(Awaken the complicated friendship between Logan and Dr. Bruce Banner...)

-Sasha's Point of view-: Still in the Cabinhouse...

"ngh...huh? Where?... My cabin?"

"Sasha, thank goodness!" 

I turn around to my right to see, a familiar face: "Are you alright?" 

It was Bruce Banner, he was wearing a checker sweater, glasses, and pants while I moved my body up with a wince of pain on my arm, as a pair of strong arms placed a pillow behind my back and almost melted into the touch until a pair of brown eyes met mine: "L-Logan?" 

"Hey, sweetheart." I held his hand with my left hand, "Where is everyone from Weapon X?" 

"Gone. All gone, bub and you've been out for the last 5 days without waking up." Logan answers quickly and sincerely, I take notice that Bruce heard the phone ringing and gets up to answer, "It's Betty. I'll tell her the good news." 

Once out of sight, Logan stood up which left me concerned but, before I could speak, he stated: "I'm sorry..." 

"W-what? B-?" 

"I know what you're going to say, Sasha." Logan paused for a moment, creating a brief silence before what he said shook me to the core. "Everything and everyone I have ever encountered, or even loved, is a curse. MRD, your dad, HYDRA, and my enemies will always have eyes on me when I love someone more than just a partner."

"I have no one because they all die with the flick of a switch. There isn't any time to change things, and there's not much fixing to be done. I feel like you don't deserve me, and what good can you protect, Sasha? None, and it'll stay that way. It's good to be confident," he continued. "I don't believe in hope, New Year's resolutions, religion, or even that 'drama' crap. But I will always believe—no, I know—that it's going to happen to someone I care deeply about..."

Logan paused again, "...that the ones I love are the ones who die by my hand. I love you with everything I have, Sasha Ross, but you're beautiful, kind, and sassy. Your attitude makes me feel that the decisions I make and the priorities I set are where it goes downhill. The ones who love me don't spend their eternity the same way I experience my immortality. I don't want to miss an opportunity to do good, to be with the one I love, the one I respect, or even fear."

I remained silent to listen as Logan finally finished speaking. "What I can offer is... to let you go. My peace isn't there; in the end, it's already gone, and I've never had it in my life. I'm sorry that—"

That's when I had enough. With all my strength, I jumped at him, startling Logan as tears began to form in my eyes. I didn't dare to look at him. "Shut up! Just shut. The. Hell. Up!" 

I gripped his suit, refusing to let him go, and felt my body shake. "I don't care what you do or say; I don't give a damn about it! Do you really think that being alone is better? Listen here, James Logan Howlett," 

I paused to catch my breath before continuing.

"Ever since you came into my life, I always thought you were someone I could trust, perhaps even love. But now, you're just going to throw all the negativity in my life at me and hurt me? Let me tell you, our adventures have been amazing. Sure, they can be dangerous—guess what?"

"I love the danger! I love the way you fight, and the way you slice through obstacles to protect me from harm is something no other man or mutant can do for me! You, Logan," I said, pointing my finger at his chest as I looked up at him.

"You have no right to say that you can't protect me, I have claws just like you, and I have the right! The right to protect my loved ones, you are brave, sweet, grouchy as hell, and most importantly, what I love about you is your dedication to your heroism." 

I paused with a deep sigh at the same time as Logan, who held my shoulders to get a good look at my now-already flushed red face which caused me to stare in the determination: "There is no way, that you're gonna just leave me or anything. You are gonna train me, to be strong, to be prepared, and if anything, I ain't gonna lose someone who is immortal." 

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"...That...is a bad a** speech you have ever said." Logan finally spoke and lifted my hair away from my face which caused me to turn redder: "Alright, we both said 'I love you' to one another plus, we don't comprehend this feeling for one another yet." 

It left me speechless, and now it is his turn to feel embarrassed.

He was right, we didn't understand the feelings that keep on flourishing even if I know it's love but, we're trying to learn if we are worthy to be together or not; Darn...it is difficult: "Does...does this mean that we um are a thing?" 

I waited for Logan's response until he wrapped me in a bear hug, making me gasp before he spoke. "I-I..." he started, but before he could finish, Bruce barged in with a smile. He mentioned how Betty had reacted to my health, saying it was great to hear. He also told me that she booked a ticket for both Logan and himself to head back to Washington, D.C. Logan was fine with this since Betty was being generous, for which I was grateful. 

