A/N: Hi guys! Another chapter yay! :D
I actually wrote this chapter along with the previous chapter, but like I mentioned I had to split them up because they were a bit too long... In fact THIS chapter is still very long, so for that I apologize, BUT more things get covered! Think about that! ;D
Another thing I wanted to mention is that this chapter might be if not it IS the heart of this story. A lot of things happen here, and the thing I'm most excited about is that I finally get to use the song that inspired this whole story situation. The title of the chapter says it all... I just hope I don't get bricked because of this chapter, sorry in advance!
Loonaticslover13: Expect the unexpected indeed... I just hope you don't hate the story from now on! Hehehehe... Duck can be a douche sometimes... But you gotta love him! XD
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****WARNING!****: Before you read I must warn that there is mentioning and use of alcohol. Though I am in legal age to consume alcohol, and I do have my occasional glass of wine, I DO NOT promote the use of alcohol! Maybe it's the fact that I'm 25 that for some reason I visualize the loonatics to be in between the ages of (21-26). Violence content and slight language can also be found in this chapter so you have been warned. There is a reason why I rated this story [T]. If anyone thinks the rating should go up to [M] please let me know, though I do not plan to do anything worse than this...
It was Saturday morning, and the team was starting up their day with their usual breakfast as they all walked into the kitchen and prepared their individual meals. They were dressed in their uniforms just in case they got a sudden call, but the day seemed promising for the team to have the day off.
Rev was currently searching for things to do on his holo-pad (Like an iPad), searching for current events, movie schedules, Bacherball games, or if there was any concerts scheduled for the day. "Hey-guys-I-was-thinking-since-today-seems-kinda-free-maybe-we-should-go-out-or-do-something!"
The rest of the team minus Lexi looked at the roadrunner intrigued of his idea.
"Hmmm… maybe, we should go clubbing! There's this new club that opened up and I really want to check it out!" Suggested Duck, they all looked a bit unimpressed by his suggestion, not that they didn't like the idea, but they weren't much of the clubbers or dancers. Except Duck, Rev and Lexi who really enjoyed dancing, but Lexi wasn't really backing Duck today on his idea since she had other plans, and Rev didn't seem too excited about the idea.
"Neh… You know I have two left feet Duck." Responded Ace as he stirred his cup of coffee. "Besides, I wasn't really planning on going out tonight so you can count me out."
They all stared at their leader confused, usually he'd tag along if the team wanted to go out, specially if the sole purpose was to entertain themselves. Lexi was the most common to back down certain offers, due to the fact that she was a girl, and she didn't enjoy certain things the guys liked doing… She usually tagged along if it was for concerts, clubbing, movies or dinner, but for games or other manly things she refused. Plus sometimes she just didn't feel well, due to her time of the month.
"What?! Ace-you-have-to-come-with-us! Even-though-we-don't-know-what-we're-doing-yet! But-once-we-figure-it-out-it'll-be-super-fun! And-it-just-won't-be-the-same-to-go-out-without-you!" Said Rev, hope filled in his eyes.
"Yeah Glarbudbdsuc!" Agreed Slam
Ace looked defeated, but his mind was determined. "Look guys, I just don't feel like going out… I'll just work on my bike, or train. You guys go and have fun!"
Lexi didn't add anything to the subject, instead she just sipped her coffee and ate her toast. Duck glared at her.
"And I'm guessing little missy here isn't going out with us either… Since she has a date!" Stated Duck, all eyes falling on Lexi. Ace knew where this was going, so he decided to exclude himself from the whole situation, as he quietly stood, coffee in hand; and walked out of the kitchen. Cold expression on his face, everyone noticed his sudden movement, and stared at the male bunny confused, except Lexi who kept looking down at her cup trying to ignore the whole situation. She knew very well what was going on; her leader didn't want to hear about her dinner plans with Jake, but there's so much she could take from this whole situation. She stood and literally dropped her cup and plate on the sink and darted out of the kitchen quicker than Ace, running past him. He noticed but decided not to say anything, instead he looked back at the kitchen wondering if the guys had said something that may have upset her while he was on his way to his room.
He frowned at the thought, and decided to go back to the kitchen and confront the guys about it. As soon as he walked in the rest of his teammates just eyed him, confused about why him and Lexi left all of a sudden. Ace on the other hand just wanted answers.
