened today.

“Max, about today, thank you, I…it was perfect.” Liz looked up from Max’s chest and watched as his lips curved into a smile.

“It was, wasn’t it? Thank you Liz.” Max felt her soft lips once again meet his and he knew things would get out of control very quickly if he didn’t stop it. He pulled back as he gently pushed Liz away and he could feel her shoulders slump slightly.

“I’m sorry, but we should really have showers if we have to meet them soon.”

“I guess…and I guess we should have them alone as well?” Liz wasn’t sure what would have happened had they both been naked in the shower, so maybe it was a good thing that Isabel called when she did.

“I guess…I’ll just go into my room and have one…can you get all my clothes? I’d try to find them, but I don’t know where you threw them.” He smiled and felt Liz push him a bit.

“Well, at least your top is hanging over a light!” Liz walked over and pulled her top of the light. Picking up her jeans and bra she put them on the bed. She grabbed Max’s jeans and shirt, picking up his shoes with her other hand. She couldn’t remember them taking off their shoes, looking down she noticed she still had socks on her feet. Liz looked over towards Max and saw he did to and couldn’t help but laugh out loud again.

“What?” Max followed the sounds and walked towards Liz, he stood next to her and felt her hand him his clothes.

“Socks!! We’re still wearing our socks!” With a quick kiss on Max’s cheek, she gently pushed him towards the door separating the rooms. They both headed to have showers and as they soaped themselves down, they both shivered, remembering just a few minutes before when someone else was touching them there.

Brushing her hair, Liz knocked on the door between the rooms. When she’d gotten out of the shower, she’d heard Max moving around in the room so she assumed he was ready.

“Max you ready? We have to meet them in five minutes?” When she didn’t get a response, she slowly pushed the door opened. Max was lying back on his bed, jeans slung low on his waist, his hands behind his back and a smile on his face. When he heard the door open he turned his head towards the noise but was surprised when a second later he felt a heavy weight on his chest. Reaching his hands up he rested them on Liz’s hips as her mouth found his.

“Hi,” Liz whispered after a few minutes resting her forehead on Max’s.

“Hi,” he whispered back. All he’d thought about in the shower was Liz; her smell, her touch, he wondered how he’d get through the next 3 months without her.

“We should get going.” Liz said reluctantly, and she rolled off Max and stood up. Walking over to his bed, she grabbed his shirt and threw it at Max, hitting him on the head with it. She was rewarded with a laugh and a few minutes later, they left the room together.

After having ice cream with an annoyed Isabel and a bored Michael, Liz was pulled aside by Isabel to go to the bathroom together.

“Umm Liz, I was wondering if you’d mind if I had some time alone with Max this afternoon?” Isabel felt bad bringing it up, and she didn’t want Liz to feel bad about spending time with Max.

“Of course. Sorry, I didn’t mean to take over…” Liz suddenly felt bad that she’d only really thought herself and Max this weekend.

“No…don’t, it’s not you, you don’t know how glad I am that you and Max have each other…but well he’s my brother and it’s our birthday.” Isabel shrugged her shoulders.

“Well, I want to go and get a little something for my parents and Maria and Alex, and I really should do some of the homework I brought.” Without a thought Liz leaned over and gave Isabel a hug, she wanted her to know that she wasn’t upset by the request.

They walked back out to the table and sat down. A few minutes later when they stood up to leave, Liz whispered in Max’s ear that she thought he and Isabel should spend some time together and after a kiss, she watched as the two walked off together.

“I’m going to go and buy something for Maria and Alex, you want to come?” Liz looked at Michael who still looked bored.

“Umm, well sure.” They walked into the hotel shop and spent the next 20 minutes joking over the tacky gifts it had.


Isabel and Max walked along the wet boardwalk. The rain had stopped, but most people had yet to come outside again so they had it mostly to themselves. Isabel opened up and finally told Max about what was happening at school and Max told Isabel about what he’d learnt at school and how much he still had to learn. A few hours later, they wandered back to the hotel and walked into Michael and Liz studying together while listening to 80’s classics on the radio. Isabel joined in the studying while Max got out one of his Braille books and started to read.

An hour later Diane and Phillip walked in, shocked to find all four teens lounging about quietly studying. After a few teasing words they headed downstairs for a final dinner followed by an early night.

Before they knew it, they were in the car back to Austin to drop Max off before heading back to Roswell. Max and Liz sat quietly in the very back as Isabel and her parents spoke about her birthday present. Apparently, it was waiting for her at home but they wouldn’t tell her what it was.

“What did you get?” Liz asked as she snuggled closer to Max. She loved the feeling of his arms wrapped around her and she never wanted to leave them. At dinner the other night, no presents were exchanged but she knew his parents had spoken to them both about what they’d be getting.

“A new laptop, although they haven’t gotten it yet. It’s some special Braille integrated voice activated one.” Max said quietly with a sigh.

“What’s wrong?” Liz could hear his voice catch as he spoke.

