Blast from the Past
"Safe With You"
Title: Dark Angel
Blast from the past
Chapter 4: Safe with You
Rating: PG
Disclaimer:I don't own Dark Angel, but if I could, I'd buy it and renew it!! WOOHOO!! Ahh, as the Dream song goes, "This kinda thing only happens in my dreams."
Summary: Ok, here's the dealio, this is the fourth chapter in the Blast from the Past series, they're all on fanfic.net, so feel free to read the others first if you haven't, but if you don't want to, basically, it takes place b4 Freak Nation, and its about a girl who appears out of nowhere, named Hannah, and Max and Alec rescue her (she was stabbed). She also has amnesia. Funny thing is she looks to be 18 or 19, yet her id card says she was born in 1983. Max hides her id card so that there aren't too many questions from the hospital staff. She's out of the hospital now, and Alec is letting her stay with him. Max is worried about having Hannah stay with him, as he has, she says, "a different girl each week." There is definitely a connection between Alec and Hannah, and Logan along with Dr. Carr, Max's doc friend, are going to try and find any info they can on Hannah while keeping it on the DL-whew! Sorry that was so long!
Dedication: To my late grandfather, Gene. I know you're watching over meJ
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"Okay, what else will she need?" O.C. inquired.
O.C. and Max were at the supermarket searching for any other nescessities that Hannah would need. They already had purchased some clothing for her at a nearby clothing store, Usha's Unique Boutique.
"Toothbrush…hairbrush, I think that's it," Max replied to her friend's question.
"Kool." O.C. replied as Max plucked them off the shelf wall.
"If she needs anything else, we can get it later," Max said. "Let's drop this stuff off with Alec and Hannah at the hospital," she said as they proceeded to the checkout line and made their way to the hospital.
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The next day
Alec and Hannah checked out of the hospital and went to Alec's. Alec wore a gray sweater and black pants and boots. Hannah wore a blue tank and blue jeans that Max kindly bought her, along with Max's old white sneakers.
Hannah picked up the clothing bag.
"Lemme get that," Alec said, taking the bag from her.
"Thanks," Hannah said.
They walked down the hall of a rundown apartment building.
"I gotta warn you, it's not much," Alec chuckled as they walked to the door. He unlocked it and they walked inside. As they did, Hannah took the place in.
"No, it's, um, fine. I just really appreciate you letting me stay."
"It's no problem. You're room is right through here," Alec said as he set down her bag and gestured to the far end of the right side of the apartment. Some dirty laundry was strewn across the floor.
"Sorry," Alec blushed. "I didn't have the chance to come back here and clean the place up while we were at the hospital-"
"-Wait.." Hannah cut him off. "You stayed with me the whole time, even when I was unconscious?"
"Other then going to the bathroom and speaking to the doctor," Alec blushed even deeper this time while attempting to laugh off his embarrassment.
"Wow, Alec, thanks. It's really nice to know I wasn't alone," Hannah smiled looking intently at Alec.
"I was, uh, worried, anyways this is your room," he quickly changed the subject, opening the door to the bedroom.
"Hey, is this your room?" Hannah asked as she realized some of his clothing was on the dresser and she hadn't seen another bedroom.
"Yeah," he replied, putting his clothes away.
"But," Hannah's eyes widened in surprise, "Where will you sleep?"
He turned away from the dresser to face Hannah. "I don't really…sleep much-the couch is fine," he answered with a smile.
"But-I can take the couch, it's fine, honest! I mean you're so nice, letting me stay and all.."
"Really," Alec smiled, reassuring her. "I don't sleep much, and I like to watch the tv at night anyway."
"Okay, but if you change your mind, promise you'll tell me?"
"Promise," Alec agreed.
"So, you can use this drawer," he said as moved some of his clothes around so she had the first drawer.
"Thanks."
"No problem. Why don't you unpack, and then we can eat-um, I don't have much to eat, so I'll order in, pizza okay?"
"Yeah sure," she smiled.
"When you're done with that, the bathroom's right over here, if you need to use it," he said leading her over the bathroom.
"Oh! Hold on!" Hannah said excitedly as she dashed back to her room and returned quickly. "Max got me a toothbrush and soap," she explained, putting them down in the bathroom.
"So, there's not really much else, just a living room, kitchen, bathroom, and the bedroom."
"Alec, don't worry. It's a nice place," Hannah reassured him. "Thank you again for giving me a place to stay; and on short notice no less"
"Sure. Okay, I'll order the pizza."
Hannah went to finish unpacking her stuff and then pulled out the tank and pajama bottoms Max has bought for her.
"Is it okay if I take a shower?" she asked walking out of the bedroom.
"Hey, you're my guest, feel free to make yourself at home," Alec replied.
"Okay," she smiled.
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10 minutes later
The door rang as Hannah came out of the shower looking a little more relaxed.
