Mutants are Better Than People

Alec stepped out of the French doors at the back of the institute, dressed in jeans and a short sleeve, black square Ray Ban sunglasses shielding him from the unpleasant sun. From the way he hung his head, he was clearly hung over, but despite what he'd claim if anyone asked it hadn't been a overindulgent party.

Drinking by himself on the plane back from London, where he'd been for the last two months taking his mother around to historic sites when she had the strength and health. She'd flown back early when his dad claimed to need her for some big event, but the truth was he didn't like the idea of her being alone with Alec. The mutant paranoia from his father was getting a lot worse.

Guzzling gatorade, Alec was headed for the fountain with the full intention of dunking his head in - a girl with a mutation related to water had exploded the pipes in his living area of the house - it when he heard Jackie talking. He stiffened, but managed not to hitch his step. He'd been sure that by the time he'd got back, she'd be gone and Kevin would be more easily avoided. They'd been somewhere around here when Alec pushed Jackie into going full on killer mode. He wasn't eager to have it out with either of them today, so pretended not to notice them, setting his drink down on the stone boarder of the fountain, Alec leaned on it with a low groan, removing his sunglasses reluctantly.

"The freaks are everywhere," he muttered to himself, scooping up some water and splashing his face, unwilling to expose himself fully by dunking his head. As far as he was concerned, Jackie would be likely to take the opportunity to drown him.

She huffed at him pointedly when he took the teasing tone with her and rolled her red eyes. For once she didn't have anything to say to that, and instead took to continue examine Kevin. She did that a lot. Wordlessly looked at him completely calm leaving very little to read as far as what he thoughts were. She did catch his narrowed eyes though and followed his gaze. She had to look over her shoulder, and when she did she was hardly pleased. Alec..

Just looking at him sent a rush of adrenaline. Anger and annoyance. She hadn't turned since that day where she almost killed Kevin and Alex, and also got killed. She'd been told what had happened afterwards and it wasn't pretty. She was surprised that no one had died and knew a lot of it had to do with Alec's powers. Thankful for that- but she'd never let him know outright.

"Ignore him..." she muttered, but had half a mind to hiss at him. But instead she chose to reach for Kevin's hand that was nearest to her. She paused a moment before contact to glance at him before tracing a circle on his gloved hand with her forefinger. "If we're lucky- he might crack his head and drown..."

She was always pushing at Kevins limits, trying to connect with touch and make him more comfortable. Of course- it always made him uncomfortable. It was no surprise whenever he stiffened under her fingers.

Kevin smirked at her joke before flinching as if she'd touched him with a burning match. Why did she have to do that? "Don't," he murmured weakly, "I keep telling you. Don't." He pushed back his hair, letting out a loud sigh. Touch. Why did she have to constantly remind him he was shaded from the world, blocked out by his mutant powers and a layer of inorganic fabric. He tucked his knees close to his chest, averting his emerald eyes from the girl. His eyes shut and he thought about apologizing. Until he heard the bully coming towards them.

"Jeeze, I go away for a couple months, the place goes to shambles. Although I'm profoundly comforted by the knowledge that breeding isn't a possibility for the two of you. So, how've you both been? Killed, maimed, or violated anyone lately?"

"ALEC." The name was spat out like a disgusting piece of food. Kevin's eyes tightened darkly as he turned his head, still averting his gaze from Jakkie's crimson eyes. "Don't you have anything better to do? Kids' candy to steal? Ants to burn with magnifying glasses?"

Kill...was that so needed? Those words which stung his chest like a heart attack.

"Kevin!" Alec replied in mockery as Kevin spat out his own name. He smirked at the pair, admiring the different tactics. Kevin tried to make him feel like the psychopath. Jackie just went right for threats. Neither were an effective way of putting him off.

"My goodness, come to say hello and everyone acts like I'm going to start something," he put his hands in his hands in his pockets. "Which I think is pretty unfair, seeing as odds are out of our little party here I'm the only one who hasn't killed anyone. No judgement though, water under the bridge and all that. Tootles."

Satisfied he'd at least ruined their little garden party, he started back towards the school.

"Which I think is pretty unfair, seeing as odds are out of our little party here I'm the only one who hasn't killed anyone. No judgement though, water under the bridge and all that. Tootles."

"FUCK you," Kevin hissed, "Go back to the hole you crawled out of." Kevin almost slammed his head against the tree in frustration. His hand slipped from his side to Jakkie's shoulder absentmindedly. "Don't listen to him, Jakkie, he's a scumbag."

His hand shot off her shoulder as if it was hot as he looked sheepishly to the side. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to..."

Alec would have returned inside if another voice hadn't distracted him, drawing his complete attention. Alec had noticed the girl about a few times, admiring the fact that she was obviously attractive and completely aware of the fact. He had nothing against owning one's advantages.

It didn't hurt when others noticed his too, though.

"What else is there to do around here?" He smirked, shrugging as if he were helpless in the matter. Well covered by the shadow of the school, he figured he was safe to take the sunglasses off now without risking more beaming glare. "Although now I say that I can think of a few other diversions. Why haven't we met, before now? I'm Alec."