Part 11:  

It happened the next day. Scott was outside fixing his bike (the most useful job he could do as Logan without drawing attention to himself) and Logan was teaching or attempting to teach mathematics. He felt a burning pain spread through his skull and took his hands to his temples as he buckled over in pain. As he raised his gaze again he was back in class, his world covered in red and his head hurting like hell from the little reminder of the transfer mixed with his own headache at its worst. He felt joy but also a stab of sadness. He had lost it again. All those wonderful colors. Gone. His gaze settled on Emma who sat as if frozen and Scott knew that a fight on the astral plan was on. As he went to her she let out a scream and Scott caught her in his arms as she fainted. He wanted to go find Logan to see if he was alright but needed to move Emma first. He gathered her in his arms and went to the door.

" Class read next chapter till I return," Scott said as he existed, leaving a dumbstruck class behind. He went through the corridor and entered Xavier's room.

" Are you alright, Professor?" he asked concerned as he saw Xavier's strained face.

" Yes, I'm alright. You were right however; she is very powerful," Xavier said as he came towards Scott as he laid the unconscious girl on the couch.

" What are we…to do with her?" Scott asked as he pointed to the unconscious girl lying on the couch.

" I will put a mind block on her and then work with her to resolve her anger," Xavier said as he moved closer to her.

" She will be unable to use her powers?" Scott classified to be absolutely sure. Body shifting wasn't all the fun it was blown up to be and he'll rather it didn't happen again. Not that Logan didn't have a nice body….Okay, stop that thought right there, Summers!

" Yes."

Xavier laid his hands on either side of Emma's head and closed his eyes as he concentrated. The girl let out a small mock and Xavier frowned in concentration. Scott watched with concern until Xavier finally drew back and opened his eyes.

" You alright?" Scott asked softly as Xavier drew deep breaths.

" Yes but she has a lot of anger and power. She resisted me every step of the way."

" Is she…..," Scott nodded to Emma.

" She'll be fine. She'll wake up in a few hours," Xavier said, mistaking his question for concern for her safety.

" Joy," Scott mumbled and Xavier gave him a half-smile.  " I'll….," Scott nodded to the door.

" You go see if Logan's ok," Xavier said with a smile. He remembered those blooming feelings from when he had first met Eric. With a smile Scott left and Xavier wondered if he even realized the deep of his feelings. As a telepath he knew. Scott's feelings got broadcasted to him as clearly as if he had written a sign.

Part 12:

Scott went down the corridor wondering if Logan was alright. He hoped the transfer hadn't been too hard on him. As he passed a corner the object of his thoughts came to him, having been searching for Scott to make sure he was safe.

" Logan," Scott said as he came to him and couldn't hide a smile. He was so glad to see his again yet he missed seeing him in colors although it had been a little strange to see him in colors on himself so to speak.

" Slim, you ok?" Logan asked as his gaze softened as he reached the other man. How he had missed seeing him properly and then in colors. He never realized how much he loved all those colors until he had lost them. And Scott looked so good…especially in colors. Sun brown shin, brown hair….Better stop that thought right there before his control slipped.

" I'm fine and you?"

" I'm alright"

" Good."

" Good."

A strange silence fell over them as they both struggled to put words on feelings they couldn't describe.

" I was thinkin' of taking a ride tonight. Want to come?" Logan asked and his eyes held an eager and pleading gleam.

" I'll love that," Scott said warmly and Logan smiled. Lost in the moment Scott totally forgot that the bike Logan had invited him for a ride on was his own that Logan hadn't asked to borrow. Some things never changed.

" Then, I'll see you there. Eight o'clock tonight," Logan said as the bell ran to class.

" Yes, you will," Scott said softly and looked after him till he disappeared around a corner. Scott went to his office to get some books as he noticed some papers on his desk. Must be the finances and the list of stuff I need to get fixed, Scott thought. He picked up the "to do" list but as his eyes ran over it he saw that there was lines all over the things, indicating it had all been taking care of from the hole in the fence to the broken washing machine. Disbelieving he opened the account books and saw figures lined up. The figures for the rest of the year were already made. As he turned a page something fell out. It was a red rose and a note. Scott picked up the flower and smelled it. It was sweet and full. Holding it in his hands he opened the note;

" Scott,

It really sucks to be you

But that is why

You're you and I'm me

Works great that way.

Oh, and Slim did I mention

That I totally hate the color red?

Logan"

Scott smiled and held the note to his chest. He noticed writing on the back of the note;

"  Hearts speak volumes

Words do not"

Scott wondered about the words. Had they been meant for him or someone else? But even though he had doubts his heart still beat wildly in his chest as he gently placed the rose in his pocket and went to class.

TBC