Sunlight streamed through the window as Liz woke to find herslef cuddles up with Michael in her bedroom. She smiled sleepily as she remembered the events of the previous night. She lay watching him sleep peacefully until 8 am, when out of habit she got up and took a shower. When she came back out Michael was just waking up, sitting against the head of her bed. She laughed when she saw his hair sticking up in all directions. He sent her an evil glare.

"Quit it Parker. Not all of us can look perfect all of the time." Liz threw him a teasing smile. "Try for some of the time Michael" He moved faster than she knew he was capable and she found herself lying back on the bed with his heavy frame leaning over her. Taking the opportunity now that he was awake Liz leaned in and kissed him, savouring the taste of his mouth. He groaned when he felt her nail scratch lightly up his right side in a teasing gesture.

"Parker..." He growled rather than spoke and it sent shivers through her.

"Can I help you Michael?" She struggled to present the most innocent look she possessed but he wasn't fooled by it.

"Don't even try that look Elizabeth. Behave or I'll....." A shrill beeping eminated from Michael's watch and spoilt the silence of the morning. Liz looked down, realising what the alarm must be for. Michael swore under his breath. "I'm sorry Liz, I didn't even think it might upset you."

Liz gave him a weak smile as he rolled off of her. "It's ok Michael. You'd better get going. You can't afford to be late for school." He started to protest but she stopped him. "I'll be fine Michael. I've got some thinking to do anyway. I love you."

"I love you too baby" They shared a passionate kiss goodbye and Michael retrieved his clothes, dressed and left via her window before anyone knew he'd been there. Liz lay back down on her bed and felt the memories overflow in her mind. They'd spent such an incredible night together. It'd made everything seem ok... sem perfect just for a while. Now she had to deal with the reality of the situation. She couldn't go back to school, at this rate she wouldn't graduate let alone go to college. Everything she had planned for her future was screwed. With a deep breath Liz decided it was time to face the dragon himself.

TBC