"Do you really have to go?"

Kyle sighed, turning around to see his sister standing in the doorway, pouting. He forced a smile to his face, knowing she needed to see only his hope for the future and not the fear and the uncertainty he felt about going out on his own. "Maria, we've been through this."

"I know, I know." She sighed, shaking her head as she crossed over to his bed and sat down. "But, I'm really going to miss you- you're family now and my only brother."

Kyle's smile brightened, chuckling. "Only for a few more months," he reminded her and she snorted, finally smiling.

"I can't believe that I- that we'll have a baby brother!" She gasped, laughing lightly. "Our parents are seriously insane to think they can have a baby at their age."

"Why do you think I'm going?" Kyle chuckled. "No diaper duty for me."

"Oh, so that's the real reason?!" She laughed as Kyle sat down beside her and she took his hand in his.

He lifted her hand up and kissed it lightly. "They may be insane, but I've never seen them happier."

"Yeah," Maria agreed. "They are deliriously happy aren't they?"

"Yeah," Kyle smiled, pausing a moment, just taking in the solitude of the moment. "I'll be okay." He added softly, squeezing his hand.

"Promise?" She sighed, turning to him.

"Promise." He vowed, hoping that he could keep his word.

"Be safe," Maria whispered as she wrapped her arms around him and held him close. "And remember we are all here for you."

"I know." Kyle smiled.

"Don't forget about us," she began as tears formed in her eyes. "And you have no excuse not to visit every weekend!"

"Oh?" He chuckled, shaking his head. "What if I have a date?"

Maria laughed, "as if, little brother."

"Hey," Kyle protested, hitting her playfully on the arm. "I'm dateable."

"Uh, huh." Maria smiled, holding back her laughter. "And how many have you dated since your induction into the alien abyss?"

Kyle frowned, looking away as she voiced the real reason he was leaving.

"I'm sorry," she gasped as she realized the implication of her taunt.

"Everyone has someone but me," he whispered after a short strained pause. "I need this Maria. I need to be out on my own, to find the one that will complete me."

"I know." Maria sighed, instantly wrapping her arms around him. "So, I guess you can teleport every other weekend."

Kyle nodded, "deal."

"And try not to jump into the bathroom again," Maria teased lightly as Kyle remembered the first few times he tested his new ability. "I think you scared my mom for life!"

Kyle chuckled. "Like she has anything to be ashamed off? She still has it-"

"I so don't need to hear that!" She insisted, shaking her head, clasping her hands over her ears.

Kyle laughed harder. "I'm going to miss you."

Maria sighed, throwing her arms around him. "I'm going to miss you more."

~

Kyle piled everything in his car and drove off, after saying goodbye to everyone for the third time. They all understood his reasoning, but they couldn't understand why he couldn't do the same at NMSU like everyone else and stay closer to home. He had surprised them a few months back, when he announced that he had accepted a full football scholarship to the University of Arizona and had declined the invitation for the same at NMSU. Initially, there were fights and heated words between Max and Kyle- his father understood the most and gave his blessing. It wasn't long before everyone else followed suit, even Max had finally calmed and saw the need for him to venture on his own.

Kyle knew he could have easily gone and blended in with the others, being safe and ultimately alone. Arizona wasn't too far and if he needed, he could be home within seconds due to his power of teleportation.

His powers had shocked the others when they finally developed. Like Liz, his powers were more focused on the mind. He had the same basic powers as the others but he had also developed two unique gifts as well, teleportation and telepathy.

In the end, it was the fact that he could teleport that eased the minds of his family and friends. They knew that if he was faced with a threat- alien or not, he could easily teleport away and the reverse was true. He could be home in seconds if they were in danger.

He sighed as he let his mind go blank and he continued to drive the length of the trip. He refused to let the itching fear fully develop- he knew he could do this.

~

Kyle sighed, collapsing on the dingy old couch. He was lucky and scored one of the few single rooms. He knew with the powers he had, he needed as much privacy as he could afford.

"Hey. Valenti, right?" A gawky teen asked as he stuck his head through his open door.

"Yeah," He nodded as he stood up and crossed over to him. "You?"

"Charles," he smiled. "I'm the glorified water boy- just checking to make sure you made it in and to give you the practice schedule."

"Thanks," Kyle nodded taking the packet, immediately feeling a rush of thoughts from the younger man as he touched his hand. He quickly closed his mind and sucked in a quick breath, cursing at himself for leaving his guard down with so many people around. "Nice meeting you," he stated as he shooed him away and went to shut the door.

