X-Men Oneshots

The Fire within Us (Charles Xavier)

The night air was still, the mansion blanketed in the soft glow of moonlight. Y/N stood on the balcony, leaning against the railing as her thoughts swirled. The cool breeze that drifted through the trees did little to ease the heat simmering inside her—heat that had nothing to do with the weather.

She felt his presence even before she heard him. It was the gentle touch of his mind against hers, soft and familiar.

Y/N? Charles's voice echoed in her head, the warmth of his concern palpable even in the silence. Are you alright, love?

She exhaled, closing her eyes as his voice filled her mind, comforting and steadying. I'm okay, she replied mentally, though she knew he could feel the tension beneath her words. I just needed a moment to breathe.

There was a pause, a tender quiet in their shared thoughts, before Charles spoke again, his mental tone gentle. You've been feeling unsettled lately. I can sense it. Is it your powers?

Y/N sighed softly, leaning into the mental connection between them. It was always easier to open up to him this way, when words didn't need to be spoken aloud.

It's not just my powers, she admitted. It's you, Charles. Every time I'm near you, I feel... everything more intensely. My emotions, my powers—they react to you.

She heard the door open behind her, and when she turned, there he was, wheeling out onto the balcony, his eyes full of concern and love. "You never have to hide how you're feeling from me," he said softly, though their mental connection remained open, their thoughts intertwined.

Y/N's heart fluttered, both from the sound of his voice and the steady rhythm of his thoughts brushing against her own. She moved toward him, her fingers trembling slightly as she reached for his hand. "It's hard sometimes," she admitted aloud, though her mind echoed the sentiment. Being with you—it's like my powers have a mind of their own.

Charles squeezed her hand gently, his eyes never leaving hers. You're stronger than you realize, Y/N, he whispered into her mind, his voice intimate and reassuring. And I'm here with you. Always.

His words sent a ripple through her, not just in her mind but through her whole body. Her powers stirred at the edges of her consciousness, heating the air around them, but with Charles here, it felt different. Less overwhelming.

"I don't want to hold back," she said, her voice barely above a whisper. I don't think I could, even if I tried.

Charles smiled, his hand reaching up to brush a strand of hair away from her face, his touch light but grounding. Then don't, he replied, his mental voice soft but filled with emotion. With me, you never have to.

The words sent a rush of warmth through her, and without hesitation, Y/N closed the distance between them, her lips meeting his in a kiss that was both tender and electric. She felt his mind open to hers even more, a deep and powerful connection that made her whole body hum with energy.

His hands moved to her waist, pulling her closer as the kiss deepened, and in that moment, everything else fell away. It was just the two of them—nothing but the warmth of their bodies and the steady, reassuring pulse of their mental bond. His thoughts melded with hers, amplifying every emotion, every sensation.

The air around them grew warmer, her powers responding to the intensity of their connection, but she wasn't afraid of losing control. Not with Charles. With him, she felt safe, secure. Loved.

You're everything to me, his voice whispered into her mind, the sincerity of his thoughts wrapping around her like a blanket. You always have been.

Her heart raced at his words, the depth of his love seeping into her very soul. She broke the kiss, breathless, and pressed her forehead against his. "You don't know how much that means to me," she whispered, her voice filled with emotion.

Charles smiled, his thumb gently stroking her cheek. I do, Y/N. I feel it every time we're together.

Her eyes fluttered shut as she leaned into his touch, her powers settling into a steady, comforting warmth. The fire inside her hadn't disappeared—it was still there, burning bright—but now it felt controlled, focused. All because of him.

I'm here with you, always, his voice echoed in her mind again, a promise that made her heart swell.

Y/N smiled, kissing him once more, this time slower, savoring the moment. She knew, without a doubt, that no matter how intense her powers or emotions became, she would never have to face them alone.

Not with Charles by her side.