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Human and the Demon
by Dizi

Chapter 2

Remy wasn't the only one who heard the two in the rec-room.

Scott had finished his assignment and was on his way for another. He was actually going to suggest everyone breaking for lunch. Despite a few rebellions, the work seemed to be progressing well and he was getting hungry so probably the others were too.

He had opened the door less than an inch when he heard them. Someone was using the rec-room! That wasn't fair! He didn't use it anymore, how come they could?

Then it struck him that it was Jenny. Jenny and Kurt. In the rec-room. Using the rec-room.

He grinned. It was always the quiet ones. Lunch would have to wait.

Going the other direction, he ran into Logan.

"Ya seen Jenny? I finished. Think she'll give us time off fer lunch?" Not that he wouldn't take the time anyway, but it was part of the fun to make it look like he needed her permission.

"Um, I don't think she's ready for lunch right now." Scott tried to divert him.

"Well, I'll jus' go an' ask her."

Scott quickly moved to block him. "No! You shouldn't bother her right now."

"Huh?" He tried to go around him, but Scott again blocked his way. "Move, Cyke, ya know Jenny wants us ta report as soon as we finish. I ain't gonna get accused a slackin'." Logan had actually been on good behavior and didn't want to spoil it.

Going backwards down the hall from the other man, Scott blocked the rec-room door. "Jenny's busy." he said desperately, flushing.

Through the door, both men heard a very loud feminine gasp followed by a deep manly chuckle. Scott wondered briefly why he hadn't heard it earlier, before he'd opened the door. Well, maybe they hadn't been making sounds then, their mouths could have been... occupied. He stifled a mental image and looked at Logan meaningfully.

Logan stared at the door a moment, before his eyes took on a gleam. He wasn't sure what the two were doing in there. Their interest in each other was obvious to his nose even from out here but there was no way he could miss the scent of sex and there was none of that going on. But who was he to tell?

Grinning, he agreed, "Yeah, Jenny's busy."

Jubilee saw Kitty as she was starting to phase through the floor. "Hey, where ya going? Someone else ditching?"

"Remy. The man keeps disappearing." Kitty grinned at the other girl. She was having fun being Jenny's spy and Jubilee had been helping sometimes by steering Kitty in the right direction. The younger girl was just here a couple days for Charles birthday and really wasn't required to help much either.

"This could be fun. Let me know what Jenny says." Jubilee grinned. Jenny was tired of running after people and Jubes kept hoping Jenny would lose her temper and have a fit. She'd never seen Jenny do that, but Wolvie was always laughing about it.

Kitty went the rest of the way through the floor and was back in about ten seconds.

"Hey! You couldn't have talked to Jenny that quick." Jubilee gave the other girl a frown.

Kitty was blushing to her toes. "You're Jenny's friend, right? Has she spoken to you about Kurt? I didn't know they'd been seeing each other."

"As far as I know she hasn't seen him since the barbeque at her house. She's been busy at Harry's. Why?" If Jenny had been seeing Kurt she wanted to know. Jubilee had been really excited about Jenny's reaction to Kurt kissing her hand. It had been so romantic.

"Well, she moves fast!" Kitty exclaimed. She would never have thought it from what she'd seen of the other woman, particularly as Scott had described her as shy.

"What?"

"Her and Kurt are definitely involved now."

Jubilee grinned big. "Alright! C'mon, we gotta go tell Rogue."

"Rogue? Why Rogue?" Kitty followed Jubilee down the hall.

"Because she'll be real happy about it! She kept trying to fix Jenny up. Now, she'll know Jenny can get a guy on her own."

Gently lifting Jenny's feet onto the couch, Kurt watched the sleeping woman. He ran a single finger down her cheek before pushing her hair back from her face. He knew the nap wouldn't last long but she was so tired it had to help.

Kurt was actually surprised they'd been left alone this long. He hoped the others weren't slacking off or she would probably go into overdrive to catch up which would undo any helpful effects of the nap.

He was going to have to take the time to talk to her about seeing her in a different setting than cleaning. Kurt had meant to since the barbeque but with settling in at the mansion and Logan saying she was busy at work, he just hadn't gotten around to it.

Appreciating the sight of her body stretched out on the couch, he decided he wasn't going to put it off again. But for now, he was just going to have to keep everyone away for a short time while she slept.

Little did he know what a small amount of effort that would take. No one was going to enter the rec-room.

An hour later, Kurt was heading towards the kitchen with a handful of videos and a small trashbag. Jenny had seemed very concerned about any 'surprises' in the rec-room so he had done a more thorough search while she slept. The movies weren't a real shock - they were all adults living here - but the used condoms were something else. Jenny was right and it was just nasty for them to have been left stuffed in some really odd places.

