A/N: Thanks for all the lovely reviews everyone have given to me, it's incredible to see that I got over 55 reviews for 10 chapters, you're all so awesome and I love you. It's really you who makes it easier and more motivating to write my fantasies down and publish it to you people!

Maximus received a text message from Eugene that he would be there in fifteen minutes to pick up Rapunzel, so he decided to take a little walk alone with Rapunzel. She walked down the street with him and could see that he was up to something, but decided to go a little easy on him.

"Max, do you trust me?" Maximus looked a little curious at Rapunzel; he didn't see why he should do anything else.

"Of course, why shouldn't I?" Rapunzel smiled. That was a sign to that she could continue her questioning.

"I'm glad to hear so, because I need to ask you something then and I promise to keep it safe and when I promise something, I never ever break that promise" Maximus knew that Rapunzel was one of the most honest girls he had ever met, but wanted to hear the question before he was 100 percent sure.

"It's nothing personal, Rapunzel, but I always want to hear the question before I can all positive" Rapunzel nodded in understanding for him and saw no way out now.

"Do you really like Alice for more than a friend?" Maximus felt quite unsure about that question. As much as he trusted Rapunzel, he knew that she was Alice's best friend and could maybe talk over, but since Eugene would pick her up in a few minutes, he thought that it was okay to reveal himself.

"Yes I do and I actually want to take her on a date, but only when there aren't plans with one of you guys" Rapunzel lifted her hand to her heart and turned around for Maximus not to see it, but she truly believed it end with them as she and Eugene. Maximus lifted his hand to her shoulder and made eye contact with her.

"Let's go back, I actually have a little surprise ready for you shortly" Maximus said with a smirk. Rapunzel gave him a curious look. It was her own smolder with her hair around her shoulders and a special smirk. They walked back and not more than a minute after; Rapunzel was shocked to see Eugene was parking in front of Maximus' house. Maximus sent a look that told Rapunzel everything that was needed and she ran out the door and flew into Eugene's arms. She kissed him with so much passion that it almost took out all his breath, but as much as he knew, neither did she or he cared about it. The only thing that mattered was that they were in each other's arms and together. It was hard to believe as Maximus and Alice stood and watched them and saw unbreakable they had become. Eugene got in and grabbed Rapunzel's things and they all they said goodbye and just like that, it was only Maximus and Alice and now was his chance to ask her out. He decided to wait until he had made dinner.

"Well Alice, do want to stay longer?" Maximus asked a little nervous, fortunately Alice didn't seem to see it.

"If I may" Maximus felt like it really was the big chance and answered confident.

"Of course you may" Alice giggled and gave him a kiss on his cheek and he had to fight extra to keep it back. He went out the kitchen to make the dinner. He took a deep breath as he knew that his mother would return home soon along with his father and he wanted to ask her before they arrived, he took a deep breath and knew he had to do it.

"Alice there's something I've wanted to ask for a very long time"

"Okay, I'm listening" Alice allowed him to continue and gave him her undivided attention.

"I know that we right are sitting here and have a good time, but I wanted to ask if could invite you for dinner and a movie sometime?" Maximus had done it and asked her. Know he was just feared that she would reject him, but saw something in Alice's eyes. She smiled sweet to him and took his hand.

"Max, I'd sure love to, how about we do it tomorrow night while we still aren't going to be at school and besides, Rapunzel told me that she and Pascal will be attending Eugene's trial"

"I know, my father and mother usually takes me to them, I just didn't want to ask you to join in the same way, because it woul-" but before he could keep on, Alice interrupted him.

"I know what you mean" Maximus and took his hands to his head in irritation over how he let it all drive him to a level where he felt stupid. Alice raised and sat next to him and made him have eye contact and smiled to insure him that it was okay and no harm was done. He felt relaxed and when Alice went to bed, he sat up and arranged a table at the exact same place where Eugene took Rapunzel on her 18th birthday, but didn't knew that until he called Eugene on the phone.

"Good choice Max, they got very good food and I also took Rapunzel there on her 18th birthday"

"How funny, but wish me good luck"

"I'll do and so will Rapunzel, she told what you said to her today and we both hope it turns out well for you"

"Thanks, buddy, goodnight"

"Goodnight Max"

The next day, Maximus woke up to stare at Alice; she was so beautiful to his eyes. after some time, she was about to turn her head so in no time, he spoke so it didn't look that he was staring at her, it wouldn't be a good start.

"Good morning Alice" Maximus said as he tried to speak with his normal tone and smile like he normal would, but when he was alone with Alice, it was a little hard for him, he wasn't half as good with the ladies as Eugene, but for somehow, he had a feeling that she didn't cared so much as he did himself, but he still wanted to be sure.

"Good morning Max" Alice said and smiled so sweet that he was about to melt, or so he thought. He didn't know what to say next to her, she noticed and at the same time, she wondered where they were going tonight.

"Are everything ready for tonight?"

"Oh yeah, I've table at a nice restaurant in Corona Center and I know from some friends that it should be a great place with not only good food, but also great view" to Alice, it sounded exciting and her feelings for Maximus got an extra kick at this, he had really made it something extra for her, it could warm most girl hearts.

