Hi everyone! Just so you know, the next chapter is going to be rated R, not PG-13! Sorry if this causes problems! Hope you enjoy!

He was walking to his car in the student parking lot when he heard a voice behind him. She was the last person he wanted to talk to right now, but he didn't have a choice.

"Max!"

"Tess, hi!"

"How are you?"

"Fine! Look, I really can't talk for long. I have to meet someone! Sorry!"

"Oh, yeah, sure. It's just that I haven't seen much of you lately, and I was wondering if everything was alright?"

"Yeah, it's great!" He smiled as he thought of Liz, and how soon they would be all alone together. He had invited her over for dinner, making it look like they were just going to study, but everyone else had plans, so they would be the only inhabitants in the house tonight.

"So, who are you meeting?"

"What?"

"There person you're meeting? Who is it?"

"No one you know!"

"How can you be so sure if you don't tell me their name?"

As if by some miracle, Max's phone began to ring.

"Hello?"

"Hey!" Her voice was soothing to hear. It was soft and relaxing, sending a calming sensation all through his body.

"Hey…where are you?"

"Crashdown. Don't hate me, but I have to work tonight. Agnes called in sick and there's no one else who can replace her! Sorry!"

"When do you finish?"

"Not until closing. I'm really sorry!"

"It's fine!"

"Sorry! Maybe you could come by after we've closed. If you're lucky, you'll even get a free slice of Men in Blackberry Pie?"

"Definitely!"

"I have to go! I'm really sorry!"

"It's fine!"

"Bye!"

"Bye!"

He hung up his phone and, forgetting that Tess was there, sighed at the fact that he would have to wait till after they were closed to see her.

"Something tells me that your plans were just cancelled!"

"No, just moved to a later time!" He realised how stupid this excuse was after he said it, but Tess seemed to believe it."

"Do you want to go and get a milkshake or something?"

"I should probably go home and study?"

"Oh! It's just that, have you been avoiding me?"

He opened his mouth a few time, and then closed it, thinking about her question and unsure of how to respond. Of course he had been avoiding her, but he couldn't tell her that! He promised Liz that he wouldn't let her leave Roswell, but the only way to do that was make it look as if he was interested, when he wasn't. The only thing he was interested in was Liz. She was the only thing he had thought about since the night in her room.

"Tess, I haven't been avoiding you! I've just been really busy with this biology thing. Sorry!"

"It's fine! I guess I'm a little paranoid! Are you sure you don't want a milkshake?"



He looked at her behind the counter. A smile crossed her face as she served a customer, handing him his meal. She was so beautiful, so perfect. Tess had watched him the last half hour, staring at her. She was sure he hadn't heard a word she'd said. A disgusted expression crossed her face as she saw Liz walk out from behind the counter and right past them. Max sat back casually, watching her work, not realising that Tess was staring at him staring at her.

"I should probably go! Kyle will be looking for me!"

"Are you sure?"

"Yeah!"

"Oh, okay!"

"Bye Max!" She gathered her things and walked out, regretting that she didn't blast Liz with her powers when she had the chance. It wasn't just about destiny any more. Tess remembered thing, things from Antar, she remembered how he used to look at her, she remembered feeling him on top of her, and she remembered him loving her. To have Liz just show up and take it all away was like a stab in the back, but she wasn't going to be the only one left wounded by the end of this!



"Hey! Where'd Tess go?"

"Home!"

She sat down where Tess was previously sitting. The seat was still warm and she moved around trying to get comfortable.

"I have a break now if we want to go and get started on the biology?"

"Sure!"

Maria saw them stand up and walk through the to the employee lounge. You didn't have to be a brain surgeon to figure out what they were up to.



He followed her into the bedroom, trying to figure out if she was being serious about the biology assignment or not. He soon got his answer. She closed the door and turned to face him. Their bodies gravitated together and soon they were kissing, softly and slowly. He directed her to the bed and they sat down, never breaking the kiss. She moved back to lay against the pillow with Max in short tow. His lips left hers and travelled down her neck. He settled on the crevice just under her neck. His lips were soft and warm against her skin, sending her into a trance. She let out a sigh of pleasure, so quiet yet so clear.

"Max!"

Knowing he had satisfied her, his lips soon found hers again. Max pulled her closer and she felt him breathing in time with her. Their lips broke apart so they could catch their breath. She nuzzled her head against his chest and a feeling of solace filled the room. They stayed like this until a voice from the other side of her door interrupted the two lovers.

"Liz? Are you in there? We need you back down stairs!"

"Yeah Dad! I'll be down in a minute!"

"Okay!"

When his footsteps became silence, she let out a sigh of relief, not realising that she had been holding her breath. She turned her head back to Max and saw the disappointment in his eyes. With everything she had, she lent over and kissed him, so softly he needed a minute to process what was happening. She broke away and whispered softly in his ear.

"Sorry!"

With that she stood up and left, straightening her uniform as she walked.

His heart was pounding rapidly in his chest as he lay on her bed. He licked his lips, her taste still fresh.



She watched from the rooftop of a neighbouring building, as the boy climbed out of the window and down the fire escape. Tess had seen the whole thing, and there was no way she was going to let her win! Tonight she'd get her revenge!