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Comments: once again I am so sorry for the delay. I can assure you that there is a good explanation for this. I was unable to access fanfiction.net for some reason and was not allowed to update. Happy reading!
Chapter 5:
"So where are we going?" Jean asked as they walked down the silent street. Scott glanced at her and smiled.
"Well I was thinking that we could go for dinner at this new place and then the rest is up to you". Jean looked up at him and grinned squeezing his hand. The heels of her shoes echoed down the silent street, the sky above them a mixture of pinks and oranges as the sun began to set. Leaves of different colours had begun to fall from the trees, landing in clumps on the sidewalk. She sighed leaning slightly against his side as they walked. The crisp leaves crunched under their weight as they made their way down the road.
"What were you and Logan talking about before we left?" Jean asked looking up at him. Scott offered her a half smile plunging his free hand deep into his trouser pocket.
"Well not much really he wanted to know why I was so psyched up."
"And what did you say?"
"I told him that I was taking you out for the night" she smiled.
"I am really glad you asked me Scott"
"Me to"
*~*
"Come in Logan" Charles Xavier called through the closed door before Logan had even knocked. The door opened and Logan stepped inside, his hands deep in his pockets. He stared at Xavier and Hank MaCoy before walking over to the desk where Charles was sitting.
"Are you alright?" Charles asked pressing his fingers together. Logan nodded with a small grunt.
"It's about Jean and Scott" he said. Hank moved himself closer bringing him and Logan a chair. He sat down folding his oversized blue arms over his chest thoughtfully.
"Ah yes, they are out tonight if I am not mistaken"
"Yeah they are out alright. Chuck they are on a date" Logan said matter-of- factly. Charles nodded his head and looked over to Hank. He was a large man whom had taken the form of a beast during his mutation. His skin was replaced with blue fur and every aspect of him once looking like a man had gone.
"Surley it's a bit early in the week for dating" Hank said reaching out to Charles' desk for his cup of tea.
"Damn right" Logan agreed.
"Logan, I am sensing you are distressed about this?" Charles asked taking a mouthful of his own drink. Logan shrugged.
"I donno, not that I am not happy for the kids but I keep wondering about what would happen if it were to you know crash and burn"
Charles raised an eyebrow placing his cup on his desk.
"I have seen they way those two have been acting around each other for months, I am surprised they hadn't done this sooner" Hank said. Charles nodded.
"But that is not the only issue that is concerning you is it?" Charles asked looking back to Logan who was now sitting down in a chair opposite him. Logan shrugged.
"Logan there is nothing to worry about with Jean and Scott, I am confident that they will make each other happy in the future, but I do understand where you are coming from and I assure you there is nothing to worry about. Scott is a good boy and has evolved in to a very fine and respectable young man."
Logan nodded. "Thanks Chuck. Well I am gonna turn in. See you in the mornin'" he said raising himself from his chair and walking out of the room. Charles looked over to Hank who sat there thoughtfully.
"Are you thinking the same as Logan?" Hank asked. Charles shook his head and sighed.
"Like I said I have confidence in my two eldest students and trust them."
*~*
Jean and Scott made their way now down a crowded street, restaurants on each side of the road. The street was light by the street lights and that of the restaurants.
"So where is this new place then?" Jean asked, her eyes scanning the street for a place she didn't know. Scott stretched out an arm and pointed down to the end of the road where it came to a stop and a large river ran calmly through the town. At the dock was a large white ferry boat.
"There" he said dropping his arm. Jean caught her breath staring down at the boat in awe. She loved boats.
"Oh Scott! How did you." she trailed off looking up at him. He tapped his nose with his index finger before pulling her down the road.
As they walked across the dock Jean looked about. Small lights had been hung from the small stands on each side of the dock. There was a wooden walkway leading up on to the boat, where a man dressed in a penguin suit waited at the bottom. Scott lightly pulled her to the foot of the walk way where he gave his name. The man pushed his glasses up his narrow nose and looked down at a piece of paper he held in his hand.
