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WARNING This story's rate changed from T to M, you have been warned.

Chapter 5

Both Storm and Logan looked to see the person who interrupted their discussion. It took Logan a couple of seconds to recognize T'Challa.

-Ex-wife- Storm corrected him immediately, her eyes flaming with anger -You know, when two people get divorced they become ex-

-This is why I needed to do it Ororo- he pointed at them, and it wasn't until that moment that Logan noticed he was still holding Storm against the wall, he let go of her and took two steps back -I can't have my Queen behaving this way, you were supposed to represent Wakanda when you are out on the world- he walked closer to them -I see you jump in bed right on to the next one- he pointed at Logan when he spoke

-Well, your majesty - she spit out the words -I am sorry to inform you that when you annulled our marriage my life stop being any of your business- Logan could see she was trying to remain calm, but he knew Ororo well enough to see she was very upset and doing everything in her power to not let it show -So, it's none of your concern who is occupying my bed now-

Logan blushed at her implication and looked at her in shock, T'Challa had caught them arguing not in the middle of any romantic scene, it seemed odd that he will draw that conclusion, and even stranger that Storm wouldn't deny it.

-But let's not pretend that was why you broke things between us- Storm continued -I gave you my heart that wasn't enough for you. You simply couldn't accept the fact that I choose to stand with the X-Men. But I am a mutant and an X-Man and that would never change, and I won't allow anyone to control me, especially when you were in the wrong about blaming the X-Men for Namor's attack on Wakanda-

-I had your heart but never your loyalty, my Queen was supposed to rule beside me, and protect Wakanda above all, not fight against me and my people- T'Challa moved a couple of steps closer in their direction.

-How can you say such a thing?- Storm's calm demeanor was starting to crack -I love Wakanda and its people, I protected them and I fought beside you when it made sense to do it- Logan saw the pain in her face, she was hurt by his words -Nothing would have ever been enough for you, you wanted me submissive by your side, without allowing me to have my own opinion or take my own decisions- Storm hands were closed in a fit -But I was never going to be what you wanted if you truly knew me, you should it knew I would side with the X-Men, and respected my decision to stand by my family-

-I was supposed to be your family, Ororo- T'Challa said with a sad look on his face -I always knew it will be a matter of time before you found someone else, but him? I knew you had a thing for him- he was talking as if Logan wasn't standing right there, but he felt his heart stop at his last words, was that truth? he couldn't help but feel a little bit of excitement at that possibility.

Logan didn't know T'Challa but he seemed to be very put out by finding them in a very compromising position, I thought he ended things with her, why is he so upset now? However, T'Challa took a deep breath, it seemed as if he had something else to say when Storm interrupted him.

-What are you doing here? - she asked ignoring his last comment.

-I was on a diplomatic mission in behave of my country, and I decided to come here to talk to you, I wanted to apologize for how I ended things- he seemed more composed now -And to see if we can at least maintain a civilized relationship- Logan was starting to feel very uncomfortable being in the middle of their conversation, but he had no intention of leaving them alone unless she asks for it -I hope you can understand how hard it is to see you again my queen, I didn't end our marriage because I stopped loving you- Logan closed his hands in a fit.

Storm was surprised at his change in tone -Of course, we always appreciate your collaboration with the X-Men we are glad that you are willing to put our differences aside, in the end, we all want the same- she said in her most diplomatic tone -But there's no need for you and me to interact, Scott is the leader of the X-Men, and the professor can help much more with your diplomatic missions- she started walking to the door and stopped right before leaving the room to add -At least for now T'Challa, I need time before we can be friends…. And I am not your queen anymore- the automatic doors closed behind her.

That was very awkward Logan didn't want to be left in there with T'Challa, so he started moving in the same direction Ororo did, when T'Challa stopped him -I don't like you for her- Logan turned around to face him.

-That's not for you to decide-

-She is a goddess- T'Challa said with a hint of admiration in his voice -… and you are a beast- he added with despite.

-I guess she decided to upgrade and change the panther for the wolverine- Logan wasn't sure why he was going along with Storm's deception, there was nothing between them, at least not that he was aware of. She did seem to be very upset about him having something with Jean, Logan didn't understand why.

-It won't last, you are unreliable. You won't be able to measure up to her-

-And you did? - Logan practically snarled at him, the audacity to come here and act like he had some claim on Storm.

-If you hurt her…- T'Challa started in a threatening tone.

-I am not the one that hurt her, pal-

T'Challa didn't have time to respond when Hank and the Professor walked in -Apologizes for keeping you waiting, we just got back from Washington. What can we do for you, your highness? - Xavier asked.

Logan didn't care what he was doing there, so he turned around and left the room without talking to anyone. He wanted to see Storm and make sure she was ok, after the confrontation with T'Challa, and himself.

Logan looked for Ororo in any place he thought she could be, but after a while, he concluded she must have gone out, obviously, she wanted to be by herself. So, he decided to go to the danger room and finally deal with all his feelings the best way he knew how.

He ran one simulation after another, every time he got electrocuted or one of the lasers hit him, he would rejoice in the pain and heal immediately, he liked the pain after decades with his power the pain become a welcomed friend, it was way easier to deal with physical pain rather than the pain and turmoil he was feeling since he woke up on this new timeline.

