Title: Changes and Discoveries
Author: Gaudicia
Read disclaimer, author's note in the first ch.
Changes and Discoveries 2
They couldn't believe their ears nor the teasing note in her voice, but they would recognize her voice anywhere. When they turned to look where the voice came from, they almost didn't recognize her.
Maria didn't care how Liz looked; all she cared about was that Liz was finally there. Maria spirited from her seat besides Michael, and almost tackled Liz to the floor. "Oh, Lizzie, I've missed you so much," Maria whispered.
Liz heart went out to Maria when she heard Maria's broken whispered. Liz hugged tightened around Maria. "I've missed you too." Liz couldn't believe she hadn't thought how her departing would affected Maria or Alex. Liz gazed locked with Alex's--silently communicating how much they missed one another.
Maria finally let her grip lose and she led her closer to the bench. "Liz, we were so worried about you!"
Liz felt the apprehensiveness Michael had towards her, and that itself was enough to erase any thought of laughing at their surprised looks. Maria had already taken her seat besides Michael again, leaving Liz to find a seat on her own. Liz purposely brushed against Max. She felt Max stiffen immediately as the contact was made. 'Yep, the sparks are still there and I'm not the only one feeling them.' Liz thought as she felt that tingling sensation she always felt when she touched Max, or vice-versa. Liz sat next to him, like she wasn't affected by their brief touch.
Max still couldn't believe she was there, or that he was hearing her voice. He didn't know what to do or say. When he felt her brush against him, he thought he had died and gone to heaven. Max found any brief touch with Liz intoxicating. His breath got caught up in his throat; it was like electricity would shoot through out his whole body. It had been so long since they had touched that the smallest contact had a numerous of effect on him. All he wanted to do was take her in his arms, and tell her how much he missed her and love her, but after what happened in the cave he didn't dared. His body hummed when Liz sat next to him. Max looked at Liz trying to find any sign that she was affected by their touch just as he was, but she looked totally unaffected, but something in Liz's eyes told him otherwise.
"Well, look who finally decided to grace us with her presence." Michael said, angrily. Michael didn't care if she was a saint, she had hurt Maria, and that was enough to make him angry and defensive.
Liz wasn't going to let anyone make her feel bad. She did what she needed to do and to them it may not seem right, but to her it was the best decision she had made. She was used to dealing with Michael and she knew how to shut him up. She would prove to them that her time with her Cousin was productive. "I didn't know you missed me so much. That's so sweet of you."
Michael was dumbfounded, no one had discarded him so easily except maybe Isabel, but Liz did it without breaking a sweat. Michael hadn't expected Liz to answer him like that; he hadn't expected her to answer at all. Michael thought Liz's answer would be an apology and after that she would dropped her gaze to the floor--not brush him off so easily.
Maria almost choked on her drink. She would have cheered on Liz if it wasn't she was in too much of a shock. Liz had never seemed to have a backbone and now she was acting as it were of a second nature. Another part of her got a little defensive she was the only one that was supposed to treat Michael like that.
Everyone was speechless, like Michael, they hadn't expected that answer. Not even Maria could make Michael shut up so fast, or blush like he was at the moment.
Isabel not wanting a battle to start, since Liz seemed not to be backing down asked, "Liz, what's up with the new look?"
Liz with one last final challenging look in Michael's direction she turned her attention to Isabel. "You like it? My Cousin and I thought I need a change."
"I guess you changed more than your appearance," Isabel muttered.
Before Liz could reply Alex intervened, "Liz, I didn't know you liked leather."
"Oh, Alex, there are a lot of things you still don't know about me, lots of things," Liz mysteriously replied. They didn't know what to thinking of Liz's reply.
"You were staying with Claire?" Maria asked, not liking it at all.
"Yep, it was great!" Liz trailed off as she remembered Maria and her cousin didn't get along. They never did and Liz had no idea why. There was always a rivalry between them, that Liz couldn't explain. If Maria said something her cousin would always try to contradict her and vice-versa.
Alex knew Maria didn't get along with Claire, but he wanted to know what Liz had been doing when she wasn't with them. "Liz, so how was it? How is Claire? Is she still as defiant as we last saw her?" Alex leaned a little in Liz's direction and quietly asked, "Liz, is she still as cute?" Just as he finished his question, he jumped and screamed, "Ouch! Izzy, what was that for?"
