Overprotected [UC, Z/L, Adult] [COMPLETE]

[believer_evans]

Title: Overprotected
Author: Me
Category: Zan da MAN and Liz.
Rating: Oh please. You are looking at the gutter queen right here lol. Will start off Mature but soon make its way to Adult
Disclaimer: Agh, this is so annoying. If I owned anything, the show wouldn’t be over, and I would be…busy… doing other things. LOL
Summary: Not really that good at this. So uh…after being caught in a compromising position, Liz gets shipped off to an all girls’ school. Eek I know.
Feedback: Yes please. Feed the need. Shy_believer@hotmail.com for any of your distribution needs.

To those of you who this seems familar to, yes this has been here before. I'm reposting due to demand and because i've lost vital links to this fic. Hope you don't mind and I hope news readers join the band wagon!!
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Banner provided a while back by Lilac Stardust (if you still go by that name, thanks again)

Prologue

“Come on Lizzie. I thought we’s was friends.” He put on his best puppy dog face.

“We are Zan. But…I don’t know. Why do you want to?” She fiddled with her hands. They were sitting on her bed. She was asleep and he’d snuck in through her balcony.

“I just wanna. I don’t wanna have ta go to Pam Troy. Come on Lizzie, will ya or not? Please?” He pouted again.
“Oh alright. But I don’t know how. I mean…I’m only 12, I’ve never really kissed a guy before.” She blushed.

“Well I’ve never kissed a girl before either. So it’ll be our first time, and it’ll be betta cause we’s knows each other. We’s tight Lizzie.” He leaned in closer taking her little hand in his.
“So, ya ready?”

She nodded and slowly leaned in with her eyes closed. She felt his breath on her face and smiled a little. She was actually going to get her first kiss, and with her best friend.

Their lips brushed and they both sighed. Zan reached out, bringing her closer to him. They just pressed lips together.
“So, was it ok?” Zan asked as he pulled back.
“Yeah. So that’s kissing huh?” Liz giggled.
“Wanna try it again?” Zan winked and sat closer.
“Ok.” Liz smiled and in leaned in.

“What the hell is going on here?” They both sprang apart as Liz’s father burst into the room. “What is he doing in here? In your room? At this time of night? What were you doing to my daughter?” Jeff pulled the young boy off the bed.

“No…nothing Mr. Parker. I’s was just…just…” Zan tried to come up with something that wouldn’t get him into deeper trouble but couldn’t.
“Leave him alone daddy. He didn’t do anything bad.” Liz tried to pull her father away.

“Wasn’t doing anything bad? He was on your bed, it looked like you two were about to kiss. Did you sneak him in here?” He let go of Zan and turned to his daughter.
“No daddy. He just…”

“I don’t care. That’s it Lizzie. I never want you seeing this boy again. Never, you hear me. And you…” He turned back to Zan. “I better not see you anywhere near her. I knew you were trouble. Now get. Get out.”

Zan snuck back out the window, glancing over his shoulder to look into Liz’s tear filled eyes.
“I’ll come back to you Lizzie. You can count on it.”

Part 1

That was the last night Liz saw Zan. That morning he had her sent to Wilmant School for Girls’. Then 12, she was now 18. Free to go out into the world.
“I’m free! Free at last, free at last. Thank god all mighty, I’m free at last!” Liz yelled as she ran into her room.
“How nice that you turn a very inspirational speech for civil rights, into a personal statement about being able to leave this school.” Her roommate, Shawna, laid on her bed.

“Come on Shawna. I’m 18 I get to leave this rat hole. And you know what else? You and me are going out tonight. We are going to a club and get your groove on.” Liz opened her closet and began tossing clothes on her bed.
“That’s the best thing I’ve heard all day.” Shawna laid the book she was reading aside and sprung up to look for something to wear.

Liz bent down, reaching for her shoes when she pulled out a shoe box. Smiling, she sat on her bed and opened it.
“Oh no. Not the Zan box again. I thought you said we were going to get our groove on.” Shawna sighed.

“We are. It’s just…I miss him Shawna. I haven’t seen him in six years. He was my best friend, and first kiss.” She pulled out a small picture frame of the two.
“Well, he was cute.” Shawna smiled and put her arm around Liz. “You should look him up. You know, have a reunion of sorts.”

Liz’s eyes lit up and she smiled widely.
“That’s a great idea Shawna. But for now. Let’s go and partay.”

~*~

“Zan, yo we’re leaving with out you!”
“Wait! Wait up dammit. I’s comin’.” Zan shouted as he pulled his shirt over his head. “Ok let’s jet.” He strolled toward the door. “Shit. Hold up.” He sprinted back into his room.

“Damn it Zan. Let’s go.” Michael came into his room, finding Zan stuffing a picture into his pocket.
“Almost forgot my Lizzie.” He smiled.
“You are hopeless my friend.” Michael patted him on the back.
“Yeah. I’s hopeless. She was my first ya know. And my only real friend. And I’s got her sent off.” He sighed.

“It wasn’t your fault man. Her old man was crazy. You said it yourself. Now come on. Alex and Mar, are waiting in the car. And you know how Mar gets when we make her wait.” Michael laughed.
“Yeah. Yesterday she kneed me for taking up the bathroom. Let’s roll.”

~*~

Liz and Shawna pulled into the club’s parking lot at 10. Liz stepped out of her car wearing spiked knee high black boots, followed by a black leather mini skirt, and finished off by a baby tee exposing her taunt belly. Shawna stepped out, pulling the bottom of her short red dress down. Her dark legs balanced in red stilettos.

“Let’s not waste all this hotness in the parking lot. Let’s get this party started.” Liz took Shawna by the arm and they walked to the club entrance.

~*~

“Keep up boys. I’m not going to have you dragging on my fun.” Maria shouted over the music to her roommates.
“This is wrong in so many levels. You know I can’t dance.” Alex grumbled back as he tried to keep in step.
“That’s why it’s so fucking hilarious” Michael replied, openly laughing at Alex.
“Ya know. I’m gonna be at the bar. You guys are messing with my game.” Zan shouted to them and made his war to the bar.

He watched them nod and wave him off as he approached the bar.
“I’lls have a shot.” Zan told the bartender.
“I’ll have to see some ID son.” The bartender said.
“Awe, come on duke. I’s gonna pay ya.” Zan said, pulling out his wallet. The bartender shrugged and handed Zan his drink. “Thanks duke.” Zan said and handed the man the money.

~*~

Liz and Shawna stepped into the club, instantly falling into the beat of the music.
“You were right. This place is great!” Shawna shouted over to Liz.
“I told you it was. Now let’s dance.”

They walked over to the dance floor and swayed to the music. They immediate drew in all the guys as they danced. Liz and Shawna were synchronized in their movements. Shawna’s long braids swung around her, and she laughed when few smacked a few of the guys that got too close. Liz’s own long hair swung freely creating a veil around her of dark silk.
“We got ‘em drooling girl friend.” Shawna leaned in and told Liz.
“Did you ever doubt we would?” Liz laughed back.

~*~

Zan threw back another shot as he looked down into the dance floor. He had seen the small circle form and grew curious.
“Thanks duke.” He shouted to the bartender and made his way down. He had to push his way through the crowd, earning him some glares and insults. But he shrugged them off and continued through.

He finally made it close enough to see the two girls dancing in the center. He had a clear view of the ebony beauty with the braids and killer dress, but the other had her back to him. He could see her hair swinging before him, it was almost too much to just reach out and touch it. He’d seen that kind of touch worthy hair before, but he couldn’t place where.

~*~

“Girl there’s this major, fine ass, steamy looking man just staring at you.” Shawna told Liz.
“Really? Where?” Liz started looking around.
“Right behind you. He’s wearing some black jeans, white muscle shirt and hair all up in spikes. Kinda freaky, but way hot.”

Liz spun around and backed up into Shawna, keeping up with the dance and scanned the guys there. She couldn’t find anyone matching Shawna’s description. All she saw were scummy looking guys gawking at her.
“Where? I don’t see him?”
“He’s leaving over there.” Shawna pointed back behind her, and she turned just in time to see the back on his head. She could see a few tattoos on his back and arms. Sexy, she thought. She turned back around, shrugged at Shawna and kept dancing.

~*~

“Where ya been? I went to the bar and you weren’t there.”
“Just checking out the babes. You know me.” Zan grinned and patted Michael on the back.
“Yeah, well we gotta go. Maria isn’t feeling too good. I think someone put something in her drink or something.”
“What?” Zan yelled. Maria was like his sister. Some jerk tried to pull something with her. “Who? I’ll kill the little fucker.” Zan spun around searching for a guilty face.

“Let it go Zan. We have to get her home.” Alex appeared beside them, supporting Maria on his shoulder.
“Home. My head is throbbing.” Maria held her head and was grimacing. “Come on guys. Let’s go home. Sorry for ruining the night.”
“No Maria. This wasn’t yer fault. Come on girl. Let’s get ya to bed.” Zan stepped beside her and took her other arm.
“Hey I may but out of it, but I’m not sleeping with you.” She joked.

TBC...

[believer_evans]

Ok I'm not sure how this is going to go. I'll either post everyday or every other day, I have't made up my mind yet. But since this is a repost I don't want to keep you guys waiting for long.
Thank you everyone who is coming back to revisit this fic, I really appreciate it, and so does Zan(that little attention whore!) lol




Part 2

“Elizabeth Parker and Shawna Williams. Have you two forgotten the rules…again?” The head mistress stood before them as they tried to sneak back in to the school.
“No Mrs. Swanson, I just chose to ignore them…again.” Liz smiled and walked past her.
“Ms. Parker This is the last straw…”
“Yeah, yeah so put the camel to sleep already. I’m leaving, so I don’t care anymore. Not that I have since my dad institutionalized me here. So don’t you wrinkle that little face of yours anymore. I’m out of here!” Liz shouted the last past so that her voice echoed down the halls.
“Why I never…” Mrs. Swanson scuffed.
“Maybe that’s why you’re so uptight.”

