Chapter 16: A Few Minutes of Peace for New Friends
Logan tilted his head.
"I don't get it."
Kurt rolled his eyes.
"She means her heart, Logan. Her heart hurts."
"Internal bleeding?"
"No, Logan. She means emotionally."
Logan looked back to Alara.
"You mean emotionally?"
Alara opened her eyes a sliver and nodded, laughing slightly. Kurt looked over at her. He forced himself to stand and he walked over next to her bed. Logan looked at Kurt suspiciously.
"Do you want some time alone with her?" Logan asked.
Kurt nodded.
"If you don't mind," he replied.
Logan grimaced, but nodded.
"Okay, but if I find out that anything happened to her that shouldn't have, I'll make sure that you'll spend the rest of your life in that Danger Room."
Kurt smiled softly.
"I know. I'm concerned for her too."
Logan's face softened as he left.
"I'll be back in a few minutes," he murmured as he walked out the door, closing it partially behind him. As a last minute idea, he sticks his face in and repeats, "Minutes. A few minutes."
Kurt watched Logan leave, then turned back to Alara. Alara tilted her head over to face Kurt. Her eyes were open wide and she smiled softly at Kurt.
"So," she murmurs, her eyes sparkling. "Anyone up for a bath?"
Kurt laughed for a moment and then he picked up her hand and held it in his. Her grip tightened around his hand and he held her hand.
"I'm glad you're here," she murmured.
Kurt nodded.
"Me too," he replied.