The Marvel Academy For Gifted Students

Priorities

Wanda

Things had gone way better for her, she still heard bad comments and got uncomfortable stares but she wasn't going to complain, other things had turned out to be just fine. Pietro for instance had been in a better mood ever since he got Crystal to notice him even if it was from afar, Director Fury hadn't expelled her and Loki had kissed her. It was out of nowhere, the two had walked around the gardens until suddenly he stopped and kissed her. Wanda hadn't really thought about what she felt for him but their lips touching clearly made her feel good. Of course she hadn't told her brother or Carol but only because she would end up telling Pietro, besides Loki hadn't actually asked​ her to be his girlfriend, this was new to her so she just went with it pretending to not be confused.

"Are you feeling alright?" Loki asked her

The two were sitting in the cafeteria/dining room, she had barely touched her food.
"Yes"

His brow furrowed "Is there something wrong?"

She sighed "No, everything is fine"

"Okay"

Wow, she thought, great communication.

Wanda finally took a bite at the apple she on her plate just so he would stop, she could hear everyone around her talk restlessly and even laughing while the two shared an uncomfortable silence, she looked at him, his piercing green eyes were scanning around the room, Wanda imagined he was probably trying to hear other people's thoughts to create trouble, she considered joining him for a few seconds but she had her own boundaries. The sokovian then wondered if he had gotten bored of her company, he wasn't talkative but neither had he been this quiet.

"So" she started saying to break the ice "any news?"

"Concerning what?" He asked indifferently

Anything, nothing, something! Her patience was running out "Never mind"

Loki turned to her clearly noticing her annoyance "Let's talk outside"

She stood up and the two left for the garden, the sky was clear except for some clouds. Loki stopped walking until they were far enough from eyesight

"I think I owe you an apology" he began "the other day I was a bit drunk and I kissed you, I assure you I haven't told anyone and that it will not interfere with our deal"

She was taken by surprise, so he was really drunk, then? "Don't worry, I haven't told anyone either"

He nodded "I'm glad we are in good terms"

"Me too" she added

Suddenly he took a step closer, then another and another until they were inches away and she threw her arms around him as they kissed, she could feel his arms around her waist and without planning it, her fingers went through his hair. They finally broke apart to catch some air, her heart beating fast and her hands shaking a bit. His eyes were easy to read, he felt the same way, a strange yet powerful attraction between​ them.

"So" she started

"Maybe I wasn't really drunk" he said

Maybe I am, she thought, this is a terrible idea

Still she was the one to kiss him again.

Xxx

Erik Lensherr

Magneto was a leader, he would always have his head concentrate into his real objectives, his first priority was the well being of his mutant brothers; still his mind had been drifting continuously, he felt weak for letting it happen but at the moment his children were all he could think of.

"The sooner you tell them, the better" Charles had said to him

And he had tried, but considering that he would have to look at them made him feel...fear? What was he supposed to do? Was there any correct way to confess his secret?

"Magneto" a distant voice called, he payed no mind, he couldn't.

"Erik" it called again

He turned to see Mystique by his side, her arms crossed
"Yes?" He asked

She frowned "You seem troubled"

"I'm fine" he assured "do you need something?"

The girl sat in front of him "The Brotherhood has noted your have been distracted, they fear you have other priorities"

Do they now? Don't you mean you fear that? "I am sure everyone knows that my only priority is the prosperity of our people and that if I am distracted is because I am busy thinking about our next move"

She smiled making her white teeth shine with the contrast of her blue skin "That is what I told them myself but you know how they are"

Oh, I know how you are "Thank you for your support Raven, what would I do without you?"

She smiled once more "So, what is the next move?"

"Recruitment" he answered "most of them have been taking shelter with Xavier, we need powerful people"

"Of course, and where do you suggest we find them?"

"We need a tracker first"

"I thought that's what you went looking after, those weekends you disappeared" Her tone was soothing but he knew her intentions

"I couldn't find any" he said, I was too busy looking for my long lost children.

"I will try finding one" she offered "my contacts might help"

Erik smiled approvingly "Thank you Mystique"

The woman nodded and left his office or what tried to look like one. None of them knew about Wanda or Pietro, he couldn't trust anyone, not even her, and she trusted her the most.
Erik would invite them to join the Brotherhood in the future, he was aware of how dangerous it could be for young unskilled mutants like the twins, in the Academy they might at least have a good place to stay and receive good training, at least until they were ready enough to join him, then, they would be unstoppable.