Okay, I know you probably all hate me right now, but I've been so busy and with the lose of my computer, their wasn't much I could do, that is at least until I got my new I pad mini! Now I'm continuing my writing on my iPad even thought it takes long to upload and is sometimes really annoying when typing, it still is pretty efficient. And this way, I can write anywhere which will probably make updates a lot quicker, so I hope you enjoy this chapter and the next one is on the way soon, look for it in 2 - 3 weeks! Kk enjoy the chapter,

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Revelation in Contemplation

It was now a few days till Christmas and Rogue was getting nervous, she had really taken a liking to Remy... and that kind of scared her. She liked staying with him and his family, but she was starting to miss her own family. Rouge stepped out of the shower and began toweling herself off. She stared at herself in the mirror as she continued to think about Remy. She still wanted to question him about what had occurred a week ago. She wanted to know who the assassins were and why they were after him, it worried her that his life was in danger and he didn't seem to care much. He was so care free about it and that bothered her. She grabbed one of the robes that were hanging on the back of the door and put it on, making sure it was tied securely before leaving the bathroom. When she entered her room she wasn't exactly surprised to find Remy in her room, he had a tendency of letting himself in, so she didn't even bother to yell at him for intruding on her privacy.

"What is it now Sugah?" She walked over to bed and grabbed the clothes she had set out and headed behind the changing station that she had had set up due to Remy's unexpectedly expected visits. She began dressing as Remy took his time with answering her question.

" was hopin' t' get lucky t'day, but I guess dat didn' 'appen so 'm gonna settle fo' askin' y' out inst'd... Wat d' y' say chere? Y' wanna take a walk wit me in de park?" He let himself plop on Rogue's made bed as finished with his question. He looked back at the changing station and wished that his mutated eyes had come with x ray vision, now would have been a perfect time to use it.

"Well frankly, No Ah wouldn't." She answered as she came out now fully dressed. "But since Ah have nahthin' else ta do, Ah guess it wouldn't hurt." She then grabbed her shoes and started to put them on. Remy shook his head as he laughed. She always had to sass him, and that made him laugh. "What's so funny?" asked Rogue as she followed Remy out the door.

" Not'ing chere, y' jus make me laugh is all." They continue to chat as they walked down the main stairs until they reached the bottom. Then they headed to the kitchen for some breakfast. It was already afternoon, so they weren't expecting to find anyone in the kitchen except for tante. So they were surprised to see Mercy and Henri in the kitchen.

Mornin' Henri, Mercy. How r m' two fav'rite people t'day?" They were sitting across each other so Remy sat down across from his brother and Rogue took the seat next to Mercy.

I'm doin' jus fine t'ank y' very much." answered Henri he turned to Rogue, " And how is our respect'd guest o' honor doin'? Y've been so busy dat I havn't seen y' all week. Where have y' been hidin'?" Rogue thanked tante as she put plates full of food down in front of her before proceeding to answer the question.

" I've been workin', I got mahself a job. Whata 'bout ya? Whenever Ah am here, ya tend not ta be." Henri had just stuffed a beignet into his mouth, so it took him some time to swallow. Tante, who had seen him from across the room, scolded him for his bad table manners.

" S'rry tante, I won' d' it again." He turned back to Rogue to address her question, " I've been workin' as well, I guess we just miss'd each ot'er is all." he finished the last of the food on his plate before getting up. " And speakin' o' work, I got t' go. I've got a job t' d', but hopef'lly I'll see y' lat'r." He then kissed Mercy on the lips before leaving. Rogue was a little jealous, just a little, of the two, but she was also relieved. She had been worried that Remy and Mercy might have had a thing because they seemed so close, but after seeing Mercy kiss Henri, she was relieved. She watched as Henri left the Kitchen before turning to Mercy. She studied the girl with mild curiosity. Mercy noticed her look and asked why she was giving her that look.

" Nahthin really, Ah was just wonderin how long ya two have been tagethah." She asked as she rose from her seat with her empty plate. She set it in the sink and was about to wash it when tante shued her away. she then went back to face Merci.

