Jealous mutants
It was another school day as Lance and the others rolled up to the school. As usual, Rogue waited right by his space for her boyfriend.
"Hey, Roguey!" said Lance as he jumped out the driver's seat.
"Wow, ya stick all of them in there?" Asked Rogue as the others struggled to get out.
"Well, Pietro didn't feel like running to school because Sabrina decided not to go with Tyler in his car," said Lance.
The brunette took Rogue's books and placed his arm around her. They started to walk as the other Brotherhood members finally made it out.
"Okay, this a four seated jeep, which about at the most 6 of us can fit in," said Sabrina.
"Hey, if you wanted a ride, you should have waited for Tyler." Replied Roxanne as she stretched out.
"How about we get a car of our own. Maybe Mystique would be nice enough to let us require a new one," said Fred.
"Maybe Wanda sweetums can persuade her," said Todd with a smirk.
"Shut up, you slime," said the hex witch with a sneer.
With them arguing, Adriana and Christian slipped out and walked to their lockers hand in hand. In school, they were known as one as the love struck couples who were never seen without the other.
"I'll meet you here to walk to lunch, right?" Asked Adriana.
"Yes, of course," replied the brunette.
He moved a strand off hair from her face and kissed her on the lips. They stayed like this until they heard the first bell. Their lips parted as they depart to their classes.
In Art class, Christian took a seat beside Rogue. They became real good friends because of their class. They have depended on each other for advice about their art and even their relationships.
"Hey, Christian, how does this drawing look ta ya," said Rogue.
She showed him a landscape she drew in her sketching notebook. It was well sketched as he looked at the whole paper. Her works were as good as his was and maybe a little better.
"It's great, like always, Rogue. Are you just trying to be a show off or something," said Christian with a smirk.
"Nuh, uh, Ah just wanted you to get your point of view. Ya very talented in yours, too," said Rogue with a smile.
Suddenly, their teacher, Mr. Koffler, entered the room with his art supplies ready to work. He was a nice man with his heart opened to any kind art. He was a true Romantic.
"Class, I have an assignment that will acquire a buddy in this class. Now, this assignment will be an observation drawing. It's not like the one's we usually do in here, but this one will be your buddy in a painting. Do your best because the group who is the better will win a dinner for them at Blue's café," said Mr. Koffler. "It's due in three days, so get to work, people."
"Oh my gosh, that's one of the top restaurants at Bayville," said Rogue.
"Yeah, if we win do you want to go together?" Asked the brunette.
"Who said Ah was gonna be your buddy? Ah'm joking. Sure, we deserve it if we win," replied the Goth chick.
As lunch came, the two mutants decided to start early on the assignment by Rogue sitting under a tree. Christian sat in a good position as began to draw her. Her body in his mind was a very nice shape. He loved how curvy her torso and chest was but loves the way he drew her auburn hair in the wind.
"How it going?" Asked Rogue.
"Great! I'm very lucky to have such a nice shaped partner," replied Christian not noticing what he said.
The Southern belle looked toward him and blushed. He never had someone describe her body like that except Lance and Pietro in somewhat a teasing way. He looked up from his drawing and saw the face she was giving.
"Uh, did I say something wrong?" Asked the brunette.
"No, just forget about it," said Rogue with a half smile. "Hey, let's meet at your house ta start on the real thang."
"Yeah, that's good. I did a real quick drawing, but I know I need more time to get your body perfected," said Christian.
He showed the Southern belle his drawing and awe at its beauty. It was very life like and enchanting on how her hair played with the win. She would have cried on how pretty he made her, but she kept that emotion inside.
"It's beautiful, Christian," said Rogue. "But, AH don't look anything lahke that."
"What! Yes you do. What I drew here is how I see you," replied the boy mutant.
All of a sudden, Rogue couldn't help but to give Christian a hug. He was shocked but he guessed it was because she really liked the drawing. All of a sudden, they heard a loud cough. They turned around and saw Adriana.
"Oh, hey, Adriana," said Rogue releasing her grip from Christian.
"Hey," said the raven hair girl as she glared at her a bit. "Christian, you didn't wait for me at the library. Where were you?"
"Oh, my bad, Adri," said the brunette as he walked up to Adriana. "See you later, Rogue."
"Yeah! I got ta go myself. Lance must be lookin for me," said Rogue as she picked up her books.
They waved at each other and Rogue was the first to leave. Adriana looked up at the Goth girl leave. She didn't like how she hugged her boyfriend, even if they were friends.
Later that day, Rogue came over to the Brotherhood house. She opened the door knowing they never locked the door when they were home.
"Hey, guys!" said Rogue walking in.
"Hey, coming to see me?" Asked Lance as he picked her up.
"Lance, put me down!" replied Rogue with a smile.
"Yo, Rogue, what's up?" Asked Todd as he hopped to her.
"Hey, Slime ball," said Rogue.
Adriana was on the couch reading as everyone started to greet the Southern mutant. She looked up from her book and sneered at how Christian took her shoulder. What was he doing?
"Hey, miss Popularity, let's get to cracking, okay?" Asked the artistic boy.
"Ah know, alright." Said Rogue as she stuck her tongue out at him.
The two went outside in the back yard. It was actually a nice place once Mystique got back. You could tell she worked them hard so the place would look better than before. The backyard was very nice as it contained a picnic table and several trees. Beside the house there were a bundle of flowers growing beautifully.
"Wow, the place looks great since the last time Ah was here," said Rogue.
"Yeah, I held a little bit with the plants." Said Christian as he walked to the garden.
