Note: Guys Sorry for the delay but I've been really busy this whole week and I didn't have time to get around the next chapter. I'll try to finish it by the end of next week. Bye. Back again with a rather short one. That's because I wanted to have this scene as a stand alone chapter. It's pure Romyness and I hope you like it. It may remind you a bit,  a scene in the comics (back from the 90's) between Remy and Rogue that also took place on the rooftop of Xavier institute, back from when Rogue was blind and Remy was helping her. I plead guilty. I don't think that it's the same as that scene but I think it has a definite resonance of that scene. I hope you like it.

Tayrion

Dial "L" for Love

Rogue sat at the edge of the roof, looking at the night sky. The roof of the Xavier institute was a very quite and calm place. Anyone who wanted to get away from everyone and be alone with their thoughts came up here. Rogue found herself very often in that position. She tried to absorb some of the calmness of the night into her troubled soul. Her cheeks were wet from the tears that still fell from her eyes.

It's not fair, she thought herself. Then a small chuckle escaped her lips. What a stupid remark. When was life ever fair for me? She had already taken so many blows in her short life and she was only 19. Just imagine what else might be waiting around the corner. Indeed the future did not look all that bright. She'd taken a preview of what's in store for her with the appearance of Remy.

Momentarily she was cheated into believing that her life wouldn't always be miserable, that there might be someone out there for her. Someone to love just her. To love her for everything she was and in spite of everything she'll never be able to be. She now knew that it was a bitter lie.

She thought that Remy flirted with her because she was special, at least in his eyes. People need to feel that they mean something to someone, that they hold a special place into someone's heart. Now she realized that he was in the habit of flirting with any female that happened to come his way. He certainly had a flirty attitude with Jubes, she thought bitterly. Besides who would settle for someone he cannot even touch when he could have anyone he wanted? And he can definitely have any girl he wants.

"I must say dat you have an excellent taste in picking spots chérie."

Rogue practically jumped up from being startled. She saw Remy standing behind her, looking at her with a mischievous smile.

"Don't ya do that again! I almost fell off the roof!" she said a bit irritated by the way that he snuck up on her.

"Den I be forced to come to de rescue again chérie. Don't you know dat 's long Remy is here he won't let noting happen to you." Said Remy with a playful smile, followed by a wink.

Rogue sighed with frustration and sat down again, turning her back to him. "Won't ya give it up already." She said almost under her breath.

Remy stood there a bit confused. He sensed from within her the pain creeping back in. Obviously he wasn't helping with his attitude. In fact he had made things worse. Can Logan be right? He thought to himself.

Rogue remained silent and as tears started forming again, she made a whispered prayer hoping he didn't come nearer and see her crying. She didn't want his pity.

Remy stood motionless for a moment not sure of what he should do. He then took a few steps and sat down about a feet away from her. Not wanting to see her tears, Rogue turned her head.

"D' you want to at least talk about it chérie?" asked Remy softly.

"Talk about what?" she retorted sharply, trying to keep her voice in check.

"Well… whatever it is dat's bothering you."

"Nothing's bothering me. Now please go. I came here to be alone if you don't mind." She said with her head still averted, to cover the tears that were falling down her face.

Remy moved a bit closer to her. "I don't believe dat a pretty fille like you wants to be alone." He said as he reached with his hand to turn her face to his direction.

As his hand was but a few inches from her face she pulled her head away sharply and turned to face him clearly irritated now, and not caring that he could see that she was crying.

"ARE YA THICK CAJUN!!! I don't care if you have a death wish, but ah certainly don't want ya running around in my head!"

Remy froze momentarily seeing her beautiful face stained with traces of tears. "Cherie tis a risk I'm willing to take. How bad can it be?" he said as he again moved his hand a bit closer.

Rogue grabbed it with her gloved hand and stopped him. "Very bad! And it's not a risk. Don't ya get it? Ya touch me, ya're out cold! It's as certain as the next day coming! Now please do us both a favor and leave!" she said angrily pushing his hand away.

