One Love

(Alex never died, was in the car accident but Max saved him, and is still with Isabel. conventional characters.) Maria realizes Alex and Michael are hiding something from the rest of the group. While Maria spies on Michael, Isabel is forced by Max to watch Alex.

Anon - The couples are the conventional ones. Alex/Isabel; Max/Liz, Michael/Maria there may be a slight change with a few of them, but that's giving away the story.

Adam Brody's Girl - Michael's sister, I'm guessing, is a little younger than him. So probably a year or two. (probably about 15-16)

Chapter Three

"Hey there," Alex smiled adoribly at Isabel. He pulled his body weight from her bed while she yawned. "Sleep good?"

"Not really.." Isabel trailed off into her own deep thought. Snapping away from what Max had said, "When did you get here?"

"Nine thirty," Alex replied, and Isabel looked at her clock. It sharply blinked ten fifteen in bold red numbers. "I didn't want to wake you so I just sat here. Watched you sleep." Isabel looked uncomfortable. "Does that creep you out Iz?"

"No. No, I've... got alot on my mind," Isabel said softly, and slipped out from under her covers. "I'll get dressed and we can go get some breakfast with Max and Liz."

"Okay," Alex grinned, not moving from his spot. Isabel smiled, and then began pushing him towards the door.

"Go bond with my brother or something. I'm going to get dressed."

"I don't have a problem staying here while you - - " before he could finish Isabel had shut the door in his face. With a huff he went to the living room to sit with Liz and Max.

Max and Liz sat on one side of the booth, and Alex and Isabel across from them. When they all had ordered drinks, Liz and Isabel went to the bathroom.

"Well?"

"Well what?" Isabel asked crossing her arms, and leaning against the sink.

"Did you talk to Alex?" Liz asked.

"I haven't had the change, Liz. Besides I haven't figured out what to say to him yet."

"How about 'Alex, have you and Michael been harboring a deep dark secret from the rest of the group'?" Liz smiled, and Isabel rolled her eyes.

"I'll talk to him when ever you guys leave, okay? So there's no pressure for him or any pressure for me."

Soon after Max and Liz left, Alex was getting up to pay his and Isabel's check. He offered to walk her home, so she suggested to take the long way home; through the park. He wrapped his arm around her waist, and kissed her neck.

"Alex..." Isabel groaned, pulling away. "You're distracting me."

"From what?" Alex asked, confused.

"We need to talk..." Isabel trailed off, and Alex put a hand up.

"You want to break up."

"No, do you want to break - - "

"You want to see other people."

"No, Alex, listen to me. Michael's been acting really weird, and Liz and Max think you and him aren't telling the rest of the group something." Alex sighed, and Isabel grabbed his hand. "What is it?"

"Come on, I'll show you, but you can't tell anyone until we figure out the whole story. How to explain this to Max, and everyone else. Okay?"

"Yeah, trust me, Alex," Isabel said, and Alex took off for his house, with Isabel in tow.

Alex knocked twice on the attic door, and waited. He looked at Isabel, obviously worried about what would happen next. Michael's voice came from behind the door. Isabel recognized it immediately.

"It's Alex," the locked clicked, and the handle turned.

"What is she doing here?" Michael asked, glaring from Alex to Isabel, and back to Alex.

"Max and Liz are suspicious too, Michael," Isabel reassured him. "I won't tell anyone what's going on. I promise." She glanced into the room at the made up bed in the corner. "Are you staying with Alex?"

"No. Katelyn, it's okay," Michael grabbed a hand, and Katelyn came from behind the door. "That's our cover story, since she can't stay at my apartment."

"Hi, I'm Isabel," Isabel shook Katelyn's hand, and then turned to Michael, "Michael what about Maria?"

"Iz, I'm not cheating on Maria. Katelyn was in the crash with us. It's confusing, but Katelyn is my sister."

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