26 Confused

Oh my god. I got my first kiss, and I got a title that came along with two skills? I did already have one of them, but still, I got free stuff. Wow! Is this what kissing is?

Can I get more?

Without hesitation, I boldly titled my head and captured Jean's soft lips. This time, I was able to enjoy the feeling of her lips, but it lasted no more than second.

*SLAP!*

What? I brought a hand to my cheek that Jean slapped. What the heck? You kiss me, but when I kiss you, you slap me? I don't understand.

"But why?" I asked, confused at what happened.

"The kiss was from the Phoenix Force," Jean said with narrowed eyes.

That... was sad. Jean didn't want to kiss me, but apparently, the Phoenix Force did.

"She was pleased with what you said about her and happy that you stopped me from turning into a Dark Phoenix," Jean continued.

So, I made the Phoenix Force happy. Wait... the Phoenix Force is a she? There was no mention of gender in the book I read, I made that up on the spot while I was trying to calm Jean down.

So... how do I go about meeting the Phoenix Force and asking for another kiss? I wonder what else I can get awarded with?

Jean's eyes softened, and she placed a hand on my cheek. She raised herself on her toes and planted another kiss on my lips.

Oh, my? Is it the Phoenix Force again? I don't know, but this one lasted way longer than the previous two. I enjoyed the sensation of her lips against mine so much, I completely forgot about everything else.

[Through a specific action, the skill, Kissing, has been created.]

[Kissing(Active) Lvl. 1/100: The act of showing affection and emotion through lip contact. The higher the level, the more skilled you are, and the better you will make your partner feel.]

I got another skill! Kissing is the best!

"This one was from me," Jean said with a smile and a gentle shimmer to her eyes. I knew she is beautiful, but up close, she looks stunning.

However, I'm still lost. I don't understand what's happening.

So, the Phoenix Force kissed me first, then I kissed Jean, but she slapped me for it, then she kissed me with a loving look. Ahhh, my brain can't comprehend. Someone help me!

Jean then took my hand and led me towards the bed. Oh, man. Am I going to get lucky? I really don't understand a thing going on, but I'm gonna roll with it.

Nevermind, we just sat down.

Jean placed her head on my shoulder and whispered, "Thank you."

"No problem," I said, still trying to comprehend what is going on.

"You are supposed to place your arm over my shoulder in a situation like this," Jean said in a moment.

"Oh." I placed my arm over her shoulder, and Jean snuggled closer while wrapping her arm around my waist. This feels nice. I wonder if I'm going to get a Hugging skill now?

"I've been lonely for the past week, even though Agna was here helping me control my powers," Jean said, trying to start a conversation.

Wait, the past week? Jean was here no more than 20 to 30 minutes. What kind of time dilation was the Ancient One able to do? And who's Agna? I don't know anyone named that.

"Who is Agna?" I asked.

"The lady you brought me to. She is very gentle and wise," Jean said.

...

The Ancient One is called Agna? That's not fair! She hadn't even introduced herself to me, and I had to find out her titles from other people, but she even gave away her name to Jean? Then again, they did spend a whole week together.

"I didn't know her name was Agna," I said.

"Well, it's Eagna, but I call her Agna for short since it's easier," Jean said, and I scoffed at that.

"What?" She asked snappily.

"Eagna means wisdom. I should've expected her to have a name like that," I quickly said, and Jean pinched my waist.

"What was that for?" I asked. That was so undeserved.

"Sorry, but she's been kind to me, and I've been very emotional for the past week. Anga also said a lot of good things about you, so I got annoyed at you reacting like that," Jean said and hugged me tighter.

Oh, I'm starting to like this, but I wish I knew what was going on!

"Wait, she said good things about me?" I asked. That wasn't something I expected.

"Yeah, we got to talk a lot while she was helping me control my powers. I still have some trouble, but I'm a lot better now. She said the situation would've been a lot worse if you didn't do what you did," Jean said and grabbed my arm that was over her shoulder with her free hand.

She began making circles with her thumb on the back of my hand. Hah, was she trying to imitate my Massage skill? Let me show you how it's done.

