While balancing their superhero responsibilities, the girls continue to struggle with their school life. Relationships are tested, especially as Carol falls in love with her longtime friend Peter, not knowing if she can reveal her secret powers. Jean finds herself increasingly distant from the people she once trusted, as the Phoenix Force whispers ominous things in her mind, threatening to take control.

Natasha, meanwhile, feels isolated, knowing that every teleportation brings her closer to a breakdown, while Scarlet, fearing she'll lose control, distances herself from everyone, including the boy who has started to show interest in her, Evan.

Romances blossom, but they are haunted by the fear that their loved ones could get hurt by their dangerous powers.

Under Professor X's guidance, the girls begin training to control their powers. Scarlet struggles with her fire powers, constantly afraid of hurting those around her. Natasha becomes obsessed with honing her teleportation, but every jump brings her closer to a mental breakdown. Jean is seduced by the Phoenix Force, which tempts her with visions of ultimate power, while Carol is eager to test the limits of her strength, though she hides her worries about SHIELD's surveillance.

Meanwhile, tensions rise at school. Carol finds herself falling for Peter, a fellow athlete who has no idea about her powers. Natasha starts a secret romance with Evan, a boy in her class, but her fear of teleporting him into danger holds her back.

Natasha: (whispering during a late-night phone call with Evan)
"There are things about me you wouldn't understand... things that could hurt you."

Evan: (softly)
"I don't care. I just want to know the real you."

The four girls hesitantly shared their stories. They realized their powers were growing stronger and becoming more uncontrollable. In secret, they began training together, forming a bond that would transcend their differences.

But things weren't easy. While Scarlet struggled with her guilt over nearly burning down the school, Jean heard ominous whispers from the Phoenix Force inside her. Natasha feared the darkness she felt every time she teleported, as if part of her mind was lost each time she used her ability. Carol grew more concerned about the alien artifact and its link to her powers.

Their friendship grew, but the pressure mounted as The Watch made their presence known, sending warning letters and strange individuals to spy on them.