And Move On
By Kryptonite
_____And We Dance__________________________________________
Hello Wolverine.
Hey Jean. Where's One-eye?
Not sure. Probably upstairs talking to that little- Jean broke off and swallowed. It doesn't matter. I wanted to talk to you.
Wolverine guzzled at his soda. Pah. Soda.'
About what you said before Alkali lake.
What I say? Logan's eyes never left the tv screen. The kid, who he found out to be Jace, he had met on his first night back was somewhere else.
Something along the lines of I love you'.
Logan shrugged, So? You turned me down for that one-eyed, pompous- Wolvering stopped his tirade and took another drink of his soda. Jean had sat down, way too close, while he had been speaking.
It was a mistake. Logan looked at Jean in shock and she took the opportunity to move in.
~~~~~
Vat are you doing? Kurt snuck up behind Ororo, who was currently sitting in a huge oak tree.
Sitting.
Can I sit?
Sure. The two sat in an easy silence, watching as the lights in the mansion winked out one-by-one until only a few were left.
~~~~~
Tori?'
Yeah?' Tori was still half-asleep when the voice woke her up.
I thought I asked you not to take it further than friendship.'
Sorry.'
No you're not.' Professor Xavier scolded.
You're right. I'm not sorry. And I shouldn't have to be. There's absolutely nothing wrong withthis and I have to reason to be sorry.'
Xavier's mental voice started laughing, cutting Tori off. Tori's anger in her tone had made her tense up and the person behind her shifted. Forcing herself to relax, she waited for the Professor's reply.
You shouldn't be. Jean is currently involved in other... activities and I think Scott has been better since meeting you. More relaxed. I suggest you relax as well or you'll wake him up. Sleep well.' Professor Xavier left Tori's mind and she was able to relax against Scott.
Tell him to call back later next time. Scott mumbled against her shoulder.
Go back to sleep. Tori laughed, inspired Scott started tickling her.
Give, I give. Tori kissed Scott, wrapping her arms around his neck and dragged him with her when she rolled over.
~~~~~
Jean, I don't think we should do this. Jean kissed over Logan's objections and shoved off his unbuttoned shirt.
So? The two were both breathless and continued, despite any conscious objections.
~~~~~
I think it's time to go in. Kurt didn't say anything, just kept swinging his legs. It's past midnight and we both have classes tomorrow. Storm glanced out of the corner of her eye.
Kurt wrapped his arms around Storm and she could hear him muttering, Heavenly Father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come- Kurt transported him and Storm to just outside Storm's tower room.
Good night. Nightcrawler kissed Storm on the cheek, before transporting to his own room. Nightcrawler had gotten more confidence in his abilities since Alkali lake, and wasn't so worried about where he was transporting, as long as he had a good mental picture.
Good night Kurt. Ororo pressed her hand to her cheek, a goofy half-smile on her lips, and went to go to sleep.
~~~~~
Hey Tori, sleep well last night? Rogue asked conspiratorily, whispering in her ear.
What do you mean? Tori asked calmly, not looking up from her book.
I watched Scott go into your room last night. I fell asleep before I could see him leave, but that was about ten thirty. Tori pulled Marie from the room, the latter was laughing her head off.
And how would you know that? Tori whispered fiercely.
Relax, I'm not gonna tell anyone. Tori was trying hard not to join in on Rogue's laughter.
Not even Jubilee or Kitty. That stopped the peals of amusement from Rogue.
Oh come on, please?
No. You tell them and it will be all over school. I don't want that right now and neither does Scott.
Okay, okay. You just have to promise to invite me to the wedding. Rogue teased. She ran before Tori could catch her. Tori chased her all the way into the rec room, Rogue ducked behind Bobby.
What did you do? Bobby asked as Marie kept positioning him between her and a laughing Tori.
Nothin' much. Just teased her a little. By the way, I wanna help pick out china patterns. Rogue laughed as Tori lunged at her, but was stopped by Bobby.
I'm so gonna get you. Rogue had moved in a circle and now had the door to her back.
No you're not. Rogue ran to the door, and smack into Cyclops. Sorry Professor.
Gotcha. Tori had taken advantage of Rogue's distraction to grab her. I'm so gonna make you pay for that.
Bobby! Marie called as Tori dragged her out the door. All the students were laughing at the two's antics.
You started this mess and you're gonna finish it. He called back. It's amazing how fast they've turned into friends. After she apologized they started getting along.'
Good luck. Scott called out the door, turning back the smile on his face almost disappeared as he turned to go talk to the Professor.
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Hello Scott.
Hello Professor. I have a favor to ask.
And what would that be? Charles already knew but he wanted to hear it from Scott.
