Hey guys! I am so sorry I haven't updated, but I might not be able to as much. The wifi at my house is being wonky and I haven't had internet in days. I've had to resort to going to McDonald's to post this chapter. I hope you like it! I felt like doing something fun for this chapter before getting more serious! Let me know what you think!
I kept feeling anxious, President Kennedy has signed a formal proclamation setting up a blockade of all missiles bound for Cuba. If the Russians go over that line...the US will officially have declared war against Russia and will retaliate with a nuclear response. It was insane what Shaw was trying to accomplish. He wanted humans to kill each other around the entire globe until mutants were all that were left. Shaw's plan was brilliant, but at what cost would this actually be worth it? I turned off the television and glanced over at Raven who sat on the couch with me. Our friendship was a little rocky after Shaw's attack on the CIA. I eventually spilled the beans and told her my life's story. It helped her understand why I was the way I am now.
"So...you and Hank huh?" I spoke up.
"What?" Raven blushed.
"I know you two have a thing for each other...now spill."
I hated girl talk...I'm no good with this type of thing...
"Well there's nothing to spill...he's just...really sweet." Raven smiled faintly.
"But?" I raised an eyebrow.
"But he can be insensitive at times..." She finished.
"Yeah...just say something flirtatious in reply until his face turns beet red. It's how I normally get back at him." I smirked.
Raven snorted and tried holding in her laughter.
"Well what about you and Charles huh?" She brought up. "Or Erik?"
"What about them?" I asked.
"I've seen you and Erik have intimate moments together from time to time back at the CIA. But then I see you and Charles also flirting with each other when you both think no one's looking. Weeeelll?" She smiled deviously.
I haven't really thought about Erik or Charles like that for a while. One, the recent attack had me all rattled up. Two, I hadn't been alone with either of them since the day we arrived. The only thing that I could remember that was even remotely romantic-ish was when Charles and I had that talk the day we came to the mansion.
"I don't know what to say really...Erik is...an intriguing man and we both have a similar past, so we can relate to each other. He stirs something inside of me that I never have felt before, but I can't help feeling that he wants to use me. Charles is...sincere and honest. Very charismatic when he wants to be...I feel like we've known each other for the longest time which isn't the case, but we just have a good understanding with one another. I bet having telepathy helps with that...it's really all I can say right now..." I answered.
"Well make a move with one of them...you need to get banged already. You're too uptight sometimes...and way too quiet for your own good." Raven winked at me.
My eyes widened and I felt my face heat up.
"Seriously? I'm too uptight? Do you want me to get drunk or something to prove to you that I'm not uptight? I'm like the most relaxed person in this mansion right now." I blurted out.
Raven giggled at my reaction as she reached for my bottle of whiskey from the table and handed it over to me.
"Drink this, and go chillax." Raven told me.
"Chillax? What the hell does that mean?" I gave her a look of confusion.
"It means chill and relax." She rolled her eyes.
Ohhhh...well now I feel embarrassed.
I glared at Raven before taking a big swig from the bottle.
"I've never really had young friends before...or any friends really. You can't blame me for not knowing everything that goes on. Including slang words of today..." I pouted.
"Use that pouty face on Charles or Erik. It looks adorable and funny at the same time." Raven laughed.
"Oh shush up." I blushed.
I took another long drink from the bottle.
After getting half way down to the bottle two hours later, I felt really relaxed.
Raven was right...I needed to chillax...
I giggled uncontrollably.
"What?" Raven sipped from her soda.
"Chillax is such a funny word." I laughed.
Raven began laughing along with me as I finally started recalling our conversation from earlier.
"You're really just thinking about that now? Oh god..." Raven snickered. "That's enough for you." She took away my whiskey.
"Dooon't! That's my baby!" I whined.
Raven laughed again and it made me angry.
"I'm leaving then. I'll go have some fun of my own." I held my head up high.
"Lorelei wait!" Raven chased after me.
