The Wolf, The Trip and The Engagement
Disclaimer: All these characters are property of Marvel except for my lady Audrey!
Authors Note: REally sorry it took me...almost 9 months to post this- but its really long...so i hope that makes yall a little less dissapointed in me! Please tell me what u think I really want to know!
"Audrey please get up your starting to worry me- for the love of Pete are you dead? I mean come on already get up!"
I rolled over groggily to see Jean standing over me smiling as she repeatedly hit me with my own pillow. I smiled and rolled over to avoid her attack when I flopped off my bed onto the floor- I am so cool. Jean started laughing harder than ever as I got to my feet and smiled embarrassedly.
"You okay there?" she asked laughing.
"I will be when you leave!" I pretended to be angry and gave her a "death glare."
"Alright I see how it is…Hey, want to grab lunch with Ororo, Marie, and me today?" she asked excitedly.
"Um…sure that sounds great!" I said, not knowing then the error of my ways.
"Great we will meet downstairs around 12 then- now get dressed and hurry- Logan doesn't like it when your late!" she grinned as I glared at her.
Jean knew that I was terrified of Logan and liked to mock me about it- but I mean come on the man looks like he could kill you just by hugging you- mind you I don't think he has ever hugged someone in his life but who knows. I got dressed quickly in a pair of shorts, shirt and some tennis shoes and made my way down to breakfast.
When I reached the kitchen I heard lots of wooting from what seemed like every guy in the mansion and entered dreading what I would find. I turned the corner and found Remy and Logan arm wrestling- and it was a heated match. Logan and Remy's arms were both going every which way- one second Remy is an inch from victory when Logan just roars and he becomes the one an inch from victory. After a few more minutes of this heated action Logan won- what a surprise huh? The man is like the hulk only hairy instead of green.
I walked and sat down at the table where Remy had just been and pulled a box of cereal into my lap and started nibbling as I watched. Logan arm-wrestle Scott and Warren and both times he was victorious again. After beating Scott he seemed to be particularly smug and began talking so arrogantly I thought I was going to force the entire box of cereal down my throat whole.
"Well I guess I better go before I dominate every other person in the house- sorry I am too good for you guys- maybe in a few years." Logan gloated haughtily.
"Oh shut up Logan- you win- we know- get over it." Bobby said agitatedly.
"I am just so tired of not having decent competition…you cant blame me for being bored with beating all the same people..." he continued.
"Oh for the love of God- shut up! Your not as great as you think you are so just stop gloating while you're still behind! Will you stop now or does someone have to beat you to make you come off your cloud?" I said matter of factly.
I had apparently had enough- for not even I knew that I was going to say this. All the guys in the kitchen let out low whistles and I distinctly heard John say something that sounded a lot like "You got told!" from the back of the kitchen. Logan got red in the face and retorted angrily.
"I guess you better learn to deal with my gloating dear cause I am not stopping and no one is going to beat me."
"So you think." I said dangerously- I put my arm on the table.
By now I was in a state of mental shock- who was I and who had taken over my body. I was challenging the scariest beast of a man that lived in this building- I am crazy. The kitchen had gone quiet and everyone was watching. Logan eyed me curiously then took my hand.
"Ready to lose?" he growled.
"No- you are the one that should be worried." I said simply.
Several of the boys were laughing- Bobby being among them- though looking slightly worried at the same time. Remy stepped up and took role as referee.
"Alright then- you know the rules- no powers, threatening, blackmail…"
"Just start us." Said Logan loudly.
"GO!" Remy yelled after a moment of pause.
It was a short round- our hands stayed straight upright for a little over a second, and then I slammed his wrist into the table. Logan's jaw dropped- he was in complete disbelief. My jaw dropped- I was in complete disbelief. Bobby looked utterly confused, and Remy just stared in complete…disbelief.
"How the hell did you do that?" Logan said slowly.
"I can honestly say I have no idea." I whimpered- suddenly Logan was looking very strong.
"Well good game- umm Audrey lets go for a walk."
Bobby grabbed my hand and pulled me away from the table quickly-everyone in the kitchen was beginning to talk about what had just happened- and most of them were predicting how many hours till my body would be found in the pool. Bobby pulled me out of the kitchen and the last sound I heard was Logan's voice yelling.
