"Do you want me to blow off Scott? I mean I can train in the danger room anytime I want, but being on a date with you feels like once in a life time."

I wasn't sure what to say. We just met yesterday and to my surprise he brought out such overwhelming emotion in me. My mind was so worn out; all I wanted was a break. Now there's this chance for an escape and I'm not sure if I should take it.

"I don't mind either way." My words came out like cinder blocks, each one painfully forced out. I knew what I should say, but I was afraid it would hurt him.

"You've got that look like you're gonna be sick. That usually happens after the date is over, not before it began." Bobby grinned masking his feelings with humor. "How about we go down to the danger room, I can show you around while I put some time in. Would that make you feel better?"

Feeling the tension in my body relax, I nodded.

"You know, you don't have to stand that far away, I don't bite." Bobby stated as he pulled me closer. "There, that's better." He slid this arm around my shoulders. "So would you like to test out the danger room with me?"

"No thank you." A small voice entered my thoughts; this boy genuinely cares for you, why are you trying to push him away? It was a voice I wasn't used to taking notice of, my heart. Usually it was muffled under the blaring sound of my consciousness, but somehow it got through. Give him a chance… "Well on second thought, I think I will join you."


Scott was standing in front of the door as we arrived. "You're late."

"Scott we're like two minutes late so cool off," Bobby remarked scowling.

"I went through the trouble of finding your suit Bobby, so hurry up and put it on. Oh and Rogue I realized you haven't trained yet so here's your suit." Scott tossed two bundles of black clothing at us. "After you're done changing wait in the danger room."


Together we stood in the danger room waiting for Scott to start the program. The room was pitch black and cooler than the rest to the institute. I breathed in deeply trying to control my accelerating heart.

"I know you're a little nervous Rogue since it's your first time, but don't worry you'll do fine," Bobby softly said.

I closed my eyes feeling relief at his words. Slowly I felt Bobby entwine his fingers with mine.

"I'll be here for you, remember that," he whispered tenderly squeezing my hand.

To be continued…


Well I had some trouble writing this, but in the end I think it turned out okay. If you have any suggestions for this story, I would love to read them… but as always please Read and Review…