Roswell Fanatics

Title: Not Expecting To Fall Literally

Author: Sariah

[b]Disclaimer:[/b] The characters of "Roswell" belong to Jason Katims, Melinda
Metz, WB, and UPN. They aren't mine so don't sue 'cuz you'll just get a lot
of junk and a laptop.

Pairings: AU M/L M/M A/I K/?

Rating: teen

Summary: Liz's life was going well, she finally made the cheerleading team, her crush was finally noticing her, and for once her overprotective brother and nosy best friend approved - yep life was good. But when Max Evans' family decides to up and move to Roswell, she'll notice a flaw in her perfect life.

Author's Note: Hey everyone, this is my first fic so feedback is appreciated. Also if anyone wants to make a banner for this that would be fantastic, just e-mail me. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to answer them. Hope you like it.

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Not Expecting To Fall Literally

Prologue: Falling Into Realization

[Liz’s POV]

I don’t know how long I’ve been sitting here. I’m stunned and so startled by the thoughts running through my head that it’s no wonder I never noticed my knees were scraped and bloodied until Maria points it out. “- you okay?” Is all I hear as I tune back in to the real world and what Maria is saying to me. It’s then I notice that by now Max and over half the football team are there as well all hovering around my crumpled form. Geeze you’d think they’d never seen an injured girl before. I manage to nod my response, but my mind rushes back to my previous thoughts and that’s all I am able to answer as I try to organize them in my head. No Frickin’ Way. No, it’s just not possible, but as my mind finally sorts through the last of my hectic thoughts, I remember the last five minutes and the startling realization that brought me to this point. I’m in love with Max Evans. No Frickin’ Way.

With this new realization and the pain in my knees starting to kick in, I begin to feel claustrophobic by all the people surrounding me. I mentally thank Maria as she starts pushing the crowd back and threatening bodily injury if they don’t move and give me some space. Sometimes I just love my best friend. The last face I see is Max’s as Maria is ushering him away from me as well. I want to tell Maria to let him stay, but my mouth can’t seem to work. Max shoots me a concerned look and silently pleads with me to let him stay, but at my silence allows himself to be sent away.

“You okay chica? Do you want me to bring back Max?” Maria asks. Apparently I wasn’t so successful in hiding my disappointment.

“No Maria, I’ll be fine, really.”

“You sure?”

“Yeah.” I can tell that she doesn’t believe me but she stops asking. I know later I’m going to have a lot to explain, but right now I’m thankful for the silence. Maria checks me over one more time and when she seems satisfied she starts to walk away.

“I’ll be right back.” She tosses over her shoulder. For a moment I wonder where she’s headed, but then I’m just grateful to get out from under her worried and questioning gaze. I love my best friend and all, but sometimes she’s such a mother hen. With Maria gone, I allow my gaze to travel back to Max and I’m surprised to meet his amber eyes staring back at me. I hold his gaze for a second more until he abruptly turns away leaving me to stare at his back.

I hate the distance that has grown between us over the last month and for a second I silently berate myself for not being able to get over my foolish pride and ask Max to stay. Then I remember that I wasn’t the only one to blame for ruining our friendship. Max had his part in it too. My mind echoed the last words of our fight. “If you go, our friendship is over,” he said with a certain finality I had never heard him use before. I was so angry that he could even say that. Then before I knew what was happening, out came the words that put the last nail in the coffin of our friendship. “I guess that’s the price I have to pay,” I answered back with the same finality.

I guess he thought that I would give in, that I wouldn’t leave because the look of surprise, anger and hurt that masked his face as I said those words made me wish that I could just take them back, but it was already out of my mouth and with that I turned on my heel and stormed out. And by storming out I successfully ended our friendship causing a huge rift between our group when they were forced to take sides.

I’m pulled out of my reverie as I feel strong arms lift me up and place one of my arms around their neck. For a brief moment I hope that it’s Max, but I turn my head and meet the eyes of my brother. It’s then I realize where Maria had gone. For a second I’m disappointed and I quickly try to hide it, but he notices and gives me a small squeeze around my waist and a sympathetic smile. My eyes fill with tears and I lean against him as he leads me to the nurse’s office. I don’t know what I would have done without my brother this past month and my heart swells with love as I recall that even though he and Max were best friends he choose my side over his. I manage another side glance at my brother though and I realize the toll his decision has taken on him. I wish we could all just go back to when things were simple. Back when Max and I were friends. Back when we were all friends. Before fights, ultimatums, and startling realizations. But I realize now that we can never go back and I can only hope that the consequences of the choices we’ve made don’t keep us apart forever.[/u]

Hey guys. Thanks so much for all of your wonderful feedback. You guys are awesome! I've broken up part one into two parts because it's becoming longer than I thought.

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Also another thing, umm, does anyone wanna be my beta? If you want to just e-mail me. So, without further ado, on to part 1a.


Chapter 1: Pyramids and Projects

[six months earlier]

[Liz’s POV]

Sometimes we do crazy things that at the moment seem like the most natural thing. Okay, well that’s not totally true. Sometimes we do things that we know we’re going to regret later, but we can’t help ourselves. You know what I’m talking about, right? What do you mean no?! You can’t tell me you’ve never done something like that! Okay that’s not the point. Back to the story.

“Parker!” I cringe as Tess Harding’s gerbil-like voice reaches my ears and I wonder what I’ve done now to anger the blonde co-captain of the cheerleading team.

“Liz, Liz, Liz.” Tess says condescendingly while twirling one of her blonde curls around her finger.

“Yes Tess?” I answer back sweetly. Did I mention just how much I would like to rip those curls out of her pretty little head? She circles around me and by now has the attention of the rest of the cheerleaders.

“Liz, you do want to see us go to nationals this year don’t you?” She asks.

“Of course Tess.” I don’t see what she’s getting at and it’s starting to frustrate me. Did I mention I hate Tess? Tess and I go way back, and not in a good way. We met in middle school and for some reason she’s always hated me therefore making me her favorite person to pick on. I guess over the years that hasn’t changed because here we are five years later and she’s still on my case.

“You know Liz, if you paid as much attention to learning our new routine as you seem to be giving the football team, we might just make it to nationals and maybe even win.” Oh, did I mention I joined the cheerleading squad? No? It must’ve slipped mind. I don’t understand where she gets the nerve; I mean she was just staring at the football team as well.

“Hey Liz.” And this, ladies and gentlemen, is why I joined the cheerleading squad.

“Hey Jay, um how’s it going?” I smile shyly and watch as he continues to jog around the field with the rest of the football team. Jay and I have also known each other since middle school as well and I think I’ve had a crush on him since I met him on the second day of seventh grade when his family moved to Roswell from Santa Fe. He has light blonde hair and not to mention the most gorgeous pair of brown eyes I have ever seen and it’s easy to see how over half the female population at our school is in love with him. I watch as he turns back and winks at me which causes me to blush even more. *sigh* I’m in love.

“Liz! Stop ogling my brother and pay attention!” Tess squeals again. Blushing furiously now, I turn around. Yet another thing I hate to acknowledge. That my crush is related to Tess. Yes people, you have heard me right. I swear someone must have peed in their gene pool because there is no way that Jay turned out to be the wonderful, normal guy he is, and Tess turned out to be some psychotic, big-mouthed gerbil. I know, I know, hard to fathom. You can just imagine my reaction when I found out. See, Tess was in the middle of making my life miserable when Jay came to my rescue. He told Tess to back off and I thought I’d just met the man of my dreams. Cute, sweet, amazing eyes. Then Tess has to go and ruin it by saying she’d talk to him at home and stomping off.

“Liz? Are you even listening to me?!” Whoa, is it me or is she turning purple?

“Tess, just leave her alone. You were staring at the football team too.”

“But Serena-“

“Liz knows this routine better than you do Tess and if you don’t leave her alone then as senior co-captain I’m going to have to pull rank.” Huh. Well that certainly shut her up. Tess glares coldly at me and turns around to go back to her position.

“Okay girls, lets try a good old fashioned pyramid. Courtney. You, April, Jessica and Tess take the bottom.

“What! Why am I on the bottom? Serena this is totally unfair.”

“Tess we don’t have time for this. You’re not the only one on the bottom. Now go to your position.” He he. That’s right. Put the blonde gerbil in her place. Tess grudgingly moves to her spot next to Jessica and sends an evil glare in my direction.

“Now, Ashley and Liz, each of you will be supported by two of the girls on the bottom of the pyramid so get into position. Liz I want you in front of –.” Courtney and April. Courtney and April. Please say Courtney and April. Serena looks at me and smirks as if she knows what I’m thinking. “- Courtney and April. Ashley, you go stand in front of Jessica and Tess. Now on the count of three I want you two to lift Liz, and you two to lift Ashley. Now Liz, when you and Ashley are up I want you to grab each other’s wrist and complete the pyramid. Got it?” We all nod and get in to position. “Good. One. Two. Three.” In a matter of seconds Ashley and I are up and we easily accomplish Serena’s instructions. “Okay girls, that’s enough for today. You did good. Liz, Ashley, get down and you’re all dismissed.” Okay this is one of the things that I love about cheerleading. The dismounts. On The count of three I do a barrel tuck and am caught by Courtney and April.

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“Serena! Wait up.” I yell, trying to catch up with her in the crowded hallways of West Roswell High. Sometimes she’s so rude. I mean we are going to the same class next period you’d think that she could wait for me. Serena stops and turns to wait for me. I can tell she’s getting impatient because she starts to tap her foot.

“Thanks.” I breathe out as I reach her side.

“No problemo babe, we are going to the same place.”

“No, I mean for earlier, with Tess.”

“Well yeah, what are cousins for? You know I’m not just a pretty face.” Serena said trying to keep a straight face but failing miserably. “Besides, I never liked Tess. She just screams desperate fake breasted skank.”
“How did you figure out my nickname for her?!” We both broke into laughter. “I’m so glad your parents let you finish your senior year here. I would’ve missed you.”

“Awww Liz, you’re going to make me cry.” Serena laughed pretending to shed a fake tear.

“Shut up. I’m serious.”

“Yeah, that’s what you say now, but then it’ll be like ‘I can’t wait for you to go home’ or ‘give me back my clothes’ or ‘Serena! Stop reading my journal.’” Is that my shirt she’s wearing? Wait.

“YOU READ MY JOURNAL?”

“I needed something to keep me entertained. By the way, that thing you mentioned in Monday’s entry? Totally true, that would be embarrassing.” I can’t believe her! That stuff is private! At my incredulous look she starts to crack up.

“I’m kidding, I’m kidding.”

“Good because a person’s journal is private.” Good thing she was kidding there’s some pretty embarrassing stuff in there.

“Yeah, besides that dream you had about Jay the other night was more embarrassing.”

“Serena! Geez, say it louder, I don’t think the people in Czechoslovakia heard you.”

“Liz, Czechoslovakia hasn’t been a country for 10 years.” It hasn’t?

“That’s not the point.” I glare at her.

“Okay don’t get your panties in a bunch. Come on, we’re going to be late for Psychology.” She starts to walk off and all I’m left to do is follow her.