“Liz that was priceless. The look on her face. Oh, you go girl.” Shawna have her a high five and collapsed on her bed laughing.
“It felt amazing. Very therapeutic. I’m so glad I’m leaving.”
“I’m so going to miss you girl. You are like the white sister I never had. What are you going to do after this?” Shawna turned on her side, resting her head in her hand.
“Not sure. College is a possibility, maybe get a job in the city.”
“You think your dad would let you?”
“My dad? No, he’d freak. But I’m 18 now. I’m legal. I can do whatever I want. And first thing on my list is to find Zan.”

~*~

Zan closed his eyes as the warm stream of water cascaded down his body. He rolled his head letting the water relax his stiff neck. He’d had the dream again. The dream where Liz wasn’t shipped off and he wasn’t sent to a boarding school. Where they were together. He’d climb up her balcony and through her window. She’d be on her bed, writing in her journal of course. She'd be in her favorite pajamas, which were some boxers and a little pink tee shirt. She always looked beautiful, even at 12 years old.

She’d tuck a strand of hair behind her ear and smile as she turned to him. She’d wave him in and he’d sit up on her bed. They laugh over what they saw on TV, then the silence would come. He’d lean in and ask if he could kiss her. She’d blush, but nod. Their lips would touch innocently, then they’d grow up. Zan would change from his younger self to the man he was now, and Liz would change from the little girl to the beautiful woman of his dreams.

The kiss became deeper and they’d grasp at one another. Clothes would be discarded and slick bodies would fit together so perfectly it were as if they were made for the other.
“Liz.” He would moan. He’d hear her voice calling for him, begging for him.

Taking himself in his palm and stroked himself, letting the pleasure wash over him. He pumped harder, faster, needing to find release.
“Liz!” He cried out as he emptied himself against the shower wall. Panting he rinsed himself off and shut off the water.
“You know, it’s disturbing to know you get off at the memory of a 12 year old girl.” Zan faced Alex as he stepped out of the bathroom.
“Shut up.”

~*~

“Coming.” Liz shouted as she heard the knocking on her room door. Shawna had gone to shower so she wondered who it was. “Dad?” Liz stood back as she found her father standing at the other side of the door.
“Yes Elizabeth. I received a very disturbing phone call from your head mistress, Mrs. Swanson. She said you were talking all this nonsense about leaving. Now I know you’d never do that, so I came by to see for myself.” He stepped into the room seeing a suit case on her bed. “What’s this Liz?”

“It’s called a suit case daddy. You know, those things you put stuff in when you go somewhere.” Liz said sarcastically.
“But you’re not going anywhere. I never approved such a thing.”
“Dad. I’m 18, my birthday was last week if you’d forgotten. And you know what that means? I’m legal now. I don’t need to ask for your permission to do anything anymore.”

“Elizabeth Parker, you are not going anywhere you hear me?” Jeff Parker stood up standing right in front of her, using his height to his advantage.
“I’m not afraid of you anymore dad. I’m leaving whether you like it or not. Now if you will, I have to finish packing.” She walked past him.
“If you go, I won’t be there for you. You’ll get no money from me.” He threatened.
“I don’t care about your precious money dad. And you’ve never been there for me. You’ve always been there to stop me from doing anything. You sent me away to this forsaken school, and you took me away from the only true friend I ever had.” She shouted at him, tears threatening to fall.
“You mean that ruffian Alexander? I did that for your own good Lizzie.”

“Don’t call me that. Only he could call me that. Zan, dad. You sent me here and then you even got him sent away. That wasn’t fair. We didn’t do anything.”
“He was on your bed! Look I’m not going to have this same discussion over and over again. What’s done is done. And that’s it.” His face was red with anger. “Look, just know that if you leave, that’s it. You’re on your own.”

Liz stared back up at him, nostrils flaring.
“Good bye then dad. It’s been nice knowing you.” She closed the door behind him and listened as his heavy footsteps faded away.

She slid down the door, letting the tears finally fall. She loved her dad. Despite it all she loved him. He was just so stubborn. If he wanted to be that way, so could she. She lifted herself off the floor and finished packing.
“You ok?” She turned to find Shawna. Shawna could see the tears and went up to her and pulled her into a hug. “It’ll be cool girl. You just wait and see. You’ll find that boy of yours and you’ll both be happy. It’ll be ok.”

“I hope so Shawna. I hope so.” Liz hugged her back.

~*~

“Are you’s doin’ ok now?” Zan asked as Maria stepped out of her room.
“Shhh, aspirin.” Maria walked past him and pulled a glass out of the cupboard. She filled it with tap water and downed it with the aspirin. “Drugs are bad.” She mumbled before burying her face in his chest.
“Sorry babe. I’s should have been lookin’ out for ya. I did ya wrong.”
“Not your fault. I didn’t follow the rule. Never leave drink unattended. Ugh, my poor little head.”

In one swoop he picked her up and carried her back to her room.
“You know, you getting heav…”
“Finish that sentence and die.” Maria warned as he laid her down on her bed.
“A’ight. You’s just relax. Chill for the day.” Zan kissed her forehead and closed the door as he left.

“Yo Zan, you got work today?” Alex came out from the bathroom.
“Yeah. George asked me ta go in. Why?”
“I was hoping you could drop me off at the music shop. I need some new pics, and more strings for Betsy.” Alex said talking about his guitar.
“Why ya give yer guitar a girl name?” Zan laughed.
“Cause I’d rather be strumming Betsy than Bubba.”

“You got a point there. Come on. I’lls give ya a ride over, but you’s on your own afta that.”
“Thanks man.”
“So where we goin’?” Zan asked as he grabbed his keys.
“Dark Realm.”

~*~

“OK Liz, before we go I have to equipped you with some proper tunes.” Shawna released her hold on Liz and searched for her wallet.
“Where are we going?”
“This excellent everything music, music store.”
“Cool what’s it called?”
“Dark Realm.”

TBC...

[believer_evans]

I have officiall learned my lessons about restaurants. Last night me and a friend went to this place he'd heard about from a co worker and it seemed nice, i even dressed up a bit. Man it was pricey!! I just ended up having an appetizer because i didn't dare look at the entree side of the menu, lol. Ok enough of me let's get to why everyone is really here. Zan and Liz!


Part 3

“Ok, I’ll just go on and get my stuff.” Alex jumped out of the car.
“Wait, I need some new tunes anyways.” Zan followed Alex inside.

~*~

“You’re going to love this place. It sells all these great albums from these underground artists. It’s where I get all my stuff.” Shawna ranted on besides Liz on the bus. Liz only nodded looking out the window at the city. This was going to be her home. Urban life for little Liz Parker. Lizzie. She smiled recalling how it made her feel to have Zan call her that.

“Hey Lizzie.” She hears him loudly whisper from the desk behind her. Her best friend in the whole world. Alexander Evans.
“What Zan?” She whispers over her shoulder. It was the first day of their 4th grade. And they were finally in the same class.

“Ain’t this cool? We’re in the same class now.”
“Yeah. Too bad you couldn’t sit next to me.” Liz looked back and smiled.
“I know. That Mrs. Dupree, didn’t want girls sitting next to guys. It’s no fair. At least I can sit behind ya and touch ya hair. You got nice hair.” He reached out and took a strand in between his fingers. “It’s so soft.”

A little piece of paper landed on her desk and she turned to Zan.
‘Read it’ Zan mouthed and she opened up the little note.

‘Lizzie, Lizzie has nice hair
Lizzie, Lizzie does not swear
Lizzie, Lizzie has a great smile
Lizzie, Lizzie can run for miles.

Lizzie, Lizzie talks to me
Lizzie, Lizzie is nice to me
Lizzie, Lizzie plays with me
Lizzie, Lizzie will you run away with me?’

“Hello? Liz, wake up. We’re here.” Shawna waved her hand in front of Liz’s dazed face.
“Huh? Oh, sorry. Just remembering something.” Liz blushed and stood up with Shawna.
“Hmm, let me guess. Is it something Zan related?” Shawna laughed and they stepped out of the bus.

“Here we are. Dark Realm. Ain’t it great?”
“It looks kinda creepy.” Liz commented as she looked at the small store. Its windows were covered with black curtains and were decorated with skulls and other sorts of demon like things.
“That’s just the outside. Wait till you see inside.” Shawna took Liz’s arm and pulled her into the store.

~*~

Zan followed Alex around watching him in amusement as he practically drooled over the new guitars.
“Yo, I’m gonna tell Besty ya checking out other guitars.” Zan teased.
“I…I’m not. OK I am. Just look at these. They’re gorgeous.” Alex ran a finger over the curve of one of the guitars.

~*~

“They keep the music up front and the instruments in the back. They have a killer selection of guitars. I might get one, one of these days.” Shawna mused.
“Well, what CDs do you recommend? I don’t know any of these bands.” Liz picked up one of the CDs.
“Ooh get this one. Very trippy. Ooh and this one too. These guys are great. Oh and this…” Shawna trailed on picking up CD after CD. Liz couldn’t help but laugh.

~*~

Zan looked up at the sound of the laughter. That laugh. He knew that laugh from somewhere.
“Yo be right back. Gotta check somethin’ out.” Zan told Alex as he walked toward the front of the store. Peeking through the black curtain all he saw were two guys and a girl. Shrugging he walked back to Alex.

~*~

“How about this one?” Liz asked as she kneeled in front of another row of CDs.
“Definitely. That’s the one I couldn’t stop playing last week. I would give you mine…but I won’t.” Shawna laughed and helped Liz get back up.

They placed the CDs on the counter and waited till the guy rung them up.
“Will that be all today ladies?” The guy asked and winked.
“Yep, that’s it. Thanks.” Liz smiled and took her bag.

“He was cute” Shawna laughed as they walked outside.
“Yeah if you like the hairy, pierced, scary type. But knowing you, you do.” Liz laughed.

~*~

Zan left Alex at Dark Realm and headed to his job. He liked his job. He didn’t love it, but he liked it. His boss was cool with him and let him work there despite his initial attitude and appearance. He had walked into that restaurant in his baggy jeans and muscle shirt, hair all spiked, and demanded a job.

“You’re early Zan. I like that.”
“Woulda been here earlier ‘cept I had to take a buddy of mine somewhere. Busy day?” Zan stepped into the back and reached for his apron. Yep, he wore an apron. More like a smock, but still an apron.
“Nah. Just some regulars. Just go and clean some of the tables.”
“Sure thing boss.

