DISCLAIMER: I in no way own X-MEN, Xmen Evolution, Wolverine and the Xmen, and/or the movies based off the comics. Including characters, places, personality etc. My story though.


Chpt.9 Dinner

[IN THE DINNING ROOM]

Kurt had returned and could hardly contain himself between seeing Rogue again and eating Thanksgiving dinner he was exhilarated. Kitty had dressed in a cute pink dress and invited Lance who looked extremely uncomfortable next to Logan. Jean naturally sat next to Scott wearing a cute yellow pant suit with Scott dressed in tan slacks and a beige shirt. Storm had decided to wear a silver one shoulder dress that made her look more beautiful than humanly natural which is probably why JeanLuc was sitting next to her. Dressed to perfection as always, the Professor sat at the head of the table watching his X-men enjoy life. Bobby came in nearly last pouring punch and ice into everyone's glasses. Within fifteen minutes the table filled up except for two empty chairs towards the back end of the table.

Gambit strolled in pretending his ribs didn't hurt and sat next to Kurt at the back of the table. Instantly this made Logan mad, "Who invited you Gumbo!"

"I aint need an invitation, I go where I wanna go."

"Do you? Or do you have to ask your 'master' if you can go outside and play. You're just like a little b…"

"Logan tats enough."Rogue came in. Logan simply stared at her and Gambit had to quickly compose his face.

She looked well…breathtaking. Rogue had on a sporty Byzantium sun dress. Its two straps came together around the nape of her neck and it cut low enough to show a nice amount of cleavage. The torso was thin and tight and tapered to a slightly frilly bottom that stopped midway between her thigh and knees with matching accessories. She didn't even have her goth makeup on (shocker). Gambit couldn't keep his eyes off her. He always thought she was good looking, but today she was very attractive in that seductive kind of way.

"Come on Gambit," Rogue said impatiently.

"What?" both Gambit and Logan asked at the same time.

"We're goin on a date…'less you rather stay here…"

Remy noticed Rogue twisting a BMW key in her hands (the one he bought for her birthday) as she continued to stare impatiently at him.

"Excuse me." Gambit got up and followed Rogue out of the door remembering to quickly smirk at Logan on the way out.

[10 min later]

"Rogue, wat the hell are you doing!"

"Jus hav'n a little fun."

"Yeah, try'n to kill me!"

Rogue was diving her red car in and out of traffic on both sides of the road and had finally decided to drive backwards. To her credit she didn't hit anything and had the situation under control.

"Who taught ya how to drive!"

"Some guys back down in Mississippi. Best teachers in the world!"

Gambit was nearly going to either kick Rogue out of the driving seat or blow up the car, luckily 'Le Blanc Rouge' was just around the corner.

"Reservation for Annamaria."

They were led to a darker corner of the restaurant that was either lit by fluorescent or candle light. The chairs were comfortable and the table was already set for two. He smiled, it seemed like he would unexpectedly do to Rogue. And lie a gentleman he pulled her chair out before sitting down himself.

"Nice place Rogue, how'd ya know I liked French food?"

"Gambit, I wanted to talk to you."

"About what?" he smiled innocently.

"About why ya left. How could ya even think tat after all we been through together I'd do a stupid thang like tat?"

"I didn't…at first. But I kept see'n ya with HIM and I got angry Rogue."

"Everyone done got angry before Gambit. You should had at least told me what was wrong an bout the kill'n."

"Tat's whats wrong wit tis relationship Rogue. I cant and wont telleverythang I done did Rogue. I tried gett'n married once, but what I am keeps getting in the way."

"You wanted ta marry me?"

"WANT to marry you. But, I cant Rogue. However, when I left ya I thought I had lost the only thang I ever truly needed, and the only thang I wasen't able ta steal."

"You don't need ta steal me Remy."

His face looked a little too serious for her, "And I cant have you, there will always be someone else who wants you … be better for ya."

"Look if I wanted a nice guy I woulda stayed with Pete."

He considered for a moment, "You'd mean that you'll marry a murderer who doubles as a tie'f and probably slept with more woman than there are X-men"

"Yep."

[note that there are A LOT of Xmen…lots]

"You are incredible."

"But, this don't count, you aint proposing to me here."

"Oh I'll make it special don't worry," his smile came back, "How'd ya feel when I left."

"Angry, sad, bitter,, quite frankly its like my life had walked out on me."

Gambit laughed and she smiled, " I know tat sounds like some cheesy Twilight line."

'"Twi-what."

"Nevermind."

"Bread? And what will you haveto drink." The waitress asked placing four slices of sourdough between them.

"I can tell tis gonna be`a long relationship."

"Relationship?" Rogue teased.

"You did say tis was a date."

"When did I say that? You haven't even asked me ta be ya girlfriend yet."


My exams are over yes and sorry for the wait. I feel sad .teardrop. this was originally my last chapter of this story. Should I add one more? Let me know. And thanks for everything and a special thanks to Edward4everJacob4never for being my first fanfic's first reviewer. Till next time happy holidays: )