"Welcome a board Mr Summers" he said gesturing for them to walk past. Jean looked over the side of the walk way down at the calm water, listening to it hit the side of the boat. Once they were on board they followed a waiter to the back of the boat where there was a small table waiting them. There was a small lantern placed in the middle and there were more small lights that had been stung from the bars of the boat to the wooden walls where the inner restaurant was. Jean took in a deep breath breathing in the sent of the rest water filled air and sighed. The waiter pulled out her chair and she sat down watching Scott do the same. They were given a menu and left alone.
"Scott this is amazing!" Jean said looking over the side of the boat, her voice filled with excitement. The sun had now set leaving behind a dark sky filed with stars.
"Glad you like it"
"Like it, I love this!" she said looking at him. Her smile softened and she reached out and took his hand.
"Thank you" he nodded. In the back ground was the soft sound of music, which was coming from the inner restaurant, tables were placed all around the edges of the boat leaving a space in the center where couples were slowly dancing.
Opening his menu Scott glanced over the top of it and looked at her, her hand still in his, he allowed his thumb to caress her soft skin. He watched her green eyes scan the pages of the menu.
"You look beautiful" he said not realizing he had spoken aloud until she looked at him and smiled.
"You already said that once" her voice dropping to a whisper. Scott smiled looking down at their hands. He shrugged.
"I can't say how beautiful because it is beyond words to say so I thought I would tell you again". Her smiled widened and quickly she leant forward and pressed her lips on his. He closed his eyes matching the kiss, lifting a hand and stroking her cheek. Parting slowly, their faces lingered inches away from each other. Scott placed a small kiss on the tip of her nose before she sat back down in her chair.
Ten minutes went by, they ordered their meals and a bottle of wine.
"How is your head?" Jean asked taking a sip of wine and looking to the wound on his head which was now almost healed.
"Its better" he said. "What about you? has your head ache gone?" he asked referring to when Simmons jumped on her back and grabbed at her hair.
"How did you know I had a head ache?" she asked, "I never told you". He shrugged and pointed to his head.
"I could feel it. Don't ask me how I know it was yours, I just knew"
"Must be a bond we have, I have had that too, being able to feel what you feel and I haven't been able to do that before."
"You wanna dance?" he asked. Jean nodded flipping her hair over her shoulder and taking his hand. They stood and walked to the center of the floor where a few couples were dancing already. Jean slipped her arms around Scott's neck pulling him close. They began to dance to the mellow, slow music talking and laughing quietly.
"Remember one Halloween when we filled Logan's bed with party spray?" Scott asked. Jean giggled thinking back a few years.
"We were about 12 then weren't we?" she asked. "And we got into trouble the next day". Scott nodded.
"He has no sense of humor when it comes to things like that" he commented dryly. Jean laughed resting her head on his shoulder and sighed. Scott kissed the top of her head and looked up. He couldn't remember a time when he was this happy. He knew it must have sounded ridicules but he had never felt this way before.
"I don't think it sounds ridicules at all" Jean murmured lifting her head and meeting his eyes. She felt a wave of embarrassment wash over Scott and he looked down to the floor. She removed an arm from around his neck and placed it under his chin, lifting his face and his eyes to her. They stared at each other for a moment, admiring each other. Scott looked deep into her eyes, getting lost in the huge green pools. He dipped his face down and caught her lips in his. Jean's arm found its place around his neck and she pulled him closer. Scott's arms tighten from around her waist as he kissed her, wanting her closer, not caring about the other people who might have been watching. His hands stroked the silk material of her dress as they continued to kiss. He could feel her fingers stroking the back of his neck and his hair and he deepened the kiss. She opened her mouth allowing his tongue in and she obliged. Everything seemed to come to a stand still, the music could no longer be heard and neither of them were aware of where they were any more. It was only them. They parted only for air and the need to look at each other. Jean bit her bottom lip trying to suppress a smile. She rested her head on his shoulder hugging him as they continued to dance and looked past him seeing the food on their table.
"Scott, the food is on the table" she whispered. He pulled himself away looking over his shoulder and she suddenly felt cold allowing a shiver to run down her spine. He led her to the table and pulled her chair out for her and walked and sat in his own. They looked down at their plates of steaming food, both ordered chicken pasta. Nothing much was said as they ate, both comfortable with the silence they stared at each other as if it was the first time they had set eyes upon one another. Once they had finished they went for a walk around the boat.
