Liz made her way to fifth period. Her classes so far were pretty good. Her and Sophia had the same classes so she had someone to talk to and didn't have to sit by herself. Michael was in history as well. But now she knew Sophia wasn't in her fifth period because it was for pack only. Liz had even told Sophia that she didn't have to worry about showing her where the class was so she wouldn't have to run into Luke, which Sophia was grateful for. Liz was glad knowing that Maria and Michael would both be in her next class with her so she wouldn't have to worry about not knowing anyone. Then according to Maria when she had looked over her schedule she was in lunch with her as well as her last two classes. It was strange to rely on Maria so much already since she just met her the day before but the two of them had just clicked into an instant friendship. She missed Ava and Isabel but at least she wasn't alone.
She turned the corner that would lead her to the class and saw Maria waiting outside. She waved and walked towards her. As she did she saw Presley also making her way there with two other girls. Maria saw her as well. Fortunately Presley just glared at Liz and headed in. "You know you never did tell me what she said that upset you so much last night."
"She called Sophia a half-breed. Then after I called her on it she told me she'd let it slide like I cared." Liz said.
"The thing you need to know about Presley is she thinks, key word is thinks, that since she is screwing Luke that she's his mate. And since Luke is the Alpha's son and is the teen Alpha she considers herself the Alpha female of the teens. Not something many others agree with but no one has challenged her on it so her and her friends run around being bitches to everyone. Especially Sophia more so since Luke started sniffing around her." Maria explained.
"What do you know about Luke and Sophia?" Liz asked wanting another opinion.
"I just know they're friends. They hang out despite the fact that your Uncle doesn't want her around any hill kids yours truly included."
"Uncle Matt doesn't like you?" Liz asked.
"He's never been out right said anything I just know how he is. Everyone knows. It’s more like he avoids everything wolf if he can help it. But since I don't get into trouble when I occasionally party out at the lake he doesn't give her too much grieve over it like the others." Maria finished saying just as Michael walked up. Maria looked at them both and asked. "Well are you two ready?"
"For what?" Michael asked.
"Your debut." Maria said as she led them inside. Almost everyone was mulling around with Mr. Blackstone standing up front. The room was encased in silence when they walked in, everyone staring at the new comers.
"Maria I see you've brought our wayward little ones in. How are you finding your first day?" Mr. Blackstone asked.
"Just fine." Liz answered.
"That's good. Now we need to find you seats. There's one by Maria, which I'm sure Elizabeth would want to take. That reminds me, I heard you say that you go by Liz would you prefer that?"
Liz smiled, "Yeah. Elizabeth is a little too formal."
"With that settled we need to find Michael a seat as well." It only took Mr. Blackstone a few minutes before putting Michael over by Luke and his friends. Liz could still feel everyone's eyes on her as she made her way over to Maria who winked at her as the class began. Mr. Blackstone started the lecture and Liz couldn't help but feel strange about the class. She had always kept the wolf in her hidden from everyone but her family and here she was in a class that was talking openly about it. The lecture went by quickly and the rest of the period was left for them to talk. Maria introduced her to a few of her friends that were close by and Liz chatted with them. She was surprised when she heard a chair drop down next to her. She looked over to see one of the guys Luke had been with the night before sitting there.
"You were a little busy with Presley last night for introductions so I thought I'd come over. I'm Sean." The guy said introducing himself.
"I remember you Sean. You used to sit next to me in class and tug on my hair." Liz stated.
Sean smiled. "I wasn't sure if you would or not."
"Who couldn't remember you, butthead?" Maria said interrupting. She loved to tease her cousin. They had a decent relationship but didn't hang out with the same people.
"I know I'm unforgettable." Sean joked.
"Yeah, you'll haunt us forever." Maria retorted.
"I come over and try to be friendly, to be there for someone who might want to meet some new people and I get made fun of." Sean said in mock pout.
"I appreciate the effort, Sean." Liz said smiling. Sean kind of reminded her of Kyle. Mr. Blackstone dismissed the class then so everyone got up to leave and head for lunch and the rest of the day.
