Never, Always (X-Men Fanfiction)

Chapter 7

I wake up in the middle of the night. My head hurts and I had the worst dream. I stand up and put on my robe. I then walk out to the living room-like area. I sit on the couch, staring into the fire, thinking about what Bobby said and my serum self said to him. I smile and sigh.

"Hey Joelie." Bobby said, startling me.
"Oh, hey Icee. How are you?" I said.
"I couldn't sleep. Like you I guess." He replied.
"Well, you're welcome to come sit on the couch." I pat the seat next to me.
"Thanks Splashy." He said.
I giggle at the use of my new nickname and he smiles at me. But there's something new in his eyes. He gently grabs my hand and squeezes it.
I blush profusely. "I thought you were with Rogue?"
Bobby slightly shook his head. "She just thinks we are together even though I've been telling her we aren't."
I smile. "Well, I can see why she'd want to be."
He looks at me with a mischievous gleam in his eyes. "Really? Would you like to tell me?"
I blush even more. "Uhm. You're really nice and extremely funny, but you can also be sweet and serious. You stand for those who can't fight for themselves, like with John. You went and beat his ass for me."
"Ah, so the little girl does swear." Bobby chuckled.
"I was trying to be polite and not swear, but I swear like a sailor." I replied.
Bobby laughs. "I'll just have to hang around you more often then."
I smile. "I guess you will. I wouldn't mind that."
Bobby smiles mischievously. "Me either. In fact, I think I'd actually enjoy it."
I blush as he smoothly puts his arm around me. I then put my head on his chest and fall asleep to the sound of his heartbeat.