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A Very Important Lesson

Alice's POV

I'm not the one to brag or anything like that, but I really had to tell Peter what Rogue and I just found out .Asap.

"Can you believe it, Alice? Because I can't!" We were practically jumping down the hallways towards the classrooms where Bobby and Pete were.

"Are you kidding me? Of course I can't! I never dreamed this kind of thing was possible! I can't wait to find Pet…." Suddenly, I hit into a wall. Where had it came from? Was I running that fast that I didn't realize that I had taken a turn in the wrong direction?

However, before I fell, I was engulfed into a very familiar pair of strong arms that belonged to my bulky friend.

"Gee Pete, you could've broke my nose." I smacked his arm without real damage as he wiped the hair of my face.

"Oh right, you porcelain doll." I smiled at the nickname. He told me that it's not because he saw me as a fragile porcelain doll, but like a beautiful piece of art.

That is so Peter.

"So, where is the fire, girls? Bobby and I heard you two screaming all the way from the chemistry lab." By this time, Bobby joined us as they both expected to hear what we had to say. Men, such gossipers.

"Well boys, guess which of the smartest and hottest students earn the privilege to train on the X-Jet?" Rogue, being the very modest person was practically screaming from the top of her lungs as I started to get red from the attention we were starting to get.

The truth was that ever since we received our grades to the fly simulator in our class with the Professor, Mr. Summers and Doctor Grey told us that from now on, we'd be starting to have special lessons to prepare ourselves for the real thing. I never thought I'd be one to be actually able to enter the X-Jet, which is huge, let alone learn how to fly it! It's really a privilege that only a few get to experience.

"WHAT? THE X-JET! THAT'S SO AWE…." Rogue had to put her gloved hand on her boyfriend's mouth before the entire manor heard us.

"Yes, and that is also a top secret thing. So, don't go around spreading the big news yet, ok?" I tried to shush the blonde who was grinning from ear to ear. I hope he's not expecting Rogue to take him out on a special date with the jet or something like that. I can't imagine the types of detentions he might get. Mr. Summers said more than once to us that he's very imaginative when it comes to punishment.

Unfortunately for us, John, who was just walking out of his class, heard us.

"Who's taking off with the X-Jet?" Rogue wouldn't shut it about how important it was to get to fly and that this was one of the things that John wanted the most. Sadly, he didn't push himself enough when it comes to the simulator program. Oh, and also the fact that he didn't seem to like me very much didn't help our situation. Needless to say that he threw a fit when we got our grades earlier this morning.

"The girls got detention and will have to clean the X-Jet and we volunteered to help. No powers allowed, wanna join the party?" Bless Peter and his cleverness!

"Who, me? Hell no! I'm not one of the boyfriends." And just like that, he was gone. John and responsibilities, never a good mix.

"I'm not his girlfriend," I whispered, unconvinced to no one, and Bobby and Rogue seemed amused by something that I didn't understand.

"Come on Pete, let's go."

Our powers are directly connected to our emotions. That's a proven fact. Which means the more relaxed and in peace with yourself you are, the better your powers flows through you.

Needless to say who's the person who makes me feel calm and centered.

"Man, I never stay in the attic long enough without Miss Munroe yelling at me to get out before I crushed her plants before," Peter said. "It's so quiet."

We chuckled as I lead him to my favorite spot to practice. It was near the big windows, where the light baths the flowers and created what Miss Munroe likes to call blossom rainbow. It's truly a sight.

"Beautiful, isn't it?" We sat on the single gray carpet that my mentor put there for our practice. "Miss Munroe said that the sight helps me to control my powers with more ease. But I can't think of anything better than to have you beside me."

Did I just say that? I couldn't tell. It looked like I was in some kind of trance as I stood there with him. Maybe that's what Miss Munroe was saying about letting things flow through.

"Me too. All I have to do is think of you and I feel stronger, even without my metal skin." It started to rain inside the attic, or so I thought. As soon as I felt the drops touch my skin, I didn't feel the wetness.

That's because it wasn't raining water. There were little jasmines instead.

And I was the one doing it.

"But it's never enough, though." He intertwined our fingers as our bodies got closer without noticing, the jasmines now mixing with orchids.