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Okay people, that's it. I hope to have part 1b up soon.

see ya,
~Sariah~

Hey everyone it's me! Once again thanks for the awesome feedback. I was so worried no one would like my story but you guys make it fun to write. I was able to finish the rest of part 1 last night so I decided to post it. I hope you like it. I'm still a little iffy about this part but I still don't have a beta so bear with me.

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begonia9508: yeah tess is really fun to hate
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To_Kiss_A_Frog: well max hasn't arrived yet but he will soon.
taressa05: I'm so glad you think it's funny.
frenchkiss70: Like I said, Max hasn't arrived yet and yeah serena is handy to have around.
Topy458

Okay, I hope I got everybody. If I forgot you, I didn't mean to. I'll always try to update as soon as I can but I can't always guarantee it'll be as fast as I posted the first chapter. Thanks again everyone. And now onto the rest of chapter 1.


Chapter 1b


“Are you okay?” Maria asks as I sigh heavily and sink down into my chair next to her. Okay? Sure I’m okay. Tess won’t get off my case long enough for me to even talk to Jay and my cousin is invading my privacy. I’m just peachy.

“Yeah,” I nod and pull out my psychology notebook. She gives me a look to let me know she’s not convinced, and then turns around to look at Serena.

“So does this have to do with the fake breasted gerbil or her brother?” She asks.

“Neither. She’s mad at me because I read a particularly embarrassing entry in her journal.” Serena replies casually as if it happens all the time. I turn a glare in her direction.

“Ooh what was it about?” Maria asks excitedly.

“Maria!” I yell and smack her on the shoulder. I can’t believe this. What is this, a conspiracy?

“I mean um… Serena! That is such an invasion of privacy! I can’t believe you would do something like that!” Maria says with indignation. Thank you!

“Right, so I’ll tell you later?”

“Yeah, thanks Serena.” What the heck?! Traitor.

“Hey what’d I miss?” Alex asks as he takes his seat beside Serena.

"Oh just the conspiracy between my cousin and best friend to make sure I have no privacy." He takes in the expressions on our faces and turns towards Serena and Maria.

“What’d you guys do now?”

“Hey! I resent that accusation!” Serena yells. Alex turns towards me.

“She read your journal?”

“Yep.” Before I could say anything else the bell rings and in walks the teacher.

“Good afternoon class. As I’m sure you all know, your projects are due on Friday which gives you all four days to do them. Today we will be talking about the requirements for your projects and partners-.”

“Liz, psst! Liz! Maria whispers loudly trying to gain my attention inconspicuously. When I don’t answer her she shoves me hard on the shoulder, thinking I haven’t heard her. I lose my balance and almost fall crashing to the floor but I manage to grip the table before my face eats the floor.

“Geez. What the heck Maria?!” I shout loudly.

“Ms. Parker!” Huh? Oops. “Do you have something you’d like to share with the class, Ms. Parker?” What? How come Maria doesn’t get in trouble?

“Wait I…but she…” I try to explain looking back and forth between Maria and the teacher. Oh this is so not fair.

“Well?” She asks expectantly.

“No Ms. Thomason.” I say sitting down. Maria is going down. I turn and give her the evil eye to which she gulps and waves nervously.

“As I was saying, before I was so rudely interrupted,” the teacher continues, sending a glare my way. Hey, what gives? It was all Maria’s fault. Say it with me, M-A-R-I-A. “Your partner will be the person sitting next to you.” I turn another cold stare in Maria’s direction and continue taking notes. “Presentations are on Friday and you must have graphs or some other form of notes. Now remember, this project is on social psychology so you’re studying people’s reactions to certain things.” How about if I study my partner’s reaction to pain? No? Damn. “I think that’s all you need to know so if there aren’t any questions, you may have the rest of the period to discuss with your partners what it is your project will be on.” She sends one last glare at me and turns around towards her desk to grade our papers.

“Um… Liz? You’re not mad at me um…are you?” Maria laughs nervously in my direction.

“Maria, what would ever give you that idea? You’re my best friend. I could never be mad at you.” Maria looks relieved and I steal a glance back at my cousin and Alex to see that the warning signals have gone off in their heads and they look sympathetically at Maria and shake their heads.

“Good, I’m glad you’re not mad, because I didn’t mean to-. AHHHHHHH! LIZ!” she shrieks as I slowly remove my pink highlighter from her face. Ha ha. Serves her right. Alex and Serena try to stifle their laughter at the now bright pink line on Maria’s cheek. But when Maria turns to look at them they quickly pretend to be discussing their project. “Geez Liz! What was that for?!”

“For being a jerk and getting me in trouble!”

“I told you I didn’t mean to do it. I was trying to get your attention. It’s not my fault you were ignoring me!”

“Um actually it is. Remember the whole journal conspiracy thing?” I remind her.

“Oh yeah.” She replies looking embarrassed.

“Besides, what was so important that it couldn’t wait?”

“Well, being the amazing best friend I am I thought you’d like to know that Jay is going to that party at the old soap factory tonight.” He is?

“How’d you find that out?”

“Well, that was why I was trying to get your attention so badly. Jay was looking for you.” He was?! “Yeah, he was.” Maria says reading the surprise on my face. “Apparently he tried talking to you after practice but you’d run off so fast he didn’t get a chance. So he gave me this note to give to you.” She finishes with a smile.

“I’m so sorry I was ever mad at you Maria. You’re the best!” I tell her, grabbing the note from her hands.”

“I know, I know, but feel free to keep telling me.” She says with a smug expression. I practically rip open the note and stare hungrily at the page. What the?

“Maria, what’s this?” Maria looks over my shoulder at the paper and turns beet red with mortification. “Maria? Who’s M and why are you meeting him in the eraser room?” Alex and Serena’s attention is more prominent now both peeking over our shoulders to get a look at the note as well.

“Oops…um wrong note.” She says hastily yanking the paper from my grasp. Digging through her backpack she finally produces another note and hands it to me. “Okay, here’s the right one. What?”

“It’s no use trying to distract us babe. We wanna know who M is and we’re not leaving you alone till you tell us.” Serena says, resting her head forward on her palm, the interest sparkling in her green eyes. Alex and I
nod our heads vigorously in agreement.

The reason we’re all so interested in Maria’s love life is because to our knowledge, Maria hasn’t shown an interest in any guy since Billy Knowlton broke up with her two years ago and now all of a sudden she’s meeting guys in the eraser room. This is huge!

“I don’t know what you guys talking about.” Okay time to pull out the guilt card.

“Maria. I’m your best friend. How come you never told me about this guy? It hurts to know that you don’t trust me anymore.” Putting all the feelings of hurt I can manage into my voice I look at her with my best sad puppy dog look. Oh I think its working.

“Liz, that was low.” Maria states disapprovingly. Guess it didn’t work after all. “And if you all must know, I’ve been feeling down lately so I have been writing myself love notes to make me feel better.”

“You wrote a note to yourself asking yourself to meet you in the eraser room?” Alex asks incredulously.

“Well it sounds stupid when you say it like that, but yeah.” Okay….. If she thinks we’re going to believe that then she’s got another thing coming.

“You know we’re going to find out eventually. You might as well just tell us now.”

“I told you Liz, there’s nothing to tell.” Uh huh, yeah right.

“Anyways, what does the note from Jay say?” I know she’s trying to change the subject, but what can I say, it works. I slowly read the note and drink in every word written in Jay’s neat handwriting. As I reach the end of the note I squeal in delight causing Ms. Thomason’s glare to once again focus on me. What? Just because she doesn’t get love letters doesn’t mean she should ruin the experience for those of us that do. I mean she’s no spring chicken.

All of a sudden the room gets deathly quiet. And then, laughter. I look around the room to see what’s going on. That’s when I notice Maria, Alex, and Serena all staring at me with shocked expressions on their faces. And then I look to the front of the classroom to see Ms. Thomason’s face blood red with anger and embarrassment.

“Maria?”

“Yeah Liz?”

“Please don’t tell me I just said that out loud.” I beg her.

“Okay then I won’t tell you.” Oh crap.
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Okay guys. hope you liked it. See ya later.
~Sariah~

Hey everyone!
I'm glad that you liked the last chapter. I'm going to use the results from the poll in chapter 3 so I wrote chapter 2. Hope you guys like it. Thanx for all the awesome feedback guys!

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begonia9508: You'll find out who the guy is in ch 3 or 4.
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To_Kiss_A_Frog
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icequeen
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Thanx everyone for your questions! Hope you like the next part!


Chapter 2: Fight Is Flight Without The ‘L’

[Max POV]

“I…I can’t believe this!” Isabel yelled, attracting the attention of everyone in the airport.

“Isabel, honey calm down” Her mother tried to soothe her.

“NO! First you drag us out here to this God-forsaken town and now the airlines lose my luggage! Why did we have to move here anyways?”

“Isabel, you’re making a scene.” I tell her, trying to at least get her to stop yelling. “Yeah, at least I’m making an argument, Max. Aren’t you angry we had to move here too?” Yes I’m angry, but I don’t tell her this because I know she’s just going to keep arguing.

“Isabel, there’s nothing we can do about it now. We’re here, the movers are bringing the stuff tomorrow, there’s no point in arguing because it’s not going to change anything.” She seems to have listened to me because her shoulders sag and she stops arguing. My mom sends me an appreciative look and moves towards the exit.

“Come on Iz” I tell her, wrapping my arm around her shoulder and leading her out into the hot desert sun and slowly to the cab that will take us to the new house.

After a few minutes of silence, Isabel mumbles out an apology and turns to look out her window.

The truth is I was mad, but I know that my parents weren’t doing this to us purposely. If we could have stayed we would have, but I knew as well as my dad that if he didn’t accept this promotion now he might not have been offered it later. Isabel might not see it now, but it was something Dad had to do. I turn my head to look at Isabel again and notice her shoulders shaking. She’s crying. I put my arm around her shoulder again and pull her closer to me. She rests her head on my shoulder and allows me to comfort her.

I think on some level Isabel knew our parents didn’t have a choice, but this is hard for her. We lived in Albuquerque all our lives and moving to a new place where she doesn’t know anyone scares her.

“I’m sorry Mom.” I’m pulled out of my thoughts as Isabel speaks. “I know it’s not your fault that we have to move here and I didn’t mean to take it out on you at the airport or cause a scene.” She says softly. “It’s just… I’ve been friends with Marissa, Alyse, and Michelle for so long… what if I can’t make any friends or…or.”

“Sweetheart you’re going to be just fine, I know it. You’ve never had any problem making friends and I don’t think you will now. You’re an amazing girl and I’m sure everyone will see that.” I can see Isabel allows her words to sink in. She doesn’t fully believe them, but she puts on a small smile and nods her head.

I know what Isabel’s worried about, but the only thing that ever holds her back is her. When Isabel steps into the unknown she puts up this wall around her, scared of getting hurt. She tends to keep people at a distance and that’s the only reason she would have trouble making friends.

“Isabel, sometimes when you let people in you let the bad in with the good.” I whisper to her. She turns to look at me for a second and then smiles. Mission accomplished. She shoves me hard on the shoulder.