Part 24
After school Liz, Maria, and Sophia heading towards the parking lot. "Maria, do you need a ride?"
"Yeah, thanks. I've got so much homework. I'm never going to get it done, it takes me forever."
"Why don't you come home with Liz and I and I could help you." Sophia offered.
Maria was surprised by the invite. "Your dad won't mind?"
"You're not one of pack he doesn't want me around so much as Luke. Plus he won't be home." Sophia added.
Maria had to smile at Sophia. Everyone always thought she was a goody goody but she didn't always obey her father. "I'm in."
The three girls headed to the Donner SUV. Liz heard Michael yell for her. She told the two girls to go ahead and she waited for her brother to catch up. "I just wanted to tell you that I'm catching a ride with Luke. I'll be home in a little while."
"Okay, Sophia and I will be there. Don't be too long." Liz warned. She didn't want Michael blowing off schoolwork.
Michael rolled his eyes before he headed to Luke's red car. He was parked not far from the SUV. He saw Luke staring over at Sophia and Sophia trying to ignore him. He also saw that Maria was with them, he was starting to regret that he took Luke up on his offer. He had missed an opportunity to talk to her.
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Liz, Maria, and Sophia laid out their books and started getting to work. After an hour they decided to take a break, grabbed some snacks and started gossiping. "Sophia, you've got Luke trailing after you like a little lost puppy. Are you ever going to talk to him again?" Maria asked.
Sophia shrugged, "I don't know."
"Not that I'm condoning what he did but you've got to remember God only gave guys enough blood for either their brain or their dick to work at one time. And with gravity always bringing things down the blood tends to settle in their southern regions." Maria stated causing Liz and Sophia to bust out laughing. "I'm going to get something to drink."
"Go ahead." Sophia said. Maria went into the Donner kitchen and over to the fridge. She was still looking over what to drink when she heard the back door open and knew it was Michael. She waited until he was close then popped unexpectedly. "Hey cutie."
"Maria..." Michael said unable to think of a witty comeback as he looked at the blonde in front of him. It was definitely a nice surprise to see her in the kitchen of his house but he needed to get it together if he was going to make a move on her.
"So are you a man of few words or what?" Maria asked.
"I tend to use my mouth in other ways." Michael retorted finally able to talk.
Maria's eyebrow raised as she walked closer to Michael leaning in so their mouths were less than six inches from each other. "And are you any good at it?"
"I've never heard in complaints." Michael whispered back feeling his body heat up especially where her hands were resting on his shoulders. He could smell her scent mixed with her shampoo that smelled like mangos. The mixture was a combination of sweet and spicy, which he found very arousing. He leaned in slightly to kiss her but she backed away, "Good to know."
Maria headed out of the kitchen and was almost out the door when Michael got his voice back. "Maria."
"Yeah?"
"Would you want to go out with me tomorrow night? Wherever you want to go."
Maria smiled at him, "Sure, I'll meet you at the diner at 6:00."
Michael watched her leave not being to help watching her ass as she swung her hips subtly. He couldn't wait for the next evening.
Maria plopped down next to Sophia and both Sophia and Liz noticed the huge smile on her face. "Why do you look like the cat that ate the canary?"
"Because I just got a date." Maria answered.
"How could you have gotten a date? You were just in the kitchen, oh..." Sophia said answering her own question. "Michael."
"Yep, he's meeting me tomorrow at the diner at six." Maria said.
"Sophia and I work tomorrow so we'll get to see you and I can hassle my brother." Liz said smiling. She had noticed earlier that day the way that Michael was looking at Maria earlier that day and knew he was interested in her.
"Great, nothing like chaperones." Maria mumbled. They started back doing their homework. An hour later they were done and Maria was getting ready to leave. "Liz, would want to go on a run tonight in the woods?"
Liz looked over at Sophia not wanting to make her cousin feel left out but Sophia put that thought to rest. "Don't let me get in the way. Go ahead."
"Okay."
