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Once Upon a Dream Part III

Logan couldn't sleep. Each time he would close his eyes the image of Sydney would pop into his head. He had finally remembered where he had seen her before. It was in a dream; several dreams in fact. She would always stand there looking at him, a soft look in her eyes.

Logan had to see her again. Talk to her. He decided to try the next day and see if she was up running like the previous morning. Finally satisfying his inquisitive nature, he quickly fell asleep only to be plagued first by dreams of his past but then by Sydney.

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Just as Logan had predicted, Sydney was up early running around the mansion.

She was on her fourth lap and had failed to notice Logan who was sitting on the steps of the mansion watching her, a bottle of water in hand.

Once she completed her fifth lap Sydney stopped and started walking back towards the mansion trying to catch her breath. It was then she saw the figure that had been watching her.

"Here" he said tossing her the bottle of water.

"Thanks" she replied catching it with the tips of her fingers.

She took several long gulps before sitting down on the steps beside Logan but with enough distance between the two for her to be in her comfort zone.

"So you run much?" Logan asked looking around the yard.

"Not really." Sydney replied. "I just got the sudden urge."

The two sat quietly for several minutes simply enjoying the light breeze.

"Can I ask you a question?" Sydney asked breaking the silence.

"Sure" Logan replied.

"Why are you always so grumpy?"

Logan shrugged before replying. "I don't know. Maybe it's because I've got a lot on my mind."

Satisfied with his answer Sydney got up and with a "see you later," headed inside to shower.

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For the next week the pattern would repeat over and over.

Sydney would awake early and take a run. Afterwards, Logan would be waiting on the steps for her, a bottle of water in hand. The two would hold a small conversation over the simple things in life, such as the weather, and then Sydney would head inside while Logan went down to the gym to pay a visit to his punching bag.

If they saw each other during the day it was only a quick glance and no words were exchanged.

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Sydney had been at Xavier's house for little more than a week yet for some odd reason she felt at peace. She felt…at home.

Maybe it was the fact that she was able to connect with the people there. She had already become good friends with several of the students including Rogue and Kitty. She had even taken a liking to the wise old professor who was always good for a conversation, or even a therapy session when she needed it.

She was extremely grateful for Dr. Jean Grey who had introduced her into the field of medicine. It was there where she found her true calling.

Sydney had been helping the good doctor out in the lab and found she loved bandaging up the small children's scrapes. Jean suggested nursing and even gave her some information on several excellent nursing schools located in and around New York. She herself volunteered to help Sydney out by teaching her the different medical terms and letting her take care of the many emergencies that came into the medical bay.

Despite all of this, the one thing that made her feel the at home the most.

The most at peace.

The most safe and secure was Logan.

Her time with him was the highlight of the day and she wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

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"Do you ever get jealous of Faye?" Logan asked Sydney one morning as the two were sitting on the mansion steps watching the birds play in the large fountain.

"A lot actually." Sydney replied. "She was…is… everything I ever wanted to be. She's smart, funny, athletic, and everyone simply adores her. I was the complete opposite."

"You're not completely the opposite." Logan said turning toward her. "You're smart too. Plus you're funny. You make me laugh at least. Plus you're athletic."

"I'm not athletic." Sydney replied. "I can run but if I so much as touch a volleyball or even look at a tennis racket someone gets hurt. I'm just not coordinated enough. Besides with Faye around I cold never compete in anything. She always beat me in whatever we did, so, I just gave up."

"If it helps," Logan said, "I like you better than I do Faye."

"Really?" Sydney asked surprised.

"Yeah" Logan replied. "You're a lot quieter."

Sydney let out a giggle before turning and going inside. Logan turned and watcher her go.

She was way too young for him and he knew that, yet, he felt himself falling for her more and more. He felt an immense need to protect her from everything. To show her that she was special, better than her cousin. He wanted to show her, dare he say it, the love he had for her.

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