Chapter 2

Adam returned home after a hard day at work. This case they are working on was taking a toll on everyone. Mood swings were flying everyone getting annoyed with each other so Adam finally asked Mac if he could go home and get some rest. Mac agreed and told everyone to go home and get some rest and maybe they would be better in the morning. As he approached his doorstep he noticed another envelope lying on the ground he bent forward and picked it up. It was addressed to him with no return address just like the last two. He took the letter inside closing the door behind him he placed his other mail down on the counter as he opened the one in his hand, but this time it was shorter then the last two.

I see you

sincerely xoxoxo

ok now this was really starting to freak him out. Who the hell was watching him and why are they watching him in the first place? He sighed placing the note back into the envelope then he walked to his back room getting as t-shirt out and a pair of boxers he headed for the bathroom. He got in turned the water to the right temperature he then got in under the spray hoping he would forget. He closed his eyes and imagined Mac in the shower with him kissing and groping him in so many ways that he became aroused. He had to get his arousal under control, but the image of Mac moving in and out of him wasn't doing any good for his vision so he grabbed his member and stroked it he moaned with pleasure as his ministrations sped up. He came in his hand as the water washed it down the drain he sighed turned the water off and got out. He dressed for the night then drifted off to sleep, but his dream turned into a nightmare.

Adam was walking down a long corridor for this place seemed unfamiliar to him. He had no idea where he was and it scared him. He came upon a door as he opened it he came face to face with a faceless man who grabbed and dragged him into the room. It was there he tossed Adam to the bed then he cuffed his wrists to the headboard. The faceless man then kissed him all the while he undressed Adam. Shortly after her entered the young man causing him to cry out.

"No! No stop...get off of me! please...get...off" Adam cried out, but the faceless man just continued to thrust into him.

Adam felt his shoulders being shaken as he suddenly opened his eyes. He sat up quickly and found himself face to face with Mac who was looking at him with worried eyes. Adam let out a sigh of relief as Mac pulled the shaken young man into his arms and held him tightly. After Adam calmed down Mac pulled away from him looked into his eyes.

"Adam are you ok?" Mac asked he nodded.

"Yeah it was just a nightmare" Adam said. Mac looked at him for a moment he didn't buy it, but he let it go. "What are you doing here? And how did you get in?" Adam asked.

"Key remember? And you left very frustrated that I had to come and check on you to make sure you were ok" Mac said Adam nodded and smiled.

"Thanks, but I'm ok" Adam replied Mac nodded then got up.

"Ok then as long as your sure" Mac said as he got up.

"Yeah I'm sure" Adam told him.

Mac took one last look at Adam who gave him a big smile he smiled back and left the apartment he still was a little hesitant about leaving the lab tech alone especially after having a nightmare like that, but he was going to respect Adam and his home. He walked out the door, closing it behind him only to have it open again he turned and stared at Adam.

"Thank you Mac" Adam said sheepishly Mac smiled and nodded.

"Your welcome now get some sleep and try to dream about something good" Mac instructed Adam laughed softly.

"Ok I will try good night Mac" Adam whispered softly.

"Good night Adam" Mac answered back as he turned and walked off.

Adam watched him leave the apartment building closing the door behind him he cursed himself for having that nightmare because now Mac is going to be keeping a close eye out on him. Not that he's not grateful that he worries about him it's just he didn't need Mac hanging over his shoulder 24/7. sighing he went back into his room and fell back to sleep. The next morning as he got up he found yet another note lying on his bed. He scanned his room for any intruders, finding none he picked up the note and began to read.

My dearest Adam,

if I have to tell you again to stay away from that Mac character

I will not be held responsible for my next action. Your mine and no one

else's. This is my last warning to you because the next time I will take aim.

Yours truly xoxoxo

Adam tossed the letter down on the bed for this was the fourth one he has received in the last couple of days and frankly it was starting to scare him. He just doesn't know what to do. He promised Jo that if this kept up he would go to Mac, but because of the threats against Mac he couldn't put him in danger like that so he figured the best way to protect him was to keep away from him. He got up and got ready for work he closed the door behind him and left. He arrived at the lab shortly after got out and clocked in he then went in to his lab and began working.

Jo walked in after she had spotted Adam she could tell something was bugging him so she walked towards the lab, but suddenly stopped as she seen Mac enter. She watched the interaction between the two then frowned when she saw Mac's facial expression he was becoming angry so she thought maybe she outta intervene before someone said something stupid so she rushed to the lab in time to hear the conversation.

"Adam what are you saying? You don't want me coming around you anymore? Why?" Mac asked he wanted to know what he said or did to piss off Adam.