Suddenly, Hank loomed over him. "You break my young friend's heart and I will see that you suffer as you could not possibly imagine." And the other man stalked off.

Kurt stared after him. He hadn't even asked Jenny out yet.

Logan was leaning back in a chair drinking a cup of coffee as Kurt walked in. His eyes started dancing. The show was about to start. He'd even start it up. "So ya an' Jenny together now?"

"Perhaps, I haf not actually spoken to her about it yet."

"Ya were jus' alone with her for more'n a hour! What're ya waitin' fer?" Logan demanded.

Kurt shrugged. "She fell asleep and I did not wish to wake her. An hour may not be a long enough rest."

"Jenny been asleep for hour? You don' take long, homme." Remy said from the doorway.

Kurt gave him an inquiring look and Remy just grinned at him.

The room started slowly filling with X-men and from the sly looks and idle comments Kurt realized they seemed to think he and Jenny had come to an understanding. He shook his head, he hadn't known his interest had been that obvious.

A few minutes later Jenny came in, headphones blaring and slightly dancing. Kurt's gaze was riveted, she was beautiful. He had forgotten how animated she was and could see the difference after her nap.

Removing the headphones, Jenny kissed Kurt's cheek and grinned at him. "Thanks, I feel much better now."

There were chokes and sputters around the room. Jubilee whooped and ran to hug Jenny.

Remy shook his head. "Tres indiscreet, chere."

"Shut up, ya swamp rat. You go, Jenny!" Rogue urged.

"Well, I like that!" Jean burst out. "We can't use the rec-room but you can!"

"Jean!" Scott groaned.

Logan was grinning from ear to ear. This is gonna be good, he thought.

"Zat explains ze condoms." Kurt muttered.

Jenny frowned at him. "I thought you didn't find any."

"I looked again vhile you vere sleeping."

"Eeeewww." She hadn't wanted to know whose they were, she just hadn't wanted to know. "Wait, I'm not allowed to take a nap in the rec-room anymore? I have before and it wasn't a problem."

"I do not believe it is the nap portion of your afternoon activities to which Jean is referring." Hank muttered darkly. His young female friend had been traumatized enough and didn't need this discussion after her first consensual encounter.

Frowning, Jenny considered all their words carefully. She didn't get it.

"I'm so happy for you!" Jubilee hugged her again.

"Jubes, little less enthusiasm." Logan muttered. She didn't need to get excited at the prospect of Jenny having sex, might give the girl ideas.

"Hope you disposed of the condom." Jean said darkly.

Jenny blinked. "Kurt said he did."

Nodding, Kurt confirmed, "Ja, I threw zem all avay."

Several more chokes and sputters went around the room, some of them were embarrassed.

Laughing loudly, Rogue complimented them. "Ya'll were busy little bees."

"I am happy to hear you are properly protecting yourself during your first sexual adventures." Hank said in a dark embarrassed tone. "But a little more discretion would be appreciated."

Her eyes went so wide they looked like they would fall out as Jenny shouted. "My first WHAT?" Loudly she drew in a shocked breath. "You think that I?... that we?... What kind of person do you think I am?" she demanded.

"I haf not asked her to dinner yet!" Kurt exclaimed.

Logan continued to grin and Jenny turned on him. "You knew! I KNOW you did with that nose of yours! How could you let them think that I - that we- Aaaahhhh!"

"Darlin', I didn't say ya was doin' anythin'." Logan protested.

"You agreed she was 'busy'." Scott accused.

"I didn't say she was havin' sex! She was busy!" He defended himself. "Anyone could tell that!"

"But you didn't say I wasn't!" Jenny's face was lobster red, and she couldn't help wondering what she had sounded like that they would think she was having sex. She put her hands over her face and her shoulders started shaking. "You've probably all been laughing at me and nothing has gotten done! And all I did was get a foot massage!"

Kurt put a hand on the small of her back, rubbing gently in an attempt to comfort her, and glared at the assembled group.

"Oh, Jenny, we're so sorry!" Jean jumped to her feet. Of course, Jenny wouldn't have done such a thing, what were they thinking?

"Shugah, don't cry! We didn't mean ta hurt yore feelings." Jenny was so shy, Rogue was afraid they had ruined it for her.

"Don't ya worry 'bout a thing, darlin'." Logan growled, he could smell her tears and he hadn't meant to let it go far enough that she would cry. "I'll make sure everythin' gets done. Lunch is over, people! Get ta work! I ain't as nice as Jenny and ya ain't gettin' no slack!"

Quickly, Logan got everyone out and to work. He didn't want to stay and see Jenny cry. Kurt glared at each of them as they left the room.

As Jenny heard the last footstep fade in the distance, she slowly removed her hands. "Are they gone?" she whispered.

"Ja." Kurt looked at her closely. She didn't look upset. "Are you alright?"