I ran out of the room with Raven chasing me. I was laughing because for once I wasn't depressed, I was just having fun. Raven seemed to be enjoying herself too. We ran through the halls, turning around each corner in a rush. As we ran down the stairs I could hear Raven not laughing anymore, instead she was yelling in worry.
"Lorelei!"
I lost focus and tripped over my own foot. I was now about to fall down the stairs, so I clenched my eyes tightly preparing for pain.
But it never came...
"Ow..."
I opened my eyes and found myself on top of someone, mainly Erik.
Whoops...
"Did you just...teleport?" Erik gave me a weird look.
Did I?
"I guess I did..." I smiled brightly.
Erik sniffed my breath and sighed.
"You're drunk aren't you?" He asked.
I got off of Erik and tried standing up straight.
"I am not drunk, sir!" I then wobbled.
Erik got up and caught me before I fell.
"Just...a wee bit tipsy." I giggled.
"I'm gonna need to have what you're having." Erik chuckled to himself.
Raven came around the corner and sighed in relief after seeing me.
"Oh thank god. She was about to fall down the stairs and she just...POOF! Gone." Raven caught her breath and sat down on a chair.
"So she copied Azazel's power did she?...interesting..." Erik mumbled.
"SSSSSHHHH!" I put my finger on Erik's lips.
He seemed amused at me as he went silent.
"Did y' hear that?" I looked around the living room.
"Hear what?" His lips moved.
I felt myself giggling as his lips brushed on my finger.
"That tickled!" I laughed. "But...but no! That's not wha' I heard!"
Raven tried holding in her laughter.
"What?" She asked.
"I hear some elves...in the kitchen." I smiled.
Raven burst out laughing finally.
"Oh god...you are just a riot when you're drunk, huh?" Raven giggled.
"Mr. Shark! Take me to the kitchen at once!" I hopped on Erik's back.
Erik sighed and grumbled.
"I could just drop you." He told me.
"Noooooo. To the kitchen..." I pouted.
Erik rolled his eyes before doing as I asked. Raven chuckled to herself and started following us. When we got to the kitchen we saw Sean and Alex at the kitchen table with dozens of snacks.
"YEEESS!" I cheered.
Foood glorious foooood! We're out to try it! Three square meals a daaaay! Our favorite diet!
Alex and Sean were startled and looked at us in surprise. Erik put me down and began to leave the room.
"Have fun with her." Erik smirked.
"What did he mean by that?" Sean asked nervously.
"I have a feeling this is gonna end up bad." Alex sighed.
Raven pulled out a chair for me and got some juice and a box of cereal from Alex before giving it over to me.
"She's drunk." She told them.
"Whoa...how drunk are we talking?" Sean grinned deviously.
"This's ludicrous! There's no way an elf could fit in 'ere!" I looked inside the cereal box.
Alex snickered and held his hand over his mouth.
"Pretty drunk..." He smirked.
I saw Hank coming in and I waved at him.
"What up Hank, my man?" I greeted him.
"Is she...okay?" Hank looked to the others.
Sean and Alex laughed in response.
"Define okay..." Raven smiled sheepishly. Hank gave her a look. "Okay...she might have gotten herself drunk." She confessed.
"Wait what? Oh god...Charles won't like this." Hank looked guilty.
"She'll be fine!" Raven insisted. "I'll take care of her."
Raven's eyes widened when I teleported again.
"Shit..." Everyone mumbled.
"Oh! There she is!" Sean found me over at the other side of the kitchen.
I was looking through the cabinets and I smirked when I found a hidden compartment inside. I reached in and pulled out some vodka.
"Score!" I cheered.
Raven ran over and grabbed the bottle from me.
"No! You need to sober up before Charles actually comes down here!" Raven told me.
"But- -"
"No buts young lady." Sean tried acting mature.
Alex rolled his eyes and came over before lifting me over his shoulder like a sack of potatoes.
