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OUT INTO THE WORLD
Author: Dream Believer @@@ |
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Part 1 It was about a month since he left the cave. He felt bad about just up and leaving like that, but he couldn’t take being locked up in a hole. Even if it was for Angie, he just couldn’t do it. Yeah she rescued him, brought him back to life and helped him get his strength back after the truck hit him but he just couldn’t stay trapped. He needed to get out. He told Alex he would be ok, not that Alex was in any state of mind and body to stop him from leaving. He took his pack and jacket and left. Now he was in a new city, not that different from New York but different nonetheless. He walked the night streets looking for a decent place to sleep. Staying with Angie had made him picky and adjusted. He would no longer settle for just any alley, he wanted the best alley. He walked by all the teens on the street. Studying their face and trying to get their story. The hookers on the corners offering their goods. “Hey baby, want a good time?” Zan looked her over. “I am but not with some 2 dollar hoe.” She retorted with a list of unflattering names. He laughed at her and kept walking. He spotted a fourteen year old looking boy sitting near a dumpster. He walked over and sat next to him. The boy grabbed his bag and tried not to look at Zan. “Yo the name’s Zan. How you doing? You mind if I hang here with you?” The boy turned too him and shrugged. “I don’t care, I don’t own this alley.” He saw that Zan was just trying to be nice, emphasis on trying. “My name is Carlos. You sound funny. Where you from?” Normally Zan would be on this guy for saying he sounded weird, but he felt different now. “I’m from New York. Where you from kid?” “I’m was born in Arizona but I live here now. You’re from New York? What are you doing way over here?” Zan was trying not to let his old self out and just let the have one for getting all in his business. He kept hearing Angie’s voice say, “Now Zan you can’t act like that here, or to me. You’ll get killed.” Zan wasn’t worried about being killed, been there done that, but hearing Angie care about him made him want to change. “Well I got into some trouble ova there and a friend brought me here.” “Where’s your friend, what you do?” “Listen kid I know you’re young so I’ll just let you slide. I don’t like it when people get too nosey, got that?” Carlos slumped down and avoided making eye contact with Zan. “So how old are ya Carlos?” The boy was afraid to answer. “Come on. Ok I’m sorry kid I ain’t gonna hurt you.” Carlos relaxed and turned to him. “I’m sixteen.” Zan smirked. “Well aren’t you kinda young to be out here?” “I guess I am, but it was either this or some foster care system. I’d take my chances here.” “Where you’re folks?” “My mom died four years ago and I could care less where my father is. He left and I haven’t heard form him. What about yours?” “Well my are on some other planet and I have been living on the streets my whole life.” Carlos gave him a confused looked and then started to pull some food from his pack. “You want some?” Zan nodded and pulled out his own food. “I got my own, thanks though.” The two sat silent as they ate. Carlos ate loudly and almost ravaging his food. Zan looked at him. How long has it been since this kid ate? He saw how fast Carlos was eating and how much he seemed to enjoy it. “Slow down kid. Make it last. If you eat it like that you’ll get a mean ol' stomach ache, and that sucks in the night.” Carlos slowed his eating and proceeded calmly. He finished but still looked hungry. Zan pulled out a soda and handed it to Carlos. “It’s not food but it’ll make ya think you full.” Carlos took it and drank it. “Thanks. You know you’re the first person who has been ok to me. That’s cool man.” “Yeah well don’t get used to it.” They both settled down to sleep. It was getting cold and Loud. The drunks were coming out of the bars and bashing heads. “What the fuck do you mean?” “I mean you’re a fucking asshole.” “Like to repeat that?” “Sure, you’re a fucking asshole!” The two men get into punches and kicks. “You mother fucker, get off me. I’ll kill ya.” Zan is awakened by the fight and needless to say he wasn’t too happy about that. He got up and walked over to the men. “Do yous mind? I’m tryin’ to sleep ‘ere.” The two men stop fighting and approach him. “What did you say boy?” “I said to knock it out, I’s trying to sleep.” “What kind of accent is that? You sound like a fucking moron.” “Listen jackass, just move along before you get hurt.” “Are you threatening me boy? You think you can hurt me?” “I know I can.” “You want to prove it son?” “I ain’t yo son old man. If I proved I could hurt you, you’d be dead, pops.” The two men gave up fighting each other and decided to teach the little punk a lesson on respect. They both jumped him and knocked him down. Zan got tired of it and knocked the men against the brick wall. The two men fell and were knocked unconscious. Carlos woke up and saw how Zan threw the men into the wall. “What the fuck did you do man? How did you do that?” Zan looked down at him and laughed. “You should get up unless you want to be around when these fuckers wake up. They ain’t dead just knocked out. Well, get up kid.” Carlos looked again at the men then at Zan. He picked up his stuff and handed Zan his. He looked at Zan, who was still laughing, and followed him. They walked about six blocks, far enough to not be bothered by any more drunks. Carlos was still a bit scared. He just saw this guy lift two guys up and throw them into a wall. He didn’t even see him touch them. “Hey man, what did you do back there?” Zan just looked at him and laid down on the hard concrete. “Come on man, how did you do that. You some kind of mutant or something?” “Man, kid you watch too much TV. There’s no such thing as mutants.” “Well then how did you do that?” Zan gave him a little smirk ad got real close to him. “I’m an alien.” Then he started to laugh. Carlos laughed too, but it was a nervous laugh. “Good night kid.” He turned to his side and closed his eyes. Carlos stayed looking at him. How did he do that? He gave up and went to sleep. Later Carlos is awakened by someone shaking him. “Yo kid wake up. It’s morning. I thought you might like somethin’ to eat. Get up and get your shit.” Carlos got up and put his pack over his shoulders. They walked to a local coffee shop. “Yo kid, just follow along.” Zan walked in and Carlos close behind. Zan walked up to a lady eating with what appeared to be her daughter. “’Cuse me mam, could you spare some change for my and my brother. We’re real hungry and have no cash to buy somethin’” The lady looked at all of his piercings and his hair then at Carlos. “What are you two doing out in the streets, don’t you have parents?” “No mam, we ain’t got any.” Zan looked over at her daughter and gave her a seductive smile. She blushed and tried to hide from her mother. “Well alright.” The woman leaned over to pull out some money for them. As she turned around Zan leaned over to the girl and whispered in her ear. “Hey girl you fine. I wouldn’t mind having you on top of me.” Then he licked her ear. The girl shivered and Zan straightened up just as the lady turned back around with five dollars. “There you go boys.” Zan took the money and handed it to Carlos. “Thank you mam, and thank you.” He winked at the girl one last time and walked out. “That’s how it’s done kid. Wasn’t that girl fine? Wait they’ll walk out and she’ll come over to me while her mom ain’t looking and hand me her digits.” As he said it out came the mother and daughter. The daughter pretended to throw something in the trash can next to Zan and handed him her number. He inhaled her sweet scent and she bit her bottom lip. She walked back to her mother and as they walked away she turned around one last time as Zan was licking his lips to her. “Whoa how did you know?” “It’s a gift. Girls love the bad boys.” Zan pops his collar and walks away. “Well come on kid.” Carlos follows him and they go to the local store to buy some food. The two walk to a park and eat some of the food their. Zan pulls out a picture from his pack. “Is that your chick?” Zan breaks his concentration on the picture looks at Carlos smiles and gives the picture a second look. “Yeah. She took care of me when I got in trouble. I tried to get laid a couple of times with her but she wouldn’t let me. Leaving me all blue balled and shit. But She alright.” “So where is she?” “Back at her house. I had to leave. She kept me in this cave and I couldn’t take that shit. It was small and there was this crazy fucker there too. He was ok but he was pretty fucked up.” “Why were you in a cave?” Zan realized he was opening too much to this kid. He looked at the picture of Angie and remembered when she had found him. “Come on Zan we have to get out of here before the coroner gets back and finds you alive.” “Who are yous? Where am I?” “Never mind that now Zan. We’ll just get you out of here and I’ll explain everything, ok?” “Wait how do you knows my name? What happened to me? Where we goin’?” He saw how she got him out of the morgue and out of the hospital and into a cab. He was still pretty weak and beat up so she needed help getting him out of the cab and into the hotel. She plopped him on the bed and paid the man for helping her get Zan to the room. Zan looked down at his clothes that were all torn and ripped, even more than usual. He saw the dried blood on his hands and all over his body. He tried to focus on what had happened to him. He remembered walking with Rath, Lonnie and Ava and talking about the summit. Then he saw the basket fall into the street and then falling. He saw the headlights of truck barreling down on him and the loud sounds of its horn. He turned around to see Rath and Lonnie devilishly smiling and Ava trying to get to him, but it was too late. Then he wakes up with a beautiful hovering over him trying to get him out of the morgue. Now there he was in a hotel room. H looked over and the girl who was over at the sink pouring water into the ice bucket and getting some towels from the bathroom. He saw her walking up to him and trying to clean him up. “Maybe you should go take a shower. It’ll be much faster.” She helped him up. He had his arm around her and he touched her soft hair and breathed in her sweet scent. She led him to the shower and turned the water on until it was nice and warm. “Ok if you need any help let me know.” She starts to walk out of the bathroom when he calls her back. “Yo I's still weak and it’s hard taking me clothes off. Think you can help a brother out?” He throws her a sweet, but seductive smile and she walks back into the bathroom. She takes off his bloodstained shirt and exposes his chiseled but bruised chest ad abs. She could feel her self getting aroused by the site but shook it off and took off his shoes. She started to unbutton his pants. She was stumbling to get them off but she was getting nervous and could undo the buttons. He put his hands on hers. “Let me do that.” He undid his pants and stood up from the toilet seat. She kept looking into his deep hazel eyes and his eyebrow and chin piercing. She bent down to take off his pants and could see that Zan was certainly enjoy her taking off his clothes through his boxers. ”Down boy.” She joked to Zan and he just smiled at her. She made him take off his own boxers as she turned around so she wouldn’t see him naked. He laughed and pulled them off. He pointed to the shower and told him to get in. “Only if you join me baby.” “Just get in.” he got into the shower and she was about to leave the bathroom again when he calls her back in. “Babe I dropped the soap.” He said laughingly, “Can you help me?” She pulled back the curtain and stared at the very nude Zan. He stood there in all his glory and beckoned her to join him. She picked up the soap and handed it to him. “Come girl, don’t say you don’t like how I look. I know you do; I can smell the heat coming off ya. Just come in and help me wash myself. Can you see I’s hurt?” “I see that you horny. Just wash off and I’ll bring you some new clothes” “Oh no you can’t leave me like this. I want you. I was dead now I need to feel alive again. Can’t you see what you doin’ to me. Damn girl you can’t leave a man when he’s like this.” “Just urn on the cold water. I’ll be right back.” “Fuck, man.” “Don’t talk to me like that Zan. I’m like your little hoodlum friends I will take you down.” “You promise.” He blew her a kiss and she walked out. “Damn.” He looked down and saw that he was more than ready for her but she left him there. Then he sees Angie taking him to California. They flew over and that’s something Zan had never done. He’d never been on a plane. When they sat down he struggled to get his seat belt on and couldn’t. Angie reached over and did it for him. Once he was settled in and they were off the ground, Angie reached over to take his seat belt off. He took her hand and placed it on his very erect crotch. “Can’t you ever keep that down? Man you are such a horny devil aren’t you?” “Only for you girl.” She took her hand away. “I bet you say that to all the girls.” “Naw. How’d you like to join the mile high club? You’d love it.” She laughed off the comment and playfully hit Zan on the shoulder. He pretended that she’d actually hurt him and she started to massage his shoulder. He leaned over and pushed his mouth into hers. She could taste the metal of his piercing in her mouth and could feel the barbell in his tongue. She could taste him and he tasted great. He tasted wild and hot. She could feel herself reaching for his pants. He led her hand there and he put his hands in her shirt. She felt him reach for her breasts and pulled away. “Stop it Zan we’re in a plane.” “So? You know yous want it.” She pushed him off again and stood up to go to the bathroom. She walked into the small room and locked the door. She could feel her pulse raising and the sweat coming from her brow. She turned on the cold facet and splashed her face. She could still feel her temperature rising. Zan got up from his seat and walked to the bathroom. He felt both doors to see which one she was in. He could feel her behind the first door and unlocked it with his powers. He walked in and immediately covered her mouth before she could make any sound. He turned around and locked the door again. “Come on baby, you save my life, you clean me, give me new threads and yet you don’t wanna give me any. What’s up with that?” He slowly removes his hand from her mouth to let her speak. “Zan I was sent to protect you and that’s it.” “You don’t look like no watcher. Ain’t none of our watchers look as fine as you baby. Now come on, be a good girl and just relax.” He leaned over her and put his mouth over hers. She could feel the heat emitting from him and his scent was intoxicating. She could feel her body surrendering to him. She could see herself back in Antar when she had first confessed her love to Zan. Zan began to receive her memories and they were so strong and vivid that be had to back away. “What was that? Yo who are you how do you remember me back home. I remember everything about Antar and I never remember you?” He stood there heavily panting and trying to recover. Angie was surprised that he didn’t remember her. But she figured that Max didn’t remember her either so maybe the elders back in Antar had done something to make them forget her, or maybe that memory had just been surpressed by both Max and Zan. Angie regained her breath and struggled to find the words to explain what he had just seen. “Zan My name then was Angelana. You don’t remember me do you? Well we were the best of friends back in Antar. Well we became more than that when I told you I loved you, but that didn’t last because later you found out that you were promised to…” “Ava, yeah that I know but I’s can’t place you no wheres. Why are you here? Why did you save me?” “I told you I was sent to protect you?” “But why would they sent someone as young as you is?” “Well my age didn’t bother you before. If you saw that I was young why try to get in my pants?” “Because you fine. And I felt something for yous, I didn’t know why until now. So I left yous for Ava?” “Yes, you didn’t want to go against your family so you left me and married Ava.” “I was a bitch back then? I do what I’s please now. And now I want to do you.” “Zan don’t you remember that I came to you and the rest before you’re accident?” Zan’s face grew more confused. “Yous did? I don’t remember.” “Well maybe Ava and Lonnie took take of that. They must have found me a threat and me you forget I was ever there. I tried to talk to all of you but Rath and Lonnie wouldn’t let me.” “So my sis and my bitch mind warped me? Huh, why I am surprised now, theys killed me?” Angie saw Zan’s lust growing again in his eyes. “After all I’ve told you, you’re still horny?” “Nothing you can say can stop me from wanting you girl. Yous like got me under this spell or some shit. I can’t keep my dick down when I’s sees you.” “Well you better have too. You are not going to get any just yet Zan.” “Just yet? So I is going to get some later?” Angie laughs and unlocks the door. “So you going to sit down now?” “I needs some time alone now.” As he motions down to his bulging pants. “You’re nasty Zan.” He gives her a devilish smirk and closes the door. Zan can remember when she first took him to the cave. At first it was just a dusky, spider webbed ridden hole in the wall, but Angie filled it with a table, chairs, a mattress, and some light. She told him he would have to stay there so no one would see him. He reluctantly entered the cave and collapsed on the mattress. His body still ached from his sore ribs. Angie would leave him there and come by with food, clothes and anything else he wanted. She would go to the cave after school and after her parents went to sleep. He would be on the mattress when she entered the cave. She would walk in with a plate of food and set it on the table. Sometimes Zan would be working out or trying to get his powers back to full power. She would walk in on him doing push ups, sit ups, and sometimes he would be levitating the table. “I see you’re getting better. You hungry?” Zan would put down the table and wipe the sweat from his body. “Hey sweet thang. How you doin’? I’m starving. What ya bring me?” She would place the plate on the table. “I brought you some pizza. Thought you might like some. And here’s some Tabasco sauce.” “How’d yous know I like Tabasco?” “Just a guess.” She’d finally gotten comfortable around him. They would joke and work on their powers together. She got tired and fell asleep on the mattress. Zan looked down at her watching her sleep. She looked so peaceful lying there. He laid down next her on the mattress and gently caressed the curves of her body. She was asleep but felt every touch. A smile reached her face and a faint whisper accompanied it, “Zan.” Normally he would take advantage of this and just take heed of his urges, but this time he couldn’t. Even after she rolled over to him in her sleep and felt her hands on his body, he just rolled her back and wrapped his arms around her and went to sleep. “Yo Zan, I’m talking to you.” Carlos’ voice brought Zan back from his dream state. “What?” “I asked you something and then you just zone out. You really like that girl huh?” “Yeah. You know she just makes me feel things. I could’ve had her then but I didn’t.” “Huh?” “Nothing. So yous lived here longer, how's ‘bout you show me around?” The two get up from their bench and take a tour around the city. Carlos shows Zan around. They went to all the tourist stops. The walk of fame, the infamous Sunset Blvd. and even some star’s homes. “You should be some kinda tour guide kid. You sure knows this place.” They both laugh and continue to walk. They passed by a high school while the students were coming out. Several of the girls glanced at Zan and made comments to each other. Zan could see that they were