Disclaimer: I still don't own the X-Men.

Bobby Drake looked over at the woman he was beginning to love more than his own life. Rogue was lying with her head against his chest and one arm around his body the other resting against his side. As he carefully disengaged himself from the sleeping Rogue Bobby began to think about everything that had happened in the past few months. First Rogue had won control over her power. Second he was finding that the more time he spent with her the more he found that he didn't want to live without her. As he pondered these thoughts he slowly made his way over to his dresser and opened the top drawer and took out the small box that was hidden there. As he looked over at the still sleeping Rogue to make sure she was still sleeping he opened the box and looked at the small diamond ring inside. He had been planning on asking Rogue to marry him for quite some time but now, it seemed like it was all falling into place.

Suddenly Rogue shifted and Bobby hurriedly hid the ring in the drawer again. As he slowly turned and looked into Rogue's big brown eyes he remembered just way he had fallen for her in the first place.

"Morning lover." Rogue said as she stretched out on the bed nearly dislodging the blanket and showing Bobby just enough to catch his attention. God he loved her.

"Nothing," he lied. "Just looking for some socks."

"Oh really…" Rogue said as she looked at the clock. "Holy shit Bobby we're gonna be late for math! Why didn't you wake me up?"

"You looked so peaceful that I just couldn't wake you…besides it's Saturday, no classes." Bobby said trying, rather unsuccessfully, to stifle a laugh.

"Ha, ha Frosty you think you're so funny don't you?" Rogue retorted as she threw a pillow at his head.

"I don't think I know I'm funny and sweet, and charming," he said as he made his way over to the bed.

"Bobby…if we don't go down the others are gonna wonder…" Rogue said even as she laid back and felt Bobby lay against her.

"We'll be down in a few minutes I just wanted to spend a few more minutes alone with you." Bobby said as he drew her closer to him and felt her lay her head on his chest just like she had since the first time they had slept together.

Fifteen minutes later the young couple did finally arrive downstairs just in time for breakfast. They were greeted with knowing smiles from the teachers, lots of laughter from the students, and a growl from Logan. About ten minutes into breakfast Bobby excused himself and went back to his room and retrieved the ring from his dresser. Everything was perfect he decided. It was time for him to take that leap and ask Rogue to marry him.

When Bobby came back everyone knew that something was up. For one thing the temperature of the room dropped slightly a sure sign that 'Iceman' was nervous. Then there was the nervous energy that radiated from him as he walked over to Rogue.

"Rogue I need to ask you something…" Bobby said as he slipped his hand into his pocket.

"What about Bobby…" Rogue asked just a little concerned because of the look in his eyes.

"About us…" he answered as he dropped to one knee and held out the ring for her to see. "Rogue you're my entire world. I can't imagine a day that doesn't have you in it. I want you to marry me. So what d'ya say?

"Bobby I…" Rogue began before she began to slump to the ground as Bobby caught her in his arms and looked at her as she lay limply in his arms before rushing for the infirmary.

"Jean What's wrong with her…will she be alright?" Bobby asked as he paced the floor.

"She'll be fine Bobby." Jean replied placing a hand on the young man's shoulder. "She was just shocked that's all. You definitely gave her the shock of her life back there."

"Yeah and I didn't exactly get the answer I was looking for either." Bobby said sadly as he slipped into a chair.

"She's awake," Jean said using her telepathic abilities to relay a message to Bobby and the rest of the students and faculty. "She says that she wants to see everyone in the gardens ASAP especially you Bobby."

"Great what next…" Bobby wondered as he headed for the gardens.

As he walked up he saw that most of the members of the house had already arrived and were already talking about the mess he had gotten himself into. He tried to ignore them but he couldn't help feeling that they were right. He went to touch the ring box but it wasn't in his pocket. He must've left it on the table when he took Rogue to the infirmary. It was at that moment that Rogue walked into the garden.

She was a beautiful as ever. And it looked like she was carrying something…oh no Bobby thought; it was the ring box. As she got closer to him he felt his heart sink…she was going to say no he could feel it. By the time she reached him he had prepared himself for the worst so when she gave him the box back he started to turn and leave…until she started talking.

"Well aren't you going to ask me?" Rogue asked a small smile tugging at the corners of her mouth.

"Huh?" Bobby said extremely confused.

"Are you or aren't you going to ask me to marry you? I know you want the answer so just ask me already…and it better be good." Rogue said trying her best to sound menacing.

"Ok fine," Bobby said as he got down on one knee with his head down. He started very quietly so it was hard to make out what he was saying. "Everything I said before is true. You really are my whole world Rogue. I want you to be mine for now and forever. Would you marry me?" Bobby asked as he looked up and saw tears in the beautiful eye of the woman he loved.

"You big lunck head of course I'll marry you, hell I thought you'd never ask." Rogue said through small sobs as Bobby wrapped his arms around her and slipped the ring onto her left ring finger.

Everyone there cheered for the newly engaged couple, everyone that is except Logan. When the rest had gone and Bobby and Rogue alone Logan came by to have a little 'heart-to-heart' with Bobby.

"Listen here bub," Logan began, " Rogue is like a daughter to me and if you hurt her…" he said as he let his middle claw slide out. "This will be in your gut faster than you can you can think."

"Don't worry Logan I'll take care of her, I promise." Bobby said as he watched the claw and prepared to retaliate if the need was imminent.

"Good. Just remember if you don't keep your promise to me I'll be sure to keep mine to you." Logan said as he walked away.

"What did he want?" Rogue asked her boyfri– soon to be husband.

"Nothing much he just said that he'd kill me if I hurt you." He replied in a casual voice.

"Ha, ha, ha. Yeah that sounds like Logan. Don't worry to much about it It's his way of saying he approves." Rogue explained.

"Well we better get back…" Bobby said.

"Yeah we should…" Rogue replied as she led him to a secluded place.

They weren't seen for several hours. When they did make it back the were greeted with smirks and knowing looks because of their dirty close.

"Was it worth all this attention?" Bobby asked.

"I don't know Lover was it?" Rogue asked flirtatiously.

"You bet it was." Bobby replied as he gave Rogue a kiss.