~A/N~ Thank you for the feedback. I know it has been awhile since I updated
this story and I'm sorry. I've gotten a lot of feedback on what you people
want me to do with this story and one of them asked me to put more alien
things in it. Well, the truth is I don't really know how to put alien
things into the story. It's going to be more of a romance, sorry.
I'm not so sure about this chapter- I don't think it's the best but I guess that's up to you guys.
Well, I've figured out that this story isn't going to be too long. Please review and give me more feedback- it helps A LOT. Tell me where you think this story should go, I'm not exactly sure. Thank you!
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*The next day*
Alex ran quickly through his house, racing to catch the person who had rung the doorbell. He opened the door and when he saw who was there he felt his heart drop.
"We need to talk Alex," Max said and Alex could hear the seriousness in his voice. He knew that somehow Max had found out what had happened between he and Liz.
Quickly Alex stepped aside wordlessly, motioning for Max to enter. They went into the living room and sat down in two plush chairs. For minutes they just sat and stared at each other, assessing the situation while Max figured out what to say and Alex tried to prepare himself for what would eventually be said.
"I know about you and Liz, Alex," Max stated keeping his gaze locked on Alex's. Alex felt his hope that Max didn't know disappear and he sighed. He had briefly hoped that Max had just come over for a friendly chat.
Max didn't wait for Alex to answer before he went on. "I know what happened and I kind of want to know what you're going to do about it."
Alex cleared his throat before answering. "I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do about it."
"Yeah, well, I need to know. This involves us all Alex. It's not just you and Liz anymore."
Alex felt his temper flare at the way Max was talking to him. "Actually Max, you're completely wrong. This IS just about Liz and me. The decision as to what to do about this situation doesn't involve you at all. I've allowed Liz time to think so she can figure out what is going to happen." Alex answered with firmness trying to show Max that the discussion was closed.
"Look Alex, I know you've always had a thing for Liz but I really don't think anything should ever come from this. It will just-"
"You don't know anything Max!" Alex answered angrily. He was upset that Max had picked up his feelings for Liz and angry that he was trying to tell him to stay away from Liz. "This decision does not and will not have ANYTHING to do with you. You have no claim on Liz anymore, you gave her up remember? You moved on to Tess so just say out of this."
Alex couldn't curb the anger boiling inside of him and as he finished he shot one final venomous gaze at Max before looking away.
"Why does everyone act like me moving on to Tess is my fault?" Max burst out loudly. "LIZ was the one who slept with Kyle! Why can't anyone remember that?"
"How do you know that Max? How?" Alex asked pointing an accusing finger at Max, "you don't know! I, personally, don't believe that whole story anyway. How about next time you believe things you talk to Liz about them and get some facts first."
Alex saw the hurt in Max's eyes and briefly felt bad for lashing out at his friend. Slowly Max got up. "I'll let myself out," he said quietly as he headed to the door and left without another word.
Alex let out a breath and collapsed in the chair. The truth was he wasn't exactly sure how he felt about Liz. He had always liked her, it had been the crush that he had tucked in the back of his brain when Isabel Evans had entered his life. Yet, although he had tried to forget his feelings for so long he had felt hurt when she had started to date Max.
As the Max/Liz relationship progressed he had steadily forgotten he had ever loved Liz, figuring it was hopeless to even dream anymore. He figured Max and Liz would be together forever and there would be no room for him in that scenerio.
So he had moved on to Isabel, and he had been happy. He truly had been happy and felt love toward Isabel. Although Isabel made him happy and he did love her, Alex could never suppress the nagging sense of longing toward Liz every time he saw the pair kiss.
When Liz slept with Kyle it had shocked everyone and the relationship between she and Max had quickly disintegrated. Max quickly moved on to Tess and Liz was left alone.
Alex shook his head, clearing it before getting up and heading up into his room. He realized that for the first time in a long time he had no idea what was going to happen and it only made him feel more lost and alone.
*A few hours later*
Liz heard the knock on the door and she sighed. She didn't want any more visitors. Ever since Alex had come by to see her she had felt worn out and disappointed. It was the look in his eye when he realized all the night had been was one big drunken mistake.
