It was within seconds of there gazes meeting his lips were upon hers in a harsh way. Max had been kissed before but not in this way, there was so much passion, intensity, and possession that was all brought into one. Her eyes softly closed as one of his hands moved, he changed from using both his hands to keep her pinned to only one, his free hand moved down to her ass gentle squeezing it. As Max felt this she let out a soft gasp and Mark took the chance to sticks his tongue in her mouth, max couldn't help but shudder at the feeling, soon after she let out a quiet moan that made her cheeks go redder than before and she hoped to anything holy he hadn't heard it. Oh but he had, he smirked against her soft doll-like lips pulling away "So… who was that boy you were speaking too?" he asked softly but a harshness rested in his eyes

"Oh after I spoke to you? That was Warren, why"

"He was eyeing you all over,"

"Mr. Jeffer…"

"Mark call me mark,"

"Mark," it felt odd but natural on Max's lips "Are you jealous" He stayed silent as Max looked at him.

"Fuck…." he mumbled under his breath "I haven't been jealous for close to 10 years."

"So um" Max blushed again unsure of how to process what was going on. He quietly moved to sitting on her bed, he then pulled her onto his lap.

"Mark?"

"Yes, my muse?"

"So what's going to happen with this?"

"Well, would you like to be my lover? It would be hard and we'd have to be careful, but I haven't ever felt the way you make me feel before Max. My world was Noir and then you came along and now I see in colour. I sound like a cliche but that's how I feel" He remarked softly. 'Did he really just ask me to be his lover'

"The other thing is I'm not going to change my dark ways Maxine, so if you think you can make me then…"

"What would I do with you in the darkroom?" she asked after his pause, cuddling into his chest he started to stroke her hair softly, a smirk running across his lips.

"You would help with subjects, Nathan is the one that gets them to me, you'll just have to watch and make sure I have everything I need. Maybe even… Model for me sometimes." the last words seemed to be more drawn out. He moved her softly then kissed down her pale creamy neck. His beard prickling softly at her skin, 'oh that's how Nathan fits into this all'.

"So will you my lovely Maxine?"

"Always max never maxin…"

"Maxine suits you better dear, so what do you think?" He asked as Max pouted, she decided not to fight him right now.

"Yes, but… isn't this all wrong…?"

"How does it make you feel, honestly Max?"

"Excited" she mumbles, her back pressing into his chest.

"It is wrong, I'm not going to lie to you. But that's part of what I love about it, the unknowing models face as they are out of it." A soft shiver ran down Max's back.

"I should probably go before everyone gets back." Max softly nodded and moved so he could get up.

He got his coat and glasses, he softly kissed Max's cheek "Please think about it and have an answer for me after class Monday" with that he left. Max flopped onto her bed, what the hell happened, the past 24 hours and now in two days she'd be in San Francisco. 'Why me?' was all that Max could think about she really needed some sleep. She flicked off the lanterns and curled up under her covers wondering what tomorrow would hold for her.

Maxine woke up with a start "Max open up the door!" A loud Chloe said while banging on the door. Max quickly got up and moved over to the light wooden and opened it her fawn hair still a mess from only having just woken up. "What's wrong Chloe?" Max asked as Chloe walked in,

"Rachel picked up and she's alive and well and wants me to come to LA!"

"Chlo that's amazing, would it be permanent?"

"No, it's be for a week. Then I'd decide if I wanted to stay forever."

"Chloe I'm so happy for you"

"Thanks, max, now what happened with that dark room thing?" Max's heart picked up. 'Should I tell Chloe what happend or lie to her' Max couldn't decide. What if Mark didn't want anyone to know as it would ruin his job.

"Oh I found the other code, Nathan must of changed. I think it's best we just leave it actually"

"Rachel told me that we really need to stop as well. So I actually agree with you"

Max felt a huge relief off her shoulders.

Max and Chloe spent the whole day talking and ended up having dinner together at the two wales. Max went to Chloe's and spent the night helping Chloe pick out what she wanted to wear to meet Rachel with. The weekend went by quickly, too quickly for Max's liking. It was Monday and Jefferson class was almost over. "And that is why you should always check your lighting as…" the final bell rang interrupting Marks words. "Okay see you all after I get back from the everyday hero's contest, there will be work so don't think you'll just get a free period." Victoria made her regular approach to Mark but before she could utter a sing word he intervened. "Sorry Victoria I can't talk this afternoon I have a meeting before I have to leave" Victoria pouted and left. Max had just collected her bag as Mark locked the door and walked over to her "So you all packed Mr. Jefferson?" Max asked innocently

"Cut the bullshit Maxine and its Mark. Did you know there aren't any cameras in this room?"

"No… I didn't…"

"That's why I like it so much, anyway so Max do you have an answer"

"Yes, I do. I want to be apart of your dark world but… you have slowly bring me into it." Mark moved to the small framed max like a snake that had spotted its new pray.

"Of course.." he said drawn out while placing his hand on her waist.

"At school, we have to be careful of course. But we can probably get away with a kiss two." He said before gently taking her lips with his own. His well kept beard rubbed against her face softly. As he pulled back "I'll see you in an hour" he murmured before letting her leave the room.

(Sorry this took so long I've been busy and whatnot, I also had trouble with this chapter, If anyone has any storyline suggestion they would be greatly appreciated)