~*~

“One last stop. I want you to be ready for the real world girl. You need some new clothes.” Shawna took Liz’s hand and led her into a little boutique. ‘The Real You.’ Nothing too fancy. Some jeans, skirts, all of the necessities. “Ooh leather.” Shawna picked up a leather skirt and held it up to Liz. “Looks your size. Go try it on.” She pushed Liz into a dressing room and waited.

Liz tried on the skirt and was surprised in how good it looked on her. She had another leather skirt but his one fit her like second skin. It hugged all the right curves and rested low on her hips. It was perfect.
“How do I look?” Liz stepped out and modeled for Shawna.

“Ooh girl you are working that skirt.” They both turned to see a blonde nodding in approval. “Don’t worry I’m not a dike. I just know style, and girl, you’re styling.” She smiled and stepped forward.
“Hi, I’m Maria. And I know the perfect shirt for that.” She looked through the clothes she was carrying in her arms and pulled out a small red tube top. “Try that on.”

Liz shrugged and took the shirt, which looked more like a head band than a shirt.
“Hi. I’m Shawna.” Shawna introduced herself to the blonde girl.
“Hi Shawna. And what’s your friend’s name?”
“Liz.” Liz called from behind the door and stepped out.

“Wow.” Both Maria and Shawna said and gasped.
“What?” Liz turned toward the mirror.
“You are working that outfit girl.” Shawna snapped her fingers and laughed.
“She’s right. Boy do I know how to make an outfit or what?” Maria smiled and clapped. “You know what? That outfit has to be seen. I’m having a party this weekend you two should so stop by. Here I’ll give you my address and number.” Maria pulled out a piece of paper and pen and scribbled down her information.

“Maria DeLuca.” Liz read out loud. “I’m Liz Parker, this is Shawna Williams. I’d love to keep in touch with you. I’m sorta looking for a place around here, would you happen to know of any openings?”
“Actually, I think there might be an empty in my building. Real nice location, not too far from here. Nice neighborhood too. Friendly people. I can ask around and put in a good word for you. Where do you live now?”

“We’re currently imprisoned in the Wilmant Academy. But I’m gone when this week is done. And thanks, I’d really appreciate if you could look into that apartment for me. I am so dying to get out of that hell hole.” Liz smiled.
“I’d love to. Well, look I have to go. I really need to get back home before I have to report to the working mill. Call me tomorrow and I’ll tell you what I found out. See ya guys later.” Maria paid for her clothes, waved them off and skipped off.

~*~

They arrived back at the academy and collapsed on their beds.
“I never knew shopping would be so tiring.” Liz sighed.
“So it’s real. You’re actually leaving huh?” Shawna sighed.

“Yeah. Why don’t you come with me? It’ll be great. The both of us in our own apartment. Come on.”
“You know I can’t. I have to stay here and become this great doctor. I am going to miss living with you though. I love ya girl.”
“I love you too.”

TBC...

[believer_evans]

Part 4

Maria burst into the apartment, clothes bags in hand. She threw everything on the floor and went into the small kitchen.
“Hey where were you. I’ve been trying to call you all morning. Your boss called and said he didn’t need you today.” Michael came up behind her.
“Jeez Mike. You scared me.” She held her chest in mock fright. “I was out shopping, you know, for the party this weekend.”

“Party? No one told me anything about a party.”
“That’s because you’re never home to tell. So yeah, party, this weekend, be here. I met these two great girls today, they’re coming. Oh, and can you ask Jenny if that apartment is still free. I told one of the girls I’d look into it for her.”

“Well then shouldn’t you go ask Jenny, since you said you’d do it?” Michael chuckled and reached for a beer.
“I could, but I’m asking you to do it. Jenny would say yes to anything you said.” Maria winked and pulled out a water bottle.
“What’s that supposed to mean?”
“It means she’s hot for you bod Mickey. So just ask ok. Try to talk the girl up. She looked pretty nice.”

“Well do you at least know her name? I can’t just go in there and recommend a girl and not know her name.”
“Liz. Yeah Liz…Parker I think. Pretty nice, long brown hair, nice complexion, ok body.”
“Liz Parker? Did you say Liz Parker?” Michael spit out the bear and turned to her in shock.

“Yeah why? Do you know her or something.” Michael took her by the arm and ran to Zan’s room.
“What’s wrong with you?” She asked as Michael searched the room.
“Did she look like this?” Michael held up a small picture frame with a picture of a young Zan and a young girl.
“Yeah, yes that’s her. Oh my god. Do you think it’s her?” Maria covered her mouth to contain her scream.
“It’s Zan’s old friend. The one he raves on and on about. We have to tell him.” Michael started to leave until Maria stopped him. “What?”
“No. Don’t tell him. I have a better idea. You just go ask Jenny about the apartment, and don’t say a word about Liz to Zan. You just let me take care of things.” Maria smiled and rubbed her palms together.

~*~

Liz sat on her bed alone. She would be in class at that time, but chose since she was leaving, she didn’t need to go. She hated that school. Hated that her father sent her to it unjustly. He tore her away from her home. From Zan.

She sat out on her balcony, smiling at the warm summer sun. She always loved it out in her balcony. It was her special place.
“Lizzie bear, you up there?” She heard his whispered voice from below. She got up from her lounge chair and peeked over the edge. There he was in cut off jean shorts, carrying a towel over his shoulder.

“Yeah, I’m here.” She called back.
“I wanted to know if ya could come with me down to the lake. It’s a hot day and all.” He started to climb up her ladder. “Whatdaya say?”
“Um, I have to ask my dad.” She mumbled. She knew her dad didn’t like her playing with Zan. He called him a no good trouble maker.
“I could ask with ya. I’ll be good.” Zan looked down at his feet when he finally made it up to the balcony.

They walked down together to where her father was working his books for the restaurants.
“Daddy, can I ask you something?” Liz shyly spoke up. Zan stood right behind her.
“Sure sweet heart. What is it you…what is he doing here?” Jeff asked angrily.
“Daddy, Zan came by to…” She was going to tell him but Zan stepped up.
“Um, Mr. Parker sir, I…came by to ask if Lizzie could come down to the lake with me. It’ll just be for a little while. I’ll take care of her, nothing bad will happen.”

“What have I told you about hanging around Alexander Liz?” Jeff ignored the young boy and looked straight at his daughter.
“But daddy, he’s asking nicely. He’s not a bad boy like you say he is. He’s really nice and…
“I don’t care what you think he is Elizabeth. I know what he is.” Jeff glared at the young boy.
“Haven’t I warned you enough about staying away from my little girl?”

“But Mr. Parker, I’ll be good. I won’t do nothin’ bad I promise. I’m a good boy. I just wanted to invite Lizzie to the lake is all.” Zan looked back at him, though inside he wanted to cry. He hated being treated like some kind of monster. Just because his father was a bad person didn’t mean he was.

“Sorry Liz, but I will not let you go anywhere with him. And that’s final. I want you out of my house now Alexander Evans.” Zan looked at Liz then back at Jeff.
“Ok sir. I’m sorry if I got Lizzie in trouble.” Zan held back the tears and squeezed Liz’s small hand. ‘See you at school.’ He mouthed to her and ran out of the home.

Liz wiped her eyes as she recalled that memory. All she wanted to do was spend time with her best friend, but her father never understood that. He always kept her under lock and key. He was a single father. Her mother had died giving birth to her so it had always been the two of them. He treated her like a precious doll that had to be handled with care. He didn’t let her go out by herself and didn’t like her having a lot of friends. He would tell her that it wasn’t safe for her to go out alone, since they had a lot of money. He was the richest man in the state, running a chain of well established restaurant.

She hated her life. Zan and Shawna were her only real friends. Everyone else treated her like this little rich girl who couldn’t do anything for herself.
“Agh, if I have to hear another lecture of the reproductive systems of African tree frogs I will go on a killing spree.” Shawna walked into their room and through her books on the bed. “What’s up girl. You look bummed…again.”

“Just thinking about my life. I’ve always been so sheltered. I never got to have a real childhood. Heck I didn’t really get to have a real adolescence either. Now I’m supposed to get out on my own, with no help, and survive the real world?” Liz sighed and fell back on her pillow.

“You’ll be fine girl. Just watch.” The phone began to ring and Shawna picked it up. “Hello? Yeah she’s here. Liz it’s for you.” She handed her the phone and listened.

“Hello?”
“Liz? Hi, this is Maria, from the boutique the other day. I just wanted to let you know that there is an opening in the building. Why don’t you come along later and I’ll show you.” Maria’s cheery voice came through the receiver.
“Um, sure that’ll be great. I’ll catch the bus later. What’s the address?”
“Bus? Uh no way chica. I’ll just drop by and pick you up then. I’ve driven by that place a million times. What do you say about 6?”
“That’ll be great. I’ll be waiting at the front of the school. Thanks again Maria.”
“Think nothing of it chica. See you then.”

Liz hung up and smiled.
“That was Maria. She said there’s a free apartment in her building. She’s going to pick me up at 6 to go see it. And you’re coming with me.”
“Me? Well if you insist.” Shawna laughed.

~*~

Zan went to the back and removed the very dirty apron. He’d been there all through his shift and he had to cover two hours for another waiter to arrive. He was dead tired.
“I’s leavin’ now.” Zan shouted toward his boss’ door. He heard a shouted ‘good bye’ and was out the door.

“Yo I’m home.” Zan called out. But got no answer. He groaned and went to his room. He knew he should take a shower, but he was too tired. So he just collapsed on his bed.

He always watched her. Sitting in the corner by herself. Reading or eating some kind of fruit. She looked so lonely.
“Hey. You’re Liz right?” He approached her slowly, hands in his pockets.
“Yes.” She looked up at him, but then looked away quickly.
“I’m Alex, but you can call me Zan.” He said. She didn’t look up. She looked nervous. “Can I sit with you?

She looked up at him and shyly smiled.
“Please.” She patted on the ground next to her. It was like she was almost pleading for him to stay. He sat down and scooted close to her.
“Hi Liz.”
“Hi Zan.”

