Author- Northernmoon
Rating – PG-13 for now (note some swearing and orange-loving this chapter) ;-)
Pairings- M/A
Disclaimer- none of these characters belong to me, don't sue!
Summary- Alec sees a new side of Max
A/N- This is really AU and my first story so be kind if you can, but I'd like any feedback your willing to give. Assume that this is after A and M have a heart to heart about Ben but doesn't include any of the other drama after that.
This chapter has taken on a HUGE life of its own and I've had to split it again. The next part is already written and I'll try to have it up later today…let me know right away if you hate any of this and I can try to fix up before Part B
(see below for much love to reviewers from me and an explanation attempt for the orange business!!!!!)
Chapter 4A – PrimalMax grabbed Alec's arm from behind before he joined the others. He winced at her grip.
"Really Max, I know you have all of these issues about wanting your hands constantly on my hot body. You know I'm always willing to oblige, but do you have to be so rough?"
To Alec's surprise, Max covered his mouth with her hand, which he noted distantly was soft, smelled sweet and fruity, and only felt rough in the best of ways.
"Just shut up for ten seconds okay?"
He raised his eyebrows and nodded in response.
Max removed her hand from his warm mouth and whispered urgently, "Sketchy needs to talk to you, right now!"
Alec looked over towards the crowd where Sketchy and Rafer were talking.
"Really? That's funny because it seems to me that he's busy right now talking to someone else."
Max's eyes glittered dangerously and he took a step backwards. She closed her eyes, gritted her teeth and spat, "You really are an asshole sometimes Alec!"
Unfazed, he replied lazily, "Only sometimes?"
She closed her eyes again, fighting her temper and Alec took another step back with his hands raised to ward off expected blows.
To his surprise, Max didn't hit him, but took a deep breath and hissed out a frustrated "Please?"
He felt his stomach drop as he saw the vulnerability in her eyes a split second before they returned back to pissed off.
"Just forget it," she spat and turned to walk away.
This time Alec reached out and grabbed her, matching the force that she had used. She turned back on him with fury.
"Hey, hey, " he tried to calm her. "I was just messing around Max, of course I'm going to talk to him."
Suddenly self conscious, Max nodded at him and said lamely, "Well okay, good then!"
She jerked her arm out of his hand before he could let go, hurting herself in the bargain and walked away.
Alec walked over to where Biggs stood near Sketchy and muttered, "I thought that thing was supposed to put her in a better mood?"
Rafer overheard and smirked, "Shouldn't be long now."
Alec hadn't spent much time with Rafer, and nothing he'd seen had impressed him much. He had vaguely noticed that Max quietly bristled whenever he was around. He figured his position, as number one on her shit list, was safe though since she hardly spoke to him or about him. He had noticed that for all of her fine talk, most ordinaries just fell right under her radar. He was pathetically glad for the attention he received. While being bitched at by Max could be unpleasant at times, being ignored would be worse.
He had just picked something up in Rafer's tone that set him on edge. He thoughtfully looked from Rafer to Sketchy noting the tension and said casually, "So what's the deal here guys?" He gestured with his hand between the two of them.
Sketchy wouldn't meet his eyes and muttered, "Nothin' man."
Rafer's expression sent a silent challenge to Alec as he said, "No offense man, but it's not really your concern."
Alec shrugged with deceptive nonchalance and with a smile that didn't reach his eyes said lightly, "Sorry guys, didn't mean to interrupt."
He now watched Rafer with a new calculating expression. 'Max was right,' he thought, 'something is wrong here.'
Biggs watched as Alec smiled at Rafer and felt himself stiffen imperceptibly. Alec had been his CO for a long time. He recognized that smile even though it had been a long time since he'd last seen it. He moved a little closer to Alec in recognition and silent support.
Max took her jacket off and sighed to herself as she slid down the wall a bit away from the lunch crowd and settled in comfortably, nesting in it on the floor. She shifted around a bit then looked down at her orange. 'Its just me and you my friend,' she thought. She was tempted to slink off to one of the corners to eat but fought the impulse just in case something came up with her friend.
She brought the orange up to her nose and inhaled deeply with a small smile. She began to peel it, making a small pile of rind on the floor beside her. Juice from the top of the orange began to drip down the side. She brought it up to her lips and caught the droplet before it fell. Then she followed its trail back to the top with her tongue, swirling it around the top of the orange.