"Let's just take her to bed." He suggested.
"She's all wound up. Good luck with that." Raven smirked.
"I can hear Charles...I think he's comin' down!" I giggled.
Everyone's eyes widened. Alex rushed back to the kitchen table and sat me down in the chair next to him. Raven rummaged through some drawers until she found what she was looking for. She threw the sunglasses over to Alex and he quickly put them on over my eyes. Sean put back the vodka bottle in the secret compartment inside the cabinet and rushed back over to the table with the others. In seconds everyone acted natural.
"Don't panic and think of something else in case he accidentally reads your mind." Raven hissed at the boys.
"Hello everyone." Charles smiled as he entered the kitchen.
"Hey Charles." Hank replied timidly.
Charles went over to the pantry and pulled out some crackers. He then turned back over to us.
"Why are you all thinking about tacos?" He seemed confused.
I burst out into uncontrollable laughter again. Alex squeezed my leg from under the table.
"Ow...that hurt." I pouted. "Two can play that game." I smirked.
Charles sat down at the table with us after grabbing some cheese to go with his crackers.
"So...why so quiet?" Charles asked.
"We were just having a stare contest. Sean keeps losing." Raven lied smoothly.
"No need to rub it in." Sean whined.
I put my hand on Alex's thigh and rubbed small circles. Alex jolted which shook the table.
Payback time, bitches!
"You alright Alex?" Charles gave Alex a look of concern.
"Yup...perfectly fine." Alex spat out.
"Do you have a headache? I'm pretty sure I have something for that." Charles began getting up from his chair.
"No, no. That's fine." Alex tried acting normal.
Charles slowly sat back down before then staring at me.
"You seem a bit dazed. Are you alright, Lorelei?"
"Totally..." I giggled.
Charles shrugged before having some of his cheese and crackers. I began inching my hand higher along Alex's leg. I could hear his breath hitch. Raven seemed to notice what I was up to and her eyes widened.
"Lorelei. I think the elves are upstairs." Raven spoke up.
I perked up at this and smiled wickedly at Raven.
"Hells yeah they are!" I cheered.
"Excuse me...what? Elves?" Charles appeared beyond confused.
Sean looked as if he was about to die in laughter with Hank. Alex just looked really uncomfortable.
"It's girl code, Charles. You wouldn't understand." Raven winked at him.
Raven grabbed my hand and pulled me away from the table before leading me upstairs.
"Oh my god that was close." Raven whispered. "What the hell was that about? Alex is way too young for you!"
"He squeezed my leg first!" I whined.
"...let's just get you to bed alright? You can sleep this off." Raven sighed.
"Sorry Raven..." I apologized. "I just...feel funny." I giggled again.
"It's okay. You were really hilarious if I'm going to be honest." She admitted.
Raven led me over to my door which was unlocked thankfully.
"There. You can get dressed on your own right? Or do you wanna sleep in that?" Raven asked.
As soon as I sat down on my bed I could think much more clearly than earlier, but I was incredibly tired so I laid down.
"I'm starting to feel better." I yawned.
"Good...have fun with that killer hang over tomorrow." Raven smirked.
Raven turned off the lights before shutting the door behind her.
Well...this was an eventful night...but I still didn't find the elves...
I woke up at 9:15 in the morning which surprised me.
I never get up before noon when having a hangover.
After getting a shower and changing, I went to go make myself some breakfast and avoid everyone for the rest of the day. I mean I used telepathy on Raven, so now I pretty much know what happened last night.
Poor Alex...I can't even begin to imagine how awkward things will be between us.
As I reached the kitchen I tensed up when I noticed Erik sitting there with a cup of coffee reading the newspaper. I silently walked over to the pantry and pulled out some cereal and got a bowl. I didn't bother pouring milk in and just began eating after I got a spoon.
"I take it you're feeling much better?" Erik smirked.
"I feel embarrassed. I looked into Raven's memories just to recall what happened last night. I am so sorry by the way." I blushed and tried hiding my face with my long dark red hair.
