A/N: A/N: Bant says: This story rocks! As always though. THIS IS AWESOME! WOOT. well I just hope you update soon, cuz it rocks! I love the long chapters, I have to tell you I was a bit disappointed at 7 in the morn when it didnt say new chappie but its here now! YEAH!

Yeah, about that. I think I might of mentioned before that the site wasn't letting my update (grr!) but its all better now. I'll try to keep my chapters nice and long.. Like over 5 pages. No guarantees. Thanks again Bant!

I will now take this time to mention (again) the fact that I HATE Ororo and how all Kurt fics involve her. Grreth on Ororo!!!

Unconsciousness was beginning to lift and as she lay on her side, Charlie's senses were coming back to her. The first to return was feeling. She felt warm. She felt the blanket was almost entirely on the floor. She felt… an arm?

Sure enough, there was an arm draped over her shoulder, gently holding her close to a body. The chest rose and fell against her own and she could feel the warm breath against the top of her head and ears. The scent of the person next to her filled her nostrils. The masculine smell was mixed with a hint of brimstone.

Charlie still hadn't opened her eyes but she could feel the legs which were tangled with her own. And as the feeling in the rest of her body returned he felt they her tail was coiled around something as well. Is that a tail…?Why is my tail wrapped around...HOLY SHIT! Her green eyes snapped open and her suspicions were confirmed.

Laying next to her was none other than Kurt Wagner.

For a minute Charlie sat there thinking she was in a dream. After blinking a few times and biting her lip she decided she was definitely awake.

Suddenly the previous night came back to her. Captain, you sly devil. You knew this was going to happen. she thought to herself. For a moment she pondered whether she would punish or praise the cat.

Her thoughts were cut short by Kurt stirring slightly. Charlie froze as the blue mutant's head rested on the top of her own. Flattening her ears to her head, Charlie listened as Kurt's breathing stayed steady. He was still sleeping.

With a sigh and a slight smile Charlie moved a little closer to him, her forehead resting on his chest. She closed her eyes and waited for him to wake up.

It had to be at least five minutes since she awoke. Charlie had been dozing lightly as cats sometimes do. Her ears had picked up a sound and although her eyes were closed she still knew what was going on around her.

Kurt was still asleep and she was still in his arms, legs and tails tangled together. Around the couch were several students and Charlie could hear them snicker, giggle, and whisper.

"Oh, my god,"whispered one girl that Charlie didn't know. "That is like, SO cute."

"Yeah," snickered a voice she recognized as Bobby. "Imagine what the Professor will say."

Another boy stifled his laughter while a girl snorted and said, "I don't think he'll really care. He'd just give them a slap on the wrist." It was Rogue.

"Should we tell Logan," asked the second boy who Charlie couldn't identify.

"Tell me what," asked a gruff voice from across the room.

Charlie heard the footsteps as he approached the four teens and the couch.

"Shhh," said the first girl. "Like, they're sleeping."

Logan stood next to the sofa where Charlie and thesleeping Kurt lay. She could feel his eyes on her and even though her eyes were still closed she knew he was grinning.

"Hey, Tiger," he said quietly. "I know you're awake. Get the elf up and come to breakfast."

Charlie opened one of her green eyes and looked at Logan. She had thought correctly. The burly man had a half smile on his bearded face.

"I'm going to go like, tell Remy," said the first girl. "Come on Rogue."

The peppy girl dragged Rogue away and the two boys followed close behind.

"Wake up the elf before half the school comes down to see you two lovebirds," Logan said as he walked away.

Charlie glared at his retreating back until he rounded the corner.

Propping herself up on her elbow Charlie said softly, "Kurt. Kurt, wake up." Nothing. "Kurt," said Charlie a little louder as she placed one hand on his shoulder. "Kurt its time to wake up." The blue mutant gave a little grunt but continued to sleep. With a sigh Charlie shook him gently. "Kurt. Please get up. Our tails are tangled together and its almost time for breakfast."

Kurt's yellow eyes snapped open and he sat up abruptly. "Frühstück," he exclaimed in German. "Vhy didn't you vake me up sooner?"

