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Kitty Pryde was a woman on a mission. A friend of hers was hurting and God
damnit if she was going to let that continue. The only thing putting a damper on
that was that she had no idea what made Rogue so down. Only thing she knew was that Rogue
hadn't been herself the last couple of weeks. Moping when her temper didn't get the
best of her not to mention that she more often than not had decided that the rest of the
mansion's inhabitants shouldn't see her more often than necessary. Which meant not at
all if she could help it. Granted, she had always been something of a loner so the last thing
wasn't perhaps a surprise.
All in all though, she was no longer the girl everyone loved and cherished.
No-one else seemed to sense that something was amiss which pissed Kitty off. With two
telepaths in the house and a bunch of friends that cared for her deeply, you'd think that
when someone's not their usual perky good-natured and friendly self they'd notice. But no. That
seems to be too much to ask for. But what could she do? Jubes was out of town (and quite
frankly, she didn't think Jubes would have been of any help at this time. Way too self-centered at the
moment with that new boyfriend of hers), Bobby and John claiming nothing's wrong and the resident
telepaths refusing to enter anyone's mind without their consent. The last thing was usually a good thing but now
it prevented them from helping a friend. Damn the ethics of telepaths!
That leaves it up to her. Or Logan. But Logan's up in Canada somewhere looking for clues for his
mysterious past. Yet again. Which once again leaves Kitty stuck without knowing what to do.
Then again…might it have something to do with Logan? Thinking about it, she
decides that that does not seem likely. Dr Grey and Mr Summers does not approve of their relationship
but who are they to approve or disapprove of that, really? Rogue and Logan had officially been a couple for
the last couple of years now and Kitty knows the two of them really do love each other. In fact, they got
engaged a month ago and are soon to be married. So no, Logan is not the problem. But something is. And she'd
be damned if she does not find out what and can help one of her dearest friends in her hour of need! But how?
Taking the bull by the horn perhaps? What's the worst she can do, Kitty
wonders? "Kick me out of her room? Perhaps something else but it doesn't matter. I have to do something." Kitty
even surprises herself with that resolution. She's usually the shy type, not the confrontational one. Oh
well. When the going get tough…it's surprising what you can do when you feel you have to.
"Rogue?"
"Leave me alone, Kitty."
Kitty ignores that completely and enters the room anyway. "No, Roguey. I won't. Not until I know what's eatin' you."
"Nothin'."
"You know, you're a terrible liar. Something's bothering you, that's obvious."
"So what if it is?"
"You're my friend. That's all there is to it. When you're hurting, I'm hurting. I won't leave until I at least can try to help you."
"You can't. No one can. And I don't wanna talk about it."
"Too bad. Because you're going to, like it or not. And I'm sure it would do you good."
"You're a persistent little bugger, aren't ya?"
"When I need to be. So?"
"It's too embarrassing."
"Can't be more embarrassing then when you accidently pushed me through the wall into the bedroom of Jean and Scott while they were making love can it?"
Rogue almost burst out laughing at that before catching herself. "Well, embarrassing in a different way."
"I'm waiting."
"Oh, hell. If it makes you leave me alone…Oh, Kitty. I've been so bloody stupid. I can't believe I did it."
"Did what?"
And Rogue begins her tale.
Disclaimer: No, still not mine. I swear!
Archive: WRFA and Mutual Admiration are free to archive it without asking, anyone else: ask first.
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Kitty Pryde was a woman on a mission. A friend of hers was hurting and God
damnit if she was going to let that continue. The only thing putting a damper on
that was that she had no idea what made Rogue so down. Only thing she knew was that Rogue
hadn't been herself the last couple of weeks. Moping when her temper didn't get the
best of her not to mention that she more often than not had decided that the rest of the
mansion's inhabitants shouldn't see her more often than necessary. Which meant not at
all if she could help it. Granted, she had always been something of a loner so the last thing
wasn't perhaps a surprise.
All in all though, she was no longer the girl everyone loved and cherished.
No-one else seemed to sense that something was amiss which pissed Kitty off. With two
telepaths in the house and a bunch of friends that cared for her deeply, you'd think that
when someone's not their usual perky good-natured and friendly self they'd notice. But no. That
seems to be too much to ask for. But what could she do? Jubes was out of town (and quite
frankly, she didn't think Jubes would have been of any help at this time. Way too self-centered at the
moment with that new boyfriend of hers), Bobby and John claiming nothing's wrong and the resident
telepaths refusing to enter anyone's mind without their consent. The last thing was usually a good thing but now
it prevented them from helping a friend. Damn the ethics of telepaths!
That leaves it up to her. Or Logan. But Logan's up in Canada somewhere looking for clues for his
mysterious past. Yet again. Which once again leaves Kitty stuck without knowing what to do.
Then again…might it have something to do with Logan? Thinking about it, she
decides that that does not seem likely. Dr Grey and Mr Summers does not approve of their relationship
but who are they to approve or disapprove of that, really? Rogue and Logan had officially been a couple for
the last couple of years now and Kitty knows the two of them really do love each other. In fact, they got
engaged a month ago and are soon to be married. So no, Logan is not the problem. But something is. And she'd
be damned if she does not find out what and can help one of her dearest friends in her hour of need! But how?
Taking the bull by the horn perhaps? What's the worst she can do, Kitty
wonders? "Kick me out of her room? Perhaps something else but it doesn't matter. I have to do something." Kitty
even surprises herself with that resolution. She's usually the shy type, not the confrontational one. Oh
well. When the going get tough…it's surprising what you can do when you feel you have to.
"Rogue?"
"Leave me alone, Kitty."
Kitty ignores that completely and enters the room anyway. "No, Roguey. I won't. Not until I know what's eatin' you."
"Nothin'."
"You know, you're a terrible liar. Something's bothering you, that's obvious."
"So what if it is?"
"You're my friend. That's all there is to it. When you're hurting, I'm hurting. I won't leave until I at least can try to help you."
"You can't. No one can. And I don't wanna talk about it."
"Too bad. Because you're going to, like it or not. And I'm sure it would do you good."
"You're a persistent little bugger, aren't ya?"
"When I need to be. So?"
"It's too embarrassing."
"Can't be more embarrassing then when you accidently pushed me through the wall into the bedroom of Jean and Scott while they were making love can it?"
Rogue almost burst out laughing at that before catching herself. "Well, embarrassing in a different way."
"I'm waiting."
"Oh, hell. If it makes you leave me alone…Oh, Kitty. I've been so bloody stupid. I can't believe I did it."
"Did what?"
And Rogue begins her tale.