"What the hell was that?!" He asked in a growl, his voice raising in anger; as he pointed out the door, not really pointing to Lexi, but they all knew what he meant.
"What's you problem?! Your the one who stood and left after I mentioned that Lexi had a date!" Stated Duck, he chuckled sarcastically.
Ace knew exactly were Duck was going, but he didn't want to talk about his own problems, he was more concerned about his second in command.
"That's not what I meant Duck! What the hell did you say to her?!" Asked Ace as he brutally put his cup down on the table, getting closer to the mallard.
"I- We didn't say anything to her! The last thing I said was about her having a date which YOU heard!"
Ace's fist tightened as the mallard repeated the sentence, he didn't say anything, instead he gave Duck a deathly glare, he looked like he was going to beat the hell out of him. And that's when the rest of team stood just in case they had to hold Ace back. Duck stood to face his leader, he caught what his intentions were, and now they were face to face, Duck taunting him with a smirk.
"You Ace, are just jealous aren't you?" Said Duck in a low voice.
That was it for Ace to loose it, as he grabbed the mallard by his throat. He yelled in frustration, Tech and Rev zooming after Ace to pull him out, and Slam to pull Duck away. Once separated, Ace literally brushed himself out of Tech and Rev's grip, he still eyed Duck, and Duck eyed back as he rubbed his throat. This was really unusual of Ace to do such a thing, the rest watched their leader in disbelief of his actions, unsure if they should take responsibility for this situation or not.
Ace was acting upon the things he had bottled up in his head, usually he wasn't the type to let things get to him; that's why he practiced meditation, to clear and heal his mind from his troubled days. But he's still holding up the anger from his discussion with Duck about his "secret date", the fact that he didn't want the rest of the team to know about it and specially Lexi, he spoke about his private life to others knowing that it bothered the bunny. And not to mention the subject about Jake and Lexi, it killed him inside to see his best friend with another guy, it wasn't just pure jealousy, it was more of a protective instinct he felt towards her. And lastly he thought Duck said something to hurt Lexi, so the thought of her being hurt by his crude words, specially in her current condition. It all boiled up inside of him, he didn't want her to get ill, and specially not because of Duck. It already happened because of him, and he currently felt like crap for it, he wasn't going to take it from the rest.
Duck kept rubbing his neck but composed himself, his eyes had an orange glow to them; which signaled the rest that this fight was anything but over.
"So that's how you take care of things now!? By trying to kill your teammates because they throw the truth at your face!" Yelled Duck as an egg was forming in his hands.
Ace glared back at him, Tech holding his arm in an attempt to restrain him in case he had the same idea as before. His eyes never leaving the mallard.
"I could really care less about my feelings right now Duck! But if you hurt her…" Ace yelled back.
"Chief, you need to calm down. This is getting out of hand, Duck didn't say anything to her, nor did any of us… We swear!" Pleaded the green coyote still holding the yellow bunny.
Duck powered down as he saw the bunny doing the same.
Ace sighed in frustration, he couldn't help but to feel a bit embarrassed that he overreacted over this whole situation. "Guys… I'm sorry, it's just that…" He trailed off.
"You love her!" Duck finished.
Ace glared up at him taken aback, not expecting the comment.
"That's not what I was going to say Duck! I was going to say that I can't let myself or any of you hurt her…"
"Because you love her!" Duck kept trying to get something out of the male bunny, but instead Ace rolled his eyes at the comment.
"Ace, we would never do or say anything to hurt Lexi. I know you two are close… And I understand how you feel, she's been having a rough couple of days. But you need to trust us." Said Tech as he let go of Ace's arm.
"Yeah-why-would-we-hurt-her? She's-our-friend-too! In-fact-if-I-knew-someone-hurt-her-I-myself-would-beat-the-hell-out-of-them-but-not-you-Duck! I-know-your-just-teasing-her-most-of-the-time-and-just-annoying-her-but-not-hurting-her!" Said the roadrunner to the mallard. Duck looking back at Ace, his eyes literally saying "SEE?!" because Rev understood his iterations.
"Ajdgyucasbjh Lexi" Slam grumbled something, but Ace understood what the devil was trying to say.
"I know buddy, I know you will always look out for her" Ace smiled at Slam.
