Chapter 11
Kurt had no idea where he was porting to, except that it was somewhere in the Institute. He was even more confused when he arrived at his destination, and he was suddenly sprinkled with water, had a fern in his face, and heard a startled exclamation of surprise. Ducking under the blanket to keep from getting drenched, Kurt was unable to fully evaluate where he was or tell who was in the room with him.
However, his question was answered for him when the person spoke.
"Kurt! Child you startled me."
Kurt grinned sheepishly under the blanket. "Zorry Frau Munroe. I couldn't face Rogue and in my hurry to get out of my more ... I guess I wasn't paying much attention to vhere I was going."
Ororo immediately stopped the shower she was unintentionally raining down on Kurt. Unfortunately the teen had ported right next to a fern just as she was watering it.
"It's all right, Kurt," Ororo said as she bent down to grasp the blanket in one hand. "But come out from under there. The blanket is drenched through and in your condition you wouldn't want to suddenly catch a cold."
Kurt groaned as Ororo picked up the blanket and he stood up.
His condition?!
Had it somehow been broadcast to the whole mansion. This situation was already embarrassing enough.
Ororo noticed Kurt's dismal expression and put an arm around his shoulders with a smile on her face. "The Professor told me while you were sleeping this afternoon. Don't be mad at him Kurt. He just wants people here to know as soon as possible to give them time to let it all sink in. I mean it is unbelievable ... and you won't be able to hide your condition for long."
Kurt groaned once again. "I'm still trying to adjust to finding out about zhis. Don't even get me started on worrying about how I'm going to look and feel in few months time. I can't deal with that. Nicht jetzt. Ich brauche mehr Zeit!"
Ororo dropped the blanket and turned Kurt partly around to hug him. "Don't worry Kurt. Take all the time you need. You can discuss this when you're ready."
Kurt instinctively hugged her back, somehow needing to be held at the moment. "I'm zorry Storm. I don't mean to be so emotional ... it's just ... so, ... overwhelming."
Ororo released him and took a step back to let him see her weak, but encouraging smile. "That's quite understandable Kurt. This is a lot for anyone to deal with."
She then gently grabbed his hand and started heading towards the exit of her little greenhouse. "Now, where can I take you to?"
Kurt stopped in mid stride. "Actually if you don't mind, ... can I stay here for a little vhile vith you? It's peaceful in here and I think I could use some peace."
*Storm, have you seen Kurt? Rogue said he disappeared from his bedroom.*
Storm smiled at the Professor's voice.
*Yes, Professor. He's here in the greenhouse with me. But he'd like to stay for awhile and I think that would help him calm down a bit. Just keep the other kids away for now.*
*Thanks Storm. I'll do that.*
Kurt looked at Storm. "Vell? What do you say?"
Ororo smiled and turned back to start up a small raincloud. "Take a seat and stay as long as you like. I was just letting the Professor know where you'd gone to and told him to keep everyone out of here for the time being."
Kurt sighed contently as he sank into one of the few chairs in the greenhouse. "Zhanks Storm."
"My pleasure."
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After she was done watering her plants, Ororo escorted Kurt back to his room.
Although she'd had to wake him first since he'd actually managed to doze off in the uncomfortable chair he'd chosen to take a seat in.
Kurt had been a little apprehensive about returning to his room because he hadn't wanted to run into any of the other X-men.
Storm smiled at him.
"Child, just come with me. You look like you need some rest," Storm paused as she held out one of her hands for Kurt to take. "I won't let anyone bother you."
Trembling a little, Kurt had taken Ororo's hand and let her lead him from the room.
However, it was quite obvious once they roamed through the mansion, back up to Kurt's room, that Xavier had managed to tell everyone about Kurt's condition.
Kurt ducked his head down in embarrassment from the odd looks he was getting from Bobby, Jamie, and a couple of the other guys.
It was a good thing Ororo was there to accompany him because she gave all the students a warning look if they dared so much as say anything or even started to snicker. Kurt was dealing with enough stress at the moment.
Kurt and Ororo had just walked up to the door to Kurt's room when Rogue came running up.
