Chapter 19: John's Past Motives
Bobby went straight downstairs to where John was. He retook his seat next to his friend, putting his hands around John's. Kurt had said something about needing to see the professor, then left.
"I told them, man. I told them what happened, how you saved my life. I just didn't stick around to catch their reactions, except for Logan's. I guess you can imagine he wasn't too happy to hear that you were here. He actually asked me why I didn't let you jump. But I knew he wouldn't understand. We'll figure out what to do later, but first you need to wake up."
Bobby placed one hand on John's forehead. He sighed, hoping that something positive would've happened. The professor came in a while later to check on John's condition.
"It may be good that he's still unconscious," the professor noted. "That way his body has a chance to heal itself before the stress of his waking hinders anything."
"I guess it would be selfish of me to say that I just want him to wake up. He can sleep all he wants afterwards, I just want to know he's going to be ok."
"I wish I could tell you that, but I can't. The fact that he's made it this far is a good sign. We'll just have to wait and see."
"What did they say after I left?" Bobby asked.
"I won't lie to you. They aren't happy he's here. Logan wants him gone as soon as possible," the professor answered.
"I won't let that happen."
"And I told them that. But there are plenty of ill feelings among them. Earlier you said you knew why he did what he did. Maybe if you explain that, it would help."
"I don't know, it's personal for him. I'm really all he has right now; I don't want to do anything that would make him not trust me. It would destroy him."
"I understand."
The professor continued to check up on John, checking the monitors and the readings from the various machines. Meanwhile, Bobby watched over John, thinking about what the professor said.
"He didn't exactly have the happiest home life, then he came here. He was used to being the troublemaker, so he hid behind that façade. I think when he uses his power, he gets some kind of rush, so sometimes he gets out of control. His pride doesn't allow him to apologize or admit that he did anything wrong. After the scene on my parents' porch, he wasn't sure what to do or what was going to happen. I think he figured that he'd have to leave here, so he took the opportunity to go with Magneto. At least he'd have a place to be."
"He has dangerous powers, which is why we limited him on their use. There are few mutants here that possess more dangerous powers. That's why we were so hard on him."
"He just didn't see it like that. He felt he was being picked on. I think he was tired of hearing about how he couldn't use his powers and how he shouldn't abuse them when he needs to use them."
"I wish I knew all of this earlier, it could've saved us a certain amount of problems. But I don't think they are insurmountable problems either. But they will have to wait until John wakes up and is strong enough to handle them."