Authors notes : Thank you to all of my reviewers, and I hope you enjoy the ending as much as you've loved the beginning :-) And BIG warning here..this chapter just happens to be NC-17...it's my first ever try so please be GENTLE!

**** = Indicates a past event

CHAPTER FOUR

It had been days, almost a week and she still hadn't woken. Logan hadn't moved from her side, despite Hank's urging him to do so. He had large dark circles under his eyes and Logan hadn't always been the neatest of people but even for him, he looked ragged and scruffy. His eyes looked over at the woman he had hurt and the woman he had come to love, bowing his head. He pressed his lips to her hand, whispering softly,

" C'mon Ro..you have to wake up."

She still remained unresponsive and all the Wolverine could do was hold back the tears he knew threatened to fall, he wasn't a man who cried easily but it would seem Ororo brought out so many different sides of him. He opened his eyes and turned his head sharply as a hand rested on his shoulder, to say he was shocked would be an understatement, as Scott looked down at him.

" You know Logan, you really should try to get some rest."

Logan was confused, this was the man who had tried to kill him less than a week ago with good reason. He simply shook his head," I can't Cyke, not until I know she's going to be okay.." Scott simply nodded, taking a seat as he looked at Storm, Logan shifted as he wondered if he was the only one who sensed the tension in the air. He took this moment to do something he thought he would never do, and that was to apologise to Scott.

" Uh Scott, about..about what happened with me and Jean.."

Scott held up his hand, his face totally unreadable but for once it didn't hold the usual malovelence it did towards him," Don't, I understand..well okay, I don't understand but just remember this Logan, you even look at Jean in any way I don't approve of, I will make sure you live to regret the day you ever came here." He then simply smiled which was met by a smirk from Logan,

" Understood, Cyke."

With that Scott nodded and got to his feet, before he patted Logan's shoulder and left. Logan sighed, as he looked back to Storm and there was still no change.

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" You think she's gonna be okay?" Rogue asked as she moved her eyes from her classwork, Remy tipped his head and remarked,

" She'll be fine Chere, Ororo be a strong woman. I'm sure she'll pull through, she's just getting some beauty sleep." He then moved his head back, to lightly smirk in the direction of Bobby who was glowering at him. Rogue sighed and shook her head, ever since this Canjun had come to school, things had gone from bad to worse and for some odd reason, she found herself actually wanting to be around him. She growled lightly under her breath, and rested her head in her arms.

" Stop worrying your pretty head Chere, it don't do you any good." Remy said softly.

Rogue turned her head to look at Remy, noting the soft smile on his lips before she simply shook her head," You're encouragable, you know that Canjun?"

Remy simply smiled and winked.

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Storm's eyes slowly opened and she was disorientated for a moment, questions like where was she? How had she got here? raced through her head, she remembered Jean, the battle and what she had done. Then she remembered Jean's words and it felt like a knife had been stabbed through her heart, the man she was in love with and who perhaps for a moment, loved her..had slept with Jean, his one little obssession. Storm couldn't help but let a small sad smile spread across her lips, how could she ever compete with a woman who had claim over Logan's heart for so long? Turning her head, she frowned as her eyes rested on the sleeping form of Logan, he would occasionally grunt or twitch but his hand remained tight on hers.

Before, she would have thought it was sweet but now, all she could do was scowl and jerk her hand free. Logan's head shot up at the sudden movement and he thought for a moment, he was dreaming. She was awake and looking back at him, but his joy of seeing her awake was soon tarnished by the coldness in those blue eyes.

" Ro! Thank God you're okay." He said in a rushed voice.

Storm merely lifted an eyebrow before she sat up, or attempted to but as Logan went to help, she pushed him away," Yes I am fine." Logan frowned at her voice, it was so cold and so clipped. He frowned further as she was getting out of the bed, and removing the various drips from her arms,

" What are you doing Ro? You need to rest."

