Title: Between A Rock and A Hard Place Part 8
Author: Rhasa
Rating: R
Spoilers: General Season 2 before 'Freak Nation' BEFORE MAX and Alec are
seemingly together.
Category: Drama/Angst/ Relationship(s) Note plural.
Summary: Max goes into heat around a virus infected Logan who calls Alec
for help.
Disclaimer: Not mine. No infringement intended. No money being made, yadda
yadda, yadda.
Feedback: Yes, please, pretty please. I only write when I get feedback, so
feel free to feed the monster. Rhasa4@yahoo.com
Part 8
Alec couldn't believe her. She wanted to use him.. just like Manticore did. For services rendered.
"You don't have to tell me now," she said noting his hesitation. "My next heat won't be for another four months or so. So you've got, you know. ages to think about it."
"I don't need to think about it," he said solemnly his eyes cast downwards.
"Oh?"
"I've already made my decision," he hissed as he moved away from her.
"And?"
"And you can take Logan's, and now your, idea and shove it," he said with pure venom in his voice. "See I've got this all figured out and I'm honest enough to call it for what it really is, unlike you and Logan."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh I think you do. I know the real reason why Logan made this little suggestion of his. He wants a face to a name. He reckons that your heat will eventually mean that you'll inevitably sleep with a total stranger. Hey as I told him, it happens. But he's the jealous type. He told me so. You doing someone else, no matter how much not-your-fault it would be, would just tear him up inside. He'd be walking the streets day after day wondering, just wondering which poor son-of-a-bitch it was that fucked your brains out. It would be like a cancer to him, all that wondering, eating away at him. But if I was that son-of-a-bitch then Logan would have a face to hate and hate my face he would. Imagine how much easier it would be for him for me to be the sole object of his disdain. Hell, he's already half way there. It would be a nice little set up for him."
"You've got it all wrong," she spat.
"I don't think so. I think I'm the only one that's got it all right. And you. well, how long has it been Max? How long has it been since you were last with a guy? Maybe once in the last year or so? That's gotta make Max one lonely girl. With a boyfriend you're not able to touch it makes sense that you'd be craving some human contact-- some *intimate* human contact," he emphasised as he came to stand next to her. "A hand to caress your lower back," he moved behind her, so close but not touching. "Lips to brush against your skin, maybe a nose to nuzzle your neck, fingers that brush up the insides of your thighs, teeth that graze your breasts," he whispered into her ear totally unaware that she had closed her eyes to the sensations he was creating inside of her just by being near. Her breathing quickened as she felt the heat radiating from his body and she fought in earnest not to sigh or moan in response to his words. "I'll bet you've been lying night after night craving those things," he whispered seductively. "Things that once you might have taken for granted, but things now sorely missed since lover boy's been off limits. And then along comes Logan with his outrageous suggestion, and what, Max? Suddenly you have found a way to get what you've been secretly desiring ever since you returned from Manticore without Logan thinking you're cheating on him? After all it was his idea. Who cares if it's not the face of your soul mate riding above you or between your legs? Close your eyes and turn out the lights and voila - convenient Logan substitute."
"Go to hell," she spat as she spun away from him.
"What too close to home?" he sneered.
"And what about you, huh?" She quickly turned the tables. "What's your ulterior motive?" She eyed him seriously.
"I'm the one REJECTING this little plan, remember?"
"That's exactly my point," she argued. "You say it's insane for Logan and I to even consider this proposal, and that we must have had other reasons for doing this in mind, after all, it's out of character; it's not us. Well, the same can be said for your rejection, Alec. A chance for an easy, no commitment, no strings attached, always a sure thing lay. With, I might add, someone who is genetically your equal and who has the blessing of her boyfriend. So why the refusal? Huh? Alec -- the ladies man, why is it that you are passing this up? It's not like you've ever been picky before, I've seen your taste in women extend far below what's standing in front of you. And you have always been one for convenience. Which leads to me guess that something else is going on for not agreeing to do this. Afraid that you'll embarrass yourself?"
"Yeah, that's it. Got it in one," he said sarcastically, trying to deflect her attack.
"Is it that you are afraid that you're not Alpha male enough for me?" she taunted.
"I'll guess you'll never know will you, Max?" he challenged.
"Or is it that the ghost of Rachel makes it impossible for you to enjoy intimacy with a woman these days," she countered.
"Shut up!"
"What, is 'Rachel' too close to home, Alec?" she said taking the same tone that he had taken with her earlier.
"Shut up! This has nothing to do with her!!" he said his annoyance clearly showing.
"Well if it's really not her, then what is it Alec? Why are you rejecting me?"
"Because I told you-" he began to rehash his argument.
"No!" she cut him off. "I'm not buying it. Why Alec ?"
"BECAUSE!!" he yelled.
"Because why?"
"BECAUSE I COULDN'T STAND IT!! I couldn't stand having you but not having you Max. If we were to be together like that, I'd want it all.!!"
End Part 8
Author's Notes:
To all of you who have made it this far, thank you. The reviews have died off so I'm guessing that I'm losing a few readers... boohoo... Alas, there is only one more part to go. But I must admit that I don't feel like writing if no one reviews so it would be great if you drop me a line at Rhasa4@yahoo.com . For those M/A shippers out there check out my other DA story 'To Love' at fanfic.net, but be warned it's really really really dark, but I think it speaks to Alec's feelings about Max and what lengths he would go to save her. If you read it please review it would make my Mother's day. As for this series it's still safe for both M/A and M/L shippers. Remember I did say there is something for everyone...
