Dinner, Dancing & Football

Author: Sunnycouger (foolofatook_@hotmail.com)

Rating: PG

Disclaimer: You all don't honestly think that I own any of this do you? Roswell and all its characters are property of Melinda Metz and Jason Katims..I just take them out to play sometimes...The song is by Tracy Lawrence and I don't own that either...very pretty song, very country though...

Category: Kyle/Tess, Alex/Isabel, therapy, friendship, CC's

Summary: When Kyle and Tess realise that they may have feelings for each other there really is only one thing they can do. Call their friends...

Authors Notes: This fic is set in the episodes that would have followed the prom. CYN did not happen!!! This is my first attempt at anything remotely foofy so if its bad blame it on a lack of practice:)

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Liz Parker had always hated Saturday shifts at the Crashdown. But today it was worse…today it was only her, her dad and Shirley…the dourest waitress in America who was working. She looked at the clock, 10.45am, Maria would be in about 2pm. As she looked at the customers she realised there was only about three people in the shop. Saturday mornings were always dead. She grabbed the cloth and walked over to the back booth and began to wipe the table slowly…reminiscing about the times she had seen tone of its regulars watching her. Max Evans. The love of her life.

“The only problem with that Liz is that he is also the love of someone else’s life…on the law of averages you were really unlucky to fall in love with an alien who had a pre-destined mate. Just as unlucky for that pre-destined mate to appear in the same town…you couldn’t script that one. Take your break and go and stick some more pins in that prom Barbie doll you have under your bed…that’ll teach her for making moves on your Ken.”

“Dad…do you need me just now? Or can I take my break?”

“We just started…give me half an hour to finish the accounts and then you can take your break.”

“Ok Dad…”

“Hmmm, I better tell Maria to bring some good movies tonight…I don’t think we’ll be able to prise Alex away from Isabel grasp long enough to join us…maybe invite Kyle to get him away from…alien related people.”

Just as she looked around she saw Isabel come in and she smiled warmly at her best friends girlfriend. And there was also Tess…she forced a smile at her. It cost nothing to be civil…

“Hi Liz, I was hoping that me and Tess could talk to you…we need your help with something…”

“Hi Isabel…hi Tess. How can I help? I need a few minutes and then I can take my break…can I get you both something?”

Tess looked uncomfortable as she answered. God she could kill Isabel for bringing her here.

“Mental note Tess…any relationship problems you ever have in this or any other millennium. Do not take it to Isabel Evans or any other incarnation of her. Hmm, should have spoken to Alex or Maria…”

“Umm, no thanks. You know Liz this is kinda sensitive…could we maybe talk upstairs? Please?”

Liz looked awkwardly at the door to the back of the Crashdown before she answered.

“Um ok, if you want to. You can go on up…do you want to take anything up with you? I’ll be up in few minutes…you can put music on or something if you want…”

“Thanks…we’ll see you up there. Oh, could I get an orange juice? Thanks.”

With that they both walked past her and up the stairs into Liz’s bedroom. Once Tess was sure she was out of earshot of Liz and her dad she turned to Isabel.

“Didn’t I tell you this was a really bad idea? She hates me…I did steal her boyfriend. More than once in fact. I’d hate me too. And I love me and I’d still hate me!”

“Will you please calm down. Firstly, she doesn’t hate you. Secondly. You would never have stolen Max if she hadn’t let you…I mean no offence but my brother was in love with her since he was 6. Also, she wants to help Kyle out…and she can be quite fun if you give her a chance…so please relax ok. Here, I’ll put some music on…just…sit down and…think about tonight. “

With that Isabel walked over to the CD player and picked out a CD. She knew immediately that the CD wasn’t Liz’s. But she put it on and walked over to the bed and lay down…she loved this song so much. Of course, she knew why she loved it but…

“So what do you think I should wear tonight Isabel? He said he was taking me to dinner so I’m guessing I should wear a dress…what colour? I have a really nice pink one but maybe I should go and buy a new one…yeah, I think I’ll do that, I’ll go and get something new to wear…will you help me pick something out? Will you drive me there? Isabel? Are you listening to me? Issssaaaaabbel? Hello?”

“What?! Yes I’m listening…yes I’ll help you pick something out. Yes I’ll drive you. Don’t worry, we’ll sort that all out when Liz comes up. Now just listen to the music…it’s a great song.”

