Dougie

Chapter 9: The Fuzzy Chicks and the Dougie

By The Uncanny R-Man


Disclaimer- I don't own anything, all familiar characters belong to Marvel.

Shout Outs-

Lia Fail- Yay, you're back! You really liked chapter 8 the best? Aww, that's so kind of you, thanks. {hug} Enjoy the update.


Caleb Hunter- I agree, Doug and Rahne were meant for each other. I never took any notice but come to think of it, Josh Foley does look kinda like Douglock.

Bigtreydawg- I'm glad that you liked this. I'm a big fan of the retro New Mutants too, Wolfsbane especially.


Darkstorm5000- Heh, I had to choose someone to pick on in this story so I chose Roberto.

Joey1- Yup, Rahne and Doug are official now. There will be more Sam and Dani acting all big brother/sisterly soon. I think that it's quite clear what Dani and Sam were upto in his room that night, if you know what I mean? {wink, wink}

Risty- Heehee, cuteness abounds! Yeah, I'm sure that you love Roberto's 'bits.' The 'tiger' thing was just a gratuitous Spider-Man reference that I thought I'd throw in.

Salem Centre-

Rahne and Doug were walking hand in hand along the street in Salem Centre. They were on their way to the movies to watch Shrek 2 for the umpteenth time. Doug originally wanted to go see a Friday the 13th marathon but Rahne managed to convince him to go see the fat ogre with the inexplicable Scottish accent.

Rahne felt Doug squeeze her hand slightly and looked up at him. She couldn't believe that she had finally admitted her feeling for him after all these years. Add to that the fact that she finally confronted the man responsible for most of her mental aguish and she was happier than she had ever been.

'D'ye know what time the film starts?' Rahne asked.

Doug looked at the watch on his free hand.

'Eight o'clock, I think.' He replied. 'We've got quite a while left 'til it starts so do you want to get some ice-cream or anything? My treat.'

'Only if I can have triple chocolate minty chip.' Rahne replied.

'Only the best for my girl.' Doug grinned as he leant down and kissed the top of Rahne's head.

Up above their heads, hidden by a neon sign, the feline hellion known as Catseye narrowed her eyes suspiciously and carefully slunk across the roof of the building towards the ice cream parlour.

Later-

Rahne and Doug have purchased their ice cream and are walking back towards the movie theatre. Doug looks over at Rahne and notices that she had a spot of ice cream on her nose.

'Um Rahne.' He said. 'You've got something on your nose.'

Rahne tries to lick off the ice cream but to no success.

'Come here.' Doug said as he stepped closer. 'Let me get that for you.' Rahne blushed slightly as Doug kissed the spot of ice cream off her nose.

'I couldae done that m'self, 'know.' She said.

'Yeah, I know.' Doug replied. 'But you have the cutest nose and I just couldn't help but kiss it.'

'Aww Dougie.' Rahne blushed as she swatted her boyfriend on the arm. 'Yuir such a tease!'

Doug looked at his watch and cursed under his breath.

'Dammit, the movie's almost started, we'd better get going.'

Rahne took hold of Doug's arm once more and followed him inside. And once more, Catseye was still watching them from the roof.

When inside they took their tickets and quickly rushed to get their refreshments. Unfortunately, they had run out of cheese for the nachos, which Rahne was quite vocal on wanting, so they ended up with popcorn and extra-large sodas instead. They went into the respective screen and took their seats while they waited for the film to start. Fortunately, they had missed most of the trailers and ads before the movie and it wasn't long 'til the movie started.

Every so often they would both reach for the popcorn, which was stood between the both of them, and accidentally link hands. Doug would then blush deeply and clear his throat nervously while Rahne would just giggle at his expression. Heck, it wasn't that long ago when she would be the one blushing like that.

About halfway through the movie, Rahne noticed that Doug was fidgeting nervously. The young Scots werewolf just grinned and laid her head on his shoulder, shocking him out of his fidgeting. Rahne's grin only widened when Doug nervously put his arm around her shoulders.

'It took ye long enough.' She muttered. 'I thought I was supposed tae be the shy one.'

After the movie-

After the movie had ended they both decided to go grab something to eat. Rahne was notorious for her appetite, even in her human form and Doug, well; he was never one to deny a beautiful lady a meal.

The idea of visiting a posh restaurant was instantly nixed, as they weren't exactly dressed for the occasion so they both decided that they should just visit a nearby diner. And once again, from up on the roof, Catseye followed them to their destination.

Once the two New Mutants had entered the diner, Catseye first ensured that they hadn't seen her and once the coast was clear, she dropped down into an alley and sneaked in through the side entrance.

Inside, oblivious of the fact that they were being stalked, Rahne was sitting in a vacant booth while Doug went up to order. Rahne had decided upon a Philly cheese steak while Doug decided on a simple cheeseburger.

