Dougie
Part 8: Clothes and Kisses
By
The Uncanny R-Man
Disclaimer- I don't own anything, all familiar characters belong to Marvel.
Shout Outs-
Risty- I'm glad you liked Rahne's confrontation with the Rev, it was important that I had her do that if I wanted to do some of the things that I have planned.
Darkstorm5000- Yup, I did get the idea form that issue of Excalibur. I would tell you what's going to happen on the date but... I'm not gonna!
Lia Fail- You were the first person to correctly guess the inspiration of the chapter so you get the dedication. You liked my ending better? Aww, that's so kind of you.
Agent-G- As much as I'd like to take credit for that speech, I can't, as it wasn't really my work. If you want to thank someone, thank Warren Ellis, as he was the one that wrote Excalibur #93, the inspiration for the chapter.
Dedicated to Lia Fail
Xavier's School for Gifted Youngsters-
Rahne and Doug have just arrived from their trip to Muir and are in the rec room telling the other New Mutants about what happened while they were there.
'So you actually confronted this Reverend guy and told him off?' Dani asks.
'Aye, I did.' Rahne replies.
'You go girl!' Dani grins, patting Rahne on the back in congratulation.
'Query.' Warlock says. 'Does this mean that Self Friends Doug and Rahne are an official couple?'
'I guess it does 'Lock.' Doug replies, putting his arm around his girlfriend's shoulders. 'Rahne is my girlfriend. Wow, I actually said it. I have a girlfriend!'
'I feel that I must congratulate you also Douglas.' Amara adds. 'You and Rahne are most suited for each other and back in Nova Roma a joyous occasion such as this would call for a celebration.'
'There wilnae be any beer will there?' Rahne asks. 'Because the last time, I kindae made a fool outtae m'self.'
'We remember Furtop.' Illyana replies. 'Berto spiked the punch.'
'So in a way, I was kinda responsible for getting you guys together.' Roberto adds.
Illyana just rolls her eyes and swats him upside the head.
'Quiet you.'
With that, Rahne goes off with the other girls to talk, leaving Doug alone with Sam.
'Doug, can ah talk to yah a sec?' Sam asks.
'Sure Sam.' Doug replies. 'What can I help you with?'
'Ah'm glad that you and Rahne've finally got together.' Sam says. 'But yah do understand that I yah hurt her in any way ah'll hunt yah down like a dog and kick yah ass.'
'You have my solemn vow that I will not try anything untoward with Rahne.' Doug replies, giving Sam a mock salute.
Sam's face still keeps serious.
'Ah was being serious.' He says,
'I know you are.' Doug replies. 'I wouldn't dare try anything with Rahne, Moira would tar and feather me for one!'
Later-
The party is now in full swing as the New Mutants celebrate the fact that Doug and Rahne are now together. As per Rahne's request, there's no alcohol in sight, due in part to Logan threatening to neuter Roberto should he steal form his stash again.
Rahne is having the time of her life as she dance with Doug. Gone is the shy Catholic girl that was once scared to even hold hands. She is now replaced by a more confident young woman, secure in her feelings towards the opposite sex. Sure, she still blushes at the more intimate moments but who wouldn't?
Standing by the sidelines drinking sodas and watching the dancing are Sam and Dani, co-leaders of the New Mutants.
'It does a woman proud to see such a sight.' Dani grins.
'Ah agree.' Sam replies. 'It's about time those two got together.'
'Our little Rahney's finally growed up.' Dani sniffs. She then suddenly sobers up and turns to Sam. 'Who actually won the bet then?' She asks.
'What bet?' Sam asks.
'The bet to see how long it would take them to get together.' Dani replies.
'Ah think it's Kitty.' Sam says. 'She said it would take them a year. You bet two, ah one-an'-a-half, 'Berto bet one-an'-a-quarter an' 'Yana bet never.'
Dani curse under her breath at thought of losing several dollars of own hard-earned cash.
Upstairs-
The party has now finished and everybody has gone up to bed. Doug and Rahne are the last ones to leave the party and are still in the rec room snuggle dup on the couch.
'Doug.' Rahne says.
'Yeah?' Doug replies.
'Ye know that I love ye, right?'
'Yes.' Doug replies. 'And I love you too.'
Rahne grins widely as Doug leans down and kisses her on the lips.
'Why do you ask?' Doug asks.
'I was wonderin'.' Rahne replies. 'Have ye ever thought o' gettin' married?'
Doug sits up straight in shock.
'T-that's a bit sudden isn't it?' He asks. 'We haven't even gone out on our first date yet.'
'I dinnae mean getting' married straight away ye silly.' Rahne replies, leaning her head on Doug's shoulder. 'I meant f'r future reference is all.'
Doug sighs in relief at his momentary reprieve.
'In that case then.' He replies. 'I'd be happy to marry you some day, maybe even have kids too.'
'How many?' Rahne asks.
'Two.' Doug replies. 'A boy and a girl. Maybe a third one, I'm not sure, maybe we'd wait to see how we get along with the other two first.'
'What're their names?' Rahne asks sleepily.
'Luke and Leia.' Doug replies, also starting to nod off.
'No kid o' mine's going tae be named after someone in Star Wars.' Rahne mumbles.