"Be ready in two hours and I'll stop by." Maria said before leaving.
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That night Maria and Liz met up and walked to the woods. Liz felt somewhat strange, she had a friend who was like her. She found she kind of liked it. She looked around the woods and they kind of reminded her of Frasier Woods. It made her think of Max and the times they went out to the woods. She felt her heart tighten. Although she was giving living there a chance she wanted to be with Max. After their run, Maria and Liz sat on the edge of the woods to talk. “So tell me what’s outside of this tiny little town.”
“There’s lots although the town we lived in was pretty small. It was nice, I knew a lot of the people.” Liz said. “You know a lot about me, tell me some stuff about you.”
“Not much to tell. I had an older sister but she didn’t survive when it came time for her change. My dad’s dead too. When I was seven, he was out on a run when a big truck hit him up on the highway pass.” Maria explained.
“I’m sorry.” Liz said.
“It’s okay, you didn’t know. My mom and I are pretty tight now. But she respects me enough to give me some space and not be real strict. Plus she owns her own shop so she’s busy a lot too.”
“What kind of shop?” Liz asked.
“Clothes mostly. Kind of a mixture of all kinds of styles.” Maria answered. “So I’ve got a date with your brother and Sophia is doing whatever with Luke, how about you Liz?”
“What do you mean?” Liz asked.
“Any of the guys catch your interest? I could give you the dirt on any of them.” Maria offered. Maria noticed Liz’s eyes becoming more haunted and sad at her words.
Liz just shook her head. “No, no one’s caught my interest. Not looking for anyone.”
Maria thought it best to change the subject. She told Liz more about herself and the two girls sat chatting for another hour before Liz went inside.
Part 25
School was easier the next day. People didn’t stare quite as much and Liz and Michael settled into their classes and gotten used to their new school although it was still kind of strange when they went to Mr. Blackstone's class. After school, Michael dropped Liz and Sophia off at the diner before heading for home. Sophia showed Liz around the diner and after an hour Liz was taking orders on her own. Maria and Michael came in at six and sat in Liz’s section. Liz made her way over to them, smiling at the chance to tease her brother, which she did. Michael and Maria ate fast and left. They walked around town after since it was a weekday and not much to do in Wolf Lake. They ended up at the park sitting on one of the tables talking. Maria found out that Michael’s favorite bands were Metallica and Staind while Maria listened to a little more lighthearted music. Michael even told her about his art, something he didn’t tell alot of people about. They had been talking for about an hour when Maria asked, “So what’s up with Liz?”
“What do you mean?” Michael asked.
“She’s cool and I like hanging out with her but her eyes always look sad. I mentioned something about if she was interested in anyone and she was pretty adamant that she didn’t want to be with anyone.” Maria explained.
Michael ran his hand through the spikes of his hair. “Back in Roswell, Liz was with one of my friends. He was actually both of our friend. And of course she had to leave him behind when we left.”
“That must have really sucked.” Maria commented.
“It’s been hard on her, she really loved him.” Michael stated.
“So what about you? Leave anyone behind?” Maria asked.
Michael just shrugged, “No one special.”
“No one?”
“I ‘dated’ some girls but nothing serious. You?”
“Same. I’ve ‘dated’ some of the guys around here, Randy being one of them.” Maria answered. She shifted slightly to move her legs, which had fallen asleep and almost landed in Michael’s lap. “Sorry.”
“It’s okay.” Michael looked down and saw how close he and Maria were suddenly, he took the opportunity to press his lips to her in a hungry kiss. Maria reciprocated just as hungrily. Michael waited a minute before running his tongue along her bottom lip asking permission, which she gave by parting her lips slightly. He moved his tongue against hers exploring her mouth.
When air became a necessity the two broke apart. Michael looked at her to make sure that he wasn’t being to forward. All he saw in Maria’s eyes was desire and lust. So much so they were faintly glowing. She pulled him close and their lips melded together again. The kiss was even more heated and this time they broke apart Michael moved his lips down her jawbone to her neck. Maria moaned slightly and combed her hands through his thick hair. It was then that a pair of headlights was trained on them.
