A/N: Other characters from the series will be popping up soon, in this
chapter actually, although briefly for now. Look for more in the next
couple ones to come!
***
It was Friday night and the weekend was starting, while his first year at the Academy was nearing it's end.
Alex rubbed his brow and held back a yawn with great difficulty as he read through the large book, the ninth chapter seemed to drag on forever as he sat at his desk. He scribbled down a note as the door behind him opened and he heard footsteps drawing nearer.
"Still stuck here?" came Bobby's voice.
Alex nodded without a word, continuing to read and scribble, and seemingly endless motion that he had been repeating for the past two hours. Bobby leaned over and looked down at the papers, groaning for his friend and roommate, then saying: "We're going out. You should come."
"I have---"
"'A lot of work', I know," Bobby said, "but you have the whole weekend to finish."
"I'd rather get it over with."
Bobby rolled his eyes, grabbing Alex's arm and half-dragging him out of the room as he protested verbally; Bobby ignored him: "You never have any fun. Everyone needs to let loose sometimes . . . even you!" He paused. "Especially you!"
Alex gave in as they went outside, finding the weather pleasantly warm as the sun set over the city of Silver Hills; he got in the passenger side, even smiling a little at Bobby's persistance. A few minutes later, Dana and Sienna raced out of the building and jumped in, wearing short dresses with low-cut tops.
"Wow," Bobby said, "you girls look great!"
"Thank you," Sienna giggled, batting her long, thick eyelashes.
Alex glanced back and Sienna shifted positions slightly, pulling up her black skirt to reveal perfectly-toned legs that were browned from tanning and muscular from all the running they were forced to do in the Academy. His breath caught in his throat as his eyes trailed up her body to the V- cut neckline that showed a little too much cleavage, finally, his eyes met hers and she smiled seductively at him.
"Where're we headed first?" Bobby asked.
"Oh, come on," Dana said, "we always go to Nork's." A club on the other side of town. "It's the best, Alex, you'll have fun."
They arrived ten minutes later, finding the club packed with teens and young adults like themselves; Sienna leapt out first, greeted by whistles and cat calls from every side, she smiled flirtatiously, flaunting herself in front of the hungry men. Alex rolled his eyes as he got out with Bobby, who laughed at Sienna's flirting; Dana stood shyly next to Alex, remaining quiet.
"Come on," Dana whispered, "let's get inside."
Alex nodded his agreement and followed the small girl indoors, watching how her reddish hair bounced on her bare shoulders, the freckles that brightened her round face. She grabbed his hand and led him onto the dance floor, but he stopped dead in his tracks before reaching it---
"Oh, no!" he almost laughed, "you are not getting me to dance."
"Why not?" Dana asked, "it's a lot fun."
"I-I can't," Alex replied.
"But---"
"I don't know how."
Dana's smile vanished, but she soon realized she had no reason to be surprised, given Alex's upbringing; he was always stiff, rigid, controlled. She squeezed his hand and led him to a dark corner as the music blasted their ears, Alex frowned, then gasped when he felt her hands on his hips.
"You need to loosen up," she said, "you're so stiff!"
Her hands ran up-and-down his tight, leather uniform and he found his body reacting to her touch involuntarily; his body tingled, and as she continued seducing him he felt an odd ache in his lower section. He pressed himself against her and she laughed under her breath, their bodies moved in unison; while Sienna and Bobby danced on the floor, they danced in private.
"You could be good," she said.
Alex smiled as she moved closer till they were nose-to-nose, he had never felt the sensation flowing through his body now; Dana saw the flush in his cheeks and sensed his arousal, it pleased her to know she was the cause.
His arms went around her waist as they danced, while Bobby and Sienna easily made their way over to them. "See?" Bobby said to Alex, "I knew this was the right thing to do! You're having fun, aren't you?" He looked at Dana. "Who wouldn't in your position?"
"Thank you," Dana said, smiling.
Sienna stepped up, her leg sliding against Alex's, her face brightening with a smile when she felt him stiffen; Bobby laughed, grabbing Alex's arm and dragging him across the room. "Let's get some drinks," he said. Alex paused, reluctant to head over to a bar, where alcohol was served; he was too young, and once incident of under-age drinking would end his career forever.
