The rain pounded against the city's cobbles as Sting walked the streets alone. Flashbacks of yesterday's events kept re-appearing in his mind, constantly reminding him of Rogue's reaction.

*flashback*

Sting felt his cheeks burn with a fiery blush as he passionately kissed Rogue. His dream was coming true! He went to wrap his arms around his waist, but this turned out to be a step too far. Rogue pushed him away, sending him crashing into a chair. Sting stared at his partner in shock, his cheeks still a burning red. Rogue stood there, panting heavily, his cheeks a warming pink. His eyes were sparkling but he was unable to get his words out. He silently pointed at the door for Sting to leave, trying to hide his growing blush. Sting left in a hurry, barely looking at his love as he left. He ran past the gathering crowd outside of Rogue's office and burst through the doors into the bustling city. That was the last time he saw Rogue.

*present day*

Sting was unable to conjure up the courage to revisit the Sabertooth guild hall. He scowled to himself. Rogue had probably told everyone he came across. Sting fought back the tears as he ran out of the city walls, the rain soaking him to the bone with every step he took. He ran deep into the forest, refusing to stop. All he could think about was Rogue. His kiss, hiss touch, his hair...

"GAAAH! WHY MUST YOU BE SO ATTRACTIVE ROGUE CHENEY?!" Sting screamed at the top of his voice. Panting heavily, he collapsed under the shade of a willow tree, hugging his knees as he replayed the events of yesterday through his head. He smiled to himself as he remembered Rogue's warm touch, his lips touching his own. Then his thoughts moved to Rogue's irresistible body, and he quickly covered his nose to prevent the blood dripping. He didn't even notice the Shadow Dragon Slayer creep up beside him.

"You always had a thing about letting your anger out in the forest, didn't you Sting?" Rogue let out a silvery chuckle as Sting yelped from surprise, a warm pink blush filling his cheeks.

"Sh-shut up! I-I just came out here t-to be alone all right!" Sting stuttered as he tried to control the burning blush spreading.

Rogue continued to laugh as Sting struggled to contain his childlike habits of showing off and turning away. As Sting slowly turned back, he gasped in shock. Rogue was smiling. But not just a normal smile. This had to be THE sexiest of all smiles, the crooked smirk causing Sting to lose control once again.

Rogue laughed loudly. "You really cannot resist a bit of the dark side can you Sting Eucliffe?"

Sting turned away in embarrassment as his cheeks became a burning red once more.

Rogue sighed heavily, then punched the tree. Sting whipped around in alarm, shock coursing though him.

"Well Mr Light Dragon Slayer, you're lucky I can't resist the light sometimes. I think it's best you show me the way through my darkness." With the crooked smile spread across his face, Rogue pressed Sting against the tree and kissed him with all of his power before the stunned Light Dragon Slayer could react.

"My turn to take control," Rogue whispered.