Part 3

"Guys do we really need to go shoping, I'm really not in the mood."

"Yes, Liz were not letting you mope around the house the rest of the summer," Brad said with a smile and he put his arm around Liz.

For the first time this summer she actually relaxed and started to enjoy her summer. That was before she saw a familiar figure standing 3 yards ahead, with his back turned to them.

"Hey guys can we get something to eat, I'm like starving," Liz tried in hope to get them away before he realized her.

"Liz we ate like 10 minutes ago."

"Yea, but now I'm in the mood for nachos or something, nothing major. Plus I didn't really eat much before."

As they turned to walk to the food courts the figure turned around and spotted her.

"Liz!"

She stopped and flinched at the voice, knowing that there was nothing she could do at the moment. If she ran he would only run after her, plus she would have to deal with being interrogated by her friends, but she figured that she would have to deal with their questions no matter what. At this point Liz broke out in a steady run for the exit, she could manage to talk to him just yet.

"Liz," Brad yelled and started to run after her.

She didn't very far, her vision was clouded with unshed tears and just a couple feets away from the door she tripped. By the time her friends had caught up with her she was curled up in a little ball crying her heart out. They turned to look at the man who had just stopped right behind them, knowing that he was somehow involved with why Liz was so miserable this summer.

"Who the fuck are you?" Brad yelled at the man.

"That doesn't involve you at the moment. If you don't mind I'd like to talk to Liz for just a moment."

"Well for you information it appears that Liz doesn't want to talk to you, so I'd suggest you leave before I call security."

"Liz," Max pleaded, "please look at me."

At his vulnerable tone Liz couldn't help but look up at him. His face was filled with misery and longing for her, and she knew it was because of her he was like this. But she had to be strong she kept reminding herself, Max has a destiny and it doesnt include me.

"Liz, you have to listen to me. I love you and no matter what someone else tells me, I'm still going to love you. Please dont leave me, forever," Max pleaded with sympathetic eyes. His own eyes filled with unshed tears.