Title: Beyond Eden
Author: Lucy Mars
Rating: PG-13...R?
Disclaimer: Bleh, I don't own Dark Angel...and I don't have any money at the moment. To sue me would result in a long boring battle. Wait till I'm 21, then I inherit my money.
Chapter #6
"There first dance as Mr. and Mrs. Cale!" Original Cindy announced over the microphone as Logan and Max headed out to the dance floor.
Spinning Max a little, Logan pulled her into his awaiting arms and they fell into perfect step with each other. The music was soft and sweet. Each note falling into the next, and letting the two dance in perfect harmony.
"How does it feel to be Mrs. Cale?" Logan asked spinning Max around the glowing dance floor, "Because it feels great to be Mr. Cale."
Laughing, Max threw back her head, "You do realize that you've always been Mr. Cale...haven't you?"
"But I've never had a Mrs. Cale...well other than my mother and grandmother. So...how does it feel?"
Kissing his precious lips, Max grinned when she finally pulled away, "It is the most glorious feeling in the world."
Still catching his breath, Logan smiled at her slyly, "Not the 'most' glorious I hope."
Hitting his shoulder playfully, Max laughed. This was what she wanted. What she had craved all these years. To love and be loved. Smiling up at her husband lovingly, Max rested her head against his chest. A perfect fit they were. Like they were made for each other. Molded as one for eternity.
-------
"They're perfect for each other," Sketchy said standing with Original Cindy and Bling, "so perfect."
Looking at him in surprise, Original Cindy handed him a tissue, "You can be sweet sometimes boo. Who knew."
Drying his eyes quickly, Sketchy could feel a blush rise, "What are you talking about? I've just got something in my eye."
"Sure," Bling laughed, "just some dust right?"
"See, now he understands me."
"Whatever," Original Cindy grumbled, "men and their delicate egos."
Scanning the immediate area, Original Cindy had to laugh at how Kendra had already managed to become surrounded by some very eager looking men. To bad Walter wasn't here to fend them off for her. Shuddering at the mental images that occurred every time she thought about Kendra and Walter together, Original Cindy moved on. Stifling a laugh, she watched in utter fascination as Herbal and Logan's infamous Uncle Jonas debated over something. 'Least likely pair...the world really is going to hell in a hand basket.'
Moving on, she wasn't surprised to see Zach looking all anal. "He's just one walking party...ain't he?" Original Cindy asked.
Catching her scowl and the person causing it, Bling nudged her, "Ignore him. I think that his face is permanently set like that."
"Who?" Sketchy asked trying to find who they were talking about.
"Nobody." Bling and Original Cindy said in unison.
Raising an amused eyebrow, Sketchy put his hands up in defense, "All right...I know when I'm stepping over. I'm gonna go and grab a drink, you guys want anything?"
"Original Cindy will have a beer."
"I'm fine, thanks." Bling said watching Sketchy leave. The moment he was out of ear shot, Bling turned back to Original Cindy, "So what do you think about him giving Max away today?"
"I don't know. Original Cindy does not like or trust that man."
"I know. I don't either, but I think that he's letting go."
"Finally." Cindy grumbled, "But that sister, Tinga, I like. She's got balls Bling."
Laughing, Bling crossed his arms, "I don't think that she swings that way Cindy."
Rolling her eyes, Original Cindy looked over at Zach quickly, "I know that much. You should have seen her this morning. I accidentally..."
"Accidentally?" Bling asked cutting in.
Shooting him an annoyed glare, she crossed her arms, "Do you want Original Cindy to tell you what she knows?"
"Yes, I'm sorry." he said not hiding his amusement.
"So, as I was saying, before I was rudely interrupted...I went to find Tinga so that she could help us with Max, and there she was with Zach. Telling him to keep it in line, or she would kick his ass 5 different ways."
"Really?" Bling asked genuinely shocked.
"Pretty much. Original Cindy is telling you, that Tinga has balls. I mean, she's a good sister to Max."
Smiling Bling put his arm around Cindy, "She is. You're a pretty awesome friend to her yourself."
Laughing, Original Cindy turned back to watch Max and Logan finish up their dance, "You ain't to shabby either Bling. I guess that we are both great catches for them."
"Damn right!" Bling laughed.
--------
"Sneaking up on people never was your forte." Zach said not taking his eyes of Max to acknowledge Tinga, who was behind him.
Ignoring his comment, Tinga stood side by side with her brother. "You did the right thing today." she assured.
"Maybe," he said in that aggravating monotone of his, "maybe not."
Studying her brother silently, Tinga tried to find something, some emotion through that military facade of his. Tinga knew...hell, all the X-5 knew. She was sure that even 'daddy dearest' knew too. Zach was good at a lot of things, but keeping his feelings about Max to himself was something he sucked at. Somewhere deep down, Max knew too. But she loved Zach like a brother...that was all. There was never any confusion about that on her part. Only Zach was confused.
Turning back to watch Max and Logan finish their first dance as husband and wife, Tinga smiled at what she saw. What Max and Logan had found. "You did Zach...you did the right thing." Tinga said gently before walking off to leave Zach alone with his thoughts.
Watching Tinga leave, Zach turned his attention back to Max and Logan. He didn't miss the glow and sparkle in her eyes every time she was within a 50 mile radius of Logan. He couldn't ignore her love for Logan if he wanted too. Nor could he ignore the fact that Max only loved him like a brother. Sighing, Zach dropped the military facade for one moment. "Maybe I did," he whispered into the spring breeze, "but that doesn't make it hurt any less."
-----------
Waving goodbye to the last guest that pulled away, Max collapsed into Logan's arms, "I'm exhausted."
Picking her up suddenly, Logan carried her into the cabin. "Well, then lets get you to bed."
"I'm not that tired." Max whispered kissing Logan's neck.
