Author: Sarah Y.
Title: Double Date
Rating: R
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 3
The next week Michael spent going to school, work, then locking himself in his room when he got home. It was an unusually quiet evening at the Crashdown. Maria, Liz, and Michael were all working.
"So how's it going with Michael?" Liz asked Maria.
"He's been avoiding me all week. I've tried to talk to him several times but he just blew me off. I'm starting to give up hope."
"Don't give up Maria. I'm sure he'll come around," Liz gave Maria a reassuring smile.
Maria decided to try again with Michael and she walked up to him while he was working in the kitchen. "Michael can we talk?"
"I'm busy."
"With what? We have like two customer's in the whole dinner."
"Michael I need you in the back!" Jeff yelled.
"Gotta go," Michael said thankful for Mr. Parker's interruption. He wasn't sure how much longer he could resist Maria.
Maria sighed and walked and sat at one of the booths. She had been setting and resting her feet for a few minutes when she heard the bell on the door start to ring. She grabbed her pad of paper and pencil and prepared to go get their order. She was shocked when she saw who had walked through the doors. "Alex! Alex! I've missed you so much!"
Michael walked back into the kitchen just in time to see Maria fling herself into Alex's arms. Michael was not happy and Liz could tell by the expression on his face. He was angry with himself for getting jealous after all she meant nothing to him or so he told himself. Liz walked up to the kitchen counter where Michael was watching all the action. "So who's the guy?" Michael asked.
"I don't know but Maria seems awfully glad to see him," Liz answered. Noting Michael's angry face she added, "Michael she's not going to wait for you forever. You have to tell her how you feel."
"What are you talking about?"
"Michael it's obvious your crazy about her."
"She's moved on. Look how she's hanging all over that guy."
"Michael just go tell her you made a mistake by pushing her away and you want to be with her."
Michael wished Liz would leave him alone. He didn't want to discuss it anymore. "Maria can go out with anyone she wants to. Get it through your head I don't want Maria!" Michael and Liz were so deep in conversation that they didn't notice Maria had walked up behind them with Alex by her side. Michael could see the hurt look in Maria's eyes and he wanted to take it back but he couldn't.
"Liz this is Alex my bestest friend ever," Maria said to Liz chocking back the tears. She wasn't going to give Michael the satisfaction of seeing her cry.
"It's nice to meet you Alex. I think we've actually had a class together," Liz said.
"Biology right?"
"Yes."
"Alex just got back from Sweden. I want to know every detail of your trip Alex," Maria said trying to be her usual bubbly self.
"Why don't you take the rest of the night off Maria? Then you and Alex can go catch up," Liz asked.
"I can't leave you here by yourself."
"I'll check with dad but I'm sure it's alright. Nobody's here and I'm sure we're losing money by paying you to be here."
"If you're sure you'd be alright."
"I'm sure Maria." Liz went to talk to her father and came back out front.
"Dad says it's fine if you go. In fact he gave me the rest of the night off too."
"Great you can come with us too Liz," Maria said.
"I don't want to intrude."
"Your not intruding Liz. I want my two best friends to get to know each other."
"It looks like we're all set. Alex, since you just got back from Sweden why don't you decide where we go?"
"Why don't we go back to your house Maria? I'm dying to have a movie night in your room and we can catch up."
"Sounds great and my mom's not home from the convention yet so you can keep me company."
The thought of another guy in Maria's bedroom pissed Michael off even if Liz was with them. He wanted to bang Alex's head into the wall at that moment.
"Where's Max going to be at?" Alex asked.
"He's staying out late at a friend's house. They're studying for some big test. If you're ready we can go."
"I just have to grab my purse. I'll meet you in the car," Liz added.
After Maria and Alex left Liz turned to Michael. "You jerk!"
"What? I didn't know she was standing there."
"You should have apologized."
"It doesn't matter Liz. She probably hates me by now."
"No she doesn't Michael, but no one would blame her after the way you're acting toward her."
******
"So what's the deal with you and Michael?" Alex asked Maria. Alex, Maria, and Liz were all lounging around on Maria's bed looking at photos from his trip to Sweden.
"We went out twice but it was nothing serious."
"It didn't look that way to me Maria. I know you. You really like him."
"You know me to well Alex." Maria then told Alex the whole twisted story.
"So you are going out with Max? Max's taste in girls certainly has improved," Alex said referring to Tess.
"Thanks Alex," Liz said.
