Ocean Eyes : X-Men First Class VOLUME 1 of Prism Series

Part 17

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I know this is very little and almost measly compared to other books but it's a great accomplishment for me. So, I've decided to publish 2 parts (not including the few words) and I hope you'll enjoy them.

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Raven's P.O.V.

I lay in bed thinking about my brother. I'd seen the way he'd been looking at Kate and I felt like I needed to talk to him about it.

Finally after a long time of contemplating I got off the bed to look for him. I walked around for awhile at first searching the rooms.

Why the fuck is this house so big. I can't find anyone!

Then I remembered that at breakfast Kate had said she was going to be training outside with Erik. If Charles was really head over heels for her he'd be there.

Sure enough he was. He was sitting on the small stone wall. Off in the distance I could see Kate chatting with Moira. They were near enough to be clearly seen but to far from earshot. Which was good since it meant I could talk to Charles.

"Hey you." I said sitting down next to him. He turned to me briefly before going back to looking at the two women talking.

"Yello." he replied. I watched him closely before he gave me a side look.

"What do you think of Moira?" I asked. Now I had his attention. "She likes you and I remember you liking her briefly."

He shrugged. "I think she's nice. Yes I did like her at first but now it's purely just a work relationship."

"It's because of Kate isn't it, that you don't have feelings for the federal agent anymore." I asked though it clearly was a fact.

He was silent for a moment. We watched as Erik came running up to Moira and Kate. Moira said a few more words before waving a goodbye to them both and departed. I looked at Charles and could see his eyes were fixed on Kate.

"Tell me why you like her." I told him.

"What?" he asked looking at me.

"Tell me the reasons why you like Kate. What makes her so special and all that stuff." I explained.

He sighed, exasperated. "You're going to keep pestering until I tell you so I guess you leave me no choice."

"She's different. Intriguing, amazing, mysterious. I can't hear her thoughts which makes her unpredictable from everyone else which is nice. She makes me laugh and smile and I try to do the same for her. 

She's caring, truthful and kind. And strong. She's broken and shattered but even after everything Shaw's put her through she's still able to laugh. And of course she's beautiful. Basically, she's the most enchanting and amazing person I've ever met."

He finished his long description. As he'd said it I couldn't help but notice the look on his face. It was dreamy and happy. And-

"Oh shit." I breathed. He turned to me, confused.

"You love her."

He looked at me as if I'd gone nuts. "What?! No!" he defended.

"Charles, I've seen that look before, we've both seen it. Friends, classmates, the couples on the bus. People that are in love have it. And you, Monsieur Xavier, are in love. Though it's a little disturbing since she looks so young."

Suddenly laughter split the air. Kate was opening portals midair and letting the metal objects Erik was sending at her fly through them. She was letting them through other portals behind Erik trying to hit him. They were both laughing having fun.

"Fine." I looked at Charles. "I admit it. I might be in love with Kate. But I've just known her so short a time. What if she doesn't like me back. I'll look like an idiot. It would also ruin our friendship. I could tell her after all of this, after stopping Shaw."

I frowned. "Charles, we are on the brink of World War III. Any day now we would have to go and fight Shaw. What if we don't stop him? What if one of you dies, or both of you die, then what? You would never have told her how you feel and never know if she feels the same way. And I know she likes you too."

"You think so?" he asked weakly.

"I know so. I've seen the way you guys look at each other. I don't have to be psychic to see how you feel for each other. Heck! She sleeps with you!"

He looked surprised at my words. "I went to your room and I found her book. It was on your bedside table. With one of your bookmarks in it."

"She stays in my room because she can't sleep for fear of nightmares." he explained. "But somehow when she's with me she drifts off to a dreamless sleep."

"See! That's what I mean. You guys are meant for each other. You have to tell her how you feel before it could all be too late." I persisted.

I looked at Kate and Erik. They were resting and chatting. I felt envy creep in, seeing the way he looked at her.

"You're right." Charles said smiling. "Raven, you're right. I have to tell her. Thank you for caring about me. And my love life." The last bit he added sarcastically. I rolled my eyes as he got off of his seat.

He gave me a quick kiss on the forehead and jogged over to her. I smiled when I saw Kate's face light up.
But deep down I had only done it out of selfishness. I cared about Charles and I wanted him to be happy. And Kate was the person he liked and she liked him back.

I was envious of her. Not only did Charles like her, I'd even seen Hank watch her and that was saying a lot.

But most of all it was Erik. He was absolutely love struck by her. I could see it from the way he looked at her, the same way Charles did.

I liked Kate. She was like a sister and I would love her to be with Charles. Maybe she would become my sister in law.

But I couldn't let her take Erik. I can't let her take both the men I care about.
I will never let her do that. Even if it means hurting her.

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Date - Thursday 16, July 2020
Time - 4:36 a.m.
Word count - 1012

I wanted to try a first person P.O.V. Please tell what your thoughts are and if you liked it.

Now, back off to bed. You too, you night owls. 😴💤

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