Title: It Was Meant To Be

Synopsis: Max goes into Heat, and Alec is there. Not being able to resist the hormones or his feelings, Alec finally gives in to his desires. Will Max Guevara be able to return his love with her own, or is something drastic going to happen to make her realize that she loves and needs Alec McDowell in her life? It takes place before there was a Transgenic City, and Transgenics weren't hunted.

Rating: M (For sexual themes, and other adult themes)

I don't own any rights to Dark Angel, or have any affiliations with any of the actors.

As Max transversed through Seattle she repressed a sigh; Normal just had to place her with his Golden Boy, Alec. She supposed that she should cut him some slack, he had been a lot nicer to her since she had broken down about Ben, and killing him. Alec had been kind enough to try to get Logan away from her, for pretending that they were dating.

Alec looked at Max and wondered what was bothering her. As she continued to cycle ahead of him, he noticed that she passed where they were supposed to turn. "Max!" Alec called out. Alec sighed, seeing that she didn't hear him. "Max!" he yelled a little louder. Shaking his head, he blurred over in front of her, forcing her to stop.

"Alec what the hell are you doing?" she yelled, coming to a screeching stop. She reached over to smack him when Alec stopped grabbing her wrist. He for one was getting tired of Max reacting angrily and attacking him.

"Max...you missed where we were supposed to turn, but when I yelled your name you didn't listen to me," Alec growled. She relaxed her fist, and sighed. She saw the hurt look in his eyes, and decided she did owe him an apology.

"Sorry," Max said, giving him an apologetic smile. Normally that would do it for Alec, but today, it just annoyed him. He did everything he could to help Max, and yet here she is going to hurt him again.

"You know Max..." Alec sighed turning around on his bike, "I have done nothing but tried to help you, and even though I didn't want to, here I am pretending to be your boyfriend. Then here you are, using me as your punching bag," Alec started to cycle off, expecting Max to yell back at him, but she didn't. Max let out sigh realizing that Alec was right.

"You're right..." Max said, catching up with him. "I'll stop ok?" Max murmured.

"Thanks Maxie..." Alec said to her, trying to lighten up the mood once again. Instead of aggravating her like it normally did, she felt a smile coming onto her face.

"Don't call me that," she said out of habit. Alec grinned glad that Max was starting to grow to like his nickname for her. "How about after work, I'll buy you a drink?" Max offered, trying to make it up to Alec. Alec sighed, and he shook his head. "Why not?"

"Because that is something that a guy does for a girl," Alec said with a smirk. Before Max could make a retort, he took a dare. He wasn't thinking about what if she said no, he decided to go with it like he normally did. "You can make it up to me by letting me take you out to dinner," Alec said, not looking at Max. Besides Rachel...he never had any will to commit to a longterm relationship...until now.

"Wh...what?" Max asked, clearly not expecting this answer. He stayed silent, and felt slightly worried that maybe Max was freaking out. "What do you mean?" Max asked.

"Never mind," Alec muttered clearly seeing that Max didn't want to see his true feelings for her.

"No...I'm serious Alec," Max said as they had to stop to let some kids pass by on their own little trikes. "I'm not going to judge you," Max assured him.

"You know, I agreed to be your pretend boyfriend..." Alec started nervously, "but I really want to...you know...actually try this out..."he murmured, still not looking at her.

"Alec..." Max murmured, gently putting her hand over his. He seemed surprised at that gesture, but nonetheless was happy about it. She wasn't sure how she felt about everything still; she had developing feelings for Alec, but still had feelings for Logan...didn't she? Maybe she should give it a shot. "You really want to try this?" Max questioned. Alec nodded his head, "Me too," she admitted. Alec smiled softly, squeezing her hand.

"Thank you Max," Alec murmured, looking at her a smile in his eyes.

"We'd better hurry up and get that packaged delivered...you know how short Normal can be with me," Max reminded him.

"Not for long," Alec said with his trademark smirk. Feeling a smile come onto her face, she finally let go of Alec's hand. They headed towards the apartment building that the packaged was addressed to. Finally arriving at the place, there was no one there. The manager signed for the tenant and let Max and Alec go. "Max...you didn't agree to go out to dinner because I guiled you into it?"

"No Alec...I do want to," Max said, wondering what happened to the not afraid of anything Alec. Maybe he had been hiding his feelings to keep her happy?

"Good," Alec said, apparently over his fear. "I'll take you out after work..." he said, brushing his hand against hers.

"Ok," Max said, feeling butterflies in her stomach. What was wrong with her? She and Alec had touched each other's skin before, but never elicited that kind of feeling before.

"I'll pick you up at seven..." Alec murmured, giving her a small kiss on her cheek. They headed back towards Jam Pony, and when Max walked in, Original Cindy pulled Max aside.

"Girl," OC murmured, "what happened with you and hot boy while you were out?"

"Nothing," Max said to her best friend.