He picked some lilies and jasmines from the garden and walked over to Rogue. He places a jasmine between her ears and the rest in her hands. She couldn't help but to blush.
"Stop blushing. It's for the picture." Said the brunette boy jokingly.
"Ah can't help it. Only Lance gave me flowers before," said Southern mutant. "Ah just thought you were giving them to me."
She sat under the tree holding the flowers as if resting them against her cheek. It was such a lovely sight. Even Christian couldn't help but to awe in her beauty.
"You look great like that," said Christian as he sat on the table.
He started to draw as Rogue watched the artist. He was very handsome in some way and a very nice guy. She mentally shook the thought out of her head knowing she loved Lance. She knew she loved him since the day he kissed her. It was their unusual kiss, but if it wasn't for thin wax lips he made, they wold have never had that wonderful bliss.
Meanwhile, inside Sabrina watches out the window with Ray and Pietro.
"Hey, Lance, look at the way your girl is looking at Christian." Said Pietro teasingly.
"Pietro, leave him alone! Rogue likes Lance too much, but still I'm a bit suspicious. Look, she's blushing a bit," said Sabrina.
"You can see that from all the way over here?" Asked Ray.
"A woman's blush is as visible as their hair," replied the blonde girl.
"Hey, you guys, stop talking nonsense about my girlfriend," said Lance.
"Well, I think they're right, Lance," said Adriana getting up.
She walked over to the window and looked out. Christian looked as if he had a smirk, which made the raven hair girl frown. She didn't care if they were just doing an assignment; she didn't like how "Close" they were becoming. She needs to do something. She took her hand up to the window and started to say something in a whisper.
"You dislike the flowers. They feel like spikes. You can't take them anymore. They are giving you so much pain," whispered Adriana.
Rogue started to feel pain right under her cheeks. What was causing the pain? It was the flowers. She didn't know why, but she thought she could feel something piercing her face. She took the flowers and threw them down as she jumped up. She still could feel the pain as she started to rub her cheek.
"Rogue, you okay?" Asked Christian recovering from his drawing.
"No, mah cheek hurt Ah think. Ah feel so much discomfort because of those darn flowers," said the Southern mutant.
"Rogue, what's wrong?" Asked Lance as he came out.
He walked to his girlfriend and took her face into his gloved hand. He looked her over causing his girlfriend to blush. He smiled at her as Christian looked at the two.
Later that night, everyone was asleep, but Christian. He looked in his book of sketches. He loved the way he drew Adriana. She was lovely and was as enchanting since they first met. He then turned to the pictures of Rogue. She looked as beautiful as in real life. He wondered what she would look like if she didn't wear the entire Goth make up and clothes. Suddenly, he thought to himself.
"Am I feeling attracted to her?" thought the brunette.
He never thought of that. He always thought Adriana was the love of his life. They've been together too long, so he never thought to be with another girl. Besides, Rogue was too much in love with Lance. All of a sudden, he heard a knock on his door.
"Who is it?" Asked Christian.
"It's Roxanne."
He opened the door to see the younger girl in a long pink pajama shirt. She walked in and sat in a chair as he closed the door softly.
"What do you want?" Asked Christian.
"Well, I couldn't sleep and I saw your light in your room on, so I decided to keep you company," said Roxanne with a sly smile.
"Plus Todd isn't up, right? Do you like that guy?" Asked the brunette boy.
"M-me? I-I don't know what you're talking a-about," replied Roxanne as she blushed.
Christian chuckled as the young mutant just stuck her tongue at him. She always thought of Christian as an older brother. He looked just like her old brother long ago before they threw her out the house. She always saw Christian as her protector sometimes.
"Anyway, Adriana is getting jealous on how you're acting with Rogue," said Roxanne.
"What are you talking about?" Asked Christian with a confused face. "We're doing a project together and that's all."
"We all know that, but Rogue keeps blushing and you keep looking at her with these eyes."
"What eyes?"
"You know.. The "oh my god. She's beautiful" eyes."
Roxanne got up and turned into Rogue. She looked at him and started to dance. He gave her the eyes she was talking about and then shook his head.
"You guys are just reading into things," said Christian.
"Well, I also got to tell you something," replied the brunette girl as she turned back into her normal form. "You got to promise not to tell anyone I told."
"Huh? I promise, Rox," said Christian looking at her with a smile.
"Okay. Well, remember today when Rogue was freaking about the pain that the flowers were giving her? Adriana was reciting one of those illusions so you two wouldn't be so into the work."
Christian looked at the younger mutant with eyes wide open. He was shocked and knew deep down she could do something like this. She was showing the side of her he disliked. She had no reason to get jealous. He gave out a sigh as he dropped his head on his pillow.
"I guess I should leave. You need some time alone," said Roxanne as she got up.
"Yeah.thanks for the talk," replied the brunette boy.
"Blah blah blah! Don't get all sentimental on me," replied Roxanne as she walked to the door.
She was about to walk out the door until she said gave Christian a quick innocent peck on the cheek.
"Try not to hurt anybody, but love comes with respect and trust, not jealousy," said Roxanne as she left out.
Christian paused and started to think about what she just said. It was unusual to hear Roxanne talk about things that matter in teen life. Most of the time she would think about playing tricks on prep and trying to cheat on tests.
"What am I going to do. I got to finish the assignment, but I can't let Adriana know," thought Christian.
He grew a flower in his hand as he contemplated on a plan. Suddenly, he had an idea. He knew he could pull it off, but only if Roxanne helps.
The next day in Art class, Rogue began to draw her partner as he looked out the window. He looked great in the angle he was giving her. They were silent until Christian decided to break it.
