K.K.L: Did I take too long? Of course I did!!! I'm sorry!!! Anyway you know how the second genre is drama? Get ready for ALOT of drama! But this chapter is mainly fluff with drama at the end!

Chapter 17

The sound of the engine fading jolted Kitty out of sleep. She rubbed her eyes and yawned. Suddenly she remembered where she was and lay stock still. She cracked one eye open and saw that Pietro was grinning down at her.

"Morning," he said softly. She smiled and sat up, stretching her arms out.

"Like, good morning," she said happily. Pietro stroked her hair and leaned forward, his lips brushing softly against her own.

"Ahem, it iz time to go," Pietro pulled away and Kitty looked up sheepishly at Kurt. Pietro just glared at him as he left the jet. He stood up and held out his hand. Kitty took it and he jerked her up, pulling her into his arms. He hugged her for a minute.

"Move it half pint, Speedy!" Logan growled from outside. Kitty smiled and hobbled off the Blackbird, Pietro following close behind her. As soon as the two got off the plane Lance caught them both in a big hug, which was very awkward for Pietro.

"You guys are alive!" he said happily. Kitty smiled.

"Everyone please gather 'round," the professor called. Soon everyone was gathered.

"As you all should know, Mr. Maximoff broke the rules," he began, "so the game has come to an end. But he broke the rules to save Kitty, which had been separated from the group. And I shall now announce the winner." Everyone was staring attentively at the professor.

"The Brotherhood!" The boys and Kitty as well, broke out into cheers, "And since Kitty was with them a majority of the time she also gets to stay at the hotel." They cheered twice as loud.

"But," the professor continued, "I have decided that the X-men shall stay as well!" The X-men cheered too, much to the annoyance of the Brotherhood, but delight of Kitty.

**AT THE HOTEL**

"Each of you well get your own rooms," the manager said, "Go on up." Everyone rushed upstairs chittering away as they did. Pietro opened the door to his room and noticed at that exact moment Kitty was opening the door next to him. He grinned and entered his room.

Pietro lay on his bed staring up at the ceiling. He heard a silent noise and sat up. The remainder of Kitty slid through the wall and stood in his room. She was dressed in a pair of black shorts and a long gray shirt. She looked troubled about something.

"What's wrong?" he asked. He saw the determination glistening in her sapphire eyes and he patted the spot beside him. She sat down and looked Pietro in the eye. He took her chin in between his fingers.

"What's wrong?" he asked again, this time a little more demanding.

"D-do you l-like-" she cut herself off and looked away, jerking her chin out of his grasp.

"Do I like you?" he asked. She nodded and turned her face back to him.

"Kitty, I think I love you," he whispered and leaned forward, capturing her lips in a passionate kiss. Kitty smiled through the kiss and pulled away.

"Pietro," she whispered softly, "I think I love you too." Pietro smiled and took her into his arms, kissing her passionately once again. She pulled away and leaned her head on his shoulder and shut her eyes. It was perfect. Nothing could change it. Or so she thought. Silently she fell asleep. Pietro gently lay her down on his bed, giving her lips one soft kiss before leaving.

**LATER**

Pietro had been wandering around the hotel grounds for hours, thinking over the week's events. A fierce gust of wind ruffled through his hair and he shivered. Time to go back to the hotel. He reached the door when suddenly a hand grabbed his shoulder. He jumped and whirled around to face Mystique.

"What do you want?" he asked coldly.

"I wish to speak to you about the girl you claim to love," she answered. He frowned.

"You were spying on me?" he asked angrily. Her lips curled into a malicious fanged grin.

"So to speak," she replied. He shook his head.

"Pietro," she said suddenly, her tone etched with sincerity, "I cannot permit you to be with the girl." Pietro glared.

"I knew you wouldn't," he responded coldly, "But I love her and you can't change that." Mystique scowled.

"Pietro, don't you understand?" she said shaking her head pitifully, "It can never be. She is too good for you. She is an X-man, a member of the opposing team. They will brainwash her and she will only leave you hurt and disshelved. But if you end it now, neither of you will get hurt. Pietro it is the right thing to do. For your sake and hers, you must end it now." Pietro could see her reason and he nodded dismissfully.

"I understand," he answered sadly, "I will end it."

"Good."

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Yeah, I know this chapter sucked and it was a bit rushed but I'm sorry! Running outta ideas here! AAH! Petey is so bad! He actually listened to Mystique? It is for my plan, gotta have SOME drama in here! That is my main field! Anyways I hope it didn't TOTALLY suck!

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!REVEIW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

~K.K.L~