Disclaimer: If I owned DA it would be on every night.. obviously I don't own a thing..
A/N: I just want to say thanks for all the reviews. Things
are kind of tough at home right now and it really perks me up to see all
the nice things you all write..
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Lexa moaned as they entered Alec's apartment after work. "Ugh. I think Normal is trying to kill me for being gone so long." She rolled her head in a circle trying to relax her shoulder muscles.
"Aww poor baby." Alec teased laughing slightly. He took her messenger bag from her shoulder and dropped it on the floor. He dropped his next to hers and placed his hands on his shoulders rubbing gently.
"Mmm. That feels so good." she moaned.
Alec pulled her closer against his chest and draped his arms over her shoulders. Bending his arms back he played with her hair while they stood there in companionable silence.
Lexa moved to sit on the couch and pulled Alec with her. "Do you think we should head to my place so we can help Vin get ready?" She asked.
Alec chuckled. "I think he's old enough to get ready by himself."
Lexa hit his chest playfully. "You know what I mean, he's only been on a handful of dates. He's going to be nervous." Her face grew serious. "I hope things work out between them."
Alec nodded in agreement. "Me too. They deserve to be happy." He stood. "Come on, let's go help him get ready."
The walked down to Alec's motorcycle. They had taken it from Jampony after Alec convinced Normal to let Lexa leave her bike there. She slid on behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. A girl walked by and gave Alec an appreciative look, her arms tightened. Alec shook his head and smiled. He leaned back and whispered in her ear "All yours."
Lexa blushed as she remembered declaring that the first night they made love. She kissed his cheek then they were off.
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They entered her apartment to find Vin walking to his room from his shower. He closed the door and Alec walked to the fridge to get them all something to drink. Lexa went to her room to change out of her work clothes into something more comfortable.
Alec was pulling beer from the fridge when Vin came out of his room. He had shaved closely and his head was shiny from the extra careful job he had done shaving it. He was carrying two shirts and headed to Lexa's room. Alec knew he was going to ask her opinion. He smiled and shook his head.
Lexa had her back to her door. She had changed and started to leave her room but went back to pull her hair up into a bun. She heard Vin enter the room. Before he could say anything she said "The black shirt looks better with those pants." She hadn't even turned around. When she realized this her eyes went wide and she turned slowly.
Sure enough Vin was wearing the pants she thought he was and was carrying a black and a green shirt. He gave her an odd look.
"You couldn't see me, how did you" he was cut off by Alec walking past him into the room.
Lexa shrugged and tried not to look as spooked as she felt. "Don't know. I just KNEW." She said emphasizing the last word. "Must have something to do with all of the experiments. Maybe it's all starting to come together."
She sat on her bed. Alec moved to her side and sat down wrapping his arms around her.
"Why am I the only one this happens to?" She asked. "You guys don't have these freaky things happening."
"Maybe you are supposed to take care of us?" Alec joked. When he saw the sad expression on her face his smile faded. "Really, it's going to be okay. I promise." He kissed her cheek.
Vin watched the exchange with an unreadable look on his face. Lexa stood suddenly.
"C'mon, you need to get ready for your date. Max will be here soon." They moved into the living room and Alec sat on the couch while Lexa sorted through the movies. Vin went back into his room leaving the door open.
"So where are you taking Max?" Alec asked Vin.
Vin pulled the black shirt over his head and replied "I'm not sure. Where do you think we should go?"
"You don't even know where you are going?" Lexa demanded.
"No, I'm not sure what she would like to do."
"Well, what do you like to do?" Alec asked Vin.
"Hmm, let's see, I like to box, break into places and steal things. Yep those are pretty much my hobbies." He said grinning.
"Well, why don't you start with dinner. Max likes to eat." Alec said grinning back.
"Yeah she mentioned something to that effect. What kind of food?"
"Pasta. She definitely has a thing for pasta."
"Hey Alec, how about that Italian place near where we ate today? what's it called? Amore Cafe'?"
"That place is good. I'll write down the directions." He went to the counter and pulled out a piece of paper from the drawer and a pen.
"Okay Mr. Unprepared, what next?" She asked.
"I don't know, a movie?" Vin said unsure.
"No! You can't do that! That's boring, unoriginal" Alec cut her off.
"Sweetheart, you do remember Max hasn't been out on a date in quite a while don't you?" Alec said.
"Exactly! That's why it has to be special!" Lexa exclaimed exasperated.