"How about we finish the assignment at the Institute?" Asked Christian.
"Huh? Uh, sure. Lance said he would be around there ta see me, so he can take ya home," said Rogue as she finished up. "There, not as nice as the ones ya drew of me but it a nahce quick sketch."
She placed the picture in his hands as he awed. She made him quite handsome and he loved how she detailed his cheerful yet calm expression on his face.
"Like I said, Rogue, you always do better art," said Christian with a smile.
Rogue giggled and sat by him. His expression on his face tuned into a sad look. Rogue usually left people alone if they were upset, but some people in her life were exception.
"What's wrong, Christian?" Asked the Southern belle.
"Well, you see I have found out I'm a little attracted to you when we started this assignment. I mean I knew you were cute, but to really look at you on your good side, it's breath taking," said the brunette.
"Christian! Thanks, I guess, but we're."
"I know, we're in relationships of our own. Also, I'm having problems with Adriana."
"You are?" Asked Rogue with a somewhat concern expression.
"Well, she's getting real jealous and I can't her this way. Remember that incident yesterday with the flowers. She was chanting a illusion to make you feel like something was hurting you." Commented Christian.
"Ah can't believe that girl did that! Christian, you are a kind, cute guy, and even Ah found ya attractive, but Ah love Lance."
"I know and I'm glad. Anyway, I don't know anymore about Adriana and me. Maybe I started to like you to show me that I need to break up with her."
"Ah dun know.. Ya two have been together for a while. Ah mean Ah can see you where ya going plus many of us feel she been controlling ya a bit."
"What do you mean by that?" Asked the brunette mutant with a bit of anger.
"Well, if it weren't for her, ya would still be part of the X-men, right?"
"Yeah, I can see what you mean.."
"Hey, before ya do anything, think about it and if ya don't love her no more, let her go. Don't worry, Ah'll have ya back if ya need it."
Rogue placed her gloved hand on his shoulder and gave him a quick smile. He smiled himself. He could see why he felt attracted to her. She was nice, caring, and pretty. Still, he only thought of her as a friend. Now, he had to place Adriana in his mind. Was she the girl he wanted to be with forever? Was her jealousy just an example of how controlling she was? He needed to think long and hard about everything.
Later that evening at the Brotherhood home, Adriana was looking for Christian. She haven't seen him all day and was getting a little worried. She went into the family room and saw Sabrina watching t.v. with Toad, Ray, and Wanda.
"Hey, guys, have you seen Christian?" Asked Adrian.
"Yo, give that guy a breather. He doesn't need someone to smother him 24/7," said Toad eating a piece of popcorn.
"Humph! You're one to talk!" said Wanda using her powers to push him off the couch next to her.
"Hey, guys," said Christian as he walked in.
"There he is," said Sabrina not turning her eyes away from the "tube".
"You are too into this movie," said Ray.
"Christian, I haven't seen you all day," said the raven hair girl as she walked up to him.
"Yeah, well, I had things to do. Lance and Roxanne went to see Rogue, so they won't be back until later," replied Christian.
"Good, we won't have Rogue and the others interrupting us. Let's go on a walk," said Adriana as she opened the door.
Christian gave a nod and followed his girlfriend outside. They walked along the road avoiding the cars that came by. Adriana was happy to see her boyfriend not mad to see her. It was such a nice night as they could see the moon and one star already out.
"Look, doesn't the sky look nice tonight," said Adriana.
"I suppose," replied Christian. "Man, am I hungry!"
Adriana frowned. He wasn't acting his normal self. She was a little concern, but knew what would make him feel better. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled at him. He was a bit startled, but she gave a little giggle.
"Honey, I know what you need. A smooch from me," whispered the raven hair girl as she looked deep into his eyes.
She leaned closer to him until, all of a sudden, he pushed her off of him. Adriana was shocked and bewildered. Christian never rejected a kiss from him. Why did he now?
"Eww! I almost kissed you! That's it! I can't do this anymore," said Christian.
Christian, suddenly, transformed into Roxanne. Adriana was furious. No wonder her boyfriend was acting different. She walked up to the younger girl and took her by the collar with rage.
"Where is Christian? Tell me!" said the raven hair mutant.
"Ack! Don't hurt me, Adriana! Christian is at the Institute with Rogue and." said brunette girl.
After hearing that much of her answer, Adriana pushed her to the side and ran back to the house. She burst through the door leaving the other Brotherhood member's confused.
"Sabrina, get me to the Institute," said Adriana.
"Something wrong, girl?" Asked the blonde as she walked up to the girl.
"Just take me now!" said Adriana with anger.
Sabrina stepped back when she talked in her anger mode. She didn't like how angry her mutant was. Still, it was best for now to do what she wanted. The two girls walked out and flew to the Institute.
Meanwhile, at the Institute, Christian finished the finishing touches on his side of the portrait. Rogue did hers already, so now both of them were done. He smiled at how well they did it and how nice it looked. Lance and Rogue were laying on a couch together with Trish and Tyler were talking to them.
"Finish," said Christian.
"Really? Let me see," replied Rogue with curiosity.
He took the portrait and showed it to the Goth girl. He showed them the portrait as they awe at the beauty. It was Rogue and Christian back to back. Rogue wore a lovely kimono with flowers in her arms and hair as the wind played with her locks. Christian wore a fighting gi with a long sword to his side as he looked up to the sky.
"Wow, you two look like you're in a Samurai movie or something," said Tyler.
"Yeah, I think it looks great. You two did a good job," replied Trish with a smile.
