Untouchable
AN/ OMG! 24 reviews!! And to keep up with my promises, of course I have to write another chapter today! Even though I agree with Escaflowne's comment on my chapters being a tad longer, that won't happen today since I gave blood for the first time today! Or we will see were my muses take me! Since you made it all the way to Ch 3, I have to continue my request for reviews. They motivate me the most to write!
Love to all my reviewers!
Bry
PS: Mr. Happy Java: In the book, they name Colossus, Peter. That is my only source!! And since I am a novice I will just keep on following that like the Bible. (OK not like the Bible) But Thanks for the 2 reviews!!
Chapter 3
Requests
Classes finally resumed at CXSFGY. Children laughed through the hallways and whispered during classes. During Storm's history class, Bobby Drake was doodling in his notebook between his breaks of gazing at Rogue. Ororo's soft voice could not penetrate is train of thought. He was staring at his infatuation again when he felt a soft tap on his shoulder. He looked up and met the dark blue concerned eyes of Storm.
"Are you still in this atmosphere Bobby?"
Chuckles started around the room and Bobby blushed as he sank down into his chair. "Yes Ms Munroe."
"Good because as much as we all love Rogue, she won't help you pass your test next week."
Bobby felt his whole body burn and avoided the eyes of his class mates. "Sorry."
Storm gave him her soft smile and handed him a note. "Now that I have your attention, the Professor would like to see you in office now. Take your books since I suspect you won't be back before class ends."
Bobby closed his books and got out of his seat. Rogue looked up at him from her desk and sent him one of her dazzling smiles. Bobby hit his leg against his desk and silently cursed while the class erupted in laughter. The moment he got outside the classroom Bobby hit his head against the wall. Instead of acting like the young man he was, he turned into gaga boy whenever he was within 200 yards of Marie. And it was worse when his teacher was able to point it out.
He was excited as he walked down the hall towards the Professor's office. If Xavier didn't call him himself, Bobby had planned on doing so eventually. Thoughts whirled around in his mind and knocked on the solid oak door. "Come on in Mr. Drake."
Xavier sat behind his tall desk in his wheelchair. He motioned Bobby to take a seat. Facing the power of the Professor, Bobby visibly gulped. "You wanted to speak with me Professor?"
"Yes Bobby. Ever since the attacks on the school, I thought it would be best if I spoke to everyone individually. And considering the things you had to give up to stay with us, I thought that you would be perfect place to begin."
Bobby nodded.
"Do you have anything on your mind?" he inquired.
"Lots of things Professor." Bobby started to blurt out everything he was feeling. "I'm hurt over my family's reaction to me being a mutant. I'm angry at Stryker for brainwashing you into nearly killing us all. I'm scared about my own powers. And I am terrified about my feelings for Marie." Bobby gasped as he paused for air. "But what I am most concerned about is my future. Or my lack of a future. Where do I go after I graduate here? What do I do?" Bobby's despair became evident with the dropping temperatures of the room.
Xavier eased Bobby's heart rate with a thought and looked closely into his eyes. They were wide open and frightened. "Every young individual goes through this at one point of another in their life and they are not only mutants. I can't foresee the future of any one of my students, especially with all the tension bursting through the government. But I want you to know you are always welcome here in the mansion and in the X-Men." Xavier sent Bobby a reassuring smile. "Why are you frightened about your powers? Has anything happened outrageously since our last private meeting?"
"The coldness inside me is always urging to get out. I don't know if it is the hormones inside me or a new stage of my evolution." As he exhaled his breath a faint stream of frost left his mouth. "But I have a new way to control it." Bobby held out his hand and instantly it was surrounded in ice. "It is like a shield. I figure with enough concentration I can unconsciously control the molecules of ice and I will be allowed movement." But as he tried to test his theory, his fingers did not move. "I am not there yet Professor, but I will be."
"Interesting Bobby. But is this shield for your power or for Rogue?" He questioned calmly.
Bobby blushed. "I don't know. Both really. I care for her a lot Professor and even without touch, I would love just being with her. But what if we could. Since she could not control herself, why don't I control mine in a different way? Is that so wrong?"
The Professor pondered what the young man said. "Your heart is in the right place but I hope your head is too."
Bobby listened to the words the Professor said and decided to think about it later when he was alone.
After he was dismissed, Bobby sat on the couch staring blankly his hand. He urged the ice molecules to revolve and smiled as he noticed a slight movement. He dissolved the ice and sat there in silence. He thought back on the Professor said and felt proud that he would be excepted into the group. He turned his head and smiled at his girlfriend. She walked into the room and sat on the couch.
"Hey gorgeous! I missed your eyes in English!"
"I know you can't resist me. But I decided to skip after my meeting with the Professor."
"What did you guys speak about?"
"Life. The future. And you."
Marie looked taken back. "Me?"
"The Professor was trying to convince me not do something but I don't know if I can resist."
"What can't the almighty Iceman resist?"
He moved closer to her body and said huskily. "You" And before she could object his lips were on hers. He held on briefly and let go when his head started to cloud from her imprinting. "Short but sweet."
Rogue placed a gloved hand on her mouth. "Bobby, promise me you won't ever do that again! I don't want to accidentally hurt you!"
"Marie you won't…"
"Bobby if you don't promise…I don't think I can see you anymore."
He looked hurt at the thought. "I promise."
"No matter what?"
"No matter what."
She gave him a hug before she stood up. "I got to go back to my room before supper. Save me a seat?"
He nodded his head as he watched her go. How could he be so stupid? But how could he resist her. He froze his hand again and worked at his experiment.
AN/ Chap 3 is kind of short and maybe crappy but blame it on the blood loss. It is as terrible as I think I will repost it but tell oh reader what you think. Keep on reviewing!