Duck sighed and decided to bring another subject, despite how fragile their current state was. "Ace, I'm sorry I don't mean to upset you, and I never meant to hurt Lexi, I swear. In fact we all look after her, the same way you do. And I respect that, I respect your friendship with her… But I don't understand how you put a 'no dating' rule and then let Lexi break it just like that. If you wanted to know my frustrations there you go!" Duck finished as he sat down rubbing the back of his neck. Ace following his actions taking a seat next to him, and signaled the others to do the same.
"It all happened so fast… The guy literally asked her out in front of me, I couldn't really say no in front of everyone, and besides she looked like she really wanted to…" Ace's eyes met the table as he looked down.
They all knew how the male bunny felt, defeated, and not heart broken per say… But more like disappointed that Lexi chose to break the rules and do what she pleased, and most of all, Ace couldn't really say anything about it in fear of upsetting her and making her sick.
"Ace, you know you have a say! You're leader for a reason!" Duck commented.
"Not in state that she is!" stated Ace.
"True." Agreed Tech.
"Besides she said it was just a thank you dinner… And I hope she stands by her words." Ace stood. "I think I'm gonna go and train for a bit, maybe see if I can let all this anger out…" He walked over to Duck and put a hand on his shoulders "Sorry about earlier Duck, I just had a couple of things bottled up… And well I guess you tipped the glass. No hard feelings ok?" He said as Duck nodded to him.
He smirked to Ace "No hard feelings, even though I could've taken you down anytime…"
Ace rolled his eyes at his comment. "Yeah you keep saying that Duck." He said as he backed away from the mallard and faced the rest of his teammates. "Hey if anyone wants to join me on the training room your all welcomed."
They all nodded at his offer, but only Tech stood and followed the bunny out of the kitchen and into the training room.
"So you decided to do some training Tech?" Asked the male bunny, surprised, Tech was the last person he'd expect to follow him. It was normally Duck, Lexi or Slam.
"Yeah… I guess I could use some practice, I'm a little rusty!" commented the coyote.
"Well you're in the right place then!" Responded Ace as he programed the training room into combat mode.
They spent a total of 2 hours training, needless to say they were covered in sweat and exhausted. They first battled a huge robot, then an army of ninjas and lastly they worked on their strength by lifting a few weights. And now they were getting ready to hit the showers and call it a day.
"Ace? can I ask you a question?" Asked Tech as he fiddled with the small towel he used to wipe the sweat out of his face.
"You just did Tech!" Joked Ace. "Nah… Of course you can!"
"Well it's about this whole situation… About Lexi and her dating Jake."
Ace frowned at the coyote's words…
"I mean if you feel uncomfortable talking about it then we don't have to talk about it, I understand." Said the coyote as he rubbed the back of his neck.
Ace sighed "What to you want to know?" Asked Ace in a low tone as he sat on one of the benches the training room had to offer.
"Well… Sorry to barge in on what's not my business but, you don't seem ok with the whole situation… Something tells me this has nothing to do with the fact that she's breaking the rules."
Ace nodded in agreement, not meeting the coyote's eyes. He sighed before he responded "I just really don't trust this guy, he might look nice and all but… This guy has power, I just don't want her to get hurt or heartbroken because this was all a publicity stunt. Or that he'd try to buy his way into her…" He gritted his teeth at the final thought, not letting it escape his lips.
"Ace, I know how you feel, but you need to stop over protecting her. She's a smart girl, and she can take care of herself, we're all worried about you Ace. The way you acted with Duck, if we weren't there he could've been killed. What if Zadavia knows of this? she could kick you out of the team. And what would Lexi think if she saw you like that?"
Ace's posture slumped down a bit, his face now covered by his hands. He was at the verge of tears, but hid his face from Tech.
"Chief I didn't mean to upset you…"
"Your right! I acted like a fool… I just… The thought of her getting hurt by any of you guys… Tech, I would do anything for that girl. It's hard to explain what we have, but I just feel the need to protect her, to be there for her no matter what." Responded Ace and he wiped his face with his towel.
"Do you love her?" Asked Tech.
Ace now looked up at him, in shock of the sudden question. He sighed in defeat and nodded. "But it's not how you think I love her, I love her as a best friend, as a person who is always there no matter what, as the person I count on the most. We trust each other, and I can't really see her get hurt, if I allow that to happened I don't know if I'll ever forgive myself."