"It's fine, I was quite amused by your behavior. Did you have that whiskey again?" Erik asked.
"...maybe..."
Erik got up from his seat at the table and poured the remains of the coffee in the sink before coming over to me. He put his hand on my left shoulder and began tracing small circles.
"Meet me outside when you're done eating...I'm going to need you." Erik told me.
"With what exactly?" I gave him a look of curiosity.
"You'll see."
I looked at Erik in suspicion before going back to eating my breakfast. After finishing, I came outside through the front door to see Erik playing with some metal marbles. I was almost fascinated at the display of Erik's mutation. I almost felt like I was in that trance again.
"Are you alright?" Erik slowly stopped what he was doing and the marbles fell back into his palm.
I snapped out of it and shook my head.
"Um...yes, yes...I was just..." I quickly put on my new sunglasses from last night. "Yeah...I'll be fine..."
"You seemed as if you were in some trance...did that happen the night Shaw attacked?" Erik asked.
"...yes." I admitted.
"I'll be sure to mention that to Charles and Hank. Now..." Erik reached from his back pocket and pulled out a gun.
I tensed up at the sight of the gun and I grew nervously quickly when he placed it into my hand.
"W- -what's this for?" I stuttered.
"I want you to shoot me." Erik said simply.
My mouth was gaping open in surprise.
"You want me to do what? Are you nuts or something Lehnserr?!" I glared at him.
"Perhaps..." He grinned showing his teeth.
Jeez...his grin is similar to a shark...
"And why do you want me to shoot at you exactly?" I asked.
"For training purposes...I'm going to stop the bullet." Erik replied.
"Okay...one last question...why me?" I whined.
"Because I know I'm in good hands. You really want me to go ask one of the kids to shoot at me?" Erik raised an eyebrow.
He does have a good point...they'd be taking it worse than I am right now.
"Alright fine..." I sighed in defeat.
I cocked the gun before aiming at his leg. I pulled the trigger after taking a deep breath. In seconds I saw the bullet hovering in mid air.
"The leg?" Erik smirked.
"Well if you actually failed to stop the bullet, I wanted to make sure I didn't hit you anywhere vital. I'm just thinking more clearly than you are obviously." I retorted.
Erik nodded in understanding. The gun flew out of my hand and went into his in seconds. Erik cocked the pistol and aimed it right at me.
"Your turn." He mumbled.
WHAT THE FUCK?!
"You have my abilities...I want you to practice using them. In fact, I want you to practice all of the abilities you have copied so far." Erik said. "You could be unstoppable with all of that power."
"Could you put that thing down, you imbecile?!" I shrieked.
Erik didn't move an inch, didn't even waver.
"Whenever you're ready." He told me.
I'm not getting out of this am I? Is Erik fucking insane?!
"You're nuts! I'm not doing this!"
Erik rolled his eyes.
"You can't make me do it- -"
Erik fired the gun and I immediately tensed up waiting for the impact, but it never came. I opened my eyes slowly and saw the bullet hovering right in front of my face only inches away. I looked at Erik in shock as he lowered the pistol and put it back in his back pocket.
THAT BASTARD ACTUALLY PULLED THE FUCKING TRIGGER?! WHAT THE HELL?!
He walked towards me with a smile plastered on his face. The bullet dropped when I lowered my arms.
"That was very amazing- -"
SLAP!
I lowered my hand and glared at Erik with such intensity.
"You could fucking warn me next time, you pig." I spoke lowly.
Erik grinned again.
"And if I did, it wouldn't have made much of a difference. You look cute when you're angry by the way..."
"You despicable asshole do you know what you could have done?! I could have- -"
Erik shut me up with a kiss. It was full of passion and boy was it incredibly sexy, but I was so angry at Erik that I pushed him away.