Next time please pick a better time than midnight, when we're sleeping, to talk to Tori. Although I didn't mind the early morning wake-up call. Scott smiled at the memory of the previous night.
Only if you promise to refrain from over-doing your late night activities.
Deal Professor.
Deal. Have you seen Jean this morning? Xavier questioned quietly.
No, I haven't. Scott frowned, trying to think if he knew where she was.
Let me put it this way. She won't be a problemin the blooming relationship.
Thanks Professor. Now I think I should go find Tori and Rogue before something bad happens.
They're in Tori's room. Knock before entering. Tori knows you're coming.
Scott left and went up the stairs, down the hall to Tori's room.
Come in! Tori called as he was raising his hand to knock.
Hey Tori, Rogue. Rogue was sitting at the make-up table waiting as Tori applied make-up.
Hi Scott. Sit down, I'll work on you when I'm done here.
Hi Scott. I already know. Rogue jumped a little at the small smack Tori gave her gloved hand.
No moving.
Might I ask what this is for?
The dance. I wanted to try some different colors, see what looks good. So when we go dress shopping, we'll already know what looks good and what we'll be using. Makes it much simpler.
What about you?
Me? I was planning on black or blue or something. Tori shrugged, concentrating on getting the eye-shadow to smudge right without using her fingers.
Having troubles? Marie asked when Tori was still working a few minutes later.
Yes. Rogue, I hate to do this but I need you to use your powers.
What? Marie recoiled from Tori as if she was diseased.
If I know how your power works I might be able to block it. I might even be able to tell you how to block it. Rogue's thoughts warred across her face.
Okay.
Scott. Scott looked to the sky but suffered in silence. Holding out his hand, he let Marie touch it with her bare skin, despite wanting to jerk back. Tori watched up til his skin started to pull, where she then knocked Marie's hand away.
Got it?
I got it. Here. Tori willed the way to block Marie's power towards Marie's mind. Now, let's see if it worked. Tori stretched her arm forward, but Rogue pulled back. Don't worry. If you can't get it to work, I can. I'll only use it if I feel that your defenses are falling.
Promise?
Promise.
~~~~~
Done.
Wow you look beautiful. Bobby had been waiting in the hall to reclaim his girlfriend when Tori had asked him to come in. Rogue ran up to Bobby and touched his face with her bare hand.
I can control it now. Marie whispered. Pulling her into a kiss, Bobby spun her around in circles.
Let's go celebrate. Bobby and Marie ran out of the room after thanking Tori for her time.
So, who you going with? Scott asked, wrapping his arms around her waist and kissing the spot where her neck joined her shoulder.
We have the Professor's permission and at that point I'm pretty sure the whole school will know, so take a guess.
Uh... Logan.
No! Tori leaned her head back as he kept kissing her neck.
Nightcrawler.
No. Tori tilted her head almost parallel to her left shoulder to expose more skin for Scott.
Would the lucky guy be me?
Right in three. Scott started nibbling on her ear. What color dress you want me to wear? Tori's eyes were closed and she and Scott were swaying back and forth to music that wasn't playing.
Surprise me. The two stayed there like that for a while before surrendering to their stomachs and going to get something to eat.
~~~~~
Jean? Wolverine and Jean looked at the door where Scott was standing, looking at them.
Hi Scott. Jean disentangled her fingers from Logan's but Scott stopped her.
It's okay. He held up the hand that was attached to his and pulled the body forward with it. Relaxing, Jean picked Logan's hand back up.
Nice ta see ya kid. Glad ta see ya moved up. Logan tipped his soda bottle in salute and sipped from the top.
Hey. Tori said quietly before removing her hand and going to cook dinner for her and Scott.
Scott, how long?
Actual relationship or friendship? He asked sitting across from Jean.
Both.
Well the friendship started the day after I slammed her head into a wall and the actual relationship, with us reconizing it, started yesterday.
When I got back.
Yes. I see you changed your mind bout Logan here. Jean bit her lip and bowed her head.
I knew that you had moved on and I was able to accept my feelings. Logan snorted and Jean poked him in the ribs.
So you guys going to the dance? Tori spoke up for the first time as she slid a ham sandwhich in front of Scott and sat down with her own tuna fish.
Uh... Jean looked at Logan with a complete look of utter blankness.
Yeah. Logan said. The two left the room soon after, leaving Scott and Tori alone.
Seriously, what color dress do you want me to wear? Tori asked after a few minutes of silence.
You could wear the ugliest thing under the sun for all I care, as long as you aren't mad at me. Scott scraped his chair back and stuck his empty plate in the sink.
Do you have something to wear?
Of course.
Good. Now that I'm done, it's time to go to bed. I have school tomorrow.
Scott followed Tori back to her room, shutting the door behind them both.
