Hi! This is my first fanfiction ever so please don't judge it too harshly. However feel free to leave constructive criticism in a review. This chapter is more to introduce the character than anything and I will upload another chapter within a week, possibly even today. I'm from England so I'm sorry if there are any mistakes in my grammar (i.e grey = gray) or my descriptions of New York. Also, the length of the stories will range averagely from 1,000 to 2,000. If you'd like longer or shorter chapters, please leave a review.
Chapter 1 - Alexia Brookes
In the middle of the afternoon, in a random swimming pool in the middle of Manhattan, New York, a girl with soft brown hair and bright green eyes submerged from the depths of the temperate water to a completely empty room. Alexia was expecting this, of course, seeing as she wasn't technically supposed to be in the building at all. It wasn't illegal, per se, but the owner had closed early and the employees were having lunch on the floor above her, so she thought a little bit of extra exercise in a peaceful environment would be good for the soul. Ok, maybe a little illegal.
"Hey! You there, get outta the pool," a man shouted from across the room.
Well, all good things must come to an end. Alexia scrambled to her feet and snatched her cream towel off of a nearby bench. Beneath it, she was wearing a simple white and red polka dot bikini. The young woman considered running, but seeing as the man was already half way across the length of the pool, she doubted there would be time.
"Hi there! Sorry about that, I promise it won't happen again. Plus, if you let me go, I swear you won't ever see my face after this," she promised earnestly.
"Nice try," the man leered as he approached.
He made a swipe for her wrist but, more out of instinct than anything else, Alexia raised her hands so that the palms faced upwards. Behind the two, a small wave of chlorinated water rose before crashing on top of the man. She felt kind of sorry for him, as she knew he was just trying to do his job, but it was also funny to see an obnoxious man soaked with an utterly bewildered look on his round face.
"Sorry about that... Bye!" Alexia apologized before scampering away, her athletic body already dry.
The employee made an attempt to follow but accidentally fell into the pool. Talk about adding insult to injury, Alexia thought as she skidded past an even more confused group of employees with nothing but a towel and a swimming costume protecting her. They stood up but she was gone before they even saw which direction she was heading in.
Eventually, Alexia was able to locate her clothing and was soon dressed in a pair of denim jeans, comfortable yet fashionable ankle boots, a grey tank top and a brown leather jacket.
After sneaking out of the sports centre and running around countless corners before being sure that she was not followed, the brunette decided that her next stop was Central Park. She quickly navigated her way around the busy streets of Manhattan and was able to find a comfortable spot on a wooden bench next to a relatively small pond.
Despite its size, Lexy could tell that it was buzzing with life. She caught every flick of a fish tail, every whir of an insect, every leap of a frog. It made the woman smile to think that so much life could be found in such a miniscule and unlikely place. Her thoughts were soon interrupted by a surprisingly attractive man. He had blonde hair and a muscular build as well as a kind smile.
"Mind if I sit, ma'am?" He asked politely, motioning to the seat.
Alexia smiled at him and shuffled slightly to make room. He sat down and breathed in the fresh air.
"It's relaxing here, isn't it?" she remarked as she continued to study the insects that hovered above the pond.
"I believe so, ma'am. I've... Been away for a while and although it's been about a year or two since my return, I still find myself amazed by some of New York's greatest sights," he spoke quietly but passionately.
The man's face seemed rather familiar but, unable to place the handsome stranger, Lexy turned back to her own thoughts. She wasn't particularly attracted to him, despite his obvious appeal, but he did seem like a good friend from the two minutes since he had sat down. After a while, Alexia got bored of the quiet of the park. Having to do work elsewhere anyway, she nodded at the stranger and walked away. After wandering around for a while, Lexy decided to buy some food for her pets, who waited patiently at her apartment for her return. On the way to the store, she accidentally bumped into a man with long, light blonde hair. He, too, had a muscular build and sported a small bit of blonde stubble.
"Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry," Lexy apologized immediately. The man only smiled.
"Nonsense, I should be the one to apologize for distressing such a fair lady," he replied.
"Well thanks but I'm pretty sure it was me who bumped into you," Alexia assured.
"I still insist on being the one to apologize," he continued.
"Ok then, I forgive you, now if you'll excuse me..." Alexia said, slipping past him before he could say another word.
So one handsome stranger and one handsome weirdo. What more could happen today? Alexia continued to the pet store, where she bought an eye catching amount of fish food, among other things, before returning home to her spacious apartment. The apartment was clean and large, but there was a distinct lack of furniture. In the middle of the lounge, there were two sofas, a small TV and a coffee table. The lounge led into the kitchen at one end and there was a door to her bedroom on the other, next to a door to the bathroom. Along the back wall of the room was an enormous glass aquarium. Inside were all different Alexia loved everything to do with water: fish, swimming, bathing, everything. This wasn't entirely strange due to her abilities, but one might still call it an obsession. She worked as a marine biologist at a nearby university and thoroughly enjoyed spending her time learning about the different types of fish and discovering new ones.
After pouring fish food into the tank and watching them crowd around it, gobbling down the flakes, Lexy straightened herself and looked at the clock. The time was now 5pm and the woman decided that that was about the right time to have dinner. She strolled to the kitchen, where she prepared her own meal: microwavable steamed vegetables. They didn't take long and she was soon happily munching away on the boiling dinner.