Storm blatantly ignored Logan, she wanted to get away from him as fast as possible. The image of him and Jean together was a little too much for her to bear right now and she did not want him to see her cry, not over him. She began to walk away from him, before she felt a hand grab hold of her arm and she was spun round. She tried not to let it show how much he affected her, especially this close. His eyes practically bore into hers and his breath washed over her, it smelt faintly of cigars," Talk to me Ro..please, I know what I did was wrong and I never meant to hurt you.."

Storm's jaw twitched and she felt her resolve weakening, he always did that to her..he always had a way of getting under her skin, no matter what she tried." Well you did Logan, now let go of me.." Logan's eyes flashed, before she felt the grip on her arm loosen as finally she was released," Thank you." She replied coldly before she turned and walked out of the medlab.

Logan's posture slumped before he grabbed the chair and flung it into the side of the wall, his anger at himself taking over as from his hands, six metallic claws extended and with a forceful thrust outwards. He had destroyed the med lab bed and left huge gaping holes and slashes in the nearby wall. Finally the rabid Wolverine slumped to the ground and buried his head in his hands, he didn't know what to do, not anymore.

A FEW DAYS LATER...

Storm was sat in her room, she had not set foot outside of it for more than ten minutes and she had been avoiding both Logan and Jean at all costs. She had seen Scott and talked with him and she still couldn't understand what had happened or why it had happened. For a moment, she lost herself in the past for a brief moment.

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A soft knock at her door, awoke Storm from the unsettled sleep she had fallen into. Sitting up slowly, she smoothed down her hair," Come in." She was surprised when Scott's head appeared around the door," Hello Scott." She said gently, as he walked into the room shutting the door behind him. He gave her a small smile and took a seat,

" How are you, Ororo?"

Storm shrugged replying," I am fine thank you." Eventhough it was a total lie and she was sure Scott knew that as well, or at least she hoped he knew. She hoped Jean had enough sense to talk to him about the incident," And you?"

Scott sighed, shaking his head," Not too good, Jean keeps avoiding me." He rubbed a hand through his hair," I mean, shouldn't I be the one avoiding her?"

" Yes you should, but she's probably just worried that she's hurt you."

He nodded," Yeah I know, I just don't know what to do next Ro. I mean I love her, god knows I do but how do I get past this?" Storm got out of the bed, and walked over to her friend before she gave his hand a squeeze,

" It's going to be okay Scott, Jean loves you..it did happen but you two love one another so that should be enough." Scott turned his visored gaze on Storm and he frowned,

" What about you and Logan?"

There was nothing she could but stare back at Scott, she really had nothing to say.

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Sighing softly as she pulled herself from the memory, she closed her eyes and rubbed at the tight knot in her neck, trying to forget the feel of Logan's hands and the taste of his lips. This only worked to further her feeling of loss, betrayal and most of all hurt. Suddenly a loud knock at her door jarred her from her thoughts, she frowned lightly and then scowled deeply as Logan's rough voice said from the other side,

" Please Ro! Just let me talk to you."

Her eyes narrowed at the door," Leave me alone Logan! I do NOT want to see you."

She heard a light growl coming from the other side and she gasped gently as suddenly the door was forced open and Logan's eyes bore into her own. She was stunned for a moment, before she moved from her bed and shouted angrily,

" What do you think you are doing? How dare you!" She gestured to the door and then snapped her head back towards him," Are you out of your mind?"

Logan's face looked haunted, his eyes didn't hold their usual spark and his body was visibly slumped. He looked like a man who had nearly given up all hope," Ro please just hear me out, that's all I'm asking here!" He watched as her arms slid over her chest and her jaw tightened, he knew there was no way he was going to get her to listen. He knew how stubborn this woman could be when she wanted to be, and Lord did he love her for that but right now, it wasn't the best of things. He moved forward then watched as she took a step back, he lifted an eyebrow and did this a few more times until she had no choice but to stand still as her back was now against the wall.

Storm realised she was trapped, but she raised her chin and rested cold blue eyes on Logan's face as he moved in closer and she could feel his harsh breaths washing over her face. Logan's nose twitched as he took in the scent of her, he could smell her anger, her hurt but most of all he could smell her lust and desire. He leaned in and sniffed slowly at her neck, feeling her body tensing,

" Get out of my way." She said in a low harsh whisper.

