Disclaimer: I don't own mutant x I just borrow them for inspiration

Ok after some wonderful reviews (thank you very much to my reviewers, you know who you are : ) ) I decided this story needed to be carried on. So here are Brennan's thoughts on Shalimar's feelings. I know it's a bit sappy and sweet but that's the mood I'm in right now and I think Bren and Shal both deserve a bit of sappiness in their lives. Enjoy.

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Brennan's Thoughts

Brennan turned the piece of paper over in his hands. He looked at the last words written on the page

'Would you love me Brennan? Like I love you'

She loved him. It was like he'd been hit over the head. The world had started spinning. Could she really love him?

He had felt something for Shalimar almost as soon as he first saw her. He would have been blind not to, she was stunning. As he'd gotten to know her those feelings had developed into friendship but he had always hoped there could be something more.

Sometimes he even thought he saw her looking at him but he just dismissed it, why would she feel anything for him, he was nothing special. But now here it was in front of him. The proof, written in her beautiful handwriting on paper that smelled of rose oil just like her. It amazed him how she could be so strong and tough but so feminine and gentle at the same time.

He didn't deserve her. She was special, unique. He'd never known anyone like her his whole life. He felt like his heart was going to jump right out of his chest. What was he going to say to her?

He wanted to wrap his arms around her and never let go. He wanted to kiss her and drown in her eyes. How was he going to tell her he loved her? Maybe he shouldn't think about it. He should just say whatever came into his head when he saw her.

His heart raced as he walked to the door. He couldn't believe it, she loved him.

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ok guys i know its a bit short but i want to get to the point where Bren goes to talk to Shal in the next chapter which i might even write tonight coz i feel like i have a bout of insomnia coming on.