"Boo...Original Cindy doesn't believe that," OC said to her. "I haven't seen you like this for a long while,"

"What do you mean?" Max questioned in a curious voice.

"Max Guevara, you have not seemed this happy for the past couple years...ever since Logan started putting you on those Eyes Only Missions...you just seemed different,"

"I did?" Max questioned in a soft voice.

"Boo...whatever Alec said or did, I'm glad he did it...you are looking like yourself again," Max smiled at her friend.

"Fine...Alec is taking me out for dinner," Max murmured.

"You mean as an actual date date?" she inquired. "I knew you two would end up together,"

"Yeah?" Max questioned as Alec got closer. He had a knowing smile on his face, but she chose to ignore it.

"Well...I got us outta work," Alec said with a soft smile.

"Really?" Max questioned in a surprised voice. "What did you do to get Normal to do that?" she questioned in a curious voice.

"Never mind about that..." Alec grinned, "just go home and relax for a bit...then I'll come take you to dinner," OC looked in wonder as Alec walked away, and gave Max a smirk. "I never really noticed how much Alec likes you,"

"I don't know," Max murmured, looking at herself. "I mean...Alec usually goes after taller...blonder...model like girls,"

"You need a pick-me-up," OC said. "Come on...we are going to go get you prettied up," Max smiled, and let OC lead her out from Jam Pony.

A few hours later OC had gotten Max's nails done, and was fixing her hair when there was a knock on the door. "OC...I don't know if I am all that comfortable in this," Max mumbled, pulling at her dress.

"Well if you want to wow hot boy, then keep it on," OC said. "Your choice, I am going to go answer the door," Original Cindy went to the door, and opened. "Hey," she said, "come on in. Max is still getting ready,"

"Alright," Alec said. He was dressed casually, but still looked fancy enough if he was going to take Max somewhere expensive. Max sighed, and came out of her room. Feeling Alec's eyes roam her body, she knew that OC was right in choosing that dress. "Max...you look good," Alec complimented. Max actually blushed when he complimented her. "You ready to go?" Max nodded her head, and Alec offered his arm. Max looped her arm through his and let him lead her outside. "We aren't going too far," Alec said as they passed his motorcycle. "Maxie...what have I said about forgetting your jacket?" he questioned. It was starting to get colder, and all Max had was a sweater.

"I'm fine Alec," she sighed, shaking her head. Alec felt Max lean in closer to him, and he wrapped his arm around her. "So where are we going?" she asked. Alec didn't answer her, but Max suddenly knew where they were very near. She started to feel her palms sweat; and she was starting to notice how close she and Alec were. No...Max thought rationally.

"Max..." he murmured, "are you ok?"

Max looked at his concerned face, and looked how beautiful his eyes were. She then moved her eyes to his lips. Alec licked them nervously, and then sniffed. Max...she was going into heat. Max wrapped her arms around Alec's neck, and placed her lips firmly on top of his. Alec wrapped his arms around her, but forced her away. "I gotta get you away..." Alec wouldn't forgive himself if Max just got stuck in a room with some random guy.

"Alec..." she breathed, "I want you..." she said pressing her body against his. Alec frowned; they were closer to his place than to Max's. She started to move her hand lower, and he stopped it.

"Max..." he murmured, but she stopped him by placing her lips firmly on his once again. "Max," as much as he and his body wanted this, he wanted to be sure that Max was ready for this. At this time, Max was totally ready for this, but she was in heat. Though if Max was in heat, why wasn't she paying any attention to the other guys? Maybe because he was an X-5 just like herself? Finally they reached his apartment, and Max started to kiss his neck. Feeling her lips against his skin, and her body close to his, he could barely control himself. "Max...stop," he said, firmly putting his hands on her shoulders, pulling her away.

"Alec...you don't want me?" she questioned, hurt entering her whole being.

"Maxie..." Alec murmured, his own feelings coming into play. "I do want to do this Max...but I can't help but when you wake up in the morning you will push me away," he said, removing one of his hands from her shoulders to lay tenderly on her face. She reached her free hand up and put it gently on his neck. He wanted this so bad, to be with her, make love to her all night, to be able to hold her in his arms as she slept...

Noticing his distraction, Max broke his gentle hold on her, and pressed her body against his. Closing his eyes, he felt Max wants and needs making them match his own. He knew he was going to regret this when Max got full control of her hormones. Alec finally brought his arms around her, and pressed his lips softly against hers. Max wound her arms around his neck, making the kiss deeper. His tongue started to lightly trace over lips sensually as he kissed her. Max let out a moan, and Alec matched it with a groan. She opened up her mouth and granted his tongue entrance. "God Max..." he murmured against her lips. He turned around, and placed her firmly against the wall. He let his hand brush off her strap of her dress, and started to trail open mouth kisses from her mouth to the hollow of her neck. Moans of pleasure were coming from Max's throat. He was glad that he was pleasing her, and let his hand brush against her breast. She let out a gasp, and she started to move her hips against his own. Pressing his body firmly against hers, he started to grind his hips against her own. If he was going to do this, he was at least going to give her a proper orgasm. She leaned her head back in ecstasy, and wrapped her legs around his strong waist.

