**Thanks to my reviewers! Here is Chapter 9! Pietro and Darren's first
date!!**
Chapter Nine: First Date
Rogue came home from the hospital about three days later on Wednesday. She has to go through extensive therapy, and can't return to school until the next Monday. Darren felt alone at school, constantly wishing Rogue was with him.
Rogue still refused to tell anyone why she did what she did, and this was truly irritating Darren.
''Rogue?'' he asked on Thursday morning at breakfast.
''Yea?''
''Why did you do that?'' he asked pointing to the four inch line of stitches on her right arm.
''I don't want to -'' but she was quickly cut off. ''Please tell me! I'm your best friend.'' he said with a sad look upon his face.
''I just wanted to stop the pain. The pain of not being able to touch anyone. I haven't had physical contact in a year and a half with the exception of when I use my powers to drain enemies.'' she said, looking away from his eyes.
''I'm sorry. But do you really think it was worth it to end your life?''
''No. I just-I just- I just didn't care enough about myself.'' she cried.
Darren got up and wrapped his arm around her. ''Talk to me instead okay? I know how numbing the pain of hating yourself is.*''
''Thanks.'' she smiled and hugged him back and proceeded to eat some toast.
Later that day...
Rogue, bored because she was home alone, signed onto AOL Instant Messenger.
FastAsLightning: hey
GothicRogue00: uhm...hey?
FastAsLightning: I heard about what happened...sry
GothicRogue00: thanks...what's up?
Rogue was confused as to why Pietro was IM-ing her, but she decided she needed some fun today.
FastAsLightning: nothing much...home 'sick'
GothicRogue00: are you playing hookie?
FastAsLightning: pretty much...im also bored
GothicRogue00: I know what you mean.
FastAsLightning: can I ask you a question?
GothicRogue00: uhm..yea
FastAsLightning: is Darren straight?
GothicRogue00: y do you ask such a question?
FastAsLightning: Tabby told me everything about what you guys were planning on Saturday.
GothicRogue00: are u serious?
FastAsLightning: yea...dead
GothicRogue00: ok so you know that he likes you and you like him so we can say you want to meet him for a date?
FastAsLightning: you can say that.
GothicRogue00: tomorrow night, Burger Palace, seven o'clock he'll be there. :-)
FastAsLightning: thanks... :-)
GothicRogue00: ur welcome
FastAsLightning signed off at 12:12:06 PM
Rogue smiled with satisfaction. Her best friend was going to have a boyfriend!
Thursday Night: Darren's room.
Darren was sitting on the floor, his back propped against the bed, while Rogue sat on her stomach on his bed, flipping through a magazine.
Scott and Jean were out for a date. They always go out on Thursday nights.
Rogue began to explain everything to him the minute Scott left. Scott wasn't talking to either of them because of the mall incident several days ago.
''He needs to get over it.'' is all Darren would say.
''Oh my god! He's gay?'' sputtered Darren as Rogue finished the story.
''Yea. Oh and you too have a date Friday at seven." finished Rogue as she looked in Darren's eyes to see the joy light up. She knew that ever since her attempted suicide, he had been down.
''Oh my God Rogue! I love you so much!'' he exclaimed as he hugged her ( both are in long sleeves). Unfortunately, Kitty passed the room when Darren exclaimed this and assumed he was being serious and that they were in love. Rumors are about to fly.
Kitty ran downstairs where everyone was gathering to watch a movie, ''Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde''.
''Oh my god! Darren just told Rogue he loved her!'' shrieked Kitty. Everyone Ooooed and Ahhhhed.
If Rogue and Darren only knew...
Friday Morning...
After the usual morning routines, Darren decided upon breakfast with the group this morning. Since Rogue was out of commission until next Monday, Darren decided to talk to the group. The table had an array of toast, cereals and muffins. Darren decided on a blueberry muffin and a glass of orange juice. He was thrilled about his date with Pietro that night.
''So Darren, why didn't you watch the movie with us last night?'' asked Scott as he buttered up a piece of toast. ''I was preoccupied, and I already saw the movie.'' which was the truth.
''Okay.'' said Scott as he took a bite. 'Why do you ask?'' asked Darren rudely. "Is it okay for him to just wonder?'' replied Jean. ''Yea whatever. There is something I obviously don't know about going on here.'' said Darren as he gulped orange juice and left. Jean closed her eyes and tried her telepathy. She yelped in pain and opened her eyes. Darren poked his head back in the room. ''I wouldn't try that again.'' smiled Darren as he went upstairs.