“Nothing…well it’s just that ever since I was little I imagined my 18th birthday present would be a new car, not a computer for a blind person. But what use would a car be to me now?” Max had lay awake most of the night thinking about going back to Austin. He didn’t want to leave his family or Liz but in just the few days he’d spent with them he know knew that to have any sort of normal life he’d have to spend the time away now. He needed to become as independent as possible.

“Well I’m sure you’d scare the shit out of Valenti if he saw you driving.” Liz honestly didn’t know what to say and she hoped Max wouldn’t be offended by her trying to keep the mood light. She didn’t have to worry long because a second later Max started laughing and before long, he was snorting.

“Max?” Diane turned around in her seat when she heard Max laugh, she’d heard him laugh a few times since the accident but this time it was so real and carefree.

“He’s fine…umm” Liz turned red as she gently rubbed Max’s back trying to help him calm down.

“I’m fine, Mom…Liz just said…well, it was funny.” Max recovered slightly and gripped Liz’s hand a little tighter. After a few minutes, everyone in the car went back to their previous conversations and Max leaned his head on Liz’s shoulder. “Well maybe we’ll have to test that out one day”

“Or maybe not, I don’t want to be arrested.” Liz and Max spent the rest of the car ride talking quietly about this and that, all the time knowing that their time would soon be up.


A little more than an hour later, Phillip pulled up outside Max’s school and everyone got out of the car. They all stood around in Max’s room as they said their goodbyes.

“See ya man, I hope you had a good birthday.” Michael gave Max a quick yet manly hug.

“Thanks for coming all this way, and thanks for the CDs” For his birthday Michael had brought Max every single Metallica CD, and with the help of Liz and the new computer the school had brought had typed up the covers in Braille.

“We’ll be having a discussion about those soon.” Michael left the room and stood down the hallway waiting for the others. There was no way he was going to risk walking around in this building again.

“Bye Max.” Liz kissed his check and pulled him in for a hug. They’d talked about this in the car; they wouldn’t go over board with the goodbyes. They’d act like adults and stay cool, calm and collect.

“Bye, baby, you don’t know how much the wholeweekend has meant to me. It was perfect.” Max whispered in her ear, making sure Liz knew exactly what he meant.

“I’ll call you when we get home, ok?” She felt Max nod and with a brief but passionate kiss on the lips, she left him with his family as tears rolled down her checks. Once in the hallway, she was surprised to be pulled into a hug by Michael and she stood in his arms welcoming the comfort but at the same time wishing it was Max.

Nine hours later, they arrived back in Roswell tired from not only the long drive but the long and tiring weekend.


After recounting the weekend with her parents, well most of the weekend, she retreated to her room and flopped on her bed. Looking at the clock she realised it was getting close to 10pm. Picking up the phone she dialled the now familiar number.

“Hey.” Max had been waiting for hours for Liz’s phone call. His parents had called a little while ago to let them know they’d gotten home safely.

“Hi,” Liz yawned as she kicked her shoes off the end of the bed.

“How was the trip back?”

“Long tiring…I miss you already.” Liz looked at the photo of Max on her bedside table. Diane had let her pick any photo she wanted a few weeks ago.

“Me too…3 months, Liz, how will I last three months?”

“You will because you have to. When school is over, I’ll come up for a weekend, maybe Isabel will want to have another road trip.” In truth Liz, Isabel and Michael had already talked about driving up to see Max the week after school finished.

“Really?” Max was trying to figure out how long that would be. It was April 29th and school finished at the end of May…so a month before they’d be together again.

“Yeah, we’ll see if my parents let us go alone.” Going away with parents and going with just a few friends was completely different.

“Well I hope so…umm, Liz?”

“Yeah?” Liz sat up at Max’s tone he was suddenly sounding so serious.

“The other day…well I never said…I mean well we never really talked about well…was it ok?” Ever since their afternoon together, Max had wanted some time alone with Liz to make sure she was ok with everything. It seemed they’d gone from kissing to almost having sex so quickly and now he was here and she was there.

“Yeah… it was perfect, Max.” Liz lay back down sighing, the memory of her feelings rushed over her.

“For me too.” Max could hear a sigh come form Liz and he smiled knowing exactly how she felt.

“I just wish you weren’t there right now.”

“Me too, oh when I got back someone had loaded a voice program on the computers so we’ll be able to talk for free.” Max knew it had to be costing both his and Liz’s parents a fortune in phone calls since he’d been away. Some nights they’d talk for hours and other nights they’d call each other 3 or 4 times.

“That sounds great. Tomorrow when I’m not so tired, we can try it out.” Liz yawned again, this time unable to keep the noise inside.

“You go to bed baby and have a good day at school tomorrow.” Max knew Liz must be exhausted and as much as he wanted to talk to her all night, he knew she had to sleep.

“Ok, you have a good day back as well. Night, Max.” Liz wanted to say I love you. After this weekend she was sure she did, but knew that over the phone wasn’t right for the first time.

“Night, I’ll talk to you tomorrow.” He hung up and whispered ‘I love you’ to himself, vowing the next time he could touch Liz he’d tell her, because it was true, Max Evans was truly in love with Liz Parker.

