Roswell Fanatics

Title: Lady in Red

Disclaimer: The characters of “Roswell” belong to Jason Katims, Melinda Metz, WB and UPN. They are not mine and no infringement is intended.

(AU, M/L, Teen) Pro. 10/05/05

Summary: Max and Liz are in college and have some of the same classes. They meet outside school and sparks fly.

Authors Note: This is my first story so I would love feedback, and any help would be appreciated.




Prolouge

His friends had dragged him along for a night of fun at The Global, but while they were all scattered across the room he was sitting at the table wondering why he had even bothered. Then it happened.

As the dance floor cleared he saw her standing there in a shot red dress that fit her perfectly. A slow song began and he knew it was his chance. Going on impulse he walks up to her just as she turns to leave the dance floor and holds his hand out to her. Shyly smiling at him she puts her hand in his and he leads her to the middle.

I've never seen you looking so lovely as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright
I've never seen so many men ask you if you wanted to dance
They're looking for a little romance
Given half a chance
And I've never seen that dress you're wearing
Or that highlights in your hair
That catch your eyes
I have been blind

All the times they had sat together in class and he had never seen her like this he couldn’t believe this was her. The girl he had always thought was cute was suddenly beautiful and very sexy.

The lady in red is dancing with me
Cheek to cheek
There's nobody here
It's just you and me
It's where I wanna be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never forget the way you look tonight

It was true he hardly knew the girl with her cheek against his, but he decided he wanted to find out. The way she looked tonight would be forever imprinted on his brain. Neither noticed the dance floor that was full of people at this moment it was just the two of them.

I've never seen you looking so gorgeous as you did tonight
I've never seen you shine so bright you were amazing
I've never seen so many people want to be there by your side
And when you turned to me and smiled it took my breath away
And I have never had such a feeling such a feeling
Of complete and utter love, as I do tonight

He wasn’t sure if it was love but, he had never felt this way before; like he couldn’t breathe if she wasn’t here.

The lady in red is dancing with me
Cheek to cheek
There's nobody here
It's just you and me
It's where I wanna be
But I hardly know this beauty by my side
I'll never forget the way you look tonight

He pulled her closer hoping to fight off the end of the song when they would part, but he knew it was coming to an end. He pulled back and looked down at her as she looked at him. He thought about kissing her, but then decided that it was too soon for that.

I never will forget the way you look tonight
The lady in red
My lady in red

He wouldn’t forget anything about tonight for a really long time. He could agree with the song about my lady in red; because that was all he wanted to do. Make her his. As the song slowly ended they both stepped back from each other. He smiled at her and decided it would probably be a good idea to talk.
Taking her arm to lead her off the dance floor he finally reached the table he started surprised it was still open.

Max sat down and then took a deep, calming breath. “Hey Liz how are you?”

“I’m fine Max, although I am a little surprised to see you here. I wouldn’t have thought this was your kind of thing.” Liz replied with a look of confusion on her face.

Max smiled, “The guys wanted to hang out and decided to come here looking to "score with hot babes”.” Then he blushed as he realized what he had said.

Liz gave a small laugh and then stood up from the table. Max had to control the urge to grab here and make her sit back down.

“Liz I’m sorry I didn’t mean it that way. Please sit back down.”

Liz smiles as she holds out her hand “You want to go out side for some fresh air with me?”

Max jumps up from the table grabbing her hand.” I’d love to.”

As they stroll out of the club they never noticed all of their friends watching them with smiles.

the song is Lady in Red~ by Chris DeBurgh

Chapter 1

As they reach the cool night air in Boston they both stop for a minute trying to adjust to not only the air, but also to the silence that settled around them now that they could no longer hear the music. Max decided that he’d better say something or she might decide to go back in and join her friends.

“So I forgot to tell you how great you look tonight.” Max said as he stuffed his hands in his pockets.

Liz blushed and looked down as she replied with a soft thank you. The silence once again surrounded them as they both stood there a little uncomfortable. Liz then cleared her throat. “Would you like to go get a cup of coffee? I know a place just around the corner that has great pastries as well.”

