Chapter 9
“I think I like someone” Logan said.
The two mutants were on the school roof, drinking beer.
Morph chuckled at that. “No way, let me guess. She’s a redhead.”
“No.”
“Oh.”
“And this new person is married?” Morph joked.
Logan chuckled softly. “No.”
“So what’s your new lover like?”
“I- I’m not sure if I’m in love. I’m... confused.”
“Confused? So you like someone. But you don’t know if you like them enough to be in love?” Morph continued, but Logan looked away and played with the beer can. He seemed tense.
“It’s complicated.”
“It doesn’t have to be,” Morph said. “If they doesn’t have a partner, just talk to them. I know things were different in your day, but you don’t have to declare your love. Just tell them what you told me.”
“Sometimes it’s still weird between Scott, Jean, and me. If they doesn’t feel the same way, I don’t want the team dynamic to get any more awkward” Logan explained.
“Wait, is it someone on the team?” Morph started laughing, Not a laugh at this being funny more like a laugh at this being ironic and then let out a sigh. “God, Logan.”
It made sense. Logan didn’t go out enough to meet someone new. Morph was silent for a few seconds before continuing and asking the obvious question.
“So, which of the beautiful team members do you like?”
Logan just stared at them
“Come on, you know you can trust me,” Morph said, and continued while Logan was still silent. “Give me a hint. Is it a man or a woman?”
“……None”
“None? It can’t be none because… because the only one who…”
Logan was silent and continued to stare at him.
“I…I…” Come on, Kevin, you have the opportunity you wanted so much, don’t waste it!
“Morph, I…” His gaze shifted away.
“I feel the same! Well, not exactly the same because you said you were confused and I’m not, but I…” Was that the right thing to say?
“Really?” Logan looked back at them, surprise on his face.
“Mmhh,” Morph nodded. “We could go on a date, or I don’t know, kiss, I mean, if you want, obviously.”
“The date sounds good,” Logan smiled, one of those intimate smiles that was rare for him.
A comfortable silence hung in the air. Maybe I should get closer, Morph thought.
“Hey! You two!” Scott yelled from the yard. “Get down from there!”
“Do you think if I throw the beer can from here, it'll hit Summers?” Logan said, waving his hand.
“Better no,” Morph smiled at him and kissed him on the cheek before quickly hopping off the roof.
Before Cyclops could start scolding them for being on the roof, Morph hugged Scott tightly.
“And why was that?” Cyclops asked as Morph pulled away, laughing, A laugh of excitement
“I have a date!” they shouted excitedly as they left.
“With who?”
“With Logan!!”