First of thanks to my beta reader Laura for doing it so quick since she is sick and busy like hell so thanks to you. Here as promiesed the next chapter. Enjoy.

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Chapter 8: Afraid

Kyle and Tess sat in Michael's living room, each had their own thoughts about Liz. Kyle sat there not knowing how to help Liz. Thoughts about what might happen to him, when or if he would start to change filled his mind over and over again. Felling guilty he shoved the thought's aside and tried to focus on Liz once more.

Tess on the other hand didn't know if it was a good idea to talk to Liz or if she would even let her talk to her. She had an idea on how to help Liz but wasn't too sure of it. Tess felt that she needed to be there for her, Since she knew what she was dealing with. Learning that you have powers isn't easy. When she first realized she was different, Tess was afraid of herself, afraid she would hurt people. For Liz it must be the same just worse. Tess could understand how Liz felt right now, the fact that she had used her powers without knowing and she had hurt one of her best friends with them already. What could she possibly say to make it better?

"I'm a terrible friend." Kyle spoke all of the sudden.

"What! Why on earth would you even think that?" Tess asked shocked.

"Because I try to think of how I could help and all I can think about is what will happened to me, and if I will change too."

"Oh Kyle. Look you are a good friend. Never doubt that ok. If you weren't it wouldn’t bother you so much."

"But I feel so guilty that I can't help Liz."

Tess didn't know either so she kept silent. Silence filled the room until Kyle spoke again.

"Do you think we should call Alex and Isabel?"

"I'm not sure. Maybe later... Yeah definitely later, but not now, first we need Liz to get out of the bathroom coz she is the only one that will be able to get through to Michael."

"Yeah. How long has she been in there anyway?"

"An hour or so." Tess realized it had been way to long

"You know what? I’ll go and talk to her."

Michael lay in his bed thinking about Liz. Part of him was mad at Liz because she had just run and shut herself off from him. The other part of him was just concerned, He didn't know how to help her right now he needed her so desperately to trust him and talk to him about what she was going trough. He already missed her so much. Just holding her, kissing her, feeling her body pressed against his, her beautiful eyes looking at him, just everything. Michael didn't know how much he could take anymore, how long he could wait for her to come to him. He was so afraid of losing her that is scared him. Ever since they became friends, they had talked about everything, And Now. Now she wouldn't talk to him, it confused him so much.

Tess carefully made her way to the bathroom knocking lightly on the door. Liz stood over the sink splashing water on her face, when she heard the knock on the door.

"Liz can I come in, Please?"

Taking a deep breath she unlocked the door letting Tess in.

"Feeling better?"

"Not really. No."

"Look Liz. I know you probably don't want any help right now, or maybe you think that Michael and I don't know what you’re going through because we were born that way, But let me tell you, we do know. Finding out that I had powers freaked me out. Ok? I was terrified. I didn't know what was happening to me or what was going on." Taking a deep breath, she looked Liz in the eyes. "Liz you need to talk to someone, and if it isn't me talk to Michael. Please Liz. He hasn't come out of his room since you locked yourself in here."

Liz had totally forgotten about Michael. All she did was think about was what was happening to her and how afraid they looked at her.

"But you’re all afraid of me. How can I possibly talk to any of you?"

"What are you talking about Liz? We’re not afraid of you. Why would you think that?"

"Because ..." new tears rolled down her check "...I saw how you all locked at me. I saw the horror in your eyes."

"Oh god Liz. No!" Tess reached out and hugged her "We were just shocked that's all, we could never be afraid of you. You have to believe me Liz."

Liz withdrew from the hug and nodded her head. "Thanks Tess."

"Go and talk to him Liz. He needs you as much as you need him."

Liz thanked her one more time before knocking on Michael's bedroom door.

Michael heard the knock but chose to ignore it. He thought it might be Tess or Kyle again. Liz opened and closed the door quietly. Michael just lay in his bed with his eyes closed. Liz didn’t move she just leaned back against the door and took several deep breaths. Silence filled the room only breathing could be heard. Michael opened his eyes to see who was in the room. To his surprise was Liz leaning against the door with her eyes closed.

