Chapter 86: Mystique and Law (2)

"I would take that as a compliment. I just turned 18. You know what's great about being 18? I can finally legally... ignore all the advice from old people! Sorry, Mystique, you're officially ancient in my book."

"HEYYY! I am 22 for your information." Mystique finally lost her composure against him as she shouted her age which confused Law since she was supposed to be way older than that.

'Ah right, Alternate Marvel universe. She is young in this universe. Charles is about 28 from what I know too. He is not a bald old man either in this universe. Still just 22? Huh' Law thought

Law looked at her as if analyzing what she was saying was true or not.

"Well, Mystique, age is just a number, right? I mean, look at us, both young and fabulous! So, what do you say we team up and cause some youthful chaos? I'll bring the jokes, you bring the shapeshifting, and together we'll be unstoppable... and incredibly good-looking, of course." Law said as Mystique blushed a little.

"Is this your way of asking me out?" She asked

He scratched his cheeks as he thought 'Hmm, Mystique is all fiery and fun, but Gwen, oh Gwen, she's like a ray of sunshine in my dark, twisted world. Can I have both? Maybe I can. I'll just have to explain it to Gwen later. She's smart; she'll get it. Will she though?'

"I'm in a pickle," he muttered to himself, tapping his chin thoughtfully. "A delicious, spicy, life-threatening pickle."

He knew he couldn't deny his feelings for either woman. Mystique intrigued him in ways he couldn't explain, and Gwen...Gwen was his heart, his soulmate, even if she didn't know it yet. Could he have both? Could he share his love with Mystique and Gwen, without hurting either of them?

He sighed, running a hand through his disheveled hair. 'Law, you've really done it this time. I blame my teenage-adult hormones for making me fall in love with every beautiful woman I see and meet.'

But then, a glimmer of an idea sparked in his mind. 'What if...what if I just tell Gwen the truth? She's a smart cookie; she'll understand. I'll explain that Mystique is a...special friend and that my heart belongs to her, Gwen. Yeah, that could work.'

With a newfound sense of determination, Law grinned as he shouted in his mind 'To love, adventure, and explaining things to girlfriends!'

---Law's dream world----

Law was standing in front of Gwen's home as he rang the doorbell hesitantly.

She opened it, a smile lighting up her face. "Hey, Law, what's up?"

"Gwen, we need to talk," Law said, his tone serious.

Gwen's smile faltered slightly, and she stepped back, allowing him to enter. "What's wrong? Is everything okay?"

Law took Gwen's hands in his. "We have been dating for some time Gwen. I need to tell you something, something important. I...I'm in love with you, Gwen. You're everything to me, and I want you to know that. But there's also someone else, someone from my dark side, who...who also means something to me."

Gwen looked at him, confusion and concern mingling in her eyes. "Who is it, Law? And what does this mean for us?"

Law took a deep breath, steeling himself for her reaction. "Her name is Raven. She's...she's a friend, a complicated friend. My heart belongs to you, Gwen. But my heart also wants her. I want to be with you and also her."

Gwen was silent for a moment, processing his words. Finally, she spoke, her voice soft and understanding. "Law, I...I had a feeling there was something you weren't telling me. I'm not happy about Raven, but I understand. I love you too, Law, and I want to make this work. Let's meet the Raven girl and sort this out in our bedroom."

Relief flooded through Law and he pulled Gwen into a tight embrace. "Thank you, Gwen. Thank you for understanding. I promise I'll make it up to you. To us, to love, and to new beginnings.'

"Earth to Law, Earth to Law..." Law heard some shouting coming his way.

An angry look suddenly appeared on Gwen's face "Are you stupid? Do you think this is a Japanese anime world where you can have a harem?"

Then she slapped him and Law awakened from his dreams as he looked at Mystique who just slapped him.

"Why did you slap me?" Law asked with a stupified look.

"You were standing there making creepy and perverted expressions for five minutes. And when I called you, You did not even wake up."

"Oh, I am sorry. I was just lost admiring your beauty." Law said as Mystique blushed

'Well.....Might as well give this a shot. Gwen wants to have it slow. But damn it's so annoying to wait. When she becomes a superhero herself, I will explain it to her.' Law came to his decision.

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