Part 8
Alec couldn't believe her. She wanted to use him.. just like Manticore did. For services rendered.
"You don't have to tell me now," she said noting his hesitation. "My next heat won't be for another four months or so. So you've got, you know. ages to think about it."
"I don't need to think about it," he said solemnly his eyes cast downwards.
"Oh?"
"I've already made my decision," he hissed as he moved away from her.
"And?"
"And you can take Logan's, and now your, idea and shove it," he said with pure venom in his voice. "See I've got this all figured out and I'm honest enough to call it for what it really is, unlike you and Logan."
"I don't know what you're talking about."
"Oh I think you do. I know the real reason why Logan made this little suggestion of his. He wants a face to a name. He reckons that your heat will eventually mean that you'll inevitably sleep with a total stranger. Hey as I told him, it happens. But he's the jealous type. He told me so. You doing someone else, no matter how much not-your-fault it would be, would just tear him up inside. He'd be walking the streets day after day wondering, just wondering which poor son-of-a-bitch it was that fucked your brains out. It would be like a cancer to him, all that wondering, eating away at him. But if I was that son-of-a-bitch then Logan would have a face to hate and hate my face he would. Imagine how much easier it would be for him for me to be the sole object of his disdain. Hell, he's already half way there. It would be a nice little set up for him."
"You've got it all wrong," she spat.
"I don't think so. I think I'm the only one that's got it all right. And you. well, how long has it been Max? How long has it been since you were last with a guy? Maybe once in the last year or so? That's gotta make Max one lonely girl. With a boyfriend you're not able to touch it makes sense that you'd be craving some human contact-- some *intimate* human contact," he emphasised as he came to stand next to her. "A hand to caress your lower back," he moved behind her, so close but not touching. "Lips to brush against your skin, maybe a nose to nuzzle your neck, fingers that brush up the insides of your thighs, teeth that graze your breasts," he whispered into her ear totally unaware that she had closed her eyes to the sensations he was creating inside of her just by being near. Her breathing quickened as she felt the heat radiating from his body and she fought in earnest not to sigh or moan in response to his words. "I'll bet you've been lying night after night craving those things," he whispered seductively. "Things that once you might have taken for granted, but things now sorely missed since lover boy's been off limits. And then along comes Logan with his outrageous suggestion, and what, Max? Suddenly you have found a way to get what you've been secretly desiring ever since you returned from Manticore without Logan thinking you're cheating on him? After all it was his idea. Who cares if it's not the face of your soul mate riding above you or between your legs? Close your eyes and turn out the lights and voila - convenient Logan substitute."
"Go to hell," she spat as she spun away from him.
"What too close to home?" he sneered.
"And what about you, huh?" She quickly turned the tables. "What's your ulterior motive?" She eyed him seriously.
"I'm the one REJECTING this little plan, remember?"
"That's exactly my point," she argued. "You say it's insane for Logan and I to even consider this proposal, and that we must have had other reasons for doing this in mind, after all, it's out of character; it's not us. Well, the same can be said for your rejection, Alec. A chance for an easy, no commitment, no strings attached, always a sure thing lay. With, I might add, someone who is genetically your equal and who has the blessing of her boyfriend. So why the refusal? Huh? Alec -- the ladies man, why is it that you are passing this up? It's not like you've ever been picky before, I've seen your taste in women extend far below what's standing in front of you. And you have always been one for convenience. Which leads to me guess that something else is going on for not agreeing to do this. Afraid that you'll embarrass yourself?"
"Yeah, that's it. Got it in one," he said sarcastically, trying to deflect her attack.
"Is it that you are afraid that you're not Alpha male enough for me?" she taunted.
"I'll guess you'll never know will you, Max?" he challenged.
"Or is it that the ghost of Rachel makes it impossible for you to enjoy intimacy with a woman these days," she countered.
"Shut up!"
"What, is 'Rachel' too close to home, Alec?" she said taking the same tone that he had taken with her earlier.
"Shut up! This has nothing to do with her!!" he said his annoyance clearly showing.
"Well if it's really not her, then what is it Alec? Why are you rejecting me?"
"Because I told you-" he began to rehash his argument.
"No!" she cut him off. "I'm not buying it. Why Alec ?"
"BECAUSE!!" he yelled.
"Because why?"
"BECAUSE I COULDN'T STAND IT!! I couldn't stand having you but not having you Max. If we were to be together like that, I'd want it all.!!"
End Part 8
Author's Notes:
To all of you who have made it this far, thank you. The reviews have died off so I'm guessing that I'm losing a few readers... boohoo... Alas, there is only one more part to go. But I must admit that I don't feel like writing if no one reviews so it would be great if you drop me a line at Rhasa4@yahoo.com . For those M/A shippers out there check out my other DA story 'To Love' at fanfic.net, but be warned it's really really really dark, but I think it speaks to Alec's feelings about Max and what lengths he would go to save her. If you read it please review it would make my Mother's day. As for this series it's still safe for both M/A and M/L shippers. Remember I did say there is something for everyone...