"Oh no! You don't get to do that! I'm incredibly angry at you, you dumb fu- -"
Erik silenced me with another kiss, this time his tongue invaded my mouth. I found myself moaning into the kiss.
Shit...he's really turning me on right now...
Erik pulled me closer until our bodies melded together. His body was insanely warm and I felt my hands slipping under his shirt.
Oh dear lord...this man might be the end of me- -NO! STOP! I HAVE TO STOP THIS!
Erik's hands roamed down until they reached my butt, in half of a second, he squeezed. I moaned again and pressed even closer to him.
I don't think I want to stop...
I felt my hands wandering around underneath his shirt, I could feel his muscles. Erik groaned and pulled me even closer if it was possible.
Mama mia...his abs are amazing...
Erik's mouth pulled away from mine and quickly latched onto my neck.
OH DEAR SWEET BABY JESUS!
I moaned breathlessly before taking his ear into my mouth. Erik shuddered and let out another moan.
God I'm getting out of control! I have to stop this before it escalates into something else!
Erik sucked on my neck and continued squeezing my butt.
"Erik..." I gasped.
Erik pulled me in for another hot searing kiss.
ERIK!
Erik pulled away slowly as soon as he heard me communicate with him telepathically, his chest rising and falling as he panted.
"Erik...we have to stop before this goes anywhere involving a bed. We're not thinking clearly." I breathed deeply.
"You're right...I'm sorry."
Erik nodded and fixed his sweatshirt along with his hair. There was nothing he could do about the tent in his pants until he went into his room though. In seconds he slowly regained his composure and started walking away.
"But you're still cute when you're angry." He smirked.
I felt my face heat up.
Oh god...Why was he acting so flirty with me?!
I blinked several times, trying to figure out what just happened. After several minutes, I made my way inside the mansion and ran up to my new room.
Note to self...don't mention this to Raven...
Lorelei? Are you alright? I haven't seen you most of the day...
I perked up at Charles' voice in my head.
Yup...perfectly fine...
I had been trying to get that kiss from Erik out of my mind, but a kiss like that? How could I forget it?!
Have you been in your room all day?
...maybe...
And why is that? You've been avoiding us all day. If something is bothering you, you know you can talk to me.
...I'd rather not relive it, Charles.
KNOCK KNOCK
I looked at the door in confusion, wondering who was at my door. I opened it and found Charles staring at me with concern.
"It's not good to keep everything bottled up. You're with friends now, you don't have to be alone anymore, Lorelei." Charles said sincerely.
"It's not that big of a deal, Charles. It was just a weird experience I had today...that's all. I appreciate your concern, but it's nothing to worry about." I was about to put on my glasses, but Charles put his hand on mine.
You're sure nothing is bothering you?
"Why do you want to know so badly?" I chuckled.
Because I care.
My smile faded away when I realized that Charles was completely serious. I felt tears prickling in my eyes and took a deep breath to calm down.
Well...I give you permission to look into my memories then. You can see for yourself. I'm telling you it's nothing significant, but- -
You haven't come outside of your room. It sounds like it's important...to you at least.
Go ahead then.
Charles raised his free hand and pressed two of his fingers on his temple. In seconds, I felt a small tingling in my head. After a minute, Charles lowered his hand and looked at me with surprise this time.
"Erik kissed you? After doing that?" Charles blushed.
"That man is an enigma that's for sure." I sighed.
"...do you like him?" He asked.
"I'm not sure...I don't know him well enough. We can relate to each other because of our past because of Shaw, but overall, I feel like he's got ulterior motives...I'm not sure I can trust Erik." I mumbled.
Charles frowned as he nodded in understanding.
"No matter what I say, he's convinced that killing Shaw is his destiny." He said.
"Let's change the subject shall we?" I realized how sad Charles seemed.
"Um yes, yes...sounds good. Want to grab a bite to eat?" Charles then smiled.
"Sure thing." I winked at him.
And we walked off to the kitchen.
I hope you liked the chapter! Let me know what you think!