Chapter 4
Max stared at the bottle speechless. They had tried so hard for so long to get the cure. And now that they had it, she didn't know what to do.
Meanwhile, Alec was sitting at the table with OC & Sketchy, but he paid no attention to them. He sat watching Max & Logan, hearing every word Logan said & saw him pull the bottle out. All his hopes for Max fell when he saw the cure.
They have it. They really have it this time. I guess all this planning, this whole night, was for nothing he thought, looking like he lost.
OC saw this in a heartbeat & got really worried. "What's wrong, Boo? What happened?"
"That's what happened," he said, pointing to Max & Logan. "They found the cure," he mumbled, not being able to keep the disappointment out of his voice. "I guess there's no point in me doing my thing for her."
"Alec, you should still do it," Sketchy said. "Even if they have the cure, so what? She'll still like it, man."
"Sketch's right, Boo," OC said agreeing with him. "Just cuz they got the cure doesn't mean you can't give Max her gift."
Alec sat for a little longer staring at Max & Logan, debating whether or not he should give her his present. How come she hasn't moved yet? She hasn't even said a word to Logan he wondered. I guess Sketchy's right. So what if they can be together now? She should still get her present.
Alec got up from the table & went to go prepare his present for Max.
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Max didn't know how to react. She didn't know what to say, she couldn't even move. In fact, she didn't do anything for so long that Logan started to panic.
"Max? Max, you ok?" Logan asked.
Max snapped out of her trance & realized what he was asking. "Oh, um, yeah. Yeah, I'm ok. Sorry, I was just so shocked & surprised. That's all," she replied, still not knowing what to do.
"Do you want to take it now or after the party?" Logan asked her. "I made sure that they're no side affects or anything, so it's safe. We just need to give it about an hour or so before we touch, just to let run through your whole body & do its work."
"So this is it?" Max wondered out loud. "This is the real thing? No catches or set backs or anything?"
"Nope, the real thing," Logan reassure while taking out a syringe. Max smiled & took the bottle & syringe carefully from Logan & injected the sure into her arm.
"So now all we have to do is wait an hour," Max stated again.
Logan opened his mouth to say something but was interrupted by his cell phone ringing. Seeing that it was one of his informants, he walked further back into the back where it was quieter.
I can't believe this Max thought. We finally have the cure. No time limit, no complications, nothing. I can finally touch him with out him dropping dead. Well, in an hour. Max saw Logan walking back to her & asked, "Hey, who was that?"
"An informant of mine," he replied. "He said he got some info on a guy I've been trying to crack down."
"Oh," was all Max could say, already feeling the disappointment, waiting for him to ash her for a favor.
"You need to go to the safe house for me & pick it up. That's where he left the info," he said.
"Right now?" She said upset. "But what about the party? It's not even over yet."
Logan obviously couldn't take the hint that Max didn't want to go. "Well, you could go later, like in an hour or something."
Max let a sigh escape her lips. "Yeah, I guess," she said & started to walk away from Logan back to the table.
"Hey, Boo, you ok?" OC said, noticing the look on Max's face.
"Yeah, I'm good," she answered, not sounding very convincing. She looked around the table & saw someone was missing. "Hey, where's Alec?"
"Oh. He sad to go do something really quick. He'll be back soon though," Sketchy told her.
"Oh, ok," Max said feeling disappointed again. First Logan puts me in a bad mood & now Alec. Could this night get any worse? Max thought feeling her eyes start to sting.
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Alec walked away from the table saying to himself that this was a good idea. When he got to the dance floor, he spoke to the DJ as quietly as possible while keeping an eye on Max & Logan at the same time. Just as he finished he saw Logan return to Max from his phone call.
"You need to go to the safe house for me & pick it up. That's where he left the info," he said.
God what an asshole!! It's her birthday & he wants her to do Eyes Only stuff for him?! Why does he keep doing stuff like this, screwing things up with Max? Alec thought angrily. Then he saw tears slowly start to form in her eyes after she went back to the table. Why is she crying?! What happened now?! Wait, it's probably 'cuz of Logan & his stupid ass. I can't believe he doesn't see how he hurts her. Suddenly, Alec thought of an idea. He turned back to the DJ, talking to him quietly again. When he was done, Alec turned to face Max & stood staring at her, waiting for the last song to finish.
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Why isn't Alec back yet? OC & Sketchy said he wouldn't be long, but he's been gone for awhile Max thought. Just then, a slow song started to filter through the speakers & somehow the crowd parted up to the dance floor, revealing Alec with a microphone, singing.
I see the way he treats you
I feel the tears you've cried
And it makes me sad, and it makes me mad
There's nothing I can do, Baby
Oh my god was the only coherent thought going through Max's mind at the moment. She was so stunned by Alec, she would have never guessed he would do something like this. He has a really good voice was her next thought.
'Cause your lover is my best friend
And I guess that's where the story ends
So I've gotta try to keep it inside
You will never be, never be mine, but
Alec started walking slowly towards Max, not being able to read her face but knew he had to keep going.
If I was the one who was loving you, Baby
The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy
And if I was by your side
You'd never know one lonely night
And if it were my arms you were running to
I'd give you love in these arms of mine
If I was the one in your life
If I could have just one wish
I'd wish that you were mine
Alec got down & kneeled beside Max. He took her hands in his & started caressing them. I can't believe he feels this way she thought. I would have never guessed it.
I would hold you near
Kiss away those tears
I'd be so good to you, Baby
Meanwhile, Logan sat across the table watching them, fuming with anger & disbelief. What the hell does he think he's doing?! If he thinks Max cares about him like that, then he's dead wrong. And he'd better stop touching her! But Alec didn't stop, he did the exact opposite. His free hand traveled up, pushing back a few stray hairs, then cupping her face.
You're the one I want next to me
But I guess that's just not meant to be
He's there in you life
And he's sharing your nights
It'll never be, never be right
Having let his mask slip off completely, max could see all the emotions in Alec's eyes. Anger, disappointment, wanting. How could he feel all this for me? Max wondered.
If I was the one who was loving you, Baby
The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy
And if I was by your side
You'd never know one lonely night
And if it were my arms you were running to
I'd give you love in these arms of mine
If I was the one in your life
Alec slowly stood up, pulling Max with his & into his arms.
I wanna reach out and feel you beside me
Right here beside me, Babe
Take you in my arms right there
Scream 'I love you' right out loud
Some day I pray that I'll find the strength
To turn to you and say
If I was the one who was loving you, Baby
The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy
And if I was by your side
You'd never know one lonely night
And if it were my arms you were running to
I'd give you love in these arms of mine
If I was the one in your life
If I was the one who was loving you, Baby
The only tears you'd cry would be tears of joy
And if I was by your side
You'd never know one lonely night
And if it were my arms you were running to
I'd give you love in these arms of mine
If I was the one in your life
Alec held Max tight to him, both of their bodies swaying to the music. He started out with a mic, but that was long forgotten as he held her with both his arms wrapped around her.
If I was the one
If I was the one
In you life
Even as the music faded, Max & Alec stayed on the dance floor, trapped in each other's eyes. They finally came back to reality when everyone started clapping & cheering. Everyone except Logan. He got up & was about to storm over Alec & Max, but was stopped when there was a loud burst at Crash's entrance.
White & his men.