Max gives a cheesy grin as he replies, “Sure that sounds like a great idea. Should we go tell the others that we are leaving?”

Liz shakes her head, “No I think they will get the idea when we don’t go back, but do you think you could give me a ride back to the dorms or do we need to come back so that I can get a ride with Maria?”

“No its fine I can give you a ride; besides I think you live in the same building as me.”

“Really you live in Wigglesworth?”
“Yeah, I do I live in 3b.”

Liz gives a laugh, “I live in 4b just above you.”

Liz starts to walk towards the café and Max follows. “How is it that you live in the room below me and I never knew that?”

“I don’t know maybe its just one of those things. Is this the café?”

Liz looks startled when she realizes they walked the 5 blocks and she didn’t notice. They walk inside and take a table in the back after getting some coffee and pastries. As they drink and eat Max finally decides to ask what he has been dying to ask since he saw her on the dance floor that evening.

“So Liz do you think that maybe you might sometime wanna go somewhere ya know with me?” Max blushes and avoids looking at her while waiting for her to give the No he is so certain is coming.

“Well we are actually doing that now,” laughs Liz “but I absolutely wouldn’t mind doing it again sometime.”

Max’s gaze whips towards her as it finally dawns on him that she is saying yes.

“Really?” Max squeaks then clears his throat and tries again. “I mean you really want to go out on a date with me?”

Liz smiles, “Yes I would let me give you my phone number and you can give me a call when you decide on a time and place.”

Liz grabs a clean napkin and jots down her number and hands it to Max.

They leave a tip on the table and step outside the warm café once again having to adjust to the temperature. After returning to Max’s car they drive toward the dorm in a comfortable silence listening to a song that’s playing softly on the radio.

Now I've had the time of my life
No I never felt like this before
Yes, I swear it's the truth
And I owe it all to you
'Cause I've had the time of my life
And I owe it all to you...
I've been waiting for so long.
Now I've finally found someone
To stand by me.

We saw the writing on the wall
As we felt this magical fantasy.
Now with passion in our eyes
There's no way we could disguise it secretly

So we take each other's hand
'Cause we seem to understand The urgency
just remember
You're the one thing I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love
because...

Liz did feel that this could be love and it only intensified as Max reached over and linked his hand with hers.

I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
Yes,
I swear its the truth
And I owe it all to you.
With my body and soul
I want you more than you'll ever know
So we'll just let it go

Don't be afraid to loose control.
Yes I know what's on your mind
When you say "Stay with me tonight.
"Just remember: You’re the one thing
I can't get enough of
So I'll tell you something
This could be love,
because...

She did want him but she was afraid to show that right now. She wasn’t sure if he felt the same way and she definitely didn’t want to make a fool of herself so she was just going to wait and see how this all ended.

I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
Yes, I swear its the truth
And I owe it all to you.
'Cause I had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I've found the truth
And I owe it all to you

She had never really searched for the right guy, but she knew lots of friends that had. Tonight she had had the time of her life and it was all because of the guy next to her Max Evans.

I've had the time of my life
No I never felt this way before
Yes,
I swear it’s the truth
And I owe it all to you
Cause I've had the time of my life
And I've searched through every open door
Till I've found...

As the song ended they pulled to a stop at the dorms. As they got out of the car and walked to the doors Max once again took hold of her hand. It felt so good to him to have her close he couldn’t help it. As they reached her door Max let go.

“Well I had a really great time Liz and I will call you soon on the details of the next date.” Max smile as he once again stuffs his hands in his pockets nervously.

“Me to Max; well goodnight.” Liz smiles as she opens her door and steps through.

Max stands there until the door is shut and then hears the lock before turning to go back downstairs to his room. As they both lie in bed that night they think of the night they had and fall asleep to the dreams of what will come tomorrow.

