Marie sat in the kitchen her face pressed on the cold surface. She was feeling dizzy again. She felt someone start to rub her back.

'Thanks Jubilee.'

'No problem. You not feeling well again?'

'No, I think I'll just skip breakfast. Just to let my stomach settle.'

'Ok. By the way he's back again.'

'Figures.'

'I don't get it. Why does Logan keep coming back?'

'This place is a pit stop for him. Fill-up and go.'

She sighed, wiping the sweat from her forehead. She never had the guts to sort this out. Things were ok when Logan was away. But when he came back it was secrets and lies. And when he left, heartbreak. She had stopped sleeping with him, but Logan still needed comfort and she still needed Bobby.

'Marie!'

'What?'

'Your burning up.'

Marie waved her off and stood up.

'I have to get to class. Don't worry ok.'

Jubilee bit her lip but nodded anyway. Marie smiled and walked towards her room.

-xXx-

'Logan.'

'Hey.'

'So your back?'

'Yeah.'

Marie shrugged and gathered her notes from her desk. Then she noticed it. His clothes were clean and fresh, as was his beard. He didn't reek of alcohol and his eyes were focused and alert.

'Your sober?' she whispered.

'I know I haven't been myself kid and I'm sorry about what's happened. It was my fault.'

'Your…fault.'

'Yeah I'm sorry.'

'Are you leaving again?'

'Don't know, thinking about staying on as a teacher.'

Marie felt her muscles spasm. She closed her eyes trying to stay focused. She was just trash. So easy to throw away. While he needed her she was meant to fix him but now that he was done, she could be so easily discarded.

'Marie?'

She bit back the tears and opened her eyes.

'Good to have you back. Excuse me I have a class to teach.'

-xXx-

'Remember, point, explain and example. That's the key thing to remember when doing this assignment. You can use examples from the book and the film but remember to write where your source comes from. Now we…'

Marie swayed. She clutched her chair. Her head was spinning rapidly. She felt the vomit rising in her throat. She clamped her mouth shut and tried to focus.

'Miss, are you ok?'

'I…I…'

Marie felt cold surround her and everything became dark.

Marie was suddenly aware of the voices. She wanted to open her eyes but stopped when she became aware of who was in the room. She lay still.

'…but overall she's fine.' Concluded Storm.

'That's good.' Whispered Bobby.

'Yeah.' Agreed Logan.

'Well I guess everyone should go then.'

'I can stay Storm.'

'Don't you have a class?'

'No not right now.' Prompted Jubilee.

'Ok then. Logan, Bobby, why don't you visit later.'

Marie waited as both men hesitantly shuffled out. Then she opened her eyes. Jubilee smiled at her. It was a sad, pity smile. Storm came over and squeezed her hand.

'How are you feeling, child?'

'Light-headed. What's wrong with me?'

Storm bit her lip.

'What?'

'Marie, I think you're pregnant.'

Marie gasped. Storm squeezed her hand tighter. Jubilee took out a small box. Marie looked down.

'A pregnancy test?'

'You have to know.' Whispered Jubilee.

Marie nodded. Storm hugged her.

'Think before you do anything drastic. I'll leave you with Jubilee. Should I send Bobby in later?'

'No!'

Storm frowned.

'I don't want anyone else to know yet. Please Storm!'

'Ok Marie.'

She turned and left the room. Marie felt tears fall down her cheek.

'Oh sweetie.' Jubilee put her arms around her and rocked her back and forth.

Marie held on for once glad that she didn't have her powers.

'Is it Bobby's?'

No it wasn't. But she couldn't tell Jubilee that. She knew it wasn't Bobby's because she hadn't been sleeping with him since Logan. It had only been Logan she'd ever been with for the past few months. With Bobby she could always smell Kitty's perfume in the room, which meant she had been there. But that wasn't an excuse. At least he'd been faithful. The tears ran harder.

'Marie?'

'I'm ok.'

'Are you going to take the test?'

'Yeah.'

'Do you want me to come?'

'No.'

'Ok.'

Jubilee hugged her one last time. Marie smiled and entered the bathroom in the med lab. She prised open the box and took out the little stick.

'Please be negative.' She whispered as she peed on it.

She laid it carefully on the window and washed her hands.

'Kid?'

She yelped and ran out the bathroom closing the door. Logan was sitting on the vacant bed.

'Oh Logan, what do you want?'

'Are you ok?'

'Yes, how many times do I have to say that!'

He flinched and looked down. She sighed and sat next to him. Then she noticed the faint smell of beer.

'Your drinking again.'

'Not much. Still sober.'

'Do you still miss her?'

'More than anything. I would do anything to bring her back.'

'Logan, I want to tell them everything.'

'Kid, I don't think we should. What we did was wrong. I'll never forgive myself for what we did but we can't turn back time. I know that better than anyone. Let's just forget it happened. It didn't mean anything.'

Marie nodded but felt as if someone had stabbed her heart. Logan patted her back and walked out. She ran back into the bathroom and picked up the test.

Positive.

She fell to her knees. She was alone now. Logan didn't want her anymore. Bobby wouldn't want her. None of the students ever thought she belonged. She had no one.

-xXx-

Jubilee ran as fast as she could. She collided into a mass of students filing into class. She saw Bobby walking with Kitty. She grabbed his arm and wrenched him away.

'You. Come. With. Me!' she panted.

He shrugged at Kitty and hurried along with her.

'What is it Jubilee?'

'Where…Storm?' she gasped. She wished he'd shut-up.

'Storm, Warren, Dr McCoy and Logan are in her office having a meeting.'

Jubilee nodded and flew to her left Bobby running behind her. She arrived at the office door and flung it open.

'Jubilee, we're having a meeting. Bobby, I'm surprised at you.'

Bobby looked guiltily at the floor but Jubilee was taking deep breaths.

'Marie…ran.' She filled her lings with air and slowly exhaled. 'Marie ran away.'

She fumbled in her pocket and took out a note. She held it out to Logan.

'She left this for you.'

Jubilee watched as Logan's face twisted in agony at Marie's last three words.

I'm not Jean.

-xXx-

I'm leaving it there. More description into their reaction in next chapter.