“Jerk!” Huh? “You totally stole that from ‘She’s All That’!” She said starting to laugh.

“Oh.” I say feeling the embarrassment rise in my cheeks.

“That’s okay; at least I know you learned something from when I forced you to watch it with me.” She said laughing again.

“We’re here.” My mom says from the front seat. I look up at the house that’s going to be our new home and help Isabel out of the cab.

“Come on Max, I got dibs on the biggest room!” She says braking off into a run towards the front door. I feel an arm wrap around my shoulder and turn to look at my mom.

“Don’t worry Max; she’s going to be just fine.” My mom laughs and we head to where Isabel is standing in front of the door.

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Okay guys, that's it for today! Hope you liked it. I'll be back hopefully soon with the next chapter.

See ya

~Sariah~

Hey everyone I'm back

Okay so chapter 3 is becoming a lot longer than I thought it was going to be so I am going to break it up into 2 or 3 parts. So obviously I'm down with part a and I sent it to my beta and she liked it so it's a go. I'd like to say thanks again you guys for all the feedback. I love it!

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And special special thanks to my beta:To_Kiss_A_Frog-thanks. I do like how you changed that sentence.

And I just want to say again that you guys make this story fun to write. Do you guys come in pocket size cuz you do wonders for the self-esteem!

And now... onto chapter 3a.


Chapter 3: Something Old, Something New, Something Borrowed And Returned Ruined

[Liz POV]


“Stupid Ms. Thompson.” I mumble under my breath as I head down to the principal’s office. Geez, just because she can’t handle the truth doesn’t mean she should take it out on me. I continue walking down the deserted hallways until I reach my destination. The seventh gate of hell, otherwise known as the principal’s office. As I open the door I’m surprised to see-.

“Kyle, what are you doing here?”

“Buddha says you must free one’s spirit and mind and then only can you reach a higher plateau.” What is he talking about?

I’ve known Kyle since we were in fourth grade. You know ever since he beat up Doug for Maria and me when he was pushing us around on the playground. Well, actually he tried to beat up Doug. The truth is Doug punched him out and Maria was so mad she jumped Doug and well, let’s just say Doug ran off crying. When Kyle came to, he couldn’t remember what happened so we told him he beat up Doug. You know fragile male egos. Kyle just naturally believed it and Doug was too embarrassed to tell anyone he was beat up by a girl so… And we’ve been friends ever since. Then last year he went away to football camp and I don’t know how but he came back a Buddhist.

“Um…Okay. And in English that means?”

“It’s my free period; I’m just delivering something for the librarian.” Why can’t he just say these things like a normal person? “So Liz, what brings you to the seventh gate of hell?” See what did I tell you?

“Stupid Ms. Thomason.” Yeah the old spinster couldn’t handle that I was getting love notes and she wasn’t.

“Love note? Who’d you get a love note from?” He asked suddenly interested.

“Darn it! I gotta stop saying these things out loud!” I shout incredulously. I swear I have a problem or something. I wonder if they have treatment for this sort of thing.

“So… What happened?” What happened? What happened?! That evil old bat is what happened.

“Well, I don’t know where to start.” I say trying to stall for time.

“Well, how about you start with who sent you the love letter.” Dang it! He remembered. Obviously he could tell what I was thinking because he started laughing at me.

“Well, the letter was from…”

“From…?” Crap, he’s not gonna let this go.

“It was from Jay.”

“Really?” He asks. Is that disbelief in his voice?

“Yes really! Is it totally inconceivable that I would get a love note from Jay, or just inconceivable that I could get a love note ever?” I shout at him angrily.

“No, we went out too remember? I was just going to say that it’s about time.” What? I didn’t tell you that Kyle and I used to go out? Well, I was kind of Kyle’s first girlfriend. We were only together for about a month and we realized it was too awkward and that we were better off as friends so we broke up. His dad was just glad to find out his son wasn’t batting for the other team since he spent so much time with Maria and I.

“Oh.”

“Okay, so you got a letter from Jay and…”

“And he was asking me if I wanted to go to the party at the old soap factory with him.”

“And how does that lead to you getting sent to the principal’s office?” He asks confused.

“Well, um…I was kind of excited when I finished the note that I um…kind of squealed because I was so excited…”

“So she sent you down here because you disrupted the class? Man, what a witch.”

“Well…that’s not exactly it. See, after I squealed she glared at me and I was thinking that just because she didn’t get love letters that she shouldn’t ruin it for the rest of us who do and that it’s no surprise because she’s no spring chicken…and…”

“So wait, why were you sent here again?” He asked even more confused than before. You think he’d be used to it. I mean he’s friends with Maria and me after all. Lord knows Alex is used to it by now.

“Well, you know what I was thinking? You know that she wasn’t a spring chicken and everything? Well I kind of said that out loud.”

“What?! You said that out loud?” He asks cracking up. “Oh man, I wish I could’ve been there to see her face!”

“Oh just ask Alex later. I think he took a picture with his digital camera.” I inform him.

“Oh man that was good! So that’s why she sent you down here then?” He asked still laughing.

“Well actually, she was only yelling at me until I told her it was true and then she sent me down here.” I tell him.

“Dude Liz stop! I can’t…breathe…” He said between laughter.

“What? It’s not my fault that the aliens forgot to remove her anal probe!”

“Oh man Liz! I think I’m gonna pee my pants! I’ll be right back!” And with that said, he ran out the door and down the hallway.

(5 min. later)

“So Kyle, how are things between your dad and Maria’s mom?” Kyle makes a face and I can tell he’s grossed out by whatever he’s about to tell me.

“It’s sickening; they won’t keep their hands off of each other! I found them making out in the pantry in the kitchen! And Maria found them making out in the laundry room. I’m telling you, no kid should be subjected to this. It’s just so…wrong.” He says with a shudder.

“Well, they are engaged.” I remind him. “So, where are you all going to live?”

“My dad and Amy are looking for around for a three bedroom house and we’re all going to live together.” He looks as if he just tasted something horrible. “Do you know what kind of permanent damage I face in that situation?” He asks.

“Oh come on Kyle, it won’t be that bad. At least you and Maria are friends and who knows; maybe it’ll be good to have some estrogen to counteract all the testosterone.” I say in what I hope is a comforting voice.

“See that’s what I mean, Maria IS my friend, I don’t want to find her underwear all over the house or find her girly products in the bathroom, and I definitely don’t want to see her mom making out with my dad. Plus, I don’t trust anything that can bleed for three to five days and not die.”

“Hey! As a woman I am officially offended!” I say smacking him upside the head.

“Ow! What was that for?”

“For being a sexist pig! You’re just lucky Maria isn’t here, but don’t think I won’t tell her what you said.” I tell him and for a second I see the fear enter his eyes. Ha ha. That’s right, now you’re screwed. Mwa ha ha ha ha. I laugh maniacally in my head.

I was just in the middle of one of my ha’s when I hear the door to the principal’s office open and see the secretary standing there.

“Ms. Parker, the principal will see you now.” Then she turns and walks back in through the door.

“Good luck.” Kyle says sarcastically, still rubbing the spot on his head where I smacked him. So with a final shove, I hurry into the principal’s office. Pausing at the door, I only wait long enough to hear the loud thud that told me Kyle had in fact fallen off the chair. Mission accomplished. And with that done, I take a deep breath and head the rest of the way into the principal’s office.

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Now everyone, without further ado, chapter 3b.

Chapter 3b

[Max POV]


“Max?” I turn my head towards the door in time to see Isabel poke her head through. “Can I come in?”

“Yeah, sure.” I watch her as she moves in and shuts the door behind her.

“You know, I still think your room looks bigger than mine.” Uh oh. We are not changing rooms again. Do you know how many times we’ve switched back and forth already? Hurry, think of something uh…

“I don’t know; I’m pretty sure yours is bigger.”

“Yeah, you’re probably right.” She agrees. Smooth Max, smooth. Isabel continues to walk around my room and stops in front of the window to look out. She starts playing with her necklace and I know she’s still worried about fitting in here.

“It is going to be all right, you know that.” I tell her. She stops fiddling with her necklace, looks at me surprised for a second and then turns fully to face me.

“Yeah, I know. Mom says we have a meeting with the High School tomorrow to register. West Roswell High. Go Comets.” She says in a fake enthusiastic voice.

“What time is Dad getting here tomorrow?”

“He’s driving the car down with the movers tomorrow and I think he’s already recruited a brave young soul to drive your jeep down too.” She says with a laugh.

“What’s that supposed to mean?” I ask affronted.

“Dude, Max your jeep is an accident waiting to happen. It’s already broken down on me twice.”

“That’s because you’re not nice to him.” I tell her seriously.

“Listen to yourself Max; you talk about that car as if it were a person.” She tells me as if I’m the crazy one. Need I remind her of the whole Christmas Nazi incident?

“Yeah, and notice it hasn’t broken down on me once.” I say with a smirk.

“Whatever.” She says walking to the door. “Get ready though. We’re going out to eat.”

“Where?” I ask. It makes sense that we’re going out. I mean none of our stuff is here yet.

“I don’t know, some place called the Crashdown Café. Mom said we passed it on the way to the house. Anyway, hurry up. We’re gonna leave in ten minutes.” She tosses over her shoulder as she leaves my room

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[Liz POV]

“What happened?” Kyle asks anxiously as I walk out. He must have seen the dazed and confused expression on my face. Did that really just happen? “What’s wrong? Did they suspend you?” Kyle’s really freaking out now, and if I wasn’t so confused over what just happened, I’d use it to my advantage. Oh who am I kidding?

“Oh my gosh Kyle!” I say starting to hyperventilate and pouring out the fake tears. Okay, undivided attention, check.

“Liz, are you okay? What did the principal say?” Crazy with worry, check.

“Kyle!” I sob, throwing myself into his arms. “It was so *sniff* so *sob* horrible!” Officially uncomfortable with the whole emotional breakdown, check.

“Liz, um… geez what am I supposed to say?” He whispers to himself as he awkwardly pats me on the back. “Um…I’m sure it’ll be okay Liz, just tell me what happened.” I start crying harder and cling to his shirt.

“Liz… come on, I’ll do anything, just tell me!” Bingo.

“Any- *sniff* thing?” I had to stifle a giggle.

“Well yeah…”

“Promise?”

“Yeah I promise…”

“Even *sniff* let me *sniff* borrow your car tonight?” I ask in my, what Maria calls, scared little girl voice. For a second I thought it wasn’t going to work. Kyle loves that car more than anything-.

“Sure Liz, just tell me what’s wrong.” Kyle tells me getting frustrated. I don’t even think he’s fully realized that he agreed to let me borrow his precious car for the night. Bambi. Immediately I dried up the tears.

“Thanks Kyle! You can drop off the car after school.” I tell him with a smile.

“Wait…Huh?” Kyle asks confused. Giving me this, what the heck just happened look. “So what happened in there?”

*Flashback*

“So, Ms. Parker, I assume you know why you’re here.” Mom’s going to kill me.

“Yes Mr. Porter, if you’ll just let me-.”