Song by ~ Bill Medley

A/N: Hey guys sorry it took me so long to post, but I have been busy with work the last week. Anyways, I hope you enjoy the next part although I had a little trouble writing it. I'm not very good with the quotes thing. Well I am however changing the rating to Teen/Adult, but I will let you know before you read anything to bad. Okay enough talking on with the next chapter.

Chapter 2

As Max awoke the next morning he couldn’t stop the smile that spreads across his face at the thought of the night he had spent with Liz. He walked into the kitchenette of the dorm room to find Michael nursing a hangover and inhaling a bowl of Coco Puffs at the same time.

Michael starts talking to Max while still spooning the cereal in his mouth, “Dude, where did you go last night?”

“I happened to go to a small café with the girl of my dreams.” Replies Max as he pours himself a cup of coffee.

“Really! You and Liz Parker actually held a conversation other than a lab for class.” Michael looked at Max astonished that his love sick friend had actually talked to the girl he had been mooning over for the last couple of semesters.
“Yes really, besides it’s not like we never talk.” Max grumpily replies as he walks towards the bathroom signaling that he is no longer going to talk about it.

Max gets ready for class and is suddenly very nervous as he realizes that Liz is in his first class today. What was he supposed to say to her? What if she was waiting for his answer to the date? He hadn’t even thought about it. Was she going to think he was blowing her off? He didn’t know what to do. Then he noticed that he was in front of the building and Liz was standing right in front of him. His first impulse was to turn and run, but since she waved he knew he had been seen.

He approached slowly trying to come up with something to say, but still drew a blank when he finally reached her. Luckily for him Liz decided to take the initiative to talk to him instead.

“Hey Max, I was thinking that maybe we could go to a movie and dinner this Friday if you weren’t busy.” Liz blurted as he stopped in front of her.

Max’s grin grew as he listened to her, “Yes!!” Max screamed and then blushed.

“Um, well what I mean is yeah that sounds like a good idea.” Max stumbled over his words as he scratched behind his ear embarrassed that he had just shouted that.

“Great, then we can meet out in front of the dorms at say 6:00 so we could head to the movies and see what is playing?” Liz asked as she started to walk into the building.

“Yeah that’s a great idea.” Max agrees as he falls in step beside her.

As they enter the class room they take their seat at their lab tables and begin to get everything set up. Throughout class they keep stealing glances at each other only catching the others eye every once in a while. As they leave class Liz remembers a question she wanted to ask earlier.

“Hey Max, I was wondering how you knew what building I live in since I never see you?” Liz asked as she caught up with him after class.

“Um I saw your name on the mailbox in the front lobby once.” Max replied quickly hoping she would buy the lie. He didn’t want to tell her that he had watched her from afar ever since the first day of class.

“Oh, duh I really should have realized that sorry.” Liz replies as she ducks her head to hide her blush. “Well I guess I’ll see you later Max.”

Liz starts to walk away when Max calls out to her. “Liz, I was wondering if you wanted to have lunch later on today?” Max jogs to catch up to her to hear her answer.

“Sure I get out of class for lunch at like 2:00 is that a good time for you?” Liz smiles as he catches up to her.

Yeah that works, I’ll see you then. Bye, Liz.”

Max turns in the other direction to head towards his next class as Liz watches on with a smile.

A/N: So Thanks again to everyone for all the great feedback. On to the next part.


Chapter 3


Liz POV


I can’t believe that I am sitting her waiting for Max Evan’s to show up. I mean really what on earth is he thinking wanting to take me out on a date? I quickly scan the student lounge for him.

Everything suddenly goes into slow motion as the doors open and he walks in. He is so handsome, smart, funny, and sexy. Really he is so everything all rolled into one. He finally sees me and makes his way over.

I quickly try to hide my nervousness as he approaches. “Hey Max fancy meeting you here.” Oh god did I really say that out loud I sound like a complete idiot. Quick grab the words and take them back. What do you mean it’s too late to take them back!! Oh great now I’m talking to myself.

