Chapter 6

"Do you think it's a good idea, Ro?" Storm smiled at the Canadian's unease for leaving the students alone again.

"The mansions security system is up and running, I believe none of the students will risk leaving, and they are in a better mood since the school decided to let them return..." Beast counted off the reasons that they should take the two day vacation they planned on. "Plus I already made reservations and the place is near the best bar in this side of the country."

"Come on Logan. There are no immediate threats and I would like to think that the students have become somewhat wiser and wont pull the same stunt as they did last time." Storm took another drink from her cup. They were sitting in the kitchen going over their plans when Jubilee came through the door.

"We have enough people to have our own little party. Maybe we could play Spin the Bottle, or Truth or Dare..."

"Or maybe we should go straight to bed at ten, Jubes." Bobby tried to sound mature and like an adult when he saw the school's teachers gathered in the room. "You know tomorrow's...a Sunday."

"What's gotten into you Drake? You're the one who wanted to play strip poker." Jubilee finally turns around is greeted by the sight of the adults sitting around the table staring at them with raised eyebrows. "Well he did."

Grabbing onto his girlfriends' arm Bobby dragged her out of the room passing by the Cajun who was walking in.

"And again. Do you think it's a good idea?" Logan growls at Remy who pours himself all the coffee, leaving none in the pot. Gambit just shrugs at him and then smiles as Rogue enters the room. They cozy themselves up in the corner and share the cup like the first morning he showed up.

"Jean and Scott will be around to stop anything bad from happening. And I'm certain that Remy and Rogue would be of some assistance." Storm glances at the two and smiles as Remy whispers something in Rogue's ear.

"Remy!" The sound that came from her mouth could have only been a squeal and she moved away only to be stalked by the Cajun.

"I doubt that." Logan grumbled as the two kept on talking in hushed tones. This time Rogue was saying something to Remy.

"Can you hear what they're saying?" Very few times has Beast ever seen Rogue smile, but whenever she's around the Cajun it seemed she couldn't do anything else. Even the little stunts he pulls can't keep her mad for long.

"They're talking in French." Logan saw how they looked at each other. There was obviously something hidden there, and hopefully, in his opinion, it would stay that way.

"They would make a good couple." When Storm first saw them together she sighed, thinking about young love and the romantic things boys would do to get a girls attention. But after a couple days of seeing them act around one another she began to doubt her first perception about their relationship. Maybe, she thought, it was something more.

"It wouldn't last." Wolverine's words were met with a surprising nod from Mr. McCoy.

"I like to think that anything is possible, but my scientific mind can't help but calculate all the problems they would face. I would give them about 2 months."

"I say two weeks or less. Usual bet." Both men shook their hands in front of the furious weather goddess.

"You will place a bet on how long it takes until they break up?" Her eyes shifted to completely white.

"Do you think its going to last longer or..."

"I think, Logan, that if no unfortunate circumstances were to occur, they would get married." She knew that the odds of that to happen were slim, but at least one of them should stand up for them.

"Fine shake on it." Taking Wolverine's then the Beast's hand she shook them sealing the deal. "And if you win, which isn't likely, we will take over all of your responsibilities for half a week."

"Isn't the usual a day?" Hank wasn't sure he could give up half a week taking care of another person's chores as well as their classes.

"Well all the things that the other two could do." Logan watched as Remy grabbed Rogue's hand and pulled her out of the room. Their smiling faces made him reconsider his bet, but when he heard Rogue yelling at him on the other side of the door, he was reassured. "Why don't we make it a full week instead?"

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Remy lazed in the grass on the mansion grounds. His one hand was supporting his head while the other was tangled in Rogue's hair. After lots of running and the usual apologizes for trying to touch her butt, they collapsed on the ground with Rogue's head resting on his shoulder.

/This is nice. I haven't felt this happy in a long time. How about two weeks ago? The brunette? No redhead. Wait...Blonde Oh yeah...that was nice. Okay I haven't been this happy in a long time not including having sex. How about that club in L.A.? Fine I haven't been this happy in a long time not including anything sex related. Why is this moment so special? Because at this angle I can see down her shirt./

"Remy, what are ya thinkin bout?" She lifted her head up and he now had a better view..

