Author's Note: I am VERY aware I am going against canon with this prompt… but do you honestly think I care?
Alejandro always had a certain fondness for Noah. He always felt that the two of them had a connection with each other, a solidarity based on the fact that their team was full of morons and nutcases. Well, Cody didn't really qualify as a nutcase but he still felt a more special bond with Noah.
He and Noah had occasionally chatted, whether it was to make quips at the other contestants or just general small talk. Alejandro felt that he and Noah's closet friends were within each other.
Practically everyone on the plane had been gossiping about how Noah and Owen seemed to be forming something more than a friendship, especially since Izzy and Owen broke up in the Yukon. Alejandro resisted the urge to laugh at such a ludicrous claim, at worst Noah only tolerated his idiotic companion.
Perhaps he would take Noah to the final two with him, obviously he would still win but it'd be nice to bond with him more.
Though… that all changed when the London challenge happened.
He had gotten captured before the challenge even began, it was fine though, he was able to watch . Noah seemed to be able to balance out Owen and Tyler's incompetence enough to make sure his team did not get last place
Though once Noah and Owen put Tyler on the rack to get stretched, Alejandro had to hear Noah tell Owen this.
"I don't trust the guy, he's like an eel, dipped in grease, swimming in motor oil."
Alejandro was hurt by that but he figured it was only a matter of time before Noah found him out, Ah well. It was merely a game he supposed.
But then Noah and Owen encountered the Ripper at the Double Decker Bus, Noah had been captured and was struggling against the Ripper's grip but Owen had somehow found it in him to pin the Ripper in the sack and save him.
"Owen! Thank you!" Noah said in a rare amount of genuine happiness as he embraced the big guy.
"Noah? You never really hugged me like that before." Owen said in shock.
"Well…" Noah awkwardly smiled before continuing, "It was kinda built up from being physically assaulted and… among other things." He muttered the last part but unfortunately for him Owen heard that.
"What other things?" Owen asked curiously much to Noah's shock before he began twiddling his fingers nervously, "Okay Owen… this is tough for me to say given my sarcasm streak but… I really like you!"
Alejandro's eyes widened as he watched the scene from the plane. The rumors could not have been true.
"Aw! I really like you too." Owen smiled warmly.
"No Owen, I mean… as in more than a best friend." Noah said awkwardly.
"Whoa. Really?" Owen asked in shock.
"Yeah, I know you broke up with Izzy a few weeks ago but I figured I had to tell you." Noah sighed reluctantly.
But to his surprise, Owen had pulled Noah up to his level and kissed him much to his surprise before he kissed back.
Alejandro felt a weird twinge of horror and frustration, Noah WAS in love with Owen? How could this be? And how did it upset him so much?
When they pulled away Owen smiled at Noah, "I feel the same way little buddy… I mean Noah."
"Really? But what about Izzy?" Noah asked curiously.
"Looking back, the two of us were kinda on and off again and we felt more like friends with benefits than an actual couple." Owen admitted with a rare show of maturity before saying, "And I actually thought you were into Al."
"Meh. He's attractive and definitely one of the more relatable people I met, but like I said, I don't trust him." Noah told Owen.
At that point, Alejandro's eye began to twitch, it was clear to him now, his and Noah's companionship meant nothing to him.
But why was he only thinking this now? Why was Alejandro only now realizing it when Noah made it clear he did not trust him just sooner.
Did he perhaps actually hold hope he would… be in a relationship with Noah?
Alejandro inwardly groaned as he realized this, he had, hadn't he? All those positive feelings he had for Noah were… love.
"Al? Are you okay?" He heard Tyler ask in concern.
Alejandro knew Tyler was trying to help but he could not show weakness in front of him, him saying that dreaded name did not help matters, "Pfft, I am fine. Annoyed by Noah's distrust towards me, but I shall manage."
Soon Owen and Noah had returned with their sack along with Gwen and Courtney.
"Sweet everybody's okay." Owen smiled giddily.
"Yep. Everyone's fine. You all were so stupid to be worried." Heather chuckled nervously, earning her multiple glares, including one from Alejandro.
"But it was reassuring to see… some were concerned." Alejandro glared hatefully at Noah.
"You were watching everything?" Noah asked in fear, earning him an even bigger glare, "Wow, that's awkward."
"Like an eel, dipped in, grease." Alejandro glowered at the bookworm.
Alejandro dismissed Noah's attempts to save face, it was clear that he meant nothing to Noah now.
Apparently Gwen and Courtney caught Duncan and they won the challenge through Chris' rigged rules, but that meant Duncan was now on Alejandro's team. Excellent. He already had Tyler's vote, he just needed Duncan.
After all was said and done, Alejandro had approached Duncan lounging by the confessional bathroom.
"Greetings Duncan." Alejandro smirked, turning his charm on, he had no intention to flirt with the delinquent but he had to still play nice.
"Oh hey. You're one of the new guys. Ale… yeah I don't remember your name." Duncan admitted nonchalantly.
