The Prince of Thieves
Chapter XVIII: All I Ask of You
By: Michelle
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DISCLAIMER: I just write fanfics for fun. It wouldn't be pointless to sue me because I don't have shit.
This chapter is Rated R for sexual content.
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Remy turned on the shower and got in. He ran his hand thru his hair and cursed the other for having a cast on it. As he felt the warm stream of water hit his body, he wished it would wash everything away. All the anger. All the pain. All the guilt. Just let it wash away down the drain. Of course, that would only be too good to be true.
He turned off the shower and dried himself off. He felt a little better. If anything, he felt clean, but all his worries were still there. Fuck Magneto. He cursed under his breath.
After getting dressed, he laid down on the bed and fell asleep. Hopefully, he could get a nice nap in considering he hadn't slept much the night before.
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While the others were teaching, Logan had to check out Gambit's motorcycle. He had been waiting all day for this. He loved working on cars and motorcycles. It's one of the things he did to kill time or when he wanted to be alone. Of course, Gambit's motorcycle was particularly interesting to him. It meant he could prove there was something up with him.
Logan looked over the bike carefully. He had been in several motorcycle accidents, but he had never seen a bike get damage like this. It seemed like everything possible was wrong with it. It was a wonder the kid wasn't killed. He was lucky he jumped in time.
He looked at the two wheels. The front wheel was bent in from hitting the tree directly. The rear wheel seemed fine. Key word: Seemed. He looked over at the spokes. They were all bent in unusual ways. If Gambit would have been riding any longer, the rear wheel would have given out.
Of course, that wasn't the only place where metal was bent unusually. His exhaust pipe was bent up as well. That ain't from no tree. So were the fenders and saddlebags and handlebars and anything else metal on it. That's weird. It's like someone tried to kill him.
Logan's eyes widened at the last thought. Someone tried to kill him. There is only one person I know of who can bend metal like this. He growled under his breath as he spoke the name. "Magneto."
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After classes, Kurt decided to approach Ororo with his question once more. So, while the students were entertaining themselves with their studies, hanging out and talking, or playing games, he pulled Ororo aside in one of empty rooms.
"Ororo." Kurt grabbed her hand. "Vat is your relationship vith Gambit?"
"Kurt." Ororo looked into his golden eyes. "We are like sister and brother."
"I don't believe that." Kurt replied honestly although he really hated to distrust her. "I see the vay the two of you are around each other. There is something more."
"Kurt." Ororo sighed. She couldn't lie to him.
"I think you are losing your mind." Jean said to her as she got ready to meet Remy at the hotel he was staying at.
"I'm not losing my mind." Ororo replied.
"Ok maybe not losing your mind." Jean admitted. "But it hasn't been functioning properly since your break up with Forge."
"Thanks for the support Jean." Ororo answered as she put on her eye shadow.
Jean leaned back on the sink and looked at her. "I'm not saying I don't support you. It's just that, I think you are making a big mistake."
"That's the same thing as not supporting me."
Jean sighed. "Ororo, Remy is seven years younger than you. He's a wild and free spirit."
Ororo gave her a look. "Aren't those the same qualities that you said make him so irresistibly sexy."
'No. I said his rock hard chest and tight ass make him irresistibly sexy." Jean replied. "But that's not the point. I think you should look somewhere else for possible love interests."
"Jean, have you see the men I attract." Ororo said as she put up her make up. "I attract nothing but freaks, 40 year old men, and perverts."
"Well Remy just qualified for two of those."
"Jean."
"Alright." Jean sighed. "It's your life. I'm not going to tell you how to live it. I just don't want you to get hurt."
"I'm not going to get hurt." Ororo replied and posed in her silvery halter dress with a low cut neckline and elegant long flowing skirt. "How do I look?"
"Like a goddess."
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Ororo blushed as she saw Remy waiting in the hotel lobby for her. She had never felt this nervous before especially when meeting with Remy.
"Chere, you look sexy." Remy said as he looked her up and down. He grabbed her hand and kissed it.
Ororo smiled to herself. He looks so handsome in a tux and with his hair neatly pulled pack in a ponytail. And he gets bonus points for shaving. "Why thank you. You look good yourself."
"Merci." Remy smiled and she could she his eyes brightening even with his sunglasses on. "You ready to go Chere. I have a limo waiting."
"A limo." Ororo beamed.
"Of course, only the best for you, Chere." Remy offered his arm and they walked to the limo.
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Dinner was wonderful at the elegant and expensive French restaurant he took her to. It was so romantic. And now, she was at the theatre with him watching The Phantom of the Opera.
No more talk of darkness
Forget these wide-eyed fears
I'm here, nothing can harm you
My words will warm you and calm you
Let me be your freedom
Let daylight dry your tears
I'm here, with you and beside you
To guard you and to guide you
Ororo leaned her head on his shoulder. Remy kissed the top of her head.
Say you love me every waking moment
Turn my head with talk of summertime
Say you need me with you now and always
Promise me that all you say is true
That's all I ask of you
Ororo reached for his hand and intertwined it with hers.
Let me be your shelter
Let me be your light
You're safe, no one will find you
Your fears are far behind you
Ororo squeezed his hand and snuggled closer to him.
