Coffee in hand, Tom now made his way back towards the office. The young agent and his partner pulling double duty, helping Geshp with his sting while investigating the Seraphim's whereabouts. As he opened the door, he could see Alexa rubbing her eyes.
"Coffee?" he asked.
"Ugh, you're a life saver," Alexa sighed, quickly taking the mug and gulping down the hot liquid. Tom nodded, the pair locking eyes for a moment before Alexa turned once more to the computer screen.
"So what are you working on partner?" Tom asked.
"Overlaying attacks by the Seraphim to try and triangulate a possible hideout," Alexa stated. Tom now glanced at the computer screen, noting several dots spread out throughout the greater New England area. The young wizard gulped, noting close to a hundred dots littering the computer screen.
"There's so many," he whispered.
"Yeah," Alexa sighed. "And these are only ones we've been able to confirm." A few keystrokes on the laptop now brought up many more dots, the confirmed ones colored a blood red with possible incidents colored blue. Studying the map, Tom could see incidents ranging all over the United States and even into Europe. Tom couldn't be sure, but he would think they numbered in the hundreds, perhaps a thousand.
"All of these?!" he asked in shock.
Alexa nodded, sighing as she leaned forward. "Yes and that's the problem," she said. "I've been trying to figure out where their headquarters might be, but these attacks...they're everywhere! I was really hoping to try and narrow the search down."
"Anything I can help with?"
"The coffee is a huge help," Alexa smiled. "But can you also grab that binder off the top shelf? It's a bit out of my reach." Tom nodded, offering a small smile as he now reached for the binder. Whoever decided to place these here, obviously wedged them a bit to tightly. Grunting in annoyance, the young wizard pulled, causing several of the binders to crash down on him.
"Ah DAMN IT!"
"What?" Alexa asked in concern.
"Eh nothing," Tom said in annoyance. "Damn thing caught me in the eyebrow. Hurts like hell."
"Let me see," Alexa stated.
Tom sighed, approaching Alexa sheepishly as he held a hand over his eyebrow. Slowly removing his hand, Alexa winced as she noticed the small cut. "Ouch," she said. "Let's take you to medical. Make sure it doesn't need stitches."
"I'm fine," Tom grunted. "It just stings."
"Better safe than sorry," Alexa replied. "Now follow me."
Tom grumbled, trudging behind Alexa as the pair made a quick trip to medical. Fortunately for the pair it was late, most agents having left for the day, including any medical staff. As they entered, Alexa instructed Tom to sit as she now began rummaging through the cabinets for gauze and peroxide.
"Okay now hold still," she said, wetting the gauze with peroxide.
"Ouch," Tom winced, recoiling at the stinging solution. "That hurts!"
"Oh don't be such a wuss," Alexa teased, offering him a mischievous smile. "I barely touched you."
Tom frowned, wincing slightly as Alexa cleaned the wound. "Well it still hurts," he grumbled, locking eyes with Alexa. Alexa simply offered Tom a soft smile, appraising Tom's wound. "Well the good news is it doesn't look like it needs stitches. "
"I guess that's good but it still stings."
"Aw here," Alexa smiled.
Slowly the Nekomata leaned forward, placing a gentle kiss on Tom's eyebrow. The gesture both teasing and sensual as Tom felt Alexa's lips caress his eyebrow. As Alexa drew back she locked eyes with Tom, offering the wizard a warm smile.
"Better?" she asked.
Tom nodded, the pair gazing into each others eyes for what seemed like an eternity. The tension in the air was heavy, both Alexa and Tom's pulses quickening. The longer they gazed at one another, the more conflicted they felt. Part of them wanted to go back to work, keep things professional. After all, they both knew workplace romances had little chance of working out. The other part though....
"We should get back to work," Tom said, his eyes locked with Alexa's. Alexa simply nodded, the pair quiet once more. Tom and Alexa's faces drifted closer, their breath tickling eachothers faces.
"We shouldn't," Alexa said softly, eyes locked with Tom's. "I mean, we could get in trouble. You're a rookie...I'm technically your training officer."
"Of course," Tom added. "And workplace romances always complicate things."
"Exactly," Alexa agreed.
Silence once more echoed through the medical bay, Tom and Alexa gazing into each others eyes. Rationale speaking, they should leave. They had work to do, bigger things than romance were of greater concern. However, when it came to the heart, nothing was ever rational.
Tom and Alexa embraced one another, their fingers entwined in each others hair as they kissed deeply. Alexa shivered, feeling Tom's strong hands caress her sides, moving slowly down her back as he hugged her tightly.
"What the!?!?"
Tom sputtered, feeling a cat tail brush against his cheek. Pulling away slightly, he could see Alexa's tail twitch as he now gazed into the flummoxed face of the Nekomata. Alexa had shifted, her cat ears twitching, her face a mixture of feline and human features. Alexa's large cat eyes slightly embarrassed as her cheeks blushed.
"Sorry."
"Don't be," Tom giggled, pulling Alexa closer as he began to kiss her along her neck. Alexa shuddered, the pair letting out a giggle as they continued to caress one another. Tom couldn't be sure, but he swore he could hear Alexa purr as he unbuttoned the Nekomata's blouse.
Tom could hear Alexa's breath catch, his strong hands caressing her sides. It was odd yet sensual for the young wizard. Part of Alexas body soft and human, yet other parts covered in soft fur. He couldn't help but chuckle as the pair continued to kiss.
"Are the doors locked?" Alexa asked, her breath catching as her ears twitched. Smirking, Tom waved his hand. The audible sound of the locks clicking signaling they pair would not be interrupted.
"They are now."
Alexa giggled, once more nipping at Tom's neck as she unbuttoned the wizards shirt, her now furry hands and claws gently scratching Tom's chest, twirling his chest hair in her fingers.
If anyone still lingered at S.P.E.A.R, they would be curious why the medical lab was locked for over an hour or why the sounds of a cat meowing could be heard inside. For Tom and Alexa though, the pair were uninterested in what others thought, instead enjoying each others loving company.