"This has been the best night I have had since.well since I can remember" Jean said wrapping her hands around his arm, leaning against him. Scott smiled.
"This has been the best night I have had". She smiled. They stopped at the front of the boat. Jean put her hands on the railings looking over the side. She looked out into the darkness, seeing the reflection of the moon on the water. She felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her from behind and she jumped at the un-expected touch but relaxed immediately. Scott chuckled resting his chin on her shoulder and lightly squeezing her.
"Isn't it beautiful?" she asked turning her head to look at him. He kissed her cheek before straightening up. She leant back into his warm chest, putting her hands on his as he held her.
"It is nothing compared to you" he whispered dropping a kiss on the top of her head. They rocked slightly to the faint sound of the music, Jean humming along to the tune. She felt her eyes close and her body relax, enjoying the feel of Scott's arms around her.
"So sleepy girl, do you want to go now?" he asked smiling, looking down at her. She shook her head not opening her eyes.
"No, I want to stay here forever" she whispered. He smiled.
"Me too" he whispered. They stood there for a little while longer before walking back to their table. Paying the bill, they walked back down the walkway onto the dock, which had now been cleared of most people.
"Well what do you want to do now?" He asked looking at his watch, "It is almost 11:45" he added. She nodded looking around. Most of the shops had closed, the street basically empty.
"How about we go home?" she asked taking his hand. He nodded raising an eyebrow as she led him to the edge of the dock. She looked at him and smiled squeezing his hand.
"Ready?" she asked.
"For what?" he asked. Suddenly she kicked off and they were hovering above the ground. He frowned at first, but it was soon replaced by a wide grin as they began to fly through the air, over the river.
"Are you ok?" she asked looking over to him. He nodded looking down at the world as they flew by. The cool breeze pleasantly hit their faces blowing their hair behind them. They flew over the river and over the school, the park, the woods until the institute came into view. Setting them down in front of the doors Jean sighed looking at him.
"Beats walking huh?" she asked with a small giggle. He nodded tucking a stray strand of red hair behind her ear. They walked inside the institute, removing their shoes. Scott took her hand as they walked across the foyer to the stairs. Jean stopped, spotting a light out of the corner of her eye and walking towards it, Scott obediently followed her.
"Logan?" she asked stepping into the common room. He was sitting in an armchair, his eyes fixed to the television screen, even though it was not switched on. Scott came up behind her and glance at the elder man who had now turned to look at them.
"Good morning" he said dryly. Jean smiled biting her lip.
"Have a good time?" he asked. She looked up and nodded unable to keep the smile from her face. "I'm glad" he said looking past Jean to Scott.
"So much for not being home too late" he said.
"Sorry, that's my fault, I guess I took the long way home." She said still smiling.
"What are you still doing up Logan?" Scott asked.
"Couldn't sleep and I wanted to make sure you two got home safely."
"Well we are home now so you can go up to bed now if you want" Scott said dryly.
"And I am going to say the same for you two, except I want you in bed now. Early mornin' you know" Logan said. Jean nodded brushing past Scott and walking out into the foyer. Scott was about to follow but Logan called him back.
"Where did you go?" he asked.
"A new restaurant down town"
"What did you drink?"
"What does it matter?"
"Is she drunk?"
"What no, she is fine and we both had a great time". Scott could feel the aggravation in Logan's voice and walked out the room before any more could be said. To his surprise Jean was waiting for him at the top of the stairs.
"Hey, what took you so long?" she asked once he had caught up with her.
"Logan wanted to know what we got up to" he told her as they walked down the corridor. The short walk to Jean's room was in silence. Scott stopped out side her door and watched her as she opened it and turned to face him.
"I can't tell you how much fun I had tonight. Thank you" she told him. He nodded leaning down and kissing her on the mouth. She obliged holding the top of his arms lightly, closing her eyes and becoming limp in his arms. The kiss was long and sweet, once they parted Jean stepped back into her room and smiled at him.
"G'night Scott" she said blowing him a kiss before closing the door.
A?N: well that is the end of that chapter. Hope you like it. Remember reviews are what keep me going! ;) Season three is starting soon! Woohoo! I know some of you are probably at the end of that season but I havent seen it yet so im excited!
