The Thrill of the Chase

Chapter 2

A/N: Since I got such a great response from that teaser (and I actually got a good ending planned ^_^ and I'm so hyped on caffeine, I needed something to do) I guess I'm continuing this thing huh? I really hope you guys enjoy this.

Rogue took a cautious look around the corner of the auditorium building. After confirming that the area was all clear and 'speeddemon-free', she let out a deep breath she hadn't known she'd been holding, falling back against the wall, shoulders sagging.

Much to her annoyance, Pietro had kept up on his promise to 'get her', making her more or less jumpy lately. Even her fellow x-men had started to notice her paranoid behavior, but having no idea what was causing it and after receiving a harsh retort and a less than empty threat of removing her glove, decided to let Rogue handle it on her own, assuring themselves that if she needed their help, she'd ask for it on her own.

Pietro had been following her for the entire weekend, each time pushing himself closer and closer to actually touching her bare skin. Just yesterday, Rogue barely moved away before he touched her cheek, almost causing her to have a heart attack. But for now, she was able to breath easily. He was nowhere in sight and she was finally able to relax, letting a very slight smile cross her face. She never felt so happy to be back in school.

"Aw, Roguey, did you miss me? You look so happy to have me back" Pietro grinned mischievously.

Rogue's only response was a small groan of annoyance. Pushing herself off the wall, she shoves past a smirking Pietro, back towards the school. Maybe if she could just get in the hall, he'd back off a little. She doubted he would risk his precious reputation and actually talk to her in public. Heaven forbid that the resident school prince with the "devil-may-care-but- I-sure-as-hell-don't-as-long-as-everyone-worships-me-like-they-were-born-to- do" attitude would be caught dead talking to the Ice Queen herself. But then again, he probably wouldn't give a damn what others thought. He was Pietro, after all, the boy that oozed self-confidence.

"Oh Rogue, if you wanted to feel me up, all you had to do was ask!"

"Don't flattah ya self, Pietro."

"I don't need to, my dear life sucking leech," Rogue winces lightly, "I have enough people to do that for me."

"Then go bothah them. Ah have bettah things tah do."

"Better than speaking with me?" Pietro mock-gasped lightly.

"Much bettah."

"I'm hurt, Rogue." He runs in front of her, putting his face right in front of hers and giving a cute pout. "I'm almost getting the feeling that you don't like sexy little me."

Rogue takes a hurried step back, eyes wide. "Stop that!" Rogue hisses angrily. "Yah dunno what yahr doin', Pietro. Ah'm dangerous and ah'd suggest ya stop this little game a yahrs."

Pietro grins wickedly. "And miss out on all this fun? Never. You're just the challenge I've been looking for, Rogue. And I never lose a challenge."

"And ya'd continya this even when yah know how much pain yah causin meh?"

Suddenly becoming serious, Pietro looks her straight in the eyes, "I never lose a challenge."

Slightly shocked from his answer, she hesitates before saying, "Yah use tah be mah friend, Pietro. What happened?"

Pietro snarls lightly, "You left us, remember? You left your family."

Rogue let out a soft, barely audible whimper and pushes past him, continuing her walk towards the school's front doors, fully aware of Pietro's unwavering glare on the back of her head.

End Chapter 2

A/N: Very short, I know.What do you think so far? Good? Bad? Should I stop? Oh, thanks to all who reviewed the last chapter! Oh, and imma change the title of the story cause the one I have.doesn't make much sense now that I think about it. I'm taking suggestions ^_^.