Charlie blinked a few times before she said, "I tried but you sleep like a rock" 'Fruitstick' must mean breakfast. she thought.

The blue mutant looked around him and the memory of last suddenly came back to him. His dark blue skin turned a little darker as he blushed, remembering that he had spent the night with Charlie in his arms.

"I am sorry fraulien," he whispered, looking down.

Charlie laughed. "Don't worry. Next time I'll just mention a food and you'll be up in an instant." It was Kurt's turn to blink. "Now can we untangle ourselves and eat?"

Kurt looked at the end of the couch to see that he and Charlie were practically on top of each other, their legs and tails a mess of blue and peach and black striped. His face grew hotter as the blush deepened.

It only took a few minutes for the two mutants to get untangled and Charlie led the way to breakfast.

As they entered the kitchen all eyes were turned to them. The little tiled room was crowded and Charlie saw the four students from before, Logan, Scott, and a new student she hadn't met.

Kurt sat down at the table, completely oblivious to what was going on around him. The only that kept running through his mind was what Charlie had just said. 'Next time' Does zis mean zere vill be a next time?

Rogue and Bobby introduced their three friends.

"This is Piotr, he can turn to steel," said Bobby as he gestured to a very muscular boy who waved a beefy hand. "This is Remy." The second boy took Charlie's hand and kissed it. "He's Cajun," this remark from Bobby earned a glare.

"Hi," said the peppy girl. "I'm Kitty."

"Hey," said Charlie as she made a cup of coffee. "Morning, Scott."

The guy with red shades grunted and walked out of the room. Everyone stared at the door.

"Don't mind him," said Kitty. "He just has a thing about breaking rules." Charlie could sense that there was more to it but didn't say anything.

"And you've broken quite a few," said Logan as heslipped some whiskey into his coffee. "I mean bringing a cat to the school and passing out with a guy on the couch is a serious offense around here." His voice oozed with sarcasm.

Charlie took a sip of her steaming coffee while Kitty turned to her with a smile. "So are like, you and Kurt going out."

Taken by surprise, Charlie accidentally gulped the steaming hot liquid. Kurt nearly fell of his chair and Logan suppressed a laugh at their reactions.

"Uh…" said Charlie while she put her mug down. All eyes were going from her to Kurt. She looked to the blue mutant but he was as lost as she was.

At that exact moment a tabby cat sauntered into the room and leapt onto a chair. It was her perfect opportunity for a distraction.

"You," she said rounding on the cat and sounding angry. Captain's large yellow eyes looked up at her innocently. "You have to help me," she hissed so no one would understand her.

The cat gave a kitty smile and began to lick hispaw. "I thought I helped you when I kicked you out of the room last night. Did you hear the latest scandal? Two mutants were caught sleeping on the couch together."

Charlie's eyes widened and her ears were pinned back. "I'm going to kill you," she growled but so all the people would understand her.

Looking up, Captain saw the sincerity in Charlie's green eyes. In flash he had bounded off the chair and out the door, the young girl on his heels.

After Charlie left the kitchen everyone stared at the door, stunned. Logan only shook his head and turned back to his Irish coffee. The five students all filed out of the kitchen, puzzling over what had just happened.

Kurt's yellow eyes turned to the rugged man. "Logan," he said quietly, causing Logan to look up at his blue friend.

The blue mutant opened his mouth, trying to find words for what he wanted to say but promptly closed it. There was nothing he could say to describe how he felt and just as few to ask for advice.

Logan grinned. "I've seen the way you look at her, Elf," he said. "You like her and more than just a friend." His grin broadened. "You should have seen your face while you were on that couch with her. Looked like you died and went to heaven."

Kurt nodded. "Zat is how I feel vhen I'm around her but I do not know if ze feeling is returned," he said sadly.

Logan let out a bark of laughter. "Are you kidding me? She's crazy about you."

"How do you know," asked Kurt, looking up.