"So Alex did you meet anyone special in Sweden?" Maria asked.
"I did sort of date this one girl Leanna but it didn't work out."
"You've still got an eye out for that girl at school don't you Alex?"
"What girl?" Liz asked.
Alex covered his face in humiliation so Maria answered for him. "He doesn't actually know her name, but Alex has been pining over this blonde he's seen her at school."
"Why don't you talk to her?" Liz asked.
"There's no way I could talk to her. She's so beautiful and she would never go for a geek like me."
"Alex you're not a geek. Your smart, sensitive, caring, and a loyal friend."
"You make me sound like a dog Maria."
"Any girl would be lucky to have you as a boyfriend Alex," Liz said.
"Thanks. I think I like her Maria. She's a keeper." Liz blushed at Alex's words.
After talking for hours the group finally decided on watching The Perfect Storm on Maria's VCR.
*********
Michael finished his shift at 9:00 and started on his bike to go back to the trailer. He was sure Hank would probably be passed out by now. Michael stepped off his bike and walked through the doors. A drunken Hank standing at the door met him.
"Where in the hell have you been kid?" Hank asked.
"You know I work at the Crashdown," Michael said.
"Get your ass in here and clean up this trailer."
"Look I'm tired and I'm just going to go to sleep." Michael tried to walk past Hank but he wouldn't let him.
"Boy you need to show me a little appreciation. I took you back in when nobody else wanted you. Hell your mother didn't even want you that's why she killed herself."
Michael's heart sank. He could still remember the day he walked home to find his mother laying in a pool of blood. She had slit her wrist. He tried waking her but it was too late. She was already dead.
"You're wrong she killed herself because you wouldn't let her leave you!" Michael yelled. He didn't have anytime to react after Hank slugged him. Michael didn't notice Hank had a belt in his hand when he walked in the door. Hank continued beating Michael until they both passed out on the floor.
****
"Maria's it's been great catching up with you but I need to get home and finish unpacking," Alex told Maria getting up from her bed.
"It's getting late. I should be going too."
Liz and Alex left Maria alone in her house. She got into her nightclothes, a tank top and shorts and continued getting ready for bed.
Maria couldn't get to sleep and went over to stare out of her bedroom window. She was surprised to see Michael standing by her window.
When Michael had finally gained consciousness he found Hank lying next to him. He had to get out of the house. He got up and started walking. His feet lead him to Maria's.
Maria was sitting at her windowsill when she saw Michael standing there. "Michael what are you doing here? You made it perfectly clear you didn't want me. Did you come here to try and hurt me some more? Well it won't work. Just leave."
I shouldn't have come here Michael thought as he turned and started to walk away.
"Wait Michael don't leave," Maria said opening up the window and running after Michael. She grabbed his hand to turn him around and he winced in pain. "What's wrong?" Maria looked up at Michael's face. "Oh my god Michael what happened?"
"Look I should go."
"No Michael come inside. My mother's out of town and Max isn't home yet."
Michael and Maria stepped into her bedroom through the window. "Let me drive you to the hospital Michael. You're hurt."
"No I'm not going to the hospital."
"But Michael you could have broken bones or something."
"No I'm not going."
"Did Rath do this to you?"
"No. Look I better just go." Michael got up and attempted to walk out of Maria's window.
"Michael please don't go. I'm scared." When Michael turned around and looked at Maria he was shocked to see tears rolling down her face.
"I won't ask anymore questions Michael. Please just let me help you." Maria led Michael over to her bed. "I'll be right back don't move." Maria went into the bathroom and came back with bandages, washcloths, peroxide, and antibiotic ointment. She set the items down on her nightstand and reached over and grabbed the hem of his shirt.
"What are you doing?"
"I have to see the damage Michael. You're shirt's covered in blood." Michael reluctantly let her take the shirt off grunting in pain as he lifted his arms up to help her remove the shirt. "Oh god Michael." Maria gasped as she saw the cuts and welts all over his body. Maria leaned down next to him and held his hands in hers. "Michael I don't know what to do. I'm scared for you. You could get an infection and get really sick. You really need to go to the hospital."
"It's alright Maria. I'll just clean up the cuts with this," Michael said pointing to the items on the dresser.
"I'll do it." Maria grabbed the washcloths and started to wash his cuts. Michael whimpered as Maria cleaned the wounds with peroxide. She finally finished cleaning his wounds and wrapped gauze around his upper body to keep the bandages in place. She instructed Michael to lie down. "What about you're legs?"