Michael pulled his lips off of Maria’s soft skin and looked towards the brightness of the lights and saw a figure getting out of the vehicle. He slightly swore as he recognized his Uncle. “Hey Uncle Matt.”
“Michael, Maria.” Matt greeted them. He was trying not to laugh at him catching his nephew with his date. Of course if it had been Sophia or Liz he’d caught in the same situation, he wouldn’t be feeling the same way. He knew it was a double standard but he couldn’t help it.
“Hi Sheriff Donner.” Maria said softly.
“I think it’s time for you to take Maria home, Michael. It’s getting kind of late and I don’t want Amy to worry.” Matt stated.
“Uh, sure.” Michael said as he and Maria got off the table and got ready to head back to the diner where Michael had left the SUV. But before they did, Matt grabbed his arm. “And next time Michael, you might try somewhere a little less public.”
Michael smirked at him then they were gone. Michael and Maria headed back and he drove her home. He gave her a quick kiss goodbye with the promise he’d see her tomorrow then went back to the diner to pick up Liz and Sophia. He caught himself humming on the way.
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The last hour of Liz and Sophia’s shift was playing out and it was a slow one. Sophia ended up leaving to drop off some food at the station for her Dad so Liz idly wiped down the tables then the counters. She was still working on the counter when someone plopped down on one of the stools. Liz looked up and smiled, “Hey Sean.”
“Hey Liz. How’s my favorite waitress?”
“I’m the only waitress here.”
“Well even if there were more, you’d still be my favorite.”
“How do you know that? You don’t know me or how I waitress.” Liz asked.
“How about I get to know you better than? Like by going out with me?” Sean asked.
Liz looked Sean and felt bad although she didn’t think she had done anything to give him the wrong idea. “Look Sean, I’m not interested in that kind of relationship with you but I wouldn’t mind being your friend.”
“Friend?” Sean asked. Things weren’t going the way he’d planed but maybe he could wear Liz down. “That’d be cool like in that movie ‘When Harry met Sally’.”
“Didn’t they end up sleeping together?” Liz asked.
Busted. “Huh, I don’t remember, I only saw it once when Maria forced me to watch it.”
“I wouldn’t know, I only heard about it second hand. I’m not a big chick-flick kind of girl.”
“Really? What kind of movies do you like?”
“Action-adventure, mostly the ones at least based on history or mythology. The Mummy movies, Gladiator, stuff like that is my favorite. Oh, I also like some horror movies. Not the Nightmare on Elm Street type movies but I loved House on Haunted Hill and Thirteen Ghosts.” Liz said enjoying where the conversation was going. Talking to Sean was like talking to Kyle or Alex, she missed having a guy friend.
“Girl after my own heart. Although I haven’t seen Thirteen Ghosts.” Sean commented. “Maybe we’ll have to rent it sometime. Just two friends hanging out.”
Liz looked at Sean’s smile and took it as genuine. “Maybe.”
They chatted a little as Liz got Sean something to snack on then cleaned up a little. Sophia came back and helped the cook clean the kitchen. Then just as their shift ended, Michael showed up to take them home. Liz had survived her first day at her new job and made a new friend.
Part 26
Liz sat down in an empty booth with her steak sandwich to start her break. It was only her second day on the job, the first that Sophia wasn’t working and they had been somewhat busy. She had just taken a bite when Luke plopped down across from her. She swallowed her bite and said, “Oh please Luke why don’t you join me?”
There was no mistaking the sarcasm in her voice, “You can definitely tell you haven’t been around Wolf Lake the last few years.”
“Why? Because I don’t bow down to you like the rest of the young members of the pack?” Liz asked.
“Pretty much.” Luke stated. He wasn’t used to the others talking to him that way except Sophia. It was somewhat refreshing.
“So you wanted what?” Liz asked.
Luke found himself starting to loose his nerve something that surprised him. He never chickened out of something of course he didn’t usually go for advice and help about girls from someone else either. “I wanted to talk to you about Sophia.”
