Before Peter had made it back to the simulator he had promptly taken the food to the other students.
" Oh?! I didn't know you went to get food, I would've come with you, " Jubilee said.
" It's no big deal, well I gotta go, see ya around," Peter hoped that his actions hadn't been too suspicious. He didn't need the others letting the cat outa the bag before he did. Speaking of which, he had no idea what the hell he was going to tell Erik.
As Charles left to go teach his students Erik was still flabbergasted at what exactly this all meant. That conversation wasn't exactly clear either. So from what Erik could deduce, Peter wasn't exactly interested romantically, but there was something else pulling the boy to him.
' You should stop analysing his feelings and start looking at your own,' the Professor's voice rung clear. Erik rolled his eyes.
' Get out of my head please,' Erik was becoming more annoyed. If Charles knew something he didn't, which was somehow always the case, why didn't he just tell him? But patience was never a strong suit for Erik Lehnsherr.
Raven was finding it hard to be strict with Peter. She knew the kid was really struggling to befriend Erik, and it wasn't like he was the easiest guy to talk to.
As she arrived to the simulator she pulled Peter aside.
" Hey! Speedy Gonzales, we need to chat!" Peter looked confused and a little guilty. She motioned for him to follow her. They walked down the corridor and up the metallic stairs leading to the normal school building. Raven hadn't said anything at this point.
" So, " Peter began, biting his lip a little.
" So, " Raven said. She looked at him gently. Like a mother would. They continued to walk, and eventually found themselves in the courtyard garden. It was a warm afternoon with an occasional breeze. They sat down on a stone bench not saying anything for a while, maybe just relaxing for a moment. Both preparing for the topic at hand. Raven took a breath and smiled to herself.
" You seem a little distracted today, mind if I ask why?" She turned a little more towards her student. Peter leaned back on the bench and admired the sky above. He smiled.
" Like you don't already know. I think we made progress today though. He answered me with more than one sentence. He talked about Charles and your first mission as the X-men. It was nice, " Peter waited for a response.
" I think you should tell him soon Peter, he's a fickle man and he may leave before you say anything. I just don't want you to regret anything. I think you could do some real good in his life. Maybe you'll be the one to finally make him stay," Raven looked hopeful. She really did want closure for her friends. She wanted to make Erik see that he always had a family, and that he always would, and maybe Peter would be the one to make him realize that.
" I don't know if I'm ready. I know he's a good man, but I don't know if I'm the who'll make him stay. I don't know his feelings yet. I don't really know my fellings about him either."
" Well, I'm really glad your giving a lot of thought Peter," Raven was so happy in that moment. This kid, her student gave her hope for the future of the X-men.
Raven spoke again," So I'm going to give it some good thought too." Raven stood up and stretched her arms. She turned and offered Peter her hand. He obliged with an upturned eyebrow.
" What? " he was curious.
" Well, I've known Erik for quite a while and if there's one thing I know, it's that he's a narcissist. So let's humble him a bit, " she grinned wide. Peter was still raising his brow.
" Aaaaaannnd? How is that gonna happen?"
" Through art of course!"