'Jack and Jill it is then.' Doug mumbles back, almost asleep.
Rahne doesn't reply as she is fast asleep in Doug's arms and he isn't too far off either. They both fall asleep in each other's arms.
The next morning-
It's now breakfast time and Rahne and Doug have awoken from their slumber on the rec room couch. After a brief good morning kiss they went their separate ways to have a shower and get dressed for breakfast.
Doug beats Rahne to the table and is sitting eating his breakfast when his girlfriend walks into the kitchen. Doug looks over and is amazed at the sight before him. Rahne isn't wearing her usual sweater and jeans; she's wearing the red tube top and low-slung leather pants from the party several nights ago.
'Umm, Rahne.' Kitty asks. 'Are you alright?'
'I'm quite fine thankye Kitty.' Rahne replies. 'I havenae ever felt better.'
She sits down and kisses Doug on the cheek. Doug smiles in reply and kisses her back.
'Looks like somebody's had an eventful night.' Illyana grins.
'I know what yuir gettin' at Illyana Rasputin.' Rahne replies, narrowing her eyes in mock anger. 'All we did was fall as sleep taegether on th' rec room couch, nothing else.'
'It's true.' Doug adds. 'We didn't get upto anything, we just fell asleep in each other's arms.'
'Awww.' Kitty coos. 'That's so cute.' Kitty leans over and ruffles Rahne's hair, much to the young Scot's annoyance. 'Rahney's got a boyfriend!'
After breakfast Rahne is about to go up to her room to prepare for the morning's Danger Room session when she hears Doug run up beside her.
'What can I help ye with Dougie?' She asks.
'I wanted to know whether you were doing anything later.' Doug replies. 'I thought that we might go catch a movie or something.'
'I'd love tae Dougie.' Rahne grins. 'Although I doubt that we'll actually get tae watch the movie, if ye catch m' drift?' She then follows that with a sexy wink and continues upto her room to get ready.
{Wow!} Doug thinks to himself. {She's sure changed since she confronted Reverend Craig. She's more bold and... passionate, even sexy! But is that a good thing though?} Doug just dismisses the thought and goes to his room to get ready for the Danger Room session.
Later-
With the Danger Room session finished, the New Mutants split up to go about their own business. Rahne and Doug are getting ready for their first official date.
Rahne is searching through her wardrobe for a suitable outfit. Well, she's trying to choose an outfit, no thanks to Dani's persistent questions.
'So, is Doug a good kisser?' Dani asks.
'Do ye mind?' Rahne replies. 'I'm trying tae choose m' clothes.'
'Don't change the subject Furtop.' Dani says. 'Answer the question.'
'He's a wonderful kisser.' Rahne sighs. 'I admit that I havnae had anything tae compare him tae but... m' senses jus' gae loopy when he kisses me.'
'You know what the next step is don'cha?' Dani asks.
Rahne winces, dreading what comes next.
'When're you guys going to have sex?' Dani asks.
Rahne fights back her blush and selects a suitable ensemble for the date.
'Dougie knows where I stand on that.' Rahne replies. 'Besides, it's too early tae take such a big step. We're going tae make that decision when we're ready.'
'That's good thinking Furtop.' Dani says, nodding approvingly.' That's real responsible of you.'
'So what d'ye think?' Rahne asks, holding up a knee-length blue skirt and blouse.' Will Dougie like these?'
'I doubt that it really matters what you're wearing.' Dani replies. 'Doug'll think that you'd look hot in whatever you wear. Heck, he thinks that you'd make a potato sack look hot!'
'I'm nae hot.' Rahne replies sheepishly. 'Tepid maybe.'
'Hey there.' Dani replies. Getting up and putting her hands on Rahne's shoulders in comfort. 'What happened to the confident Rahne that can't keep her lips away form her boyfriend? Doug loves you no matter what.'
Rahne smiles sweetly at the thought and gets dressed, not forgetting her lucky crucifix necklace, the very same one that Illyana said brought out here boobs.
'So what d'ye think?' Rahne asks, giving Dani a twirl. 'D'ye think Dougie'll like it?'
'Oh yeah.' Dani replies. 'Pure man bait! Now you go get him tiger!'
Rahne strides happily out of the room to find Doug.
Meanwhile-
Doug is in the kitchen cleaning his shoes. Roberto is also there, sitting on the counter sipping a soda.
'So, you kissed Rahne yet?' Roberto asks.
'Yup.' Doug replies.
'Tongues?' Roberto asks.
'Oh yeah.' Doug replies.
'Cool.' Roberto nods.
Rahne walks into the room and Roberto nods approvingly at Rahne's clothes.
'Looking good Rahney!' He grins. 'If I weren't taken I'd go out with you like a shot!'
'Thankye 'Berto.' Rahne replies, blushing slightly. 'Dougie, are ye nearly ready? We dinnae want tae miss th' first showing.'
'I'm all yours Furtop.' Doug replies, linking his arm with hers. 'Shall we go?'
'Go we shall.' Rahne replies. 'Don't wait up 'Berto.'
'And don't do anything I wouldn't.' Roberto replies.
'What's that?' Doug asks. 'Be modest?'
'Ha ha very funny.' Roberto sighs. 'Just get going already will you?'
TBC...
NEXT: The date. Guest starring: Catseye!
