They sat in the professor's office waiting for the meeting to begin. The professor was near the window, Storm directly behind him. Kitty and Bobby sat on the sofa while she perched on the edge of the professor desk, next to Pete. She sighed and looked at her nails. They were waiting for Logan to get Scott. Not that it would help, she knew better than anyone else that he was not coming down. She had just spent the past night sitting next to him while he was sick, and had to drag him back to bed when he passed out on the bathroom floor. Nothing was the same since Jean died. Everyone was cold and distant. Speaking of cold and distant, Logan entered the office and threw the door closed, causing it to vibrate in the frame.

'Told ya he wouldn't come.'

'Thank you, Rogue. That's enough.'

Rogue looked at the professor. He didn't meet her eyes, but rather continued to stare out of the window. She shrugged and smirked at Logan. He growled and leaned against the wall opposite her.

'Should we start?' asked Storm.

'Yes.'

The professor turned away from the window and faced them.

'Things have changed, and as you know, our team is short. Which is why you'll now be in danger room sessions with Storm and... Logan.'

Logan's head whipped up and he glared at the professor.

'Listen Chuck, I came back to help the x-men but I didn't sign up for...'

'I know Logan but with our current situation...'

'But...'

'Come on Logan don't be such a baby.'

Logan growled and marched right up to her.

'Excuse me?'

'Don'.. Just help out.'

No-one said a word. Finally Logan growled and sat down on an armchair.

'Fine.'

She smiled looking over to the professor. He caught her eye then smiled. Then a frown crossed his face.

'Rogue...'

'Umm...professor.' came a voice.

They all looked towards the door. Jones stood there peeping in. Xavier sighed.

'Yes, send him in.'

Jones nodded and moved back. A man in a suit walked in, cloak over one arm and hat in his hand. Jones then closed the door. Rogue felt her heart stop. Not now, she thought. She looked at the professor horrified. He inclined his head so only she could see. But before she could even get him to leave he spoke.

'Mrs. Allerdyce?'

Rogue froze feeling all eyes wonder around the room. Then they noticed her half-standing position. Their eyes widened in unison, except the professor who merely looked out of the window. He must have told them telepathically not to say anything while the man was here.

'I told you everything I know.' murmured Rogue.

'Just routine mam. There was an attack last week.' the man replied.

'That attack wasn't mutant related.'

'We don't know that. Now...'

'No, I have not seen, contacted or heard from my husband. I do not know where his location is. I told you this before.'

'It's just routine mam.' the man repeated.

'Are we done?'

'I suppose. Sorry to trouble you. Good day.'

He nodded at her then turned and left. She sighed. Bobby suddenly stood up and walked out.

'Bobby!'

She tried to go after him but Logan grabbed her arm. She pulled but he held on tight. She looked at Peter with pleading eyes. He nodded and headed after Bobby.

'Married?' growled Logan.

'Explain this now.' yelled Storm.

Rogue sighed and shook her head.

'It happened before he left, remember I went home for my eighteenth. Well I didn't go home. I decided to go to Vegas, having never been there before. Then I met him there. We got drunk, blah, blah, blah.'

'So congratulations are in order.' smiled Kitty.

Rogue rolled her eyes.

'Why didn't you divorce him or get an annulment.' said Storm.

'Because, in case you haven't noticed, he is not here. And I thought it might be....'

'Might be what kid?'

'Might be my only chance at marriage. You know, being untouchable and everything.'

'Did you know about this Chuck?'

'I'm a telepath Logan.'

'Why didn't you tell us?' sighed Storm.

'I asked him not to.' muttered Rogue.

'How did you consummate the marriage?' giggled Kitty.

Rogue eyes widened. She looked down, feeling her face grow hot. That was not something she wanted to share. Not that she remembered what happened in detail, but still what she could remember was bad enough.

'Oh my god! What did you do? You didn't have sex, did you?' screeched Kitty.

'Er, no...'

'But you did something...'

'Kitty!'

'Yesss....Mrs. Allerdyce.'

'Pryde out. NOW!' shouted Logan.

Kitty shrugged and walked out, still laughing hysterically. Rogue hung her head. She could feel him towering over her, his breath tickling the back of her neck.

'What Logan? Tell me you're disappointed. Tell me that I'm an irresponsible child.' She lifted her head. 'Cause I don't fucking care! I made a choice and now I'm going to deal with the consequences!'

'Kid...' he whispered.

'Excuse me, I have things to do.'

She swept out the room, leaving the professor to fill in the details.

-xXx-

'Hey Kitty!'

She looked up at him, grin on her face. She felt her heart jump as he smiled at her.

'Hi Pete. Can you believe it?'

'Well...'

'You knew?'

