A/N: Thanks for the reviews! Yes, Rogue seems soft but don't worry, the fiery little Southern Belle is still there. And the next chapter will be here sooner than you thank as I will not make you wait another week for a new chapter. Maybe just two days of waiting.
Marie walked into the room and gasped. All her things had been moved into Will's room while she was in Paris with him. She hadn't known until five minutes ago when Simona told her. Apparently Will had arranged it all, wanting a bigger room for them and their child. Marie walked forward looking at the two seats by the window, the king size bed covered in violet sheets that looked like expensive silk. She walked over to the giant oak closet and opened it. There was some of Will's clothes and then dresses and skirts and shoes all hers. She turned to Simona who was leaning against the entrance smirking.
"Will gave me his credit card to get you some new clothes."
Marie's eyes widened and she turned to Will who nodded and shrugged. She squealed and ran up to him, throwing her arms around his neck. He chuckled and kissed her cheek, before taking her hand.
"Come on, there's something you should see."
He led her to a door on the other side of the room and opened it. She looked inside and gasped.
"No way."
The room was painted cream and filled with toys, teddies and in the corner a crib. She turned to Will and kissed him softly on the lips.
"You're amazing."
"I can't take all the credit. Bree and Justin did all this."
"Do those two ever go anywhere without each other?"
"Nope."
Marie giggled and walked towards the crib, running her hand over the smooth wood. She moved her hand to her stomach, smiling. In about less than eight months there'd be a tiny baby in there. Her baby. She sniffed as tears came to her eyes, the thought of being a mother a little overwhelming. She felt Will slide his arms around her and pull her into an embrace. She rested her head on his chest, listening to his heartbeat.
"You okay sweetheart?" he whispered.
"Just fine brown-eyes."
"Feel like a milkshake?"
"You know me too well."
He gave her another light hug before taking her hand and leading out of their new room. As they reached the hallway, she saw Emma leaning against the wall. The younger girl's eyes lit up as she spotted Marie and she ran over.
"Miss Anna! I missed you."
"Hey Emma. I missed you too. Everything okay?"
"I was wondering if you wanted to get something to eat and maybe catch up?"
"Uh... "
Marie turned to Will who nodded and kissed her cheek.
"I'll see you at dinner."
She watched him walk down the hall before turning her attention to Emma. The younger girl was wearing a yellow dress and her long black hair was tied in a pony-tail. She looked like Jubilee before the pixie hair cut.
"I was going for a milkshake at the mall. That sound okay?"
"That sounds awesome." squealed Emma.
Marie chuckled and walked back into her room, picking up her purse and then walked back out, Emma following. As they neared the entrance, Simona walked out of the front office.
"Annie! You going somewhere?"
"Emma and I are going to the mall."
"I'll drive you."
"No that's-"
"Quiet preggers. I need some stuff anyway."
Marie sighed but nodded and they followed Simona into the garage. Noah and Aaron were leaning against one the SUV's. Simona groaned and shook her head.
"No."
"Chere, we need a ride."
"Please Simona." Begged Noah.
"Fine, now everyone get in before-"
"Darlings!"
Simona let out a scream as James skipped into the garage. Marie giggled and she and Emma climbed into the car. Noah and Aaron opened the seats in trunk and sat there and James and Simona took the front, Simona in the driver's seat. The car started and everyone buckled up as they headed to the mall.
"Are you sure we shouldn't go help?"
Marie turned to Emma, looked towards the food court where James was surrounded by girls and Simona was obviously screaming at him, and shook her head.
"Best not get involved."
"Is Miss Simona jealous?
"No Emma. She just feels that James is being reckless with his power. You know as mutants we have to hide who we are."
"It's so unfair!"
"I know honey. But it's how life is."
Emma huffed and pushed her cheeseburger away from her. Marie smiled and finished off her milkshake.
"So how was Paris?" asked Emma.
"It was amazing. We booked into this cute little villa and ate out every night. And one night we took a carriage ride at midnight. Oh, and the Xavier Art Institute is magnificent!"
"Sounds cool! Did you go up the Eiffel tower?"
"Err... no, I hate heights."
"Really, why?"
"Bad experience..."
Marie trailed off and looked towards the food court where James was now clutching his face and Simona was screaming at Aaron. Noah walked over shaking his head.
"Hey guys."
"Hey Noah."
"Hi." Squeaked Emma, her face going red.
Marie smiled and looked at her watch.
"Wow, we've been here three hours. I should get back."
"As much as I'd like that, Simona driving now is asking for death." Said Noah, looking over his shoulder.
Sighing, Marie took out her cell and hit speed dial. After three rings there was a click.
"Hey sweetheart."
"Hey, could you pick us up?" asked Marie.
"Is something wrong?"
"Nothing unusual. Just Simona and James having a disagreement."
"Oh, well then I'll be there in about ten."
"See you then Will."
There was a click as the call ended and Marie looked up to see Emma smiling at her.
"What?"
"You're so cute!" squealed Emma.
Marie rolled her eyes and picked up her bag. Noah bent down and picked all her shopping. She smiled in thanks and walked out towards the exit. Out of the corner of her eye, she watched Noah graciously take Emma's bags as well, and Emma blushed again, going redder than before.
"Ahh young love." Muttered Rogue.
Her thoughts strayed for a minute to her and Bobby when they were dating and she smiled. They had been the same when they'd first met. She just hoped Emma and Noah would last longer than she and Bobby lasted. Marie's thoughts suddenly drifted to Will and her smile grew. Her life was getting better than she thought it could be. She should have foreseen that it couldn't stay that way forever.
A/N: I hear the unmistable sound of a motorbike...