"There you are Kurt. I needed to talk to you about ..."
Ororo held up her hand to stop the young girl from saying anything else while Kurt started shaking his head.
"Nein Rogue. Please not right now. I can't deal with this right now."
Rogue was momentarily speechless from the sight of silent tears running down Kurt's cheeks. Her stunned silence gave Kurt ample time to walk into his room with his shoulders slumped and tears still running down his cheeks. The door closed silently behind his tail.
Rogue turned to look at Ororo. "Is mah bro gonna be okay Storm?"
Ororo sighed. "I wish I could say Rogue. This is a lot for him to deal with. I think it would be best if he was just left alone for the rest of the evening."
Kurt heard the sounds of footsteps leading away from his room.
He was lying on his bed and crying into his pillow as the footsteps walked away down the hall. However, Kurt continued to cry silently not wanting to attract any attention.
'Vhy me? Vhat did I do to deserve this? It's my senior year of high school. I already had enough to worry about with my image inducer acting up and being exposed as a mutant in the middle of a fairly hostile crowd. I'm not ready to be a parent!'
Kurt started crying even harder at that last thought. Truth be told, he'd never even thought that marriage or even a family was something he could count on in the future. It was amazing how much more you wanted something when you knew you couldn't have it. From a very early age, Kurt had always believed that his appearance would forever keep the possibility of a family of his own out of his reach.
Who would even consider getting intimate with some one who looked like him?
But now he would have at least a child. For the rest of his life. But he was still only 18.
Still crying, Kurt stood up and walked over the mirror.
His miserable looking reflection looked back at him. Kurt sighed and hugged himself, wrapping his arms around each other. He closed his eyes as he tried to compose himself and took a deep swallow. He felt completely cold and strange somewhere deep inside his soul. As if his life and his body didn't even belong to him anymore.
Kurt had managed to stop crying up the time he opened his eyes, but he still felt horrible. His arms dropped to his sides as he continued to scan his reflection from head to toe, looking for any noticeable change.
'Your only two weeks pregnant you idiot! There's not going to be any physical changes yet.' Two weeks pregnant? Odd how Kurt had never really been able to even say that word in his head until now. Somehow it just solidified that the situation was very real.
Curious, Kurt lifted up the ends of his t-shirt to look at his still relatively flat stomach.
'It von't be like that for long,' Kurt thought to himself.
He was beginning to wonder if his image inducer would be able to hide his stomach when it suddenly occured to him ... what was going to happen to him at school. He someone doubted that any of those high school kids would simply take a male pregnancy in stride.
Kurt groaned as he did some math in his head.
It was already mid-February now. Meaning by the time graduation rolled around, he'd be entering his fourth month in the pregnancy.
Kurt breathed a sigh of relief. From what he knew about pregnancies, he was pretty sure he'd be able to hide his condition until then.
Kurt was still standing in front of the mirror with his t-shirt slightly raised, when Kitty phase through.
"Like I know you didn't want any visitors, but the Professor wanted me to bring you some food," Kitty said gesturing to the tray in her hands. She gave Kurt a funny look when she realized what he was doing.
"I don't think you'll like be able to see anything yet Kurt. It usually takes a couple months for your stomach to start popping out."
Kurt pulled his t-shirt back down and turned to face Kitty. "I know that. But ... this whole thing just seems so unreal that I can't believe it. No, I don't want to believe it. My life is never going to be the same after zhis Keety."
Kurt walked across the room and plopped down his bed. Kitty simple stared at him, not knowing what to say when he started to snickering.
"Can you believe that the resident fuzz ball is going to be a parent in November."
Kitty sucked in a breath as she realized it was true. She slowly walked across the room towards Kurt.
"So, ... you're definitely going to ... raise this kid?"
Kurt grimaced. "Just the idea of having an abortion makes me sick. And I have a feeling I'm going to get too attached to ... it to put it up for adoption. I could never abandon my child the way I vas."
Kitty sat down on the bed and placed the dinner tray between them. "I would never suggest that you do something you're not okay with. But it's a child Kurt. You're talking about a lifetime commitment here."