"Ace, you don't have to find excuses! You love her, plain and simple! And I understand…"
"I just don't know what to do…"
"If there's something I've learned about love is that your best friend is not your girlfriend." Tech commented, leaving Ace dumbfounded at his answer.
"Uh… I don't understand." Answered Ace.
Tech chuckled at his own answer knowing how confusing it sounded… "Just be happy for her Ace, if you really love her let her go. If you guys are meant to be it'll happen… As much as it hurts to admit Ace, she is just your best friend, and not your girlfriend, unless you decide to do something about it."
Ace nodded understanding. They both sat there for a couple of minutes talking about other things…
/
Meanwhile It was 6:00pm an hour before Lexi's date with Jake. Lexi felt much better now, she decided to let the morning's incident slip and not let it get to her, she was determined that nothing was going to ruin her date, and besides Ace was her best friend; he would never do anything to jeopardize it, at least that's what she thought.
She just got out of the shower, a towel wrapped around her body. She blow-dried her hair and decided to let her ears down. She now sat in front of her vanity, as she put makeup on her face. She had a smokey look on her eyes which made the green of her eyes stand out even more, peachy cheeks and a light nude pink lipgloss.
Satisfied with her hair and face, she went to put on the dress that now laid on her hammock. It was a mini black cocktail dress, she quickly got dressed, and looked in the mirror… It's been a while since she wore a dress, and that made her even more nervous. What if it was a little too much? What if the wind blew the skirt of her dress and everyone saw her underwear? She kicked the negative thoughts out, she just had a mini fight with her closet, browsing at her clothes collection. She decided on the black dress because it was a neutral color, you can't go wrong with black.
She eyed herself up and down but stopped when she got to her feet, they were bare. Her eyes widened, she still had time to find shoes but which? She marched to her closet and took out two pairs. Both were high heels, but one of them was a sandal style and the other was a pump. She wore a different shoe in each foot, trying to decide which looked better, but she couldn't make her choice!
"Ugh! Girl's dilemma!" She muttered to herself.
Frustrated she took her communicator and punched a code.
/
Tech and Ace were still talking in the training room, Ace was starting to walk towards the showers as he was taking his shirt off, Tech doing the same, but stopped when they noticed Ace's communicator ringing.
"It's Lex, I better take this…" He said as he walked away from the locker room. Tech nodded and proceeded to his shower.
"Hey Lex!" Responded Ace.
"Ace… I need your help, could you come to my room?" Said Lexi.
Ace cocked an eyebrow at her but nodded. "Are you alright?" He asked concerned.
"Yes, just get here! Please?" Lexi pleaded.
"Ok, I'm on my way!" Said Ace as he darted for her room.
/
The door to Lexi's room opened, and in the door frame was a panting black and yellow bunny.
"Is everything ok Le-" Ace started talking but was cut short by the sight of Lexi, his eyes widened in shock.
Lexi looking at her unpaired shoes. "Yeah… I just don't know what shoes to wear." She looked up at him confused. "Ace?"
Ace mentally kicked himself "Yeah! Uh- I'm here!" He answered as he shook his head and closed the door behind him.
"Well?" She said as she modeled both shoes to Ace.
And Ace couldn't help himself as he took a step closer to her and eyed her from top to bottom. "Uh… What is this?" He asked his toned changing to a more serious one as he pointed to her wardrobe.
"What? This?" She pointed to her outfit. "Uh… It's a dress…?"
"I know it's a dress!" He shot back at her
"Then why are you asking?"
"Are you wearing that to your thank you dinner? Isn't that a little bit over dressed?" Asked Ace as he crossed his arms and raised an eyebrow at her.
Lexi gasped in shock at his answer "Well what did you expect me to wear? My uniform?!"
Ace snorted in disbelief "Well yeah! It's a thank you dinner for saving him! to thank you as a heroine… In your suit… Not a cocktail dress."
Lexi cocked an eyebrow at him "Well it's good to know that you know what a cocktail dress is… Anyway I decided to wear this because I don't know where I'm going! What if it's a really nice fancy place? I don't want to walk in with my uniform!"
"What's wrong with your uniform?! It seems nice to me…" Said Ace unimpressed with her answer.
"You know what?! forget I asked you! I'll wear the sandals!" She said as she stepped out of the shoe option she discarded and into her chosen one.
Ace sighed, he didn't really meant to upset her "I'm sorry Lex… They both look nice, but the sandals look better with the dress." He said as he forced a smile.