Chapter 6 soon
Comments: once again I am so sorry for the delay. I can assure you that there is a good explanation for this. I was unable to access fanfiction.net for some reason and was not allowed to update. Happy reading!
Chapter 5:
"So where are we going?" Jean asked as they walked down the silent street. Scott glanced at her and smiled.
"Well I was thinking that we could go for dinner at this new place and then the rest is up to you". Jean looked up at him and grinned squeezing his hand. The heels of her shoes echoed down the silent street, the sky above them a mixture of pinks and oranges as the sun began to set. Leaves of different colours had begun to fall from the trees, landing in clumps on the sidewalk. She sighed leaning slightly against his side as they walked. The crisp leaves crunched under their weight as they made their way down the road.
"What were you and Logan talking about before we left?" Jean asked looking up at him. Scott offered her a half smile plunging his free hand deep into his trouser pocket.
"Well not much really he wanted to know why I was so psyched up."
"And what did you say?"
"I told him that I was taking you out for the night" she smiled.
"I am really glad you asked me Scott"
"Me to"
*~*
"Come in Logan" Charles Xavier called through the closed door before Logan had even knocked. The door opened and Logan stepped inside, his hands deep in his pockets. He stared at Xavier and Hank MaCoy before walking over to the desk where Charles was sitting.
"Are you alright?" Charles asked pressing his fingers together. Logan nodded with a small grunt.
"It's about Jean and Scott" he said. Hank moved himself closer bringing him and Logan a chair. He sat down folding his oversized blue arms over his chest thoughtfully.
"Ah yes, they are out tonight if I am not mistaken"
"Yeah they are out alright. Chuck they are on a date" Logan said matter-of- factly. Charles nodded his head and looked over to Hank. He was a large man whom had taken the form of a beast during his mutation. His skin was replaced with blue fur and every aspect of him once looking like a man had gone.
"Surley it's a bit early in the week for dating" Hank said reaching out to Charles' desk for his cup of tea.
"Damn right" Logan agreed.
"Logan, I am sensing you are distressed about this?" Charles asked taking a mouthful of his own drink. Logan shrugged.
"I donno, not that I am not happy for the kids but I keep wondering about what would happen if it were to you know crash and burn"
Charles raised an eyebrow placing his cup on his desk.
"I have seen they way those two have been acting around each other for months, I am surprised they hadn't done this sooner" Hank said. Charles nodded.
"But that is not the only issue that is concerning you is it?" Charles asked looking back to Logan who was now sitting down in a chair opposite him. Logan shrugged.
"Logan there is nothing to worry about with Jean and Scott, I am confident that they will make each other happy in the future, but I do understand where you are coming from and I assure you there is nothing to worry about. Scott is a good boy and has evolved in to a very fine and respectable young man."
Logan nodded. "Thanks Chuck. Well I am gonna turn in. See you in the mornin'" he said raising himself from his chair and walking out of the room. Charles looked over to Hank who sat there thoughtfully.
"Are you thinking the same as Logan?" Hank asked. Charles shook his head and sighed.
"Like I said I have confidence in my two eldest students and trust them."
*~*
Jean and Scott made their way now down a crowded street, restaurants on each side of the road. The street was light by the street lights and that of the restaurants.
"So where is this new place then?" Jean asked, her eyes scanning the street for a place she didn't know. Scott stretched out an arm and pointed down to the end of the road where it came to a stop and a large river ran calmly through the town. At the dock was a large white ferry boat.
"There" he said dropping his arm. Jean caught her breath staring down at the boat in awe. She loved boats.
"Oh Scott! How did you." she trailed off looking up at him. He tapped his nose with his index finger before pulling her down the road.
As they walked across the dock Jean looked about. Small lights had been hung from the small stands on each side of the dock. There was a wooden walkway leading up on to the boat, where a man dressed in a penguin suit waited at the bottom. Scott lightly pulled her to the foot of the walk way where he gave his name. The man pushed his glasses up his narrow nose and looked down at a piece of paper he held in his hand.