She smiled as she answered, " almost two years now, but we've known each other since we were kids. We met one day on the play ground when I was eight and he was nine." She continued on, " Lapin had taken one of dolls and had refused to give it back. that's when Henri showed up and slapped him upside the head, he then apologized for his cousins behavior and gave it back to me. We've been friends ever since." She finished. It was then her turn to give Rogue the funny look as she asked, " How 'bout y'? Got any special man in y'r life?" Rogue looked down at her feet as she answered.

" The fahrst boy Ah evah kissed ended up in a coma." And with that, she left the kitchen leaving a stunned Merci behind. Merci watched her leave as she began to fill with regret for bringing up such a painful memory for their special guest. she would have gone after her if Remy hadn't gotten to her first.

"Chere, wait up!" He called, as he ran after her. " Merci didn' mean t' hurt y'." He finished as he caught up to her. Rogue stopped but she didn't face him, she couldn't yet.

" It's okay, it was ahlong tahme ago." She answered with her back still to him. She flinched as she felt his arms circle around her but he didn't pull away. In fear that she might accidentally touch his skin, she didn't move. She stood there, ramrod straight, and when he tightened his grip around her, alarms in her head started screaming for her to get out of his embrace, but still she could not bring herself to move, for the fear that gripped was strong and would not allow her to move, not even a muscle. But when he whispered, ever so softly into her ear, her whole body and mind relaxed. As he continued to whisper in her ear, she noticed that dark plotches were forming on his gloved hands and that's when she realized that she was crying.

" Shhh, It's okay chere, Remy's here and he ain' gonna let any'ting 'appen t' y' anymore." He whispered as she continued to cry her silent tears as she let herself enjoy this one selfish moment of respite. It had been so long since had been touched, really touched. everyone was too afraid to try. Even her bestfriend Kitty and her brother shied away when she needed one. They would sit and pretend not to notice because they knew she wouldn't ask so weren't obligated to. But Remy was different, he wasn't afraid, or if he was he didn't show it. Rogue was astounded that anyone could not be afraid of her, but then again, Remy didn't really seem to fear death.

It was then that she slowly pulled away and dried her eyes. She then turned around to face him as she said, " Thahnk ya." She didn't smile or frown, just stared at him with a blank, emotionless face. She turned to leave when she added over her shoulder, " Ya should value ya Lahfe more, there are people here that reallah care ah out ya, and if ya reallah love them then thah least ya can do is stay alive for them." And with that she continued on her way headed back up to her room.

oOo

Remy didn't quite know what to do with himself, he had never seen girl react like that to a hug, but then again, Rogue wasn't a normal girl. When he had gazed upon her expressionless face, it had left him with an empty ache inside, an ache that yearned to see the pretty curves of Rogue's lips turn up into a smile. He watched her as she retreated back to her and contemplated going after her, but realized that he wouldn't know how to approach her, not yet anyway. He decided then that she needed some time to herself,for she seemed kind of distant in that moment.

He checked his pockets, and once he found what he was looking for, he headed outside. Once he had secured a cigarette he began to quietly smoke in one of the swampy er parts of the house. There layed an old tree which he had climbed many times in his youth, to escape from wondering eyes and minds. He would find refuge from the complications of life in that tree, and in that very same tree lay Rogue.

She sat on the thick that he had occupied many times over, with her legs stretched out and crossed at the ankles. Her head was cast down at the book that was in her hands, but as Remy continued to watch her, he realized that she wasn't turning any of the pages her eyes weren't even moving. They were just staring off into space. Maybe sha had once been reading, but now she no longer was. Nit wanting to disturb her deep thoughts, he turned to leave quietly.

" Ya know, ya'll prahbably dah from some sorta cancer, if ya keep smoking." He stubbed out the cigarette as her turned to face her. He took in her sparkling eyes, and her dark auburn which contrasted nicely with the whiteness of her skin and bangs. She closed the the book that had been, until that moment, open as she regarded him closely, waiting for an answer.

