Tailed

Seeing the keys being held up in front of him, a grin creasing his lips. Snatching them from her hand like a cat going after a mouse, he straightens, bringing Ryan up with him, his one arm around her waist. "I'll be careful," he promises.

Heading to the driver's side, he slides in behind the wheel, starting the engine and taking just a quick moment to get his bearings. Backing from the parking space, he stops at the street, watching for traffic, but he seems to be watching longer than necessary.

Without warning, he revs the engine and peels onto the street, squealing the tires as he cuts the corner. He seems to be lost in his own little world, keeping an eye on the mirrors while accelerating far beyond the speed limit. Totally ignoring Ryan, he seems bent on concentrating on the rearview mirror especially.

Approaching an intersection, he takes it in in an instant. The light was red and there was too much traffic to run it. Slamming on the breaks, he whips the steering wheel around, using the hand break to skid, cutting a U-turn. Stepping on the gas again, he steers the car to the next nearest side road, barely making it around the curb. His eyes go to the mirror again and a curse slips out.

Speeding up, he takes another turn, then spots an alley. Screeching to a halt, the smell of burning rubber fills the air. Throwing the car in reverse, he whips it backward into the alley and out of the street, and out of sight. His fingers tap the wheel, waiting. And sure enough, the blue car speeds by, unaware of the hiding place.

Alec puts the car in park again and finally looks at Ryan. "They'd been tailing us since TJY," he informs. "Thought they might get tired after getting a clear view of the show, but apparently they wanted to make sure I didn't run off or something."

His eyes narrow slightly, showing his displeasure at the fact they'd been followed. "But now the fast food choice is up to you... and you can drive again."