'God, I love oranges,' Max thought as she leaned her head back against the wall savouring her first taste.
The room grew quiet when Max softly sighed. Alec first noted the gloating satisfaction on Rafer's face and the guilt on Sketchy's before turning around to look at her. He took in her long neck and slightly arched back as she leaned up against the wall. The pleasure of the moment was evident on her face.
Mostly though, he watched the small smile on her face. This was a smile he hadn't seen before. No sarcasm, mockery, self-consciousness or sadness was part of it. Alec stood entranced.
Max split the orange in half and gave a small happy squeal as the nectar splashed out towards her. She brought her wrist up to her mouth and gave it a long, loving swipe with her tongue. She brought her other hand up and licked up from the base of her hand to the tip of her thumb twice. Then she switched her attention and glanced down at her chest.
Alec swallowed as his gaze followed hers and noted the glistening trail that had disappeared between her breasts beneath her tank top. Around him, everyone drew in a sharp breath.
She moved both halves of the orange into one hand. With her free hand she slowly moved one finger between her breasts and scooped the offending droplet up to her full lips. Her tongue lapped it up then she sucked on the end on her finger. The tiny sound as she released her finger turned the room completely quiet.
Max didn't notice and returned her wet finger to trail up her chest and repeated the gesture until she was sure she had captured it all.
Biggs caught Alec's eye and mouthed to his friend "Holy shit!"
Alec nodded dazed in agreement and turned back to Max.
She brought the first half up and ran her tongue over the leaking juices. This section had a few "baby" slices, which she slowly worked loose with her tongue and teeth. When the first slice was in her mouth, she closed her eyes, lost in the fullness of the sensation.
'Sunshine,' she smiled inwardly, 'its like eating pure sunshine!'
She returned to her treasure and slowly worked her way through the first half, piece by piece. After every piece she slowly licked the juices off her hand, each nook and finger receiving equal attention before starting a new slice and the process all over again.
Alec had always suspected that Max had a little more feline DNA than the other X5 women he met. He had chalked the extra grace and sensuality she seemed to exude up to a combination of a ten-year head start on freedom and her unusual exotic beauty. Watching her now, he realized that his suspicions were likely true but the proof of it was much simpler and right in front of him. He watched her groom herself; living entirely in such an innocent moment of pleasure unaware of anything else. Suddenly everything inside of him began to twist and burn. Something wild inside of him awoke and called for him to go to her, and take her and…
He gasped for air and met his friend's concerned gaze wildly before stalking outside quickly for some fresh air.
Biggs watched Alec walk away, but stayed in place, obeying Alec's silent command. He had never seen that look on Alec's face before. His usually green eyes had been flecked with gold. Biggs had often thought that Alec's command ability rested in his eyes. Their unit, actually any one who served under him, quickly learned to read the signals he aptly gave.
'This is different though,' Biggs pondered to himself. He turned away from Max and looked back towards the exit Alec had disappeared through.
A/N
Thanks to everyone for your reviews, they inspired me to tackle Chapter 4 (which I have totally been in fear of!!!!)
So the orange thing…briefly I wanted to show Max lost in non-sexual pleasure and bring out her inner cat BUT also give the appearance of sexual pleasure to her audience. This is what I cooked up…Do you think it works??? Honestly please tell me before I post the next part and dig myself a hole I can't get out of.
For Lynsi – I made Rafer that bad guy because like Lynn-50670 I'm kinda sick of all the usual suspects and thought I'd try someone different & give Max the "normal girl" problem of a vengeful ex who still wants her. Why make up someone new when I can just borrow him?
For Secretly Beautiful – LOL on your comment about Rafer's evil hair!
For SGOU and SmilinStar- Thanks for the feedback on Max and Sketch I really wanted to show Max lovin her friends…there will be another big M&S time in 2 chapters (not in a dirty way or anything!)
For candyabble, JYNX, willow98002, ting, Jessica and Roonblah – Thanks for supporting my Rafer bashing…I felt much better about the story after your affirmations!!!!
Part B of Primal is more of the same with more M/A (actually interacting instead of Alec just being creepy staring guy!) ((not that I think anyone would mind if Alec was staring…but you know…action Alec is better!!))