Isabel innocently shrugged her shoulders. "What? My elbow slipped. It's not my fault it connected with your stomach."
Liz smiled at Isabel's obvious jealousy. "Now Alex, see what you do to Isabel?" Liz teased. Liz's smile grew when she saw Isabel blush. "Don't worry, Isabel. Alex is quite taken with you. Besides Claire has a boyfriend." Liz was glad when she saw Isabel relax, she happy that Isabel was being more open with her emotion. Liz knew it meant a lot to Alex. "Alex, to answer you question. Hmm…well, I have to say Claire is certainly…different."
Max interrupted Liz. "Liz, what's that on your shoulder?"
Liz froze for a second, but recovered quickly. 'If I didn't want them to see the tattoo I shouldn't have worn this shirt.' "A tattoo."
Maria squealed, "Let me see it!" Maria got up from her seat and was immediately inspecting Liz. "That's so cool. I want one!"
"No way! Don't even think about it, Maria," Michael said with authority.
Alex couldn't believe it. Getting a tattoo was something the Liz he knew would never have done. "Who convince you to get a tattoo?"
"Claire and her boyfriend," Liz answered.
Max didn't know what to think. 'Could she have change so much in just two months? Is she same person I fell in love with?'
Isabel was glad she wasn't eating, because she probably would have choke. "They seem to be wild and have a great influence on you."
"They cheered me up. They are family and great friends," Liz defended her friends.
Max didn't agree with Liz course of actions. "So getting a tattoo is a way to cheer someone up?"
Liz was getting angry. "What's the big deal? It's a tattoo. Some people think it's a way of expressing ourselves or something symbolic and in some places it's even considered art." Liz trailed off as she sense Tess was near.
Just then they heard a deafening whining voice. "Max, can't you believe some girl told me I need to brush my hair. My hair is okay, right?" Tess said, not noticing Liz was there.
"Great the Gerbil is here. I don't know Gerbil or Troll, which fits better?" Liz muttered.
Alex had just finished taking a sip of his soda, but when he heard Liz he couldn't hold his laughter in or his drink. Alex not wanting to spit anything on the table he turned his head to the side, and since Tess was standing besides him, he spit Tess. When he looked up to see who he accidentally had spit he saw Tess with nice, new orange spots in her clothes.
Alex froze. Tess looked like she wanted to kill and he was the prey. Alex didn't know whether to run or laugh-laughing won, and soon the others followed.
Tess was furious, "Max! Why are you laughing?"
Liz didn't let Max speak. "You know Tess? I definitely think orange is your color."
Tess looked around waiting for someone to defend her, but she knew it was useless. Tess turned and left.
Liz managed to control her laughter. "Was it something I said?" This only sent them into fits of laughter again.
Just then the bell rang, indicating them that lunch was over and to get to their next classes. They started to head to class, but they saw Liz go in the other direction.
"Liz, the way to class is this way," Maria said, as she pointed to the school's entrance.
"I know, but who said I was going to class." With that said, Liz left the school's ground.
Maria and the others' mouth dropped open. They were in shock. Before the summer Liz would have never cut classes and now she didn't care if she did, or didn't.
Isabel acknowledged, "This is something Michael would have done." Isabel founding it strange Michael didn't protested she started to look for Michael, but she didn't see him. "Hey, where is Michael anyway?"
At the same time Maria asked, "Where are my car key?"
Just then they saw Maria's car get out of the parking lot.
Alex put his arm around Maria and Isabel. "There goes your answer. Do you think the jetta will be the same?" Both of them groaned.
Max was oblivious to what was going around him. He was just staring at the spot Liz just moments ago had vacated. 'There's something strange going on, and I'm going to find out what.' "Come on. We are late for class."
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Michael knew he would have hell to pay for taking Maria's car, but he would deal with it when the time came. When he saw Liz go the other way he knew something was wrong, and he didn't knew why but he had been getting some weird vibes from Liz. Liz was acting totally unlike her and that was enough reason to spy on her. 'Was the strain of what happened in the cave to much for her?' Michael was having a hard time keeping up with her and at the same out of her sight. 'The Parkers must be crazy. Have they seen Liz drive? She is over the speed limit.' He was surprised when he saw Liz stopped at the airport. 'Is she leaving again?'