"D'accord. No touching den. But at least talk to me chérie. I cannot stand it seeing you like dat." Said Remy very softly, trying to show her that he was being honest.

"What do ya care? Why waste your time on me? There are plenty of girls in this mansion who would be dying for your attention. Go bother them!" she said bitterly.

"But I want to bother only you… sort of…" said Remy sounding awkward on purpose, to lighten the mood.

"Arghh… But you don't even know me and believe me ya don't want to!" said Rogue frustrated, fighting against his influence on her and fighting against herself.

"But chérie dat's my choice to make. I'm a big boy and I say I want to know you."

The strain of the conversation and the conflict that took place within her, threatened to overwhelm Rogue. And as she started to cry she pleaded with him once more, cursing his stubbornness. "Please… Leave… Please…"

Remy stood there like a statue, not sure of what to do. He could not believe how much his soul ached seeing her like this. So it is true. I'm starting to fall for dis girl. Merde! Remy you fool, where are you getting yourself into!

Slowly he reached his hand again towards her and stopped inches from her head. He hesitated for a while fighting against himself. Finally, not able to go against his heart's desire, he softly placed his hand on her brown hair. Surprisingly she did not turn away. She didn't even flinch. The strain of her crying had brought down any defenses she had.

As he slowly stroked her hair, he moved closer to her and with slow unthreatening motions, started to gently pull her into his arms. Rogue let herself completely free and fell into his arms. She buried her face in his chest and cried without any restraint.

Remy felt grateful to hold her in his arms. She must really need to let it all out. He stroked her hair and occasionally kissed the top of her head whispering to her soothing words, while always making sure that he made no skin-to-skin contact. They remained like this for several minutes.

Rogue stayed in his arms even after she stopped crying. It felt really good. It was almost as if she had someone that helped her with that heavy burden she always carried. She felt calm and peaceful. In fact she felt so peaceful that slowly the turmoil of the conflicts that took place within her, subsided and seemed like a distant nightmare that she now woke up from.

Soon the strain of her emotions got to her and she fell asleep in his arms. Remy felt very relieved. He'd proven Logan wrong. He did help her and that thought made him feel really good about himself for the first time since he could remember. Seeing her so peaceful sleeping in his arms, made his heart soar. God… she looks like an angel... …Merde! I'm not starting to fall for her, I've already fallen for this girl. He could feel her slow breathing and subconsciously he tried to breathe as slowly as possible to hear her breathing. It was surprising to him, how such trivial- supposedly – things, seemed now so important.

"Don't you worry 'bout a ting chérie. Remy will always be looking out for you!" he whispered as he kissed the top of her head once more and then he let her sleep without disturbing her for the rest of the night.   

To be Continued…

Ishandahalf- Yes… appetizers for the main course which you just had, I hope you liked it! Of course more stuff will follow. He does seem to have pissed off plenty of people but I think that's what Remy would do if he ever appeared in the movie, especially Logan! Sorry for the wait and the size of this chapter, the reasons are on the top of the page. :)

Kim- I'm sorry that you're not happy with where this is going. It's just that it made sense (at least it did on my head :) ) for Rogue to be over emotional, considering her age, her condition, and everything that's happened. I don't know if I would call that mushy. In fact in my eyes she is very strong for not giving up. The hard to get part I have to say that I considered it, but I decided against it as there is plenty of that in other fics, so I figured I'd try and do something different. Anyways… thanks for voicing your opinion, and I hope you like better where it will go from now on. J

Roguefan1309- Thanks for the compliment, I'm not sure whether this is quick enough, or at least enough for that matter, but I hope you like it.

Personage- Ummm… I bow to the power of the… knife-holder… Your desire is my command. I updated as soon as I could master… Please not the knife master… NOT THE KNIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  … But thanks for your kind words anyway… J

leann- Glad you liked it. I suspect you didn't expect THIS to happen… J He he…

Next: Danger room session, distrust, a bit Romy, and Logan leaves for New Orleans on a secret assignment… now what's that about? J