Days have been running smoothly, I started hanging out more with Scott, Jean, and Kurt, but I still lock myself in my room from time to time.
I also started opening up more about my beliefs and opinions.
For instance, I told them I was a vegetarian, which I avoided for a long time.
Occasionally, I would not eat anything for lunch or dinner and wait until everyone was asleep to grab a bite.
Scott made a comment about me being too savage to be vegetarian.
It wasn't really my choice to be a vegetarian, my mother forced me to do it.
Anyway, now we are in the school cafeteria, two tables away from us was Lance with his friends.
The girl we were chasing last week, Anne Adler and Todd Tolanski, Kurt told me about him, he is a mutant like us, he has the features of a frog, which is really disgusting.
I looked to the entrance of the cafeteria and saw an oversized boy enter who looked very familiar.
"Isn't that the guy you and Logan went to see on Saturday night?" I asked Jean, seeing the similarities between the two boys.
"Yeah, Fred, he's all right when he's not ripping lockers out of the walls," she said, laughing.
"He did that? Well, that was unexpected," I said as I ate my fruit salad.
"You and Anne, that's an odd pairing," Kurt said, drawing our attention.
"Yeah, I have to play a romantic scene with a girl who thinks we tried to kill her. Man, she must be a great actress!" said Scott and we laughed.
"That must be awkward," I said to Scott.
"Dude, you got to invite us to your rehearsals," Kurt said and I chuckled.
But my laughter faded when I met Fred's eyes staring angrily at all of us.
He walked to his table with a huge tray full of food, sat down on the chair, but it suddenly broke causing the food to go flying straight to the popular guys.
Duncan Matthews' gang.
I stood up from my seat as Duncan and his boys started walking toward Fred.
"Wrong move, Bloby," Duncan said.
Jean put an arm on my shoulder and motioned for me to sit back down.
"Kathryn stay here, this could get messy," she said and I rolled my eyes.
"Yeah, like that has not happened already," I said, actually referring to the bunch of food on the floor.
Fred tried to stand up, but he slipped on the food and fell back down.
Everyone was laughing at him as if this was some kind of entertainment.
People are cruel.
"Don't laugh at me!!!" shouted Fred in anger, his face was red and so were his eyes.
He grabbed the food off the floor and threw it at Duncan, who fell to the ground after the food hit his face.
After that, everyone was throwing food at each other while Fred was getting out of control every second.
I could hear people screaming, laughing, and someone shouting "Food Fight" repeatedly.
Kurt and Scott ducked under the table, Jean tried to protect us with her telekinesis shields.
Before I could react properly, a hamburger hit me in the face.
Disgusted, I pushed it away from my face.
"Oh, shit," I said as I tasted the ketchup in my mouth.
If I catch the asshole who threw it, he is dead meat.
"I am sorry, but I am skipping dessert," I said to Jean as I made sure no one was watching and I phased down the floor.
-Time Skip-
I finally arrived home. It's no fun walking back here, it's too far and of course, being stained with ketchup and meat stains didn't help the situation.
At least now I can finally take a shower.
I was just about to take off my shirt when someone knocked on my door.
I groaned, another interaction with me smelling like a fast-food meal.
"Yes," I said, and Jean opened the door.
"Hi, Kathryn, can we talk?" she asked, and I nodded.
She walked in and closed the door behind her.
"You saw Fred today?" she asked, sitting down on my bed.
"Of course, I saw him, the whole school did," I said, sitting down in the chair at my desk.
"I mean when you and Kurt left he got out of control, he started throwing tables and chairs around in the cafeteria, so I talked to him, calmed him down, he's a mutant Kathryn, I told him about me too and I think I connected with him," She said and I stared at her for a while.
Fred Dukes was a mutant?
That's why Logan and Jean went to the circus where he performed, the cerebro must have detected him.
"Okay, and how can I help?" I said and she seemed uncomfortable.
"I just needed to talk to someone about it," she said and I was even more confused now.
"Why me? Why not Scott?" I asked, knowing that whenever something happened those two would always support each other unconditionally.
She laughed sarcastically at my comment.
"Scott wants nothing to do with Fred, even me saying his name makes him mad,"
She said and I smiled a bit.
Mr. Military is jealous.
