Roswell Fanatics

banner by Rosdude

rating-Teen/Mature
summary-summary-Michael and Maria have been best friends since day one and have done everything together. But that all changes when Michael meets Courtney. Michael finds himself falling for Courtney but what he does not know is that she wants Maria dead and will stop at nothing to get what she wants.
disclaimer-I own nothing. The characters belong to Melinda Metz and the WB
couples-M/M
warnings-Michael and Courtney will be a couple for a while. Its for the sake of the plot.
A/N-Thanks Rosdude for the beautiful banner. Thanks to my wonderful beta dreamer destiny

Prologue

Maria's POV

Love. It scares some people, but others think of it as exciting. It can change everything about you, from your personality to your outlook on life. But change is a good thing, isn't it? It depends on how you look at it. Someone you love dying is a change, but not a good one. Having a baby is a change, and could be good or bad. It depends on how old the parents are and how they feel about kids.

To most, the thing that changed in my life would be good. I mean, it's not everyday that your best friend falls in love. I should be happy for him, and I was, until I overheard his girlfriend having a conversation with someone..a conversation that would lead to loss, to death. Since that day I have had to look over my shoulder wondering if I will live to see tomorrow. Because as long as she is out there, I am in danger. But the thing that bothers me is that he is also in danger, and I have no way of warning him.

A/N-What do you think? Should I continue?

A/N-I am getting this out earlier than I expected. This part is short and I apologize for it. Thanks to all who left FB.

2 years earlier

Crashdown

Maria's POV

I watch as Michael talks to a blonde girl and can't help but feel jealous when he laughs at something she says. The past few weeks Michael has been spending more and more time with her and less with me. I don't even know her name, not like I care. She seems like a stuck up bitch to me with her perfect body and perfect hair. She looks like a model, tall and curvy. But the way Michael looks at her - he hasn't looked at anyone like that since he broke up with Jenna in high school two years ago.

"Hey 'Ria, are we still on for tonight?" Someone asks.

Turning around I come face to face with Liz.

"What?" I ask.

"You know, our girls night."

"Oh yeah. We're still on."

She smiles at me before walking into the backroom, motioning for me to come. I do as she requests and follow her. I watch as Liz takes her uniform off and shoves it into her locker before putting her street clothes on.

"What do you think of Michael's girlfriend?" she asks.

"I don't know. Haven't met her yet." I say.

"You haven't met her yet? I thought you and Michael shared everything." Liz says, shocked.

"We did...We do." I say trying to convince not only her, but myself.

At least I thought we did.

Liz looks at me strangely and then nods as if she suddenly understands, but she doesn't. No one understands me except Michael and at the moment he is too busy to even talk to me.

When we were little we made a promise to never drift apart, no matter what happened. Michael broke that promise. With each passing day we grow more distant. His once daily calls have now become weekly calls, if that.

AU- This chapter is longer but it is not as long as I would have liked. Sorry for the long wait but here it is....enjoy.

Maria's POV

Throwing myself down on my couch, I grab the TV remote and flip through the
channels. Another Saturday night spent on the couch. Michael and I were
supposed to go to the movies but he canceled so he could go with Courtney. I don't get it, he has only known this chick for about a month and he's already canceling plans to be with her. He doesn't even cancel plans for me, his best friend. But then again, he's never had to, because he never had other plans.

I lay back and consider my options for tonight. I could call Liz, but she's out with Max. Alex and Kyle are watching football. Isabel is helping her mom move into her new house. I guess I could always watch football with Alex and Kyle, but all they do is yell at the
T.V.

There's nothing to do except go to bed. I get up from my comfortable position
on the couch and walk through my kitchen and into my bedroom. Not bothering
to change out of my clothes I get into bed and soon fall asleep.

The next morning

A groan escapes me as the shrill sound of the alarm clock pierces the silent
morning. Pressing the off button I sit up and stretch. Out of the corner of my
eye I can make out the blinking of a red light on my answering machine.
Rubbing my eyes I glance over at it and see that it says 1.

Forcing myself to get up I walk over to the machine and push play. The sound
of Michael's voice fills the room.

"'Ria, I'm sorry for canceling our plans. I'll make it up to you, I promise. But Courtney really wanted to go see a movie with me last night and I couldn't say no. Call me later. Bye."

