X-X-X-X-X ::: Chapter 1: So Contagious, aka Remy and Rogue
Oh, when I'm around you I'm predictableCause I believe in loving you at first sight
I know it's crazy but I'm hoping to,
To take a hold of you.
Acceptance
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She doesn't like to show that she loves him, Rogue. At least, she didn't when I first came, a few months ago. But now, it seems they've been through so much together, and even if she won't freely admit it in public yet, you know she loves him quite deeply. I think she's had many years of living this "stay away" persona, and old habits are hard to break. However, I've noticed that there's this one specific smile she only wears around him, and I can tell that he's noticed too. She has her moments of doubts - she's petrified that she'll lose control again, not only of the psyches in her head, but her powers in general. She's worked so hard, and she's pretty sure she has control, but worries if one day her control fails and she hurts him again. He wraps his arms around her then and kisses her hair, saying that she has control, and it's strong - and even if she loses it, well, he's a tough ol' Cajun, even wresteled a gator once. Then she smiles that smile and her worries are abated for another time.
He, on the other hand, has no problem with professing his love - daily. Remy says it with a smile on his face, but sincerity in his eyes, so that the younger male mutants don't get that blank stare and tease him and the females won't bother her about all the details. But, if you watch them closely, there's a few moments - and I've only seen very few - when everything is so crazy around them, that no one is paying attention to them, and Remy's face is completely serious when he tells her that he loves her. Her response is soft, as is her facial expression, as she allows this one moment of alone time to let her true feelings shine through. He also takes advantage of this moment so slip his hand into her hair and gently press his mouth to hers. He pulls away just before everyone notices, and you can tell she's still a little surprised that she is not only kissing someone, touching someone, but kissing the love of her life.
They have deep scars together, the two of them. I hear his doubts as well, something about a man named Essex, and his regrets. She says something about a woman named Carol, and the discussion ends with seemingly mutual agreement.
The best time to observe, I feel, is at supper time. No one thinks anyone is watching them, which usually leads them to doing something different, and usually quite embarrassing. It seems I have an odd talent for finding these moments.
"Ah guess your cookin' is pretty good, Cajun." she tells him.
"Chere, y' know Remy's cookin's de best t'ing since slic'd bread!" he practically whines.
"If I tell ya it's delicious will ya promise to never whine like that again?" she asks him.
"Eh, 't'would help, but Remy can't make any promises, chere." he retorts with a large grin. She rolls her eyes at him, but can't help but smile.
"Fine. It's good." she mutters, but she's still smiling.
"Remy t'inks it's great!" he pushes.
"Yer dad thinks it's great." she retorts quickly.
"Yer mom t'inks it's great." he responds, and they both chuckle as if sharing an inside joke about the stated family members.
"But seriously, chere," he starts again. "can't ya pict're us, sittin' on de porch swing somewhere down south - Texas, maybe, get a li'l change o' pace - sippin' on some ice tea after enjoyin' some delicious gumbo made by yer fav'rite Cajun..."
"Where're ya goin' with this, Remy?" she asks, holding her head in one hand and looking thoughtfully towards him. The rest of the table is bustling with loud conversation; no one but I notices the quiet moment between them.
"Let Remy finish. So we'd be sippin' tea, and lookin' out over de yard, and it'd be warm and humid, not dis cold stuff, and de breeze would be flutterin' 'round de skirt of the white summer dress you'd be wearin'-"
"Hold up, since when did Ah wear summer dresses?" she interrupts, smiling.
"Remy dunno, Mercy used ta do it all de time...anyway, and de breeze would be flutterin' 'round as we watch de sunset on another blissful day, and Remy just sayin' that mebbe when dis is all over - if de time comes dat mebbe de X-men ain't where we s'posed ta be...Ah, never mind. You'll make fun o' me." he stops, shaking his head.
"No, go one, Rem." she says softly, as if she realizes this is probably one of his secrets.
"Well, I just always wanted somet'in' like dat, y'know? Y'don't get not'in' like dat on the street, or in de Guild. And if I'm watchin' any sunset...well, I'd rat'er it be wit' you." he finishes, avoiding her eyes in exchange for concentrating on his plate. She smiles his smile, and lifts her eyes to make a round around the table. I avert my eyes quickly, and she decides no one is watching as she pulls Remy's face to hers and kisses him fully.
"Ah hear the sunset's in Texas are beautiful." she says, and they both smile and go back to their dinner.
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well, that's all. I know it's short, but these really aren't going to be that long. If you have any specific couple or anything you want to see with certain couples, let me know. otherwise, review and tell me what you think!