Part Two


So here we are, Maria, Max and his posse and I. Actually I like them quite nice. Isabel is Max's sister, she is currently over in a dark corner with some guy named Alex, I think she met him on the ship yesterday when everyone was watching me running like a mad man, but I could be wrong. Alex, or what we know of him, seems to be a really funny and genuinely nice guy. Think of what a story that would be to tell your grand kids, "Yes dearie, we bumped in to each other while watching some wild woman trying to catch the ship." Wow, granny, that's great.

Then there is Michael, and Courtney. I think they're engaged. They sure don't act like it. The only time the act like a couple is when Maria is in the room and that's a one sided deal, Courtney suddenly gains interest in Michael and Michael doesn't seem to notice Courtney's alive. When Maria isn't in the room Courtney is flirting with anybody and everybody, from the guy that mops the floors to the old pervert in the gambling room, quite sickening if you ask me.

Last in this crazy posse but not least, Tess. She seems nice enough. I don't think I'm going to spend much time getting to know her though. Already, I've heard her talk crap about everyone in their group of friends but Max. It's obvious she's infatuated with him. It always "Oh, Max did this" and "Max did that". I kind of feel sorry for her though, Max doesn't seem interested in her, at all. It's not as if he is some horn dog that's always checking out women, or even that he's a womanizer, but she'll laugh at anything and everything he says and you can tell it bothers him because he'll look at one of us and roll his eyes or something like that.

Everyone burst out in laughter, I missed what happened. "Oh Max, your so funny." That just came from Tess. I gather Max said something and she took it far and beyond. I swirl my Martini around in my glass and watch in fascination. I'm afraid to look at Max, lately every time Tess is around, he is always trying to catch my eye. I gave in this morning and looked at him and he held his gaze.

He has the most amazing eyes. They're almost rectangular shaped but the sides of them are soft and rounded. The color is of a soft amber almost gold if the sun's light catches them the right way.

I could see the reason for Tess being so star struck. Apparently, Tess and Max grew up together, but she didn't want to have anything to do with him until he made it big. Yes ladies and gentlemen, I, Liz Parker am spending my days on a cruise hanging out with thee Max Evans. Hee hee. Who cares if we've only been on the water for two hours.

I still never told you what happened did I? Ha, well let me tell you.

I can't stop staring at the mystery man with the amber eyes. My hands are currently on his biceps, insert my grinning like mad here, and I can feel his muscles flexing through his shirt. Is it me or is it getting hot in here?

What's that sound? Hmm, it sounds an awful lot like rain, but it's such a nice day. I look up from my savior towards the ship. Everyone aboard is clapping and cheering like their favorite team just won the Super Bowl. Looking back to the man, who by the way happens to have a great body, I see him just looking at me smiling. "Are you okay?"

Holy hotness Batman, this guy has the sexiest voice I've ever heard. I bet you he sings great. Oh my GOD! This is Max Evans! How could I not have realized that before? I'm such a fricken genius, NOT. As his smile disappears, the so does the light in his eyes, "Maybe we should get on board and get you in a bed."

I'm such a loser; I totally just sat there and didn't say anything. I nod my head straitening out so I can walk. "Oh no you don't." He says as he puts one arm at the crease where my legs bend and uses the other to hold my body weight. I can't help the blush that forms on my cheeks. Right now we're just getting on the boat and people are commenting on how we're "such a good couple". Max just keeps telling them thank you and beaming down on me.

Did I mention how big his biceps are? Oh NALLY, He's so hott! He has such a nice smile too, I can't help the grin that's on my face. Some old perv just asked us to kiss. Oh, HA HA, his wife just hit him upside the head with her purse. "Don't mind him. The older he gets the more his hormones rage." Max and I can't help but laugh. I must say though, I'm not used to this kind of attention from everyone; it kind of makes me uncomfortable.

"Which room is yours?" He asks. I tell him and give him the key. "My room is just across the way." He comments. "Looks like we'll be seeing each other more often, I think I like that idea." He's blushing like he just realized what he said. He's so adorable when blushing. "I mean, uh, you'll of course need, um, someone to make sure you're alright and everything."

Now I'm laughing, you should see his face, I've never seen anyone who has ever been cuter to me when embarrassed. "Y... y… yeah." I just barley get out. Soon he starts laughing and starts tickling me. I wriggle my way out of his strong hold and run around the room, him hot on my heals. After a while we begin to wear out and sit on the king sized bed.

"So, what's your name?" He asks starting up a conversation.

"Liz Parker, you?" I ask. Of course I already know but, I don't want to come off as obsessive.

"Max Evans. Favorite color."

"Neon green, you?"

"Red. Boyfriend?"

"Nope, you."

"No, although I saw this guy with a real cute tush as we were coming in." He says in a woman's tone. I know it's mean, but I can't stop the laughter that comes out.

"Seriously." I say lightly pushing his chest.

"No, no girlfriend, but there is someone I'm interested in." He says with a gleam in his eye.
TBC

I'm sorry this part sucks so bad, I was in a rush to write it. Please leave some Feedback, I'd love to hear what you thought of it.

~Melody~