“What I don’t understand is why you’re here. You’re a bright young girl and you’ve never gotten in trouble like this before.”

“Yes, I completely understand, but-.”

“That’s why I’m going to let this go with a warning.”

“I’m sorry, I know I totally deserve- come again?”

“Liz, I know you’re a good student and I’m willing to let this go but I need your help with something. There are two new students starting high school here tomorrow and I need someone to show them around. I would like you to show them around.” That’s it? No detention? No suspension? All I have to do is show some kids around school tomorrow?

“Sure Mr. Porter! Is that all?” I asked hopefully. This is great, wait till I tell Maria, she won’t believe me.

“Yes Ms. Parker, you’re free to go. See Evelyn on your way out and she’ll right you a pass for class.” I turn around relieved and quickly start to make my way out the door. “Oh, uh… Ms. Parker?” Oh no, he’s going to tell me I really do have detention isn’t he?

“Yes, Mr. Porter?” I ask, turning back to face him.

“Try to keep your thoughts to yourself.” He tells me.

“Uh… sure thing Mr. Porter.” I reassure him and quickly head out the door. Doesn’t he know that’s what I’ve been trying to all day?

*End Flashback*

“He let you off with a warning and all you have to do is show two new kids around school tomorrow?!” Kyle asks skeptically.

“Yep.” I tell him smugly. “And I get to borrow Bambi tonight.” I add. Oh I am good.

“Wait, wait, wait… I agreed to that all under false pretenses.” He tells me folding his arms across his chest.

“Uh uh Kyle.” I tell him shaking my head. “A promise is a promise besides aren’t you always saying material possessions only clutter the mind anyway?” Ha ha ha! He has no answer for that. Bet he didn’t expect his words to come back and bite him in the butt. “Just drop the car off at the Crashdown later.” I tell him, walking out of the office door.

“But wait, Liz! How am I supposed to get to the party tonight?” He shouts after my retreating figure.

“Just catch a ride with Michael!” I shout back. And with that said I head back to Psychology.
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[Max POV]

The bells above the door ring as we walk through the doors of the café. I’ve got to say that I’ve never been in an alien themed restaurant before. We’ve only been here two hours and already I’m starting to notice the glaring differences between Roswell and Albuquerque, but already I find myself liking Roswell.

“Wow this is nice.” My mother says leading us over to a booth and sitting down. Isabel sits next to her and I take a seat across from them. A tall middle-aged man walks up to us to take our order.

“Hello, I’m Jeff Parker. I’m the manager of the Crashdown café. One of our waitresses called in sick so I’ll be taking your order today. Uh… shouldn’t you kids be in school?” He asks taking in the sight of Isabel and I sitting with our mother.

“Nice to meet you Jeff. This is a nice place you have here. I’m Diane Evans and these are my kids Max and Isabel. We just moved to Roswell.”

“Oh, well welcome to Roswell.” Jeff says smiling warmly.

“Thank you. Yes, actually Max and Isabel are starting school at West Roswell High tomorrow.”

“Oh really? My kids go there.” Jeff said laughing. “I have a son and a daughter about your age.” He says, addressing Isabel and I for the first time. “Oh I’m sorry, you guys must be hungry, let me get your orders.” He turns to look at me. “So what’ll you have?” I take a moment to peruse the menu and tell him my order.

“I’ll have a galaxy sub with space fries and a cherry coke.” He turns to face my mom and Isabel.

“And for you ladies?”

“I’ll have a Sigourney Weaver with an alien blast.” Isabel answers while closing her menu.

“And I’ll have the Will Smith burger with a…cosmic cola.” My mom says laughing. “This really is a great place you have here.”

“Thank you, I’ll be right back with your drinks.” Jeff says heading in the direction of the kitchen but turning back he says, “Hey, I have an idea, why don’t you kids come back tonight and you can meet kids? Huh?” I turn to look at Isabel. Before she can hide it I see the insecurity on her face. She quickly masks the insecurity and turns to face Jeff nodding her head in assent. She’s trying.

“Sure.” I find myself answering. My mom smiles at me.

“Okay then, I’ll see you kids around five.” He says and then retreats to get our drinks.

“Well that went well.” My mother says happily from her seat.

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West Roswell High
Lunch time
[Maria POV]

I stealthily make my way down the deserted hallways making sure no one sees me as I slip into the eraser room. As soon as I enter, two strong arms wrap around my waist and turn me around. Soft lips attack mine in the dark and I use all my will to push the owner of those lips away.

“Wait, we need to talk. Liz, Serena and Alex almost found out about us today.”

“What?!” He exclaims. He steps fully away and folds his arms across his chest. “What happened?” He asks.

“Well, Liz found the note you wrote to me, asking me to meet you here.” I tell him, waiting for another explosion. He surprises me though and when he asks softly,

“What did you tell them?

“I told them that I was feeling lonely and depressed lately and I was writing love notes to myself to cheer me up.”

“And they believed that?” He asked surprised.

“Well no… but it was the only thing I could think of at the moment.” He starts to laugh and pulls my body back towards his for another kiss. Again I push him away. “You know eventually we’re going to have to tell them, and I’d like it to be before the wedding.” That got his attention, he pushes me away and looks at me like I’m crazy.

“What?! We’ve been going out for two weeks and already you’re planning our wedding?” He asks in horror.

“No you idiot, my mom’s wedding!” Geez. Some guys are just dense. “I want you to be my date for the wedding. I want to be able to dance with you.” I say pulling him to me for another kiss.

“Okay, I promise, we’ll tell them before your mom’s wedding.” He tells me running his hands soothingly up and down my arms.

“Really?”

“Yeah.”

“Thank you.” I tell him. I look down at my watch. “Crap, I gotta go. Liz is probably wondering where I am.” I kiss him quickly on the cheek and rush out of the room. I only hope Liz doesn’t figure out where I’ve been.

Just as I’m walking out the doors to that lead to the quad I see Liz walking towards me.

“Maria, where have you been? Lunch is almost over.” Uh… hurry Deluca. Think of something good.

“I had to finish something for my chemistry class in the library.” I tell her. And the lies just keep on coming. I hope she believes me. “So, how’d it go with the principal?” I ask her hoping to distract her.

“You’re not going to believe me.” She tells me with a smile.

“What?” I ask. I’m definitely interested now. She was supposed to go to the principal’s office because she was in trouble but she’s smiling. She proceeds to tell me the whole story.

“You’re right, I don’t believe you.” This is so unfair.

“Yeah and the best part is we get to borrow Bambi tonight.” Wait a minute.

“Kyle let you borrow Bambi?” I ask in disbelief. Kyle loves that car.

“Let me borrow, tricked him into letting me borrow it, same thing. Either way, tonight we ride in style.


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And now onto chapter 3c


Chapter 3c

[Michael POV]

“Michael, have you seen your sister?” I look up from the grill where the hamburgers are sizzling to look at my dad.

“What do I look like, her keeper?” I guess so because my dad sends me an angry glare and I tell him what I know. “Yeah she left about five minutes ago. Why?”

“I have some people I want you two to meet.” Oh not again. I groan aloud.

“Dad no. Not again. The last time you and Mom tried to set Liz and me up on dates Liz got stranded in the desert by her date and my date had a totally unhealthy obsession with Kermit the frog.” I’m not going through that again. Do you know how many times I had to listen to ‘It’s not easy being green’?

“No Michael, this is nothing like that. These kids just moved to Roswell and I wanted them to meet some kids their age.” He tells me. “And don’t worry, after those disastrous dates your mother and I have agreed to stop setting you guys up.” He tells me looking embarrassed. Thank you!

“Okay. So when do you want us to meet them?” I ask. Hey it couldn’t hurt.

“Right now actually, they’re sitting in booth six.” I turn my gaze to booth six and see a guy and a girl my age sitting there.

“I have to finish my shift first but after-.”

“Don’t worry; I’ll finish up for you.” My dad tells me putting on an apron and shooing me out of the kitchen. “Go talk to them.” My dad pushes me in their direction.

“Okay, okay I’m going.” I walk to booth six and introduce myself. “Hey, so I here you guys are new in Roswell. I’m Michael Parker.” I say holding my hand out to shake the guy’s hand.

“Hey, yeah. I’m Max Evans and this is my sister Isabel.” He says shaking my hand.

“Mind if I sit down?” I ask. Isabel looks at me and looks behind my shoulder like she’s waiting for something. Oh right, Liz.

“Sorry, my sister’s not here right now or else you could meet her. She’s actually getting ready for-.”

“Michael!” I’m interrupted as Kyle comes barreling through the doors of the Crashdown looking distressed. “Michael, she has her! She has Bambi! You’ve got to help me. Bambi’s in danger!” He yells grabbing my shirt and shaking me.

“Kyle. Kyle!” I say smacking him once on the cheek. “Pull yourself together.”

“Thanks, I needed that.” He says coming to his senses, or so I thought until he starts up again. “But Michael you need to help me. What if I never see Bambi again?”

“Kyle, what are you talking about?” I turn to look at Max and Isabel to see that they are just as confused as I am.

“Are you talking about that little deer in that Disney movie?” Isabel asks confused.

“Are you kidding me?” Kyle turns to address Isabel. “Bambi is way more important than any deer.” He tells her as if it’s common knowledge.

“What is she your girlfriend or something?” Max asks.

“Heck no!” Kyle yells. “Bambi’s my car.”

“Great,” Isabel mumbles. “Another guy who talks about his car as if it were a person.”

“Bambi’s not just any car! Michael you have to help me. She must be so scared right now. She’s not used to strangers driving her.”

“Calm down Kyle, who has your car?” Its official, Kyle’s cracked.

“Liz does. She’s going to ruin my baby.”

“You’re right, you should worry.” At Kyle’s horrified look I start to laugh. “I’m kidding Kyle. Liz is a good driver. You’ve driven with her before remember? She won’t wreck your car.” This seems to calm him down. “Why does she have your car anyways?”

“She tricked me into letting her borrow it.” He says with a sour look on his face.

“How exactly did she do it this time?” I ask amused. This guy is so gullible when it comes to Maria and Liz.

“It’s a long story; anyways can I get a ride to the party tonight?”

“Sure man. Oh, this is Max and Isabel.” I say turning to introduce the two sitting with me. “Max, Isabel, this is Kyle.”

“Hey, nice to meet you.” Kyle says shaking their hands.

“Max and Isabel just moved here to Roswell.” I tell Kyle. Kyle gets this look of recognition on his face and turns back to face Max and Isabel.

“You two must be the new students that Liz is supposed to show around school tomorrow.”

“Who’s Liz?” Max asked.

“Oh, Liz is my twin sister.” I tell them.

“You’re twins?” This question comes from Isabel.

“Yeah; As much as I hate to admit it we did share a womb.” I tell her. “So how about you guys? How old are you?”

“Well Isabel is older than me about 10 months so we’re still in the same grade since she was born in January and I was born in November. We’re both juniors this year.” Max tells us.

“So where’d you guys move from?” Kyle asks.

“From Albuquerque, we just moved here today actually.” Isabel answers politely.

“Hey I got an idea.”

