The workers found the power strip and saw one of the cords were unplugged. They plugged it back in and scanned the area to see who could have done such a thing, but they saw no one. The ride operator slowly brought each cart down and unloaded the people and checked for any injuries. There were a few cuts and bruises but nothing serious. The second Max got off the ride Liz went flying into his arms raining kisses all over his face. Liz was going to tell Max about what she heard but she figured he would think she was crazy so she just checked him for any wounds.
A worker came back to the ride and explained to everyone that probably some teenage punk thought it would be funny to unplug one of the cords. The assured everyone that this would not happen again and everything was back to normal. Liz looked at Max in concern, she had thought she was going to lose him for a second and now she never wanted to let him out of her sight. After assuring his beloved he was fine and that he still wanted to go on rides they walked down looking for another, more safe, ride to go on.
Max suggested they go on the Ferris wheel next because of the awesome view. Max and Liz sat down in the seat and pulled the safety bar to their laps. The wheel started moving them up all the way to the top. Liz gasped at the beautiful view. Max didn't watch the scenery he only watched her. He tucked her hair behind her ear and placed his hand on the side of her face. Liz turned towards Max and their eyes met and were soon in a passionate kiss. He didn't remember getting off the ride or walking to his car. Max also didn't remember driving out to the beach but what happened next he would remember for the rest of his life.
Max opened up his trunk and pulled out the blanket and looked over his shoulder to see Liz gazing out at the water. They walked down to the beach not far from the water's edge and laid out the blanket. The both sat quietly watching the water for a while in each other's embrace.
Liz looked into Max's amber eyes and asked him, "Do you love me?" Max was surprised she had to ask and answered her, "Of course I love you, you are my love, my life, my all. I would do anything for you; I'd die for you." Liz smiled back with glistening eyes and kissed him hard. She mumbled between kisses that she loved him.
Max eased them down on the blanket and rolled on top of her small body. He kept himself propped up on one arm so he wouldn't crush her under his built frame. They were kissing again and soon both of them were topless. Liz reached for the button on his pants and Max grabbed her hand and looked her in the eye and asked, "Are you sure?" Liz knowing what he was asking replied, "I haven't been more about anything in my life." Max let go of her hand and let her continue her travels.
They were now both naked and fully exposed to each other. Their kisses weren't frantic like they had been before but rather more pledges of love for each other. Max slowly entered her and stopped when he reached her barrier. "I don't want to hurt you." Max declared looking at her to make sure she was alright. Liz didn't say a word but grabbed Max pulling him upwards breaking her barrier. She let out a yelp and a tear ran down her face. Max's heart broke at the sight. He whipped away her tears and kissed her face. Max refused to move until she was ready. When he felt Liz start to move underneath his body Max slowly started to thrust.
After their love making Max held Liz in a tight embrace and every so often he kissed her softly. Liz was tired and a little sore from the experience but she ran her fingers up and down Max's chest ever so lightly feeling the ripples of his chest on her finger tips. Max fell asleep still holding his beloved with a slight smile playing on his lips. Liz held Max, happy they had made love and that Max was there in her arms and not dead from that incident at the carnival. She shivered at the thought of that voice warning her that she was next. She lightly ran her fingers over the cut on the back of Max's head and the now forming lump. She could have lost him tonight and she knew now more than ever that she would never let him go.
Feeling Liz shiver Max woke from his dream and smiled remembering what they had just done and kissed her soundly. He reached over and grabbed her clothes and handed it to her. He grabbed his own clothes and they both got dressed. They sat for a moment watching the waves and the beauty of the stars above them but realized it was getting late and their parents would surely be upset if they weren't home soon.
Max dropped off Liz and headed back home. He opened the door and walked up the stairs only to be stopped by his father calling him back. He stepped into the living room to see his father reading a book in the dimly lit room. He peered up from the book and asked, "How was the carnival?" Max looked at him and replied it was fun. "Then why is there a lump on the back of your head?" He asked with a raised eyebrow.
Max hadn't realized that he was hurt from the ride, but sure enough when he ran his hand on the back of his head he felt the lump and a cut as well. He looked at his dad and answered, "Well it's nothing really. I went on this ride and the power was cut off so the ride was brought to a halt and I bumped my head on the back of the cage, no big deal. They say it was probably some punk teenager. The rest of the carnival was fun though." Seeing that his father wasn't going to press the issue with him anymore tonight Max ran up to his room and shut the door. He lied down on his bed and let out a sigh. He looked over at the picture of Liz next to him and a huge smile appeared on his face. He was so happy he knew he wasn't going to be able to sleep for a while even though his body was fatigued.
He grabbed the ball on his bed and began throwing it up to the ceiling and catching it. Kelly walked into his room rubbing her eyes and looked at her brother with an angry face. "I'm going to tell mommy if you don't stop!" Kelly whined. This time Max was in too good of a mood to bicker so he simply stopped and looked over at his little sister and apologized. Kelly looked at him with a confused face; he never said sorry or did what she asked. She shrugged her shoulders and went back to her room to sleep.
