"Sir..?"
"Yes Rogue?"
"I was wondering…you once said that you don't mind me being friends with Remy."
"Indeed, I said so."
"Is that still on?"
"Of course Rogue. Especially now that thanks to you he decided to join us."
"Thanks to me?"
"Yes, of course. He wanted to join us because he needed a change, but you were one of the facts that made him decide to join us. He wanted to be near you, no matter what that involved. He wants you to be happy, and he is ready to do all he can for this." The professor smiled.

"You saw all that in his head?"
"Yes, I did."
She was speechless. So she had proof that he wasn't just flirting with her like any other girl. Of course, she wanted to believe him when he was saying that she owns his heart, but she still knew what kind of man he was, so she expected that much. Anything but this. He really loved her! Maybe as much as she loved him…when did all this become a "love" matter? She didn't know. But those were the facts.

"So you wouldn't mind me being something more with him?"
"From what I've seen, Rogue, you mean a lot more to him. And I could see that power of his , to reject the kind of powers you have. That would allow you to be more than friends. I wouldn't see why not, if you feel the same way about him."
She smiled shyly.

"I do. Thank you, professor."

Now that was only Wanda left for a talk. They agreed to meet in the park, at Rogue's bench.

"What's the big news, southern?" Wanda asked.

"Well, it's about something I wanted to ask you. 'Bout a boy."
"Let's see.." she pretended to be thinking. " Gambit?"
Rogue laughed.

" How did you know?"
" I heard Lance talking to Kitty on the phone.." Rogue lost her breath. HOW DID SHE DARE? "And Kitty said something like 'Rogue is showing Gambit around so I am alone' and then they started a very disgustingly sweet conversation."
Rogue started breathing again. Thanks God.

"And from that you realized I like him?"
"No. That was only a fact. First, he seems your kind of guy. Don't ask why, it just feels liked this. Then, when you two went to Louisiana (another story I overheard from a Lance-Kitty conversation), you didn't want Logan to hurt him, and you got a card from him, the queen of hearts. Which is kind of kinky if you ask me" Wanda laughed. Rogue smiled.

"I really don't know how did I end like this. In love with the Cajun…he used to piss me off really hard. He still does."

"Hold it. Love ?"

Wanda couldn't believe it. Yeah, neither can I.

"So?"
"so what?"
"He likes you since ever. Are you together? I mean including the non-touching issue?"
"Yeah, we kind of don't have that issue." Rogue smiled again. And there she was telling the story once again. She hated to tell everyone/anyone about what she felt, or private things 'bout her. She had no choice with Kitty. Or the professor. But Wanda was a truly friend. And she loved talking to her, hearing her opinions. But this time, she was really afraid of what she would say.

"You should go for it."
Well, that was surprising.

"Really?"
"Completely. From what you said, and you didn't say much, but I can read you like an opened book, you are in love with him. And he is crazy about you in the very same way. And he can touch you! By the way, since this is a girl talk, how is it like?" Wanda asked giggling. Wanda giggling. Wow.

"Honestly…he makes me fly." Rogue said simply.

"I know what you mean...these strangers have this gift."
"Did I miss something? " Rogue asked confused.

"Yes. Sorry for not telling you, but I was a bit scared myself. Since you've been so honest, I'll be too. I like John."
"John? Pyro ?"
Wanda blushed. Giggling, blushing , that Australian really hit her!

"Yes…he tried to kiss me once, after flirting with me for weeks, and I just freaked out and tolled him to keep distance or I'll turn him into a bug. That is crazy, since the whole next week all I could think about was his scent, his blue eyes and his hair. And that is even crazier, since I DON'T do this kind of things. Like blushing ."

"I know what you mean." Rogue smiled.

"And then, suddenly, he shown up at Mistique's house and pretended to be doing some job for Magneto. He wasn't. He just moved in with us to be near me."
"That sounds familiar." Rogue laughed.

"Yeah ! And we got him and everything, and just like that, one night I woke up and he was climbed on my window, watching me. I asked him what the hell was he doing there. He just said I was sleeping like an angel and came near me. I was speechless. Nothing harsh enough could get through my mind. Then, just like that, he kissed me. And it was more than nice. It was amazing!"