She smiled back and took a look at her watch, her eyes widened at the realization, and as in cue her cell phone began to ring. She quickly answered, and told the caller she'll be right down. She took one last glance in her mirror before turning back to Ace.
"How do I look?" She quickly asked.
"You look fine Lex…" Responded Ace, she quickly ran to her closet and pulled out a blazer and her purse before she darted out the door. "…In fact you look beautiful…" Ace said to himself.
But Lexi caught his words as she ran into the elevator, the doors closing behind her leaving her with a shocked reaction, her eyes wide opened.
"Did I heard right?!" She said to herself as she shook the thought out. They were best friends, at least she never thought Ace found her attractive; they would however compliment each other that they looked nice, but nothing beyond that point. Though Lexi thought Ace was hot, she never really told him directly, not wanting to spoil their trust, and their friendship, or that he might take it as offensive since he is her boss. And that's why their relationship consisted of trust and respect, that's what she loved the most about it.
The doors to the elevator opened as she walked out of HQ and towards the black limo that awaited for her in the entrance. There was a chauffeur waiting by the opened door, but before she could step inside. A light brown bunny stepped out holding a pink rose in his hand.
He looked at his chauffeur holding the door "It's ok Benjamin I got this." He smiled at his chauffeur, and he smiled back while walked over to the driver's seat.
Jake now took a look at Lexi "Wow, you look stunning love…" He said as he handed her the rose.
She giggled at his comment, her cheeks blushing "You don't look so bad yourself" She commented back. He had a pair of navy blue smart trousers, a white button casual shirt and a dark grey blazer.
He returned the blush "Yeah well… But I can assure you I don't look as beautiful as you." He signaled to the inside of the limo. "Now, shall we?" He said as he offered a hand to help Lexi in; she took it, and stepped inside. She took a seat as he now entered and closed the door behind him. He positioned himself next to her. They just stared for a couple of minutes in silence.
Jake looked towards his mini bar that he had inside his limo "Uh… would you like a drink love?" He asked as he reached the bar.
"Well… I don't really drink much…" She said unsure.
"I have champagne!" He suggested as he pulled out a bottle of champagne, she nodded defeatedly. She hadn't had a drink ever since she joined the team, first because it was not permitted, and second she never really liked it. It was rare, but if the team went out to hang out; they would have the occasional one drink or two, but never in excess. The last time she drank was back in college, and that didn't end well… But since she was on a limited duty, one glass of champagne couldn't hurt.
He smiled and took out two champagne flutes out, he dropped a strawberry in each before he popped the cork and served them both. He handed Lexi her glass before he took his seat back next to her.
But before Lexi could take a sip, he turned to her and raised his glass, she did the same and waited for his words.
"For tonight, for us, for you love. If it wasn't for you, I wouldn't be here…" He said, they clinked their glasses. Lexi furiously blushed and they took a sip of champagne, which was surprisingly sweet and bitter at the same time.
They were half a bottle when they finally arrived at the restaurant. On their way; they talked about the common things one would talk when getting to know someone, like where were you born? when's your birthday? how old are you? How's your parents like? How was your childhood? How was living with the loonatics like? How was being a loonatic like? How does it feel to have powers? How does it feel to have fame? When did you start acting?
"Oh looks like we've arrived!" Smiled Jake as he put his glass down, Lexi doing the same. They were about to head out but were stopped by Benjamin who talked through his driver intercom.
"Sir, the place is covered with papz!" Warned Benjamin to the couple.
"Oh Bullocks! I should've seen this coming…" Said Jake. "Well I had to make my appearance sometime…" He glanced over at the now confused Lexi.
"Papz?"
"Paparazzi to be precise." Stated Jake.
"What?! You mean I have to walk in front of everyone?! As in my face will be in the cover of every magazine tomorrow?!" Asked an alarmed Lexi.
"Actually your face will be online in a couple of minutes… I mean, if it makes you uncomfortable we could go someplace less crowded love." He said as he rubbed the back of his neck. "I really didn't think it would be like this, and I don't want you to be on the spotlight if you don't want to."
Lexi looked back out, and noticed which restaurant she was in front of 'Portobellos' it was elite italian restaurant she's always dreamed of coming to. Then again she didn't really want to be part of the media. But she knew from start that going out with Jake meant being on every cover of magazine. Not that she cared about money and fame, but she realized that this might be a one life experience.