Letting out a peal of laughter, Jenny wiped the tears from her eyes. "Oh my God! What I must have sounded like!" She couldn't stop laughing, her shoulders again shaking.

Relieved, Kurt joined in. She'd been crying tears of laughter. "I didn't realize at ze time. You really liked it, huh?" He started laughing in earnest himself. He couldn't believe this had happened because of a foot massage!

"And what's best is they'll probably get the whole place clean tonight! I won't have to do a thing!" Tears were again rolling down her face, she was laughing so hard.

Once they both had themselves under control, Jenny ducked her head and didn't meet his eyes as she asked, "You were going to ask me out?'

"If you vould be villing, I vould like to spend time vith you." Kurt said quietly, suddenly unsure of her reaction.

Lifting her head, she looked up at him and smiled. "I would like that."

Smiling back and looking into her eyes, Kurt was inspired. "Wartezeit hier." he said. "Just vait, I vill be right back." With a bamf, he was gone.

Gazing at the smoke curling around in the spot where he had just been, Jenny was filled with delighted excitement. Kurt liked her!

With another bamf, Kurt returned with the stereo. He quickly plugged it in and turned it on. She could hear the opening strains of one of her favorite songs playing, 'Hold My Hand' by Hootie and the Blowfish. Kurt must have liked it when it was on earlier.

"Come. Dance vith me." Kurt held out his hand to her, his yellow eyes shining.

"Here?" Jenny laughed, surprised that Kurt wanted to dance as she was wearing a ratty t-shirt and shorts with bare feet. "In the kitchen?"

"Ja, you like to dance. Dance vith me." He repeated softly, still holding out his hand to her.

Heart pounding, Jenny slowly stepped forward and took it. Kurt pulled her in into his arms and they danced slowly, looking into each others eyes.

As the song came to an end, Jenny started to pull back.

"Nein." Kurt said softly, as it started again. He had put the song on repeat. "It does not end."

He pulled her closer and Jenny laid her head on his shoulder and gave herself completely to the moment. She didn't know how many times the song played. They just kept swaying to the music. She didn't want it to end, didn't want him to remove his arms from around her.

Sometime later, she lifted her head whispering, "The others will probably come back soon."

Kurt lifted a hand and brushed her hair back from her face. "Do you care, liebchen?"

Her heart jumped at his touch and the endearment. She remembered how she had felt when he called her that before. Sweetheart. "No."

Slowly he lowered his head, gently touched his lips to hers, just a brief touch, almost a promise.

Eyes closed, Jenny felt him slide his cheek against hers. She felt the velvety softness of his skin and shuddered. Unable and unwilling to stop herself, Jenny carried his action further, sliding her face down to the curve of his neck and snuggling there.

Swaying together, lost in the music and each other, they continued dancing.

An hour later, Remy was once again sneaking away from chores, feeling that he deserved a break no matter how guilty he felt for his assumptions about Jenny. At least, he hadn't run off his mouth telling everyone. He thought he had more class than that. Most of the time anyway.

On his way out back to smoke, he opened the kitchen door and stopped abruptly.

For a moment, he watched the couple swaying to the music, unaware of his presence. Quietly, using all his thief's skill, he backed out of the room without disturbing them.

Remy knew he would still tease Jenny, but he felt better about this budding romance with Kurt. It had bothered him that she would start a sexual relationship so quickly. He had been ready to take her aside and have a talk with her, worried that she was jumping into something she wasn't ready for. But now...

Now, he didn't need the cigarette. He wanted to get back to work and keep the others away from the kitchen.

to be continued.

German Key:

wartezeit hier - wait here

note:
Erutan Xiku- You get dibs on first reviewer! You never have to feel too sorry for Remy, he's usually done something wrong. And there are actually two ways to spell it: 'gopher' is the animal while 'gofer' is the job position which is basically fetching things. "Go for" is how it originated.
B Oots- Thank you so much! I laughed so hard writing it, I'm really glad you liked it.
Elizabeth Robbins- I remember now! You helped me get started on the whole thing when you wanted to create Elise! Otherwise we brainstormed like a LOT for this one.
S- I think you'll like it. Oh, and there's a second chapter on the adult site for F&N. If you're interested.
Gothik Strawberry- Well, she had trouble with 'little surprises' in one of the short-stories and I couldn't resist continuing the joke. You know I have a friend who lived in a dorm who had the same problem.
Captain Tish- They are going to be I wonderful couple. I can garauntee it. (okay I know I spelled that wrong)

Wasn't that fun? And we haven't even gotten to Charles birthday! It's still the day before. But it's up next. Uhm-hm, sure is. Oh, and I need a little help with a title for another anthology of short-stories for this one. I don't need it until chapter 9 but I like to be ready. Suggestions are much appreciated.

Thanks for reading and the support,
Dizi