Wow...I can't believe how much y'all liked the chapter! Thank you so much! Anyways, here is the next chapter! Sorry it doesn't show the tape yet, I promise next chapter :)
As Max held the tape in her hands, she felt Alec sidle a little closer to her. Max brought her hand over Alec's and gave him a squeeze. Frankly, Alec didn't want to be anywhere near Logan, but if it would help Transgenic City out, he was willing to do anything. OC looked at the couple, and smiled at her handiwork. She knew that Alec and Max were meant for each other. Max had it in her mind that her and Logan were meant for each other, but seeing Max and Alec together now...it looked like OC had pushed Alec in the right direction. "I'm sorry Cindy..." Max said, finally bringing her attention back to her friend. "I didn't mean to zone you out like that..."
"Boo...believe me it is ok," OC assured her friend. "Look...I know y'all probably don't want to see Logan...I'll take the tape if you want," OC offered. "I don't think your Jam Pony Sector Passes will work anymore..." Max smiled at OC, but didn't want her friend in danger. She had no idea where the Clave would be hiding out to get this tape.
Apparently Alec thought the same thing, "The Clave is going to be watching everything and everyone...we don't want you to get hurt in the crossfire,"
"OC...we really appreciate the offer..." Max murmured.
"Anytime Boo," OC said. "I better head back soon...Normal's been understanding, but I'd better start heading back to work,"
"Alright OC," Max said, "We'll come visit soon," Max let go of Alec's hand, and stood up to pull her into a hug.
"I'll hold ya up to that," OC said with a grin. She stood up and headed towards the exit. Alec draped his arm over Max's shoulder, and he was glad that Max wrapped her arm around his waist.
"When do you want to give that to Logan?" Alec asked, brushing his lips against her ear.
"The sooner we get that to him...the sooner we can get the Clave off of us," Max breathed, not really wanting to go see Logan. Almost as if he felt how uncomfortable she was, Alec's hand rubbed up and down her arm, bringing her closer. "Thanks," she murmured.
"Anytime Maxie..." Alec assured her. "Well...we'd better get this over with," Alec grumbled, standing up. Mirroring her mate's movements she stood up as well, and she interlaced her hand in his. He knew nothing was going to go wrong, and that Max was never going to go back to Logan. Still, it didn't stop him from being a little agitated that they had to go see him.
"I don't want to stay there that long Alec...I know you are feeling uncomfortable about going..." Max started.
"So are you..." Alec said, grabbing their plates. She just nodded her head, and sighed. "Maybe we should send someone else to go..." Max suggested, wrapping her arms around herself. Alec saw how truly against Max was going to see him.
"Max...I can go alone if you want me to..." Alec murmured after placing the plates in a trash bin. He stopped her walking, and placed his hands on her shoulders. "I really don't mind..." he said, lightly cupping her face with his hand. She leaned into his warm hand, but didn't want him to deal with Logan alone. Her hand covered Alec's, and she squeezed it gently.
"Its ok Alec...don't want you to deal with Wheels all by yourself," Max joked lightly. Alec smirked and placed a light kiss on his lips.
"I knew you would grow to love that nickname," Alec said with a chuckle. "Alright...lets go get this over with," Alec sighed, and felt Max lean into him. He wrapped his arm around his mate, and started to lead her towards the garage of TC. "Motorcycle or car?" Alec questioned in a soft voice. They had a pretty full garage now...fixed up cars, armored things, the works.
"Motorcycle would be faster," Max murmured. Alec grinned, and felt surprised when she followed him over to his bike.
Alec kicked out the kickstand, and started it up. "You sure you don't mind?" Alec questioned as Max got behind him.
"Nah.." Max said, wrapping her arms around his waist. She pressed her head to his back, and sighed. "Lets go," The motorcycle lurched slightly as Alec got it to start moving, but once again became smooth as they exited the garage fully. They had packs spread all around Seattle that had fake Sector Passes so that they would be able to get through any security check point around the city. Alec headed for the closet one, and felt Max tighten her hold on him. Coming to a quick stop, there was a duffel bag with fake Sector passes, and helmets; both Max and Alec had a tendency to "forget" to wear their helmets. Now that the Sector Police knew their faces, and now more than ever they needed to stay in hiding.
"We are going to be ok Maxie," Alec assured her, handing her a helmet.
"I know..." Max mumbled, holding the helmet gingerly in her hands. He turned around, and placed his hands on her shoulders. It was strange that his touch calmed her down, but it was really comforting to her.
"Maxie...I mean it," he murmured softly. Alec moved his hand tenderly to her cheek, and rubbed it lightly with his thumb. "This is going to be a huge breakthrough for the war that is going on...and when it is finally over, I'll take you outta here for a while," Max grinned, and Alec chuckled softly, "There we go, there's your smile," he said warmly. "Come on," Alec said, "lets get over to his place so we can go back home," Max nodded her head, and put the helmet on. Alec quickly mirrored her movements, and grabbed the fake Sector passes. Getting back on the cycle, Alec headed towards the place where neither of them wanted to go.
Turns out that they were able to evade the Sector Police, and finally they were at Logan's penthouse. Taking off the helmet, Max and Alec went to the front door. Max rang the doorbell, and after a few moments, the door opened up. "Max..." he said in a surprised voice. "Alec," he said in a stony voice.