Smiling seductively, Logan set her down on the couch and went to close the door and lock it with a satisfying click, "Who said anything about sleep?"
Laughing, Max scanned the cabin and grinned at how many presents there were. Watching as Logan lit candles and started a fire, Max kicked off her heels. Rubbing her sore feet, she sat back and sighed. "Today was perfect."
"It was suppose to be." Logan whispered as she kneeled before her and traced kissed over her face.
"It was really sweet of your uncle to let us use his cabin." Max said after a moment. Currently distracted by what Logan was doing to her of course.
Pulling away, Logan smiled mischievously, "I don't think that anyone has used my uncle and the word 'sweet' in the same sentence before. Anyway, this isn't my uncles cabin anymore."
"What?" Max asked confused.
"How about we open a few wedding presents." Logan laughed pulling Max up and leading her to the clear space before the fireplace.
Her eyes sparkling with excitement, Max looked over the enormous pile that sat beside them, "Which one first?"
Laughing at his wife's absolute excitement, Logan bent over and kissed her gently. Drawing away from lack of air, Logan fished a box out of his breast pocket and handed it to Max, "How about this one."
"A gift? For me?" Max asked unconsciously feeling her necklace, "But you've already given me so much today."
"Think of it as a gift for the three of us." Logan said rubbing her stomach lovingly, "Come on, open it."
"You don't have to ask me twice." Max laughed tearing open the wrapping paper. Opening the lid of the box carefully, Max was confused to find a house key nestled in flower petals. Looking at Logan's amused face, Max held the key up, "A house key?"
"Actually, it's a cabin key."
Gasping in surprise, Max looked at Logan stunned, "No...you didn't."
"I did." he laughed gesturing to the cabin, "This is now our cabin. For our growing family."
Throwing her arms around Logan, and pinning him to the ground Max sought out his lips with her own. Finding the soft pair, Max molded them with her own.
Groaning in amazement of what his wife could do to him, Logan wrapped his arms around Max and pulled her tighter against him. His hands stroking the bare expanse of her back, his fingers clumsily tried to undo the knots and buttons.
Realizing the Logan was having trouble with all the different buttons and knots, and that he would probably end up ripping her wedding dress in a moment of frustration, Max pulled away and stood up.
His body already missing hers, Logan lay on the ground still. Looking up at his wife, Logan gave her a boyish grin, "I'm thinking that if you thank me like that for everything, I would die a happy man."
"Come on lover boy," Max laughed heading to the master bedroom, "I need you to help me get out of this dress."
On his feet in an instant, Logan tossed off his own jacket and kicked off his shoes, "Well I'm here to help."
Grabbing his and kissing him thoroughly, Max pushed him onto the bed and smiled seductively, "I hope that you'll do more than just help."
Nearly going crossed eyed with anticipation, Logan quickly helped Max undo the buttons and knots on the back of her wedding dress. He smiled at how she shivered when his fingers gently ran over her bare back. Kissing the soon bare expanse, Logan let the dress fall to a graceful puddle at her feet.
Laying her dress over an armchair, Max went to the task of undoing Logan's shirt and trying to unravel his stubborn tie. A task not easily done, considering what Logan was doing to her. Finally done, Max flung his shirt across the room and smiled sweetly. "So Mr. Cale..."
"Yes Mrs. Cale?" he answered while kissing Max's collar bone.
Arching her neck so that he could have better access, Max ran her hand over his bare chest, "I love you."
Kissing both of her eyes, Logan held her face in his hands, "I love you too Mrs. Cale. So much." he whispered before capturing Max's lips with his own.
------------
As the early morning light flooded the room, Logan awoke to find his wife watching him with a silly smile on her face, "Good morning Mrs. Cale."
Kissing him tenderly, Max murmured against his lips, "I'm never going to get tired of hearing that Mr. Cale."
"I'd hope not." he responded tracing the curves of her face.
"I love it here Logan. Our kids are going to come here too...and maybe even with their own kids." Max sighed enveloping herself in Logan's warm arms.
Kissing the top of her head, Logan held her tight, "They will love it here as much as their mother and father love it. I'm sure of it."
"Maybe not as much as their mother and father..." Max said kissing Logan's bare chest, "but almost as much."
Tracing invisible patterns on her back, Logan smiled at how his life had turned out. How everything had changed the day Max broke into his apartment.
Feeling the laughter rumble on his chest, Max shifted to look at Logan. Finding him smiling, Max smiled herself, "What are you thinking about?"
"You." he answered simply.
Her eyes shining, Max leaned up and kissed his cheek lovingly. Tracing the fine stubble the was re-growing, Max lay her open palm on his cheek, "I love you."
Resting his head in her open palm, Logan closed his eyes and savior the moment, like some would savior a fine wine, "I love you too."
"Let's stay here forever." Max sighed happily.
"We can't stay in bed forever." Logan laughed.
"We could try," Max whispered enticingly against Logan's lips, "if only I wasn't so hungry." she added quickly and pulled away from Logan.
Getting over his initial shock, Logan burst out laughing as he watched Max grabbed the top half of his pajamas and pulled it over herself and head for the kitchen.
"You coming?" she asked a playful glint in her eyes.
Scrambling after her, he pulled on the bottom half. 'Life with Max will never be boring.' Logan thought to himself as he went to join his wife for breakfast. 'And that's just perfect.'
`~`~`~`~`~`~`
TaDa! I hope that you liked it! This was actually hard to write. The next chapter will be out tomorrow! Sorry for keeping everyone waiting for so long! It's just that I've finally discovered nature...cause there's a lot of it here in the South of France. ;) I'm convinced that I'm never leaving. (Ha! My brother says that I say that about everything.) Well...pLeAsE rEvIeW!!! :)
-Lucy
