Love That Burns

twenty-two

Though Logan didn't get every memory back, his nightmares began to show him pieces of wars from long ago. Despite his insistence for your safety, you continued to sleep beside him. It amazed Logan how you seemed to be so prepared for his nightmares. Each time he woke with his claws out, you were already a safe distance away, trying to coax him out of it.

Logan had basically moved into your room now, which let you be available to teasing from many students and faculty. It didn't matter to either of you though, just that you were together.

It had now been four months since the events of Alkali Lake. You were currently in the Danger Room running a simulation with Storm, Rogue, Ice Man, Kitty, Colossus, and Logan. The students were running around, trying to avoid being shot at by a large robot with Storm flying around. Logan was barely doing anything, not happy to have to be subbing for Scott once again. He found you taking cover behind a car and tried to use the flames on top of the car to light his cigar.

"We're getting killed out here," you stated.

"Yeah, I know," Logan replied. "They're not ready, Y/N."

You noticed that the robot was behind you. "Logan."

"Oh, don't get your panties in a bunch." You launched yourself at Logan, forcing the two of you to tumble away before you could get stepped on. "That was my last cigar."

"Really?"

"It's getting closer!" Rogue exclaimed.

"Come on!" You encouraged. "Let's keep moving!"

"Hey, Tin Man! Come here!" Logan called to Colossus, who listened. "How's your throwing arm?" He released his claws.

"Logan, we work as a team."

"Yeah, good luck with that. Throw me. Now!"

"Damn it, Logan! Don't do this!"

Colossus threw Logan up to the robot, with Logan and the head quickly falling back to the ground. Logan stood up and walked around the head.

"Class dismissed," he stated. You shook your head, heading towards the doors as the simulation disappeared. "Hey, Colossus, nice throw."

"What the hell was that?" You were clearly angry as Logan came to walk beside you, the students trailing after you with Storm remaining in the simulation room.

"Danger Room session."

"You know what I mean."

"Oh, lighten up, Y/N."

You stopped, turning to him. "You can't just change the rules when you feel like it. I'm trying to teach them something!"

"I taught 'em something."

"It was a defensive exercise."

"Yeah. Best defense is a good offense. Or is it the other way around?"

"This isn't a game, Logan."

"Well, you sure fooled me."

"Logan—"

"Hey," he raised his hands in innocence, "I'm just a sub. You got a problem, talk to Scott."

"Mom and Dad are fighting," Bobby muttered, causing Rogue and Kitty to giggle.

"Watch it, bub," Logan growled at the kid.

"Why don't we let these two lovebirds work it out?" Ororo suggested, coming up to guide the students away.

You and Logan were left in the hall. You sighed, running a hand down your face. Logan began to feel guilty. He knew how hard you were working to train this group of students, running yourself to the ground to try to get them ready for whatever they may be needed for.