Michael parked the car in first free space. He flinched when the left side of the car rasped against the wall. Michael got out of the car and didn't bother to check it. 'I just hope Maria doesn't either.' Michael lost sight of Liz, but he decided to go inside the airport and looked around. He saw her in the arriving section. Michael wondered what was she waiting for, she kept looking at her watch. Liz looked like she was waiting for something. Michael noticed a girl and two other guys where approaching Liz.
Liz couldn't believe she had forgotten her Cousin was coming to town. She broke the speed limit, because she was late and it turns out that their plane was the one that was late. Liz knew she would have to explain why she left, but she was already too late, and where the fun would be if she had explained why she left. 'I hope Claire and Maria get along. Max, Michael, and Isabel are going to be a problem.' Someone yelling her name brought Liz out of her thoughts. When Liz looked to see where her name was coming from she saw Claire.
Liz was immediately hugging her. "Finally! I can't wait for you to meet the others. Let's go so Mom and Dad can see you." Liz said, as she dragged Claire out of the airport.
Laughing Claire said, "Liz, stop. I didn't came alone."
"Why didn't you say so before?!" Liz demanded.
At that moment two guys appeared besides them.
When Liz saw them she squealed and hugged them. "Why didn't you tell me you guys were coming too?"
"Liz, if you don't let go of my boyfriend, I'll be jealous," Claire teased.
Grumbling Liz let go of them. "Fine! But you'll see, I'll get them to myself someday."
"Not a chance," Claire replied.
"I don't have a problem with that." Josh, Claire's boyfriend said, earning a smack from Claire.
Chris shook his head. "Let's go. Before Claire does something no one will appreciate."
Liz saw all the suitcases and said, "Claire, what did you do? Did you bring the entire apartment? They won't all fit in the car. You know, Claire, I think three suitcases would be fine not six." Liz didn't have a doubt the suitcase where Claire's, since the others had just one and they were holding it.
"Liz, you should know by now that Claire doesn't pack light and neither does she do as told," Josh replied.
"It's okay. I think I know someone who can take half of the luggage and fit him in his car." Just as Liz finished she called, "Michael! Could you come over here?"
Michael swallowed and went to Liz. 'How did she know I was here?'
"Liz, what do you want?"
"Michael, I just thought that since you took the time to follow me you should make yourself useful. So here," Liz said, as she handed him one of Claire's suitcases.
Michael blushed at being caught and took the suitcase without compliant. "Ugh. What does this have inside? Rocks?"
"Nope, make-up," Claire answered, as she check out Michael over.
Liz continued to introduce Michael to the others. "Michael, this Claire, my cousin, Josh, her boyfriend, and Chris. Guys, this is Michael." Not waiting for them to get acquaintance she started to make her way out of the airport again. The others were soon following her.
Once the suitcases were in place, Liz called out to Michael. "Michael, we are going to the Crashdown."
Michael nodded and got inside Maria's car. "This is what I get for getting caught," Michael muttered. Michael looked back and saw Chris close to Liz-too close for his liking. Michael was surprise at the new protectiveness he felt when it came to Liz. Michael wondered where this feeling had come from and if it had anything to do with the vibes he had been getting from her.
When they saw Michael out of their sight they got inside the car. The atmosphere in side Liz's care was dense. Chris not being able to wait any longer, he asked the question that was bugging him, since he saw Michael. "Liz, is he-"
Liz didn't wait for Chris to finish. "Yes."
After they were able to digest the information they were finally able to speak. "That cool. That means we can have a little fun and that the others are here, right?" Claire concluded.
"Claire, don't forget why we are here," Josh scolded Claire.
Liz interrupted them before they could get into a fight as much as Josh and Claire loved each other--they were always fighting. It reminded her of Michael and Maria. "Guys, we are here."
Chris looked out the car's window and looked at the Crashdown. "Nice. It already feels like home."
Liz smacked Chris, "Oh, you!"
Liz saw the hour and knew that Maria, Isabel, and the others would be there. 'Where did the time went?' "Come on guys. Let's go in."
"Hey, aren't you going to help me with my luggage?" Claire yelled, as she saw that they were leaving her to fetch for herself.
Liz and Chris continued to make their way, while Josh went to help Claire.
Chris had Liz grabbed by the waist when they entered the Crashdown. They were used to their closeness and Liz didn't make anything about it. As soon as Chris and Liz entered the Crashdown all eyes were upon them. The first person Chris and Liz saw was Max, and he didn't look happy to see them.