"Look, we aren't going to take much time," Max said before Alec could say anything. "Look...we need you to put this up on an Eyes Only broadcast," Logan gingerly took the tape, avoiding Max's skin. He couldn't help but notice how close Alec was to her.
"What's on it?" Logan asked, turning it over.
"According to those group of kids we saved, incriminating evidence of Clave doing ritualistic things to us...to the rest of the human population," Alec explained. "We'd really appreciate it if you could put that up," he murmured.
"Yeah..." Logan said distractedly.
"We owe you a thanks," Max said uncomfortably. "We wouldn't have even known about those kids if you hadn't broad casted it,"
"No problem..." Logan said. He noticed how uncomfortable things were between him and Max. Even before the virus, him and Max were never this weird with each other. "I'll try to get this in tonight or tomorrow," Logan said, and Alec nodded.
"Thanks," he said shortly. "We should probably head back to TC," Alec murmured. Max nodded her head, not wanting to be there any longer.
"Thanks again Logan," Max said over shoulder.
"Max...can we talk for a minute?" Logan asked before they could get out of earshot.
Max wasn't really sure if she wanted to stay to see what Logan wanted. "We gotta get going in the next few minutes," Alec replied.
"Fine..." Max said to Logan. She turned back to Alec and kissed him softly on the lips. "Anything you want to say to me, you can say to Alec," Max said before he could get away fully.
"I just wanted to be friends still...is that too much to ask?" Logan questioned.
"I guess not...you helped find some of my siblings...but I just need to focus on being leader chick right now," Logan nodded his head, and Max smiled. "Alright, we gotta bounce," Max told him, before wrapping her arm around Alec's waist. They walked towards the motorcycle once again, and Max felt Alec pull her closer. Shrugging off his heavy jacket, he placed it around her shoulders. "Alec..."
"Its going to rain," Alec murmured softly. Max smiled, bringing the jacket securely over her body. He was glad that Max didn't fight him on it, and was glad that Max was happy wearing it.
"What about you?" Max asked, noticing that he was only wearing a thin sweater.
"I'll be fine Maxie," Alec assured her, "lets just get back," he said as he swung his leg over the motorcycle. Max mirrored his movements, and wrapped her arms tightly around Alec's warm body. Before starting it up, Alec brushed his hand lightly over her knuckles. He kickstarted the cycle back up and headed back to their home.
Before they knew it they were back home. They went to see if Logan had done his Eyes Only bit yet, which he didn't. "Come on you..." Alec murmured, gently taking her hand.
"What?" Max yawned, as he started to lead her towards his room.
"Maxie...the broadcast will go up eventually. I think we should just get some rest," Alec breathed, brushing his lips against her ear. He was hoping that Max wouldn't fight him about it.
"I don't want to," Max yawned. She then finally just decided that she should finally just listen to Alec.
"Maxie," he started, preparing to fight her on this.
"Ok..." Max murmured, leaning her head on Alec's shoulder. Feeling her relax against his body, he wrapped his arm lightly around her. Arriving in his room, Max reluctantly shrugged off Alec's jacket and handed it back to him. Feeling that their clothes were damp, they shrugged them off. Max pulled on one of Alec's t-shirts, and a pair of underwear. Alec grinned, and just donned a pair of boxers.
Alec smirked lightly, and swept Max into his arms. "Alec!" she squealed. He softly put her down on the bed, and Max realized how much she had missed. Alec was tender, caring, and loving; she had not realized this at all.
Alec looked at her tenderly, and then he noticed how silent she was. "Maxie...are you ok?" he breathed, placing his hand on her cheek.
Feeling his thumb lightly traced invisible designs on her cheek, finally snapped her out of her silence. "Yeah..." Max murmured, reaching out to cover his hand with her own. "Just thinking..." as he laid down, his body lightly covering hers.
"About what?" he asked.
"You," Max murmured with a small smile.
"Good thoughts I hope..." Alec breathed. Max kissed him lightly on his lips, and was glad to feel his body relax against hers. "Good," he mumbled against his lips. "Max...this war is going to be over soon..." he said suddenly.
"I know..." Max said. "I just wish that it could be back to the way it was..." Alec brushed his hand into the back of her neck. She sighed as she felt his skilled fingers relaxed her tense muscles. "Thanks Alec..."
"Feeling better?" he asked, as his fingers lightly continued to massage her bar code.
"Yeah..." Max murmured, "Love you Alec...I don't know what I'd do without you here..." Alec couldn't help but grin when she said that.
"I love you too Maxie," Alec said in a soft voice. He placed a small kiss on her lips and saw her eyes close. "I will always be here for you.." he murmured. Max smiled, her eyes still closed. Her arms went over his neck bringing him closer. "Good night Maxie..." he murmured, seeing that her breathing was starting to lighten.
"Night Alec," she murmured sleepily. Alec turned them to his side, and he brought Max closer to his chest. He pulled the sheet on to them, and just watched Max as she slept. For the past couple days Max had troubled sleep, but her face was peaceful and serene. He felt her tighten her arms around him and he smiled once again. Alec felt sleep coming onto him, and leaning his head onto his mate's...he fell asleep.