She smiled back at him "I don't mind!"
He smiled back to her and let his driver know that they were staying.
He opened the door, and stepped out first, the flashes attacking her even from the inside. She covered part of her gaze as she took Jake's hand and started walking inside the restaurant. The noise, the scream of Jake's fans, the questions, the yelling from the paparazzi asking them to pose, etc...
Inside the restaurant, security closed doors behind them. The restaurant wasn't full but of course you needed reservations to get in.
The hostess walked out of her podium to greet the bunny couple.
"Mr. Rabbit! It's good to see you again! We have your table ready in the rooftop" She said smiling at the couple.
Lexi looked confused at him. "Rooftop?" She muttered to him.
And in return he winked at her "You'll see..."
She held onto his arm as they followed the hostess up an elevator. When the doors opened, Lexi's breath was taken away by the view. The sun had already started to set so it was fairly dark, but that didn't matter because of the amount of candles that adorned the floor, the whole scenery had a romantic rustic sense to it. Vines covered the only candle lit table available; next to it was a bottle of champagne dipped in a cooling bucket.
Lexi gasped amazed by her view. She took her seat as Jake pulled out a chair for her. The waiter popping the bottle of champagne and serving them. Once served they left the bunnies to take their time with the menu.
Lexi eyed the menu, but couldn't ignore the fact of where she was. "Jake, this is amazing!" She said in awe as she put down the menu and looked over at him.
He smiled at her and also put his menu down. "Glad you like it! You deserve all of this and more love!"
She returned the smile and turned back to her menu and noticed the prices on the plates, she furrowed her eyebrows with concern. "Jake… This is so expensive, a bowl of ravioli for-"
"Love you don't have to worry about that, you can get whatever you want, I'm taking care of the bill; this is supposed to be a thank you dinner in your honor. And like I said, you deserve this and more." He said interrupting her, he gave her a reassuring smile. She smiled and rolled her eyes in defeat.
The waiters came back and took their orders and brought some mushroom creme for starters. They started talking for a bit before their entree arrived.
"So… I wanted to ask you... why did Bitterman kidnapped you?" Asked Lexi, afraid of her own question.
Jake furrowed his eyebrows and sighed, not in annoyance but at the memory "He kept saying that he was saving me for last, I didn't really understand… Why would he want to harm me the way he did? I payed him rather well, he lived in the mansion with me, every year I gave him a month worth of vacation including holidays, I even payed for his entire vacation expenses… It wasn't because of money I can assure you that. I guess he really was that crazy to find pleasure with torturing others…" He trailed off before he realized what he said. "Not that kind of pleasure though…" He finished with a sheepish smile.
Lexi chuckled at his comment "I know, I think it would've been straight to the mental hospital with you if that was the case!"
He chuckled at her comment "Now that you asked me a question, can I ask you a question?"
She giggled and nodded in response.
"Alright… What is up with you and Ace?"
Lexi was taken aback by the question, she raised an eyebrow at the british bunny. "What do you mean what is up with me and Ace?"
"Well… I know you said you guys are just really good friends, but I just feel like that's not the case, specially from him." Lexi gave him a questioned look "Forgive me, I didn't meant to barge into the subject if it's personal, I understand…"
"No, it's not that it's personal…" She sighed in defeat. "He's my best friend, and when I say best friends I mean we're tight, but I don't think it's something we should be concerned about. Sure we've had some bumpy roads in our friendship, but I know that no matter what he'll be there for me." She finished smiling.
"I think he has a thing for you, he clearly didn't want us to go out, and the fact that your other teammate… er… Duck? Asked if Ace knew about you and I going out? I mean I know he knows since I asked you in front of him. Which by the way I thought he was going to kill me, I took a big risk by asking you in front of him…" He said with a sheepish smile.
Lexi chuckled at his comment, "He's just really over protective over me."
"But why? If your just best friends and nothing more, shouldn't you have your personal… dating life with no concern? I mean I know sometimes we can get worried about our friends making a wrong choice when it comes to dating, but the way he looks at you; the way he took care of you down in the bunker… It was something else. I've never seen anyone care for anyone so much as he does for you." He looked over at Lexi, hoping she wouldn't be upset by his questioning.
