"." Speaking.
//.// Thinking.
(.) Author Notes.
It was several months later and Aki was still discussing school with Alex. "Give it up Alex, you're going to school!"
"Why can I you just hire a private tutor."
"And miss out on you living a some what normal life, with friends."
"But I haven't been to school in years and with no money." Alex stopped knowing that was a lame excuse and Aki pulled out an envelope. Alex eyed it with caution.
"Here's your student I.D, locker information, map of the school.." Alex looked at the stuff that fell out of the envelope. She found her locker on the map provided. //Sure give me the locker furthest away from any of the exit's.//
"Not the trusting type are we." Aki only smiled and continued.
"Here's your day planner (we all had one in school) any homework, projects or assignments due you write in here." Tossing it at Alex, who caught it in disgust.
"And last your schedule." Alex looked it over.
"Only five subjects." Slightly confused. "What about all the other stuff."
"Well if you want more, I can pull something." Smirking at Alex's rapidly shaking head.
"No it's fine really." Dodging the bullet this time. She read it through. //Let's see Auto Mechanic. Huh that makes some sense, so dose gym. Math, no wait advanced Physics is she trying to kill me. English and Languages.// Question marks floating across her face. "Umm.why these two."
"If you mean the last two English courses, that's because your education is lacking in how to properly speak and write your own language (I know out_foxed is going to laugh at me for this). As for the other, you really do not want to be caught of guard by someone saying something in another language."
"Like to tell if he was insulting me." Aki scratched her cheek (you probably know whom she picked that up from) "Yeah that too."
Alex nodded and then slammed her hand down. "But I can still do all this with some take home studies." Crossing her arms to finish her point.
"Of course you could." Alex relaxed a bit. "But not going to school is a violation of your probation." Alex stiffened.
"What probation." Aki let her fume for a while.
"The one I convinced the police to let you have." Tilting her head. "Of course we can always change that and you can study at home from a cell in the police station." Again Alex furiously shook her head. "Good. So long as you remain in this apartment you room will remain clean and bed made every morning. Laziness or sloppiness will not be tolerated, that includes the kitchen and bathroom." (God I made her sound like my mother)
Alex snorted. "What are you my mother."
"No the owner of this place and you will fallow the rules. That includes doing your homework." Alex fell of the chair; she wasn't really expecting a serious reply.
Rubbing her forehead. "I can't win against you can I."
Aki looked smug. "I try." That really got to Alex and before she could reply Aki brought out another envelope. Dumping it out Alex found a piece of paper, credit card and keys. She quickly grabbed the keys. //Must be for that car she promise.//
"For the apartment." Alex felt as if she was hit by cold water. Aki just smirked. "That credit card has a maximum of $500 which you will only use to purchase school supplies and." Looking at Alex from head to toe. ".Some better clothing, then you have now."
Two word was replaying in Alex's head. //Shopping spree.//
"Any purchases that aren't for school or clothing, will be taken out of your weekly spending cash." Alex snapped wide- awake.
"I have weekly spending cash." Pause for dramatic effect. "How much?"
"Enough." Alex fell headfirst into the table counter, right on top of the piece of paper. She got a good look at it to. "Wait, what's this?" Bringing her head up with the paper still attached to her forehead. Aki pulled it off.
"That is your contracted. Everything we discussed will come into effect as soon as you sign it." Alex eyed it as if it were going to jump up and bite her. "Failure to comply with any of the things stated in the contract will result in your arrest and strait to jail. No passing go, do not collect two hundred and no get out of jail free card."
Alex sweat dropped. "Man Aki you leave nothing to chance and no room to refuse either."
"That's the way I operate, so the balls in your court what are you going to do." Aki's eyes studying Alex.
//I wish she would stop doing that.// It made her uncomfortable. //Hell, why does she bother even asking if she knows the answer.// Alex grabbed a pen and signed it.
"There see that wasn't so hard." Alex glared. "Now lets go pick up your stuff."
"What about my car." Aki looked confused. "The one you promised me I'd get."
"Oh that. You get it after the probation." Alex growled. //Damn can't pull a fast one on her.// Then grinning like an idiot. //Still that means we use her car// She followed.
***
It was several months into the year. Aki was preparing a snack for herself and Alex. Since Alex was cooking tonight, it was better safe then sorry. The front door slammed and the object of her thoughts stormed passed.
