B/N: I know that in the last one I promised that I would have the new chapter out soon…oops but things have been really hectic lately, with work, school (It's my last year and first semesters were last week) and I have a boyfriend and he consumes most of my time…heck who am I kidding he consumes all of my time…mmmm Tom…starts drooling

Chapter Six:

Marie looked around the small café and sighed with weariness as the time ticked by slowly. Glancing at the clock she groaned softly and brushed her white bangs from her eyes, she only had 3 more hours to go after working 5 hours already. The bell chimed above the door, glancing that way she felt a quick stab of pain before she shoved it aside, and smiled a soft smile at the young man and woman who entered. The couple looked to be deeply in love, she clung to his arm and they leaned in together enjoying the closeness. Her brown eyes traveled over the shapely woman who stood tall on endless legs, up her slim waist and all the way up to her long red covered head. She even had the same eye color as her, green, she noted with a pang.

Why now did she have to be remembered of her…and…him. She had been doing so well the past couple of days, not even a thought of him, she felt nothing, and then she had to be reminded of what she longed for and missed. Walking over to the standing couple she greeted them and led them to a corner booth that gave them some privacy, they smiled and thanked her. Leaving them with two menu's she walked off and headed to the kitchen, not wanting to stay out there and be reminded of that red headed woman she had come to despise.

Pushing the door open she smiled warmly at the cook who looked up, Amy Damson, a middle aged lady who had come to take her somewhat under her wing. She remembered when she first had come here, with nothing but the small belongings she had brought, and little money left. She was cold, hungry, jobless, and not to mention homeless. Entering the café she fished in around in her pocket and came up with two crumpled dollar bills and 35 cense, her stomach grumbled, this wouldn't be enough to feed her empty stomach.

Amy had been serving that night and she spotted Marie and started talking with her, at first she was guarded and secretive, but as Amy kept up the friendly and chatting talk Marie started to open up telling her about her self. She came to know that Amy also came from the south Mississippi and that she loved the snow, that's why she moved up here with her younger brother Bill. Marie laughed and told her about how she loved the snow and that's the reason she came here, she didn't tell her the real reason for her coming out here.

Once finding out that Marie was here all by her self and had no place to work or to stay Amy insisted that she stay with her till she found her own place, and that she work in the small café, so here she was several weeks later and slaving away at this small diner. Marie kept her secret safe though, telling no one that she was a mutant, and for a long time just played the part of being a gothic person and that's the reason for the heavy clothes and gloves, until that day. She didn't know how it happened or why, she didn't wish to jinx it, but she was walking with a huge tray of food when someone walked in front of her. She tripped over them and they both went crashing down, Marie tried not to fall on the person, but couldn't stop.

She landed strait on the person and she closed her eyes in fear waiting for the pull to start, and another incident like David her old boyfriend to happen again. A few seconds went by and nothing happened, peaking a eye open she glanced down at the person below her, and they looked pissed as hell, but other then that perfect. No pull of anything…she couldn't believe it as she crawled off the person and stood up apologizing non stop. That night she sat on her bed till late hours of the night, trying to figure out why it happened, why her powers went away like that…but her mind couldn't fathom what happened. So instead of pondering over it, she shrugged with some happiness and went to sleep, no more having to wear layers of clothing to keep people from being hurt by her.

" What's the matter Marie? You look down dear, something eating at you?" Amy's voice broke through her quit thinking.

" Huh?…Oh nothing I was just thinking that's all…anyways do you have the order ready for table three yet?" she asked quickly changing the subject with a fake cheerful smile.

She hated making Amy worry over her, she was so nice taking her in like this and being a friend when she desperately needed one, she didn't want to cause her any more trouble with her stupid problems or heartbreak.

"It's almost done Marie…oh by the way I know I've asked you this a million times but will you go--"

Marie cut her off with a heavy eye roll, " You've asked me a million times, and each time the answer as been the same, and it will be the same this time…NO," she said sternly.

Amy sighed with frustration, and frowned at her, " But why not!? He is a nice boy my brother, and he seems really taken with you, just give him a chance will yeah? Just go out on one date with him please!?" She begged, and gave her a big puppy dog face.

Marie looked away, she hated when she gave her that face, she almost always gave in to it…she was good at getting her way, but not over this she won't.

She heaved a sigh and started to give her, her speech, " Look I'm sure he's nice…but I'm not ready to start dating and--"

This time Amy cut her off, " Yeah, yeah I know your not ready and you don't want to hurt him, but Marie when are you gonna be ready Hun?" she asked gruffly.

Marie sighed, and looked away, she would never be ready…because the man she was ready to be with is in love with another woman…and she knew that she wouldn't be able to love again… The tears welled up in her eyes and quickly wiped them away with her bare hand. Don't do this now Marie, get a hold of yourself! She shouted to herself. He is nothing but a low life, a stupid man who broke your heart…you don't need him, not now or ever! But even though she spoke those words in her mind, it still didn't stop her heart from hurting…and the awful pain of loneliness seep into her…oh how she missed him.

" Marie…Hun…You alright?" Amy left the stove and walked over to her wrapping her arms around her in a gentle hug.

Nodding she pulled away…she still wasn't used to close touches, not when she was this bare…she still had a long way to go before she was used to not having to go around with so many clothes. Her eyes quickly dried and any remains of tears gone she looked up and smiled, nodding her head.

" Yeah, I'm fine Amy, I was just thinking, and I'm kinda tired and I think I'm coming down with something…but I'll be okay." She lied with a very fake smile on her face.

She could tell Amy didn't believe her as she still gave her a concerned look, but nodded her head and said okay. Just then the kitchen door opened and another woman a year or two older then her came in.

" Yeah what is it Julie?" Amy asked.

Julie a pretty girl, that was tall and thin, with long blond hair that curled in little ringlets smiled at them and then turned to Marie.

" Marie…some strange man was asking for you up front."

Confused, her mind sought to find out who would be asking for her…shrugging her shoulders she nodded her head, " Alright thanks Julie I'll be right back Amy."

Leaving them behind she headed out to the main part of the small café and as she made her way to the front desk she halted as her brown eyes came to spot a tall straggly man standing there. Her heart beat quickly and her breath left her, mind frozen she desperately tried to command her legs to move, before he spotted her. It was to late though, she should have known she couldn't have run, not with his sense of smell…he turned and his brown eyes caught hers and he have smiled.

" Hey kid long time no see heh?" he spoke quietly to her in his gruff voice.

" Logan…" was the only thing that escaped her mouth as she stood there frozen.

A/N: Well there's chapter six I hope you all like it, and I should be posting another one soon! Well please R&R if you have any comments or questions for me!