Disclaimer: I think that by now, we all know that I don't own X-Men. 

Kitty came back from her date happier than I've seen her in a long time.  Her cheeks were flushed pink from the excitement.  She burst into my room around eleven thirty and jumped onto my bed where I lay reading a comic book.  I gave a cry and flew up in the air, my gaze shifting to where Kitty sat at the foot of my bed, giggling madly.  I landed on the bed, my comic back falling to the floor.  "Kitty!" I cried.   "You scared me!"

Upon hearing that, Kitty burst out laughing harder than before. 

I rolled my eyes.  "Geez, Kitty!  Take a breath!"

Kitty couldn't stop laughing.  I gave up on trying and just sat back, watching the way her ponytail bounced in the air as she laughed.  Her cheeks were bright red, almost as red as her shirt.  On the rare occasions that her eyes were open, the life inside them was sparkling and shining merrily.  She calmed down after a few moments, rubbing her throat and cheeks, which were now sore from her laugh attack. 

"So," I said slowly, looking at my hands.  "How vas your date wiz Lance?"

Kitty smiled and blushed pink.  She shifted her gaze from me to her hands, where on her wrist was a brand-new bracelet.  My heart skipped a beat.  One date and Lance was already giving her presents. 

"Well," Kitty began, a smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.  "We went to the Upstream—"

I cut in here.  "Ze Upstream!" I yelled.  "Zat's ze most expensive place in town!"

Kitty's blush deepened as she nodded vigorously.  "I know," she said.  "Well, we ate there, then went dancing at a club, and then he took me to the lake."

I gave Kitty a suspicious look.  "Dancing at a club?  Aren't most of the clubs twenty-one and over?" I asked. 

Kitty looked down at her hands shamefully. 

I gasped.  "Kitty!" I yelled.  "You snuck in?"

"Keep your voice down!" Kitty hissed.  "I don't want anyone to hear you!"

I tried to keep the anger out of my voice.  Usually, clubs were packed with guys who go there to pick up girls for a one-night stand, or that's what I'm told.  And at a twenty-one and over club, there's always alcohol.  At least, that's what Scott tells me.  "So you snuck into a club with Lance where there was alcohol?" I affirmed.

Kitty couldn't look at me.  "Yes," she muttered. 

I looked away, the anger and disappointment coursing through me and causing my hands to shake.  I closed my eyes and counted to ten, calming myself down.  "Did Lance tell you his plans?" I asked, finally allowing myself to look at Kitty. 

Kitty shook her head.  "He said he wanted it to be a surprise," she explained. 

That was it.  Lance would pay.  How could he do that?  Who knew what might have happened! 

Kitty noticed the murderous look on my face and quickly spoke up.  "Kurt, cut him some slack!" she cried.  "He just wanted to show me a good time!"

"In a place where some people could be drunk?"

"There were, like, no drunks there!  Everyone was dancing!"

"Zere might have been drunks!"

"Well, there weren't!"

"Are you sure?" I demanded. 

Kitty didn't answer.  She stood up from the bed, her purse clutched in her hand.  "I thought you would be happy for me, Kurt," she said softly.  "I finally got a date with the guy I liked, and all you can do is yell and point out what he did wrong.  I can't believe you Kurt."  Tears were in her eyes.  All that she had wanted from me was my approval, and I had shot it down.  I had shot her down.  I instantly regretted what I had said, but I couldn't get any words out to apologize.  I opened my mouth, meaning to speak, but could only stare at Kitty as the tears slipped down her smooth cheeks.  Before I could even try to speak, Kitty had fled from my room to her own, crying uncontrollably. 

I just sat on my bed, stupidly watched the doorway through which Kitty had left me.  I had lost her approval.  That burned more than anything else.  I felt the tears well up in my eyes, but I wouldn't let them fall.  "I've got to apologize," I muttered.  I slowly picked myself up and made my way down the hallway, dodging around Bobby, who was throwing ice blasts at Ray and Sam, who were running as if a bear was on their tail.  And at the moment, Bobby made a pretty scary bear. 