"Class starts in 30 minutes and you better not be late young lady!"
"Yes Professor!" I yelled as me and Bobby ran out the front doors and went to sit in the shade of the huge oak tree by the gates to the school.
"That was absolutely incredible." Bobby gasped.
"I cannot believe I did that- oh no he is going to kill me! I have class with him in a little while, oh no I am gonna be alone with a man who wants to get revenge on me!" I cried.
"No…he wont get you then…its too obvious- he will probably strike tonight."
"Oh- what do I do?" I asked terrified.
"You should probably hide, I know a great spot where he will never find you."
"Oh thank you- Where?" I begged.
"My bed."
He laughed and started smiling at me in a teasing way. I could have killed him- he had me thinking that Logan, the wolf man, was going to come and attack me in my sleep for beating him at arm wrestling. I frowned playfully and turned my back to him pretending to be angry, this seems to be our usual game.
"Aw Audrey- I am so cold over here all in my lonesome. Please don't hate me forever, could you ever forgive me?"
He begged playfully- I could almost feel that smile of his against my back. I turned back towards him and pretended to be thinking it over.
"Well…I guess I could forgive you…but what do I get for doing this noble deed?"
"Well…I guess you could have this." He offered his hand to me and smiled. "Will this do?"
"Its perfect."
I smiled and took it, he pulled me to my feet and walked me back to the school. We talked about ways in which Logan may try to get back at me and devised a plan to fake my own death in order to evade him- including a miss- launched fireball that hits me, knocking me into a giant pit full of tigers. When we reached the entrance hall Bobby stopped and just stared at me with an odd look on his face.
"What are you thinking about…" I asked apprehensively.
"I was thinking that it would be really nice if we had lunch together." He said charmingly.
"Ah while I would really enjoy that- I can't come." I answered shortly.
"Well why is that?" he said curiously.
"I have plans with some of my other friends." I said, causing him to look rather sad. "But I would love to have dinner with you."
He smiled his heart-melting smile before responding.
"Ah but what if I have plans for dinner?"
"Well then I guess we can't dine together today…" I said backing away.
"I guess not…" he said backing away.
"Well then see you tomorrow Bobby."
I turned around and started walking towards the door to the gym, waiting for him to respond. As my hand touched the handle to the gym, I felt his hand on my shoulder. I started to turn around- but he held me so I could not. I started to turn my head when he spoke.
"Be in my room at 7." He said quietly.
"Oh but I thought you had plans?" I answered quickly.
"I broke them-" he paused before continuing. "Your worth it."
I could feel his surprisingly cool breath on my neck and it made my tummy go all weird, kind of like I was going to vomit but…in a good way? How odd- this boy made me feel like vomiting. I decided that I could think this over later and should respond now.
"Well- I guess I will see you then."
I began to open the door to the gym when Bobby spoke again.
"Oh and Audrey-" I turned around to face him and he pressed his cheek against mine before whispering in my ear.
"Have fun with Logan."
As I left the gym Logan reminded me to stretch some cause if not my muscles would cramp up and that would hurt. Isn't he hilarious…apparently he doesn't want to kill me for beating him because he congratulated me and was interested to know more about my apparent super strength? I told him I didn't know I had it but he didn't seem to believe me. I was glad he didn't wish to kill me- but apparently this didn't mean he was totally okay cause he still worked me so hard that by the end of class muscles I did not even know I had were screaming for me to die so the pain would end.
I slowly made my way to the bathroom, showered quickly, and then rushed to my room to get dressed for lunch with the other girls. I went to my closet and chose my favorite jeans and shirt for the occasion. I did my hair and a bit of make- up, which was a battle I have to say. Never having used it before it was such a fight I thought I was gonna suffer an injury and not be able to go to lunch at all but I made it out alive and looking pretty good I thought. I made my way downstairs to the entrance hall and waited for the other girls to arrive.
After a few minutes a girl came to the hall and I immediately recognized her as the girl who had been crying the other morning. She walked up to me and smiled nicely before speaking.