Kurt sighed. "I honestly never thought I'd have a chance to be a parent Keety."
"Why?" Kitty asked.
Kurt gave her a 'duh' look. "Who in their right mind would want to be intimate with someone who looks like me?"
Kitty gasped. "Kurt, I don't ever want to hear you talk like that! Intimacy is about love not lust! You should never doubt yourself. If there's one thing I've learned from being your friend it's that we shouldn't rely entirely on our eyes to tell us everything." Kitty suddenly paused and averted her eyes, "I'm actually kind of like ashamed of the way I acted towards you when I first came here."
Kurt looked up in surprise, but Kitty didn't give him a chance to comment.
"Come on now. You have to eat something and the Professor is going to be totally freaked if I come back from your room with a full tray of food."
Kurt looked down at the tray and then back up at her. He decided to let her last comment about being ashamed pass. It had obviously taken a lot of guts for her to admit that to him. "You didn't ... cook zhis did you?"
Kitty lightly jabbed Kurt on the shoulder. Her culinary skills were always being attacked. "Since you're not feeling well I'll let that comment pass, but don't expect to get off in the future."
Kitty was giggling as she stood up to leave the room, intending to give Kurt some much needed space.
"Keety?"
Kitty turned around at his voice. "Yes Kurt?"
"Vould you stay with me?" Kurt said, and then he averted his eyes out of shyness. "I mean ... I don't vant to answer any questions, but ... I really need a friend right now. Just to be there."
Kitty walked up, took his hands in her own, and pulled him up and into a hug.
"I would never leave a friend in need."
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"Thanks for the ride Scott," Kitty said as she climbed out of the car. Rogue still in a bad mood over being kept in the dark for awhile the previous day and Kurt once again tired, said nothing as they climbed out of the car.
"I'll pick you guys up after school," Scott said and Kurt groaned.
"Am I going to be this closely watched all the time?" he asked.
Scott shot him look that seemed to say 'you know you are, we're worried about you.'
"Look Kurt, I'm picking up Kitty and Rogue to, so don't feel like you're being singled out," Scott said trying to reassure him.
Kurt sighed and then yawned right afterward. "Sorry Scott. I guess I'm just a little cranky after another night of not enough sleep and another morning of missed breakfast," Kurt said.
Scott laughed in response. "The majority of us didn't eat breakfast this morning Kurt. The retching sounds you made from the bathroom turned everyone off from food."
Kurt grinned sheepishly.
"What like set off the vomit fest this time?" Kitty asked.
Kurt got a disgusted look on his face. "Zhe smell of Tabitha and Amara's eggs. Mein stomach does not like food in the morning."
Scott sighed. "Well, if we keep up this talk I'm not even going to be hungry for lunch. See you guys later."
Rogue, Kitty, and Kurt all waved as Scott drove off.
"Come on Kurt," Rogue said, tugging on his arms, "we should probably start heading off to class." Since Kurt and Rogue's first period classes were in the same general direction, they usually walked there together.
"Do I have to?" Kurt groaned. "Sleep sounds so much better. It makes me wish I hadn't even gotten up. Mein Bett looked so inviting."
Rogue and Kitty both laughed lightly at Kurt's comment. Kitty actually snuggled up close to Kurt as the walked up the steps of the high school, earning a slight intake of breath from Kurt and a raised eyebrow from Rogue.
"Have a good day Fuzzy," Kitty said as she kissed Kurt on the cheek and ran off towards her first class.
Rogue glared at Kitty's retreating backside.
"What's goin' on between you and the valley chick?" Rogue asked.
Kurt shrugged. "You know vhat I'm not even sure. Our friendship has just been getting stronger ever since Lance and Amanda. And call me crazy, but I think she might like me as ... you know. More than a friend."
Rogue sighed. "Just be careful Kurt. I don't think the kitty-cat would ever intentionally try to hurt you, but you're in a very vulnerable spot right now and ... I think you're going to have enough stress in the coming months without having to deal with a relationship."
"Rogue," Kurt said warningly, "I appreciate the warning, but ... you and everyone else are going to have let go. I need to start handling things myself."
