After getting to the safety of the staff room Storm and Alex were able to talk about the more pressing matter of Xavier's will. He had left her everything, including the school. Alex could tell that everyone was nervous about what she was going to do with it.

"Storm, don't worry. I would never sell this place, it's helping to many people", Alex assured her taking a sip of her coffee." Also I will have the building put in your name, I want you to continue running the school. I know my uncle always saw you running this place someday."

At this Storms eyes began to water. She hadn't really had time to mourn and now everything was getting on top of her. She knew she had to be strong but it was just hard." What Alex I can't ask you to do that…this is your inheritance. It was left to you." As soon as she said this the bell for class when," Sorry I have on get to class know, but can we talk later… Oh I almost forgot this was in one of his drawers, I didn't open it", with that she ran through the door.

Alex sat there for a minute just looking at the parcel. Tears where beginning to fall from her eyes as she left the room. The halls were empty, so no one could see her cry, that was until she turned the corner. Standing in front of her was that young man with blonde hair, and he was staring at her.

" Hi…are you ok?" was the only thing he could think to say. He couldn't believe she was crying, she seemed like such a strong character.

"What… sorry, yes, it's just getting to me", she replied looking up with watery eyes. It then that he saw how beautiful she was, even with red puffy eyes.

"No your not, come on I'll make you a drink and something to eat," he said as he lead her to the kitchen. He didn't know what came over him, he was usually shy and didn't speak to people he hadn't meet properly before. But something about her made him want to take care of her.

When they reached kitchen, she sat down at the island and held the parcel out in front off her. Warren who had be preparing the tea turned back to see her smiling to herself. She looked like she was daydreaming, because her eyes were unfocused. Her moment of peace was disturbed, for she sensed someone's gaze on her, so she looked up sharply to meet a pair of concerned eyes.

For what felt like hours they just stared at each other. Angel was the first to break away and return to his task, turning his back to her. He suddenly felt really uncomfortable, until the woman started talking behind him.

"Thank you".

" It's ok, really. Now drink this," he said handing her a large mug full of sweet tea and sitting down across from her. She rised the cup to her lips and blew gently over it before taking a sip. She smiled and turned to Warren," How did you know I like my tea weak and sweet?"

" I have no idea," he replied honestly laughing a little, causing her to laugh to." What's that?" he asked tilting his head to the parcel sitting on the counter. "It's from my uncle, I haven't opened it yet," she stated not taking her eyes of him," Your Warren, right. I met you early, when I first arrived." He wasn't sure if that was a question or a statement, so he simply said, "Yes, and your Alex, right"

"Yes, do you want something to eat I'm starving?" she asked as she got of her chair and walked towards the fridge.

"Ok, what is there?" She pulled out a range of things and stared to warm them in the microwave. She turned back to Warren, leaning against the counter to find him doing the same, across from her. "Thank you, for cheering me up. Not many would do that, especially when they don't know me. It isn't exactly the best way to meet people. " A smile was forming on her face when she said this.

"Not a problem, happy to help. I know it most have been hard to come back after everything."

"Yes, but I would've had to at some stage. Anyway enough about me, why are you here?"

"To learn about others like me and to know that I can be myself, and still be safe."

"Sounds good to me, now will you help me get all this food out?" At that the timer on the microwave when off.

After about half an hour of talking and eating, both felt like they really knew each other. Now it was time for them to clean up the mess before the dinner was to be made.

"I'll wash and you dry," suggested Warren

"Sounds good".

"Your getting water everywhere!" cried Alex as Warren dropped all the plates in the overflowing sink.

"At least it's clean," he laughed handing her a soapy glass to dry. "Anyway it wouldn't hurt to clean the floor…or you!" He grabbed a handful of bubbles and covered her arms with them.

"Did you just, soak me?" she asked in a mock serious tone. Grabbing a handful herself she wiped it on his face and smiled at him.

This continued for about ten minutes, before Storm walked I and found them both totally soaked with bubbles and water everywhere.

"I'm glad you've made a new friend, but there are other ways of meeting people and they don't involve wrecking the rooms. I would like this cleaned up in the next hour, please. The children's dinner has to be made," said Storm as she glared at them in a joking manner," and I'm serious about you cleaning up!"

"Sorry Storm, we'll clean it up know," replied Warren, looking like he was a child being shouted at by his dad for drawing on the walls. With that Storm walked back out the door.

"Sorry Storm, we'll clean it up know," said Alex, making fun of the way he spoke. His only response was throwing a wet towel, so it hit her square in the face.

"What was that for?" she asked in mock shock.

They spend the next hour drying off the kitchen. After they finished they both walked out the door and down the corridor to their rooms.

"Thanks, for walking me to my door and for the great time I had today," she said as she opened her door.

"No, thank you. I don't think I've laughed so much in my life." With that Alex walked into her room and closed the door as Warren began to walk to his own room. Once the door was shut she slide down it and sighed loudly. She couldn't stop thinking that things were finally looking up.

Warren couldn't stop thinking about her and her smile. For once in his life he was actually have fun and enjoying himself. Yes thinks were definitely looking up.