I finally made it to Kitty's door, still fully intact.  I took a deep breath, trying to think of what to say.  I raised a shaky fist and knocked on Kitty's door.  Behind the smooth wood was crying.  Crying from the person I cared about.  I felt guiltier instantly.  "Kitty?" I called, my voice shaking.  I knew it was because I wanted to cry from how I hurt her, but I wasn't willing to admit it.

"Who…who is it?" Kitty called. 

I swallowed.  Please, God, I prayed.  Let her let me come in.  "It's me, Kurt.  Can I come in?  I vant to talk."

Kitty sniffled, and I knew that she was trying to wipe away the traces of tears from her face.  "Yes," she croaked. 

I slowly opened the door and stepped in, finding Kitty sitting on her bed, her eyes cast down on her hands.  The words I had planned to say vanished from my mind, and my voice caught in my throat.  How could she face me?  I had been such a jerk, and yet she was still putting up with me. 

Kitty glanced up at me, her blue eyes only watching me for a second before returning their gaze to her hands.  Still, despite her mussed hair, bloodshot eyes, and tearstained cheeks, she was beautiful.  Words couldn't begin to describe it. 

"I…I'm…I'm sorry, Kitty," I stuttered.  My breath caught in my chest as I waited for her to speak. 

Kitty nodded.  "It's all right, Kurt," she replied softly.  She still wouldn't look at me. 

I shook my head.  "No, it's not," I said.  My mind raced, trying to think of a way to make it up to her.  That's it! I thought.  I reached out and grabbed her wrist, pulling her off her bed. 

"Kurt!" she yelled.  "What are you doing?"

"Come viz me!" I replied. 

Kitty continued to protest, but I ignored her.  I knew that what I was about to do would make up for it.  I ported up to the roof, taking Kitty with me. 

"Where are we?" Kitty asked, looking around.  Then, she spotted the starry sky above us and noticed the tremendous height at which we were perched.  She squeaked and latched onto my arm, trembling slightly.  I couldn't help me but chuckle.  She could easily save herself if the need came, but she didn't realize that at the moment.  Not that I didn't mind, or anything.  I set a hand on her shoulder to comfort her. 

"Don't vorry, Kitty.  You're safe.  I won't let you fall," I promised. 

Kitty looked up at me, fear evident in her blue eyes.  "Promise?" she asked in a shaky voice. 

It was in that instant that Kitty was the most vulnerable that I've ever seen her in my life.  I could easily turn her fear into a sense of security or only intensify it by the simplest word.  But I didn't want her to be scared.  I nodded and said, "I promise."

Kitty nodded and looked out towards the city, all the lights brighter and more beautiful than I've ever seen them.  "It's beautiful, Kurt," she whispered. 

I smiled and looked up just in time to see a shooting star dance across the dark expanse of the sky.  I quickly closed my eyes and made a wish, praying that it would come true. 

"What are you doing?" Kitty asked quietly, her head cocked to the side. 

I smiled.  "Vishing," I replied.

"What about?"

I grinned, showing off my pointed teeth.  "If I told you, it vouldn't come true.  And right now, I vant my vish to be real."

Hey!  Sorry it took so long updating!  We had my brother's graduation party with my relatives and I had pulled an all-nighter the night before they came.  And then my grandpa went into surgery after he had a heart attack.  By the way, he's ok!!  I'm so happy!  Since I am FINALLY out of school, I'll try to update sooner.  But my mom has been trying to get me to sort my room and reorganize it.  When that happens, I loose things.  That's because my room is an organized mess.  But the point is, I'll try to update sooner.

Reviews:

The Uncanny R-Man: The talk will be coming up in the next chapter.  How's this chapter on solving the Lance problem?  Not much, but it's a work in progress.

Quill of Molliemon: The elf is the best when he's happy! 

Darkness1: Everyone DOES hate Lance.  Kurt's getting better though.  Wait till next chapter.  It'll be interesting.

Thank you all for reading this and sticking with it.  I love you all!  R&R!

Jojo