"Mac you just don't understand I..don't..want..you..near..me! Understand now?" Adam harshly told him he felt bad about it, but this was the only way to keep him safe.

Jo couldn't believe what she was seeing or hearing. She could see the pained look in Mac's face as well as Adam's she knows he doesn't mean any of it. Mac just stared at him then shook his head.

"Why? Have I done something to upset you?" Mac asked Adam let out a frustrated groan.

"Just leave me alone!" Adam yelled out Jo was taken back so was Mac.

"Adam Ross! You do not yell at your boss like that do I make myself clear?" Mac hissed angrily at him.

"Your not my boss! I work for the city not you" Adam replied. Mac shook his head.

"As long as you work in this lab you work under me got it?" Mac countered back he was beyond angry this time "But if you want me to leave you alone then fine I will! Your fired" Mac said.

"MAC!" Jo yelled out Mac turned to her as did Adam.

"What?" Mac asked.

"That was just a tad harsh! Don't you think?" Jo asked he sighed then turned back to Adam.

"Fine your not fired, but you are suspended until you get your head clear understood?" Mac announced Adam just ignored him grabbed his stuff and left the building without turning back.

Jo followed Adam as he headed for the elevator she got in with him, but didn't say anything until they reached the gerage she pushed Adam to the wall demanding to know what was going on.

"Adam what the hell was that? You know when I said he wasn't your boss didn't exactly mean you could mouth off to him" Jo said when Adam looked up she was shocked and heart broken to see tears in his eyes.

"I know, I know, but it was the only way" Adam said tears streamed down his face. Jo was confused at the meaning.

"The only way? The only way what?" Jo asked.

"I received 4 letters within the last couple of days and each one saying that he would kill Mac if I was anywhere near him. In one of them he came into my house and watched me sleep and I think he was there again last night after Mac left because I woke up with a letter on my bed once again" Adam said Jo was taken back she sighed shaking her head.

"Adam this guy broke into your house you need to tell Mac and let him know at what's going on and why you acted the way you acted towards him" Jo said, but Adam shook his head.

"No I can't Jo! He'll kill Mac if I go anywhere near him" Adam pinned out.

"Adam what would happen if Mac got one of the letters and had your name in it? Then what? He's going to know one way or another Adam it's only a matter of time before he finds out" Jo said.

"No it won't because I won't let him find out" Adam quickly announced Jo shook her head.

"Adam you promised you would go to Mac if this kept happening! Now you either go to him or I will" Jo said.

"Jo please don't! He already has enough on his plate he doesn't need this added to it. Just let me handle this on my own" Adam pleaded.

"How?" Jo asked.

"I don't know, but I'll figure something out" Adam said then he pushed passed Jo and walked away Jo was torn between what to do. She turned and headed back up to the lab.

Adam arrived home after leaving the lab. He was upset because he had to tell Mac to leave him alone. He didn't want to, but it was the only way to keep him safe at least that's what he kept telling himself over and over again. He had just sat down to eat his food when a knock came at the door he got up to answer it and boy was he surprised to see Mac standing there. He quickly shook his head out of his daze and attempted to close the door before Mac could enter, but he just placed his hand in the way stopping the door from being closed.

"Adam I am not going anywhere until you tell me why you acted like you did towards me, but most of all what is bothering you" Mac said, but Adam just remained silent and hoped that he would leave. "Adam I cannot help you nor can I make right what I supposedly done unless you talk to me" Mac pushed his way into the apartment.

Adam sighed and just gave up he let him in and moved to head for bed until he turned.

"Mac please just leave me alone! I don't want you here! Now go please" Adam pleaded Mac just looked at him in unbelief then shook his head.

"You know I really thought that maybe I did something to upset you, but now I'm not so sure. Alright Adam I'll leave you alone! Goodbye" Mac said then walked out of the door as Adam shut it behind him.

Once he was in the safety of his own room he began to cry himself to sleep. He didn't want to hurt him like this, but what choice did he have? He fell asleep hoping he didn't fall into another nightmare like the one he had before.

!

Mac walked down the dark streets trying to come up with some explanation as to why Adam was acting aggressive towards him. He had hoped to tell the young tech of his feelings tonight, but after the display earlier in the lab he was beginning to wonder if he felt anything towards him as he did towards Adam with a sigh he headed to his car and back to his own apartment unaware of the presence that stood across from him watching his every move.

"I warned Adam not to go near him! Now I must take action" the figure whispered to himself as he prepared to give warning to one Det. Mac Taylor. Oh what a night it's going to be as he followed the detective home.

Tbc...