Disclaimer: The x-men and respective characters belong to Marvel.

Author's Note: An idea struck me when I was having a really bad day…so I quickly jot it down and here it is. A 2-part fic for Rogue/Remy lovers. Believe me…you're gonna love it and at the same time, you'll hate it. And yes…I'm putting my story FAKE on hold as there are two already up here online and it's kinda difficult for me to take care. Reviews please please please?

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Waited for so long

by Samman

Part I

"So professuh, umm are we gonna have anymore therapy sessions…that Ah meant ta check mah mind's state?" Rogue's voice was heavy with emotion that she wanted to express but since she had waited soo long, she could wait five more minutes. She was gonna let it out the moment she took a step out of Professor Xavier's office.

Professor smiled genuinely, the smile that seemed brightest of all to Rogue right now. He said, "Yes Rogue, so that we can see if you have complete control over your state of mind and not to forget…your newly controlled powers."

Rogue's huge green eyes lit up with natural twinkle of happiness. "Alraght professuh…" She nodded confidently and folded her arms over her chest.

He watched Rogue with a smile on his face and thought that how his most loyal x-man was now sitting in front of him with a delight on her face after a long time. One of her reasons for being in the institute was completed. She had earned the fruit for which she had planted all those seeds by working day and night, more than the other x-men did and risked her life for the sake of other x-men in every battle.

"Rogue, I want you to know that I am more than happy to have you control your powers. You know that right?" He asked as she looked at her uncovered, small and delicate hands.

Rogue didn't know whether to laugh or cry with happiness. She took a deep breath before she said answered. "Yeah Professuh, Ah don' know how t' thank you…You've been more to me than just a teacher." She paused and her tear filled eyes shifted to her hands again.

"Ah nevuh had a family…nevuh had a Dad..or mom. Ah guess you served as mah fatha an' mothuh both. It's so amazin' how we've worked together for so long. To tell y' the truth…sometimes Ah lost all the enthusiasm in controllin' mah powers..Ah was too tired of tryin' over and over an' failin' everytime Ah tried but you always brought me back on track."

Rogue always was irritated when she watched movies and saw people crying with happiness and it was her habit to pass a comment that it was sappy but now she realized how she felt right now. May be there were not many happy moments in her life….maybe she was born to cry…weather it was with happiness or sadness.

She wiped away a tear slowly that slipped out of her eyes. No more hiding tears now.

Professor Xavier shook his head and swiftly moved his wheel chair around the table and to her side. He kept one hand on her head like an older, loving person would do to his child. "Rogue, Remember that whenever you achieve something, it's for yourself. You do something, you do it by yourself. Nobody except you does it for you. So do not even think about having to depend on others to help you control your powers. You did a well enough job and did it for yourself. Understood?"

She nodded slightly, a hiccup escaped her lips and she laughed. "Okay Professuh…Thank ya once again."

"It is not as if you are leaving Rogue, but make sure you walk in for check ups…I'm going to miss our therapy sessions." The older man said with a sad smile and Rogue smiled at his little joke but then her face was confused.

"Whad d' ya mean Professuh? Ah won't have this control permanent?" Her eyes widened.

Professor could not believe her childishness…but then again she was a child. Only difference was that was that she had seen too much…experienced too many nasty things and had seen the harsh side of the world than a normal student would have.

"No Rogue, I am only talking about the voices in your mind and how to keep them locked in the barriers of your Psyche." He said.

"Okay…" Rogue kept a finger to her lips. "Umm…who do you think should be the first person Ah break this good news to?" Her eyes glittered with excitement.

Professor narrowed his eyes thinking something. "You tell me, Rogue."

Chewing her lip, Rogue gradually spoke not to say something she was not supposed to even though she knew that Professor was aware of the past incidents. "Since you know Remy an' Ah have a special relationship..Ah mean we had one. Do you think he should be the first person Ah tell this?"

"I certainly do not know…whatever is fine with you, you can think about it and proceed as you want." He encouraged her.

Rogue's eyes searched for something, as she stared into space. She fiddled with her bare hands and her face saddened as she spoke. "Ah apologized ta Remy 'bout two months ago…when he came back from Antarctica. But he sort o' let it slip away an' Ah knew he didn' fohgive me. So maybe Ah think Ah should tell somebody else."

Professor listened and waited as she blinked her eyes slowly and folded both of slim legs up on the chair in an Indian style. "Y' know Remy has always been desperate 'bout helpin' me controllin' mah powers so Ah'm thinkin' of apologizing to him again and breaking the news to him. Ah don't wanna ruin it for mahself by tellin' him first, doncha think?"

She thought how close she and Professor had become these years that she was actually discussing her personal matters with the Professor.

"Yes I think that this one is a preferable idea. And listen Rogue, I want this to be special for you. Do not do anything insane and take one step at a time. I do not want to see you hurt…and so does not Remy or….Wolverine. You have a lot of people that love you." Professor said as he kept his hand on her shoulder.

Rogue stood up and stretched. "Ah promise Ah won't, after all Ah've been waitin' for this moment for a loooong tahme." She said happily…merriment glistening in her eyes and pink cheeks.

Both of them planned on having a next meeting after a week and Rogue left his office.

Tonight's gonna be a special evenin'. Rogue thought on her way as she jumped and ran through the hallways…her long hair flipping up and down and her form shinning from the afternoon sunlight peeking through the humongous windows on either side of the hall.

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A/N: Okay…So umm..I hope that wasn't boring, even if you found it sappy, guys I had to make it so that you can feel how Rogue felt. The ballistic…fantastic...dramatic…emotional…and romance filled Chapter 2 will be up soon than you expect! Depends on the reviews. :)