Bruce went on to say that she would make arrangements for the boys to sneak back home without our dad knowing. After a long day, we all decided to rest. "Good night, Bruce. Sorry you have to sleep on the couch," I said. 

"It's fine, Sasha. You need more rest than I do," he replied with a smile. "Good night." Bruce headed to the couch while I requested to be back in my bed. He agreed and made sure to gather all the medication I needed, even though I am a mutant with powers.

I went to take a shower, using my pine tree shampoo to wash up, and brushed my teeth, I wore my pajamas as I headed up the ladder to see Logan staring up at the window; Topless, where the moon was glowing onto him. 

Slowly, I walk up to him by wrapping my hands over his muscular arm and placed a kiss on his shoulder; Making Logan to around and I met his soft gaze at me: "Having second thoughts right now?"

 "Not really...just been thinking." 

"Hmm about?" I asked, and he & I met our gazes again somewhat peacefully; Now we face each other until we kissed: "So...Do you want to sleep?" 

"Hm, sure bub." He replied, and sure enough, I felt Logan wrapping his arms around me, while our eyes met each other like an eternity once over, as my hands touch the sides of his cheeks softly; Both connecting our foreheads together as one, and before we know it, our lips connected and our tongues swirl as he won me over in a rough passionate kiss.

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Of course, we made out 5 times in one night which caused a certain scientist to wake up and cover his ears, but we didn't care, we love each other and that's all it matters.

-Narrator's Point of view-: A few days later...

After Weapon X was destroyed, Sasha was improving and training to fight with her claws, thanks to Logan's teachings and Bruce Banner's guidance on how to manage his anger. 

The trio began to enjoy their time together, playing poker, teaching Bruce how to dance, and even convincing Logan to join in a game of truth or dare. This playful challenge escalated, with Logan embracing his Wolverine persona and Bruce transforming into the Hulk in the middle of the night to see who was the strongest hero in America. 

Naturally, it didn't end well, but it culminated in a fun drinking game where Bruce ended up being the only one who got drunk and acted wildly. 

They all had a great time.

Now, on their last day together, Sasha drove them to the Elkford Town airport on her motorcycle. Her older sister had managed to book a secret flight for them, allowing the boys to meet up with Mr. Lee about their "sticky" problem. 

After explaining the situation to him, he surprisingly didn't mind, saying the last thing he needed was a couple of gangsters trying to steal his plane. Sasha laughed, and Logan chuckled as they watched Bruce board the plane. 

Logan was still unsure whether he should stay or leave, but ultimately, he decided to give Sasha one last hug. "Logan...w-will we..we meet again?" 

The sudden question caught him off guard, but then he softly stared at her, "Hey, c'mere." 

Before offering his hand, which she takes and gets suddenly pulled into his arms in a warm embrace and pecked her lips: "Who knows, or if you want, the X-Men wouldn't mind a new team member." Logan offered. 

Sasha shook her head: 

"I appreciate it but..." 

"But what?" 

"I want to fix some things first since I am ready to move in with my sister." 

He chuckled deeply before he placed something around my neck, she looked down to see a necklace and Sasha said: 

"What's this?" 

"Um...it is a necklace?" 

"Cut the crap, I know what you are doing." 

She told him straightforwardly, making Logan sigh: "Okay okay calm down, it's just a tracking device that the green guy doctor made in case something went wrong and I'm not around to-" 

"It's okay, Logan." Sasha continues with a smile, "I know that you are caring and wanting to protect me but it isn't your responsibility to do so. We don't need responsibilities or feel regret or even guilt, life goes on and on and that's what matters." 

Both instantly melted into the kiss, the moment slowly ended as they couldn't stop having one another embrace, once he got in and got seated; His heart was hammering as gunshots had gone off, and buckled his seatbelts when all of a sudden, a voice shouts: 

"I LOVE YOU, JAMES LOGAN HOWLET!" Sasha shouted, making Logan turn around and smile one last time before he mouthed: "=I-love-you-too=" As he focused on getting back home to Washington DC. The plane was out of sight, "Sayonara, James...until we meet again."

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