Family

'You're so cute when you nervous.' she giggled.

'I'm not nervous.'

'Yeah okay.'

'I'm not.'

Rogue rolled her eyes. They sat together on one of the sofa's in the rec room. Thank god it was late so most students were asleep and only the teachers were still lurking around. With the exception of one student but then again setting Pyro a bed time was asking for trouble. She smiled as Logan, Hank, Bobby, Kitty and Storm entered. They all took seats around her and Pyro. The men, with the exception of Hank, looked anxious while the girls sat with big grins on their face. She carefully nudged Pyro but he had gone pale from Logan's death glare. She giggled.

'Um..so...'

Pyro gulped cleared his throat and took her hand.

'Hank gave us some wonderful news. Rogue's pregnant.'

There was a stunned silence, except once again Hank who merely smirked. Rogue shook her head.

'It's John's by the way. Just to clarify.' she said innocently.

A growl could be heard coming from Logan. Rogue promptly hopped into Pyro's lap so that Logan wouldn't be able to launch himself at him. Logan stood towering over them.

'EXCUSE ME!'

'I'm pregnant. He's the father.' she whispered.

'MARIE! HAVE YOU COMPLETELY LOST YOUR MIND.'

'Er..no?'

'YOU SHOULD HAVE USED PROTECTION!'

'Ack! Logan. Can we not have the condom talk now...' she blushed.

'WELL I GUESS IT'S TOO LATE. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY FOR YOURSELF?'

'Please stop talking. Don't wind him up.' Pyro whispered so only she could hear.

She smiled and titled her head to the side. Storm and Kitty were in a fit of silently giggles, Hank looked extremely amused and Bobby seemed to be channeling Logan's rage.

'Oops.'

Logan's nostrils flared dangerously. Pyro groaned while Kitty actually fell off her chair.

'OOPS! THATS ALL YOU CAN SAY!'

'Logan children are sleeping. Either leave or stay and act rational.'

Logan balled his hands into fists but sat back down. She smiled and climbed off Pyro's lap and flung her arms around Logan's neck. He put his hands around her waist.

'You make me worry too much kid.'

'Cheer up, you're going to be an uncle.'

He kissed her forehead. She stood up and sat back down next to Pyro.

'One more thing.' muttered Pyro.

He didn't flinch this time when Logan glared at him. Just looked up and took her hand, rubbing it gently.

'I asked Marie to marry me. And she said yes. The wedding is in three weeks.'

'So soon?' whispered Storm.

'The sooner the better. I want this wedding before I became a walrus.' she laughed.

'Well then don't you worry! Kitty and I will organize everything. You need to take it easy.'

'Thanks Storm.'

Storm nodded then she and Kitty headed up to her office. Logan came over.

'Congratulations, kid. Pyro.'

They shook and she had to control her laughter. Logan went off, probably to smoke, drink or all of the above. Hank shook both their hands and moved on. Next it was just them and Bobby. A smirked formed on Pyro's face.

'Could you hurry up? There are things I'd like to do to my fiancé that are not for little boy's eyes.'

Bobby raised an eyebrow.

'By the way Allerdyce I'm waiting for your essay on the French Revolution. It's two days over the deadline.'

'Yeah, yeah. Sorry, but Rogue's cute ass keeps distracting me.'

'Hey! Leave my ass out of this!' she shouted.

Bobby sighed and kissed Rogue on the cheek before running off.

'Congratulations,!' he shouted as he skidded down the hall.

'Coward!' called Pyro.

He rolled his eyes and pulled her closer. She rested her head on his lap and let her legs extend across the sofa.

'Do you think we're rushing?'

'No. Unless you feel like that? Do you want to get married after you have the baby?'

'No, definitely before.'

'Okay then. So what is it?'

'They think I'm rushing, don't they?'

'I guess they are a little shocked but they understand.'

'Time isn't on our side.'

'Hey, none of that morbid stuff. Just happy thoughts!'

'You think my butt cute.'

'Every part of you is cute.'

'Shame on you John.'

'What? You can't tell me that's not a compliment.'

'But cute?'

'Okay okay. You're sexy with a cute butt. Better?'

'Much Better.'

'Tired?'

'Exhausted.'

'Go to sleep. I'll carry you up.'

'kay...'

-xXx-

'Hey you!'

Pyro winced. He'd actually thought he'd finally found a hiding place. But apparently Kitty picked up on Logan's hunting skills. She decided that since Rogue needed rest she'd bother him with the plans. Which didn't make him happy. It also didn't help the fact that he really was behind with his homework. Not that he wanted to see that stupid ice-prick. As if it was funny to hand him a box of condums. Drake had no sense of humour.

'Johnny?'

'What Kitty?'

'No need to be so feisty! I just wanted to know about the flowers.'

'Lilies.'

'Oooh. That's so sweet. You know what flowers she likes.' squealed Kitty.

'Take it down a decibel. Please.'

'Sorry Mr Sensitive.'

'Hey! None of that. It's Pyro to you.'

'Aww...we used to be so close...good times, good times.'

'Mm. You done?'

'Ha! No. Theme?'

'Oh come on. Why?'

'Pick something sparky.'

'White and red.'

'YAY!'

'Kitty! My ears!'

'Yeah, yeah. Um...John?'

'Yep?'

'Family...'

'Mm...oh.'

He thought about their families. He didn't really have a family to invite. As for Rogue she never really spoke about her family.

'Just us. The x-men.'

'Okay. Hey I had an idea but I wasn't really sure.'

'What?'

'Should we ask Logan to walk her down the aisle?'

'Er...yeah. Kitty that's brilliant.'

'I know, I know.'

'Could we ask Bobby to be a flower girl.'

'Pyro!'

'Imagine how cute he'd look prancing around in a little white dress.'

'You boys and your vendetta's.'

'Hey Munchkins.'

Pyro looked up from his spot in the cupboard. Rogue smiled at him. He frowned noticing the dark circles under her eyes. Kitty stood up and phased him out. He went over to Rogue and put his arms around her.

'Hey baby. You're freezing.'

'Yeah. Hank's given me a thermal blanket to sleep under.'

'Then why aren't you sleeping?'

She ignored him and turned to Kitty.

'Um...what do you have so far?'

'Logan will walk you down the aisle, Storm and I are maid's of honors, Pete will be best man, Jubilee and Amara will be bridesmaids. I'm short on ring bearers but I like the idea of Hank. And Kurt is happy to come perform the service.'

'Thanks.'

'Thank Pyro. He's been a real star. Anyway, I have to get some things so I'll see you later. Cupboard tommorow, same time Sparky?'

She smiled and skipped off. He chuckled and kissed Rogue's neck. As he looked down he noticed she was crying.

'What is it?'

'I called my parents. They didn't want to come.'

'But didn't you tell them that...about your condition.'

'Yeah and then... I'm so ashamed.'

'Your ashamed, why? You did nothing wrong!'

'No, it's not that it's what they said.'

'Tell me.'

He turned her to face him. She looked up into his eyes. He carefully wiped her tears away.

'They said I was the shame of the family for marrying a mutant. Then we had this fight and I told them I never wanted to see them again.'

'Hey it's okay. If you want we can go see them and sort this out.'

'No, I never want to see them again. This is my home now. You're my family.'

'And I'll never leave you.'

She laughed and quickly pecked his lips.

'John?'

'Yeah.'

'I don't like sleeping alone. Mind sitting with me?'

'Sure. Come on.'

He took her hand and headed upstairs.

-xXx-