He paused when he heard light laughter echoing down the hall. Kyle smiled as he heard another voice adding in, the voice softer more feminine and almost hypnotic. He dropped the package onto his desk, grabbed his key, and went in search for the owner of the voice.

Hours later he returned to his dorm room, frustrated that he couldn't find the girl in question. There were just too many people milling about, moving in, and he was having a hard time keeping their thoughts out of his head.

He closed his door and made sure his blinds were shut before he started unpacking, using his powers to help speed things along. An hour later he was satisfied with his room and collapsed on his bed, instantly falling asleep from exhaustion.

~

He loved going to practice, it was a chance for him to let out some steam and let his mind rest as his body worked. He had to slowly train his body and find what amount of powers he could use without being found out.

"Valenti, good practice." The coach began and Kyle nodded. "Hit the showers. The rest of you- take another lap around the field."

Kyle groaned, shaking his head in defeat. If they kept singling him out like that, the rest of the team was going to hate him. Most of the team already ignored him due to him being the new recruit; he didn't need any more animosity. He quickly darted into the locker room, showered, and changed before the rest of the team could give him a hard time about the coach's words.

He gathered his things as he heard the first person return and before he could get away, he felt himself being pushed against the cool lockers. Kyle closed his eyes, the onslaught of hate hitting him full force as he attempted to call back his powers, not wanting to hurt his fellow teammate.

"Just 'cause you're new here," the voice growled and it took him a second to recognize it as the star quarterback, Jack Santigo. "Don't make you special. No freshman will make me do another damn lap around the field. Got it?"

Kyle's body tingled, his body rearing to push back and destroy. He took a deep breath and looked into Jack's eyes. "Won't happen again," he replied, willing Jack to let go.

"Better not," Jack growled as he slowly let go and turned away from him. Kyle didn't wait for another opportunity and darted around the corner, taking a second to make sure he was clear before he teleported back to his room. His body relaxed immediately as he used the excess power building from the confrontation.

He sighed and closed his eyes, letting sleep calm his weary mind. Maybe this was a bad idea after all.

~

Kyle stared up at the screen, bored to death as yet another picture of a human cell was flashed before him. He assumed if it wasn't for his new found alien cells, it might be a little more interesting, but it wasn't. He hid a yawn behind his hand as he felt a poke on his shoulder.

Annoyed, he glanced over his shoulder to see a long pencil poking him. He followed the length of the pencil and found himself staring as his eyes locked onto the pretty, blonde sitting behind him. How he managed to miss her for the last few days was beyond him. He sat up in his seat and smiled at her, instantly intrigued.

She flashed him a bright smile, her blue eyes twinkling as she winked at him. She opened her mouth to speak, but was interrupted when the lights switched back on and the professor began talking.

"Later," he mouthed back and she nodded in reply. He sighed and reluctantly returned his gaze back to the professor.

As the class ended, Kyle glanced back to her seat and frowned as he noticed that she was missing in action. "Damn."

"Damn?" He heard a soft voice question, followed closely by a giggle. He froze, his mind flashing back to the instant he heard that voice before. "I hope I'm not interrupting something."

Kyle flushed and turned to his right, smiling once more. "No, no. I'm good."

"Do you have to run to another class?" She questioned timidly, her eyes brimming with hope.

"No." He lied, not caring if he missed his next class or any following classes for the next year, all he wanted to do was to make her smile.

"Coffee?" She suggested and he nodded, unable to form a coherent thought in her presence.

He quickly placed his notes into his bag and stood up, following closely behind her as they weaved their way through the crowded quad. They entered the small coffee house on the corner and he grabbed the last booth.

"This is nice," Kyle commented as they sat down, glancing around the room, taking in the Mediterranean feel of it. "I haven't been in here since, well. Never."

"I love this place," she gushed as their gazes locked and Kyle suddenly forgot how to breathe. "Kyle right?" She questioned and he blinked, slightly confused. "The new football player?"

"Yeah," Kyle nodded, taking a quick breath. "I'm sorry, I have no-"

"Tess." She answered with a bright smile, reaching over to touch his hand. "Tess Harding- I've been watching you since our first day of class. I can't shake the feeling that we've met before."

"Tess," Kyle repeated, liking the way it flowed from his lips. "Isn't that usually my line? Hey, baby, have we met before?"

Tess giggled, shaking her head. "It is the 21 st century and we have, I know we have. Are you from around here?"

"Nope." He replied, letting his fingers trace over hers, feeling a spark light up his heart. He felt such at ease with her, he knew at that moment that he would tell her everything if she only asked. "Born and raised in Roswell, New Mexico."

