Limited time
Thanks for the reviews. I'll see what I can do to keep the paragraphs while uploading the chapter. Sorry to have forced you to review. Just wanted to make sure you want me to keep on writing. I haven't written the 2nd Chapter yet, so I don't know what it will be about – I'm as expectant as you are. So I have to get myself inspired. Here is:
Chapter 2: The first attempt
"So now what?", Max asked after the lab geek had exited the room.
"Don't know. Figured you take one right away and we go to my place and celebrate a little", he said spontaneously, not realizing how it might sound to Max. She breathed in sharply, unsure if he meant what he said or if he meant something else.
Seeing her hesitation it finally dawned him what he had just said and what it sounded like and he quickly corrected himself. "Ah, no. Not what you mean. I mean, well. I thought that maybe, well, you know. Ahhhh. Well, just go to my place and have dinner and some wine. Maybe dance and talk about what, ahhhm, well, where we're going from here......I mean we don't have to talk. I, I I mean about that, unless you, ahhhm, well, want to – I mean talk. Well, I don't know I just thought it is nice to touch your hand again", Logan stuttered, knowing he just made an complete idiot out of himself.
Max breathed out in relief. She really didn't want to move that quick. She had to grin listening to Logan stutter and she realized that he is right now as nervous and helpless as she is. Knowing this she gave him a bright smile, "I'd like that. But listening to you it might be better if you do the cooking and I do all the talking. Didn't want for you to hurt yourself by trying to get out a complete sentence", she said grinning widely.
Then the geek returned with the water. They shook hands briefly and said their good-byes. Then Logan took one pill from the little bag and laid it next to the water glass and looked intently at Max. She just grinned seductively took the pill in her mouth and gulped down the water. She looked up at him again and said, "Well, this is it. Hope it doesn't kill me – or you that is". Logan just smiled his mind was racing and his stomach muscles clenched. "Let's get outta here", he said opening the door for Max. She went out and set her pager on 1 hour and 20 minutes – hoping that the time was enough.
They drove silently back to Logans penthouse. Both lost in their own thoughts. When they arrived at his place they slowly walked to the elevator – still they weren't speaking a word. They entered the penthouse and went straight to the kitchen. Max hopped on the counter as she usually does and Logan walked over to look into the fridge. // Damn boy, you should have prepared better for this. You knew that today was the big day.// He thought looking into the fridge. Then he finally spoke for the first time since leaving the labs office. "Well, I'm a little embarrassed, but I really have nothing left besides some left-overs. Sorry. I should have planned that better." He said with an apologizing smirk.
"Well", Max said understandingly, "guess your mind has been at some other place. Don't worry. I could have thought about it too. Even though you're in charge when it comes to food. But I'm sure we find some place where we can eat, drink wine and dance." Logan sighted, relieved that she wasn't mad. He thought about it for a little and then grinned and made his way to the phone. He dialed a number and all that Max could hear was that Logan asked for a table at some restaurant. He hung up the phone and looked at her, "So, you're up for some spicy and very delicious Mexican food. I just got a table at the "El compadre" not very far from here." But he didn't have to ask twice. Max just loved hot and spicy food. Excited she jumped off the counter and approached him. "Perfect. But can I go like that or do I have to change?" she inquired.
Logan gazed into Max eyes. He slowly moved his eyes down Max body. And he liked what he saw. His eyes made their way up again and locked with Max'. She swallowed hard, feeling Logan's eyes roam over her body. His eyes filled with desire and a bright smile on his face. "Perfect", he simply stated and forced his eyes away from her beautiful face. "Can we go?" he said and slowly walked towards the door. Max just stood there, surprised at his open portrayal of his desire for her. She smiled to herself and followed Logan to the elevator.
The ride to the restaurant was relaxed. They both felt great. Logan, because Max didn't run after he practically undressed her with his eyes. And Max because now she knew that Logan wanted her as much as she wanted him. Knowing that made them both feel more confident and also content, but at the same time they both knew that there was no more going back to the old "just friends and partners" thing they played for almost 2 years.
They were seated in the back of the restaurant. They ordered Margaritas and just flipped through the menu. "So what do you recommend?", Max asked Logan. "Try the chicken Fajitas, you have to wrap them yourself but it is worth the work. Trust me", he said smiling at her. Max noticed the double meaning in his words and automatically checked her pager. 20 more minutes to go. // Oh, oh. Still time to run girl. Just tell him you feel a seizure coming and go. He'll understand....No he won't....I can't bail out of this again. I don't want to bail out of this again. Breath, relax. It'll....//
"Penny for your thoughts", Logan interrupted Max inner battle. "A penny? What makes you think I sell myself that cheap Mr. Cale?", Max replied trying to sound casual and teasing. Logan sensed her doubts and unconsciously laid his hand over hers. She looked up in shock and tried to pull her hand away from his but he held her hand tightly. They stared at each other for long moments before Logan stared to calmly speak "It's okay Max. I'm fine. And don't worry. We're not gonna do anything that makes you feel uncomfortable. I promise. Please don't fight against it. It's gonna be alright. All is good. You'll just have to trust me on that".