Rogue closed her eyes sadly. "I know. I can't believe in 9 months you're going to be a parent. I think I'm going to miss my annoying little bro."
Kurt grinned at her. "I'll try to bring him back on occasion ... just for you."
As Kurt and Rogue headed down the hall to their class they didn't notice that Lance was watching them.
In fact he had been watching them ever since Scott had dropped them off.
Narrowing his eyes at Kurt, Lance grudgingly walked into the school.
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Kurt practically ran out of the school after his last class. He'd actually managed to wake up, but he was anxious to get home to the mansion.
His morning sickness had actually extended till noon today, so he'd actually spent lunch hour throwing up in the bathroom. Luckily no one had come in to notice and ask questions, but that might have been because Kitty, Rogue, Tabitha, and Amara had all been standing outside the door glaring at any guy who dared to enter.
Kurt had found the sight amusing once he got out of the bathroom.
Now he simply stood outside waiting for Scott.
Kurt had gotten outside so fast that he was actually the only one out front for awhile. Some other kids were just starting to make their way outside when Kurt suddenly was grabbed from behind and yanked in the direction of the park.
Kurt gave a startled cry of surprise, but either no one heard or no one cared since he was one of those 'freaks from the Xavier Institute.' "Lass mich los!" Kurt yelled, not caring who heard and continuing to struggle in his assailant's arms.
It briefly crossed through Kurt's mind that he could simply teleport away, but he immediately decided to forget that idea because he was in public and since he hadn't eaten that much all day.
However, Kurt was still so fatigued that despite his struggling, his captor was easily able to drag him the few blocks to the park.
Kurt was just about ready to say to hell with the whole thing and teleport anyway, when he was spun around and his back was slammed into a tree.
Kurt suddenly found himself staring into the burning eyes of Lance Alvers.
"What is going on between you and Kitty?!" he hissed.
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German:
Nicht jetzt: Not now
Ich brauche mehr Zeit: I need more time.
Mein Bett: my bed (obviously)
Lass mich los: Let me go
A/N: Okay, I managed to actually get two chapters up this week, but don't expect this to happen every week. I do have school to worry about. This next chapter coming up is for Dragonslayer who wanted a little scene were Lance attacks Kurt and Pietro saves him. It actually gave me and idea for something to do.
Also, I figured Rogue was going to play the protective older sister in this one because let's face it: Kurt is pregnant and Rogue is afraid that if he and Kitty get in a relationship and it doesn't work out it will be too traumatic for Kurt.
Anyway, now to the reviews.
Blues: I actually tried e-mailing to let you know that I checked my German and most of it should be correct. Let me know specifically which lines you think are wrong. I'd prefer to do the German myself because otherwise I'll never learn the language, but thanks for the offer of help.
Weirdlet: Oh no. The Purrs are already starting again. hee hee.
parkerfloyd: Thanks for the review. I'm trying to move the Kurt/Kitty relationship at a fairly leisurely pace.
Oiy: Since I'm talking to you on AOL while I'm typing this I'll just say: thanks for your continued support.
Amity Raven: Hopefully you'll have a couple chapters to read when you get back. Depends on how long your trip is. Have fun!
Raskolian Phoenix: You're right. This is a lot of stress for Kurt.
Shadowwalker Nightcrawler's sister: Actually I am thinking of turning this into a series, I was just reluctant to say anything in case it doesn't pan out. But I'm thinking I might want to use Nightcrawler's sister in a future story in the series. Just let me figure out how to put her in.
Anyway, as for one of your questions: no. Kurt isn't going to have the baby through a c-section, although the other X-men will believe he'll need it up until about the 8th month of the pregnancy. If you want a further clue as to how, (because I don't want to ruin the suspense for everyone else) check out me and Becky's story "A Second Chance At Love" on daughtersofgondor. If you don't like Lord of the Rings fanfiction, I think the you can just scan the first few chapter for the birth part. If you want to have an idea of what the birth of Kurt's baby will probably be like. I hope I was of some help.
sea: I'm glad you like it so far.
Probably check for the next chapter sometime next week.
Thanks for the reviews!
