Hello people Kimi reporting for duty. Well first of all I want to introduce the story that just popped into my head, let's see how it goes. Thank you to everyone that takes their precious time to read my story (And if you like it I hope I can write many many more) Now let's move on shall we. I made a slight change with the very unpopular Underlining (sorry but it is part of my style) it has been removed due to some requests, hope you enjoy the story better ^^

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"Dialogue"

"Thoughts"

However in Flashbacks things work out a bit differently.

"Dialogue"

"Thoughts"

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Chapter I

Our Journal

It was a regular day at the Institute – as regular as it can get in a house full of mutants- the X-Men were just chilling and having fun, it was Saturday after all. Logan was practicing with Storm in the Danger Room; Kitty, Kurt and Evan were enjoying the swimming pool; Jean was taking a tan while watching at her younger teammates; Scott was simply admiring the weather from his balcony and thinking of strategies to be practiced in de DR aka Danger Room. While little Rogue was walking through the gardens of the institute, suddenly she spotted two a couple of bushes which seemed a good place to read her new Ann Rice book, when she got there she took a deeper look and saw that the bushes actually were hiding a secret area of the institute a mini garden if you could call it that, it was small but beautiful, surrounded by all sort of aromas and flowers, one in particular caught her attention, a rose blooming, it was a beautiful sight. However, the fact that said flower was scarlet red, made her heart ache and one word came to her head… "Scott".

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Just recently Jean realized she was in love with her long time best friend, Scott Summers. She decided to confess and today was that day. Rogue, who had overheard her speaking to Kitty about it, felt the urge to confess her feelings first, but then it hit her. "Who would want to date me?" she thought with sadness "Who would even… like me, that way? Stupid Rogue! Don't you know that happiness ain't for you". After that realization she mentally slapped herself and decided to keep her feelings just to herself.

Today had been trouble after trouble for Rogue; first her stepmother, Mystique, had tried to convince her to rejoin the Brotherhood, then the DR sessions had to be repeated at least 4 times due to her lack of attentiveness today, but her day couldn't stop there, she would have been too lucky if it had.

While returning to the Institute she overheard voices, Scott and Jean's to be precise, she did not want to eavesdrop but she could not help it.

"So…you broke up with Duncan?" asked Scott sheepishly.

"Yes" said Jean a bit nervous ""I… well we've been friends for so long so I wanted you to know

"oh, uhm, thanks" then an awkward silence followed, till the X-Men leader said "well we better get going its kinda late" he began his way to the Institute but suddenly he felt Jean grab his arm, when he turned around to ask what was wrong he noticed a blush in her cheeks.

'I like you' she sent telepathically.

He smiled at the revelation and answered "I like you too" he embraced her tightly and as expected from a romantic scene, they kissed, a short yet sweet kiss.

Poor Rogue got to view this with front row seats and then her emerald eyes got full of tiny bodies of liquid "Than will never be me" she thought "Stupid girl!" she mocked herself.

The new couple could not contain the news and announced it at breakfast the next morning, everyone felt happy for them even Rogue congratulated the couple although, that didn't change the fact that her heart was broken into pieces at the time.

"Aren't you going to ask how it happened?" asked Jean to Kitty, who did not say much at the news.

"Hehh, I don't wanna be nosy that's all" said the Shadowcat who was torn between the happiness of a close friend and the broken heart of her best friend.

"I gotta go" said Rogue aware of Kitty's dilemma without anymore words she just left feeling the glances of everyone in the table.

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Now we are back to the Goth girl's hideout where all the past memories just replayed in her brain.

"I guess it can't be helped" mumbled the girl while throwing herself at the grass and looked up at the sky, covering her face with one hand due to the sun shining directly at her face.

"What can't be helped?" asked a much too familiar voice.

"Huh" was her only answer, out of all people why did it have to be him, "nothing" she said.

"Sure" said Scott not convinced at all.

"It's nothing, unless you wanna hear about my boy-trouble life sugah" she teased.

"Why not? I am a guy after all?" he mentioned with as-a-matter-of-fact tone, and offered her a sweet smile, those that just make your heart skip a beat.

Her eyes widen in surprise but she quickly regained her composure "that's what gal-friends are for" she said sarcastically.

"I understand, but to hear from a guys perspective is always helpful" he mentioned while winking at her, (something the girl concluded because of the movement of his eyebrows)

"It's something embarrassin' to talk about with a boy" she blushed slightly.

"Good point" he mentioned while rubbing his chin and looking for an answer, then suddenly a mischievous smile formed on his face, "I'll see you later" When she left Rogue she sighed.

"I still can't control this crazy love I have for you Summers"

Nothing eventful happened during the day. Evan went out to skateboard for a bit; Kurt and Kitty watched a movie in the Rec Room, lately they spent a lot of time together; Jean and Scott had a date (unfortunately there was no DR session today due to Logan 'accidentally' messing up the projector; and as usual Rogue just roamed around the Institute or read to keep herself from thinking about a certain someone. Now it was dinner time at the Mansion and everyone shared their adventures.

"The movie was, like, totally amazing!" squealed Kitty.

"It vwas so cool when the zombie was killing the robot!" said Kurt excitedly.

"The park near the school rocks!" said Evan "We should totally build a skate park in the Institute!"

"Well Scott and I had lunch at an Italian restaurant" said Jean while smiling and holding her boyfriend's hand.

The small talk continued and after dinner everyone was getting ready for bed. But before the sweet sleep, Rogue had to do the dishes, unfortunately it was her turn. After everyone left she cleaned up and the stayed in the kitchen for a while, she wanted to finish reading her book she was so consumed in her reading that she did not notice a figure that was standing in front of her.

"Hey Stripes!" shouted the person.

"Logan, I'm kinda done so better not bring anymore di-" she couldn't finish her sentence because when she looked it wasn't Logan she was talking to. "Scott?"

"Haha, sorry I just wanted to try saying it, but Rogue suits you very well" he smiled "I was going to come earlier to help but I couldn't find your gift?"

"Mah gift? It ain't my birthday till March" she mentioned quite surprised.

"I know, but you have been out of it these past days so…" he turned around and grabbed a bag from Barnes n Nobles and gave to his friend.

"What is this?" she asked. "Just open it" he answered quite excited.

Rogue opened the bag and saw a beautifully decorated journal. It was black with an oriental writing on it and had her name engraved on it with emerald lettering on the cover, and in the back lower left corner it had an 'R&S' engraved as well.

"I don't understand" mentioned the girl quite confused.

He smiled "Well you said that you would be embarrassed to talk to me in person so I thought why not through writing?"

"I… Thank you" she smiled, it was a light smile barely noticeable to the eye, but he always knew when she was smiling and he liked her smile.

"Well it's late and I have to get back to my dorm" said Scott a bit tired, he said good night and headed towards the stairs; as soon as she lost sight of him she held her journal tight and smiled. Shortly after she headed to her room and knew that today she would have a peaceful sleep.

"Thank you Scott" she whispered. She slept holding the journal so tight like her like depended on it, and mumbled in her sleep. "If you could only love me…"

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Well I hope you all like it. If you did and have some extra time I wouldn't mind some reviews. Ok, ok I'll accept flames but be polite please ^^

Thank you all for everything and I'll be seeing you around.

BTW I created a community dedicated to Scott & Rogue if your interested or would like to show off your stories (related to the couple) feel free to let moi know, 'kay.

Peace Out

Kimi!