"Bobby---" he said.
"You can have water," Bobby laughed.
Alex frowned. "What about you?" he asked, knowing Bobby was barely twenty.
"Don't ask, don't tell."
An hour or so later, Alex was sitting down watching as Dana and Sienna danced around Bobby, who moved freely with them, his brown eyes lustful. His throughts drifted from the club to the work he still had to do at the Academy, the summer break ahead of him filled with loneliness; Bobby and Dana would graduate, while Sienna couldn't stop talking about going home and seeing her family again. He would be alone, the dorms were kept open year round and that was where he would spend his summer.
"What's the fun in being alone?"
The feminine voice startled him and brought him back to reality, he looked up to find a tall dark-skinned woman smiling at him, her eyes dancing merrily. "I'm Katie," she said, "you're looking lonely tonight, mind if I join you?"
"Be my guest," Alex said quietly, pulling out a chair.
"Sooo . . . " Katie said slowly. "Aren't you gonna introduce yourself?"
"Alex."
Katie smiled broadly, then asked: "Aren't you a little young to be hanging around in a place like this?" The boy sitting across from the table looked young, although his behavior was that of an adult. "How old are you?"
"Too young to drink," he admitted, "but I'm not."
"You're still not supposed to be in here." Katie looked at his uniform. "After all, you're a future protector of all that is good and true!" She laughed. "Don't worry, I won't tell. As long as you steer clear from the bar."
Alex nodded in agreement, having no desire to drink anyway; he watched Katie as she ordered a drink and sipped at it casually while watching the couples on the dance floor. She was friendly, but quiet enough so she didn't talk his ear off, which he appreciated, as he was growing more and more tired.
"Maybe I should take you home," Katie offered, "your friends don't look like they're going anywhere for a long time."
Alex smiled a little in acceptance and stood with her as she got up to pay for her drinks, he watched her walk away, feeling completely exhausted and ready to crawl into bed. Katie smiled at him sympathetically as she walked back over, then they headed into the night; he sat down heavily in her car, resting his head against the window.
"Time Force Academy," Katie said, "I've thought of joining."
Alex contemplated telling her not to, as year by year he was growing more and more tired of it, and despising the men who forced him into the military life. But instead he said: "It's a good opportunity to serve. None better."
"My best friend, Jen, is thinking of joining, too." Katie continued talking as they flew through the air. "She's quite a bit younger than I am, too young to join yet. But she loves the idea."
"Tell her to look into it," Alex said, "but research it thoroughly before making any decisions. That goes for you, too."
Katie laughed at his serious expression. "Don't you ever lighten up?" she asked, "you're so stern!" Never had she seen a teenage boy as mature as Alex, and she wasn't even sure if 'mature' was the right word . . . Uptight? Rigid? Controlled?
"You okay?" she asked.
Alex blinked. "Of course," he said, "why wouldn't I be?"
Katie shrugged. "You just don't look so happy," she pointed out, "I don't know you very well, but I don't like to see anyone unhappy. Is there something wrong?"
"No," Alex said, "I'm fine."
They pulled up at the Academy and Alex got out slowly, regretting having to leave the car and the warm company of Katie's presence. "Thanks for the ride," he said, "maybe I'll see you at the Academy next year?"
"I'll join when Jen does if I'm going to," Katie said, "not for another couple years. But maybe I'll be saluting you in the not-too-distant future. We'll meet up again."
"I hope so," Alex said honestly, "good-bye."
He shut the door and turned his back as the aircar flew away, he entered the building and made his way into his room, almost disappointed to find the stack of papers hadn't signed themselves. He unzipped his jacket and quickly changed into a pair of sweatpants, lying down on the warm sheet, his bare skin against the soft fabric. His muscles relaxed, his eyelids drooped closed, and sleep finally found him anxiously awaiting it . . .
*****
Alex greeted Bobby and Dana with a half-hearted smile as they descended the stairs of the platform as newly-commissioned Time Force officers; Dana threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly, laughing in a voice filled with excitement.
