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Author's Chapter Notes:
Ororo decided it's time to reveal her marriage to the Wolverine.
Chapter 16 - Secret's Out


Relationship Status - married


Ororo savored the freedom the skies gave her. After about an hour, she felt a sense of calm wash over her, as her decision as to how to put Jean in her place once and for all was made. She felt confident in knowing that she held all the cards and had held them all along, which would deflate the delusional redhead. For the longest, she believed that the best way to protect and preserve her relationship with Logan was to keep it private, with only a selected few being privy to it. One never went about life, revealing his or her entire hand, because one never knew who or what was lurking to destroy it or grab it for themselves. Now, with Jean’s antics becoming more bothersome, Ororo knew she had to rethink her decision and develop a new strategy.

Ororo was convinced that revealing her marriage to the Wolverine was in the best interests of everyone in the institute and hopefully would serve to maintain the peace. She also knew that Logan will go along with her decision because as he had told her on more than one occasion, it was her show and he didn’t give a damn who knew about them. She thought for a while and realized that tomorrow evening was perfect to divulge all, as it was the one evening of the month Xavier reserved for the entire mansion population to have dinner together. Ororo laughed to herself, a joyous, husky sound as the part of her that was excitedly anticipating the redhead’s reaction flared briefly to life. She wasn’t a malicious woman, but this would be one of the rare moments she thoroughly enjoyed someone getting their just deserts.

Dinner couldn’t come fast enough for Ororo. She had notified Charles of her plans to make her marriage to the Wolverine common knowledge. Then she and Logan had decided that they would begin moving some of their things to the boathouse, which was completely renovated, immediately after. And once their secret was out, they would recruit Kurt to help port the heavier items over. As she carefully dressed for dinner, Ororo realized that she wasn’t nervous about what was to come, knowing her life was only changing for the better. Jean will be a nonentity after tonight and she and Logan could focus on bigger and better things. Like starting a family. She grinned at the prospect of carrying and having the Wolverine’s children.

She descended the staircase in a simple blue and white print, belted chiffon, scoop neck maxi dress, with cream flat strappy boho sandals decorating her feet. A sterling silver necklace with a sapphire heart-shaped pendant adorned her neck, with its matching bracelet secured around her wrist. However, the most important article being worn on her person tonight was the gold wedding band encircled with sapphires that Logan had presented to her as one of her Christmas presents.

She was met by both Remy and Rogue at the bottom of the stairs. “Stormie, ma belle. Cho! Co!”

Rogue noticed the band on Ororo’s finger and smiled. “About time, sugah.”

Ororo laughed lightly. “Yes, it sure is. Logan and I would like to thank the both of you for your support.”

“Remy jus’ be glad his Stormie happy.”

“Both you and Logan deserve it. I just can’t wait to see the red witch of the west reaction,” Rogue interjected.

Ororo giggled, then whispered, “Me neither.”

Remy smirked. “Well let’s get da show started.” He offered each lady an elbow, escorting them to the dining room.

Everyone except Logan was in the room, but Ororo wasn’t worried because he was usually the last one to arrive at these types of public gatherings. She walked over to where Scott was standing alone. She hadn’t seen much of him since his breakup with Jean, electing to give him the space she knew he needed.

“Hello, brother.”

Scott turned to her. “’Roro. It’s good to see you. How are you?”

“That is the question I should be asking you.”

Scott sighed. “I’m doing well.” Ororo looked at him skeptically. “I am, ‘Roro. Don’t worry about me.”

“I will always worry about you, Scott.”

He gave her a hug in appreciation, then wordlessly went to take his seat.

She saw the Professor glanced at her left hand then gave her a smile of approval and support. She nodded her gratitude as she took her seat next to Remy. A few minutes later, Logan swaggered in, confidently striding to take the seat next to his wife. Dressed in his staple flannel shirt, jeans and cowboy boots, he too wore his simple gold band on his left hand.

Jean’s eyes lit up when she saw Logan come in. She attempted to garner his attention by gesturing to the empty seat next to her, but she was ignored, as Logan only had eyes for one woman in the room.

“You can sit next to me, Logan. I saved you a seat,” Jean called out.

Without looking at her, Logan replied. “Nah.” He took his seat next to Ororo. “I’ll sit next ta ma favorite girl, tonight.”

Jean’s eyes narrowed in vexation. Ororo was becoming a thorn in her side. She needed to up the ante with Forge to get him back to the mansion sooner so he can entice Ororo away. She made a mental note to get in touch with the tinkerer after dinner.

Logan reached under the table and grabbed Ororo’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. She happily returned the pressure to let him know she was ready to do this. She telepathically let the Professor know that they were all set. Charles loudly cleared his throat to get everyone’s attention.

