Part 2

Wanda was thoroughly enjoying the concert, happy that she came. The Club couldn't shake any harder to the rhythm of the music unless Lance were to appear. She was in the middle of the crowd dancing and jumping furiously to the rhythm. The core of the crowd was starting to look more like a fighting mob rather than a group of teenagers at a concert. After the last song ended and the crowd started to cheer for another anchor she pushed past the people heading to the back of the club to get a drink. Half way through she noticed a girl standing not far from her whom she hadn't seen before. She wore a green see-through shirt, gloves, a studded collar and tight fitting black leather pants. She had white stripes in her hair and was wearing dark make up. Hot damn! Thought Wanda and found herself moving closer to the girl.

- Hey! The concert rocked, don't ya think? - she asked the girl who jumped in surprise at being spoken to.

- Oh uh yes. Hello. - She said. Rogue looked at the girl and decided that she liked what she saw. Form fitting red top, black pants, short black hair. Pretty face. It's a shame I can't touch her. She thought sadly.

- Sooooo, do you want to get a drink or something? - Wanda asked trying her best to be charming. For some strange reason she really felt drawn to the girl. Rogue thought about it for a moment. She really shouldn't. There's no future to it anyway. But she couldn't bring herself to say no. She nodded with a smile.

- I'm Rogue by the way.

- My name's Wanda. - They walked off towards the bar part of the club. Wanda flashed a fake ID and ordered two beers. Time seemed to fly and they felt that they immediately connected. They didn't even notice that it was past three A.M. until the bartender came to their table and told them that the place was closing. Both girls finished off their beer and reluctantly stood up. Neither of them really wanted to leave yet. Rogue felt a shy smile forming on her lips. On such occasions she cursed her power more than anything. They silently walked around the streets for a while just enjoying the other's company. Finally Rogue spoke up.

- I guess I should be heading home. My... family is going to wonder where I am. - she said with a weak smile.

- Yeah... I guess I should go too... See you soon though? - Wanda countered in a low voice.

- Yeah sure. Call me. Good night. - Rogue replied and turned to walk away. She wanted to get away as quickly as possible, before she did something stupid. But before she could take a step she felt a hand on her shoulder and Wanda turned her around. The girl was much faster than Rogue anticipated and before she could grab her and stop her from touching her Wanda already leaned in to kiss her. All she could do was jerk her head to the side but she knew she was too slow. Damn beers! The thought ran through her head as she readied herself for the pain of sucking away the essence of the unsuspecting girl.

However, to her shock, nothing happened. She could feel lips touching her cheek, pressing against her skin, but the pain didn't come. Nor the girls life force, nor her memories. Nothing. She turned to look at the girl with wide eyes, shock written all over her face. Wanda took it as a sign of rejection and backed off. Damn! I guess I read her wrong. Shit... she thought. She was about apologize and leave when Rogue stepped closer to her. She stayed quiet and waited for the girl to make the next move. Rogue took one of her gloves off and raised her shaking hand to touch the cheek of the beautiful woman in front of her who somehow seemed to be immune to her dreadful powers.

Rogue could feel her heartbeat quickening, she was terrified of touching the girl again but she had to know. Gently fingertips touched soft skin. And again, nothing happened. This is not possible. I must have drunk too much and fell asleep. Rogue's mind was racing as she touched the girls cheek more fully with her palm.

Wanda was very much confused but she wasn't going to look a gift horse in the mouth. She figured Rogue must have changed her mind so she stepped closer again and leaned in to kiss her. Rogue, who was staring at her lips, realized what she was about to do and closed her eyes, wishing, in case it was a dream, that she would never wake up. After what seemed like an eternity to her, lips softly touched hers. She thought she would faint on the spot. After so many years of loneliness she finally found someone who could touch her. A lifetime of need for intimacy exploded in Rogue and she pulled Wanda close and deepened the kiss. Oh god... Rogue never imagined kissing could feel so good.

For minutes neither girl moved to break the contact but eventually the need for oxygen overwhelmed them and they broke the kiss. Rogue stared at Wanda in amazement and she knew she was not going home tonight. Wanda took her hand and started walking in the other direction towards her home.

Rogue was vaguely familiar with the part of the city but she didn't think anything of it until they turned onto the path leading up to the Brotherhood house. WHAT? NO! This can't be happening! She jerked her hand free and stepped backwards. Wanda, surprised at the sudden movement froze in her tracks and turned to look at the girl.

- YOU! This... you're... Brotherhood... - Rogue was babbling incoherent words, too shocked to make sense.

- What's the matter? - she asked taking a step towards Rogue who in return took two back each time Wanda tried to get closer.

- What... you're... you're with the BROTHERHOOD! Is this one of Mystique's new schemes to get me back? - Rogue spat, anger rising within her. - Well it's not going to work! - She yelled, turned around and sprinted in the direction of the Institute as fast as she could.

Wanda was too stunned to run after her. Get her back? She's a mutant! By the time she recovered from her shock Rogue was nowhere to be seen. What did she mean by getting her back? And what has Mystique got to do with her? I have to know who she is. Wanda thought as she entered the house alone.

She was confused, disappointed... frustrated. Girl sure knows how to kiss. Guess I'll just have to pay a surprise visit to a certain blue lady upstairs.

[meanwhile inside the Brotherhood house...]

Mystique was sleeping in the middle of the bed, on her back, the sheets only covering her up to her waist. Suddenly she woke up, hearing yelling just outside the house. The voice was vaguely familiar but in her post-sleep state she couldn't place it. She got out of bed, naked, and went to the window to look out. In the dark she caught a glimpse of Wanda just before she entered the house. Ah, she's home. Mystique thought and putting on a robe she left her room.

***

Wanda silently ascended the stairs, and turned around the corner, intent on making a beeline towards Mystique's room. However, she was surprised to see the blue woman leaning against the wall in her robe smirking at her.

- Had a good time? - she asked in a neutral voice.