"Hi I'm Marie, you must be Audrey!" she stuck out her hand and I shook it nicely.
"Yeah I am- its great to meet another girl!" I laughed. "So do you know where we are going?"
"Um…no. But if it doesn't have good food I might cry." She said looking rather grave.
"I couldn't agree with you more…"
Just after I had said this Ororo and Jean came up and lead the way to the car. I had only met Ororo once, but she had been really nice and well Jean and me were kind of close already. She had been talking to me every afternoon since the incident. She is really hilarious- and makes me feel better about all the mixed feelings I am having about everything right now.
The minute we had left the gates of the school Jean turned around in her seat and started talking like she had never talked in her life.
"So! Audrey tell us all about you!" she yelled at once.
"Um- what do you want to know?" I sort of laughed, starting to wonder if this was going to be a fun or terrifying trip.
"How old are you?"
"Where are you from?"
"What is your family like?"
All three girls asked different questions at once and my head felt like it was going to implode from the force of their enthusiasm- my question was answered- this would be a terrifying trip.
I collapsed on my bed with only one thought in mind- I had survived. I am just kidding of course, I mean at first their continuous interrogation was a bit overwhelming- but soon they ran out of questions (thank god) and began to give me advice about…everything. They decided that once a week we should have a girls outing so that we could all breathe testosterone-free air. This, of course, is fine with me- I am just glad that I got along with them all so well. We sat their at the café talking for 4 hours just about…our families, abilities, dreams, guys…and yes that means they got me to spill the beans about Bobby.
See I didn't think there was a "me and Bobby" but apparently there is because they said almost everyone in the house is waiting for our engagement. I should have realized how obvious we were- but I guess I am blind to what I do not want to see. I have never had a boyfriend…or even a friend really- this whole experience is new for me and I guess I just…who knows really I don't make sense.
I think Marie and me will be good friends- we have a lot in common…more than I would have thought anyways. We both don't have families really, are afraid of the dark, have never been really close to anyone, both liked Bobby at some point…that is another thing- when I heard she used to date Bobby I decided I didn't wanna chance losing her as a friend, I know I wouldn't like it if one of my friends dated my ex…but she encouraged me to go for it- saying that she would really like to see us both happy. I like this place…
I opened my eyes to see the clock showing 6:58 in big red letters- oh crap. I shot up from the bed and ran to my closet, grabbing my short black skirt, light blue tank top and changed quickly- I cannot be late for dinner with Bobby! I ran over to the mirror brushed my hair quickly, tucking it behind my ears as I searched for my gum. Once I found the gum I shoved a piece in my mouth and checked my overall look in the mirror, I look okay.
I slipped on some sandals and ran to the door, I threw it open quickly and ran out- running straight into John. We both fell and I did my best to cover myself and hold my skirt down as I fell.
"Woah watch it-!" John yelled but upon seeing me stopped talking.
"I am sorry are you o….kay?" Why is he staring at me like that.
"Your pretty." He said quietly. I am sure I blushed then… I need to go.
"Um thanks, well I am really sorry I have to go." I got up quickly and started walking to Bobby's room.
"Wait- Audrey" John called after me. I didn't stop.
I came to Bobby's door and knocked quickly, trying to remain calm and not die of embarrassment. He opened the door- my jaw dropped. He was wearing slacks and a shirt and…a tie- oh man I must look like a grub. I guess I started blushing again cause he laughed at me- bringing me back to reality thank god.
"You look- really nice." I sort of gasped.
"You look wonderful as well" he said nicely, "well may I escort you to our dinner?"
He offered me his arm and I took it gratefully, we made our way outside and headed toward our favorite tree- but it was unlike I had ever seen it. It looked…amazing- their were little lanterns hanging all over it and Christmas lights draped from the branches. Beneath it was a blanket with a basket and a bottle of- Sparkling Cider. I watched as he walked up and lit a candle in the middle of the blanket and hiding something under the edge of the blanket. He walked back towards me smiling with his hand outstretched.
"What do you think?" he smirked as he asked.
"Its amazing…" I answered weakly. "You didn't have to do this."
"I wanted this night to be perfect- so yes I did."
