A morning breeze filtered through the room and light seeped through the
curtains and fell upon Max's body. He began to stir and slowly opened his
eyes to the harness of the light. He turned towards his clock which read 8
am. He rubbed his eyes and wondered why he was awake so early when it was
summer. He threw on a tee-shirt and some shorts and decided to go take a
run. He picked up his cd player and grabbed a water bottle from the fridge
and started off. Max's father, who was getting ready for work, looked
surprised to see his son up so early and what looked to be going to go run.
He sighed and headed to the kitchen to make himself some breakfast.
Running along the shoreline Max gazed out onto the ocean and smiled.
It was such a beautiful day; it seemed so fitting after such a wonderful
night with Liz. He looked out at the vastness of the water and knew that
one day he wanted to explore the world with Liz by his side, but for now
he'd stay at the water's edge. Max wasn't paying attention to what was in
front of him as he ran and bumped into someone. Max didn't get a glimpse of
the person's face, but as he ran he shouted over his shoulder "Sorry!" The
figure looked at Max as he ran away and glared. "Oh you'll be sorry; that I
am sure of."
Max was getting tired and saw that the Oceanside Café was just ahead.
Max slowed down his pace and looked at the store next to him and saw a
teddy bear sitting in the window. Max smiled and headed into the store.
Liz was cleaning up a table and bringing the dishes to the kitchen
when she saw Max come into the café. He was a bit sweaty, panting, and
holding something behind his back. Liz smiled and walked over to him and
gave him a good morning kiss.
"I have something for you my love. I was out on a jog and I saw
this." Max said as he pulled the teddy bear from behind his back and handed
it to Liz. Liz was ecstatic and thanked Max. She pulled him into a
passionate kiss and then pulled away when she heard a coughing sound.
"Earth to Liz, we do have costumers; this is a crowded café you
know." Maria announced. "Besides, if your parents catch you making out with
lover boy instead of waitressing then you will deep trouble chica." Liz
frowned at Maria's comment because she knew she was right.
"Don't worry I understand, I can see where I'm not wanted." Max
teased playfully. "I know you are busy today, but how about you and I go
stargazing tonight? I'll come steal you away around say, 11?" Max asked
praying she would say yes. Liz thought about it for a second and agreed
happily. She gave Max a quick peck and went over to one of the tables to
get their order.
Max smiled at her and was about to leave when he heard Maria say, "You are
so whipped." Max just nodded and replied, "More than you know." He left the
café and headed back to the house.
Max grabbed the blanket out of his closet and snuck down the hall to see if
his parents were asleep. Satisfied to hear snoring, he slowly and quietly
made his way down the stairs and out the door. Before getting into his car
he looked up at the stars and was pleased to see that there wasn't a cloud
in the sky.
Max arrived at Liz's house and looked up to see her sneaking out of
her window and shimming down the tree next to her house. Liz made her way
over to Max's car and hopped in. "You know you scare the living daylights
out of me every time you do that." Max said with a concerned look.
"Don't worry I've been doing that since I was a little girl and
besides I only broke my arm once!" Liz assured. "Yeah, you are just lucky
that wasn't your neck or back." Max mumbled.
Max drove down the street and parked the car. He grabbed the blanket
out of the back and grabbed Liz's hand and they walked together down to the
beach. Max laid out the blanket and they both sat down looking out at the
reflection of the stars on the calm ocean. The both laid down deciding it
would be more comfortable. Liz snuggled up to Max's body and they looked
out at the vast universe.
"Max? What are we going to do once school starts? I mean I'm going to
Framingham State and you will be a couple hours away UMASS Amherst. I know
its not like you are across the country, but we might as well be; we won't
ever see each other!" Liz said on the brink of tears.
"Calm down my love, I know it is going to be tough, but I know we
will get through this. I love you and I would wait forever for you. Can you
wait for me?" Max asked with nervous eyes.
"Of course I can. I am just scared that this will break us apart."
Liz replied and snuggled closer to Max. Max didn't say anything for a
moment because he knew that life is uncertain and she had a point. He
replied with determination, "Nothing will break up apart." and kissed her
on the top of her head.
"You know how I was waitressing today? Well I was going to go refill
some drinks when I heard your ex Tess telling Pam that you still loved her
and that it was only a matter of time when you would dump me and go
crawling back to her." Liz said with sad eyes.
"She said what?? Liz you have nothing to worry about, I'd never ever
dump you for Tess I promise you that. Secondly, I never loved her I may
have thought I did for a brief time when I was dating her, but after dating
you I know now for sure that was not love; what we have between us is pure
love." Max said trying to reassure Liz. Liz half smiled and snuggled up
closer to Max trying to ignore the worried thoughts in her head. She just
had this bad feeling that something was going to happen soon; something
really bad.