Lexi looked down at her glass of champagne in thought, she furrowed her eyebrows, "Is… is my friendship with Ace going to be a problem?" Uncertainty could be sensed in her tone.
Jake was surprised with Lexi's question, "No, I mean I don't have a problem with you having a friendship with him… We're just on our first date." He paused and thought about his next words, Lexi nodded her expression serious. "I mean, I can't really intervene between you guys, what you guys have came before me… I'm more worried about what he thinks of me, and well… this, us dating."
Lexi blushed at his last comment, "Wait! so we're officially dating?" Lexi understood what he meant about Ace, and for that she was grateful.
Jake gently looked back at her, "Well I don't know about you love, but so far I'm enjoying what's going on here." He started to lean towards her, Lexi doing the same, but the duo was interrupted by the waiter who brought their food.
They both furiously blushed, but carried on with eating their meals; she was amazed with the amazing taste of her food. Satisfied that she took Jake's advice on a certain dish.
When their plates were cleared, the waiter offered them some dessert, Lexi was about to dismiss but Jake insisted that they'd shared a plate of chocolate covered strawberries, she had no other choice than to comply. And she regretted wanting to skip dessert when she saw the size of the berries and tasted them.
Jake noticed that there was only one left, so he scooted his chair closer to Lexi, he stretched his arm around her "Last one, mind if we share?" He said.
Lexi blushed when she realized how close they were to each other, but shook her head.
He took the berry and directed it towards her mouth, she took a bite; he simply stared back at her, once she swallowed he went for the kill. They locked lips, Lexi returned the kiss, cupping his face with her hands. They parted in need of air, they both stared into each others eyes in silence, enjoying their presence. They were taken out of their trance once the waiter brought in the bill.
Jake slightly jumped as he felt the bill touch the table; he turned to it and eyed the waiter. He gave him a sheepish smile "Oh right! Uh…" He said as he took out his wallet and threw his credit card on top of the bill. The waiter left to charge the bill and left them alone for a couple of minutes.
"Wow, that was something…" Commented Lexi as she looked away from him, mainly because she didn't want him to see her burning cheeks.
"Yeah… it was…" Jake said as he rubbed the back of his neck.
The waiter brought back the bill for Jake to sign; he did and then they walked out of the restaurant using their back door to avoid the paparazzi. Inside the limo, Jake asked Lexi if she wanted to go back home, she shook her head. He suggested they could take a stroll down the beach, the night was bright and clear as tonight the sky displayed a beautiful full moon. While on their walk they did encounter a couple of paparazzi, but it didn't bother them as much as she hoped they would, they shared a couple of kisses which luckily the cameras didn't snap.
They drank more champagne on their way back to HQ, and Lexi was now starting to feel a bit tipsy, her symptoms being excessive giggling. Jake looked like he was in the same process. He opened the door for her when they arrived, he looked back at her before pressing his lips against hers, she returned the kiss as she threw her arms around his shoulders. When they parted Lexi couldn't help but giggle.
"Jake I had an amazing time tonight, thank you." She said, giggles in between her words.
"Thank you for accepting, I feel like the luckiest guy in the world, thanks to you love!" He said as he gently pecked her lips.
"Well… I have to go it's 12:30, but hopefully I'll see you soon?" She asked, her eyes filled with hope.
He smiled back at her "You can count on that love… I'll call you tomorrow." He said as she turned to swipe her key card on the door that granted her access to HQ. She threw a kiss at him before the doors closed. Once closed she squealed in joy, her shoes, pink rose, purse and blazer in hand. The ride up the elevator seemed shorter than usual for her, though she didn't know if it was the alcohol working on her…
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The guys sat on HQ's common room catching up on the night's events, they actually decided to take Duck's offer and go check out the new club. Ace was the only one who looked like he didn't fit since he decided to stay home, he only wore a pair long sweatpants. The guys were still dressed up in their clubbing outfits, they all had a cup of cocoa in hand.
"OMG-Ace-you-should've-been-there! Tech-busted-a-move-in-the-dancefloor! It-was-the-robot-but-still! He-had-a-lot-of-ladies-asking-him-for-his-number-after-that! Duck-was-super-jealous-he-even-spilled-his-drink-all-over-himself!" Said Rev.
"Pffftttt… Show off" Pouted Duck as he signaled a blushing coyote.