“Who is it?”

As she looked at Isabel she nearly jumped out her seat when she heard the voice behind her answer.

“Its Save Ferris. Alex gave me a loan of the CD. He said that song was one of his favourites. That’s me on my break…what did you guys want to talk about? Nothing’s wrong is it?”

Liz looked at the two aliens sitting in her room. Tess looked incredibly uncomfortable which almost made Liz smile…but then she felt guilty. She wanted to like Tess more. It wasn’t her fault that she was supposed to be with Max…didn’t stop her from blaming her though. Isabel just looked…happy. She looked a little flushed and she had a knowing smile in her face…whatever that song meant to Alex obviously meant the same for her.

“No, nothings wrong. We actually just need your help. And it’s a weird request so please keep an open mind. Umm, Tess is going out with…Kyle tonight.”

“Kyle? But you and Max are dat…”

“No we’re not. Let’s face it Liz. I will never be you. Never. And he will never pick me. I…I just need someone that actually wants me.”

“And Kyle does? What about what he wants? Do you think he wants to be your rebound guy? Your little pick me up because you had a lousy date with Max?”

“Well that’s what you used him as isn’t it. You know a little bit of casual sex between making Max beg to be with you. I at least care for him.”

“You don’t know what you’re talking about…”

Isabel watched the exchange grow more heated when she heard the phone go and heard Liz’s dad yell about Alex being on the phone. Her first instinct was to run and grab it and let the two of them kill each other but instead Liz turned away from Tess and went to get the phone. As she left the room Isabel followed her out leaving Tess alone.

“Stupid Liz. Never liked her…no good man-eater. And she has the cheek to imply that I would use Kyle? Care more about him than I care about you little miss no good prissy perfect cheating…tramp!”

As Isabel stood outside the hallway she heard Liz talk on the phone.

“Oh not you too. You are not actually helping this go ahead are you? I know…I know, but she’s only usin…but…no…she is..but..ok, ok I’ll help her out. But this is for Kyle…not for her. Ok, I’ll see you later. Here I better give you Isabel to talk to since she’s hanging about pretending she doesn’t care your on the phone. Ok…no, I’m not angry…I’ll speak to you later. Bye. Isabel? Here you go…”

With that Liz walked over to the door and left Isabel giggling on the phone. People in love were so sickening…as she opened the door she saw Tess pacing the floor. She took a deep breath and spoke calmly.

“Tess, I would really like to help you and Kyle have a nice night. I don’t know if I will be much help but…what would you like me to do?”

“Umm, thank you. Why? Why do you want to help me?”

“What? I…I don’t want to help you…I want to help Kyle and he really cares about you. I care about him, no matter what you all think. And I want him to be happy. I guess, I want you both to be happy. Things haven’t exactly turned out the way we thought they would last year…Besides Alex said I should help you out…he thinks it would help the group dynamics. He’s been getting into giving therapy. Stupid book Amy gave him a loan off I think…”

With that she shrugged her shoulders in a “who knows” way.

“I uh...I should take some of the blame for that I guess. I do care about Kyle…he is not the rebound guy. But I don’t really know what he thinks of me. Am I still like a sister to him? Am I wasting my time?”

“You should ask him…but you should work out what your feelings for max are first. Don’t hurt him. I’ve done that enough for the both of us.”

“I’ve hurt both of them enough.”

They stood in awkward silence looking at each other gingerly. Where to go now? Build a fragile friendship or leave it alone?

“I guess you want to know what we got up to when we were dating huh? Umm, ok. You know, I think that we would be better talking about this without Isabel here. Its just Alex doesn’t know and well, what Isabel knows…”

“Alex knows…and vice versa. I know what you mean. I practically begged her not to say anything to Alex and it turns out she told him first thing this morning. It must be love huh?”

“Love? I think Alex was I love with her since we were ten.”

“Oh, she’s planning a party for him. Hope she doesn’t plan on returning the favour of what he did at her 18th….”

“Oh my god. Alex would probably have a heart attack if she tried it…and Max would die of embarrassment…and he’d probably murder Alex…”

With that the pair of them began to impersonate Max and the others…a slight understanding having been reached. A truce having been called, for the moment anyway. And as they laughed inside the room, Isabel was left blissfully unaware that she was about to be ditched by the two occupants.

TBC

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