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A/N: Enjoy guys! Sorry this chapter took a little longer, but the more you review, the faster I write! So R+R!
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The flashy doors of Cerebro opened. Jean, surprised by the sudden motion, jumped backwards. Though she had been waiting there for the professor to come out for a while, she had dozed off and hadn't noticed until the loud swish of the doors woke her. She made her way swiftly down the neon pathway to the center of Cerebro and found Professor Xavier staring at the silver shaded wall, as if concentrating very hard on something. He must have noticed her presence behind him, for he slowly removed the metal helmet from his head. Rotating in his wheelchair, he turned to smile lovingly at Jean.
"Ah yes Miss Jean. What can I do for you?" He asked
"I was just coming to check on you. Have you found anything yet?" Jean asked with a concerned look on her face.
The professor sadly shook his head. "Nope, nothing yet. It's just so frustrating! I can't find Magneto at all and I have no recent movement from any of his accomplices. He must have gotten all of them one of those gold protection helmets.
Jean placed a gentle hand on his shoulder. "Don't worry. You'll find them. We will stop Magneto. We've done it once, and we'll do it again." She assured him. Jean observed that the professor's face seemed to have aged, and more wrinkles were visible. She was worried. For the past few days, he had seemed very distant and disheartened.
"Thank you Jean. I don't know what I'd do without you guys." He smiled a tiny smile.
"No, thank you. I'd be nothing without you." Jean bent down and kissed the tip of the professor's baldhead. He had been more than a father to her. Even now, as a grown woman, he still never failed to amaze her and teach her new things; and for that, she was eternally grateful.
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"Hey Bobby! Marie! Wait up!" An out of breath Scott shouted from behind the couple. Both turned to find him running to catch up to them. "I wanted to give these two you." He held up two radio comms., both very flashy and ostentatious. "These babies, are the latest in technological development from the tech lab. If you sense anything dangerous, just push the button on the side and it automatically activates a brain message in my head, Jean's, Ororo, Logan's, and the professors. Don't ask; I've never been the genius in brain waves." He shook his head and laughed.
Marie obligingly took the radios and hugged him. "Thanks Scott. Really, for everything that you've done." She smiled, before returning her hand in Bobby's.
"No problem. We love you Marie, and we only want to keep you safe. Oh and by the way, Bobby. That was some great action that you showed yesterday at the fire! Professor Xavier was pretty impressed I must tell you. He's even considering making you a part-time X-man. That is, if you keep up with your studies." Scott adjusted his sunglasses before walking away.
Bobby turned to Marie and gazed at her with sparkling eyes. "Did you hear that? An X-man! Wow!" He smiled as she leaned over and kissed his cheek. His face felt scruffy against her lips and she moved her hand up to caress it. Marie noted that he hadn't shaved for a few days, but she was quite fond of the look, for it made him seem even sexier and mysterious. She giggled at the thought.
Bobby took her tiny body in his arms and pressed his lips to hers. The kiss grew and became even more passionate. Marie ran her fingers through his unruly hair and leaned into her boyfriend. Both were caught up in the moment before someone gave Bobby a small push and abruptly stopped the kiss.
"Aww...gross man! You guys! Get a room!" Both Bobby and Marie turned to see John making disgusted faces at them. A few other students had stopped to admire the sight, but most people thought the couple was adorable. That was…everyone but John. He just found it revolting. Marie's usually fair colored cheeks turned to a dark scarlet and Bobby felt her turn warm all over her body.
John stood there in the hall laughing at the pair while he occasionally flicked his lighter open and closed. Bobby threw out his hand and froze the black lighter, making John drop it noisily on the ground.
"Oh Bobby…you're dead." John reached down and picked up his lighter, flicking it open and grabbing the fire into a sphere. Marie tugged fearfully on Bobby's arm, but he just smiled and told her not to worry. John threw the fireball at Bobby's head, but Bobby was quick and ducked out of the way. It exploded against the wall and made a vase of flowers near it burst in flames. Bobby quickly froze the fire and turned back around to pitch a very large ice cube at the other boy. A large crowd had gathered to observe the duel and was watching intensely. John immediately chucked a fireball towards the ice chunk and they collided in the air, causing a large explosion of ice and flames. John was about to light another fireball but was stopped by Jean, grabbing his lighter from him.
"Boys! Stop it this instant! What did I say about your little battles last time this happened?" Jean sighed, shaking her head as she gave John his lighter back. "I know you guys want to show off to the ladies…but I think there are safer and better ways to do it." She winked at Marie before laughing. The on-looking crowd began to disperse to their classes, for passing time had been long over.
Marie gave Bobby a slight shove. "Bobby! You guys really freaked me out!" Bobby just laughed and wrapped his arm around her shoulder. Together, they made their way towards John.
"Hey man. You were nice out there." Bobby slapped his buddy on the back. "Those ice vs. fire battles are so much fun. But they're always just in good fun…right?"