"Did you have a good day at school sweetie." Aki using her best mommy voice.
"Bite me." Alex growled, before slamming the door to her room. Aki chuckled. //Still I thought she would be use to this by now.// Getting serious. //Something's wrong, she's been in this mood for awhile now.// Grabbing the tray she knocked on the door. A grunt followed, which she assumed meant, "Come in." So Aki did just that.
"Brought you a snack." Setting it down on her clean desk. //Took me week's to get her into this habit.// Alex was on her stomach doing her homework, Aki motioned to leave.
"Hey Aki." She stopped to face Alex. "Are you sure you've made the right choice. Spending all this money and giving me this second chance and all." Alex had doubts about her self. She was failing Physic's; it was a toss up between Auto Mechanics and Languages. Gym and English to her surprise she was doing well. Aki just leaned against the door, letting Alex go through the full range of emotion.
"I'm sure there could have been better people for this job." She stopped because Aki wasn't commenting on anything. "Aren't you going to say something." Flipping around to look at her.
"What could I say. The only one who can conquer your fears is yourself. I know I made the right choice." Alex sort of shocked. " If you needed help with your homework, I'm more then willing." She shut the door behind her. Alex digested the information, then followed Aki into the living room. "Aki how do you know for sure you made the right choice." Alex needed a little more reinsurance.
Aki merely smiled. "Alex, I look for many things in my students. Emotional, Confidence, Knowledge which you have demonstrated to me that day." Alex couldn't find any fault with the statement. "The drive to do well and pride, which your failing Physic's and not coming to me to for help proves it." Alex's mouth dropped open. //How did she know, I just found out.//
Aki chuckled. "You have it all Alex, conquer your fears and take awhile to understand your limits." Alex nodded and left. "Oh Alex, if you wanted someone to reassure and comfort you. Find a friend, I won't be doing this often." Alex stumbled to her room. //I don't understand you Aki. How can you be so sure and yet say the things you do.//
***
//Exam time, god how I hate it.// (out_foxed is going through the same thing) Alex went out drinking most of the time, but was wise enough not to bring any guys home. Alex had started pushing Aki's limit's on various things, so far she was very surprised by the results. When Alex finally stumbled home, Aki was awake and on her computer. //Good god when does that women ever sleep.// Beginning to suspect Aki was a vampire.
"Welcome home." Not bothering to look over. "I see you had a good time. Remember you have school in the morning."
"Wait your not mad." Alex really needed to get to the bathroom.
"Why should I, there's no curfew." Alex only nodding managed to get to her bed. The next morning she slept through the first alarm. So the second alarm kicked in which was Aki.
"Alex get up school. Hurry and you might have time for breakfast."
"Leave me alone to die Aki." Covering her head with a pillow. "I fell sick and have a bad headache, just call me in sick." Alex sighed in relief as Aki left. Since the second alarm failed, Aki was forced to use the third Alex was almost asleep when what seemed like a waterfall hit her. Wet and freezing she glared at her assailant.
"What the hell was that for."
"I gave you a warning." Alex rolled her eyes. "Besides a cold shower does wonders for a hangover." Her practice glares weren't good enough to phase Aki. "Look I told you staying out as late as you want is fine, but you better be prepared for school the next day. That's were I put my foot down." She picked some clothing and through them at Alex. //How can Aki be so strict on something's and so easy going on others.// Alex was really confused as she got ready for school.
***
Alex did this a couple more times and Aki always said the something. The only thing that change was the creative ways she would wake Alex up. School was almost over, thanking god for that. Alex was definitely learning her limits and Aki's as well. The one thing she was having fun with was learning to read people. She had caught Aki of guard once and while. Alex was sitting watching Aki one day. //Aki a sneaky little bitch. It took me all this time to figure out that she was teaching me without my knowledge.// They had also formed a truce, Aki was on her computer again. //How interesting can that screen be.//
A phone went off and Aki answered. "Hello." Alex picked up the other end quietly. "Bennie, It's definitely not a pleasure."
"Fine be that way. I just won't send you the information you asked for."
"You'll send me it, unless you don't want to be paid."
"Aki you wound me. I'm just a business man."