Hi all, sorry for the HUGE wait. March was a very busy month for me and well I didn’t have much spare time. The past two weeks the Commonwealth Games have been in Melbourne which is where I live and well it’s been one huge party. I went to a few events and spent some time just hanging out in the city enjoying all the free concerts and such…but now it’s over there is once again nothing to do and so BYS is at the top of my to do list.

My beta is currently unable to get to a computer, so this is un betered, a scary thing indeed. I’m already ¾ of the way through the next part, so hoping it’ll be up in a few days. Sorry this part is so short, but well it's better than nothing I say!

Ellie - Well where I was going to take the chapter wasn’t actually where you all wanted it to go….
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ShatteredDreamer - Well here it is!
NorafanofMaxandLiz - Thanks, and I’m a greedy fan as well so not to worry about that!
Maxssoulmate - Thanks, and sorry it wasn’t sooner.
youre my dreamgirl - Thanks, and I wanted them to say ‘I love you’ as well, but they didn’t!!! Damn them!
begonia0508 - Thanks!
clueless - Thanks…
Alien614 - His sight back??? Well I’m SO far from the ending, that I haven’t made a decision about it yet…well not really.
Luzser1800 - Who knows? And thanks.
KatnotKath - Thanks, and you know me Ms. Details!
Shadowlynxbehr - Thanks, and the time is upon us I think.
Evelynn - Yes Max has become bionic, all his other senses are now super heightened!!
Morning Dreamgirl - Thanks for reading, and welcome.
Michelle in Yonkers - Yes this was all an evil ploy for you all to feel the same sense of loss…actually how cleaver would that be. Lets say that’s why it’s taken me forever to update!

Chapter Twenty-Four


Liz stood at the mirror running her hands down her dress smoothing out the invisible wrinkles. Red, Max had mentioned that he always liked the colour red and although she knew that even if he was here to take her to the prom he wouldn’t be able to see it, she liked to think she was wearing it for him.

Hearing her phone ring she knew it was Max calling to wish her a good time, so she walked over and picked it up.

“Hi Max”

“Are you already to go?” Max paced his room, how he wished he could knock on her door and escort her to the prom like he had always planned, like he’d always wanted to.

“I think so, we’re all meeting at your parents house and going on from there.” Liz picked up her purse and checked her lipstick was there as well as some cash.

“Mom told me, apparently she’s planned a big evening for all the parents as well.” Max heard noises from down the hall and walked to shut his door, there were some things he didn’t want Liz to hear right now.

“Really? Well I think my parents would enjoy that….Max…” Liz sat on her bed with a sigh.

“I know, I wish I was there to take you as well.” Max sat on his bed, knowing Liz was doing the same.

“I know it’s selfish but I want you here with me tonight, and I know why you can’t but well I want to selfish for a little while.”

“Then be selfish, I asked you out and I broke that promise and you’re allowed to feel mad, I’m so sorry Liz.” Max wished he could take Liz into his arms and kiss her until she forgave him for not being there with her.

“No, I don’t blame you, I could never blame you. I blame the situation, and I know I shouldn’t and I know you’ll be home soon but…” Liz felt so guilty for being angry right now. After coming home from Max’s birthday they’d talked at least twice a day, using the internet to keep costs down. And every night as Liz fell asleep she remembered what it was like to have Max’s hands on her body and she wanted more.

“It’s hard, I know baby, but I promise that next year we’ll go together and we’ll have a limo and have the best night of our lives”

“Really?” Liz smiled at the thought of still being with Max in a year.

“Of course.” Max heard a knock on Liz’s door and her mother telling her it was time to go.

“I have to go, thanks for calling me Max.” Liz stood up and smoothed her dress again.

“Always, promise me you’ll have a good time so you can tell me all about it tomorrow.” Max heard a knock on his own door and covered the mouthpiece. “One second.” He called out and returned to Liz.

“I will, have a good night as well.” She hung up and turned her phone to silent and placed it in her purse. Looking at herself in the mirror one more time, Liz left the room and a few minutes later was on her way to the Evans’ with her parents.

****

“Liz!” Isabel opened the door find Liz and her parents on the other side, leading them all in the living room, they met up with Kyle, Maria, Alex and Michael as well as various parents.

“Oh time for photo’s, you all look fantastic.” Amy DeLuca whipped out her camera and the group of teens poised for photo’s for all the parents. After what seemed like forever and more than a million photos’ the parents went back to drinking champagne while the group got ready to leave.

“Liz do you know where Isabel is?” Diane walked up to Liz looking for her daughter.

“She’s gone upstairs to get her bag.” Liz realised she was standing alone; she’d been so rapt in looking at the photos on the wall she hadn’t realised that everyone had left.

“Do you mind doing me a favour then? In Max’s room there’s a few rolls of film, you wouldn’t mind grapping them for me would you?” Diane could feel everyone in the rooms’ eyes on her and she was trying her best not smile at Liz.

“Sure.” Liz walked down the hall to Max’s room, not noticing that everyone seemed to have quietened down. Opening the door she walked to his desk and picked up the rolls of film, instead of leaving straight away Liz looked around. Although she’s been in Max’s room a few times before, she’d never really looked around. She smiled sadly at the calendar above his desk; it was still opened at March. Liz couldn’t believe how much had happened since then, the shooting, hospital, school, Texas but most of all Liz’s blossoming feelings for Max.

