And Move On


By Kryptonite


_____These Tears of Pearls_______________________________________


Scott, please listen to me. Tori begged.


Why should I? Scott was going around Tori's room, packing what was his into a duffel bag.


Because you don't know what happened!


You were kissing. They were both trying to keep their voices down since there were students sleeping around them.


He kissed me. John's drunk. Scott snorted. It's the truth. Why would I kiss him? Especially when I told you just yesterday that I love you with all me heart?


I don't know... you were lying yesterday?


Scott. Tears had started to form in her eyes.


Hero worship. It happens all the time where the victim falls in love with their rescuer.


Scott. Tori's voice was breaking, just like her heart.


I don't need this. Scott pushed past Tori and out the door. Tori collapsed in a heap against the door, crying silently.

~~~~~


Morning Scott. Scott continued to glare at his breakfast.


It's already dead, you don't need to glare at it. Jean joked as Scott stabbed at his eggs, not eating. Scott shoved roughly from the table, dropping his fork with a clatter on the plate.


Scott? She was joking... Scott!


Vat's vith him? asked Kurt, who had gotten shoved into the door frame as Scott rammed past. Everyone just shrugged and continued with their breakfast, his plate sitting their as a reminder.

~~~~~


Has anyone seen Tori? John asked later. Scott was sitting on the couch watching the news. Rogue looked back at him.


I stopped by her room before classes since she wasn't at breakfast and she said she was sick. Wouldn't even open the door.


She didn't go to any of her classes and hasn't eaten anything since yesterday at dinner. Jubilee added.


I'll just go check on her. John turned to leave but Kitty stopped him.


She doesn't want any visitors. I was just up there. If she could have, she woulda thrown something at me through the wall. She said, and I quote, Leave me the fuck alone!' a thud followed the statement so I'm assuming she threw something. Kitty shrugged and went to play foozball.


Guess she doesn't want company. Rogue shrugged and turned to Scott. You know why?


No. Scott changed the channel to another news station, never pulling his gaze from the image.

~~~~~


Three days later and Tori still hadn't left her room. Even Scott was getting worried now.


Maybe someone should go check on her. Kitty came into the room, rubbing her head.


I just did. She's fine enough to be able to block my power. I now know what it feels like when the walls rubber and it shoots you back into the opposite wall.


Rogue winced. Scott stood up, giving the remote to Jean. This has gone on long enough. He walked out and John followed.


She doesn't want you, you know. Why are you even bothering? Why torture yourself? Scott turned so suddenly that John ran into him.


She doesn't seem to want you either. She hasn't let anyone in and she hasn't come out. Scott turned and continued walking.


John, stung, tried one last time, How do you know I haven't been in there every night?


Because unless you can walk through walls, you haven't been in or out of that door in three days. Scott never turned and never slowed. He also never saw the look of hatred that John was shooting his way.


Tori? Scott knocked on the door after taking a deep breath. A very quiet whirring noise started and then Tori's voice.


Go away.


Tori let me in. Scott knew that the dead bolt was thrown along with the lock on the door handle.


I said leave me alone. Some shuffling and then a pause of silence. Go away! Scott stepped back and put his hand up to his visor.


Sorry Tori. He blasted the door open to find a tape recorder playing on her bed.


I don't want to talk to you. A note was attached to the mirror on the vanity table. Scott took the envelope down and pulled out the lined paper. He sat down on the bed to read and shut off the tape recorder.



Hello Scott.



By now you've realized that I'm not here. Hopefully someone will be able to fix the door.



Scott looked up at his own handy work and winced. Hopefully I won't get killed.' He went back to reading.



I love you Scott, I really do. What happened with John was not my doing, nor would I ever choose to do anything with him. We are friends, or at least I thought we were. What he did was inexcusable and, I have to admit, excellently timed.


I want to say I'm sorry. I know what John did was not my fault but this is. I left because I just, I just couldn't stay and see you mad at me. I'll be back in a while, I just need to be alone for now.


I'm so sorry Scott. I love you and I will be back. I promise.



Love,

Victoria


Damn it Tori! Scott slammed his fist against the mattress.

~~~~~


She left a note? Scott handed Professor Xavier the parchment. He read it through once and then again.


You need to use Cerebro and find her.


She'll be back Scott. Charles said, calmly handing the paper back.


How do you know?


Because. She loves you and Tori has a habit of keeping her promises.


Habit or not, she's gone.


Scott, there's nothing you can do. She needs this as much as you do. Scott had turned to walk out the door but turned back.


Needs what? What do we need?


Time apart. You need a break from each other to find out if you're feelings really are real. If you both still feel the same way when she returns, and Tori will come back, then it was meant to be. She is simply testing that bond.


Why couldn't she test it here?


Time and space apart. She needs a chance to live, to see. John was simply a catalyst. Scott stared at the older gentleman.


How do you know about Pyro?


She told me the night you decided to have nothing to do with her.


Did she tell you she was planning on leaving?


No. But I knew something like this was going to happen. Tori loves you Scott. Trust her to make the right choice. Scott had stopped listening as he walked out the door.

~~~~~


Scott stood for the millionth time watching the sunset, willing Tori to appear on the horizon. A hand on his shoulder brought him out of his reverie.


She's not coming. It's been a year and a half. School will be starting soon.


She'll be back. Scott stubbornly returned his gaze to the sunset.


How can you be so sure?


I just am. Storm shook her head.


At least come with us tonight. We're going to get some food. Storm meant her and Kurt and Jean and Logan.


I'm good. He turned and walked back into the mansion, brushing past the other teachers.


Scott! You need to move on.

~~~~~


School's starting tomorrow. Think he'll be okay? Storm asked a few nights later. Jean suddenly swore.


That damn bitch! He doesn't need this! Logan rocked Jean back and forth so she'd calm down.


No one needs this, but Tori still left. Storm said once Jean calmed down.


It's not fair.


Life is not fair. Nightcrawler responded, his accent barely even showing anymore.

~~~~~


Welcome to another year at- Scott was interrupted by an older student.


Mutant high! The usual nickname brought a few laughs and even got a smile out of the teacher.


Yes, mutant high. It's in this class that you will be learning... Scott trailed off as someone knocked on the closed door. Excuse me, can someone get that. It's probably locked. Scott returned to his speech but stopped when a familiar figure filled the door.


Hello Scott. Told you I'd be back. Tori shrugged and set her bag down. Sorry it took so long.


Tori? Scott breathed, seconds before running towards the girl. Picking her up, he spun her in tight circles, practically crushing her in his happiness. Her laugh was just as he remembered.


Told you. She whispered when he finally put her back on solid ground.


Scott leaned in for a kiss but pulled away at the last second. Sensing what he wanted Tori spoke. I'm not leaving again. Scott smiled and leaned in but this time was stopped by his students.


Picking her up, he transplanted her to the other side of the door, in the hallway in the mansion and closed the door after him. He could hear the kids through the door but he didn't care.


Welcome home Tori. This was worth all those sunsets.'










The End



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A/N: So? What do you all think? I know, I kinda rushed the ending but other than that? Please push the little go' button on the bottom. It'll really make my day. I promise to put up one more chapter as a thank you'/recognition page.