"I got to give credit when it's due. You two work great as a team," said Lance as he hugged his girl.
"Thanks, you, but Christian is the real artist here," said the auburn girl.
"No, you know you are, Rogue," replied Christian with a smirk.
"Hey, you two can stop the arguing. You both are good and leave it at that! Now how about you guys go!" said Tyler.
"Tyler! Such rudeness. You're as bad as Roxanne," replied Trish as she hit him in the arm.
They all laughed at that comment.
"Well, he's right anyway. We better get going. Don't know how long Roxxy can hold on being me for Adriana," said the artistic boy.
They all head out to Lance's jeep as they saw a figure in the sky.
"Hey, I think that's Sabrina! But who's she carrying?" Asked Tyler.
"Oh no," said Christian.
Sabrina landed in front of the group as Adriana stormed up to Rogue. She was such a problem. Why did she have to take her boyfriend when she had he own? She took her hand and was about to punch her until Lance grabbed her hand.
"Don't you dare!" said Lance with a serious expression.
The raven hair girl looked at the boy with anger. He was keeping her from beating up her obstacle. She closed her eyes and started to chant a new illusion.
"Scorpions are all over my body. They are piercing my skin. They are giving me pain. They are giving me nothing but piercing pain," chanted Adriana.
As soon as she finished, Lance stared to hallucinate. He released his hand from her and tried to pick the "Scorpions" off. He gave a loud cry as he thought he felt real pain. Rogue couldn't take it. She walked up to Adriana and slapped her.
"What's ya problem!" said Rogue.
"You are! You're trying to get Christian!" Adriana started was about to say another chant until she felt someone's hand on her shoulder.
"Adriana, don't act this way," said Sabrina with a sweet voice.
Mirage looked at her friend with disgust as she started to say a chant for her.
"I'm cold. It feels as if I'm in icy water. I can't feel my legs anymore," chanted the raven hair girl.
With that, Sabrina collapsed as Tyler caught her in his arms. She started to snuggled close to him not for amusement, but to stay warm. She kept shivering as her breathing was changing.
"I don't like this! Someone stop her!" said Tyler.
"Now for you," said Adriana as she looked once more at the Goth mutant. "I hate Christian. I will not say a word to himand ignore him for. Better yet, I don't even know him."
"Stop it!" said a voice.
It was Christian. He walked up to Adriana with his eyes filled with anger. He knew what he needed to do. He drew vines out to take a grasp of her as he tried to talk since to her.
"Adriana, what is wrong with you!" said the brunette. "You try to hurt Lance and Sabrina, your best friend, just because of jealousy? You're acting like a little girl."
"Christian." said Adriana.
"No, look at them! Turn them back to normal now!"
"With a little wave of her hand, Lance and Sabrina started to come back to reality.
"Whoa, my head," said Lance getting up.
Rogue walked up to him and gave him a hug. She was glad he was all right. Sabrina looked up at Tyler and blushed as she saw how close they were.
"Taking advantage of a cutie like me, Tyler? I knew you were low, but not that low," said Sabrina jokingly.
"Sorry, girl, you're not that lucky!" replied Tyler as he crossed his arms.
"I did what you said Christian," said Adriana. "Let me go."
"No, I want to tell you something." Replied her boyfriend. "I have been thinking what "we" meant to me. We had a lot of good times and we went through a lot of things together. I loved you and looked at no other girl. Recently, you've showed me less the respect I deserved and started to do nasty things to Rogue. It was uncalled for."
"No, it wasn't. I saw those eyes you gave her. The ones you gave me."
"Yes, I did find her attractive, but Rogue and I are just friends and she loves Lance very much, but now I feel we've grown a bit apart. And tonight showed me how I can't be with you anymore."
"What!" said Adriana with a shocked expression.
She looked at him. His eyes were still filled with anger. She started to read his mind and see if he was just playing. He wasn't lying. She started to form hurtful eyes. She loved him and all she had now was herself.
"Please, you don't mean this.." Said Adriana tried to moved toward him.
She then remembered she was being held back by Christian's vines. She did what she never thought she would do in a while. She started to sob. Sabrina walked up to her, but Trish place a hand on her as she shook her head.
"I'm sorry." said Christian as he walked toward Rogue.
He waved his hand and the vines were then off her. She knew he wouldn't change her mind. He was always stick to his words. She picked herself up and decided on one thing. She couldn't stay here anymore.
"Good bye.Christian.." Said Adriana as she started to walk away.
The next day at school, everyone was talking to one another as they saw Christian walk the hall alone. He seemed so depress. Adriana left that morning before anyone woke up and she left with a piece of him. He was sad about it, but he knew it was the right choice.
"Hey, Christian," said a voice.
It was Rogue. She wore an unusual yet cute smile as she ran to him. He was at her good mood.
"What's up?" Asked Christian.
"Our portrait won! Ah am so happy. So, feel lahke going to the restaurant tonight to celebrate," said Rogue.
He gave a sweet smile but shook his head as his answer.
"Sorry, Rogue, but I don't feel like it tonight," said Christian. "You can take Lance instead."
"Still depress about Adriana?"
"It hurts when you lose the one you love. I'll manage though. Give me some time."
"Okay, but remember, Ah will always be there for ya," replied Rogue.
She saw Lance right behind him and left toward him. The couple left the lonely mutant alone as he went toward his class.
A/N: I feel terrible a bit about writing such a weird yet a bit depressed story. I decided to take Adriana out because I didn't like the character and I was thinking to stick Christian with some one. Anyway, I would still like you guys to vote on the next couples!!!!! R/R!!!