I copied her motion and activated Massage, making Jean yelp in surprise. She then looked at me with shining eyes. "You promised that you will massage me! Can you do it now, please?"

"Okay." I accepted, and she quickly kissed me on the cheek.

Noo! Why the cheek? I can't level up Kissing this way.

Jean laid down on her stomach, and I started doing my magic. She purred and moaned as I worked on her back.

"Just right there."

"Oh, yes. Don't stop."

Quick! I need a distraction. Her words are making my pants tight.

I opened up the skill window and checked out one of my new skills.

[Telepathy(Active) Lvl. 1/100: The ability to read and control the minds and thoughts of humans, animals, and other sentient beings, and to transfer information from one mind to another without the aid of physical communication. The range is 0.5 x Int km.]

Okay, Telepathy is OP against defenseless enemies. You can literally force someone to do your bidding, and he won't have a choice in that matter. This skill has a scary amount of potential.

However, I didn't know how to use it. Hmm, I tried activating it like I used my other active skills, and Jean abruptly turned around. I'm sure I hadn't done anything wrong this time.

"I can hear you," Jean said in surprise.

Oh, shit! Deactivate! Deactivate! I stopped the skill immediately. I don't want people to hear my thoughts.

"No, please do that again," Jean stood up and held my hand.

"Um..."

Jean held my other hand as well and pleaded. "Please, please do that again."

I took a deep breath before activating Telepathy once more. I wanted to keep my private thoughts to myself. No one was allowed to hear them!

'Hello?' I thought or said mentally, I wasn't sure.

I felt Jean gently reach out and connect with me mentally. 'I can hear you!'

She sounded genuinely happy. I wasn't sure why, though.

'I'm so happy I can talk with you like this. Professor Xavier taught me that this is the best way to communicate and get closer to someone.'

That sickened me because I realized he was literally manipulating her. He had literally been preparing her for himself. How sick was that bald bastard?

"What?!" Jean's eyes widened in fear. 'What do you mean?'

Right, Telepathy, she can hear me now.

'Yes, I can hear you. What did you mean that he had been manipulating me?' Jean mentally asked me with trembling eyes.

'Xavier is in love with you,' I said. 'He was probably making sure that you will only accept someone that can communicate with you mentally. I'm not sure if you know any other Telepaths beside him.'

Jean was crestfallen, and she weakly asked mee. 'Are you sure?'

'Positive,' I confirmed. My Observe hasn't lied to me a single time.

Jean teared up and started trembling. I reached out and gently embraced her. She didn't push me away, but rather curled herself and snuggled closer.

'So not only was he responsible for sealing the Phoniex and a part of my emotions, but he had also been manipulating me for years.'

A part of her emotions was sealed? Yeah, he was definitely making sure she doesn't stray off the path he made for her and find someone else.

'I... don't know what to think. Agna did say she won't let me go back to someone who didn't know what he was doing, but I still wanted to return to the mansion and spend time with everyone there. Now, I don't think I want that anymore.'

'It's okay. You can probably stay here, the Ancient One wouldn't mind. Maybe she can even teach you Magic.' I wanted to change the topic from the bald sicko, so she doesn't get any more upset about it.

'Agna offered the same. She said I will have an easier time compared to most since I can draw energy from the Phoenix Force.' Jean then looked at me, her eyes still a bit teary.

'However, Agna told me that if I decide to accept, I won't be able to compare to you. Because apparently, you are the one with the most potential of learning Magic. Well, learning anything for that matter.'

Oh, shit! Did the Ancient One tattle on me? I know she is a woman, but I didn't think she is one to gossip around.

'Yes, she told me you have incredible power,' Jean confirmed and pushed me away a bit forcefully. She was now looking at me with a hurtful expression.

I don't understand what's going on! Someone help!

'Have you lied to me?' Jean asked.

Well, yes, I wanted to hide my powers.

'Besides that. Like when you were trying to calm me down? Do you remember what you said?'

I do, I mean, for me it happened about an hour ago at most, I couldn't forget about that so quickly.

'Did you mean what you said?' Jean asked.

I said a lot of things, you have to be more specific.

'About me!' Jean said.