"I think about you all the time, Alice. I can't stop. And it's the best thing that has ever happened to me." Our eyes were locked. "You're strong, intelligent, the most beautiful girl I've ever seen and we make a great team together." I closed my eyes as his hands touched my face and I smelled the roses among the other flowers. Then, I felt his lips softly brushing my cheek.

"What I'm trying to say is…."

I didn't find out what he wanted to say because the door was opened and Miss Munroe walked in, almost falling on the now huge carpet of red roses that engulfed the other flowers.

"Well then, Alice. I see that you're early. Peter, please excuse us, we need to start our lessons and our time is short."

I knew this look he cast me. The one that says 'I'm not going without a fight'. And before any real damage could happen, I kissed his cheek and squeezed his hand.

"I'll see you later Pete." I took one of the roses and gave it to him. When the door was closed, Miss Munroe looked at me with the biggest smile I've ever seen on her before.

"Well." She was looking at the hundreds of flowers that appeared on the floor. "I guess we found out what your source of power is, my dear."

My source of power.

I always thought that the trigger was inside me, like a switch, not outside, like a person. So what did Miss Munroe mean by that?

When I took the elevator towards my first flying lesson with Rogue, I couldn't think on another thing other than what happened early on.

Pete and I.

What was that? It felt so, so….

Good

WHAT? No, I can't think like that! Pete is my best friend! I can't think about this. Besides, he doesn't feel the same as me. Right?

And what exactly do I feel towards him?

That's easy. Peter is the funniest, smartest, drop dead gorgeous and amazing cook I've ever met! Plus he knows exactly what I'm feeling all the time.

And there's also that hidden part of me that can tell every detail of him, from the sparkle in his eyes to the way his lower lip twitches when he's excited.

Oh no. That's not good.

I walked numbly towards the X-Jet where Rogue and Mr. Summers were already there, waiting for me.

"Alright girls, welcome to your first lesson of 'How to Fly the X-Jet 101'. A very important and vital class, in case you should decide to stay with us after your graduation, of course." He spoke with such authority that it reminded me of those old western movies my father used to watch.

"Rogue, you'll be the first Commander and Alice will be your second pilot today." I knew that I was nervous, but when I looked at Rogue I realized she was about to throw up.

"Hey, it's gonna be ok. I'm right here beside you." It was then that I understood what Miss Munroe meant about earlier. Rogue is a dear friend, but incapable of physical contact. So what could I do to let her know that I was there for her? I materialized what I wanted her to see through my powers. And it didn't hurt.

A little green bracelet made with small yellow roses appeared on her wrist as we took our respective seats.

"Thanks Alice." She was less nervous when she saw her gift.

"Ok students, let's begin."

"I'm not going to do that EVER AGAIN! I wasn't made for this. I can't!" Our first fly lesson was… well, it could've been worse. So, we're in advantage here.

Mr. Summers said so. He also said that most students usually lost it when the jet leaves the ground and throw up. Which we didn't. I guess that counts as a bonus.

"Rogue, you need to calm down. It wasn't so bad." She turned to me and, for once, I was afraid of the wrath of Rogue.

"Wasn't so bad? The left wing almost bended with the impact! Who can do that, Alice?" Ok, so things might have got a little harsh for a moment. Or half an hour.

"Calm down, ok? You did great. Even Mr. Summers was surprised to how fast you mastered the situation." She was about to shout back at me when her boyfriend circled her into a hug. I've never been so happy to see Bobby!

"How was the lesson my little Amelia Earhart?" Peter was beside him. I was glad he didn't say anything, just stood beside me as Rogue started to cry on her boyfriends shoulder.

"She did great, guys. Mr. Summers was impressed by her tactics on air." And it was true. But that did nothing to decrease her cries.

"Shhh, baby, it's ok. Come on; let's get you to the dorm." He mouthed 'thank you' as they headed to the elevator.

Now that Rogue and Bobby were gone, I let the air out of my lungs and let myself be engulfed in those strong arms as his unique scent surrounded me.

"So, how was it?" His deep voice was the only thing that kept me steady.

"Scary as hell. But I can't wait to do it again."

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