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A/N Okay I didn't go into detail with the mission all that much cause if I do that for each and every one then it'll get boring. At the moment I'm concentrating on the intereaction between Max and Alec so bare with me.
Chapter 3
Cursing blasphemy in general, making sure to whisper as to not wake the girl in his arms, Alec trudged towards the room he'd been given the key for. Max had refused to wake up and anything he did seemed to not help at all so Alec had relented and decided to get a room for the night and then go out to get some takeaways.
There would have been nothing wrong with his plan, nothing difficult about it. That is until he'd decided to carry everything inside, including Max, at the same time so that he wouldn't have to go back and forwards.
Fumbling with the key in his hand he once again mumbled obscenities. They hadn't brought a lot with them. A few changes of clothing and a few necessities, everything else was gear they'd need for the heists.
Max shifted in his arms burrowing into his chest as the door finally opened. He had his own bag on his shoulders and the laptop bag around his neck. The other three duffels hung from his arms and the files and papers Max had been scribbling on were under one arm.
His foot swung out and he closed the door behind him already on his way to the bed on the far side of the room. Gently he placed a purring Max onto the soft crisp sheets and then quickly put everything else down on the small table to the side of the room. A contended and relieved smile grew on his lips and he stretched his arms groaning softly at the stiffness.
He looked back to Max and sighed to himself even as he moved to her bedside. He took off her shoes and socks leaving her in her jeans and shirt. Not daring to touch anything else for fear of personal harm Alec vacated the room with one last lingering look at her and a shake of his head.
*****
Yawning like a bear out of hibernation Max woke up. Curious eyes blinked sleepily and the unfamiliar surroundings startled her before everything rushed back. Normal, Alec, alcohol, money, Las Vegas. Max grinned at that particular combination and commanded her brain to remove itself from the gutter.
The smell of closed rooms and dust mixed in with the undeniable scent of Chinese food snapped her out of her half-asleep state and her stomach protested loudly. Rubbing it she swung her feet till they sat on the ground and she stood ignoring the blood rush. For a split second not being able to see she kicked the table and language, only a pirate would use, escaped her lips. Note to self; do not walk in unfamiliar surrounding when you can't see.
Despite her fogginess she didn't miss the chuckle from the couch and she scowled.
Stumbling she regained her composure and brushed her fingers through her tangled hair and walked confidently to where Alec slouched holding one of those little cartons Chinese restaurants give you and a pair of chopsticks. She'd never understood why Asian meals had to be so difficult. You'd think a highly trained genetically enhanced test tube babe could use chopsticks.
Resisting the urge to dive and claim several of the items for herself, Max walked casually over to him and sat down on his outstretched legs picking a carton randomly and opening it.
"You know, these are mine," he casually pointed out, eating another bite, "When I offered it to you all you did was keep on snoring," he continued calmly but she could see the mocking sparks in his eyes.
"I did NOT snore Alec!" she exclaimed putting more weight on his legs. Alec didn't flinch as he waved his hand in the air, "Oh I agree but I loved the sleep talking. I'm very interested in how all those words you mumbled fit together Max."
She glared at him and continued to eat. Tossing the half eaten container she'd picked back onto the table she reached for a second only to encounter Alec's hand, "Hey give me that it's mine!"
Gripping it tighter Alec refused to let it go and the two continued pulling on either side, "It doesn't have your name on it besides I touched it first!" he yelled back just as intent on the food inside as she was. Sweet and sour pork.
"You did not and it's my favorite. Get your grubby hands off of my meal!" Her feet planted themselves on his chest and she used all of her strength to try and rip it out of his hands. Alec furrowed his eyebrows at their new position; Max was sitting on his knees pushing with her feet on his pectorals while desperately yanking at the box.
He pulled harder but neither budged, "I paid for it! Give it to me!"
"No!"
"Yes!"
"NO!"