Rolling my eyes at his attempt of an apology I flop down on my bed set on
taking a nap. The mattress is soft and welcoming and I soon find myself
drifting off to sleep again.

Crashdown
4:00 pm


Rubbing my temples I will the headache that I have had all day away. Just
when I get some kind of effect from my soothing motions the bell rings
signaling that someone has entered. Annoyed I glance at the new customer and
am relieved when he sits in Liz's section. Despite the eight hours of sleep
I got last night plus the nap I took earlier I am tired.

Set on going to the backroom for my break I come face to face with none
other than Michael, almost knocking him down. He smiles slightly but his
attention drifts to something behind me. Glancing over my shoulder I see
what has attracted his attention. Courtney. I can't really blame him for
staring either. Her hair is in a high pony and she is wearing a pink mini
skirt along with a baby blue halter top. What guy wouldn't stare?

Looking back over at Michael who has yet to take his eyes off his flirt of a
girlfriend I roll my eyes in annoyance. It is so pathetic how he can't even
talk let alone focus on someone or something else for more than 5 seconds, especially when she's around.

Michael's POV

I watch Courtney has she talks to some of her friends but am taken out of my
trance when I see a hand waving in front of my face. Grabbing the hand
gently but forcefully I look at the owner and am met by bright green eyes
that seem to be laughing at me.

"Finally, I get your attention." Maria says.

"Sorry" I mutter not really meaning it.

It's has if a mask has been put on her eyes. Instead of laughter they hold nothing. For the first time since I've met her she shows no emotion, as if she is afraid to show her true feelings. She has never hidden how she feels from me before. She is always so open to everyone, and seeing her like this worries me. She only closes herself off if she feels really vulnerable.

"Maria, what's wrong?" I ask.

She shrugs her shoulders and says "Nothing."

The way she is acting most would believe her but I know her better.


"You know you can talk to me."

A small smile spreads across her face as she says "I know."

At least she is smiling. That's definitely a good sign.

I offer her my best smile. "Do you want to go out for dinner tonight...to make up for last night?"

Her smile vanishes, obviously remembering that I canceled on her. Again.

"Look, I am sorry I had to cancel but..."

She interrupts me. "I know, I know, Courtney wanted to go to the movies." She mutters, close to tears. When did she get so sensitive?

She turns away so I can no longer see her face. When she finally faces me again her face is once again expressionless.

Maria's POV

I always tell Michael everything, whether it be what I had for lunch or my deepest, darkest secrets. But I can not let him know what I am feeling right now. It would make him feel guilty, and he should never feel guilty for loving Courtney, even if I hate the fact that he does.

So I put on a fake smile and say "Michael it is honestly ok. Dinner sounds great." Although I know he is probably going to cancel the plans we just made.

He smiles at me and says "Ok then, see you tonight. Bye 'Ria."

Before I can respond he is walking over to Courtney and planting a featherlike kiss to her lips. Pulling away a smile slowly forms on his face.

I can't stop the smile that crosses my own face. He really is happy.

A/N- This part is no where near being done but since it has been awhile since my last update i figured what the heck. Heres half of a chapter...lol. Enjoy.

Maria’s POV

Pulling my hair up into a messy bun I hurry towards the door. The person on the other side knocks one last time, before I open it.

Michael stands on the other side, with a sack of what seems to carry none other than tapes.

He raises an eyebrow as he takes in my outfit, sweatpants and an oversized red t-shirt that belonged to my ex-boyfriend.

“You are no where near dressed to go to a fancy restaurant.” He says with his usual smirk.

“Yeah well, I thought you were going to cancel…as usual. So I didn’t bother changing into something fancy or doing my hair. It would have been a waste of time.” I bite out.

He closes his eyes, clearly trying to control his own anger.

“Don’t worry…I brought videos. We are going to stay in tonight.”

I smile at him.

“Does that mean you forgive me?” He asks, probably referring to my smile.

“Depends.” I say in return.

“On…” He encourages me to continue.

“What movies you brought.”

Michael’s POV

I pretend to think about it for a moment, before digging into my bag and bringing out three movies.

“Lets see…we have `Drive me Crazy`”
“Classic” comes Maria’s response.

“`Brown Sugar`”

“Seen it once…it was pretty good.” Maria states, nodding her head, approving my choice.

