So one of the things that I really love about X-Men is that there are teenagers, so I can also focus on relationships and kid stuff as well as a more serious topic. This chapter focuses more on the X-Men and what they've been up to lately!
"Guys, come on! I want to see a movie." Kitty Pryde said pleadingly. Rogue stood there with her arms crossed, stance wide, and a determined expression on her face as she stared down her boyfriend Bobby. The blond ran his fingers through his spiky hair before looking over at John.
"I guess we have time to see a movie." John conceded with a sigh. His hands were shoved into his jacket pockets. A wide grin instantly spread across Kitty's face as she gave a little bounce of joy. She'd been wanting to see one for awhile now. "Kitty, let's go and get the tickets, yeah? Leave those two alone." John chuckled when he saw Bobby roll his eyes and Rogue shoot him a grateful, little look. John reached over and grabbed Kitty's upper arm, winking over at Rogue before he pulled Kitty away from them. Kitty watched the couple over her shoulder and sighed a bit when she saw Rogue wrapping her arms around Bobby's neck, gloved fingers lacing in his spiky blond hair. John eyed her as they got in line for the movie tickets. Kitty shook her head and cleared her throat.
"So what are we going to see?" she asked John. He rolled his pale eyes and crossed his arms over his chest.
"You were the one who wanted to see the movie, Pryde. You pick." he snapped at her, but his eyes did focus on the movies listing in case he decided to reject her idea and pick one himself.
"Well... what about that new romanc-"
"Nope! We're gonna go see the horror movie." John interrupted, simply cutting her off. Kitty looked disappointed.
"I don't like horror movi-"
"I'm the one paying, aren't I?" he snapped at her. Kitty's shoulder drooped a bit, but her want to see a movie outweighed what she really wanted to see.
"You're a dick, Allderyce." she sighed softly, her light brown bangs falling into her eyes.
"Speaking of dicks, you got a thing for Bobby?" John suddenly asked abruptly. He watched with a gleeful smirk as her cheeks instantly turned bright red.
"Wh-what? No! Of c-course not, h-he's with Rogue." she stammered in a flustered manner. John arched his brows.
"Really? I must be blind then." he scoffed as he stepped up to the ticket stand and bought four tickets for the new horror movie that had come out a couple of days ago. Kitty remained silent, cheeks burning red and eyes glued to the floor.
John returned with the tickets and a silent Kitty. Rogue had just detached herself from Bobby and was combing her fingers hastily through her dark brown hair. John gave them both a little smirk as he handed out tickets. Rogue read the movie title and shot John a dirty look.
"Seriously, John?"
"Oh come on, Rogue, you can cling to Bobby during the movie. He owes me." John gave Bobby a meaningful grin. Rogue glowered at him and reached over to smack John's arm.
"I would've clung to him anyway." she replied snappily, grabbing Bobby's hand in her own glove clad one. John snickered.
"I bet you would've." he sneered.
"Can we please just go get good seats?" Kitty piped up pleadingly, looking over at the theater. Bobby nodded.
"Kitty's right, let's go." Bobby cut off a sarcastic comment coming from John and the group migrated over to the theater.
It was pitch black in the theater, Rogue and Kitty giggling as they tried to find the seats with the boys. They picked a dark corner, John sitting at the farthest end, Kitty beside him, Bobby beside her, and Rogue at the end. Rogue took Bobby's hand in hers, lacing her gloved fingers between his and giving a little squeeze. He grinned over at her and squeezed her hand, but Rogue missed the faint look of annoyance that flashed in Bobby's icy eyes at the feeling of her gloves rubbing against his skin once more. Rogue missed it however and rested her head on Bobby's shoulder and watched the screen as the movie began, rubbing her thumb slowly over the back of his hand.
The movie began and Rogue had to keep from laughing at the plot. It was completely cliched, and the jump scares were quite predictable. But she played along with it, quietly gasping and clutching onto Bobby. It was about 40 minutes into the movie when she looked over and her heart plummeted. She saw Kitty's chocolate brown eyes wide as she clung to Bobby's other arm, her face buried in his shoulder. Bobby was watching her with a little smirk, his hand resting on her thigh and rubbing back and forth comfortingly. Rogue instantly felt like she was going to be sick, red hot tears burning at the back of her eyes. She couldn't watch it for another second, or she feared that she might vomit all over Bobby's lap.