With that he softened his grip on her and lazily stroke her hand with his thumb. //She feels so great. I almost forgot how soft her skin is. What is she thinking right now. Max. Say something please. God she looks so terrified.// Logan thought. He was just about to pull his hand away when he felt Max relax. Her eyes shimmered with tears and she softly smiled laying her other hand over Logans. "Logan" she softly whispered, "I can't believe it works. I do trust you but you have to be a little more patient with me. After all. I'm not one of the regular girls, right. This is all new to me but I trust you and I honestly hope that everything will be good. I just need time."
Logan finally relaxed and brought her hand to his face and placed an oh so soft kiss on it then rubbed his cheek over it. Max held her breath and his gaze. They sat like that for minutes feeling happy and content just holding hands. The waiter interrupted them taking the order and smiled at the so obviously in love young couple.
After 3 Margaritas and lots of Fajitas they sat there relaxed. Talking and laughing and not stopping to touch one another. After the table was cleared they ordered new drinks and Logan asked Max to dance. The band was playing slow Spanish music when Logan led Max to the little dancefloor. He wrapped his arms around her waist and Max swung her hands around his neck, pulling him close. They slowly moved to the music and locked eyes just reveling in the feeling of being so close together. Then Logan started to move his hand up and down her back which send electric shivers through Max body. He lowered his head slowly and placed a soft kiss on Max lips. Reflexively she closed her eyes and pressed closer to him. She played with his hair on his neck and kissed him back. It was a soft kiss – no tongues involved. But Max thought it was the most sensual and sexual kiss she ever experienced.
Then the song ended and they broke the kiss and smiled at each other while waiting for the next song to start. But instead of a new slow song the trumpet played a loud flourish and the owner grabbed the microphone. He announced that the salsa competition now begins. Before Logan and Max could exit the dancefloor, the waiter from earlier already placed a start number on Logans back and pushed them in the middle of the dancefloor. About 5 other – just as confused – couples surrounded them. Quickly the jury got introduced which consisted of the cook, 2 waiters and the owner and then the music started. A loud, rhythmic salsa sound.
Logan looked a little insecure but Max loved to dance and quickly got into her groove. She shrugged her shoulders and smiled seductively at Logan while moving her hips to the sound. // What the hell// Logan thought and quickly adjusted to Max movements. During half of the song they found their rhythm, hips moving, hands roaming, eyes locked and bright smiles pinned on their faces. Logan spun Max on the dancefloor only to press her back hard against his body. She felt so good and he hoped this dance would never end. Max loved it and was surprised to see Logans movements. //He is damn good. Who would have thought that Logan Cale had moves like that// She thought and blushed a little thinking what other moves he had in those slim hips of his.
After 4 songs there were just 2 couples left on the dancefloor. Logan and Max and another couple that was damn good and appeared to be professional dancers. The band called a 5 minute break and Max and Logan went exhausted back to their table and gulped down their drinks. They breathed heavy and sat down to relax a little before the battle continued. "Well, well Mr. Cale. So do you have other qualities I should know about?", Max asked snuggling up to Logan feeling very happy and relaxed, totally aware of the double meaning in her question.
"You just have to wait and see", Logan replied just as teasing. They felt so easy around each other like they have been doing this forever. "The other ones are pretty damn good. We'll have a hard time beating them", Max said eyeing the other couple, her fighting spirit awoke. "Yeah, they might be good dancers, but they don't seem to be a couple. Our advantage. Let's show them what salsa is all about", Logan observed, kissing Max lightly on her forehead. Max raised both eyebrows and looked up at Logan, "Ah, yeah. And what is salsa all about, Logie?" she asked innocently. Deciding that a verbal answer would be too lame he lowered his head and captured her lips with a fierce passion that overwhelmed her.
His tongue brushed against her lips seeking entrance. And she happily obliged and opened her lips for him letting him inside the place he desired. He wasted not time and invaded her mouth with his tongue, tasting her, feeling her. The kiss grew more passionate and Max allowed her tongue to explore his mouth. He tasted like Margaritas and Mexican food and underneath it was pure Logan. His tongue was soft, playfully dueling with hers but his lips pressed hard and passionately against hers. His hands fell to her waist and he caressed the skin he found there between her shirt and the waistband of her pants. She swung her arms around his neck and pressed closer to him, closing all the space in between them.
They were lost in the kiss. So passionate, yet so caring and loving. Then the waiter padded Logan on the shoulder. They broke the kiss slightly irritated by the sudden interruption. They breathed heavy and stared up at the waiter in disbelief. "Lo siento, amantes. Ready for the final?" he asked slightly embarrassed to interrupt them. Reluctantly Max and Logan got up and moved slightly shaky to the dancefloor. Once there, they decided that later is still enough time for kissing and making out. Right now they had to focus on kicking the other couple to the curb. And the music started again.
