A/N: I just saw X man! It was so awesome! I loved it! Shawn Ashmore is so-ugh-beautiful! I loved the kiss

10 Years in the future:

"Ms. Johnson and Ms. Anderson I realize this may be very difficult on the both of you considering the fact that neither one of you seem to be able to manage to shut up for ten seconds. Would you please go to the office and tell them that you couldn't manage to be quiet and are now on detention."

"Yes, Mr. Drake."

"Sorry, Mr. Drake."

" 'Yes Mr. Drake?' 'Sorry Mr. Drake?' I see the irony of it all. Now that I decide to punish you you've found your respect. A second ago when I was teaching the class you were disrespecting me by talking. Is it that you guys aren't able to spend enough time after school together? That is possible even if YOU DO HAPPEN to live in the same school. And that also is VERY possible even though you are roommates and sit together at every single meal. You may leave now."

"Yes, Mr. Drake."

Bobby Drake watched as both girls left the classroom. In all fair honesty they reminded him of when he was a boy. Him and John were always talking or pulling pranks. Then that thought reminded him of two different things. It made him think of John's betrayal and how Rogue had left.

"Alright, I want a three page essay about the author's works. It will be due tommorow. I will not accept any late papers. I hope I have made myself clear. Well, out you go. It is break. I will not have you lounging in the hall ways when class is in session once more because I kept you any amount of time."

He sat at his desk. It was in times like these, when he was alone that he thought about her. He wondered how she was doing. He wondered if she had made it in the world. More than anything he wondered if she ever thought of him. He also wondered if she remember her promised. He wondered if she was going to come back.

Why should she come back? Why would she want to see him again? She probably was doing just fine. She was Rogue. Rogue was more than capable of taking care of herself. He was more than sure that she would never come back.

Why would she want to see him. He was Bobby. He was an X man. He wasn't like any of the exciting men in Rogue's past. He played by the rules, he was gentle, kind (well when she knew him.) What had she ever seen in ordinary boring him? They were never meant to be. Rogue had left him because he wasn't good enough for her. He missed her every day she was gone. There wasn't a day he didn't think of her. He would love her his whole life.

Suddenly Kitty came in.

"Here's your mail. You'll never believe this. There's one form Rogue. I'll leave you alone now. Goodbye," said Kitty as she litterally disappeared through the door.

His hands were litterally shaking as she opened the letter.

Dear Bobby,

I know I should have written you along time ago. I tried so many times. God knows I tried. The words either wouldn't come to me right or they didn't sound right on paper. What matters is that I am writing you now. Ten years has really been too long. God, I just wish that I had written you sooner. You have no idea how much I miss you. I think about you each and every single day wondering if you ever think of me. Bet you're married by now. Maybe you have a family. I don't know. I do know that you are still an X man. Why didn't you come with Kitty to see me when she came down here? The invitation was extended to both of you. I know I could have made more of an effort but the does swing both ways. I still keep in contact with Professor X. Four years ago he sent me medicine. He still does. I take it once a day. I can touch someone without hurting them unless I want to. I just wrote this to tell you I'm coming home soon. There is so much I have to tell you. I feel like I'm this different person. A lot has happened in the past ten years. I heard a lot has happened to you too from what Kitty says. Don't get mad at Kitty or tell her she has a big mouth. She is really concerned for you and I am too. What ever happened to my sweet loving Bobby. I am coming soon. I swear to you that. I have to admit that the first two years were difficult for me. There were so many timers I almost broke and came home. For almost three years straight I cried myself to sleep. I missed home so much. I missed you, and everyone. I knew I had to find a life without the school. I know this will hurt you but I had to find a life without you, although at the time it seemed impossible. I've tried to ask as little about you from Kitty over the years as possible. So, I know nothing about you. How are you? I once loved you and a part of me always will but things happened. I changed. I'm not the same person I once was.

Always,

Rogue

Bobby put the letter back in the envelope as teenagers noisily entered the classroom. They were surprise to not hear yelling from their teacher.

"Alright. Today's assignment is quite easy. Everyone loves someone whether it is your parent, you're best friend, your girlfriend or boyfriend. I want you to write a letter to that person telling them how you feel. This will be due never. I can't make you but I hope that you will give it to them because one day they won't always be around and you never know when you might get to see them again. You make take the rest of the period writing it."

"Um, sir if it's all the same to you can we just have a normal lesson? I don't love anyone. I don't care if you give me detention for this. I really don't give a shit about this at the moment."

"Ah, I see. I know you all hate me. Don't try to hide it. Believe it or not I was once like you. I talked in class, played pranks, and I made yes at a girl. One day I met THEE girl. She captured my heart and when she left me she took my heart with her. And I never got it back," said Bobby.

"What was she like."

"She was everything at the same time which I know doesn't make sense. Nothing in our world does, now. Her name was Rogue. She- life dealt her unfair cards. Everything she touched died. I could manipulate her power when we kissed with my ice powers. She left the day after graduation. She said goodbye to me and I haven't seen her for ten years. Today was the first letter she sent to me in ten years. Finish up your letters. After you are done class is dismissed."

Bobby sat down and contemplated what he would say to her when she did come back. He knew she would. He could practically feel it.

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A girl with brown hair came knocked on Professor X's door.

'Come in Rogue. It's good to know you've come back'

Rogue and her companion entered the room and took a seat across from the professor and his warm smile.

"Rogue, welcome home. I was wondering when you would turn up. I knew it was just a matter of time. I am glad to have you back. We have all missed you. This must be your boyfriend Richard. It is nice to meet you. I appreciate your tolerance for our kind. I see that you are interested in helping out at the school-"

"How did you?"

"Relax, Rich. He knows everything. He can read your mind. He knows it all."

"Rogue, he is still teaching a class why don't you go see him. I would like to talk to Rich for a few minutes if you don't mind."

"Now, why don't you tell me about."

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Bobby heard the knock on the door. He rolled his eyes. He hated it when his students either forgot something or they wanted help. It was true he lived there but that didn't mean they could barge in on him after school.

"You know the rule. It is after school now. Go ask Scott, Jean, or Storm for help in your new projects."

The door slowly opened. As Bobby looked up at her his jaw dropped.

Tbc