interested. “Yo kid you wanna get some tonight?” “Hey I don’t swing that way man.” Zan gave him a punch on the arm for even insinuating that he was gay. “I ain’t talking ‘bout us you moron. I’s talking about those bitches ova there. Theys look interested. Wanna go?” Carlos looked over at the girls and they quickly turned away. “Um…sure, ok.” Carlos responded nervously. Zan could tell that he’d never been with a girl and laughed. “No, no, no. You telling me you never had a fuck? You a cherry kid?” Carlos started to turn bright red. “I…I…been with girls.” Zan laughed. “But you ain’t never fucked any of them. Come on I’m going to help you become a man tonight kid.” Zan walked up to the girls and they all began to giggle. “How yous ladies doin’ today? I’s Zan, this here is my boy Carlos. How you ladies like to…” He leaned over and whispered into one of the girl’s ears. She immediately blushed and with out even thinking answered, “Yes.” He could feel that she was hot for him and then he turned to Carlos. “So which one of yous want my boy here. He’s a pretty decent kid and he’s cherry. Which one of yous want to help him with that?” One of the girls stepped forward. “Looks like we got ourselves a winner kid.” The other girls faded away and the two remaining walked closely with Zan and Carlos. They walked to a cheap motel and Zan made his way to one of the empty rooms and unlocked it. “Yous girls just make yourselves comfortable, me and my man here will be right back.” The girls sat on the bed eager to initiate things. Zan and Carlos walked out of the room and into a local liquor store. “How did you do that?” “Do what?” “Get those girls to come with us just like that?” Zan picked up some condoms and put them in his pack. “Well you see I have this gift you know. I can smell people. I mean I can tell when they's in heat. Theys were so, there you go.” Zan smiled and began to walk out of the store. “But wait I need to know something. Before with the two guys you through them against the wall and I could swear you didn’t even touch them. And now you’re telling me when people are horny. Man what are you?” “I could tell you but then I’d have to kill you.” Carlos looked into his eyes and realized he wasn’t joking around. They head back to the hotel and find the girls watching TV. “About time you guys came back. We were starting to think you bailed on us.” Zan laughed and headed to the one girl he had picked out. Carlos stood by the door and watched as Zan lead the girl to the bed. He looked over at the over girl who was still sitting on the floor looking back at him. Carlos could feel his throat tighten up and his palms beginning to sweat. He’d never been with a girl not even kissed one and now there was one waiting for him with hunger in her eyes. Zan managed to look up and see Carlos standing there just looking at the girl. “Yo kid you can do more than just look at her you know.” Zan looked over at the girl on the floor. “Maybes yous could help him out a bit.” The girl stood up and walked toward Carlos. She took his sweaty palms and led him to the other bed. “So this is your first time? Don’t worry I’ll be gentle.” The girl giggled ad laid Carlos down on the bed. She took off his shoes and worked her way up to his pants. She undid his pants and pulled them down. She took off his shirt and left him lying there only in his boxers. She stood and took off her shirt and pants and stood over him only in bra and panties. His heart began to race faster and faster as he saw her position herself on top of him. Carlos looked over at Zan and found that he still had his clothes on but was engaged in some major fore play. The girl turned his sight back on her she slowly began to kiss him. She kissed his lips and worked her way down his neck to his chest. She was about to head down to his boxers when he jumped off the bed. He girl looked up at him, hurt and angry. “What are you doing?” She yelled at him. He started pacing back and forth from the bed. What was he doing? He’d never done anything like that. Zan looked up at him, angry that he was being interrupted. “Hang tight babe.” He got off the girl and walked over to Carlos and pulled him into the bathroom. “Yo what are you doin’? I get you a bitch and you jump out of the bed. What are you gay?” “No I ain’t gay. It’s just…you know I haven’t been with a girl. Not even a girlfriend or anything. This is just too much.” “Well this can help you. You get laid and then you’re a man and you can get any girl. Just get back in there and collect your balls and be a man.” Zan opened the door and walked back into the room. Carlos walked back to the girl whom was now getting dressed again. “Can I talk to you…outside?” Carlos took the girls hand, put on his pants and went outside. “Why don’t you want to sleep with me? Am I that ugly?” “You’re not ugly. It’s just that I never even kissed a girl and now here you are willing to sleep with me without even knowing me.” “You think I’m a slut don’t you?” Carlos lifted the girl’s head and looked into her eyes. “You are not a slut. I may not know you too well but I can tell that you are a very nice girl.” The girl laughed and blushed. “I may not be all that old and experienced but I know enough to know that you don’t really want to do this. Am I right?” The girl smiled at Carlos and nodded yes. “I’ll just get you home then.” Inside the room Zan was busy removing the girl’s garments impatiently. He could see her tender flesh tremble as his hands wandered all over her. He bit into her flesh, and she would moan in ecstasy. He took off his shirt and pants and threw them on the floor. As his clothes fell so did his pack. When his pack fell the picture of Angie slipped out and was staring at Zan. He looked down at the floor and saw the picture. He began to see Angie and all the times he tried to sleep with her. His hunger grew wilder and violent. He clawed at the girl and would ravage her completely. Screams escaped from her, which only make him go harder. He looked down again and remembered that time in the cave when he just held Angie and felt satisfied. His lust relaxed and gently he kissed the girl underneath him. He slowly caressed her flesh and she almost purred. He closed his eyes and pictured Angie there with him. Her light skin, her sweet scent, her soft hair, and her voice beckoning him. “Oh Angie…” The movements stopped. “What did you say? That is not my name. As a matter of fact you don’t even know my name do you?” Zan opened his eyes and found that it was not Angie that he was touching and kissing, but someone else. “Huh, what did you say?” His heat soon subsided and he felt terrible. He got off the girl put his clothes back and picked up his pack. He picked up the picture of Angie. “I’m sorry.” “Who are you talking to? Where are you going?" "I’m goin’. Bye.” He walked out of the room leaving the girl on the bed. “Come on Carlos we leavin’.” Zan didn’t even wait for Carlos to react and kept walking as he adjusted his clothes. Carlos looked at Zan and then at the girl he was talking to. “You ready?” He told the girl. She said yes. “Hey Zan what about the other girl?” Zan didn’t even turn around. “Come on!” Carlos looked inside the room and found the girl angrily putting her clothes back on. “Ha, he didn’t do anything. So you wanna wait for your friend?” “She’s not my friend.” The girl responded and they walked off together. Zan was still very frustrated. And he tried hard to distract himself. He started running. He didn’t even know where he was going. Carlos tried to keep up with him but he was too fast. “Slow down Carlos.” Carlos stopped and waited for his companion. “What with your friend?” “I don’t know, I haven’t known him long.” “How did you two meet any way? You don’t seem like good friends.” “Well I was sitting in an alley and he just came up and sat with me and here we are.” “What were you doing in an alley?” “I lived there.” “You live in the streets? Where are your parents?” “I don’t know. I’ve lived out here for about a year now.” Zan made his way to a park. He dropped down and immediately started doing push ups. He could still feel the surge of energy in him. Why did he stop? Damn Angie, she’s turned him into a sissy. He never hesitated on sleepy with any one before. Now he just couldn’t go through with it. “So where do you live…um…?” “Janet. I live about three blocks from here. If you want you can go find your friend.” “It’s ok I’d rather take you home.” They walked and talked the whole way to her house. When they got to the front door Carlos stopped. He looked down at his clothes and didn’t want to go into her house looking the way he did. “Come in. I’ll get you something to eat.” She offered her hand and he walked in with her. The house was clean and very organized. It smelt of fresh flowers. They walked into the kitchen and she sat him down. She pulled out a lot of food from the fridge and placed it in front of him to choose. He stared in amazement at all the food. She saw the hunger in his eyes and heard it from his stomach. “I’ll make you something to eat.” She turned around and got busy cooking. When she was done Carlos’ face lit up. He had not eaten that much in the longest time. Janet watched as he stuffed his mouth full of food. When he noticed her looking he slowed his chewing and reduced his food intake. “It’s ok Carlos, you’re just hungry.” She smiled and he felt much better. No one had ever showed him such kindness, other than his mother. He could feel tears forming in his eyes. “Thank you Janet.” “It ‘s ok, you were kind to me so I’m just returning the favor.” Carlos finished eating and was about to leave. “Wait, follow me.” Angie ran back into her house and Carlos followed. She ran into a room and raided the closet. Carlos stood right outside the room and watched her pull out some pants and shirts. They looked like men’s clothing. “These are my brother’s. He’s in college and I’m sure he won’t miss these. You two are almost the same size.” “I can’t take these.” “Of course you can and will. Here put them in your pack.” He was amazed at this girl. Why was she doing all of this for him? “Well I better go before your parents get home and find some bum in their house.” “You are not a bum Carlos. You are a very sweet guy. But I think it will be best if you did leave before they did come back.” He packed the clothes and walked to the front door. “Thanks for the clothes and food.” “You are so welcomed. I’ll see you around. Here’s my number.” “Thanks. I better go look for Zan. He may not be great company, but it’s better than being alone. Any way he’s good to have around in case of any trouble.” He turned around and walked off. Carlos walked for about two hours until he finally found Zan. “Where you ya kid? Took you long enough to find me.” “Well running away didn’t make it any easier. What happened to you any way? Why did you just leave that girl?” “I couldn’t go through with it. I saw the picture of Angie and I just said her name and that was that.” “Who’s Angie? Oh the girl in the picture you were looking at? What you saw her and it dropped?” Carlos laughed out loud until Zan’s fist hit hard on his arm. “Shut up! I saw her face and then it was like I was on her, until I realized it wasn’t. Then it felt like I was fucking up on her. And I couldn’t do it anymore. So I got off the bitch and left.” Why do you always call her a bitch?” “That’s what I call all bitches.” “You don’t call that Angie a…” Before he could say it he was on the ground. Zan socked him hard right on his mouth and Carlos got tossed three feet away from where he was standing. “What the hell was that for?” Carlos wiped the blood from his busted mouth. “Don’t you ever call her that.” “I didn’t, I was just asking.” Zan cooled off and walked to Carlos. Carlos put his arms over him expecting another blow from Zan but only found his hand reached out to him. “I ain’t going to hit you.” Carlos took his hand and got up. “Come here.” Zan put his hand over Carlos’s mouth and the bleeding stopped. “What did you do?” Carlos touched the once sore and blood soaked place on his face. “Come on it’s getting dark. We gotta find a place to crash.” Carlos followed him. They walked to an abandoned building Carlos had pointed out and settled inside. They put their things down and went to sleep. The sounds of yelling and cursing woke up the two. The empty warehouse was now filled with men all yelling. “Shhh.” Zan signaled to Carlos when he saw some of the men had guns. “We better get out of here before they see us,” whispered Carlos. They picked up their things and sneaked their way to the back of the building. They were almost out when Carlos knocked over a box. “Who’s there?” They hear a man shout. The other men started to knock down all the boxes in search for what had made that noise. Zan and Carlos almost made it out when one of the men found them. He moved them to the open pointing his gun at them. “Well, well looks like there were some rats in this old warehouse. What are you two doing in here?” Carlos couldn’t speak so Zan stepped up. “We’s was just trying to find a place to sleep, yo. We ain’t mean no harm. We just go on our way.” Zan took a step back as if to leave. “You two aren’t going anywhere. Nice accent you got there boy. You from Brooklyn? Any way you ain’t going anywhere.” “Yeah, you from there?” “I grew up there, yeah…” “Enough with the pleasantries gentlemen. What have you heard?” Carlos still remained frozen and speechless as he looked down the barrel of a gun. He felt his legs failing him, but Zan held him up. “Yo we ain’t hear nothin’. Come on you got my friend here pissin’ his pants. Just let us go and you can do what ever yous was doin’.” “Sorry kiddo we can’t let you go.” The man raised his gun and fired. Zan held up his hand and his force field went up covering Carlos and himself. At the site all the men started shooting at the two boys. Zan kept the force field up until he heard all the guns run out of bullets. “What the hell was that? What are you?” Zan put Carlos down and stood up confidently. “I’m your worst nightmare.” Zan looked into the eyes of the frightened men and shot out an energy blast from his hand. The blast hit all the men and knocked them full across the building. Carlos stared at Zan in shock. What did he just do? What was that green thing that he made appear? How did he shoot that blast from his hand? What was he? Zan snapped out of his anger and looked down at the frightened Carlos. “Come on let’s get out of here before they wake up!” Zan stretched out his hand to Carlos but Carlos refused it. “Do you wanna be here when they wake up? Come don’t be and ass get up.” Carlos got up and ran out. “Yo kid! Carlos! Wait!!” Carlos didn’t want to turn around to see Zan. He was scared. He didn’t want to let Zan get to him. He was running wild. His heart jumping in chest, almost about to burst. He ran into the street with out even noticing the traffic. Zan saw that Carlos was trying to run away from him and was running right into oncoming traffic. He ran as fast as he could to reach him but it was too late. Carlos was half way across the street when a car hit him. He went flying about fifteen feet after crashing into the car’s windshield. Zan ran up to him as the car sped away. It was late so no one was out to see the accident. Zan scooped the battered body of Carlos out of the street and unto the sidewalk. “Carlos, Carlos can you hear me?” Zan got no response from the body. He checked his pulse and none was found, he wasn’t even breathing. Zan looked around to see if anyone was near. No one was in sight. Zan placed his hands hovering over Carlos’ broken and bleeding body and began to heal him. He could feel the transfer of pain into his own body. He felt the panic going through Carlos’ body as he ran from Zan and the fear he felt as he saw the car’s headlights approaching him fast. As Carlos took in a deep breathe Zan’s body collapsed next to him. Carlos stood up frantically. What just happened? He was hit by a car and now he’s back not even sore. He looked down at Zan weakened body limp on the sidewalk. He was about to start to run again but couldn’t. He knew that Zan had saved his life. He didn’t care what he was any more. He had to help out his friend. Zan could see the flashes of Carlos getting hit by the car and then his own demise when the truck hit him in New York. He let out a pain stricken scream but Carlos held his friend tightly. “Zan you ok? You alright now.” Zan opened his eyes to find Carlos cradling him in his arms. Tears streamed from his not caring that his friend saw his weakness. Carlos too started to cry as he received a flash of Zan getting hit by the truck and then the worry that filled him when he saw Carlos hit by the car. “Thanks buddy.” Carlos managed to say in between tears. “What are friends for kid?” Zan managed to laugh. The two got up from the concrete and walked off. Part 2 “So you ok now?” Carlos asked Zan. “I should be askin’ you the same thing.” There was silence between the two. “Look you don’t have to answer if you don’t want to.” Zan took in a deep breath and let it out slowly. “I’ll understand.” Zan looked back at his friend. Should he tell him? He does have the right to know. “Ok kid here goes. I’m an alien, no foolin’. Came from a rock named Antar, really far from here. Back there I was king. I was head cheese there till I was offed. Betrayed by my own sis. She was fucking some real bad guy, but that’s besides the point. When I was killed, these elders decided to clone the royal four so’s that one day we’s come back and save ‘em. So we was created out of alien and human DNA, we’s what you might call hybrids. Well back in ’47 we landed here. The peoples back home decided this would be the best place to live, go figure. Well there was two sets, the one I came out of and there’s one in New Mexico. Our batch was dumped in the sewers while theys was all kept in a comfy hidden place. Well we’s hatched early and lived in the sewers. We grew up together watched each other’s backs, well until they decided to make me road kill. The girl Angie, the one from the picture you saw, well she knew I was killed and brought me back, like I brought you. Well she took care of me and helped me heal and get my strength back. Yeah she’s one fine, classy lady she is. And now here I am, sitting with you telling you my life story.” He looked over at Carlos who had a confused look n his face. “ I told you yous wouldn’t believe it.” Carlos finally let everything process in his mind and looked up at Zan. “Whoa, Zan. You telling me the truth? I mean, you’re really a king back in your planet?” “Yeah, I’m a king. You ai’ight with that?” Carlos gave his friend a reassured smile. “Hell yeah! Well look at me I’m friends with royalty.” The two give each other a high five and start to laugh. “So how’s ‘bout we find another place to sleep huh?” “Ok, but can you show me how you did that blast thing too? It can come in handy if some other guys try to mess with us.” They laughed again and walked off. They found an alley to sleep in. Zan sat down with his arms wrapped around his knees and his chin resting on them. His thoughts were of Angie. The way she smiled, the sound of her voice, the softness of supple skin. He couldn’t get enough of her. Carlos saw the look in his eyes and the smile on his face. “You thinking about Angie?” “Yeah.” “Does she live near here? We can go look her up if you want.” “Nah I don’t know exactly where she lives. I never went to her house. Al I know is that she lives in San Jose.” “Well we can check if she still goes to that cave. Come on it will be fun.” “You think? You don’t think she be mad that I just bounced like that?” “Nah, she sounds like a great girl. I’m sure she’d be happy to see you. We can leave in the morning.” Zan’s face lit up at the thought of seeing his Angie again. “So what happened with that chick?” “Who Janet?” “Oh that her name? She looked pretty disappointed when you just stopped. Where’d you two go after I left?” “Yes a great girl. We went back to her place and