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A/N: Here's the next chapter. I'm kinda sad, it's almost over. But I have a sequel in mind, so don't worry. Anyway, I just spent my entire maths lesson working on this chapter (could be why I just failed the exam, but oh well, I'm dropping this subject anyway. Two maths is just too much, I've decided) Anyway, here you go, happy reading.
Chapter 13: Don't Worry Baby
That night they both knew that they did more then just have sex, or even make love. They mated. All the pent up passions came pouring out, and it seemed like their energy had no boundaries until the early hours of the next morning. Just as the sun rose, they fell asleep in each others arms, content to just be with each other.
But their peace and quiet was short lived as less then an hour later, loud knocking woke them up. Max's eyes opened slowly and the first thing she saw was Alec, staring at her. She smiled at him as she yawned.
'What?'
'Do you know how scared I was that I was gonna wake up and find this was all a dream?' She shook her, and it was his turn to smile.
'I was more scared then I've ever been before. But here you are, and it turns out it wasn't a dream after all.' He bent his head down to hers and kissed her, hard. 'Nope, definitely not a dream. Thank god, if he's out there listening. Last night was amazing, all of it, just don't get any ideas about an encore, at least not any time soon.' He said, and he gave her a kiss on the forehead as she laughed.
'Was it that bad Alec? I mean, I can't say I've ever really stuck around for the morning review, but I usually got the impression that I was pretty good.' She said, trying to pout and failing miserably due to her incessant laughter. Alec looked down at her, confused for about a millisecond before he too started laughing.
'Oh no, that part will definitely have many encores, in fact, if you remember, there have already been, what, 5?' He said, his eyes laughing as he brought his head down level to hers. She reached out and smacked his head. 'Oh come one, Maxie, what was that for?'
'6' She said simply with an angry look on her face, then she ducked her head so he wouldn't see her grinning at his confused look.
'6…? Oh, I'm so sorry. I didn't think that counted, but of course it counted for you. And stop laughing at me, makes me very insecure' But instead of stopping, she only started to laugh more. When she looked up, he was glaring at her, and she stopped laughing long enough to say something.
'I'm sorry, but you? Insecure? That is something I thought I would never see happening.' She said before she started laughing again, unable to control herself.
'Well maybe you just bring it out in me, Maxie' He whispered, his tone full of sincerity, and when she looked into his eyes, she sobered up immediately, and she lent in to kiss him.
'Don't worry, I'm not going anywhere.' She said into his lips, and he murmured his agreement. The kiss was brief, but passionate before Alec pulled away and looked down at her. He smiled, before he turned around and reached for his pants.
'Hey, I tell you I'm not going anywhere, now you're getting dressed? Where are you going?' She asked and he turned around to see her pouting at him. He laughed now, and he reached out a hand to trace her pout.
'As much as I would to stay in bed, and I would love to do that a lot, it doesn't look like whoever that is knocking on the door is going anywhere any time soon, and they've already been out there for a while.' She simply pouted even more.
'Oh, I was wishing that I had dreamt the knocking.' She stretched quickly before she too reached for clothing. 'Might as well get up now anyway. We are supposed to be running TC you know.' He grinned at her before leaving the room. When he answered the door, Mole almost knocked on him before realising the door was open.
'There you are. You know, I know you sleep, but aren't you supposed to wake up at the slightest noise? And doesn't Max have shark DNA? Cause I've been out here for about 10 minutes.' Mole was saying as Max walked out of the bedroom.
'Yes, I do, and he is. We just had… a long night and we were both tired. Anyway, what's the hurry?' She asked.
'Council meeting? 08:00 hours? Ringing any bells? Remember, everyone must be on time.' Mole said, mimicking Max's voice. 'And here's our CO and SIC late by half an hour for, what, only the third meeting? What were you doing that made you so tired, anyway? Not fighting again, were we?' he smirked. Alec and Max looked at each shiftily.
'Not exactly' was all Max said.
'What exactly? Cause everyone's gonna want an explanation, and I'm gonna have to give them one.' Mole looked expectantly at Alec.
'Look, just tell everyone we'll be there in 5, ok? And we'll explain.' Mole glared at him, then nodded reluctantly and turned to walk back to HQ. Alec closed the door behind him and looked at Max. 'Uh, what are we gonna tell everyone?' he asked her.
'Well, Cindy and Syl probably already told half of TC what happened last night, so…'
'Yeah, and add to that the fact that apparently all of TC, except us of course, already knew that we were in love with each other, and everyone will probably be able to put two and two together, and guess quite accurately what we were doing.' he added.
'Fine, we don't tell them anything, let them draw their own conclusions. If anyone does ask, we'll just tell them we had things to discuss, and they can come to their own conclusions as to what those things were.' At this last bit, Max looked at Alec, and they both burst out laughing. I love his laugh, his real laugh. I don't hear it enough. I need to figure out ways to make him laugh, really laugh.
'Come on, let's get dressed. Can't keep them waiting.'
An hour later, the meeting was over and the room had mostly cleared, when Dalton approached Alec, who was sitting at the end of the table alone, reading over the details of the heist they had planned for the next night.
'Alec?' he asked hesitantly, not wanting to disturb TC's SIC when he was busy working.
'What? Oh, hey Dalton. What's up?' Alec asked, noting how nervous the kid looked. Huh, either he did something, or he's going to ask me something that we're both gonna be really uncomfortable with. Please let him have done something wrong.
'Can I ask you something?' Or we can go for door number two.