Logan tipped his head," What if I say no?"

Her eyes flashed and her hand found his cheek, which left him with one very red cheek. He didn't move however and so Storm went to strike him again but she gasped lightly, as his hand snaked around her wrist and forced her hand to the wall. Her breathing was quick now, and she wasn't sure what was driving her anymore, it was no longer anger but something else. " Logan...let go.." She managed to say but somewhere inside of her, she didn't want him to. She practically shivered as his nose brushed over her slowly, she wasn't sure if he had done that on purpose but it still caused a reaction.

Logan pressed even closer until she could feel his warm skin against hers, and then as his lips captured hers, she relinquished all control to his strong arms and fierce touch. Her lips pressed against his urgently, wanting to taste him and feel him close, so lost in the kiss she didn't even notice that Logan's hands had travelled down over her sides to grip tightly as he returned her kisses slowly. Storm's hands moved from her sides to run through his thick hair, her fingertips brushing across the skin of his scalp lightly which caused a growl to emit from the back of his throat. Logan had never thought this was possible, the feel of her skin under his fingers was undescribable and all he could think was 'must be closer'.

Storm's leg snuck up slowly, her toes making small tracks across the denim of his jeans until much like a snake, she had her leg wrapped around the back of his thigh, pulling him inescapably closer. Her tongue flicked out across his and she pulled his lips closer to hers by sucking slowly, she could feel them curling into a smile under her touch and she knew that he liked that. His hands slid up her sides slowly, pushing her top up as he desperately sought yet more skin, just wanting to feel more of her. Her name found a place on his lips, it seemed so natural that he was finding it hard to believe this was happening but any thoughts fled his mind when he heard her gasp lightly as his thumbs rested on the rise of her breasts, he couldn't help but smirk.

Her neck arched slowly as his lips ran over the skin gently, her eyes slid shut as she lost herself in the sensation but she couldn't hold back a faint moan as the buttons of her top were undone slowly and he dotted kisses across the lace of her bra. Logan felt himself shuddering in response to her moan, how in the hell did she do that? His hands moved up to slowly push the top off her shoulders and down her arms, his lips never moving from her skin as he did this. Slowly opening her eyes, she gazed down on him, her thoughts moving to Jean for a moment, wondering if this was how he had kissed her but as if he was reading her mind, he silenced any of those thoughts with a rough yet loving kiss.

More than happy to return the kiss, Storm made good use of her hands as they slid down to the bottom of his vest and quickly she pulled the vest up before she yanked it over his head, crushing his lips with hers once more. Moving her hands, she raked her nails up his chest slowly, finding all the curves and exploring every inch of his skin. Logan gasped softly at her touch, allowing a growl to escape his lips as he nuzzled into her, his lips running over hers as his tongue played with hers. He felt her hips pressing into his, rocking ever so gently and he felt his eyes rolling back up at the sensation before he grunted, gripping her tightly beneath the thighs as he lifted her rather effortlessly. Storm smiled, sliding her legs around Logan as she moved her arms around his neck before she felt her back moving away from the wall and she was being carried back towards the bed.

Logan gently pressed Storm back into the bed, as he moved his lips over the skin of her stomach. She let out a shaky breath as her back arched to every kiss, she murmured his name in loving tones as his hands snuck around to the clasp of her bra. Lifting herself slightly, she felt his fingers working quickly and soon enough, her bra was discarded to the ground and his lips were on her breasts. He savoured the sweet taste of her skin as he kissed and sucked on the soft flesh beneath his lips, she really was a Goddess and he intended to show her, that he loved her and only her. Storm let out a harsh breath, her breathing quick and erratic by now as she was caught up in the wave of passsion washing over her. Her hands moved down to the button on Logan's jean, and with one fluid motion she had both that undone and his zip down, her fingers snuck round to the band of his jeans. Gripping lightly, before she tugged them down slowly, he did the rest by kicking his jeans aside when they touched his ankles.