Knowing that Jean was alive woke something in him that he thought was long gone, however, having Ororo so closed yet so far was unbearable. He didn't understand how but the feelings were very different and very strong at the same time. He could have destroyed the danger room and that feeling will not go away. After hours, when Logan thought it was late enough that none should be awake, he stopped and went to his bedroom, took a shower, and laid down on his bed.

Unable to sleep, Logan stared at the roof trying to remember when was the last time he had so much trouble falling asleep. During the war with the sentinels was the complete opposite, too tired after going on for days with no rest at all, he would find it very easy to fall asleep. Although the best nights were those with Storm sleeping next to him.

He turned around on his bed and decided to get up and go get a glass of water, he could have gotten some from the bathroom tap but he decided a little walk for the mansion would do him some good. He walked slowly and stealthily into the kitchen door, the lights were on, and the thought of bumping into a student or one of the X-Men wasn't something Logan wasn't looking for, he was about to turn around when he got a hint of her scent.

Logan entered the kitchen and saw Jean leaning against the kitchen cabinet with a cup of tea in her hands. -I thought you were taking a trip with Scott- he said as soon as their eyes met.

-We did, we came back just a couple of hours ago- she took a sip from her cup

-Why are you up this late? -

-Headache. What's your excuse? -

-Can't sleep-

-I guessed that much- she took another sip from her cup, and Logan grab a glass to pour some water. He reached the fridge and fill up his glass with cold water.

-I have something on my mind- Logan said turning to stand right in front of her.

-Want to talk about it? - Jean seemed preoccupied for a second, he noticed her robe half open allowing him to see her long and beautiful legs. Her scent was blinding his good sense and started to feel the beast wanting to come up, the impulse to kiss her and even go further than that, further than he ever did before, but he kept it at bay and restrain himself from doing something stupid.

-No- he couldn't even if he wanted to, no one beside him and the professor could know about it. And he was not going to discuss with Jean the internal struggle his heart was having between her and Storm.

It's ridiculous.

He finished his water quickly and left the glass on the sink. -I hope you feel better. Good night, Jean- he left before she could answer and hurried up to his room, wishing he had taken the water from his bathroom. He didn't need the temptation.

Logan was so preoccupied he didn't notice the small figure walking in the opposite direction until Storm bumped into him and landed on the floor -Ouch- Storm was rubbing her shoulder -Damn! bumping into you is like hitting a metal wall-

Logan helped her get up -Are you ok? - she nodded -I am sorry-

-Don't worry about it, I was distracted and didn't see you- Logan was still holding Storm's hands.

-I meant about before, I shouldn't have grabbed you like that- she pulled her hands away from his.

-No, you shouldn't have-

-Are you ok? After seeing him-

-I am fine, don't worry about it-

-Why did you tell him we were involved? - Logan wanted to ask her this question, but it came out all wrong, he wanted to be smooth and gentle about it, in case there really was something going on between them.

But before Storm could answer Jean walked by on the first floor in the direction of the room she shares with Scott. Storm was very fast at noticing that they were coming from the same direction, but she misinterpreted the situation, he could see it in her face. -Night- Jean said when she noticed Storm and Logan at the end of the stairs -I hope you can get some rest Logan-

-Night, Jean- they both answer at the same time. Storm glared at Logan, and turned away in the direction of her room -Good night, Logan- It toked Logan a full second to decide to follow her, but she was already inside her room.

Logan didn't bother knocking, he opened the door and closed it behind him. He knew it was wrong, he knew he should have gotten to his room, but he simply couldn't help himself anymore.

He was going to confront her about her reaction. But he didn't get a chance to get a word out, Ororo had taken her robe and was standing in there half-naked. The straps of her nightgown were thin and long, allowing him to see her cleavage, the silky material rested on her body enhancing her curves and so short that would leave her long legs almost completely exposed.

Why was that nightgown so damn small? Logan knew why, Storm didn't like to put a lot of clothes on when she was in bed, maybe it had something to do with her claustrophobia, if it was up to her, she would sleep naked. He admired her and remembered T'Challs's words.

She is a goddess Yeah Jean was gorgeous, but Storm was by all definitions a goddess. And you are a beast, that he was, and the beast inside him wanted the goddess desperately, he could barely control himself in front of the vision that was Storm in that small nightgown, standing in the middle of her room, with the light of the moon hitting her just on the right angle. He could reap her clothes in a second and her naked body would welcome him. The beast inside of him growled.

-What do you think you are doing? - She asked in shock

-Why are you so upset seeing me and Jean together? - Logan finally stooped admiring her body and looked directly into her eyes.

-So, you are admitting it- Storm's face wasn't shocked anymore, she was glaring at him with disgust -You and Jean? -

-There's nothing going on- he tried his best to stay put, to maintain a conversation with her without letting his desires take over

-I just saw the two of you coming from the kitchen- Storm's angry face wasn't helping him; some people look awful when they are upset but not her. She looked too damn sexy.

-So? What if we did- Logan knew he wasn't going to be able to control himself for too long. He wanted to kiss and hold her tight.