Lifting her hand Liz moved the calendar forward to May and laughed at the giant red circle around May 27th and the words ‘Did you ask her?’ under it. Picking up a pen Liz answered the question, writing ‘yes’ in big black letters. Putting the pen down Liz turned around and immediately dropped the film, clutching a hand to her chest.

“Max?” sitting on his bed was Max, all dressed in a tux smiling in her direction.

“Hey” Max stood up and walked towards Liz pulling her into his arms.

“Are you really here?” Liz wrapped her arms around Max, holding on as if she let go he’d disappear.

“I hope so, if not I had a horrible dream about plane turbulence today.” Max said as he leaned down and met Liz’s lips for a tender kiss.

“Why?” Liz rested her head on Max’s chest closing her eyes as she felt his heart beating beneath her cheek.

“There was a storm…”

“Not the turbulence, why are you here?” Liz lightly smacked Max.

“Because I asked you to prom and I always follow through on my promises.” Max stumbled as Liz kissed him with full force, not believing he’d come all the way home for prom.

“I love you” Liz stepped back slightly and watched the smile erupt on Max’s face, and she knew it was the right time to tell him.

“Really?” She loved him? She loved me? Max couldn’t help but smile at Liz’s confession, because Max Evans was loved by Liz Parker and right now that was all that mattered.

“100%” Their lips met again for a long kiss.

“And I love you 110%.”

“Really?” Liz couldn’t believe her ears, he loved her? With a nod Max stepped back and the two fell onto the bed, arms wrapped around each other. For a moment everything was forgotten, all that mattered was that they were together.

After a few minutes Max sat up, Liz still on his lap their arms wrapped around each other. “I don’t want to mess your dress or makeup up.” He panted as he rubbed his hands up and down Liz’s back.

“Too late for that Mr. Evans” Liz placed another kiss on Max’s lips and crawled off his lap standing up next to the bed. Looking down at her dress Liz was glad to see it wasn’t too crinkled, not that she cared about that right now.

Before she had a chance to join Max on the bed again there was a knock on the door.

“Guys, we’re going to…”Before Isabel had a chance to finish her sentence Liz swung the door open and engulfed her in a hug.

“Thank you” Liz knew that although everyone seemed to know Max was coming but her, Isabel must have played a big park in the adventure.

“Hey all I did was order the tux. Max and the parents did the rest.” Isabel smiled at the look on both Max and Liz’s faces. All week Liz had been down, knowing that Max wasn’t able to go to the prom with her. Isabel knew Liz understood why, but it didn’t stop her wanting him there. From the moment they’d picked Max up from the airport this morning he’d had a look of both excitement and worry on his face. For some reason he’d actually been apprehensive about surprising Liz, no matter how much everyone had told him she’d love it Max had still worried. But apparently those thoughts were now completely out of his mind.

“Well thank you anyway,” Liz felt arms wrap around her waist and she leaned back into them.

“She arranged a little more than the tux.” Max turned Liz around and presented Liz with a wrist corsage.

“Thank you” Liz whispered as Max placed it on Liz’s left wrist.

“Ok enough of that, it’s after 8 so we’re already late.”

Isabel pulled Liz out of the room, who in turn pulled Max unwilling to let him go even if for a second.

10 minutes and countless rolls of film later, they all walked out the door and headed to the prom.

No excuses this time, it was pure laziness…that and season 2 of Grey’s Anatomy I managed to ‘obtain’ from somewhere…how I miss that show!! After this part they’ll be maybe 2 more then I’ll be jumping forward a bit..I'll be explaining what happens in journal entries from Liz…I think. We’ll see, there is so much more I want to write but it’s becoming too slow for me and for you I’m sure, so let’s quicken this baby up!!


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Thanks to the bumpers, and to the lurkers for reading.


Chapter Twenty Five

Liz and Max sat in the car in silence; the group had decided not to get limos this year to save money so they were all driving themselves. Thankfully they were alone in the car because the closer they got to the school, the quieter the car became.

“Are you ok?” Liz looked over and noticed Max was slightly pale.

“Yeah I’m fine, just, you know...” When he’d spoken to his parents about the possibility of coming home for the prom they had been happy to fly him home, but were worried about him going back to school under the circumstances. They all knew he had to ‘face’ everyone at some stage; that he had to get back into his normal life at some stage but actually doing it was different than the thought.

Max had assured his parents that he was fine with going back to school, and that he really wanted to experience the night with Liz and his friends. But the closer the actual event got the more nervous he got. First, not only had he flown alone for the first time, but also for the first time since he became blind. Then the afternoon had been spent catching up with his family and Michael, followed by getting ready. But now that he’d seen Liz and felt her in his arms, all the worries were returning twofold.

“Know what?” Liz reached over and squeezed his hand gently, sighing softly as Max lifted it up and kissed her palm.

“School, people…it’ll be weird.” Max felt the car slow down and a second later stop.

“We don’t have to go, you know; we could go to dinner, or just go back to your house…having you here is enough.” Liz turned around in her seat and looked at Max.

