Disclaimer: I do not own X-Men or anything like that.

Summary: A simple Jean/Marie Fic. Post X-1, but Pre X-2.

Notes: Thank you to all you reviewers. I love it when you send a review. I didn't specify earlier, but this takes place a month after the events of X-1.

Touching Biology

Chapter 3

Rogue entered Jean's room after school just like she had been told to do. She dreaded it though. She thought her secret would slip for sure. She could never face Jean again if she found out.

****---****Flashback****---****

It was just after it had happened. I was kidnapped by Magneto so he could use me to turn all the world leaders in to mutants. When the X-Men came and rescued me I was relieved to say the least. They all risked their lives to save me, well maybe the world leaders too, but I like to think it was me. When we got back to the mansion Doctor Grey insisted that I have a check up once she was finished with Logan. I sat there and waited as she bandaged Logan. The whole time I was thinking wow I wish someone would care for me like that. That's when I felt it. A tingling feeling, like my stomach was doing back flips. I denied it right away. Doctor Grey gave me a check up and said I was free to go. Over the next couple of days I came to accept my crush on her. I thought it had passed, but here I am and it's still strong as ever.

****---****End Flashback****---****

Jean had been thinking of a suitable punishment for Marie when Scott cut her off. He interrupted so much these days. She was getting annoyed. She was going to end it soon though. She couldn't keep lying to him. As much as it would hurt him, it would hurt her too. She sighed at the thought.

"Is something wrong Doctor Grey?" Rogue asked with a concerned tone.

"Huh?" Jean said a little confused from being deep in thought.

"You look like something is wrong." Marie said.

"I'm fine now lets discuss your punishment." Jean said.

"Well what is it?" Marie asked.

"You will sit in this classroom for 1/2 an hour everyday for 1 week. Is that understood?" Jean said.

"Yes Miss Grey." Marie said. "Just great your secret will slip for sure." Marie thought.

Jean picked up on this thought and wandered what this secret was. "Is there anything you want to talk about Marie?" Jean asked.

"Not at the moment Miss Grey." Marie responded.

"Then you're free to go." Jean said smiling.

"Thank you Miss Grey." Marie said smiling. She walked out of the classroom to go play foosball with Bobby her ex-boyfriend.

**---** At Dinner **---**

Jean and Scott enter a very romantic restaurant. People usually proposed to their lovers here. Little did Scott know Jean had other plans for the evening. The lady at the front showed them to a lovely table with a view to die for. Scott had reserved it weeks ago. He wanted everything to be perfect. He had ordered expensive Champaign and all the nitty gritty. Neither of the couple had talked for around five minutes, making an awkward silence. Finally Scott broke the ice.

"It sure has been an interesting year." Scott said.

"Yes it has, who would've guessed that Magneto would try something so big the same year the Mutant Registration Act was introduced." Jean answered a bit sarcastically and dryly.

"Is something wrong Jean?" Scott asked after her last comment.

"Nothing is wrong Scott, I've just had a lot on my mind lately." Jean answered. Saying that she had a lot on her mind was an understatement. She was in emotional turmoil, and her powers were going a bit nutty.

"I've had you on my mind lately." Scott said in a sappy lovey dovey voice.

"Me too Dear." Jean said in a not so lovey dovey voice.

The waiter walked up and ended the awkwardness by asking them what they would like to order.

"What would the lovely lady be having tonight?" The waiter asked.

"I will have the roasted duck in vinaigrette sauce with basil tomatoes and herbs please." Jean answered the waiter handing him her menu.

"A wonderful choice Madam, and for the Gentleman?" He asked turning to Scott.

"I'll have the New York Strip, medium rare, with the baked potato and Green Beans." Scott replied. His meal was simple and plain in contrast with Jean's, but so was he compared to her.

"That will be out as quick as possible." The waiter said. He turned and walked off towards the kitchen.

**---**After They've Eaten**---**

"Jean I've been with you for a long time now." Scott said.

"Yes you have." Jean responded.

"After Liberty Island I decided I never wanted to be apart from you again." Scott continued.

"Uhuh" Jean said.

Scott reached in his pocket and got down on one knee. "Jean Grey will you marry me?" he asked.

Jean almost spit her Champaign on the man sitting across from them. She looked down at Scott's ruby sunglasses. She didn't have a smile that said yes either. "Scott darling" Jean said.

"Yes Jean?" Scott asked with a hopeful face.

"I think we should see other people." Jean said bluntly. As she said it she closed their mental link.

A cringe of pain crossed over Scott's face as he heard Jean's words. At first he didn't believe them, but after she closed their link he knew it was true. He was in so much pain he was blinded by it. At first he thought she was dumping him for Logan, or even Beast.

"Why?" He asked tears streaming down his face.