Disclaimer: See chapter 1
A/N: Another chapter. I can't believe that I'm even posting it after the
underwhelming amount of reviews I got for the last one. But hey, I love
this story, and if noone else does, I guess that's life.
Anyways, we're moving forward - I don't think there'll be many more
chapters, but we will see. Enjoy :)
Seattle 2021 Logan's penthouse 7:39 PM
It's so strange. Max and I know each other very well, yet we still can't talk about some things. Like last night, for example. Once I knew what was wrong with Max, I should have not only told her that it was OK (Which I did do), but also told her that I am attracted to her. God, how stupid am I? It took me a whole hour after she left this morning that I had neglected to tell her just how much I am attracted to her. She probably spent the day wondering what she did wrong. That is, of course, if she's even attracted to me. Ugh! See what I mean about not being able to talk to each other? I really hope Max comes over for dinner tonight. We need to talk about all this stuff, because when it comes to Max, she's not just another girlfriend. I may have been married before, but I never felt like this. With Max, I'm playing for keeps, forever.
As I put the finishing touches on our dinner, I have to remind myself that Max may not feel the same way.
Seattle 2021 The crash 11:35 PM
"Great set guys, thanks for coming!"
I really like the manager of crash. She always says thankyou, and she always keeps hiring us. She is really nice. I don't know what I'm gonna do now. Meech said I could stay with her again, or I could go home. But I think I might go see Max and Logan first. I have a funny feeling they'll be at the penthouse, and I want to see if they're OK. Although I don't really want to walk in on anything. Oh well, I'll just break in and make sure they're alive, and I'll go.
So here I am, on my way to Logan's place. It's surprising really, the similarities Max and I have. I'm riding my motorbike up to Logan's apartment, and I realise that's Max's bike is already there. They're very similar bikes. I suppose it's some sort of genetic connection or something. I smile at the thought. I wonder how Max would take it if I just told her everything. Would she ever want to see me again? Right now, that risk is just too big for me to take.
As I walk up to Logan's apartment building, I decide that I may as well just climb up the fire escape. It's easier to get to the roof that way. When I reach the top, I walk along trying to find Logan's skylight. I know he has one, I saw it when I was at his apartment. As soon as I find it, I peek in. Argh, I can only see into the hallway, and noone is in there. I'm going to have to go in and find them. I sigh to myself as I open the skylight and drop silently into Logan's hallway. I wonder where they are. Suddenly I am hit by emotions coming from Logan's bedroom. At first I think I'd better stay away, but then I figure out that they're asleep. I peek my head into the room. They're curled up together on Logan's bed. I shut the door and wander into the guestroom. I can't be bothered going anywhere. I fall asleep quickly, hoping I don't dream.
Seattle 2021 Logan's bedroom 8:51 AM
I can't believe we're actually here. I mean, that Max actually stayed with me. I smile to myself. I know she's not ready for sex, but at least now she knows how I feel about her, and I know how she feels about me. It's amazing to me that a woman like Max could be attracted to me, but she insists that I turn her on. I find it strange, but who am I to argue?
I'm just lying here, enjoying her comforting warmth on my chest. She sighs in her sleep, stirring. Her eyes open slowly, and she grins at me.
"Morning." "Hey" I reply, grinning back. "Breakfast?" She asks, raising her eyebrows questioningly. I grin. "Sure, come on."
Seattle 2021 Six's apartment 11:06 AM
As soon as I heard the lovebirds wake this morning, I had to leave. I just can't face them right now. I don't know, maybe it's stupid, but I need them to work things out, and then I'll consider telling them the truth.
Meanwhile, I've decided that today I'm going to work on my writing. I do write songs of my own, I just don't perform them. I guess it seems like too much of an invasion of my privacy or something. I don't know, I just felt like writing today, so I will.
I've had one particular melody stuck in my head for awhile, and I've decided to turn it into a song.
Leaning on the wall It's funny You look so small How much can one person see Before they cease to be?
You think that life will hold you up But really, it's not enough You've climbed so far, now you fall Still leaning against the wall
The question becomes who's holding up who? You're holding the wall or does it hold you? You've climbed so far, now you fall Still leaning against the wall
For all in life that's come to pass Ask yourself, is it farce I'm too scared to admit I'm wrong That's why I wrote this song
Is everything as it really appears? It has appeared so, throughout the years But one day, you'll cease to fall When you lean against the wall.
Seattle 2021 Jam Pony 10:05 AM
"Well well well, look who's decided to grace us with her presence!"
I sigh at Normal's bipping and roll my eyes. But even his annoyingness can't change my mood today. I had a great night with Logan, and a great morning, and I'm happy. It's strange, but I'm not complaining. For once in my life things are going right, and I want it to stay that way. I also want to talk to Six, to thank her for all she's done. She didn't have to help us, even though she is Manticore, but she did.
I also want to find out more about her. She told Logan that her designation is XL6-452. Funny thing is, I've never heard of any unit with these designations. Don't get me wrong, I know Six is Manticore, I just want to know exactly where she came from, why she was made. That whole empathic thing is not like Manticore at all. In fact, she's the first empath I've ever known to come out of Manticore. So, she must have a purpose, something that Manticore made her to do. And I want to find out what it is. I just hope Logan has her number.
Seattle 2019 Gil's bar 2:03 AM
I cannot believe the way my life has turned out. And endless search for two people. Hell, they're not even people, they're chimera's, mythical creatures. But if I don't find them, I'm officially screwed. And I know that even if I do find them, I may not have a job any more. After all, I'm an alcoholic. The boss' son knows that. The only reason I'm kept around is because I know Max better than any other officer. If I find her, well.