"I'm so glad it's finally over!" she cried.
"It's just beginning," Sienna corrected.
"Yeah," Bobby said, "but the next part's a lot more fun!"
'The next part also gets you killed,' Alex added, silently. Secretly, he worried about their safety, wondering if they were taking the whole thing too lightly; especially now, with Ransik causing more and more trouble, Time Force was extremely dangerous. The mutant leader was attacking innocent people all over the galaxy, and beyond; and, of course, they were responsible for his parents deaths.
"Alex???" Dana waved her hand in front of his face. "Phasing out again, boy."
Alex smiled again, wrapping his arm around Dana in a rare show of emotion. "That's just how I am," he said, "you know that. Congratulations."
"Aww . . . thanks, Alex," Dana said, "we'll miss you."
"Sure will," Bobby admitted, "but we'll be coming back next year to see you graduate!"
Sienna smiled, rocking back-and-forth on the balls of her feet, every bit as excited as Dana and Bobby. "I can't wait," she said, "then maybe we'll be stationed together! Wouldn't that be fun?"
"Alex here will be an admiral in a couple years," Bobby said, "he won't have time for lowly folk like us. Will you?"
Alex rolled his eyes, brushing off the arm that Bobby had draped over him as he joked about their future; then the graduating seniors ran off to join their class, leaving Sienna and Alex alone. She looked at him for a silent moment, intrigued by the quiet, handsome young man that she'd had a crush on since they were children.
"Wanna go out?" she suggested with a shrug.
"'Out'?" He looked at her, and she frowned when she saw no interest in her at all in his blue eyes, he was the only man in the Academy she hadn't been able to seduce . . . and the only man she wanted so badly she dreamed of him every night.
"Yeah," she said, "you know . . . the holoscreens? Dancing? Anything?"
"All right, all right," Alex sighed, "you drive."
"Of course!!!"
They hurried off to the car and hopped in, Alex almost instantly regretting letting her drive when they raced off down the street; the club was a half- hour away, and she talked constantly during the trip. Finally, they reached the building and Sienna jumped out, unzipping her jacket and tying up her blac turtleneck to reveal a flat stomach firmly toned.
"Gonna try some dancing?" she teased as they went inside.
"Only if you get me drunk enough," he replied.
Sienna glanced at him, smiling slightly as she ordered drinks while he sat down; he was the perfect picture of the military, his uniform spotless, his manners impeccable. 'You're mine, Alex,' she said silently, 'you may not know it yet, but you are.'
She hurried back to the table with their drinks and handed him one, he smiled his thanks and took a long gulp of it, then asked: "Why did you join Time Force, Sienna?"
"Truthfully?"
"Yes."
Her eyes twinkled mischievously. "For the men in uniform." Alex's shocked expression was too much, and she burst out laughing before managing: "No, no . . . I'm just kidding!!! Seriously, I just wanted to help out a little. I'm only signed up for two years."
Alex nodded, but he didn't completely believe her, maybe Sienna did want to help out, but she was far too immature to be in Time Force. Her career was uncertain, and worse, she would probably end up putting her life---or someone else's---at risk someday because of her careless attitude.
"Alex?"
"Yes?"
"How come we never went together?" Her question startled him, and she could tell. "I mean, we still have time, of course . . . but why haven't we?"
"Sienna . . . " Alex sighed. "I don't want to sound rude, but why would we?"
"We'd make a great couple."
"We'd make a horrible couple." Alex shook his head. "We have absolutely nothing in common----besides, I don't intend on ever getting involved with a woman."
Sienna's eyes widened in apparent horror. "Why not!?" she gasped.
"It's too much," Alex said, "to expect of a woman, to devote herself to a man who could get himself killed at any moment. And I don't think I could be a good partner, while still being a good officer."
"You're a good multi-tasker."
"Not like that," Alex said, "besides, most women would want to have children."
"And I'm guessing you don't?"
"Never," Alex stated, "having a parent in Time Force is . . . awful. I wouldn't want my children to have to worry about me day and night like I did my parents. Or have them face losing everything."
"Nothing's for sure. Even outside of Time Force."