''What happened?'' asked Scott worried. ''He kicked me out. He built some sort of resistence to my telepathy.'' said Jean, massaging her temples. The other X-Men were in shock, Darren did that, he hurt a team mate.
'Im going to get him for this.' thought Scott as he finished his breakfast.
'Oh my god, I cant believe he would hurt her like that.'' thought Kitty
'About time someone put her in her place.' thought Jubilee
'How can he build up such resistence?' thought Storm.
Darren didn't mean to hurt her. He just didn't want her snooping in his mind. He would apologize.
Darren left the mansion before anyone else. He decided to walk, to think about tonight.
At School...
''Pietro!'' said Tabby as she looked her best friend in the face. ''Tabby, I can't go through with it.'' he muttered as they sat in the courtyard during lunch. ''Pie! Yea you can.'' she said reassuringly. "But what if someone finds out?'' he asked as he bit into a ham sandwich.
''Yea you can. I'll be there the whole time, discreetly just in case. You'll be fine. This is what you hoped for and now you got it. You need to go through with it or otherwise you'll be alone. And that by friend is far worse than being killed.''
Pietro smiled and looked at her. ''I love you Tabby.'' and he kissed her on the cheek. ''I love you too Speedy!'' she winked and continued on and on about how the humans need to dress better, Pietro just laughed and smiled.
Darren's day was worse as can be, with the exception of seeing Pietro in Political Science. They looked at each other the whole time. Darren felt as if he had everything he needed, a best friend, and a boyfriend.
Back at the Mansion...
Darren hopped in and out of the shower in ten minutes top. He went crazy looking through his closet trying to find something to wear. He finally decided on a pair of black jeans and a hunter green sweater. He threw his sunglasses on his gelled hair, considering it was still light out and he ran into Rogue and Kitty's room.
''I'm leaving.'' he smiled. ''I know. Have fun.'' she smiled. ''Remember I am at Kevin's house working on a project. K? I'll be back later. Call the cell if you need me.'' he smiled out and disappeared in a prism of light. Rogue just smiled as Kitty entered the room.
Burger Palace....
Getting out of the Mansion unnoticed was easy, but he still had to walk around careful not to run into anyone. He walked into Burger Palace and looked around for the head of silver hair. He spotted Pietro in the corner. Darren walked up, butterflies alive in his stomach.
''Hey.'' smiled Pietro as he motioned for Darren to sit in the empty booth seat, opposite him.
''Hey. Tell me your nervous too.'' laughed Darren as he sat down and removed his sunglasses.
''Yeah I am.'' replied Pietro as the waitress came by. ''BLT with a coke.'' said Pietro as he looked at the man across from him. ''Bacon cheeseburger and a sprite.'' said Darren as he looked at the waitress. The waitress then sulked off.
''So...'' started Darren. Pietro cut him off. ''Powers. Explain them. From what I heard, you are pretty powerful.'' smiled Pietro. ''Thanks.'' smiled Darren as he began to describe his powers into greater detail. They continued to talk for about half an hour about their powers and likes and dislikes. When their food came the conversation switched to family, which was a sore subject for both. After dinner, they decided to leave and go for a walk in the park.
Darren felt as if everything was perfect, until he spotted Jean and Scott in the park. His eyes were alert and Pietro could tell something was wrong. ''What is it?'' he asked, noting the terror in his boyfriend's face. ''Its One Eye and his fucking girlfriend!'' he said as he looked around for a light source, he noticed a street lamp about thirty feet ahead. ''Pietro! On the count of three run to that lamp.'' whispered Darren as he began the countdown, when they hit three, both ran to the light once in the light, Darren prismed out, Pietro with him.
In about five minutes, it was safe again. They reappeared and smiled at each other. ''That was new.'' laughed Pietro, still in Darren's arms. Darren was about two inches taller and Pietro loved it. Darren looked in Pietro's gray eyes and smiled. Before Darren knew what he was doing, he bent down and kissed Pietro. Pietro accepted and kissed him back. They both finally found what they were looking for...each other.
**Wow, I hoped you all enjoyed. I know I did! This is the longest chapter yet! 6 pages on MSWord. Lol. Next Chapter: another hook up perhaps?? Oh and a mission!. More P/D will be coming up soon! Thanks to my reviewers!
I know how numbing the pain of hating yourself is. This is a quote from WB's Dawson's Creek. Spoken by Jack in Episode 2.22 (?)....