He missed her. He looked over at his clock. 5:45. He could rest for a while he thought. Closing his eyes, he let the images of Liz soothe and put him to sleep.

tbc....

[believer_evans]

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Part 5

Maria picked up Liz and Shawna in front of the school.
“Creepy joint.” Maria commented looking back at the gated school.
“Try living in it for six years. Now, come on. Let’s see this apartment of mine.”

“You’re going to love it. It has a great view of the city. Large bathroom, plenty of closet space, and very cozy.” Maria spoke as they rode up the elevator. “It’s on my floor so if you ever need anything I’m just down the hall. Well, here we are. Fifth floor.” The elevator door slid open and Maria jumped out first.

Liz stepped out into the hall and smiled. Mahogany doors, polished to a shine, mats in front of each, and some even had decorative wreaths hanging on them. Small tables lined the way, making it almost look like a hotel hallway. “This is my place. Well, actually mine and three other peeps. Remember, this number.” She pointed to the little number on her door. “Now, this is your soon to be place is just down here.” She skipped ahead and jumped in front of a door.

Maria reached into her purse and pulled out a key. Opening the door, she stepped aside letting Liz and Shawna go in first.
“Wow.” Liz and Shawna gasped together. The room was empty, but it was beautiful. The two large windows aloud a measurable amount of sun to light the inside. The walls were a sky blue, and alternately white on others. Hard wood floors laid beneath them.
“This place is amazing. It’s…perfect. I’ll take it!” Liz squealed, running inside the apartment.

“She’s very excited.” Shawna laughed as she looked on as her best friend dashed from corner to corner.
“I can see. So…how long have you known each other?” Maria asked as she turned to the other girl.
“About six years now. I was her roommate ever since her father sent her there. Real sad story too. Just because he wanted to keep her away from…”
“Zan?” Maria’s eyes widened.
“How did you..?” Shawna started to ask when she followed where Maria was looking.

“Yo what time is Mike getting’ home. I’m starvin’? Hey.” Zan stood in the hall. He had heard Maria’s voice and followed. He acknowledged the woman standing next to her with a nod.
“Oh, uh, Zan…he, Michael should be here in a few. Man you look like hell.”

Shawna just kept looking at the man before her in awe. This was the man Liz raved on and on about. The 13 year old boy in the pictures. He’d certainly grown.
“Yeah, had a double shift, and then couldn’t sleep. Dreamin’ again ya know.” He smirked.
“Let me guess. Certain brunette femme?” Maria teased him.
“So who’s your new friend?” Zan smiled at Shawna.

“Oh, sorry. Shawna this is Zan. Zan, Shawna.” Maria introduced them.
“Nice ta meet ya.” Zan took her hand.
“Yeah.”
“Why don’t you try to go back to sleep man. I’ll wake you when Mike gets home.” Maria tried to get him to leave before Liz showed up. She was still somewhere in the back where the rooms were. She had so much planned to get things ruined.
“OK. Bye there Shawna.” Zan waved them off and ran back toward their apartment.

“Where you guys talking to someone out here?” Liz stepped back into main room.
“Oh…” Shawna was about to spill before Maria stepped in.
“No, just us gals. So what do you think?” Maria eyed Shawna, silently pleading that she not say anything.
“Oh, this great. How do I go about getting this place?” Liz was smiling so much Shawna was afraid her face would split in two.
“It’s yours. I’m close with the manager. Let’s go talk to her now.” Maria said and looked out into the hall before quickly pulling Liz along with her.

Shawna walked along behind them thinking about what had happened. Zan lived there. He was one of Maria’s roommates. And when she tried to tell Liz what had happened, Maria had stopped her. She had to find out what that Maria girl was up to.

~*~

Liz kicked her feet in the cool stream water. It was summer, her favorite season. Her hair was held back in a loose ponytail as she sat along the water’s edge.
“Lizzie bear!” She smiled and turned in the direction of the voice.

She saw Zan running up to her in black trunks and a towel slung over his shoulder. “Sorry I’m late. Dad made me clean. Have you been waiting long?” He asked as he sat down beside her.
“Not too long. It’s really pretty out today.”
“You’re pretty. Is that a new swim suit?” Zan asked as he reached for the small frills on her suit.
“Yeah bought it last week. My other suit doesn’t fit anymore. I see you got new trunks too.” Liz smiled.
“Yeah. My shorts weighed me down too much and it was hard to swim. These are better.”

They swam around in the water, enjoying its coolness on the hot day. “So how did you get your dad to let you come down here? I thought he hated me.”
“I told him I was going to meet Pam Troy here. For some reason he approves of her. I don’t like her. She’s mean.” Liz pouted and paddled over to Zan.

“Yeah. I don’t like her either. She tried to kiss me a couple of days ago. I almost puked.” He laughed and Liz started to laugh too. But Zan saw something in her expression. “What is it?”
“Huh?” She looked up at him.
“There’s something wrong.” He took her hand and pulled her into the shore with him.
“Why do you say that.” She sat along with him. The air was getting brisk and she shivered a little.

Zan made her sit between his leg and wrapped her arms around her. “When I told you about Pam, you made a face. What’s wrong?”
“Nothing. I don’t know. Do you like girls yet?” Liz turned her head to the side.
“Huh?”
“I mean. Do you like, like them. Like want to kiss them and all.”

She saw Zan’s thoughtful expression then heard his sigh.
“Yeah. Yeah I do. Why do you ask? I don’t like Pam if that’s what you’re asking.”
“I’m just…wondering. Do you like a girl now?” She pulled herself away and turned around to face him.

Zan looked at her and smiled.
“Yeah. I do. Do you like any boys?”
“I…I…” She started to stutter and blush. “Who do you like?”
“Nah. I can’t tell you. Look. It’s getting late, and you’re cold. Let me walk you home.” He stood them up and wrapped her in her towel

Liz sighed as she searched on the Internet. She kept coming up with page after page of Alexander Evans’. She didn’t even know where Zan had gone to after he father had sent her off. She had only heard from other people that he’d paid Zan’s father to send him far away.

“Agh!” She groaned and closed her lap top. She had put in all the information on Zan that she knew. Birth date, place of birth, yet still nothing zeroed in. “How am I going to find him?”

Shawna sighed from her bed. She hated seeing Liz that way. She wanted to tell Liz so bad about seeing Zan, but after they had worked out the details of the apartment Maria had pulled her aside and told her about her plan. And it was a very good idea too, just that seeing her friend in so much angst was getting to her.
“Liz babe. Got to bed. We’ll work on it more tomorrow ok. Just…get some sleep. Remember, we have a party to go to in two days.”
“Yeah, yeah. Ok Shawna, I’ll go to bed.”

TBC...

[believer_evans]

Part 6

Zan moaned in his sleep. The others had gotten used to it the first couple of months when he moved in. They were already accustomed to his tossing and groaning in his sleep.
“Do you think we should wake him already?” Alex asked from across the room. Zan’s moans had gotten progressively louder and it was getting harder for him to eat his breakfast.

“Oooooohh no. I tried that last time and he nearly raped me.” Maria reminded him from her seat in the living room.
“Yeah, and I nearly lost some teeth when I woke him up the other time.” Michael said over his shoulder. “I think he really loves his sleep.”

“Yeah. I guess if it’s the only way he gets to see Liz, it’s worth it.” Alex takes another drink of his coffee and notices the look Maria and Michael exchange at his comment. “What is it? What was that…that look thing? You guys know something. Spill.” He rushes over to them and waits.

“Ok, but you can’t say anything.” Michael leans in and whispers Maria’s plan into his ear.
“Really? Wow, so you met her? Is she really as amazing as Zan so elegantly describes her? I believe his exact words were ‘She’s fucking beautiful’.”

“Yes. She’s very beautiful. And her spirit is so clean and pure. She’s a regular sweet pea.” Maria smiles. “Hey sleepy head. Another dream?” She winks at Zan as he drags himself into the kitchen.
“And I see you’ve forgotten to take care of your little problem before leaving the room again.” Alex turns away as his spies Zan’s regular morning erection.

“Huh? Oh, yeah. Sorry ‘bout that.” Zan mumbles through half sleep. “There’s no more juice. I need some juice.” He complains.
“I keep forgetting you’re not a morning person.” Michael laughs.
“Ha ha. Shut the fuck up.”

“Hey now that wasn’t very nice Zanny boy.” Maria wags her finger at him.
“Yo, sorry ‘k. They just paged me saying I had to go in early and stay through my usual shift as well. Man, I need to get me a job where the schedule is constant. I can’t take this shit.” Zan groans. “I like the place and all, but the damn hours are too much.”

“Just ask your boss for a different position. Maybe even manager. You’re a hard worker, and you’ve worked there a long time now.”
“I’m just a bus boy. How am I gonna ask to be manager?” Zan ran his finger through his messed hair. It was flat and it came down to his neck.

“Just ask. It doesn’t hurt to ask. I had worked at my job for only a month before they promoted me.” Maria informed him.
“That’s cause you was one of three peeps that work there. I ain't the only person there tryin’ to get ahead.”
“Just try it ok. And stop with the whole ‘stick up your ass’ bit. Go shower and do what you gotta do.” Maria ushered him to the bathroom.

~*~

Shawna watched in a combination of awe, disgust, curiosity and finally fright. She had woken up to sounds coming from Liz’s side of the room. She figured Liz was just having a bad dream because she was lightly tossing and moaning. But as she sat up in bed, ready to wake her, she realized it was certainly no nightmare.

Liz’s hair stuck to her forehead from the sweat, and her lips were slightly parted. Moans escaped from them and her tongue would snake out to wet her lips. Her legs tangled themselves in her blanket and her arms were slung above her head. A look of pure ecstasy appeared in her face.

“Liz? Babe, please wake up.” Shawna finally snapped out of her awe and walked over to Liz. “Girl, come on.” She shook her slightly and watched as the tossing stopped and Liz’s breathing slowly came back to normal. Liz’s eyes fluttered open and struggled to focus.
“Shawna?” Liz yawned and stretched out her limbs. “What is it?” She asked as she sat up in bed.
“You must have been having some dream girl. Tell me about it”

“Dream? What do you mean?”
“Oh come on, don’t tell me you don’t remember. You woke me up with your moaning and tossing around. It scared me a bit. But let me guess. Some erotic rendezvous with da man?” Shawna winked and laughed.