Rogue smiled watching her friend. Wanda and Pyro. Who would know? But when she thought about it, they were perfect for each other. Just like her and Gambit. She and Gambit . The thought tingled her nerves. The touch of Remy's strong and wonderful arms…

" So?"
" So what?"
"What do you think? Should we both follow our hearts? Or remain in our cocoons?"
"I want to break free, Wanda. So do you." Rogue answered smiling. She decided.

About an hour later she was back at the mansion. She knocked on his room. She was so nervous! He opened the door, only wearing some panties and a black shirt. Mmm..

"Yes?" he grinned

She couldn't help it. She thrown herself at him, hugged him and kissed his lips. He moaned and answered her with passion. Then he hold her tight in his arms. He was breathing her hair, enjoying her scent.

"Chere…"

She didn't say anything so he continued.

"Is this your answer?"
"Yes." She said with a small voice. Why was she so nervous?

He raised her head with two fingers and kissed her. They were embraced in front of his door. Rogue could feel more than ever him, without wearing pants. Oh. My. God.

"I love you Rogue."

She blushed from top to bottom and tried to speak. But no word came out.

"You don't have to say back, Rogue. I just wanted you to know."

He just wants me to know. And I love hearing it! And I want to say it back! Why can't I?

She just hugged him and giggled.

"I'm really happy, Remy."
He smiled.

"Then Remy is happy too, chere."

Some time later they entered the kitchen laughing. Kitty was staring at them and opened her mouth in an "O" shape. She gave Boom Boom a hit and pointed to them. Tabitha opened her moth too. Kurt teleported in the kitchen . He saw Rogue and Remy. Nothing wrong with that. He knew the Cajun had something for his sister. Then he saw them holding gloved hands. Oh, she liked him too, how sweet! Kurt was happy for Rogue. Gambit got closer and kissed her cheek. WHAT?

"Vas ist das?" he asked getting closer to them.

"This is Remy" Rogue answered smiling like crazy, trying to keep an 'are-you-stupid-or-what' look but she couldn't. She just smiled.

"Did you just kiss Rogue?"
"No." he grinned then he pressed his lips on Rogue's. "Now I just have." He smirked.

Kurt stared at them shocked. Rogue was giggling. Tabitha and Kitty were in the same "O" shape position.

And five minutes later the whole institute knew. And there were to kind of people:

1. People like: Jean (yes-that's-my-natural-color):
"Rogue, are you crazy? What if something happens and his power is temporary and you drain his powers and life? And I really don't think he is reliable!"
or Scott (dumbass):

"Gambit, dude, you are making a mistake."

Or Roberto:

"Dude's weird."

2. The other people, like:

Bobby: "Man awesome, the chick rocks, she's hot and you're the first who will ever get in her pants, I'm sure! Besides everyone hates you because of that kicking ass power you've got, 'couse you're Rogue's boyfriend mate you're awesome!"
Boom Boom: " Wow, girl, you rock! Did you? Or didn't you? Is it big? How was it like? Oh, you didn't yet?..No problem, you will soon, and I want details!"

Kitty: " It's like, so awesome! He is so nice with you and you are perfect for each other! And it's like, this was meant to happen! And like, when did all this turn into a pro-Rombit or Anti-Rombit teams school?"
Lance: "Dude, fuck her! I bet it's worth it!"

Kurt: "Meine sister, ich bin very happy for you! "

And there was also Logan. Who was in the kill-the-Gambit category.

"Logan?" Rogue asked unsure.

"What?" he growled.

"How..are…you?"
"Great." He said with no expression.

"Come on Logan, why are you mad at me?"
"Because."
She knew why. But she didn't accept it. It wasn't fair!

He just growled and kept hitting a robot in the danger room, until it was all turn into pieces. Rogue, near him, kept trying to make eye contact with him and talk to him, but it turned to be pointless. After the danger room session Remy waited for Rogue and the rest of her team to get out. Logan put them carefully in different teams, so they wouldn't practice together every day. Of course, there were the mixed teams sessions or the all students from some age to another at the same time. When Rogue got out, Remy hugged her. She didn't want to kiss him or something because of Logan. But when he saw the look he gave Remy she felt the rebel-age tingle through her whole body. She kissed Gambit, while he was touching her butt. Mmmm, that was feeling good…