Alec lifted his legs and Max slid down and she now sat on his waist, one leg either side of his head still clutching at the carton. Shock marred her features as she inspected her change of place and Alec took his chance stealing the carton from her hands and scrambling away causing both of them to fall off the couch. Jumping to his feet he headed straight for the bathroom, the only other room but Max grabbed his ankle.
He stumbled to the ground and she was on top of him in a second reaching towards the very disgruntled carton. Her fingers brushed the end and she gripped it. Horrified and with no way to stop it Alec watched the Sweet and Sour spill free from its container and fall directly towards him.
Holding in her choking laughter she studied his now orange face in complete amusement. His hair was ruffled and she had no doubt hers was too but it was the look on his face that set her off; frozen terror.
She erupted into fits of giggles and she couldn't stop. Swishing a finger down his cheek she wiped some sauce off of him and licked it off still laughing. His shocked eyes soon turned to slits and with malevolent mirth he reversed their places pinning Max down. Realizing what he was about to do Max squealed in terror but Alec didn't stop.
*******
"That was not funny," Max hissed, glaring at him for all she was worth but nothing could wipe the triumphant grin off of his face.
"Oh yes it was Max," he said matter of factually as he parked about 2 blocks from their intended destination.
"And how can you still be sulking about that? These are the first words you've spoken to me since this morning around 5. Not counting your angered explanations of the layout of this building," he asked not fully able to conceal his amusement.
"Next time you get something on your face you do not wipe it on me. Understand?" she snapped angrily, "Now shut up and let's go over this one more time."
"Hey you started it! It was my sweet and sour and you should have kept your greedy little mittens off of. oomph . . . fine let's go over this one more time, "he ground out.
*******
Waiting for darkness had been mind-numbing and Max was glad to be out of that car. Running in a half crouch they circled the building, Alec right behind her and she had no doubt that instead of looking out for guards he was checking out her ass. Typical.
Ignoring the little jolt that boosted her ego beyond mortal belief she rolled her eyes at herself and stopped below the gutter.
It took all Alec had to not crash into her as his concentration had been focussed maybe a bit too much on her ass. Scolding himself he commanded his eyes to pay attention to the surroundings. Seeing Max begin to climb the gutter he suppressed the huge grin that threatened to split his lips as he followed watching the view, "You know Max that cat-suit does wonders for you."
She froze and looked back down at him a shocked stunned mullet look imprinting on her face making Alec look around nervously as he realized he'd said it out loud, "Uh. . . oh. . . ummm."
Shaking her head and with a slightly confused daze she turned back and finished climbing to the roof. Alec slapped himself mentally That was not what I was expecting
She watched him in curiosity as he fastened the rope to his harness and adjusted his gear. His fingers worked calmly and fast but his whole body was tense, "Alec relax. Enjoy the natural endorphins."
He looked up bemused and smiled chuckling at her and lowered himself through the skylight. She followed with nervous excitement and was soon on the ground with him avoiding cameras and darting from wall to wall and sticking to the shadows.
Spying the painting from a wall that disguised both their figures Max pointed to her wrist and mouthed, "5, 4, 3, 2, 1," and pointed just as a guard came into view with a self-satisfied smile.
*******
"Come on Alec," she taunted, "I want to hear the words."
Ignoring her he continued to count through the bills smelling each handful, "It's all there."
He grinned at her pout, "Alec those aren't the words."
Staring at her with a blank look she glared at him from below not at all intimidated, "Alec . . ."
Her tone was warning and he broke the staring contest noting their closeness, "Alright, alright I admit it. You're good."
Gesturing with her hand to continue she made Alec roll his eyes, "You're very good," another gesture, "You're the best X5 thief I've ever seen or known about."
"That's my boy," she cooed ruffling his hair, "Now drive."
******
Lemme know what you think, whether you liked it or didn't, I don't mind flames. Well actually I do but five minutes later when I've stopped sulking I try to see it from the reviewers perspective and change it if I believe in did something wrong. Oh and feel free to rant like I'm doing right now.
