lright, alright ALLLRRRRIGGGHHHTTTTT! YYYYEEEAAAAHHHHH! It's time for the Malix update, so here's a new chapter of "The Geek and the (Speed) Freak" and it's a suggestion from xTHECONNORx…I'll take some elements from the story I was passed, but I won't copy it wholecloth…
With that said, the idea is that Max and Alix are even closer than the first stories…and if you want to know more, then read it!
Sometime on the near future…
Max and Alix were as different as two people in love could be. They had wildly contrasting personalities-he was introverted, she was outgoing and outspoken. They had contrasting interests-he was into computers and science, she was into sports.
And yet-when it seems like two people shouldn't get together…somehow, Max and Alix did. They never talked about trying the others' hobbies or interests…
…but, that didn't stop them from trying. And it happened when Max saw Alix at the same robotics lab that he often spent time at refining his projects. And this spurred his curiosity.
And one day, she was there, looking at something on a laptop. And as Max approached her, she saw him behind her in the reflection of her screen. And she quickly shut the laptop.
Max said, "Hello, Alix."
"Hi, Max." she replied in greeting.
"Alix…this would seem like the last place I'd expect to see you…" Max said.
"Why? You don't think I'm smart enough to figure this kind of stuff out?" she asked.
"Well, no…it's just that you were always into extreme sports…not computers or science or…robots…" he said.
Alix stood and now that they were older, she came up to his eye level. She said, "Maybe…I'm trying to explore a new hobby so that my boyfriend and I can share something in common…"
Max looked down, and said, "Alix…it was never important to me that we share hobbies and interests…but if you want, I can help you with your project."
"No! I mean, I want to do this on my own…" Alix said.
Max nodded, and left Alix to her project.
But over the next few weeks, Max noticed that it was harder to spend time with Alix. And he also noticed she was spending more and more time in the robotics lab. And she was even more secretive with what she was doing in the lab…so much so, that she wasn't even doing her sports as much.
Max knew that what was happening between them would come to a head…when she wouldn't return his phone calls or answer his messages…he knew the only course of action was something he wasn't adept in-confronting Alix.
So one morning, he began his barrage of messages. And he was surprised when she replied after one. He sent Alix…I don't know what's happening…but we need to talk. We have needed to talk for the longest…
It had only taken a few minutes, but she sent back You're right. I'm sorry for hiding things from you. And you can finally see this secret.
So now Max and Alix were in the robotics lab. Alix escorted Max to the area where she had been working, and said, "Max…I guess I need to clear the air with you."
"I suppose I am due an explanation." Max said.
Alix took a deep breath, and then said, "Max…ever since we started dating…it felt so strange that the two of us are together, despite how different we are."
Max said, "Well, it's true…"
"I mean, look at Mari and Adrien…she's a designer and he's a model…they are perfect together…and we…well, you can see…" Alix said.
"Alix…there's no rule that two people have to share interests to be together." Max replied.
Alix said, "You're such a great dude, Max…and I should have never tried to keep secrets or shut you out."
She took a deep breath, and said, "And now-what all the secrecy was about…" She turned to a door and pressed the buttons on the panel. She said, "My code was something easy…your birthday…"
Max smiled at that, glad that he was that important to her. She said, "Alright, Max. What would have made this better would have been if you brought Markov."
Max said, "Why?"
"Because…he has a friend." Alix replied. She then said, "Alright…this is the Cyber-Organic Assistant…or Cora."
With that, a small metallic object flew into view. The object said, "Greetings, Alix. Greetings, Max."
Max said, "She recognized me!"
"That is because she has the ability to identify a person based on their biometric markers." Alix replied, barely withholding the pride in her voice.
"Alix…with no real knowledge or expertise…you created a robot!" Max said.
"Correction-I am a Cyber-Organic Assistant…or Cora." Cora replied.
"Well, then, I'll just call you Cora." Max replied.
Alix said, "So what do you say we put her through her paces?"
"Well, that would be a good idea…in case there are any issues, you can fix them." Max said.
Over the next few days, Max and Alix tested Cora. They also introduced her to Markov…and Alix commented that Max's robot buddy seemed to have a budding crush on Cora. Max noticed that as well, and they both decided to let the robots spend time together.
As a result, Max and Alix were able to spend time together as well. And one night, they were having dinner. Cora seemed to whisper something to Alix, who now had a concerned look on her face. This was a look that Max had not seen from her.
They ate their dinner, attended to by their new robot friends. Alix finally spoke, saying, "Max…I have always been in respect of your ability to create such amazing things."
Max said, "Why thank you, Alix"
"Do you think thatMarkov was your greatest creation?" Alix said.
"Well, I am proud of what I was able to create with him." Max replied.
Alix took a deep breath, and said, "What if I told you about something new you've created…that would be even greater that Markov?"
"Really?" Max asked.
"Well, it was something we created..." Alix said.
Max was now a little confused. "Alix…where is this creation? When do I get to see it?"
Alix then stood up and walked to where Max was. She took his hand and placed it on her abdomen. She said, "It's here, Max…and I figure you'll see…in about 6-7 months…"
Ha Ha…how's that for an ending? Sometimes you don't really need kissing and such for romance…it helps, but it's not always a requirement.
So what do you think of the ending? Or the story in general? Loved it? Didn't care for it? Leave a comment, and just like xTHECONNORx and Ro, I'll shout you out either in the opening or the closing! Enjoy and keep following! Who knows what the next time will bring?