DISCLAIMER: I dont own any of the X-men even though I wish I did cause then Jean would have ditched Scott long ago and gone for the real man, Wolverine.

CHAPTER 2

In the dark room two bodies lay entwined together covered by only a thin blanket. Jean lay curled up beside Logan's bare chest, his arms wrapped tightly around her waist. Logan's senses kicked in when he sensed Storm heading towards the lab, probably to check up on Jean. He quickly jumped off the table and retrieved his jeans. Storm opened the lab door and was stunned to see a half naked Logan and Jean lying naked under a blanket. She immediately knew Jean had given into her desires. She couldn't stop the rush of jealousy filling her heart.

Why did Logan pick her? Why not me? What does she have that I don't?

"Hi Storm. I'm sorry you had to see this. I never meant to let this happen when I came down here it's just I couldn't stop myself once she admitted how she felt about me." Logan wondered why he was explaining himself to Storm but at the same time didn't want her to get the wrong idea.

"It's fine Logan. I just have one question" her jealousy was now overpowering her and she thought she would grill Logan about his feelings.

"Do you think it's wise to get involved with a woman who not only is engaged but to one who hasn't even asked where her fiancé is since she returned. Do you think she really loves you or are you a play toy until we find Scott?" Her tone was sarcastic emphasising her jealousy. Logan stared at her in astonishment. He never believed Storm would ever think of Jean like that.

"Why are talking about Jean like that? You're like a sister to her and you're talking about her as if she's a slut. I believe Jean loves me so I don't care about your opinion of any of us" He was getting angry and felt Wolverine rising to the surface.

"How do you even know that's the real Jean? I mean how could she have survived that amount of water crashing on her. What if the Phoenix appears? What will you do then?" Storm couldn't believe that Jean could come back and steal Logan's heart away from her especially since they had become quite close after her death. She was not going to let her take him away from her.

"Of course it's the real Jean. I cant believe you would think that it wasn't." Logan eyed her suspiciously. He didn't believe this was just about Jean returning.

"What's the real reason you've came down here and started questioning me? Don't lie to me Storm, I know you and I know that you were just as happy to find Jean as I was. What is it? You scared she'll take you're limelight and become the favourite? Jealous that she's more powerful than you?" Logan was now tormenting her and she couldn't take it. She had to lash out and release the weight off her shoulders.

"Why did you pick her? Why could you not have picked me instead of her?" She screamed at him then lowered her head and stared at the ground, her eyes prickling with tears. Logan didn't know what to make of the situation. He never would have considered that Storm had feelings him. Maybe he was oblivious to her feeling since he was busy dealing with his love for Jean.

"I'm sorry Ororo but I don't feel that way about you. You are a very close friend but that is it. I cant describe how much I love Jean. You will make a guy very lucky one day, it's just not me. I've found my soul mate. As they say wolves mate for life and I've found my mate."

Logan smirked at his last comment. Never would he have guessed he would find his soul mate. Storm looked up at him through her wet eyes. She looked into his passionate brown eyes and saw the love for Jean radiating from them. She knew he loved Jean but all she wanted was just one kiss. Quickly she grabbed the back of Logan's neck and pulled him towards her. She hastily secured her lips against his, making sure she had a strong hold of him.

Meanwhile unknown to them Jean was waking from her sleep. Jean had been woken up by voices in her head thinking that they were someone's close by she opened her eyes to look around however she could see nobody. You've finally allowed me to be set free. Why didn't you allow yourself to feel true joy and desire in your life before you stupid girl? I must thank you because now this is my body. Jean realised the voices were hers. She suddenly realised that the was the Phoenix, the beast the professor had tried to suppress. She could feel the Phoenix rising to the surface. When she turned her head to look for Logan to help her the scene she saw infuriated her. Storm kissing Logan . The Phoenix fed off Jean's feelings of rage and was now in control of Jean's body. Her eyes turned black and she let out a high pitched scream. Storm realised Logan from her and saw the furious Phoenix staring at her, with looks that could kill. Logan stared at the woman he loved, understanding why the professor blocked Jean's mind. Logan suddenly felt himself being thrown into the air away from Storm. He landed with a thump and looked up to see the Phoenix heading straight for Storm, her body surrounded by flames. Storm's body was shaking in fear. She could fell death approaching her and couldn't help by think: What have I done?