Logan sat quietly in the mansions mess hall. Being a man who had lived
without a routine for so long, it was surprising how much he like having
one. Today he was using his habits to centre himself. Despite no sleep,
he had performed his morning exercises, bathed and come down to breakfast.
The familiarity was helping his mind deal with the rather unsettling events
of the previous night. He had kissed Marie and Marie had kissed him back.
Enthusiastically.
It had been the response of his dreams, but not something he expected to feel in reality. And he felt a little shell-shocked. Any thoughts of running escaped his mind as the possibility of actually being with Marie took hold
She was different then any woman he had pursued before. He knew her so well, she knew him so well. Marie was basically his best friend. The passion was a new thing and it only added to her appeal. She was beautiful. Not classically beautiful like Jean, but lovely. Her eyes and her smile were captivating. He loved her hair, her skin and her scent. It was soothing and arousing at the same time. A particular combination, that he had only ever experienced with Marie.
Now he sat and waited. She usually had breakfast with him, every morning at seven. If she showed, it could mean the beginning of something. He felt nervous, a lot of his future happiness was riding on this one breakfast date. He would leave if she did not want him. After the kiss she had to know how he felt about her and he could not stand just being her friend after that.
His thoughts were keeping him so occupied that he did not notice her approach. When she was standing opposite him across the table, he caught sight of her and looked up. He swallowed when his eyes meet her. The uncertainty and excitement that he was feeling was mirrored there
"Anyone sitting here, sugar?" She gave him a wobbly smile.
"No, I was saving it for you, Darlin." Marie sat down opposite him and Logan eyed her plate with amusement. It was pilled high with just about everything that was on the menu.
"Hungry?"
"Mmm Hmm. Suddenly I have this amazing apatite. I always eat this way when I feel happy." Logan's amused grin, slowly spread to a fully fledged smile. So rare that it took Maries breath away. They stared at each other, smiling and unable to believe that this could be happening for them. Picking up her fork, Marie took a big bite of her meal. Logan just watched. Trying to dampen his impulse and drag her into his arms. He started concentrating on her outfit. She looked good. In fact she looked like sin on legs. He wondered if she had dressed with him in mind, but that was not helping him to keep his hands to himself. So he tried to think of something else to say to her.
"It's a nice day out" Marie looked outside of the halls windows and noticed the beautiful fall day.
"Gorgeous"
"No Darlin, I think that description belongs to you." Marie put her fork down and tried in vain to stop her blush. Logan gentle smile turned playful.
"You know with a good jacket, you could go ridding in that outfit. We could always continue your lessons." Maries quick intake of breath and sudden change in scent made Logan realize that she had taken "lessons" somewhere he did not intend. Try as he might he could not stop the corners of his lips kicking up or the throaty chuckle. Marie looked into his knowing eyes and did what Logan thought was impossible. She blushed harder.
"Id like that" A sexy little grin answered his and it was Logan's turn to take a sharp intake of breath. Lord, this girl would be the death of him. In silence they both finished their meals. Constantly catching each others eyes and trying to suppress their grown excitement. The last bite eaten, they rouse as one and headed for the door. Logan placed his hand on the small of her back as they exited the hall and Maries smile at this public show of affection was nothing short of dazzling.
At the teachers table as small group of people smiled at each other. Not missing a thing of this mornings excitement. Scott was the first to laugh.
"I told you he would not last another six months." Jean playfully thwacked his shoulder.
"Well I for one, am glad they finally got it together. I mean the professor and I had started thinking we were going to have to trap them in an elevator or something." Storm eyed Jean speculatively.
"You think that that would have worked?"
"Oh come on. Logan trapped with Rouge for a few hours. Alone in an elevator. It would drive him crazy. They would have come out a couple or Logan would have been a basket case"
"Yes honey, but Logan would have killed you if he had ever found out."
"Oh shut up, your only so cocky because you won the pool."
"Yes I did and just to show you what a great guy I am. Ill shout you two lovely lady's to diner with it. Besides, it might be best if we all find things to do away from the teachers rooms for the next few nights." Laughing, the trio left the table. Pleased that two friends had finally found each other. Scott for one was delighted If Logan began having regular sex soon, at least he would not be replacing the Danger room equipment quite so often. A frustrated Wolverine had to let off that tension somewhere.
