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Rogue sat out on the roof staring down at the bracelet in her hand. Hank had explained everything to her on how it worked. From how long she could use it and how all the little controls on it functioned. They had even tried it out so she could shake his hand to thank him, without her gloves. It was strange to her feeling something touch her skin. It had been years since it had been possible, but now she didn't know what to think. She hadn't gone back to the kitchen after the meeting not wanting to face the millions of questions she knew she would be asked once she would arrive. Instead she went to go think to herself wondering how everyone would react. How would Remy react? That was the big question on her mind.
From her perch up on the roof she could see that the team was now spreading out for the day. Bishop was off checking all the security systems, while Jean and Scott where walking back to their home built nearby. She laughed as she saw Logan getting frustrated with the ax he was chopping wood with, only to bring out his claws and slash the wood into a million pieces. Then her eyes caught hold of Remy who was opening the garage where all the cars were kept. Obviously preparing to wash his jet black Lamborghini.
He must have felt her staring at how sexy he looked from far away, not that she didn't have to hold herself together when he was around, because he looked up and caught sight of her on the roof. Even from the distance she was at she could feel herself melting under his brilliant smile. She might as well go tell him the news to see how he would react. She put the bracelet in her pocket and flew down from the roof. Then walked over to the garage where Remy was indeed washing his car.
"Hey dere chere," Remy said flashing her another smile.
"Hi Remy," she answered quietly, not at all like herself.
"Wha' happen to your smile? Somet'ing happen?"
"Well Ah do kinda have something to tell ya." This caused Remy to stop washing his car to stare at her strangely. It surprised him that she had something to tell him because lately they hadn't even gotten along.
"Is dis 'bout you talkin' to Hank?" he finally answered.
"Uh…yeah." Rogue couldn't believe she was acting like this. She always knew what to say and how to say it, but now she was at a loss for words.
"Well, den it be important. Let me get done here, den we c'n drive into town an' have lunch. Sound good?" he said now turning to finish washing his car quickly.
"Yeah Remy. That'd be great."
"Good. Meet me back 'ere in fifteen minutes."
Rogue ran up to her room quick to go change into something different. Something she would have never worn out in public before. She was suppose to be surprising Remy after all right? So she slipped on some shorts and a tight green tank top. She checked herself in the mirror to make sure she looked all right. Then she placed the bracelet on her wrist and switched it to on. It was a rather nice looking bracelet. If it weren't for the blinking light it would look like a normal piece of jewelry, but even the light wasn't that noticeable.
She walked down the hall now all nervous. It felt weird to have so much skin exposed not to mention she didn't have her gloves on. Suddenly, as she turned the corner, she bumped in to somebody. That wasn't what scared her the most, it was the fact that the person had no shirt on and her hand had hit their skin.
"Hey there Rogue," Joseph said looking at her strangely. He must have just gotten back from the exercise room she thought. "You sure look good."
"Thank ya Joe. Uh…sorry to be rude, Ah'm in a hurry," she said quickly then hurried off. Joseph could do nothing but give her a confused look. He watched her as she walked out the front door. Actually more looking at her hips sway from side to side. He never remembered Rogue wearing something like that, not that he was complaining. What confused him the most was he was sure that she had just touched him. Maybe he was wrong.
Rogue hurried to the garage only to find that Gambit was no longer in there. She walked up to his now shiny black car looking at her reflection in the hood. She was startled by whistling behind her.
"Wow p'tite. You sure do know how to make de men look," Remy said as he was pulling his long auburn hair back into a ponytail with his bangs falling around his face. Rogue just smiled at him.
"Now dere's dat beautiful smile I knew you had." Remy walked over to the passenger side of the sports car to unlock the door for her. Rogue slipped inside the car that was very cramped inside. Remy came around a few seconds later to start up the engine.
"You ready for a ride chere?"
"Ready as Ah'll eva be." Rogue gripped the sides of her seat as Remy pulled out of the garage. Once out of the main gate, Remy sped off down the streets.
"Gawd Remy! Ya think ya could slow down!" Rogue yelled over the roar of the engine.
Remy just laughed and shifted gears to make the little car go even faster. After a while Rogue found out why he loved this car so much. It was a lot of fun and it drew a lot of attention from the people walking around town, especially the women. Talk about a chick magnet, Rogue thought to herself, but she was glad it was she in the car and not one of the women outside. She looked over at Remy to see him smiling at a group of girls.
"I knew ya bought this car for only one reason," Rogue said bringing his attention back to her.
"Wha' you talkin' 'bout chere?" he smiled pushing his sunglasses back up his nose.
They pulled into the parking lot of small family owned Italian restaurant. She had been here before and knew it was a great place to eat and mutant friendly, which was even better. Her and Remy got out of the car, but as she was walking forward she noticed Gambit lagging behind.
"Wus the matter? Can't walk next ta me?"
"Naw dat not it at all. I jus' admirin' de view," he answered smiling at her.
"Ugh! Men!" she said walking off ahead.
"Chere! Wait for me!" he called. She could hear him laughing as he came up beside her.
They walked inside and were immediately sat in the back of the restaurant in a both. They sat and talked for a few minutes and ordered, but after that Rogue didn't know what to say.
"So wha' you wan' to tell me?" Remy finally said breaking the silence.
"Well, Ah didn't know exactly how to tell ya. Ah mean Ah do it's jus that Ah didn't know how ya'd react and Ah was…."
"Rogue, jus' tell me. I'm not goin' to judge you," Remy said reassuring her.
"Well this mornin' when Ah saw Hank, he gave me the best news Ah've heard all mah life," she looked up to see if he had understood her, but his face was unreadable. "What Ah'm tryin' to say is that Hank found a way for me to be able to touch someone and Ah wanted ya to be the first person Ah told."
"Are you serious chere? You c'n really be able to touch?" Remy said excitedly leaning forward in his chair.
"Yeah, this bracelet shuts off all mah powers for 15 hours straight, but then it's got to recharge for 15," she paused for a moment. "Ah didn't know what ya'd think about it Ah…"
"You were worried wha' I t'ink? Chere, dat's the best t'ing I heard in a long time!"
"Really? Ah mean, Ah wasn't sure since things between us haven't been all that great lately."
"Oh wow. Wait 'ere for a minute." Remy got up and walked away for a minute but then came back in a few minutes.
"Come on. We're getting' out of 'ere," Remy said pulling her hand. Rogue almost pulled her hand away afraid for a minute, but then let him take it. It was a great feeling to feel his hand in hers for the first time without her gloves. He pulled her up and smiled down at her brightly.
"What about our food?" she asked.
"Don' worry. I takin' care of it," he said as he pulled her out of the restaurant. They walked hand in hand through the parking lot back to his, getting glances from envious women on the way. Rogue had to smile at herself.
"Where are we goin'?" Rouge said as they pulled out of the parking lot.
"I got a surprise for you," he said.
"Wait, what are ya plannin'?"
"Don' worry," he smiled. "You'll like it."
Alright folks tell me what you think. To short, to boring? Help me out! I'm kind of having trouble thinking of what to write next so if you could help me out it would be very much apperciated! Thanks! Ishiva10@aol.com J