she gave me some food and clothes. She has a pretty house. It’s big and clean and warm.” “So why don’t you call her up and ask if we can shack up with her. No harm in it. You say it’s warm.” “I can’t ask her that. Her parents wouldn’t like if two guys from the streets just showed up and slept over.” “Well there ain’t no harm in asking is there?” Carlos pulled her number out of his pocket and walked over to a phone booth. “Um…hello is Janet there.” “This is she. Who is this?” “It’s me Carlos.” “Oh hey there Carlos. It’s a bit late don’t you think. Good thing my parents weren’t home or they’d throw a fit. How can I help you?” “Your parents aren’t home? Well then what I’m about to ask will be easier to say. Can Me and Zan stay over your house?” The voice at the other end grew quiet. “Well what she say? It’s getting colder out here.” “Shh, I can’t hear her. So Janet what do you say? It’s ok if you say…” “Ok. Come on over.” “You sure. You won’t get into any trouble?” “Nah, my parents won’t be back till tomorrow. So if you leave early everything will be ok.” “Ok then we’ll be right over. Thank you Janet.” “No prob. I’m glad to help.” Carlos told Zan that they could go and they picked up their stuff. They arrived at Janet doorstep and knocked. She greeted them and showed them to their rooms. “You guys don’t mind sharing a room do you? You can sleep in my brother’s room as long as you don’t touch anything. The two friends looked at each other then at her. “Ok you can sleep here in the living room. They won’t notice anything in here. There’s the kitchen over here’s the bathroom. If you need anything just give me a holler.” They just stood there in the middle of the living afraid to move and disturb anything. “Ok is it just me or are you as afraid as I am to move.” “Ya, I’s afraid I might break somethin’.” “Oh for goodness sakes, just follow me.” They go into her room. “Ok just put your things down anywhere. And makes yourselves comfortable, just not too comfortable. No one cares how this room looks like except for me, so just feel at ease.” The two put their things down and settled themselves on the floor. “Thank you Janet,” the two said in childlike Unisom. “Your both welcomed. I just hope none of you snore because I need my beauty sleep.” They all closed their eyes and went to sleep. “Hey Janet you up?” Carlos couldn’t sleep over Zan’s talking in his sleep. “Yeah what else would I be doing at…3:46 in the morning? What’s on your mind?” “Oh nothing. I just can’t sleep with Mr. Noisy over here. I don’t even understand half the things he’s saying.” “What is he saying? So what’s on your mind besides Zan’s sleep talking?” “Well tomorrow we’re going to go see his girlfriend or what ever she is to him. She lives in San Jose.” “You’re leaving? How long will you be gone?” “I don’t know. He’ll probably end up staying there and I’ll be back on the streets I guess.” Zan finally stopped his talking and fell deeper to sleep. “So will you stay in San Jose or will you come back here? I really like you Carlos. You’re the first guy that’s ever treated me with respect. I really want you to stay. I can help find you a place to stay and get you back in school. Carlos…Carlos?” Janet looks down to where he was sleeping and saw the peaceful expression on his face. “Good night Carlos.” Morning came and the two friends fixed their things ready to leave. “Come on, come on we gotta bounce.” Zan was reeling and anxious to get on his way. “Hold on Zan you’ll make it there.” Carlos was still in Janet’s room packing his things away. Janet sat on her bed admirering Carlos. “What?” “Nothing. Just looking at you. You went to sleep before I finished talking to you.” “I did? I’m sorry. I guess once Zan shut up I could finally go to sleep.” “I heard that.” “I’m glad you did Zan! Well what did you say after I went to sleep?” “Nothing. I was just asking something.” “Well what did you ask?” “It’s not important anymore. Have fun in San Jose.” “Ok I’ll call ya when we get there.” “Don’t bother. It’s ok you don’t have to if you don’t want to.” “Why are you talking like that? Of course I want to.” “I don’t want you to feel like you owe me anything just because I helped you out.” “Are you ok Janet? I’m grateful that you helped me but that’s not why I want to call you. Well it’s part of why but not the whole picture. I like you Janet. And I mean that.” Janet’s face lit up and she rushed to Carlos and wrapped her arms around him. “I like you too.” “Yo kid can we get goin’ already?” Carlos and Janet let go of each other. “Well I gotta go now. I’ll call ya.” “You better.” Carlos and Zan walked out of the house. Carlos ran back to the porch where Janet stood and met her lips with his and ran off to meet up with Zan. “Yo Romeo nice job. Let’s get going.” They walked to the bus station and bought two tickets to San Jose. They boarded the bus and took their seats. Zan was like an excited child. He would ask Carlos how much longer till they got there and he kept jumping to his feet on every stop. “Calm down Zan, we’re almost there.” They finally arrived in San Jose. Zan jumped out of the bus and ran for his pack. “Come on kid get off.” They walked to the local woods and found the cave. “Ok the opening was over here somewhere.” Zan walked all the way to the back of the cave and found the passage into the room. He opened it and walked in. The room was dirty and abandoned. “Yo Alex! You here? Angie? Hello!” No one answered. “No one’s home I guess. Damn it. Now what?” Zan paced around the room looking for any sign of where she might be found. Nothing. Nothing but dust and dirt. “Let’s go. Ain’t no one been here in a long time.” Zan’s expression dropped and he grew darker. “Hey what’s her last name? Maybe we could look her up.” “Her last name is Torres I think.” “Well let’s go.” Carlos ran out to the nearest phone booth at the local park. He pulled out the phone book and sure enough there was the name Torres. “Ok Zan time to remember what her parents names were. There’s about twenty or so Torres’ in this book.” Zan scratched his goatee and tried to recall their names. “I think her mom’s name was Patty and her dad was Mark or something.” Carlos scanned the book for the names. “Ok I found Patricia and Mark Torres. Here call her up.” Carlos handed Zan the book and some change. Zan picked up the phone and dialed the number. “Hello.” The voice wasn’t familiar. “Um, yeah hello is Angie home?” “Angie? Yes she’s home may I ask who’s calling please.” “The name’s Zan. Can I talk to her?” “Well she’s taking a shower, can I tell her to call you back?” “No! I mean please it’s important, just tell her it’s Zan.” “Oh ok but she’ll say the same thing, hang on.” There was a pause then the voice of Angie flowed into his ears. He could hear her ask her mother if she heard right and if she had just said Zan. His heart raced and he could feel her running to the phone. “Zan? Zan is this really you? Oh god Zan where are you? Zan why did you just leave like that? Zan answer me!” “Well as soon as yous stop asking me questioning I’s will. How you doin’ baby? I missed you.” “Zan where are you?” “I’m near that rat hole you kept me in.” “Ok stay right there I’m on my way.” “I’ll be waiting.” He hangs up the phone with a cocky smile on his face. “She’s on her way.” Zan and Carlos waited in front of the opening of the cave. Zan paced around looking at every car that passed by. When Angie pulled up, he stopped pacing and stood against the wall of the cave trying to hide his anticipation. Carlos just stood by and laughed at Zan’s act. Angie jumped out of her car and ran to Zan. He couldn’t keep up his act any longer. He ran to Angie and caught her in his arms. Their lips met instantly and their senses were ravaged. Angie’s eyes flooded with tears and they streamed down her face. Zan would part his lips from her only to taste the salty tears as they fell. Angie soon tasted some tears herself, but those were Zan’s. His hands gripped at her back and up her neck holding her as to him as possible. She moaned in delight as she felt his hands wander all over her body. She too grabbed at his flesh. Digging her nails into his back and not wanting to let go. “Ahem…I think you guys should stop unless you don’t mind getting arrested for disturbing the peace and lude conduct.” Zan stopped himself and pulled away. That was the first time he actually pulled away from Angie. “What are you doing?” “Just getting some payback: Zan laughed and introduced Carlos. “Angie this here is my boy Carlos. Carlos this is Angie.” Zan presented her as proud as someone showing off a prize trophy. “Nice to meet you Angie. Heard a lot of good things about you.” “Nice to meet you too Carlos. How did you two meet? You seem like a nice kid what are you doing hanging around this guy?” “Hey I’m nice, when I wanna be.” “Well we met on the streets but we became friends when this guys saved my life, twice.” “Whoa I got me a hero here. How did he save you?” “Well first he stopped some men from shooting at us and then he brought me back when I got hit by a car.” Angie looked at Zan, surprised that Zan would expose himself that way. She grew tense and nervous. “It’s ok I can keep a secret.” “He’s cool Angie. You know I wouldn’t have done anything if I didn’t think so.” Angie relaxed and smiled at Carlos. The more she looked at him the more familiar he looked. “Where are you from Carlos? You look familiar. You look like somebody I know.” “Well I’m currently living in Los Angeles but I was from Arizona.” “What’s you’re last name?” “My name is Carlos DeLuca.” “Did you say DeLuca? Oh my god.” “What, who do you know with that name?” “Do you have any family in Roswell, New Mexico?” “I don’t think so, why?” “Do you have any family named Amy or Maria?” “I have an aunt named Amy and I think Maria is the name of her daughter. You know them?” “Yes I used to live in Roswell. Oh my god.” “Well look at that Carlos, yous got family.” “Whoa.” “Yous don’t gotta live on the street no more.” “Yeah.” “Are you ok Carlos?” “Yeah I guess. Do you know where they live now?” “They still live in Roswell. If you want I can call them and you can talk to them. How about that?” Carlos stood by in shock. He actually has family. Maybe he could live with them. It was better than living in the street. And he did remember his aunt Amy. He was about seven years old when he last saw her. “Can I call her?” “Of course.” Angie drove back to her house. She walked in and pulled out her phone book. “There you go.” Carlos looked at the number contemplating whether or not to call. “Yo kid in order to call you gotta pick up the phone and dial, not just look at the phone number.” Carlos snapped out of his thinking and dialed the number. A woman answered the phone. “Hello is this Amy Deluca?” “Yes this is she. Who’s this?” “Um, well this is Carlos. Carlos Deluca.” “Oh my god. Little Carlos? Jessica’s son? How are you sweetie? How can I help you?” “Well I just wanted to call and say hello.” “Is that it sweetie? Why are you really calling? Where are you? How’s your father?” “My dad is gone, I’m calling from San Jose, California. I’m really calling because I need some help.” “Your father’s gone? Where? That bastard. Oh sorry Carlos. What’s wrong?” “Well since my dad bailed and my mom died it was either foster care or…” “Oh no sweetie are you on the streets?” “Yes.” “Well not for long. Who are you staying with right now? I’ll buy you a ticket and you can come here.” “I’m staying with a friend of yours. Angie Torres.” “Angie? Where did you find her? Can you put her on please?” Carlos handed the phone to Angie. “Hello Mrs. DeLuca. Yes I’m fine. Well actually a friend of mine found him. Yeah they came here and he looked familiar. I asked what his name was and he said DeLuca and so here we are. Of course he could stay here. I don’t mind at all. Yes I’m sure. My parents aren’t here right now. Yes I’ll tell them. Ok, ok…yes…ok…of course…yes…yes…ok…ok…ok…don’t worry about it…I will…ok, ok…good bye…ok…good bye.” Angie hung up quickly and smiled at Zan and Carlos. Your aunt said she’ll buy the ticket and you can go as soon as Tuesday.” “Whoa, I’m going to Roswell.” “Well look at that I saved your life and gave you a family. I think that deserves something.” He spun Angie around and brought her to him meeting her tender lips with his strong ones. He could taste sweet flesh in his mouth and smell lightly perfumed locks. Carlos sat on the couch and turned on the TV to tune out their actions. Zan carried her into her room. Some how he knew exactly where it was. He gently propped her down on the bed and locked the door. He found her lips again and took in her sweet taste. “Oh Zan…I missed you so much…you have no idea.” Angie squeezed in between kisses. “Yes I do. My body ached for yous. And I can feel how yours aches for me. So why not stop the aching and fix that a’ight?” Angie gazed into his deep, seductive, hazel eyes. She could feel his strong arms wrapped around her. She could smell his strong scent of spices and of the city. She wanted him as much as he wanted her, perhaps even more. “Come on girl, you can’t deny it. I can smell ya and I know you want it.” She couldn’t lie anymore. She knew he could smell her and she could smell him. His scent was stronger than it ever had been. She could see it in his eyes. Usually she found nothing but lust in them but now she could lust and something else. Something in him had changed. She could actually see love in his eyes. “Do you…?” “Do yous even have to ask? You know the answer.” “Yeah But it’s good to hear.” “I want you. I want to be inside of you. I want to taste you. I want you to taste me. I want to see what’s inside of you. I need you. I love you. Now let’s do this.” She surrendered to him and whispered “Yes.” In between his strong kisses. He put his hands under her shirt and pulled it over her head. She did the same to him. He unhooked her bra and reveled in her beauty. “Whoa yous more beautiful than I’s thought.” “And that’s just half it of she replied with a soft giggle. She reached down to his pants and undid the button and zipper pulling them down to his ankles. He kicked them off and worked on her pants. He pulled them off and laughed when he saw her panties. “Little ponies?” “What, it’s laundry day and I happen to like these panties.” “I like ‘em too, but let’s just take ‘em off for now ok?” “Ok.” He pulled them off and threw them over his shoulder. She then reached down to pull of his boxers but he beat her to it. Now they were skin to skin. He caressed every curve of her body and she moaned at each sensation. He worked himself down to her lower extremities and savored from her sweet juices that flowed from her. “Oh Zan, I need you, I want you I have to have you, now!” At her command his lips traveled back to her mouth. His hands found her supple breasts and slowly caressed them. This sent a deep sensation through Angie’s body that worked itself up as a scream. He trapped her screams with his mouth. “Are you ready?” He affectionately gazed into her eyes, only inches away from her so that they could inhale each other’s breath. “I want you inside of me. I need you, I want to taste you and I want you to taste me.” He gently slid into her and a surge of energy flowed through the both of them. Her head tilted back as her back arched. His lips sucked eagerly at her neck as his rhythm increased. Her pelvis met his as she thrusted it forward when he started to increase his velocity and strength. Her nails dug into his back and he grabbed on to her thighs. She could feel when he released himself inside of her and one last scream escaped from both of them. He collapsed on top of her and kissed her neck as he rolled over to her side. They both felt sleep sweep over them and their breathing slowed down. Angie rolled over to her side and could see Zan’s body glitter with sweat. Her eyes were hazed with ecstasy and her throat parched from all the heavy breathing. Zan turned to see her eyes shinning back at him. He rolled to his side to get a better look at beautiful angel lying next to him. He brushed the hair away from her face and rested his hand on her waist. She brushed his hair away and rested her hand on her his strong arm. Zan closed her eyes with and kissed her on her forehead. “I love you Angie.” He whispered into her ear. “I love you Zan.” Escaped from her lips before drifting off to sleep. He stayed awake and watched her sleep. He’d never felt this way toward any girl before in his life. Not even Ava made him feel that way. After all the memories started flooding his mind. He could see perfectly the images of Angelana and the times the spent together. The childhood games they played and the moments in love. He saw when he let her walk away from him on how he felt when he learned of her marriage to Larek. Tears flooded his eyes as he opened them again to still find his love by his side. He pulled her closer to him and held her tightly to his chest. “You are my queen.” Carlos knew what was going on in that room across the hall. He helped himself in the kitchen. He looked up and found two people, a woman and a man walking in the front door. “Um who are you?” The man looked at the boy in his house. “Excuse me. My name is Carlos, Carlos DeLuca.” “Carlos DeLuca? Oh my god you’re Jessica’s boy. How are you? What are you doing here?” “Well I met Angie and she invited me over.” “Where is Angie by the way?” “Um She’s in her room. But she said she was getting changed. She’d be out really fast.” “Well I’ll go check on her.” “No you don’t need to do that. She’ll be out in just few.” “Well that’s fine but I need to speak to her.” “I think we should just wait she just went in so she’s still dressing.” “Carlos I’m her mother, I’ve seen her naked before.” “Not like this.” “What?” “Um, nothing.” Zan could hear voices out side and woke up Angie. “Angie I think your pops are home.” Angie immediately woke up and heard the voice of her mother approaching. “Oh my god! You gotta get up.” “Again? Baby I ain’t a machine.” She rolled her eyes at him and got off the bed. She put her pants and her blouse leaving off her bra and panties. Zan remained on the bed. “Zan get up! My mom is going to come in here and freak!” Zan finally got up and picked his clothes up off the floor. Carlos’ voice and that of Angie’s mother were heard right out side the door and Angie tossed the still naked Zan into her closet. Angie’s mom walked in just as Angie shut the closet door. “Honey how can you just leave Carlos out here by himself? That is so rude. I’ve raised you better than that.” Angie looked over at Carlos who looked confused as he looked around the room for Zan. “I’m sorry mom. I was just changing. It was hot and I wanted to put on anther blouse.” “Isn’t that the same blouse you were wearing before you left?” “Um, no mom I had another one on.” “Well do you have any dirty clothes I’m about to do the laundry?” “No I put everything in the hamper already.” “Let me just check in your closet. You always leave some dirty clothes in there.” “No mom! I told you there are no more dirty clothes.” “Well what do you call these?” Her mother picked up her bra and panties. “You see you always have some dirty clothes lying around.” She made her way to the closet where Zan was hiding. She was about to open in when Zan placed his hands on the knob and kept it closed with his powers. “Honey it’s stuck.” Angie let out a sigh of relief. “Yeah it does that sometimes. Just forget about it mom.” “Well I’ll tell your dad to fix it.” “Yeah later mom. Right now we have company and we need to talk. Alone mom.” “Alright. I’ll just leave you two alone.” As soon as Angie’s mother exits the room Angie locks the door and goes to the closet. “Zan open up it’s me.” Zan opens the door and is still naked. “Whoa! Hey man do you mind hiding that? I don’t need to see that.” Carlos covers his eyes as Zan walks out of the closet. “What it ain’t nothin’ you ain’t seen before.” Zan laughed back as he wrapped his arms around Angie. “Come on I mean it. I don’t want or need to see any of that.” “Zan