“Wow Kyle what an accomplishment.” I tell him patting him on the back.

“Hey! I’m serious! Why don’t you guys-,” he says gesturing towards Max and Isabel, “come to the party with us?” I see Max look to Isabel and she nods.

“Sure, that’d be great. But my car doesn’t get here until tomorrow so…” He lets the sentence hang.

“That’s no problem; you can catch a ride with me. Just give me your address and I’ll pick you guys up at about seven. Does that sound good?” They nod and Max starts to write their address down on a napkin and hands it to me.

“Max.” Isabel says tugging at his jacket sleeve. “Come on, if we’re going to go, we have to go home and get ready. Thanks Michael, see you later.” She says dragging Max out the door.

“Bye!” Kyle yells after them. “Well they were nice.” Kyle says turning to me.

“So Kyle… How exactly did my dear sister trick you into letting her borrow your car?” I ask turning to face him again.

“Um… Well…” Kyle laughs nervously. “You see it all started when Liz got sent to the principal’s office…”
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Chapter 4: First Impressions Are Never True


[Serena POV]

‘What the heck?’ I have no words as I see the man who had just walked by with his family tell his son to walk back, grab the envelope and run and then I stare motionless as the boy does as he’s told.

“Man, people today.” I look over at Alex to see a similar reaction on his face. Out of all the people we’ve seen today, this family has got to be the craziest.

We’re going down, down in an earlier round and sugar we’re going down swinging-.

I’m distracted by my phone ringing the familiar Fallout Boy song and quickly reach into my purse to answer it. “Roswell crematorium, you kill ‘em we grill ‘em. How can I help you?”

“Yes, I have a rather annoying cousin who keeps reading my journal and I was wondering if you offered any hit men to take care of things like that.” That little witch.

“Yes, I’m sorry to inform you that our services only include the cremation, sorry.” I turn back to look at Alex who’s grinning at me. Finally I can’t keep it in any longer and break out laughing. “Hey Liz, so you really do want to kill me off. I knew it!” I tell her unable to keep the amusement out of my voice.

“What can I say, you ate the last bagel. Everyone knows that’s punishable by death.” She tells me in all seriousness. “So what’s going on? Do you need a ride to the party tonight?”

“Nah babe, Alex and I are working on our project for Psychology and then we’re going to swing by the party when we’re done.”

“Okay, but you’re going to miss out. We get to drive Bambi tonight.” What! How the heck did that happen? Kyle loves that car! Before I can question this apocalyptic event she continues. “So, how’s the project going? What’d you guys decide to do for your project?”

“Well, our project is about how many people would take or open an envelope they found sitting on the ground if it said don’t open. You wouldn’t believe how many people opened the envelope! Oh geez, and there was this family of four that walked by just a minute ago right? And the father turned to the son and told him to grab the letter and run. It was the funniest thing I’ve ever seen.”

“Sounds like fun-. Holy crap, Serena I gotta go. I’ll see you later okay?” She tells me hanging up the phone before I can even say bye. Okay……

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[Max POV]

“Max, Isabel, Michael’s here!” My mom yells up to us from the bottom of the stairs. I grab my jacket from the chair and hurry down the hall to Isabel’s room.

“Iz, are you ready?” I ask knocking on her door.

“Yeah, I rushed back to get ready and then I remembered I don’t have my luggage.”

“You look fine.” I tell her. “Come on, let’s go, Michael’s waiting.”

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[Liz POV]

“Sounds like fun-. Holy crap, Serena I gotta go. I’ll see you later okay?” I say quickly hanging up the phone. I don’t usually hang up on my cousin like that but this is…is… This is beyond words.

“Uh… Liz; is this what I think it is?” Maria asks. All I can do is stare at the picture in her hand. Holy crap.

“Okay, this is just weird.” I say looking down at the picture of my cousin that Maria has just pulled from Kyle’s glove compartment.

“You don’t think he likes her, do you?” Maria asks.

“Well why else would he have a picture of her in his car?”

“Do you think she likes him?” I’m sorry I need to take a minute. This is just weird. Kyle likes Serena? “Liz?”

“Yeah.”

“Do you think Serena likes Kyle too?” I finally take my eyes from the picture to look at Maria sitting next to me in Kyle’s car. I don’t like the look in her eyes.

“Maria.” I say warning her to leave them alone.

“What? Don’t you want our friends to be happy?”

“Yes I want our friends to be happy, that’s why I don’t want
you try to set them up. Remember the last time you tried to set someone up?”

“Hey! That was a one time thing.” She tells me, offended. What I’m talking about is the last time that Maria tried to set someone up she ended up dating the guy instead. “Besides, it’s not like I’m gonna date Kyle.” True, but she won’t stop if I tell her this.

“But we don’t even know if Kyle likes Serena-.”

“Liz, he’s got a picture of her in his glove compartment.” Okay she’s got me there.

“Yeah, but we don’t know if Serena likes Kyle.” Ha take that. She has no argument for that.

“But what if she does? Wouldn’t it be worth it to find out?” Crap. Sorry Serena and Kyle. I tried.

“Okay, what do we have to do?” I’ve gone over to the dark side. And with that said I pull out of the driveway and head for the Old Soap Factory, Maria filling me in on the plan along the way.

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[Max POV]

“Hey Michael.” I say getting into the back seat with Isabel. “Where’s Kyle?”

“We’re going to pick him up next.” Michael says, switching gears and pulling out of our driveway. Five minutes later we pull up to a house with what looks like a police SUV in front of it. A minute later we see Kyle running out of the house and jumping into the front of Michael’s car like the hounds of hell were at his heels.

“Hey Kyle, what’s going on? Are you in trouble or something?” Isabel asks gesturing to the police car parked in front of his house. Michael starts to laugh.

“Nah man, Kyle’s dad is the sheriff.”

“Then why were you running out of the house so fast then?” I ask curiously.

“Dude, if you saw your dad making out on the couch with his girlfriend who is also one of your best friend’s mothers, you would be running out of that house too.” He said with a shudder causing the rest of us to laugh.

“Sorry man.” Michael says patting Kyle on the back.

“Not as sorry as I am for walking in on them. It’s like every time I see them making out it takes a year off my life, and at the rate I’m going, I’ll never make it to twenty.”

“You mentioned your dad was dating one of your best friends’ mothers.” Isabel prods him curiously. “He’s not dating Michael’s mom right?” Michael and Kyle both laugh at that.

“No Isabel, my parents are still happily married.” Michael informs her. “Kyle’s dad is dating our friend Maria’s mom.”

“Who’s Maria?” Isabel asks. Probably glad to hear that there are more girls her age she can become friends with.

“Maria, well, how do you explain Maria?” Kyle starts then turns to regard Michael.

“You can’t explain Maria.” Michael states as if it’s a fact that Kyle should know.

“Well anyway, Liz, Maria and I became friends in the fourth grade before I met this power ranger here.” Kyle continues.

“Hey as I seem to remember you liked them too.” Michael reminds him much to Kyle’s chagrin.

“Will Maria be at the party?” Isabel asks. Kyle, just grateful to be saved from further embarrassment, quickly answers her.

“Yeah she’ll be there. She’s coming with Liz.” Isabel brightens with this news. “Speaking of Liz…” Kyle starts with a smug grin.

“Kyle, you know if you say anything about Liz and she finds out, she’ll kill you right?” Michael asks him. Kyle ignores his warning and continues.

“Well there was this one time freshman year when Liz and I were going out…”

“Kyle she told you never to tell anyone about that night.” Michael warns. I can’t help but be interested now. If he’s not supposed to tell anyone then it’s gotta be good right?

“What happened?” I ask.

“Well, first-.”

“Kyle. I’m telling you man, stop now. I’m just looking out for your safety.” Michael interrupts. All of a sudden Michael’s cell phone starts to ring.

“It’s Liz.” He says looking at the screen.

“It’s like she knew I was going to tell the story.” Kyle says, horrified and then shrinks away from the phone like it’s going to attack him. Michael just shakes his head and answers his phone.

“Yeah; Okay.” Michael says. And then I guess Liz must have asked to speak with Kyle because next thing we know he’s handing the phone to Kyle. Kyle’s eyes get wide and he hesitantly grabs the phone and brings it to his ear, afraid of the worst.

“Hello?” Kyle answers nervously. “Sure, thanks. See ya later.” He says as a look of relief crosses his face. At our questioning looks he fills us in. “Liz had to fill up Bambi’s gas tank because it was on empty.” He quickly closes the phone and hands it back to Michael.

“Liz said she’s on her way to the party and she’ll meet us near the entrance.” Michael says turning to face us. Finally we get to meet this Liz they’ve been talking so much about.

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Okay guys that's it for today I'll hopefully be back soon with part 4b.

oh and here's a little something I wrote a while ago when I was bored.
If you like it then in the next post I'll put the next part in too. It's just my friend thought is was funny so...It's called

1 Girl, 5 Guys and a basement.

Hey guys! So umm…. Waz up? Not much here. Woo hoo! I’m glad you guys like my

story! Uh huh uh huh uh huh. Do the tootsie roll! (Dancing, doing happy dance)

Woohoo! Nothing can go wrong now! (hears a knock at the door) Hmm…. Wonder who

that could be? What?! The Police?!

Police officer: Umm… Ma’am we’ve gotten reports of some loud noises coming from your house.

Sariah: Oh, uh… sorry!

PO: Oh and we also got an anonymous phone call telling us that you have Gerard Butler (The Phantom), Patrick Wilson (Raoul), Jason behr (Max), James Napier (Jay), and uhhh… a mister Brandon Flowers (Lead singer of the Killers)? Yeah, Flowers uhh… trapped in your basement.

S: What?! Well I never! I (nervous laughter)

PO: Ma’am do you mind if I check?

S: Why yes I mind! Oh… Okay fine I admit it! But y’know a girl’s gotta try! And do you really blame me?

PO: Ma’am…

S: Wait! Don’t answer that question! You know, I took really good care of them and fed them well!

(Officer opens basement door)

Voice from basement: NOOOOO!

(cringe)

PO: Oh my goodness!

(Sees that the muffled cries were the guys fighting over my food)

Phantom: No fop! It’s mine! Why must you take everything of mine?!

Jay in Australian accent: Can’t we all just share?

Max: Yeah, I agree with Jay on this, although he was stupid to leave Ebony for Amber.

Jay in Australian accent: This coming from a guy who slept with that blonde gerbil Tess! All to get back at your girlfriend for cheating on you when she really didn’t.

Max: Why I oughtta! (Max holds up his hand to blast Jay and Jay lifts up his laser zapper to blast him.

(They just stand there glaring, waiting to attack)

Brandon Flowers with British accent: Ummm… guys there is no question who that last piece of apple pie goes to….

(Everyone shuts up and looks at him)

BFWBA: It belongs to me, it’s obvious she likes me best, besides, I can sing.

Phantom and Raoul: So can we!

Jay: Yeah, plus I can play the guitar!

BFWBA: Yeah, but I play the piano, so there! (BFWBA looks smug)

(All of a sudden Raoul punches BF, the phantom gets him with a Punjab lasso, Max blasts him, and so does Jay.)

