Summary: Max has a lil' talk with Alec.
Rating: PG-13.
Pairing: M/A, no question about it.
Disclaimer: not mine. DA's cancelled so should it matter?
A/N: sorry that I haven't updated for ages!! I've had this scene in my head for quite some time now, but I just haven't got the chance to write it down. It's not a long chapter, but I just really need it to conclude the M/A heat debacle and progress the story.
Dedication: to Alexandra Bruderlin, who loves my Syl & Krit, thanks girl! To Cloudburst for her very constructive review, you're too nice to me! And to Isilme for giving me her longest review!
Chapter 8: The Lil' Talk.
"'Never would've figured you for a lone brooder, Alec."
"Well, after all the times I've seen you do it, Max, 'thought I'd give it a try. Personally, I think it's overrated," Alec glances at Max with a smirk, "Makes me kinda horny, actually."
Max rolls her eyes and puts on her irritated-at-Alec face, "Trust you to link sex with everything." She comes up and sits down next to him.
"Only way to live, Maxie."
The two transgenics are now seated at the highest building in TC (the plaque at the bottom said 'Biocorp Medical Center') staring at the coming sunrise. Alec had come here after his little chat with Krit. He figured he needed time alone to clear his head; 'Alone' being the key word. Apparently, that is not to be since Maxie – the so-called Queen of Brooding at High Places – has chosen tonight to do one of her little sessions. She thought that she definitely needed one after her 'groundbreaking' conversation with Syl.
After several minutes of silent staring at the first tinge of pink in the horizon, Max decides to speak, "We need to talk."
"Talk away."
Max turns to face her companion. She can't read his face. "Listen, uh, about us and the, uh, heat…"
"Say no more, Max. It was just heat. Trust me, I've been through worst ones. Pheromones, you know. None of us could control it. It wasn't us." That statement is ended with Alec's characteristic self-assured smirk.
Max shrugs her shoulders and drops her gaze. It looks like this sort of thing has happened to Alec before. So it's no big deal. Oddly, she feels partly relieved, and partly disappointed. "Right, cause, you know, wouldn't want you getting the wrong idea."
Alec sighs then chuckles sarcastically, "Don't worry, Max. I know you're savin' yourself for Logan. You're practically a nun! God knows you can benefit from a little roll in the hay…"
"Urgh, what is it with everyone and their easy attitude with sex?!? You won't believe what Syl just told me…"
"Lemme guess, is she… doin' the dirty with Krit?"
"How did you…"
"'Think it might've come up in a little chat I had with Krit tonight. I can't believe Syl actually got the guts to tell you, though. 'Bet you kicked her ass, didn't you?"
"Actually she kicked mine." When Alec looks at her quizzically, she adds, "We were sparring."
"Yeah, well, apparently they have this special deal goin' on. Kinda sweet if you asked me."
"Don't even start. Just 'cause I know about it, doesn't mean I have to like it."
"Oh, come on, Maxie. What do you say you and me cook up a little 'deal' of our own, huh?" Of course this little remark is accompanied by Alec's cute lil' smirk and raised eyebrows. Any girl shouldn't be able to resist.
But of course, this is Max, the foremost expert at resisting any good things that might make her life less angsty and, hence, her mood less bitchy. She shoves Alec on the shoulders – almost pushing off the ledge – with an expected frown on her lips. "You wish, pretty boy."
Alec only replies with a continued chuckle.
None of them say a word for several minutes before Max speaks up again. "So, we ok?"
By now the sun has completely come up, spilling lights to both of their features. "Yeah, Max, we're good." *Insert Alec's grin here* "Now if you'll excuse me…" Alec starts to get up, "…I have some business to take care of."
Max puts a hand on his hand to stop him from getting up, "I just want you to know that… you know… I appreciate you not taking advantage of me. 'Saved us from a lot of mess."
Alec decides that this is one of those moments when he just has to swallow his smart-aleck comments. "Sure, Max, you're, uh, you're welcome."
And with a final squeeze of his hand, Max lets go of his hand. Alec stares at her back for a couple of seconds before walking away. Max continues with her thoughts for several minutes before taking off as well.
***
In another part of town, inside what looks like a government facility room (hinted by the vast greyness of the décor and the absence of furniture beside a desk and two chairs), stands White. He looks bored, like he's waiting for someone.
Suddenly the door opens and some men in suits walk in. White stands to attention, though the look on his face is hardly the look of reverence that a subordinate normally gives to his superior.
"Special Agent White?"
White nods.
The man in the stylish blue suit tosses a file to the table. "Here is your new assignment."
White picks up the file and opens it. Inside is a picture of Alec in a Manticore-issued grey shirt and fatigues. Beneath it is his designation.
Special Agent White smiles menacingly.
A/N: Ok, so that was obviously my attempt to insert some plot. I already have a vague idea on how I wanna use White. Wow, it's surprising that my reviewers don't really like White. 'Cause, yeah, Deck was a better villain, but White was just hot and funny. Hehe, I think I've been hanging out at The Broken World too much. Not to worry, coz I'm still a dedicated M/A. Anyway, this is pretty much like a concluding chapter for the first part of the story (ie. the heat). I want Max & Alec to go back to their old bickering selves (coz they're most fun that way) but grow closer to each other at the same time. I hope I've achieved that with their talk. I don't think they're in love with each other just yet, though.
A/N2: I'm so happy with everyone's positive reaction to Syl and Krit! The funny thing is I actually didn't originally plan on bringing them to my story. Basically, I put them on the story so that – I know this is stupid – Alec can call Max 'Maxie' (see chapter 1: Maxie). But I've always been fascinated with Max's siblings and now I'm so glad I put them in!! They're so fun to write! Yeah, they're not a couple… yet. Just wait and see, 'k?
Oh yeah, REVIEW please!!! I've almost finished the next chapter so reviews will make me write faster.