All I want is freedom
A world with no more night
And you, always beside me
To hold me and to hide me
Then say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Let me lead you from your solitude
Say you need me with you here, beside you
Anywhere you go, let me go too
Christine, that's all I ask of you
Ororo's heart pounded in her chest as she squeezed her hand back.
Say you'll share with me one love, one lifetime
Say the word and I will follow you
Share each day with me, each night, each morning
Ororo looked up at him. "Remy, I love you."
Say you love me
You know I do
Love me, that's all I ask of you
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Anywhere you go, let me go too
Love me, that's all I ask of you
"Oui Stormy." Remy replied staring at the stage.
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Later that night and back at the hotel room, Remy ordered strawberries and champagne to be brought to his room. She could have left if she wanted, but didn't. she wanted to stay with him and he didn't seem to mind.
Of course, too many glasses of champagne later, Ororo found herself extremely brave. She sat next to Remy on the couch and couldn't stop herself. Remy had his shoes and jacket off, his white shirt halfway unbuttoned, and his tie undone around his neck. He was a sin waiting to be committed.
Ororo picked a strawberry and leaned back against him. "Bite." She said looking at him. She smiled when he obeyed. She waited for him to finish chewy and offered it to him again.
Remy looked down at her and smiled. He pulled her closer to him.
Ororo let her hands wander to the buttons on his shirt. One by one she undid the rest of them and opened his shirt. She felt his smooth rock heard chest and his heart picking up in pace. Was the ladies man nervous or really turned on.
She stood up and left him in awe. She grabbed the bottle of champagne and took a sip. Then, she slowly undid her dress. She watched as he sat there speechless and his eyes widening. She turned around and looked over her shoulder as her dress dropped to the floor. He was actually drooling with his mouth wide open. Of course, why wouldn't he. She was standing before him in only her silver Victoria Secrets thong.
Ororo turned around and pulled out the clip pinning her long silvery hair. She was comfortable before him. She climbed on him and straddled his lap. She used her finger to pull up Remy's chin. "You ever been with a woman before."
"I've been wit many gulp woman chere." Remy replied as his heart raced.
"I said woman." Ororo kissed his jaw line. "Not a bunch of school girls wanting to get in your pants."
"So since you are a teacher, Chere." Remy tracing his hands up her body. "You gonna educate me."
"You bet." Ororo said kissing his lips. Goddess he tastes so good. Remy kissed her back hungerly. She knew he wanted her as much as she wanted him.
"Chere." Remy said panting as she traced kisses down her neck. "How's about we move this into the bedroom?" she locked her legs around his waist as he got up and led her to the bed room.
Ororo stared up at him as he lay her down on the bed. She wanted him so bad. For a few minutes, they explored each other's bodies. She loved with way her thieving hands traced her body and with way his lips felt against her skin. She wanted more and pulled off his shirt.
Remy let her go and undid his pants. He couldn't contain himself anymore. He wanted her. He stripped out of his pants and tossed them to the side. Then, he was out of his underwear in record time.
Ororo didn't mind the view or the feel of him as he climbed back on top of her.
"Now where were we." Remy said as kissed her.
Right there. Ororo could feel his desire for her. The only thing stopping them was the thin layer of panties she had on. Of course, they wouldn't be on much longer she thought as she felt his nimble fingers pulling them down.
Ororo broke from their kiss and nimble on his ear. She wanted him. She needed him. "I love you Remy." She whispered in his ear.
Suddenly, he stopped and pulled away from her. "I can't do this." He said and left the room.
Ororo got up and followed him into the other room. He stood there naked and drinking champagne. She walked over to him and wrapped her arms around him. "It's alright." She turned him to face her. "You're just nervous."
"Dat's not the problem." Remy replied backing up from her. "I can't do dis. I can't wit ya."
"I don't understand." Ororo couldn't believe her ears. "What's wrong?"
Remy put on a pair of boxers he dug out of his bag. "I can't wit ya."
Ororo wrapped her arms around his neck. "Why not?"
Remy took her arms from around his neck. "Ya deserve someone better dan me."
"There is no one better than you." Ororo replied. "You are a good man."
Remy wanted to laugh at that statement. "Ya don't know me dat well."
"I know you well enough." Ororo said tracing his arm. "You are the kindest, smartest, sexiest man I have ever met."
"I don't know who ya be describing." Remy answered handing her one of his t-shirts. "I'm nothing more dan a lowlife Cajun thief."
"You sell yourself short." Ororo replied. "That's not what I see."
Remy hung his head. "Stormy, ya don't deserve a guy like me." He said and placed a finger on her lip when she tried to argue with him again. "Ya deserve someone who is going to treat ya like de goddess ya're. Someone who can support ya. Someone who wants ta have babies wit ya. Someone who can take care of ya."
"You can be that guy."
"I can't figure out what I want in my life." Remy answered as he sat down on the couch. "I don't want to ruin yours. You are the closest thing to a family I have left." He looked up at her hurt eyes. "You're like a sister to me."
"Remy." Ororo's eyes filled with tears. He sees me as a sister. She slipped on the t-shirt and cried.