To be continued…
Author: Gaudicia
Read disclaimer, author's note in the first ch.
Changes and Discoveries 2
They couldn't believe their ears nor the teasing note in her voice, but they would recognize her voice anywhere. When they turned to look where the voice came from, they almost didn't recognize her.
Maria didn't care how Liz looked; all she cared about was that Liz was finally there. Maria spirited from her seat besides Michael, and almost tackled Liz to the floor. "Oh, Lizzie, I've missed you so much," Maria whispered.
Liz heart went out to Maria when she heard Maria's broken whispered. Liz hugged tightened around Maria. "I've missed you too." Liz couldn't believe she hadn't thought how her departing would affected Maria or Alex. Liz gazed locked with Alex's--silently communicating how much they missed one another.
Maria finally let her grip lose and she led her closer to the bench. "Liz, we were so worried about you!"
Liz felt the apprehensiveness Michael had towards her, and that itself was enough to erase any thought of laughing at their surprised looks. Maria had already taken her seat besides Michael again, leaving Liz to find a seat on her own. Liz purposely brushed against Max. She felt Max stiffen immediately as the contact was made. 'Yep, the sparks are still there and I'm not the only one feeling them.' Liz thought as she felt that tingling sensation she always felt when she touched Max, or vice-versa. Liz sat next to him, like she wasn't affected by their brief touch.
Max still couldn't believe she was there, or that he was hearing her voice. He didn't know what to do or say. When he felt her brush against him, he thought he had died and gone to heaven. Max found any brief touch with Liz intoxicating. His breath got caught up in his throat; it was like electricity would shoot through out his whole body. It had been so long since they had touched that the smallest contact had a numerous of effect on him. All he wanted to do was take her in his arms, and tell her how much he missed her and love her, but after what happened in the cave he didn't dared. His body hummed when Liz sat next to him. Max looked at Liz trying to find any sign that she was affected by their touch just as he was, but she looked totally unaffected, but something in Liz's eyes told him otherwise.
"Well, look who finally decided to grace us with her presence." Michael said, angrily. Michael didn't care if she was a saint, she had hurt Maria, and that was enough to make him angry and defensive.
Liz wasn't going to let anyone make her feel bad. She did what she needed to do and to them it may not seem right, but to her it was the best decision she had made. She was used to dealing with Michael and she knew how to shut him up. She would prove to them that her time with her Cousin was productive. "I didn't know you missed me so much. That's so sweet of you."
Michael was dumbfounded, no one had discarded him so easily except maybe Isabel, but Liz did it without breaking a sweat. Michael hadn't expected Liz to answer him like that; he hadn't expected her to answer at all. Michael thought Liz's answer would be an apology and after that she would dropped her gaze to the floor--not brush him off so easily.
Maria almost choked on her drink. She would have cheered on Liz if it wasn't she was in too much of a shock. Liz had never seemed to have a backbone and now she was acting as it were of a second nature. Another part of her got a little defensive she was the only one that was supposed to treat Michael like that.
Everyone was speechless, like Michael, they hadn't expected that answer. Not even Maria could make Michael shut up so fast, or blush like he was at the moment.
Isabel not wanting a battle to start, since Liz seemed not to be backing down asked, "Liz, what's up with the new look?"
Liz with one last final challenging look in Michael's direction she turned her attention to Isabel. "You like it? My Cousin and I thought I need a change."
"I guess you changed more than your appearance," Isabel muttered.
Before Liz could reply Alex intervened, "Liz, I didn't know you liked leather."
"Oh, Alex, there are a lot of things you still don't know about me, lots of things," Liz mysteriously replied. They didn't know what to thinking of Liz's reply.
"You were staying with Claire?" Maria asked, not liking it at all.
"Yep, it was great!" Liz trailed off as she remembered Maria and her cousin didn't get along. They never did and Liz had no idea why. There was always a rivalry between them, that Liz couldn't explain. If Maria said something her cousin would always try to contradict her and vice-versa.
Alex knew Maria didn't get along with Claire, but he wanted to know what Liz had been doing when she wasn't with them. "Liz, so how was it? How is Claire? Is she still as defiant as we last saw her?" Alex leaned a little in Liz's direction and quietly asked, "Liz, is she still as cute?" Just as he finished his question, he jumped and screamed, "Ouch! Izzy, what was that for?"