"Oh." Tess gasped, her brow furrowing slightly. "I guess not-"

Kyle paused, staring at her as her eyes clouded over slightly and she gazed away. He reached out with his mind and was shocked to find an overwhelming sense of sadness.

"You?" He asked, not knowing what else to say. Almost finding it odd that she didn't ask the question everyone else seemed to ask when they find out where he was from- seen any aliens?

"I've lived here most of my life," she commented, her focus turning back to him. "Are you sure we haven't met before?"

"Tess," he smiled, grasping her hand in his. "I can honestly say that if I had met you before, I would have never let you go."

Kyle couldn't help but smile as she blushed at the comment. Her eyes twinkled as she flashed him a bright smile, "that's good to know."

~

A week passed and Kyle easily ditched his health class to spend a few precious hours at the Coffeehouse. The more time he spent with her, the more he realized he couldn't live without her. He felt complete for the first time in years, but he kept telling himself to keep things slow- he didn't want to screw this up.

Of course, the longer he spent in her presence the more he wanted to touch her smooth silky skin, to taste her lips, to feel her body against his. His body tingled with anticipation and he wondered how much longer he could keep his increasing feelings to himself.

"Don't you have practice?" Tess mused, arching a brow as she grinned at him behind the rim of her coffee mug.

"Not until three," Kyle shrugged, forcing himself to focus back on the conversation and not his lingering thoughts of her in his bed.

"It's ten after three." Tess supplied, stressing the word three, making sure he didn't miss the hint.

Kyle's head shot up and he glanced at the clock on the wall. "Coach is going to kill me," he stammered as he stood up, grabbing his bag. "Sorry. I didn't realize it was so late." He continued as he absentmindedly leaned over and kissed Tess softly on the lips. "I'll see-" his voice trailed off as he realized what he did and his gaze locked with hers. He was relieved to see that she wasn't upset, she almost looked pleased. "Tess?"

"Oh, Kyle!" She cried as she jumped up, wrapping her arms around him and kissing him properly.

He dropped his bag and wrapped his arms around her, pulling her closer, deepening the kiss. And for a second, time stood still as they fully embraced their first kiss. The kiss was beyond his expectations, this was the kiss that he always heard about, but never felt himself.

"Get a room!" Someone shouted and they reluctantly pulled away, their breath mingling together as they panted for air.

He took a second to memorize her flushed face and lust laden eyes, he briefly wondered if that's what she saw as well. He briefly opened his mind and was overwhelmed by her lust and feelings of love.

Love. His heart skipped a beat and he wished he didn't have to run to practice. He wanted to stay here with her.

"Can I see you tonight?" Kyle questioned as he reached down for his bag, kissing her quickly on the brow, knowing that if he kissed her on the lips he'd miss practice all together.

"Yes," she nodded, reaching out for his hand.

"Can you meet me at the stadium?" Kyle asked as he cupped her hand in his and squeezed it. "About seven?"

"Yes," she smiled, nodding her head. "I'll be there."

~

The coach drilled him hard during practice since he came in late, but he didn't care, he was in love.

"Who's the babe?" Chris asked as he pointed toward the bleachers, Kyle spun around to see Tess watching from the stands. "She's got her eyes trained on you."

Kyle couldn't help the smile that crossed his face as his gaze locked with hers, his heart skipped a beat as she waved at him. "She's off limits to you my friend." He added sharply and Chris laughed.

"She's your girl?" He questioned as he glanced once more at Tess. "Nice."

"She's my girl," Kyle stated, staking his claim and he knew that she would agree.

He groaned as he glanced up at the stadium clock, it was way past seven and Tess was sitting there patiently. He would look up to her every few seconds, wanting nothing more to ditch the rest of practice.

"Valenti," the Coach called out and he snapped to attention, glancing over at him.

"Yeah?" He replied as he unhooked his helmet and ran his hand over his hair.

"You can go," the Coach stated as he stared out over the field and Kyle blinked in shock.

"What?" Kyle gasped, glancing over at the rest of the team.

"You can go," he stated once more as he nodded his head to the empty bleachers.

Kyle paused only a second before he ran out, not caring why he was letting him go. It was a little odd, but he didn't care, he wanted to see Tess.

~

"Hey," Tess grinned as Kyle finally made his way out of the locker room. "I see the coach let you out a little early."

"Yeah," Kyle shrugged as he crossed over to her and immediately drew her into his arms. "Miss me?"

"You have no idea," Tess whispered as she wrapped her arms around his neck and they kissed. "Let's get out of here."

"Where to?" Kyle asked as he nipped at her lips.

"My place isn't too far," she began as she ran her hands down his chest, eliciting a moan from him. "We could be alone."