"A few cuts but nothing serious I'm sure."
"Michael they could get infected. We need to clean them out." Michael was ashamed and embarrassed but he unbuckled his belt and took it off. He tried to pull his jeans down but he had trouble. Maria went over to the bed and helped. Maria blushed at the sight of Michael lying there in his underwear. Ignoring her embarrassment and arousement she bandaged his wounds. Maria thought Michael was incredibly handsome and was glad that he came to her. She knew Michael didn't trust anyone so she was honored he came to her. Michael who lay on the bed started to close his eyes. Maria walked to the other side of the bed and removed her shorts. At that instant Michael's eyes opened. "I figured it was only fair since you were in your underwear." Maria climbed into bed and lay next to him. She wrapped her arms around him holding him close but careful not to put pressure on his wounds. Maria closed her eyes for a moment taking all the events in. She opened her eyes when she heard Michael start to cry. She reached up and kissed him briefly on the face and ran her hands through his hair. "It's alright now Michael. I won't let anyone hurt you."
"It was my dad," Michael cried.
"What?"
"My dad did this to me."
"Why?"
"I don't know, he was drunk."
"It's alright Michael," Maria continued saying holding him tight. Tears continued to roll down his face. He tried to turn away from Maria.
"He doesn't want me. Nobody does."
Maria grabbed Michael's face and brushed his tears away with her fingers. "That's not true Michael."
"Yes it is. My own parents didn't even want me. My mother killed herself to get away from me."
Michael tried to look away once again but she wouldn't let him. Maria pushed herself higher up on the bed until her face was an inch from his. She looked up into his beautiful eyes. "I'm sorry your mom died but I know it wasn't your fault. And as for no one wanting you, I want you Michael and I always have." She started planting kisses all over his face taking care not to touch his bruises. She gently kissed his lips and he kissed her back. Then she snuggled back in his arms closing her eyes. Before she drifted off to sleep she put one of her hands in his putting it over her heart. "If you ever need me Michael I'll be here. I'll always want you," she whispered before sleep overtook both of them.
Maria felt the sunlight hit her face. She was startled to feel a body next to her but then she remembered the events of last night. Michael's eyes started to flutter open.
"What time is it?"
"It's 8:00 in the morning."
"I better get home."
"You can't be serious Michael."
"What?" Michael said starting to get up from bed and collecting his clothes. He fell back on the bed and groaned from the pain.
"Michael you can't go back there."
"It's where I live."
"Michael, he hurt you."
"Look it's better if you stay out of it. I shouldn't have got you involved."
"I am involved Michael. Next time you might not be so lucky. He could kill you."
"So what? It's not like my life's so great."
"Don't say that."
"It's true."
"Look here Michael I'm not going to listen to that kind of bullshit anymore. You're not going anywhere near that monster."
"He's my father and how are you going to stop me?"
"If you go back to him I'm coming too."
"No you won't. Stay here."
"I'm serious Michael. I won't let him hurt you. He'll have to go through me. Now lay back down. You can barely move. You're going to be sore for a while and I intend to nurse you back to health."
Michael actually half-smiled at that. "I'm sure your mother is going to be thrilled at you having a half naked guy in her daughter's bed."
"We'll think of something. Maybe the Parker's will let you come live with them again."
"No. I'm not going back to them."
"Michael I'm sure they'll understand once you tell them what happened."
"I don't want anyone to pity me. I'm not going to tell anyone what happened last night."
"You can't hide the bruises and no one is going to pity you. I'll talk to the Parker's."
"Why are you doing all this for me Maria? I don't deserve this."
Maria gently pushed Michael back onto the bed and straddled him, holding herself up by her hands and knees. "Look here Michael I'm not going to let you talk about yourself like that anymore. You're special Michael. Your brave, just look how you saved me that night at the club. Rath would have hurt me if you weren't there. You're also smart, caring, and incredibly handsome," Maria said kissing his lips.
After kissing Maria for several minutes they pulled away. "So you still think I look handsome even with all these bruises and cuts?"
"Yes I do. And don't let this go to your head but it took all the self control I had not to jump you last night," Maria said kissing him once more.
"Maria Ann Deluca what the hell is going on here?!" Max yelled. He couldn't believe his eyes. Michael Guerin was in his sister's bed naked as far as he could tell and Maria was sitting on top of him in her underwear kissing him.