"I know." Alex shrugged. "How'd we get on this anyway?" he laughed lightly, then he took a sip of his drink again, apparently upset by their conversation. Sienna dared to place her hand on his and pat it gently, relieved when all he did was look up and smile a little sadly.
"It doesn't have to be permanent," Sienna murmured.
His eyes met hers, and she suddenly saw the longing for release in them, the tension that had been building up in him for years was finally ready to let loose. She smiled seductively, running her finger up his arm and feeling him shiver.
"Come on," she whispered.
They rose together and made their way to a private room, Alex's heart pounding in his chest with anticipation as she pulled him to the bed. "I already rented this room," she said, giggling softly. Alex's eyes widened, he asked quietly: "Why?"
"Well . . . I needed a place to stay till I went home," Sienna said, "and I was sick of the dorm."
Alex silenced her by smothering her mouth with his, parting her lips with his tongue as he lowered her onto the bed so she was lying on her back; her arms encircled his neck, she kissed him with twice as much passion, increasing his. His hands roamed her body, he shot his leg out and slammed the door shut, his lips still pressed firmly to Sienna's as she tore off his jacket, moaning softly.
Her small hands pushed the jacket off his broad shoulders, then ran down his sides to grab a hold of his shirt and pull it over his head, revealing a sleek, muscular body. He quickly slid off her own shirt and began unfastening her bra, soon they were skin-to-skin; they somehow managed to crawl into bed and take off the rest of their clothes till their were completely nude.
Sienna could feel Alex relax beneath her touch, and she was surprised at the pleasure it gave her to know she was giving him some comfort; he was hungry for her, and she was all-too-willing to surrender to him. She wrapped her legs around him as he leaned closer and pressed harder, causing her to cry out in ecstasy, he groaned with pleasure as he kissed her neck and shoulders.
"Oh, Alex . . . " Sienna moaned.
Her voice beckoned him and they reached a climax together, finally falling apart, completely exhausted; her arms were around him, and he soon fell asleep in her embrace. His breaths were long and steady, and for once, it seemed Alex was at peace . . .
TBC
***
It was Friday night and the weekend was starting, while his first year at the Academy was nearing it's end.
Alex rubbed his brow and held back a yawn with great difficulty as he read through the large book, the ninth chapter seemed to drag on forever as he sat at his desk. He scribbled down a note as the door behind him opened and he heard footsteps drawing nearer.
"Still stuck here?" came Bobby's voice.
Alex nodded without a word, continuing to read and scribble, and seemingly endless motion that he had been repeating for the past two hours. Bobby leaned over and looked down at the papers, groaning for his friend and roommate, then saying: "We're going out. You should come."
"I have---"
"'A lot of work', I know," Bobby said, "but you have the whole weekend to finish."
"I'd rather get it over with."
Bobby rolled his eyes, grabbing Alex's arm and half-dragging him out of the room as he protested verbally; Bobby ignored him: "You never have any fun. Everyone needs to let loose sometimes . . . even you!" He paused. "Especially you!"
Alex gave in as they went outside, finding the weather pleasantly warm as the sun set over the city of Silver Hills; he got in the passenger side, even smiling a little at Bobby's persistance. A few minutes later, Dana and Sienna raced out of the building and jumped in, wearing short dresses with low-cut tops.
"Wow," Bobby said, "you girls look great!"
"Thank you," Sienna giggled, batting her long, thick eyelashes.
Alex glanced back and Sienna shifted positions slightly, pulling up her black skirt to reveal perfectly-toned legs that were browned from tanning and muscular from all the running they were forced to do in the Academy. His breath caught in his throat as his eyes trailed up her body to the V- cut neckline that showed a little too much cleavage, finally, his eyes met hers and she smiled seductively at him.
"Where're we headed first?" Bobby asked.
"Oh, come on," Dana said, "we always go to Nork's." A club on the other side of town. "It's the best, Alex, you'll have fun."