"Sounds perfect," he gasped as he pulled away, clasping her hand. "Lead the way."

Tess smiled and escorted him to a small apartment building two blocks away from the stadium. "Nice," Kyle commented as she hastily opened the door and led him in.

"It's not much, but it's mine." She explained as she flipped on the lights to reveal a nicely furnished studio apartment.

"Better than the dorm," he chuckled as he kept his gaze on her as she moved about the apartment.

"My parents thought that since I was at least staying in town to go to school that I should at least have my own space." Tess explained as she glanced over her shoulder at him. "Of course they only live about a block away."

"Parents," Kyle laughed as he started to cross over to her, unable to stay away from her.

"Do you want anything-" Tess began as she turned back to him and was surprised to find him right behind her.

"You," he whispered as he leaned in and kissed her, wrapping his arms around her and pulling her close. "Only you."

"Kyle," she gasped as she deepened the kiss and the next moment they were next to the bed. Kyle vaguely realized that it was due to his power that they were there, but Tess didn't seem to notice and the kisses were too intoxicating to care.

They tumbled back onto the bed, never once breaking their kiss as their hands began to roam, yanking and pulling at their clothing.

"Tess," Kyle groaned as images began to flash before his eyes and he immediately pulled away. He gasped as his mind tried to process the series of images he had just seen, he blinked at Tess, unable to believe what had just occurred. It wasn't possible- could she be the fourth alien?

Tess gazed at him in confusion. "Kyle?" She whispered, flustered at his reaction. "What-"

He sucked in a quick breath, not knowing what to say, or if he should confront her. "We are just moving so fast," he stammered as he looked away from her, trying to calm his breathing. "We should slow it down a bit- I want this to last."

"I want this to last too," she whispered as she reached out to him, her fingers brushing against his chest. "But, I don't want to slow down- I've wanted you since the first day I saw you."

"Tess," Kyle moaned as she raked her fingers down his chest and dipped into his pants.

"I need you Kyle." She whispered, nipping at his ear.

Kyle knew that he shouldn't take it any further, that she could be the enemy, but it felt so right. "Are you sure," he whispered as her nimble fingers began to undress him.

"Yes," Tess smiled, gazing up at him as she kissed his chest.

"Fuck," Kyle moaned, his reserve melting away as she continued to kiss down his chest, rubbing her hand against his groin. "Tess," he hissed as he pulled her up and kissed her, crushing his body against hers.

Clothing quickly disappeared as they continued to kiss, hands groping. "Kyle," Tess gasped, grinding her hips into his. "Need you."

"Wait-" he exhaled sharply, pulling away slightly, gazing into her hand. "Condom."

"Pill," she grunted as she pressed herself against him, stealing another kiss. "Fuck me."

"Buddha help me," he gasped as he kissed her back and thrust up, completing the mating ritual.

This wasn't Kyle's first experience with sex, but it was his first time since his healing- and nothing compared to the sensations that overwhelmed him. Flashes flickered through his mind and he wondered if Tess felt the same thing as he opened his mind to her and he was blindsided by her fear.

She thought he was going to leave her, that he would reject her, that he wouldn't love her in return once he found out the truth.

Kyle stilled his movements as he gazed into her eyes, pausing to kiss her, to convey that he was not going anywhere, anytime soon.

She gasped, wrapping her arms around him, urging him to continue. He growled in response and sped up his thrusts. "Kyle!" Tess cried as her orgasm washed over her and pulled him over the edge with her.

He kissed her softly, trying to catch his breath as he cradled her against his chest. Her eyes fluttered close and Kyle smiled as he placed another kiss on her brow and joined her in sleep.

~

Kyle woke up suddenly, feeling slightly disoriented as he glanced around the unfamiliar room. The warmth he had felt moments ago dissolving into nothing as he realized he was alone in the bed.

"Tess?" he called out as he sat up and reached for something to wear. He frowned, wondering if he had dreamt it all. "Tess?" He repeated as he pulled on his boxers, unable to find his jersey.

"Over here," she replied as he glanced over the small room divider to see her sitting on the floor, wearing his jersey. He smiled, realizing it looked better on her than on him.

"Hey," he stated as he walked around the room divider and sat down beside her, noting the colored pencils and numerous sketch pads scattered around her.

"Hi," Tess smiled as she glanced up at him, her cheeks flushed and her eyes twinkling. He couldn't help but focus on her lips as she sucked in her lower lip and worried it as she glanced down at the pad in her hands. "I have to finish it before I forget."

"Forget what?" He asked as he tried to steal a glance at the drawing.

She pulled the pad to her chest. "You'll think it's weird."