"Come in," she called reluctantly, tucking her bookmark into her book and looking toward the door.
Quietly the door slid open and Liz gasped at who she saw walk through it. "Max? What are you doing here?" She asked incredulously looking into his disappointed eyes. She knew exactly why Max had come to see her.
"Liz," Max began but Liz held up her hand to stop him. The last thing she needed was a lecture from Max Evans.
"Max, please. Don't even. I don't need to hear your whole take on the situation alright?" Liz pleaded.
Max shook his head, "Liz, just tell me nothing is going to come of this."
"I don't know Max, why does everyone expect me to know if what I did with Alex is going to come to something? We got DRUNK Max. We got drunk and I can't even remember last night. So how am I supposed to know? Like it's any of YOUR business anyway," she said angrily.
"Liz, we dated. It is my business. . . I'm only worried about you." His statement shocked her and when she looked up at him she saw the truth in his eyes. All he wanted was what was good for her.
Max saw her surprised gaze and went on. "How could you not know that my main intent was for your own good Liz? I love you, I've always loved you. It doesn't matter what happens with Tess, I will always love you. Don't you know that? When you slept with Kyle, Liz, it killed me. The thing is, I'm over that now. I was so bitter for the longest time toward you but now all I really want is for you to be happy." He admitted and shook his head, "I can't believe you wouldn't know that.
Instantly Liz stood up and took a step closer toward Max, "No, Max. It's not that I don't know that I'm just surprised. We haven't. . . talked really since it all happened. I just figured you were still mad at me, and when you came in here you had that look in your eye like you were going to lecture me. I'm sorry," she said honestly. "It means a lot to me that you only want my happiness, thank you Max," she took another step closer and wrapped him in a hug.
Instantly the memories rushed back to her, all the memories of the times she had hugged Max. The way he made her feel and how much she had loved him.
She pulled away and looked up at him. "I think you should go."
Max nodded and began to head toward the door. He stopped and turned his head. "You have to promise me something Liz. When you make your decision, don't think of anyone else. Don't make the decision to keep anyone happy, just make it for yourself. Think of your happiness above anyone else's. . . especially above mine." Finally he turned and walked out the door.
I'm not so sure about this chapter- I don't think it's the best but I guess that's up to you guys.
Well, I've figured out that this story isn't going to be too long. Please review and give me more feedback- it helps A LOT. Tell me where you think this story should go, I'm not exactly sure. Thank you!
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*The next day*
Alex ran quickly through his house, racing to catch the person who had rung the doorbell. He opened the door and when he saw who was there he felt his heart drop.
"We need to talk Alex," Max said and Alex could hear the seriousness in his voice. He knew that somehow Max had found out what had happened between he and Liz.
Quickly Alex stepped aside wordlessly, motioning for Max to enter. They went into the living room and sat down in two plush chairs. For minutes they just sat and stared at each other, assessing the situation while Max figured out what to say and Alex tried to prepare himself for what would eventually be said.
"I know about you and Liz, Alex," Max stated keeping his gaze locked on Alex's. Alex felt his hope that Max didn't know disappear and he sighed. He had briefly hoped that Max had just come over for a friendly chat.
Max didn't wait for Alex to answer before he went on. "I know what happened and I kind of want to know what you're going to do about it."
Alex cleared his throat before answering. "I'm not exactly sure what I'm going to do about it."
"Yeah, well, I need to know. This involves us all Alex. It's not just you and Liz anymore."
Alex felt his temper flare at the way Max was talking to him. "Actually Max, you're completely wrong. This IS just about Liz and me. The decision as to what to do about this situation doesn't involve you at all. I've allowed Liz time to think so she can figure out what is going to happen." Alex answered with firmness trying to show Max that the discussion was closed.
"Look Alex, I know you've always had a thing for Liz but I really don't think anything should ever come from this. It will just-"
"You don't know anything Max!" Alex answered angrily. He was upset that Max had picked up his feelings for Liz and angry that he was trying to tell him to stay away from Liz. "This decision does not and will not have ANYTHING to do with you. You have no claim on Liz anymore, you gave her up remember? You moved on to Tess so just say out of this."