released Angie from his hold and put his clothes back on. “Thanks man. Hey I tried to keep your mom away from your room but she just wouldn’t listen to me. Good thing you hid this guys before she walked in.” “Yeah. Thank you Carlos and sorry for just leaving you out there like that. That was pretty rude of me.” “It’s ok. I’d rather have been out there than in here anyway. I was ok until your parents got home.” “It’s a’ight. We’s was done any way.” Zan wrapped his strong arms around his love again and inhaled her sweet after glow. “It don’t look like you’re done yet.” Carlos commented on at the two lovers. They both looked up at him and laughed. “Zan you should leave before my mom makes a second appearance. I’ll meet you in the cave.” Zan made his sad puppy face at her. “The cave? Why the cave? Hey I’s can hide in your closet. I don’t care.” “No you can’t stay in the closet. Just go there and I’ll go meet you there, ok?” “Hey I was meanin’ to ask yous, where’s Alex? I’s went to the cave first and no one was there. Don’t tells me he left too.” “No he’s fine now. He’s back in Roswell with his family.” “Didn’t you say that that Tess chick tried to kill him? She still there ain’t she?” “No she left. She should be back on…” Angie looks over at Carlos. “Nah, it’s a’ight he knows the story don’t ya kid?” “Yeah, yeah. You’re king of some planet out there.” “Oh ok. Well she should be back on Antar by now.” “She where? How she get back?” “She left on the Granolith. And right about now Kivar and his men should be showing her how they deal with failure.” “The Granolith? They have it? She was with Kivar?” “Yes. The Granolith was kept with the Royal four in Roswell. They had it and kept it a big secret from their enemies. And it seems that Nasedo made a deal with Kivar in which he would’ve delivered the King to him. Well Nasedo was killed so Tess decided to go through with the deal. She exposed herself to them and now she’s on Antar.” Carlos sat back on the bed trying to make sense of everything they were saying, but it was impossible to him. He looked at to two continue their conversation of aliens and planets and of things he’s never heard of. Zan looked over at Carlos and noticed his confusion. “Well it looks like Carlos here has got an information overload.” The three laughed at the situation. “Well we’s better get goin’ then. I will expect you at the cave.” Zan gave her a tender kiss on her forehead. “Come on kid you’s coming with me.” The two walk toward the door when Angie stops them. “Wait you can’t go out from there. Carlos you go out the front and you have to out my window mister.” Angie led Zan to her window and they give each other one last kiss. She and Carlos walk out to the front door. “Carlos are you leaving already?” “No I’ll be right back. I just have to go do something.” “Yeah I’m going with him. We’ll be right back.” Angie and Carlos walked out the front door and on to her car. Angie got in her car to find Zan in the passenger seat. “Oh Zan.” They drove up to the cave. Angie made her way to the passageway and opened the little room. Everything was dusty and dirty. Spider webs hung down from the walls, table and chairs. “I’ll take care of this.” Angie ran her hands over the furniture and they instantly became free of dirt. “They we go much better.” Angie smiled. “This is why I loves this woman right here. She a regular little Martha Stuart.” Carlos marveled at what Angie had just done. He looked over at Angie and Zan. He could see the look in their eyes. “I’ll just be right outside.” They didn’t even notice him leave the cave. Zan’s eyes traveled to the little mattress lying on the floor and then back at Angie. He could smell and sense that she wanted him there and then. She looked over at the mattress too and led him to it. “No, no, no. A queen of mine deserves something better than some old mattress.” He ran his hands over the mattress and watched as it turned into a bed canopy be covered in rose pedals. Angie’s eyes filled with tears and Zan just kissed them away. He looked into her big brown eyes that called him to her. She put her hands under his shirt and pulled it over his head, and he in return did the same. She was not wearing her bra because she failed to put it back on when her mother made her way to her room. Zan worked his tongue down to her exposed chest and down to her belly button. He worked her pants off and discovered she had also failed to put her panties back on as well, much to his delight. He pulled them off and placed them away. He worked his way back up to her lips and hungrily bit into them. She released her mouth from his grasp and worked down to his pants. They now stood before each other, completely free from any clothing. He lowered her down to the bed but she pushed herself back up. “No Zan it’s your turn now.” He slyly smiled at her and laid down on the bed. She crawled onto him like a hungry tigress. She worked her way from his calves and on up his strong body. He bit down on his lower lip to keep any sound from escaping his mouth. “Don’t hold it in Zan. I want to hear you scream my name.” That very strong statement from his lover excited him even more and he screamed out her name. She was torturing him like he did her. She teased him with her soft tongue, running it up and around his pelvis. His head bent back in agony. He couldn’t take any more. She would never really reach his now engorged erection and that drove him insane. Finally he just grabbed her arms and brought her up to him. She had a devilishly smile on her otherwise angelic face, and it only made Zan want her even more. He dug his nails down her back and squeezed her tight ass. She positioned herself for him and he made his way inside of her. He gripped at her thighs pulling her even closer, if even possible. She ran her fingers through his sweat soaked hair and down to his heaving chest. Her Body started to tremble over his and her hair fell over on his chest. One last gasp escaped from the two lovers. “Zan…” Angie’s body slumped on his. He rolled her over to her side and watched as she slept again. He ran his fingers down her body and watched how everything he touched let out a faint glow. Her hand found his chest and let it rest there. His chest glowed under her touch and he fell under sleep’s control. Outside the cave, Carlos sat on a park bench. He reached into his pocket and pulled out the little piece of paper with Janet’s number on it. He looked it over deciding whether or not to call her. It was late and he didn’t want her to get in trouble. He decided to take the chance and call her. The phone rang and still no one picked up the other end. He was about to hang up when he heard a faint voice. “Carlos, is that you.” “How did you know it was me? I didn’t even say anything.” “I don’t know. I guess I just knew. So you’re in San Jose already?” “Yeah, sorry it’s late. Were you up or did I wake you?” “I was up. Don’t worry about it. So what’s up?” “Well looks like I found me some family in New Mexico. I have an aunt there and she invited to go.” “Are you?” “Well she’s buying me a ticket so I guess I am.” “Are you going to stay over there?” “I don’t know. If they offer me a place to stay. I’m not sure. Why?” “Oh nothing just wondering. So you won’t be coming back then?” “I don’t know.” Carlos could sense the change in her tone. “Well I should really get going now. I have school tomorrow.” There was a pause. “Well good night.” “No wait. Janet I really like you. I like you a lot. I don’t really want to go anywhere unless it’s near you. I’m sorry if I sound like I’m crazy, but I just had to say that. I needed to know if you felt the same. Do you?” The receiver stayed silent. Carlos was getting worried. Had he said too much? Did he scare her away? Finally the silence was broken by the subtle sounds of sobbing. “Janet are you crying? Oh I’m sorry I shouldn’t have said anything. I’m sorry please don’t cry.” “No, don’t apologize. I’m just crying because I’m so happy. When you fell asleep last night I was telling you how much I liked you and that I didn’t want you to go. Oh Carlos you can’t leave, I want you to stay here. But listen to me. I sound so selfish. There you are finally finding a family and I’m trying to stop you. I’m sorry Carlos. Just go and be with your family, don’t let me stop you. Just know that I love you.” She hung up the phone and left Carlos speechless. She said she loved him. He tried to redial her number but all he got was a busy signal. She probably left the phone off the hook. She wanted him to be with his family, but how could he leave now that he knew she loved him? He kept trying to reach her but she still kept the phone off the hook. Carlos sat back on the bench. He’s never had a girl say that they loved him, let alone like him. Now he had a girl that confessed her love. He had to keep talking to her, but he couldn’t if she didn’t let him. How could he possibly move to Roswell and leave behind someone he cared about? His thought process took longer than he thought because when he snapped out of it he realized the sky was now dark and the moon was shining bright. He ran back into the cave. “Hey guys are you decent? It’s ten o’ clock already.” Angie was the first to wake up by Carlos’ voice. “Guys wake up and get dressed. Come on we gotta go.” Angie turned to Zan and hesitated waking him up. He had a peaceful look on his face and she didn’t want to disturb him. “Zan, wake up. We have to go now. Come on Zan wake up.” Zan opened his eyes and met with Angie’s. “You beautiful girl, you know that? I can’t get enough of you. I love you Angie. You’s my queen.” He leaned over and gently pressed his lips on hers. She welcomed them gladly and led him in with her tongue. “I love you too Zan. With all my heart and soul. I loved you then and I love you even more now. But now we have to get up and I have to go home.” Zan looked at Angie lovingly and longingly. He didn’t want her to go home, he wanted her to stay there with him forever. He wanted to show her over and over again how much he loved her. He felt like going on the highest mountain and screaming at the top of his lungs that he loved her. We wanted to give her everything she deserved. As she stood up from the bed putting on her clothes he couldn’t help but smile. There she was, and she looked so beautiful. She still had the after glow of their lovemaking. But she was going home and he had to stay in that lonely cave without her. As he pictured himself alone in the cave the spell over the bed faded away and it turned back into the mattress that it was before. Angie looked into his face and saw the sadness that grew within him. She didn’t want to leave him but she had to go back home before her parents got worried. Granted they weren’t her real parents, but she still cared for them. They had adopted her and loved her as their biological child. She didn’t want to hurt them. She continued to dress and then handed Zan his clothes. He took them reluctantly and got dressed. She loved this man so much. And yes he was a man in every aspect of the word. He came out of the pod earlier than he was supposed to and he was now twenty years old to her eighteen. She had just crossed the threshold of womanhood and he had crossed into manhood two years earlier. She knew that she wasn’t his first. That there were many before her back in New York, but she didn’t care, or did she? Panic started to come over her. What if I wasn’t what he expected? What if there had been better than she? She didn’t dare ask him such a question. But she had to know. He had been her first and only. And she was his… Zan watched as the images of other women ran through her mind. Her face turned lost. She could see him in bed, on the floor, in the subway, in an alley, in the back of a club, so many times and so many different women, some not even really women, just girls who thought they were. Tears flowed from her eyes then she just fell to the floor. Zan got up quickly and caught her before her head could hit the ground. He didn’t understand what had come over her. “Baby. Angie, what’s wrong? What’s a matter? Tells me queen. What’s wrong?” He could feel her tremble in his arms. Her head would try to shake the images out of her mind but they came more and more. She could see him grabbing and biting into the girls and him enjoying everything he got. Zan tried to calm her down but with each touch she would cry even more. He kissed her forehead and instantly saw everything she was thinking of. He could see her thoughts of him with other women, and of everywhere he had taken them to. He could feel her doubt in herself and how she made him happy. “No baby. Stop that. I loves yous! I didn’t loves those others. I only loves you. You hears me? Only yous. Stop it. Listen to me baby. You were fabulous. Don’t compares yourself to those other bitches. They’s nothin’ baby, nothin’. You hear me? You were my first. You gave me love and I gaves it back. Baby look at me, open your eyes and look at me. You knows I loves you. You know it. Don’t yous ever doubt that, you got it? I loves you, yous my queen. My first, my only, my last. There will nevers be anyone likes yous. Never.” His words brought her back. She looked into his eyes and saw all the love he had for her. She could see into his soul. She saw how he felt when they first made love. He was scared. He was actually scared but didn’t show it. She could feel everything that ran in his mind. How he didn’t want it to hurt. How he wanted it to be perfect. How it wasn’t just about sex anymore. How he wanted to make love to her. Angie wrapped her arms around the man who she loved so intensely. She never wanted to be apart from him. Part 3 Carlos’ voice brought them both back. “Sorry for interrupting, but we really should go now.” Angie stood up and Zan remained on the floor. She walked up to Carlos and turned back to Zan. He didn’t want her leave but he would do anything for her, and if that meant he had to stay in that cave forever, he would. She walked back to him and stretched out her hands to him. “Come one Zan. I can’t leave you here. You’ll stay with me too. I don’t know how, but I’ll find a way. I can’t be apart from you. You are my king and I love you. You were my first, my only and my last. I will always love you Zan, always.” Her words were music to his ears. He loved to hear her say that she loved him. She was so articulate and every word that came from her lips was pure poetry to him. He kind of felt bad for not being able to speak like her, but that faded away when he reached forward and took her hands. They walked out together and got into her car. She drove and Zan kept his sight locked on her. She would glance over at him and see him looking back. Carlos sat in the back and just took in everything. He wanted what they had. He wanted someone to love him so strongly. He wanted all of it .He thought about Janet. How she confessed her love for him and how it made him feel. He’d only known the girl for two days and he knew he loved her. And why not? He heard how Zan loved Angie and he wanted that. He wanted to feel love in his veins. He’d never had true love from anybody but his mother and she was dead. His father left soon after and left him all alone to roam the streets. And then he met Zan and his world change. He’d never had friends and here was some strange guy from New York dragging him around. Then he brought this beautiful girl into his life, for the wrong reasons, but he brought her nonetheless. Then he saved him, not once but twice. Here was this strange guy that he’d known what, three days or so and he was protecting him. And then he’s hit by a car and consumed by darkness. He was scared to say the least but then he wakes up and there’s Zan. He had his hands hovering over his body with a look of pure pain on his face. He was about to leave again but couldn’t. Something called him back to the body on the pavement. And he held him. He didn’t feel weird about it either. He didn’t feel emasculated with the fact that he was holding a man and watching him cry and then crying himself. He felt safe and secure. It wouldn’t have mattered if people were there to see him with Zan. He didn’t care. And then he finds Janet again and tells her that he likes her and even kisses her. They drive to meet some girl named Angie and she reveals that he has family and that she knows them. All of this in less than a week. He found new friends, family and love. But was he forced to give up that love in order to get a family? Everything was just too much for him. He had to leave tomorrow. Leave behind a great girl that was willing to give him up so that he could be happy. He cried in that back seat. Cried like a little boy, and he didn’t care. Nothing mattered anymore. As he cried sleep took over and he slumped over on the seat and slept. Angie pulled into her driveway and saw that the lights were off. Her parents knew that sometimes she came home late, but they didn’t care. They knew she was a good girl and wouldn’t get into any trouble. So they trusted her and understood that she was an adult now and had to go out and find herself. Angie got out of the car and Zan followed her. “Looks like ours little friend passed out. He sure was tired.” Zan opened the back door and carried Carlos’ body out, effortlessly. Angie opened the door ad led Zan inside with Carlos. She knew her parents were asleep and so she let Zan in. They walked into her room and she set up a blanket and pillow on the floor and Zan placed Carlos down and wrapped him in the warm blanket. “Good night kiddo. Sweet dreams.” Zan looked for Angie and couldn’t find her. He saw a light in her bathroom and just waited for her. She came out in her pajamas. Lit blue cotton pajamas with clouds on it. Zan smiled. “Yous look sweet in your pjs mama.” She walked up to him and handed him some silk boxers and a tee shirt. “I thought you might like something comfortable to sleep in. Here put them on.” He took the clothes and went into the bathroom. She was surprised that he went to the bathroom to change. She figured he would change right there in the room. When he came back out he had on the boxers but not the tee shirt. “What about the shirt?” “I’d rather sleep without it, if yous don’t mind” He smiled back. He picked a pillow and was going to situate himself on the floor but she stopped him. “What are you doing Zan?” “I’s thought I’d sleep on the floor next to yous bed.” “No, no Zan no king of mine is going to sleep on no floor. You’re sleeping on the bed…with me.” She smiled at him and led him to the bed. She laid down first and quickly closed her eyes. He stood there and just looked at her. She was so beautiful to him. So gorgeous. He jus wanted to stand there all night and just watch her sleep. But he got in the bed and wrapped his arms around her and went to sleep. Morning came and Zan woke up to an empty room. He looked next to him where Angie was once laying but she was gone. He looked down to Carlos but he was gone too. He got up and looked in the bathroom, nothing. Where did they go? He looked out the window and found Angie’s car still in the driveway. Then he walked to the door and was about to open it when he heard footsteps walking straight to the room. He jumped back and looked for a place to hide. The knob was turning so he just jumped under the bed. Some one walked in and walked all over the room and to the bathroom. They opened the closet and walked back to the bed. They walked to the window and looked outside. Zan couldn’t see who it was. All he could see was whit socks walking around Angie’s room. The feet stopped right behind Zan. He could feel that person kneeling down to see who was under the bed. He was prepared to run, or whatever. He knew that in a matter of seconds whoever it was in the room was going to him. “What are you doing Zan?” He knew that voice. It was Angie’s she was laughing now. “Zan if you’re going to play hide and seek here’s a tip. If you’re going to hide under the bed remember to tuck your feet inside too.” She laughed even