Kyle laughed. "I promise I won't," he sighed, knowing all the weird things that have happened to him over the years. "Can I see?"

She studied him closely and slowly pulled the pad away from her chest, glancing down at what she had drawn. "Okay," she smiled her voice filled with trust and he smiled back in response his love growing even more for her.

He took the pad and glanced down at the landscape. His breath caught in his throat as he recognized the image. "What is it?" He asked, trying to cover his surprise.

"Home," she whispered and he swallowed hard, the image was of Antar, the drawing almost identical to the one Michael drew years ago. "It's stupid-" she quickly amended as she pulled the pad away from his hands. "My parents think I have an overactive imagination."

"Tell me about it," he replied, needing for her to tell him what he suspected was true. She was the fourth, the one Nasedo was looking for, Ava.

She closed her eyes, taking a deep breath. "For as long as I can remember I've had dreams of another life- of another world. My parents think I just have a healthy imagination. But-" her voice trailed off as she gazed down at the numerous pads. "It feels so real."

"Your dreams?" Kyle prompted and she nodded.

"Yeah," she smiled as she looked up at him, suddenly frowning. "Don't you think it's odd?"

Kyle's head snapped up from the picture. "Not at all, I think it's a healthy way to express your dreams. Maybe you did live before, past lives aren't that uncommon."

"You're the first to think that," Tess remarked. "Everyone-"

"You've not been around the right people," he smiled as he leaned over and kissed her softly. "I'm here for you."

"Thank you," she grinned, letting out a long breath. "I thought you might run away, that you wouldn't want me anymore."

"Hardly," he stated as he flipped the page back and exhaled sharply as a picture of Michael gazed back at him. "Who's that?"

"My brother," she stated confidently and he felt his eyes widen slightly. Nasedo never mentioned that small detail. "My twin brother to be exact," she began her voice rising excitedly as she turned the page to reveal another picture of him and Isabel. "Rath and Vilondra- I always had a feeling that they were suppose to get married, but something happened."

"And you?" Kyle asked knowing the answer to his question.

"I know most girls wish they were royalty, but you know it's not worth it." Tess sighed as she flipped a few pages and held out a picture of her and Max in regal robes and crowns. "Our wedding day," she explained as she ran her fingers over their clasped hands. "Zan was King of Antar and I was to be his queen-"

"Did you love him?" He found himself asking, trying to fight back the jealousy he felt once more to the man in the picture.

"I loved him as a brother- Zan and Rath were close. I believe he thought he loved me. I think I was just the first person to tell him no." She laughed, shaking her head as she recalled her memories of the past. "He wanted to marry me and I think I was overwhelmed with the attention- it was nice feeling loved. Rath thought it was for the best.

"We were the royal four- but I don't remember anything after the wedding. I fear I must have died." Tess whispered as she flipped to another page representing the symbol he had recognized as the four squares, the royal four.

"Do you think they are out there too?" Kyle asked, his heart beating erratically.

"Yes, no." She sighed. "I had hopped, that maybe I wasn't alone. That these dreams were true and I had a family out there, waiting for me."

"You do," He stated and she laughed at him.

"Yeah, sure I do." She snorted. "I ran away once, I was determined to find them- I could feel them out there. I ended up in Marathon, Texas of all places. My parents were so angry and I promised then I wouldn't try to run off again."

"It's true," He whispered, taking her hand into his. "Ava."

Her mouth dropped in shock, "How? I didn't-" she stammered, her eyes widening. "Kyle?"

"They've been looking for you for years," he explained as he reached for his discarded book bag. "They've been in Roswell."

"No." She gasped as she pulled away from him as if burned. "This isn't funny. You don't have to play along. I know-"

"Tess," He sighed as he pulled out a small album that Maria made him before he left. "Look." He stated as he opened it up to the first picture of Max and Liz.

She shook her head, tears streaming down her face as she pushed the picture book away. "No."

"Do you even know who you really are?" He questioned as she stared down at the floor.

"I'm Teresa Marie Harding," she stated sharply. "I was found- I'm, I'm an alien." She cried as Kyle wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, kissing her softly.

"I think I was meant to come here, to find you." Kyle smiled as he ran his fingers over face, wiping away the tears.

"You aren't freaked out?" Tess gasped. "This is real?"

"I was shot and Zan healed me." He explained as her eyes widened. "And I was inducted into I know an Alien club- my life hasn't been the same since."

"Zan?" She repeated slowly as she closed her eyes briefly. "That's how I know you- why you felt so familiar. I sensed the alien within you."

"Yes," Kyle nodded as she reached out and traced her hand over his chest. "He marked me, changed me."

