Author: Sarah Y.
Title: Double Date
Rating: PG
Category: Michael and Maria and other CC
Disclaimer: I don't own Roswell or the characters.
Summary: AU. Maria and Max are brother and sister. Liz and Michael are also siblings.



Double Date

Part 1

"I finally remembered to bring the pictures of my family that I told you about," Maria said to Liz.

"Oh good."

Maria held the pictures and Maria pointed out her mother. "That's my mom's boyfriend the sheriff next to her. My dad left when I was 6."

"You look a lot like your mother."

"I don't know if I should take that as a compliment or not."

"You should. She's pretty."

Maria continued to flip through the pictures until she got to the last one. Liz's eyes got big. "Who is that Maria?"

"Oh that's my brother, Max."

"Maria, I have worked with you at the Crashdown for over a year and you never told me how cute your brother is. Is he single?"

Maria was shocked. Liz was a nice girl but she was kind of shy to be so blunt about her feelings.

"Actually he just broke up with his girlfriend Tess. Actually he tried getting rid of her two months ago. Max is just too nice and she wouldn't take a hint. It finally took him that long to make it clear to her that it was over. Do you want me to set you and Max up? "

Liz's eyes got wide at that idea but then she looked sad. "I'd love to but what if he doesn't like me? What if I don't know what to talk to him about?" Liz thought for a moment. "Wait, what if we had a double date? That way you could be with me and help me out if I get stuck for something to say."

"I would chica but I don't have a boyfriend remember?"

"Well I could set you up with my brother, Michael. He's not seeing anyone."

"What's Michael like?"

"He's kind of a loner, but Maria I really want to see Max. Please."

"Alright I'm sure Max will go for it. Actually I showed him your picture and he mentioned that you were cute too."

"Really Maria!"

"Yes."

******

"Michael."

"No."

Michael."

"No."

"Please Michael!"

"No!"

"You'll like Maria. She's really nice, and she's beautiful."

"No!"

"Michael I've never asked you for anything. Can't you just do this one thing for me?"

"No."

"I'll give you $100."

Michael thought for a while. "Well, I could use the money to fix my bike. Where are we going anyway? I'm not dressing up."

"We haven't decided yet. Thanks Michael." Liz jumped up and kissed Michael on the cheek.

"Whatever," Michael said shaking his head while Liz ran off to find a phone."

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Maria ran in the house after her shift at the Crashdown and found Max sitting on the couch. "Max."

"Oh, hi Maria."

"You remember that girl Liz."

"Who?"

"Liz. Remember I showed you her picture that one day and you said she was cute."

"Yes."

"Well how would you feel about going out with her?"

"What?"

"It would be a double date she's setting me up with her brother."

"What's she like?"

"You'll like her Max. She's a geek just like you."

"Thanks Maria. I'm glad you think so highly of me."

"I just meant she likes Math and science like you. She's a great student. And she thinks you're cute too."

"Really. What picture did you show her?"

"The one of us at the park that mom took."

"What? How could you show her that picture? I looked like a total geek!"

"You always look like a geek. Especially with you're big ears."

"Hey!" Max yelled as he threw a pillow at Maria.

"Relax. She likes you. So you'll do it?"

"Sure."

The phone stated ringing. "I'll get it. It's probably Liz," Maria said.

"Hello."

"Maria?"

"Yes. My brother said he'd be delighted to go. What about Michael?"

"Yes, Michael can't wait. He's really exited."

"Where should we go Maria?"

"Well why don't we go to a movie? Then afterward we can go out to eat."

"That sounds great."

TBC...

Part 2

"I'm really exited about the date tonight Maria. Do you think Max will like me? He's so cute. I can't believe he doesn't have another girlfriend already."

"Liz calm down. Max will like you. Anyway he doesn't date that much. He usually has his head in the books and he's kind of shy like you."

"Maria, I'm really glad we're doing this."

"Me too Liz. You know your pretty cool. We should have started hanging out a long time ago."

Even though Maria and Liz had worked together for over a year and gone to the same high school they had never really hung out together.

"We're so different, Maria. Your outgoing, I'm shy."

"You're an A student and I'm in remedial Science. You have a dad, mine left."

"That's not what I meant Maria."

"I know Liz. I'm sorry. I'm just feeling sorry for myself."

"So Michael and I will drop by your house at 7:00 tonight."

"Sure Liz," Maria said hugging her.

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"Max what's taking you so long? I need the bathroom. Ready or not I'm coming in," Maria said flinging the bathroom door open.

"Max we're only going to a movie," Maria laughed. Max was dressed in a suit and tie.

"Yes, but we're going out to eat afterwards. Is it too much? Do you think Liz will like me? She's so beautiful. Are you sure she doesn't have a boyfriend already?"

"Max, calm down. You're starting to sound like a girl. Liz is shy too, and she doesn't date that much either. Now go change into something more casual."

Maria laughed and went into the bathroom to get ready. An hour later she came out of the bathroom.

"Well it's about time Maria. They will be here any moment."

"You should talk Max. How long have you been standing in front of your mirror?"

"Never mind, Maria."

Max was now dressed in a polo shirt and jeans. Maria had on a blue tube top and a matching skirt.

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"Michael you are not wearing that!" Liz screamed at Michael.

"What? Where only going to a movie." Michael was dressed in a Metallica t-shirt and an old pair of jeans that had oil stains covering them and was ripped in several places.

"Please change Michael. This date is really important to me. You know I hardly ever go out. I want to make a good impression on Max."

"You don't even know him. Why do you care so much about what he thinks? You shouldn't get attached to people anyway. In the end they'll only hurt you."

"Gee thanks Mr. Optimistic. Michael please change. I'll throw in another $20."

"No. Liz you can't buy me."

"$35?"

"No."

"$50?"

"Sold."

Michael went back into his room and came out in a black t-shirt and blue jeans.

"Well I guess that's better Michael. At least there aren't any holes in your clothes."

"I'm ready to go Michael. Dad's letting us take the car."

"He's your dad not mine."

"Come on, Michael this is your home now too."

"Just until your family gets sick of me and throws me to the next foster home."

"That won't happen. You're my brother now. Let's go. Max and Maria are waiting.

TBC...