"Welcome a board Mr Summers" he said gesturing for them to walk past. Jean looked over the side of the walk way down at the calm water, listening to it hit the side of the boat. Once they were on board they followed a waiter to the back of the boat where there was a small table waiting them. There was a small lantern placed in the middle and there were more small lights that had been stung from the bars of the boat to the wooden walls where the inner restaurant was. Jean took in a deep breath breathing in the sent of the rest water filled air and sighed. The waiter pulled out her chair and she sat down watching Scott do the same. They were given a menu and left alone.
"Scott this is amazing!" Jean said looking over the side of the boat, her voice filled with excitement. The sun had now set leaving behind a dark sky filed with stars.
"Glad you like it"
"Like it, I love this!" she said looking at him. Her smile softened and she reached out and took his hand.
"Thank you" he nodded. In the back ground was the soft sound of music, which was coming from the inner restaurant, tables were placed all around the edges of the boat leaving a space in the center where couples were slowly dancing.
Opening his menu Scott glanced over the top of it and looked at her, her hand still in his, he allowed his thumb to caress her soft skin. He watched her green eyes scan the pages of the menu.
"You look beautiful" he said not realizing he had spoken aloud until she looked at him and smiled.
"You already said that once" her voice dropping to a whisper. Scott smiled looking down at their hands. He shrugged.
"I can't say how beautiful because it is beyond words to say so I thought I would tell you again". Her smiled widened and quickly she leant forward and pressed her lips on his. He closed his eyes matching the kiss, lifting a hand and stroking her cheek. Parting slowly, their faces lingered inches away from each other. Scott placed a small kiss on the tip of her nose before she sat back down in her chair.
Ten minutes went by, they ordered their meals and a bottle of wine.
"How is your head?" Jean asked taking a sip of wine and looking to the wound on his head which was now almost healed.
"Its better" he said. "What about you? has your head ache gone?" he asked referring to when Simmons jumped on her back and grabbed at her hair.
"How did you know I had a head ache?" she asked, "I never told you". He shrugged and pointed to his head.
"I could feel it. Don't ask me how I know it was yours, I just knew"
"Must be a bond we have, I have had that too, being able to feel what you feel and I haven't been able to do that before."
"You wanna dance?" he asked. Jean nodded flipping her hair over her shoulder and taking his hand. They stood and walked to the center of the floor where a few couples were dancing already. Jean slipped her arms around Scott's neck pulling him close. They began to dance to the mellow, slow music talking and laughing quietly.
"Remember one Halloween when we filled Logan's bed with party spray?" Scott asked. Jean giggled thinking back a few years.
"We were about 12 then weren't we?" she asked. "And we got into trouble the next day". Scott nodded.
"He has no sense of humor when it comes to things like that" he commented dryly. Jean laughed resting her head on his shoulder and sighed. Scott kissed the top of her head and looked up. He couldn't remember a time when he was this happy. He knew it must have sounded ridicules but he had never felt this way before.
"I don't think it sounds ridicules at all" Jean murmured lifting her head and meeting his eyes. She felt a wave of embarrassment wash over Scott and he looked down to the floor. She removed an arm from around his neck and placed it under his chin, lifting his face and his eyes to her. They stared at each other for a moment, admiring each other. Scott looked deep into her eyes, getting lost in the huge green pools. He dipped his face down and caught her lips in his. Jean's arm found its place around his neck and she pulled him closer. Scott's arms tighten from around her waist as he kissed her, wanting her closer, not caring about the other people who might have been watching. His hands stroked the silk material of her dress as they continued to kiss. He could feel her fingers stroking the back of his neck and his hair and he deepened the kiss. She opened her mouth allowing his tongue in and she obliged. Everything seemed to come to a stand still, the music could no longer be heard and neither of them were aware of where they were any more. It was only them. They parted only for air and the need to look at each other. Jean bit her bottom lip trying to suppress a smile. She rested her head on his shoulder hugging him as they continued to dance and looked past him seeing the food on their table.
"Scott, the food is on the table" she whispered. He pulled himself away looking over his shoulder and she suddenly felt cold allowing a shiver to run down her spine. He led her to the table and pulled her chair out for her and walked and sat in his own. They looked down at their plates of steaming food, both ordered chicken pasta. Nothing much was said as they ate, both comfortable with the silence they stared at each other as if it was the first time they had set eyes upon one another. Once they had finished they went for a walk around the boat.
