Okay guys, here's chapter 7... I'm saying sorry to you all… Once upon a time, a long, long time ago, I was writing this story and then I just ran out of ideas! Well I was reading this story again for the first time in a long time… and I decided to continue it; for myself, and for all you Jott lovers out there. Enjoy this chapter and don't forget to review!

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Chapter 7

A week had past since their first date. Jean and Scott were covering their asses like crazy; they were desperately trying to cover their relationship from anybody knowing. For one reason was Duncan, he was out to get Scott. It was hell for both of them to avoid him, especially for Jean who shared Math class with him. Jean couldn't even keep track of how many dirty looks were shot in her direction. The second reason they were trying to cover up was because the rest of the mansion; the gossip house of all time couldn't handle not spreading the tittle-tattle around the school. The only people who truly knew about them being together were Logan and probably the Professor. Scott and Jean weren't to sure how long that would stay…

They acted as casual as possible. Sitting together and having long chats in the mansion didn't gather to much attention. Neither did having walks together. Everybody already knew that was a normal thing for Scott and Jean, when they were best friends they would act like boyfriend and girlfriend, which everybody easily got used to. When Scott and Jean were alone, they would exchange some sweet kisses and cuddle a lot. As each day passed, they felt more comfortable being romantically involved, and they fell deeper and deeper in love.

"Hey guys… I really do think something's going on between Scott and Jean," commented Kitty at breakfast. She set down her toast and gazed around the table of tired teenagers; exhausted after there Saturday morning danger room practice. "I mean, we've already been expecting it, but I think this is really it… like, ya know…"

"They've finally realized they're in love with each other?" Bobby finished, stirring his corn pops until they became soggy. He looked at Kitty and arched his eyebrow.

"Exactly," Kitty nodded her head. "They've been disappearing more often especially since after I caught them cuddling in bed. What do you think, Rogue?"

Rouge snapped her head up: "Ah think we should mind our own business and leave those two alone so they can fall deeper in love with each other and then have little flawless kids that will end up driving us all insane." She set her head back down on the table and everyone shared a laugh.

"Well, I guess I asked the wrong person." Kitty said as everyone snickered.

"I agree vith you, Kitty. Scott's been acting really veird..." Kurt remarked and his tail twitched behind him. "Venever I try to talk vith him – it's like he's in another vorld…"

"Who's in another world?" Came a voice from the doorway of the kitchen. Scott came in with his jacket still on and he had bright, rosy red cheeks. He unzipped his jacket and sat down beside Amara, who was looking at him suspiciously.

"No one," everyone said all at once. Scott raised an eyebrow above his dark shades and looked at them. He shook his head and sighed.

Kitty took another look at Amara and noticed that she was looking a little bit too much at Scott; not in the starry eyes way, but the confused way… Kitty looked at Scott again and suddenly noticed that he had a smudge of lipstick in the corner of his mouth. Kitty's eyes widened in excitement and she was about to open her mouth but Bobby beat her to it.

"Dude," Bobby said leaning forward and sneering at Scott. "Is that lipstick on your lip?"

Scott's hand instinctively whipped up to his mouth and everyone burst out laughing. His face turned red and he tried quickly to make a comeback. "Uh… It's not lipstick…It's…"

'Scott, can you please come to my office.' Xavier's voice echoed through his mind, like Jean's would always do. Scott sighed and thanked silently that he was granted an escape.

"Sorry guys, the professor just called me, I got to go!" Scott got up quickly and dashed out of the kitchen before he was hassled more or asked any questions.

"Well, I'm convinced!" laughed Bobby and everyone nodded there heads.

Kitty smiled mischievously. "Now all we have to do is get them to admit their secret love for each other," she tapped her fingers on the counter, thinking of her attack plan. Kurt piped up.

"Vat if it vasn't Jean he vas kissing?" Everyone murmered at the table and Kurt spoke again; "I mean it could ave been any other girl…"

"No way, I'm sure it's Jean," Kitty said sternly. "And I'm somehow gonna prove it… no matter what it takes!"

