A.N: Please forgive me for the long wait. I'm in the middle of School exams and I can't seem to get hold of my Beta…

This was written in a rush and there may be minor mistakes. Again, sorry and enjoy.

                                                                   

Random Comic Quote:

Rogue: "*Sigh* what am I going to do with you, Remy Lebeau?"
Gambit: "I have a list but I left it in my other pants."

The bell signaled the end of the period as I completed the last of my note on Hydrocarbon Chemistry.

"Don't forget to read the rest of chapter 5 if you haven't already." Jean called out as I stood up and filed out of class with the others. As I walked through the main foyer towards the rec room as Jubilee jumped up from behind me and linked her arm in mine.

"Oh!" She said with an excited squeal. "Guess what?"

"What?" I asked, imitating her high-pitched voice.

"As you can see, I finally got rid of those annoying casts and Bobby's taking me out to dinner tonight!" She shrieked, jumping up and down.

"Great." I replied, trying to sound interested. It was a Friday night and Remy had said something at Breakfast about going out tonight. We hadn't gone out in a few weeks as the Christmas Holidays were fast approaching and all the teachers were piling homework on me and Remy was spending more and more time in the danger room.

"And I think its going to be somewhere fancy because he told me to wear a long dress and…………" She paused, staring blankly head with an almost scary smile on her face. She turned to me slowly. "We get to go shopping."

I rolled my eyes as she grabbed my arm to pull me down the hall. Here we go again……

We ended tearing Kitty from her studying and dragging her down with us. We had spent the afternoon shopping and the mall was starting to empty, even through it was open late. After trying on everything in the mall at least twice, Jubilee had picked a cute black strapless dress with a red dragon sewn down the side, complete with stiletto heels and a pair of black ribbons for her hair.

Deciding that I need some retail therapy of my own, I purchase a stylish dark red halter top with black pants to match, as well as a pair of black gloves, which ended at my wrist. Kitty had barely left a dent in the Professor's credit card that we had bought with us, choosing only to purchase a new pair of sneakers, to replace a pair which had been run to death in one of Logan's training sessions.

Sitting in a little café, we sipped the last of our coffees, all too tired to talk about much at length. Standing up and with shopping bags in hand, we were strolled towards the large glass doors leading to the car park. I swung open the door when I released that Jubilee hadn't followed.

Looking back, I spotted her walking into a nearby shop. Walking back into the mall, I followed her into the shop and did a double take as I looked around. Jubilee had gone into a Manicurist. Stepping back in an attempt to retreat quietly, Kitty grabbed my arm as Jubilee turned around from her position at the counter and grabbed my arm.

"Oh and this is my friend Rogue. She'll have the French manicure with false tips." She said to the smiling women behind the counter. I pulled Jubilee closer, trying desperately not to get angry as Kitty distracted the woman by asking about the various pictures of drawings to have painted on your nails.

"What the hell Jubes. I can't control anything without Remy's emotional help and you know it."

"Don't worry." She smiled. Turning back to the woman behind to counter, she smiled sweetly. "Oh, by the way, my friend here is a recovering germ-phobic. It would probably be best if you wore gloves."

My face flushed red with embarrassment and I lifted my hand to smack Jubilee over the head. Kitty grabbed my covered wrist and before I could do anything more, a smiling attendant appeared to show me to a seat.

"You're so lucky Jubes." I whispered into her ear as I allowed myself to be lead away.

"Pity you have to hide such pretty nails under those gloves" The manicurist said sadly as I slipped my glove back on.

"Yeah, me too." I replied, allowing a little more sadness than I had intended.

Standing up, I walked over to grab our bags from the attendant behind the counter. I picked up our bags, paid the bill and made my way outside to the seat where Kitty and Jubilee sat waiting, waving their hands gently in a feeble effort to dry the nail polish quicker.

"Here Jubes," I said, holding out her bags. Jubilee lifted her hands, palms extended.

"Oh no Chica. Wet nails." She smiled. "Not all of us chose quick dry nail polish."

Flipping Jubilee my middle finger, I picked the bags and we made for the car park.

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I was putting the finishing touches on Jubilees makeup as a knock came at the door.

"Just a minute…." I called out as I gave the liquid eyeliner a last flick before walking over to the door.

Opening it, Bobby stood nervously in the hallway. "Is, umm… Jubilee ready?" he asked, trying to see past me into the room.

Before I could reply, Jubilee nudged past me, muttering a few words of thanks before latching onto Bobby's arm with a giggle.

I looked down the hall for any sign of Remy, but the dark-eyed Cajun was no where in sight.

I felt someone tap me on the shoulder and I turned round. Bobby retracted his hand and reached into his jacket, pulling out a white rose. He handed it gently to me. "Remy told me you'll need this. He's waiting for you downstairs."

Waving goodbye to Jubilee, I retreated back into my bedroom and walked over to the mirror. Doing one last check over of my outfit, I slipped on my high heels and made for the door. I paused as I reached the door. Walking back over to my dressing table, I picked up the necklace that held Remy's ring. Undoing the clasp, I pulled the ring off the chain, took off my right hand glove and slipped the ring onto the ring finger. Pulling the glove back over my hand, I strolled out into the hallway and towards the stairs.

