Ride Of Your Life
Author's Notes: For me, I personally think this will be a NICE LONG chapter. You like that right? LoL. Anyway, IT'S THE NIGHT FOR THE COUPLE WE LOVE! Starting October 13 until October 17, it's my exam week again. It's FINALS for the 2nd quarter. So, I'm hoping to do good with the examination. Anyway, on with the story.
Chapter Thirteen – Don't Say You Love Me Rogue's POV
Pietro and I went back to the cabin. Pietro decided to go find Lance and hang with him. When he left, I saw Kitty running towards he door, almost bumping into Pietro. I opened the door wider as she got in. When she went inside, she immediately shut the door with a loud SLAM. I looked at her. She had this happy and excited look on her face.
"What are y' smahling at?" I asked her
"Rogue! Tonight is like, the night!"
"And why is that?"
"Tonight is the last night we'll be staying here!" Kitty said
A felt a huge lump in my heart drop down to my stomach. No. Not now. Why? If this thing ends, I won't be able to see Pietro again. Unless Kitty and Lance go out and then we double date or we can see each other at school. But Scott…ugh. Scott won't agree. And Logan. Logan would shred Pietro to pieces if he ever found out that me…him…together.
"Rogue? Are you like, okay?"
"Huh? Yeah, Ah'm okay" I wasn't sure
"Rogue. I like, know what you're thinking of"
"Kitty. Ah love Pietro. Ah love me more than anything in the world"
"I know you do Rogue. But you can still see each other"
"Yeah in school"
"And he can like, come over at the Institute"
"Are y' nuts!? Scott and Logan will pound him as if there's no tomorrow!"
"Not if we don't tell them"
"But they'll fahnd out"
"I know there's a way for you and Pietro"
"Anyway, what's happening tonight?"
"There'll be a dance. A special dance for all people in this trip. I told Lance to keep Pietro busy while I fix you up"
"What about him? Doesn't he need his tux or something?"
"Lance brought a extra with him. Anyway, I'm not here to tell you everything…I'm going to fix you up!"
Pietro's POV
I knocked at Kitty and Lance's cabin. Lance opened it. His hand reached out and pulled me in. I fell on the wooded floor but quickly stood up.
"What's up with you!?" I asked him in an annoyed tone
"Do you know what day is today?"
"No. What?"
"Tonight, there'll be a dance. It's a dance every person in this trip won't forget" he suddenly shoved a paper in my hands. I looked down at it.
One Last Dance
Come and join the party!
Where: Near the hot springs!
When: TONIGHT!
Time: 7 until who knows when!
Attire: Formal as possible
Casual is prohibited (after all, this is a night to remember)
Dinner will be served once everyone is present and is followed with a dance And a list of top three cooperating partners/couple will be announced
Don't be late!
One last dance? One last dance? The phrase ran through my head. One. Last. Dance. At least I could dance with Rogue. But one last? No, it can't be the last and it will never be the only one. If this trip ends, I won't be able to see Rogue anymore. Unless we meet up in school. But I want to spend every hour, day, week, month with her in my arms.
"Pietro. I know what you're thinking" Lance said
"I know"
"I bet Rogue is thinking the same things"
"Lance. Rogue is the only girl I ever loved" Lance snorted, "No. Seriously. I do. I mean, I know I went with four girls at the Sadie Hawkins Dance, but I was being a…a…"
"Player?"
"Not exactly the right word I was looking for. But…you know. They were all just a one night stand. I never really loved them. If there was a girl I only love, that would be Rogue. I can't afford to lose her"
"You're not losing her, Pietro. She's still yours"
"I know but…"
"Oh will you shut up!? We only have a few hours before the dance! And you still have to work with your 'speech' with Rogue"
"Why?"
"Tell her your undying love"
"I already did"
"But this is your last day with you spending every day, hour, minute, second, week with her!
"Alright fine!"
Rogue's POV
I stared at my reflection in the mirror. A portion of my hair at the back was clipped living a few strands and the strips of white was left handing in front of my face. Kitty applied purple eye shadow on my eyelids, black mascara and pale pinkish-purple lipstick. Kitty got done with hers in a jiff after she finished mine. I had on a blackish-blue gown and a blue satin shawl around my shoulders. Kitty, on the other hand had the same thing she wore at the Sadie Hawkins Dance. I glanced at the clock and it was almost 7.
"C'mon. It's almost seven" I said and the both of us walked towards the hot springs. We met up with other people along the way. Suddenly, we saw lights and heard music. We were getting nearer and there was no sign of Pietro or Lance.