Kurt had no idea where he was porting to, except that it was somewhere in the Institute. He was even more confused when he arrived at his destination, and he was suddenly sprinkled with water, had a fern in his face, and heard a startled exclamation of surprise. Ducking under the blanket to keep from getting drenched, Kurt was unable to fully evaluate where he was or tell who was in the room with him.
However, his question was answered for him when the person spoke.
"Kurt! Child you startled me."
Kurt grinned sheepishly under the blanket. "Zorry Frau Munroe. I couldn't face Rogue and in my hurry to get out of my more ... I guess I wasn't paying much attention to vhere I was going."
Ororo immediately stopped the shower she was unintentionally raining down on Kurt. Unfortunately the teen had ported right next to a fern just as she was watering it.
"It's all right, Kurt," Ororo said as she bent down to grasp the blanket in one hand. "But come out from under there. The blanket is drenched through and in your condition you wouldn't want to suddenly catch a cold."
Kurt groaned as Ororo picked up the blanket and he stood up.
His condition?!
Had it somehow been broadcast to the whole mansion. This situation was already embarrassing enough.
Ororo noticed Kurt's dismal expression and put an arm around his shoulders with a smile on her face. "The Professor told me while you were sleeping this afternoon. Don't be mad at him Kurt. He just wants people here to know as soon as possible to give them time to let it all sink in. I mean it is unbelievable ... and you won't be able to hide your condition for long."
Kurt groaned once again. "I'm still trying to adjust to finding out about zhis. Don't even get me started on worrying about how I'm going to look and feel in few months time. I can't deal with that. Nicht jetzt. Ich brauche mehr Zeit!"
Ororo dropped the blanket and turned Kurt partly around to hug him. "Don't worry Kurt. Take all the time you need. You can discuss this when you're ready."
Kurt instinctively hugged her back, somehow needing to be held at the moment. "I'm zorry Storm. I don't mean to be so emotional ... it's just ... so, ... overwhelming."
Ororo released him and took a step back to let him see her weak, but encouraging smile. "That's quite understandable Kurt. This is a lot for anyone to deal with."
She then gently grabbed his hand and started heading towards the exit of her little greenhouse. "Now, where can I take you to?"
Kurt stopped in mid stride. "Actually if you don't mind, ... can I stay here for a little vhile vith you? It's peaceful in here and I think I could use some peace."
*Storm, have you seen Kurt? Rogue said he disappeared from his bedroom.*
Storm smiled at the Professor's voice.
*Yes, Professor. He's here in the greenhouse with me. But he'd like to stay for awhile and I think that would help him calm down a bit. Just keep the other kids away for now.*
*Thanks Storm. I'll do that.*
Kurt looked at Storm. "Vell? What do you say?"
Ororo smiled and turned back to start up a small raincloud. "Take a seat and stay as long as you like. I was just letting the Professor know where you'd gone to and told him to keep everyone out of here for the time being."
Kurt sighed contently as he sank into one of the few chairs in the greenhouse. "Zhanks Storm."
"My pleasure."
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After she was done watering her plants, Ororo escorted Kurt back to his room.
Although she'd had to wake him first since he'd actually managed to doze off in the uncomfortable chair he'd chosen to take a seat in.
Kurt had been a little apprehensive about returning to his room because he hadn't wanted to run into any of the other X-men.
Storm smiled at him.
"Child, just come with me. You look like you need some rest," Storm paused as she held out one of her hands for Kurt to take. "I won't let anyone bother you."
Trembling a little, Kurt had taken Ororo's hand and let her lead him from the room.
However, it was quite obvious once they roamed through the mansion, back up to Kurt's room, that Xavier had managed to tell everyone about Kurt's condition.
Kurt ducked his head down in embarrassment from the odd looks he was getting from Bobby, Jamie, and a couple of the other guys.
It was a good thing Ororo was there to accompany him because she gave all the students a warning look if they dared so much as say anything or even started to snicker. Kurt was dealing with enough stress at the moment.
Kurt and Ororo had just walked up to the door to Kurt's room when Rogue came running up.