"Nothin'." He frowned slightly when she got up, but was quickly smirking again when she straddled his lap. This was the new position he often found himself in nowadays. She wanted to show female dominance and he was more than willing to let her do it.

"All the adults are gone." The statement was true. Wolverine, Storm, and Beast went on a little vacation and the Professor went to go visit an old friend on Muir Island. "Scott and Jean aren't very perceptive..."

"Do yo' want to do somethin'?" She bit her lip and leaned in close, like she was expecting someone was listening in on them.

"There's this club close ta here that ah want ta check out. Ah've already gotten Kitty, Jubilee, Bobby, and Sam coverin for us. That is if ya want ta go." His eyes shined for a moment.

"Why Rogue, are yo' askin' me out on a date?" Her eyes widened and she opened her mouth and nearly yelled out her NO.

"Ah just thought ya wanted ta come, but if yar goin ta be such a jerk." Seeing that she was about to get up he reached his arm out to stop her. As soon as his hands gripped her arm her legs tightened around his waist as a reflex and he had to bite back a moan.

"Sure. What time?" Slowly she sat herself back down and he kept a tight control over his body.

"We'll leave around 9:00, but ya have ta do somethin first." There was something in the way that she said it made him believe it wasn't in the pleasurable variety. But he wanted to go. /It can't be too bad right?/

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"NO! Git away!" Remy tried unsuccessfully to get up.

"Either ya sit still or ah'll cut yar ear off!" Hearing a clipping sound behind him, he settled down whimpering slightly when he saw the first bit of is hair fall into the sink.

"Have yo' ever done dis before?" This time a big chunk fell and he had to close his eyes afraid of what he was going to see next.

"Ah used ta have a dog and cut his hair sometimes. Does that make ya feel better?" He groaned and prayed to anyone listening that it would grow back quickly. The snipping sound lasted another ten minutes, and he would have sworn that a part of his heart went away every time he heard it snip.

"Done." Opening his eyes slowly his heart fell when he saw how much hair was in the sink. /So much hair.../ He wasn't the crying type, but right then he would have openly wept for his lost hair, and for his faith in people. /I'm never trusting anyone again!/

"Are ya going ta get up, or keep on starin down until it grows back?" Lifting his head he stood in front of her waiting to see her reaction. /She better feel guilty about this./ Her eyes widened and her mouth dropped open. /I could always wear a bag over my head./ Wanting to see the horror that he had become he looked at his reflection, and mirrored the expression that Rogue still had.

/I look hot!/ His hair was cut at different length's and parts of it framed his face and eyes. It wasn't cut perfectly, but it just made it look better. Running a hand through his hair he messed it up a bit, but it still looked good. After seeing the cut hair at many different angles he remembered the face Rogue made and smirked.

"Thanks for de haircut Rogue." He winked at her and was surprised when her cheeks started to have a red tint. It disappeared quickly though, and was replaced with a glare and growled out your welcome.

"Now there is only one thing left." It was then that he noticed that she was holding something in her hand. One glance was all he needed before he ran out the door. Rogue grabbed the door and yelled down the hallway. "Ah'll shave that silly thing from yar chin before the days over!"

Hearing that he kept on running until he reached the dinning room. Hoping that she wouldn't attack him if he'd surrounded by people. Collapsing onto a chair he was soon approached by most of the boys of the school.

"It looks like someone hacked at your hair, were you seriously trying to go with a grungy look?" The boys laughed and Remy was getting really close to losing his temper.

"Oh my God! Remy?" Kitty phased through the table and stood right in front of him, still phased inside of the table. "You look great! Hey you guys like, come check out Remy's new haircut!"

The girls approached the chair each wowing and some even ran their hands through his hair. And again the boys had to watch while he got all the attention.

"Who cut ye hair?" Rahne's question was easily answered from a person in the back of the group.

"Ah did." Remy spotted Rogue in the back of the group. Seeing her there, he left the group of admiring girls to go talk to her. The group ended up following him and asking things non-stop. Rogue wasn't used to answering so many questions, and being around so many people. Sensing her discomfort he pulled her out of the group.