"Well it's good to hear you guy had f-" Ace was interrupted by the sound of the elevator doors opening.
Lexi stepped out, and as soon as the doors closed behind her she slid herself against the doors until her bottom reached the floor, letting out a small dreamy sigh. The guys giving her a questioning look.
It hurts...
"Lexi…?" Called Ace, but Lexi was lost in her trance.
"Oh boy…" Commented Duck as he rolled his eyes.
Is this what you want?
'Cause everybody acts without a clue
Every little kiss and grin you gave
Was just a little bullshit I saw through
Ace called out her name at least three times, and had no response; he reacted as he jumped up the couch and reached to her holding her face to his, examining her features.
"Lex? You ok? LEXI!" Said a frantic Ace.
Lexi slightly opened her eyes to him and smiled, and threw her arms around his shoulders. "My feet hurt, I can't really walk." giggling at the last part of her sentence, her voice sounded slightly childish.
The alcohol is scented with your breath
You're always all done up to just be used
I'm waiting for excuses that deceive
I'll meet you in the back to see them through
Ace cocked an eyebrow at her as the smell of alcohol hit his nostrils, and it wasn't from Duck's clothes. "Lex, have you been drinking?"
Lexi giggled "I might have had a couple of glasses of champagne…?" She suggested.
Ace frowned at her response, Tech walked over to them to see if Ace needed extra help as he realized the severity of the situation.
"Don't be mad at me Ace… My feet hurt not because of the champagne, but because of my shoes." She said as she pointed her head towards the shoes thrown next her. He noticed the rose, he sighed frustrated at the realization.
How did I let her inside?
We're dripping of sweat, I'm feeling alright
Her lips were the last thing touched tonight
Your best friend is not your girlfriend
He didn't think again, he scooped her under his arms and carried her to her room. Tech grabbing the articles she left behind and walking behind Ace.
Rev, Slam and Duck stared in disbelief. Lexi out of all of them got home tipsy!
Tech put Lexi's stuff on top of her dresser, minus her shoes which he put on her closet. He worriedly looked at the bunny duo, as Ace gently placed her on her hammock, and looked back at the coyote signaling him to leave. The coyote nodded, and without complain he left, shutting the door behind him.
It hurts...
Ace knelt down next to Lexi's hammock, leveling himself to her eyesight. He looked at her, and she looked like she was having a tough battle with keeping her eyes from shutting. She manage to maintain them opened.
She looked up at him, their eyes locked. "Thanks for bringing me to my room…" He nodded in response.
"So… How was… your dinner?" He forced the question out.
She bit her lower lip, nervous of what her answer should be. "Ace... we need to talk."
But he didn't need to hear what she had to say, somehow he already knew. "I know what your going to say…" He sighed as he took his eyes away from her and now looked down. "This wasn't a thank you dinner was it?"
Are you out of your mind?
You dug yourself into a liar's hole
You made a little spark to live inside
It's now a fucking fire out of control
And when the morning comes you'll act surprised
And when the word gets out it will get old
And every day you'll try to live your life
And every little scandal will unfold
Lexi furrowed her eyebrows disappointed at his sadden tone. "No, it wasn't"
Ace nodded mostly to himself, accepting the facts. "Then I wish you nothing but the best Lex."
How did I let her inside?
We're dripping of sweat, I'm feeling alright
Her lips were the last thing touched tonight
Your best friend is not your girlfriend
"Really?" She said giving him a grateful smile.
He forced a smile back. "As long as your happy Lex, I'm happy."
Sherrie, do you want it?
Sherrie, I want it too
The next move was unexpected, as she pulled him towards her, Ace's eyes filled with confusion but he followed. She cupped her hand around his cheek and pressed her lips against his other cheek.
It hurts...
"Thanks" She whispered in his ears.
YOUR BEST FRIEND IS NOT YOUR GIRLFRIEND!
He pulled away touching the spot where she had pressed her lips against, his cheeks turning red. He looked back at her confused, her eyes slowly dropping as she drifted off into her slumber. She looked so peaceful, he pulled up her blanket to cover her peaceful body and found himself doing something he never even thought of doing before. He bent over her face and kissed her forehead, and whispered. "Goodnight Lex…"
IT HURTS!
Song used in this chapter: "It Hurts" by Angels and Airwaves
I really hope I don't get bricked by this chapter... =(
But please review and let out your frustrations! ^^;