"Listen Vin, take her to the fights at Ringside, in Sector Two. Tell them Ryan told you to come and they will give you the best seats in the house. You guys can discuss the fights, bet a little, then bring her home for "a movie" " he made quotation marks in the air. "And let nature take it's course buddy."
Lexa rolled her eyes. "Yeah, that's romantic." she turned to Vin. "Take her down by the shore at least, walk a bit you know."
Vin nodded. "Okay, well it sounds fun to me." There was a knock at the door. Lexa got up and dashed to the bathroom. She came back carrying a bottle of cologne. "Stink pretty. Nothing is sexier than a man who smells good." She told him while she spritzed it over him. Alec opened the door to reveal Max standing there. She had one hand on her hip.
"Took ya long enough." She said. She walked in and asked Lexa, what do you think?' executing a small turn showing off her outfit. It was a bright blue tank top that fell a few inches short of her pants showing off a good deal of her stomach. She had a light tan vest over it with tan pants. Lexa had to laugh when she saw Max's shoes.
"Where the hell did you find blue boots to match that shirt?" She asked.
"Please, if you ever shopped with OC you would know that there is nothing she can't find." Max said smiling.
"It looks good." Lexa said.
"Shall we go?" Vin asked in his deep voice. He playfully offered her his arm.
"Yes we shall." Max said in a snooty voice then laughed as they left the room, Vin's laughs mingled with hers out in the hall.
"It's good to hear her laugh again." Alec commented. "That's a sound that hasn't been her here very much this last year."
"Yeah, Vin looked happy too. I'm happy." She added.
Alec moved closer to her and took her into his arms. "You are?"
"Uh huh. I didn't think we would ever find you again. Now we are together again like we should be." She explained.
"Like we should be." He agreed emphatically. He pulled her in for a kiss which she went more than willingly.
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When they came up for air Lexa laughed. "As much fun as this is, how about we go to Crash? I feel like playing pool and we should probably be good friends and save Sketchy from giving too much money to strangers."
"Not when he could give it to us right?" Alec said.
Lexa rolled her eyes and stood up grabbing Alec's hand to bring him with her. He pouted. "I was just getting comfortable."
"C'mon." They paused at the door so Lexa could lean over and put her shoes on. Alec leaned over her back and kissed her exposed neck.
"As much as I love the access to your beautiful neck, shouldn't you do something about this hair? Your barcode.." He said trailing off.
"Easily fixed." Lexa pronounced and pulled the hair tie from her bun. her hair cascaded down her shoulders and back. He lightly took a handful in his ands and brought it to his nose.
"I love your scent." He told her. She turned to face him.
"My scent?" She asked.
"I can smell you on my sheets, my clothes, my skin,
everywhere." She wrinkled her nose.
"Sorry."
"Don't be. It's comforting."
She nodded her head. She knew what he was talking about. She leaned against him breathing deeply. "This thing, it's scary."
He rested his cheek against her head waiting for her to finish her thought.
"It seems to be turning us more, I don't know, animalistic."
Alec tried to lighten the mood by joking with her. "You turn me into an animal."
Rolling her eyes once more she pulled away and opened the door. "Let's roll."
They left.
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Max and Vin
Getting downstairs, there was a minor argument about the night's mode of transportation.
"There is no way I am letting you drive." Vin insisted.
"Why not? Alec's rode with me."
"Exactly you scared the hell out of him." He said.
"He told you that?" Max demanded.
"No."
"Okay." Max said giving him a strange look.
"I just know." Vin said defensively. A confused look on his face.
Max wisely changed the subject. "I'll tell you what. Let's take our bikes. We can race there."
Vin nodded accepting the challenge. They hopped onto their bikes and raced the whole way there. Max won by mere seconds. She slid off her bike with a big smile. "Now you owe me something."
"What? Dessert?" Vin said sarcastically. His smile took the bite from his words.
"Nope a kiss." Max said her face eager.
Vin drew her into his arms roughly and kissed her with a passion that took her breath away. Pulling away he gave her a triumphant smile.
When Max got her breath back she said cockily "You call that a kiss?" Then walked past him into the restaurant giving him a view he couldn't help but appreciate.
They sat down and ordered dinner. Max insisted they have a nice wine instead of beer. Vin pouted. "okay but now we really have to have dessert."
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Their dinner had just arrived when in walked someone Max had hoped to never see again. Agent White. He was dressed in a suit as always but this time he was accompanied by a young woman. She was blond with brilliant blue eyes. Max could tell by the way she moved that they woman was a familiar.
"Oh shit." She said with feeling.
*** To be Continued.
Ain't I evil? Gets good next chapter.