It had been the response of his dreams, but not something he expected to feel in reality. And he felt a little shell-shocked. Any thoughts of running escaped his mind as the possibility of actually being with Marie took hold
She was different then any woman he had pursued before. He knew her so well, she knew him so well. Marie was basically his best friend. The passion was a new thing and it only added to her appeal. She was beautiful. Not classically beautiful like Jean, but lovely. Her eyes and her smile were captivating. He loved her hair, her skin and her scent. It was soothing and arousing at the same time. A particular combination, that he had only ever experienced with Marie.
Now he sat and waited. She usually had breakfast with him, every morning at seven. If she showed, it could mean the beginning of something. He felt nervous, a lot of his future happiness was riding on this one breakfast date. He would leave if she did not want him. After the kiss she had to know how he felt about her and he could not stand just being her friend after that.
His thoughts were keeping him so occupied that he did not notice her approach. When she was standing opposite him across the table, he caught sight of her and looked up. He swallowed when his eyes meet her. The uncertainty and excitement that he was feeling was mirrored there
"Anyone sitting here, sugar?" She gave him a wobbly smile.
"No, I was saving it for you, Darlin." Marie sat down opposite him and Logan eyed her plate with amusement. It was pilled high with just about everything that was on the menu.
"Hungry?"
"Mmm Hmm. Suddenly I have this amazing apatite. I always eat this way when I feel happy." Logan's amused grin, slowly spread to a fully fledged smile. So rare that it took Maries breath away. They stared at each other, smiling and unable to believe that this could be happening for them. Picking up her fork, Marie took a big bite of her meal. Logan just watched. Trying to dampen his impulse and drag her into his arms. He started concentrating on her outfit. She looked good. In fact she looked like sin on legs. He wondered if she had dressed with him in mind, but that was not helping him to keep his hands to himself. So he tried to think of something else to say to her.
"It's a nice day out" Marie looked outside of the halls windows and noticed the beautiful fall day.
"Gorgeous"
"No Darlin, I think that description belongs to you." Marie put her fork down and tried in vain to stop her blush. Logan gentle smile turned playful.
"You know with a good jacket, you could go ridding in that outfit. We could always continue your lessons." Maries quick intake of breath and sudden change in scent made Logan realize that she had taken "lessons" somewhere he did not intend. Try as he might he could not stop the corners of his lips kicking up or the throaty chuckle. Marie looked into his knowing eyes and did what Logan thought was impossible. She blushed harder.
"Id like that" A sexy little grin answered his and it was Logan's turn to take a sharp intake of breath. Lord, this girl would be the death of him. In silence they both finished their meals. Constantly catching each others eyes and trying to suppress their grown excitement. The last bite eaten, they rouse as one and headed for the door. Logan placed his hand on the small of her back as they exited the hall and Maries smile at this public show of affection was nothing short of dazzling.
At the teachers table as small group of people smiled at each other. Not missing a thing of this mornings excitement. Scott was the first to laugh.
"I told you he would not last another six months." Jean playfully thwacked his shoulder.
"Well I for one, am glad they finally got it together. I mean the professor and I had started thinking we were going to have to trap them in an elevator or something." Storm eyed Jean speculatively.
"You think that that would have worked?"
"Oh come on. Logan trapped with Rouge for a few hours. Alone in an elevator. It would drive him crazy. They would have come out a couple or Logan would have been a basket case"
"Yes honey, but Logan would have killed you if he had ever found out."
"Oh shut up, your only so cocky because you won the pool."
"Yes I did and just to show you what a great guy I am. Ill shout you two lovely lady's to diner with it. Besides, it might be best if we all find things to do away from the teachers rooms for the next few nights." Laughing, the trio left the table. Pleased that two friends had finally found each other. Scott for one was delighted If Logan began having regular sex soon, at least he would not be replacing the Danger room equipment quite so often. A frustrated Wolverine had to let off that tension somewhere.