(Sequel to my story Family Ties)
Disclaimer: I don't own Mutant X, though I do own all characters I created.
Note: This story takes place during the second season, post At Destiny's End.
Chapter 1- Close Call
"This is nice. We finally have some time alone," said Aurora Mulwray as she and Jesse Kilmartin lay on the couch together in the living room in Sanctuary.
Jesse and Aurora had only known each other a few months since Mason Eckhart had tried to capture and manipulate Aurora against her brother half Brennan and the rest of Mutant X. Brennan was not aware of the attraction between his best friend and his sister when they first met and had no idea they were dating.
Jesse and Aurora weren't paying much attention to the to what was on the television. They were kissing instead. Jesse pulled away and stared at Aurora. Aurora could tell Jesse had something on his mind but wasn't saying anything.
"A penny for your thoughts," she said.
"We really need to tell Brennan about us," said Jesse.
"I know. You keep reminding me. It's just easier said then done. I'm waiting for the right moment to tell him."
"I understand." Jesse kissed her cheek. " I just wonder if it will ever be the right time."
"We'll tell him tomorrow, I promise."
"Okay."
"Anyway," Aurora said, changing the subject," we better get ready."
"Oh that's right. We're going to Dawn tonight."
Dawn was a new club that had recently opened. Aurora and Jesse had made plans to double date with Aurora's friend Gabriel Masters.
Right then, Jesse and Aurora could hear footsteps of someone entering the living room.
"Is someone there?" he asked.
"It's Brennan," Jesse whispered. "Stay here." He got up off the couch and walked behind the couch to where Brennan was standing. "Hey Brennan."
"Hi Jess, I didn't even see you."
"I was just lying down on the couch."
"That's weird because I thought I heard you talking to someone."
"It must have been the TV you heard," Jesse lied.
Brennan looked at the TV unaware that his sister was lying on the couch, out of his sight.
"So, who's the girl?" Brennan asked.
"What?" responded Jesse, nervously.
"Come on Jess, I've known you long enough to know when your seeing someone. You're happier than normal and always making up some excuse when you go somewhere. I've noticed it for months."
Jesse relaxed a little. "You're right. I have been seeing someone and she's amazing. I've never met anyone like her." Aurora just smiled as she listened in on their conversation.
"Are you seeing her tonight?"
"Yes I am."
"Well, who is this 'Mystery Girl'?"
At that moment, Shalimar Fox walked into the living room door that was across from the couch. Shalimar saw Aurora hiding from her brother.
"Shh," Aurora whispered with her fingers to her lips.
"Hey Shal," said Brennan as he turned to face her. "Going somewhere tonight?"
Brennan had noticed Shalimar was dressed up a little more than normal in her black tight pants and leopard printed halter-top.
"Yeah, I'm going to a club tonight." Shalimar looked at Aurora who was still hiding and then she looked at Jesse. She realized exactly what was going on. "Brennan, do you know where my leather jacket is?"
"Yeah, I'll show you."
"See ya Jess." Bye Aurora, Shalimar thought.
"Bye," said Jesse. Aurora read Shalimar's thought and just nodded in acknowledgment as Shalimar and Brennan left the room.
"That was close," said Jesse as Aurora stood up and turned off the TV.
"Yeah. We better get going. Gabriel and his date will be waiting for us."
"Okay, let's go." They both left the living room.
I'm back! Now please review. Not a lot happened in this chapter, but I promise there is more to come.