"Every time she sees you my senses get a assaulted by all the signs." Logan drained the last of his coffee and got up. His words had caused Kurt's eyes to light up. "Go get her, bub," said Logan as he walked out of the room.

Charlie stepped out of the bathroom and began to get dressed in her slightly baggy clothes. The whole time she ignored the cat watching her.

"You're not still mad, are you?" Captain sat on the bed and looked at her imploringly.

"No," said Charlie with a defeated sigh. "I still think you could have clued me in, though."

"He likes you, you know," said the cat as he watched the mutant brush her hair. "I picked up on all the signs. I'm surprised you haven't, yet. Whenever he sees you, his heart sounds like its going explode." The cat paused. "Then again you probably wouldn't be able to hear it over your own heartbeat."

Charlie glared at her cat. "You're evil," she stated flatly.

"And you love it," said the tabby as he stretched out.

There was a knock on the door and Charlie practically ran to open it. She was surprised to see who stood there.

"The Professor wants to see you," grumbled Scott Summers.

Charlie nodded and followed him, leaving her door open a little for Captain.

The two of them silently walked down the halls until they came to his office. Scott opened the door and Charlie stepped inside. The door closed with a snap and she could hear the young man walking away.

"Ah, Charlie," said the Professor cheerfully. "Have a seat." She sat down. "I was hoping to start your training today. We'll do it right here in my office."

Charlie nodded and quietly said, "Okay." Maybe he's not going to punish me after all. she thought.

Professor Xavier gave her a knowing smile. "Think of an animal." Charlie thought of a tiger. "Now picture every detail of that animal. Clear yourmind of everything but that." With a little difficulty Charlie managed. "Now," said the Professor. "Concentrate very hard on becoming that animal."

Every fiber of her being was focused on the tiger she pictured. She imagined having its fur, its nose. Her body was filled with a slight tingling sensation but Charlie ignored it andcontinued to focus on the tiger.

The tingling stopped and the Professor said, "Excellent. You may open your eyes now."

Charlie did as she was told. Nothing seemed different. She looked down and her jaw dropped.

Her entire body was completely covered in orange-brown fur with black stripes. She had large paws and could feel the retractable claws hiding under her flesh.

The Professor was smiling at her. "That was wonderful. I can't believe how quickly you caught on. Now try to transform back."

Closing her eyes again, Charlie pictured herself. She imagined her shoulder-length brown hair, her green cat eyes, clawed hands, pointed cat ears, and her three-foot long tail. She even pictured every exact detail of the black stripes which covered her peach body.

The tingling came and went and Charlie opened her eyes to find she was back to normal. The Professor hadn't stopped smiling. He had her try a few more animals including a fox, an owl, and an snake. Finally she was getting a little tired.

"You have a gift for this, Charlie," the bald man said. "I want you to practice every chance you get. Turn into as many animals as you can think of. Eventually you will be able to transform without thinking about it and perhaps even while performing tasks."

The young woman smiled, showing her fangs. "Thanks Prof," she said as she stood to go.

"Oh, there is one other thing," he said. Charlie turned to face him. "I've heard that you fell asleep with a certain German last night."

Charlie nodded and said, "We were watching a movie and it was and-" he cut her off in the middle of defending herself.

"There is no need to explain. I know all about it."

"You do?"

Charles Xavier nodded. "Although sleeping with fellow mutants where all can see is generally looked down on, no harm was meant and it was entirely by accident. I don't think I'll punish you or Mr. Wagner."

Charlie smiled at the bald man. I wonder if relationships are okay in this place… I wonder if he knows what Kurt thinks…

Reading her thoughts the Professor said, "Mr. Wagner thinks a lot of things and usually very loudly. I can't quote him on anything but…" He leaned forward in his wheelchair and whispered, "Kurt does have feelings for a certain, talented young woman with pointy ears and a tail."

Charlie grinned at the Professor and hugged him. "Thanks Professor," she said happily.

The older man laughed. "Remember, you didn't hear it from me. Now, run along, I have a class to teach.

Charlie all but skipped down the halls. The day was looking pretty good and it was hardly even noon.