Chapter 4: Heat Flash

Marc took his time heading back to the Infirmary. Knowing he'd be down there most of the day, and now with Lexa trying to find other activities to suppress the feelings her powers were giving her, he figured he'd wear something more comfortable. He changed out of his uniform, and threw on a tank along with some ADIDAS warm-ups. Before going back down to the Infirmary he stopped by the Mess and grabbed a muffin. He walked back down, and on his way he ran into Lexa. As she passed she turned and jogged backwards for a second while he tapped his watch. She rolled her eyes and winked at him and then continued on her way. When he walked in alone, Beckett wondered where his patient was. Before he could ask, Marc told him, "She had to go for a run to deal with the whole power struggle. She'll be here in about ten minutes."

While they waited for Alexa, Beckett explained what he was going to do. He had a few blood tests he wanted to run, and he was going to compare everything to the data he still had on Chaya. He had a slight inkling as to what might be going on, but he didn't want to say anything until he was certain.

A minute later Lexa jogged in. "Alright, I'm here, and not late." She threw a smirk at Marc. "And even running full out for half an hour didn't help." She looked to Carson, "You gotta figure this out."

"Well that's why we're here. I'm sure we'll have some answers by the day's end. I have several blood tests I'd like to run, and I'd like to observe your powers, if possible. Major Lorne has informed me that it's hard for to stop once you start using them, so it's really up to you. Oh, and just to be on the safe side, I'd also like to take a cat-scan." Carson layed out the day for her.

"Right, blood tests, of course." Lexa was trying to use sarcasm to cover up her uneasiness. Unfortunately Carson saw through it and threw her an expression that easily asked what's wrong. Lexa zipped her lips, and stared at the floor.

"I believe I can answer that one." Marc smiled at one of her few flaws. "Tough chickie here hates needles."

"Ah, I see. Well, would you prefer I took all the samples at once, or give you break between?" Carson understood.

"I think I'll go for the breaks in between, thanks Doc." Lexa smiled and then playfully elbowed Marc in the gut.

"Alright, well then have a seat here, and we'll get started." Carson patted the chair next to him.

Two hours slowly passed by. In between the first blood draw and the second, Carson took Alexa's cat-scan. After the second, she and Marc sat down to play cards. They were playing Egyptian Rat Screw, and while Alexa always did have the faster hand, the edge brought on from her powers made her even faster, so she was kicking his butt. Once Lexa beat him 3 times, and they were beginning their fourth game, Marc started noticing her tension. She couldn't sit still and she kept shaking her leg. "Hey, you alright?"

Lexa ran her hands up her face to the top of her head. As she brought them down she sighed, "No, this just isn't doin' it for me. I gotta get up and do something." She stood up and started to pace.

"And what exactly do you want to do? You said yourself, the running didn't help." Marc went over to her and put his hands on her shoulders.

She tried to keep it together. She looked at him, her blue eyes meeting his, "I don't know, just something active. I can't sit here anymore." Carson over heard the conversation and came over to see what was going on. "Look Carson, I got to get out of here. Think we could go do something and then you can just radio us when you need to take the third sample?" Lexa looked at him intently, it was obvious she needed to leave the room.

Carson nodded, "Of course, you go out for a bit, I'll call you when I need you. Probably be in about an hour or so."

Lexa let out a sigh of relief, "Thank you," then she grabbed Marc and they exited the room.

"Okay, so, now what?" He still had no clue as to what she wanted to do.

Lexa tilted her head and shrugged, "Still working on that." Her pace quickened, "Race you to the gym? Same rules as always? Winner on top?"

They stopped as Marc thought about it. "Don't know if we can play by those rules, but yeah, I'm game." He gave her a quick smooch and then took off, "Meet ya there!" He knew a few short cuts, so he was sure with his slight lead that he'd beat her there.

Lexa rolled her eyes at her cheating fiancé and watched him disappear around the corner. She took a deep breath and then let everything out. She broke into a full out run, and raced for the gym, taking the longest way possible.

Marc drew closer to the gym, and once he had the door in sight he slowed to a jog. As he neared the door, Lexa came around the corner in the opposite direction. They both reached the door at the same time. Together they walked into the empty room. It was late morning and the gym was only popular in the early morning, or late afternoon. Once they were inside with the door shut, Marc pointed out the obvious. "Okay, so we both win. I can deal with that."

Lexa shook her head, "Well I can't. Guess we'll just have to try something else." As she looked at him, he could tell she already had something else in mind, but he didn't know what. Before he could protest, Lexa had grabbed his arm. She flipped him onto his back and knelt over him, one leg on either side of his body. She put her hands on the floor next to his head and leaned closely into him. Her power struggle was driving her crazy, and right now she was overcome with heat. She went to kiss him, but then stopped herself, trying to keep focus. "We could spar a bit. I just, I need to do something strenuous."

Still on top of him, she picked up her hands and leaned back so he could sit up. Marc put his hands on her waist, "Spar? You could easily kick my butt before this whole power boost. I don't have a chance in hell now."

Lexa stood up and stepped away. She stared out the window, "Yeah, whatever." She couldn't keep herself in check, her powers were pulling at her emotions. Marc got up and went over behind her, putting his hands on her arms. He ran them up and down between her elbows and shoulders and kissed the top of her head. She crossed her arms, allowing her hands to find his. They stood this way for a moment as Lexa tried to regain her composure. "I'm sorry, I…" He turned her around and brushed the long bangs from her face that had fallen out of her pony-tail. As he did this, his understanding look turned to concern. "What is it," Lexa asked as he brought his hand back to her cheek.

"I know you've felt weird since you came back here, but are you alright? I mean you feel really warm." Marc tenderly caressed her cheek.

"Yeah, I do feel a bit… hot." She was lost in his touch and it was taking everything in her to not have sex with him right then and there.

Marc could see this in her eyes and took his hand away. "Yeah, what do you say we get you back to Beckett."