A/N Okay I didn't go into detail with the mission all that much cause if I do that for each and every one then it'll get boring. At the moment I'm concentrating on the intereaction between Max and Alec so bare with me.
Chapter 3
Cursing blasphemy in general, making sure to whisper as to not wake the girl in his arms, Alec trudged towards the room he'd been given the key for. Max had refused to wake up and anything he did seemed to not help at all so Alec had relented and decided to get a room for the night and then go out to get some takeaways.
There would have been nothing wrong with his plan, nothing difficult about it. That is until he'd decided to carry everything inside, including Max, at the same time so that he wouldn't have to go back and forwards.
Fumbling with the key in his hand he once again mumbled obscenities. They hadn't brought a lot with them. A few changes of clothing and a few necessities, everything else was gear they'd need for the heists.
Max shifted in his arms burrowing into his chest as the door finally opened. He had his own bag on his shoulders and the laptop bag around his neck. The other three duffels hung from his arms and the files and papers Max had been scribbling on were under one arm.
His foot swung out and he closed the door behind him already on his way to the bed on the far side of the room. Gently he placed a purring Max onto the soft crisp sheets and then quickly put everything else down on the small table to the side of the room. A contended and relieved smile grew on his lips and he stretched his arms groaning softly at the stiffness.
He looked back to Max and sighed to himself even as he moved to her bedside. He took off her shoes and socks leaving her in her jeans and shirt. Not daring to touch anything else for fear of personal harm Alec vacated the room with one last lingering look at her and a shake of his head.
*****
Yawning like a bear out of hibernation Max woke up. Curious eyes blinked sleepily and the unfamiliar surroundings startled her before everything rushed back. Normal, Alec, alcohol, money, Las Vegas. Max grinned at that particular combination and commanded her brain to remove itself from the gutter.
The smell of closed rooms and dust mixed in with the undeniable scent of Chinese food snapped her out of her half-asleep state and her stomach protested loudly. Rubbing it she swung her feet till they sat on the ground and she stood ignoring the blood rush. For a split second not being able to see she kicked the table and language, only a pirate would use, escaped her lips. Note to self; do not walk in unfamiliar surrounding when you can't see.
Despite her fogginess she didn't miss the chuckle from the couch and she scowled.
Stumbling she regained her composure and brushed her fingers through her tangled hair and walked confidently to where Alec slouched holding one of those little cartons Chinese restaurants give you and a pair of chopsticks. She'd never understood why Asian meals had to be so difficult. You'd think a highly trained genetically enhanced test tube babe could use chopsticks.
Resisting the urge to dive and claim several of the items for herself, Max walked casually over to him and sat down on his outstretched legs picking a carton randomly and opening it.
"You know, these are mine," he casually pointed out, eating another bite, "When I offered it to you all you did was keep on snoring," he continued calmly but she could see the mocking sparks in his eyes.
"I did NOT snore Alec!" she exclaimed putting more weight on his legs. Alec didn't flinch as he waved his hand in the air, "Oh I agree but I loved the sleep talking. I'm very interested in how all those words you mumbled fit together Max."
She glared at him and continued to eat. Tossing the half eaten container she'd picked back onto the table she reached for a second only to encounter Alec's hand, "Hey give me that it's mine!"
Gripping it tighter Alec refused to let it go and the two continued pulling on either side, "It doesn't have your name on it besides I touched it first!" he yelled back just as intent on the food inside as she was. Sweet and sour pork.
"You did not and it's my favorite. Get your grubby hands off of my meal!" Her feet planted themselves on his chest and she used all of her strength to try and rip it out of his hands. Alec furrowed his eyebrows at their new position; Max was sitting on his knees pushing with her feet on his pectorals while desperately yanking at the box.
He pulled harder but neither budged, "I paid for it! Give it to me!"
"No!"
"Yes!"
"NO!"