He sits down and gives me a really great smile. I love his smiles. There are so many different ones and they all say something about how he is feeling. Great I am getting off topic again.

“Hey Liz and yes it is such a coincidence to see you here.” He smiles once again.

If that’s the way he wants to play it I can play and hopefully I’ll win. “Would you like to join me for lunch?” Remember to smile coyly and give a little hint of puppy dog eyes. Great it’s working.

“Don’t try the puppy dog eyes on me I have a sister and I am so immune to that it’s not even gonna make a dent.”

Oh I’ll have to bring out the full fledged eyes no one has ever been able to say no to those. Ok here goes. Yes it’s working he is softening already I can tell.

“Okay, Okay fine I’m sorry I ever doubted the eyes now please stop or I’ll have to scratch behind your ear.”

“What!! I can’t believe…” and then I see the laughter he is trying to hold in. “That’s not funny I mean really that was so mean.” I say as I try not to laugh with him.

“I’m sorry you should have seen the look on you face though. That was priceless.”

I can’t hold it in anymore and I burst out in laughter. “Okay fine it was funny. Let’s grab something to eat before you decide I need the scraps that are on the floor.”

As the day progressed I realized that we had sat there for two hours and still had yet to run out of things to talk about. I had learned about his sister Isabel, his best friend Michael and his parents and he had learned about my parents and best friends Maria and Alex. It was great and I never wanted it to end. I had begun to wonder if he would notice if I tied us together. Unfortunately I did need to get back I was supposed to help Maria get ready for a date tonight and I knew that was going to take forever and in the end she would listen to none of my advice.

Max I had a great time but I have to get back and help Maria. I hope we can do this again soon though.”

“Well you did say Friday unless you decided not to.” Max looks a little panicked as he says this.

“No I do I just umm well never mind.” I can’t believe how much of an idiot I am sometimes. I knew the date for Friday and I am really excited about it but well it was the first thing that popped into my head.

I gather my things and am getting ready to leave when Max puts a hand on my arm. “Can I walk you back to the dorms? I was going back there anyways.”
I smile and try to fight back the happy dance threatening to burst free. “Yeah sounds great.”

As we approach my door once again I can’t fight the urge to reach out and touch him so I lean in and give him a hug. I wanted to kiss him, but thought he might freak if I just lunged at him.

“Well once again it was great. I’ll see you tomorrow for class. Don’t forget to do the homework.”

“I won’t Liz. I’ll see you tomorrow. Bye.”

I watch him walk away this time and sigh as I lean into the door. Big mistake by the way because Maria was on the other side listening the whole time; so when I went to lean she opened the door and well you can guess the rest.

So there I lay as Maria laughed her as off while asking how everything went as the same time. Sound hard to understand. You should hear it.

Chapter 4


A/N Sorry this is so short I am trying to get another capter done to post soon, but I have been really busy with Thanksgiving and Work and all the fun stuff. Thanks to all of you that have been leaving feedback I really appreciate all of them. Please let me know if you think I need to fix something. Anyways, enough of me talking On with the story.


Max POV


I am going to die!! I am about to have a nervous breakdown. I just know I am never going to make it until 6:00 tonight for my date with Liz. Here I am standing in the middle of my room trying to decide what I should wear. I would ask Michael but he has already left the room laughing at me and calling me a girl.

I know that I am over reacting, but you have to understand; this is the girl of my dreams we are talking about here. I have watched Liz since the first day I saw her. I can remember just what happened.

I was sitting in Biology my freshman year…..

Max was sitting at the desk in the back hoping that that would mean the professor would over look him. As he looked around the room he caught sight of someone entering. WOW!! She was hot! He watched as she sat down in the front row and starting taking in every detail he could about her. Everything about her was beautiful even the small scar he had seen right above her eye. He wondered briefly what had caused the mark, but soon forgot everything else as he heard her laugh at something the girl nest to her had said. She sounded like an angel. Soon the class began and he found out her name was Elizabeth Parker or Liz as she liked to be called. Then the class was over and she was gone before he could get to the exit.