They arrived ten minutes later, finding the club packed with teens and young adults like themselves; Sienna leapt out first, greeted by whistles and cat calls from every side, she smiled flirtatiously, flaunting herself in front of the hungry men. Alex rolled his eyes as he got out with Bobby, who laughed at Sienna's flirting; Dana stood shyly next to Alex, remaining quiet.
"Come on," Dana whispered, "let's get inside."
Alex nodded his agreement and followed the small girl indoors, watching how her reddish hair bounced on her bare shoulders, the freckles that brightened her round face. She grabbed his hand and led him onto the dance floor, but he stopped dead in his tracks before reaching it---
"Oh, no!" he almost laughed, "you are not getting me to dance."
"Why not?" Dana asked, "it's a lot fun."
"I-I can't," Alex replied.
"But---"
"I don't know how."
Dana's smile vanished, but she soon realized she had no reason to be surprised, given Alex's upbringing; he was always stiff, rigid, controlled. She squeezed his hand and led him to a dark corner as the music blasted their ears, Alex frowned, then gasped when he felt her hands on his hips.
"You need to loosen up," she said, "you're so stiff!"
Her hands ran up-and-down his tight, leather uniform and he found his body reacting to her touch involuntarily; his body tingled, and as she continued seducing him he felt an odd ache in his lower section. He pressed himself against her and she laughed under her breath, their bodies moved in unison; while Sienna and Bobby danced on the floor, they danced in private.
"You could be good," she said.
Alex smiled as she moved closer till they were nose-to-nose, he had never felt the sensation flowing through his body now; Dana saw the flush in his cheeks and sensed his arousal, it pleased her to know she was the cause.
His arms went around her waist as they danced, while Bobby and Sienna easily made their way over to them. "See?" Bobby said to Alex, "I knew this was the right thing to do! You're having fun, aren't you?" He looked at Dana. "Who wouldn't in your position?"
"Thank you," Dana said, smiling.
Sienna stepped up, her leg sliding against Alex's, her face brightening with a smile when she felt him stiffen; Bobby laughed, grabbing Alex's arm and dragging him across the room. "Let's get some drinks," he said. Alex paused, reluctant to head over to a bar, where alcohol was served; he was too young, and once incident of under-age drinking would end his career forever.
"Bobby---" he said.
"You can have water," Bobby laughed.
Alex frowned. "What about you?" he asked, knowing Bobby was barely twenty.
"Don't ask, don't tell."
An hour or so later, Alex was sitting down watching as Dana and Sienna danced around Bobby, who moved freely with them, his brown eyes lustful. His throughts drifted from the club to the work he still had to do at the Academy, the summer break ahead of him filled with loneliness; Bobby and Dana would graduate, while Sienna couldn't stop talking about going home and seeing her family again. He would be alone, the dorms were kept open year round and that was where he would spend his summer.
"What's the fun in being alone?"
The feminine voice startled him and brought him back to reality, he looked up to find a tall dark-skinned woman smiling at him, her eyes dancing merrily. "I'm Katie," she said, "you're looking lonely tonight, mind if I join you?"
"Be my guest," Alex said quietly, pulling out a chair.
"Sooo . . . " Katie said slowly. "Aren't you gonna introduce yourself?"
"Alex."
Katie smiled broadly, then asked: "Aren't you a little young to be hanging around in a place like this?" The boy sitting across from the table looked young, although his behavior was that of an adult. "How old are you?"
"Too young to drink," he admitted, "but I'm not."
"You're still not supposed to be in here." Katie looked at his uniform. "After all, you're a future protector of all that is good and true!" She laughed. "Don't worry, I won't tell. As long as you steer clear from the bar."
Alex nodded in agreement, having no desire to drink anyway; he watched Katie as she ordered a drink and sipped at it casually while watching the couples on the dance floor. She was friendly, but quiet enough so she didn't talk his ear off, which he appreciated, as he was growing more and more tired.
"Maybe I should take you home," Katie offered, "your friends don't look like they're going anywhere for a long time."
Alex smiled a little in acceptance and stood with her as she got up to pay for her drinks, he watched her walk away, feeling completely exhausted and ready to crawl into bed. Katie smiled at him sympathetically as she walked back over, then they headed into the night; he sat down heavily in her car, resting his head against the window.