Liz’s brow wrinkled in confusion and concentration, but then realization appeared.
“Ooooh.” Liz blushed.
“Yeah ooooh. Tell me girl.”
“Well….yes it was about Zan. But…this dream was different. Usually I just dream of Zan from when we were kids. Almost like memories. Sometimes I dream about him being older, but nothing like now. Now he was…wild. I always knew he’d turn out to be an…independent man, but this is…wow. He was….oh so hot. He always kept his hair spiky, and it still was, only longer. He was built. Toned, lean, and, oh girl, he looked amazing. And….well he….was amazing, if you know what I mean.”

“Oh I know what you mean. I had visuals of you remember. Now, let’s get you washed up. You look like you actually did do it.” Shawna teased.
“Yeah.”

~*~

Zan scrubbed down the dirty table and pocketed the tip left for him. Just eight more hours, he repeated to himself as he wiped at his forehead.
“What’s wrong Zan? You don’t seem yourself today.” Zan felt the hand on his shoulder and sighed.
“Just tired.” Zan said as he turned around to face his boss. “Uh, look boss, cans we talk?” He asked nervously.

“We’re talking right now aren’t we?” His boss teased but caught the seriousness in Zan’s eyes. “Let’s go into my office.” He led Zan toward the back and told him to sit. “What is it you want to talk about Zan?”

“Well, ya see…I been workin’ ‘ere for like two years now, ya know. Don’t get me wrong, I love workin’ ‘ere, but….I need something’ a little more stable. I can’t take all the extra shifts ya make me work.” He sighed and continued. “I ain’t askin’ for a raise. I’s like to earn my keep. I’m asking for a different job. I heard ya been looking for a new assistant manager, and well…I’s think I be good for the job.” He finished the last words in hurried breaths and slumped on the chair.

He waited anxiously as his boss just looked at him. “Come on boss. Say somethin’.”
“Well Zan. You see, the economy these days is very rocky. Yeah, I was looking for a new assistant, but I already have someone in mind for the position.”

“Oh. A’ight then. I’lls just…get back to work then.” Zan stood up and reached for the door.
“Wait.” He heard his boss call out to him. “Don’t you want to know who I had in mind for the job?”
“Who?” Zan asked, but didn’t really want to know.
“It’s you Zan. Boy are you dense. I was going to wait till your shift ended, but since you were so eager to ask, I guess it doesn’t hurt telling you now.” He smiled at Zan a patted his shoulder. “You start your new position Monday morning. I’ll give you your new schedule, where you will have set hours. And of course go over your pay raise.”

The older man smiled in amusement as Zan’s continued to open and close his mouth but never say a word.
“Uh…th…thanks man. Wow, uh…jeez, thanks man. I’lls…I’lls just, just gets back ta work now.” Zan stuttered and opened the door. He caught his boss off guard when he turned back around and pulled him into an embrace. “Thanks.” Zan said again and rushed back outside.

~*~

“So when do we start moving you into your new place huh?” Shawna asked as she watched Liz pack up the last of her belongings. She laid on her bed, on her stomach, swinging her feet in the air.
“Well.” Liz bit her lip and looked at all her boxes. “I’m already packed up, I paid for the first months rent, and I have nothing planned for the rest of the day. Why not start heading over now? I can call Maria and ask if she could help us out. That way I’d be all settled in by tomorrow.”

“Yeah, and then you’ll have your mind free at the party tomorrow.” Shawna smiled.
“Yeah. And I can get back to my search.” Liz added. “I just don’t understand why with all the information I have on him I can’t find him. I thought the Internet was supposed to be helpful.” Liz complained as she plopped down besides Shawna.

“Tell me about it. Technology. It’s this big conspiracy too keep us on tap. The “web” is just that, a web that tangles the mind of today’s youth and turns them into mindless zombies.” Shawna announced as she turned over on her back, and waved her arms around for effect.
“Yes Shawna. This sounds just like your theory on cell phones.” Liz laughed.
“Them too. Oh don’t get me started on those evil devices…” Shawna started and went off into her world of raving.

TBC...

[believer_evans]

Part 7

Michael ran for the insistent phone, nearly tripping over the coffee table. He walked backwards toward the phone keeping his eyes glued to the television screen.
“Hello?” He shouted into the phone, causing a gasp from the person on the other end.
“Um, is…is Maria there?” Came the startled voice.
“Nah she’s still at work. Who’s this?”
“This is Liz, Liz Parker.” She answered, still a little frightened.

Michael’s jaw dropped and the phone almost fell out of his hands at the answer.
“Oh yeah. Liz, uh, yeah she told me about you. Sorry for yelling and all, I was just watching TV. What can I help you with?” He asked, sounding more polite.
“Um, I actually wanted to ask Maria if she could help me move in today. I just wanted to have everything set before the party. Can you just tell her I called?”
“How ‘bout I do something better. I can help you if you want. It’s the least I could do for yelling at you. Anyways, Maria won’t be home till seven tonight. I can head down and help you bring your things in. I have a big truck, and I’m bored.” He said laughingly.

Liz stayed quiet on her end, debating on whether or not she should take him up on his offer. She didn’t even know the guy. She’d only heard bits and pieces about the roommates from Maria. And she was guessing this guy was the famous Michael. “So, what do you say. I promise I’ll be nice.”
“Uh…ok, sure, why not. I’m up at the Wilmant Academy. Do you know where that is?”
“Oh yeah. I’ve been up there a couple of times. I know a few of the girls there.” He laughed. “What time you want to come down?”

“Well, I was kinda hoping right now. I want to get things over with.” Liz said and gave Shawna a thumbs up.
“Sure. No problem. I’ll be there like in thirty. Just look for a big dirty truck, with a big dirty guy driving it.” Michael joked and heard Liz laugh.
“Ok, will do. Thanks.”
“No prob.”

~*~

Thirty minutes on the dot, Liz and Shawna spotted a truck pulling up to the school gates. The driver had long, light brown hair and dark glasses. Yep, just as Maria described him.
“Liz?” He asked as he jumped out of the truck.
“Michael?” Liz stepped forward and reached out her hand to him.
“Yeah. Hi.” He smiled and shook her hand. “So, where’s your stuff?”

Liz pointed to the pile of boxes and bags. Michael sighed and began loading the truck.
“Thank you so much for coming down and helping me out like this.” Liz said as he tossed the last bag into the back.
“Hey it no big deal. I had nothing to do anyways.” He shrugged and wiped his brow.

“Hi Michael.” Came a chorus from a group of giggling girls from the academy.
“Hi girls. Long time no see.” He smiled, and slightly blushed when both Liz and Shawna cast him a look.
“Yeah, you haven’t called. And you haven’t come in ages.” One of the more outspoken ones said. She twirled one of her red curls around her finger. Her pleated skirt rose higher than the rest of them.
“Uh….yeah, sorry about that. I’ll call later.” He winked and they all giggled again. “Well, on that note. Let’s go.” He opened the door for them and held out his hand.

“Oh Michael, how oh so thoughtful of you.” Liz teased and jumped up into the truck.
“Oh yes, I so want to twirl my hair and hike up my skirt now.” Shawna added and they started laughing.
“Chicks.” Michael sighed and hopped in the truck.

~*~

Michael helped Liz and Shawna get the apartment fixed up. He carried everything to the apartment and even helped put things in place.
“Now all I need is furniture.” Liz said as she inspected the apartment.

“I know where you can get furniture for very reasonable prices. I know a guy.” Michael said as he pilled the boxes together.
“You know a guy?” Liz questioned.
“Yeah. Old friend of mine. That’s where we got most of our furniture.”
“Well, let’s see this furniture of yours, before I agree to anything.”

Michael led them to his apartment, looking in making sure no one was home.
“Here we are.” He let them in and Liz immediately went and looked over the place. “Uh, don’t go in…there.” Michael tried to prevent her from entering Zan’s room but she was already inside. He rushed after her and found her looking around.
“Whose room is this?” She asked with a thoughtful expression on her face. She sat on the bed and lightly bounced on it.

“Uh…that’s, that’s…” Michael blanked out. He couldn’t well say it was Zan’s room. “It’s Alex’s.” He said finally and sighed. He watched as she laid back, resting her head on the pillow.
“Comfy.” She said and got up. Michael had to hide the picture Zan always kept on his night stand before Liz turned in that direction. She couldn’t help but feel something by the smell of the room. It was strangely familiar. Shrugging, she went off into the next room.

Alex sat on the carpeted floor, leaning on his bed. He picked up Betsy and strummed a few cords, stopping only to jot down some notes on the sheet in front of him. He closed his eyes allowing the music to flow from his fingers out from the guitar.
“Nice tune. Yours?” He heard the female voice and looked up. Shawna stood under the door frame with her arms crossed over her chest.
“Uh…yeah. It’s mine. Just writing it right now actually.” He smiled and signaled for her to come in. “Alex Whitman.” He said and stretched out his hand to her.
“Oh, Shawna Williams. Sorry for just barging in or anything. I just heard the music and I had to see who was jamming it. You’re really good.” She said as she flushed. Not that it was easy to tell, her dark skin hid any blush very well.

As their hands touched Alex couldn’t help but gasp. She was definitely very beautiful. Her dark skin was so radiant and her smile was breath taking.
“So, uh, you know anything about guitars?” He asked, and kicked himself internally.
“I know a thing or two. Watch.” She sat beside him on the floor, and crossed her legs Indian style. She asked permission to handle his guitar and he willingly handed it to her. She strummed a few of the strings to check to tone and then went on playing it.

Alex sat back watching her play a song which sounded familiar, but couldn’t quite place it. She looked so into the music that he was drawn in.
“Wow, I’ve never seen anyone besides Alex handle Betsy.” Michael said as he walked in on the two. Shawna smiled and handed the guitar back to Alex.
“You were really good. Do you have a guitar?” Alex asked as he set Betsy on the bed.
“Nah. I’ve played a few because my brother played. But I’ve never actually owned one.
“What song was that?” He asked.
“Oh, it was ‘Here With Me’. You know, by Dido.” She smiled and Alex nodded.
“I knew it sounded familiar. You added your own little riffs to it. It was really good.”

