Bobby sighed deeply. He hated it when his family went to dinner with Marie's family. It was always the same. It was so boring because his parents as well as hers ignored them for so long. They got to talking about this or talking about that. They acted as if they hadn't seen eachother for years. Bobby couldn't believe that now he lived right next to Bobby. During the summer they went to their parents' house. Now they would only live exactly two blocks away. Bobby couldn't believe it.

He knew sooner or later that their parents would remember that their children were sitting right there. Bobby hated when that would happen. Both of their mother's would start chiding at them and their past friendship and what it could've become

"Whatever happened to the two of you. If my memory serves me correctly, the two of you used to be inseparable," said Mrs. Drake.

"Uh- nothing really. We grew up and then we grew apart. That's all. That's about it. Besides, no one stays friends forever," said Rogue.

"It's quite a shame, don't you think? When you two were ten you used to be so cute together," said Mrs. Drake.

"Together? We were ten years old," said Bobby.

"Hmm, but still.. We received your report card the other day. Your grades in math have improved greatly. Thankyou so much for tutoring my daughter."

"The pleasure's all mine."

The parents didn't see the flirtatious look that Bobby gave Rogue. She sighed deeply. She wanted to kiss him badly- now. She would have to wait though, until she would be able to get him alone. It was almost as if he could read her mind as he looked at her.

"Soon," he whispered so only Rogue could here him.

Rogue just scowled at him.

"In your dreams, Bobby."

"You have no idea."

"Whatever."

"Are you two okay, this evening? You both seem rather upset and tense. It must be school. I must say that your professor runs a fine foundation for an education at his school," commented Rogue's father.

"Yes, he does," commented Mr. Drake.

Then they started talking about the importance of their children's education. Then Bobby's father started discussing plans for Bobby after graduation. That is what always started an argument between the two of them.

"No, Dad. I am not going to b e a doctor a lawyer. That's what you want me to be. And I am not going to start a company or whatever you think I will," said Bobby firmly.

"What plans do you have for after this year, then? You can't stay at the mansion forever. I won't allow it. And please do tell me that you are not still entertaining the idea of becoming a- oh what do they call it, an X-man? You have a brain. Put it to good use," said Mr. Drake.

"It is my decision to make. I have already made it. I will also be a teacher. I want to teach math. Ask Rogue, I'm good at it."

"Don't throw your future away. You have so much to give Robert. Do not throw it away. I knew you would throw it away. I told your-"

"Dad-"

"I'm getting tired. Bobby, can you take me home?"

"Sure."

She had given him a way out of his frusteration and she didn't even know why.

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"Hell, no! There is no way in hell that I am listening to your music. It's- it's overrated. It's my car and there is just no way. I just can't deal with that."

"You agreed to drive me home. You owe me for what happened at dinner and you know it! Besides, I am so not listening to what you consider to be music."

"Fine! I am only doing this because you saved me. This is a one-time thing. It will never ever happen again."

"Thankyou," cried Rogue as she smiled at him.

Rogue kept on flipping through the radio stations. She couldn't find one that she liked. Suddenly Bobby's hand was over hers. She looked up at him.

"Stop, there. I like this song," said Bobby.

Rogue looked up at him as if he were completely crazy. There was no way in hell he was serious. Bobby couldn't stand her type of music. And this was deffinitely her type of music. She loved "Miss Independent" by Kelly Clarkson.

"She's you, you know," said Bobby.

"What the hell do you mean by that," asked Rogue.

"You push everyone in your life away so they can't hurt you. You are Ms. Keep your distance."

For once Rogue didn't know what to say back to him, so she said nothing. She just sat there quietly, listening to the words to the song he liked.

Miss independent Miss self-sufficient Miss keep your distance Miss unafraid Miss out of my way Miss don't let a man interfere, no Miss on her own Miss almost grown Miss never let a man help her off her throne So, by keeping her heart protected She'd never ever feel rejected Little miss apprehensive Said ooh, she fell in love

What is this feelin' takin' over? Thinkin' no one could open my door Surprise...It's time To feel what's real What happened to Miss Independent? No longer need to be defensive Goodbye, old you When love is true

Miss guarded heart Miss play it smart Miss if you want to use that line you better not start, no But she miscalculated She didn't want to end up jaded And this miss decided not to miss out on true love So, by changing her misconceptions She went in a new direction And found inside she felt a connection She fell in love.