"There you are Kurt. I needed to talk to you about ..."
Ororo held up her hand to stop the young girl from saying anything else while Kurt started shaking his head.
"Nein Rogue. Please not right now. I can't deal with this right now."
Rogue was momentarily speechless from the sight of silent tears running down Kurt's cheeks. Her stunned silence gave Kurt ample time to walk into his room with his shoulders slumped and tears still running down his cheeks. The door closed silently behind his tail.
Rogue turned to look at Ororo. "Is mah bro gonna be okay Storm?"
Ororo sighed. "I wish I could say Rogue. This is a lot for him to deal with. I think it would be best if he was just left alone for the rest of the evening."
Kurt heard the sounds of footsteps leading away from his room.
He was lying on his bed and crying into his pillow as the footsteps walked away down the hall. However, Kurt continued to cry silently not wanting to attract any attention.
'Vhy me? Vhat did I do to deserve this? It's my senior year of high school. I already had enough to worry about with my image inducer acting up and being exposed as a mutant in the middle of a fairly hostile crowd. I'm not ready to be a parent!'
Kurt started crying even harder at that last thought. Truth be told, he'd never even thought that marriage or even a family was something he could count on in the future. It was amazing how much more you wanted something when you knew you couldn't have it. From a very early age, Kurt had always believed that his appearance would forever keep the possibility of a family of his own out of his reach.
Who would even consider getting intimate with some one who looked like him?
But now he would have at least a child. For the rest of his life. But he was still only 18.
Still crying, Kurt stood up and walked over the mirror.
His miserable looking reflection looked back at him. Kurt sighed and hugged himself, wrapping his arms around each other. He closed his eyes as he tried to compose himself and took a deep swallow. He felt completely cold and strange somewhere deep inside his soul. As if his life and his body didn't even belong to him anymore.
Kurt had managed to stop crying up the time he opened his eyes, but he still felt horrible. His arms dropped to his sides as he continued to scan his reflection from head to toe, looking for any noticeable change.
'Your only two weeks pregnant you idiot! There's not going to be any physical changes yet.' Two weeks pregnant? Odd how Kurt had never really been able to even say that word in his head until now. Somehow it just solidified that the situation was very real.
Curious, Kurt lifted up the ends of his t-shirt to look at his still relatively flat stomach.
'It von't be like that for long,' Kurt thought to himself.
He was beginning to wonder if his image inducer would be able to hide his stomach when it suddenly occured to him ... what was going to happen to him at school. He someone doubted that any of those high school kids would simply take a male pregnancy in stride.
Kurt groaned as he did some math in his head.
It was already mid-February now. Meaning by the time graduation rolled around, he'd be entering his fourth month in the pregnancy.
Kurt breathed a sigh of relief. From what he knew about pregnancies, he was pretty sure he'd be able to hide his condition until then.
Kurt was still standing in front of the mirror with his t-shirt slightly raised, when Kitty phase through.
"Like I know you didn't want any visitors, but the Professor wanted me to bring you some food," Kitty said gesturing to the tray in her hands. She gave Kurt a funny look when she realized what he was doing.
"I don't think you'll like be able to see anything yet Kurt. It usually takes a couple months for your stomach to start popping out."
Kurt pulled his t-shirt back down and turned to face Kitty. "I know that. But ... this whole thing just seems so unreal that I can't believe it. No, I don't want to believe it. My life is never going to be the same after zhis Keety."
Kurt walked across the room and plopped down his bed. Kitty simple stared at him, not knowing what to say when he started to snickering.
"Can you believe that the resident fuzz ball is going to be a parent in November."
Kitty sucked in a breath as she realized it was true. She slowly walked across the room towards Kurt.
"So, ... you're definitely going to ... raise this kid?"
Kurt grimaced. "Just the idea of having an abortion makes me sick. And I have a feeling I'm going to get too attached to ... it to put it up for adoption. I could never abandon my child the way I vas."
Kitty sat down on the bed and placed the dinner tray between them. "I would never suggest that you do something you're not okay with. But it's a child Kurt. You're talking about a lifetime commitment here."