Tess sighed, kissing him, relaxing further into his touch and turned her attention back to the book he held in his hands. "Show me."

Kyle smiled as she started to calm down and settled back into his arms as she studied the picture. "This is Max and Liz at prom."

"Zan," Tess whispered as she stared at the picture, reaching out to touch it. "He looks so happy. Max?"

"Yeah, Max Evans." He nodded as he flipped the paged. "Oh, here's a picture of Isabel and her date, Alex."

"Vilondra," she gasped as she studied the picture. "Are they happy?"

"Yes," Kyle laughed. "But, they are still a little angry at me for leaving."

"Why did you leave?" She asked suddenly, gazing up at him.

"To find you," He whispered, kissing her brow. "But, I didn't realize at the time I'd find the fourth."

"Oh, my brother?" She asked excitedly as she pulled the book form his hands and turned the pages until she found the picture of Michael and Maria. "He looks good."

"Michael and my step-sister Maria, they've been a couple off and on for years." Kyle explained. "He'll be excited to know that you're his sister- he's always wanted a family."

"Kyle," she gasped as she sat up straighter. "We have to go see him, I need to see him."

"Tess it's the middle of the night," he chuckled as she visibly deflated.

"When?" Tess inquired as she turned more to him and wrapped her arms around him.

"This weekend," Kyle stated and she squealed, kissing him deeply.

"Oh, Kyle. Thank you." She began as she kissed him. "Thank you."

"Your welcome," he smiled as he returned the kiss. "Let's go to bed," he suggested.

Tess glanced once more at her drawing and than back up at him. "Let's," she smiled as she leaned in and kissed him lightly, running her hands between them, eliciting a moan from Kyle as she brushed up against his groin and then quickly pulled away. She winked at him as she grabbed the hem of the jersey and pulled it over her head.

Kyle groaned as he stared at her, unable to tear his gaze away from her body as she turned and began walking back over to the bed. Kyle jumped up and quickly followed after her, wrapping his arms around her as they fell back onto the bed for an encore of the earlier events.

~

Tess turned into Kyle, watching him as he continued to sleep; she couldn't help but smile at the night they had shared. "It's a dream come true," she whispered as she tentatively reached out and trailed her hands down his arm. "Kyle."

"Hmmm." He grunted as he turned away from her and she couldn't help but giggle as he buried his head under the pillow. She leaned in and kissed the nape of his neck.

"Guess I'll make us some breakfast," she stated as she stretched out her arms and hesitantly got out of the cozy bed.

Kyle grumbled lightly at the loss of her presence and turned back around to blink up at her. "Where you going?" he grunted as he sat up.

"Breakfast," she replied as she pulled her satin robe on. "We do have class in a few hours, two to be exact."

"You had to spoil the moment," Kyle groaned as he rubbed his neck.

"Sorry," she giggled as she crossed over to the kitchen. "How about pancakes?" She called back, glancing toward the fridge. "Oh, and I think I have some bacon too."

"Sounds perfect," Kyle replied as he rummaged through his discarded clothes and frowned when he realized he wouldn't have a chance to shower and change before class.

"Do you want some juice?" Tess asked as she opened up the fridge. "Ironic as it is, I don't have any coffee." She laughed lightly as she pulled out the carton of orange juice and placed it on the counter and turned to grab some glasses.

"Juice is good." Kyle nodded as he dressed. "I assume you have Tabasco?"

Tess gasped, almost dropping the glasses in her hands. "You do that?" She questioned her eyes widening.

"It's an alien quirk that we all have or developed." He grinned as he crossed over to her, taking the glasses from her and kissing her softly.

"And the sugar packets?" She gasped her eyes full of hope.

"Totally an alien quirk- apparently our taste buds love the extremes in taste." Kyle explained as he turned and turned to pour the drinks. "Sweet and spicy," he drawled as he added a packet of sugar and a few drops of Tabasco to the glasses of orange juice.

"I thought it was just me, I mean, I didn't know, I wondered-" she rambled as he handed her a glass and she paused to take a sip. "Wow, I think I love you Kyle Valenti."

Kyle smiled, shaking his head. "Now you love me?" He laughed. "We spend the night together and you love my juice making skills the best."

Tess giggled, nodding her head as she took a long sip. "Maybe," she smiled as she leaned in and kissed him. "I love you."

Kyle flushed at her words. " And I love you." He replied as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her close, kissing her softly, nibbling on her lips.

"No, not now-" Tess stated as she reluctantly pulled away. "Or we'll never make it to class."

"I'm not complaining," Kyle chuckled as he leaned against the counter and sipped at his orange juice.