I try to stand up, but realise I'm too drunk to do so. I guess I'm catching a cab home again tonight. And I'll get up in the morning, still having to face the catch-22 that is my life.
Seattle 2021 Logan's penthouse 7:39 PM
It's so strange. Max and I know each other very well, yet we still can't talk about some things. Like last night, for example. Once I knew what was wrong with Max, I should have not only told her that it was OK (Which I did do), but also told her that I am attracted to her. God, how stupid am I? It took me a whole hour after she left this morning that I had neglected to tell her just how much I am attracted to her. She probably spent the day wondering what she did wrong. That is, of course, if she's even attracted to me. Ugh! See what I mean about not being able to talk to each other? I really hope Max comes over for dinner tonight. We need to talk about all this stuff, because when it comes to Max, she's not just another girlfriend. I may have been married before, but I never felt like this. With Max, I'm playing for keeps, forever.
As I put the finishing touches on our dinner, I have to remind myself that Max may not feel the same way.
Seattle 2021 The crash 11:35 PM
"Great set guys, thanks for coming!"
I really like the manager of crash. She always says thankyou, and she always keeps hiring us. She is really nice. I don't know what I'm gonna do now. Meech said I could stay with her again, or I could go home. But I think I might go see Max and Logan first. I have a funny feeling they'll be at the penthouse, and I want to see if they're OK. Although I don't really want to walk in on anything. Oh well, I'll just break in and make sure they're alive, and I'll go.
So here I am, on my way to Logan's place. It's surprising really, the similarities Max and I have. I'm riding my motorbike up to Logan's apartment, and I realise that's Max's bike is already there. They're very similar bikes. I suppose it's some sort of genetic connection or something. I smile at the thought. I wonder how Max would take it if I just told her everything. Would she ever want to see me again? Right now, that risk is just too big for me to take.
As I walk up to Logan's apartment building, I decide that I may as well just climb up the fire escape. It's easier to get to the roof that way. When I reach the top, I walk along trying to find Logan's skylight. I know he has one, I saw it when I was at his apartment. As soon as I find it, I peek in. Argh, I can only see into the hallway, and noone is in there. I'm going to have to go in and find them. I sigh to myself as I open the skylight and drop silently into Logan's hallway. I wonder where they are. Suddenly I am hit by emotions coming from Logan's bedroom. At first I think I'd better stay away, but then I figure out that they're asleep. I peek my head into the room. They're curled up together on Logan's bed. I shut the door and wander into the guestroom. I can't be bothered going anywhere. I fall asleep quickly, hoping I don't dream.
Seattle 2021 Logan's bedroom 8:51 AM
I can't believe we're actually here. I mean, that Max actually stayed with me. I smile to myself. I know she's not ready for sex, but at least now she knows how I feel about her, and I know how she feels about me. It's amazing to me that a woman like Max could be attracted to me, but she insists that I turn her on. I find it strange, but who am I to argue?
I'm just lying here, enjoying her comforting warmth on my chest. She sighs in her sleep, stirring. Her eyes open slowly, and she grins at me.
"Morning." "Hey" I reply, grinning back. "Breakfast?" She asks, raising her eyebrows questioningly. I grin. "Sure, come on."
Seattle 2021 Six's apartment 11:06 AM
As soon as I heard the lovebirds wake this morning, I had to leave. I just can't face them right now. I don't know, maybe it's stupid, but I need them to work things out, and then I'll consider telling them the truth.
Meanwhile, I've decided that today I'm going to work on my writing. I do write songs of my own, I just don't perform them. I guess it seems like too much of an invasion of my privacy or something. I don't know, I just felt like writing today, so I will.
I've had one particular melody stuck in my head for awhile, and I've decided to turn it into a song.
Leaning on the wall It's funny You look so small How much can one person see Before they cease to be?
You think that life will hold you up But really, it's not enough You've climbed so far, now you fall Still leaning against the wall
The question becomes who's holding up who? You're holding the wall or does it hold you? You've climbed so far, now you fall Still leaning against the wall
For all in life that's come to pass Ask yourself, is it farce I'm too scared to admit I'm wrong That's why I wrote this song
Is everything as it really appears? It has appeared so, throughout the years But one day, you'll cease to fall When you lean against the wall.
Seattle 2021 Jam Pony 10:05 AM
"Well well well, look who's decided to grace us with her presence!"
I sigh at Normal's bipping and roll my eyes. But even his annoyingness can't change my mood today. I had a great night with Logan, and a great morning, and I'm happy. It's strange, but I'm not complaining. For once in my life things are going right, and I want it to stay that way. I also want to talk to Six, to thank her for all she's done. She didn't have to help us, even though she is Manticore, but she did.
I also want to find out more about her. She told Logan that her designation is XL6-452. Funny thing is, I've never heard of any unit with these designations. Don't get me wrong, I know Six is Manticore, I just want to know exactly where she came from, why she was made. That whole empathic thing is not like Manticore at all. In fact, she's the first empath I've ever known to come out of Manticore. So, she must have a purpose, something that Manticore made her to do. And I want to find out what it is. I just hope Logan has her number.
Seattle 2019 Gil's bar 2:03 AM
I cannot believe the way my life has turned out. And endless search for two people. Hell, they're not even people, they're chimera's, mythical creatures. But if I don't find them, I'm officially screwed. And I know that even if I do find them, I may not have a job any more. After all, I'm an alcoholic. The boss' son knows that. The only reason I'm kept around is because I know Max better than any other officer. If I find her, well.
I try to stand up, but realise I'm too drunk to do so. I guess I'm catching a cab home again tonight. And I'll get up in the morning, still having to face the catch-22 that is my life.