"This has been the best night I have had since.well since I can remember" Jean said wrapping her hands around his arm, leaning against him. Scott smiled.
"This has been the best night I have had". She smiled. They stopped at the front of the boat. Jean put her hands on the railings looking over the side. She looked out into the darkness, seeing the reflection of the moon on the water. She felt a pair of strong arms wrap around her from behind and she jumped at the un-expected touch but relaxed immediately. Scott chuckled resting his chin on her shoulder and lightly squeezing her.
"Isn't it beautiful?" she asked turning her head to look at him. He kissed her cheek before straightening up. She leant back into his warm chest, putting her hands on his as he held her.
"It is nothing compared to you" he whispered dropping a kiss on the top of her head. They rocked slightly to the faint sound of the music, Jean humming along to the tune. She felt her eyes close and her body relax, enjoying the feel of Scott's arms around her.
"So sleepy girl, do you want to go now?" he asked smiling, looking down at her. She shook her head not opening her eyes.
"No, I want to stay here forever" she whispered. He smiled.
"Me too" he whispered. They stood there for a little while longer before walking back to their table. Paying the bill, they walked back down the walkway onto the dock, which had now been cleared of most people.
"Well what do you want to do now?" He asked looking at his watch, "It is almost 11:45" he added. She nodded looking around. Most of the shops had closed, the street basically empty.
"How about we go home?" she asked taking his hand. He nodded raising an eyebrow as she led him to the edge of the dock. She looked at him and smiled squeezing his hand.
"Ready?" she asked.
"For what?" he asked. Suddenly she kicked off and they were hovering above the ground. He frowned at first, but it was soon replaced by a wide grin as they began to fly through the air, over the river.
"Are you ok?" she asked looking over to him. He nodded looking down at the world as they flew by. The cool breeze pleasantly hit their faces blowing their hair behind them. They flew over the river and over the school, the park, the woods until the institute came into view. Setting them down in front of the doors Jean sighed looking at him.
"Beats walking huh?" she asked with a small giggle. He nodded tucking a stray strand of red hair behind her ear. They walked inside the institute, removing their shoes. Scott took her hand as they walked across the foyer to the stairs. Jean stopped, spotting a light out of the corner of her eye and walking towards it, Scott obediently followed her.
"Logan?" she asked stepping into the common room. He was sitting in an armchair, his eyes fixed to the television screen, even though it was not switched on. Scott came up behind her and glance at the elder man who had now turned to look at them.
"Good morning" he said dryly. Jean smiled biting her lip.
"Have a good time?" he asked. She looked up and nodded unable to keep the smile from her face. "I'm glad" he said looking past Jean to Scott.
"So much for not being home too late" he said.
"Sorry, that's my fault, I guess I took the long way home." She said still smiling.
"What are you still doing up Logan?" Scott asked.
"Couldn't sleep and I wanted to make sure you two got home safely."
"Well we are home now so you can go up to bed now if you want" Scott said dryly.
"And I am going to say the same for you two, except I want you in bed now. Early mornin' you know" Logan said. Jean nodded brushing past Scott and walking out into the foyer. Scott was about to follow but Logan called him back.
"Where did you go?" he asked.
"A new restaurant down town"
"What did you drink?"
"What does it matter?"
"Is she drunk?"
"What no, she is fine and we both had a great time". Scott could feel the aggravation in Logan's voice and walked out the room before any more could be said. To his surprise Jean was waiting for him at the top of the stairs.
"Hey, what took you so long?" she asked once he had caught up with her.
"Logan wanted to know what we got up to" he told her as they walked down the corridor. The short walk to Jean's room was in silence. Scott stopped out side her door and watched her as she opened it and turned to face him.
"I can't tell you how much fun I had tonight. Thank you" she told him. He nodded leaning down and kissing her on the mouth. She obliged holding the top of his arms lightly, closing her eyes and becoming limp in his arms. The kiss was long and sweet, once they parted Jean stepped back into her room and smiled at him.
"G'night Scott" she said blowing him a kiss before closing the door.
A?N: well that is the end of that chapter. Hope you like it. Remember reviews are what keep me going! ;) Season three is starting soon! Woohoo! I know some of you are probably at the end of that season but I havent seen it yet so im excited!
Chapter 6 soon