"Liz?" Michael whispered not believing that she was really there.

Liz opened her eyes and looked at him with a sad and guilty expression

"I'm so sorry Michael." She said as she made her way over to his bed where he was sitting. Without thinking, Michael pulled her on the bed and hugged her hard. Afraid if he let go she wouldn't be there anymore.

"Shh babe it's ok. I'm the one that’s sorry."

"But you didn't do anything wrong Michael. I shut you out and I'm really sorry for that." Liz stoked his face with her hand before she stared to kiss him lightly on the lips. "I was so scared of hurting you all that I didn't notice that I already did, especially you! When I saw the shock and horror in your eyes, I couldn't bear to look at you. I thought you were afraid of me so I ran. I know now it was stupid but I just couldn't help it. When I realized what I had done to Maria I was afraid I would do the same to you."

Michael didn't say anything he just listened to what Liz had to say before he answered.

"All I kept thinking about when I was in the bathroom was why the hell is this happening to me? I thought about how you all must be afraid of me, of how I used my powers."

Michael had heard enough he had to stop her right there. "Liz. Do you remember when we started to become friends?" Liz nodded her head. "Do you remember what I told you about me and how afraid I was when I found out about them, or how I was not able to control them?"

"Oh my god! I totally forgot. I'm..."
"No, don’t say sorry. Look Liz what you are going through isn't easy. I know that what I told you about me didn't even cross your mind so you don't have to be sorry. Ok?" Liz nodded again. "I will be honest with you. I was mad at you for the first half hour you shut me out because it was like you didn't trust me enough to talk to me about it."

"I trust you Michael."

"I know. What I was going to say is that, I know you trust me. I trust you, but it hurt Liz. For the first time since we became best friends and more it felt like I was losing you and more than in just one way."

A tear rolled down her check "I never wanted to hurt you Michael! But I did." more tears begin to fall; Michael cupped her chin and brushed her tears away.

"I know Liz. It's ok. I know that it was selfish of me to feel that way."

"NO. No it wasn't. Not after everything, you have been through with Hank, Max and Maria just everything. I completely understand why you felt that way...,” adding softly "...Thanks for telling me. I know it wasn't easy for you either. I love you."

"Thanks for trusting me enough to talk to me. I love you too." Michael leaned in hungrily and kissed her. Liz had to chuckle.

"What?"

"You should thank Tess too ya know, She’s the reason I'm in here now and not still in the bathroom."

"Does that mean I can kiss her too?" Michael asked playfully.

"Don't you dare mister! Your lips and body are mine only." she smirked devilishly.

"I knew it. You only want me because of my body, but then again I only want you for the same reason." Michael winkled his eyebrows.

"Uggh, men! Shut up and kiss me."

"That is exactly what I’ve wanted to do ever since you ran off." Michael said truthfully but with a kindness that made her heart melt.

Their kisses became heated in a few seconds. Both were hungry for the other as if they had spent months apart. Michael and Liz began to make out heavily, totally forgetting about Tess and Kyle who were still in the living room.

Michael was so happy that Liz was back in his arms he never wanted to let her go ever again. Liz was just glad that she was back in Michael's arms. She was afraid that she might have lost him. The only thing on her mind was to never leave his side again! Ever! Breathing heavily and moaning each other’s names, they were so lost in each other that they didn't notice the nock or that the bedroom door had opened and closed fast.

"So..." Kyle asked as Tess came back.

"Oh my god." Tess said with wide eyes and red checks.

"What?" he asked.

"I think we better go." Tess said dragging him out of the apartment.

"Why what happened?"

"You don't wanna know Kyle trust me. You do NOT want to see what I just saw, But then again you are a man so you might think otherwise, but on the other hand Liz was your girlfriend once so..."

"What? What are you talking about? I mean it's not like you walked in on them having sex." he joked. Tess’ eyes widened in shock and she looked away quickly.

"OH MY GOD you did. Didn't you?"

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