" S'rry Chere, I didn' mean t' dist'rb y'." He was about to turn around when she swung her legs to the side and patted the thicker part of the branch next to her with her gloved hand. Remy needed no other invitation as he skillfully climbed the tree and sat down next to her. She didn't say anything to him, neither did he say anything to her in return. They sat there quitely enjoying each others company in peace when suddenly Remy turned to her and said, " We still hav' t' make dat trip t' de park. Do y' wanna go now?" Rogue smiled as she nodded and proceeded jump from the tree.

Remy was shocked, since the tree was noticeably high, anyone else would have at least broken a bone or two, but not Rogue, she sailed gracefully to the ground, she was like an angel from above. He continued to watch when her voice snapped him out of his revere.

"Are ya comin' or what swamp rat?" She stared up at him as he lightly chuckled to himself before jumping of the branch after her.

oOo

They had walked and talked for nearly two hours before Rogue declared she was hungry. Remy had agreed to take her out to lunch if she promised not to cause any trouble. She of corse, took this as a complement and that she would behave if he would. They both continued to laugh and talk until they ended up in front of a small cafe. They place was indeed small, but it held a sence of familiarity that made Rogue feel comfortable and at home. They chose a both in the back of the cafe and sat down next to each other as they waited for the waitress to tend to them.

It wasn't long before the waitress was at their table with the menus, as soon as Remy had walked in, her eyes had immediately zeroed in on him, and though Remy didn't seem to notice, since his eyes were on Rogue the whole time, Rogue did notice the appreciative looks that Remy had received upon entering the cafe.

She knew she shouldn't have been upset, but she couldn't help the feeling of annoyance that was creeping up on her. She fixed the women in the cafe with coldest glares she could muster. Most of them understood the message loud and clear and turned their heads elsewhere, but the Damn waitress wouldn't let up, she instead glared back at Rogue. Now this Remy saw, he had no idea why this waitress was staring down his Rogue.

" May I take y' o'der?" She asked. Her voice was light but not in a good way, oh no it was pitchy, the kind of voice that sounds nice at first, but the more you hear it the more it annoys you. And Remy already couldn't stand it, It was nothing compared to Rogue's sweet and sultry voice that he so craved to hear all the time. He observed the girl that would dare challenge Rouge, she had straight blonde hair that hung loosely at her shoulders. Her round eyes were a muddy shade of brown and were covered with huge amounts of mascara and eye liner. The girl was way too thin and had less of a curve and more of a protruding angle.

Rogue, on the other hand, noticed Remy observing the girl and assumed that he was checking her out. She was appalled as she quickly shifted away and faced the girl. She didn't see what any guy could possibly like in a girl like her, everything about her looked fake from her bleached blonde hair to her perfectly mani ed fingers, and down to her faux coach shoes. She was disgusted indeed.

The girl herself was disturbed by the two as they both stared at her. Neither of the had said anything since she had arrived at their table. She didn't mind being stared at by a cute guy, but the girl, on the other hand, was giving her the creeps. She just figured that she was jealous of her good looks. Boy was she wrong. Remy glanced down at his menu before ordering.

" I'll 'ave some bronzed catfish fillet an' fo' m' belle amie seafood gumbo," he swung his arm over her shoulders, "is that alright chere?"See now Rogue wanted to be mad at him for touching her without permission and for ordering for her, except for the fact that he ordered exactly what she had wanted and she loved the look of disappointment in the waitress' eyes, but she still liked to order for herself so she added some fries to the order which Remy second ed. After they ordered their drinks, the waitress left them alone.

"What was that for?" Rogue asked as she shifted under his arm to properly face him.

"I jus' figur'd y'd like some seafood is all." He knew what Rogue was referring to, but he didn't feel like explaining himself right now, since he didn't entirely know why he did it. He knew that he did like the way the waitress was eyeing her because well she was his, but he didn't want her to know that, not yet anyway. He knew that even though she was strong on the outside, she was still fragile when it came to her heart. He had seen that night in her eyes when he had saved her from Damon and even in the picture of her profile.

Rogue sat quitely,she knew that he knew what she meant, and just chose to ignore it, later she investigate, but right now she didn't really feel like it. She liked Remy and right now with his arm around her, she couldn't be happier, but there was danger in this, and she wasn't stupid enough to ignore it. She knew she was falling, but she wasn't ready, at least, she didn't think she was.

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