Both couples started a daring rhythm. Hips grinding and moving. But while the other couple presented the jury perfect steps and technique, Logan and Max played their cards. Desire and passion for one another. They locked eyes, moved hands, ground hips and shared some hot kisses all in perfect unison to each other and the pumping rhythm of the music. After 3 more songs they were so into it that the music could have stopped and they wouldn't have even noticed. But another flourish of the trumpet brought them back to reality.
"And the winner is......", the jury dramatically declared, "Couple No. 2. Congratulations you two. What are your names?". Max and Logan hugged and smiled and introduced themselves to the crowd of the restaurant. The other couple congratulated them with clenched teeth and left the dancefloor. Max and Logan got applause and a gift certificate for a free romantic candle light dinner at the restaurant. Then they had to dance the winners dance. A soft tune started and Logan and Max were alone dancing on the floor. They hugged closely but their eyes locked. Then Logan slowly bent down and kissed Max. He didn't care about the other people looking at them, neither did Max. All that was important right now was the two of them and their new and young love for each other.
At the end of the song Logan broke the kiss. The crowd applauded and hauled. He squeezed her one last time as the song ended. They waved and walked back to the table arm in arm. He lowered his head and whispered into Max ear "let's go home." She gave him a knowing smile and pressed closer to him. "Let's get outta here."
Logan's Penthouse:
The elevator door opened. But Max and Logan didn't even notice. They were lost in a passionate kiss. Logans hand found their way under Max shirt and he was gently caressing her back. As he lowered his head to work on Max neck she pushed him away. He looked up in confusion. "I had so many fantasies about us. But I never saw us in an elevator", Max said slightly out of breath. Logan realized that the door was open and took Max hand to lead her to the door.
//Did she just said what I think she said? She had so much fantasies about "US"// Logan thought feeling his stomach clench in anticipation. Missing her touch he pulled Max to his chest and whispered huskily, "So you had fantasies about us. I love to hear all about it". With that he captured her lips and pressed her against the wall. She started to realize what she said, but before she could blush and feel a little embarrassed her thoughts fled her mind and she just felt Logans strong body pressing her against that wall. All space between them was gone and she wished she could feel Logans skin against hers.
It didn't matter that they were standing on the floor mere inches away from Logans door. All there was, was her and Logan and her desire for him. She reached in between them and unbuttoned his shirt. She was glad he didn't were a T-shirt beneath it. Once the shirt was open she pressed against him. She only felt his skin on hers on the small part of her skin between her shirt and the waistband of her pants but that was enough to drive her wild. She kissed him passionately letting out a small moan which encouraged Logan to lift her shirt to feel more of her naked skin pressed against his.
He lowered his head to kiss her neck and his hands moved from her hips up her shirt to close his hands over her full breasts. He could feel her nipples already hard and waiting to be touched. She moaned at his hands touching her breasts and she brought her legs up around his waist. He steadied himself and pressed her harder against the wall. She could feel his hardness through his pants that pressed against her and she automatically started to circle her hips hard against his erection. He groaned loud and started to get her out of her jacket and to pull off her shirt to have full access to her skin. She tasted so delicious he needed more. She was intoxicating. So he backed up a little and worked on her jacket.
"Logan", Max moaned, "maybe it's time to go inside." With that she lowered herself back on the floor, took his hand and walked towards the door. She could feel him breathing hard against her. But that wasn't the only hard thing she felt behind her. They opened the door and went inside. She dropped her jacked and lead the way to the bedroom with Logan close behind her. But they didn't come that far. Just as they entered the living room they stood still in their tracks. Smile gone and eyes wide open.
"Where the hell have you two been. I tried to call you and page you all night?", Alec shouted.
"Alec?", Max and Logan both asked at the same time. "What the hell are you doing her", Max shouted while quickly pulling her shirt back down. Logan just looked at Alec and tried to cover his obvious arousal behind Max. "It's Joshua", Alec said wondering why both of them were so flushed and out of breath. "He's not at his house and nobody has a clue where he's at. We have to find him Max. God knows what he's gotten himself into this time."
With that he went into Logans computer room expecting them to follow him. Max just turned around and smiled weakly at Logan, "Guess we have to get it on slow now anyway. But we have to find Joshua." Then she grinned wickedly and looked down at the bulk in Logans pants. "Think you can walk?", she said teasingly. Then she gave him a quick kiss on his cheek and followed Alec in the computer room.
//Guess that's a transgenic form of coitus interruptus// Logan thought, breathed hard and walked in the computer room himself.
AN: There you go guys. I though for a moment to leave you waiting after "Let's get outta here", but I decided I have a lot more teasing in stall to leave you right there. So what do you think?? I try to post chapter 3 ASAP. I have a lot of wicked ideas. I appreciate all critics and praises. One question though. Even though there is no real plot, am I taking too long to get into the more action packed parts???? R+R. Thanks. Take care.