Chapter I.
It was a rainy day at Xavier's Institute for gifted youngsters. Jean Grey, a powerful red-haired Telepath and with telekinetic powers, was laying in her bed, waiting for a call from his boyfriend, Duncan Matthews. Duncan was a blonde handsome boy, captain from high school's football team, the Bayville crows. They had been going out for nearly two months, and he had promised calling her about 4:00 p.m., but seemed he forgot this. Jean stood up and went out of her room, and she went to her professor's office, Charles Xavier. He received her with a warm smile.
How can I help you, Jean- The most powerful telepath of the world asked her.
I was just wondering where Scott was, professor- She asked him.
I dunno, and I'm worried about him, he's absent since we all finished breakfast, except him, he barely touched his fork... besides he's been acting weird lately- the professor said, sighing.
Yeah, he's been very... quiet- Jean said, thinking about it. Scott was the kind of guy who didn't talk too much, but lately he had been talking only when it was absolutely necessary.
And I'm afraid he didn't take his car with him, neither any vehicle...- The professor said.
He didn't? But it is raining, he better be on a dry place, for his own good- Jean said, rolling her eyes. She knew Scott enjoyed being in the middle of the rain. Jean was worried about him because the last time, he stood in the middle of the rain for nearly four hours and when he returned all wet he got very sick, and the doctor told him that if he did that again he had high possibilities of getting pneumonia.
I've tried to locate him, but something has been interrupting my powers, so I don't know where he is now, and it has been raining since he left- the professor said.
I'll go and search for him, I had a very good idea of where he can be- Jean said, taking the X Van's keys. In that moment the phone rang. Jean picked it up.
Hello- She said.
Hi, babe, I was just wondering if you would like to go with me to watch a film, and then an ice cream, you know, to spend some time together, you know, we have been too busy lately, so let's give us a break- Duncan said from the other line. He was right, they had been too aparted from each other for a long period, but it was all his fault, because ha had to go to his football training. Jean would have loved to spend some time with him, but Scott's health was first.
Sorry, Duncan, I swear I would love to, but I have some things to do, they are very important, I'm sorry- Jean said, hanging up the phone so Duncan wouldn't complain. She ran to the X van and started driving, heading to Bayville's lake. She got an umbrella and jumped off from the van. She didn't see Scott around there, but she saw an old lady standing under a big rock, watching the pouring rain.
Sorry, ma'am, but, have you seen a tall brown haired guy with red shades- Jean asked her.
He's at the other side of the lake, he's been there since I came here, about 10:00 in the morning- the old lady told her, handing Jean a pair of binoculars. Jean took them and saw Scott there, all soaked, sitting by the edge of the lake. Jean sighed. She thanked the old lady, who left in that moment and walked to where Scott was. When she reached him, she could see he was shivering hard. He didn't seem to notice Jean was there. She kneeled next to him. She touched his shoulder. No response.
Scott, are you alright- Jean asked him. No response. She was about taking off his shades because she thought he fell asleep, but his hand stopped hers. He was extremely cold.
Don't- was the first word that came out from his mouth.
Scott, let's get you out of here, you're completely soaked- Jean said, taking his hand. No response. - Scott, don't make me make you- Jean said, threatening.
I'm ok here- Scott said.
Sure you are- Jean said with sarcasm. She stood up and took him by his arm, trying to lift him, but he was too heavy for her. She sighed, and used her TK to lift him.
Jean, leave me alone- He yelled as he fought against the invisible force.
Sure I will, just look at you- She said as she started walking towards the van pulling Scott against his will.
Jean, I beg you, stop- Scott said, trying to break free. When they reached the van, she broke Scott free.
Now get in- Jean ordered. Scott just ignored her. She sighed. - I told you- She said, using her TK to get him in. He refused to enter, holding in a branch. Jean had enough with Scott's stubbornness. She used her TK with more power, and got Scott in with the branch in his hands. She got in too. She locked the doors and started driving. Scott was very angry. Jean sighed. - What's wrong, Scott- She asked him, in a caring way. Scott just turned away. He was shivering. Jean sighed and arrived to the institute. She got out of the van. She looked at Scott. It didn't seem that he wanted to move an inch from where he was. She sighed again. She opened the door and took his wrist, and pulled him out. He didn't put resistance this time, and just walked behind. When they got in, he went to his room.