Alec went to answer the door. A guy named Mark was at the door with the pizza.
"Here you go Alec…regular price, $20 bucks," he said.
"Man, you always get the pretty girls," Mark said to Alec. "Hey miss," he said to Hannah and waved to her.
"Hi," she replied.
"You are some ladies man," Mark grinned as he said this to Alec.
"Go home Mark," Alec responded in an irritated voice, handing him the cash and closing the door.
"What was that about?" Hannah inquired.
"Sorry, that was just the nosy pizza guy."
She shrugged, "Whatever."
Alec put the pizza on the table and opened his fridge.
"Soda okay?"
"Yeah sure," Hannah nodded.
As Alec and Hannah were eating Hannah fought to stay awake. She looked exhausted and let out a big yawn.
"I am so tired," Hannah stated sleepily.
"I see that," Alec grinned and looked at his wristwatch. "It's almost 10, you've had a long couple of days.."
"You can say that again," Hannah cut him off saying.
Alec looked sad. "I know, it must be hard, not remembering.." he trailed off as Hannah looked uneasy discussing such a painful and confusing subject. He quickly changed the topic in an attempt to get her mind off of it. "..Anyway, why don't you finish up and then you can get to sleep early, catch up on some sleep."
"Good idea," said with another yawn. She finished her pizza and went to wash up as Alec cleaned up.
Just as Hannah was exiting the bathroom, Alec's cell rang.
"Hello? Oh hey Max. ::pause:: Yeah, everything's okay. ::pause:: Good idea-okay I'll tell her. Later Max."
Alec hung up and turned to Hannah.
"How's Max?" she asked.
"Good. She wanted to see how everything was. Listen, she was thinking we could try and hook you up with a job at Jam Pony. It's a bike delivery service that me and O.C. and Max work at. You'll also meet Sketchy, our other friend, and our pain in the ass boss, Normal. You'll get used to ignoring him," Alec said with a smile.
Hannah laughed.
"Me he's always bothering I'm the "golden boy."
"It's a long story..I think he has a thing for me, he had gladiator dreams about me apparently" Alec blushed, "Never mind."
Hannah laughed again, "Okay."
"So anyway, you up for trying to get the job?"
"Yeah, sure."
"Yeah, I just figured it would be boring for you to hang here all day while I'm at work," Alec explained.
"Plus, girls gotta earn her keep," Hannah added.
"Hey, you're a guest. Keep the money for yourself."
Hannah smiled misciveously. "We'll see about that."
Alec smiled. "Pushy," he teased.
Hannah beamed, "I know."
"Then, after work we can all head to Crash, it's this bar we all hang at."
"Kool. Sounds like a full day. Another reason for me to sleep. Night Alec."
"Night Hannah. If you need anything, you know where I'll be," Alec grinned.
Hannah chuckled, "Okay."
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About an hour later
Alec was chilling, watching his boob tube when he heard sobs coming from Hannah's room. He turned and went over to the door.
He knocked, "Hannah?" he said softly. He heard a sniffle.
"Yes?" Hannah replied in a tiny voice.
"Are you okay?" ::Pause::
"I guess…I couldn't sleep."
He slowly opened the door. Hannah was sitting on the bed, legs crossed Indian style, eyes red from crying. She quickly wiped her eyes off and looked away as Alec came in.
"Sorry to wake you."
"Don't apologize, I was watching tv….Can I sit down?"
"Yeah sure, it's your bed," Hannah said with a forced laugh, and Alec sat down next to her.
She looked down at the floor and sighed deeply.
"Hannah..I know you must be scared-"
"Scared?" Hannah quickly cut him off and whipped her head around, looking straight into his eyes with a mix of frustration and terror. "Scared doesn't cover it. Freaked is more like it. I don't know who I am.." she began as her body shook with sobs. "Alec..I..I just woke up-stabbed-" she said with disgust,"-and I don't remember..anything…" she trailed off as she could no longer control the tears that racked her body, nor could she hold back her fear and confusion, the desire to know who she is.
Alec wrapped her in his arms "Shh..it's okay…"
Hannah cried into his chest, "I don't know who I am.." she repeated.
"Shh…You're Hannah…and you're okay, that's all that matters. I'm here for you, and we'll figure this out-I promise," Alec said with confidence, kissing the top of her head.
They stayed like that for twenty minutes or so as Hannah let all of her tears flow. Eventually she feel asleep in his arms. About an hour later he tenderly tucked her into bed and laid down on the bed next to her, not wanting to leave her alone.
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Ok, thanks for reading! The 'Gladiator dreams' thing was a joke from the ep. From season two, "Fogeddiboutit'-I'm not sure if that's the spelling. Please PLEASE leave feedback!! It means a lot to me!! And to all aspiring writers out there, including those who write fanfic, best of luck! Keep writing! A good story is a good escapeJ