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Chapter 11: Solar Flare
Blood pounding in her ears Alex paced the decks like a mad woman. What the fuck was wrong with her? She had no qualms about nearly killing a man in front of witnesses that was the least of her worries. It was the nearly aspect. She'd dreamt of the day when she'd cross paths with those who murdered the only mother she'd ever known and in the end she had to go and think of things in the dead woman's perspective. Having a conscious could be such a bitch. Grasping the necklace by its silver chain Alex gave it a once over to put it to memory. Upon a closer look blood was caked within the intricate grooves, could it have been her mothers, after all these years? "What?" Jim shook his head in surprise.
"I'll never get used to the doggy sonic hearing."
"Cool it wit' the mutt jokes I'm in no mood."
"What did I do to warrant such a cold greeting?" He opened his arms in welcome, and not being in a 'come hither' mood Alex sniffed in irritation. "I was called to the mess hall to resolve a scuffle but by the time I got there things seemed... all right enough. Apparently one of the crewmen was out for blood. You wouldn't happen to know about that would you?"
"Are ya deaf or stupid I said I'm not in the mood for your bullshit."
"Hmm really?" He eased closer and wrapped his arms around her stomach from behind. "'Cuz you're usually always in the-"
"Hawkins I mean it. Get off!" She ripped herself away, roughly enough to knock him on his ass. She brandished her knife and taking the same stance she had with Orion she wedged it beneath Jim's neck. "If you ever touch me again, I'll skin ya alive. I tried to kill Orion. It's an eye for an eye right?" He couldn't help but stare at her and it wasn't out of surprise. She was at her breaking point. One could have easily transplanted her into the worst moment of her life and watched it without fail in terms of her emotions. She was baring her fangs yet tears welled in her eyes and her hands shook something fierce. "Right!"
"If you wanted to kill Orion then why didn't you?"
"She wouldn't fuckin' let me." Jim's brow furrowed. Did she not want to tell him or did she not know? She sighed loudly and crossed to the railing to rest her forearms on it. "Hawkins what do ya see?"
"What am I'm I supposed to see?" That seemed like a good enough answer. With her being this volatile not acting like a smart ass seemed like the best option.
"I was talking about the stars. What do ya see in 'em?"
"How much have you had to drink?"
"It was a game my momma and I used ta play. Every night we'd go out on the balcony and look at 'em. She told me everyone's future is written in one." His mouth opened to disagree but thought better of it. "I never saw it though. The day before she- well I asked her about it. She said it's our potential and what we do wit' it that's really written there. Sometimes it's so bright and expressive it shows in our eyes."
"They're like a solar flare." He joined her side, although he refrained from displaying the stance he wanted to show around her. You never know who might come by on their watch.
"What?"
"Your eyes." She stared at him, unsure as to whether or not he was being truthful or still wanted a bit of action tonight. Judging by the lingering gaze up and down her body she knew immediately.
"Could ya be honest wit' me for a second?" He nodded stiffly. "You've never been with a woman have ya?" Jim was slightly taken aback; he figured she'd call him out on account of his staring.
"What makes you say that?"
"Judgin' by the fact that ya don't know how to hide your interest is a big let-on."
"Oh." He blushed something fierce. He had no idea he'd been that obvious. "Wow, see now this is sad."
"What? Bein' twenty-one and not havin' touched a woman yet? Think nothin' of it. I know plenty of men who haven't. Or at least haven't done it on equal terms. Come on, I wanna show ya somethin'." He took her offered hand with suspicion, his heart racing slightly as she led him down to the cargo bay. Jim couldn't be sure if she was teasing again or still on a blood lust. Only once her arms wrapped around his neck and she pulled him in for a kiss did he get the hint. Things didn't progress as slowly as they had the first time they were together, mainly due in part to Alex's fervency. He was a little concerned since she had been so serious just twenty odd minutes ago but who was he to complain?
He carried the naked girl, whose legs were wrapped around his waist, kisses and light nips being delivered to his chest, neck and jaw, finding a smooth enough surface in one of the long boats before he lowered her down. Once he finally sat down she nearly pounced on him, pinning his arms against the course wood work. "Uh, shouldn't I be on top?" Her eyes danced with mischief, glittering liquid jewels in the scant candle light.
"Not this time boy scout. Just lie back and enjoy the ride."
~8~
Jim awoke a good two hours later, refreshed and feeling like a new man. He couldn't remember a time where he'd ever felt this good, hands down the best night of his life. And Alex- wow, she knew her stuff; there wasn't much she wasn't willing to do. Shit, what time was it? It finally registered to him that the girl wasn't laying beside him. He hadn't wanted to disturb her too much as he put on his clothes- then he noticed she was already awake, sitting on one of the benches. "God I'm so stupid." Her voice was raspy and she was shaking ever so slightly. "So fuckin' stupid." Tears slipped down her cheeks as she racked her knuckles against the side of the head. Jim lightly touched her naked back and she turned on him, paranoid.
"Alex, you all right?"
"I'm fine. I have to go."
"Right now? Can't you stay a bit?" He looked inviting enough, not in a sexual way more like he needed comfort of some sort. What the hell is wrong with me?
"No." Subconsciously his arm shot out to take her wrist.
"Please Alex."
"What the hell ya need me so bad for? I ain't nothin' special. Now stop beggin' like some needy lil' pup." She gathered her clothes and dressed hastily. Pulling on a boot as she shut the door behind her Alex nearly collapsed against it. What had she done? She was caught between two men: one wanted her forever and the other desired her in bed- and she wasn't good enough for either.