"Why is that?" I asked.
"He doesn't trust him, he thinks he's going to hurt me somehow," she said and sighed.
I nodded, understanding Scott.
"I don't blame Scott for thinking that, the guy has temper issues," I said.
Scott is right, he could be trouble.
"Yeah, I know, but he deserves a chance!" She said in frustration.
"Yes, he does! But that doesn't mean that you shouldn't be careful," I said softly.
"Okay, I will" she said as softly as me.
She stood up and opened the door but suddenly she stopped and looked at me.
"Kathryn, would you be interested for a walk to the mall?" She asked, but I wasn't sure.
I was always at home or at school, I guess I could use a get away.
"Okay, when?" I asked
"6 o'clock, today! You better get ready!" She said excitedly and walked out as I smiled at her.
Now I could finally shower!
-Time Skip-
The next day, school was definetely easier, except that Kurt and I were forced to walk back home by ourselves because Scott had to meet Anne for their drama class project and Jean had to meet up with a friend of hers, Taryn I think , for a project too.
Now me and Kurt were having a training session at the garden with Wolverine and the professor.
So the rules were simple, keep the soccer ball away from the other person.
I had the ball now and I was running around, phasing through the trees and whatever got on my way.
"That's it half-pint! Keep the ball away from him, just concentrate on your -" he stopped talking when I tripped into a tree root, landing on the ground, causing me to let go of the ball to protect my face from hitting too hard.
Kurt grabbed the ball and stuck his tongue out.
"It's mine now!" He said playfully and teleported away.
I stood up and ran after him.
He had teleported on a tree branch, but it wasn't able to hold Kurt's weight and it broke.
I jumped, phased through Kurt, got the ball, and grabbed his tail to prevent him from hitting the ground.
"Oh, it's mine now," I said smirking at him as he groaned.
He stood up and gave me a look, like a toddler who got his candy stolen.
I couldn't help myself but laugh at his disappointment.
Suddenly we heard professor groan in pain and I immediately dropped the ball on the ground and we both started running to him.
"What happened?" Kurt asked professor, worry written on his face.
"Jean was kidnapped," he said and my eyes widened in shock.
Fred!
I told her to be careful around him.
Scott was going to be furious.
"Kurt, go find Scott," the professor ordered.
"Yes Sir" Kurt said and teleported away .
-Time Skip-
I walked into the garage to find Logan already dressed up in his full black uniform, ready to get on his bike but he stopped once he saw me enter.
The professor said nobody could leave until Scott arrived and we had a completed plan on how to rescue Jean.
"Where do you think you are going?" I asked, raising one eyebrow and leaning on the metallic wall.
"I don't have time for this." he said and got on the bike.
"I am coming with you," I said, while approaching him.
"No, you aren't," he said stubbornly.
"It wasn't a question," I said confidently, looking at his dark eyes .
He groaned and sighed in frustration.
"Hop on then," he muttered and I excitedly got on the bike.
He gave me his helmet and I groaned.
Yes, I know safety and all but I hate those things.
"Why do I have to wear a helmet and you don't?" I whined and he grinned.
"Because I can have my head split in half and still live, but you can't, half-pint. Now put the damn thing on," he said angrily.
For once I did what i was told to.
He turned on the bike and he was about to start driving away, but stopped suddenly.
"Hold on, Half-pint, because if you fall I am not gonna stop to get you," he said and I scoffed but still placed my hands around his waist.
He finally speed up and drove out of the institutes premises.
Jean here we come.
-Time skip-
He was driving steadily, but stopped unexpectedly, sniffing the air.
"What? You found her?" I asked as I got the helmet off and moved my hands away from his waist.
"Yes," he said and got off the bike.
"Let's go than!" I said impatiently and getting off the bike as well when he put a hand up, motioning for me to halt.
"Wait, we got to inform Charles," he said to me while grabbing the communicator. I crossed my arms and stood against the bike.
"We found her, she is at an old building at the back of Bayvile high " he informed the professor.
"Okay, Logan wait for back up," professor replied. I scoffed at what he said.
Jean was in danger, she might be getting tortured or worse. How were we supposed to sit and wait for back-up?
"We aren't really waiting for back up, are we?" I asked smirking, knowing that Logan didn't like the idea either.