We got inside the dimly lit room. Tables were put up and a dance floor was in the middle of the room. A buffet table stood in one corner of the room and the room started to fill with people every minute. I suddenly noticed a silver glint in the corner of my eye. I turned around and saw Lance and Pietro at the door looking around. I tapped Kitty on the shoulder and pointed at them. Kitty smiled and the both of us walked towards them. Pietro saw me and a smile formed in his lips. He stretched out his arms and hugged me. We settled at one table just the four of us. Soon, everyone was present in the party and dinner was served. Everyone stood from their seats and walked towards the buffet table and formed one line.
We got our food and went back to our table. After a while, the dance floor began to get occupied with people. Kitty and Lance looked at each other and nodded. They stood up and was headed for the dance floor. It was still a fast song. I recognized the song. Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake.
"Pietro…"
"Hmm?"
"Y' do know this is our last dance"
"Rogue…"
"Ah mean…"
"I know what you mean Rogue. We'll still see each other in school"
"Ah know but Ah won't be able t' spend every moment with y'. And if Scott and Logan fahnds out, they'll make sure y' won't be able t' see meh again"
"Rogue, whatever happens, nothing will ever come between us"
"I guess…"
Suddenly, the disco ball circles slowly as colored lights shone as it rounded. A slow song came up and everyone stopped. They smiled and slow danced. I watched them dance especially Kitty and Lance.
Pietro's POV
I saw her looking at the slow dancing people. I decided to dance with her. Suddenly, I stretched my hand to her. She looked at me and looked down at my hand.
"Would you like to dance?" I asked, grinning at her
Rogue didn't respond immediately, but suddenly, I saw her smile and took my hand and stood up.
"Ah love to"
I led her to the dance floor. She placed her hand on my shoulder and her other free hand was on my own hand. My other hand was around her waist. I looked down at her eyes and smiled as she did the same to me. The lead singer of the group started singing.
~I've seen this place a thousand timesI've felt this all before
And every time you call
I've waited there as though you might not call at all~
"I know this face I'm wearing now, I've seen this in my eyes. And though it feels so great I'm still afraid, that you'll be leaving anytime" Rogue sang, her head resting on my shoulder
~We've done this once and then you closed the door
Don't let me fall again for nothing more~
"Don't say you love me, unless forever. Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay. Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it. Make it real or take it all away" I heard Rogue singing again and smiling at the same time
~I've caught myself smiling alone
Just thinking of your voice
And dreaming of your touch is all too much
You know I don't have any choice~
~Don't say you love me, unless forever
Don't tell me you need me, if you're not gonna stay
Don't give me this feeling, I'll only believe it
Make it real or take it all away~
The song ended and the dance floor cleared but Rogue and I still remained in each other's arms, dancing to no song. I could hear whispers and giggling around the room. I didn't care. All I wanted was to be in her arms. She was still smiling and I caught myself smiling too. At the corner of my eye, I saw Kitty smile and had the "aww" look.
"Rogue"
"Hmm?" she looked up at me
"I don't want you to let go"
"Ah don't want t' either"
Then, Ivan along with Moira came up the stage and held the microphone near their mouths.
"Well, I guess this two lovebirds will have a night to remember. Anyway, Moira and I are about to announce the top three cooperating partners or couples throughout the trip! And they are…Mr. and Mrs. Grant! Mr. and Mrs. Maximoff! And…Mr. and Mrs. Alvers!"
"Did you hear that? We came second"
"I heard" Rogue replied as she looked up and the both of us finally let go
"Finally" I heard someone say as we went outside of the building, "They let go of each other" I ignored them
The two of us stood in the cold ground while snow fell from the sky calmly. We walked a little farther until I stopped and faced her. She stopped as well. I looked down and held both of her hands with mine.
"I love you Rogue" I blurted
"Ah love you too Pietro"
Suddenly, the two of us leaned on each other and kissed. She wrapped her arms around my neck and mine, around her waist. It was definitely a night to remember.
You thought that was THE END? Never! Let's wait for Scott's and Logan's reactions to this loving couple! By the way, do you think that I should put the next chapter here or make a sequel with a different title and under that will be Scott's and Logan's and the others' reaction? I was thinking that I should stick to this title. Don't forget to review! And I hope this chapter was LONG ENOUGH for you! By the way Fantasy Dreamer, I e-mailed you (finally)! Oh and the song is "Don't Say You Love Me" by The Corrs. You should download it if you want. I was listening to it and the thought "It's perfect!" came into my head and used it for the dance scene.