Title:  Blast Chapter 9: Taking Risks

Author: Alecsgrl

Rating: PG

Genre: Mystery/Romance

Dedication: To my DTS pal SexyLexy, who is an amazing writer!!  Her sn here is wackochica, you should check out her writing!!

Disclaimer: I don't own Dark Angel or any of it's characters. Wouldn't it be cool if I did though?  I wouldn't have cancelled it.  I also don't own Madonna or any of her many personality changes over the years lol.  And I definetly don't own "Open Your Heart." 

Summary: This is yet another chapter in my Blast from the Past series, a story in the world of Dark Angel where Max and Alec find a girl who has come from 2002, and her past is a mystery as she has amnesia. Please read the other chapters if you haven't first or you will probably be lost.

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Voce Karaoke

Hannah felt like she was going to pass out.  She had never been so nervous in her whole life.  Or of course, that's what she thought, since her memory still hadn't fully returned.  She only hoped Max's little plan would work. 

  Hannah drew in a deep breath.  The girl on stage finished her song and the audience clapped their approval.  Hannah drew in a deep breath.  I'm next.  Maybe if I could just sneak into the bathroom….

  "Hannah?  Come on up!"  She heard the dj boom.  

  Okay, too late. 

  "Go on girl," nodded O.C.. 

  Hannah gulped.  "Don't worry, Han,"  Sketch said.  "You're gonna knock 'em dead." 

  "Yeah, you'll be fine," Max added in.  She looked over at Alec, who sat silent, seemingly in another world.  She gave him a swift kick under the table. 

  "Right, Hannah, you'll be fine."

  "All right, if you guys say so."  She got up and walked to the stage. 

  Max looked over at Alec.  He was acting like he didn't care, but Max knew he did.  He kept stealing glances at the stage.  Max chuckled quietly to herself and rolled her eyes.  Boys.    Max looked up to see Hannah standing in front of the mic, looking very nervous. 

  Hannah took a deep breath.    I can't do this.  She sighed.  But I have to, or else I'll always wonder if this could have worked.  Well, here goes nothing. 

  "Ready," she said to the dj. 

     Pre-pulse music rang from the speakers.  Madonna, to be specific.  Max and Hannah along with O.C. had looked up songs on O.C.'s computer.  O.C. had suggested this when Hannah had recognized it and she saw how simple the lyrics were.  "And," O.C. had said, "That boy is just a straight up fool if he doesn't fall helplessly in love with you after this." 

  Hannah closed her eyes and took in the rhythm of the song.  She took another deep breath and looked straight at Alec. 

  "This is for you Alec."

  Alec's eyes seemed to bug out of his head when he heard his name.  O.C. smiled knowingly and Sketch looked confused. 

  Alec slumped down in his seat.  What is she doing? 

  "I see you on the street but you walk on by.  Makes me wanna hang my head down and cry," Hannah sang as she kept her eyes locked on Alec.  As she sang memories flowed back to her.  Memories of singing this same song, in a cute denim mini-skirt and a white tank and smiling.  She remembered dreaming of becoming a singer.  Of singing to packed stadiums and looking for singer want ads.  As the memory filled her, Hannah smiled as she sang, and a wave of confidence and joy washed over her.  She started to walk towards Alec. 

  "Open your heart to me.  You hold the lock and I hold the key…" she sang and impulsively grabbed Alec's hand and pulled him up. 

  Taken aback, Alec stood up, red faced. 

  Max stifled a giggle.  Don't think I've ever seen anyone embarrass Alec!

  He couldn't believe it.  A song, for me?  I never realized anyone would ever do this much for me. 

  As the song ended Hannah pulled Alec forward and planted a big kiss on his lips as the crowd cheered. 

  Alec took a step back.  I can't do this.  He smiled and slowly backed away from Hannah as she was smiling to the crowd and quickly sprinted for the door. 

  "Alec isn't this won…"  Hannah stopped as she turned around, only to find the door closing behind her. 

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 Outside the Club

  "Alec!  Wait!" It was pouring out, and Hannah's makeup began to smudge and wash off. 

  "What?"  Alec sighed, the rain causing his hair to slick across his forehead, which Hannah noticed as he turned to her. 

  "Wow," she murmured.  He just gets sexier every day! 

  "What?"  Alec repeated, causing Hannah to wake from her fantasy. 

  "Alec, don't leave," she said, lightly touching his arm.  "Tell me you feel nothing, nothing at all for me, and I'll drop it.  I'll never mention that night, or that kiss ever again."  She paused to take a breath, and then continued quickly.  "But call me crazy, I felt something.  In fact, more than that.  Alec-I've never felt this way before, and I'm scared too.  But I think it's worth it…it must be…because,"   she said, looking into his eyes, "…because I love you Alec." 

  Alec couldn't help it, he gasped a little.  She really loves me?  With all she knows about me? 

  Alec couldn't help but smile.  She is amazing, and he had never seen anyone as beautiful as she was when she had said those three little words. 

  And that's why you can't do this!!

"Hannah, I want to, but I can't." 

  "You can't!!"  She shouted over the rain.  "Why??  If I'm willing to try, why can't you?" 

  Alec just stood there, staring at the raindrops hitting the cement. 

  "Answer me!"  She shouted.

  "Because I love you," he screamed.  "I love you, alright," he said, calmly this time, not daring to look up at her.