"And here I thought you were the self proclaimed king of the underworld." Laughter came over the phone.
"I wish, I'll tell you a secret for free."
"If it's about helping Alex out with her reports, I know." More laughter followed. "Keep that up and you'll keel over. Then how will I get my information."
"True you can't get along without me. So how about dinner." This time Aki laughed.
"Now it's your turn to wish and who say's you're my only contacted."
On the other ended Alex was worried. //How the hell did she know about Bennie helping me. I swear she belongs to the FBI.//
"So pick you up at seven?" Alex could see Bennie leaning back in his chair.
"Only if your paying and I can bring along Alex."
"Ok maybe it's a bad idea." Both Alex and Aki thought together. //Cheap bastard.// "I'll see ya later, then we can discuss about those nude photo's of you and Alex I have."
Before she could answer he hanged up. Aki swore before breaking out laughing. Alex hanged up the phone. //Wish I could joke around with someone like that.// Alex entered the room to find Aki hanging up the phone.
"Alex how would you like to go out for dinner." Alex feeling like second best snapped at Aki.
"Why don't you go with Bennie, instead of settling yourself with second best."
"Alex what's gotten into you." Aki was a little angry at Alex's attitude.
"Oh come on. I know the only reason you helped me was you needed a guinea pig to test your theories on." But Alex didn't stop there. "You never wanted to be my friend I'm just a some poor fool you helped to fell better." All the old memories came back of her life. Aki just remained silent.
"You know the way were fighting we sound like good friends." Her grin totally stopped Alex.
"Huh." Alex confused. "You know I never really had a close relationship with anyone." She paused. "Except one person."
"Your brother." Alex looked at her in shock. "I should tell you this now. When I first confronted you I had Bennie do a full background check. So I would know who I was dealing with." "You know Alex I never really had friends either."
"Now way I mean you're so popular." She trailed off realizing what she said. //I guess fame and fortune won't get you friends.// "So since were so much alike, let's be friends." She held out her hand.
"And here I thought I was the master negotiator." She took Alex's hand.
"Nah, you're the master at blackmailing and entrapment." Grinning. "So how about that dinner." Aki grabbed her keys as the headed out the door.
//.// Thinking.
(.) Author Notes.
It was several months later and Aki was still discussing school with Alex. "Give it up Alex, you're going to school!"
"Why can I you just hire a private tutor."
"And miss out on you living a some what normal life, with friends."
"But I haven't been to school in years and with no money." Alex stopped knowing that was a lame excuse and Aki pulled out an envelope. Alex eyed it with caution.
"Here's your student I.D, locker information, map of the school.." Alex looked at the stuff that fell out of the envelope. She found her locker on the map provided. //Sure give me the locker furthest away from any of the exit's.//
"Not the trusting type are we." Aki only smiled and continued.
"Here's your day planner (we all had one in school) any homework, projects or assignments due you write in here." Tossing it at Alex, who caught it in disgust.
"And last your schedule." Alex looked it over.
"Only five subjects." Slightly confused. "What about all the other stuff."
"Well if you want more, I can pull something." Smirking at Alex's rapidly shaking head.
"No it's fine really." Dodging the bullet this time. She read it through. //Let's see Auto Mechanic. Huh that makes some sense, so dose gym. Math, no wait advanced Physics is she trying to kill me. English and Languages.// Question marks floating across her face. "Umm.why these two."
"If you mean the last two English courses, that's because your education is lacking in how to properly speak and write your own language (I know out_foxed is going to laugh at me for this). As for the other, you really do not want to be caught of guard by someone saying something in another language."
"Like to tell if he was insulting me." Aki scratched her cheek (you probably know whom she picked that up from) "Yeah that too."
Alex nodded and then slammed her hand down. "But I can still do all this with some take home studies." Crossing her arms to finish her point.
"Of course you could." Alex relaxed a bit. "But not going to school is a violation of your probation." Alex stiffened.
"What probation." Aki let her fume for a while.
"The one I convinced the police to let you have." Tilting her head. "Of course we can always change that and you can study at home from a cell in the police station." Again Alex furiously shook her head. "Good. So long as you remain in this apartment you room will remain clean and bed made every morning. Laziness or sloppiness will not be tolerated, that includes the kitchen and bathroom." (God I made her sound like my mother)
Alex snorted. "What are you my mother."
