Rock Me
Disclaimer: I don't own X-men: Evolution at all in any way, shape, or form. I do, however, own the song in this chapter b/c I wrote it.
AN: This is my first Rogue fic so constructive criticism is allowed, but no people being plain rude.
Thanks to: Everyone who's reviewed so far. I hope you all like the next chapter.
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Chapter 12
Rogue took a deep breath as she prepared herself for the tryouts for the bands that afternoon. She had taken her hair and mussed it up a bit; she'd applied her purple lipstick and had relined her eyes with black eyeliner for a more dramatic effect. She kept her normal day-to-day wear on for fear of over doing it. She really wasn't sure they would succeed, but the others had so much confidence in her and she didn't want to let them down.
She and the others had arrived early enough to listen to all of the other bands and Rogue thought they were in serious trouble. She was one of the only girls in a band as the others were all testosterone driven. The second girl had spotted Rogue, given her the once over, and smirked snottily at her. It was obvious she didn't think anything of Rogue or her talent for that matter.
"Rogue! Rogue! Come on, we're next." It was Blake. When Rogue didn't move, he grabbed her arm and led her out onto the stage. Rogue took another deep breath and tried to ignore the other bands, who had gathered in the audience to watch and intimidate others, and the judges, who sat in the audience also looking very unwelcoming.
Rogue waited for the others and as she did so she felt herself becoming someone else. Suddenly she wasn't worried about the judges or anyone else. She suddenly had confidence and she knew she could put on a good show. She heard Dejuan counting off and the song began. Rogue lost herself in the music and everyone swore she took over the room with her presence.
Rogue: I'm left here cold all by myself
When you're not here there's no one else
I cannot seem to find the light
I cannot know who's wrong or right
Adam& Rogue:So here I am...
Following this pathway home
I do not know...
Where it is I've chosen to roam
All:If you were here
I wouldn't be lost
I'd be home safe and sound
If you were here
I'd know where I am
Instead of following the dark
Rogue:I cannot see
I do not know
I know not where it is I roam
I only know I have you to blame
This words I say should cause you shame
Rouge & Adam:And here I go...
I still don't know where it is I roam
All:If you were here
I'd know where I am
I'd know I am safe and sound
If you were here
I'd hold you close to forget what I have seen
Rogue:If you were here
If I was with you...
If I could see
If I only knew...
If I could only find my way
I'd be with you now this very day...
All:If you were here
I wouldn't be lost
I'd be home safe and sound
If you were here
I'd know where I am
Instead of following the dark
If you were here
I'd know where I am
I'd know I am safe and sound
If you were here
I'd hold you close to forget what I have seen
Rogue:(Seen...)
To forget what I have seen...
A stunned silence followed the song and Rogue felt herself falling gently from her euphoria. When she realized what she was doing, she noticed she was on the floor hugging herself with her head bowed. When she turned to her band mates she saw that they were just as stunned as she by her performance.
"You're in," Rogue heard one of the judges say. He was staring at her with a weird expression on his face and Rogue realized, for the first time, who he was.
He had sandy blond hair, light brown eyes, had a tall lanky build and was rather attractive. By the letterman jacket he wore he was also the captain of the basketball team and, apparently, dealt with student dances. His name was Josh and he was a friend of David's.
Rogue stood and bowed to a thunderous applause from the other bands and was pleased to see that the girl from earlier was watching her with both a stunned and envious look. She turned to her band mates and was immediately engulfed in a multitude of bear hugs.
"Rogue, you were amazing!" Blake said when he got hold of Rogue. He picked her up and swirled her around. "I've never seen anything like it. I mean, wow!" The others comments all lined up around that same sentiment. Even the other bands had begrudgingly come over to congratulate them and each of them commented on Rogue's performance and voice.
After about an hour of this the band went to put their instruments up. Rogue went out into the audience and gathered the backpack and jacket she'd left in the front row. She sat down and waited for the guys to put away their instruments.
A few seconds later she was approached by Josh. He walked up to her with a disarming smile and introduced himself to her although she already knew him because David had pointed him out the day before.
"Hi," he said softly. "I'm Josh."
"Rogue," she returned with a smile. "Thanks for hiring us for tha dance."
"It wasn't all my doing," he admitted sheepishly. "I was just one of the people, but we all agreed that you've got the best voice and one of the best shows. I've never seen anyone so into the music. What was the name of the song?"
"If You Were Here." Josh smiled again.
"It was really good. I enjoyed it. Your voice is beautiful." Rogue felt her face heat up and knew she was blushing.
"Thanks. Um, I've gotta go." David and the others were calling to her.
"Wait," Josh reached out. When Rogue turned back to him, he hesitated. "Um, I uh, guess I'll see you around." Rogue nodded and left.
'Whoa,' she thought. 'That was too close. I'm not tryin' to go through another Cody episode.' She followed the guys to the car and, instead of actually leaving, they all stood in the parking lot and talked for a while.
"Rogue," Dejuan said with wide eyes. "Where in the hell did that performance come from?"
"Ah have no idea, sugah." Rogue smiled at him. "Ah don't even know what Ah did."
"Well first," Blake started. "You started really soft and had this vulnerable look about you (even though you look like you could kick my ass). Then you got louder and your voice was amazing. You sounded like you meant every word. You kind of fell to the floor and grabbed your hair as you were singing. Your eyes were closed and you were kind of bouncing on your knees as you sang. Then you, finished with this long, incredible note that you never even tried in rehearsal."
"You rocked! You rocked so hard!" Adam shouted with a grin. "I can't wait until the dance. You are going to turn so many heads."
Rogue grinned, but on the inside she feared letting them down. What if tonight's performance had been a fluke and she tanked during the real show. She blew out a deep breath and felt kind of woozy. Adam was right next to her so she leaned on his shoulder, not noticing how he absently put an arm around her waist and pulled her closer to him as he continued to talk with the others. When he looked down he saw Rogue was half-way asleep and no one was watching. He bent down and planted a soft kiss on her forehead.
"Night, princess," he said as he led her to the car to sleep. He got in next to her and allowed her to lay her head on his lap while he stroked her head. He felt a stirring in his stomach as he looked at her and realized with a slight twinge of horror that he was falling for his friend.