His hand trailed to her back, and started to unzip her dress slowly. His lips left her neck, and started to tease her nipples through her dress. "Alec..." she moaned. As his other hand unzipped her dress, his other hand continued his sweet torture on her chest. She could barely see straight anymore and felt her eyes roll into the back of her head. She let out a scream when she finally climaxed. She looked at Alec through hazy eyes.

"Max..." Alec started. Max's hand started to go into his dress shirt. He shrugged it off, and did the same for Max's. Her legs stayed firmly around his waist, and he started to walk them to his room. This was the only girl he had ever brought to his room. He had promised himself he would save it for the girl he would want to be with for the rest of his life, his mate. Was Max his mate? His body was screaming yes, and at this time so was Max's.

Alec kissed her again as he settled himself on top of her, and felt Max running her hand over his back and chest. He grunted in appreciation, and felt Max smile. "Maxie..." Alec murmured, stopping his kissing.

"Alec..." she whined. "Don't stop..." she begged, placing her hands onto his face and kissing him on the lips. Alec finally gave in, and he moved his lips down to her stomach. His tongue went into her belly button, and she groaned in pleasure.

"Maxie...you are so beautiful..." Alec breathed, as she continued to squirm under him. "I want you...so badly..." he admitted, brushing his teeth against her still covered chest.

"Then go ahead and take me..." Max panted. There wasn't going to be enough time for foreplay...both of them now knew that. Alec impatiently took off her top, and started to struggle out of his jeans. Just as eager Alec was, she wiggled out of her dress. Alec started to kiss her firmly by her pulse point. He gently bit, and nipped by her pulse point. Max pulled off her panties, and ripped off his underwear.

Alec got Max into a comfortable position, and started to rub himself against her opening. "Alec..." she panted, "Stop teasing," she murmured. Alec looked at her, and he could see that actual love in her eyes. As his hand started to lower, Alec continued to tease her chest with his lips, tongue and teeth.

His hand finally lined her opening, and she whimpered. "Maxie..." Alec breathed. He wasn't going to be able to hold himself, all the hormones going in the room...

He positioned himself above Max, and entered her slowly. "Alec..." she cried out.

"Mine.." Alec couldn't hold back anymore, he wanted to make Max his and only his for life. He bit hard on her neck, and it drew blood.

"Yours," Max breathed, as his tongue soothed the wound. They continued to move as one, and they both climaxed. Max felt herself dosing off, but she felt safe and loved in Alec's arms.

"Max...I love you," Alec murmured, feeling her snuggle closer into him. She had fallen asleep in his arms. He knew that there was no going back, now...he felt a little worried that Max was going to freak out when she woke up. His fingers went up and down her bar code, and he felt her squeeze against him. He smiled, and looked at Max while she slept. It was good to see her relaxed without having to worry about White, or any Manticore problems.

He closed his eyes and felt sleep claim him.

Hours later Max woke up. The last thing she remembered she was in heat, and felt a warm naked body against her own. She looked up and saw that the man holding her in his arms was...Alec? Max didn't feel any convulsions like she did when she was in heat. She didn't understand...why all the sudden did it just go away? Max tried to get up from his embrace, but unconsciously Alec brought Max closer.

She was scared...what the hell possessed her to jump Alec like that? A huge part of her wanted this, just to stay with Alec holding her. She was so confused. Feeling Max trying to leave his embrace, he finally woke up. "Max..."

"What...what.." Max seemed horrified, and Alec couldn't help all the hurt flooding into his whole being.

"Sorry I disgust you so much," Alec muttered, unwrapping his arms from her. Max looked at how hurt Alec was, and wanted to reach out and comfort him. He was still looking at her, not sure what to expect.

"Alec...you don't disgust me," Max murmured.

"Max...what we did last night...it wasn't just some fucked up Manticore thing..." Alec murmured. Max wanted to believe that, she desperately did.

"Alec..." Max mumbled.

"Max...don't," Alec pleaded, taking his hands in her own. "What we did last night was real..." he murmured.

"I...I can't deal with this right now..." she murmured, pushing Alec away. She scrambled to get her clothes. Not ready to let Max go yet, he slipped on his boxers. Max dressed quickly attempting to leave.

"Max..." Alec whispered, restraining her.

"Alec..." Max murmured, but he interrupted her, by placing his lips lovingly on hers. There was more than one way to show his feelings. Max slowly melted into the kiss, but pulled away, practically sprinting out the door. Alec sighed, and rubbed a hand on his face. He sighed again and pulled on some clothes to follow after his mate.