"No the owner of this place and you will fallow the rules. That includes doing your homework." Alex fell of the chair; she wasn't really expecting a serious reply.
Rubbing her forehead. "I can't win against you can I."
Aki looked smug. "I try." That really got to Alex and before she could reply Aki brought out another envelope. Dumping it out Alex found a piece of paper, credit card and keys. She quickly grabbed the keys. //Must be for that car she promise.//
"For the apartment." Alex felt as if she was hit by cold water. Aki just smirked. "That credit card has a maximum of $500 which you will only use to purchase school supplies and." Looking at Alex from head to toe. ".Some better clothing, then you have now."
Two word was replaying in Alex's head. //Shopping spree.//
"Any purchases that aren't for school or clothing, will be taken out of your weekly spending cash." Alex snapped wide- awake.
"I have weekly spending cash." Pause for dramatic effect. "How much?"
"Enough." Alex fell headfirst into the table counter, right on top of the piece of paper. She got a good look at it to. "Wait, what's this?" Bringing her head up with the paper still attached to her forehead. Aki pulled it off.
"That is your contracted. Everything we discussed will come into effect as soon as you sign it." Alex eyed it as if it were going to jump up and bite her. "Failure to comply with any of the things stated in the contract will result in your arrest and strait to jail. No passing go, do not collect two hundred and no get out of jail free card."
Alex sweat dropped. "Man Aki you leave nothing to chance and no room to refuse either."
"That's the way I operate, so the balls in your court what are you going to do." Aki's eyes studying Alex.
//I wish she would stop doing that.// It made her uncomfortable. //Hell, why does she bother even asking if she knows the answer.// Alex grabbed a pen and signed it.
"There see that wasn't so hard." Alex glared. "Now lets go pick up your stuff."
"What about my car." Aki looked confused. "The one you promised me I'd get."
"Oh that. You get it after the probation." Alex growled. //Damn can't pull a fast one on her.// Then grinning like an idiot. //Still that means we use her car// She followed.
***
It was several months into the year. Aki was preparing a snack for herself and Alex. Since Alex was cooking tonight, it was better safe then sorry. The front door slammed and the object of her thoughts stormed passed.
"Did you have a good day at school sweetie." Aki using her best mommy voice.
"Bite me." Alex growled, before slamming the door to her room. Aki chuckled. //Still I thought she would be use to this by now.// Getting serious. //Something's wrong, she's been in this mood for awhile now.// Grabbing the tray she knocked on the door. A grunt followed, which she assumed meant, "Come in." So Aki did just that.
"Brought you a snack." Setting it down on her clean desk. //Took me week's to get her into this habit.// Alex was on her stomach doing her homework, Aki motioned to leave.
"Hey Aki." She stopped to face Alex. "Are you sure you've made the right choice. Spending all this money and giving me this second chance and all." Alex had doubts about her self. She was failing Physic's; it was a toss up between Auto Mechanics and Languages. Gym and English to her surprise she was doing well. Aki just leaned against the door, letting Alex go through the full range of emotion.
"I'm sure there could have been better people for this job." She stopped because Aki wasn't commenting on anything. "Aren't you going to say something." Flipping around to look at her.
"What could I say. The only one who can conquer your fears is yourself. I know I made the right choice." Alex sort of shocked. " If you needed help with your homework, I'm more then willing." She shut the door behind her. Alex digested the information, then followed Aki into the living room. "Aki how do you know for sure you made the right choice." Alex needed a little more reinsurance.
Aki merely smiled. "Alex, I look for many things in my students. Emotional, Confidence, Knowledge which you have demonstrated to me that day." Alex couldn't find any fault with the statement. "The drive to do well and pride, which your failing Physic's and not coming to me to for help proves it." Alex's mouth dropped open. //How did she know, I just found out.//
Aki chuckled. "You have it all Alex, conquer your fears and take awhile to understand your limits." Alex nodded and left. "Oh Alex, if you wanted someone to reassure and comfort you. Find a friend, I won't be doing this often." Alex stumbled to her room. //I don't understand you Aki. How can you be so sure and yet say the things you do.//
***
//Exam time, god how I hate it.// (out_foxed is going through the same thing) Alex went out drinking most of the time, but was wise enough not to bring any guys home. Alex had started pushing Aki's limit's on various things, so far she was very surprised by the results. When Alex finally stumbled home, Aki was awake and on her computer. //Good god when does that women ever sleep.// Beginning to suspect Aki was a vampire.