“Wait a minute. If he’s Alex, why isn’t he in his room?” Liz asked from the door. Michael froze and looked to Alex.
“I’m the other Alex. But they just call me Whitman. It’s easier.” Alex said, guessing the girl beside Michael was Liz. She looked just like Zan and Maria had described. Liz’s lips formed an ‘oh’ and nodded.
“Well, nice to meet you.” She walked in and shook his hand. “We should really get going.”
“Yeah.” Shawna sighed and got up. Alex got up with them.
“So, are you two coming to the party tomorrow.” He asked but was looking only at Shawna. They both nodded and smiled. “Well, see you then.”

~*~

Zan made his way to his room after his last shift and simply fell into bed. He didn’t even bother getting out of his clothes. He buried his face in his pillow and inhaled the strange scent. Vanilla. He knew it certainly wasn’t from him. Instead of getting up to question anyone he simply breathed more of it in, and drifted off to sleep. He didn’t mind it much anyway.

~*~

Liz settled on the small mattress she’d taken from the academy and bunched up the pillow. Her first night on her own. And she felt so lonely. Sighing she reached for the small box and pulled out the picture of Zan. She traced his face and tried not to cry. She missed him so much.

tbc...

[believer_evans]

Part 8

“Partay!” Maria shouted into the apartment. Today was the day. Her plan was going to pay off that night. She couldn’t wait.
“Will ya shut up red?” Zan said groggily as he stepped out of his room. “Today’s my day off. And all I want to do is sleep.”

“You can’t.” She almost shouted. “Tonight’s the party. And I invited some very important people.”
“So? I’lls just find somewhere else to crash. I don’t really feel like a party tonight.” He said and reached for an apple. Maria was panicking. He had to be there tonight.
“Please Zan. You have to be here. You…you’re the life of the party. It won’t be the same without you.” She pouted knowing guys were suckers for that. “Pretty please.”
“Damn it Ria. You know I’s hate it when you do that. Ok, ok I’ll be here. Just stop that.”

“Oh thank you, thank you, thank you.” Maria shouted and lunged into his arms. As Michael stepped out of the bathroom, he spotted her giving Zan a kiss on the cheek before she hugged him tighter. He didn’t know why he felt weird seeing them like that. He knew Maria was overly friendly, but somehow, seeing her kiss Zan made him feel uncomfortable. Pushing the feeling aside, he joined the two in the living room.

~*~

Liz woke up and cursed the small mattress. Her entire body ached. She stretched out her sore body and forced herself to get up. After picking out an outfit she made her way to the bathroom to take her shower. Maria had set her up with a job interview that morning and she didn’t want to be late.

After her shower she slipped into a knee length red skirt and black blouse. She slipped on her black mules and grabbed her small red purse slipping the essentials, along with a picture of she and Zan. Perfect, she thought and then made her way down to Maria’s apartment.

~*~

Michael kept eyeing Maria sat on Zan’s lap while he watched a rerun of Saturday Night Live on Comedy Central. He didn’t know why he was feeling that way. They were all just friends after all. He inwardly thanked god when there was a knock on the door and Maria got up to get it.

“Hey Maria…” It was Liz, and Maria slammed the door on her.
“Who was that?” Zan called out as he noticed the shocked look on Maria’s face.
“Uh….be right back.” She said quickly and went out into the hall with a confused Liz.

“Why did you close the door on me?” Liz asked as Maria stepped out.
“Um…one of my roommates was in his boxers. I didn’t want you to go through that.” She lied.
“I’m a big girl Maria. I’m sure I can handle a guy in boxers. Is he cute? Who was it?” Liz smiled and tried to look through the peep hole.
“Uh, just wait out here. I totally forgot about today. Let me just grab my purse. Stay out here.” Maria was signaling for her to stay as if Liz were a dog learning how to stay. Liz nodded and Maria slipped back in.

“Who’s out there?” Zan surprised her as she closed the door. He was trying to get to the peep hole.
“Uh, just a friend. I promised her I’d take her to find a job. She just moved in.” Maria said as she tried to push him away from the door.
“Oh the girl I saw last time? Shawna, I think?”
“No. Not Shawna. Look I’m already late. You go to your room and rest up for tonight.” She was now roughly pushing him backwards.
“Ok, ok. Damn girl. You’s rough, I like that.” He smiled wickedly and swiftly picked up Maria, carrying her over his shoulder.
“Put me down Zan. I really have to go.” Maria slipped from his hold and ran to her room.

Michael watched as Zan chased her and heard the door slam. He could hear Maria’s laughter ring loudly and he groaned. He got out of his seat and went to her room.

“Get off me Zan. I really have to go. She’s waiting out there for me.” Maria laughed as Zan tickled her sides.
“Well, invite her in. I’s don’t mind.” Zan laughed back. They both turned as they heard Michael clear his throat.
“You don’t want to keep your friend waiting Maria.” He said and glared at Zan.

Zan sighed and released Maria. She immediately jumped from the bed and grabbed her bag.
“Thanks.” She whispered to Michael as she brushed past him.
“I’s was just havin’ fun.” Zan explained as Michael continued to glare at him.
“Yeah, well sometimes you have too much fun. Now why don’t you get out of Maria’s room.”
“Nah. I think I’lls just stay right ‘ere.” Zan said noticing how tense Michael was becoming. If he didn’t know any better, he’d say Michael was jealous. But he couldn’t be. He hadn’t ever made a move on Maria. Not that Zan was interested himself. Maria was a great girl, but she was like a sister to him.
“Ok, I’ll go to my room. Just stop trying to kill me with your eyes duke. I’s was just playin’ around. You know it ain’t like that with us.” He got up and walked past the angry Michael.

~*~

Liz tapped her foot as she waited for Maria. It had been ten minutes and she swore she heard Maria laughing inside. She sighed and looked at her watch again.
“Sorry about that Liz. One of my roommates got playful. Let’s go.” Maria said as she tried to fix her hair.
“Hey, you dyed your hair huh? Nice.” Liz complimented as they made their way to the elevator.
“Yeah, I was in one of my moods last night. My roommates keep saying it’s red, but it’s more of a cherry/auburn, don’t you think?” Maria asked as they stepped inside the doors.

~*~

They made it to the small restaurant on time. Maria showed Liz to the back and knocked on the office door.
“Maria. It’s been ages since you’ve come down to visit. Did Z…” Maria stopped him by launching herself into his arms.
“George, this is Liz Parker. The girl I told you about.” She stepped back winking at him secretly.
“Oh. Yes, uh, Liz Parker nice to meet you. So let’s just get right into this.” He told her to sit.

He interviewed her, and was surprised by her attitude and confidence. “I think I’ve heard enough.” He stopped her and stood up. Liz looked at Maria then back at him. She was confused. “Welcome to The Spot, Liz. I’m sure you’ll fit right in.”

“Oh thank you so much. You have no idea what this means to me. I’ve never been on my own. Thank you so much.” Liz said excitedly and shook his hand.
“It’s alright. It’s my pleasure to have you join the team.”

~*~

Three hours till the party.

“Stand still damn it.” Maria commanded to Liz. She was applying her make up and Liz kept trying to see herself. “I’m almost done. Just a little more.” Maria held Liz’s chin as she applied the last of the eye shadow. “There. Perfect.” Maria smiled and let her look in the mirror.

Liz was amazed at what she saw. She looked absolutely gorgeous.
“Maria, that is amazing. I look like a totally different person.” Liz awed.
“Yes I know. This is my calling. Now let me pick out your outfit.” Maria stood from her seat on the floor and walked over to Liz’s closet. “Girl we need to get you furniture. You cannot keep sleeping on that nasty mattress.” Maria commented as she searched for an outfit.

“Well, I have to keep sleeping on it until I get enough money.” Liz sighed and blew on her wet finger nails.
“Why not ask the ‘rents for some cash?”
“That’s not an option.” Liz replied blankly.

Maria turned to see Liz become sullen. She mentally kicked herself when she remembered her relationship with her father. “So, find anything good yet?” Liz changed the subject.
“Um…yep, here we are.” Maria pulled out what she had found. “So? You like?”
“Yep. Now let’s get dressed.”

~*~

Zan stared at his reflection. He was very proud of his body. He flexed and watched his muscles move.
“Yeah. I’m da man.” He grinned to himself and reached for his tank.

~*~

Party time.

Michael leaned against the wall and watched the masses dance in front of him. He drank back another gulp of his beer, feeling the alcohol begin to take affect on his senses. The music dulled out and the partiers began to move in slow motion.
“So, no sign of Maria yet?” He faintly heard Alex ask.
“Huh? Oh, nope not yet. Wonder what’s taking…” He stopped mid sentence as he spotted Maria walking in.
“Wow. She looks…” Alex trailed off as he saw who was with her.
“Yeah. I know.”

Liz and Shawna trailed behind Maria as they entered the apartment.
“I didn’t know it was going to be so crowded.” Liz shouted over to Maria.
“Yeah. Isn’t it great?” Maria beamed back. “You guys go dance. I have to look for someone.” She waved at them and made her way through the crowd.

“Mikey, have you seen Zan?” Maria had walked up to him, and he was entranced. He was hoping she was looking for him. But no luck. She wanted Zan.
“He’s somewhere out there.” He pointed out to the dance floor/living room.
“Good. My plan is finally going to have a finish. Liz is out there.” She smiled and settled next to him. “Been drinking?” She asked as she saw the beer in his hand. He nodded. “I don’t like it when you drink. You shut yourself off. I don’t like that.” She pouted and wrapped her arms around his waist.

~*~

Zan found himself the center of female attention. Women surrounded him on all sides. Yet he couldn’t get into it.
“I’lls be right back.” He called out to his admirers and watched them pout in protest. Smiling he turned and headed toward the fridge.

Shawna looked over Liz’s shoulder and spotted Zan.
“Uh, Liz I’m thirsty. Let’s go get something.”
“Ok.” Liz nodded and followed Shawna.

~*~

Reaching in for a beer, Zan felt the hairs on the back of his neck stand on end. He slowly turned around to see the girl he’d met a few days back. But what caught his eyes was the swinging brown hair behind her. He froze in place and reached for his back pocket. Pulling out his wallet he pulled out the picture he was looking for. “Liz?”

