So this is the illustrious chapter 2. Thank you to Silvershadowcat, underestimated-gurl and taekwondodo for their reviews. I hope this satisfies the hunger left by Kurt's meal-stealing ways for now.
To reiterate what I said last chapter, I don't own the X-men or any related
characters. It's my birthday on the 29th so maybe I'll ask for them
but I doubt I'll get them. Sigh
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Scott had just woken and was sitting on his bed in a pair of old shorts and a tattered T-shirt when Kitty came through the door.
"I'm sorry Scott," She said quietly "But I really need to speak to you."
"It's Ok," He smiled at her and patted the bed, asking her to take a seat next to him, which she did. "What's up?"
"Well, it's about Kurt. He seems so down lately, like the other day, me and him were play fighting on the couch and I said 'Like, ease up Blue Boy!' and he just looked at me like he was really hurt or something and he ported away and we totally haven't spoken much to each other since. I know you two are pretty close and I just wondered if he'd said something to you or anything."
Scott shook his head slowly. "He hasn't said anything to me either but I've noticed the change in him too. I think he's beginning to feel more isolated now that our identities are out at school. The other kids are especially harsh on him since he pretended to be normal after we were revealed. Now he probably thinks that it won't be long until people realize that his power is very much like that of the blue demon-like mutant who was on the news.
"But we'll still be here; we'll all be going through it together."
"Yes but this is different for Kurt. This is about losing his one chance of leading a normal life. The rest of us were at least lucky enough to have had what could be described as normal lives up until our powers manifested. Kurt had to live with his appearance since he was born and we don't really know that much about what happened to him before he came here but I'm guessing a lot of it was unpleasant and he's scared it'll happen again."
Kitty nodded, a sad expression crossing her face as she about Scott's words. She hugged him, whispered "Thanks Scott" and left his room again. It was clear to her why Kurt came to Scott when he was troubled.
Scott got ready for the day ahead as quickly as possible. He left his room and knowing that he'd be up, headed for Kurt's. He knocked on the door and asked "Yo dude, mind if I come in?"
"Nein," came the reply "It's unlocked."
Scott opened the door and found Kurt lying on the floor, his tail wrapped around the handle of a frying pan and an empty plate by his side. "Stolen breakfasts do taste better."
Scott smiled. "Logan's gonna be pissed."
Kurt tried to grin but his expression did not seem right. His eyes seemed sad. "Ah, let him be, vhat does it matter" His voice trailed off for a few seconds before looking up at Scott. "Anyvay, vhat did you vant man?"
"I was just talking to Kitty and she's worried about you, we all are. Ever since we were revealed you've become more distanced." Kurt sat listening, his heart thumping in his chest and his thoughts racing through his mind. One thought said to him 'Kitty is worried, maybe she does have a crush on you.' Then another thought spoke up. "Don't be stupid, she is only vorried because she is a friend, nothing more." Kurt's heart sank a little at this thought and he looked up at Scott.
"Ja, it is true, but you don't understand. Vhen they make the connection that I am the fuzzy dude then the screaming vill start and the chasing, the fighting…" Kurt trailed off again. Scott shook his head and smiled at his younger friend. "Don't worry Kurt, we won't let that happen, I promise." Kurt seemed slightly reassured by these words but his eyes told Scott that he was still afraid of what could happen and haunted by things that had happened before.
Scott, Jean, Rogue, Evan, Kitty and Kurt assembled in the hall and Logan paced up and down in front of them, his claws unsheathed. "It seems as though someone in this line is a thief," He began "Running around the institute and swiping people's breakfasts." Kurt gulped; he knew that Logan already knew it was him. Nothing got past Logan. "The person responsible will be on Danger Room clean-up everyday after my session for two weeks and will also receive two extra training sessions with me for the same period of time. That means you Elf." He stopped in front of Kurt and withdrew his claws. "Now everyone is dismissed, get your asses to school."
Kurt mumbled something under his breath in German and walked out of the door. Scott called after him, offering him a lift but Kurt ignored it. He felt like walking today. He left the institute and walked for a few moments before he heard the sound of footsteps running to catch up to him. He turned his head to face them. It was Kitty.
"Hey Kurt, wait up!" She yelled, waving to him. Kurt stopped in his tracks and smiled at her. She caught up with him and smiled back. "It sucks that you gotta do all that stuff that Logan said and I thought you might be feeling a little blue," He looked away from her, a look of hurt registering on his face for a split second. "Sorry," she apologized "But I thought you might like a bit of company on your walk, you know, someone to just talk to."
"Thank you Katzchen, but I vas hoping to just walk by myself for a vhile, to just think about things and clear my head." Suddenly he panicked as he felt her hand closing around his. He looked shocked and his hologram developed a blush as his inducer sensed how he was feeling. Kitty giggled and grinned at him. "Oh no," She stated. "You've been doing too much thinking lately. I want the old Kurt back, the Kurt who could cheer me up and make me laugh, the Kurt who used to flirt with me constantly. The Kurt I know and l…" She stopped her self short of saying love and just walked on, hoping Kurt hadn't noticed. He smiled down at her but said nothing, so she assumed he hadn't but inside his head Kurt's thoughts were running through his head once more.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Well that's chapter 2. You've just read it, you can't unread it. I hope you enjoyed it. Reviews are very much appreciated and I hope to have chapter 3 up as soon as humanly possible. Farewell True Believers!
