AN: I'm soooooo sorry I havent updated this story in a while, with University deadlines and a huge case of writers block this story had kind of gone on the back burner. Here is a small chapter to tied you over, and i will write a proper chapter soon as i can. Love xxx

It's Always You

Chapter 6

Charles was busy training the new mutants to hone their abilities, and so far it was going well. He was currently racing Hank across the courtyard. Alina smiled, she was sat on the wall with a book in hand. As he nurtured and taught the people around him she realized this was where Charles was truly in his element. As much as he refused to admit it, he was a good teacher. He smiled at her and walked over to her. She closed the book putting it on the wall next to her; he placed his hands on her thighs and rubbed his hands over her legs. She smiled wrapping her arms around his neck and pressing a kiss to his lips.

"You ready?"

"I suppose," she complained allowing Charles to lift her off the wall and onto the ground.

"You need to practice blocking out emotions Alina, it's the only way you'll be able to properly use your power of manipulation."

"I can block emotions" she said indigently

"But you do not harness the emotions of the other person to better keep control, especially on a mass"

"Okay"

"Read my emotions"

Alina took a deep breath and concentrated on the people around her, she focused in on the sound of Charles emotions and allowed the aura to flow over her.

"Happiness, Compassion, Kindness, Excitement, and …"

"Come on" he encouraged

"Love"

"Yes" he smiled, taking her back into his arms, she stood on the tips of her toes and smiled gently in his ear.

"Take the gun in your pocket and put it to my head."

James looked at her shocked, but his body did what it was told regardless of him trying to stop it.

"Alina?" he questioned

"Drop the gun" she smiled and relief flooded his face, letting the gun fall from his hand to the gravel pathway. He wrapped his arms tightly around her small waist and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Moira poked her head out of the window and called down

"The president's about to make his address"

They ran into the house and made their way into the den. They all crowded round the small TV, Alina and raven stood with their arms crossed looking wearily at the closeness of Moira to Charles.

"That is where we will find Shaw" Erik said pointing the gun towards the TV

"How do you know?" Alex asked

"Two superpowers facing off and he want to start World War 3. We're not leaving anything to chance. " Charles answered

"So much for diplomacy, I suggest you all get a good nights sleep" Eric said before leaving the room

"He's right" Charles said before standing.

Moira jumped up to and Alina held back the urge to snort in amusement. Charles looked at the setting sun from the window and smiled at the occupants of the room. Alina moved to stand beside him and placed a hand on his arm. He turned to face her, a confused look laced her features. He took Alina's hand and led her out of the room.

He led her down the corridor to his bedroom, he stopped outside the door his hand on the handle but not making a move to open the door. Alina squeezed his hand lightly making him push the door open. He let go of her hand and sat on the end of the bed.

"This is pure madness Charles"

"I know"

"They're only kids"

"They need this, I need this"

"We all need something Charles, doesn't mean we necessarily get it"

"Alina"

"Don't Charles," she said not wanting to hear the pity that laced his voice.

"Don't keep shutting me out"
"I'm not" she said pulling of the shirt she was wearing, followed by her pants folding them over the back of Charles chair.

"Alina"

"Charles, let' just got to sleep"

"I love you" he said wrapping his arms around her wasit as she stared out at the pitch black of the night. She heard his sigh heavily and turn to his back. she turned over as well and took in the red canopy above her.

"I'm coming with you tomorrow?"