It was another school day as Lance and the others rolled up to the school. As usual, Rogue waited right by his space for her boyfriend.
"Hey, Roguey!" said Lance as he jumped out the driver's seat.
"Wow, ya stick all of them in there?" Asked Rogue as the others struggled to get out.
"Well, Pietro didn't feel like running to school because Sabrina decided not to go with Tyler in his car," said Lance.
The brunette took Rogue's books and placed his arm around her. They started to walk as the other Brotherhood members finally made it out.
"Okay, this a four seated jeep, which about at the most 6 of us can fit in," said Sabrina.
"Hey, if you wanted a ride, you should have waited for Tyler." Replied Roxanne as she stretched out.
"How about we get a car of our own. Maybe Mystique would be nice enough to let us require a new one," said Fred.
"Maybe Wanda sweetums can persuade her," said Todd with a smirk.
"Shut up, you slime," said the hex witch with a sneer.
With them arguing, Adriana and Christian slipped out and walked to their lockers hand in hand. In school, they were known as one as the love struck couples who were never seen without the other.
"I'll meet you here to walk to lunch, right?" Asked Adriana.
"Yes, of course," replied the brunette.
He moved a strand off hair from her face and kissed her on the lips. They stayed like this until they heard the first bell. Their lips parted as they depart to their classes.
In Art class, Christian took a seat beside Rogue. They became real good friends because of their class. They have depended on each other for advice about their art and even their relationships.
"Hey, Christian, how does this drawing look ta ya," said Rogue.
She showed him a landscape she drew in her sketching notebook. It was well sketched as he looked at the whole paper. Her works were as good as his was and maybe a little better.
"It's great, like always, Rogue. Are you just trying to be a show off or something," said Christian with a smirk.
"Nuh, uh, Ah just wanted you to get your point of view. Ya very talented in yours, too," said Rogue with a smile.
Suddenly, their teacher, Mr. Koffler, entered the room with his art supplies ready to work. He was a nice man with his heart opened to any kind art. He was a true Romantic.
"Class, I have an assignment that will acquire a buddy in this class. Now, this assignment will be an observation drawing. It's not like the one's we usually do in here, but this one will be your buddy in a painting. Do your best because the group who is the better will win a dinner for them at Blue's café," said Mr. Koffler. "It's due in three days, so get to work, people."
"Oh my gosh, that's one of the top restaurants at Bayville," said Rogue.
"Yeah, if we win do you want to go together?" Asked the brunette.
"Who said Ah was gonna be your buddy? Ah'm joking. Sure, we deserve it if we win," replied the Goth chick.
As lunch came, the two mutants decided to start early on the assignment by Rogue sitting under a tree. Christian sat in a good position as began to draw her. Her body in his mind was a very nice shape. He loved how curvy her torso and chest was but loves the way he drew her auburn hair in the wind.
"How it going?" Asked Rogue.
"Great! I'm very lucky to have such a nice shaped partner," replied Christian not noticing what he said.
The Southern belle looked toward him and blushed. He never had someone describe her body like that except Lance and Pietro in somewhat a teasing way. He looked up from his drawing and saw the face she was giving.
"Uh, did I say something wrong?" Asked the brunette.
"No, just forget about it," said Rogue with a half smile. "Hey, let's meet at your house ta start on the real thang."
"Yeah, that's good. I did a real quick drawing, but I know I need more time to get your body perfected," said Christian.
He showed the Southern belle his drawing and awe at its beauty. It was very life like and enchanting on how her hair played with the win. She would have cried on how pretty he made her, but she kept that emotion inside.
"It's beautiful, Christian," said Rogue. "But, AH don't look anything lahke that."
"What! Yes you do. What I drew here is how I see you," replied the boy mutant.
All of a sudden, Rogue couldn't help but to give Christian a hug. He was shocked but he guessed it was because she really liked the drawing. All of a sudden, they heard a loud cough. They turned around and saw Adriana.
"Oh, hey, Adriana," said Rogue releasing her grip from Christian.
"Hey," said the raven hair girl as she glared at her a bit. "Christian, you didn't wait for me at the library. Where were you?"
"Oh, my bad, Adri," said the brunette as he walked up to Adriana. "See you later, Rogue."
"Yeah! I got ta go myself. Lance must be lookin for me," said Rogue as she picked up her books.
They waved at each other and Rogue was the first to leave. Adriana looked up at the Goth girl leave. She didn't like how she hugged her boyfriend, even if they were friends.
Later that day, Rogue came over to the Brotherhood house. She opened the door knowing they never locked the door when they were home.
"Hey, guys!" said Rogue walking in.
"Hey, coming to see me?" Asked Lance as he picked her up.
"Lance, put me down!" replied Rogue with a smile.
"Yo, Rogue, what's up?" Asked Todd as he hopped to her.
"Hey, Slime ball," said Rogue.
Adriana was on the couch reading as everyone started to greet the Southern mutant. She looked up from her book and sneered at how Christian took her shoulder. What was he doing?
"Hey, miss Popularity, let's get to cracking, okay?" Asked the artistic boy.
"Ah know, alright." Said Rogue as she stuck her tongue out at him.
The two went outside in the back yard. It was actually a nice place once Mystique got back. You could tell she worked them hard so the place would look better than before. The backyard was very nice as it contained a picnic table and several trees. Beside the house there were a bundle of flowers growing beautifully.
"Wow, the place looks great since the last time Ah was here," said Rogue.
"Yeah, I held a little bit with the plants." Said Christian as he walked to the garden.