Kurt sighed. "I honestly never thought I'd have a chance to be a parent Keety."
"Why?" Kitty asked.
Kurt gave her a 'duh' look. "Who in their right mind would want to be intimate with someone who looks like me?"
Kitty gasped. "Kurt, I don't ever want to hear you talk like that! Intimacy is about love not lust! You should never doubt yourself. If there's one thing I've learned from being your friend it's that we shouldn't rely entirely on our eyes to tell us everything." Kitty suddenly paused and averted her eyes, "I'm actually kind of like ashamed of the way I acted towards you when I first came here."
Kurt looked up in surprise, but Kitty didn't give him a chance to comment.
"Come on now. You have to eat something and the Professor is going to be totally freaked if I come back from your room with a full tray of food."
Kurt looked down at the tray and then back up at her. He decided to let her last comment about being ashamed pass. It had obviously taken a lot of guts for her to admit that to him. "You didn't ... cook zhis did you?"
Kitty lightly jabbed Kurt on the shoulder. Her culinary skills were always being attacked. "Since you're not feeling well I'll let that comment pass, but don't expect to get off in the future."
Kitty was giggling as she stood up to leave the room, intending to give Kurt some much needed space.
"Keety?"
Kitty turned around at his voice. "Yes Kurt?"
"Vould you stay with me?" Kurt said, and then he averted his eyes out of shyness. "I mean ... I don't vant to answer any questions, but ... I really need a friend right now. Just to be there."
Kitty walked up, took his hands in her own, and pulled him up and into a hug.
"I would never leave a friend in need."
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"Thanks for the ride Scott," Kitty said as she climbed out of the car. Rogue still in a bad mood over being kept in the dark for awhile the previous day and Kurt once again tired, said nothing as they climbed out of the car.
"I'll pick you guys up after school," Scott said and Kurt groaned.
"Am I going to be this closely watched all the time?" he asked.
Scott shot him look that seemed to say 'you know you are, we're worried about you.'
"Look Kurt, I'm picking up Kitty and Rogue to, so don't feel like you're being singled out," Scott said trying to reassure him.
Kurt sighed and then yawned right afterward. "Sorry Scott. I guess I'm just a little cranky after another night of not enough sleep and another morning of missed breakfast," Kurt said.
Scott laughed in response. "The majority of us didn't eat breakfast this morning Kurt. The retching sounds you made from the bathroom turned everyone off from food."
Kurt grinned sheepishly.
"What like set off the vomit fest this time?" Kitty asked.
Kurt got a disgusted look on his face. "Zhe smell of Tabitha and Amara's eggs. Mein stomach does not like food in the morning."
Scott sighed. "Well, if we keep up this talk I'm not even going to be hungry for lunch. See you guys later."
Rogue, Kitty, and Kurt all waved as Scott drove off.
"Come on Kurt," Rogue said, tugging on his arms, "we should probably start heading off to class." Since Kurt and Rogue's first period classes were in the same general direction, they usually walked there together.
"Do I have to?" Kurt groaned. "Sleep sounds so much better. It makes me wish I hadn't even gotten up. Mein Bett looked so inviting."
Rogue and Kitty both laughed lightly at Kurt's comment. Kitty actually snuggled up close to Kurt as the walked up the steps of the high school, earning a slight intake of breath from Kurt and a raised eyebrow from Rogue.
"Have a good day Fuzzy," Kitty said as she kissed Kurt on the cheek and ran off towards her first class.
Rogue glared at Kitty's retreating backside.
"What's goin' on between you and the valley chick?" Rogue asked.
Kurt shrugged. "You know vhat I'm not even sure. Our friendship has just been getting stronger ever since Lance and Amanda. And call me crazy, but I think she might like me as ... you know. More than a friend."
Rogue sighed. "Just be careful Kurt. I don't think the kitty-cat would ever intentionally try to hurt you, but you're in a very vulnerable spot right now and ... I think you're going to have enough stress in the coming months without having to deal with a relationship."
"Rogue," Kurt said warningly, "I appreciate the warning, but ... you and everyone else are going to have let go. I need to start handling things myself."