'Sure, ask away.' Alec looked at him expectantly, but Dalton looked down at the floor. Maybe he did do something wrong, please let him have done something wrong!
'You know how you and Max are… well, you know.' Dalton said.
'Me and Max are what?' he repeated cautiously, wondering where this was leading.
'Well, you're together and stuff' Dalton mumbled, still looking at the floor.
'Mmm' Alec said noncommittally.
'Well, how did you get together? I mean, did you ask her out?' Dalton asked, briefly looking over Alec's shoulder before he looked back down at the floor, as if he had found a very interesting piece of dirt to look at.
'No… what's this all about Dalton?' what's with the questions? I mean, they're so random… wait, oh my god! Ha! Of course, Bree! How could I forget? 'Do you like someone?' Alec asked slyly, and Dalton's eyes briefly darted across the room towards Bree and Max. Alec raised his eyebrows in mock shock. 'You like Bree? I admire your taste kid, I do. You'll have your hands full with her. I'll give you one piece of advice; don't beat around the bush and waste time. It's completely unnecessary, will make your life miserable and most likely make you the laughing stock of TC for the week. I can tell you, she likes you.'
'Thanks Dix, that's great.' Max said before turning around and walking straight into Bree. 'Oh, hey Bree. What's up?'
'Can I talk to you for a minute?' She asked her.
'Sure, come on.' Max walked over to some chairs in a corner of the room, and they sat down.
'So, you and Alec are together, huh?' Bree asked slyly, and Max looked at her, deciding there was no point in hiding the truth from Bree, she'd probably weasel it out of Alec anyway. She's like family now, anyway, and she's Alec's family. I love seeing them together, I love that side of him. He'd be a perfect father… wow! Slow down Max, just focus on Bree.
'Yeah, we are. Why? Oh, I'm sorry, did you want him?' Max joked, and they both laughed as Bree pulled a face.
'Ew! No, he's like my brother! That'd be like you and… you and Krit!' this set them both off again, and once they'd calmed down, Bree continued 'Besides, I uh, I kind of like someone else.' Bree said softly as she looked up at the ceiling. She's in love with Dalton, she's in love with Dalton! Max sung to herself in her head. She, like Alec, had picked up on the sparks between the two young X6s, and they had even discussed it at some point the night before, when they'd been simply lying in bed talking. And they had started plotting, she remembered, but now, as she noticed Dalton talking to Alec, and sneaking looks in their direction, it seemed the young X6s were going to make it a whole lot easier for them.
'Really? Who…hang on, let me guess. I know, is it… Dalton?' Bree looked at her.
'How did you know? Oh my god…' Bree trailed off. Am I as obvious as Max and Alec? Oh god, does Dalton know? Max watched the look of horror cross Bree's face, and she started laughing, and decided to put Bree out of her misery.
'I saw you two last night and the fact that you keep looking over at him and Alec, and he keeps looking over at us, is a dead give away, especially since I know that you ain't looking at Alec, and Dalton sure as hell ain't looking at me.' Max couldn't help herself, she had to laugh at Bree's ashamed look. 'Don't worry, he likes you too. Guess it's easier to spot these things in other people, huh?' Bree nodded, and both women started laughing again.
That was how Alec and Dalton found them, sitting together, laughing.
'Hey Maxie, what's so funny?' Alec asked stepping up behind her and putting a hand on her shoulder. Both Bree and Dalton noticed how she unconsciously leaned into it. And both of them felt a slight pang of envy at their relationship.
'Never you mind, Alec. What are you two doing over here? Never did respect the art of girl time, did you?' She looked up at him, and he grinned at her, but shook his head.
'Dalton needs to ask Bree something, and I need to see you in your office.' Max nodded and stood up.
'It was nice to talk to you Bree.' She said just as Alec said 'Good luck Dalton'. They both looked at the other in surprise before walking towards Max's office. But before they got there, Luke called out from the other side of HQ.
'Hey, you guys, check this out! Dix and I found this ancient CD player and a CD. Some group called the Beach Boys or something? I don't know, but man, you gotta hear this.' They stopped and turned to see Dix standing next to a small object. He pressed a button, and after a few seconds music started drifting out. It was pretty soft, but everyone in the room could hear it perfectly.
Well it's been building up inside me
For, oh, I don't know how long
I don't know why but I keep thinking
Something's bound to go wrong
But she looks in my eyes
And makes me realise… And she says…
Don't worry baby, don't worry baby
Everything will turn out all right
Don't worry baby, don't worry baby
Max turned to look at Alec, and she smiled at him, and he pulled her closer to him, and he held her as they listened to the music for a minute. Then he turned and led her into her office. Alec closed the door behind them.
'So what's up Alec?' Max asked, turning to face him, only to find herself caught in his arms.
She told me baby when you race today,
Just take along my love with you
And if you knew how much I loved you
Baby nothing could go wrong with you
Oh what she does to me,
When she makes love to me… and she says…
Don't worry baby, don't worry baby
Everything will turn out all right
Don't worry baby, don't worry baby
'Nothing, I just really wanted to do this.' He told her as he leaned down to kiss her. And in that moment, she knew that they would OK. They all would be.
Don't worry baby, don't worry baby
Everything will turn out all right
Don't worry baby, don't worry baby
A/N: Ok, hope you liked it! The last chapter/epilogue, will be up tomorrow probably, if not later today. Who knows, and the day is young after all. I have three more periods today, so I need to do something to keep me occupied, don't I? As always, review please! I love reading what you have to say.