"I need to 'thank' her for de haircut." The girls gave them knowing smiles before letting them go. He could feel the anger coming off Rogue, but he knew that if she denied it then they would attack her again probably with even more questions.

"Ah didn't need yar help." She was looking at his chin and he had to strong feeling that she was keeping the shaver in her pocket.

"Well yo' got it. How 'bout I distract them after dinner and den yo' make a break for it." Grumbling she agreed to it and after dinner she was able to leave and get ready. The only person that followed her was Kitty. /Now I have to distract the rest of them.../

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With a little deviousness and cunning he was able to avoid getting a shave and he grabbed the keys to the motorcycle before Rogue could. Holding it over her head in pride she socked him in the chest, his arms came down in reflex and she was able to pull the keys from his hand.

"Better luck next time, Swamp Rat." He got on behind her usually he would have taken advantage of the situation, but with her driving he really didn't want to distract her.

It was about 10 when they reached the place. There was graffiti on the walls and it reeked of alcohol. There were shady people standing around and a bunch of smokers were hanging around in front of a door that had a flashing neon sign. The words were banged up so much that he couldn't even make out the name. /My kind of place./ He looked over at Rogue. /She shouldn't be here./

"Chere, are yo' sure yo' want to go here? I know a nice a little restaurant we could go to instead." She looked over at him and he couldn't help but look at all the cleavage her tight fitting shirt showed. It was full sleeved dark purple shirt that covered her neck too. The only part that showed her skin was a triangle part in front. /They'll try to jump her as soon as she walks in./ "I thought yo' wanted to go to a club?"

"This is a club." Rogue rolled her eyes and told him to look at the couple of people who are going in. He did as she asked and when the door opened loud music came through with bright lights. /Doesn't mean they won't try to jump her./

"Maybe when we go in den yo' can say dat I'm yo'r boyfriend. As an excuse to keep people away." /I wish it wasn't an excuse./ The thought didn't surprise him so much. He had been thinking about it for some time, but he knew she didn't feel the same way.

"Just an excuse, Remy? Ya don't want it ta be anythin more?" /Then again.../ Checking her emotions he felt her disappointment, anxiousness, and a little hope.

"Are yo' sayin' dat yo' want me to be yo'r boyfriend?" She crossed her arms and wouldn't look at him. "Because I'd like it if yo're my girlfriend."

"Really?" She looked up at him and both of them smiled. /Rogue's my girlfriend. I really didn't think that was going to happen. I'm Rogue's boyfriend./

"How bout we make this our first date." She grabbed his hand and pulled him through the door. The place was full of lights and people dancing. In the center was a bar and near the walls were the tables.

Once they reached the dance floor they started dancing. /For a Goth girl she knows how to dance./ They stayed close together and kept on moving to the beat of the songs.

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Rogue separated from Remy at the card table in the back of the club. Some people were playing a game of poker and he joined in. They didn't allow anyone to hang around in case they were helping their friend to cheat, so she was asked to leave. She smiled remembering how he really wanted to play, but didn't want to leave her alone. It was only when she firmly stated that she could take care of herself he let her go with a promise that he would her buy something with what he won. Swaying to the music she decided to find a seat. As she was looking she overhead a conversation to her right.

"Come on! You dress like that and you didn't expect this? Or are you just a tease?" Some spiky haired punk was taking to a blonde over at table. It looked like the girl was trying to get him to leave, but it wasn't working.

"I said, I'm taken. Now move!" The girl pushed him off the seat, but he still wasn't leaving her alone. Actually he got up and raised his hand like he was going to slap her.

"Hey! Why don't ya just leave her alone?" Rogue stood in front of the creep and pushed him back. He fell backwards into another guy.

"Are you trying to start something?" Both guys were equal in size, but the new guy had some people backing him up. "Maybe we should take this outside."

Some people carried the spiky haired guy out and Rouge felt a little sorry for him.