I own nothing except... Darren, the plot and the reviews I earned! Hehe. Review Please! My goal is 20! ~Damien455**
Chapter Nine: First Date
Rogue came home from the hospital about three days later on Wednesday. She has to go through extensive therapy, and can't return to school until the next Monday. Darren felt alone at school, constantly wishing Rogue was with him.
Rogue still refused to tell anyone why she did what she did, and this was truly irritating Darren.
''Rogue?'' he asked on Thursday morning at breakfast.
''Yea?''
''Why did you do that?'' he asked pointing to the four inch line of stitches on her right arm.
''I don't want to -'' but she was quickly cut off. ''Please tell me! I'm your best friend.'' he said with a sad look upon his face.
''I just wanted to stop the pain. The pain of not being able to touch anyone. I haven't had physical contact in a year and a half with the exception of when I use my powers to drain enemies.'' she said, looking away from his eyes.
''I'm sorry. But do you really think it was worth it to end your life?''
''No. I just-I just- I just didn't care enough about myself.'' she cried.
Darren got up and wrapped his arm around her. ''Talk to me instead okay? I know how numbing the pain of hating yourself is.*''
''Thanks.'' she smiled and hugged him back and proceeded to eat some toast.
Later that day...
Rogue, bored because she was home alone, signed onto AOL Instant Messenger.
FastAsLightning: hey
GothicRogue00: uhm...hey?
FastAsLightning: I heard about what happened...sry
GothicRogue00: thanks...what's up?
Rogue was confused as to why Pietro was IM-ing her, but she decided she needed some fun today.
FastAsLightning: nothing much...home 'sick'
GothicRogue00: are you playing hookie?
FastAsLightning: pretty much...im also bored
GothicRogue00: I know what you mean.
FastAsLightning: can I ask you a question?
GothicRogue00: uhm..yea
FastAsLightning: is Darren straight?
GothicRogue00: y do you ask such a question?
FastAsLightning: Tabby told me everything about what you guys were planning on Saturday.
GothicRogue00: are u serious?
FastAsLightning: yea...dead
GothicRogue00: ok so you know that he likes you and you like him so we can say you want to meet him for a date?
FastAsLightning: you can say that.
GothicRogue00: tomorrow night, Burger Palace, seven o'clock he'll be there. :-)
FastAsLightning: thanks... :-)
GothicRogue00: ur welcome
FastAsLightning signed off at 12:12:06 PM
Rogue smiled with satisfaction. Her best friend was going to have a boyfriend!
Thursday Night: Darren's room.
Darren was sitting on the floor, his back propped against the bed, while Rogue sat on her stomach on his bed, flipping through a magazine.
Scott and Jean were out for a date. They always go out on Thursday nights.
Rogue began to explain everything to him the minute Scott left. Scott wasn't talking to either of them because of the mall incident several days ago.
''He needs to get over it.'' is all Darren would say.
''Oh my god! He's gay?'' sputtered Darren as Rogue finished the story.
''Yea. Oh and you too have a date Friday at seven." finished Rogue as she looked in Darren's eyes to see the joy light up. She knew that ever since her attempted suicide, he had been down.
''Oh my God Rogue! I love you so much!'' he exclaimed as he hugged her ( both are in long sleeves). Unfortunately, Kitty passed the room when Darren exclaimed this and assumed he was being serious and that they were in love. Rumors are about to fly.
Kitty ran downstairs where everyone was gathering to watch a movie, ''Legally Blonde 2: Red, White and Blonde''.
''Oh my god! Darren just told Rogue he loved her!'' shrieked Kitty. Everyone Ooooed and Ahhhhed.
If Rogue and Darren only knew...
Friday Morning...
After the usual morning routines, Darren decided upon breakfast with the group this morning. Since Rogue was out of commission until next Monday, Darren decided to talk to the group. The table had an array of toast, cereals and muffins. Darren decided on a blueberry muffin and a glass of orange juice. He was thrilled about his date with Pietro that night.
''So Darren, why didn't you watch the movie with us last night?'' asked Scott as he buttered up a piece of toast. ''I was preoccupied, and I already saw the movie.'' which was the truth.
''Okay.'' said Scott as he took a bite. 'Why do you ask?'' asked Darren rudely. "Is it okay for him to just wonder?'' replied Jean. ''Yea whatever. There is something I obviously don't know about going on here.'' said Darren as he gulped orange juice and left. Jean closed her eyes and tried her telepathy. She yelped in pain and opened her eyes. Darren poked his head back in the room. ''I wouldn't try that again.'' smiled Darren as he went upstairs.