At least he was honest about it, "Alejandro. I came to speak to you about the vote today. How do you feel about Noah and Owen?" He asked with a smirk.
"Owen's a good guy, and he's actually fun to be around, but Noah's not really much if I'm being honest, I'm surprised he lasted this long." Duncan shrugged.
"That would probably be due to Owen. The two have formed a tight bond lately, they have recently formed a relationship as we speak." Alejandro told the punk, now beginning to use this information to his advantage.
"Wait what?" Duncan asked incredulously, "I thought Owen was still with Izzy."
Alejandro could have lied and said that Owen and Izzy were still together to eliminate Noah's precious Owen, but that would likely lead to him getting exposed via Tyler, Sierra, or Cody. Heck, he'd probably figure it out due to Courtney.
"Oh no. They broke up weeks ago in Yukon. Owen and Noah have been getting closer since then." Alejandro explained, stifling an angered growl into the back of his mind.
"That's kinda odd. Noah and Owen didn't seem to talk much from what I heard." Duncan admitted with a questioning look.
"Oh is that so?" Alejandro asked curiously, "Maybe this is just some fling to Noah or something like that. Who knows?"
Duncan's eyes seemed to widen at this, Alejandro resisted the urge to smirk, Duncan likely took Owen's feelings seriously if the two were friends as he claimed.
"Ah well, I am voting for Noah regardless. He is not the best performing teammate." Alejandro told Duncan, although that was a half lie, Noah was much better at this game than that useless butterdonkey.
Alejandro then walked off to leave Duncan to ponder in his own thoughts, he smirked, he now had the cards to eliminate Noah.
Alejandro decided to head for the cargo hold, for once he was not willing to bare to listen to Owen and Tyler's shenanigans or to see Noah right now.
Once he entered the cargo hold, he unfortunately ended up seeing Noah himself, reading a book, Noah seemed to notice Alejandro too so he rolled his eyes.
"Oh great. Have you come to taunt me about my inevitable departure?" Noah asked with a scoff.
"Ha. You act as if you are so special to warrant such a thing. I merely came for some peace." Alejandro spoke haughtily, once again, half lying, he did feel Noah was special enough to be tainted but he would not dare give him the satisfaction.
"Let me guess, to avoid me?" Noah asked in annoyance, "Did you seriously think you could fool me with your manipulation tactic? Don't make me laugh."
"Que?" Alejandro asked curiously.
"Oh please. I've witnessed Justin do this type of trick before. You were clearly trying to manipulate me into being your pawn just like you did for Bridgette and Leshawna." Noah told the Spaniard who looked a bit shocked about what he heard, "What? It's not that hard to figure out."
Alejandro glared angrily at the bookworm before angrily stating, "I was not trying to flirt with you and I actually thought what we had was real before you spat on our companionship."
"I will admit I don't find you obnoxious to deal with." Noah said as he began to leave the cargo hold, "But either way, I don't buy a word you say. You just wanted my vote but you're just upset to find out that you will never get it."
"What would I have to gain from lying to you?" Alejandro asked as Noah began leaving, "Tyler and Duncan are already voting for you. I have no reason not to lie at this point."
Noah looked back, seeming a bit remorseful before scoffing, "Whatever. I still can't trust you. You're probably just like Heather, even if you aren't competing. And for all I know, you're just trying to get me to leave Owen as I know you have some grudge on him." He then glared hatefully at the Spaniard, "And let me just say, if you do ANYTHING to harm Owen, you will pay."
Alejandro just sneered at Noah, he had already stomped on his heart, what else could he possibly do?
"Fine." Alejandro grumbled, and with that Noah had left the cargo hold.
Alejandro cast his vote to Noah with fury and satisfaction, and soon enough, Chris had announced his departure, shocking and devastating Owen.
"Goodbye Noah! I'll win for you!" Owen cried overdramatically, yet clearly saddened.
"Thanks Owen." Noah sighed with a smile as he took the parachute and strapped it on before he pointed at Alejandro angrily, "Just beware of eels!"
Alejandro merely smirked at Noah as he soon jumped out of the plane… away from Alejandro… probably for good.
"Uh, Alejandro. Are you okay?" Tyler asked curiously to which Alejandro shook off from his longing gaze.
"I am fine Tyler." Alejandro said sternly.
"Okay then." Tyler walked off, trying to escape the awkward situation no doubt.
Alejandro then watched Owen silently cry as he kneeled on the floor as Duncan looked awkwardly at the big guy's sadness.
Perhaps Alejandro did have a thing for Noah, and maybe it meant more to him than he believed, it did not matter now, Noah made it clear to him that he and Alejandro would never happen, and now he was gone.
Alejandro had to focus, he had a game to win, and he could not stop at any lengths to do so.
He then looked at the defeated Owen and found a sense of satisfaction at seeing his most hated person on the plane suffer, especially after the events of tonight.
"I'm doing just fine." Alejandro said with a hidden smirk.
Author's Note: Got a little dark now didn't it? Mwahahahaha. That's the price of angst for ya. Hope you enjoyed my first fic that technically involves AleNoah and Nowen.
