Title: A Second Chance Pairings: Alec/Asha, Max/Logan Disclaimers: The usual. I don't own these characters...blah, blah, blah.
"Oh no, please sweetie, no clothes yet," he said as he watched her pull the t-shirt over her head. She bit her lip shyly and stared at her hands. "Please?" he begged as he tugged at the end of her shirt. "Ok," she said softly. She lifted her arms and allowed him to pull the shirt over her head. She quickly hugged the sheet to her chest and lay back down beside him. "You know I never figured you for the shy type," he said. "And I never figured you for a satin sheets guy," she replied. "When you have a goddess in your bed, you can't just have her sleeping on anything," he said. "That's sweet, but I'm far from a goddess," she said as she smiled at him. "Are you kidding me? Come here," he said, getting up and pulling her out of bed.
He walked her over to the full-length mirror and stood behind her, wrapping his arms around her waist to keep her in place. She couldn't pull away, so she folded her arms over her breasts and stared at her feet. He rested his chin on her shoulder, and pulled her arms away. "Don't you know how beautiful you are? Look at you, you're perfect," he said. She turned around and kissed him passionately. "Asha...," he whispered into her mouth.
"Alec! Wake up!" Max yelled as she shook him, "you're talking in your sleep." "Ok, ok I'm up! Geez!" he said. "So...Asha huh?" she giggled. 'Damn' he whispered under his breath. "Hey, the woman is hot, and I'd very much like to get in her pants, why wouldn't I dream about her?" he said. Max wasn't convinced. She knew Asha meant more to Alec than he was letting on. He had real feelings for her, she was more to him than just another one night stand. "What are you guys talking about?" Logan asked as he returned from the bedroom. "Asha. Alec is in love with Blondie," Max teased. Alec looked at her incredulously. "I'm not in love with her. I like her, I mean look at the woman...she's gorgeous. I'd have to question the manhood of any guy who didn't try to get a piece of that. Uh, no offense Logan," Alec said.
"None taken, I'm no exception to the rule. I've definitely tried," Logan said. He looked over at Max and she was shooting daggers at him with her eyes. If looks could kill he would be a dead man. Alec laughed at her and she gave him the same look. "It was a long time ago, Max. Asha and I grew up together. When I left for college she was a freshman in high school and a skinny, flat chested, tomboy of a little girl. I saw her again her senior year when I came home for Christmas break, and Asha Barlow the tomboy little girl had become Asha Barlow the well filled out woman. We had a little fling shortly after her 18th birthday, but that was it. We realized we were more like brother and sister than anything else. See, you have nothing to worry about, she doesn't want me anyway, and my heart belongs to you now." Max smiled.
"While we're on the subject of Asha, has anyone seen her today?" Logan asked. Max and Alec both shook their heads 'no'. "She was supposed to bring over some documents she and the S1W obtained and I haven't heard from her. I've been calling her at home and on her cell and she hasn't answered either one. I'm a little worried; it's not like her. Max, would you mind going over to her place to check on her? Make sure everything's okay?" Logan asked. "Sorry, no can do. Normal's going to can my ass if I don't get back to work soon, but Alec's free," she said as she got up and headed out the door. Alec rolled his eyes at her, but he was happy to have any chance to see Asha. Logan looked at him, waiting for his answer. "Sure, I'll do it. No problem," Alec said. Logan gave him the address, and then he hopped on his bike and headed over to Asha's apartment.
Alec knocked and knocked, but she wasn't answering the door. He knew she was there, he could feel it. He was ready to break the door down when he finally heard her approaching. She threw the door open, not even bothering to see who it was. Alec couldn't believe his eyes. She was wearing nothing but panties and a very thin, tight baby doll tee. If he hadn't been so busy staring at her breasts through her white shirt, he would have noticed her face was flushed and she was soaked in sweat. When her eyes finally focused enough to see who it was, she turned away and flopped down on the sofa, wrapping herself in a blanket and curling up into a ball. "Sure, I'd love to come in," Alec mumbled as he followed.
"Asha, wake up. Logan sent me over to get some kind of documents from you," he said. She didn't even stir. "Asha!" he yelled. "What?" she whined softly. The sound of her voice worried him. "Just tell me where the documents are and I'll get out of your hair," he said. "On the kitchen table, and lock the door on your way out," she answered. Alec retrieved the papers, but stopped before heading out. "Hey, are you okay? You don't look so good," he asked, standing beside the sofa and pulling the blanket off of her. Asha nodded her head "yes", but he wasn't convinced. She was shivering despite the warmth of the apartment, her eyes were glazed, and her face was flushed. He placed a hand on her forehead and didn't like what he felt. "Asha, you're not okay, you're burning up," he said. He immediately dropped the papers and headed to her bathroom. He searched the cabinets frantically, finally finding what he was looking for. He then made his way to the kitchen and got a glass of ice water.
"Hey, sit up for a sec," he said, returning to Asha's side. She sat up slowly, with a little help from Alec. "Here take these," he said, and handed her two aspirin and the glass of water. While she swallowed the pills, he brushed away the sweat soaked strands of hair that were plastered to her forehead. "Come on, you should be in bed," he said when she was done. "I'll be fine right here, you should head back now. Logan needs that information," she said weakly, as she lay back down. "You feel like crap and you're worried about Logan? He can wait. I'm more concerned about you right now," he said as he gently picked her up and carried her to the bedroom. Asha would have argued with him, but she didn't have the energy. He put her in bed and tucked her in. She fell asleep as soon as her head hit the pillow. Alec stayed around for hours, watching her sleep and monitoring her fever.
"Gee Alec, thanks for taking care of me. Sorry I've been avoiding you for a week, but hey, I'm feeling a lot better now!" Alec said as he sat down beside Asha, "You don't call, you don't write. I'm hurt." "Alec, I'm really not in the mood," Asha said, picking up her beer and walking over to a table instead. He followed and took a seat across from her. Asha stared into her beer, avoiding his curious gaze. "Look Asha, I'm not trying to play games with you here. I'm just trying to be friendly. That's generally what you do with people you like," he said, reaching across the table and taking her hand. A small smile crept onto Asha's face. Alec was a nice guy. A cocky guy, but overall, he was good.
She looked up at him and he smiled. "I'm sorry I've been avoiding you, and thank you for being there for me. It was really nice of you. It's just that being sick, and dealing with Eyes Only and the S1W has had me in a really pissy mood lately. I've just been overwhelmed," she said. "Well in that case, I have the perfect cure," he said, "Hang out with me tomorrow night. It'll be great. We'll have dinner, watch a movie or two...what do you say?" Asha wanted to say no, but the way he looked at her...she just couldn't resist. "Sure, why not? I could use the break," she giggled. "Great, I'll get the food, you pick the movies. Pick you up at seven?" Alec said. "Seven is great," she answered. "Good, I have to get going, but I'll see you tomorrow," he said "and Asha, do the world a favor and smile a little more today...the sun could use some help." With that he got up and left, leaving a blushing Asha behind.
TBC...