He picked some lilies and jasmines from the garden and walked over to Rogue. He places a jasmine between her ears and the rest in her hands. She couldn't help but to blush.
"Stop blushing. It's for the picture." Said the brunette boy jokingly.
"Ah can't help it. Only Lance gave me flowers before," said Southern mutant. "Ah just thought you were giving them to me."
She sat under the tree holding the flowers as if resting them against her cheek. It was such a lovely sight. Even Christian couldn't help but to awe in her beauty.
"You look great like that," said Christian as he sat on the table.
He started to draw as Rogue watched the artist. He was very handsome in some way and a very nice guy. She mentally shook the thought out of her head knowing she loved Lance. She knew she loved him since the day he kissed her. It was their unusual kiss, but if it wasn't for thin wax lips he made, they wold have never had that wonderful bliss.
Meanwhile, inside Sabrina watches out the window with Ray and Pietro.
"Hey, Lance, look at the way your girl is looking at Christian." Said Pietro teasingly.
"Pietro, leave him alone! Rogue likes Lance too much, but still I'm a bit suspicious. Look, she's blushing a bit," said Sabrina.
"You can see that from all the way over here?" Asked Ray.
"A woman's blush is as visible as their hair," replied the blonde girl.
"Hey, you guys, stop talking nonsense about my girlfriend," said Lance.
"Well, I think they're right, Lance," said Adriana getting up.
She walked over to the window and looked out. Christian looked as if he had a smirk, which made the raven hair girl frown. She didn't care if they were just doing an assignment; she didn't like how "Close" they were becoming. She needs to do something. She took her hand up to the window and started to say something in a whisper.
"You dislike the flowers. They feel like spikes. You can't take them anymore. They are giving you so much pain," whispered Adriana.
Rogue started to feel pain right under her cheeks. What was causing the pain? It was the flowers. She didn't know why, but she thought she could feel something piercing her face. She took the flowers and threw them down as she jumped up. She still could feel the pain as she started to rub her cheek.
"Rogue, you okay?" Asked Christian recovering from his drawing.
"No, mah cheek hurt Ah think. Ah feel so much discomfort because of those darn flowers," said the Southern mutant.
"Rogue, what's wrong?" Asked Lance as he came out.
He walked to his girlfriend and took her face into his gloved hand. He looked her over causing his girlfriend to blush. He smiled at her as Christian looked at the two.
Later that night, everyone was asleep, but Christian. He looked in his book of sketches. He loved the way he drew Adriana. She was lovely and was as enchanting since they first met. He then turned to the pictures of Rogue. She looked as beautiful as in real life. He wondered what she would look like if she didn't wear the entire Goth make up and clothes. Suddenly, he thought to himself.
"Am I feeling attracted to her?" thought the brunette.
He never thought of that. He always thought Adriana was the love of his life. They've been together too long, so he never thought to be with another girl. Besides, Rogue was too much in love with Lance. All of a sudden, he heard a knock on his door.
"Who is it?" Asked Christian.
"It's Roxanne."
He opened the door to see the younger girl in a long pink pajama shirt. She walked in and sat in a chair as he closed the door softly.
"What do you want?" Asked Christian.
"Well, I couldn't sleep and I saw your light in your room on, so I decided to keep you company," said Roxanne with a sly smile.
"Plus Todd isn't up, right? Do you like that guy?" Asked the brunette boy.
"M-me? I-I don't know what you're talking a-about," replied Roxanne as she blushed.
Christian chuckled as the young mutant just stuck her tongue at him. She always thought of Christian as an older brother. He looked just like her old brother long ago before they threw her out the house. She always saw Christian as her protector sometimes.
"Anyway, Adriana is getting jealous on how you're acting with Rogue," said Roxanne.
"What are you talking about?" Asked Christian with a confused face. "We're doing a project together and that's all."
"We all know that, but Rogue keeps blushing and you keep looking at her with these eyes."
"What eyes?"
"You know.. The "oh my god. She's beautiful" eyes."
Roxanne got up and turned into Rogue. She looked at him and started to dance. He gave her the eyes she was talking about and then shook his head.
"You guys are just reading into things," said Christian.
"Well, I also got to tell you something," replied the brunette girl as she turned back into her normal form. "You got to promise not to tell anyone I told."
"Huh? I promise, Rox," said Christian looking at her with a smile.
"Okay. Well, remember today when Rogue was freaking about the pain that the flowers were giving her? Adriana was reciting one of those illusions so you two wouldn't be so into the work."
Christian looked at the younger mutant with eyes wide open. He was shocked and knew deep down she could do something like this. She was showing the side of her he disliked. She had no reason to get jealous. He gave out a sigh as he dropped his head on his pillow.
"I guess I should leave. You need some time alone," said Roxanne as she got up.
"Yeah.thanks for the talk," replied the brunette boy.
"Blah blah blah! Don't get all sentimental on me," replied Roxanne as she walked to the door.
She was about to walk out the door until she said gave Christian a quick innocent peck on the cheek.
"Try not to hurt anybody, but love comes with respect and trust, not jealousy," said Roxanne as she left out.
Christian paused and started to think about what she just said. It was unusual to hear Roxanne talk about things that matter in teen life. Most of the time she would think about playing tricks on prep and trying to cheat on tests.
"What am I going to do. I got to finish the assignment, but I can't let Adriana know," thought Christian.
He grew a flower in his hand as he contemplated on a plan. Suddenly, he had an idea. He knew he could pull it off, but only if Roxanne helps.
The next day in Art class, Rogue began to draw her partner as he looked out the window. He looked great in the angle he was giving her. They were silent until Christian decided to break it.
