Promises

Dani woke up in the back of a bronco. They were speeding down a back toad and she recognized her captors as Toad and Sabertooth. Her newly restored memories were an asset and she knew they would be easily dealt with, but she didn't want too soil her hands on them. She just closed her eyes and transported herself back to the lakeshore to get her guitar.

In a flash of light she found herself standing by the water staring at the splintered remains of her guitar and she just frowned and swore.

"Damn stupid Brotherhood!" she said angrily and kicked the handle of her guitar. She was pissed and stormed through the woods to try and cool off before going inside.


Logan was pacing outside Cerebro with a scowl on his face. Scott was waiting off to the side, giving him plenty of space. Finally the door opened and Xavier just smiled.

"It seems that she has escaped on her own and is walking up to the back door now," Xavier said with a smile.

The relief was obvious on Logan's face as he sighed and gave the professor a smile, "Thanks, Chuck." He said as he turned and ran down the hall to the elevator. The door closed behind him and Scott just turned to Xavier.

"He isn't going to let her out of his sight, is he?" Scott said with a smirk.

"Not likely," Xavier agreed. "I only hope I don't have to play referee again. Those two were quite a handful before."

Scott laughed, "Well, at least this crisis is over."


Dani had just reached the door to her room when Logan found her. He closed the distance from the stairs to her door in seconds. He grabbed her hand from the doorknob and yanked her into his arms.

"I found your guitar," he rasped as he squeezed her tight, "I thought I'd lost you." He stepped back and looked into her eyes with concern. "Are you all right? Did they hurt you? Do you need to see Hank for a check-up?"

Dani just raised her hands to stop the stream of panic babble he was spilling. "Whoa, take a chill pill, Bub. I am perfectly fine. I just want to take a shower and get Toad's slime off me," she said as she held up her green arm and wrinkled her nose.

Logan frowned at the sight of it. "What happened?"

"They snuck up on me and before I knew what happened, I was hit with a dart."

"How'd you get away?"

"It wore off sooner than they expected," she said with a smile and then opened her door. "I'm going to shower; you can wait if you want."

Logan followed and sat on the bed while she rummaged for a change of clothes. He watched her standing with her hands on her hips and smiled. He remembered seeing her like this and he liked it. She pulled n outfit off the hangers and tossed it on the bed and then took her shirt off. Logan stared at her as she stood in her bra and jeans and reached for the zipper. He stood and stilled her hands.

"Don't," he said huskily.

"What?" she asked in confusion. "You've seen it all before."

Logan closed his eyes and slipped his hands around her bare waist and pulled her body against his. "I don't want you to be with me because you were before and it is expected of you. I don't want you to be with me just because of our baby. I want you to be with me because you want me, now, not my memory, me."

"I do want you, Logan," she said seriously, "But after the slime is off me, and then we can…"

"After the wedding," Logan said firmly.

"Why is it so important that we wait?" she asked.

"You didn't give yourself to me, Dani. I took advantage you, and I won't do that again," he said seriously. "Go shower, I want to take you into town."

Dani watched as he headed for the door. He paused and turned, taking in the sight of her half dressed before him. Dani smiled and unzipped her jeans and very slowly drew them down. She stood in her bikini underwear and hooked her thumbs in the waistband and smiled wickedly. Logan watched and felt his face get hot as his jeans suddenly felt way too tight.

"God, Dani," he rasped.

Dani smiled and just winked. There was a flash of light, and she was standing there naked. Logan growled and turned to the door and grabbed the knob, "Damned tease!" he said in frustration and left.

Dani laughed as she practically bounced into the bathroom to shower. He deserved a little teasing after everything that had happened. He was right about half that statement, he had taken advantage of her, but she wanted him to. She was just as guilty as he was. But now that she knew the truth, her only regret was that she didn't know at the time. That night had been all passion, when it could have been deep love as well. Now she had the love, and he was keeping the passion to himself. Damned misplaced Wolverine scruples.


Logan was having a hard time keeping his eyes on the road. Dani sat in the passenger seat of his jeep with her legs crossed casually. She'd worn a mini skirt and a lavender tank top with a denim jacket. The sun was shining, and the jacket was quickly discarded and damn, if she wasn't going braless. He glanced back to the road a moment and then looked over just in time to see her shift in her seat and switch legs. She made a definite show of it and Logan decided he'd had quite enough.

"What the hell are you doin'?" Logan rasped.

"Just getting comfortable," she said with a sly smile.

"Dani I am very close to pulling over and jumping you in the bushes," he said. "Why'd you wear that …that…?"

"Skirt?" she asked.

"Belt," he clarified. "I didn't know you liked dressing like that."

Dani sighed, "I don't, at least not in public, but I thought you might find it entertaining."