"We can't miss class," she insisted, shaking her head as she began preparing their meal. "You'll lose that nice scholarship of yours," she added trying to make her point.

"Well- I, um," Kyle stammered after a slight pause and Tess turned his attention back to him.

"Kyle," She gasped as she realized exactly what he was alluding to. "What have you done?"

"I've been skipping my health class." He grumbled, looking away from her scrutinizing gaze.

"Why would you do that?" Tess questioned, sighing in exasperation as she returned back to the cooking bacon and stabbed at it. "You could lose your scholarship if you flunk a class."

"I-" he began as he shuffled his feet slightly. "I don't care- the hours at the coffeehouse were worth it."

Tess stiffened, glancing over at him. "You lied to me. You did have a class after our biology seminar- why? I would have waited-"

"I didn't know that at the time," Kyle quickly amended as he crossed over to her, wrapping an arm around her waist as he nipped at her neck. "I wanted to be with you- I don't regret any moment of it."

"And if you flunk out and lose your scholarship?" She stressed pulling away, gazing up at him.

"I won't," he whispered.

"You better not," Tess sighed. "I can't lose you-"

"Even if, by chance, I lost my scholarship I'd never leave you." He assured her as he wrapped his arms around her. "You're stuck with me."

"Good." She smiled as she turned around and kissed him. "This has happened so fast, but I can't imagine my life without you."

"Don't even think of it." He whispered, kissing her once more. "This was meant to be- I have no doubt that I was meant to find you."

Tess smiled, giggling softly. "Yeah. Guess you're stuck with me."

"I wouldn't have it any other way," he chuckled as he pulled away. "Now, are you finished yet, I'm starving."

"Oh, so is this how you really are?" She snorted as she returned back to the stove, shaking her head.

Kyle laughed. "Need any help?"

"Hmm," Tess smiled. "That's better, but I'm almost done- why don't you set the table?"

"I can do that." He nodded as he glanced up at the cabinets. "Plates?"

"The cabinet to your right," she supplied as she poured the last of the pancake mix onto the skillet.

Kyle opened the first cabinet to his right and found four blue plates nicely stacked. "Found them." He announced as he pulled them out and crossed over to the table. "There." Kyle smiled as he placed them on the table. "All done."

Tess glanced over at him, trying hard not to laugh. "Really?"

"Yep," he nodded as he looked down at the small table and then up at her.

"Try adding the silverware and napkins-" Tess commented as she slid the last of the pancakes onto the plate. "We aren't barbaric."

"Oh," Kyle snorted. "Right."

"Just sit down," she laughed as she crossed over to him placing the serving plate of pancakes and bacon on the table.

"Food. Yum."

"On second thought, maybe you are barbaric-" Tess giggled.

"Hey," Kyle protested as he reached over and pulled her into his embrace. "I'm just a tad alien."

"Oh, really?" She laughed.

"Yeah." He smiled, kissing her softly as she attempted to pull away.

"Sit, eat." Tess commanded as she pushed him back into his seat. "The food will get cold."

"Can't," Kyle whined as he grinned up at her.

"Why not?" She questioned slightly confused as she briefly studied him.

"No fork." He stated solemnly, causing Tess to laugh.

"Right," she smiled as she quickly crossed over to the drawer and grabbed two sets of silverware and a pile of napkins. "Oh and we need syrup," she stated as she handed Kyle the supplies.

"What type do you have?" he questioned as he quickly dived into the meal and placed two large pancakes and four pieces of bacon on his plate.

"It's my special concoction, but I think you'll love it." She winked as she reached into the small pantry and retrieved a small glass bottle of syrup. "It has chilies in it."

"So sweet and spicy?" Kyle grinned as he bit into a piece of bacon.

"Yep," Tess nodded as she crossed back over to the table and set it down. "Anything else?" She asked absentmindedly as she glanced over the table.

"No." He stated as he patted the chair he pulled closer to his. "Sit down and join me for breakfast."

She laughed and sat down beside him. They lapsed into a comfortable silence as they began to eat their meal. Tess giggled as Kyle finished off another round of pancakes.

"What?" Kyle questioned. "I am a growing boy."

"Sure you are," Tess smiled. "I'm just glad you liked it."

"Why wouldn't I? It's the best meal I've had in ages- nothing compares to home cooked meal." He supplied as they sat there, finishing off their glasses of juice.

After a slight pause, Kyle studied her briefly. "Do you have powers like the others?" Kyle asked as he trailed his fingers over her arm, gazing at her as she blinked up at him in confusion.

She shrugged. "What powers do they have?"

"Well, everyone has their unique gift- but we all can do the basics." Kyle began as Tess frowned slightly.

