Max waited for her to respond wondering what was going through her mind
Max waited for her to respond wondering what was going through her mind. He was still feeling the tingle of excitement at her suggestion of meeting. What would she be like in person? Would she make him forget about his problems and help him start over again? Could she accept the real truth about what he was?
He was tired of always dishing out advice and being the leader. It was too much of a responsibility having everyone count on him for everything. He wanted just to walk away for awhile and be a normal teenager. He didn't want to be Max Evans the Alien. Max Evans the King of some planet. Max Evans the leader… He just wanted to be Max Evans the teenager and highschool student.
AlienLuvR: What if by being with him, I hurt my friends and family?
E.T.: From the way you are talking, they are already hurting… Shouldn't you worry about your own happiness, and let them worry about their own?
Liz frowned wondering how to respond without revealing everything. She couldn't come out and say she was in love with an alien and by being with him, it would bring about the destruction of the Earth. For one thing, he'd think she was trying to avoid his question. He certainly wouldn't believe her. He might not want to remain friends with her, thinking she has a few screws loose. She wished there were someone she could talk to without having to lie….
AlienLuvR: I'm not sure if I can sacrifice everyone just for one guy… It would be too selfish of me to put my needs in front of everyone that is counting on me.
E.T.: Perhaps you should move on then… Obviously this guy isn't worth it if it would hurt the people around you…
Max wondered what kind of creep could have this affect on her. How could he make her choose between her friends and family and him? Why was she still in love with him? Maybe she needed to meet a real guy who could make her happy and let her be with the ones she cares about… He smiled wryly as he pictured himself being that guy. He was the farthest thing from what she needed. She needed a human person, not an alien. Just because she called herself an alien lover doesn't mean she loved a real alien.
He had to get the thought out of his head. There was no one for him. He realized this finally after looking at the situation he was in. Anyone that should get close to him would be in danger. They could never reveal the truth about what he was and that would put a strain on any relationship. Michael was right… Aliens and humans couldn't mix. They had to remain focused on the mission of getting home not getting involved with humans.
AlienLuvR: You make him sound like a bad person. He isn't, really. He's a great guy… There are other things involved.
E.T.: I didn't mean to imply that he was horrible… If he's a great guy, why would you hurt your loved ones by being with him?
AlienLuvR: It's hard to explain… And it's getting late. I have school tomorrow and work.
E.T.: Fine… I'll talk to you later.
E.T. logged off.