“No, we’re going…but promise me…” Max looked down, as if he was embarrassed about what he was about to ask, but before he had a chance, Liz cut in.

“I’ll be by your side always, Max.” She leaned over and kissed Max’s lips tenderly, pouring all the love she felt into those few seconds.

“I love you, Liz” Max whispered as she pulled back slightly.

“And I love you. Now, are you sure?” Liz sat back slightly and watched Max’s face for a reaction; she didn’t know why she hadn’t thought about Max being nervous about going to prom. She’d been so excited to see him, she hadn’t thought about the fact Max hadn’t been around anyone from school par their small group since the shooting.

“Yeah, lets go and experience our teen right of passage.” Liz moved the car back onto the road and towards school. A few minutes later, she pulled up and smiled at the sight of all their friends standing outside waiting for them.

Max and Liz climbed out of the car slowly. Liz walked around, taking Max’s free hand and feeling a squeeze of support from him. They walked up to the group and then they all headed into the gym. Max knew the second they’d entered the room; even though the music was still blaring from the speakers there was no other noise. He knew everyone had stopped what they were doing and were watching what he was doing, which right now was not much.

“Oh, an empty table, let’s get it before someone else does.” Maria sensed tension in the room and so did the only thing she knew, talked her way out of it.

“Good idea, my feet are already starting to kill me…why did I buy these shoes?” Isabel looked at her feet with an evil eye.

“Because, and I quote, ‘These shoes match my dress perfectly and who cares if I can’t walk for a week afterwards?’” Maria said, imitating Isabel’s voice perfectly.

Isabel shot Maria a look as the rest of the group laughed. They made their way to the table and the moment they sat down Liz noticed that not only was everyone watching them, but also quite a few people were heading their way.

“You ready for well wishes?” Liz whispered to Max and squeezed his hand under the table.

“I guess…who is it?” Max knew this moment was coming, he’d known this moment was coming for months but that still didn’t make it easier. But having Liz by his side made everything seem less scary.

“Ms Hardy, Mr Anderson, and the Principal.”

Max spent the next thirty minutes talking to almost everyone in the gym. Not only the teachers but students and parent chaperones as well, and the more he talked about his experiences the more comfortable he felt talking about them. Everyone seemed supportive and interested in how Max was doing and when he would be returning to school.

The more Max talked to people about what he had gone through, the more proud Liz felt; he really was remarkable.

After the last person left the table it suddenly seemed quiet. Isabel, Maria, Alex and Kyle had left earlier and were currently on the dance floor while Michael sat opposite Liz and Max, arms crossed over his chest, a sour look on his face.

The quiet peace was shattered when Maria and Isabel returned and sat down.

“That’s it, no more dancing!! I think my feet are going to explode. Liz, it’s yours and Max’s turn.” Isabel gave Liz a pointed look, which Liz returned. Isabel knew that Liz wouldn’t force Max to dance and she wouldn’t dance without him. So while on the dance floor she and Maria had concocted a plan to get them out and dancing.

“Yah, you gotta come and dance with me, Kyle found Vicky, and Alex is doing some weird break dancing thing with Mark and Andy. We all know Michael won’t dance, so you two are my last hope.” Maria gave Liz a pleading look.

“Alex is break dancing? What he thinks this is 1983??” Michael looked through the crowd and noticed a few people clapping, and legs rolling around on the floor.

“No…someone bet him he couldn’t and well you know Alex, can’t not take a stupid bet.” Maria sighed, why wouldn’t Michael ask her to dance? She thought they’d made progress this past month. He was actually being nice to her at work and Maria had even thought she’d caught him looking at her once or twice.

“Well, at least he’s not doing that head spinning thing…he isn’t, is he?” Max could just imagine Alex doing that, although they hadn’t been friends before he was blind, Max had spent many an hour watching Liz, and in turn Alex and Maria.

Liz, Maria and Isabel all stood up and looked towards Alex, who was now standing shaking hands with his groupies, the girls sat down looking at each other before erupting into laughter.

“I’m guessing that’s a no…”

“Come on Lizzie, dance with me it’s prom, you have to dance,” Maria whined.

“Go dance with Alex.” Liz looked at Max then back at Maria, trying to say without words she didn’t want to leave him.

“You don’t have to sit here with me all night” Max knew if he wasn’t there, Liz would be out dancing with Maria and Alex, and although he wanted to spend as much time with her he still wanted her to have a normal prom experience.

“No it’s fine, Maria can find plenty of people to dance with I’m sure.” Liz gave Maria a ‘go away’ look, which Maria responded to by sticking out her tongue.

“Why don’t you all go and leave me in peace?” Michael said with a grumpy tone.

“I don’t know why you came if you’re just going to sit there…” Maria said to Michael.

“Let’s go,” Liz whispered to Max; with a nod from him they stood up and quietly left the table missing the smiles on the faces of Maria, Michael and Isabel.

As the two walked away a slow song came on and Liz watched as couples took over the dance floor and wished for a moment she were one of them.

“Do you want to dance?” Max heard the music change and knew he’d be able to cope with a slow dance, the very thought of being able to hold Liz in his arms more than worth the apprehension he was feeling.