Oh... Well, yes. You are beautiful, kind, and intelligent. From what I know, you've aced every single class.

[Telepathy has increased to 2.]

Jean smiled brightly before grabbing me by the neck and connecting our lips. Oh, man. The previous kiss was good, but this one was incredible. It felt so passionate and...

[Kissing has increased to 2.]

[Kissing has increased to 3.]

In a minute, Jean stopped the kiss. She was short of breath and had rosy cheeks. She really is stunning.

Jean quickly leaned in and kissed me again.

[Kissing has increased to 4.]

Jean opened her mouth and slipped her tongue in, twisting it around mine. This was pleasurable and fun. It felt like a game of tug of war. We were both fighting to outdo the other, and my skill increased quickly.

[Kissing has increased to 5.]

...

[Kissing has increased to 8.]

We separated again, and Jean quickly shoved her head in my chest. As if she was feeling embarrassed.

'I am embarrassed!'

[Telepathy has increased to 3.]

Oh, right, Telepathy.

'Yes, Telepathy,' Jean said. 'Do you mind telling me a bit about your powers, please?'

I guess so. Jean snuggled closer, and we talked mentally for quite some time. It was unexpectedly pleasant. The conversation happened way faster since we were directly transferring information to the other's mind. I believe we got a lot closer to each other from that.

[Telepathy has increased to 7.]

I'm not sure how long we talked, but Jean started getting tired. I figured it was time for me to leave and got up.

Jean stood up with me and gave me another kiss with her hands around my neck, drawing me towards herself.

[Kissing increased to 9.]

We separated, and she hugged me tightly.

'We are going to see each other soon, right?' Jean asked, sounding somewhat hopeful.

Yes, definitely! Spending time and talking mentally with her was a novel and enjoyable experience. Jean gave me one last kiss before I made a portal that led to New York.

I... was still confused about what happened. Did I just get a girlfriend? I hope so.

Walking out of the portal, I was greeted with the Ancient One, Mordo, and Ororo talking. The other members of the X-Men were nowhere to be seen there.

"What happened?" I asked, and the Ancient One smiled at me.

"You have some lipstick on your lips," Agna said, but I wasn't falling for that! I was sure Jean didn't have lipstick on. After all, I was the one kissing those lips.

"No, seriously, what happened?" I asked again.

Apparently, the Ancient One had torn Xavier apart. Sadly, she hadn't literally torn him apart.

The two knew each other since Xavier had sought her help to regain his legs. She could've helped him with that, but he was going to lose his Telepathy in return. Obviously, the manipulative bastard wouldn't accept that.

From what I learned, the X-Men had lost a couple of its members. Jean will obviously not be returning to them.

Ororo as well decided to leave and will spend time studying Magic. A lot of her ancestors were skilled Sorcerers, and she had a ton of potential for Magic.

Kurt had also decided to leave after hearing what Xavier had done. I don't know if he had a place to stay, so I quickly gave him a call and offered him to come to my house. He agreed as long as I tell him about what I've kept hidden. I didn't mind telling him a thing or two, but there were things I had to keep for myself.

The rest of the X-Men had returned back to the mansion with Xavier. I wonder if he had manipulated them to follow him. I wouldn't put it past him.

After I was told about that, I teleported back to my house. I had to prepare the guest room for Kurt.

[Name: William Williamson

Mutant Power: The Gamer

Level: 49 Next Level: 84%

Title: Sorcerer; Champion of the Phoenix]

[HP: 1,335

MP: 5,846]

[Strength: 30 + 31.8 (Martial Arts bonus)

Vitality: 43 + 45.48(Martial Arts bonus)

Dexterity: 51 + 54.06(Martial Arts bonus) + 25(Skeleton King's Bow bonus)

Intelligence: 101 + 113.12(Meditation bonus) + 25(Enchanted Earring bonus)

Wisdom: 101 + 113.12(Meditation bonus) + 25(Enchanted Earring bonus)

Luck: 22]

[Stat Points: 78

Cash: $42 194.70]

[Skills:

Telepathy(Active) Lvl. 7/100 (+6)

Kissing(Active) Lvl. 9/100*]