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.
"Tess and I just came to eat dinner here and I was surprised to see you here, Michael. This isn't your kind of place," Isabel said.
"I wanted tonight to be special," Michael answered.
"Any night with you is special," Isabel winked. "Well I guess I'll let you get back to your friend." Isabel and Tess went to sit down at another table.
Isabel turned to her new best friend Tess. "What is he doing with her? I'm ten times more beautiful than her. Did you see the way she was hanging all over him?"
"Calm down Isabel. Michael's only going out with her because she's a tramp. Look at the way's she's dressed. Michael's thinking with the wrong head. He'll dump her soon."
"You mean like he dumped me?"
"That's not what I meant Isabel. He'll come back to you when he realizes how much better you are."
Meanwhile Michael and Maria had gone back to their table after Isabel and Tess interrupted them. Maria recognized the blonde as the girl Alex liked from school. Maria was instantly jealous when she saw her. She was so beautiful and she seemed to be interested in Michael not Alex. "So who was that girl with Tess?"
"That was Isabel. We used to go out."
Maria felt sick. She didn't want any competition for Michael and she sensed Isabel wanted him back. "Was it serious?"
"It was for her. Wait your not jealous are you?"
"Of course not. It's just she's very pretty. My friend Alex has a crush on her."
"Oh so your just asking on his behalf?"
"Of course."
"We went out a few times but Isabel wanted a deeper relationship."
"You didn't want to get intense?"
"Yeah. Look can we talk about something else? I don't want to talk about Isabel. We're old news."
"Glad to here that," Maria smiled.
The waitress came and gave Michael the check. Michael reached for it and Maria excused herself to go freshen up. When Michael looked at the bill he panicked. He was short on cash. He didn't expect the bill to be that expensive. He didn't want to have to ask Maria for the money he would be too embarrassed. He really wanted to impress her. Tonight was supposed to be special. Michael swallowed his pride and walked over to Isabel's table.
"Isabel can I talk to you for a moment?"
"Sure," Isabel said.
"I'll just go to the salad bar," Tess said excusing herself. Isabel was grinning. She was sure Michael wanted her back.
Michael turned to Isabel. "Can I borrow $20 from you?"
Isabel's grin faded. "Why? Wouldn't Maria give you the money?"
"Come on Isabel don't make me beg. I'll pay you back. I just wanted tonight to be perfect."
"Okay Michael but on one condition," Isabel grinned.
"What?"
"You kiss me," Isabel answered.
"Forget it Isabel."
"You used to love kissing me Michael. There was a time you couldn't keep your hands off me," Isabel smiled.
"I'm with Maria."
"So? She doesn't have to know."
Michael started to walk away from Isabel.
"I was kidding Michael. Here's the money," Isabel said running after him.
"I'll pay you back," Michael said. Before he could do anything Isabel quickly kissed Michael on the lips just as Maria walked back into the room.
"Don't," Michael told Isabel pushing her away from him.
Maria felt tears start to well up but she held them back. Michael walked back to Maria. "What was that about?" Maria asked.
"She was just saying goodbye," Michael lied keeping the truth about the borrowed money from her. "I'm ready to go."
Maria was quiet as Michael drove her back to her house. This time it wasn't from nervousness. She was hurt and afraid of losing Michael. "Not that I really had him," Maria thought. Michael stopped the car in front of Maria's house.
"What's wrong Maria?"
"Nothing," Maria answered allowing a tear to fall.
"It's because of Isabel isn't it?"
Maria tried to open the car door and leave but Michael wouldn't let her. He could hear her sobbing. He grabbed her and held her in his arms. "Look at me Maria," he said tilting her face up to his. Maria couldn't stop the tears from flowing.
"I don't want Isabel. To be truthful I never did. Don't let what happened ruin tonight," Michael gently kissed Maria on the lips soothing her sobs. He wiped her tears away with his hands.
After the kiss she looked up at him. "I must look terrible," Maria said knowing she ruined her makeup.
"You look beautiful." Michael got out of the car and led Maria up to her house. Maria put the shawl back over her shoulders as they were walking. "Why don't you come over tomorrow night? We can watch a movie or something. No interruptions," Michael suggested.