Alec lifted his legs and Max slid down and she now sat on his waist, one leg either side of his head still clutching at the carton. Shock marred her features as she inspected her change of place and Alec took his chance stealing the carton from her hands and scrambling away causing both of them to fall off the couch. Jumping to his feet he headed straight for the bathroom, the only other room but Max grabbed his ankle.
He stumbled to the ground and she was on top of him in a second reaching towards the very disgruntled carton. Her fingers brushed the end and she gripped it. Horrified and with no way to stop it Alec watched the Sweet and Sour spill free from its container and fall directly towards him.
Holding in her choking laughter she studied his now orange face in complete amusement. His hair was ruffled and she had no doubt hers was too but it was the look on his face that set her off; frozen terror.
She erupted into fits of giggles and she couldn't stop. Swishing a finger down his cheek she wiped some sauce off of him and licked it off still laughing. His shocked eyes soon turned to slits and with malevolent mirth he reversed their places pinning Max down. Realizing what he was about to do Max squealed in terror but Alec didn't stop.
*******
"That was not funny," Max hissed, glaring at him for all she was worth but nothing could wipe the triumphant grin off of his face.
"Oh yes it was Max," he said matter of factually as he parked about 2 blocks from their intended destination.
"And how can you still be sulking about that? These are the first words you've spoken to me since this morning around 5. Not counting your angered explanations of the layout of this building," he asked not fully able to conceal his amusement.
"Next time you get something on your face you do not wipe it on me. Understand?" she snapped angrily, "Now shut up and let's go over this one more time."
"Hey you started it! It was my sweet and sour and you should have kept your greedy little mittens off of. oomph . . . fine let's go over this one more time, "he ground out.
*******
Waiting for darkness had been mind-numbing and Max was glad to be out of that car. Running in a half crouch they circled the building, Alec right behind her and she had no doubt that instead of looking out for guards he was checking out her ass. Typical.
Ignoring the little jolt that boosted her ego beyond mortal belief she rolled her eyes at herself and stopped below the gutter.
It took all Alec had to not crash into her as his concentration had been focussed maybe a bit too much on her ass. Scolding himself he commanded his eyes to pay attention to the surroundings. Seeing Max begin to climb the gutter he suppressed the huge grin that threatened to split his lips as he followed watching the view, "You know Max that cat-suit does wonders for you."
She froze and looked back down at him a shocked stunned mullet look imprinting on her face making Alec look around nervously as he realized he'd said it out loud, "Uh. . . oh. . . ummm."
Shaking her head and with a slightly confused daze she turned back and finished climbing to the roof. Alec slapped himself mentally That was not what I was expecting
She watched him in curiosity as he fastened the rope to his harness and adjusted his gear. His fingers worked calmly and fast but his whole body was tense, "Alec relax. Enjoy the natural endorphins."
He looked up bemused and smiled chuckling at her and lowered himself through the skylight. She followed with nervous excitement and was soon on the ground with him avoiding cameras and darting from wall to wall and sticking to the shadows.
Spying the painting from a wall that disguised both their figures Max pointed to her wrist and mouthed, "5, 4, 3, 2, 1," and pointed just as a guard came into view with a self-satisfied smile.
*******
"Come on Alec," she taunted, "I want to hear the words."
Ignoring her he continued to count through the bills smelling each handful, "It's all there."
He grinned at her pout, "Alec those aren't the words."
Staring at her with a blank look she glared at him from below not at all intimidated, "Alec . . ."
Her tone was warning and he broke the staring contest noting their closeness, "Alright, alright I admit it. You're good."
Gesturing with her hand to continue she made Alec roll his eyes, "You're very good," another gesture, "You're the best X5 thief I've ever seen or known about."
"That's my boy," she cooed ruffling his hair, "Now drive."
******
Lemme know what you think, whether you liked it or didn't, I don't mind flames. Well actually I do but five minutes later when I've stopped sulking I try to see it from the reviewers perspective and change it if I believe in did something wrong. Oh and feel free to rant like I'm doing right now.