TBC...
Title: Double Date
Rating: R
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 3
The next week Michael spent going to school, work, then locking himself in his room when he got home. It was an unusually quiet evening at the Crashdown. Maria, Liz, and Michael were all working.
"So how's it going with Michael?" Liz asked Maria.
"He's been avoiding me all week. I've tried to talk to him several times but he just blew me off. I'm starting to give up hope."
"Don't give up Maria. I'm sure he'll come around," Liz gave Maria a reassuring smile.
Maria decided to try again with Michael and she walked up to him while he was working in the kitchen. "Michael can we talk?"
"I'm busy."
"With what? We have like two customer's in the whole dinner."
"Michael I need you in the back!" Jeff yelled.
"Gotta go," Michael said thankful for Mr. Parker's interruption. He wasn't sure how much longer he could resist Maria.
Maria sighed and walked and sat at one of the booths. She had been setting and resting her feet for a few minutes when she heard the bell on the door start to ring. She grabbed her pad of paper and pencil and prepared to go get their order. She was shocked when she saw who had walked through the doors. "Alex! Alex! I've missed you so much!"
Michael walked back into the kitchen just in time to see Maria fling herself into Alex's arms. Michael was not happy and Liz could tell by the expression on his face. He was angry with himself for getting jealous after all she meant nothing to him or so he told himself. Liz walked up to the kitchen counter where Michael was watching all the action. "So who's the guy?" Michael asked.
"I don't know but Maria seems awfully glad to see him," Liz answered. Noting Michael's angry face she added, "Michael she's not going to wait for you forever. You have to tell her how you feel."
"What are you talking about?"
"Michael it's obvious your crazy about her."
"She's moved on. Look how she's hanging all over that guy."
"Michael just go tell her you made a mistake by pushing her away and you want to be with her."
Michael wished Liz would leave him alone. He didn't want to discuss it anymore. "Maria can go out with anyone she wants to. Get it through your head I don't want Maria!" Michael and Liz were so deep in conversation that they didn't notice Maria had walked up behind them with Alex by her side. Michael could see the hurt look in Maria's eyes and he wanted to take it back but he couldn't.
"Liz this is Alex my bestest friend ever," Maria said to Liz chocking back the tears. She wasn't going to give Michael the satisfaction of seeing her cry.
"It's nice to meet you Alex. I think we've actually had a class together," Liz said.
"Biology right?"
"Yes."
"Alex just got back from Sweden. I want to know every detail of your trip Alex," Maria said trying to be her usual bubbly self.
"Why don't you take the rest of the night off Maria? Then you and Alex can go catch up," Liz asked.
"I can't leave you here by yourself."
"I'll check with dad but I'm sure it's alright. Nobody's here and I'm sure we're losing money by paying you to be here."
"If you're sure you'd be alright."
"I'm sure Maria." Liz went to talk to her father and came back out front.
"Dad says it's fine if you go. In fact he gave me the rest of the night off too."
"Great you can come with us too Liz," Maria said.
"I don't want to intrude."
"Your not intruding Liz. I want my two best friends to get to know each other."
"It looks like we're all set. Alex, since you just got back from Sweden why don't you decide where we go?"
"Why don't we go back to your house Maria? I'm dying to have a movie night in your room and we can catch up."
"Sounds great and my mom's not home from the convention yet so you can keep me company."
The thought of another guy in Maria's bedroom pissed Michael off even if Liz was with them. He wanted to bang Alex's head into the wall at that moment.
"Where's Max going to be at?" Alex asked.
"He's staying out late at a friend's house. They're studying for some big test. If you're ready we can go."
"I just have to grab my purse. I'll meet you in the car," Liz added.
After Maria and Alex left Liz turned to Michael. "You jerk!"
"What? I didn't know she was standing there."
"You should have apologized."
"It doesn't matter Liz. She probably hates me by now."
"No she doesn't Michael, but no one would blame her after the way you're acting toward her."
******
"So what's the deal with you and Michael?" Alex asked Maria. Alex, Maria, and Liz were all lounging around on Maria's bed looking at photos from his trip to Sweden.
"We went out twice but it was nothing serious."
"It didn't look that way to me Maria. I know you. You really like him."
"You know me to well Alex." Maria then told Alex the whole twisted story.
"So you are going out with Max? Max's taste in girls certainly has improved," Alex said referring to Tess.
"Thanks Alex," Liz said.
