Forever in my heart

Chapter Four: A Bigger Picture

Hey all,

Hope you are all doing well :)

I have made some changes to chapter two in terms of the meeting in the professor's office. Let me know what you think, do you like it, do you hate it? It also helps with the first paragraph of this chapter- understanding.

I would once again like to thank everyone for their support. This is the first fic I've done so hearing from you guys and seeing alerts and favorites is very encouraging.

Also I'd like to point out that I have a poll up so if anyone's interested let me know what you think.

I am sorry, this chapter was going to be out last week but due to some issues with my (brand new) computer- not happy Jan- So I haven't been able to get this out there.

So here we go!

Disclaimer- I do not own X-men, wolverine etc. trust me if I did I'd be making a movie outta this ;)

I do own Crystal though- that's something, right?

Chapter four…..

Two nights had passed since Crystal and Logan had made up in the kitchen. They hadn't met up since then because they were both busy. Crystal had new patients in the clinic and had even performed her first real surgery since she had arrived. She also had her first session with the Professor to help strengthen her powers. It was only a short session but it was starting point . Logan had been busy too, the team had been on two missions in two days, although relatively minor they were still time consuming.

That night Crystal decided to see if Logan was down in the kitchen. She hoped he had, she wanted to see him. They had barely seen each other since the other night and she honestly missed him. By the time she got to the door he was standing on the other side of the room facing her with an eyebrow raised.

"I was beginning to think you were avoiding me," he joked.

"Ha, you wish," she replied, making her way towards one of the bar stools. She sat up on it as they fell into one of their comfortable silences.

"Busy couple of days huh?" He asked.

"Tell me about it," she replied looking up at him. He made his way towards the fridge and grabbed a bottle of soda for himself before offering Crystal one.

"Nah, I'm right thanks, I think I'll just make a cuppa," she answered before getting off the stool and filling the kettle with water and flicking the switch. Logan shrugged and sat down at the bar. The hum of the kettle filled the silence as Crystal grabbed a mug and tea bag.

"So you're working in the new Vet Clinic huh? How's it going down there?" Logan asked. He had never been the best with starting conversations but he wanted to know more about Crystal.

"Yeah it's going well down there, business is picking up so that's a bonus. I've only got four students at the moment but that might increase next semester," she replied whilst grabbing the milk out of the fridge. "If you like I could give you a tour of the clinic some time."

"Yeah that sounds great. What are you teaching?" He didn't actually know what she was doing there. All he knew was that she was a qualified veterinarian and the professor had asked her to come to the mansion.

"Oh um Veterinary Science- well first year level anyway, that's all I am qualified for. But that at least gives the kids more of a reason to stay here for a while longer," she answered. "I'm also spending time helping out in the stables for those students wanting to learn animal husbandry…. Which at the moment are my four Vet kids," she continued.

Logan raised a brow and nodded. By this time she was also sitting at the bar, with her cup of tea in front of her.

"Before I came here I was a wildlife ambassador. I had to give that job up though because people were starting to notice," she said sadly. Crystal loved working at the mansion but she missed her old job as well.

Logan gave her a sympathetic look. He knew how she felt. Well not completely but he understood. "You have a lot to do with animals, I thought you would've been more of the plant kind of person, considering your mutation," Logan blurted out.

"Yeah I get that a lot. There's just something about animals that make my heart melt I guess," She shrugged her shoulders before taking a sip of her tea.

They sat and talked about random things for another half hour before deciding to go back to their rooms. Logan had never felt so comfortable in the last 16 years as what he did when he was around Crystal. She felt the same about him.

The next day late in the afternoon Storm walked into the clinic to find Crystal sterilizing every surface in sight.

"That can't be healthy," Storm states looking around at the practically spotless room.

"Neither can your face but you don't see me complaining," Crystal teases as she puts the cloth in her hand into the bin. Storm playfully pouts, signalling defeat. Crystal chuckles.

"What's up?" she asks as she goes from one side of the room to the other carrying various supplies and placing them in their designated places.

"Nothing much, just wanted to see how my besties doing is all," Storm replies as she sits on a counter top.

"Yeah I'm doing really well actually," Crystal answered with a smile, "You?" She continued.

"That's good hun," She answered whole-heartedly, "And yeah I'm doing great."

"That's good," Crystal smiled at her friend once more. "Here make yourself useful," Crystal threw a box of supplies at Storm and she caught it. "They go over there," She pointed to a shelf on the other side of the room. Storm chuckled and made her way toward the shelf.

"So did you end up talking to Logan?" Storm asked, curious.

"Yes, I did actually," Crystal answered. "I would like to know why you- or anyone else- didn't tell me about his mutation earlier, you know how I feel about it," Crystal continued.

"I know and I'm sorry Crystal. It's just that the Professor said it was something you should learn through talking to Logan himself, rather than talking about it behind his back- and vice versa," Storm answered. "I wanted to tell you really badly."

"It's ok Ro, come to think of it, that makes a lot of sense," Crystal replied thoughtfully. Storm smiled. Crystal wasn't angry and that's all that matted.

"So how'd things go? When you two spoke," Storm continued.

"It was a little intense to begin with to be honest, but now things are good. We're getting to know each other," Crystal smiled.

"Wow I didn't realize that you guys were so acquainted," Storm said thoughtfully, not actually being able to remember seeing them together.

"Well, we've talked a few times now. I think he'll be a great friend."

"Wait and you haven't chewed his ear off yet and sent him running for the hills?" Storm asked playfully, winking at Crystal.

"And that was payback for the face comment wasn't it?" Crystal asked, now facing defeat.

"You bet it was," Storm replied proudly.

"Well it took you long enough!" Crystal replied, shaking her head. "I've got to give you some lessons on quick comebacks my friend," Crystal continued as she put away the last of the supplies.

"It's a date," Storm laughed.

"Well I'm all done here. Want to head into town with me? There are a couple of things I've got to pick up," Crystal asked Storm as she started turning off the lights.

"Sure," Storm replied, before heading out of the door with her friend.

Ok guys, there is another chapter done and dusted!

Please review and let me know what you think…. Did you love it or hate it?

I wanted to get this one out because there will be a few weeks where I will not be posting due to end of year exams- it's all a little hectic!

Love and light until next time

-22Crissy