OLD BEGINNINGS:
CHAPTER 2
Logan sat in the cool night air watching the sun setting with his best friend, Ororo. He had realized that there was something different between himself and Ororo. He did not know what until a few years back. Their first years together had been very rough. Logan had tried to stay away from her, pretending that she was almost not there at all.
Later on, having fought countless battles together, the two X-MEN had become very close. They even ran off to the mountains together at one point. Logan had always known their friendship was deep, yet he never realized just how deep that bond went.
Tonight they sit together near the edge of the Xavier mansion's lake by the large Weeping Willow tree. Neither had said much. Their relationship had eliminated the need for uncomfortable small talk.
Surprisingly Ororo spoke, "Logan, was there something you wanted to ask me?" She said gently laying her hand on Logan's shoulder.
"Yeah, 'Ro, there is." Logan responded nervously. He was hardly one to get nervous not even for a big mission.
"Well?" Ororo questioned with her cool blue eyes showing clearly her anxiety.
"Okay, Here goes." Logan thought as he reached out to take Ororo's hand.
"Listen, 'Ro," Logan said feeling ready to give up and turn back already. "This is hard for me ta say, but?" His voice drifted off as he lowered his head unable to say speak further.
Ororo placed two fingers under Logan's chin and lifted his head so their eyes met, "It's okay. Whatever it is, you can tell me." She said and her body tensed a little anticipating what was to come next.
"I love you. Have fer a long time. I wasn't willin' ta admit it ta myself. You're my greatest weakness and my greatest strength."
Ororo seemed touched by this statement and found herself at a loss for words. Logan seized the opportunity and grasped her hand in his. He continued his poetic speech.
"Whenever ya get hurt or scared I go crazy. Yer the only one who can really make me think about something other than fighting or me. Now I made a lotta mistakes in my life that I regret, but I promise I will never regret this night as long as I live. I promise you that I'll make ya as happy you've made me just by bein' my friend." Logan finished and held his breath for her answer as Ororo let out a breath she did not realize she had been holding.
"Logan, what exactly do you mean?" Ororo said hoping against hope that he meant what she thought he meant. "Logan, I..." Ororo tried but could not finish her response. Instead he leaned in and kissed Ororo softly and sweetly, startling her slightly.
"Will ya marry this wreck of a man?" Logan repeated, wanting to hear the answer clearly and from her own lips. He reached into his right pocket and from it removed a small black velvet box. He opened the box and inside rested a gorgeous gold ring. The ring had one large diamond in the middle and two silver X's on either side.
"Yes, Old Friend." Ororo said, silent tears running down her face. "For all eternity dear love, for all eternity."
The two both leaned in this time and kissed long and deeply. Then, they slowly pulled apart. Logan held Ororo's face in one hand and wiped her happy tears away. She lay her hand gently on Logan's. He took her other hand and slipped the ring on her finger. Side by side, hands still clasped, the two fell asleep under the Weeping Willow tree?