Triangle

Disclaimer: I don't own them coz if I did, then there would be a third season!

Rating: PG

Summary: Max, Logan and Alec – join the dots

Pairing: M/L/A

Author's note: I'm not particularly good at writing fanfics but I enjoy them, so why the heck not hey? This is my third DA fic but the first one I'm putting on the net, so please read and review!!!!

Chapter Thirteen

Max wasn't sure what she was going to say. She had nearly backed out after hearing the friendly and open voice from the other side of the door, but she knew she could no longer prolong the torture.

Stepping into the apartment, Max felt very out of place for the first time. His home had apparently already realised her intentions and its unwelcoming vibes only helped to prepare her for what was to come.

"Hey Max!" Logan wheeled himself into the room, stopping just metres in front of her. Max did her best to smile, "Hey Logan."

Logan's face fell as he saw through her mask, "I know you're probably still really angry at me, and you have every right to be, but I wanna make it up to you."

"Logan . . ."

"So I was thinking, maybe Joshua could come round here, and we can have dinner . . ."

"Logan . . ."

"I mean I'll cook . . ."

"Logan, please just listen to me!"

Logan finally snapped out of his ramblings at the unfamiliar tense voice. He looked up carefully at Max; she was nervous, her hands were fiddling with her zip and her hair looked a mess. "What's wrong?"

"Logan, you do realise just how much you mean to me right?"

"Um, if it's anything like I feel for you, then yeah I do."

"You've got to understand that they'll always be a part of me that does . . ."

"Max, what's going on?" Max was silent, which did nothing to help the sickening feeling erupting deep in his stomach.

Max plucking up her courage looked straight into Logan's eyes. If she was going to do this, then he was going to have to believe her the first time round.

"I don't think we're meant to be together."

"Max, it was just dinner!"

"No Logan, it's not just about the dinner. It's about us. It's not the same anymore."

Logan found himself getting angry, "No, it's not about us, it's about you! My feelings for you are the same as they always were and always will be, but it's your feelings that have changed."

Max didn't deny it.

"Oh I see," Logan started spitefully, "I'm guessing you got a little bored because things got tough with the virus and so now you're running away. I mean, why shouldn't you? It's what you're best at!"

Logan hadn't intended to be so malevolent but the thought of losing Max was driving him to the edge. The edge of his sanity, happiness and his life.

Max's eyes blazed with fury, she hadn't expected it to be easy but she hadn't expected this from Logan.

"No actually Logan, if I still loved you the way I used to, then this virus problem wouldn't even be an issue. But that's just it. I don't love you anymore."

"Max, come on, we can sort it out," Logan pleaded desperately, as he began to realise he really was losing her.

"I'm sorry Logan."

"No you're not," Logan scoffed, shaking his head.

Max said nothing. Realising she had caused enough damage, she turned to walk away.

"Before you go," his voice came out strained, "at least tell me who?" Max looked at him. She didn't know how to answer him, but thankfully he answered his own question.

"It's Alec, isn't it?" The incredulity in his voice was clearly evident.

Max's continued silence told him everything he needed to know. Logan let out a bitter laugh. "Ok, so I lose you to a big headed, irresponsible jerk, do I? Well I hope you're very happy, I mean you two in that case –"

She didn't let him finish, walking out of his apartment, she slammed the door shut behind her. She had wanted to remain friends but it seemed at least for now, that it wasn't going to be possible.

Tears ran down her cheeks, as she made her way outside, not sure whether it was guilt or relief that had caused them. Climbing onto her motorbike, Max set out to find Alec; her next mammoth task. Even if she and Alec weren't going to happen, Max knew that her relationship with Logan hadn't been sacrificed. For the first time in ages; she felt free.

A/N 2- Well I hoped you liked the break up! The next chapter is the last! Sorry! Let me know what you thought and thank you so much to all my reviewers so far. SmilinStar xxx