'I was the witness, best man, maid of honor and father. It was quite the spectacle.'

'Oh, I can't believe I missed that! Oh yeah! Now I remember, you and Pyro took a road trip to Vegas. Why didn't you tell me?'

'Same reason Rogue didn't.'

'I never caught that reason.'

'I think she felt ashamed. And then the whole thing with Stryker and then him leaving.'

'What were their vowels like?'

'Can't remember. All I remember is one hell of a hangover.'

'How's Bobby?'

'That's why I'm here...can you talk to him? He won't let me in.'

'Ok sure.'

'Thanks.'

She smiled and leaned forward. She wasn't sure what she wanted to do. She pecked him on the cheek. He smiled and his cheeks became slightly red. She giggled, standing up slowly. She walked, practically bouncing because of this amazing information. Rogue, married! To the pyromaniac. She was going to have some fun with this. She came to a halt at Bobby's door. She took a deep breath and then phased through his door.

'Hey Bobby.'

Her face fell. Bobby sat on his bed, looking out the window. Next to him there was a box of stuff and chunks of ice. She sighed and flopped down on John's old bed.

'So, everything ok?'

'Yeah…'

'Well it doesn't look that way.'

'I loved her Kitty. And she goes and marries him.'

'Yeah, I know Bobby.'

'I mean, when I think about it, doesn't that make me the bad guy?'

'Huh?'

'I'm the one who's with his wife. So now I'm the bad guy.'

Kitty stared at him then burst out laughing. Bobby looked at her dumbstruck.

'What?'

'Bobby, you're a mistress.'

She giggled more feeling as if her stomach was going to explode. She couldn't help it. It was too funny to take seriously.

'Kitty…'

'I'm sorry. Really.'

She took a deep breath trying to calm herself. Then she looked at him seriously.

'Why him?' he muttered

'Bobby, think about this. They were drunk, horny and in Vegas. I think part of Rogue knew…'

'Knew what?'

She looked into his eyes putting a hand on his cheek.

'When push comes to shove, you never saw marriage as a possibility between you and Rogue.'

Bobby gasped and turned his head away from her. She reached her hand out but he swatted it away. She turned to the door but then paused by the box. She reached down and picked up a photo. Her eyes widened. It was Rogue and John standing at a chapel. Rogue stood in front of John and he had his arms wrapped around her. She seemed to be leaning her head on his shoulder and his cheek was pressed against her hair. They were both…happy. Not drunk happy but more like happy that they were married. She shoved the photo in her pocket and continued out the room. She didn't say it out loud but she knew that she'd never seen Rogue that happy with Bobby.

-xXx-

Rogue sat on the bed, trying to calm down. The secret was out now, after so long of careful hiding. She couldn't remember exactly what happened. But from what she learned by piecing her, John's and Peter's memories together, it was the most reckless thing she'd ever done. That's when she finally shed behind her past insecurities. She realized that sooner or later she had to grow up. She sighed, burying her face in her hands. She was waiting for the day when he would send the divorce papers, maybe when all this was over. But nothing seemed to be going forward anymore. All the attacks and the deaths were making this worse. She wondered if he still remembered her. Well, of course he remembered her but like, did he remember that they were still married? She doubted it.

'Jean?'

Rogue's eyes flickered next to her. Scott's eyes fluttered but didn't open. She sighed with relief. At least the mansion wouldn't get another sunroof. She had been sitting with Scott for the past hour, watching him sleep. And making sure he was still breathing. She picked up his vizier and shoved it on. He jerked away and looked around.

'It's just me.' She muttered.

'Oh, hi…how long was I out?'

'About a day.'

'Oh.'

'You okay?'

He ignored the question and climbed out of bed. She drew up her knees to rest her chin on them. She watched as he grabbed a shirt and pants before stumbling into the bathroom. He closed the door and she listened as the shower was turned on. After ten minutes he finally came out. She was still in the same position. Suddenly he started to clutch his head in agony. He fell to the ground slowly, groaning in agony. She rushed up to him dragging him on to the bed. He lay on the bed curled in a ball. She sighed reaching over for his shades.

'Guess today's not the day.' She whispered.

'I'm sorry.'

He lay still now and reached his hand out. She put on his shades and pulled her glove off. She held his hand tightly, leaning in to whisper:

'Don't be.'

-xXx-

A/N: Don't worry there will be a flashback to explain what is happening between Scott and Rogue. Really I don't want to bring the whole x3 story line in hear so I'll just shove pieces in. Oh and I don't know which couple to use so let's have a vote:

Rogue/ Logan

Rogue/Pyro

Rogue/Scott

Pyro being her husband I'm leaning that way already but then I'd have to put moments where they meet in X3. Complicated! Next chapter will be what happened in Vegas…