" Logan.." She muttered softly as he kissed at her neck again and his hands made quick work of her own jeans, depositing them on the ground before he met her lips again, her lips moved back against his eagerly as her hands circled the small of his back tugging almost playfully at the band of his boxers, silk boxers at that she thought rather randomly before she simply smiled and slid her hands in. Logan's eyes snapped open at the sudden invasion, before they simply shut as he nipped at her lips as he worked on removing the one garment standing in his way. Storm's soft sighs and groans were enough to encourage him and her panties soon joined the rest of her clothes on the ground.

By now, she was very impatient which for her was strange but she was. Her hands soon removed his boxer shorts and she shuddered at the feel of him against her, so naked and so vulnerable. The thought of that was more than enough to make her shake and for her kisses to change from fierce and passionate to soft and loving. God she loved this man, so very much. Logan pulled away long enough to look her in the eye, saying gently,

" Ororo, I love you."

Her eyes widened at the sudden revelation before her lips curled into a smile and she replied softly," And I love you, Logan." His face lit up before he pulled her close and kissed her deeply before he felt her leg sliding around him, she had made the first move and now it was his turn. He ran his hand to grip at her thigh lightly as he finally slid into her, taking a sudden breath at the sensation then he felt her body shake lightly and this only increased the sensation that was already pulsing through him. Her hips pressed against his, rocking slowly pulling him closer as the pace picked up and her kisses became urgent as did his.

He braced his hands beside her as his back arched with every new thrust into her, he gasped her name out inbetween sharp breaths when she gripped at his sides and used that to press herself even closer. Sweat slid over both their skins, and Logan fought for breath when her mouth found a sweatbead as it gathered in the nape of his neck, and her tongue played across his skin slowly. He quickened his movements, hearing her moan at the change before he pulled her close and paid close attention to her lips. The pair of them rode out the wave of pleasure completely captivated by one anothers lips and touch that when the last huddle between pleasure and ectasy was finally overcome, neither of them noticed apart from the shuddering of their bodies.

Finally Logan simply collapsed against her and her arms snaked around him. Pulling him close to her as she pressed kisses to his hair and skin, his head raising slowly to meet her soft gaze. A gentle smile spread across his lips, as he leaned up to nuzzle his nose against hers. Logan had never been known for gentleness but Storm did bring it out on him,

" Am I forgiven?" He asked softly, worry laced every word.

Storm nodded," Yes Logan, I do. Just kiss me and everything will be okay."

He smiled again and kissed her sweetly, a kiss she return very happily. She was certain he loved her and all fear that he still loved Jean, fled from her mind when his arms moved around her pulling her close. When she kissed him, he felt like he could do the impossible, there was just something about Storm that made his heart soar. The kiss lasted mere minutes but it felt like an eternity to both until finally they simply cuddled down together and fell asleep wrapped up in the others tight embrace.

They remained like this throughout night, both too worried about this just being a dream to let go for even one second. But slowly as dawn crept across the outside world, Logan opened his eyes and he let out an almost surprised breath as there she was. Curled around him, her head cushioned against his chest and her white hair fanned out around her, he thought he had seen beauty once but seeing her like this, shattered any illusions he might have had of what defined beauty. His hand moved to stroke across the side of her face, loving the feel of her skin and admiring her beautiful face. He felt truly at peace and for the first time in his life, the animal inside didn't cry out to him and he felt like a man instead of the beast he knew lurked in his soul.

Hours past but to Logan, they seemed like mere seconds and he only realised what time it was when Storm's eyes finally opened and he glanced at the clock. He smirked slowly, he had spent the better part of four hours just watching her sleep but it was more than worth it, to see her gazing up at him with those eyes and that smile,

"What are you staring at?" The smile widening as she snuggled closer.

"The most beautiful thing ever." Was all Logan said as he hugged Storm again.

THE END!

(Big thanks to my friend John for helping me out on the ending as I was STUMPED! So thank you! And I hope you all enjoyed!)