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I knocked on Jean's door. Here goes... something.

"Come in," she called.

I opened the door and stepped into her and Laser Gun's room. She looked surprised, but smiled quickly.

"Logan," she said, "What's going on?"

I paused. Good God, I think I'm blushing! Damn, there goes my cool, "I need to ask you something." I sound pathetic. Damn it all for good!

"Yes?" she said, "What's on your mind?"

"That's the funny thing," I said, "I can't really tell you. I just need your advice on a hypothetical situation." That was lame. And wussy. How do I get myself into these messes?

"Yes?" she asked again. She looked confused.

Not half as confused as I felt...

"Say I want to tell someone something, but can't figure out how to put what I'm thinking into words," I said, "How should I figure out what to say without sounding stupid or having it come out the wrong way?"

"Well, Logan," Jean said, "You really aren't the subtle kind of person. When you want to be subtle or is this something that you should say bluntly and get it over with?"

"Both," I said. She looked confused, "I don't know which 1 it should be. Either could work, but I'm not sure which best fits the situation."

"This is serious, isn't it?" she asked.

I nodded, "Can you tell me more about the situation?"

"No," I said, "There might be a conflict of interest."

"Is it about me?" Jean asked.

"No, you're the person I'm asking for advice about how to deal with someone else."

"Who?" she asked, "Do I know them?"

"Yes," I said.

"A friend?"

"A good friend of yours," I said. This was the tricky part. How do I figure this out without telling her too much? Of course she could just read my mind and...

"Don't read my mind!" The words flew out of my mouth.

"Of course not!" She sounded shocked, "I wouldn't."

I felt stupid, "Sorry."

She smiled, "It's OK. Can you be more specific, though? I could help more if I knew the situation,"

Damn, "Well, they're member of the team."

She thought and suddenly smiled, "A female member?"

Damn! "Yes."

She looked at me thoughtfully and said "Most girls like it if you tell them what's on your mind, but delicately. You need to use some tact, but don't drop hints. We might not get them." She smiled, "Of course, your hints are more forward than most other people's hints."

I blushed again. This is not a good thing...

"May I ask who the lucky lady is?" Jean asked.

I looked at her, "Only if what you say doesn't leave this room."

"Deal," she said.

I took a deep breath, "Storm."

A look of surprise stole over her face, "I never would've thought. When did this happen?"

"About 2, maybe 3 weeks ago," I said.

"You're sure about this?" she asked, "It's not just going to be a fling?"

"I don't do flings," I shot at her.

She smiled, "Neither does Storm." She paused again, "The Professor might have to find out about this, but you 2 should be the ones to tell him if you decide to do anything."

"Why should it matter to him?" I asked.

"If you move your rooms together," she said, "There's room for a new mutant." Her grin said that was a joke, but it wasn't exactly funny right now.

I gave her a grin and said, "If we move our rooms together," I said, "He can damn well keep his mind to himself at night." We both laughed.

"Thank you," I said, "I think I can do this now."

"You're welcome," Jean said, "Just because you and I can't be together doesn't mean no one wants you. I think Storm might return your feelings."

"I'd better go memorize my speech," I said.

"Don't make it sound like a speech," Jean said, "Then it sounds phony."

"Don't tell Scott," I said.

"I won't," she said, "I won't tell anyone. You can be the 1 to do that." She closed the door after me.

That was the singular most embarrassing thing I'd ever done in my life and I didn't think I could take anymore embarrassment tonight. I'd think of what to say and talk to Storm tomorrow...

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