"Sounds interesting, I'll look forward to that"

"I think you'll like it"

"I do too, but the main recent I'll like tonight is because of the fact that you're taking me" Maximus didn't know what to say, no girl had ever complimented him in that way and he was way sure that tonight on the way home or whenever he found the time right, he would tell her his feelings. It was a hard thing for every man, but she was worth it and he had a feeling that his feelings were may be mutual.

After a few hours, Maximus went upstairs to change into some fine clothes and Alice was already in the progress, which could only be good because he knew how long time women could take to get ready. When Maximus was dressed in a white shirt with black tuxedo and black blue tie, he got his credit card and car key ready for the night that he hoped would change his status. When Alice got down, he was almost fainting of her beauty. She had sat her blond hair back and put on a nice red dress that reminded him of the old photo of Alice's favorite actress, which name he couldn't remember.

Once he got to his senses, he offered his hand to her and she gladly accepted it and they walked out to the car and headed for the restaurant. It didn't take much time, because for some strange reason the traffic wasn't as big as it used to be. Of course it was over seven in the evening, but still in Corona it could be tough in traffic until nine in the evening. Maximus parked a little distance away from the restaurant and took a blindfold around Alice's eyes.

"What's the deal Max?"

"Nothing, Alice, really, just don't want to spoil the surprise too early" Maximus led out an ironic laughter and let her out of the car and took his left hand around her bag and the right hand in hers. They walked for about five minutes, but because of the blindfold, it seemed like fifty minutes to Alice and also because of the excitement of the date. She had liked Maximus for a very long time and tonight might was her chance to take the further step, because she hadn't admitted it, but she was a bit jealous of Rapunzel for having such a nice guy like Eugene, not because it was Eugene, but because he was a nice guy and she wanted one as well who would care for her and she hoped that Maximus could be that guy.

Suddenly they stopped, but as she was about to take off the blindfold, Maximus stopped her and a waiter arrived.

"Hello, sir, got a reservation?"

"Yes, the name is Maximus Michelson" the waiter checked the list and find Maximus' last name in a hurry.

"Ah, Mr. Michelson, table for two?" Maximus nodded. He led the way for Maximus and Alice to a table with the perfect view, just as Eugene described it when they talked on the phone earlier. The waiter was about to take out the chair for Alice, but signed to him that he would do that. The waiter smiled at Maximus and nodded.

"I'll be right back with the menu cards and welcome drinks"

"Thank you" Maximus led Alice down to her chair when the waiter was out of sight and took off the blindfold and judged from the look on Alice's face, she was more than stunned of the fine choice of restaurant. She sure wasn't used to at places like this and it showed her that Maximus was up to something, but she was ready to give it a try. He sat down in front of her and smiled at her and she smiled back at him sweetly. Maximus ordered a steak with potatoes, Alice ordered taco with salad. For dessert, Maximus ordered raspberry milkshakes with raspberry pies with white cream on.

They sat and talked about everything with open hearts and souls and had a great night. Maximus got up from the table and paid for the meal and asked Alice to wait for him at the table for a moment while he walked inside for the bathroom. He stood at the sink and splashed water onto his face and stood and thought to himself and decided that it was time. He got back to Alice and offered his hand, which she gladly accepted and they walked back to Maximus' car and drove home without much talk as on the way back to the car, until Alice broke the silence when he stopped the car.

"Thanks for anything you did for me tonight Maximus, I don't know what to say" Maximus decided to wait until they got inside and once they were inside, he led Alice to his couch.

"Alice, I have something important to tell you and ask you, and no matter what, I accept your answer" Alice nodded without saying a word.

"For a very long time, I have had feelings for you, I can only say I'm crazy about and as much as I think Rapunzel is a pretty girl, you're the only girl I'd call beautiful and I hope that I could be your boyfriend someday, if not today, because I'm not only crazy about you, I love you" Alice's heart was about to melt and she was almost as close to faint. She couldn't reject him, not because she'd feel sorry for him, but because she liked him for more than a friend, especially the last three words were big words, but showed her that it wasn't fake at all.

"I'd love it to be that way, I love you too and I'd love to be calling you my boyfriend, if you want me to be your girlfriend, then you can have me" Maximus was stunned by her choose of words and so they moved closer and as that, their lips met in a kiss of deep passion and as they broke they looked at each other.

"I love you Alice"

"I love you too Maximus"

"Please keep calling me Max, sweetheart" Alice had never been called that before, but liked the sound of it.

"Okay, Max, but I won't love any less"

"Sweetheart or Alice, my love for you, remains the same" they kissed again and broke after some time and fell asleep together on the couch and as Maximus' parents came home, they silenced sneaked up to their room, making sure not to wake the two lovebirds, who were snuggled into each other and smiled in their sleep.

Once again thanks for all the lovely reviews and I hope to finish another before Monday the 13th where my school starts on the second of three years before I graduate and the second year is in Denmark rumored as the hardest year, so I'm warning you now that it might be longer between updates, but I promise I won't stop for good, I love you guys too much for that.