“Good evening, everyone,” Charles began. “I am happy to see each and every one of you here, because tonight is a special night. Tonight, we have a very joyous event to celebrate.” He turned to Ororo. “All yours, my dear.”

Jean rolled her eyes as Ororo boldly stood. She looked around at all the faces and began. “I would like to thank you all for being here tonight, because there is something I would like to share with you all. I..I…” As she faltered, the Wolverine grinned at her, washing away the sudden nervousness that overtook her. Her confidence level skyrocketed. “Nine months ago, there was a major change in my life.” She took a deep breath and with a smile revealed, “I married the love of my life.”

An excited chorus of “whats” and “no ways” erupted in the dining hall. The excitement was broken by a roar of laughter. Everyone turned towards Jean. “Who the hell will ever marry you?” She asked laughing hysterically. Her jealousy was so rancid that everyone present could smell it.

On cue, Logan stood and snaked his arm around Ororo’s waist, pulling her snugly against him. “I did.”

One can hear a pin drop as dead silence reigned after the Wolverine’s simple statement. Jean shattered the silence by exclaiming, “You have to be kidding me!”

As a retort, Logan held up his and Ororo’s left hands to reveal their wedding bands.

Jean, refusing to believe what was so clear, screeched, “No! No! No! You don’t love her!”

“Says who, Red?”

“You can’t love her. You’ve been after me for years.”

Logan shook his head, not surprised at the dumb doctor’s hysterics. He had no qualms about embarrassing her if she wanted to air dirty laundry. “Ya think so, Doc?”

“What the hell do you see in her?” Jean motioned to Ororo and rolled her eyes in distaste.

“’Ro is more woman than ya will ever be,” he said bluntly.

That stilled Jean’s rising ire. She blinked in surprise. When she spoke again, her voice was thin. “I ended my relationship with Scott for you.”

“You ended our relationship because you were selfish and self-absorbed.” Everyone turned to Scott, who until then was silent. Scott rose from his seat and drew a deep breath, about to lay it all out for the mistaken former love of his life.

“Don’t blame Logan for the mess you’ve created. If you truly loved me as you claimed, nothing he did or said would have swayed you.”

Jean turned angrily to Scott. “This does not concern you.”

“You know Jean, for the longest, I blamed Logan for what was wrong with us. It took a while for me to realize that he was never the cause of our problems. He brought to light our problems in a way so clear, that I refused to admit what was so plain to see. While we’ll never be best friends, Logan and I have talked and have a better understanding of each other.”

Ororo gave her husband a loving smile, proud that he had decided to take the initiative and talk to Scott one on one. He gave her a light squeeze in reciprocation.

“So you’re friends with him, now?” Jean bellowed.

Scott shook his head at the sad state that the woman he once loved and to some extent still did, was in. He delivered one last piece of advice. “Jean, I would advise you to move on with your life. Let Ororo and Logan be happy.

He walked over to Logan and Ororo. He extended his hand to Logan, who took it in a firm handshake. Scott then hugged Ororo tightly. “Logan, huh? Congratulations, sis. I can feel your happiness.”

“Thank you, brother.”

He turned to Logan again. “You better treat her well, else you’ll have me to answer to.”

Logan nodded in understanding.

Scott then walked out of the dining room, his appetite lost.

Jean, however, was not finished with her tantrum. She directed all her attention to Ororo. “I knew you wanted him for yourself all along.”

“I had him all along. Do you remember our conversation a while back when I told you that you had no idea what was going on with me and you cannot fully comprehend it?” Ororo raised an elegantly shaped eyebrow in inquiry. “This was what I meant. All that time, I was married to this wonderful man and loving him more and more every minute.”

Thoroughly embarrassed, she took one last swipe at Ororo, attempting to throw her off balance. “Now I see why Forge left you. He couldn’t stand being with an ice queen like you.”

Logan growled threateningly. Ororo, thoroughly enjoying Jean’s comeuppance, retorted, “My husband thinks quite differently.”

What Logan really wanted to tell the misguided redhead wasn’t appropriate for the children to hear, so instead, he piped in. “No complaints here, Red.”

Chuckles could be heard throughout the room. The mortified look on Jean’s face spoke volumes as she hurriedly retreated from the room.

Charles decided now was as good a time as any to regain order and control of the room. “Now that Logan and Ororo have shared their joyful news with us, please join me in offering them congratulations.”

A loud cheer of congratulations went up for the happy couple. Logan turned to Ororo, he saw the happiness and confidence in her shining eyes. For endless moments he stared at her. Then his hand whipped out, caught her behind the neck and merged their mouths in a sweet, tender kiss, causing another round of thunderous cheers to go up.

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