"How about we finish the assignment at the Institute?" Asked Christian.
"Huh? Uh, sure. Lance said he would be around there ta see me, so he can take ya home," said Rogue as she finished up. "There, not as nice as the ones ya drew of me but it a nahce quick sketch."
She placed the picture in his hands as he awed. She made him quite handsome and he loved how she detailed his cheerful yet calm expression on his face.
"Like I said, Rogue, you always do better art," said Christian with a smile.
Rogue giggled and sat by him. His expression on his face tuned into a sad look. Rogue usually left people alone if they were upset, but some people in her life were exception.
"What's wrong, Christian?" Asked the Southern belle.
"Well, you see I have found out I'm a little attracted to you when we started this assignment. I mean I knew you were cute, but to really look at you on your good side, it's breath taking," said the brunette.
"Christian! Thanks, I guess, but we're."
"I know, we're in relationships of our own. Also, I'm having problems with Adriana."
"You are?" Asked Rogue with a somewhat concern expression.
"Well, she's getting real jealous and I can't her this way. Remember that incident yesterday with the flowers. She was chanting a illusion to make you feel like something was hurting you." Commented Christian.
"Ah can't believe that girl did that! Christian, you are a kind, cute guy, and even Ah found ya attractive, but Ah love Lance."
"I know and I'm glad. Anyway, I don't know anymore about Adriana and me. Maybe I started to like you to show me that I need to break up with her."
"Ah dun know.. Ya two have been together for a while. Ah mean Ah can see you where ya going plus many of us feel she been controlling ya a bit."
"What do you mean by that?" Asked the brunette mutant with a bit of anger.
"Well, if it weren't for her, ya would still be part of the X-men, right?"
"Yeah, I can see what you mean.."
"Hey, before ya do anything, think about it and if ya don't love her no more, let her go. Don't worry, Ah'll have ya back if ya need it."
Rogue placed her gloved hand on his shoulder and gave him a quick smile. He smiled himself. He could see why he felt attracted to her. She was nice, caring, and pretty. Still, he only thought of her as a friend. Now, he had to place Adriana in his mind. Was she the girl he wanted to be with forever? Was her jealousy just an example of how controlling she was? He needed to think long and hard about everything.
Later that evening at the Brotherhood home, Adriana was looking for Christian. She haven't seen him all day and was getting a little worried. She went into the family room and saw Sabrina watching t.v. with Toad, Ray, and Wanda.
"Hey, guys, have you seen Christian?" Asked Adrian.
"Yo, give that guy a breather. He doesn't need someone to smother him 24/7," said Toad eating a piece of popcorn.
"Humph! You're one to talk!" said Wanda using her powers to push him off the couch next to her.
"Hey, guys," said Christian as he walked in.
"There he is," said Sabrina not turning her eyes away from the "tube".
"You are too into this movie," said Ray.
"Christian, I haven't seen you all day," said the raven hair girl as she walked up to him.
"Yeah, well, I had things to do. Lance and Roxanne went to see Rogue, so they won't be back until later," replied Christian.
"Good, we won't have Rogue and the others interrupting us. Let's go on a walk," said Adriana as she opened the door.
Christian gave a nod and followed his girlfriend outside. They walked along the road avoiding the cars that came by. Adriana was happy to see her boyfriend not mad to see her. It was such a nice night as they could see the moon and one star already out.
"Look, doesn't the sky look nice tonight," said Adriana.
"I suppose," replied Christian. "Man, am I hungry!"
Adriana frowned. He wasn't acting his normal self. She was a little concern, but knew what would make him feel better. She wrapped her arms around his neck and smiled at him. He was a bit startled, but she gave a little giggle.
"Honey, I know what you need. A smooch from me," whispered the raven hair girl as she looked deep into his eyes.
She leaned closer to him until, all of a sudden, he pushed her off of him. Adriana was shocked and bewildered. Christian never rejected a kiss from him. Why did he now?
"Eww! I almost kissed you! That's it! I can't do this anymore," said Christian.
Christian, suddenly, transformed into Roxanne. Adriana was furious. No wonder her boyfriend was acting different. She walked up to the younger girl and took her by the collar with rage.
"Where is Christian? Tell me!" said the raven hair mutant.
"Ack! Don't hurt me, Adriana! Christian is at the Institute with Rogue and." said brunette girl.
After hearing that much of her answer, Adriana pushed her to the side and ran back to the house. She burst through the door leaving the other Brotherhood member's confused.
"Sabrina, get me to the Institute," said Adriana.
"Something wrong, girl?" Asked the blonde as she walked up to the girl.
"Just take me now!" said Adriana with anger.
Sabrina stepped back when she talked in her anger mode. She didn't like how angry her mutant was. Still, it was best for now to do what she wanted. The two girls walked out and flew to the Institute.
Meanwhile, at the Institute, Christian finished the finishing touches on his side of the portrait. Rogue did hers already, so now both of them were done. He smiled at how well they did it and how nice it looked. Lance and Rogue were laying on a couch together with Trish and Tyler were talking to them.
"Finish," said Christian.
"Really? Let me see," replied Rogue with curiosity.
He took the portrait and showed it to the Goth girl. He showed them the portrait as they awe at the beauty. It was Rogue and Christian back to back. Rogue wore a lovely kimono with flowers in her arms and hair as the wind played with her locks. Christian wore a fighting gi with a long sword to his side as he looked up to the sky.
"Wow, you two look like you're in a Samurai movie or something," said Tyler.
"Yeah, I think it looks great. You two did a good job," replied Trish with a smile.
