A/N: Enjoy!

Fiery Thoughts

Chapter 8

"Are you okay?" Rogue asked.

Why do I feel this way? I'm actually happy. Is it because of Rogue? Those were my thoughts as I sat up on the bed.

I snapped back to reality because Rogue was waving her hand in my face. I blinked a few times, "sorry about that." Then I grabbed her arm and pulled her onto my lap.

I said, "I'm okay because of you"

She started to blush. It was the perfect opportunity to kiss her. I leaned over. She didn't back away, she didn't say 'be careful'...she trusts me, and I trust that I know what I'm doing. Our lips intertwine. The kiss lasted a little too long but that was intended. Nothing could stop me...well...her powers could, but not until I was satisfied with the kiss. Two minutes later our lips unlock and I had to catch my breath.

After I caught my breath I smiled, "Damn, that was-"

"I'm sor-"

"Breathtaking!" (Pun not intended)

Rogue was definitely surprised by my compliment. "No pun intended", I mentioned; and I meant it! That kiss was totally amazing.

She got off my lap. "I should get back to my room it's almost curfew"

I rolled my eyes, "Rule follower" Corny I know, but it was the only thing I could think of at that moment.

"Rule breaker" She shot back.

She almost left before I got a chance to answer back, "Your damn right!" I yelled right before she shut the door. After she heard me she opened the door again. I was expecting a come back but instead she shook her head and smiled; and closed the door again.

I grinned, 'I win again' I thought. I usually did...smart ass answers was my specialty...and yes I'm very, very proud of that!

Curfew is in a minute...that's when I'll get my stuff from my room. I'll be lucky if I can get them with out Bobby there. With my luck he'll be there waiting to freeze my ass.

Breaking curfew is great...no one is there to stare at you, to roll their eyes at you, or whisper behind your back. Since everyone follows the rules...except for me of course...it's extremely quiet in the mansion at this time. I hate silence...I'm so tempted to flick my lighter but I have to settle for just rubbing my fingers over the cap; this way I'm as quiet as a fire bug and I won't get caught.

I made it to my old room. I didn't knock...I mean it was still my room. To my surprise Bobby wasn't there. I got my stuff and I left the room. That was too easy. I went back to my temporary room to drop off my stuff. Then I was off to the kitchen for a late night snack.

When I got to the kitchen I cursed myself. I forgot that Bobby couldn't ignore his late night ice cream cravings. He was sitting at the counter eating mint chocolate chip ice cream. (A/N: My favorite flavor...along with Pistachio) Man, who knew that in a huge mansion you run into the one person who you're trying to avoid!

Since I was in the kitchen I started to flick my lighter knowing Bobby and I were the only ones who could hear it in there. I know Bobby was eyeing me while I had my back turned making a jalapeno hot pocket in the microwave.

I turned around, "Look, I'm sor-"

Bobby stood up, "I just lost my appetite"

"That's a first" I said

"This is not a good time for sarcasm"

"When is it a good time?"

Bobby didn't answer.

"That's right there is never a good time and that's why I like being sarcastic...from time to time"

I guess this time was as good as any to explain so I did, "I held back long enough. I couldn't do it anymore. I told Rogue how I felt about her and she said she needed time to think. When you saw us, Rogue had made her decision. We didn't want you to find out like that. We were going to tell you, but everything happened so fast and we didn't get a chance. Keeping it a secret was never our intention. I know you were left out but like I said it happened so fast. I knew something was missing in my life and that something was Rogue. Bobby, I feel completely different. I'm happy and I haven't felt that way in a long time. I'm sorry that I...we hurt you, but there is nothing else I can do but say I'm sorry. Shit happens."

"Nice way to end you little speech" Bobby said.

"I thought so"

"I'll tell you right now, it's going to take time for me to accept your apology. It feels like my heart has been stabbed by a fiery dagger with a shark on the handle with help from Rogue"

"Well at least I know that you don't want to kill me" I said.

"That's still an option" Bobby replied.

He's joking with me...that must be a good sign...wait...is he joking?

I didn't get a chance to ask because he left. I feel a little better now that I had the opportunity to explain. His best friend steals his girl friend. That's gotta sting! I can tell he's madder at me than Rogue and that is extremely understandable. Rogue is just a girl...you can always find more of those, but a best friend is irreplaceable.

After I ate my hot pocket I went back to my temporary room. I was bored so I figured I should get some sleep. I was tossing and turning. I was sweating and my body was hotter than normal. Pyro wouldn't shut the fuck up. He was trying to annoy me and make me go nuts...it was working. I couldn't ignore it anymore. I sat up and checked the time. It was 3:30 in the morning. It was raining really hard, along with thunder and lightning.

I got out of bed with only my boxers on. I made my way to the bathroom and stared into the mirror. I placed my hands on the sink and lowered my head. I was breathing heavy. I lifted my head and I didn't recognize the person in the mirror staring back at me.

That's when I realized something and I made a decision.

(John talks to the figure in the mirror)

"I realize now that you will always be a part of me. I can't live like this anymore. I can't separate myself from you, so I'm giving up a part of me and I've let myself become you"

A/N: When I first started this story I didn't know how to end it, so one day I was listening to my Linkin Park CD. I was listening to the song "Figure.09". When I heard the lyric 'I've let myself become you' I'm like "That's my ending!" I'm making a sequel. It's going to be titled Fiery Wrath: Lost Within. So keep an eye out for it! I'm really excited about the sequel. I have certain parts planned out and the rest will hopefully flow easily. (This is the longest A/N I have ever seen, lol) REVIEW!!!! Btw I'm not asking!