Liz eyed him, “What?”
“She won’t talk to me unless I corner her. I don’t know any of her human friends. You two seem close since you’ve been back so I thought you might help.” Luke explained quietly. He didn’t want others in the diner to hear.
“And why would I want to help?”
Luke raised his eyebrow at her; “You don’t like me do you?”
Liz shrugged, “I don’t know you Luke. This is probably the longest the two of us have talked alone. But from what Sophia has told me, I don’t have the best impression of you.”
Luke couldn’t help but ask, “What did she tell you?”
“I know about everything including your little stunt when you tossed her date. Not the best idea.” Liz stated. “Oh and by the way. I’ve heard of some pretty lame excuses for sleeping with someone but yours was by far the worst. I mean really Luke you slept with someone else out of respect for her decision for not having sex yet? That is bad.”
“Okay that was bad.” Luke admitted. “So what can you tell me? Your brother said you had some experience with the romantic stuff.”
Liz gritted her teeth. She knew Michael was referring to the romantic things Max had done for her. “Well Michael shouldn’t have said that.”
Luke could see the anger in Liz’s eyes. There was a story there. “Well?”
Liz looked Luke over once again. She was sure he wouldn’t be going through all of this just to get laid. From what she had seen most of the younger females of the pack would gladly sleep with him if he asked some of the human at school as well. So she had to believe that he cared for her. She knew Sophia cared for him, “Luke, if you do the romantic stuff she’s going to know it came from someone besides you. You just need to talk to her.”
“I’ve tried that.” Luke stated.
“Okay here’s the deal. Leave her alone for the rest of the week. Don’t ignore her but don’t push her to talk to you. Then this weekend I’ll help to try and get her to talk to you. But no guarantees.”
Luke blew out a breath, “I can do that.”
“And when you talk to her, you have to be honest with her. No more game playing, if you care about her, let her know.”
“I never said…..” Luke started to say but Liz cut him off. “Luke, you wouldn’t be go through all of this if you didn’t. You don’t have to admit it. Just know that I know.”
“Oh, and one more thing. It’s a big one, I’m not sure you can do it.” Liz added.
“What?” Luke asked.
Liz motioned for him to lean in like she wanted to whisper something to him. Luke leaned towards her. “QUIT SCREWING PRESLEY.”
Luke cringed at the harshness in her words as she continued. “You can’t prove to Sophia that you care about her if you’re banging the pack slut.”
“You really don’t like Presley do you?” Luke said trying to hold back his laughter.
Liz just scowled at him; “She thinks she’s better than anyone, human or wolf. She’s been terrorizing Sophia with that stupid nickname. No one messes with someone I care about and gets away with it.”
“So I guess I should be careful.” Luke teased.
Liz just raised an eyebrow at him, “If you sleep with Sophia and dump her like some whore, I’m the least of your worries. Uncle Matt will rip your throat out, after he castrates you.”
Luke nodded. He knew that was closer than he wanted to admit when it came to the Sheriff’s reaction if he hurt Sophia. Matthew Donner had made it quite clear what he thought about Sophia being with Luke, he didn’t want it.
“Now, I have to get back to work. Unless you need anymore advice?” Liz asked. She had to admit that although she hadn’t talk to Luke much, she was starting to like him. After all if his brother was friends with him he couldn’t be all bad. “Your groupies just came in and seemed to be waiting for you.”
“Thanks Liz. I owe you.” Luke said getting up and went to head over where his friends were sitting.
“Well cash is always accepted.” Liz called after him as she headed back to work.
When Liz got home her uncle and brother were in the living room and she found Sophia doing homework in their room. "Hey how was work?"
"Fine, had an interesting visitor." Liz stated. Sophia raised an eyebrow so Liz told her, "Luke came to talk to me."
Sophia was surprised she couldn't figure out what Luke would talk to Liz about except for one thing. "Let me guess. He's interested in you now."
"Hardly. He wanted advice on how to get you to talk to him." Liz said smiling.
