Marvel: Reader Inserts

Not Actually Alone ~ Logan Howlett x Reader

Looking around your classroom, you sighed. It was all packed up for the summer. You were exhausted and ready for summer, as you always were when May came around. But there was something different about this year, something small, already festering in your heart and mind. After another sweep over your classroom, you grabbed your bag, turned off the light, and stepped into the hallway. The hallway was quiet— only a few teachers and students who stayed at the school over summer could be heard. You weren't one of those as you had a small apartment about 30 minutes away from the school. Since you were tired and just wanted a nap, you tried to sneak out to the garage without getting caught. You made it there, only for Logan Howlett to be leaning against your car with his arms crossed and an unsurprised look.

You let out an annoyed sigh. "I really don't have the energy for this, Logan. I'm exhausted."

"Yeah, figured as much," he muttered, straightening up. "That's why I'm here to take you home."

"I can drive myself."

"Too dangerous with how tired you are, sweetheart."

"Logan..."

"Y/N..."

"If you were to drive me, how would you get back here?"

"Walk."

"You cannot be serious. You cannot just walk back here."

Logan shrugged. "I've done worse."

"No," you shook your head. "I can drive myself home. Thank you for the offer."

He studied you like he wanted to continue fighting, but chose not to. "Text me when you get home."

You rolled your eyes as you walked around him to get into your car.

Logan gently grabbed your arm. "I'm serious. Text me."

You nodded. "As soon as I walk through the door."

He took a second before letting go and stepping back from the car. You finally got in the car, started it, and began driving away. You glanced in the rearview mirror, noting how Logan was watching as you drove away. As soon as you got home, you practically collapsed on the couch. Before falling asleep though, you let Logan know you got home.

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The next few days of being completely alone were perfect. You got to sleep in, take naps, shower when you wanted to, as well as eat and use the restroom when you wanted to. All the perks of a teacher being off for the summer. You cleaned and did laundry and began making a list of things you could do to prepare for the next school year when you finally felt like it. But after almost a week, something began to happen that had never happened before. Your mental health was slipping. Thankfully, you could tell at first. So about a week and a half after school ended, you headed back to the mansion to see if anyone was available for lunch or just a chat. When you arrived at the mansion, you immediately noticed how quiet it was. You stepped in and began looking around for either Storm, Jean, or Logan. You couldn't find any of them. Eventually, you ran into a student who told you that everyone was out for a government meeting the Professor wanted the X-Men to attend with him.

Instead of going straight home, you decided to go to your classroom and work on planning for the next school year. You stayed there for far too long, trying to distract your struggling mind. By the time you decided to head home, the jet was landing. You paused to watch everyone exit the jet like things had gone well at the meeting. Logan did a double take in your direction when he felt eyes on the jet. He was confused as he didn't expect to see you.

"Y/N!" He called, jogging over.

"Hey, Logan," you greeted, trying to act natural.

"What— uh, where are you going?"