Chapter Two

Tony called upon me during my second break. My true intentions were to see if I could clean up a bit in my dorm to make it presentable when the new roommate returned from his first day of classes. Unfortunately when I returned to the room, it was cleaned spotless. Having Charles seemed like a good thing. He's smart and neat. Now we won't have any bugs or mice. So since I was free and somehow Stark knew this, he sent me a text and I slumped over to the science building. It took me around five minutes to make it to the building and have wires tied around my arms and legs.

Stark looked intently at the mechanics as he took magnifying glasses and put them on. They made his eyes seem ridiculously large so I laughed. He looked up at me from where he knelt at my feet with a screw driver. "Don't laugh! It causes you to move!" He sighed and looked back down to his work. "If you would have allowed me to tie you on the lab desk you could have laughed all you want. But no." He dragged on the no and poked at the wires.

Glaring down at him, the sparks made me nervous. "Never again. Last time you left me there while the table next to me caught on fire!" Another spark gave off and Tony smiled.

"I was gonna come back for you." He took out his notepad and began scribbling something down. "Once I realized you were still there."

"Once you were out the building." I mumbled and he laughed. Taking a deep breath I relaxed where I stood and began looking around at all the other students. Some were still arriving, seeing how class hasn't started yet. Tony just liked to move fast. The door creaked open just as the bell rang, catching my attention. "Tony!" I whispered loudly.

He didn't look up as he gave a gruff. "Stay still."

Trying to stay as still as possible, I watched as Charles entered the room. Large books in his hands and papers peeking out from every corner. I wanted to help him, but I didn't want to be shocked to death. The professor made his way over to the student and introduced himself, then pointed to the empty lab station. It was the one that Tony burned down last time. It has been replaced since then however. "Stark." I said this time in a normal tone.

"What?" Tony asked, sounding nonchalant.

"Look. That's my new roommate." At this Tony stood abruptly, knocking a hot wire right against my knee. It sent a painful shock wave through my leg and I dropped down in pain. "Stark!" I yelled as the wire on my arm shocked at my shoulder.

Looking back to me, Tony cursed under his breath and helped me back to my feet, pulling the wires back to their original place. He cocked a smile at me and laughed a bit. "Sorry about that." Everyone in the classroom was looking at us and I covered my face in embarrassment. Raising his hand in reassurance he apologized to the whole class. With that they went back to work and he made his way around the table. "Hi there! You must be new." He said to Charles as he held out his hand. "I'm Tony Stark."

Charles smiled at him, taking his hand and shaking it. "Charles Xavier."

"Welcome! I understand you already met my experiment here." He pointed to me and I couldn't help but glare.

Nodding, Charles gave me a small wave. I made to wave back as I smiled in return but the wire on my arm hit my shoulder again as I raised my hand. Tony ran over to me and put it back in its place. "Would you get these wires off of me?!" I yelled at him.

Tony shook his head rapidly. "Just bare with me for a few more hours. I'm on the verge of a breakthrough."

My eyes widened. "Hours Stark?!"

"Yes, now if you don't mind, stay still." He began working at the wires on my shoulders, moving them closer to my neck. God I wanted to get out of this experiment. "He's cute." Stark randomly said, taking a quick glance at Charles who was gathering some stuff.

I looked to Tony with a small grin. "I know." My gaze fell back to Charles as he looked over some papers and put on his lab coat and goggles.

Tony gave the wires a tug as he took some tool and began making them spark. "Really cute." He caught my attention at this and he removed his glasses. "Don't worry. You know I'm determined to make Steve mine. And you've got your hands full." He smiled.

I laughed in return. "Everyone knows that. Except Steve."

"Yes well." He put his glasses back on. "Did I introduce myself to your roommate with these glasses on?" He asked.

"Yes."

"Damn." He reached around for another wire and gulped. "Don't kill me please, but this might hurt." He pressed the wire to my neck and after some excruciating pain, everything went blank.

0o0o0o

I woke with a splitting headache. Opening my eyes slowly to the dimly lit room I was in. Feeling around, I felt soft sheets and realized my head was on a pillow. As I made my way to sit up, my head throbbed all the more and my arms felt like jelly. There was a soft hand on my shoulder as I was lowered back down. "You shouldn't get up so quickly." Looking to my bedside, I saw piercing blue eyes looking at me in worry. He looked to his side. "Steve, he's awake."

There was a loud shuffle, a thud from a book hitting the floor, and an indent on the bed. Steve came into view and his warm hand intertwined with my own. "Erik! How are you feeling there buddy?" His voice was soft as he spoke.

I closed my eyes for a moment, taking in a deep breath. "Like shit." I replied, opening my eyes once more. "You two got acquainted?" I asked, trying to change the subject.

Steve smiled and looked from Charles back to me. "Yes. He helped me get you here. Nurse isn't in today." He fixed the blanket up to my shoulders and frowned. "Wait until I get my hands on Tony."

