Note: I don't own any characters, just the story line. This was just a story I was working

on out of boredom. Enjoy and R/R.

Nightcrawler and Storm sat outside the Xavier mansion, enjoying summer afternoon. She wore

sunglasses and a red two-piece bathing suit, while he wore a simple pair of swim shorts. Often shy about his

appearance -even around other mutants- but around her, he was a little more confident.

" Wanna go for a dip?" she asked.

" No thank you. I prefer sitting," he replied, smiling.

She tossed her glasses aside, and did a perfect dive into the clear, cool water. She slowly rose out, water drops

dripping

off her bare back; he quickly turned in shyness; his thoughts wondering to a direction he wasn't ready to go to.

Though, he had been close numerous times.

There were times when they've flirted, but he was sure she only saw him as a friend. Nothing more.

" Come join me, Kurt," she teased. He liked that she used his real name. They often did.

" It's okay, I prefer sitting."

" We can play water tag."

" No fun. I always win," he boasted.

" Maybe I'll get lucky." She gave him a wink.

He smiled, thinking, then, BAMF! He splashed behind her, tossing the water in her face. She playfully kept trying to

splash him back, but he continued with the teleporting around the pool and from tree to tree.

" You're cheating!"

" You knew this was how I played."

She turned away, angry; he sighed. He climbed off the tree and entered the pool. " I'm sorry-"

Before he could finish apologizing, she finally got her revenge and splashed him back.

" Can't believe you fell for that!"

" I'll never believe you again!" His turn now to be angry.

" I'm sorry, Kurt. Forgive me?"

She threw her arms around his neck, embracing him. He wasn't really mad, but why mess up a chance for a free

hug?

" I'll never be mad at you, Ororo."

" You are such a sweetheart!" She brought his face closer to hers; close enough to almost kiss.

He was ready to tell her something very important when there was a huge splash stopped him. It seemed

Iceman made an "ice slide" from the top window down to the pool and slid right in, disturbing their moment.

" Hey guys, what's up?" he asked.

"Well, I better go change," Storm said, grabbing a nearby towel and heading back up the lawn. Nightcrawler

stared after her.

I know its not much now, but stay tuned for more.