"No, I am not, but you are," he said, pointing at me
Excuse me?
"Forget it, I didn't come all the way here just to wait outside," I said frustrated and feeling wronged.
"Yes you did, you will stay here until back up arrives and that's an order. Do I make myself clear?" he said to my face.
"Yes, sir," I said, gritting my teeth and he walked inside.
Asshole
I thought to myself and kicked the ground.
After two seconds I could hear all kinds of noises. Things being thrown around and screaming.
So I guess the fight has begun.
When is that fucking back-up gonna arrive?
All of a sudden, I saw Scott's convertible
I jumped up and Scott run out of the vehicle and up to me.
"Finally!" I exclaimed and we both entered the building.
"You can't take her from me!!" Fred shouted while sitting on Logan, who could barely breath.
"That's what happens when you leave me behind," I muttered to myself.
Scott shot Fred with his optic blast visor, but that didn't seem to stop Fred.
He grabbed the now unconscious Logan and threw him at Scott.
Scott instinctively took a hold of my arm and we all three crushed on Logan's bike.
Scott hit his head and passed out.
Fred turned his back and walked back inside, thinking it was over, but no.
We are just getting started.
Out of nowhere, I heard another pair of footsteps.
I stood up and saw the person.
It was Anne.
"What are you doing here?" I asked defensively.
"I want to help," she whispered to me
"Why?" I said, not believing a word.
"Because -" she cut herself off and looked at Scott.
I raised my eyebrows.
Was she interested in Scott? Maybe.
"Because I want to, okay?! And you need my help!" She said and I didn't push the matter further.
If she wanted to help she was more than welcome.
"You keep Fred busy and I'll free Jean," I said and she nodded.
"Okay, but I will need some help," she said took her gloves off, she was about to touch Scott's temple.
I don't know what happened at that moment my protective instincts kicked in and I grabbed her arm carefully not to touch her skin.
"Don't make me regret this," I said, glaring at her.
"You won't," she reassured me and I let go of her.
I phased down the floor and she walked inside.
Fred's full attention was on Anne so I was able to sneak into the room Jean was held captive in.
"Kathryn," she whispered relieved to see me.
"Don't worry, I am getting you out of here," I said and phased her out of the ropes she was tied with.
"What are you gonna do? Force me to wear bad make up?" We heard Fred shout and turned to see.
"Didn't Mystique tell you what my power is?" Anne replied to Fred .
Mystique ?
She is working for her, Fred is working for her.
I was frozen in place watching the scene between the two mutants.
"No, she didn't because I don't care!" He yelled at her.
"My power is your power, and I can take more than that!" Anne shouted and touched Fred absorbing his powers.
She threw him to the ground with Scott's optic blast but he stood up again.
"I am too strong! Even from you! I am the Blob!" He yelled proudly.
"Nah You are just garbege, who wanted a date, so guess what! I am taking you out!" She said and blasted him off the building.
Did she just did that for us? For Jean?
-Time Skip-
We had just walked out, Scott and Logan had woke up, but Scott was still weak from Anne's touch
"I took only a small dose of your power, you must be back to normal in no time" She said and I could tell she felt
uncomfortable with all of us around.
"You are an angel, Kate," Scott said to Anne and I got confused.
His words had an impact on Anne as she shook her head sadly.
"My name isn't Kate and I am no angel," she said standing up.
"But you helped us? Why?" Jean asked, pushing Anne for an answer.
"I don't know! I just don't know!" Anne yelled frantically and ran away
"Wait!" Jean tried to stop her but I grabbed her arm before she could.
"Jean, she is not ready," I said and she looked at me sadly.
"But -" she tried again, Logan stopped her this time.
"Half-pint is right, it's not the right time," Logan said and I let go of Jean's arm.
"I am happy that you are alright," Scott said and hugged jean and she hugged him back
"I am happy that you are alright too" she said to him.
Me and Logan just looked at each other.
"Next time listen to me," I said pointing to his torn apart suit.
"I could have handled it," he said and crossed his arms like a five year old .
"Yeah, yeah whatever helps you sleep at night, wolfie," I said smirking.
"Wolfie !?" He said annoyed and I laughed at his reaction.
That's for calling me half-pint
Sweet revenge