A/N This is set after X3, I don't own x-men or any of the characters
He saw her, picked her out of the crowd instantly. By the looks of her outfit she clearly didn't care if she touched people anymore, a tiny black dress and black boots. He smiled realising it was the first time he hadn't seen her without gloves on.
She was different though she had that look, the look he had seen in Mystique and Magneto that look of despair of hopelessness like part of you was missing. He glanced round at the other kids in the club trying to drink away their petty problems while Rouge was trying to drink away her life.
Clearly she had to learn the hard way about Xavier's that is wasn't all sunshine and roses. He could almost imagine Storm breaking the news to her, no power, means no room for you. Of course Storm would have said it in a soft gentle way, tried to explain, probably offered her money but in the end it was all the same she had to leave.
Well he'd spent two months tracking her down; it was time to put the plan into motion. He sauntered over to the dance floor and wrapped and arm around her waist.
She pressed herself into him, well that's definitely different he thought I wonder how cosy we'll be in a minute.
"Rouge long time no see"
She spun round and tried to pull away from him.
"No so fast, we have a few things to discuss first" He held her arm and steered her to a table.
"What do you want John?" she spat at him
"Oh you know, I was in the neighbourhood just thought I'd stop by, see how things are going for you now without a power and all"
"I'm just great, can't you tell"
She pulled a cigarette out of her bag and reached for a lighter
"You're smoking now Rougey, I'm impressed"
"Just go John please"
"But we haven't even caught up; I'd really like a blow by blow account of how they threw you of out Xaveriers, I mean I've imagined my favourite version is when they drag you out kicking and screaming"
Rouge looked at him, her eyes were full of hate
"It sounds like you already know everything that happened"
"Not quite, I half expected that ice prick would leave when you did, guess love doesn't conquer all"
Rouge just shook her head and looked down, he saw mascara tears sliding down her cheeks. She wasn't even angry any more she was just defeated.
"Just go"
"I just want to know if I was worth it"
She didn't say anything so he continued.
"You know giving up your gift, is it everything you wanted it to be, have you finally got your happy ending?
"Leave me alone!" She yelled at him
He smirked, it was good to see the old Rouge was still in there somewhere.
"I was only asking because if you want your power back its possible"
She looked up; he swore he saw a flash of hope in her eyes.
"It can't be done, the cure is permanent" her voice wavered as she said it.
"Well they all thought it was, but it looks like we've got a cure of our own which does a nice job of reversing it. Not that you deserve it though, you gave up your power"
"I know; no second chances"
"I didn't say that, think about it I'll be here tomorrow night"
Then he lent down and kissed her roughly crashing his lips to hers, he pulled back and licked his lips.
"I see why Bobby left"
She just looked at him
"Be seeing you Rougey"
He blew her a kiss and strolled out of the club.
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