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Summary: Max is having a special lunch on Valentine's Day with someone special.or isn't he that special anymore?

Title: Valentine's Day

Author: BoO

~Later on~

They had a few drinks and then Alec and Max followed him back towards his apartment. Once they had arrived Alec and Adrian started talking business. A few hours later they were done talking.

Adrian: "So, how much longer are you going to stay here in Salem?"

Max: "Actually we're headed back today. I mean if everything is finished."

Alec: "Actually Max, I was planning on staying a few extra days here."

Adrian: "Yeah, Max stay for a few days. I'm having this party tomorrow night and you guys have to be here. Oh yeah it's a formal party."

Alec: "Sure, we'll be there."

Max: "Alec, we don't even have clothes for this party."

Adrian: "Relax Max, I just have the thing for you and Alec can borrow one of my suits."

Alec: "You see, Max everything is taken care of." Alec smiled at her.

Max: "Fine." Max pouted she wanted to get back home, see OC again.

Later that evening Max and Alec walked around in Salem.

Alec: "So Max, what you wanna eat?"

Max: "I don't know, Italian sounds good to me."

Alec: "Italian it is." He led her into a small bistro. They were seated at a table for two.

Max: "It's beautiful here."

Alec: "Yeah it is. He said staring at Max."

Max caught Alec staring at her. She blushed and he turned his head away. He blushed too. Their waiter came to give them their menus. She settled down for Lasagna while he chose a Pizza. About 15 minutes later their food arrived and they both ate in silence. After dinner Alec paid the bill and they both left the bistro. They headed back to their room.

Max: "Ah.I'm tired. Well see you in the morning Alec."

Alec: "Yeah, night Max." Alec leaned in to kiss her on the cheek but Max didn't really pay attention turned her head a little bit at a different angle causing his lips to crash into hers. Their world stood still for a moment. Alec was about to pull back he opened his mouth to say something but then Max slipped her tongue into his mouth and she started caressing his tongue. Alec regained his other feelings back and started to participate as well but then she stopped. He missed the warmth of her body against his. He missed the caresses of her tongue against his. They both were breathing hard. Staring at each other.

Alec: "That was."

Max: "Look it was a mistake. It was the whole romantic setting thing. Ok. Let's forget about it. I'm sorry I kissed you. Let's call it a night. Goodnight Alec."

And with that she went into her room. Alec stood there for a moment. *It hurt him to hear her say that their kiss was a mistake. It obviously was a big deal to her because why should she have kissed him. The whole romantic setting was bull shit.* He went into his room and sat down on the bed thinking. He could hear the TV in Max's room being turned on. He looked around his room and decided to get some fresh air. He wouldn't be able to sleep anyway after that kiss. He grabbed his coat and left his room. He came upon a lake behind the motel. He sat down on the beach staring into the sky. *Thinking how wonderful it felt when Max pushed her tongue into his mouth. How he felt her wanting him. But then she pushed him away.He liked her that he knew but did he love her? His hart ached now for not being with her at the moment but his mind was scared of what he was feeling. He didn't know what he wanted. Was he betraying Rachel for loving another person? Did I say love? Oh my god I did say love I'm in love with Max. What if Max doesn't love me, what if something happens to Max. Maybe I'm better off without loving Max. She could get hurt if people knew that I loved Max, they could use it against me.* He looked up at the sky. *Rachel, please tell me what to do. I don't know it anymore.* A tear slid down his cheek.

~At the motel~

After Max went into her room she laid down on the bed thinking about what she had done. She couldn't believe that she actually kissed Alec. *It was the moment wasn't it? He was looking good but still it was the moment that brought it on. His lips were wonderful, soft yet firm against mine. His body was strong and warm. I can't believe I'm thinking about this even. I'm betraying Logan. I already hurt Logan by leaving with Alec. But this has gone too far. I've got to stop it from escalating. I need to make a decision about who I'm going for. It's either Alec or Logan. I can't have both. If it weren't for the virus I know that I would be with Logan the whole entire time. This would have never happened. Then why did it happen? Is it really true that I don't love Logan that much anymore? Or do I still love him but that this had to happen for me to realize it. I like Alec or is more? I can't sleep. I'm going out to clear my mind.* She grabbed her coat and walked out the door, she headed towards the pond. Not knowing that Alec was there as well.

Tbc.

What's going to happen next? Join me in our next chapter. It might be a while before I load up the next chapter, but I've been loading these last few chapters very quickly so I think I deserve a little free time. But I promise to write as soon as I'm free. ;) Review btw.