Rogue closed her eyes sadly. "I know. I can't believe in 9 months you're going to be a parent. I think I'm going to miss my annoying little bro."
Kurt grinned at her. "I'll try to bring him back on occasion ... just for you."
As Kurt and Rogue headed down the hall to their class they didn't notice that Lance was watching them.
In fact he had been watching them ever since Scott had dropped them off.
Narrowing his eyes at Kurt, Lance grudgingly walked into the school.
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Kurt practically ran out of the school after his last class. He'd actually managed to wake up, but he was anxious to get home to the mansion.
His morning sickness had actually extended till noon today, so he'd actually spent lunch hour throwing up in the bathroom. Luckily no one had come in to notice and ask questions, but that might have been because Kitty, Rogue, Tabitha, and Amara had all been standing outside the door glaring at any guy who dared to enter.
Kurt had found the sight amusing once he got out of the bathroom.
Now he simply stood outside waiting for Scott.
Kurt had gotten outside so fast that he was actually the only one out front for awhile. Some other kids were just starting to make their way outside when Kurt suddenly was grabbed from behind and yanked in the direction of the park.
Kurt gave a startled cry of surprise, but either no one heard or no one cared since he was one of those 'freaks from the Xavier Institute.' "Lass mich los!" Kurt yelled, not caring who heard and continuing to struggle in his assailant's arms.
It briefly crossed through Kurt's mind that he could simply teleport away, but he immediately decided to forget that idea because he was in public and since he hadn't eaten that much all day.
However, Kurt was still so fatigued that despite his struggling, his captor was easily able to drag him the few blocks to the park.
Kurt was just about ready to say to hell with the whole thing and teleport anyway, when he was spun around and his back was slammed into a tree.
Kurt suddenly found himself staring into the burning eyes of Lance Alvers.
"What is going on between you and Kitty?!" he hissed.
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German:
Nicht jetzt: Not now
Ich brauche mehr Zeit: I need more time.
Mein Bett: my bed (obviously)
Lass mich los: Let me go
A/N: Okay, I managed to actually get two chapters up this week, but don't expect this to happen every week. I do have school to worry about. This next chapter coming up is for Dragonslayer who wanted a little scene were Lance attacks Kurt and Pietro saves him. It actually gave me and idea for something to do.
Also, I figured Rogue was going to play the protective older sister in this one because let's face it: Kurt is pregnant and Rogue is afraid that if he and Kitty get in a relationship and it doesn't work out it will be too traumatic for Kurt.
Anyway, now to the reviews.
Blues: I actually tried e-mailing to let you know that I checked my German and most of it should be correct. Let me know specifically which lines you think are wrong. I'd prefer to do the German myself because otherwise I'll never learn the language, but thanks for the offer of help.
Weirdlet: Oh no. The Purrs are already starting again. hee hee.
parkerfloyd: Thanks for the review. I'm trying to move the Kurt/Kitty relationship at a fairly leisurely pace.
Oiy: Since I'm talking to you on AOL while I'm typing this I'll just say: thanks for your continued support.
Amity Raven: Hopefully you'll have a couple chapters to read when you get back. Depends on how long your trip is. Have fun!
Raskolian Phoenix: You're right. This is a lot of stress for Kurt.
Shadowwalker Nightcrawler's sister: Actually I am thinking of turning this into a series, I was just reluctant to say anything in case it doesn't pan out. But I'm thinking I might want to use Nightcrawler's sister in a future story in the series. Just let me figure out how to put her in.
Anyway, as for one of your questions: no. Kurt isn't going to have the baby through a c-section, although the other X-men will believe he'll need it up until about the 8th month of the pregnancy. If you want a further clue as to how, (because I don't want to ruin the suspense for everyone else) check out me and Becky's story "A Second Chance At Love" on daughtersofgondor. If you don't like Lord of the Rings fanfiction, I think the you can just scan the first few chapter for the birth part. If you want to have an idea of what the birth of Kurt's baby will probably be like. I hope I was of some help.
sea: I'm glad you like it so far.
Probably check for the next chapter sometime next week.
Thanks for the reviews!