Isabel innocently shrugged her shoulders. "What? My elbow slipped. It's not my fault it connected with your stomach."
Liz smiled at Isabel's obvious jealousy. "Now Alex, see what you do to Isabel?" Liz teased. Liz's smile grew when she saw Isabel blush. "Don't worry, Isabel. Alex is quite taken with you. Besides Claire has a boyfriend." Liz was glad when she saw Isabel relax, she happy that Isabel was being more open with her emotion. Liz knew it meant a lot to Alex. "Alex, to answer you question. Hmm…well, I have to say Claire is certainly…different."
Max interrupted Liz. "Liz, what's that on your shoulder?"
Liz froze for a second, but recovered quickly. 'If I didn't want them to see the tattoo I shouldn't have worn this shirt.' "A tattoo."
Maria squealed, "Let me see it!" Maria got up from her seat and was immediately inspecting Liz. "That's so cool. I want one!"
"No way! Don't even think about it, Maria," Michael said with authority.
Alex couldn't believe it. Getting a tattoo was something the Liz he knew would never have done. "Who convince you to get a tattoo?"
"Claire and her boyfriend," Liz answered.
Max didn't know what to think. 'Could she have change so much in just two months? Is she same person I fell in love with?'
Isabel was glad she wasn't eating, because she probably would have choke. "They seem to be wild and have a great influence on you."
"They cheered me up. They are family and great friends," Liz defended her friends.
Max didn't agree with Liz course of actions. "So getting a tattoo is a way to cheer someone up?"
Liz was getting angry. "What's the big deal? It's a tattoo. Some people think it's a way of expressing ourselves or something symbolic and in some places it's even considered art." Liz trailed off as she sense Tess was near.
Just then they heard a deafening whining voice. "Max, can't you believe some girl told me I need to brush my hair. My hair is okay, right?" Tess said, not noticing Liz was there.
"Great the Gerbil is here. I don't know Gerbil or Troll, which fits better?" Liz muttered.
Alex had just finished taking a sip of his soda, but when he heard Liz he couldn't hold his laughter in or his drink. Alex not wanting to spit anything on the table he turned his head to the side, and since Tess was standing besides him, he spit Tess. When he looked up to see who he accidentally had spit he saw Tess with nice, new orange spots in her clothes.
Alex froze. Tess looked like she wanted to kill and he was the prey. Alex didn't know whether to run or laugh-laughing won, and soon the others followed.
Tess was furious, "Max! Why are you laughing?"
Liz didn't let Max speak. "You know Tess? I definitely think orange is your color."
Tess looked around waiting for someone to defend her, but she knew it was useless. Tess turned and left.
Liz managed to control her laughter. "Was it something I said?" This only sent them into fits of laughter again.
Just then the bell rang, indicating them that lunch was over and to get to their next classes. They started to head to class, but they saw Liz go in the other direction.
"Liz, the way to class is this way," Maria said, as she pointed to the school's entrance.
"I know, but who said I was going to class." With that said, Liz left the school's ground.
Maria and the others' mouth dropped open. They were in shock. Before the summer Liz would have never cut classes and now she didn't care if she did, or didn't.
Isabel acknowledged, "This is something Michael would have done." Isabel founding it strange Michael didn't protested she started to look for Michael, but she didn't see him. "Hey, where is Michael anyway?"
At the same time Maria asked, "Where are my car key?"
Just then they saw Maria's car get out of the parking lot.
Alex put his arm around Maria and Isabel. "There goes your answer. Do you think the jetta will be the same?" Both of them groaned.
Max was oblivious to what was going around him. He was just staring at the spot Liz just moments ago had vacated. 'There's something strange going on, and I'm going to find out what.' "Come on. We are late for class."
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Michael knew he would have hell to pay for taking Maria's car, but he would deal with it when the time came. When he saw Liz go the other way he knew something was wrong, and he didn't knew why but he had been getting some weird vibes from Liz. Liz was acting totally unlike her and that was enough reason to spy on her. 'Was the strain of what happened in the cave to much for her?' Michael was having a hard time keeping up with her and at the same out of her sight. 'The Parkers must be crazy. Have they seen Liz drive? She is over the speed limit.' He was surprised when he saw Liz stopped at the airport. 'Is she leaving again?'