"Bobby," she hissed, getting his attention. She felt another stab of hurt when he hastily withdrew his hand from Kitty's thigh. "I-I'm feeling sick... I'm going home." she mumbled, trying to keep her voice from trembling. Bobby looked confused.
"How're you gonna get back? We were supposed to get a ride from Storm." he whispered under his breath. Rogue shook her head.
"I'll take the subway. See you back at the school." she didn't even give Bobby a chance to respond before she jumped up out of her seat and darted down the hallway, and out of the theater.
Rogue zipped her jacket up and pulled her hood up to ward off the cold wind as she walked quickly down the sidewalk towards the subway station. She wrapped her arms around herself, occasionally reaching up to wipe a few stray tears that escaped from her burning eyes. She couldn't help but feel betrayed by Bobby. She'd seen Bobby and Kitty together in the Danger Room, but she dismissed it as adrenaline. Now, she couldn't be sure. It sickened her to see Bobby's hand on Kitty's thigh, to see the amused, and happy smile on his face when he looked down at her. He rarely looked at her like that anymore. Ever since the Danger Room, Bobby had grown more and more distant from her, and it was breaking her heart. She loved Bobby, he was the first boy that had been open to dating her despite her...differences. Maybe he was finally getting tired of her.
Rogue ran down the subway station stairs and jumped the turnstile, moving towards the station. She thought she vaguely heard someone behind her, but she kept moving. Suddenly, a large and heavy hand grabbed her shoulder and turned her around. She jumped in surprise and cried out, ready to fight before she realized who it was.
"Logan, you scared the shit outta me!" Rogue gasped, clutching her heart. Logan rolled his eyes at her dramatics as his sharp eyes took in her flushed cheeks and teary eyes.
"What the hell are you doing out here on your own? You're supposed to be out, aren't you?" he asked her with a suspicious frown. Rogue bit her lip and shifted slightly.
"Yeah, I left early..." she muttered quietly as she hastily blinked back more tears as Bobby and Kitty became prominent once more.
"Why didn't you have someone from the school come pick you up?" Logan asked her, crossing his arms and frowning sternly at her. Rogue picked at her the long sleeves of her green hoodie with her gloved fingers.
"I just needed some time to myself." she informed in a quiet little voice. Logan eyed her for a moment before glancing towards the train.
"Come on, we're gonna miss it if we don't hurry." he said gruffly. Rogue looked up at him and just silently nodded and began to walk towards the train. It was easier than fighting with Logan. She knew in the end he'd end up taking her home. There was no way Logan would let her go on the dingy subway on her own. Besides, she felt safer with Logan here by her side. No one would mess with her when he was here. He intimidated everyone with his sharp eyes, tall build, and large muscles outlined by his leather jacket. And once his claws came out they'd be turning and running with their tails between their legs.
Rogue sat down in the dimly lit subway with Logan by her side, struggling to keep herself together. Logan sat down beside her and put his arm up on the back of the seats that had seen much better days. "So why'd you leave early? John messing with you again?" Logan queried, wondering if he'd have to knock sense into the young mutant when they returned to the school. Rogue bit her lip hard again and looked down as she felt the tears threatening to boil over and spill down her pale cheeks.
"B-Bobby..." she was unable to get the words out without a little hiccup as a choked sob popped out of her. Logan instantly picked up on it and looked over at her.
"What the hell did he do this time?" he growled protectively. Rogue slowly lifted her head and looked at Logan.
"I think h-he's t-t-tired of m-me." she managed to get out before another sob shook her. Rogue leaned over and rested her head on his broad shoulder as her arms wrapped around his chest and she clung to him as the tears began to fall. Logan sat there for a moment before he placed one hand in her hair and put the other arm around her as his protective instincts took over.
"Yeah? He's a dick." Logan scoffed, getting a tearful little giggle from Rogue. It didn't last long and her faded smile quickly faded back into the frown that had begun to mar her face so often now as she cried into his chest, her heart squeezing painfully in her chest. But one thing she knew would never leave was Logan. She knew that she'd always have him here, no matter what happened. And that helped dull the pain.
Okay so I'm sorry I'm late but I've been caught up in school! Please tell me what you think. Shout out to all my fellow X-Men lovers! Love ya guys, need more of you c: