It's been a while, but I won't bore you with my sad story. So, here's my newest chapter!

Sorry for the delay.

Of course, this story wouldn't' be possible with the help of my super beta Real Emma Gray. Thanks baby sis.

I am NOT jealous

There is another good thing I've discovered since I got in the mansion, and that is the wonders of biology! More specifically genetic mutation. Thanks to the Professor.

I was never a nerd or anything like that, but I guess it's the way he talk to us students, it's so enchanting. I love it. That's why at the end of his lesson I asked him.

"Professor, are there any books at the library about this subject?" I was practically bouncing on my seat, I'll admit it. And like always, he looked like he was reading my mind when he smiled.

"Yes, there are quite a few. Some of the written by me and Dr. Grey, if you're interested."

Again, I'm no nerd, but I couldn't help to run towards the big library to search for the books.

Biology is one of the few lessons that I don't have with Pete. Bobby ran to find Rogue after the class was done. Apparently they forgot to do the history assignment and were running against the clock. I'll have to poke Rogue later. She's always the responsible one, telling us don't to forget to do our homework. Big momma.

This thought made me sad. I didn't talk to mine since I got here. That didn't cause as much pain as before anymore, but it still hurts. Why wouldn't? Even Bobby being able to turn into ice, he still suffers like the rest of us. He told me that he didn't say a thing about his mutation to his family; they think this is a simple boarding school. And he's not the only student hiding this from their family.

It's sad, what we have to go through. Last night me and the girls were watching TV after our classes were over and we saw that some scientists from around the world gathered to create a test that allows you to know if your son will be a mutant once he's born. John said later that this will increase the number of abortions justified by the government.

It's like the walls are closing down on us. And the most dangerous thing I know anyone of us ever did was that John used to be a pick pocket before he came to the school. That's it.

We're not the bad guys. Why are they doing this?

Later that day, I couldn't sleep, and neither did Pete, so like always we went to our safe place (a.k.a the kitchen) and just said everything that was on our minds. He told me if the government gathered to bring peace and understanding to each nation, we wouldn't have any wars or confrontations, but instead they used their knowledge to create even more trouble to the people they sworn to protect.

"I didn't think it was that bad, Pete. I never have seen such hate."

"I did Alice. And all I can say is: Get used to it. People always fear what they don't understand."

That night we slept on the kitchen floor. Only in the morning I found out that he carried me all the way up to my bedroom.

And that's why I'm determinate to find out more about us mutants. There are many things I want to know and so many questions I have. Lucky for me, I've got two professors who wrote these books. Who better to ask?

I don't usually do this… well, more like never, but I started today. I've made a paper based on, according to the date, one of Dr. Greys latest books, 'The Revealing Mutation'. It's a very easy book for people like me, who don't understand a thing about scientific terms, to understand the subjects. I liked it.

So, I wrote down five pages and had lots of empty spaces that I was going to show the good doctor about it, when I felt a hand on my arm.

One hand. With no body!

Of course, it was under the table. But, even so, who could grab my hand, passing the thick wood table.…

Kitty

"You do know that you can't scare me with tricks like this anymore, right Kitty?" Slowly, I saw a tiny head emerge from the table. I was right. If I was a newbie here, I'd probably pass out by now with Kitty's very mature tricks, as Jubilee so kindly puts it. But I'm passed that now.

"Damn, you're no fun." She poked her tongue and sat beside me. "So, what are you doing?" She really showed interest, but when I started to talk about my research, she instantly dismissed me.

"No. I just got from a class; I'm so not ready for another one. Bye Alice." And just like that, she caught her latest teen magazine and left. Only Kitty.

Well, it's her opinion. At least I know that there's one person I can always count on, no matter what the topic is.

Peter.

He's someone I know I can always rely on. He's always been there for me, as I was to him. We share everything, know everything about each other. I know he'll be interested in my paper.

Since it's not allowed to run inside the mansion, especially during school hours, I took my time to get into Pete's class. It was nearly done by now and I'd wait for him by the door. Like he had done for me so many times before.

I wasn't prepared for what I saw.

Peter was by the door, alright. But, he wasn't alone. Beside him was a beautiful blond girl, with the bluest eyes and a top model presence. She was all over him! I couldn't see his reaction because his back was turn towards me, but let's be honest, would you complain if a Claudia Schiffer look-a-like throws herself at your feet?

What was I doing there? Obviously, he has more important things to do. What gave me the right to even consider that he'd be interest in my boring paper?

I'm so stupid.

"Are you ok, Alice?" My day is just getting worse and worse. Now, I'm training with Miss Munroe, and I just can't seem to put my powers to work properly.

"I'm sorry, Miss. I don't know what's wrong with me today." I really can't focus. It's like my mind is everywhere but here. When things like that used to happen, I could always talk to Pe...

Better not think about it now.

"It's alright. It happens. Better here than the danger room, right?" She was really trying to cheer me up, but the wilted flowers on the floor weren't helping much.

"Yeah, I guess." It's not really her fault if I'm not working properly today. First I got to private class late and now this? Today is really not my day.

"Do you want to talk about something, Alice?" I thought about showing my paper to a teacher, but I wasn't sure if they'd like it. Besides, the last thing I can think about it now is my paper.

"No, everything is alright." I hate lying to Miss Monroe. She's always been so kind to me. But I really wasn't very much in the mood for chat now.

"If you say so then. Lets do some breathing exercises and then we go from there, ok?"

After our session was over I went straight to my dorm and stayed there for the rest of the night. Didn't even come down for dinner.

That was the first day that I didn't see Peter in the kitchen after the curfew.

It's always hard to accept the truth when you first find out. And I was no exception.

Peter was dating. Of course he is! Why wouldn't he? I mean, just look at the guy. He's funny, smart, charming, can cook, and is an amazing artist and not to mention his killer body.

No wonder he's got girls all over him.

I guess I ignored it at first, the mean looks from most of the female population. But now, it's just so clear to me.

And I'm happy for him! So happy! Why wouldn't I? I'm his friend and he's dating, so I have to be happy for him.

So happy….

I just... can't face him right now. I thought about seeing Peter with his model girlfriend at breakfast and I literally had to run for the bathroom.

Any girl would hit the jackpot for finding a guy like Pete.

Yeah….

"Earth to Alice. Are you coming or not?" Rogue took me out of my reverie. Today would me my second exercise in the danger room. Yesterday I managed to dodge Peter during the classes. But today, I have no idea what I'll do.

Maybe I can switch partners. John and I don't get along so well, but who knows?

Yes, I'm that desperate.

"Sorry, just finishing braiding my hair. Let's go." See, I don't like this look that Rogue gives me. It's like she knows what's on my mind. It's unnerving. "Stop it," I said, catching her on the elevator. The rest of the group is probably already there and that really doesn't help the knot in my stomach.

"What? I didn't say anything." Like she'd need to. She gave another look as the elevator stopped and the door opened.

"Showtime!" I saw from afar Jubilee and Kitty bouncing from one feet to the other. Bobby was there and John was already arguing with him for some probably stupid reason. And there was Pete, looking down.

"Morning guys," Rogue said and ran to her boyfriend, which is only logical because they're dating and love each other so much. Peter is probably missing his girlfriend right now.

"Hi," I said to the group, and just like that, his head rose from the floor and he took long steps towards me.

"Are you ok? Where were you? The girls told me you weren't feeling ok. Do you want to skip danger room today?" Why did he look so worried about me? He has a girlfriend! Why isn't he worried about her?

"Nobody is going to cancel the session today." Miss Munroe came from the elevator, along with Doctor Grey. "Today all of you will learn the importance of working as a team. So, let's go people!"

They left no room for argument. I only hope that I can dodge Pete's piercing gaze.

