Cross Country Escape
Chapter 6: Take Me Away
A/N: And so begins the ROMY romance
Knock Knock Knock
A groan of distaste escaped his lips as he trudged sleepily to the door.
Knock Knock Knock
"I'm comin'!" Gambit yelled groggily. He whipped the door open annoyed to find a startled Rogue. He started at her for a minute before the sleep started wearing off. "Rogue? What yo' doin' 'ere Chere?" he asked confused.
"Ah'm sorry, Ah know it's late but Ah couldn't wait." she said. "Can Ah come in?" she asked. Gambit stepped aside to let her pass. She walked in stopping in the living room.
"So yo' gonna tell moi why 'da sudden appearance?" Gambit asked. She turned to him as he spoke.
"Is yah offa' still on the table?" she asked simply. He looked at her confused, sleep still pervading his senses. "Ya know, tah leave." she explained. Gambit thought for a moment before realization hit him.
"Oh, where did 'dis come from?" he asked. She shrugged.
"Ah just need to get away for awhile, sort through mah thoughts." she answered. He nodded.
"Do yo' 'ave a place in mind?" he asked. She shook her head 'no'.
"Honestly Ah haven't thought about it Ah just know Ah need to get away." Gambit was silent for a moment as his mind processed the options.
"Alright." he finally said, walking up to her and turning her around. She looked over her shoulder at him confused as he led her to the back of the apartment. He stopped in front of a closed door and opened it for her. He flipped on the light beside them.
"Yo' can sleep 'ere tonight, we'll leave in 'da morning." he said. Rogue starred out in front of her at the neatly kept bedroom. She was so distracted that she didn't notice Gambit was still there until she felt him lean over her shoulder and peck her on the cheek. She blushed profusely, turning and watching him leave. Gambit smirked when he saw her hand come up and touch the spot he had just kissed her. "Sweet dreams Cherie." he said as he entered his own room down the hall. She could practically here the smirk in his tone.
Gambit sighed as he replaced himself on the bed. He laid back starring up at the ceiling and listening for any noise down the hall from his new room mate. It was definitely a surprise to see her so late, but it was not an unwelcome surprise. He hadn't really expected her to accept his offer, especially not so late at night either.
His mind reeled as he thought of al the places they could go. He couldn't believe it but he was actually excited about this. He could take her anywhere, everywhere. They could go to the coast, on either end of the country or they could go to Vegas, he loved Vegas, he fit in there well. Then there was always New Orleans. Mardi gras would be starting with in the week and he knew how much she loved the celebration. He might even be able to introduce her to his family.
"Although," he thought. "She may 'ave an idea of her own by morning." He sighed. "I jus' 'ope she don' change her mind."
Meanwhile, down the hall. Rogue pulled back the covers and climbed into bed, snuggling down. Her eyes swept the darkened room as she lay there taking in as much as she could in the poorly lit conditions. Her mind tried its hardest to wrap around everything she'd gotten herself into.
She snuck out, left only a simple note, explaining absolutely nothing to her father. Then she came here to Gambit's apartment where she was now spending the night and planning to run away with him.
"Ah'm loosin' mah mind." She whispered turning onto her back. She closed her eyes, trying to find sleep but was having no luck. She could feel this bubbly feeling in the pit of her stomach which she could only describe as…excitement? For weeks she'd been miserable but now, now she was only hours away from getting away, from being free.
She sighed, but where should they go? She hoped Gambit had an idea, because at the moment she was lost, and the last thing you want is for someone who's lost to give you directions.
A/N: Ok, short but really this is only a filler, as is the next one, but these are the two beginning chapters of the bigger picture. Please review.
-RED