Laughing hurt, but I did it anyways. "No, wait until I get my hands on him."

Charles cleared his throat as he stood and placed some papers on my bedside table. "I went to your classes and copied the notes and lessons." He shoved his hands in his pockets and put on a small smile.

Letting Steve's hand go, I tugged on Charles sweater and smiled up at him. "Thank you. That's really kind. You didn't have to." Seriously, I know I wouldn't have done that for someone. Let alone someone I've only known for a few hours. And not even spent those hours with that person. The point is, that was really cool of him. And this gives me an excuse not only to talk to him, or look into his gorgeous eyes, but I get to also have my hand soak in his warmth as it curled on his sweaters surface. I already craved to know what is under this piece of clothing.

Charles shook his head as he sat back down, making me lose connection with his clothing. "It's nothing." He fixed the non flat parts of the blanket, then retreated his hands and looked at Steve. "Dinner?" He asked.

Nodding and getting up, Steve grabbed his jacket. "We'll bring you something back up, Erik." He turned to look at me as I tried to get up. "Lensherr lay down!"

"No, Rogers!" I pulled the blanket off as I swung my feet over the edge of the bed. The floor was freezing, but I continued an attempt to stand. "I could use the fresh air."

"I'll open a window." Steve crossed his arms and stood in front of me. We glared at each other for a moment. This is literally how we had our conversations from time to time. He sighed and handed me my socks and boots. "Fine, you're right. Fresh air and a walk will do you good. As well as food." I took it from him and put them on. Then he helped me get on my jacket and we all three left the dorm room.

Steve banged on the door right across from our own while Charles locked it. I stood against the wall next to Charles and watched him from the corner of my eye. Banging again, the door finally swung open. Bruce was out first, and then Tony, and Thor last. I frowned as Tony placed a hand on my shoulder and smiled. "You're alive!" Before I could say anything, Steve shoved Tony away and pulled him to the side. Tony held up his hands as though being arrested. "Now Steve, do understand it was an accident." He smiled a reassuring smile that Steve was not buying.

"You could have killed him!" When Rogers screamed, it was scary and you listened intently.

However Stark is such a carefree person that his response was patting Steve on the shoulder to calm him. "He wouldn't have died. Probably gone into a coma, but not hit the grave." He looked to me and smiled. "He's alive isn't he?! Now come on! Let's go eat!"

Everyone began to walk away as Steve clenched his fist and came to stand by my side. "That guy." He mumbled, pulling my arm around his shoulders for support.

I pulled back and stood up straight. "It's alright; I'm good enough to walk." I took a step and stopped as my head began throbbing. "Slowly." I added, offering a smile. "Go on ahead."

Steve shook his head. "No, not without you. What if something happens?"

"I'll stay with him." Charles answered, looking up at Steve.

Quickly nodding I patted Steve's arm. "Please go give Stark a lecture. That'll make me happy." Hesitating at first, I reassured my friend by taking another step. He ran up to the rest of the group leaving me behind with Charles. I looked to him quickly. "How was your first day?" I asked.

He looked at me and smiled. "Well, it's not really over, is it?" He asked, closing up his coat as we started down the long hallway to the elevator.

Nodding I slowed my pace just a bit more. "No I suppose it's not." We waited for the elevator in silence and then rode it down in the same fashion. Once we exited the building and were able to see the group ahead of us, I slung my arm over the smaller male's shoulders.

Charles looked up at me and quickly wrapped his arm around my waist. "Need of support? Are you feeling okay?" He asked in a rush. When I nodded, not speaking to add on to the 'need support' lie, his grip on me tightened a bit. "Erik perhaps you should go back upstairs and lay in bed."

I looked down into his clear blue eyes that locked onto my own greens. Trying to still act on the 'need support', I smiled very faintly and shook my head. "It's alright. I want to dine with you." I paused for a split second. "Everyone! I want to dine with everyone." I looked away from him.

Charles nodded and kept his grip tight. "Alright well we're almost there."

Upon entering, the group waited for us before heading on the line to collect whatever the meal was for the day. Before anyone could grab anything, Steve held out his arms and stopped everyone. Thor gave a grunt of annoyance as he stomped back. "What is the meaning of this, Rogers?!" He roared.

Steve turned to look at everyone and shook his head, pointing to the meals on display. "That is the unhealthiest meal I have seen thus far!" He yelled.

"Bravo! Pizza time!" Tony yelled, pulling out his cell phone which contained his favorite pizza restaurants number.

Steve snatched Tony's phone from his hands. "No! Come on everyone. We're going out to eat."

Charles looked from me to Steve. "Um, I don't think Erik is up for going off campus."

Scratching the back of his head, Steve looked to Tony's phone and smiled. "I'll call a cab."