~*~

Liz stepped around Shawna tired of trying to look over her shoulder and her eyes met with two pools of honey. Shawna heard her friend’s gasp and smiled to herself.
“Zan?”

TBC....
Yay finally a reunion!
Just reading your minds
lol

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Part 2 of the Reunion! lol

Part 9

Michael sighed, feeling Maria’s arms tighten around him. If she only knew. If only she knew what she was doing to him by that simple gesture.
“You’ve been acting weird lately. Why?” Maria looked up at him and felt him take a deep breath. He wouldn’t answer, instead he took another drink of his beer. She sighed, taking the bottle from his hand and tossed it away.
“Hey. I was still drinking that you know.” Michael complained.
“I know. That’s why I tossed it. Michael, look at me.” She forced his head down. “What’s going on?”

“Nothing is going on.” Michael grumbled. “That’s the problem.” He added under his breath.
“Well then, talk to me. It’s like lately, you’re mind has been off in space. It’s like I don’t know you anymore. What ever happened to the sweet Michael who offered me a place to stay? We hardly even talk anymore.”
“Well if you got your head off of Zan’s sack for just a minute, we’d talk.”

The loud crack of Maria’s hand connecting with Michael’s face reverberated even over the sound of music. Before he could apologize, Maria was already making her way through the crowd. He felt so stupid.

~*~

Zan couldn’t believe his eyes. Glancing down at the drink in his hand, he was certain it wasn’t that. He looked back up at her, seeing her eyes tear up and seeing his name form on her lips.
“Lizzie bear?” He asked as he slowly approached her.
“Zan.” She smiled as tears streamed down her face.

They were instantly in each other’s arms. Zan held her lower back and back of her neck tightly as she desperately clung to him. Zan couldn’t blink back the tears that formed in his eyes as he breathed in her scent. It was the same one he’d gotten from his pillow.
“You…you were in my room. You knew I was here and you didn’t come sooner?” He asked shakingly.
“I didn’t know it was your room. I didn’t know you were here. Oh Zan I’ve missed you so much.” She cried and held him tighter, fearing that he’d be cruelly yanked away from her again.

“Why were you here then?” Zan pulled away just enough to look down at her face. He wiped a tear that streamed down her cheek.
“I…I met Maria. She didn’t tell me anything. She helped me move in. I live in the building now. Just down the hall. I met all your roommates, why wouldn’t they tell you they had met me? Or did they even know about me.” She felt her heart sink at the thought of him not talking about her.
“Of course they do. I talk about you everyday. I dream about you every night.” He couldn’t believe the words flowing out of his mouth, but he couldn’t stop himself. “I keep a picture of us next to my bed.”

Liz blushed by his confession.
“Then why didn’t they say anything. To me, or you?”
“Probably one of Ria’s schemes.” He laughed. His expression turned serious. “I’ve missed you so much.” He pulled her back to him.
“Me too.”

~*~

Shawna smiled as her best friend reunited with her first love. This was the payoff Maria was talking about.
“So they finally meet again.” She turned to find Alex also smiling at the couple.
“Yeah. I’m so happy for them. I know from her that she missed him so much.”
“And I heard the same from him too.” He smiled at her. “Makes you feel so warm and fuzzy inside don’t it?” He grinned impishly and nudged her.
“Yep.” She smiled back. “Wanna dance?”
“Sure, why not?” He took her hand and led her into the crowd.

~*~

“So your dad sent you to a boarding school because my dad told him to?” Liz asked, not believing what she was hearing. They sat on his bed, music blaring right outside the door.
“It was supposed to be a boardin’ school, but it looked like a prison to me. It felt like one too. Once I hit eighteen, I was out of there.”
“Yeah me too. I was stuck up at Wilmant Academy. Just uptown.”

“Yeah? Then why couldn’t you find me?” Zan popped another cheese doodle in his mouth.
“I don’t know. The computer kept feeding me so many Alexander Evans’, that it was hard to track you down.” She saw him start to laugh. “What?”
“Lizzie, my real name is Alejandro Pedro Evans.” He reminded her and she groaned. “It’s ok. I went by Zan for so long that I even forget my real name. No worries.” He tipped her chin up and smiled. “We’re together now, and that’s all that matters.”
“Yeah.” She sighed and leaned into his touch.

~*~

“Ok folks, party’s over. You ain’t gots to go home, but you gotta get the hell outa here!” Alex shouted as the music went off. The people groaned and booed in argument, yet refused to move. Alex shouted again, only causing a few of the people to laugh. He put his head down in defeat and Shawna patted him on the back for support.

“You heard the man. Get the fuck out!” Michael’s forceful voice bellowed and everyone made their hasty retreat. Even Alex was about to leave, but Shawna pulled him back.
“He’s powerful like that.” Alex explained causing Shawna to giggle. She tried to stifle a yawn which only made her look like she was about to cry. “What’s wrong?”
“Just tired I guess. We did a lot of dancing.” This time she did yawn, stretching her arms over her head.
“Uh…” Alex felt his throat, and pants, tighten. “…you can…if you want, you can crash here.” He cleared his throat.
“Really?” Shawna asked surprised.
“Yeah. I’m pretty sure Liz is staying over. So why don’t you?”

~*~

3:45am

Sleep was slowly taking hold of Michael, but he couldn’t go to his room knowing he’d hurt Maria. He couldn’t bear to know that he’d hurt her.

He stood outside her bedroom door, hearing the soft music behind it. This wasn’t good, he thought. Alanis’ voice wafted in the air. He had screwed up royally. Before he was about to knock, the door opened slowly.
“You really hurt me, you know that?” She said in a whispered voice. Her eyes wouldn’t even look up at him.
“I know. I’m sorry.” He whispered back and sighed. “I…I was drunk.”
“It doesn’t matter. You meant what you said. And it really hurt.”

He leaned on the door frame, looking as she shifted around.
“I made you play Alanis. I know I really messed up this time. I don’t know why I said that. It’s just…I don’t know. My mind has been going crazy lately.” He let his hand brush against hers. “How can I earn your forgiveness?” He asked honestly.
“I don’t know.” She sighed and finally looked up at him. She could tell he was really sorry. “Do you want to talk? You know, like we used to?”
“I’d like that.” He smiled and stepped into her room.

~*~

Maria woke up before anyone else that morning. She smiled at Michael’s sleeping form at the foot of her bed. He had fallen asleep there after a chat marathon.

She slowly stepped out of her room, making sure not to wake Michael. She smiled as his arm fell over the edge of the bed. She closed the door behind her and tip toed into the hallway. She could hear Alex’s snoring just across the hall and peeked inside.

There Alex lay, still fully dressed, with Betsy settled right next to him. But they weren’t alone. She noticed Shawna’s head laying on his pillow, also fully dressed, minus shoes. ‘Nice’ Maria thought to herself and closed the door.

Once again sneaking down the hall she made it to Zan’s door. She pressed her ear against it trying to listen. Nothing. Taking a breath, she slowly opened the door and sighed.

Zan and Liz laid in a spoon position. Liz curled up with Zan right behind her, his arm draped over her waist. Maria had to cover her mouth to keep from screaming in delight. Then, she had to keep it covered when she remembered Zan’s routine morning erection. Then, as if on cue, Zan began to move behind Liz. His hand began to wander and Maria could hear the faint moans. Oh no. She didn’t want to risk waking him, knowing just how he got when disturbed, but he wasn’t alone on the bed.
She began to remember what had almost happened to her once.

She opened her eyes as the sunlight shone on her face. Weird, she didn’t remember having a window. Then, it all came back to her. She was in Zan’s room. Oh no. Glancing at her watch, she realized she had to get out of there, and fast.

She looked over at him, satisfied to find him deep in sleep.
“Ok, now I must get out.” She whispered to herself as she began to slide off the bed.

It was then she felt an arm snake around her. She tried pulling away, but he only held her tighter. She tried not to scream in horror as he began to rub against her from behind.
“Mmm, Liz.” She heard him moan. He was having another “Liz” dream.

Next thing she knew, Zan had her pinned on the bed, arms over her head, and his lips on her neck. It took a knee to the groin to get him off.

“Shit.” She cursed and quickly left the room.

~*~

She was dreaming. Then again, she always was. Another dream of Zan. But it felt so real. She could feel his hands on her, driving her wild. Could almost feel the warmth of his body, and his scent. His unique scent. Oh god, she could almost feel his lips on the back of her neck.

He could almost feel her little body against his. Feel the tautness of her belly under his fingertips. Could almost feel the silk of her hair on his cheek. He could swear he heard her soft whimpers.

“Zan.” She whispered as she began to wake up. What a dream. But they always ended when it was starting to get good. But wait, if the dream was over, who was touching her, and kissing her. Who’s warm body was pressed behind her so much that she could feel him, all of him. She tried to turn over, to see who it was, and it was pretty difficult with the vice grip he had on her. But she managed to shift.

“Zan” She sighed again as she saw him. He was smiling, but there was something else. Then she remembered. She glanced down and saw what she had earlier felt. She blushed, both flattered and awed. She could cause such a reaction? And from Zan? Her best friend, her first love. Although he didn’t know that last bit of information. She always kept it from him, not wanting to scare him off. Anyways, what did a 12 year old girl know about love?

“Zan. Zan wake up. Zanny. The sun’s shining and it’s a new day.” She whispered cheerfully. She brushed his hair back, as it had now settled over his face, hiding his beautiful features. “Zan. Wake up.” She said a little louder and nudged him. Which only made him hold her tighter. “Zan, it’s time to wake up. It’s me, Liz.” She tried to push him again, but he wouldn’t budge.
“Liz.” He sighed and nuzzled into her neck. “Liz?” He asked as he began to gain consciousness.

His eyes focused in the dark area he was hidden in, and inhaled. Sweet.
“Zan?” He heard her speak and pulled back. There she was, no longer a dream, but a reality. She was in his arms.
“Hey.” He smiled.
“Hey yourself. And good morning.” He noticed the blush she had, then guessed what could have caused it. He pulled away just enough so that he wasn’t so pressed against her.
“Uh sorry about that. It always happens.” He confessed and tried to hide from her suspicious look.
“So…you hungry?” He asked.
“A little.” She sweetly smiled at him., missing the intimate contact.
“Come on, let’s get ya somethin’ ta eat.”

