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Making a Connection
by, Caliente
Chapter 13 – Freedom
Rogue's POV – Lunchtime in the cafeteria
Rogue leaned back in her chair. She was tired of all the gossiping, it wasn't really her thing. Her third and fourth classes had been with Kurt and Chris. She smiled as she thought. Chris was fun to have in class. She was quite entertaining. In Advanced French, she had told the teacher to "shove off" in Spanish before delivering a perfect speech in French and finished with a "Who shoved a stick up your ass" in Portuguese. Rogue laughed at her antics. Rogue didn't have to pay attention in French either. She had been learning it when she lived with Irene. She was practically fluent herself. Chris was also in her Geometry class, even though it was sophomore math. Chris was really good at math so instead of paying attention she pissed Pietro off all period. Pietro was trying to be cool and hit on some girl but Chris pulled out all the dramatics claiming Pietro had dumped her and fake crying. By the end of the period, Rogue was nearly in tears herself from laughing so hard.
"Like, what are you smiling about?" came Kitty's perky voice. She had finished gossiping with Jean.
"Ya and Pietro." Rogue answered stifling a grin. Chris had shared all the details about the project and the fact that she was partnered with Sam, by that time everybody knew about their Friday date. Of course, Chris let it slip that Kitty was partnered with Pietro.
Kitty groaned and sighed. "Don't remind me please. I can not wait until this day is over."
"Why? So ya and Pietro can go ta the park." Her tone insinuated something romantic might happen. Suddenly the entire table was listening to their conversation.
Kitty glared at Rogue. "Yeah, the park. To *work* on our project." Kitty emphasized the word "work". The last thing she needed was a Scott and Jean speech about responsibility or enemies or something equally boring. To be perfectly clear she added, "And I'm looking forward to it like I look forward to one of Mr. Logan's Danger Room sessions."
Rogue smiled at this comment but she suddenly felt empty. "Ah'm gonna go take a walk befo' class," she told her best friend before clearing her place. Kitty offered to come with her, but she just wanted to be alone for a moment.
Rogue walked out of the front of the school. She smiled slightly. There was a very handsome Cajun holding a bouquet of lilies of the valley leaning against his motorcycle. She smiled and asked "What're ya doin' heah Swamp Rat?" Then she frowned and sighed. "Ah told ya Ah can't see ya anymo'."
"Remy won' accept dat chere," Gambit answered. "Remy loves y' and he's not letting go." He swiftly got up and walked over to her. He handed her the flowers and smiled at her. Then he unexpected kissed her. Just for a moment. Enough for her to see that he meant what he said. Enough to show her that he did love her.
Rogue smiled. He did love her. And she loved him. 'No,' she scolded herself. 'What kinda relationship is that? We can't touch. I won't put him through that. Besides, how long will he be in love with something he can never have.' She avoided his gaze. "Thank ya for the flowas, they're beautiful. But Remy, Ah can't be with ya. Ah love ya. But Ah just can't."
"Non chere. Y' t'ink hidin' from de pain makes it go away. Y' t'ink y' protectin' y'self will preven' more pain. Y' don' have t' be scared. I won' leave y'. I won' stop lovin' y'. No matter what." Remy pulled her to him. He hugged her tightly. "I will never let y' go."
Rogue pulled away and looked up into his eyes. His beautiful devil eyes. She loved them. She loved him. "Alright Swamp Rat," she said after a moment. "Ah'll let ya take meh out again."
"Let's go chere," Gambit motioned to his bike.
"Uh, Ah have class," Rogue pointed out with a look that said 'Duh.'
"So," replied Remy smoothly. "Not like y' never broke de rules before." He smirked.
"Let's go," she agreed suddenly. 'It's about time I threw caution to the wind. Don't wanna end up like Scott with a huge stick up my ass.'
"Dis time," Remy said carefully. "Remy is drivin'." He climbed on the bike and patted the seat behind him while handing her a helmet.
"Fine Swamp Rat," she muttered in return as she climbed on behind him. She wrapped her arms tightly around his waste cautiously. As they zipped out of the parking lot Rogue simply thought, 'I'm free.'
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Rogue's POV – An hour later, arriving at a secluded beach
Gambit swiftly parked the bike and hopped off. He offered his hand to Rogue who gave an unladylike snort before lifting herself off. Then she saw the view. "Woah," was all she could manage.
"T'ought y' migh' like dis chere," Remy said huskily as he came up behind her and wrapped his arms around her. He held her tightly for a long time until Rogue turned to face him.
"Ah neva wanna leave ya. Ah want ta stay in ya arms foreva." Her deep green eyes stared strait into his passionate red on black eyes. He offered her a reassuring smile. She suddenly looked down and continued, "but, we're enemies. What happens when we have ta fight eachotha? Ah don't wanna hurt ya but..." she trailed off still avoiding his gaze.
Remy's heart sank. He knew she was right. "Remy is not sure what t' do yet chere," he admitted to her. "But, jus' know dat I would never hur' y'." Gambit squeezed her tighter not wanting the moment to end. "Remy can' leave 'cause Magneto be blackmailing Gambit."
Rogue sighed slightly. "Ah bet Professor Xavier would be willing to help and–"
"Non," interrupted the Cajun. "It jus' wouldn' work. Let's jus' hold each ot'er here an' fo'get 'bout everyt'ing else." Remy tightened his grip on Rogue and thought, 'Maybe Rogue is right, maybe I could join Xavier. I don't know, but I'm never leaving Rogue.' After a few minutes Remy pulled away. "Remy better take y' back Rogue. Y' don' wan' t' be too late home. De Wolverine migh' come after dis Cajun."
Rogue nodded and slid on the bike. Giving a smirk to rival his own she repeated what he told her earlier, "And this time, Ah'm drivin'." She opened her hands to reveal the keys and started the engine. Remy gaped at her slightly. "What, ya thank ya the only one who can pick pockets? Ah don't thank so." Rogue started the engine and put on the helmet. "What? Waitin' for an invitation Swamp Rat?"
Remy shook his head and immediately hopped on behind her. She took off grinning all the way. When they returned to the mansion, she hopped off and handed him the helmet. She gave him a quick peck on the cheek before running inside. 'Remy loves that crazy fille, that's for sure,' Remy thought as he watched her race inside. Shaking his head with a smile, he hopped on his bike and rode away.
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