"That would be great." Michael pulled Maria into a goodbye kiss and hugged her tightly to him.
"Goodnight Maria," He said running his hands over her face before walking back to the car.
The next day at school Maria and Liz were talking before their Algebra class. "Liz what's the deal with Isabel and Michael?"
"Why do you want to know about her?" Liz asked.
"We ran into her last night on our date. She kissed Michael."
"Oh my god!"
"I know Liz so I want to know what went on between them?"
"All I know is that they dated for a few weeks. Isabel kept calling him asking where he was every minute of the day. I think he only went out with her to make out. I don't think he was ever interested in her. Anyway Michael broke it off and she wouldn't leave him alone for a long time."
"Sounds like the way Tess was when Max broke up with her. Do you think Michael feels the same about me? You know that he only wants me for the make-out sessions?"
"Maria I know he cares about you. Look how Michael went out of his way to impress you last night at dinner. Max told me about teaching Michael how to dance."
"What?"
"You mean you didn't hear?"
"No," Maria answered.
"Michael went to ask Max advise on how to be romantic. Well Max decided to give Michael dance lessons and your mom walked in on them when they had their arms around each other," Liz laughed.
"I can't believe mom didn't tell me about that."
"Actually Max made mom and me promise not to tell another living soul."
"So what are you telling me for then Liz?"
"Because I want you to know that Michael cares for you so much he was willing to humiliate himself for you. It just isn't like Michael to ask for advice about a girl. He's never cared enough before."
Maria just smiled.
"I think you've finally broken through Michael's stonewall," Liz told her.
Just then Alex walked into the class to join Maria and Liz.
"Hi girls!" Alex screeched.
"You look awfully happy Alex. What happened?"
"Nothing. Well actually I just saw my mystery women. She dropped her book in the hallway. I picked it up for her and she said thanks. Can you believe it? She actually knows I exist. This is like my best day ever."
Maria quickly spoke up. "Alex I found out who your mystery woman is."
"Who?" Alex asked smiling.
"Her name's Isabel."
"A beautiful name for a beautiful woman."
"I hate to burst your bubble but she's Michael's ex," Maria commented.
"So? You just said she's his ex. So it's over between them."
"I know but I have a feeling she wants Michael back."
"Oh," Alex's smile finally disappeared.
"It doesn't matter Maria. Even if she wants him back Michael wants you."
"I hope your right Liz," Maria said.
***
"So Isabel how did your talk with Michael go last night?" Tess asked on the way to Biology.
"Great. Soon Michael will be mine again," Isabel smiled.
Maria arrived at Michael's house that night. Michael led Maria into his apartment. They sat down on the couch. "So what's on television?" Maria asked.
"I'm not sure. Why don't you flick through the channels while I order a pizza?"
"That sounds great."
Michael and Maria watched The Mummy on TV. Maria was lying down on the couch with her feet propped up on Michael lap. They talked about the movie for a while then Maria changed the subject. "So why didn't you tell me about Isabel before?"
"I didn't think it was important."
"I told you about Rath. You should have told me about Isabel. She obviously still likes you Michael."
"Don't tell me your still jealous about Isabel. I told you there's nothing between us," Michael said getting irritated with Maria.
"Then why did she kiss you Michael? I'm not stupid."
"Look Maria you either believe me or you don't there's nothing going on between us!" Michael yelled starting to get up off the couch.
"It's just that I would like to know about any girls that have a thing for my boyfriend."
"Who said I'm your boyfriend?" Michael asked his anger fading.
"Well I'm not dating anyone else are you?"
"No."
"So you're my boyfriend. Now sit down on the couch and watch TV with me," Maria demanded.
"I don't want to."
"I said sit down!" Maria yelled.
"You're bossy."
"I know you have a bossy girlfriend so deal with it," Maria said giving him a quick kiss.
The couple had finished eating their pizza and were cuddled up on the couch. They had just finished watching Titanic.
"So what did you think of the movie, Michael? Michael? Michael?" Maria turned in his arms to find that he was asleep. "Michael. Michael!"
"What!" he screamed.
"Michael you fell asleep during the movie."
"It was getting a little to sappy for me. Have you been crying?"