Alex couldn't curb the anger boiling inside of him and as he finished he shot one final venomous gaze at Max before looking away.
"Why does everyone act like me moving on to Tess is my fault?" Max burst out loudly. "LIZ was the one who slept with Kyle! Why can't anyone remember that?"
"How do you know that Max? How?" Alex asked pointing an accusing finger at Max, "you don't know! I, personally, don't believe that whole story anyway. How about next time you believe things you talk to Liz about them and get some facts first."
Alex saw the hurt in Max's eyes and briefly felt bad for lashing out at his friend. Slowly Max got up. "I'll let myself out," he said quietly as he headed to the door and left without another word.
Alex let out a breath and collapsed in the chair. The truth was he wasn't exactly sure how he felt about Liz. He had always liked her, it had been the crush that he had tucked in the back of his brain when Isabel Evans had entered his life. Yet, although he had tried to forget his feelings for so long he had felt hurt when she had started to date Max.
As the Max/Liz relationship progressed he had steadily forgotten he had ever loved Liz, figuring it was hopeless to even dream anymore. He figured Max and Liz would be together forever and there would be no room for him in that scenerio.
So he had moved on to Isabel, and he had been happy. He truly had been happy and felt love toward Isabel. Although Isabel made him happy and he did love her, Alex could never suppress the nagging sense of longing toward Liz every time he saw the pair kiss.
When Liz slept with Kyle it had shocked everyone and the relationship between she and Max had quickly disintegrated. Max quickly moved on to Tess and Liz was left alone.
Alex shook his head, clearing it before getting up and heading up into his room. He realized that for the first time in a long time he had no idea what was going to happen and it only made him feel more lost and alone.
*A few hours later*
Liz heard the knock on the door and she sighed. She didn't want any more visitors. Ever since Alex had come by to see her she had felt worn out and disappointed. It was the look in his eye when he realized all the night had been was one big drunken mistake.
"Come in," she called reluctantly, tucking her bookmark into her book and looking toward the door.
Quietly the door slid open and Liz gasped at who she saw walk through it. "Max? What are you doing here?" She asked incredulously looking into his disappointed eyes. She knew exactly why Max had come to see her.
"Liz," Max began but Liz held up her hand to stop him. The last thing she needed was a lecture from Max Evans.
"Max, please. Don't even. I don't need to hear your whole take on the situation alright?" Liz pleaded.
Max shook his head, "Liz, just tell me nothing is going to come of this."
"I don't know Max, why does everyone expect me to know if what I did with Alex is going to come to something? We got DRUNK Max. We got drunk and I can't even remember last night. So how am I supposed to know? Like it's any of YOUR business anyway," she said angrily.
"Liz, we dated. It is my business. . . I'm only worried about you." His statement shocked her and when she looked up at him she saw the truth in his eyes. All he wanted was what was good for her.
Max saw her surprised gaze and went on. "How could you not know that my main intent was for your own good Liz? I love you, I've always loved you. It doesn't matter what happens with Tess, I will always love you. Don't you know that? When you slept with Kyle, Liz, it killed me. The thing is, I'm over that now. I was so bitter for the longest time toward you but now all I really want is for you to be happy." He admitted and shook his head, "I can't believe you wouldn't know that.
Instantly Liz stood up and took a step closer toward Max, "No, Max. It's not that I don't know that I'm just surprised. We haven't. . . talked really since it all happened. I just figured you were still mad at me, and when you came in here you had that look in your eye like you were going to lecture me. I'm sorry," she said honestly. "It means a lot to me that you only want my happiness, thank you Max," she took another step closer and wrapped him in a hug.
Instantly the memories rushed back to her, all the memories of the times she had hugged Max. The way he made her feel and how much she had loved him.
She pulled away and looked up at him. "I think you should go."
Max nodded and began to head toward the door. He stopped and turned his head. "You have to promise me something Liz. When you make your decision, don't think of anyone else. Don't make the decision to keep anyone happy, just make it for yourself. Think of your happiness above anyone else's. . . especially above mine." Finally he turned and walked out the door.