Play With Fire

Disclaimer: I don't own Dark Angel, no infringement intended.

Chapter Five

"It's about time!" OC clambered over both Alec and Max. Once again scowling at the driver and slapping away his hand.

Max grinned 'typical that OC would be that way...' She was already acting like the diva she was.

"Hey Charlene wait! Remember I Louis am your escort!" Max couldn't suppress the laugh that was brewing inside. The air supply was cut off quickly by Sketchy sudden desire to get out. He ran over to OC and grabbed her hand "Okay let's go." 'How charming!' Max rolled her eyes.

For the final time Max attempted to get out of the limo, finally prevailing.

Max, Logan and Alec had planned the whole thing. Sketchy would be OC's husband as Mr. Louis McKenzie and Mrs. Charlene McKenzie; they were both secretaries in the medical business. Alec thought it would be safest, that way they wouldn't have to answer any difficult questions.

Alec was Ryan Harris apparently some sort of European billionaire that was only a virtual contact. Max was Leah Michelle Anderson his girlfriend. Unfortunately putting OC in that position wouldn't help the situation, if Cindy were his 'girlfriend' she would have to come and help purge. This way Max could be a distraction or break-in without anyone knowing differently.

OC reluctantly agreed to being Sketchy's wifey though Max could tell it was really cramping her style... really she could relate in her present situation.

The moment Max stepped out of the vehicle she put on her blondish act, accepting the greasy driver's hand. She was tempted to leave Alec behind but even if she wanted to, the boots wouldn't allow it.

"Leah, sweetheart allow me" Alec stuck his arm out and smiled.

She felt the prickle of his gaze but ignored it and grabbed his arm mumbling "yeah whatever" and jabbing him in the side with her elbow.

"Your supposed to be my girlfriend!" he whispered harshly.

"Shut-up" Alec was about to mouth something back when a woman approached the two of them.

"You must be Ryan Harris" Alec checked out the girl in front of him. She had her blond hair done up in a bun, she wore expensive jewelery and a big puffy pink dress. Right you guessed it, princess.

"Uh..." Max gripped his arm. "Yeah that would be me..." he put on a cheeky grin.

"Nice to meet you, I am Nicole Masters" she said while outstretching a long manicured hand.

"Oh so your Arnold's girlfriend then?" Max announced herself for the first time. Internally laughing... Alec and her had already read up on Arnold she knew he was married with kids... also like fifty years old.

"No! Daughter" the woman shifted uncomfortably. Max smirked, Alec caught it, Nicole didn't... something about her shoes had suddenly become intriguing.

"Oh I am sorry, how rude of me this is Leah Michelle Anderson."

"Really? I am sorry I don't recall that name... which department are you in?"

"Actually I am just his date" the word 'date' seemingly forced.

Alec grinned and pulled her closer to him. Leaving Max with two decisions... One: pull away and look like a crappy 'girlfriend'... or Two: Play along. Since Max didn't like to be made a fool she leaned into his embrace.

"Oh Leah? Do you think you could get me a scotch?" he said, making her spine tingle at the feeling of his breath on her neck.

Max beamed, falsely, she knew his game. He was just trying to get rid of her so her could disappear with this woman he just met. Swiftly she placed one hand on his shoulder and the other on his chest . She smiled up at him seductively, attempting to blow absolutely any chance he had with this Nicole chick.

"Alright" she whispered making him visibly swallow, then kissing him on his cheek, only millimeters away from his lips she strutted off.

The party was crowded, there were a lot of people in the mansion. The place was nice though, furnished with chase couches and polished silver. It was dark, room lit with some dimmed lights, music booming. Max went up to the bar and ordered the drinks, passing through the crowds of perverted rich people.

She came back to find Nicole and Alec in a corner table with only two chairs. Max cringed at the sight, they looked like they were having a lover's conversation, of sorts. This is what she expected though, it was his behavior, love em', do em', ditch em'. That was the major turnoff for her feelings toward the guy.

After Max smoothed her pang of jealously she decided it was time for payback. After-all payback's a bitch, and she was the Queen-B.

Max nearly skipped at her vigorously bubbling urge to crash their little chat.

"I'm back" she sing-songed getting both of their attention. Nicole pulled her hand away from his. Max had a impulse surge through her, and that impulse involved her fist and the other woman's 'delicate' face. "Here's your scotch... babe... I'm sorry I took so long, got lost looking for the ladies room." This hadn't actually been true, really she had just skimmed the place for possible rooms containing the medical supplies.

Alec frowned at her absurdity he was playing with the man's daughter to get the information. Why would she want to screw it up? After all it was her boyfriend's mission.

"Thanks" he lied while downing the drink in one tilt of his head.

Max was uneasy to say the least, about her next move. Swiftly she lowered herself to Alec's lap, and planted a quick kiss on his lips, though her lips lingered a lot longer than intended. Mischievously he wrapped his arms around her waist, this had been what he wanted after all.

The table was over come with silence aside from Max giggling and Alec whispering in her ear. Eventually the Nicole lady excused herself though.

"Max?" Alec nipped her ear.

"What?" she snapped.

"What the hell was that?"he said in a deep husky voice.

"Oh I don't know, you flirting with a completely unnecessary girl."

"You do want to find the stuff don't ya?"

"Well... ya but... I also want to explore and steal a few other things... Alec? What the hell are you doing?" she scowled while facing him. Alec placed a few light kisses up her jawline.

"Fitting in... sides' you started it" he whispered. Max flinched, he was mocking her.

"He has some nice things that I am sure we could fence off."

"I'm sure..." he slid his tongue down her throat making her shiver. Having the desired result he finished. "Or maybe you just want me all to yourself."

"In your dreams" she slapped him over the head and stood up. "We should probably go and check on Louis and Charlene... the booze is free and I haven't seen them since we got here."

A/N: I hope you are enjoying this fiction, as much as I am writing it.