more. Zan looked over his shoulder to see his feet sticking out from under the bed. He started to laugh too as he made his way out. “Sorry baby. I just woke up and yous and Carlos weren’t ‘ere and I’s got scared. I’s looked in the bathroom, I’s looked outside and I was about to open the door when I heard footsteps. Well I’s panicked and tried to hide. Then I heards the door openin’ and so I’s jumped down ‘ere. Guess I didn’t notice my feet were out.” He stood up in front of Angie and she was carrying a plate with hotcakes, eggs, bacon and a bottle of Tabasco. “Sorry I scared you Zan. I just went out to the kitchen for breakfast. Here I brought you some since you can’t exactly go outside right now. Carlos is still eating. Here sit down and eat.” She put the food down on her desk and Zan sat down. He poured the Tabasco all over the eggs, bacon and hot cakes. He took a bite of the eggs and burnt his tongue. “Shit!” He blew at his own tongue, which only made Angie laugh even harder. “I’m sorry. I guess I should have warned you that it was still pretty hot. Here let me look at that.” She held his face like a mother would hold her child’s. “Stick out you tongue.” He couldn’t help but laugh as he stuck out his tongue at her. She placed her lips gently on his tongue and kissed it. The pain faded away. “There you go, much better huh?” He could only nod his head. “Yes mam, much better.” She took another piece of egg and blew on it. “Here we go. Open wide.” He opened his mouth and took in the egg. She smiled and so did he. “Does that taste good?” “Yes mam, very good.” She started laughing when he called her mam. “Don’t call me that.” He started laughing too. “Well’s you’s acting like you’s were my momma. I’s like it.” “Do you like it when I baby you? Awe isn’t that precious?” She squeezed his chin and kissed him. “Yeah keeps it up and you’ll needs to spank me for bein’ a bad boy.” He pulled her to his lap and kissed her passionately. “My, my, my don’t tempt child. I wouldn’t mind spanking that little behind.” “Little? I’lls show yous little.” He jumped out of his chair and tossed her on the bed. She landed on the bed and laughed uncontrollably. He jumped on after her and jumped right on her. “You stills think I’s little, little girl?” “Ok, you got me you are anything but little. You are a big boy now.” They both started laughing like children until their eyes met. His deep eyes silenced her and made her breath in. He looked into her sweet, loving eyes and he stopped laughing immediately. He touched her faced and ran his hand down her neck. Never did he stop looking into her eyes or vice versa. Their eyes stayed locked on the others. Her hand brushed through his hair and the back of his neck. He slowly lowered himself more on her body and found her mouth ready for his. They breathed through each other and felt each other’s heat beat increase. “I love you.” Both spoke in unisom. “I really do yous know?” “Yes I know. I love you too, you knows that?” “Don’t makes fun of me queen.” “I’m not making fun of you Zan, I just love you so much. I love it when you say that you love me.” “I loves you, I loves you, I loves you, I loves you, I loves you…I love you!!” Angie plunges her tongue down Zan throat as he says his last ‘I love you’. He loved it when she lost control. She flipped him over and was now on top of him attacking his mouth. Their tongues dueled in harmony. He felt himself losing control along with her. She could feel him through the thin silk boxers and felt him grow. She growled as she felt him rub against her thigh. She tried to sit up but he wouldn’t let her. He tugged at the top of her pajamas not letting her move away from him. The more she tried to straighten up the more he pulled her to him. “I can’t do anything if you don’t let me Zan.” She could feel him grow and grow and she knew that it was painful for him not to let her do anything. “I’s don’t want to let yous go baby. I can’ts help it. I wants, I needs you so close to me.” He enveloped her in his arms and held her tight. He kissed her hair, her face, her eyes, her cheeks, her lips, her neck, her shoulders, everything his lips would touch he would kiss. She moaned as his lips made contact with her flesh and soon she need some release as much as he did. He could feel her anticipation and flipped her so he was now on top. Still glued to her body and undid her pajama top and then reached down to the bottom. He pulled down her pants with his hands and then pushed the rest down with his feet. She reached her hands down to his boxers and pulled them down as well. He ran his lips all over her stomach and was about to travel down when someone knocked on the door. Zan was so startled by the sudden interruption that he fell of the bed. Angie reached down and pulled up her pants and buttoned her shirt, with some of the buttons off. Zan worked his way under the bed and remembered to tuck in his legs. Angie fixed up her hair and went to the door. “Um…who is it?” “Hey it’s me Carlos. Open up.” Angie let out a sigh of relief and then frustration as she opened the door for Carlos. He looked Angie over and saw how sloppy she looked. “Oops did I interrupt something? You know you guys should be more careful what if I was your mom or dad. You can so tell that you were doing something in here. And damn you can even smell it. The air is so thick in here. Where’s Zan hiding?” Carlos looked around and couldn’t find him. “Damns yous kid. We’s was busy in ‘ere. Shit! I hit my head.” Zan got out from under the bed after putting his boxers back on. When he stood up his head was bleeding. “Oh god Zan are you ok?” “Of course I ain’t ok. We was busy.” He felt something flowing from his forehead and figured it was just sweat until he looked at his hand. “Shit I’m bleedin’!” He turned to the mirror and saw the gash on his head. He must have hit his head on the metal of her bed when he fell off. Angie went to him and put her hand over the wound. “They you go. Good as new.” She removed her hand and the gash was gone. “Thank you baby.” “Whoa is that what you did to me the night you punched me? Carlos was amazed at the healing. “Yeah, sorry ‘bout that again. I’s just lost it then.” “It’s ok, I understand. So you guys can heal anything?” “Well I don’t know about anything. But hey I brought him back and he brought you back.” “I should hang with you guys forever then I’d never die.” “Hey kid we do die like yous. We’s live and we’s die. No one can escape death too long.” Carlos’ excitement faded when he heard that. Maybe if he would’ve met them sooner they could’ve saved his mother. She had died of cancer when she was thirty-four. But he put that out of his mind for now. “Hey I’m sorry I interrupted you guys. But hey can’t you keeps your hands off each other for one minute?” Zan grabbed Angie and held her tight. “How’s long was that?” They all laughed. “Well your mom said that my flight leaves like in six hours and she said that you were going with me. What are we going to do about Zan?” “I’m going with you? Oh no Zan what about you?” “It’s a’ight we’lls think of somethin’.” Angie went and got dressed and then Zan. Carlos was already dressed and packed. He was eager to go but afraid at the same time. Were they going to accept him? Will they like him? He knew his aunt remembered him but what about Maria? Was she going to like him? He was so nervous now. “Let’s go Carlos.” They piled into her car and drove to the airport. Was they got to the terminal Zan scanned the ticket of a man that had fallen asleep. He took out a piece of paper from his pocket and turned it into a ticket and boarded the plane under the man’s name. Yeah he felt bad for the guy but there was no way he would let his queen leave anywhere without him. They got in the plane and sat together. Zan ran to the window seat and Angie sat next to him and Carlos got stuck with the aisle seat. As the plane took off, Zan couldn’t keep his eyes off the earth below. He had not really taken a look the first time around when he was on the plane with Angie when they came from New York, but now he wanted to take in the land under them. He fell asleep with his face looking out the window. Angie put a blanket over him and placed a gentle kiss on his forehead. She turned to Carlos and he looked really nervous. “What’s wrong Carlos?” “I don’t know. Just nerves I guess. I mean, I haven’t seen these people in a very long time. Are they going to ask me to live with them? Will they even like me? I have so many things running through my head right now and I can’t stop them.” Angie took his hand and reassured him. “It’s going to be ok Carlos. You’ll see. They’re going to love you. You are a sweet and kind guy, there’s not one person who wouldn’t love you. Everything is going to be just fine, you’ll see.” She gave him a hug and he felt more at ease. He leaned back and fell asleep. Angie looked at the two guys sitting next to her who were now asleep like babies. She kissed them both on the cheek before she herself went to sleep. The flight wasn’t long but they felt sleepy. They all woke up when the plane was landing. Once they landed they made their way down the terminal Carlos spotted a group of people holding up a sign that read ‘Welcome to Roswell Carlos’. A giant smile spread on his face as he saw his aunt and cousin waiting for him with open arms. Angie was next to see the group awaiting them. Then Zan saw them. As he saw Max he took a step back. He knew that they were supposed to be each other’s twin but that was too much for him. Max looked just like him, with some very distinct exemptions. This guy was dressed nice and his hair was short and well groomed. He had no piercings or tattoos that he could see. This guy was clean cut. Angie turned back at Zan and took his hand while leading him out. Everyone’s expression changed as they saw Zan stepping from the terminal. “Welcome home Carlos. How was your trip? Oh sweetie you look hungry. Are you hungry? Let’s get you home and cleaned up ok.” Amy was so happy to see her nephew. Maria was next in line to greet her cousin. “Hey Carlos, how’ve you been? Oh I missed you. Don’t think I don’t remember you. You were the little boy I had to chase around to keep from getting my toys. Wow you look great. How old are you now?” Sean stepped forward and just shook hands with Carlos and said hello. Liz hugged Carlos. She didn’t know him but she wanted him to feel welcomed and loved. Max, Michael and Isabel just stood by and waited their turn to greet Carlos. One by one, everyone’s attention shifted towards Zan. He made his way out to them with Angie’s help. She ran to everybody and hugged all of her friends. Max’s eyes never left Zan. This was his dupe. This was his carbon copy. They were the same, but they weren’t. Zan was more rough and edgy and he was more low key and grounded. Zan stood back while Angie made her way among her friends. His eyes looked up from their place on the floor and met those of Max’s. He kept his sight locked and neither blinked. Angie made her way to Max and hugged him, but his sight still faced Zan’s. She looked into his eyes and met what he was so focused on. She turned back to Zan and found the same expression. “Max, Max I want you to meet Zan. I think you two should know each other. Go talk to him please, for me.” Max looked down at Angie, finally breaking his stare from Zan. He smiled at her and walked toward Zan. Angie walked with him and wrapped her arms around Zan. “Hi Zan, I’m Max. It’s great to finally meet you.” Zan wrapped his arm around Angie, almost possessively and greeted his dupe. “Nice to meets yous Max.” The two shook hands and again stared into each other’s eyes. Their stare was only broken when Liz stepped in. “Well you must be Zan. I can’t believe how much you two look alike. I mean, yeah there are some obvious differences but wow.” Max turned to Liz and held her just as Zan held Angie. Zan leaned down and kissed Angie. Max couldn’t help but feel a bit jealous. A couple of weeks ago he had connected with this girl and now she was with his copy. He leaned down and kissed Liz. “Ok everyone let’s go on home and get this party started.” Amy broke the testosterone filled tension and everyone walked off behind her. Angie, Zan, Max and Liz rode in one taxi, Michael, Isabel, Maria and Alex in the next and Amy, Carlos, and Kyle drove in her car. In the first taxi, Angie sat in the front with the driver and Zan, max and Liz sat in the back. Zan sat pressed up against the window trying not to touch Max in any way. Max sat so close to Liz that he almost crushed her against the door. Zan reached out his hand and placed it on Angie’s shoulder. He gently squeezed it and looked over at Max. Max put his arm around Liz and held her tightly. The two were once again locked into a staring contest. “Come on guys you haven’t spoken since I introduced the two of you. Now come on I know you two have a lot to talk about.” “Yeah guys talk already. And Max do you mind backing off a bit I can feel the door handle digging into my ribs.” Max scooted aside and turned back to Zan. “So…” “So…” “Oh please you can do better than that.” “How’s it hangin’?” “Just fine.” “What’s with you two? Talk before I open a can of whoop ass!” Zan turned to Angie and couldn’t help but laugh. “That’s my baby. That’s why I’s loves you queen.” He leaned forward to receive a kiss from her. Max cringed a little at the site of them kissing. They finally arrived at the Crashdown. Everyone piled out of the cabs and made their way into the restaurant. Zan looked in amazement. He started to laugh as he saw all the alien memorabilia covering the place. “Whats kind of nut ball place is this?” He managed to say in between laughs. “Oh my dad owns the place. Yeah it is a bit crazy, but hey it brings in costumers.” She started to laugh along with Zan. The place was filled with streamers and balloons. Carlos walked in and was so over come. Jim Valenti came out from behind with a huge cake. Everyone started sing ‘For he’s a jolly good fellow’ and placed the cake in front of Carlos. “Whoa you shouldn’t have done all of this. Really. This is too much.” But he couldn’t fight back his smiles. “Come on and let’s cut this sucker up and eat.” Everyone started cheering. “Hey little cousin we still have more planned for you. Michael, Max come on down.” Michael and Max came out with a bunch of presents in their arms. “Oh you guys. You shouldn’t…oh what the hell bring them on.” Carlos started laughing and so did every one else. The music started playing and everyone started dancing. Angie got Zan, Liz got Max, Maria got Michael, Isabel got Alex, Amy got Jim and Kyle and Carlos sat back. “There’s no chance you’d like to dance huh?” Kyle looked over at Carlos and the two shared a laugh. “So Alex, you’s ok now?” “Yeah I’m better now. Still a bit shaky at times, but I’m improving. You ok?” “I’s great. Yo sorry I’s just left yous there. I didn’t mean to, I just hads to leave, you know? Get out and sees the world. Nothing against yous at all.” “ I understand. Nothing personal. Any way it wasn’t that long after that Angie came back with everybody. So you two an item now?” A smile spread across Zan’s face. “Yeah she’s my queen. I loves her and she loves me. She my everything.” “Whoa that’s deep bro. I’m glad to see things working out. She deserves to be happy and so do you. I remember the two of you in the cave. You were always trying to get to her, but she always pushed you away. And even though I was a bit off at the time, ok, ok crazy, I could tell she really cared about you. You two make a great couple.” “Thanks bro. Yous really looks sweet with that Lonnie twin too. What’s her name?” “Oh Isabel. Yeah she’s my queen. She beautiful, intelligent, and did I mention beautiful? I love her with all my heart.” “Yeah I’s remember now, you’s would scream out her name at night sometimes. Used to scare the shit out of me.” “Yeah sorry about that. Hey but you didn’t help matters either, yell back at me to shut the fuck up.” The two laughed and hugged. “Yeah sorry ‘bout that kid. I gets like that, but nots no more. My queen is helpin’ me change. I wants to be good for her.” He looks up at Angie. She was laughing and dancing with the girls. She looked up at him and blew him a kiss. Max sat by and watched his reaction. He could tell that Zan’s feelings were real, and felt himself relax inside. He was afraid that maybe Zan didn’t really love Angie, but he could see now that he did. Zan could feel Max’s eyes staring at him. He turned around and found Max walking toward him, but he no longer had the look of hostility in his eyes. “Can we talk? Not here though. Let’s go outside.” “Sures.” Zan got up and walked outside with Max. Angie saw as the exited but remained inside. Outside Max and Zan sat on a bench right outside of the Crashdown. Max sat down with his hands on his knees and staring at the floor. Looking at Zan was just too weird for him. Zan kept waiting for Max to start talking. “Hey yous gonna talk or what?” Zan was getting impatient. Max looked up from the ground and attempted to make eye contact with Zan. “Well I want to talk with you Zan, about Angie.” Zan first smiled but soon turned into confusion. What was he going to say about his queen? “Why yous wanna talk about my queen?” “I just felt a connection with her a couple of weeks ago. Don’t worry I’m not going to try anything with her. I can tell you love her. At first I was worried because I didn’t think you really loved her but now I know you do. You see I feel the same way about Liz. She’s my queen.” “Why didn’t yous think I’s really loved Angie huh? I kinda got the feelin’ that yous was jealous or somethin’. And what do’s you means you two connected. What happened betweens the two of you?” Zan’s jealous nature was flaring up. Why did this guy doubt his love for Angie? “No don’t get mad Zan. I just met your other friends and I found out that they were not so good to say the least. I was worried you’d be like them and treat her badly. But I can see you are different, you really care about her don’t you?” “Yeah I loves her. She’s my queen. I loves her with all my heart, I always have. Yous don’t remember her back home?” “I didn’t but she helped me. I felt so bad after I found out what I had done to her back then, but she told me not to, that that isn’t who I am now. She’s a great girl and deserves to be treated like you call her, a queen. Before I found out who she really was we were the best of friends. She used to live here in Roswell. She would always be around me and Isabel, my sister. I had a crush on her when we were little and later found out why. I tried to comfort her when I found out the truth but she wouldn’t let me. Now I know why.” “You knowed my Angie when she was little? I bet she was beautiful back then too. So she pushed yous away? That’s my girl.” The two laughed a little. “So that Liz is your queen? You loves her like I’s loves my Angie?” “Yeah, I’ve always loved her. Ever since I saw her back in the third grade I was just drawn to her, you know? And then one day I almost lost her. She was shot in there, and before I knew it I jumped out of my seat and ran to her and saved her. She was the one for me, she is the one. I love her with all my heart. Although we had some major problems, and I mean huge problems, we’re working things out. I’d die if I ever lost her again.” “That’s deep bro. That’s how I’s feel ‘bout my Angie. She’s my world.” At that the two girls came bursting out of the Crashdown and grabbed their lovers. “Come on guys let’s dance.” The two guys got up and scooped the two girls into their arms and entered the restaurant. They made their way to the dance floor and stood back as Angie and Liz started dancing. “Come on you two dance. Don’t just stand there.” “We can’t dance.” Max and Zan uttered at the same time. “Don’t be silly. Come on!” Angie took Zan’s hands and put them around her and Liz did the same to Max. They danced together the rest of the night until neither could stand their feet any more. It was getting really late and