"Thanks. Why don't yo' sit down?" Feeling a hand on her arm she instantly stiffened, but calmed down when she realized that she was covered. Turning towards the other girl, Rogue saw that she had blue eyes and was really pretty.

"Sure." They both take a seat and start up a conversation about the party. While they were talking her accent became more pronounced and Rouge recognized it as the same one as Remy's. /Maybe they know each other. What am I thinking? He can't know every girl from where he comes form. But I am thinking about Remy./ The blue eyed girl admitted that she was looking for someone.

"Your boyfriend?" Rogue asked.

"Actually more along de lines of my husband. He had to leave and now I'm searchin' for him."

"Had ta leave. No offense, but ah think he left ya. As in for good."

"Yeah well I care 'bout him, and I don't think he would do dat. But he is one of dose skirt chasers. So..."

"Maybe ya should forget bout him. If ah had a guy who did that to me ah would dump him in an instant. There are plenty of people out there."

"Oui. Why are yo' here, anyways?"

"Ah came here ta have some fun."

"Alone?"

"No with a guy, he's my boyfriend. This is our firs date."

"Really? How's it goin'?"

"Well he's a great dancer. Too much into grindin, but he's a guy so ah'll let it go. He's being sweet also. He nearly knocked out this guy who tried ta make a move on me."

"So he's possessive?"

"More like the jealous type. Ah was flirtin back, just ta see how he would react. So it's sorta mah fault."

"Jealousy is a dangerous thin'. Are yo' sure yo' want a guy like dat?"

"Ah don't know. But it did feel nice bein cared for."

"Yo'r call. So where's dis guy yo've been talkin' 'bout?"

"Some people were playin a card game and he joined in. He said he would find me in a little bit. Actually he should be lookin for me around now." Rogue stood up and looked around the room and found him standing some distance away. She motioned for him to come over, but he just stood there and waved his hand telling her to come over. Getting annoyed she sat back down.

"Ah'm not goin ta him." Rogue mumbled and the other girl turned around searching for the guy.

"Where is he?" Hearing that she pointed in the direction he was in, but he wasn't standing there anymore. Confused, she excused herself, but asked one more question before she left.

"What's yar name? Ah don't think ah've asked ya that. My name's Rogue."

"Bella, Bella Donna Boudreaux."

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Remy glided across the floor, smiling at the couple hundreds in his coat pocket. The others playing were fairly young and had no experience in the game. So it was easy money.

Looking around the room he figured it would tae him another half an hour just to find her. So he used another method. Over the years he had become adept at using his empath abilities to track someone down. It was hard and sometimes misleading, but he wanted to reach Rogue quickly and make sure she was all right. /Your getting soft LeBeau./ Brushing past people and declining offers to dance he made his way to the tables. Being taller than most of the people in the club he was able to spot her unique hair some yards away. He also noticed a blonde sitting next to her.

/So the Rogue can make friends./ Walking over to the group he paused when he saw the side profile of the girl Rogue was sitting next to. /Bella?/ Remy paled and moved back into the shadows hoping that she wouldn't see him. Both of them were talking and laughing about things, making him very nervous. /My girlfriend is talking to my wife. This isn't good./ So far they seemed happy so they hadn't mentioned his name yet at least.

/Today was going so good. Maybe this all bad karma It's just bad timing! Now I need to get Rogue away before she finds out./ The perfect opportunity came up when she stood up probably looking for him. Stepping away from the wall she noticed him and motioned for him to come over. Shaking his head he waved for her to come over to him. Rogue's eyes narrowed and she sat back down and started talking to the girl again.

/Okay that wasn't so smart./ He was about to try again, but Bella was turning around. Diving off to the side he hid behind some people and moved towards the other end of the room, thinking it was safer to stay away for now. He started pacing trying to come up with a way to get Rogue to leave without being suspicious that something is going on. /I really don't want to lose Rogue. Well then you should have told her. Tell her what? Guess what Rogue? I'm married!/ Running a hand through his hair and nearly jumped three feet in the air when he heard someone call his name.

"Remy?" He spun around and came face to face with Bella.
"Bella? What are yo' doin' here?" Keeping his face normal he acted like he hadn't seen her already.