"Woman, you have no idea," he said as he concentrated on the road. They were coming to the mall and he pulled into the parking lot. He found a place to park and turned off the motor. He glanced over at her and cringed.

"Can you pull that skirt down a little and put your jacket back on?" he asked.

Dani blushed, "Uh, yeah." She'd borrowed the outfit from Rogue to impress Logan, but apparently it backfired. She forgot that they'd be in public where anyone could see her dressed like a slut.

She adjusted her skirt and carefully got out of the Jeep. Logan offered her his arm and leaned down to whisper.

"I absolutely love the outfit, Dani, but our first stop is going to be the Gap, for a decent outfit. You ain't on display for anyone but me," he said possessively. "You can wear that when we're alone."

Dani smiled and followed him into the mall. Mission accomplished!

Logan lied about shopping. They were in the gap for an hour and not only emerged with her in a new outfit, but with him carrying several bags. She'd try something on and he'd say, "Nice, now try this one…" By the time they left she had half a wardrobe.

"Thank you, Logan," she said.

"The clothes are on ole Chuck, and we ain't finished yet," Logan said. "You needed a wardrobe."

They hit several other stores until Dani had a good starter wardrobe. Women are never really finished with their wardrobe, but she had all the basics and a few nice dresses. Logan seemed satisfied with the business end of their shopping and he dragged her into a music shop.

Dani's eyes lit up at all the guitars hanging on the wall. She smiled and a long haired clerk came over and looked at Logan. He looked comical carrying all the bags marked The Gap, Victoria's secret, and Macy's. But he looked like a player and the kid just smiled.

"Can I show you a Gibson?" the clerk asked.

"You can show the lady." Logan said.

The clerk looked at the tiny woman and frowned. He heaved a sigh at another would be guitar player. "What do you need, we got some starter acoustics with instruction booklets, and we offer lessons at reasonable rates."

"You can get the condescending tone out of your voice and show me your best twelve string."

The clerk cocked a brow. "Very well toots, right this way."

Logan took exception to the use of the name toots, but let it slide for the moment. Dani seemed to be ignoring everything except the guitars. The clerk took one down off the wall and handed it to her.

"This is a Yamaha FG…" he started to say, but she just grabbed it and finished for him.

"FG-345 with a spruce top and rosewood back, sides and fingerboards," Dani said as she started to tune it. "I like the mahogany neck, but Yamaha's are rather basic, don't you think?"

The clerk cocked a brow, "Play a little and judge it on sound, not brand."

Dani had it tuned and gave it a couple of strums. She started to play a little Mozart Air on a G string. Then she broke into a little Eric Clapton and the clerk grinned.

"Damn, girl," he said with a chuckle.

"Here, show me that Takamine," she said pointing to the acoustic guitar with the ebony fingerboard. She gave it a try and also tried several others before settling on the Yamaha. She had to admit, it had a good tone, and it wasn't as pricey as some of them.

Logan smiled when she'd finally settled on one. "We'll take it."

Dani turned and just said, "It's a little overpriced."

"I'll throw in the case," the clerk said and then gave Dani a charming smile. "And a strap, some picks and one set of replacement strings."

"Cool it, the lady's taken," Logan said. "Pack it all up." Logan tossed a credit card on the counter and gave Dani a warm smile.

Dani walked right up to him, stood on her toes and planted a huge kiss on him. The clerk and several shoppers just stood and stared as Logan got a little carried away. Finally the clerk cleared his throat loudly and Logan let her go. He signed the slip and picked up her bags. Dani grabbed the case and her freebies and followed him out the door.

The clerk just watched the couple leave and just said, "Damn!"

One of the other customers joined him at the counter and shook his head, "Lucky bastard."

Logan led her through the mall and halted in front of the Jeweler's. Dani knew what was coming and she just said, "I think we've done enough shopping for one day. I'd hate to put you through any more; it's a cruel thing to do to any man."

"Shopping with you ain't a chore, and this is the reason I came," he said. "Come on."

They entered and the saleswoman looked up. She took one look at Logan and frowned. He looked like a window shopper… except for the collection of bags he carried. The woman looked a little more promising, and she focused on her.

"Welcome, my name is Jenna. May I help you?" she asked. "Perhaps one of our diamond bracelets, very chic?"

Logan frowned, "Wedding sets," he said. "Show me what you've got on hand."

Jenna tried to look enthusiastic but the pair looked hopelessly mismatched. "Well, congratulations to you both, right this way." She showed them all the basic styles and a few fancy ones. Logan didn't see anything he liked, but waited for Dani's take on them.

"What do you think?" he asked.

"They're all nice," she said noncommittally.

Logan frowned, "Jenna, take a powder."

The clerk nodded and left them to look and Logan looked at Dani seriously. "Alright, she's gone so you don't have to be polite. What do you think?"