everyone started to retire to their homes. “Wait a minute where are me and Zan going to stay?” Angie asked as the people were leaving. “Well Angie I thought you were staying with us. At least that’s what our mom said.” “But Isabel what about Zan?” “Well I think it’ll be hard trying to explain two sons to our parents.” “Hey you can stay at my place.” Michael steeped forward and offered. “But I’s don’t want to be away froms my queen.” “Oh Michael why can’t you be so sweet?” “I don’t want to be away from Zan either you guys.” “Well you can’t stay at Michael’s. Our parents are expecting you. It’ll just be for one night.” “That’s too long.” “Michael why don’t talk to me like that?” “Because you never leave me alone long enough for me to miss you.” Michael received a hit from Maria for that. Zan looked at Angie and she back at him. They couldn’t bare the idea of being apart for even one night. Zan turned to Max and put one hand on his shoulder. “Yous take care of my queen for me won’t you? It’ll be a’ight Angie I’lls shack up with this here Michael and I’lls sees you tomorrow. I won’t sleep tonight with yous by my side.” “No Zan, I want to stay with you. I won’t be able to sleep without you there with me.” “It’ll be ok. I’ll be there. Just close your eyes and I’lls be rights there. I’ll sees you tomorrow bright and early.” He walked over to her, wrapped her in his arms, and kissed her. “Sweet dreams.” He turned to Michael and followed him to his car. “Sweet dreams Zan. I love you.” At her words Zan turned and ran back to Angie and almost knocked her down to the floor with the crash of his body on her’s. He frantically searched for her lips and found them. His hands ran wild on her body and almost forgot that anyone else was in the restaurant until Max tapped him on the shoulder. “Ok Zan you better run out now before you don’t want to and take her right here on the floor while we watch.” Angie paused and pushed Zan away. “He’s right Zan. Anyway you said we’d see each other in the morning. Now leave now before I change my mind and take you right here right now. Good night.” Michael and Max had to literally pull Zan off of Angie and drag him to the car. “I loves you!” Zan yelled as the car pulled away. Carlos was settled on the sofa bed in Maria’s house. Everyone was already asleep except for him. He laid on the bed with his arms behind his head while he stared at the ceiling. He now had a family who welcomed him into their lives and made him feel loved. He should be happy, but he wasn’t. He still felt a void in him. His thoughts turned to Janet. This girl was getting deeper and deeper engraved in his mind. He closed hi eyes trying to find sleep but all he’d find was her face. He could see her body when they were in the motel. She was on him in only her bra and panties, but he couldn’t do anything. He laughed at himself then. There was a beautiful girl offering herself to him and he didn’t know what to do. He could see himself jumping off the bed as she started to go down on him. He replayed their conversation outside the room right before Zan had interrupted them. How she invited him into her house and fed him. She gave him clothes and later a place to stay. When he was leaving he ran back and kissed her. He touched his lips as he remembered how soft her’s felt on his. He couldn’t fight back the smile that came after he saw her reaction to the kiss. Was it too late to call her up right now? Yeah it was about 4:45am, she’d definitely be asleep by now. He still wasn’t sleepy. The light in the kitchen turned on and Carlos got up to see who it was. “Hey there.” “I guess I’m not the only one who can’t sleep tonight.” Maria stood in front of the fridge as she pulled out a piece of left over cake. “Want some?” “No, thanks.” “You have something on your mind you want to talk about? I’m all ears.” Maria sat down on the table and Carlos joined her. “I was just thinking about somebody.” “Your mom?” “No.” “Your dad?” “No.” “Well who then? Tell my boy.” “I was just thinking of this girl I know.” “Ooh, a girlfriend? What’s the lucky girl’s name?” “Her name is Janet. She isn’t my girlfriend. She’s this girl I met about three days before I came here. She helped me out. She’s really nice.” “You like her?” “I guess so. I mean yeah. She told me that she loved me but it’s kind of hard to believe since we didn’t spend that much time together.” “Men. It doesn’t matter how much time you spend with a person to love them. Sometimes you just know that this person is the one you’ll spend the rest of your live with. So do you love her?” He started to think about Janet again. How beautiful she looked when she smiled and how her touch made him feel like he was home. “Yes, I love her. She makes me feel loved you know. I can’t get her out of my head. I close my eyes and I see her face. I still feel her lips on mine and I can feel her touch. I can hear her voice. I can smell her. I can hear her. Oh god Maria I love her.” “Yeah, it’s intense huh? That’s love for ya. So you kissed her? Why did you not tell me sooner? Boy you’re hooked on this girl. She’s really got into you.” “Oh god Maria, She’s in L.A. She’s so far away right now. I need her. Maria what’s wrong with me?” “There’s nothing wrong with you Carlos. That’s just the realization of love hitting you all at once. It’s scary at first but then it’s all good.” “Is this how you feel about Michael?” “Yes. But don’t get me started on that man.” “I can feel my heart beating faster and faster. Oh god I feel so alive. I have to talk to her Maria. I need to hear her voice.” “Whoa cool it Romeo. It’s late to call her up right now. She’s sleeping right now. You don’t want to talk to her when she’s all groggy and mad for waking her. Just wait till the morning. Get some sleep now.” “Maria I can’t sleep now. I just found out I love somebody and they love me back. I can’t wait till the morning I need to talk to her now.” Just as he was about to get up the phone rang. Maria got up and answered it. “Hello? Um…yes he is…hang on. Carlos it’s for you. It’s Janet.” He stood up and ran to the phone, almost tripping on his own feet. “Janet? Oh my god Janet! Oh I missed you so much. Janet I love you. I love you Janet. You heard me, I love you?” “Oh Carlos I’m sorry it’s late I just couldn’t stop myself. I had to call. I called Angie’s house. Don’t ask me how. Well they gave me this number and here I am. Oh Carlos I love you. I love you so much.” “Oh Angie you don’t know how happy I am hearing you say that. I love you too. I can’t stand this. I was so stupid not to know this sooner. I miss you girl. I can still feel you, hear you, smell you. I need you so much right now.” “Oh Carlos me too. I couldn’t sleep. I would close my eyes and see your face. Carlos I can still feel your lips on mine. I need you too. But hey how are you?” “Oh Janet I’m miserable. I mean, yeah I’m happy that I have a family now, but I miss you. I want to be there with you.” “I want to be with you too, but Carlos I can’t make you leave your family. No matter how much I love you I can’t do that to you.” “I know you can’t. You are such a great girl. You would give up everything just so I can be happy. But I can’t do that either. I can’t just walk away from you. I love you too much.” “Carlos please stop. You’re making this so hard. We can’t be together. You’re in New Mexico and I’m in California. It can’t work out.” “Yes it can. Janet listen to me, I will never let anything get in between us anymore. Not even distance. I can go in and see you and you can see me. When I’m old enough I’ll get a job and buy a place over there, and we’ll get married and be together forever.” “Get married? Are you serious?” “Of course I’m serious. Sometimes people just know when they find the person they want to spend the rest of their life with.” Carlos turns to Maria and winks at her. “Oh Carlos I don’t know what to say. I mean this is all going to fast.” “I know it is, but that’s what’s so great about it. Don’t think about it just say yes.” “Yes. Ok Carlos you got it. I hope you know what you just got yourself into.” “I do. And I love it.” “Ok then you asked for it. Oh wait…I think I hear my parents. I gotta go now but I’ll talk to you tomorrow, ok? Good night Carlos.” “God night Janet. I love you.” He hung up the phone and turned to Maria. “So, what happened?” “Maria she loves me. She loves me. She said she’d marry me.” “Marry you? Are you crazy you’re just sixteen? You’re too young to get married.” “I know. I know. I don’t mean get married right away. I talking about down the line, when we’re old enough. I promised, and I keep my word.” “Oh boy why can’t more guys be like you? Come here.” Maria grabbed Carlos and squeezed him tight. “Congratulations boy.” “Thanks. Can you let me go now I can’t breathe?” “Oh sorry about that. Well you better get some sleep now and so should I.” “You’re right. Good night Maria. Sweet dreams.” “Back at ya.” Maria went back to her room and closed the door. Carlos went back to the sofa bed and went to sleep. Back in Michael’s house Zan was laying on the couch. He had no room for sleep in his mind. He felt so bad without Angie at his side. He had gotten used to sleeping with Angie in his arms. He needed her so badly. He remembered the nights back in New York when he would talk to Ava. She had given up trying to sleep with him and they became good friends. He remembered a time where she taught him how to mind warp and sleep walk. He decided to give it a try. He closed his eyes and concentrated on Angie. She was in Isabel’s room sleeping on a roll out bed they set up for her. She was fast asleep holding a pillow. He entered her dream and discovered she was dreaming of him. He snapped his fingers and stood right in front of her. “What are you doing here?” “What do yous mean what am I’s doing here? Yous was dreamin’ of me.” “Yes I was and now you’re here, you can’t be here.” “And whys not? I loves you. I couldn’t sleep without yous here with me. I hate being aways froms you girl. Here come with me.” He took her hand and they were in a glorious palace filled with flowers and music. “Zan where are we?” “You’s my queen and my queen deserves a castle. So here yous are your majesty.” He led her through the rose colored mist into the vast palace of flowers. The mist surrounded them and covered them completely. Everywhere they stepped there were rose pedals of all colors. The music was low and romantic. “Oh Zan this is beautiful.” “Not as beautifuls as you’s.” He pulled her toward him and held her gently. He twirled her and spun her all around the great hall. As she spun she found herself wearing a graceful gown. She looked back at him and he was wearing a very attractive tux, but still sporting his do and piercings. “Oh Zan you look so good.” “Not as good as you do.” He cleared his throat. “May I have this dance my lady?” “Certainly good sir.” He spun her again then brought her back to him. The music slowed and so did they. “Please follow me your majesty.” He took her hand and led her to another extravagant room. Again it was filled with mist, but when the mist cleared she saw the view of a beautiful bed. It was grand. Soft silk sheets, fluffed up pillows and yes rose pedals. “Oh Zan this is just so perfect.” “Not yet.” He waved his hand and they were now on the bed. He was over her slowly brushing the hair off of her face. “I love you Angelana. You are beautiful. You take my breath away. I can’t think of anything else but you. Always. I want to be with you forever.” “Zan what happened to your accent?” “I changed it. I wanted to be perfect for you.” “Zan you are perfect. I love everything about you. I love your accent, your tattoos, you piercings, and her hair. I wouldn’t want you to change anything about yourself. I love you.” “Really, yous loves everythings abouts me?” “Yes Zan everything.” She waved her hand and they were now naked under the silk sheets. “Hey not so fast.” “This is my dream remember.” “Ok as yous wish.” He slowly pressed his lips on her soft neck. Tenderly kissing every part of her body. He took his time on each spot. She waited her turn to kiss him and followed his lead. Gently kissing every inch of his strong, masculine body. He slowly lowered himself into her relieving any ache in her body. As they both reached their climax the room filled with a pure and clean light. When the light faded Zan and Angie found themselves facing an Antarian priest in a chapel. Zan turned to Angie ad she was wearing a wedding dress and he a tux. “…for sickness and health, till death do you part?” “I do.” “I do.” “I am proud and honored to pronounce you life partners under the grace of everything sacred. You may now kiss and be happy.” The hall filled with cheers and applause. Zan turned to Angie, and lifted the veil from her face and kissed her. They turned to the crowd and found their friends standing there. There was Max, Liz, Michael, Maria, Isabel, Alex, Kyle, Ava, Larek, Carlos and Janet. Everyone stood up and cheered as they walked down the aisle. Zan and Angie made their way among friends and family and out of the chapel. Once they made their way out of the chapel they found themselves in another room. This room was small and decorated with some toys and lullaby music. Angie looked down into her arms and found a small baby. It was a boy. “Oh Zan we have a son. He's so beautiful. Look he has your eyes.” “And he’s gots your smile baby. Whoa I’m a dad. I haves a son. What’s his name?” Right before Angie could answer Zan is woken up by Michael. “You must have been having some dream huh Zan? You were holding that pillow pretty tightly. Well if you want to see Angie’s you better wake up and get ready.” Michael was already dressed and ready to go. They were going to have breakfast at the Crashdown. Zan snapped out of his haze and jumped out of the sofa. “You’re not going to change.” Michael noticed Zan was wearing what he had on last night. “I ain’t got nothin’ else to wear.” “Here I’ll hook you up with some clothes. You just have to give them back, I have a limited supply and I hate shopping.” Michael led Zan into his room and opened the closet. “Just pick out what you like.” Zan pulled out a black tee shirt and jeans. “No man, here try this on.” Michael took out a pair of black pants and a royal blue shirt. “They’s kinda big on me.” Zan stood in front of the mirror as he looked himself over. “Here.” Michael waved his hand over Zan and the clothes adjusted to his fit. “Thanks bro. Hey I’s look good in these.” “Your welcomed. Yeah they suit you. They go great with your hair, piercings and tats.” Zan looks over at Michael and the two laugh. Over t the Evan’s household, Angie is already and dressed. She has picked up her things and put the bed away. Everyone else is just waking up and brushing their teeth. “Come on Isabel. Hurry up and get dressed. Zan’s probably already there waiting for me. Max hurry up in there.” “Calm down Angie. I’m brushing my teeth. Don’t worry, Zan’s probably jus getting up like everyone else and he’ll get to the Crashdown when everyone is there already.” “No, you don’t know Zan. He’s probably already dressed because he slept in his clothes so he’d be ready when he woke up and he’ll be waiting for me. Now hurry up I have to pee.” Max and Isabel couldn’t help but laugh at how Angie was acting. She really loved Zan. “Alright here, the bathroom’s all yours.” Angie rushed in and locked the door. “I guess she meant it when she said she had to pee.” Max and Isabel laughed out loud. Michael and Zan had already made it to the Crashdown. They sat in a boot waiting for the others. “Hey Michael about time you made it. Come you have to work too.” Liz and Maria were dressed in their uniforms and behind the counter. “Why I thought it was just a day off deal.” “Nope we work, you work, get back here and start cooking.” “Oh man. Well duty calls.” Michael went to the back and entered the kitchen. “You sure dressed up for grilling burgers.” Maria commented as she put the hair net on Michael’s groomed hair. “Ah not the net. I actually combed my hair today.” “Sorry, it’s policy. You look really good though.” “You think so? You look good too.” “Oh you’re just saying that because I said it to you.” “No I’m not. You really do look good. You look good everyday.” “Oh Michael.” Maria kissed Michael before letting him get to work. “So Zan what will it be?” Liz stood in front of Zan waiting for his order. “Um, I’s think I’lls just waits for Angie. You know when she’s comin’?” “No. I don’t think she’ll be long though.” Zan sat in the booth contemplating last night’s dream. Yes he had dream walked her but then it stopped being his control. After they were in bed the dream was out of his hands and images started flooding in. They had gotten married and had a child. He was about to find out the name of his son when Michael woke him up. He wanted to see Angie and ask her what else happened in her dream. “Hey Zan, what’s up?” Carlos took a seat next to Zan. “Oh hey there kid. You ok? So hows you liking yours new family?” “It’s great. I like it here. I just wish…” “Yous wish yous can be with that girl. What’s her name? Oh yeah Janet.” “How’d you know that?” “I’s can tell. You really like that girl huh?” “You don’t know the half of it. Zan I love this girl. I can’t stand being away from her.” “Whoa kid. Yous sound likes me. So what are yous gonna do?” “I don’t know but if I don’t see her soon I’ll just go insane.” “Yous got it bad kid.” Just then Angie steps through the doors. Zan instantly jumps from his seat and rushes toward Angie. “Miss me?” “Yous know it.” He picked her up and spun her around. Their lips met mid flight and brought them back to earth. Angie turned to her friends, “See I told you he’d be here.” “Where else would I’s be?” He put her back on her feet and they walked over to their own little booth. “It was hard sleepin’ last night baby. I’s needed you's in my arms.” “Well you found a way around that didn’t you? Last night was great Zan.” “That’s what I’s wanted to talk about.” “You were great. It was so romantic. And the wedding was beautiful, oh and our baby. Zan you are too great.” “I’s didn’t do that. I’s did the palace and the bed but afters that light, it was out of my hands. I thought yous had done that.” “Well I didn’t make anything happen, the light just came and took over. Zan what that does mean?” “I’s don’t know. Maybe it was telllin’ us our future.” “So we’re getting married and have a family?” “I didn’t need no dream to knows that girl. There’s no way I’s ever leave yous. I am gonna marry you and we gonna have a mess of babies. We ain’t never gonna be apart Angie.” They sat across from each other but they were still too far from each other. Zan stood up and walked over to her side. He sat next to her with his arm around her. “I’s woke up before yous told me the name.” “What name?” “The baby’s name. What was it?” “Oh.” She thank back to her dream trying to place the name. “I don’t remember. I think once you left I woke up too.” Zan sank in his seat. He really wanted to know the name of his first-born son. He turned to Angie and kissed her. “It’s ok Angie. We’s can wait till it’s time.” She pressed herself closer to him and inhaled his scent. “Yes we can.” They settled themselves as Liz came up again. “So now can I take your order?” “Yeah, what do yous want Angie?” “Um…I’ll take a…hotcakes with eggs and an order of bacon.” “Me too.” “Ok that two orders of galaxy flap jacks, alien eggs and two sides of bacon?” “Just bacon? It don’t haves no alien name?” “Nah, just bacon.” They all laughed and Liz went to go place the order with Michael. Liz walked up to the table with Max to take his order. “What can I get you Max?” He looked up at her with a devious smile. “Um, I’ll take um…you?” “What?” “Sit down Liz.” She stopped her blushing and sat down with Max. “Liz I know we’ve been through a lot these couple of months but I want to forget and get back how we were.” “Max I told you already, everything is forgotten and in the past. We can go back to how things were.” The last sentence was spoken with