Disclaimer: I own nothing, but the O.C. and the plot.
A/N: Sorry for the wait.
Chapter One
Maria's auburn hair glistened in the sunlight. Her pale hand was raised above her eyes, trying to block out the sun. Maria's eyes looked the scarlet train up and down. She slowly lowered her hand and gave a defeated sigh. She reached down and struggled to get the heavy, wooden trunk to move. A shadow fell over Maria and her trunk.
"Do you need some help?" A voice behind her asked.
"Um, that would be, er, great," Maria said sheepishly, turning around to see the person.
He was a tall man, most likely in his thirties with sandy-brown hair that had wisps of gray in it. He gave a small smile and grabbed the trunk. Maria meekly followed him, and watched him lift the trunk with ease. He walked down the aisle, looking into the compartments. He finally opened one of the compartments and stored her trunk in the overhead compartment.
Maria quietly murmured, "Thanks."
"Your welcome Miss…" he responded.
"Snape, Miss Maria Snape."
With that he walked away, a strange expression was on his face.