Liz's words furthered surprised Sophia. Luke always-acted so cocky and confident that she couldn't imagine him going to anyone for advice. "And what did you tell him?"
"I told him to leave you alone until you wanted to talk to him." Liz said simply.
"Thanks." Sophia said.
"But I think you should talk to him. Hear what he has to say." Liz threw in.
"He lied to me. He ran around behind my back. When I saw him with Presley I felt like I didn't even know who he was. I mean if I were with him I would want to be able to trust him... I want someone dependable..."
“I understand all that Sophia. I do. And if you can’t get over it, for God's sake, let him go. Tell him you want to be no more than friends. But if you can go deeper... let him get to know that you tried to put away... maybe you'd better risk something too. Time with someone can be so short don’t waste it.” Liz explained.
Sophia thought about it before saying, “I’ll talk to him, as soon as I can get him alone.”
WARNING: SOME LANGUAGE
Part 27
A few days later, on Friday in school Liz, Maria, and a couple other girls were sitting by the cafeteria entrance when Presley and a few of her cronies walked up. "Well if it isn't the little deserter. Where's your half-breed cousin?"
Not wanting to give Presley the satisfaction of knowing how her words affected her Liz said, "You know Presley we were just talking about you."
"Really."
"Yeah, I was just saying that you should wear a hat. You should cover that huge forehead of yours, if the light reflected it just right an airplane might think it was a landing strip." Liz commented. The girls with burst out laughing.
"Yeah, Presley. Bright light is not your friend." Maria threw in.
Presley was fuming, her face turning a bright shade bright of red. She looked at Liz and growled, "I just wanted to give you a warning. Stay away from Luke."
Liz couldn't believe how stupid Presley was, "I don't want Luke. I'm not the one Luke wants either and neither are you."
"You think Luke wants to be with Sophia? Luke just likes to fuck little virgins until they flip then he tosses them away and comes back to me." Presley stated.
Liz smiled. "If he always comes back then you have nothing to worry about."
"I'm not worried, Sophia's nothing special." Presley said snidely.
"Then why is there fear in your eyes when you see Luke staring at her?" Liz leaned into the other female's face, "I'll tell you why because Sophia is special and Luke sees that. All he sees in you is a quick fuck to relieve himself."
Liz knew she had pressed Presley's buttons when she saw her eyes glowing in anger, and her growl. "You bitch! You'll pay for that."
"I'd like to see you try." Liz said as she prepared for whatever Presley threw at her.
Michael felt the hair on the back of his neck go up and he looked around to see why. At the other side of the cafeteria he saw his sister and Presley about to tear each other a part. "Not good."
Michael rushed past Luke bringing his attention to the two girls. He followed Michael and stepped in the middle of the two girls. "Not here. There are too many humans around. Deal with it tonight at the lake."
Liz hadn't considered given a thought to going to the lake although her brother, Sean, and Maria had all tried to talk her into going. But now this feud with Presley was supposed to end there. She would have to go or Presley would never leave them alone. "Fine."
Presley smiled, "I'll be there."
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That night Uncle Matt was still at the station as the three got ready. It was the first trip for the twins to the lake but Sophia was more nervous than they were. “Liz, you have to help me. I don’t what to wear. The last time I went I wore this stupid dress and felt totally out of place.”
Liz got off of her bed and headed for Sophia’s closet Nothing caught her eye as she went through Sophia’s clothes. So she moved to her own. She pulled out a pair of black ankle boots and a black V-neck sleeveless top. The night was warm so it would be fine. “I doubt you would feel comfortable in my hiphuggers so just wear your own jeans and this.”
Sophia shrugged on the shirt and grabbed a pair of her jeans. She barely had them zipped and fastened before Liz drug her to the desk and pulled out her makeup bag and hair stuff. Sophia eyed it wearily. “What are you going to do?”
Liz smiled, “Don’t worry, I’m not going to do anything drastic.”
Liz slipped off Sophia’s glasses. “You don’t really need these do you?”
