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The Hearts Choice

Prologue

In the cool night air, the atmosphere was silent. The sound of the leaves blowing in the gentle breeze was emphasized against the quiet. Xavier's school for gifted youngsters stood undisturbed and in darkness. Each pupil sound asleep in his or her own bed far away from the real world in their own fantasies. All accept for two, the eldest students, Jean Grey and Scott Summers. Both so alike and yet so different, both an age of 18 it would seem only right. Since the beginning of their friendship as young children. Destined to be lovers? Was it fate that would bring them together during the night or drew them to become so close? More than best friends. As they lay side by side, neither of them spoke, Jean nestled close to Scott, his arm casually draped over her waist. It was timeless. And in this night a new seed was planted within them. They knew not what it was nor did they care - neither of them rejected it or try to fight it. It seemed only normal for them to feel this way. Two best friends just enjoying each other's company. Both unaware of the future -