S: Guys. Guys!

(Guys are in an all out brawl)

(I whistle loudly) (Silence)

Guys except for BF who is unconscious: heh heh… um hi Sariah, how’s it going?

S: What did I tell you about fighting?!

GEBFWIU: umm….

S: Not to do it cuz you’ll mess up your cute faces!

GEBFWIU: Sorry!

S: Okay, no more apple pie!

GEBFWIU: No! No please!

(turns back to police officer who is shocked)

S: Sorry you had to see that.

PO: No ma’am I can see you got everything under control. I’ll just be leaving.
S: Okay. See ya.

Okay, sorry you guys had to see all that.

See ya guys
~Sariah~

Hey guys. Sorry it took so long but just when I finished chapter 4b and my beta read it my DSL internet connection decided to go on the fritz. But my brother fixed it for me. yay! So, once again thanks to all the feed backers. You guys rock!

Special Thanks to:

taressa05:Thanks, the trip did suck but at least I got to go to Jack in the Box when I got home.
Michelle
Topy458
Maxsgurl
Lizza
Surfgirl02:Admission to the basement is free. Lol. Just tell me which guy you like the most.
RASaero611
icequeen
GottaFeedTheMonkey1257
Timelord31
addicted2roswell
anonymousarfan
RoswellRulz:Same to you, like I said if you want to join the party in the basement just tell me which guy you like the best and I'd put you in the story.

And special thanks to my beta:To_Kiss_A_Frog

Ugg... I really wanted to post earliar but since I couldn't I was watching reruns of Dawson's creek in my pjs and bawling my eyes out b/c it was the last episode where jen dies and it was so sad. But anyways, enough about me, on to chapter 4b!

Chapter 4b

[Maria POV]

As soon as we arrive at the party, I can’t help but look around to see if the guys have arrived. Okay, to see if Michael has arrived. Dude if Liz knew what I was thinking-.

“I don’t think they’re here yet.” Liz says when she notices me looking around like a crazy person. I think that by the time I got up on the chair to look around for him everyone thought I was crazy. Hey, everyone may think I’m crazy but Liz actually congratulates me when I spot Kyle in the wild crowd.

“Kyle!” I try to scream out over the music but my voice is sucked up in to the din of voices around me and before I know it Kyle has moved out of view. Someone needs to get that boy a bell, or maybe a tracking chip. Yeah, we could insert it into his belly like they do with dogs.

I get down from the chair and pull Liz in the direction I saw Kyle heading.

“Maria, let’s just stay over here. We told them that we’d meet them near the front of the factory, they’ll find us.” But I’m not convinced. I mean we’re talking about Kyle and Michael here. I mean I love those boys, but they suck at where’s Waldo; what makes her think they’ll be any better at ‘Where Are Liz and Maria’?

“I don’t know Liz, I don’t think they’ll ever find us if we don’t help them. Besides don’t you have a man to find?” I tell her suggestively. She starts to blush and I push her again towards the direction I last saw Kyle only this time she lets me. As soon as we find Kyle we can put in to motion ‘Operation Buddha Love’. Okay so obviously it needs a new name but there’s only so much I can do, for now, it works.

Five minutes later.

“I don’t see them anywhere; do you?” Liz asks turning to look at me. Okay, so I might have been wrong. I didn’t get that good of a look at the guy so it might not have been Kyle; of course I’m not going to tell Liz that. Out of the corner of my eye I spot Michael and I notice he’s alone. Where’s everyone else?

“Hey Liz. Why don’t we split up and keep looking for them? You’ve got your cell phone, and I’ve got mine so whoever finds them can just call the other.” I tell her. Okay, don’t look at me like that. I know it’s horrible; but so is not being able to kiss your secret boyfriend for several hours. “I’ll take this way,” I say pointing in the direction I saw Michael, “and you take that way.” I say pointing in the opposite direction. “Who knows,” I continue,”you might even find Jay along the way.” I tell her with a smile. Oh I’m a bad friend. But who knows, maybe she actually will find Jay or at least Kyle, if he isn’t with Michael. Consoling myself with that fact and with the fact that I will very soon be able to kiss my boy I say bye to Liz.

“See ya babe. Call me if you find them.”

“I will.” She says walking off into the crowd. Oh yeah it’s official, I’m a bad friend. But all my guilt melts away as I turn and head to where Michael’s standing.

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[Max POV]

About ten minutes later and three embarrassing stories about Liz and Maria we get to the party. Michael is already planning Kyle’s funeral. We walk in and immediately we’re surrounded by the loud music pumping through the factory.

“Well, I know they’re here because I saw Bambi out front.” Kyle announces.

“Well I don’t see them anywhere. They told us to meet them at the front of the factory.” Michael tells me. We all start looking around but I have to admit I don’t know who I’m looking or what they look like.

“Michael, what do Maria and Liz look like?” Thank you Isabel. See my sister really comes through.

“Maria’s got long blondish brown hair and green eyes and Liz has long brown hair and brown eyes. They’re both on the short side but don’t tell them I said that if you find them.” He says the last part desperately. I’m starting to wonder how these two small women can strike fear into the hearts of Kyle and Michael. They sound more like hit men for the mafia than teenage girls. With the description Michael gives us, we split up looking around for his sister and Maria. Isabel sticks close to me and Michael and Kyle go their separate ways. Michael’s informed me the reason he’s not going with Kyle is because if he finds Maria and Liz and they find out that he told all those embarrassing stories he wants to be as far away from him as possible.

“Well, good luck guys. I’m going this way. If you find them, tell Liz to call me on my cell phone.” Michael says as he walks away.

Isabel and I continue our search for the short and apparently dangerous girls. Michael told us that most likely they’ll be together so we head even deeper into to the crowd to continue looking for them.

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[Liz POV]

Where are they?! Geez, I’ve been looking for them for nearly a half an hour. I can’t believe Maria hasn’t had any luck yet either, I mean she would have called me if she found them. I haven’t even found Jay yet either. I was supposed to meet him fifteen minutes ago. I bet Tess had everything to do with that. That gerbil needs to learn how to let her brother live her own life. I hope he doesn’t think I stood him up.

I’m so frustrated over not being able to find them that when the idea occurs to me it’s like a revelation. Why haven’t we tried calling Michael on his cell phone to ask him where they are? It’s such an easy solution that I mentally kick myself for not thinking of it sooner. I pull out my cell phone and begin to dial Michael’s number when someone bumps into me from behind making me drop my cell phone; which then someone proceeds to step on. Today is just not my day. I pick up the pieces of my broken cell phone and turn in rage to the person who bumped into me.

“I am… so sorry.” The mean, horrible person stutters. I slowly bring my eyes up to look at the person. Stupid, loser… hottest guy I’ve ever seen!

“See something you like?” He asks in a smug voice. Crap, he caught me staring. Come on Liz, get a hold of yourself. This guy just made you break your cell phone. The only way you had of finding the rest of your friends. You’re here to finally have a date with the guy you’ve had a crush on for five years. Who cares if he’s really hot, has the most beautiful eyes you’ve seen, and a body to die for. No, hot guy…baaaaaad! Think of Jay. My thoughts and that stupid smug look on his face finally pull me back to reality. I square my shoulders and glare at him. Good Liz, good.

“How dare you?! You bumped into me and made me drop my cell phone!” Mean hot guy. No, bad, Liz.

“I said I was sorry.

“Yeah well, sorry doesn’t magically just put my phone back together.” His eyes have tiny flecks of gold in them. No, stop. He notices me staring again and he gets another smirk on his face which only gets me angrier. Then his next words take me completely by surprise.

“Would you like to go out with me sometime?” What?!

“No! What the heck is wrong with you?! First you bump into me, causing me to break my cell phone and now you’re asking me out?! No! Heck no! Besides I’m meeting someone.” I yell indignantly.

“You know, you look familiar. Have we met before?” He asks me. Whoa, I almost fell for that one. He looked serious for a moment.

“Well if that’s your usual opening line I suggest you work on it.” Does he think that line actually works?

“Are you sure? What did you say your name was?”

“I didn’t.” I answer his question coldly. He just starts to laugh. Stupid, hot, jerk. Jay, think of Jay. I’m not usually like this, but this guy is just something else.

“Come on; at least tell me your name.” Yeah right.

“Sorry, I have to go. I’m meeting someone that I actually like.” I say turning on my heel and stomping away. I’m pretty sure my exit would have been a lot smoother if he hadn’t caught me turning around for a last look. What? He was hot.
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[Maria POV]

“Hey.” I say coming up from behind and kissing Michael on the cheek.

“Hey, where’s Liz?” Michael asks looking around, expecting to see her just walk up.

“She’s kind of off looking for you guys.” I tell him with a smile. “Well, and Jay.”

“Well, in that case…” He says leaning down to take my lips in a soft kiss.

“Mmmm… so where’s Buddha boy?”

“Off looking for you and Liz coincidentally.” He says with a smile, kissing me again. You know I could get used to this. Although the feeling doesn’t last long when we hear someone clear their throat. We pull apart quickly and expecting to look up and see Liz, I’m surprised to look up and see a tall, beautiful blonde. But before I say anything she turns to look at Michael.

“Michael, we can’t find them.” What?! Who the heck is this and why is she talking to Michael? Before I can control my anger I smack Michael upside the head.

“Oww! Geez Maria! What was that for?!” Michael asked angrily.

“Who the heck is this and how do you know each other?” I ask heatedly. However, the girl is the first to answer.

“Oh you must be Maria.” Blondie says warmly. Yeah, we’ve established that, now who the heck are you? “Michael, you didn’t tell me you two were dating.” She says with a smile. I turn to look at Michael. He meets a beautiful blonde and he doesn’t tell her he’s taken? I glare at him.

“What, it’s not like it was common knowledge.” He says trying to defend himself.

“Oh, I think you’ve got the wrong idea. I’m Isabel. My brother and I just moved to Roswell today and Michael and Kyle were just showing us around. We were actually just out looking for you and Liz.” I take a moment to process what she just told me and when it sinks in I smile and stick my hand out to shake hers.

“Maria Deluca. Nice to meet you. Sorry for jumping to conclusions there. Welcome to Roswell.”

“Thanks, and don’t worry I’d probably do the same thing if I were in your situation.” She says taking my hand.

“Sorry, I didn’t tell you Maria and I were dating, it’s just that no one else really knows we’re dating either.” Michael says and I feel bad for being mad at him because it’s true. No one else really does know we’re dating.

“Oh.” Isabel says awkwardly. “Well, I won’t tell anyone if you don’t want me to.” She rushes to assure us.

“Thanks.” I’m starting to like her already.

“So, if you’re here, where’s Liz?” She asks curiously.

“Oh, uh…she’s off looking for Michael and Kyle.” I tell her. “You know, actually, I’ll just call her right now and she can meet us over here.” I say pulling out my cell phone. I dial her number and immediately get her voicemail. Hmm… maybe she’s with Jay. I leave her a message and hang up the phone.

“She’s not answering, but maybe she found Jay and just didn’t want to be interrupted. I left her a message saying we were over here.”