"Lookin' for yo'. I know yo' didn't want to marry me, but can yo' come home at least. Yo'r family needs yo', and I think I can git my dad to agree to your safe return." Her eyes were full of love and he felt like the lowest scumbag in the world. And he wondered why he couldn't love her back.

"Do yo' really think he will? I can't go back. I'm sorry Bella, but yo' should move on." Remy's eyes scanned the crowd making sure Rogue wasn't in earshot to hear all this.

"What are yo' lookin' for? Were yo' here with someone else?" Her voice started to rise and Remy tried to pull her off to the side. "So it is true."

"Bella. Wait!" She took off into the crowd, and he didn't know if he should follow. Leaning against the wall he ran his hand through his hair and again nearly jumped into the air again. This time it was because of two arms wrapping themselves around his waist.

"It's just me Remy. What's got ya so edgy?" She moved in front of him and leaned her head against his chest. Relaxing in her hold he mumbled nothing and kissed the top of her head. He wouldn't have to be told how lucky he was that Rogue didn't hear the conversation.

"It's nearly two. How about you and me get one drink before we go home?" Rogue's suggestion was met with a nod. Holding her at his side they went into the crowd to the bar at the center of the room. Through the whole time he kept an eye out for Bella. She was a very spiteful woman and he didn't want her to know that Rogue was his girlfriend. /Your going to make this worse. No I'm not./

"The lady over in the corner ordered this drink for you." A waitress held a bubbly cup in front of Remy and he took it. Looking over at the corner he saw a leggy dark haired girl sipping a drink similar to the one he was given. The girl looked up and smiled at him and he was about to smile back when her drink ended up spilling on her clothes. Some of her friends nearby helped her to the bathroom dabbing napkins at the stain.

"Dat was strange. De cup just tilted when it was still in her hand..." As the words came out of his mouth an explanation formed in his head and he looked to his side where Rogue was smiling.

"Accidents happen right?" Taking the drink from his hand, she sipped it. "Tastes good."

She lifted it to his lips and he took a sip. It was very good. Trying to take the glass from her hand she pulled it away claiming it as her drink, and that he should buy his own.

"De girl gave de drink to me."

"Are ya sayin that ya like the girl?" Thinking it wasn't wise to pursue the conversation they continued towards the bar, but his eyesight started to double and then the brightness of the room began to dim. There was some noise from his right side about some woman trying to push her way through the crowd. The words barely registered in his mind, which seemed a lot emptier for some reason. Blinking a couple times he looked down at Rogue admiring her body. She leaned into him and he wrapped his arm around her waist brushing her left breast as it settled above her hip.

"Ah don't feel so good Remy." Rogue licked her lips, and Remy watched the motion wondering how it would feel like to have her tongue in his mouth. Unconsciously he licked his own lips in response and she followed the movement with her eyes. /Something's wrong./ Trying to clear his head he tried to move away from her, but she followed his movement and pressed herself up against him.

"Rogue..." Feeling his mind fog over he lifted her chin up and kissed her.

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Author's Note: Okay a little cliffie for my readers. I have to keep you interested right? And now the big news.....THEY ARE A COUPLE!!!! Yes, finally they are together, but will it last? Nobody knows! Well except for me.

So if there is anything you want to say, like what you want to see happen and such just review and tell me. Okay and now the people who did review:

PomegranateQueen: Thanks for reviewing.

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DemonRogue13: You liked this one too?

ishandahalf: She just can't hate the Cajun.

rage-girl-05: Yeah, maybe it will go on one of those TV shows.

TigerStorm: Expected this or no?

Goldyloks: Not so much flirting, but now that their boyfriend and girlfriend...

chinxy: There are some things we just aren't meant to know.

JexyBaby: It's okay, at least you reviewed and it's long! So I'm happy. They are going back to school. I want to keep on going with the whole Devlin thing. And about the guild thing. It isn't going to take long. I don't think I'll go into great detail about the guild. Probably some appereances and mentions about his past that's it. Also it didn't appear that he was working with the guild during Lost But Not Forgotten. But since I'm the author I could just add it in to screw with people.