Chapter 39 - Lost Control (1/2)
”This is not going to work.” The soft voice of Crystal sounded out as Peter finally came up to Felicia's apartment. ”Bah, you worry too much, I think she'll laugh and be fine.” ”Mmmhhhm” If Peter could see Crystal's face and if she had one, he would see the skeptical look she gave him. Though he could tell from her voice what she thought.
Snorting once he finally knocked on the window on the balcony and waited. He marveled once again at how expensive this apartment must be, seeing as it was soooo high up and had a fricking balcony!
Sporting a tuxedo he had picked up at a salivation/homeless shelter on the way, he adjusted his cheap bowtie and stared at the sliding door leading outside. He had the Spider-Man costume on underneath which was an odd sight if one were to see him.
Finally after a few seconds of tapping on the window and waiting, Peter caught sight of Felicia opening a door and looking in his direction. Noticing him on the balcony she walked over slowly. Wearing a black dress that highlighted her figure, her face was blank as she walked up and let him in.
Finally getting inside he adjusted his bow tie and pulled out a flower from behind himself. Not having enough money to buy a full bouquet of flowers, this was the best he could do. Felicia's face was still blank.
*Cough* *Cough* ”Honey I'm home! Sorry for being late, would you believe me if I said I was caught late at work?” Raising an eyebrow, giving a smile and watching her every move, it wasn't that effective as he still had his mask on.
Felicia still had the blank face for a few seconds before finally giving out a laugh. ”Hahahah” Suddenly laughing and not stopping for a good 30 seconds, she had to clutch her belly to help herself. Seeing her laugh Peter felt better about himself, but as it continued, on and on, he started to get a bad premonition in his stomach.
But his spider sense wasn't going off! He was torn as he watched her recover. Finally straightening herself again, the happy expression turned to a very cold one.*Gulp* Swallowing his saliva and feeling a chill in his spine, he waited for her to speak.
”So this morning?” ”Urgh” Peter winced. ”I-i-I Can explain...” Reaching out and planting a hand on his shoulder, her grip keeping him in place. ”Ohh I'm sure you will. Hahaha.” Peter almost cried as he was dragged inside.
In his ear, as he was pulled inside, he heard Crystal's voice. ”I was wrong, she did laugh Peter.” Peter easily detected the sarcasm.
(West Chester same time)
Jean walked with a determined gait as she followed the professor to Cerebro. She had been impatient all day and couldn't concentrate on her lessons at all. Everyone had noticed that she wasn't in a good mood and had avoided her all day. Scott was probably the only one that tried to talk to her, for obvious reasons.
After bringing Laura back they had kept her sedated so she wouldn't cause a commotion during the day. They wanted her to wake up when the other students were asleep and they were prepared. The professor had read her mind lightly while she was asleep and realized the danger she could pose once she awakened.
With the way they had taken and captured her, it was likely there would be a fight. With all the x-men prepared they could account for any possibility. The professor had been busy all day with teaching and couldn't help Jean look for Peter until right now. That was why she was almost rushing him towards Cerebro.
Using her powers to push the wheels along, something she didn't usually do, Xavier could tell how agitated Jean was. He wanted to calm her down and had even tried before hand, but nothing he said had worked. She had controlled her emotions yes, but it was still underneath the surface.