"Time Force Academy," Katie said, "I've thought of joining."
Alex contemplated telling her not to, as year by year he was growing more and more tired of it, and despising the men who forced him into the military life. But instead he said: "It's a good opportunity to serve. None better."
"My best friend, Jen, is thinking of joining, too." Katie continued talking as they flew through the air. "She's quite a bit younger than I am, too young to join yet. But she loves the idea."
"Tell her to look into it," Alex said, "but research it thoroughly before making any decisions. That goes for you, too."
Katie laughed at his serious expression. "Don't you ever lighten up?" she asked, "you're so stern!" Never had she seen a teenage boy as mature as Alex, and she wasn't even sure if 'mature' was the right word . . . Uptight? Rigid? Controlled?
"You okay?" she asked.
Alex blinked. "Of course," he said, "why wouldn't I be?"
Katie shrugged. "You just don't look so happy," she pointed out, "I don't know you very well, but I don't like to see anyone unhappy. Is there something wrong?"
"No," Alex said, "I'm fine."
They pulled up at the Academy and Alex got out slowly, regretting having to leave the car and the warm company of Katie's presence. "Thanks for the ride," he said, "maybe I'll see you at the Academy next year?"
"I'll join when Jen does if I'm going to," Katie said, "not for another couple years. But maybe I'll be saluting you in the not-too-distant future. We'll meet up again."
"I hope so," Alex said honestly, "good-bye."
He shut the door and turned his back as the aircar flew away, he entered the building and made his way into his room, almost disappointed to find the stack of papers hadn't signed themselves. He unzipped his jacket and quickly changed into a pair of sweatpants, lying down on the warm sheet, his bare skin against the soft fabric. His muscles relaxed, his eyelids drooped closed, and sleep finally found him anxiously awaiting it . . .
*****
Alex greeted Bobby and Dana with a half-hearted smile as they descended the stairs of the platform as newly-commissioned Time Force officers; Dana threw her arms around his neck and hugged him tightly, laughing in a voice filled with excitement.
"I'm so glad it's finally over!" she cried.
"It's just beginning," Sienna corrected.
"Yeah," Bobby said, "but the next part's a lot more fun!"
'The next part also gets you killed,' Alex added, silently. Secretly, he worried about their safety, wondering if they were taking the whole thing too lightly; especially now, with Ransik causing more and more trouble, Time Force was extremely dangerous. The mutant leader was attacking innocent people all over the galaxy, and beyond; and, of course, they were responsible for his parents deaths.
"Alex???" Dana waved her hand in front of his face. "Phasing out again, boy."
Alex smiled again, wrapping his arm around Dana in a rare show of emotion. "That's just how I am," he said, "you know that. Congratulations."
"Aww . . . thanks, Alex," Dana said, "we'll miss you."
"Sure will," Bobby admitted, "but we'll be coming back next year to see you graduate!"
Sienna smiled, rocking back-and-forth on the balls of her feet, every bit as excited as Dana and Bobby. "I can't wait," she said, "then maybe we'll be stationed together! Wouldn't that be fun?"
"Alex here will be an admiral in a couple years," Bobby said, "he won't have time for lowly folk like us. Will you?"
Alex rolled his eyes, brushing off the arm that Bobby had draped over him as he joked about their future; then the graduating seniors ran off to join their class, leaving Sienna and Alex alone. She looked at him for a silent moment, intrigued by the quiet, handsome young man that she'd had a crush on since they were children.
"Wanna go out?" she suggested with a shrug.
"'Out'?" He looked at her, and she frowned when she saw no interest in her at all in his blue eyes, he was the only man in the Academy she hadn't been able to seduce . . . and the only man she wanted so badly she dreamed of him every night.
"Yeah," she said, "you know . . . the holoscreens? Dancing? Anything?"
"All right, all right," Alex sighed, "you drive."
"Of course!!!"
They hurried off to the car and hopped in, Alex almost instantly regretting letting her drive when they raced off down the street; the club was a half- hour away, and she talked constantly during the trip. Finally, they reached the building and Sienna jumped out, unzipping her jacket and tying up her blac turtleneck to reveal a flat stomach firmly toned.