  "Wow, you love me?"  She whispered, stepping forward. 

  He took a deep breath and looked deep into her sea green eyes, so full of happiness and longing, her face forming a smile.

   "Yes.  I love you Hannah.  That's why I can't do this.  I can't hurt another person I love.  I'm sorry," he whispered, pushing some of her wet hair behind her ear, tracing his finger along her cheek. 

  "I'll see you at home," he said, walking back to his apartment. 

  "Another?"  She spoke aloud to herself. 

  After a few minutes, Hannah went back to Alec's apartment, determined to find out about this 'other love'. 

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Alec's Apartment

  Alec was changing into warmer clothes.  Not like the cold will kill me, he chuckled to himself.

  Hannah opened the door to find Alec shirtless. 

  "Oh," she blushed.  "Sorry." 

  "It's okay," he replied as he pulled on a fresh shirt he had out.  Just wanted to leave the room free for when you got home. 

  "Thanks….Alec, we should talk." 

  Looking up, Alec responded.  "And you should change.  You'll get sick."

  "Not until you promise to talk to me about her."

 "Her who?" 

  "The 'her' that broke your heart.  The her that's keeping you from me." 

  "It's not like that," Alec protested. 

  "Whatever.  I'm still not changing until you promise." 

  Alec looked at her.  She was standing her ground, left foot forward, arms crossed.  Even though she was sopping wet and shivering. 

  God, she's amazing.  "Sure, fine," Alec conceded.  "Just change." 

  She put her head forward and raised her eyebrows. 

  "Please?" 

  "Okay," she smiled. 

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15 minutes later

Hannah returned in a bell sleeved deep violet top and a long, flowing ebony skirt that emphasized her curves.  Her hair was still a little wet damp, giving it that beach look, and flowed down over her shoulders.

  "You look," he gulped.  "More comfortable." 

  "Yeah," she said, sitting down next to him on the couch, one leg crossed under the other.  I got this outfit at a boutique O.C. took me to. 

  "It's…"  Just be honest man!  "You look beautiful, as always." 

  "Thank you."  Hannah's face lit up at the compliment. 

  "Of course," he nodded.  He avoided looking her in the eyes. 

  "So tell me," she said, as calmly and as soothingly as possible.  "Why if you love me and find me gorgeous, why can't you give us a try?" Hannah inquired as she snuggled up to him, and put her hand on his shoulder.  "Alec? You can tell me," she smiled.  "I love you remember?" She reminded him, tracing a finger on his cheek, as he had done earlier to her. 

  Alec blushed.  He still couldn't believe how amazing she was. 

  "All right," Alec finally replied. 

  For the next fifteen minutes, Alec did something he rarely has ever done in his life.  He opened up.  And he told her all about the woman he wanted to forget, Rachel. 

  After he finished, Hannah took a moment to take in all in.  She never realized this story would be so sad. 

  "Alec, I'm so sorry." 

  "Sorry," Alec scoffed.  "I got her killed," he whispered.  "Don't be sorry for me." 

  "Alec, you can't keep blaming yourself.  You tried to save her, while under threat of torture!"

  "Say what you want, Hannah.  I'll still be horrible." 

"You shouldn't.  You have to let it go Alec.  Let it go," she said. 

  Alec couldn't stop it.  How is she doing this he wondered as the tears streamed down his face.  "See, I love you so much, Hannah, I don't want to see you get hurt too." 

  Hannah embraced him.  "Shh…it's okay.  I'm here," she murmured.  "And Alec, I'm different.  I know your secret, and I want to take the risk.  Let me take the risk Alec," she whispered. 

  Alec moved back from her embrace and looked into her eyes.  Tears were streaming down her face.  "You're crying," Alec said, brushing off her tears ever so gently. 

  "I know," she chuckled.  "So were you." 

  "Umm..." he answered.  "So I was." 

  "You know Hannah; I've never been able to be so open with anyone." 

  Hannah smiled through her tears, her eyes dancing. 

  "Alec, I'm so glad." 

  Alec moved towards her, and cupped her chin.  He grazed her lip and then caressed his lips with hers, she returning the gesture fully as their tongues weaved around one another.  

  When they finally broke for air, Alec kissed her eyelids. 

   "I love you."

  "Hmm…me too," she replied, biting her lip and snuggling into Alec's lap. 

  "So.  Are we going to Logan's party together then?"

  "Definitely." 

  "I'll call Max later then."

  "Nah, I have a better idea." 

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Thanks to all who read this!  Again, sorry it took so long to make another chapter.  I had this done a while ago but I'm so lazy with typing.  And I edited it a bit so I hope you enjoyed it. 

Next chapter they will FINALLY be at the dance.  I was going to have them there this chapter, I know, but I really wanted to put this scene in.  Next chapter there will be some romance and some action.  It may or may not be the final chapter.  So come back for that!

Again, I don't know that much about amnesia so I don't in any way claim this is medically accurate. 

Thanks to whoever clued who told me I hadn't had Alec tell Hannah about Rachel yet.  Sorry I cant remember who it was.  Email me and Ill thank you next time! Lol

Thanks to all who gave feedback.  You people make my day! 

Please leave feedback for this chapter too!  Its what pushes me to make the next chapter;)  And Constructive criticism please, but no bashing please!  Thanks!

Peace!