Rahne absent-mindedly fiddled with a saltshaker while she waited Doug to come back with their drinks. Fortunately, she did not have long to wait as Doug soon arrived with their sodas. Rahne had opted for an extra large Pepsi while Doug had a caffeine free Pepsi.

'Are you sure you don't want a diet Pepsi?' Doug asked as he placed the sodas down onto the table. 'We don't want you to get hyper.'

'I need m'sugar, Dougie.' Rahne replied. 'That's what keeps me goin'.'

Doug just shrugged and sat down opposite Rahne.

'Well this has been a wonderful night, Dougie.' She said. 'I've never had so much fun, not even when Dani pantsed 'Berto in the pool.'

'That was awfully funny.' Doug chuckled. 'But do you know what makes this night even more perfect? The fact that I'm spending it with the most beautiful young woman in the world!'

'Don't tell me that yuir cheatin' on me with Halle Berry.' Rahne mock gasped.

'I was referring to you.' Doug replied.

'I know that.' Rahne sighed. 'I was jus' teasin' ye.'

Doug took a sip of his soda and placed his hand on Rahne's.

'Um Rahne, I think that now is the right time to say this. We're both mature young adults...'

Doug was interrupted by Rahne blowing bubbles in her soda.

'Do you mind?' he asked. 'I'm trying to be serious.'

'Sorry.' Rahne said apologetically as he put down her soda. Doug continued.

'What I mean to say is...' Doug cleared his throat nervously as he tried to think of the words. 'Um... we've been friends for... a long time and I was wondering... y'know, if it's alright with you to...'

'Take the next step?' Rahne finished for him.

'Umm... yeah?' Doug sheepishly said.

'Well I'd be lyin' if I said that I havnae thought aboot doing... that with you but don't ye think that it's a wee bit sudden, this is only our first date, y'know?'

'Well, yeah.' Doug said. 'But I'm just saying that if you want to, I'm happy to take the next step with you.'

'That's real nice of ye Dougie.' Rahne said. 'At least ye asked me before hand instead o' forcin' yeself on me.'

'You do know that I'd never do that, right?' Doug asked. 'Forcing myself on you, I mean.'

'I know ye wouldnae do that Dougie.' Rahne replied. 'That's why I love ye so much.'

'I love you too Furtop.' Doug said as he leaned closer and kissed her.

Their lips had hardly time to touch when the waitress came up with their orders.

'One Philly cheese steak and one cheese burger.'

Rahne groaned reluctantly as she broke away from Doug and leaned against the seat.

'Thankye very much.' She muttered through clenched teeth.

'Enjoy your meal.'

'We just dinnae seem tae catch a break, do we?' Rahne asked.

'That's life I suppose.' Doug shrugged as he took a bite out of his burger.

Rahne was about to put some ketchup on her fries when she caught a familiar scent. Doug noticed her worried expression.

'Anything the matter Rahne?' he asked.

'I'm sure that it's nothing.' She replied.

Rahne once again tried to put some ketchup on her fries.

'RAHNE, DOUGIE!' A voice yelled form across the diner.

The sudden yell caused Rahne to squeeze the ketchup bottle too hard and it squirted in Doug's eye, eliciting a shout of pain form the young mutant.

'Hello Catseye.' Rahne growled under her breath. 'What a pleasant surprise.'

Catseye skipped over to the booth and plonked herself down beside Rahne.

'So, what're you guys doing here?' She asked. 'Ooh! You're on a date, aren't you?'

'Catseye, can you pass me a napkin, please?' Doug asked.

'Sure.' Catseye replied as she took a paper napkin from the dispenser. 'But why?'

'Rahne accidentally squirted ketchup in my eye when you yelled over at us.' Doug replied.

'Whoops.' Catseye blushed guilty. 'My bad.'

'So Catseye, what do we owe ye this honour?' Rahne bitterly asked.

'I just wanted to come see what my to most favouritest New Mutant were doing.' Catseye innocently replied.

'We were on a date.' Rahne said. 'Until SOMEONE made me squirt ketchup in Dougie's eye.'

'Okay, I'm sensing a little hostility here.' Catseye said, holding her hands up in defence. 'So I'm just gonna go over to the counter and get myself a coffee.'

Rahne and Doug both sighed in relief as Catseye went over to order her coffee.

'Quick, Dougie.' Rahne whispered. 'Let's get out of here before she gets back!'

'But what about the food?' Doug asked.

'Forget the food.' Rahne replied. 'Cheese it!'

Rahne grabbed hold of Doug's hand, threw some money onto the table and ran out of the door. Catseye then came back with her coffee.

'Hunh.' She shrugged. 'The way they ran out of here you'd think that they didn't like me. Ooh, Philly cheese steak! Ah well, waste not, want not.'

END...

NEXT: It's Doug's birthday and Rahne has a very SPECIAL surprise for him...