"I don't like any of them," she said. "They're too gaudy."

Logan smiled, "That's what I thought." He gave Jenna a nod and she returned. "Here," he said, pulling a picture out of his pocket. He gave it to the saleswoman and she looked at it. "This is what I want."

It was a nice looking set with a large solitaire diamond surrounded by amethysts with a matching wedding band. Jenna smiled.

"It is similar to another style we have just got in. Our jeweler can alter it to match this design and add the amethysts," she said. "It will take about a week if he gets to it right away."

"That'd be fine," Logan said.

"And for your ring, perhaps a matching design?" she asked.

"Just the standard gold band for me," he said.

She gave him a nod and took down their information and ring sizes. Logan put the deposit on them and they left. He loaded up the Jeep and Dani climbed into her seat. She'd been quiet since the jewelers and he was feeling a little self conscious.

"You okay with the ring?" he asked.

"It's what I would have picked," she said. "It just feels strange getting married again. I know it's just memories I have, but it feels weird starting over."

"I know, baby," Logan said, giving her hand a squeeze. "But I like it. We can do it all right this time."

"You know, none of it will be the same," Dani said seriously.

"I wouldn't want it to be," he said. "This is you and me, one day at a time. You're different and that's okay with me. I hope I'm still okay with you."

"Oh, yeah," she said. "We're good."

Logan smiled, "Then let's go home and you can show me that little black nightly you bought. Damned woman wouldn't let you model it for me."

"Well, the dressing rooms weren't coed," Dani said. "But I'll be happy to show it to you and the purple one I found."

"What purple one?" Logan asked.

Dani just smiled and Logan started the Jeep. He felt tightness in the pit of his stomach at the thought. He wanted to get them home. He had a feeling that his noble desire to wait was about to be cast aside. He couldn't plan a wedding fast enough and he wouldn't just blow to Vegas again. Maybe he'd compromise, give her the big wedding, but not bother waiting for it to move in with her. Or maybe they'd just pretend to have separate rooms like Storm and Kurt did. Dani could pop in any time. Logan's thoughts elicited a sly smile and Dani couldn't help but notice.

"What's that all about?" she asked.

"I'm going to break a promise to you tonight," he said. "We ain't waitin' for the wedding, Dani."

"I can live with that," she said with a satisfied smile. "So, your place or mine?"

"It won't matter, so long as we're discreet," Logan said. "We can't be a bad influence on the kids you know, all that premarital sex and all."

"No screaming?" she asked with an innocent smile.

Logan felt himself get hard at the thought of Dani screaming his name from beneath him. He cleared his throat and just rasped, "Hold that thought. Another comment like that one and I will pull over in some bushes."

Dani just smiled and sat quietly. It was after supper when they pulled into the garage. The halls were fairly quiet and Logan and Dani headed up the stairs as inconspicuously as possible until Jubilee saw them with all the bags.

"Oh, someone attacked the mall," Jubilee said loudly.

Girls emerged form all the rooms to see what the fuss was about. The boys also looked, just because of the noise, and Logan frowned.

"Curfew comes quick for nosey students," he said in annoyance.

Rogue just stood with her arms crossed, "It's only eight fifteen."

"Well, then, maybe class will run extra long tomorrow," he said with a smirk. "I know how you all like my drills."

Girls started disappearing and so did the boys. Rogue just frowned.

"That was low, even for a Wolverine," she said and returned to her room.

Logan smiled, "It's good to be me," he said, "I'll… help you unpack."

He followed Dani to her room and they unloaded all the bags except the Victoria's Secret bag. Logan watched as she took the bag and slipped into the bathroom. He kicked his boots off and threw his jacket on the chair.

"What're you going to show me first?" he asked as he lay on the bed, crossed his ankles and rested his head on his hands.

Dani didn't say a word; she just slowly opened the door and stepped out. Her outfit, if you could call it that, was little more than a sheer black silk bustier and a thong. He forced himself to stay still and just look.

"Turn around," he said in a husky voice.

Dani complied and he groaned when he saw how little it covered.

He cleared his throat and just said, "The purple one now."

Dani smiled and retreated to the bathroom. A moment later she reemerged wearing a purple lace bikini and matching top that was so skimpy it barely covered her nipples. Logan's eyes were on fire and he was off the bed in a flash. He took her face in his hands and kissed her passionately. He felt her arms wrap around him and then yank his shirt up out of the waistband of his jeans. Her soft hands slipped between the shirt and his skin and Logan groaned. His hands also roamed, one slipping behind her neck to find the ties to her top and the other at her back. With two little tugs, her top fell to the floor and he bent down to taste the treasures the miniscule fabric had covered.