“Are you sure?” Liz looked at Max and smiled at the look on his face.

“I’m sure,” Max said with a nod. He felt Liz take his hands and lead him onto the dance floor.

Liz ignored the looks they were getting, She now knew people were more curious than anything and that even that would die down as soon as everyone got used to Max being blind.

Max took Liz into his arms and sighed when she rested her head on his shoulders. They swayed gently to the music, relishing the feeling of being in each other’s arms. After a few slow songs the music picked up again but before Liz and Max had a chance to leave the dance floor, they were joined by Maria, Isabel, Alex, Kyle, and even Michael. They surrounded the pair forcing them to stay on the dance floor. Holding Max’s hand Liz moved faster in time with the music, and after a few minutes Max loosened up and started to enjoy himself. Laughing with the others the group stayed on the dance floor for over and hour.

Deciding they needed to have a breather Liz and Max made their way back to the table, breathing heavily after a particularly fast song. After Max was seated Liz went over to the refreshment table and got them a jug of water and some glasses, handing one to Max as she sat down next to him.

“Thanks.” Max drank the cool water, surprised at how good he actually felt right now.

“You’re welcome, you know you’re quite the dancer, Max…” Liz poured herself another glass as Isabel joined them.

“Hey, there’s an after party at Vicky’s house; everyone’s going. Do you guys wanna come?” Isabel kicked off her shoes, enough was enough she’d just have to go bare foot from now on.

“Umm….” Liz really didn’t want to go to the party, what she really wanted to do was spend some time with Max before he was back to school tomorrow. But if he wanted to go she’d go with him.

“I don’t really want to go, but you all should go. I can call Mom or Dad for a lift home.” There was no way Max wanted to go to that party, but there was also no way he’d stop Liz from going if she wanted to. What Max really wanted was to be alone with Liz, to be able to talk to her, to hold her.

“No, it’s fine, I really don’t want to go anyway. Isabel, you and the rest can go.” Liz took Max’s hand squeezing it slightly.

“Well they’re not expecting us home until 1am, so there’s no way I’m going home now.” Isabel looked onto the dance floor, watching Alex as he danced with Maria. Why was he always on her mind at the moment?

“So, what do you want to do?” Liz asked Max, the prom wasn’t officially over for another hour, but more than anything Liz wanted to get out of the gym and away from prying eyes, and spend some alone time with Max.

“How about a drive?” Max wanted to be alone with Liz and knew if they went back to his house there would be zero chance of that.

“Sounds like a plan, we’ll skip the party and meet you back at your parents house at about one then…” Liz smiled as Isabel whipped her head around, blushing at being caught watching Alex.

“Sure…sorry, what? I wasn’t listening.”

“We’ll meet you at home later, ok?” Max wondered what was going on but figured he’d just wait and ask Liz later.

“Ok, I’ll grab a lift with either Maria or Kyle…have fun.” Isabel stood up and walked away without a second glance, she had one thing on her mind, well one person.

“So do you want to head out now?” Liz asked as she watched Isabel walk up to Alex and ask him something and from the look on his face it must have been good.

“Yeah.” The pair stood up and made their way out to the car park, only being stopped a few times as people wished Max luck at school. By the time they were at the car they were both glad to be out of the school.

“So, where do you want to go?” Liz started the car, but before she had a chance to put it in drive Max’s lips came crushing down on hers and all time stood still. After a few minutes Liz pulled back looking in the rear view mirror, noticing as more people came out of the gym.

“Maybe we should take this somewhere a little more private.” Liz backed out of the car park and left the school.

“Where are we going?” Max knew to get to his house you turned left out of the school car park, and Liz had just turned right.

“My place, if my parents are at your house until we get there, well then my apartment is empty.”

“Oh…”

“Is that ok? I mean we can go for a drive if you want to, but I thought it might be nice to go somewhere quiet and talk and well…”

“No, it’s fine; perfect actually.” They rode the rest of the in silence, Max’s hand resting lightly on Liz’s thigh.

Hi all, no you’re note seeing things, it’s true another part is here, granted it’s a crappy part but it’s better than nothing I say. I’m not going to make any promises when the next part will be out as I don’t want to break them, but I will guarantee that I will finish this story no matter what!!!

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cocopucks – But you didn’t think it’d be this long of wait right?
Morning Dreamgirl – I hope going back to school is easier too, but then again that’s ‘real life’ when Prom is just one night.
RhondaAnn – Well the wait is over
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Zanity – Yes Nano…I remember it well, not long now to the next one!!
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NorafanofMaxandLiz – No life hasn’t calmed to manageable proportions yet, I think I need to learn better time management skills!!
Michelle in Yonkers – Thanks for your comments…along we go!!
Shadowlynxbehr – Yes prom, never been to one, wont ever go to one so I hope it seemed ‘real’.
KatnotKath – Private time??? What’s that??
POM – Something might happen between them?? What?? Come on tell me????
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Plus a special thanks to clueless & Michelle in Yonkers for bumping me into guilt…and guilt is one thing that makes me write so here you go!!!