"Of course not," Maria said wiping the tears from her eyes. "Well it was just too sad. They loved each other so much and it just wasn't fair that he had to die."
"You're such a girl," Michael laughed.
"Don't make fun of me," Maria said.
"I'm not. You're just cute."
"I'm cute huh? I told you you were handsome and all you can say is that I'm cute?"
"I believe you said I was incredibly handsome."
"What's your point?"
"You think I'm hot," Michael smirked.
Maria laughed. She was still curled up in his arms facing him on the couch. Maria sat up on the couch. Michael was surprised when she pulled away.
"What's wrong Maria?"
"Nothing," she smiled. Maria reached for the bottom hem of her t-shirt and pulled it off exposing her green satin bra. She then climbed over to Michael and kissed him. As the kiss deepened he felt her unbutton his shirt. He stopped her hands.
"Maria we don't have to."
"I know. I want to. She touched his face and softly brushed his lips with her own. "I love you Michael."
Maria had loved Michael for a while now but had been afraid to tell him for fear he would push her away again. But this time the words just came before she had time to think. She looked up into his eyes and saw sadness. She was afraid she ruined things between them. She now knew Michael didn't love her but she was willing to accept anything he would offer her. Maria knew he cared for her and that he thought she was attractive but she thought his feelings didn't go beyond that.
Michael couldn't believe that Maria just said she loved him. He thought he was unlovable. Why would anyone want him? He had never felt this way about anyone before. He wanted to say the words back to her but he was scared. If he admitted that he loved her what about when she left? When she truly knows me she will leave me he thought. He knew he wouldn't be able to handle it.
Maria continued touching his face with her hands. "It's alright Michael you don't have to say it. I know." Maria felt like crying. He didn't love her.
Michael was relived he didn't have to say the words. She knew he loved her or so he thought. Michael leaned his head down to Maria's face and kissed her lips. He loved her so much and wanted to show her. "Are you sure you want this?"
"More than anything." *I want the first time to be with someone I love even if they don't love me back. I want it to be Michael.*
"We should move to the bedroom," Michael stuttered.
"Uh Michael do you have anything? I mean protection. I didn't come prepared."
"Yeah I have some in my dresser."
*Oh God, he's done this before. How many women has he had?* Maria suddenly felt self-conscious. "It's probably a good time to tell you I've never done this before," Maria whispered.
"It's all right if you want to stop," Michael said praying she didn't.
"No. It's just I don't want you to be disappointed," Maria said looking down at the floor.
Michael's heart swelled he couldn't believe she was worried about pleasing him. "I won't be. It's you. And I've never done this before either."
Maria smiled. They both walked nervously into the bedroom. Maria lay down on the bed and Michael nervously removed his shirt the rest of the way. His bruises and cuts were healed but Maria could still see the scars from Hank's attack. Michael crawled on top of Maria. "If you want me to stop at any time just tell me."
****
"So how do you feel?" Michael asked lying next to Maria under the sheets.
"Sore, but I feel good. Thank you," Maria said.
"What are you thanking me for?"
"For making it special." Maria took his hands in hers. "I don't want to leave Michael but it's getting late and my mom will start to worry. I certainly don't want her sending Max over here to get another eyeful." Michael couldn't take his eyes off Maria's naked form as he watched her get out of bed and dress.
"By the way Michael who do you like dancing with better me or my brother?" Maria said interrupting Michael's dirty thoughts.
"What?" a shocked Michael asked.
"Liz told me about your talk with Max."
"I'm going to kill him."
"It was sweet Michael. I can't believe you did something like that for me," Maria said moving over to the bed kissing Michael on the cheek.
"I would do anything for you Maria," he said grabbing her kissing her again.
Maria reluctantly broke the kiss and started to leave his apartment. "Goodnight Michael."
Michael stayed in bed. He didn't want to leave it and forget a moment they shared. He could still smell her scent on the bed and he inhaled it. He closed his eyes pretending she was still there with him. It was the best night's sleep he had ever had.
Maria was so happy. *Michael does want me. Maybe someday he will love me as much as I love him. But it's enough for now. We were each other's first and no one can take that away.*
TBC...