hesitation. “Liz I know you’re still holding back. I want to get you to be comfortable around me again. Liz I love you what can I do to help you?” “Max I love you too. I’ve never stopped loving you, but it’s still hard for me. I’ve been through a lot and you know it. I don’t know how you can fix that.” Liz stood up and walked away leaving Max alone. Zan looked over and watched everything unfold. “I’lls be right back ok baby.” She nodded and he got up and walked toward Max. “You ok Max?” He sat down and could see the hurt in Max’s eyes. “No.” “What’s the matter?” Max looked up and saw Zan’s interest. “Well it’s Liz.” “What about her? She got troubles?” “Kind of. I just can’t get through to her. I tell her over and over again that I’m sorry for everything but I still make no progress. She tells me that she loves me but she still pushes me away.” “Well that’s your problem bro. Yous gotta stop tellin’ her and show her how much you’s sorry. You gotta do somethin’ to shows her how much yous love her. That’s the only way bro. Yous know, take her out but to someplace special to the two of yous. You gotta lets her know you loves her.” Max knew Zan was right. He had to show Liz how much he really loved her. “Thanks Zan. I’ll do that. You really know you’re stuff. I’d never would have thought you were so good at love things.” “Well that’s the thing. Yous looks at me and sees some freak punk that don’t know shit ‘bouts love but I’s do. Just shows ya, nevers judge a book by its cover.” Zan and Max shake hands and Zan walks back to Angie. “What happened?” “Oh, just helping my boy out with his love shit.” “Oh Zan.” Angie buried herself in his strong arms. She desperately tried to remember the name of their baby in her dream but she just got blanks. Part 4 Carlos was in the backroom calling Janet from the pay phone. “Hello?” “Um, yeah hello may I speak to Janet please?” “May I ask who’s calling?” “Yes, this is Carlos.” “I don’t think I’ve met you right Carlos?” “No sir, I have just recently became friends with your daughter. May I speak to her please?” “Oh ok, just a minute.” Carlos can hear Janet’s dad calling for her. “Yeah it’s for you. Some guy named Carlos. Why haven’t I heard anything about this guy huh?” “Oh dad just give me the phone. Hello? Carlos. Oh my god is it you? I didn’t think you’d call so soon. How are things?” “I couldn’t keep myself from calling. I’m fine and things are great. I had a dream about you last night.” “Really? What was it about?” “Well you had come here, to Roswell, and it was a surprise. Well you came here and we spent the whole day together, and night.” “Night? You mean we…?” “Yeah, we…um…well you know.” “Yes I do. Oh Carlos you just can’t stop torturing me can’t you?” “Torture you? Why? I’m just telling you what I dram.” “But, you know I want to be there with you and there you are telling me you dreamt that we slept together. You stop that before I just lose it.” “I don’t know what you’re talking about. You know what? I keep remembering you in your underwear. I close my eyes and I can still see you standing there in your…pink bra and underwear.” “I told you to stop that. That wasn’t my proudest moment. Anyway I close my eyes and laugh when I see you shaking and running off the bed. You were in you plaid boxers and you looked so funny.” “Hey now that wasn’t funny. And I wasn’t scared, I just wasn’t ready.” The two burst into laughter and Carlos collapsed on the couch beside him. “Oh god, that was hysterical. Oh, I miss you Janet.” “I miss you too Carlos.” Janet’s dad is heard in the distance. “Janet get off that phone already. I’m expecting a very important call from your uncle Steve. Do you hear me? Get off now!” “I’m sorry Carlos, my dad is being a pain again. I’ll call you later, ok.” “Ok. I’ll wait by the phone. I love you.” “I love you too.” Carlos waited till she hung up to hang up. He looked up to see Angie standing in front of the doors. “Oh Hi Angie.” “Hi. I didn’t scare you did I? I just didn’t want to interrupt you. You’re not hungry?” “Oh I already ate, thank you. No you didn’t scare me, I just didn’t see you there.” “I heard you talking and I didn’t want to interrupt so I waited till you finished.” “Well thanks.” “You really love that girl don’t you?” “Yeah. I miss her.” “I can tell. Well I’ll just be right here if you need to talk or for any advise.” “Ok. Thanks.” Angie walked back to the booth with Zan. “What happened?” “Oh he was talking to that girl. He misses her a lot. Maybe we could do something.” “Like what?” Later that night Max told Liz to meet him in the UFO center. He told her it was a surprise and to be there at seven. Liz finished her shift and went home to change. She didn’t know what Max was up to but she could tell that he was very excited. She hurried and got ready. She made it to the UFO center right at seven. When she went inside, the place looked empty. It was dark and quiet. The only light came from a corner. It looked like candle light. Liz kept walking toward the light. “Max? Max where are you? I can barely see anything. Max?” As she finally made it to where the light was coming from she found Max sitting next to beautifully made table with candles. He stood up and walked to Liz and handed her a bouquet of white roses. “It’s about time. Do you know how long I’ve been waiting? I thought you weren’t going to come.” “Max what is all of this? What are you doing?” “Nothing, I just wanted to do something special. Here sit down.” Max took her hand and held out the chair for her to sit. Liz sat down and smelled the fragrance of the roses. She watched as Max disappeared behind a corner and came back with a covered platter. He placed the platter in front of Liz and uncovered it. It was a strawberry dessert, covered in chocolate and whipped cream. Then Max disappeared again and came back with a bottle of sparkling cider. “Alcohol free, for the lady. I hope you like the dessert. I made it myself. Oh wait one more thing.” He walked over to the stereo and popped in a CD. “I shall believe. Oh Max I love that song.” “I know. May I have this dance?” He took her hands and put her arms around his neck while he placed his around her waist. “But what about the food?” “It can wait.” They slowly danced to the rhythm of Sheryl Crow’s voice as they gazed into each other’s eyes. “Oh Max…” “Shhh, just dance with me.” She rested her head on his shoulder. He could smell the perfume in her hair. It wasn’t really perfume; it was a sort of body spray. She wasn’t really into perfumes. He closed his eyes and tightened his hold on her. She in return tightened her’s. As the music started to fade away her looked down into her eyes and kissed her forehead. “Max what made you think of all this?” “Somebody just made me realize I had to stop telling you how sorry I was and just show you instead. Liz I do love you. With all my heart and soul. I have always loved you. Ever since I stepped off that bus in the third grade and saw you I loved you. I saved you that time you were shot because I loved you. When I went to serenade you, I loved you. Liz even when you said you wouldn’t die for me I loved you. I loved you then and I love you still and I will always love you. Liz, if I had the chance to do it all over I will still love you. You are my queen, my dream girl, my soulmate. You are my destiny. I want to have our wedding it doesn’t matter if it’s in a church or in the Elvis chapel. I want to have that night where we cement thing between us. I want that night that we were supposed to go to the Gomez concert but skipped it. Liz I want you.” Liz starts to cry into Max shoulder. “Oh Max I love you so much. I want all those things too, and I want you. Max you’re my life, without you I don’t know what would be of me. I would spend my life dead inside and out. I need you Max, I can’t live without you.” Liz gives up her restraints and submits to Max’s lips. He had been waiting for this a long time. It wasn’t just a kiss, it was a sign that everything was going to be ok again. He could feel everything she had been holding back surfacing with each kiss. His hands combed through her silky hair and her hands traveled down his back. Max moved to the table, still holding on to Liz. With one swipe of his arm, all the plates and everything went crashing to the floor and he sat Liz on the table. “I’ve always wanted to do that.” Liz wrapped her legs around Max’s waist as he started to kiss her again. She put her arms around his neck and he put his around her waist. As he reached the bottom of her top he slowly started to pull it up. “Max…” “I’m sorry, I’ll stop if you want me to.” “…don’t stop.” He pulled her shirt over her head, exposing her butterfly bra. She then reached down to his shirt and pulled it over his head, exposing his bare chest. “I see you’ve still been doing those pull-ups.” “Yeah, just for you.” She reached down to his pants and started to undo the button. Max was surprised by Liz’s forwardness and jumped when he found her hands on his pants. “Oh I’m sorry. I’ll stop if you want me to.” He looked up at her eyes and smiled. “Don’t stop.” She undid them and he pulled them off. As he started to straighten up again he slowly pulled her off of the table and went to her pants. He brought down the zipper and pulled her pants down to the floor. He kissed her stomach as he worked his way back up to her lips. As his hands traveled around her flesh her skin would glow under his touch. He lifted her back on to the table and she once again wrapped her legs around his waist. “Wait this isn’t right.” Max looked up at the table and then turned to see the sofa next to the wall. He lifted her off the table and carried her over to the sofa. “What about Brody?” “He isn’t here. I asked if I could have the place to myself tonight.” He lowered her down and then placed himself on top of her. “If you don’t want to do this I’ll understand. I don’t want to make you do anything you don’t feel you’re ready for. Just tell me and I’ll stop right now.” “No Max. I’m ready. I love you and I want to be with you. All of you.” He kissed her neck as he reached down to her underwear and pulled them off, than he took off his boxers. Her body started to tremble. “Are you ok?” “Yeah. I’m just scared.” “Me too.” He kissed her lips and slowly pulled on her bottom one. A slight moan escaped her as he did so. He looked longingly into her eyes and asked if she was ready, she nodded yes. He gently started to slide himself into her and a tear escaped her eye. “Did it hurt?” “A little” He looked sad that he had hurt her. He’d forgotten that making love was different for a girl. That their first time was more painful than it was for guys. He figured out something that could help it be more bearable for Liz. He placed his hands over her pelvis as he tried again to enter. He looked into her eyes as he did so and was satisfied to see that his idea had worked. “Thank you.” “I didn’t want to hurt you.” Their sweat covered bodies moved in a slow yet passionate motion as they now explored new territories of their love. With each breath they expressed their love toward each other. They never broke away or changed their pace. They remained in a constant motion. Each kept their eyes open in order not to miss a thing. Max stayed focused on Liz predicting every one of her wants and desires and got them all down. She gazed into his love-filled eyes not wanting to look away. Slowly the movements of love ended as they drifted into sleep. Angie went to work on her plan. She needed Zan’s help to pull it off. She had to go back home and Zan needed to come with her. They told everyone that they would come back in a couple of days but didn’t say what. Zan couldn’t help but smile around Carlos and that made him nervous. “What’s up with you man?” “Nothin’.” They left quickly and left no real notice of where they were going. They were gone for two days before contacting the rest. Angie called Maria and gave her some instructions on what her part was going to be in the plan. Maria gladly agreed. She loved being involved in secret missions. She just had one thing to do so she was happy about that too. It was now three days since Zan and Angie had left. Carlos spent his days and nights thinking about Janet now. He walked around like a zombie. He had tried to call her but every time he did her parents would say that she wasn’t home. He was thinking that probably her father didn’t want her speaking to him since that day he called her. He sat around the Crashdown all day just staring at his shoes. “Can I get you something to Carlos?” “No. Thanks.” “Oh come on. You just sit there and look so sad. Eat something. Please, for me.” “Ok, just get me a burger. Plain.” Liz walked back to the kitchen and gave Michael the order. “Oh I can’t stand to see him so low. I wish we could something to help him.” Maria stared smiling as she heard Liz. “Why are you smiling? Didn’t you hear me? Poor Carlos is so sad over there and here you are smiling. What’s wrong with you?” Maria started laughing. “Are you crazy or something?” “Oh Liz stop that. Here I gotta tell somebody.” She pulled Liz to the back of the restaurant and explained Angie’s plan to Liz. “Oh my god. That’s great. He’s going to be so surprised. When are they coming back?” “She said that she would call me before they got here. I couldn’t keep it in any longer. I had to tell you. And speaking of telling something. You never told me what you and Max did last time. What did he have planned?” Liz’s face burst into a wide smile as she replayed the events of that night. When she was about to confess her first time to Maria she saw Max enter the front. She stood up and ran toward him. He picked her up as she got to him. He lifted her off the ground and kissed her. “Hey there. Can I get you something?” “Is this how we greet costumers now? If so I should come here more often.” “Only for the best costumers.” “Well then I’ll take another alien blast, and a moon pie.” “Another alien blast?” “Yeah, I haven’t gotten over the first one.” “Me either.” “Well hello there. I see you two have gotten over your problems. Now Liz unhand him. We don’t grope our costumers.” “Ok so that’s an alien blast and a moon pie?” “Yeah.” “Ok coming right up.” She walked over to Michael and handed him the order. “Oh and can I have some fries with that shake.” Liz turned and blushed. “Liz you’re going to tell me what happened now.” Maria pulled Liz to her room after their shift. “Ok a couple of days ago when ever max Evans would step into that café you would turn back and look away. Now when he steps in you run and practically jump him. I want to know what happened these past days that made you do that.” Liz couldn’t hold it in any longer. “Oh Maria, I’m so sorry. You’re going to hate me for not telling you this sooner. Ok you can’t get mad. That night when I went to meet Max in the UFO center I walked in and it looked empty and dark. I followed this flickering light until I found I found a table set with candles. Max was sitting waiting for me with a bouquet of white roses. He brought in a platter of strawberries covered in chocolate and whipped cream, that we didn’t get to eat. Then we started dancing. Oh Maria he told me the most beautiful things. Everything I’ve been wanting to hear. Then he knocks over everything off the table and lifts me onto the table. Well we start kissing and before you know it we’re on the sofa and…” “No! You didn’t. Oh my god Liz. You two had sex? And you wait this long to tell me. I thought I was your best friend. I can’t believe you. I would’ve told you, you know.” “Maria I just told you that I lost my virginity and you are more worried about me not telling you sooner.” “Oh Liz I’m sorry I just can’t believe this. I never would have thought…did he plan that?” “I don’t think he did. Things just fell together He kept telling me that we didn’t have to and that he didn’t want me to do anything I wasn’t ready for. Oh Maria he was wonderful. He made things so much better. I love him so much more.” “So it was that good huh?” “You have no idea. It was great. It was amazing. Unlike anything I had ever experienced. Maria he knew what to do at every single moment.” “Wow.” “Exactly.” The next day Maria finally got the phone call she was waiting for. Angie told her to be ready and to meet them at the Crashdown. Maria got ready and told Carlos to get dressed. “Why do I have to go?” “Just get dressed. You might want to dress up too.” “Why?” “Just do it.” Carlos got dressed and then they left for the Crashdown. Once there Carlos discovered everyone there. “What is everyone doing here?” “I don’t know Angie just called us and said to meet here.” Isabel sat at the counter. Max and Liz were in each other’s arms as were Maria and Michael. Alex got there later and joined Isabel. Carlos was still very confused when he saw Zan entering the café. “Hey Zan where’s Angie?” Zan remained at the door holding it open. “Close your eyes kid.” “Why?” “Just do it.” Carlos covered his eyes. He could hear people giggling and gasping. “Ok kid, yous can open your eyes now.” Carlos opened his eyes to find Janet standing right in front of him. “Surprise!” “Oh my god! Janet, you’re here. You’re really here.” He grabbed Janet and squeezed her tight. “Yeah, here I am.” “How…why…who…Oh my god!!!” “Angie and Zan came for me. Angie came by and told me how much you missed me and she convinced my parents on letting me come. Oh Carlos I missed you so much.” “Thank you guys. You have no idea how much this means to me. Thank you so much.” “Your welcomed Carlos. I just couldn’t take watching you so sad. I told Zan and he came with me to show me where Janet lived. I told Maria to be sure she got you here.” “You knew Maria?” “Yeah. It was so hard not to tell you but it was worth it.” Carlos looked back at the girl in his arms and smiled. “I love you.” “And I love you.” Zan and Angie kissed as did Max and Liz, Maria and Michael, Alex and Isabel and lastly Carlos and Janet. In the midst of all the displays of affection, Amy DeLuca and Jim Valenti walk into the café accompanied with a middle-aged man. “Carlos sweetie, there’s someone here who would like to speak to you.” Carlos looked up from Janet and saw the man who accompanied his aunt and the sheriff. A look of shock came to his face as the man stepped forward. “Hello Carlos.” “Dad?” Everyone looked up at the man when Carlos called him dad. Carlos released his hold on Janet and stepped toward his father. “What the hell are you doing here?” “I was looking for you son.” Zan couldn’t hold in his anger any longer and ran up and struck at the man. “Don’t yous dare calls him son. You ain’t gots the right. You left this kid out on the street to take care of his self. You ain’t a man. You’s a coward.” Max and Michael held back Zan from another attack while Jim helped the man up. “You know he’s right. You are a coward. Mom died and you couldn’t handle it so you left. You left me alone. You left when I was asleep. I woke up and looked for you and you were gone. I waited and waited for you to come back home and you never did. Then the people from Child Services came for me. The neighbors called after a week and they came for me. Well I didn’t go with them, I ran away. I didn’t want to be put in any foster care family. I still thought you were going to come back for me, boy was I stupid. I spent about three months in Arizona before I met a group of kids heading for California. Well I went with them and stuck with them for almost a year before one by one they all started either finding homes, jobs or just dieing of some disease they got from doing drugs or having sex. I saw one kid die right in front of me when some bangers shot him up. I spent two years on my own until Zan came along. He sat with me and has been like a brother to me. He’s saved me two times already and now he and Angie bring back the girl I love. And now you come back and call me son. Did you just think I was going to be happy that you finally decided to come for me? Well did you?” The man wiped the blood from his mouth and stood up on his