“Who’s Jay?”

“Only the guy Liz has been in love with for the past five years. He finally asked her out today.”

“That’s great.” Isabel says enthusiastically.

“So Isabel, where’s Max?” Michael asks, tired of being ignored.
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Now, on to part 2 of 1 girl, 5 guys, and a basement.

1 girl, 5 guys, and a Basement : Part 2

(note: If you read the phantom of the opera book you find out the phantom’s real name is Erik)

Hey every one I’m back!

(Thumping noises heard from basement)

Sariah: Uh, just a moment, I’ll uh… be right back.

(Looks around conspicuously and then removes chain from around her neck with a key on it. Unlocks door.)

S: Okay, what’s going on here?

(Everyone starts talking all at once) (Whistles loudly)

Max: Erik stole Raoul’s hairbrush.

Erik: I did not! Why would I want anything that belongs to the fop?!

S: Erik! How many times do I have to tell you? Leave. Raoul. Alone.

Erik: Na na na.

S: What was that?

Erik: Uh… um nothing.

(Rest of guys snicker)

S: Good, now return Raoul’s brush.

Erik: I told you I don’t have the fop’s brush!

Jay: Well, then who does?

(Everyone looks around)

Max: Where’s Brandon Flowers?

(See him brushing his hair in the mirror)

Raoul: Hey! That’s mine! Give it back!

Brandon Flowers: No!

Raoul: Yes! (Start an all out brawl)

Max and Erik: Go Brandon!

Jay: Come on! Get him Raoul!

S: Guys. (They keep fighting) Guys! (Throws something at guys)

Raoul: Ow! Hmm… what’s this?

S: Wait, I didn’t mean to throw that! Give it back!

Jay: Hey, let me see. A love note? (I start to blush)

S: Give it back guys.

Raoul: (Snickers) … Dearest, I fear I must confess my undying love or I will surely burst for the strength of my feelings are too strong to keep hidden…

S: Raoul, if you know what’s good for you, you’ll give it back.

Raoul: I’ve felt this way for so long.

S: Raoul, give it back. (jumps, tackling him to the floor)

Raoul: Here! Erik, take it!

S: NO!

Erik: I think on some level I’ve always known. Ever since I met you. Your smile, your laugh. It’s always been you.

S: Erik! Give it back RIGHT NOW! (Blushing furiously now) (jumps on his back trying to reach for it)

Erik: Here Brandon!

Brandon: I didn’t know the meaning of the word love…

S: Stop it! I’m warning you Brandon! (Looks scared for a second, continues)

Brandon: Till I met you. (grabs on to his leg, send him sprawling to the floor) Here Max! Take it!

Max: I’m suddenly reminded of that song, ‘Why do birds suddenly appear, every time, you are near.’ (Guys join in) ‘Just like me, they long to be, close to you!

S: (Blushing like mad now) Okay guys that’s enough!

Max: Please tell me you feel the same way. Forever yours, Sariah.

Guys: Whoo hoo! (whistles) (cat calls) ( I straighten out my clothes, march straight over and snatch the letter away)

Jay: So, uh… which one of us is it for?

S: What makes you think it’s for any of you?

Guys: Oh come on!

Raoul: Yeah, we know it’s for one of us!

S: Hmmm… well I guess now you’ll never know huh?

Erik: What?! You can’t do this to us!

Brandon: Yeah! We need to know!

S: Oh well! (storms out)

Max: Well that was stupid!

Erik: Yeah Raoul, this is all your fault! (hear basement door slam) (guys flinch)

Jay: Great! Now she’s angry with us!

Erik: Dang it! You know what that means.

Guys: No apple pie.

S: (Runs back out of breath and flushed) Sorry, I’m back. I had to take care of something. You know what, I gotta go now in fact, so see ya later. Bye.

Ominous voice: Who was that love letter for? Will the guys ever be forgiven? Will they ever find out who it’s for? Will Sariah cut off their apple pie privileges? Find out next time on ‘1 girl, 5 guys, and a basement’. Duh duh duh.

Hope you had as much fun reading this as I did writing it!

~Sariah~

Hey guys! I'm back
Sorry it took me so long but I just started my senior year and it's been mad crazy yo! he he I've successfully switched from spanish 3 to choir and I am happy as a clam! (Why do they say happy as a clam? Are clams happy? They tend to get eaten a lot.) But anyways, the point is I'm back with part 4c. Thanks again to all you feedbackers you're peaches! It was also cool because I saw my guitar teacher from last year today and he's like 'Sariah, I thought you graduated.' He thought I was a senior last year. Then he's like 'you wanna teach a class?' Then after school me and one of my best buds went to talk to him to ask him if he was serious and he said yeah! I was excited.

Special Thanks To:

Maxsgurl
Topy458
RASaero611
begonia9508
Timelord31
anonymousarfan
RoswellRulz
frenchkiss70
Lizza

And a very special thanks to my beta:To_Kiss_A_Frog who rocks!

And now, since I've kept you waiting so long, without further ado, chapter 4c.

Chapter 4c

[Max POV]

“Hey guys.” I say walking towards the spot where Michael, Isabel, and another blonde are sitting.

“Max, where have you been?” Isabel asks. I guess I did take longer than I told her, but what started with me looking for Michael’s sister and her friend turned into me looking for that girl I bumped into. She’s really cute when she’s pissed off. I mean I’m usually not like that and I definitely don’t ask out random girls but she’s just…I don’t know…different.

“I…uh…met someone.” I tell them.

“You met someone?” Isabel asks shocked. I mean I can understand where she’s coming from, I really haven’t gone out with a lot of girls.

“Yeah, I bumped into her, literally.”

“So what’s her name?” This question comes from Michael.

“I…uh…don’t know. I kinda pissed her off because when I bumped into her she broke her phone.”

“Wow, so you don’t know her name, and you defaced her personal property? She must love you already.” I hear the blonde sitting by Michael say sarcastically. “You must be Max. Maria Deluca, nice to meet ya.” Ahhh, so this is Maria. “So Max, do you usually break girls’ cell phones when you like them or is this a one time thing?” She asks hopping off her stool and walking over to me. You know I’m beginning to see why Michael and Kyle are afraid of her. Hoping to get all the attention off of me I have to think fast. Should I? It’s Kyle’s fault anyway.

“So Maria, is it true that you-.”

“Hey guys.” Kyle says walking out from the crowd. “It’s crazy out there. Hey Maria, where’ve you been?”

“Hold on a minute Kyle, Max was just going to ask me something.” She says turning back to face me.

“Well I just wanted to know if it was true that during freshman year you- what the heck Kyle?!” I yell as I’m shoved back into the crowd.

“Max, what do you think you’re doing? If you value your life you’ll just pretend that you never heard that story. Do you know what Maria will do to me if she finds out I told you about that?” He says fearfully, looking over his shoulder to make sure no one’s listening in. I glance back over his shoulder to take another look at Maria. She doesn’t look dangerous… But then again, looks can be deceiving.

“Okay Kyle, I won’t tell her, but if you don’t get her off my back I can’t make any guarantees.” I tell him.

“Thanks man.” Kyle says dusting himself off and walking back over to where the group is standing there staring at us.

“So, what was that all about?” Maria asks looking at us suspiciously.

“Max was just informing me that he’s attracted to men and was trying to ask me out. Sorry man, I don’t swing that way.” What?! How does get her off my back translate in to telling her I’m gay? Everyone’s eyes got wide and they all turned to look at me.

“Wow, Max I didn’t know, uh…” Maria stammers out. Come on, I just told you I met a girl!

“That’s not true, you can’t honestly believe him!” I shout gesturing to Kyle.

“Max, I know you’re just embarrassed that I turned you down, but honestly, it’s nothing to be ashamed of.”

“There’s nothing to be ashamed of because it’s not true!” I yell out. I turn around to look at Isabel who is just shocked at what has happened and a glance at Michael tells me I won’t get any help from him. He’s too busy laughing at my expense. Okay, this means war.

“Max, Max, it’s okay, really.” Shut up Kyle!

“Maria, I didn’t ask Kyle out, and I’m not gay. Kyle dragged me over there because he didn’t want you to know that he told me and Isabel about that time freshman year when you-.”

“Kyle!” Maria yells turning her now angry gaze on the football player trying to sneak away. “I told you that you were to take that to your grave.” She yells out. Okay, I’m beginning to see why Michael and Kyle are so afraid of her.

“Maria, he… he umm… you see the thing is…”

“I don’t want to hear it Kyle!” Owww. That has got to hurt. I wince as I see Maria hit Kyle upside the head painfully. Michael is no longer laughing at my expense anymore but at the sight of the smaller blonde girl hitting his friend.

“And you!” Maria turns her blazing green eyes on Michael’s laughing form. The surprise and fear that registers on Michael’s face as he realizes her anger is directed towards him now, is priceless.

“Owww!” Michael yells as she smacks him on the head too.

“Why didn’t you stop him?!” She shouts.

“I tried to stop him, but he doesn’t listen to me-.” Michael tries to explain. From behind me I hear the Kyle mutter something like ‘that’s the second time today’ before he sits down on a stool and sulks. Suddenly the sound of a phone ringing stops Maria’s tirade and she rushes to her bag to answer it. The relief is visible on Michael’s face. We all listen in to hear who Michael’s savior is.

“Hey Serena are you here already-. Liz? What are you doing calling on Serena’s cell phone? What?” Maria sends a glare my way. What? What’d I do? She starts to move out into the crowd and everyone looks at me confused.

“Hey I’m in the dark as much as you guys are.” I tell them all quickly. And with the attention finally off me, I turn my thoughts back to the girl I met earlier.

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[Liz POV]

Grrrrr… Who does that guy think he is?! Wait, did I just grrrr? That lunkhead. Ooh if I ever see his cute butt again… I fume as I stomp off into the ever raging crowd of dancing bodies.

“I thought I told you to leave me alone!” I yell as someone grabs on to my arm from behind.

“You did? Sorry, I thought… I’ll just go then.” Huh? I turn swiftly around to see Jay walking away.

“Jay! Oh no, I thought you were someone else. Don’t leave.” I tell him quickly and I smile when he turns around and closes the distance between us.

“I was beginning to think I’d never find you.”

“Same here, but I’m really glad you did.” I say grabbing his hand and pulling him over to somewhere we can talk. I lead us over towards the door where there are less people and I lean against the edge of a table. I start to blush as I realize that I’m still holding his hand, but he doesn’t make any move to pull away so I don’t either.

“So, I heard you were sent to the principal’s office.” He says breaking the silence.

“You uh… heard about that did you?” I ask starting to turn an even darker shade of scarlet. I wonder if he also heard how excited I was to get that note from him. “Well, it wasn’t really my fault…” I begin when I’m bumped from behind by a familiar annoying gerbil.

“Jay, there you are.” Tess says sweetly and then her eyes fall on me. “What are you doing with her?” She asks glaring at me distastefully. Witch.

“We’re on a date.” My heart beats faster at his admission. When she doesn’t immediately walk away he continues. “What do you want Tess?”