''What happened?'' asked Scott worried. ''He kicked me out. He built some sort of resistence to my telepathy.'' said Jean, massaging her temples. The other X-Men were in shock, Darren did that, he hurt a team mate.
'Im going to get him for this.' thought Scott as he finished his breakfast.
'Oh my god, I cant believe he would hurt her like that.'' thought Kitty
'About time someone put her in her place.' thought Jubilee
'How can he build up such resistence?' thought Storm.
Darren didn't mean to hurt her. He just didn't want her snooping in his mind. He would apologize.
Darren left the mansion before anyone else. He decided to walk, to think about tonight.
At School...
''Pietro!'' said Tabby as she looked her best friend in the face. ''Tabby, I can't go through with it.'' he muttered as they sat in the courtyard during lunch. ''Pie! Yea you can.'' she said reassuringly. "But what if someone finds out?'' he asked as he bit into a ham sandwich.
''Yea you can. I'll be there the whole time, discreetly just in case. You'll be fine. This is what you hoped for and now you got it. You need to go through with it or otherwise you'll be alone. And that by friend is far worse than being killed.''
Pietro smiled and looked at her. ''I love you Tabby.'' and he kissed her on the cheek. ''I love you too Speedy!'' she winked and continued on and on about how the humans need to dress better, Pietro just laughed and smiled.
Darren's day was worse as can be, with the exception of seeing Pietro in Political Science. They looked at each other the whole time. Darren felt as if he had everything he needed, a best friend, and a boyfriend.
Back at the Mansion...
Darren hopped in and out of the shower in ten minutes top. He went crazy looking through his closet trying to find something to wear. He finally decided on a pair of black jeans and a hunter green sweater. He threw his sunglasses on his gelled hair, considering it was still light out and he ran into Rogue and Kitty's room.
''I'm leaving.'' he smiled. ''I know. Have fun.'' she smiled. ''Remember I am at Kevin's house working on a project. K? I'll be back later. Call the cell if you need me.'' he smiled out and disappeared in a prism of light. Rogue just smiled as Kitty entered the room.
Burger Palace....
Getting out of the Mansion unnoticed was easy, but he still had to walk around careful not to run into anyone. He walked into Burger Palace and looked around for the head of silver hair. He spotted Pietro in the corner. Darren walked up, butterflies alive in his stomach.
''Hey.'' smiled Pietro as he motioned for Darren to sit in the empty booth seat, opposite him.
''Hey. Tell me your nervous too.'' laughed Darren as he sat down and removed his sunglasses.
''Yeah I am.'' replied Pietro as the waitress came by. ''BLT with a coke.'' said Pietro as he looked at the man across from him. ''Bacon cheeseburger and a sprite.'' said Darren as he looked at the waitress. The waitress then sulked off.
''So...'' started Darren. Pietro cut him off. ''Powers. Explain them. From what I heard, you are pretty powerful.'' smiled Pietro. ''Thanks.'' smiled Darren as he began to describe his powers into greater detail. They continued to talk for about half an hour about their powers and likes and dislikes. When their food came the conversation switched to family, which was a sore subject for both. After dinner, they decided to leave and go for a walk in the park.
Darren felt as if everything was perfect, until he spotted Jean and Scott in the park. His eyes were alert and Pietro could tell something was wrong. ''What is it?'' he asked, noting the terror in his boyfriend's face. ''Its One Eye and his fucking girlfriend!'' he said as he looked around for a light source, he noticed a street lamp about thirty feet ahead. ''Pietro! On the count of three run to that lamp.'' whispered Darren as he began the countdown, when they hit three, both ran to the light once in the light, Darren prismed out, Pietro with him.
In about five minutes, it was safe again. They reappeared and smiled at each other. ''That was new.'' laughed Pietro, still in Darren's arms. Darren was about two inches taller and Pietro loved it. Darren looked in Pietro's gray eyes and smiled. Before Darren knew what he was doing, he bent down and kissed Pietro. Pietro accepted and kissed him back. They both finally found what they were looking for...each other.
**Wow, I hoped you all enjoyed. I know I did! This is the longest chapter yet! 6 pages on MSWord. Lol. Next Chapter: another hook up perhaps?? Oh and a mission!. More P/D will be coming up soon! Thanks to my reviewers!
I know how numbing the pain of hating yourself is. This is a quote from WB's Dawson's Creek. Spoken by Jack in Episode 2.22 (?)....
I own nothing except... Darren, the plot and the reviews I earned! Hehe. Review Please! My goal is 20! ~Damien455**