Disclaimer: X-men don't belong to me etc.
A/N: Just a little bit of fluff that I had to write to keep the story going.
I opened my eyes slowly, shielding them from the harsh lighting. I was leaning against the medical bed, my head resting on the sheets. My neck felt stiff as I sat up and looked at Remy, and was surprised as my eyes met his.
"Morning." I mumbled, rubbing the sleep from my eyes. Remy smiled at me.
"Are all patients here welcomed by a pretty chere at da end of da bed, or is de Remy special?"
"No Remy," I said sarcastically. "You're just dreaming."
Remy's eyes wandered over my body. "mmm, nice dream."
I blushed slightly. Looking away, I composed myself quickly.
"So how are you feeling?" I asked.
Remy sat up in the bed. "Just a couple of bruises, don't see why all da fuss." He replied, all the while, maintaining his charming smile.
"Great" I said, grabbing his gear. "Then Ah can take you for a tour of the grounds" I smiled as I threw his clothes and trench coat onto his lap, noting the red cotton shirt was among them.
"Okay den" he smiled as I made for the door.
Opening the door, I stepped outside, leaving Remy to get dressed.
I blushed at the stares I received as me and Remy walked together through Ororo's rose garden. Students glanced at us, their faces surprised as we walked past. Remy had linked his arm in mine and I savored in its warmth. Remy looked around at them, his confusion hidden by his usual black sunglasses. He gently unlinked his arm from mine and leaned over, his face inches from my ear.
"Why are they staring at me? Did I do some'ting wrong?" he asked.
I looked down, ashamed. "No" I said quietly. "They're staring at me."
"Why?" he asked, his voice surprised. I hesitated.
"Cause people don't usually come this close ta me." I looked away from him, ashamed. "Cause of mah skin."
Remy's face hardened and he looked up at the staring faces. I tried to hide the hurt I felt from him as he took off his glasses and looked me in the eyes. His bare hand brushed my white streak off my face, as it had fallen over my eyes.
"Don't you worry about dem. You just enjoy the company of dis cajan, k?"
Smiling I nodded. "Thank you." I whispered.
A large smile broke out across his face.
"Come on, you still haven't showed me da rest of da gardens."
Shaking out of my self pity, I smiled at him and linked my hand back with his. We walked together down the path towards the woods, no longer in sight of the other students. I paused, looking out a the line of trees that stood before us. I ran my hand along the trunks, the course bark catching on my gloves. Remy smiled at me, as though he found this small motion amusing.
"Remy?" I asked.
"Yes Chére?"
"Do you know who attacked you?"
Remy smiled at me. "Dere's no need to worry about dat. Dey couldn't hurt if they wanted to." he laughed. His laughter comforted me somewhat, but I still had a bad feeling.
"Was it Mystique?" I asked. Remy sighed.
"Yes." He said flatly. I felt my gut tighten as a wave of guilt consumed me.
"Ah'm so sorry Remy. Ah didn't want you ta have ta fight my fights."
Remy looked down. He seemed uncomfortable. "It's no matter." He said quickly.
Desperate to change the subject, I glanced down at my watch.
"You want something ta eat?" I asked, looking back at the mansion.
"No, I'm fine but if you're hungry...." he said. Shaking my head, we began walking again. Passing tree after trees, neither of us spoke. I kept glancing at Remy as he stared straight ahead, as though he was taking the sights. Trying to enjoy the walk, a question burned inside me.
"Why did yah come ta visit me Remy?"
Remy paused and looked over at me. He sighed nervously. "Look at dis here. I be the thief, chere..." he paused, "and there you go off stealin' my heart. I like you Marie." he said. "Would you go out with me?"
I stood frozen in shock. Realizing my mouth had dropped, I quickly closed it. Had he just asked me out? I stuttered, trying to find the words to say.
Remy looked embarrassed. "I am sorry, Chère, I did not mean to......." I placed my hand over his mouth as he continued to mumble into my glove and smiled at the astonished look on his face.
"Ah would love ta go out with you." I said, smiling.
"You will?" he asked, seeming unsure.
"No Remy, Ah just like to joke." I said sarcastically, placing my hands on my hips.
A smile spread across his face as he grabbed me and lifted me up into the air. I screamed with pleasure as he twirled me around. Placing me back on the ground, he took my hand gently in his and we slowly began walking back to the mansion.
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Yeah, I know its disgraceful fluff, but ain't it sweet? For all you guys who didn't like this one, 1. Get over it and 2. Wait til you see what I got next!!!!
Remy's Quote from Mavel
"Look at dis here. I be the thief, chere...and there you go off stealin' my heart." - Gambit, Rogue Ltd. Series #2