-What about Scott? Do you even think what this could do to him? - her hands were resting on her hip.

-Last time I checked, I am not the one in a relationship with Scott- He closed the distance between them -But why do you care so much? Jealous? -

-Please Logan, don't flatter yourself self- but she looked visibly uncomfortable

-Because you don't have to be- he got even closer, and she stepped back hesitant

-We can't just take what we want without thinking about the consequences, like friends getting hurt, the team's future, or setting a good example for the students-

-Yes, sometimes we must be selfish- Logan grab her by the waist and brought her body closer to him -But Jean is not the one I want- and he finally kissed her.

Storm's scent was intoxicating, her soft lips stayed frozen for a second but to Logan's surprise, she started to respond to his kiss. The beast purred. Storm's hands were wrapped around Logan's neck and he took that as a signal to intensify the kiss. Logan put both her hands on her waist. Their bodies were so closed he could feel her heart jumping out of her chest.

His tongue pushed forward, and she allowed him to play with her tongue. He could feel the desire growing in his body, a kiss wasn't enough to satisfy his thirst for her. He wanted to kiss and touch every inch of her body, to take what it was his.

Storm's hands moved to play with Logan's hair, and he placed his left hand on her lower back and his right one holding the back of her head. She mooned

Logan picked her up and she wrap her legs around his hip, now she was a head taller than him, and she took over, her hands holding his face while their lips merged one more time. Logan moved his hands along her legs, her skin was smooth and silky, he kept going until he held her by her back.

He broke the kiss to pay attention to her neck and continued kissing her until his lips were at her breast. She arched her back giving him better access and Logan kissed as much as the nightgown would allow it.

-Logan…- she gasped. His pants got tighter at the sound of his name escaping her lips; Logan pressed Ororo against the wall. And he moved his attention to her neck again -Logan…- her hands froze on his back -... no- she tried to push him away, but he barely noticed it -please… stop- He does

Storms needed a minute to compose herself. Logan sees her swollen lips, and her breast moving heavily up and down. She seems as excited as he is.

Logan came close to her and attempts to kiss her. Please- it's like every word takes a tremendous amount of effort to get out -Don't kiss me again- He does as she asks but doesn't move away from her, still holding her against the wall -We can't do this- she kept her eyes closed.

-Why not? - he asked knowing she wants it just as much as he does, he can feel her heart beating hard against her chest, her body trembling under his touch, her mouth kissing him desperately -You want this as much as I do, I can feel it- he kisses her lips softly -If you want me to stop, to go, look at me and ask me-

Stormed opened her eyes, and Logan could see a desperate look in them, the same he had just minutes ago before he kissed her -Please Logan leave- a tear escaped her eye and she wipes it away immediately -I know I let it get this far, and I am sorry for that, but you shouldn't have kissed me, I can't do this right now- she paused for a second to take a deep breath -as much as I want to, I need my friend now more than ever-

Logan was completely disarmed at her honesty; she was still trying to get over her divorced and he didn't even stop for one second to consider this. -'Ro- he whisper lifting her shin and placing one last kiss on her lips, he could see it now, all her masks down, all the pain she was going through -Of course, I would be here for you- that wasn't going to be difficult, after all, she was his friend, way before they become a couple, she was always the closest to him -I am sorry, I guess I haven't been myself these past days- he left her down on the floor -I am here, talk to me, I don't want to hear any more of the I am fine crap-

Storm walked over to her bed and sat down -He just annulled our marriage like it meant nothing Logan as if the years we spent together could be so easily erased from his life- Storm looked at her hands while she talked -It hurts to think that one can be easily forgotten. Like I said before, I just got my ego wounded-

Logan sat next to her and grab one of her hands -I don't think any of that is true, 'Ro- Logan hated to have to defend T'Challa but he wanted her to know -I don't think he forgot about you or stopped lovin' you. You are not that easy to get over love- Storm gave him a half smile -Trust me-

-Look at me, acting like a teenager- she said standing up -I feel so… weak and vulnerable, I don't want anyone to see that part of me-

-We are allowed to be vulnerable 'Ro- Logan stood next to her -Even you- Logan put a strain of her hair behind her hair -Even a goddess is allowed to be heartbroken- he lifted her chin up and looked deeply into those beautiful blue eyes -But no one will dare call you weak-

-You do know I am not really a goddess, right?- she said joking

-Could it fool me- Logan smiled at her very seductively -I would have been one of your worshippers for sure-

-Somehow, I don't see you worshiping anyone- Storm smiled at him -Thanks, Logan-

Logan leaned in and kissed her on the forehead.

-Good night 'Ro-

Logan left her room and went back to his own, he sat on his bed thinking about the events of the last days. It seemed impossible to believe that just a week ago he was fighting sentinels with Storm, trying to stay alive, he would have given anything to be with her during peacetime, and now he wanted to be back with her.

He enjoyed his little conversation with Storm and being there for her, it was nice to remember that part of their relationship. But it wasn't the same, his Ororo didn't exist anymore, she was gone. He wanted the woman he just kissed more than anything, but she wasn't the person he fell in love with.

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