TBC...
Glad you guys liked the last part.

[believer_evans]

Part 10

Maria was already dressed and eating in the kitchen as Zan and Liz strolled in, both giddy and very happy.
“So what do you two have to say to me?” She mused teasingly as she sipped her coffee.
“Thank you Maria.” They chorused and laughed.

“Really. Thank you so much Maria. It means so much to me to have Zan back in my life.” Liz said and hugged Maria, feeling the tears come.
“Don’t mention it chica. What are friend’s for anyways. At least now I don’t have to hear Zan mumble and complain anymore. So I basically did this for my own benefit.” Maria joked and pulled back. “So, are you happy now papi?” Maria looked over at Zan.

“Si mami. Thank you very much Ria.” Zan beamed and went to hug her too. “I owe you big time.” He placed a kiss on her cheek and gave her one good squeeze before pulling back, moving besides Liz.
“Huge time. But that’ll be another day. Right now I’m off to work. See you guys later.” She waved them off and hurried out the door.

Liz giggled as she felt Zan’s arms snake around her. Oh how she had missed him. Six years of wasted time, all because of her overbearing father. She pushed that thought aside, as it only made her feel bad, when she wanted to be happy.
“What ya thinkin’ ‘bout?” He asked as he noticed her mood shift. He probably could already guess what it was, but he wanted to hear her.

“Six years Zan. All that time gone, and just because of my…father.” She hissed the last word as if it were pure venom. “We weren’t doing anything bad. And….he always treated you bad, for no reason. Ever since the first time he saw you. And he made it perfectly clear too. We were just kids and he was acting as if we were committing some unforgivable sin against nature.” She let his embrace calm her and took a deep breath.

“You was always over the top weren’t ya Lizzie bear? ‘Some unforgivable sin against nature’. You was always like that.” He smiled behind her and sighed. That’s one of the reasons he missed her. She was incredibly smart, and she had the tendency to blow things out of proportion.

“It was so nasty Zan. It was the most disgusting thing in the world ever. I mean it. It was so nasty that I could have just died right there.” She huffed over the phone.

Zan simply snickered as she recounted the story. He had been home from school sick, and she was catching him up on the day’s events.
“I don’t think it was that bad Lizzie.” He replied and went off into a coughing fit.
“It was. You weren’t there. That meanie made me get up in front of the whole class and clean the ferret’s mess. It wasn’t my fault. I wasn’t the one who left the cage open. It was that stupid Sean.”
“Yeah, he is stupid.” He said remembering a conversation he’d had with Sean the previous week, in which Sean confessed he had a crush on Liz. His Liz.

“I’ve missed ya Lizzie bear. Like you have no fucking idea.” He laughed as she gasped. “Oops, almost forgot little Lizzie doesn’t swear.”
“I…I do. Just, I don’t make it a normal thing.” She sighed and pulled out of his arms. “I still have it you know?” She said.
“Have what?” He asked not knowing what she was referring to.
“The poem. You know, the one you wrote for me back in Mrs. Dupree’s class.” Zan nodded and smiled.
“You actually kept it? I was just goofin’ around when I wrote.” It made him feel good. She nodded and excused herself.

He waited as she quickly left the apartment, only to return a couple of minutes later. She was smiling brightly and held up a paper. “Is that it?” He asked as she carefully unfolded it. She handed it to him and re read it. “Man how corny was I?” He began to laugh and carefully folded it back up.

“You were just nine. And it’s not corny, it’s sweet. You were always the sweet heart.” She giggled as he blushed slightly and tried to shrug it off. “So tell me Zan, what have you been up to lately?” She asked as she took a seat at the counter.

Zan sat across from her on the other side of the counter.
“Not much. A little bit of this, little bit of that. Mostly thinkin’ ‘bouts you.” He smiled slyly. “What ‘bout yous princess? What’s my Lizzie bear been up to?”

“Mostly the same. Thinking about you. Having to put up with that god forsaken school. Got me a place of my own. And, thanks to Maria, a job which I start Monday.”
“That sounds like a hell of a lot more than what I said.” Zan smiled. He loved to see her smile. “I actually got promoted yesterday. Gonna be makin’ more cash ya know. Hey, your birthday just passed huh? Yeah I remember, about two weeks ago. You legal now.” He smiled wickedly and winked.

“Yep, I’m legal.” She winked back and burst laughing. “And your birthday is coming up in a few months too. Wow, you’ll be turning nineteen. You’re old Zan.” Liz stuck out her tongue and laughed.
“I’s just a year older than you. So don’t goes ‘round callin’ me old.” Zan wagged his finger in front of her, although he ached to be doing something else to her with his finger.
“What were you thinking about just now?” Liz caught him off guard.
“Huh? What do ya mean?” He asked, sounding a little nervous.
“You had that face. The one you make when you’re thinking of something. And by that little twitch from your lip, it was something good.” She teased. She could always read him so easily.

“It was. But I ain’t gonna tell ya. You still too innocent anyways. Got virgin ears.” And hopefully somewhere else too, he added in his mind.
“I’m not that innocent.” She pouted, placing her hands on her hips.
“Awe, quotin’ Britney Spears. Now I believe ya.” He started laughing and didn’t expect what happened next.

Next thing he knew he was flat on his back, with Liz straddling his lower half. Flashbacks of all his previous dreams flooded his mind of the times he’s dreamt of her in that exact same position. He had to bite his lips to keep from moaning out loud. He stared up at her as she simply sat on him, unmoving. Oh he just wanted to reach out and pull her down to him. He watched her face transform from pure innocence into alluring, and mischievous. He smirked himself, waiting to see what she was going to do.

“Say it.” She told him. As she wiggled over him. She watched his eyes roll back from the slight movement.
“Say…what?” He asked hoarsely.
“I’m not innocent.” She bent down her lips hovering over his left ear. Zan could feel her breath tickling his neck, and he sucked in a breath. “Say it.” She repeated as her hands traveled down his sides.

“You…you’re…you…” He tried to form thought but found it incredibly hard while her hands were on him.
“Say it.” She whispered seductively. Her small fingers traced his ribs lightly and a smiled curved her lips. She pulled herself back up, still smiling. She could see Zan’s torn expression. And giggled.
“You…” He stopped when he saw her smiling and felt where her fingers were. He cocked an eye brow and looked down at her hands.

“Don’t.” He warned her as her fingers curved and scraped down. He jumped a little at that and he heard her giggled over him. Her body lightly shaking on him. ‘Basket ball, football, boxing…’ he trailed in his mind trying to keep his body in control. He felt her dig deeper into his side, finding that extra sensitive spot. “Don’t.” He warned again, but she didn’t. Instead she went on full assault

Zan wiggled and screamed under her. He tried throwing her off but she now had her legs secure around his waist. He managed to flip over on his stomach, but not even that stopped her. He got up on his hands and knees, bucking about like a bull at a rodeo, with Liz trying to stay on. “Stop!” He shouted through laughter, until he finally collapsed in front of Alex’s door.

~*~

“Hi.” Alex whispered as Shawna’s eyes fluttered open. He had been waiting for her to wake up for the past half hour, but didn’t have the heart to wake her. He had heard Maria enter his room, but chose to feign sleep.
“Hi. Good morning. Have you been up long?” She asked as she stretched out on the bed.
“Not too long.” He lied and settled Betsy on his lap. Strumming a few cords he hummed.

Shawna simply smiled and watched him play. He was such a great guy. He was sweet, talented and funny as all heck. She watched as his eyes closed and fingers found their way on the guitar as if guided by something else. Obviously one of his own songs. He put all his heart into it.

Alex couldn’t stop the flow that poured out through his fingers. It was like he was possessed to keep playing. He had only meant to tune it a bit, and maybe just play a little something, but he’d gone out into this trance state. He finally stopped himself and looked up at Shawna.
“Wow.” He gasped and put the guitar aside.
“You can say that again. That was intense. Don’t tell me you just came up with that on the spot.”

He simply nodded and ran his fingers through his already messed hair.
“I hadn’t done that in a long time. It felt like…inspiration coming up and smacking me in the face. Felt good.” He laughed nervously.
“Well, I’m glad I got to be here for this grand moment.” She smiled and rested her head on hands, right on the edge of the bed.
“I’m glad you were here too.” He sighed and leaned closer.

Their faces were mere inches apart, eyes never straying from the other. Shawna licked her lips in anticipation, as did Alex. Just a few more centimeters.

“Stop!” Thump. They jumped apart and Alex raced toward the door.
“What the…” He swung it open to find Zan flat on his stomach, laughing, with an equally giddy Liz laughing on top of him.
“Get off.” Zan groaned as the pain from falling on his member made itself present.

Alex recognized the grimace on Zan’s face and winced in sympathy. That musta hurt. He helped them both to their feet and stood aside.
“So what exactly was going on?” Alex question, amusement in his eyes. He knew they’d hook up, but didn’t think it be so soon. Now if that wasn’t the pot calling the kettle black. Whatever hell that meant.

”Just a little tickle attack.” Liz replied with a smile. She looked over to find Shawna on Alex’s bed. “And what exactly was going on in here huh?” She saw Alex flush red and Shawna bury her head in the covers.

~*~

Michael woke up at the sound of laughter. It had come from right outside the door. But this wasn’t his room. Nope he certainly didn’t have satin sheet and bottles of various lotions on his night stand. And he certainly didn’t own any red laced bras that he knew of.

He forced his still tired body off the bed and opened the door.
“Hey.” He said as four pair of eyes turned to look at him.

“Hey. What are you doing coming out of Maria’s room?” Alex asked from his spot under his door frame.
“Fell asleep in here. What is everyone doing out here?” He looked around and realized Maria’s plan had worked. Liz and Zan were smiling next to each other. He’d never seen Zan smile like that. Kinda weird, but nice.

“We’re going out for some breakfast. You up for it?” Liz smiled at him.
“Uh, sure. Where’s Maria?”
“She left for work. So, go on. Get dressed and let get some grub.”

tbc...