And Move On


By Kryptonite


_____And Like Kryptonite_______________________________________


I'm so glad to be home. Tori said weeks after she had come back from her adventure' with Magneto.


I'm glad you're home too. She had spent most of those weeks sleeping and regaining her strength, and getting over being kidnapped. John and the X-men had had tons of meetings involving Magneto's base and his actions.


John was happy to be back at the mansion. Bobby and Rogue were happy to have him back. So was everyone else.


Alright, break it up. John said, jumping over the back of the couch to land between the two couples, Bobby and Rogue and Tori and Scott. Another Saturday night Movie Night had come around.


Rogue and Tori leaned forward and looked at each other before saying, Why should we? The girls started laughing before falling back into their respective boyfriends' arms.


John did his usual bah humbug' routine and settled in for another chick flick, three in a row. The boys had complained but as Tori had predicted, the girls won.


The movie finished and everyone drifted off in their own directions. John watched as Tori and Rogue did almost the same exact thing, pulling their boyfriends by both hands up the stairs and too their respective rooms. John just sighed and turned back to the tv.

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Hey John. Tori said about a week later. John was sitting on the couch all by himself, using the remote to flip through the stations. He didn't answer. John?


When he still didn't answer, Tori raised an eyebrow and walked around the couch to plop down next to him. What's wrong?


Nothing. He kept changing the station, rarely blinking.


Okay. Tori faced the tv. Mind if I watch with you? John threw the remote down and left in frustration. John! Tori called, watching him walk out of the room.

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You find him?


Yeah, watching tv. Tori climbed under the covers.


He'll be fine. After the information he gave us, we've been able to stop Magneto at every turn.


Something just feels wrong. He's been weird lately.


Lately? Scott's voice was muffled since his face was pressed into her neck.


Compared to after he... saved me. Tori knew that Scott was still sensitive to the topic of conversation. Her apprehension was well founded. Scott stiffened and pulled away. Tori flipped over to face him.


You mean after he got you out of Magneto's compound.


Scott, I didn't mean that. Please, relax. Tori pulled at Scott who was now sitting up. When he continued to argue, Tori finally stood up and flattened him.


What the-


Now, you are going to listen to me. Tori bent down and kissed him. I love you. It was not your fault that I got... taken. It was also not your fault that you couldn't find me. Nor was it Professor Xavier's fault. Be happy that John was there to help me. Scott smiled and pulled Tori back down to him.

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I hate this. Tori said a few days later. Most everyone was gone and she was currently sitting upside down in the chair trying to find something to watch.


Get used to it. Scott's hands reached down and tickled her exposed stomach skin. Tori curled up, trying to stop him from doing it. Rogue and Bobby sat in a corner, still happy with simply being able to touch each other skin to skin.


It's amazing how much humans take for granted. Tori commented once Cyclops settled down.


Huh? He looked down at her and then turned in the direction she was staring. Oh. He gently forced her head back to the tv.


What?


Let them be. He admonished happily. John watched from the shadows before returning to his room.


She's mine.'

~~~~~


Can't sleep? Tori was downstairs at about eleven the next night.


Whadda you want? John's words were slurred. When Tori came closer she could smell the alcohol on his breath.


Have you been drinking? Where the hell would he get alcohol? This is a school!'


No. John, said angrily. He burped and looked sheepish. Yes.


Oh John. Come on, let's get you to the bathroom. John fell into her arms and she was hard pressed to keep him from falling face first on the floor.


I love you. He slurred, looking up at Tori.


I love you too. She said, just a little condescending. Let's go.


John stopped her from moving. When Tori turned to look at him, John pressed his mouth against hers. She pushed him away but not fast enough.


Tori? Scott was standing in the entrance to the rec. room.


Scott. Tori started, but Scott walked away, a hurt look on his face. Tori was crest fallen when she turned back to John and slapped him. John held his face as Tori walked out after Scott.


He suddenly grinned and straightened up, not as drunk as he had appeared.







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A/N: Alright, another short chapter and I'm so sorry but I wanted it to end here. I thought it was a good spot to stop. So please push the little Go' button on the bottom and leave a review. Thanks, and have a great ____ (insert appropriate time word). Enjoy.