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Title:Touch of Death {cryptic huh}
Author: Kathryn C.
Disclaimer: Me No Own.
Distribution: You want it, you take it, just give me
the URL.
Feedback: Send it, or I don't feel like writing.
Well, maybe for some of you, you might want that.
Rating: Uh, pg-13/14a?
Spoilers: Well, it's mostly speculation based on
spoilers mentioned. But, spoilers for Sexual Healing
and the whole "T" person storyline.
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Maria leaned against a tree on the school lawn. She, Liz and Isabel were eating lunch there as opposed to in the school's stuffy cafeteria.
"That girl's beautiful," Liz sighed as she stabbed a piece of lettuce in her salad, "I mean supermodel material."
"You mean that Tess girl?" Isabel asked from where she was painting her nails. "I haven't had a class with her yet, but I've already heard from about 10 people how quote "hot" she is. She's made quite an impression on everyone."
"Including Max," Liz said bitterly, looking over to where he was showing Tess the school's outdoor track. The two of them were laughing.
"Trust me Liz," Maria said, munching on her sandwich, "I mean, you have nothing to worry about in regards to Max. I mean that guy is head over heels about you. You guys have that whole soul mate thing going on. Don't stress over some bimbo."
Isabel looked up, "I heard she has a 4.0 GPA."
"You're not helping Isabel," Maria said through clenched teeth.
Liz sighed, "Forget it guys. I trust Max. There is no reason for me to be jealous."
Despite her words there was an uncertain tone in her voice and she couldn't restrain the glare that she aimed in their direction.
Alex walked up to the gathered group. Isabel quickly returned to staring at her toes. Alex gave one uncomfortable glance her way, then turned to Maria and Liz.
The whole thing with kissing for visions hadn't turned out too well for Isabel and Alex. Neither had really said much about what had happened, but they had been uncomfortable around her ever since.
"So, what great matters of the universe are you discussing?" he asked light-heartedly, sitting down. "Is it guys, nail polish or clothes?"
Maria glared at him, but admitted, "Guys."
"Surprise, surprise," Alex said, grabbing a chip from Maria's bag. "On that topic," he continued, looking at Liz, "Why aren't you eating with the love of your life?"
The three girls automatically turned to look in the direction that Max and Tess were walking. "He's pre-occupied," Liz said lightly.
Alex's eyes widened, "He got the job of showing the new student around? I heard she was a model in California, but the stress got to her and she decided to escape here for awhile. I wish I was in history with you guys."
"I don't think she's an actual supermodel Alex," Isabel said quietly, still not looking at him.
He shrugged, still staring at the curvaceous brunette walking beside Max, "Rumors, they happen all the time. But, still, it's plausible."
Michael walked up to the assembled group. He carried Maria's history notes with him. He handed them to her, silently. No 'thank you', big surprise.
"You're welcome," she said acidly,, none the less. He just looked over at her then turned to Isabel.
"There's nothing wrong is there?" he asked shortly, sitting beside Maria.
She shrugged and continued to paint her big toe, "Nothing serious. Why would there be?"
"Because we're all sitting here in one big group," he said, "Why are you all together?"
"We're being friendly Michael," Maria said in a snide voice, "You should try it sometime."
He turned to her. He was about to say something, but stopped. He turned back to Is. "You sure there is nothing wrong?"
She shook her head exasperatedly, "No Michael," then she looked over at Max and Tess, "Well, nothing like that anyway."
Michael followed her gaze and saw Max with Tess and a group of guys. He saw Tess lean up and whisper something in Max's ears. He looked over at Liz who was also watching. The perfect understanding Miss Parker looked like she was ready to take out the new student.
"So Michael," Isabel asked as more guys approached the crowd already around Tess and Max, "Why aren't you with the little entourage following miss supermodel?"
Michael shrugged. He then gave a weird little smile, "Who needs a beautiful woman when I have the love of my life right beside me?" he asked, throwing his arm around Maria.
Isabel watched in amusement as Maria's face contorted in rage and she threw Michael's arm off of her.
As for Maria, she wanted to throw Michael Guerin off a cliff. Not only did she have to live with the fact that she had made the mistake of telling the bastard that she loved him, he had to try and humiliate her in front of everyone.
She didn't say anything to him however. It wasn't worth it. She would just end up looking like a fool. Better to repress the anger and save it for a more appropriate time. Say when they were in a room, alone except for a baseball bat.
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Lunch hour was nearly over and to put in simply, Michael had to make use of the facilities. He pushed open the door to the guys washroom.
Max was already there, also....making use of the facilities. Michael walked over and unzipped.
"So," he said to Max, "How'd it go with Tess?"
Max glanced over at Michael. He was the only guy that Max knew who talked in the washroom. "Fine," he said shortly, "She's nice."
Michael snorted, but said nothing. "She is," Max insisted.
"And this has nothing to do with her waist size, or bra size?" Michael asked sarcastically.
"No," Max sounded appalled. "Surely you think of me as a better person then that."
Michael didn't say anything. Even though Max wasn't 'only human', he was 'only a teenage boy'.
As they were washing their hands, Max said, "I invited her to our get together at our place on friday."
Michael nearly laughed, "You invited her to watch movies at your place? With us, Alex, Isabel and Liz?"
"Yeah," Max said, drying his hands, "Why not?"
"Well," Michael began for starters, "You have a girlfriend buddy. In fact, one who seems pretty into you. You don't think she'll feel threatened at all?"
Max shook his head, "Why should she? There is no reason for her to be. Tess is simply new in town and doesn't know too many people."
Michael just shook his head and followed his friend out of the bathroom. For a sensitive guy Max could be pretty dense at times.
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