"The basics?" She questioned. "Like?"

"We can change the molecular structure of things-" he explained as he placed his hand on the ceramic centerpiece and morphed it into a cup and back to its original form.

Tess eyes widened slightly and nodded. "Yes," she nodded. "I learned that little trick when I was younger, purely by accident. Thank god no one else was around! That's when I knew for sure I was different. But, I didn't have anyone to share it with."

"You're not alone anymore." Kyle offered as he leaned in and kissed her softly.

"I can't believe it," she whispered as she reached out and squeezed his hand. "I had given up hope in ever finding out the truth- what did you mean by unique powers?"

"We all have a power that is unique to the individual. For example, we all possess a small amount of healing powers due to our ability to change the molecular structure of things- we can heal little things like a cut or a bruise. But Max, Zan, can heal pretty much anything- he healed Liz and I from fatal gunshot wounds." He explained as he absentmindedly rubbed at his chest. "It was the healings that sparked a change in both Liz and I."

"And now you both have powers as well-" Tess continued softly, in deep concentration. "How is that possible?"

"Nasedo, your protector, claims it is because you're powers are human in nature, just more advanced-"

"And Zan just sped up the process," she whispered in awe.

"Yeah," he smiled. "Max is also the only one that can produce a shield as well."

"I can't do either," Tess stated. "But, I've never tried to heal anything, so maybe- what unique powers does my brother have?"

"He can send huge energy blasts and he's starting to develop telekinesis-" Kyle stated, shaking his head. "And I'm glad that he is, he hated his main power."

"Well, energy blasts kinda make sense." Tess mused, "After all he was a soldier and second in command. And Vilondra- I mean Isabel? I'm sorry. I'm so used to their Antarian names- it's all I've known them as, it's so weird to think of them with another name."

"Yeah, I bet it is." He agreed reflecting on that thought before he continued. "She has the power to dreamwalk-"

"Dreamwalk?" She repeated, shaking her head. "What's that?"

"She can visit your dreams-"

"Oh!" Tess exclaimed, her eyes widening. "She was in mine, but I don't think she realized who she was dreamwalking at the time- I freaked and pushed her out. I just thought it was a really freaky dream when I woke up."

Kyle nodded. "Sometimes she can be brought into other's dreams," he continued. "But, I don't think we've ever determined why. And Nasedo is working with her to develop any other possible powers she may have."

"I see," she sighed, closing her eyes briefly. "I can make you see anything I want."

Kyle frowned, not understanding. "Your power?"

"Yes," Tess nodded as she closed her eyes once more, concentrating.

"I don't-" he began as the door opened and an elderly man Kyle recognized from Tess' pictures walked in.

"Tess, honey-" he stated as he noticed Kyle staring at him. "Who are you young man and what are you doing in my daughter's apartment?"

"I- um." Kyle gulped as he stood up, blushing as he realized he wasn't fully dressed. "Tess."

"Daddy," Tess jumped up, reaching out to Kyle. "This is my boyfriend Kyle."

"Kyle?" He repeated as he looked him over. "And you thought it would be fine to take advantage of my daughter?"

"No, sir-" Kyle stammered as he glanced between them, his heart speeding up.

"Kyle." Tess called out to him and his gaze snapped to hers and he took a deep breath, only to notice her father was gone.

"What- where-" he stammered once more as he glanced over the room, searching for her father as Tess giggled. "Tess?"

"My power," she explained. "I can make you see things that aren't really there."

"Oh," Kyle gasped as he sat back down, visibly relieved. "Wow. That must come in handy."

"I've only used it a few times," Tess shrugged, sipping at her orange juice. "Oh, and if the coach asks, they didn't take anything."

"Who didn't take anything?" Kyle asked, his eyes widening as he realized the implication. "You tricked the coach into letting me go last night- I wondered why he let me go."

"I was horny and he was really running you guys late!" Tess whined as she leaned against him. "He left me no choice."

"What did you make him see?" He questioned as he wrapped his arms around her.

"A security guard from the main campus. He reported that someone had broken into a few rooms on your floor. So they needed you to go ASAP and check to see if anything was missing." She explained, shaking her head. "And he promptly let you go."

"I don't think you should try that again," Kyle reprimanded and Tess sighed. "But, I'm happy you did."

"You're not mad?" She questioned, looking up at him.

"How could I be, after last night?" He proposed and she giggled, kissing him softly.

"We should get ready to go," Tess sighed as she pulled away. "You'll have to tell me later about your unique powers- and Liz. I assume you both have them now too?"

"We do," Kyle smiled. "But that can wait until later."

The Fourth - Part 2