X-Men Oneshots

Unresolved issues (Charles Xavier)

Charles Xavier's POV

The air was thick with unspoken tension as I paced the halls of the Xavier Institute, my mind a chaotic storm of thoughts. Y/N had left the room that day, the echo of her footsteps a haunting reminder of the fight we'd had. It was supposed to be the end, a definitive break that neither of us had truly wanted. Yet, here I was, pretending everything was normal, while every shared glance felt like a dagger to my heart.

It had started as a disagreement, a misunderstanding that spiraled out of control. My determination to protect the students had clashed with her desire to find her own path, leading to harsh words and accusations that cut deep. The moment she had stormed out, I had known we had crossed a line, but pride had kept me from chasing after her.

Now, every time I caught her gaze across the room, my chest tightened with regret. The lingering touches we shared in passing—brief brushes of hands, subtle smiles—only amplified the ache of our unresolved feelings.

"Professor?" one of the students called, snapping me out of my thoughts. "Are you okay?"

"Yes, I'm fine," I replied, forcing a smile. "Just lost in thought."

They nodded, but I could sense their concern. I wasn't fine. I felt like I was losing the most important part of myself.

Y/N's POV

The atmosphere in the Institute was suffocating, the silence between Charles and me a constant reminder of the fight that had almost torn us apart. I moved through the halls, focusing on my work, but every shared glance and unintentional touch felt heavy with regret.

I replayed our argument in my mind, questioning whether my words had been too harsh or if I had crossed a line I couldn't come back from. The truth was, I didn't want to walk away from Charles; I never had. Yet, the distance we'd created felt insurmountable, a chasm filled with unsaid words and hurt feelings.

I could feel his eyes on me, a presence that both comforted and tormented me. Each time I turned to meet his gaze, I was met with a mix of longing and sorrow that made my heart ache.

"Y/N, can we talk?" Charles's voice broke through my thoughts, filled with an intensity that made my stomach flip.

"Right now?" I asked, trying to maintain my composure.

"Yes. Please."

Charles's POV

The moment I uttered those words, I felt a weight lift off my shoulders, even as I feared what might come next. I had watched her for too long, hoping for a moment of clarity, but it hadn't come. Now, I was done waiting.

We found a quiet corner of the Institute, away from prying eyes and ears. The tension crackled in the air, a mix of apprehension and unfulfilled desire. "I can't keep pretending, Y/N," I said, my voice steady but filled with urgency.

"Pretending what?" she asked, crossing her arms defensively.

"That we don't care about each other. That this—" I gestured between us, "isn't tearing me apart."

She looked away, the hurt flashing in her eyes. "I thought we were done, Charles. I thought you wanted this."

"I never wanted to break up," I admitted, stepping closer. "I was scared—scared of what my choices could mean for you, for us. But I can't walk away from you."

Y/N's POV

His words struck me like a lightning bolt, igniting the confusion and hurt that had been simmering beneath the surface. I had been scared too, but hearing him admit that he felt the same way made my heart race.

"Charles, I—" I started, but he interrupted me, his voice filled with emotion.

"Please, just let me finish. I've thought about everything we said, the way we fought. I never meant to push you away. I was only trying to protect you."

"But I don't need protection," I said, my voice rising slightly. "I need honesty, and I need you."

His eyes softened, and I could see the depth of his regret. "I need you too, Y/N. I don't want to let go. I want to fight for us, but I need to know you feel the same."

Charles's POV

The vulnerability in her eyes mirrored my own fears. This wasn't just about a fight; it was about a connection that we both cherished. "So, what do we do now?" I asked, my heart racing as I awaited her answer.

Y/N took a deep breath, her gaze steady on mine. "I want to fix this, Charles. I want us to be honest with each other—no more hiding behind walls or pretending."

I stepped closer, closing the distance between us. "Then let's be honest. Let's talk about everything—the good, the bad, and everything in between."

The moment felt pivotal, a crossroads that would either mend the rift or break us further apart. "I want that too," she whispered, her voice barely audible.

Y/N's POV

The air felt charged with possibility as I stepped closer to Charles, my heart pounding in my chest. "I've missed you," I admitted, vulnerability flooding through me.

"I've missed you too," he replied, reaching out to gently tuck a strand of hair behind my ear. The gesture sent shivers down my spine, igniting memories of our shared moments—laughter, passion, and love that had been overshadowed by our argument.

"I thought we were done," I confessed, tears brimming in my eyes. "But I realize now that I don't want to lose you."

"Neither do I," he said, his voice firm. "We've built something special, Y/N. I refuse to let one fight define us."

I nodded, the weight of my fears slowly lifting. "So, where do we go from here?"

"Together," he said, stepping closer, our bodies almost touching. "We face this together."

Charles's POV

The moment hung between us, filled with the promise of new beginnings. I leaned in, capturing her lips with mine in a soft kiss that conveyed everything I had been feeling—the love, the longing, the need to be near her.

Her hands found their way to my shoulders, deepening the kiss as I felt a rush of emotions flood through me. The walls we had built began to crumble, replaced by the warmth of our connection.

When we finally pulled away, breathless and eyes locked, I knew we had turned a corner. "No more pretending," I whispered. "Let's be honest, no matter what it takes."

"Agreed," she said, her smile brightening the room. "From now on, we're in this together."