"Welcome home." Not bothering to look over. "I see you had a good time. Remember you have school in the morning."
"Wait your not mad." Alex really needed to get to the bathroom.
"Why should I, there's no curfew." Alex only nodding managed to get to her bed. The next morning she slept through the first alarm. So the second alarm kicked in which was Aki.
"Alex get up school. Hurry and you might have time for breakfast."
"Leave me alone to die Aki." Covering her head with a pillow. "I fell sick and have a bad headache, just call me in sick." Alex sighed in relief as Aki left. Since the second alarm failed, Aki was forced to use the third Alex was almost asleep when what seemed like a waterfall hit her. Wet and freezing she glared at her assailant.
"What the hell was that for."
"I gave you a warning." Alex rolled her eyes. "Besides a cold shower does wonders for a hangover." Her practice glares weren't good enough to phase Aki. "Look I told you staying out as late as you want is fine, but you better be prepared for school the next day. That's were I put my foot down." She picked some clothing and through them at Alex. //How can Aki be so strict on something's and so easy going on others.// Alex was really confused as she got ready for school.
***
Alex did this a couple more times and Aki always said the something. The only thing that change was the creative ways she would wake Alex up. School was almost over, thanking god for that. Alex was definitely learning her limits and Aki's as well. The one thing she was having fun with was learning to read people. She had caught Aki of guard once and while. Alex was sitting watching Aki one day. //Aki a sneaky little bitch. It took me all this time to figure out that she was teaching me without my knowledge.// They had also formed a truce, Aki was on her computer again. //How interesting can that screen be.//
A phone went off and Aki answered. "Hello." Alex picked up the other end quietly. "Bennie, It's definitely not a pleasure."
"Fine be that way. I just won't send you the information you asked for."
"You'll send me it, unless you don't want to be paid."
"Aki you wound me. I'm just a business man."
"And here I thought you were the self proclaimed king of the underworld." Laughter came over the phone.
"I wish, I'll tell you a secret for free."
"If it's about helping Alex out with her reports, I know." More laughter followed. "Keep that up and you'll keel over. Then how will I get my information."
"True you can't get along without me. So how about dinner." This time Aki laughed.
"Now it's your turn to wish and who say's you're my only contacted."
On the other ended Alex was worried. //How the hell did she know about Bennie helping me. I swear she belongs to the FBI.//
"So pick you up at seven?" Alex could see Bennie leaning back in his chair.
"Only if your paying and I can bring along Alex."
"Ok maybe it's a bad idea." Both Alex and Aki thought together. //Cheap bastard.// "I'll see ya later, then we can discuss about those nude photo's of you and Alex I have."
Before she could answer he hanged up. Aki swore before breaking out laughing. Alex hanged up the phone. //Wish I could joke around with someone like that.// Alex entered the room to find Aki hanging up the phone.
"Alex how would you like to go out for dinner." Alex feeling like second best snapped at Aki.
"Why don't you go with Bennie, instead of settling yourself with second best."
"Alex what's gotten into you." Aki was a little angry at Alex's attitude.
"Oh come on. I know the only reason you helped me was you needed a guinea pig to test your theories on." But Alex didn't stop there. "You never wanted to be my friend I'm just a some poor fool you helped to fell better." All the old memories came back of her life. Aki just remained silent.
"You know the way were fighting we sound like good friends." Her grin totally stopped Alex.
"Huh." Alex confused. "You know I never really had a close relationship with anyone." She paused. "Except one person."
"Your brother." Alex looked at her in shock. "I should tell you this now. When I first confronted you I had Bennie do a full background check. So I would know who I was dealing with." "You know Alex I never really had friends either."
"Now way I mean you're so popular." She trailed off realizing what she said. //I guess fame and fortune won't get you friends.// "So since were so much alike, let's be friends." She held out her hand.
"And here I thought I was the master negotiator." She took Alex's hand.
"Nah, you're the master at blackmailing and entrapment." Grinning. "So how about that dinner." Aki grabbed her keys as the headed out the door.