The Moon is Not Enough by ThePekingNoodle

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Chapter Twenty-Four: Bring on the Pumpkin…um Coach…

The time for the ball is getting near…

Max was amazed at how quickly the next few hours passed. Kendra insisted on trimming and styling Jondy's hair and gave manicures to both Max and Jondy. Jondy tried on each of the dresses Kendra had brought several times, but they finally all agreed on the one she was going to wear. That done, Jondy and Kendra settled in to relax for a bit before they needed to dress, and Max decided to take a bubble bath in the master bathroom's huge tub.

That was where Logan found her, lazing back against the headrest almost asleep, when he came from catching up on his Eyes Only emails. One minute Max was pleasantly daydreaming, and the next saw her spluttering indignantly from a splash of water in her face.

"Wha…?!"

"I couldn't resist." Logan grinned down at her like a mischievous little boy.

Max glared at him as she took the small towel he was holding out to her and wiped her face with it. "I was having a nice dream until you came along," she informed him haughtily.

Logan ran his eyes suggestively down to where the bubbles began a few inches below her neck. "About me, I hope?"

"Hmmpf," was Max's only answer.

"Come on, Max, don't be mad at me. You would have done the same thing." Logan wheedled. He reached out and gently wiped a stray drop of water from her face. As he did, Max got a devilish look on her face and before he realized what she intended to do, he found himself pulled into the tub, clothing and all.

It was Max's turn to laugh as Logan sat up and looked at her threateningly, water dripping down his face.

"This calls for war you know," he said grimly as he leaned toward her.

Max let herself sink down further into the water, "I'm not so sure you want to do that," she warned him.

Logan ignored her warning and made a grab for her, but she slipped away, ducking under his outstretched arms. When he turned to where she had gone he received a face full of water. In the next few minutes the bathroom was flooded, as the two of them took turns sending waves of water over each other. The battle ended when Logan made a final lunge at Max, and managed to pin her back against the tub with her arms trapped at her sides.

"Gotcha!" he exclaimed triumphantly. Max smiled calmly up at him and licked her lips. Logan was suddenly conscious that he was holding an armful of wet, naked Max, and that said armful was wiggling delightfully under him. He lowered his face to hers and caught her lips in a slow, deep kiss. When he raised his head, he released her and stood. He stepped out of the tub and looked down at his dripping clothing, then slowly stripped out of it, as Max watched intently. He held out a hand to her in invitation.

"Kendra and Jondy?" she questioned him.

"Guess you'll just have to see how quiet you can be," Logan smiled at her. Max smiled softly as she took his hand and let him pull her from the tub and lead her into the master bedroom…

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Logan looked at his watch as he stood in the living room of the penthouse waiting for his ladies. The first to arrive was Max. He whistled appreciatively as he took in her red silk dress. Tiny spaghetti straps studded with diamonds held up the sweetheart bodice, which was cut low enough to reveal the gentle swell of her upper breasts. The dress flowed softly down from there, clinging to her curves and flaring out at the bottom. He r hair was swept up onto her head, except for a few curls that had been allowed to dangle at the back and sides, simultaneously concealing her bar code and making her look as if a lover's hands had tousled her careful hairdo.

Max smiled smugly. "Think this'll make Cousin Ryan hot and bothered enough?" she asked.

"Unless the man is something other than a man, I would say so." Logan smiled at her.

"You're looking pretty hot yourself." Max approved as she took in his black tuxedo and snow white shirt.

"Can we interrupt this mutual admiration society?" Kendra broke into their conversation. Max and Logan turned to look at her. She was wearing a sea foam green dress that clung as if it had been molded onto her lush figure. A slit up the side was all that allowed her to move in it.

"You're looking hot tonight, Ken." Logan smiled at her. "For anyone in particular?"

"Anyone who'll give Mom a heart attack will do just fine." Kendra winked. "Are you ready for the grand entrance?"

"We're all eyes." Logan said.

"Jondy, we're ready." Kendra said.

Max and Logan's eyes widened as Kendra stepped aside for the vision in dark blue that entered the room.

Jondy's dress was the perfect color to make her skin look like fresh cream, and to emphasize the gold highlights in her hair. It was strapless and the fitted bodice hugged her as it dipped to a v-shaped waistline. The skirt was overlaid with a sheer chiffon overskirt that sparkled with tiny rhinestones. Jondy's hair was loose and hung in soft waves to her shoulders framing her piquant face. The overall effect was to make her appear fragile and ethereal. A real life fairy princess.

"Wow." Max said.

"You look beautiful, Jondy," Logan approved.

Jondy looked down at herself doubtfully, "You think? It feels kind of …girly."

Max laughed. "It's perfect. No one will ever guess that a there's a kickass X5 under the glitz."

Logan grinned as he held out his arms for Max and Jondy. "Kendra, I'm afraid I only have two arms."

Kendra smiled, "That leaves me free to watch the reactions when you make your entrance to the party. Not to mention the reactions of Mom and Max's phony cousin. This is going to be one fun party."

The other three laughed as they headed to the waiting elevator.

End of Chapter Twenty Four…TBC…