Chapter 21

AN: this one is short because at the time it was written I was waiting for feedback before I continued. But now that I have it I will post this…But you still aren't off the hock on feedback.  Feedback can only improve my writing.

            "When are you two heading back?" Logan asked Zack as he wheeled himself into the kitchen for a glass of water.

            "Tomorrow.  We can't stay out too long or Lydecker will get suspicious."  Logan only nodded.

            "Feel free to help yourself to whatever is in the fridge." Logan gestured, figuring that if Zack were anything like Max he would jump at the chance.  "I figure you've got some plan…" Logan hinted as Zack grabbed some leftovers and started to eat.

            "We need you to stop Eyes Only."

            "I can't do that."

            "Just for a little while.  We've got to make it look like your dead or Max will never have a chance."  Logan seemed to consider his words, like it or not what Zack was saying was the truth. "I'll contact you…"  Zack continued with telling Logan his plan, which Logan seemed to accept.

            "Thanks for your help." Zack offered. 

            "Don't get me wrong but I'm doing this for Max."

            "I know.  Just be careful with her because if you hurt her, your going to wish we'd killed you tonight.  I don't like the fact that Max has attached herself to you.  Its dangerous and it will be more so after the escape."

            "You'd prefer she went to Canada with you, wouldn't you?"

            "It would be safe."

            "Its Max's choice."

            "Lucky for you."  Logan ignored his comment and found his way to the guestroom for the night.

            "Lets go!"  Max demanded of Zack as she roughly slammed the guestroom door the next morning.

            "Trouble in paradise?" Zack asked.

            "I'm going to pretend you didn't just say that, because that would be none of your business, and if I wasn't ignoring it, I would have to mess you up for it."  Max informed, angrily storming to the elevator.

            Zack kept his smile to himself.  Obviously Max hadn't expected to wake up alone.  Zack silently congratulated Logan on his conversational skills.

            "Pushing the button a million times won't make it come faster." Zack offered to Max's frustrated behavior.

            "He's got some nerve, you know that.  Like that even matters to me."  Max spit out as she stormed into the elevator.

            "You still love him though don't you?"

            "It isn't like that."  Zack only nodded.

            "It isn't." Max further denied and Zack smiled. "I can still kick your butt you know." Max played back.

            "I'm waiting."

            "Fine.  I hope you like the taste of dirt."  With that Max launched herself at Zack.  Zack however quickly grabbed her wrist and twisted it around behind her.

            "What's the matter little sis can't hit me?"

            Max twisted around and threw him to the ground using the hand he had grabbed.

            "No. I just didn't want to break a nail."  Max smiled.  With that the elevator doors opened and the two were met by more then a few curious eyes.

            "He slipped." Max offered.  A few of the waiting passengers nodded knowingly.

            "Gross.  They thought." Max started when they had exited the building.

            "That is so wrong." Zack continued.

            "I can't believe."

            "You're my sister." The two broke into laughter.

            "I don't think I've ever heard you laugh like that Maxie." Zack softened.

            "I don't think I've ever heard you laugh." Max only stated as the approached the bike they'd used to get to Seattle.

            "Not much to smile about at Manticore." Zack offered seriously.

            "Right…" Max's smile faded. "Come on.  Lydecker is waiting."