Privacy? What's That?

"Wow this place is really nice," Rogue remarked as they sat down at a table outside. It was a small coffee bar that had some outdoor seating. They had a great view of the park and several multi-colored flowerbeds.

"These people are new in town," Remy told her. "Opened it last week."

"Ah so that's why they allowed us in," Rogue sighed. "Better enjoy it while it lasts." She picked up her mocha latte and took a sip. "Good coffee though."

"Hmmm," Remy nodded appreciatively as he took a sip of his cappuchino. "Oh before I forget." He took a small box out of his jacket and placed it before her. "Happy Birthday Cherie."

"You remembered?" Rogue was taken by surprise.

"Of course," Remy grinned. "Remy may do a lot of stupid things but he never forgets a woman's birthday. I'm surprised you didn't remind anyone though."

"Well considering what happened on my last birthday can you blame me for wanting to keep it low key?" Rogue asked.

"I guess I shouldn't tell you about the surprise party for tonight huh?" Remy grinned.

"As long as half of Bayville isn't invited," Rogue sighed. She caught some of the looks people on the street were giving them. "Not that any of 'em will come anyway."

"Open your present," Remy told her. "You'll feel better."

"Why not?" Rogue opened it and saw a white gold bracelet with emerald settings. "Oh Remy! This is beautiful! Wait…you didn't steal this did you?"

"Now Cherie," Remy pouted. "Why do you always think the worst of Remy?"

"Uh, cause you're you?" Pietro remarked as he zipped up to them, scattering papers and hats of other people as he approached. "Hey Sis! Having a nice birthday?"

"It was a lot better before you showed up," Rogue glared at him. "And that's saying something!"

"What are you doing here?" Remy glared at Pietro.

"What is anyone doing here?" Pietro had a puzzled look on his face. "What is the meaning of life? Why were we put on this earth? What is our purpose?"

"I know what your purpose is," Rogue glared at him. "To annoy everyone in your path!"

"And I do such a great job of it," Pietro grinned. "So how's the date going? Ooh! Presents!" He grabbed the bracelet and examined it. "14 carats, white gold…nice cut of the emeralds! Very nice! You have good taste! So where'd you swipe this from?"

"Give it back Pietro!" Wanda stormed up. "Like you never stole things!"

"I wasn't accusing him I was asking him," Pietro pointed out. "I want to know where he got it so I can check out the store myself."

"You will be checking into a hospital if you two don't get out of here!" Rogue snapped.

"Hey at least we're not spying on you like they are!" Pietro pointed to a table a few rows back. He waved to the occupants trying to hide behind a newspaper. "Yo hoo! Kitty! Kurt! Thornn! How are you doing?"

The three of them sheepishly put down their newspapers. Both Kurt and Thornn had their inducers turned on. "Anything interesting in the news?" Rogue asked sarcastically.

"Yeah the X-Geeks are lousy spies, film at eleven," Althea quipped as she and Todd sat down at the table next to them. They had a huge amount of pastries. "Don't mind us we're just here to get a snack."

"You people are unbelievable!" Remy snapped. "Don't you have anything better to do than spy on us?"

"Hey at least we're not videotaping everything!" Thornn pointed to another table and another couple hiding behind a newspaper. A newspaper that had a hole right through it.

"TABITHA! BOBBY!" Rogue stormed over. "What are you people doing?" She snatched the newspaper and the camera from them.

"Shooting an art movie," Tabitha responded nonchalantly.

"I'm gonna shoot you in a minute!" Remy snarled.

"Hey guys," Jubilee walked by carrying some pastry. "Did you check out the scones here? They're great!"

"That's nothing," Althea gulped down some food. "You gotta try this chocolate croissant! It's to die for!"

"Is the whole freaking mansion here or what?" Rogue snapped. "Are your lives really so pathetic that the only entertainment you get is by following around everyone and spying on them?"

"Kitty we need to talk," Lance walked up with Peter. "We've been watching you across the street and it's time we all got this out in the open."

"Bobby! Get the second camera!" Tabitha said. "This is gonna be good!"

"Does that answer your question?" Pietro looked at Rogue.

"You know maybe it is just as well that my powers can't let me touch anyone," Rogue buried her face in her hands as she sat down. "It's not like I would ever have the privacy to know what that's like anyway!"

"Kitty you need to know how we feel about you," Peter said.

"Yeah we're not just your toys you know!" Lance said.

"I never said you were!" Kitty snapped.

"That's not what Rogue said in therapy!" Peter said.

"She did not!" Kitty snapped. "Rogue you tell them what I said!"

"Too bad we didn't get that on camera," Todd remarked as he gulped down a muffin. "We could just play it back!"

"Rogue you know Kitty's in denial!" Peter shouted.

"I am not!" Kitty snapped. "Tell them Rogue!"

"AGGGH!" Rogue shouted. "WILL YOU ALL GET OUT OF HERE? I DON'T NEED THIS!"

A young blonde waitress sashayed up to them. "Yes please you're creating a disturbance."

"Sorry about…" Remy looked at her and his face turned pale. "YOU!"

"Me," The waitress looked at him. "Hello Remy."

"You know him?" Rogue asked.

"Obviously," The woman sniffed tossing her hair.

"Ooh! The plot thickens!" Pietro grinned maliciously.

"And roll camera," Bobby set the camcorder.

"Remy who is she?" Rogue asked.

"Yes Remy why don't you tell her exactly who I am?" The waitress asked.

"Belladonna!" Remy gasped.

"Hello Lover," Belladonna pointed a gun at them. "Long time no see."

"Old girlfriend huh?" Todd blinked.

"Well she wants to kill him," Pietro remarked. "That's usually a sign they dated."

"So much for a peaceful birthday…" Rogue groaned.

Next: Rogue's birthday becomes even more hectic! And yes it's possible!