Chapter Twenty Six

Liz pulled up behind the Crashdown, turned the car off and undid her seat belt. She’d suddenly realised that Max hadn’t been back here since he was shot and that maybe this wasn’t the best idea after all. Turning towards Max, she didn’t have time to question him as he pulled her towards him and attacked her lips. Deciding this was much better than talking, Liz crawled onto Max’s lap and wrapped her arms around him, kissing him until he pulled back, gasping for air a few minutes later.

“Hi” Max said quietly, resting his head on Liz’s forehead, wishing more than anything he could see her at that very moment.

“Hi…should we go in or…” Liz leaned back and rested her back on the dashboard.

“In. I vote for in.” Max leaned forward and with another brief kiss on the lips from Liz, they got out of the car and walked up the stairs hand in hand. Max wasn’t sure what was going to happen tonight. He knew what he wanted to happen, but was he really ready for that step? He knew he loved Liz and she loved him, but tomorrow he was leaving again and he wouldn’t be back for nearly 3 months. Was he ready to make love to Liz only to leave her in a few short hours?

Unlocking the door, Liz led Max into her room, stopping just inside the doorway. Now that they were both in her room, alone in the apartment, she was nervous. Was she ready for this? She loved Max and the thought of being with him forever made her smile, but this was a huge step, not just for them, but also for her.

“Liz, we don’t have to do anything…” Max pulled Liz into his arms and felt her instantly melt into his chest. Suddenly Max realised he was in Liz’s bedroom, a room he’d dreamed about being in for years and years and now he couldn’t even see it.

“I know…it’s not that, well not really it’s just, tomorrow…” Liz stumped to explain what she was feeling. This was her first relationship and it wasn’t normal to begin with, and she wanted this to be special and she knew that with Max it would be, but was today…was right now the right time to take the next step? Was 10:48pm on Prom night the right time to loose her virginity to the man she loved? Knowing that in 12 hours he would be on and plane leaving her for 3 months?

“I leave and we’re back to phone calls for another 3 months?” Max felt a nod in his chest and smiled at the fact Liz was thinking the exact same thing as him. If he needed any more proof of how perfect they were for each other this would have been it.

“I love you Max, and I know that my first time will be with you…well, I hope it will be…” Liz was cut off by Max’s finger on her lips.

“It will be Liz, I love you too and I know that one day we’ll have no doubts about what the next step in our relationship is and it’ll just happen, we wont have to think about it.” Max felt his finger get wet and realised Liz was crying quietly. “Hey what’s wrong?” Max was worried he’d said something wrong; damn, he shouldn’t have spoken from his heart!!

“Nothing is wrong, everything is perfect…Max how do you know just what I’m thinking?” Liz wiped her eyes and looked up into Max’s blank ones, noticing a single tear sliding down his check.

“Because we’re meant for each other.” Max was relieved that Liz wasn’t upset but in fact understood everything he was trying to say. Feeling a slight push on his stomach, Max stepped back a few paces until he felt the back of his knees hit something; a bed…Liz’s bed. He was pushed down and felt Liz crawl over him pulling him up until he felt his head touch a soft pillow.

“Liz?” Max was confused about Liz’s bold move; he thought they’d just agreed to wait to make love? Yet here they were on her bed…

“I just thought if we were going to talk, we might as well do it somewhere comfortable.” Liz was rewarded with Max’s lips on hers as he pulled her into a deep kiss and wrapped his arms around her. After a few minutes they gently pulled back and Liz rested her head on his chest, closing her eyes as Max’s hand ran softly through her hair.

“So only one more year of high school…have you thought about where you’ll be applying for college?” Max asked after a few minutes.

“Kinda, well I know where I would like to apply but it all comes down to if I can afford to go where I want to.” Liz snuggled deeper into Max’s embrace and was rewarded with his arms holding her a little more tightly, how could something so simple feel so perfect?

“I know the feeling, but dream your school, Liz. Didn’t you used to want to go to Harvard? Is that still your dream?”

“Yeah it is; can you imagine it though, Max? A small town girl like me at Harvard? It’s almost too crazy to even worry about coming true.”

“I don’t think it’s too crazy. If you want it bad enough, I have no doubts in my mind you can get in, Liz.” Max remembered Liz looking at Harvard catalogues last year in the library with a faraway look in her eyes.

“What about you? If I remember correctly it was Boston University wasn’t it?”

“Yep, I’ve talked to the people in Texas about it, they said there are a few blind students there and they have a really good support program, but I’m not sure.”

“Not sure about what?” In truth Liz had spent hours thinking about Max and what school he would be able to go to.

“College in general, I mean do I really need to go? What am I going to study anyway?”

“Anything you want…you can do pretty much anything you want, Max, you have to believe that and know that we’ll all be here to help if you need it.” Liz wrapped her hand around one of Max’s and rubbed his thumb, a soothing habit she had picked up when he was in hospital. The two lay in silence for a few minutes thinking about the year ahead of them, the life ahead of them.

“The funny thing about the whole college thing is that I didn’t care where I went, I mean didn’t even really want to go to Boston for the school” Max broke the silence.