What is this feelin' takin' over? Thinkin' no one could open my door (open my door) Surprise...It's time (yeah) To feel what's real What happened to Miss Independent? No longer need to be defensive Goodbye (goodbye), old you (oh you) When love, when love is true

When Miss Independent walked away No time for love that came her way She looked in the mirror and thought today What happened to miss no longer afraid? It took some time for her to see How beautiful love could truly be No more talk of why can't that be me I'm so glad I finally see...

What is this feelin' takin' over? Thinkin' no one could open my door Surprise (surprise), it's time (yeah) To feel (to feel) what's real What happened to Miss Independent? No longer need to be defensive Goodbye (goodbye), old you When love, when love is true...

Miss Independent

"You don't know what the hell you're talking about, Bobby. You don't even know me. So, do me a favor. Just shut the hell up, for god's sake!"

"Really? Are you so sure about that? Are you so sure that I don't really know you? Hmm, let's see. You're name is Marie Dancanto. You like to be called Rogue because Rogue symbolizes power to you, where as Marie symbolizes a weakness to you. You try to push everyone away in your life because you're afraid to get hurt. Your enemy is me because I see through you and you know it. You hate me because if I weren't your enemy you'd love me. How does that sound?" asked Bobby.

"We're almost home."

"You try me, now."

"Why?"

"Just go."

"Fine!"

"I'm waiting."

"Your name is Robert Drake. You like to be called Bobby. Sometimes you like to be called iceman because you can freeze anything. You're conceited because you think t he world revolves around you. Girls surround you as if you're some sort of god. You use that to hide your pain. You're in pain because deep down your parents can never accept who you are. And you hate me because I don't fall all over you," said Rogue.

They pulled into the mansion's garage. Bobby went to her side and opened the door for her. She got out and looked at Bobby.

"You were wrong Bobby. You don't know the first thing about me. You know nothing about my needs or wants-"

"I know for a fact that you want me."

"That's not true. I- I have to go"

"You're not going anywhere."

"I hate you."

"I hate you more."

"I doubt that!"

Bobby was shocked when he felt himself being pushed against the wall. He sighed as he felt her soft mouth crashing into his. When he felt her sigh deeply he slipped his tongue into her mouth. He loved this. He sighed as she continued to massage his tongue with her own.

He pulled her into his arms as he continued to kiss her back. This is what he wanted. He wanted her even if he could never admit it. Damn her to hell for not feeling the same.

He pulled away and just looked in her eyes. He couldn't look away and neither could she. They just stared at eachother for awhile longer.

"Wow," said Rogue.

He immediately let her out of his arms. She wasn't his girlfriend that he could hold anytime that he felt like. She was Rogue his worse enemy.

"I shouldn't have done -"

"What are you two doing in here? It is time for everyone to be inside at this time," said Scott Summers quite crossly.

He didn't know what to think exactly. He knew for a fact that Bobby and Rogue hated eachother. Since when were they- were they dating? That had to be the joke of the year. He softly chuckled. You didn't see this every day. He watched as Marie left. Bobby hung around.

"Can I help you with something Bobby?"

"I'm not sure anyone can. About you and Dr. Grey- how did you-"

"How did we get together? Hmm, I'll tell you one thing. We never were enemies, but then again I know that you don't really hate her," said Scott matter of factly.

"Yes, I do."

"I've had the pleasure of watching you grow up into the young man you are now. I see the way you look at her. All of the teachers do. I know how you feel about her. I know you love her," said Scott.

"I- I have to go."

Bobby ran from the garage to his room. He knew it was true. In the back of his mind he had always known it was true. He was in love with Rogue.

Tbc

A/N: I need ideas so please give em ill give you credit.