"Gonna try some dancing?" she teased as they went inside.
"Only if you get me drunk enough," he replied.
Sienna glanced at him, smiling slightly as she ordered drinks while he sat down; he was the perfect picture of the military, his uniform spotless, his manners impeccable. 'You're mine, Alex,' she said silently, 'you may not know it yet, but you are.'
She hurried back to the table with their drinks and handed him one, he smiled his thanks and took a long gulp of it, then asked: "Why did you join Time Force, Sienna?"
"Truthfully?"
"Yes."
Her eyes twinkled mischievously. "For the men in uniform." Alex's shocked expression was too much, and she burst out laughing before managing: "No, no . . . I'm just kidding!!! Seriously, I just wanted to help out a little. I'm only signed up for two years."
Alex nodded, but he didn't completely believe her, maybe Sienna did want to help out, but she was far too immature to be in Time Force. Her career was uncertain, and worse, she would probably end up putting her life---or someone else's---at risk someday because of her careless attitude.
"Alex?"
"Yes?"
"How come we never went together?" Her question startled him, and she could tell. "I mean, we still have time, of course . . . but why haven't we?"
"Sienna . . . " Alex sighed. "I don't want to sound rude, but why would we?"
"We'd make a great couple."
"We'd make a horrible couple." Alex shook his head. "We have absolutely nothing in common----besides, I don't intend on ever getting involved with a woman."
Sienna's eyes widened in apparent horror. "Why not!?" she gasped.
"It's too much," Alex said, "to expect of a woman, to devote herself to a man who could get himself killed at any moment. And I don't think I could be a good partner, while still being a good officer."
"You're a good multi-tasker."
"Not like that," Alex said, "besides, most women would want to have children."
"And I'm guessing you don't?"
"Never," Alex stated, "having a parent in Time Force is . . . awful. I wouldn't want my children to have to worry about me day and night like I did my parents. Or have them face losing everything."
"Nothing's for sure. Even outside of Time Force."
"I know." Alex shrugged. "How'd we get on this anyway?" he laughed lightly, then he took a sip of his drink again, apparently upset by their conversation. Sienna dared to place her hand on his and pat it gently, relieved when all he did was look up and smile a little sadly.
"It doesn't have to be permanent," Sienna murmured.
His eyes met hers, and she suddenly saw the longing for release in them, the tension that had been building up in him for years was finally ready to let loose. She smiled seductively, running her finger up his arm and feeling him shiver.
"Come on," she whispered.
They rose together and made their way to a private room, Alex's heart pounding in his chest with anticipation as she pulled him to the bed. "I already rented this room," she said, giggling softly. Alex's eyes widened, he asked quietly: "Why?"
"Well . . . I needed a place to stay till I went home," Sienna said, "and I was sick of the dorm."
Alex silenced her by smothering her mouth with his, parting her lips with his tongue as he lowered her onto the bed so she was lying on her back; her arms encircled his neck, she kissed him with twice as much passion, increasing his. His hands roamed her body, he shot his leg out and slammed the door shut, his lips still pressed firmly to Sienna's as she tore off his jacket, moaning softly.
Her small hands pushed the jacket off his broad shoulders, then ran down his sides to grab a hold of his shirt and pull it over his head, revealing a sleek, muscular body. He quickly slid off her own shirt and began unfastening her bra, soon they were skin-to-skin; they somehow managed to crawl into bed and take off the rest of their clothes till their were completely nude.
Sienna could feel Alex relax beneath her touch, and she was surprised at the pleasure it gave her to know she was giving him some comfort; he was hungry for her, and she was all-too-willing to surrender to him. She wrapped her legs around him as he leaned closer and pressed harder, causing her to cry out in ecstasy, he groaned with pleasure as he kissed her neck and shoulders.
"Oh, Alex . . . " Sienna moaned.
Her voice beckoned him and they reached a climax together, finally falling apart, completely exhausted; her arms were around him, and he soon fell asleep in her embrace. His breaths were long and steady, and for once, it seemed Alex was at peace . . .
TBC