Remy's eye wandered over my body as I walked down the stairs. I smiled confidently as his eyebrow rose at the sight of my wrist length gloves.

"Ah thought Ah should try and get used ta baring skin." I offered quietly as he took them in his hands.

"Come on, Remy. Couldn't yah just tell me where we're going?" I asked, as Remy pulled gently on my hand and lifted me out of the Jeep. A black blindfold covered my eyes as Remy led me. I stumbled slightly, feeling long grass underneath me.

Remy's voice came from behind me "Ok, you can take off the blindfold now."

I pulled at the knot and the piece of material fell from my face. We were in a large clearing in a meadow, a small circle of grass cut short. Around me was a ring of white rose petals, each one sparkling with dew as they lay on top of the freshly cut grass.

A large blanket was spread out across the ground with a basket in the middle. Beside it was a small chocolate cake with the word "Congratulations!" printed on big silver letters across the middle.

My mouth had dropped open and I fought to find the words to thank him.

"Remy…… Ah……… Ah ….." I stuttered, turning me hand round to see him. Remy slipped his arms around my waist, his chin resting on my shoulder.

"Marie I know," he paused, sounding ashamed. "But unfor'unately de lady at de cake store would have given me weird looks if I'd asked for 'Congratulations on being able ta touch'."

I began to giggle as he led me over to the blanket, kissed my cheek and motioned for me to sit down. I just sat and stared as he pulled sandwiches out of the basket, plates and two wines glasses.

"Mon Chère?" he said, holding up a bottle of champagne.

My jaw dropped open and I nodded dumbly. As he handed me the glass, I almost dropped it. Remy smiled nervously and placed the glass on the ground as I erupted into an almost hysterical giggles.

"Marie?" Remy looked concerned as he stared at me. Placing my hand over my mouth, I swallowed and stopped laughing.

"Sorry Remy," I said calmly. "Ah just can't believe yah did this for me."

"Well, it's not everyday that my girlfriend learns to touch again."

"Come on Remy, we both know its not complete control."

"Yeah," He grinned, leaning in to kiss me. "But a little control is betta than none, no?"

A swirl of emotions filled my head and I initiated control of my skin. I pulled off my gloves and threw them over into the basket. Stroking his bristly cheek with my hand, I looked into his red on black eyes as he drew me delicately into his arms. His lips brushed against mine and I leant against them, kissing him deeply. He gently moved away, I tried to pull him back, hungry for more.

"Uh uh." He said, waving his index finger from side to side. Reaching into the basket yet again, he pulled out a slender box and placed it tenderly in front of me.

"Remy….. Yah shouldn't have." I cooed, gingerly picking up the box. Untying the silver ribbon that bonded it together, I took off the lid. Wrapped in tissue paper, was an aeroplane ticket.

"It's for de Chris'mas holidays. I t'ought since you have your control now, you might want ta try seeing your parents, see if you could patch things up?"

Excuses ran through my head. Should I go home? Would they accept me? I froze, just staring at the ticket. Finally I spoke up, saying the only thing I could.

"Thank you Remy. Yah don't know what this means ta me."

"Tis no problem Chère."

I looked back down at the tickets and a thought appeared in my head.

"Are you going to come with me?"

Remy's bare fingers ran along my arms. "Non chere. I thought this might be something you want to do by you'self and I didn't tink dat turning up wif a boyfriend would make it any easier."

"Yeah….."

"Plus," he grinned. "I've been offered a position in da X-men team and I've got to start training soon."

"Oh Remy, That's great!" I threw my arms around him in congratulations.

His eyes met mine and his smile turned cheeky. "Now, where were we?"

"Right…….. about….." I leant in, my lips brushing his. "Here." I said as we drew closer. I could feel his breathe against my lips as I leaned in……

Brrrrring….. brrrrring…..

I snapped out of my trance as the sound of my beeper buzzing at my hip distracted me. I turned to look down and received a kiss of the cheek from Remy. Smiling to hide my annoyance, I grabbed the beeper and threw it aside.

"Ok then." I said. And just Remy leant in again to kiss me; the annoying sound of my beeper went off again. Remy looked away and rubbed the back of his neck.

"Maybe you betta see what's so important." He said, pointing at the offending beeper.

I picked it up and glanced at the tiny screen. 911. RING JUBES.

Groaning in frustration, I looked back at Remy and pulled out my cellphone. I dialled the number and waiting impatiently as it rang. When it finally was picked up, I heard a few sniffs at the other end.

"Rogue?" Jubilees tearful voice asked.

"Yeah. Sugah, what's wrong?"

I tore the phone away from my ear as a mournful cry erupted from it. "He dumped me!!!" she wailed, sniffing and snorted as she cried loudly into the phone.

Looking over at Remy, he had heard the conversation. Nodding his head, he mouthed the word "Go"

"Are you sure?" I mouthed back as the wailing poured from the ear piece. He nodded and turned away to pack up the basket.

I sighed in resignation. "I'll be there in 10 minutes."

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