Man that seemed like so long ago. I glanced at the clock. Shit! It was 5:00 I am going to be late if I don’t hurry. I quickly grab a pair of tan slacks and a black button down shirt that is snug in all the right places. Oh god Michael was right I do sound like a girl. At 5:45 I was running out of the room when Michael called out to me.

“Max don’t forget your wallet!” I smile in thanks as he tossed it to me and then I am off again trying to beat Liz down stairs.

As I reach the entrance I see Liz no where in sight so I calmly try to catch my breath so I am not panting like a dog when she finally gets here. I hear a throat clear behind me and I turn slightly to see who it is.

My God!! I know my mouth is hanging open, but there is nothing else I can do. She is the most stunning woman I have ever laid eyes on. Here she is the woman of my dreams standing in front of me in the shortest dress I have ever seen on her and smiling at me.

“Hey Max, hope I’m not late.” I try and catch my thoughts as I see her mouth moving but I get stuck thinking about her lips on mine so I miss everything she just said. Oh what do I do!!! What did she say? Oh yeah

I swallow or more like gulp I guess and take a deep breath. “No I just got here you were right on time. Are you ready to go? You look great. I like your hair like that it looks really pretty that way.” I am rambling some one stop me. Luckily I lose steam after those few statements, but I feel my face heating up. If I make it through this alive I will let you know how the rest of the night goes otherwise let Michael know that he can have all my cd’s and let my parents know to put “He died from no oxygen because he was nervous about his first date with the most beautiful girl in the world” on my tombstone. Hey I know it’s kinda long, but it is my tombstone after all.

A/N : Well now that my family has decided to leave and my job has decided I actually need some time to myself here is the next chapter. Thanks to everyone for their patience. Hope you enjoy this chapter as well.



Chapter 5
Liz POV

I can’t believe tonight is the night that I go on my first date with Max Evans. I really don’t know why I’m so nervous I mean I have been on lots of dates before. Oh who am I kidding its Max freaking Evans the cutest guy in my Biology class. Not to mention in the top 5 of the whole campus. I can remember the first day I noticed him.

Beginning of Freshman year…….

I slowly walked into my first class, Biology. I glanced around the room and saw him. The most gorgeous guy I had ever seen. I had contemplated going to sit next to him, but one of the girls from my dorm waved me over. I walked over and sat down still glancing at the hunk out of the corner of my eye. I pretended to listen to her as she rambled on about something to do with her boyfriend and when she started to laugh I faked a laugh right along with her having no idea what she was talking about. As the bell rang I walked out of the room and waited for him to exit so that I could accidentally bump into him, but a girl was waiting for him as he exited so I thought he was taken. Man was I pissed when I found out that was his sister.

It seems like just yesterday. I glance at the clock. Shit!! Is that really the time? It’s almost 6:00 I am so going to be late. I rush out of my bathroom and throw on my Black pants that fit in all the right places and my v-neck red sweater. I run out of my room as Maria throws me my purse and head for the stairs. As I run out of the doors I see Max with his hands on his knees and looking like he is about to hyperventilate. I clear my throat and he turns around. Wow he looks great in that shirt!

“Hey Max, hope I’m not late.” I’m glad I could think of something to say it was kind of iffy for a moment. As he replies I get lost in his eyes. What did he say Oh shit I missed it something about me I think because he is blushing. I smile and nod as I take his arm. I hope he doesn’t think I’m not listening or something. Oh well he didn’t seem to notice. I can just hear Maria laughing now when I tell her about this. Guess I’ll find out later. I’ll let you know how it goes.

Well I don't know if the gods are against me or just have really bad luck the past few months; however, it will be a while until I write again becasue I was in a car accident Wednesday. Luckily, nothing is broken, but there are a lot of bruises and a whole lotta pain. So I hope you can all once again be patient for me. I write again soon.

Thanx,
Alicia
AKA
RoswellLover4ever