Truth Will Set You Free Chapter 1: By your side, a x-men: the movie fanfic

Truth Will Set You Free

Author's Note: I heard this song and I thought… its perfect for a Ryro. Just perfect.

Disclaimer's Note: I do not own X-Men the Movie. Though I wish I owned John and Logan… and Scott… they're sooooo hot. Oh Bobby too…

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John laid in bed, flicking the lid of his zippo open and closing it again, making a soft clicking sound that echoed in the large room. The girl in his arms stirred somewhat, making herself more comfortable, using his chest as her pillow, and covering it with her long auburn hair.

John could hear the song playing next door. He knew that most of the kids in the mansion liked oldies, he had to admit most of the songs they played struck a chord with him. Waking memories he'd rather not recall… but this particular song was perfect…

Looking down at the girl again, he began to softly sing along.

I never know what the future brings
But I know you are here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

He closed his eyes, knowing it would never be. Their moments together were special… but John knew that come daylight, Marie would be Bobby's girlfriend… not his.

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

John sat up slowly, making sure Marie wouldn't wake. They had been sleeping in the same bed for the past few months. It had started no so long ago. Marie had a nightmare that she couldn't wake up from. John didn't know how he knew… he just woke up, feeling as if he should be somewhere… with Marie.

After then, he had always been with her. Marie never knew… of course. He would sneak in and out before she woke up…just like he was now.

If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

John kept singing as he walked towards his own room. He closed the door behind him and sighed sadly. The lyrics were dead on…

How many times did he sneak into Marie's room, dreaming to be with her forever? How many times during the day did he find himself whispering her name in the hallways? How much more could he last watching her in another man's arms?

I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life

John whispered the lyrics, tears streaming down his eyes. Bobby was still asleep. The lucky stiff… John knew that Marie had noticed him first… Bobby just had to ruin his masterpiece.

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

Is there? John wondered. He knew the answer… but did he want to severe his friendship with Bobby for Marie?

'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And know my heart is by your side

John paused. Did Marie love him? That was the million-dollar question. Bobby wasn't crazy and spontaneous. He was… predictable… safe… John… was like fire, uncontrollable- unless you had his mutation.

…or his heart.

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I

Could stay in your arms?

John sat back into his bed, took off the pillows that posed as him and laid down. He wiped his tears away and closed his eyes, dreaming of a life outside of the school- with his love by his side.

"Marie…"

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Author's Note: Like it? I did….well I'm in a Ryro mood rite now… this might be a one shot… maybe not… have to see…

Here's the full lyrics of Daniel Bedingfield's "If you're not the one"

If you're not the one then why does my soul feel glad today?
If you're not the one then why does my hand fit yours this way?
If you are not mine then why does your heart return my call
If you are not mine would I have the strength to stand at all

I never know what the future brings
But I know you are here with me now
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am?
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

If I don't need you then why am I crying on my bed?
If I don't need you then why does your name resound in my head?
If you're not for me then why does this distance maim my life?
If you're not for me then why do I dream of you as my wife?

I don't know why you're so far away
But I know that this much is true
We'll make it through
And I hope you are the one I share my life with
And I wish that you could be the one I die with
And I pray in you're the one I build my home with
I hope I love you all my life

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I can stay in your arms?

'Cause I miss you, body and soul so strong that it takes my breath away
And I breathe you into my heart and pray for the strength to stand today
'Cause I love you, whether it's wrong or right
And though I can't be with you tonight
And know my heart is by your side

I don't want to run away but I can't take it, I don't understand
If I'm not made for you then why does my heart tell me that I am
Is there any way that I