“We need to go home.” She answers. “Mom and Dad are coming back tonight, or have you forgotten?” She asks smugly. A look of recognition crosses Jay’s face and he turns to look at me.

“Sorry Liz, my parents are getting back from New York tonight and we’re supposed to go have a late dinner with them.” He tells me apologetically. At Tess’ sneer, he pulls me aside. “I’m sorry; I really wanted tonight to happen-.”

“Me too.” I agree quickly.

“Maybe another time?” He asks hopefully.

“Yeah, sure. Go see your parents.” I say giving him a little nudge and a smile.

“Thanks, I’ll see you tomorrow.” He says quickly pecking me on the cheek and walking over to where Tess was standing. He stops at the door and gives a final wave and he’s gone. As soon as he disappears from my sight I allow myself to drop the fake smile. This night just sucks. I look down at the broken pieces of my cell phone in my hand and remember Tess’ smug look as her and Jay left and before I know it I am forcing my way through the crowd, desperate to find Maria. I need to leave. With my luck, if I stay any longer, something worse will happen. This time as I bump into people I don’t apologize, I think I have every right to be rude. I search for not just Maria but any familiar face now. I breathe a heavy sigh of relief as I see the familiar form of Alex ten feet in front of me.

“Alex!” He turns around at the sound of my voice and as soon as he sees me he waves to someone else in my direction as well. I almost cry as I see my cousin emerge from the crowd behind Alex. I watch as they quickly make their way towards me, well as quick as you can when you’re surrounded by hundreds of dancing teenagers.

“Serena, I-.” The sentence catches in my throat as I fight the urge to cry over my sucky night. No, I won’t cry over this I tell myself and soon I feel my depression turn into anger. I just want to get out of here.

“Liz, are you okay?” Serena asks concerned looking back and forth between me and Alex. “How was your date-?”

“Can we just go home, I really want to leave.” I cut her off, pulling the keys to Bambi out of my pocket and heading for the door.

“Liz!” Serena yells catching up with me. “What’s wrong?”

“Nothing’s wrong.” I counter not wanting to hash out all my personal crap in front of an extremely large group of my peers. “Can I use your cell phone? I need to call Maria.”

“Why can’t you use yours?” She asks curiously. I hold up the mangled pieces of plastic in front of her face in explanation.

“Oh.” She hands over her phone and as I dial Maria’s number she tries to fill in a confused Alex. I tap my foot as I wait for Maria pick up. The sooner I get out of here the better. After the seventh ring I’m about to hang up when I hear Maria answer.

“Hey Maria.” I say greeting the voice on the other end. “No, this is Liz.” I rush to tell her when she calls me Serena. “Well, my phone is broken.” I answer her. “Yeah, some idiot bumped into me and made me drop my phone and then someone stepped on it.” I conveniently leave out the part that he was really cute and that he asked me out. Now’s just not the time for this. All I wanna do is go home, watch a chick flick and eat some ice cream. I tune back into Maria’s voice in time to hear her ask if I was okay. I wish everyone would stop asking me that. “No, I’m not okay, can we just go home?” I ask softly. I smile as Maria offers to beat a certain blonde to a pulp and says she’ll meet me at the car. “Thanks ‘Ria.” I say using her nickname and hang up feeling a little better. I can taste that ice cream already. I turn back to Serena and Alex who are ready to leave with me as soon as Maria gets here.

“You guys don’t have to leave just because I am. Maria’s going to go home with me.”

“Nope, this party’s old anyways.” Serena says and links her arm with mine. Then I quickly remember about Maria’s and mine plan to get Kyle and Serena together. I guess operation ‘Buddha love’ will have to wait. I smile gratefully at my cousin and turn to face Alex. I notice he also moves to link his arm with mine.

“Alex, you really don’t have to go. The rest of the guys are here you can call Michael and ask him where they are-.” I’m cut off when he links his arm with mine anyway and I look meaningfully at him.

“Well, since we’re all going to the same place, why don’t you give Kyle the keys to Bambi and we’ll all just go in my car.” Alex offers and before I even ask Serena’s forcing her cell phone into my hand. I quickly dial Michael’s number and when I hear him grunt a ‘hey’ I ask to speak with Kyle. There’s silence over the line except for the pulsing beat of the music in the background until I hear Kyle’s voice answer.

“Hey Kyle, Maria, Serena, Alex and I are going to leave so meet me at the front and I’ll give you the keys to Bambi-.” I’m cut off as Kyle quickly agrees and hangs up after telling me he’ll be there in a few minutes. I don’t doubt that he will be, he couldn’t have sounded more excited if you told him Barbie and Ken were getting back together. I laugh softly at the thought and once again hand Serena’s phone to her. Now, all we have to do is wait.

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[Max POV]

Michael’s cell phone rings and breaks the silence that had fallen over us since Maria left and he quickly answers it, probably hoping to find out the reason for Maria’s sudden exit. I look around to once again survey the group. Kyle is still sulking alone on his stool and Isabel moves to stand next to me. I watch Michael just after he’s answered his cell phone move over to Kyle and hand it to him mouthing the name ‘Liz’. Kyle grabs the phone from him and brings it to his ear.

“Yeah,” He speaks into the phone. “Hey Liz.” I watch as he listens to what she says and see his face brighten. “Yeah, I’ll be there in a few minutes.” He says giddily and hangs up. We all look expectantly at him when he hands back Michael’s phone looking like a little kid on Christmas day.

“What?” He asks confused seeing all our curious stares.

“What’s going on and why are you so chipper all of a sudden?” Michael asks bluntly.

“Liz, Maria, Serena and Alex are leaving so Liz wants me to meet her out front so she can give me the keys to Bambi.” Kyle says excitedly. At our silence he continues, “Come on, let’s go. I told Liz I’d meet her in a few minutes.” We all follow Kyle towards the entrance all for different reasons. Kyle over the sheer glee of getting Bambi back, Isabel and Michael to find out the reason for Maria’s sudden exit and the reason Liz, Maria are leaving, and me; because I can’t fight this strong urge to find out who this girl I’ve heard so much about is.

Before I know it we’re stepping out into the cool desert air and I see at least twenty people standing outside talking. I look all around trying to catch a glimpse of Liz and almost don’t notice the tall lanky kid walking towards us.

“Hey guys.” He greets us with a smile. “Here are your keys Kyle.” He says handing them over to a delighted Kyle. He finally notices Isabel and I and looks questioningly at Michael.

“Oh, sorry; Alex, this is Max and Isabel. Isabel, Max, this is Alex.” Michael says making the introductions. “Max and Isabel just moved to Roswell.”

“Oh, nice to meet you two,” he said shaking my hand. Then turned to Isabel taking her hand, “My Lady,” he said kissing the back of Isabel’s hand. It takes Isabel by surprise and she starts to blush. But as quick as it happens Alex straightens and turns to leave. “Well, it was nice meeting you guys. I’ll see you at school tomorrow?” Isabel nods emphatically to assure him and I begin to wonder if she likes him. But before I can give it anymore thought I’m shocked by the sight of the girl I bumped into earlier heading toward a black Toyota. Michael notices my staring and before he can ask I tell him.

“That’s her.” I whisper pointing to the girl. I didn’t think I’d see her again tonight.

“Who?” Michael asked confused trying again to see where I was pointing.

“The girl I bumped into earlier. That’s her. Now she’s leaving and I still don’t know her name.” Michael finally notices who I’m pointing at and breaks out laughing. At my incredulous look he turns to me and answers my silent question.

“I don’t think finding out who she is, is going to be a problem.” He says trying to stifle his laughter seeing that I’m not amused. Wait a minute, it won’t be a problem? Does he know her?

“Why? Do you know who she is?” I ask eagerly excited to find out.

“Yeah I know who she is. That’s my sister.” It’s then I notice Alex get in the front seat of the Toyota.
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Okay guys that's it for chapter 4c. Now on to part 3 of '1 girl, 5 guys, and a basement.

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1 girl, 5 guys and a basement: Chapter 3

(Erik, Jay, and Max all sitting around a table thinking )

Erik: Come on guys. I’m sure if we put our heads together we can figure out who that note was for. I mean we have three smart people here.

Raoul: Hey!

Jay: You know amazingly he already assumed he wasn’t one of them.

Brandon Flowers: Well, if Raoul’s one then who’s the other one? ( they all look pointedly at him) Hey!

Erik: Like I was saying, we have three smart people here so…

Max: But how do we figure out who the note was for? She never mentioned any name or any initials.

Erik: Well, has she been acting strangely around any one of us lately?

( All become silent and think )

Brandon Flowers: Well, she did give me an extra piece of apple pie the other day.

( All the guys look shocked )

Raoul: She did not! You stole my piece of pie!

Brandon Flowers: Oh, yeah.

Jay: Well, she did tune my guitar for me earlier.

Max: That was only because it sounded so bad she couldn’t stand it any longer.

Jay: Yeah, well what has she done for you? ( he asks looking angry )

Erik: Guys, I’m telling you, the love note was for me. She was singing Phantom of the opera with me yesterday and I’m telling you she’s totally in love with me. ( He says smugly )

Raoul: Oh come on! We all know she was just practicing for choir. She has to sing Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again for the class for a grade.

( Erik glares at Raoul )

Erik: Shut up Fop! (Max and Jay laugh) What are you guys laughing at? ( He pulls out his Punjab lasso.) (Max and Jay immediately stop laughing.)

Max: Guys! This is getting us nowhere. We have to work together or we’ll never find out.

Erik: Fine.

(Laughter is heard from the corner. They all turn to see Brandon Flowers reading something.)

Jay: Hey Brandon, what do you have there?

Brandon Flowers: (Hiding the paper behind his back) Uh… nothing, nothing at all.

Max: Why don’t I believe you?

Brandon Flowers: Uhhh… I don’t know. Maybe you have trust issues.

Raoul: You know; he’s right. You do have trust issues.

Max: Shut up Raoul!

(Erik peeks behind Brandon’s back)

Erik: He has a piece of paper behind his back.

Brandon Flowers: What?! No I don’t!

Max: Then what’s this? (Max asks ripping the paper from behind his back)

Brandon Flowers: I uhhh… found it.

(Guys peek over Max’s shoulder and read the note)

Max: It’s another love note from Sariah!

Jay: She must have dropped it when she brought us lunch.

Erik: Well… What’s it say? Maybe it’ll give us a clue as to who the love note is for.

Raoul: Hey guys. ( All turn to look at him) Did you ever consider the possibility that maybe the love note isn’t for one of us?

( Guys look thoughtful for a moment)

Guys: Nah.
Jay: So what’s it say?

Max: Hold on a minute. It says, ‘Dearest, once again…

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Ominous Voice: What does the new note say? Did Sariah really drop it or did she purposefully leave it behind for one of the guys. Will the guys ever get along long enough to find out? Does Max really have trust issues? Find out next time on ‘1 girl, 5 guys, and a basement.

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Okay guys that's it for today. I'll start writing chapter 5 right away and hopefully I'll have it up soon as well. I really do have to sing 'Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again' in choir for a grade and if I sound really good I get to sing it as a solo at the concert. So wish me luck guys.


~Sariah~