"Ok, that was… basic." The training was over and we were all exhausted. The few of us who weren't painting on the floor were almost there. "Very basic, really. But I think we're getting there. What do you think Storm?"

"I think all of you would be dead if there was a real threat." Her voice was stern. We really messed up. "What was that? Do you all have a death wish or something? Rogue, when I say run to the right, you run to the right. John, don't throw fire balls at your team, and Alice, why were you running from your team?" Yeah, it was that bad.

"Dismissed. You better think through what you all have done in this training.

Because we won't be there in the real world."

Our teachers left us to deal with our own failure. It seemed that everyone was doing something wrong on the team exercise. We better learn how to work on that.

"I'm too tired to make a quick remark. I'm going to bed. Bye guys." Kitty and John were the firsts, followed by Bobby, Rogue and Jubilee.

"That's not you, Alice. What happened?" Why do I always end up alone with Peter after the session is over?

"Nothing, I'm going now." Like always, I wasn't fast enough when he gently grabbed my arm. Maybe he does that to his girlfriend?

"Wait a minute, you're not going. What's wrong?" I can't help but look up and see those gorgeous orbs staring at me. Why must he always do that?

"I said it's nothing, Pete. Let me go." But he didn't move a muscle. I was feeling smaller, and that's not something that happens very often.

"No. We don't do that, remember? We talk. If there's something wrong, we talk. We don't ignore, like our parents. We always do that, what's different about this time, Alice?" Why must he always read me so well?

"You don't need me. You have your hot girlfriend now." I didn't mean to sound so childish or spit it like that, but it was stronger than me.

"My, what?" Why was he acting like he didn't know what I was talking about? Peter is not a jerk. The only decent thing he needed to do was to admit it.

"The blond one that you were with the other day. I saw you two talking on the hallway. She seemed pretty smitten, drooling all over you like that."

Why was he laughing? Didn't he think I was being serious? How dare he?

"I'm sorry, Alice. But it's just too damn funny." I wasn't laughing, at all. Why was he?

"You mean Mindee?" Mindee, that's a stripper's name "She's in my classroom. She wants to borrow my notes, because she usually falls asleep in this class, and since the exams are about to begin, she asked for mine. That's it."

Oh.…

"Cat got your tongue?" Now his laugh turns into a smug grin. I wanted to rip it from his face, but I was too embarrassed looking at the ground. "Are you jealous?" Why, oh why must he speak like that? I can't resist his cute Russian accent!

"NO!" I don't think I was supposed to answer with such emphasis. It didn't wipe of his grin. "I mean… no." Ok, I was acting like a child.

He continued to laugh, but this time I wasn't so ashamed when he picked me up and put his arms around me.

"Did you forget that I tell you everything? We have no secrets, remember?" Peter is so right! How could I have been so blind? So nervous over nothing, so… jealous.

"I'm sorry Peter." I put my arms around him too. I missed this. "You're my best friend. I didn't want to loose you." He almost broke my waist when I said he was my best friend, but I didn't say anything.

"You'll never loose me Alice."

That night, we continued our night ritual in the kitchen, and I showed him my paper. He told me it was great and that I must show it to the professor.

Honestly, what would I do without Peter?

When I got back to my dorm, the girls were already sleeping. But I couldn't help myself, I jumped on Jubilees bed, and she didn't even bother to open her eyes.

"He's not dating her." My whisper was heard in the entire room, since it was the only sound coming from anywhere.

"Who?" Kitty asked, with her head between her pillows.

"Mildred, or something like that." I heard a chorus of awww coming from my friends.

"Of course he isn't, silly," Rogue whispered. I guess she thought she was dreaming. "We all know that." Another chorus of ohhh came from them.

"And how did you all know that?"

"Because he's crazy about you."

Super sweet! I loved it, and you?

Ok, so Mindee is not an OC. Can you guess who is she?

Review and I'll let you know ;)