own. “Carlos, I’m sorry. I’m sorry I left, I’m sorry Jessica had to die. Carlos I left because I couldn’t bear with the fact that she had actually died. I looked at you and saw how much you missed her and I couldn’t do anything to stop your pain. I felt like I was letting you down. I would run into your room late at night to find you screaming and crying. I did everything but I couldn’t stop the pain. So one night when you were finally sleeping peacefully I got up and left. I don’t even remember where I went. I called the neighbors and told them to take of you but none wanted the responsibility. When I found out that they had called Social Services I rushed back but you were all ready gone. Since you were underage I got arrested for child endangerment and spent a year in jail. I called Social services everyday and tried to get them to give me any information but they wouldn’t. Once I got out of jail I went all over the state and looked for you. I went into every mall, every hotel, I would show people your picture and no one knew where you were. I finally found a kid that told me you and some other kids had gone to California. I took the first plane out. I searched all of the youth homes, I checked Social Services there and they had no information. I searched all of California and found nothing. I walked the streets at night hoping I would find you, but all I found were angry kids and gang members. I was in the hospital once when a local gang found it amusing to see how long they could kick me before I became unconscious. After I still went along looking for any clues on where you might be. I went to a bus station and they told me there that you had bought two tickets for San Jose. That you were with some punk looking kid, who I’m guessing was the one that just hit me. Well I went to San Jose looking for you and some people had said that they had seen you with the same guy in a local park. I went and asked around there and some said that they saw at a pay phone and in front of a cave. I went the cave and found a secret room. Well I continued to ask around and people continued to tell me that they had seen you with a couple and they had seen you going into a house. Well I went to that house just yesterday and after they finished verbally attacking me and calling me a rotten father, they told me you were here. So I came and found Jim here and Amy and then after they finished attacking me they brought me here. And here you are.” The man wanted to grab and hold his son but Carlos still wouldn’t go near him. “You can’t blame him John. You’ve been gone a long time and then you just show up after all this.” “Son, Carlos, I’m sorry. I’ve been looking for you all this time. I’ve been to jail, I’ve been to the hospital, I’ve been all over looking for you. Now I finally found you and you don’t even want to let he touch you. Please Carlos you have to forgive me.” Carlos couldn’t fight back the tears any longer. He broke down and fell into his father’s arms. “Dad how could you just leave me. I needed you so much. You just left me there. I was scared. I thought something had happened to you. I thought I had lost both parents. Dad why?” “I told you Carlos. I was stupid, scared, lost. I had lost my wife and my son was suffering. I couldn’t handle it. I regret it now and I always will. I love you son. I’m never going to leave you again.” The two stayed in each other’s arms. “So what did I miss?” Kyle walks through the door and sees everyone there. Carlos and his father were back in Maria’s house talking things out. The Crashdown was closing up when Max walked in. Liz was wiping off the counter as watched as he made his way in and sat down. She continued to clean up as he just sat and watched her. “Um Max, I’ll be done in a few minutes but if you want something I can bring you something to eat.” “It’s ok, I’m not hungry. I just want to sit here and watch you clean.” “Well, it’s that a bit dull? I’m just cleaning.” “It’s not dull at all. Everything you do is so much sexier now.” “Really? Is that just because you’ve seen me naked?” “No. You look even more beautiful to me now, and I didn’t think that could be possible. And it’s not just because I’ve seen you naked. Liz that night was more than just us having sex. We made love. I know that sounds corny, but it’s true. I saw you, all of you, and I’m not just talking about your body. Liz I looked into your soul. More than ever before. I could see your heat beating. I could feel your blood flowing in your veins. Feel your lungs fill with air. Liz I saw everything. I love you more than I ever thought I could ever love you or anyone. It was like for an instant I saw the world through your eyes. I saw the way you see me, and Liz let me first say that I’m beyond flattered. As I saw myself through your eyes I could also feel the way you loved me. Liz did you feel the same?” “Oh god yes Max. I saw everything inside of you. I saw your heart, your blood, your thoughts. I saw myself through your eyes and it was so intense. Oh Max I saw every thought you’ve ever had of me. I realized I wasn’t the only one with fantasies. Max I feel the same way. I love you so much more that I ever have.” “You have no idea how great it is to hear you talk to me like that again Liz.” “I do.” She stopped her cleaning and froze as Max stood up from his seat. He slowly walked to her and took the rag from her hands. He ran his fingers down her arm and placed his hands on her waist. She raised her hands over his head and placed them around his neck. They gazed wantingly and lovingly into each other’s eyes, taking in each other’s breaths. “Hello Max. How are you tonight? I see you and my daughter have worked out your differences.” “Hello Mr. Parker. I’m fine thank you. Um how are you tonight?” “Oh I’m fine Max. Well I’ll be in the back checking the inventory.” “Good night Mr. Parker.” “Good night Max.” Liz giggled a bit at her father’s discovering them mid moment. “I’ll see you tomorrow Max.” “Tomorrow then. Good night.” “Good night.” Max turned around and walked out of the café. “I’s see what I’s said worked out for you huh?” Max turned to see Zan smoking on a bench. “Yeah thanks. So what are you doing out here?” “I’s just smokin’. Angie’s back in your place and I’s couldn’t sleep. So what you do?” “I took your advice and showed her how much I loved her. I planned a dinner at the UFO center and then…” “Yous two did the deed? If yous don’t wannna say I understand.” Max blushed and smiled. “I guess that’s a yes huh?” “Yeah. Have you and Angie…you know?” Zan blushed and smiled. “I guess that’s a yes too?” “Yeah.” “Can I ask you a question?” “Shoot.” “Well did you…when you…did you see inside of her? I mean did you see inside?” “Like her insides?” “Yeah.” “Well, yeah. I’s saw her heart beatin’ and everything. Why you did too?” “Yes. It was incredible. I could see myself through her eyes.” “Yeah me too. It’s kinda funny though. To her I’s ok lookin’ and I’s talk good too.” “To her I’m perfect. She sees no flaws in me. Even after all I’ve put her through she still thinks of me that way.” “When yous love someone they’s the most perfect people out there. Angie thinks I’s nice and sweet. Well I’s kinda is now but not how she sees it.” “I guess we got ourselves some good girls.” “Yeah.” “Well I’s better go now. I don’t wanna fall asleep out ‘ere. Good night.” “Good night.” Zan puts out his cigarette and walks off. Max stays out side till the lights inside turn off and then heads home. “Well Janet you could sleep with Maria in her room. Carlos you can sleep with Sean and John you sleep in the living room.” “Yes Amy. I see you’re still a control freak as usual. I missed that about you.” “Oh John, a regular charmer just like your brother. Well that’s it good night everyone.” Everyone went to their designated areas except for Carlos, Janet and John. “I see you and my son have really gotten to like each other very much.” “I love her dad. Maybe someday she could be you daughter-in-law. I mean if she wants to.” “You already know the answer to that question silly.” “Marriage? Aren’t you too still a bit young to be talking about getting married?” “Mr. Deluca, I love your son very much. And I don’t care how young we are. All I know is that I never want to be away from him, never. We may not get married for a long time but it doesn’t matter as long as we’re together.” “Whoa. Well I guess you already have your minds made up. And who am I to stand between that? I’ glad you two have each other.” “Me too.” Carlos kissed her and she left to Maria’s room. “Good night.” “Good night Janet. Well you two sound serious son. Do you really plan to marry her?” “Yes dad. I love her very much. Just like you loved mom. I don’t care if I have to wait but I will marry her one day.” “Well I guess it’s settled. Good night son.” “Good night dad.” Three weeks have gone by now. Carlos and his father are still in the DeLuca household. Janet has gone back home and so have Angie and Zan. Zan is staying in the cave during the day and Angie goes in to see him. Max and Liz are more serious than ever. Alex is completely recovered and his relationship with Isabel is at an all time high. Michael and Maria are still at it. Sean has decided to leave Roswell and go out on his own. Kyle has become a better friend to the group again after withdrawing after he found out about Tess. They all stick together and help one another. Graduation is in about three more weeks. Angie has already graduated from her high school with high honors and plans to get a place for her and Zan to live in. She has introduced Zan to her parents and after getting used to his appearance they get along great. Carlos and Janet keep in touch via phone, mail and Internet. On the weekends the take turns seeing each other. Carlos’ relationship with his father is back to normal and they are planning to move back to Los Angeles once John finds a job. “Well guys Monday is the big day. We are actually graduating from Roswell High. Liz is the Valedictorian, Isabel is Salutatorian and so is Alex. Oh I think I’m going to cry.” “Oh Maria. Just think in just a few hours we’re out of Roswell High. Isabel is going to college in California, and Alex is of course following her. And the rest of us will go away or stay. Oh you see now I’m going to cry.” “Women.” Michael and Max say together. “Well now what gang?” “Well I’m taking a trip to China to further study my man Buddha.” “That’s just great Kyle. Everyone is leaving. Oh I can’t take all of this. Why can’t we all just stick together?” “Maria we all knew that someday we’d have to go out into the world.” “Yes but why now? Why not like when we’re old so we won’t have the strength to move far? I want to know why. Why can’t we all just stay here in Roswell? Yeah it pretty much sucks here but at least we’ll be together.” “Maria you know that can’t happen.” “Well why not. I’m going to be all alone.” “Hey I’ll still be with you.” “It’s not the same. My best friend is going to Harvard or Yale or some other Ivy League school and she’ll forget about poor old Maria and I’ll be all bitter and alone. I’ll end up being the crazy, old lady with all the cats that throws rocks at all the kids that get on her lawn.” “Again, I’m still going to be with you Maria. I’m not going to leave you.” “Still.” “Still nothing.” “Maria I’m not going to forget about you. You’re my best friend and I will always remember you. We’ll still talk and see each other and like we promised we’ll still be each other’s maid of honor.” “Really? You won’t forget about me?” “Of course not girl.” The two girls embrace and cry into each other’s arms. Max and Michael peel the two off one another and hold them. “Yo Angie can I’s talk to you in here?” “Hang on Zan I just need to get this last box and we’re off.” “Just come here a sec.” “Oh alright.” She put down the box and walked into the box filled apartment. “Where are you Zan. Oh I love this place. Oh Zan where are you?” “Just follow my voice.” “Are you in the bedroom?” As she entered the hallway she saw a trail of rose pedals. “Zan what are you doing?” “Just keeps comin’.” The trail led to their bedroom. She opened the door to find Zan down on one knee in the middle of the room. “Oh Zan.” “Shh, come in.” She walked into the room to where Zan was kneeling. “Angie, you saved my life. You brought me back froms the dead and there’s no way I can evers thank yous for that. You helped me when I’s was sick and gave me place to stay. You understood when I’s left and welcomed me back when I's returned. You showed me a love I’s never had and yous let me look into your soul. You are beautiful, smart, kind and you’s my queen. Now I’s wants you to be my wife. Angie will you marry me?” “Yes Zan! A million times yes!!” She fell down to him and plunged her tongue into his mouth. He pushed back just enough to place the ring on her finger. “Oh Zan it’s beautiful.” “Not as beautiful as you.” They proceeded to kiss each other passionately and laid down on the bare floor covered in rose pedals. “I love you Zan.” I love you Angie.” “Well son how do you like our new place?” “It’s great dad. When do you start work?” First thing Monday morning. And you start school too young man.” “Yeah, yeah.” The doorbell rang at their new residence and Carlos stood up to get the door. “Welcome to the neighborhood.” It was Janet. They now lived down the street of each other. “Hey there gorgeous.” He scooped her in his arms and kissed her. “Who is it son?” “Oh just the welcoming committee.” “Hello Janet.” “Hello Mr. DeLuca. So how is everything going? When do you start school?” “Things are great now that you’re here. I start tomorrow.” “Good I can take you to school. Be ready early. Like at about seven fifteen.” “Why so early?” “I just want more time with you.” “Ok then. Why didn’t you just say so?” “Come on in Janet. You can help us unpack.” “Sure.” Janet entered the house and helped move the boxes to their rooms. Michael had told Maria to meet him in his place. She arrived and knocked on the door. “Michael what was so important that I had to be here now?” “Come in. Make yourself comfortable.” She sat on the couch and waited till Michael came out. “What’s the deal Michael?” He pulled a ring box from his pocket and handed it to her. “Oh Michael is this what I think it is?” “It depends. Do you think it’s a promise ring?” “A promise ring?” “Yeah. I know we’re still young and are practically broke. So this is just something you can have that’s a reminder that I’ll always be here for you and that one day…well, you know.” “Oh Michael this is perfect. I love you. Come here.” She pulled him down to her lips and began to kiss him. He picked her up and took her to his room. “Oh Michael.” “I love you Maria.” He placed her down on the bed and closed the door. “Well Max what will happen to us?” “What do you mean?” “Well now that we’re graduating what are we going to do?” “Like what?” “Like college and a place to live and us.” “Liz you know I’m never going anywhere without you. I love you.” “Oh Max.” “What it’s true. We probably won’t have a normal life but we’ll have a life together nonetheless. We’ll always be together. You’ll become a scientist and probably win the Nobel Prize. I’ll be right there with you. Will try to live a normal life away from everything and everyone.” “What’s so great about normal?” “Now where have I heard that before?” “A wise man once said it to me.” “Well he was very wise indeed. Come on I want to take you somewhere.” “Where?” “Just come with me.” They drove out to where the Granolith chamber once was and walked to the rocks. “Max what are we doing here?” Liz this is where I first lost you then got you back. I wanted to do this here.” “Do what?” He took her hand then got down on one knee. “Max…” “Liz you are my dream girl. I wake up each day with you in my mind and sometimes with you in my arms. I want that to be always Liz. I want to wake up each morning with you by my side. I want to wake up with your scent on me. I want to be by your side forever. Liz I want you to be my wife. I want you to be the mother of my children. I want you for all times. Liz will you marry me.” Liz knelt down to him and kissed him with her tear-drenched lips. “Is that a yes?” “Yes Max. That’s a big yes.” “Thank you for making my dreams come true Liz.” “Thank you Max. You have always made my come true. Since I first met you you’ve made every dream a reality. I always wanted a dark haired man from an exotic place, and now I have one.” They continued to kiss as the sun began to set on the horizon. Graduation day came and went. Six months have passed. Invitations went out last month for the Wedding of Angela Torres and Zan Antar. He just chose that name for names sake. The wedding was in a couple of hours. Liz, Maria, Isabel, and Janet were getting ready. Isabel was the maid of honor of course and Carlos was the best man. Michael, Max, Kyle and Alex were also getting ready. Everyone was already packed into the church. Zan was wearing a very nice tux and he cut his hair for the occasion. He also took out his piercings. Angie had on a very elegant white dress. She didn’t care if she wasn’t a virgin she wanted a white dress so she got one. Zan made sure that she got to wear a tiara because he always called her his queen. Zan and Carlos stood in front of the alter waiting for Angie to come out. “Damn this suit is hot.” “Calm down Zan it’s just your nerves. Now she’ll be out soon and this thing will start and I’ll then I have to stand the whole time holding the rings and, and…oh when is this going to start.” “Chill bro you sound more nervous than I do.” The music started to play and everyone stood up. First came Liz and Max, after them came Maria and Michael. Then Alex and Janet came out. Carlos ran to the back and came back out with Isabel. Kyle came out accompanying Ava. They had found her in L.A. and convinced her to come to the wedding. Then the wedding march came on and Zan straightened up and saw as Angie made her way in with her father. Tears formed in Zan’s eyes as he saw how beautiful she looked. Her father turned her over to Zan and moved aside. “Yous look beautiful.” “You do too.” They turned to the priest and he looked just like the one in the dream they had except that he was Antarian. Everyone started crying as the ceremony went on. “May we have the rings?” Carlos handed Zan’s his and Isabel gave hers to Angie. “Now place the ring on her finger and repeat after me. I Zan…” Their hands shook as they placed the rings on each finger. “…in sickness and in health till death do you part?” “I do.” “I do.” “I am now honored to present you a husband and wife. You may now kiss your bride.” “Gladly.” Zan lifted the veil off of Angie and kissed her. Everyone started to cheer. They turned around and made their way down the aisle. They saw friends and family surrounding them on either side. They walked down and made their way to their car. Outside everyone threw rice at them and they sped off. Max and Liz held each other tightly as the car sped away. Michael kissed Maria and so did Alex and Isabel. Kyle hugged Ava and Carlos kissed Janet. Zan and Angie spent their honeymoon in Hawaii. They practically spent the entire week in the room. “So how is it being my wife?” “Just as good as you being my husband.” “Oh Angie, you’s getting more beautiful everyday now.” As he kissed her he put a hand over her stomach. As he received a flash he pulled back. “What’s wrong?” “I’m not sure.” He put his hand on her stomach again and received the same flash. “What? What is it Zan?” “Angie, you’s…we’s…I’s…you’s, you’re pregnant.” “I’m what?” “You’s pregnant.” “You mean we’re…” “Havin’ a baby.” “Are you sure?” “Positive.” “Is it…?” “A son? Yes.” Angie began to remember her dream and smiled as she got her answer. “Zan…” “Yeah.” “It’s Elyzander.” “Elyzander?” “Yes, the babies name.” “You remembered.” “Yes.” “We have a family now.” “Yes we do.” “I love you.” “I love you too.” Zan leaned over and kissed her stomach. “I love you too Ely.” THE END |
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