He led me to the blanket and we both sat down, looking out over the yard of the mansion. He opened the basket and pulled out- oh yupp Bobby made this meal, Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwiches, chips, and brownies. I laughed as he handed me my plate of food (very well displayed mind you) and thanked him sweetly. He poured the cider into two cups and passed me one, then raising his.
"To a wonderful night with good company" he said happily.
"Cheers!" I said just as happily- this was so perfect.
Bobby talked nonstop through the whole meal about his day and how he wants to get a pet lemur and how he thought Logan was probably hiding in the bushes behind us waiting for a time to make his move. It was the perfect dinner, I don't think I ever stopped laughing to be honest.
We finished eating and cleaned all the stuff up, putting it inside the basket. It must have been around 8 and it was getting a bit cold. I started to shiver- that's me- wearing a tank top in the middle of autumn.
"Are you okay?" Bobby asked watching me concernedly.
"Yeah- its just a bit cold that's all…but you would know all about cold wouldn't you." I eyed him jokingly.
"Ah yes I would- but I know a bit about warmth too- I know surprising isn't it?" He said laughing at my raised eyebrow.
I smiled at him and turned my head, I love this game- me pretending I am angry for his laughing at me and him apologizing. He laughed even harder for another minute before beginning to plead for forgiveness.
"Aw- I am sorry Audrey- won't happen again I promise."
"Okay- if you promise."
I turned back to him and he laughed happily, reaching over at the same time and putting his arm around me. He leaned back against the tree and held me to him, it was perfect- just sitting their with my head rested on his shoulder and him talking about his plans to be emperor of the world. Most girls wouldn't find this romantic of course- but…I did. Just being with someone who make you feel so safe and loved is perfect. A bit later he looked over to his right and spotted something- quickly ending his speech about how he should replace Scott as head of the Xmen. He reached over and grabbed a small wrapped package from under the blanket and handed it to me.
"I almost forgot- I got this for you." He said more seriously.
I sat up and looked at him curiously as I began unwrapping the package- it was a small red box. I opened it carefully to find- a bracelet. It was a silver charm bracelet with silver dangly things and- crystal charms. Their were about 7 charms, a heart, pair of wings, a pair of lips, a monkey, a tree, a snowflake and-oh gosh a wolf. I stared at it for a few more minutes with my mouth open- I must have looked really dumb.
"Do you like it?" he asked apprehensively.
"I love it." I said it breathlessly and smiled at him.
He smiled too and for a moment our eyes met and just- stayed there. He leaned forward slowly and I leaned towards him….he was 3 inches away…2 inches away…less than an inch away…
An hour later we made our way back towards the mansion- it was really late and we were both in exceptionally good moods. He carried the basket in one hand and held my hand in the other, and began to complain about how candles should be made so they wont fall over and start picnic blankets on fire. We stopped in the kitchen to drop off all the dishes then made our way up the stairs to the west wing of the house, stopping in front of my door.
"Thank you for the gift…and the dinner…and the most amazing night of my life." I said happily.
"Thank you for making me the happiest guy on earth tonight." He laughed, leaning forward and kissing me again. He pulled away and smiled contently. "Well, you should probably get to bed…" he said rather sadly- eyeing my door almost angrily.
"You are probably right…" I sighed- I don't want this night to end.
"Well hey don't be sad! Just think about how wonderful tomorrow is going to be."
He smiled again, kissing me quickly and holding me to him. I pulled my head away and looked at him confused- what was going on tomorrow and why didn't I know about it? He must have read my look because he started laughing and kissed me on the cheek as he started to back away towards his room. I watched him confused for a few more seconds and once he reached his door he spoke again.
"Well I am excited for tomorrow-" he said as he opened the door to his room. "because I get to tell everyone that I am dating you."
I smiled quickly and raised my eyebrows- I do not remember my agreeing to this. He began to laugh again at my surprised face.
"Goodnight Audrey!" he said winking, and shutting the door.
I watched his door with my mouth open in surprise at this boys…I don't even know what to call it his…boldness…his always knowing that he will get what he wants from me…ness…his sarcastic playful mood with me…ness…. his overly-confident attitude…ness. I smiled at his door- he is perfect for me.