"So Alex did you meet anyone special in Sweden?" Maria asked.
"I did sort of date this one girl Leanna but it didn't work out."
"You've still got an eye out for that girl at school don't you Alex?"
"What girl?" Liz asked.
Alex covered his face in humiliation so Maria answered for him. "He doesn't actually know her name, but Alex has been pining over this blonde he's seen her at school."
"Why don't you talk to her?" Liz asked.
"There's no way I could talk to her. She's so beautiful and she would never go for a geek like me."
"Alex you're not a geek. Your smart, sensitive, caring, and a loyal friend."
"You make me sound like a dog Maria."
"Any girl would be lucky to have you as a boyfriend Alex," Liz said.
"Thanks. I think I like her Maria. She's a keeper." Liz blushed at Alex's words.
After talking for hours the group finally decided on watching The Perfect Storm on Maria's VCR.
*********
Michael finished his shift at 9:00 and started on his bike to go back to the trailer. He was sure Hank would probably be passed out by now. Michael stepped off his bike and walked through the doors. A drunken Hank standing at the door met him.
"Where in the hell have you been kid?" Hank asked.
"You know I work at the Crashdown," Michael said.
"Get your ass in here and clean up this trailer."
"Look I'm tired and I'm just going to go to sleep." Michael tried to walk past Hank but he wouldn't let him.
"Boy you need to show me a little appreciation. I took you back in when nobody else wanted you. Hell your mother didn't even want you that's why she killed herself."
Michael's heart sank. He could still remember the day he walked home to find his mother laying in a pool of blood. She had slit her wrist. He tried waking her but it was too late. She was already dead.
"You're wrong she killed herself because you wouldn't let her leave you!" Michael yelled. He didn't have anytime to react after Hank slugged him. Michael didn't notice Hank had a belt in his hand when he walked in the door. Hank continued beating Michael until they both passed out on the floor.
****
"Maria's it's been great catching up with you but I need to get home and finish unpacking," Alex told Maria getting up from her bed.
"It's getting late. I should be going too."
Liz and Alex left Maria alone in her house. She got into her nightclothes, a tank top and shorts and continued getting ready for bed.
Maria couldn't get to sleep and went over to stare out of her bedroom window. She was surprised to see Michael standing by her window.
When Michael had finally gained consciousness he found Hank lying next to him. He had to get out of the house. He got up and started walking. His feet lead him to Maria's.
Maria was sitting at her windowsill when she saw Michael standing there. "Michael what are you doing here? You made it perfectly clear you didn't want me. Did you come here to try and hurt me some more? Well it won't work. Just leave."
I shouldn't have come here Michael thought as he turned and started to walk away.
"Wait Michael don't leave," Maria said opening up the window and running after Michael. She grabbed his hand to turn him around and he winced in pain. "What's wrong?" Maria looked up at Michael's face. "Oh my god Michael what happened?"
"Look I should go."
"No Michael come inside. My mother's out of town and Max isn't home yet."
Michael and Maria stepped into her bedroom through the window. "Let me drive you to the hospital Michael. You're hurt."
"No I'm not going to the hospital."
"But Michael you could have broken bones or something."
"No I'm not going."
"Did Rath do this to you?"
"No. Look I better just go." Michael got up and attempted to walk out of Maria's window.
"Michael please don't go. I'm scared." When Michael turned around and looked at Maria he was shocked to see tears rolling down her face.
"I won't ask anymore questions Michael. Please just let me help you." Maria led Michael over to her bed. "I'll be right back don't move." Maria went into the bathroom and came back with bandages, washcloths, peroxide, and antibiotic ointment. She set the items down on her nightstand and reached over and grabbed the hem of his shirt.
"What are you doing?"
"I have to see the damage Michael. You're shirt's covered in blood." Michael reluctantly let her take the shirt off grunting in pain as he lifted his arms up to help her remove the shirt. "Oh god Michael." Maria gasped as she saw the cuts and welts all over his body. Maria leaned down next to him and held his hands in hers. "Michael I don't know what to do. I'm scared for you. You could get an infection and get really sick. You really need to go to the hospital."
"It's alright Maria. I'll just clean up the cuts with this," Michael said pointing to the items on the dresser.
"I'll do it." Maria grabbed the washcloths and started to wash his cuts. Michael whimpered as Maria cleaned the wounds with peroxide. She finally finished cleaning his wounds and wrapped gauze around his upper body to keep the bandages in place. She instructed Michael to lie down. "What about you're legs?"