“No,” Sophia stated. It was true, ever since she had began to experience symptoms of the change she hadn’t needed her glasses. She had just kept them to hide behind. She sat still as Liz brushed out her hair before pulling up the sides, leaving the back loose. Next she applied some eye makeup, blush and lipstick. When she was done she turned Sophia towards the mirror, “What do you think?”
Sophia looked at the mirror in shock. No longer did she look like bookish Sophia, she would even admit she looked good. She had never been good with makeup and stuff and was glad with what Liz had done. “How do you know how to do this?”
“My friend Isabel is like the makeover queen in Roswell. She loves makeup and stuff and Ava and me were her first guinea pigs. I didn’t do too much, just used a little eye makeup to enhance your eyes. Now let’s get out of here and go knock Luke’s socks off.” Liz and Sophia walked out of their room and downstairs where Michael was waiting. Michael saw Sophia and whistled, “I don’t know if you should go like that, I don’t think Uncle Matt would like all the guys staring at you.”
“Michael stop.” Sophia said blushing.
Michael just laughed and looked at his sister. He was pretty sure she was behind Sophia’s appearance but had done nothing to herself. Michael knew how his sister got ready back in Roswell when either she was going out with Max or all of them were and she was not dressed like that now. She didn’t look bad, she had her hair pulled in a high ponytail and wore a pair of dark jeans with a simple white T-shirt. She just wasn’t dressed up like normal to party.
Liz caught his stare and knew what he was thinking. “This is for you two. I’m not going to impress anyone.”
Michael knew what she meant so he dropped the subject as they left. They drove to the lake and Liz couldn’t help but wonder what would happen once they got there. Between Luke and Sophia and herself and Presley.
Part 28
When they pulled up at the lake, they could see a large bonfire and the party appeared to be in full swing. Liz tried not to laugh when she hear Ozzy’s song ‘Bark at the Moon’ playing. She smiled at Sophia reassuringly before they climbed out of the SUV. They made their way to the center causing quite a stir. Everyone noticed Sophia, something she was obviously enjoying. Liz noticed that as they passed many of the guys said hi or high-fived Michael. “Turned into quite the social butterfly haven’t we?”
Michael just shrugged, “Nothing wrong with making friends.”
Liz just smiled at him. He seemed to be in his element, he didn’t have to hold back around these people. They were like them. And while Liz would prefer to be back in Roswell with Max, she was happy for her brother. He headed off in one direction while Liz and Sophia went together in another. They headed towards an area that had drinks and saw Sean and Maria standing by a cooler. “Liz ! I’m so glad to see you. Presley’s already been running her mouth saying you wouldn’t show up.”
“I’m not backing down from her.” Liz simply stated as Sean handed her a can of pop.
“My money’s on Liz. But be careful, Presley will probably try to fight dirty even try to flip.” Sean stated.
“Well from what I’ve seen of Presley, she’ll probably fight like a girl. Hair pulling, stuff like that. I grew up with too many guys, my brother included to resort to that.” Liz said casually as she took a sip of her drink.
“Where is your brother?” Maria asked.
“Right here.” Michael said walking up behind them. He pulled Maria up close to him and said, “Miss me?”
“Wouldn’t you like to know?” Maria teased as she nipped at his lip.
Liz and Sophia rolled their eyes at the two. Sophia was about to say something when she noticed Michael hadn’t walked up alone, Luke was with him. Luke walked over to her then and asked, “Can we talk?”
Sophia took a deep breath, “Yeah.”
Although he didn’t know if she’d slap him or what Luke grabbed her hand and pulled her a little into the woods. Once they reached a small clearing they stopped. Luke pointed to a small fallen log and they both sat. “So you charmed my cousin into persuading me into not ignoring you so what do you want to talk about?”
“Just talk. I don’t want you to ignore me or be upset with me anymore.”
“It’s kind of hard when every time I felt us getting closer something happens. If I ignore you than that won’t happen.” Sophia stated.
“Look, Sophia. I’m sorry about...,” Luke said but Sophia cut him off. “What do you want from me?
