Chapter 15
March 26, 2002

Rogue and I stopped off at forge's this afternoon and we racking our minds on what to create for Rogue. We were sitting in his basement around a table thinking hard. Suddenly Forge jumped up and smiled...

"I got it!" he said picking up a sketch pad

He began to draw Rogue's lips and something shiny over them. He finally put it down and took a deep breath.

"Ok, this material should be strong enough to keep Rogue from contact. I have something perfect." he said walking over to a small coardboard box.

He took out a clear piece of clear rubber and sat down at the table.

"Now what?" Rogue asked

"Now, we make enough to last a week and I can order more if needed." he puased

"Great so lets get started." I said with a smile

We set to work and started to make patterns of Rogue's lips.

"Ok now, to make it aheisive, we'll use lip gloss, or this is like glue." Forge said handing Rogue a small bottle.

"How many times do I use this to make the material stick?" Rogue asked

"Just use it once since they are attached by the corner of your mouth." Forge replied.

"Can I try one now?" she asked

"Sure, hold still." Forge said

He placed the glue/gloss on the material and placed it over her lips. He then stepped back and looked at her.

"Wow, these feel so real." she smiled


"Now the test. Just kiss Mike and we'll see if he is affected by your powers." I said taking out my cell phone.

"Go for it." Rogue sneered with a grin

"Mike should be on his way, but we'll meet him half way between home and his house.

Rogue thanked Forge and we left his house to meet Mike. As we came half way Mike walked up to us and Nick was with him! I was really surprised. I ran to him and hugged him and Rogue at first hugged Mike, but kissed him.

"Nick let's leave them ok?" I asked taking his hand

"Good idea." he smiled and we walked off down the street. Soon we stopped and I could still see Rogue and Mike.

"It works." I thought to myself with a smile.

Rogue was so happy and she and Mike soon joined up with us to walk home.
She and I exchanged grins as we came up to the institute.

"Thanks for the walk home." I said

"No problem." Nick said hugging me

"Yeah it was our pleasure." Mike added

Both left and Rogue and I went inside and up stairs to do our work.

"How did it feel?" I asked

"It felt good, like I was normal." she said sitting on her bed

"I'm glad for you." I smiled

"Where did you get the cell phone?" she asked

"My aunt bought it for me and sent it over night last weekend." I replied

"Is she coming to visit?" she asked

"I'm not sure, but she said she'd try." I said