"A few cuts but nothing serious I'm sure."
"Michael they could get infected. We need to clean them out." Michael was ashamed and embarrassed but he unbuckled his belt and took it off. He tried to pull his jeans down but he had trouble. Maria went over to the bed and helped. Maria blushed at the sight of Michael lying there in his underwear. Ignoring her embarrassment and arousement she bandaged his wounds. Maria thought Michael was incredibly handsome and was glad that he came to her. She knew Michael didn't trust anyone so she was honored he came to her. Michael who lay on the bed started to close his eyes. Maria walked to the other side of the bed and removed her shorts. At that instant Michael's eyes opened. "I figured it was only fair since you were in your underwear." Maria climbed into bed and lay next to him. She wrapped her arms around him holding him close but careful not to put pressure on his wounds. Maria closed her eyes for a moment taking all the events in. She opened her eyes when she heard Michael start to cry. She reached up and kissed him briefly on the face and ran her hands through his hair. "It's alright now Michael. I won't let anyone hurt you."
"It was my dad," Michael cried.
"What?"
"My dad did this to me."
"Why?"
"I don't know, he was drunk."
"It's alright Michael," Maria continued saying holding him tight. Tears continued to roll down his face. He tried to turn away from Maria.
"He doesn't want me. Nobody does."
Maria grabbed Michael's face and brushed his tears away with her fingers. "That's not true Michael."
"Yes it is. My own parents didn't even want me. My mother killed herself to get away from me."
Michael tried to look away once again but she wouldn't let him. Maria pushed herself higher up on the bed until her face was an inch from his. She looked up into his beautiful eyes. "I'm sorry your mom died but I know it wasn't your fault. And as for no one wanting you, I want you Michael and I always have." She started planting kisses all over his face taking care not to touch his bruises. She gently kissed his lips and he kissed her back. Then she snuggled back in his arms closing her eyes. Before she drifted off to sleep she put one of her hands in his putting it over her heart. "If you ever need me Michael I'll be here. I'll always want you," she whispered before sleep overtook both of them.
Maria felt the sunlight hit her face. She was startled to feel a body next to her but then she remembered the events of last night. Michael's eyes started to flutter open.
"What time is it?"
"It's 8:00 in the morning."
"I better get home."
"You can't be serious Michael."
"What?" Michael said starting to get up from bed and collecting his clothes. He fell back on the bed and groaned from the pain.
"Michael you can't go back there."
"It's where I live."
"Michael, he hurt you."
"Look it's better if you stay out of it. I shouldn't have got you involved."
"I am involved Michael. Next time you might not be so lucky. He could kill you."
"So what? It's not like my life's so great."
"Don't say that."
"It's true."
"Look here Michael I'm not going to listen to that kind of bullshit anymore. You're not going anywhere near that monster."
"He's my father and how are you going to stop me?"
"If you go back to him I'm coming too."
"No you won't. Stay here."
"I'm serious Michael. I won't let him hurt you. He'll have to go through me. Now lay back down. You can barely move. You're going to be sore for a while and I intend to nurse you back to health."
Michael actually half-smiled at that. "I'm sure your mother is going to be thrilled at you having a half naked guy in her daughter's bed."
"We'll think of something. Maybe the Parker's will let you come live with them again."
"No. I'm not going back to them."
"Michael I'm sure they'll understand once you tell them what happened."
"I don't want anyone to pity me. I'm not going to tell anyone what happened last night."
"You can't hide the bruises and no one is going to pity you. I'll talk to the Parker's."
"Why are you doing all this for me Maria? I don't deserve this."
Maria gently pushed Michael back onto the bed and straddled him, holding herself up by her hands and knees. "Look here Michael I'm not going to let you talk about yourself like that anymore. You're special Michael. Your brave, just look how you saved me that night at the club. Rath would have hurt me if you weren't there. You're also smart, caring, and incredibly handsome," Maria said kissing his lips.
After kissing Maria for several minutes they pulled away. "So you still think I look handsome even with all these bruises and cuts?"
"Yes I do. And don't let this go to your head but it took all the self control I had not to jump you last night," Maria said kissing him once more.
"Maria Ann Deluca what the hell is going on here?!" Max yelled. He couldn't believe his eyes. Michael Guerin was in his sister's bed naked as far as he could tell and Maria was sitting on top of him in her underwear kissing him.
TBC...