The four of us are all aliens living on earth. We're trying to figure out a way to get home to our planet, and if we can't find a way home, we have to pro-create, which means we have to pair up. Which explains why I am with Isabel.

I continued to look at the quartet, not so much interested in what was going on, but I was looking at my ex-girlfriend Maria. Maria's a little weird- she's into aromatherapy and meditation and stuff like that, but she's a lot of fun to be around and an awesome kisser. I only wish our break up had been easier. I would like to be friends with Maria, but her pride is damaged and that prevents us from having a civil conversation.

"Come on, Max!" Tess' voice brought me out of my daydream and I looked at Isabel, who was oblivious to anything but the scene with her brother. I leaned over and kissed her neck, scaring her and making her jump. She laughed and turned around to face me, a smile lighting up her beautiful face.

I reached over and gently tugged off her sunglasses. "Hey!" She protested, and proceeded to get them back, but I put them behind my back and blocked her, holding her arms with my free hand. "I can't see your eyes with them on." I knew the words were corny, but I wanted to make up for the daydream she didn't even know I had.

I stared into her eyes; then I kissed her. We kissed for a little while; then she broke away and looked at the table where Max was sitting. I saw Maria and Liz stalk away from the table, leaving Max looking after them.

"Maybe we should go talk to them." Isabel surprised me with her request. I had thought she didn't like Maria and Liz, but I didn't argue. Any chance I had to make things all right with Maria I would take. I nodded.

"You're right." I stood and reached down to clasp Isabel's arm. She gathered her stuff and we walked into the school. Isabel stopped when she saw Maria and Liz; I'm glad she did, because if she hadn't, I would have walked right up to her. Liz looked over and I saw her look at us and narrow her eyes, then grab Maria's arm and drag her to the bathroom. I felt my heart clinch in pain. She wasn't even going to give me a chance!

"Maybe I should go talk to them." Isabel's voice rang in my ears, and I nodded absently. Isabel broke away and walked into the girl's bathroom. At that moment I would have given anything to be a girl so I could see Maria. I stood around the water fountain for a while, waiting for Isabel to emerge. When she finally did, she had Liz and Maria with her. I regarded her quizzically, but I didn't ask any questions. It was obvious that the three of them were upset about something.

"Well, what is it?" I was prepared for the worst, but no one would tell me anything. Finally Isabel spoke.