“And `Resident Evil`”

Maria’s face scrunches up in disgust.

“You expect me to watch my own kind be eaten by zombies?” She asks sarcastically.

“Ria, come on. I am willing to sit through TWO romantic comedies for you.”

“Fine…but if I fall asleep don’t complain.”

After putting the tape in I make myself comfortable on Maria’s couch.

Maria’s POV

Following Michael’s actions I sit down on the couch and lay my head on his shoulder as the beginning of “Drive me Crazy” comes on the screen.

After watching “Drive me Crazy” Michael puts in “Resident Evil”

Its not even two hours into the movie that I am falling asleep.

Michael’s POV.

The ending credits of “Resident Evil” roll down the screen. I glance down at the small blond that has seemed to have fallen asleep, her head resting in my lap.

Her blond hair that was once pulled back in a bun is now down, acting as a golden blanket on my legs.

Her lips are parted slightly, and her t-shirt is riding up displaying a small amount of soft, creamy skin.

Bringing one hand up to run through her hair I say softly “Maria…sweetie. Wake up…lets put you to bed.”

Her eyes flutter open as she shakes her head `yes`.

I get up, scooping Maria up along with me.

She lets a small sigh as I place her on the bed. I lay the covers over her before planting a kiss on her forehead.

“Goodnight.”

“Night.” She whispers, half awake, half asleep.

Grabbing the tapes and putting them back into the sack, I exit the apartment.

A/N- WARNING- This chapter contains violence.

Here is chapter four! This is the chapter when everything comes out...but keep in mind although Michael was there...he won't know anything about it in the future chapters...at least not for a while. I know it probally doesn't make sense now...but it will don't worry.

Maria’s POV

I knock softly on Michael’s apartment door causing it to open slightly.

“Michael?” I call out, as I enter the empty living room.

I can barely make out the sound of voices in the other room. Peering around the corner I spot Courtney, having a serious conversation with whoever is on the other side of the line.

“Tess don’t worry they will never know it was us who killed him.” Courtney says in a harsh tone.

Oh god! She killed someone. I need to get out of here and fast. I trip on one of Michael’s shoes and before I have a chance to get up Courtney is standing over me.

“Maria…what are you doing here?” She asks, her voice tense.

“I…just wanted…to aaaa…talk to Michael but he clearly isn’t here and I have to go.” I babble, climbing to my feet.

“I truly am sorry…I never wanted to have to do this, but I have no choice.”

I look at her, confused. She couldn’t know that I know. Could she?

Before I know what’s happening she is reaching for the knife, located on the coffee table. On pure instinct I do the same hoping I get it first. Unfortunately she is the one who in the end gets the knife. She takes a couple steps towards me, but I back away.

I let out a small shriek as I lung forward, one destination in mind, getting the weapon. I mange to knock it out of her hands, and it falls to the ground with a clank. Taking advantage of her shock, I kick her in the shin and run towards the door. She attempts to grab me but obviously the pain is too much for her as she crumples to the ground holding her knee.

I scurry out the door but don’t get too far. I trip over my own two feet, and fall with a loud thud. Everything is a blur as Courtney advances on me. She is just about to pierce my flesh with the blade when a familiar voice rings through out the hall way of the apartment building.

“Courtney…what the hell?”

“Michael…we were just…she threatened me Michael.”

“That’s not what it looks like from my perspective.”

Michael…its Michael. Why is he taking the time to talk to her. Get the phone and call the police, I want to yell but am unable too. Michael kneels down beside me and picks me up. My head is pounding and my ankle hurts like hell, but yet just knowing Michael is here helps.

“Courtney, I have no idea what happened here but you can be sure the police will be notified.” Michael states.

“Sorry Michael…but I can’t let you do that.” A voice behind us bellows.

Before I can comprehend what is happening I hear a horrible sound of medal hitting scull, followed by Michael’s agonizing groan as he falls to the ground, passing out moments later. I too am now on the ground, have been dropped by Michael. The pain in my ankle is now shooting up my whole leg, making it almost impossible to walk.

Not willing to give up I try to stand, but have no success.

“I truly am sorry Maria, I never wanted to hurt you or Michael but I can’t let you go telling anyone now can I.” Courtney says.

A sharp pain shoots through my body, as Courtney hits me with the handle of the knife. Despite my attempts to fight it, everything around me goes black.