Dani gasped at the pleasure his mouth created within her. His hands slipped down to the small of her back and then around to her hips where he was happy to find ties again. Dani felt the tug at the strings and the fabric fell. Logan's hand slipped down to cup her feminine mound and Dani felt her knees weaken and she clung to him. His finger slipped between the folds of skin and he gently probed it, finding the opening and slipping his finger inside. Her breathing was heavy and he captured her lips again as he slipped his finger out and then inserted two fingers. He moved them in and out in a steady rhythm, stimulating and teasing. Her knees finally gave out, but he held her, continuing the assault with his fingers. Dani clung to him, giving herself over to his skillful caresses. She felt the pleasure building and his fingers began to move more quickly. He pumped them in and out and she suddenly felt the climax hi like the force of the ocean. She bit her lip to keep from screaming with pleasure but Logan just whispered in her ear.

"Go ahead and scream," Logan said. "I ain't leaving this room tonight, and no one will be fooled by the quiet." He wiggled his fingers within her and she moaned.

"Oh…My…God, Logan," she said breathlessly.

Logan slipped his fingers out and pulled her up against him, pressing his trapped erection against her. "This is what you do to me," he rasped. "And that was just the appetizer."

"Don't talk," she said and pulled him into a kiss. There was a sudden flash of light, and Logan felt her skin against his. He broke the kiss and growled as he lifted her into his arms and deposited her on the bed. He covered her and she spread her legs to receive him.

"God, I love you, Dani," he said.

Dani reached between them and took his manhood in her hand. She gently held it and slid her fingers over the soft skin. He was more than ready for her and he grabbed her wrist to stop her.

"Let go of that," he said.

Dani giggled and wrapped her arms around him. He bend down and kissed her and she opened her mouth and teased him with her tongue. His head was spinning and he filed her mouth with his tongue even as he filled her body with his. It had been so long since he'd held her and loved her like this.

Dreams would never replace the raw fleshy thrill of her sweaty body writhing beneath him. His thrusts were powerful, deep and desperate. Dani's fingernails dug deep into his back and he couldn't care less. She kissed his neck, his shoulders his chest as he made love to her. The hot wetness surrounded him with pleasure as feather soft kisses drove him wild. He reached a hand back and hooked it behind her knee, lifting it up a little as he suckled her breasts. As his hand slipped down along her thigh and firmly grasped her buttock, he felt the first ripple clench him and his body suddenly jerked with pleasure as he climaxed. He lifted his head, grabbed both hips and drove into her frantically. Dani grabbed him behind the neck and drew him down for a kiss. She swallowed his growls and he swallowed her screams as they lay in each other's arms, still kissing.

He felt himself begin to shrink as the afterglow of pleasure slowly subsided, until finally their connection was broken. It was the best sex he'd ever had, and he never wanted it to stop. Only Dani affected him like this, no other woman had made his body shudder in ecstasy.

"Wow," Dani whispered.

Logan kissed her neck and nuzzled her ear. "You ain't getting any sleep tonight, and you're going to need that healing to help you walk tomorrow."

"Promises, promises," Dani said with a smirk.

Logan rolled them over and lifted her into a seated position on his stomach. "I never make empty promises," he said with a mischievous grin. He was already hard again just from the sight of the bite mark on her breast. He cocked a brow at her, lifted her up and impaled her on his swollen member.

Dani threw her head back at the pleasure of it. He really knew how to make her feel good. "Oh… My…" her words trailed off and she just gasped.

"This one's all you baby," Logan said. "Take a ride." She looked at his eyes and they were on fire, and he just smiled, "I want to watch you."

Dani looked into his eyes as she did just as he asked. She lifted herself up on her knees until he was nearly out and then sat down hard again. Logan smiled at the aggressiveness in her. He lifted his pelvis up, but she put her hands on his stomach.

"Oh, no," she said. "This is all me."

Logan obeyed and let her ride him. She kept a steady rhythm until she felt him nearing his breaking point and them she backed down a little. He was going insane and he suddenly grabbed her hips.

"Mercy," he rasped.

Dani just looked into his eyes, "What do you want?"

"You know what I want," Logan said with a cocked brow.

"Say it," she said. "I want details."

"I want you to stop playing around and take me already," Logan said.

Dani's expression turned from playful to serious and she gave him what he asked for, speeding up until she felt the tell tale pulse of his ejaculation. He held her hips, trying to get her to move faster, but she just leaned back, grabbed his ankles for leverage and pressed herself down on him. Logan growled with pleasure and bucked beneath her, but she held on. Finally as the pleasure subsided he just looked at her curiously.

"Where the hell did you learn to do that?" he asked.

Dani blushed, "Uh, from you, a long time ago."

He pulled her into his arms, "Damn, you remembered more than I did. Did I teach you anything else?"

"Oh… some things," Dani said with a sly smile.

Logan groaned, "Thank god."