"What do I want from you?" Luke started, his mouth carefully forming the words. It was now or never. "Honestly, Sophia, I don’t know. I try not to think because I’m afraid to know. I know that you and everyone else thinks that I want you for the sex or for the thrill of making you flip for the first time. And I’ll admit that I’d like that to happen with me, but that’s not all. There’s something about you, Sophia. When I’m in trouble or if something bad is happening to me, you’re the first person I think of; the one person I want to talk to, who can make everything seem okay. I trust you and depend on you in a way that I don’t depend on anyone. That’s why I can’t think about what it is that I exactly want from you. I’m afraid that if I do, well, then that answer is going to force me to grow up. It’s going to force me to think farther ahead that I’m ready to do so now." Luke couldn’t believe that he had admitted that to her, but everything he said was completely true. He turned his body so he was closer, his eyes never leaving Sophia’s.
Luke wasn’t the only one who was shocked by his revelation. She couldn’t remember Luke ever speaking so much about how he felt. It almost overwhelmed what she felt by Luke’s words. “Do you want to be with me?”
“Yes.”
“Can you be with just me? No more Presley or the others?” Sophia asked.
“If it means I have a chance with you, yes.” Luke answered.
“Okay.”
“I pour everything out and all you can say is okay?” Luke said.
“What do you want me to say?”
“I don’t know. Just thought I’d get more of a reaction out of you since you agreed to be my girlfriend.” Luke said smiling.
Sophia smiled back. "My father will kill me if he ever finds out I'm seeing you, you do realize that.”
Luke stared at her for a long moment, tenderly brushing a few dark strands of hair away from Sophia's face, and pressed a kiss to her forehead. "Will he?" His eyes flashed briefly from brown to gold. "I'll just have to protect you, then.”
Sophia grinned a little uneasily, not doubting that he would do it in a heartbeat if he thought he was protecting her from someone. “Why does everyone think they have to protect me? You, my dad, Liz. Speaking of which we better get back to the others before Presley comes around.”
“Just a second.” Luke said as he cupped her face and gave her a long gentle kiss. After they broke apart the two headed back.
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Liz hung out with Sean, Maria, and Michael as she waited to see what would unfold. She kept glancing anxiously in the direction Luke had led Sophia. She hoped she had done the right thing for the two of them. She was laughing at something Sean said when Presley walked up. Liz ignored her until she felt Presley shove her from behind. Her reflexes were fast enough that she stopped herself from falling.
She turned around and saw Presley glaring at her. Liz could also see that the other teens were gathering around them. “Come on B*tch. Let’s see what you’re made of.”
Presley started to make the change when Liz launched herself at the blond. Pinning Presley to the ground, she started pummeling her. Usually Liz wouldn’t be so violent but if she didn’t Presley would flip and there would be bloodshed. One of Presley’s friends tried to jump in but Maria grabbed her and pulled her away. It was going to be a fair fight. Unable to complete the change, Presley forced herself back into human form so that she could use her arms to defend herself. Liz stopped and got up. She backed away, not taking her eyes off of the other female. Presley just came at her again and managed to punch her. She swung again but Liz grabbed her arm and twisted it behind her back. She pushed Presley hard enough that they fell to ground Presley’s face in the dirt. “Now, this is over. I don’t want you saying anything about me or any member of my family again. Got me?”
Presley could only nod. Liz got up and Presley sat up and turned her attention to where Luke had walked up. “You’re going to let her get away with this?”
“You were perfectly happy to get into it when you thought you were going to win. You know the law of the pack. You took your shot, now go. You lost, its over.” Luke stated.
Presley got up and scampered away. The rest of the pack went back to the party while Liz joined her friends. “You totally pulled a can of whoop ass out on her.” Maria said.
Liz smiled. It got even bigger when she saw Luke and Sophia holding hands. “I guess you two talked?”
“Yeah, now I just have to figure out how to tell Dad.” Sophia stated. The group chatted back and forth for a while, the rest of the party was uneventful compared to the start of it.
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