| Paradise part 1 of 5 Lyrical Fiction Series: Michael/Maria Rated: PG-13 ***** Could it be the little things you do to me Feelings that I?m feeling are so new to me I?m going through so many changes, Nothing ever felt as strange as how my heart goes crazy when you look at me... (Kaci, ?Paradise?) Things couldn?t get any better. Me and Michael are closer then ever, and Liz and Max are back together. Everything fell into place when Tess was sent off to their home planet alone two weeks ago. At first we (Liz and I) thought we were saying goodbye for good to our spaceboys, but instead our relationships grew stronger. The close call made us appreciate each other much more. Michael still drives me crazy sometimes, but its much more rare. He isn?t as difficult as before. In fact, yesterday when I told him my Mom wanted him over for dinner he was thrilled and asked what he should bring. Can you believe it?! The old Michael would complain about having to go to dinner with my Mom and I, but not since that day in the desert. He?s grown to respect and appreciate me much more, and I adore him completely for it. I?ve never been happier. Plus, our relationship was taken to the next step. You know what I mean.... When I?m with you it?s paradise No place on earth could be so nice, Through the crystal waterfall, I hear you call Just take my hand it?s paradise You kiss me once I?ll kiss you twice As I gaze into your eyes, I realize, It?s paradise.... Of course we have only done it once more since the night he let me actually "see" the real Michael. That was the next night, when we celebrated his staying with me. I still am so touched that he chose me over going home, and learning more about who he is. That is all he has ever seeked in his life before, but I meant more to him when it came down to deciding. Now I know the sweetest dreams can all come true, ?cuz I found heaven here on earth when I found you Its nothing I can ever make up oh I hope I never wake up just to find this isn?t true reality...... He makes me feel so special, I love him so much. Sometimes I think things are too good to be true, like this is all a dream. I really hope not. Oh, and don?t get me started on Liz and Max. They?re trying to talk out the whole Tess and his baby situation, but there is a deeper love in them for each other. It?s amazing how a tragedy turned into a celebration of love. Don?t get me wrong, every afternoon our whole group visits Alex?s grave. We?ll never forget our friend, who lost his life because of Tess? selfishness to go home. I credit him with my happiness today. The world around us disappears without a trace Telling me that I have found the perfect place Let us stay this way forever Deep in love and may I never Spend another day without you close to me ..... I can?t imagine a day without Michael. He?s my everything. I feel like I am in paradise when I am in his arms, and I never want to leave. .... As I gaze into your eyes, I realize its paradise. |