Michael parked the car in first free space. He flinched when the left side of the car rasped against the wall. Michael got out of the car and didn't bother to check it. 'I just hope Maria doesn't either.' Michael lost sight of Liz, but he decided to go inside the airport and looked around. He saw her in the arriving section. Michael wondered what was she waiting for, she kept looking at her watch. Liz looked like she was waiting for something. Michael noticed a girl and two other guys where approaching Liz.
Liz couldn't believe she had forgotten her Cousin was coming to town. She broke the speed limit, because she was late and it turns out that their plane was the one that was late. Liz knew she would have to explain why she left, but she was already too late, and where the fun would be if she had explained why she left. 'I hope Claire and Maria get along. Max, Michael, and Isabel are going to be a problem.' Someone yelling her name brought Liz out of her thoughts. When Liz looked to see where her name was coming from she saw Claire.
Liz was immediately hugging her. "Finally! I can't wait for you to meet the others. Let's go so Mom and Dad can see you." Liz said, as she dragged Claire out of the airport.
Laughing Claire said, "Liz, stop. I didn't came alone."
"Why didn't you say so before?!" Liz demanded.
At that moment two guys appeared besides them.
When Liz saw them she squealed and hugged them. "Why didn't you tell me you guys were coming too?"
"Liz, if you don't let go of my boyfriend, I'll be jealous," Claire teased.
Grumbling Liz let go of them. "Fine! But you'll see, I'll get them to myself someday."
"Not a chance," Claire replied.
"I don't have a problem with that." Josh, Claire's boyfriend said, earning a smack from Claire.
Chris shook his head. "Let's go. Before Claire does something no one will appreciate."
Liz saw all the suitcases and said, "Claire, what did you do? Did you bring the entire apartment? They won't all fit in the car. You know, Claire, I think three suitcases would be fine not six." Liz didn't have a doubt the suitcase where Claire's, since the others had just one and they were holding it.
"Liz, you should know by now that Claire doesn't pack light and neither does she do as told," Josh replied.
"It's okay. I think I know someone who can take half of the luggage and fit him in his car." Just as Liz finished she called, "Michael! Could you come over here?"
Michael swallowed and went to Liz. 'How did she know I was here?'
"Liz, what do you want?"
"Michael, I just thought that since you took the time to follow me you should make yourself useful. So here," Liz said, as she handed him one of Claire's suitcases.
Michael blushed at being caught and took the suitcase without compliant. "Ugh. What does this have inside? Rocks?"
"Nope, make-up," Claire answered, as she check out Michael over.
Liz continued to introduce Michael to the others. "Michael, this Claire, my cousin, Josh, her boyfriend, and Chris. Guys, this is Michael." Not waiting for them to get acquaintance she started to make her way out of the airport again. The others were soon following her.
Once the suitcases were in place, Liz called out to Michael. "Michael, we are going to the Crashdown."
Michael nodded and got inside Maria's car. "This is what I get for getting caught," Michael muttered. Michael looked back and saw Chris close to Liz-too close for his liking. Michael was surprise at the new protectiveness he felt when it came to Liz. Michael wondered where this feeling had come from and if it had anything to do with the vibes he had been getting from her.
When they saw Michael out of their sight they got inside the car. The atmosphere in side Liz's care was dense. Chris not being able to wait any longer, he asked the question that was bugging him, since he saw Michael. "Liz, is he-"
Liz didn't wait for Chris to finish. "Yes."
After they were able to digest the information they were finally able to speak. "That cool. That means we can have a little fun and that the others are here, right?" Claire concluded.
"Claire, don't forget why we are here," Josh scolded Claire.
Liz interrupted them before they could get into a fight as much as Josh and Claire loved each other--they were always fighting. It reminded her of Michael and Maria. "Guys, we are here."
Chris looked out the car's window and looked at the Crashdown. "Nice. It already feels like home."
Liz smacked Chris, "Oh, you!"
Liz saw the hour and knew that Maria, Isabel, and the others would be there. 'Where did the time went?' "Come on guys. Let's go in."
"Hey, aren't you going to help me with my luggage?" Claire yelled, as she saw that they were leaving her to fetch for herself.
Liz and Chris continued to make their way, while Josh went to help Claire.
Chris had Liz grabbed by the waist when they entered the Crashdown. They were used to their closeness and Liz didn't make anything about it. As soon as Chris and Liz entered the Crashdown all eyes were upon them. The first person Chris and Liz saw was Max, and he didn't look happy to see them.
To be continued…