"I'm sorry Stormy." Remy said with tears in his eyes. "I didn't mean ta hurt ya."
"What is wrong with me?" Ororo questioned out loud. "Am I destined to be alone forever."
"Nothing's wrong wit ya." Remy answered. "Ya's a smart beautiful woman. Any man would die to have someone like you."
"Except you." Ororo cried. "I'll never find anyone."
"yeah ya will." Remy said wiping the tears from her eyes. "And ya won't die alone. I promise."
"You promise." Ororo sniffled.
"Yeah. I make a deal wit ya." Remy said to her pulling her close. "if we ain't got no one in seven years, den we'll be together. Seven years from today, I'll marry ya if we don't have anyone to love."
"You'd do that." Ororo looked into his eyes.
Remy smiled. "Yeah, I'd do dat. Even have kids wit ya. We have nine all at once. Break the record."
Ororo giggled. "I love you." She said holding him close. She was hurting, but she knew she would always have him in her life. Whether as a brother or a lover, he would always be there.
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"Are you alright Ororo?" Jean asked the next day.
Ororo sighed. "I am. It just hurts."
"I know." Jean said and hugged her. "But he is right. There is someone out there for you. You are going to find a good man, I just know it."
"Yeah." Ororo answered.
What seemed like a minutes, was actually a few seconds? Ororo looked Kurt deeply in his eyes. She had to tell him the truth.
Ororo took a deep breath. "About a year ago, I had feelings for Gambit and I acted on them."
Kurt wanted to puke. His stomach was doing more somersaults than he had done on a circus routine. Why is this happening to me?
"I made a few moves on him." Ororo said honestly. "But he wasn't interested in me that way. He and I now see each other as brother and sister. That's all we are Kurt. I promise." Trust me. It's all I ask of you.
"Just brother and sister." Kurt said with hope in his eyes.
"Yeah." Ororo wrapped her arms around his neck. "I'm crazy about you."
"Me." Kurt smiled and kissed her softly. "And I'm crazy about you."
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"Good afternoon Rogue." Professor Xavier said as she walked into his study.
"Good afternoon Professor." Rogue replied and sat down. "I guess Ms. Munroe told you about this morning, Huh?"
"She did." Xavier nodded.
"I guess you're pretty disappointed in me." Rogue hung her head.
"That I am." Xavier answer. "I know you are more mature than the way you acted this morning, but what puzzles me more is that you seem to have a connection with Gambit that I can't even get."
"What do you mean?" Rogue asked. I have a connection with him.
"Gambit seems to be very uncomfortable around many of us." Xavier explained. "He and Kurt are not on good terms especially after the scene in the cafeteria. He has rarely spoken a word to Logan and I this entire time. In fact, with the exception of Ororo, you are the only one who has been able to hold a conversation with him."
"I am." Rogue thought for a moment. It was true. Remy seemed to hang around her a lot. And although he was talkative, he was rather quiet around her friends.
Xavier folded his hands. "When did Gambit tell you his real name?"
"Last night." Rogue answered. "In the student kitchen, when I was finishing up the assignment you gave me."
"What else did Gambit talk to you about?"
'Umm." Rogue thought for a moment. "He said he knows how to cook and…I saw him hold a bowl and it started to glow pink." She answered. "Then, I signed his cast. I told him about my mutation and he showed me his eyes. Then after that, we told each other our real names."
"I see."
'Is there something wrong Professor?" Rogue asked trying to figure out why he was talking to her about Remy.
"I'm rather worried about Gambit." Xavier replied honestly. "I'm not sure I can help him and I'm not sure if he would let me." He said and placed his hands on the arm rests of his wheelchair. "Rogue, would you tell us if he tells you anything that could harm him or endanger the school."
"Of course Professor." Rogue said sitting straight up. "Yeah."
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Remy woke up from his nap by feeling a poking in his side. He grabbed his cards and looked around the room only to see Evan, Jamie, and Rahne standing around his bed. "Hey petites."
"Hi Mr. Gambit." Evan said to him. "Will you play with us?"
"Play." He sat up and yawned.
"Yeah." Jamie replied. "The bigger kids won't play with us and Mr. Logan and Mr. Kurt are busy."
"D'accord." Remy replied. "What we play?"
"Shoot the bigger kids." Evan replied and gave him a nerf ball gun.
I ain't had cool toys like this when I was a kid. Remy thought to himself. Oh wait. When I was their age, I was sleeping on the side of the dumpster. He shook the thought from his head. "We shoot the big kids."
"Yeah." Rahne said as she stopped wiggling her tooth. "Like Jubilee and Kitty and Piotr and Bobby."
Iceboy. Remy smiled at the thought. I'm going to have fun with this game.
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Well, this chapter is done with. I'm sorry about the Remy/Ororo scene, but it will play a factor in the future. I hate torturing Kurt, but what must be done will be done.
The song, All I ask of you, is from the Phantom of the Opera.
I have some Romyness next chapter and a Danger Room scene coming soon.
Chapter 29 to Perfect by Nature will be posted after work on is over with.
Thanks for all the reviews. See you next chapter or story.
Michelle
