It took all of the self control is his body to not strangle Logan for sleeping with Tracy. Kurt was beyond hurt when he was rejected by the tiger woman, but his pain only increased when Logan was the successful one. He had been watching over his best friend for longer than he had been dating Kitty. Now that the Canadian had her, his chances of having a relationship with Tracy were small to none. Things didn't get better when the short man flaunted his relationship with the woman by not showering afterwards; Tracy's scent all over him.

Slowly, Kurt meandered through the woods as he thought things over. Part of him wanted to go find Logan and give him a piece of his mind, but another part of him longed to just walk away and pretend like he was okay. Neither seemed like a good thing to do at the time. First of all, if he tried to tell Logan off he would probably end up seriously injured, or he'd totally fail to get his message out in the right way. Second, with his heart so freshly broken he'd never be able to successfully play pretend that he was alright. Deciding for the time being to just stick to himself, he teleported into a tree and leaned against a thick branch.

Through the thick, green trees he could see some of the other teenagers playing together. Kurt wanted to be a part of that. He enjoyed goofing off more than sulking, but right now he couldn't bring himself to get over the hurt. A rustle from the branches below made him glance down. Seeing striped fur made his throat choke and his heart hurt. He turned away and looked around at the other trees to see if any of them were more suitable. Unfortunately, this was the only one he could find that was large enough to lounge in. Tracy's gasp made him bring his attention back to her.

"I didn't know anybody else was up here," She whispered, amber eyes looking away, "I'll just go find another tree." Something spoke inside Kurt as he watched her start to turn away and he quickly spoke up.

"Nein!" Tracy turned back with surprise at his exclaimation. "I only meant that you could stay if you would like to mein freund." His white eyes searched her's, almost pleading for her to keep him company.

"If I'm intruding on your privacy then I can go..." Her words trailed off.

"Tracy," He paused, "you are always velcome to sit vith me."

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Logan walked the corriders of Victor's home, glaring at anyone who happened to pass him by. Ever since he had been forced out of the medical bay he had been upset. He wanted to stick by Tracy's side, but she unfortunately didn't want his attention. He knew he'd wronged her before, but things had changed now. She was his mate. He couldn't imagine being without her. The Canadian knew he needed to speak with her, but he couldn't get her alone for some reason. Everytime he got somewhat close to her, she found somebody to shield her.

Growling, Logan decided he needed some fresh air. Going outside, he wandered into the woods. Throwing his head back he breathed deep of the woodsy air. He kept walking until he couldn't see Victor's house anymore. Leaning against a tall tree he listened to the soft sounds of nature. Faintly in the background he could hear a stream trickling over rocks, leaves brushed together in a tree. It was a pleasant place. He was sitting quietly against the tree when he suddenly heard voices in the background. Listening closer, he followed the voices until they lead him to one of the largest trees in the woods. Tilting his head towards the noise he recognized the people. It was Tracy and Kurt.

"How're you feeling mein freund?" The german asked, his voice soft.

"Fine I guess, just kind of unsure." She sounded uncertain. Logan listened closer.

"Vat do you mean?" The elf was so lucky to be in her presence that Logan couldn't help but be jealous.

"Well, I never was quite comfortable near Logan after the incident," He knew she was referring to the night he had betrayed her by sleeping with Rachel, "but now things are just so much worse because we've had sex." There was a moment of silence, nobody saying a thing or even moving except for their gentle breaths.

"I do not know vat to say mein gestreiftes liebes." Logan briefly wondered what Kurt had called Tracy.

"Do you think I'm a bad person for having slept with him... especially since we have feelings for eachother?" If her voice was soft before, it couldn't possibly compare to the gentleness in her voice now.

"Tracy, liebe, I could not possibly think bad of you, no matter what you do." There was a moment of rustling and their scents emanated from the same direction and Logan knew they were hugging. Anger rose in his blood at the thought of another touching his mate and he growled before he could stop himself. Silence filled the air. Brimstone filled the air as Kurt teleported and Tracy leapt out of the tree. In a moment Tracy's claws were digging into his neck and two pairs of eyes bored into his blue ones.

"Did nobody tell you that eavesdropping is a sin?" Kurt's voice was almost sarcastic the way he said it. A grim chuckle from Tracy made his blood boil even hotter.

"What do you want Logan?" Her normally laid back voice was now accusing and vicious. Her eyes glittered with frigid intensity.

"I was just wandering 'round an' I heard ya talkin' ta th' elf." His blue eyes watched her amber ones with care. All he wanted to do right now was smack Kurt and take Tracy somewhere private so that he could do more than talk with her.

"I'm no fool Logan, you stuck around. Why?" Her claws dug deeper into his neck as she readjusted her grip. Taking the opportunity of her fixing her grip he grabbed her hands and pulled them off. Pulling her up against his body, he growled possessively.

"'Cause yer my woman, an' I'm tryin' ta.." Logan trailed off momentarily as he glared at Kurt, "ward off th'competition." He chuckled as he watched the blue, fuzzy man frown. A sharp slap across his face made him stop however.

"Kurt is my friend Logan, and if you can't accept that then you're just NOT gonna be a happy man." Her voice gave one impression and one impression alone: she meant business!

"Need ta talk ta ya Stripes," She growled at Logan's pet name for her, "alone." Kurt looked like he was about to protest but he was shushed by Tracy with a sharp look.

"It's okay Kurt, I've got this handled." Her telepathic voice was kind but firm, "Just go back to the house and have some fun for a change okay? We'll talk later." Pulling herself out of Logan's arms she hugged her blue, fuzzy friend quickly before pushing him in the direction of the house. With one last look towards his friend, Kurt did the 'bamf' thing and left a small cloud of smoke and the stench of brimstone in the air.

"'Bout time I gotcha 'lone." Logan growled before pulling Tracy back into his arms. Before she could protest to his treatment his lips had met hers and had put her into a passionate kiss. It was almost violent it was so urgent. She could only fight back for mere moments before her inner animal demanded that she give in to her mate. She responded almost brutally. Logan reeled back in surprise only momentarily before pulling his lover back into his arms; smirk planted on his face.

Any doubts Tracy had before this moment were tossed out the window. Animal taking charge, she pushed the Canadian onto the ground and leapt on top of him. She could see the questions in his eyes about their union, but she didn't give him the chance to voice them when she took charge. She had made her decision. For now.

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Vienna stared out the window as Kurt poured out all his sorrow's about Tracy and what had happened earlier. Glancing at the clock, she listened briefly before hushing him. One of her snow colored hands grabbed one of his blue ones, while her white eyes peered into his own pair. He silenced immediately.

"Kurt, I care about you, I really do, but you're just being pathetic." He looked shocked at her words but stayed quiet. "I can see in your eyes your affection for Tracy, but unless you want her to stay with Logan, you had better get your butt moving!" He stayed silent for a moment longer before speaking.

"How can I? She still has love for Logan!" Vienna brushed his comment aside before continuing.

"But she has love for you too. If you do something now then you won't regret it. But if you wait, your chances are hopeless." Kurt gaped like a fish out of water but didn't saying anything except for unintelligble murmurings of german. "Make your move Kurt. Tell her how you feel. As soon as possible."

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(A/N) Hello hello hello! This chap is unbeta'd... but my lovely beta will get around to this far chapter eventually! lol I have faith! I hope you enjoyed reading the chapter! Please review! -Sabeybaby

Translations

Nein : No

Mein Freund : My friend

Mein gestreiftes liebes : My striped dear

Liebe : Love