“So why did you want to go there then? I mean it’s a fantastic school, and you’d get in no problem, I’m sure.” Liz felt Max’s hand on her back roam a little lower down her back.

“You, I wanted to go to Boston because it’s not so far from Harvard and we might have been friends by then and…”

“Me?” Liz lifted her head to look at Max’s face. “You were going to go to collage in Boston on the off chance we’d be friends?” Liz knew Max had had a crush on her, just like she had on him. But travelling across the country to go to school on the off chance they’d be friends? Suddenly she saw Max in a whole new light; a light she loved.

“I didn’t mean for it to sound stalkerish, but well…” Max was cut off when he felt Liz sit up and deposit herself on his chest.

“Max Evans I love you and you can be my stalker anytime you like.” Liz crushed her lips to Max’s as she slid her lower body down, until she was lying on top of him.

“Well I don’t know how my stealth would be like now, normally stalkers are quiet, lurking in the shadows watching their target. But now you could standing in front of me and I’d have no idea, being a stalker isn’t really a career option for the blind.” Max wanted to keep the mood light.

“I’ll tell you what, I won’t leave your side then that’ll cut out that part of being a stalker…you’ve got me already”

“I’ve got you, huh? What about ‘you’ve got me’?”

“How about we’ve got each other?” Liz smiled at the tone in Max’s voice.

“I’ll kiss to that.” Max leaned his head down and kissed Liz on the lips. Before he knew what was happening, Liz was lying on top of him. He could feel himself getting hard and although he knew Liz didn’t mind, it was beginning to get uncomfortable. Deciding he’d need to put a stop to tonight before he embarrassed himself, Max gently pulled Liz back.

“And what a kiss it was,” Liz said as she looked down at Max’s smiling face. She’d felt him get hard during the kiss and was trying to work up the courage to do something she’d had never thought she’d want to do, but now it didn’t seem so bad. Deciding that it was now or never Liz slowing worked her way down Max’s chest placing kisses on his shirt covered body.

“Liz what are…?” Max was confused.

“I don’t know yet.” Liz looked up and saw the confusion on Max’s face, “I was going to umm…well, do I actually have to say it?” and without waiting for an answer Liz slowly pulled Max’s zipper down. The second it was down, she moved back up Max’s body, taking his lips in hers, as her hand gently worked it’s way into his boxers. Liz continued to assault Max’s lips as his hands roamed over her back. They both stilled when Liz found the slit in Max’s boxers and her hand wrapped itself around his hard penis

Deciding she was ready to be at least a little more adventurous, Liz gave Max one last kiss on the lips and once again kissed down his chest, all the while slowly stroking him. When her lips met the top of his pants, she briefly looked up at Max who had his eyes shut, before unbuttoning his pants and pulling them loose.

Slowly moving her head down Liz took in the sight of Max’s penis for the first time, surprised at how big and intimidating it looked right now. Stroking him a few more times, Liz moved her head over the tip and slowly took him in her mouth. She’d been worried it would be a sickening taste and feeling, and was surprised that it didn’t seem that way at all.

Taking more of him into her mouth, Liz gradually worked up a rhythm using both her hands and her mouth, hoping that the sounds Max was making were ones of ecstasy and not pain. After a few minutes, Liz felt a change in Max and a second later felt him try to push her away.

“Liz, I’m going to….” Max couldn’t think straight, he thought Liz’s hand on him would send him over the edge, but the second Liz took him in her mouth, he almost died. He was having a hard time controlling himself and although he wanted Liz to go on, knew he had to warn her he was about to cum.

“It’s ok, Max.” Liz knew what was coming, and she wanted to experience the whole thing. Taking more of him into her mouth, she ran her tongue over Max’s tip, tasting the pre-cum. A few seconds later she felt him tighten and then her mouth was filled with a spurting liquid. After swallowing, Liz licked Max a few more times as he softened, cleaning his skin before closing his boxers again.

Max couldn’t believe what Liz had done, he had no expectations for tonight and so Liz doing what she had just done was not only surprising, but also shocking. He hadn’t though she would be interested in doing that, and he would have never have asked or expected it to actually happen. Pulling Liz up the bed he kissed her on the lips, tasting something on her lips he immediately knew was himself.

After a few minutes they pulled apart and Liz rested her head don Max’s shoulder closing her eyes.

“Liz, you didn’t…”

“I know, I wanted to…make you feel good” Liz knew she was turning bright red and was glad that Max couldn’t see it.

“And it did, but you…” Max wanted to do something for Liz, but everything seemed trivial compared to what she had just made him experience.

“Let’s just lay here for a while Max…alone in the quiet. We’ve never done that before.”

Max tightened his arms around Liz and kissed the top of her head as he made himself more comfortable on the bed. He knew what Liz wanted; what she needed was some time of just being together without anyone else around and he was more than happy to give her that.

For the next hour Max and Liz lay in silence, kissing and caressing each other gently every and then, but more than anything relishing just being together for a few hours. When Liz’s phone alarm went off signalling that it was time to head back to the Evans’, she shed a silent tear, knowing that after tonight, the next 3 months would be harder than she could ever imagine.

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