Jean was walking down the hall, content about sharing a walk with Scott. She loved walks with him, especially now that they were together. She felt like she could share anything with him… tell him anything that she wanted to express and he would never push her away. Jean frowned and thought about Duncan, who never attempted to spend 'quality' time with her.

'Jean? Could you please come to my office?' Professor X's telepathic note passed through her mind and her thoughts instantly filled with confusion. Why would the professor want me?

Jean turned around from the direction she was moving and hurried to Professor's office. As she got near, she felt Scott; and that he was present in the room as well. Her heart rose in spirits and she set her hand on the doorknob.

Scott felt Jean's ambiance as she neared. It was their bond, he knew, one that was established when they were young. They learned to trust each other, when there was no one else left, and they helped each other to understand themselves. Scott smiled.

Professor Charles Xavier picked up on Scotts anticipated thought and he turned his head to see Scott smiling. Scott snapped out of his trance quickly as Jean entered the room.

The Professor smiled at Jean and motioned for her to sit down. "Nice of you to join us, Jean," he shifted his gaze to look outside and admired the falling snow, which was swirling around in the gentle gusts.

"With my telepathic abilities," The professor began after a few moments, "I seemed to have picked up some strong emotions wafting off you two… especially lately…"

Jean smiled as she watched Scotts eyes grow evidently wide behind his shades. Her face quickly returned to normal as the professor slowly wheeled back to face them.

"…emotions that you two seem to be keeping from the rest of the world."

Jean blushed and diverted her eyes to the floor, hoping to hide her reaction. Her heart begged for the approval of the professor… she couldn't stand not having him on her side… but she knew that no matter how much he might have disapproved, she could never leave Scott if her life depended on it.

"Now Jean," the professor quickly said after she finished her thought. "You know that I would never disapprove of your decisions, I know you and Scott are both adults and I entirely respect your choices. I have watched you both grow up, and I've watched you interact with each other and other students. Trust me, we all knew that this would come."

"Everyone?" Scott asked quaintly, his shoulders slumping.

"Everyone," the professor smiled kindly and put his hands together. "I just wanted to let you know that keeping this from the world will not last forever. It will be better to announce yourselves, than to fall victim to endless nagging and rumors, don't you think?"

Jean lifted up her head: "Professor, Scott and I want to take it slow… we want to be as private as possible, and everybody knowing would be … challenging…"

Xavier didn't need to be a telepath to follow what was happening. It wasn't the whole world knowing, it was Duncan, her boyfriend knowing. "You two are not worried about the world, it's certain people your scared of, isn't it?"

"I'm not scared of Duncan!" Scott growled. He covered his mouth, realizing what he just uttered.

"I'm scared of him…" Jean piped up, frowning. "Duncan got angry when I broke up with him, and he knows that Scott had a powerful influence on me… He's out to get Scott, and when Duncan's beliefs are confirmed – I don't know what will happen."

"Even though Duncan may seem to be an intimidating young man, I get the impression that he is all talk. Maybe if you keep your relationship quiet, but not project it, it would have a claming, closing effect on Duncan. Do you understand?"

"Yes… but I still don't think that will stop Duncan from going insane," Jean sighed. She was so confused… she just wasn't sure…

Scott paced over to where Jean sat and he placed a hand on her shoulder. Jean looked up at Scott and gave him a starry look.

"Think about it… an answer will come in time. Thank you for having this discussion with me," the professor smiled and watched Jean and Scott get up to make their exit.

Scott took Jeans hand and intertwined his fingers with hers. As he gently led her away, the professor's last words came apparent.

"Congratulations to you both."

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Yay! I love this chapter… of course I love them all! Lol. It was a bit longer than my other chapters, but it is sweet and very JOTTy! PLEASE REVIEW! I need feedback in order to have enough strength to continue…