Title: Walking on Gelatin

Author: Autumn

E-mail: eddievedderismylife@hotmail.com

Ratting: R

Disclaimer: I own not, therefore I'm poor. The song is "Insect Kin"
by Bush. It's a strange piece, but I think it fits.

Summary: The sequel to my "Stained" series.

Author's Notes: One sentence is borrowed/stolen from a comment Karen
made. Also, as I don't drink beer, I found that drinking three
bottles of Canada Dry ginger ale channels the inner-Logan quite
nicely!


Iron lung I know you well
I deal with you like a bad spell
See the trail moon burns
A red stripe and vicadin

Logan's changed. A lot. In fact, I'm still sitting down in
a chair trying to recover from the shock I received earlier-he's
coming home. I knew he would eventually, but he's only been gone for
three months. That's not what was shocking. Logan stopped
drinking.
Logan is, or was a man with many vices and his biggest one
was drinking, okay it was sex, but drinking was a close second. For
Logan to stop drinking for me is a tremendously touching thing.

You were the only one
You were the censor
You didn't people me
I'm not defenseless

Marie told me about her mom. The bitch used to beat her when
she was stone sober, and her father used to get on her case and
attack her when he was drunk. That left me with one choice; to stop
drinking, or cause Marie more pain. Obviously I picked the smart
choice. So I'm heading back to Westchester, I haven't had sex since
before Laughlin City, and I haven't had a drop of fuckin' whiskey
since last week. And it's all for Marie. If that makes me a pansy,
fuck off bub.
I hope Marie never learns the full extent of her power over
me. If she does, I don't even want to consider the consequences. So
I'll just focus on my trip home.

In the afternoon as the light dims
Build a life out of all of this sentex
You're the brightest one
You were the censor
The perfect opposite
Of what you asked for


Logan's past is miserable. His own government betrayed him!
The stupid bastards make me want to dismember all of them slowly, and
I'm a pacifist by nature. Though it did make me laugh when he told
me that he was kicked out of the army for insubordination. How can
Scott ever expect Logan to listen to him now?
I'm constantly amazed by the effect Logan has on me. Before
him, I was a silly little girl who dreamed of a suave, sophisticated,
southern gentleman. Then somewhere between Canada and New York,
things changed. Logan is the complete opposite of what I thought I
wanted, and I wouldn't have it any other way. That'll be the first
thing I say to him after he gets his ass back here.

It's not just one way
A negative factor
With all of these wasps out
I'd better take cover


Jean told me Marie had a crush on me. She's pretty stupid
for a telepath if she didn't realize the attraction wasn't one-way.
But that's another story for a different day. The only reason I ever
flirted with Jean was to piss Scotty-boy off. See; deep down I have
respect for the guy, so of course I have to give him a hard time.
After all someone has to keep the little shit in line.
Anyway, Marie is the only person that knows I don't really
hate Scooter. If she let it slip, ohhh the punishments I could come
up with.... Damn, suddenly my jeans aren't as comfortable as they
were just a few minutes ago. That woman drives me abso-fuckin-lutely
crazy, and she doesn't have a clue. I guess I'll just have to inform
her of that little detail.... FUCK! This fuckin' motorcycle seat is
really disturbing certain parts, forget what I said earlier Scooter's
a dumbass.


Copper tongue beam me up
Lonely without my impediments
Start to save what we used to steal
Walking on gelatin

The fact that Logan and I WILL be together is disturbing to
many people. Scott surprisingly is in favor. Hell, it'll keep
Logan's attention focused on me and he won't have as much time to
piss Scott off. Jean, well Jean's being a bitch about it. But then
again, she's Jean so I don't really care what she says about
anything. She actually took me aside and explained to me that I
would get tired of playing second fiddle after awhile! Damn, she
really is a stupid hoe. Jubes and Kitty don't really understand why
I'm in love with Logan as opposed to Remey (ewww). They think I',
just plain crazy. Bobby hates Logan, and is probably more upset than
anyone else. The professor is reserving judgment and trusts me to
live my own life. I love him, I really do.



I never noticed you
You were the brightest one
You were wide of my just like the English sun
You caught the light again
In a perfect way
The biggest threat of all is in the alleyway

I'm only fifteen miles from Westchester. I have never been
this nervous and excited in my remembered existence. I've never been
in love before, but I know that I am. I only hope Marie feels the
same way. When I called her, she seemed surprised, stunned even. I
only hope she didn't sound like that because she already has a
boyfriend and is only trying to avoid an awkward situation. Damn,
then I'd have to watch her hang around with that jackass until she
realized what a BOY she was dating when she needed a MAN.
I'm approaching the gates, adrenaline and fear coursing
through my system. I'm so close to Marie I can almost smell her; I'm
finally home.


You're the demon seed you're the factor
Feel better with a little bit of plaster
It's not just one way
A negative factor
With all of these wasps out
Better take cover

Good God, it's two in the morning, and I've been awake
because I KNOW Logan is coming home, right now. He'll probably be
here soon. I don't know what to do. I'm scared and thrilled and
damn near giddy. I cannot wait to see him. I know how he feels
about me, even if he thinks I don't. Poor guy, he didn't get a clear
look into my head, but he can smell and sense my emotions so we are
definitely even in my book.
I can actually hear the motor of Scott's powerful bike coming
up the road. My heart feels like it's going to burst from so much
excitement. I have this strange feeling of peace, and I know that my
other half has finally returned, for good.