Hawks stares into space, processing what Logan had just told him. He swallows the tear he can feel welling inside him.
"Well, I think I'm going to head back to Japan. Good to see you, Silver Claws. "
"Wait, you just go here. You're not going to see your lady?"
"I mean, from the sounds of it, maybe she's not mine. I'm not sharing her, so if she's not all mine, I don't want anything to do with her."
"Whoa, there. That's not what I was saying. I'm just saying I don't want to tell you her business. Just go talk to her. You'll probably help cheer her up."
"... but then wouldn't I be another 'big, strong man coming in to save her?'"
"No, you would be a kind, sensitive man supporting her through a hard thing."
Hawks looks up to Logan, surprised at the words that had just escaped Logan's mouth.
"Thanks, Silver Claws. I owe you one."
"Hawks, I've never seen Jean this happy before. Please don't fuck this up."
***
Hawks was curled up with Jean with his left wing draped over her lying on her bed. Jean's head is tucked under his. Hours have passed, though it only felt like minutes.
"Kei, baby we should go check in with the others." Jean says, gently tracing his arm.
"Do we have to? I mean, if we do, I can make thing REALLY awkward when we see Scott."
"You wouldn't!" Jean squeals playfully.
Hawks wraps her in his arms as she tries to get out of bed, pulling her closely and kissing her jawline. "Are you sure we have to go?"
"I mean, not everyone has rebuilt trust with you around here. They'll probably think you kidnapped me if we're gone too much longer." Jean jokes.
Hawks reluctantly gets up with her as they untangle from each others embrace. Jean's hands rub his, then she runs them through his wings. "Relax, baby, and try to have some fun, alright?" She kisses him and heads for the door. Smiling, Hawks follows.
As Jean opens the door, Scott was standing on the other side mid-knock.
"Oh, am I interrupting something?" Scott asks.
"No, we're just leaving. Is there something you need, Scott?" Jean asks.
"Oh, yeah. Professor asked for us to come to the library to meet him. He says it's important." Scott says, glancing behind Jean to Hawks. "I guess you can come, too." He says to Hawks.
"Sure, if I can help, I'm game for whatever it is." Hawks grins.
***
I'm SO not game for this. Hawks thinks still staring at the keys in Logan's hand. He wipes his sweaty palms on his pants.
~5 minutes previously~
"Thanks for meeting me here, everyone, and, son, it's good to see you, too. I know your time is limited here today." Professor X greets the trio as they walked into the library.
"You as well, dad." Hawks says. "What's going on that you need help with?" Hawks' eyes scan the room for an indication of the problem the are being called for.
"You don't miss a beat, so you?" Professor X smiles at Hawks. "I have a special assignment. It'll be challenging, so you need nerves of steel to be able to do this."
"Ha, ya think we are the right people for the job?" Hawks ask as Jean and Scott shift nervously. Hawks sees a knowing exchange between Jean and Scott. Do they know something I don't?
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Flying Free: My Hero Evolution Wings of Change (X-Men/My hero crossover)
General FictionWhile out on patrol Hawks comes across group of strangers to himself. As he takes time to talk with them, little did they all know that their lives were now forever changed from that one fateful encounter.