"I got to give credit when it's due. You two work great as a team," said Lance as he hugged his girl.
"Thanks, you, but Christian is the real artist here," said the auburn girl.
"No, you know you are, Rogue," replied Christian with a smirk.
"Hey, you two can stop the arguing. You both are good and leave it at that! Now how about you guys go!" said Tyler.
"Tyler! Such rudeness. You're as bad as Roxanne," replied Trish as she hit him in the arm.
They all laughed at that comment.
"Well, he's right anyway. We better get going. Don't know how long Roxxy can hold on being me for Adriana," said the artistic boy.
They all head out to Lance's jeep as they saw a figure in the sky.
"Hey, I think that's Sabrina! But who's she carrying?" Asked Tyler.
"Oh no," said Christian.
Sabrina landed in front of the group as Adriana stormed up to Rogue. She was such a problem. Why did she have to take her boyfriend when she had he own? She took her hand and was about to punch her until Lance grabbed her hand.
"Don't you dare!" said Lance with a serious expression.
The raven hair girl looked at the boy with anger. He was keeping her from beating up her obstacle. She closed her eyes and started to chant a new illusion.
"Scorpions are all over my body. They are piercing my skin. They are giving me pain. They are giving me nothing but piercing pain," chanted Adriana.
As soon as she finished, Lance stared to hallucinate. He released his hand from her and tried to pick the "Scorpions" off. He gave a loud cry as he thought he felt real pain. Rogue couldn't take it. She walked up to Adriana and slapped her.
"What's ya problem!" said Rogue.
"You are! You're trying to get Christian!" Adriana started was about to say another chant until she felt someone's hand on her shoulder.
"Adriana, don't act this way," said Sabrina with a sweet voice.
Mirage looked at her friend with disgust as she started to say a chant for her.
"I'm cold. It feels as if I'm in icy water. I can't feel my legs anymore," chanted the raven hair girl.
With that, Sabrina collapsed as Tyler caught her in his arms. She started to snuggled close to him not for amusement, but to stay warm. She kept shivering as her breathing was changing.
"I don't like this! Someone stop her!" said Tyler.
"Now for you," said Adriana as she looked once more at the Goth mutant. "I hate Christian. I will not say a word to himand ignore him for. Better yet, I don't even know him."
"Stop it!" said a voice.
It was Christian. He walked up to Adriana with his eyes filled with anger. He knew what he needed to do. He drew vines out to take a grasp of her as he tried to talk since to her.
"Adriana, what is wrong with you!" said the brunette. "You try to hurt Lance and Sabrina, your best friend, just because of jealousy? You're acting like a little girl."
"Christian." said Adriana.
"No, look at them! Turn them back to normal now!"
"With a little wave of her hand, Lance and Sabrina started to come back to reality.
"Whoa, my head," said Lance getting up.
Rogue walked up to him and gave him a hug. She was glad he was all right. Sabrina looked up at Tyler and blushed as she saw how close they were.
"Taking advantage of a cutie like me, Tyler? I knew you were low, but not that low," said Sabrina jokingly.
"Sorry, girl, you're not that lucky!" replied Tyler as he crossed his arms.
"I did what you said Christian," said Adriana. "Let me go."
"No, I want to tell you something." Replied her boyfriend. "I have been thinking what "we" meant to me. We had a lot of good times and we went through a lot of things together. I loved you and looked at no other girl. Recently, you've showed me less the respect I deserved and started to do nasty things to Rogue. It was uncalled for."
"No, it wasn't. I saw those eyes you gave her. The ones you gave me."
"Yes, I did find her attractive, but Rogue and I are just friends and she loves Lance very much, but now I feel we've grown a bit apart. And tonight showed me how I can't be with you anymore."
"What!" said Adriana with a shocked expression.
She looked at him. His eyes were still filled with anger. She started to read his mind and see if he was just playing. He wasn't lying. She started to form hurtful eyes. She loved him and all she had now was herself.
"Please, you don't mean this.." Said Adriana tried to moved toward him.
She then remembered she was being held back by Christian's vines. She did what she never thought she would do in a while. She started to sob. Sabrina walked up to her, but Trish place a hand on her as she shook her head.
"I'm sorry." said Christian as he walked toward Rogue.
He waved his hand and the vines were then off her. She knew he wouldn't change her mind. He was always stick to his words. She picked herself up and decided on one thing. She couldn't stay here anymore.
"Good bye.Christian.." Said Adriana as she started to walk away.
The next day at school, everyone was talking to one another as they saw Christian walk the hall alone. He seemed so depress. Adriana left that morning before anyone woke up and she left with a piece of him. He was sad about it, but he knew it was the right choice.
"Hey, Christian," said a voice.
It was Rogue. She wore an unusual yet cute smile as she ran to him. He was at her good mood.
"What's up?" Asked Christian.
"Our portrait won! Ah am so happy. So, feel lahke going to the restaurant tonight to celebrate," said Rogue.
He gave a sweet smile but shook his head as his answer.
"Sorry, Rogue, but I don't feel like it tonight," said Christian. "You can take Lance instead."
"Still depress about Adriana?"
"It hurts when you lose the one you love. I'll manage though. Give me some time."
"Okay, but remember, Ah will always be there for ya," replied Rogue.
She saw Lance right behind him and left toward him. The couple left the lonely mutant alone as he went toward his class.
A/N: I feel terrible a bit about writing such a weird yet a bit depressed story. I decided to take Adriana out because I didn't like the character and I was thinking to stick Christian with some one. Anyway, I would still like you guys to vote on the next couples!!!!! R/R!!!