/Professor, I brought Scott here, he's soaked, he's been on the pouring rain since 10:00 in the morning, even from earlier Jean sent to the professor.
/He's on his balcony now, getting wet again the professor sent back. Jean sighed. She went to his room. It was locked.
Scott Summers open the door right now or you'll be in serious trouble- Jean said, knocking the door. No response. She unlocked the door with her TK. She saw Scott sitting by his balcony. Jean took him in with her TK.
Leave me alone- Scott said. His voice was breaking. Jean hugged him.
What's wrong, Scott- She asked him, still hugging him. He hugged her back, not saying anything. - Come on; change your clothes so we can talk- Jean said. Scott sighed. Jean left his room, and went to change her own clothes. When she returned, Scott was lying on his bed, with dry clothes. He seemed to be asleep. He was coughing fiercely. Jean sat next to him, and touched his forehead. He had fever.
/Professor, Scott has fever and he's coughing fiercely, seems he's asleep now Jean sent.
/I'll call a doctor, Jean the professor sent back. After a while, a doctor came in. The professor entered after him. The doctor checked Scott.
And? What did you found on him, Kevin- The professor asked.
Nothing serious, Charles, just a fever and cough. You only have to look after him so he doesn't get wet anymore, please- the doctor said.
Thank you, Kevin- the professor told him as they got out of the room, leaving Scott and Jean alone. Jean put a padlock on Scott's balcony and left. The phone rang.
Hello- Jean answered it.
Hi Jean, can I talk to Scott, please- Teryn, one of her friends, said at the other line of the phone.
I'm afraid he's asleep, Teryn, but when he wakes up I'll tell him you called- Jean said.
Thanks, Jean, see you tomorrow at School- She said, hanging up the phone. Jean went back to her room. She took her celphone and called Duncan.
Hello- Duncan answered the phone.
Hey, Duncan, this is Jean, I was just wondering if the film and ice cream idea is still avaible- Jean said.
Sure, babe, I'll pick you up in 5- Duncan said, hanging up the phone. Jean got ready and went downstairs. Duncan arrived, and they left the institute.
Meanwhile, in the living room, Kitty, Rogue and Kurt were watching a movie.
Like, that movie isn't too good- Kitty said.
Ah agree, there are better things to do in the institute- Rogue said.
Vell, vat about finding this in the grounds? It's raining no more- Kurt said, showing Rogue and Kitty a ball, then bamfing somewhere and bamfing again.
Are you crazy? I won't break mah back finding that stupid ball- Rogue said.
I'll give you five bucks if you find it- Kurt said, smiling. Rogue sighed.
Guess that's much more entertainment than that movie- She said as Kitty and her went to the grounds. A couple of hours later Scott was awake again. He had an awful presentiment that Jean was in trouble. He was worried about her. His celphone rang. It was Jean.
Jean, are you ok- Scott asked very worried before Jean could say hello.
I'm ok, Scott, I was just wondering if you could come and pick me up, I'm in the old part of Bayville- Jean said.
Sure Jean, I'm heading there- Scott said, running to his car. He jumped on it and drove as fast as he could to the old part of Bayville. He saw Jean standing there, near a park. Scott jumped out of the car.
Hi Scott, thanks for coming- Jean said.
Are you ok? I just...- Scott said, very worried. Jean smiled and put her finger in his mouth.
I'm ok, Scott, Duncan couldn't take me to the institute, he had a very important thing to do, and I was walking and a group of guys tried to do something, but I escaped, I'm ok- she said. Scott sighed in relief. Jean was about touching his forehead, but Scott stopped her.
Don't- He said, turning away.
Scott, what is wrong- Jean asked him.
There's nothing wrong, I'm happy you're ok, let's get back to the institute- Scott said, getting in his car. Jean got in. Scott started driving.
Let's go for a coffee, please, Scott- Jean said, smiling innocently. Scott sighed. He could deny nothing to her when she asked it that way. They got on Scott's car and Scott drove to the coffee shop.
