You know what time it is? Time for another chapter of Southern Hearts for your enjoyment! (I hope you enjoy it at least)

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A/N: bold and italics is song lyrics

Chapter 4: Mr. Brightside

A few days later...

Rogue, Hank and the Professor were all currently down in the MedLab in another power control session. They were the only people that knew she had basically been able to control her powers for a few weeks but she didn't have complete control so she didn't want to share with anyone else.

The Professor beamed at his long time student, "Well my dear Rogue I think we have finally done it this time." yeah I'm the man! no one ever thought it would be possible for Rogue to control her powers and WHAT NOW! they shall all bow down to me!

"Oh mah gawd... Ah can touch? Ah can control mah powers! Ah, Ah, don' know what ta say," Rogue said with pure elation. mmmm but Ah know what to think, Ah can have physical contact now, emphasis on the physical...

"The wonders of science and telepathy can create miracles. I'm glad we could grant you your greatest desire Rogue," Hank stated. more science then telepathy though I assure you.

Rogue, who couldn't stop smiling, merely hugged Hank and the Professor then exclaimed, "Ah don' know what to do with mah self it has been sooo long since Ah could have skin to skin contact!" man Ah don' know how they did it but thank gawd for Hank an' the Professah. In a more serious tone Rogue said, "Do ya boys mind not tellin' anyone about this till dinner? Ah'll tell everyone then." that way if Joseph has any ideas about touchin me people will be around so he can' Ah still haven' broken it off with him yet.

"Of course Rogue, I'll be sure to have all the X-men present at dinner tonight. Congratulations once again," the Professor replied while wheeling himself out of the MedLab. I am still the man.

"Well Hank, Ah'll see ya at dinner Ah'm gonna go try an' get used to my new control," Rogue said while walking out. no more gloves or long sleeves in summer! oh man Ah'm gonna need a tan!

Hank just turned back to his precious lab and jumped right into some new experiment. Science is my greatest lover.

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Later that night at dinner...

All the X-Men were sitting around the table, Scooter, Jean, Betsy, Warren, Logan, Stormy, Bobby, Kitty, Piotr (the newest Russian loverboy), Jubilee, Remy, Kurt, Hank, Joseph, the Professor and of course Rogue. Dinner had just finished and it was time for Rogue's announcement.

Before everyone started to leave the Professor cleared his throat and said, "If you don't mind everyone before you go off Rogue here has an announcement to make."

Smiling nervously and standing up Rogue took off her gloves and started speaking, "As ya'll know the Professah and Hank have been workin' on this new program they came up with to help me control mah powers an' well today Ah finally gained complete control." Ah wonder what everyone is gonna say... gawd Ah hope Joseph doesn' try to kiss me.

Everyone in the room clapped and cheered for Rogue and came up to congratulate her.

"As your leader I just want you to know how proud I am that you were finally able to control your power," Cyke said as he was first up to Rogue. I am such a great leader that she learned to control her powers. I am probably her inspiration.

Next Jean came up giving Rogue a hug and said, "I am so happy for you Rogue!" great now I will be the only girl in the mansion not getting any action. I mean Scott just does not know how to please in the bedroom he finishes way before I even get warm.

Betsy wrenched Jean off Rogue and enveloped her friend in a huge bear hug saying, "I knew you could do it luv!" finally my best friend can get some action! oooo I can teach her all the good positions and...

Betsy's thoughts were interrupted as Warren congratulated Rogue then turned to her asking if she was ready to go back to his mansion.

After Betsy and Warren backed off Rogue, Kurt bampffed his way up to her and said, "I always knew you could do it, meine schwester!" vell ok I thought vat she would never control her powers but it doesn't mean I'm not insanely happy for her. Just pleasantly surprised.

Kitty and Piotr strolled up next to Rogue, Kitty spoke up first with, "You can finally touch! Oh my God, you'll have so much fun trust me there is so much you can do with skin to skin contact if you get my meaning," Kitty finished off winking at Rogue.

Rogue just smiled at Kitty and thought, she is actin' like Ah have no idea what sex is geez just cause Ah'm a virgin doesn' mean Ah won' know what to do with a man and his "friend."

Piotr, Bobby, Logan, Jubilee and Stormy all said their congrats to Rogue then left to do what ever X-men do when they aren't fighting the bad guys. Hank and the Professor left also giving Rogue another "Good job!" So the only people left in the room were Remy, Joseph and Rogue.

Joseph walked up to Rogue and put his hands on her shoulders saying, "Rogue you finally did it! This means we need to celebrate please let me plan a nice evening for the two of us." finally something is going my way, I'll be Rogue's first. Yep I'm gonna tap that ass.

"Well sugah Ah did want to talk to you how 'bout we just go out for dinner where we can talk." an' Ah can dump your boring self

With a little air of disappointment at the mention of wanting to "talk" Joseph replied, "Of course Rogue my darling I will make a reservation at a restaurant for Friday." I will seduce her with my sexy charm that I know I have somewhere...

Then Joseph moved to give Rogue a kiss but when she saw his intention she turned her face so he kissed her cheek not her mouth. She smiled sweetly at him. What does he think he is doin' tryin' to kiss me!

"Right I will just go make that reservation now I will see you later Rogue," Joseph said walking out of the room. I can't believe she gave me the cheek.

Getting up from his seat Remy walked up to his chere, "Remy is very glad de chere learned control." an' he also can' wait to taste dat skin o' yours. Remy took Rogue's hand and placed a kiss on it sending heat through both of the Southerners. Remy wonders if silver boy will try anythin' on t'ier date...

A little bit flustered Rogue thanked Remy then went up to her room to figure out how best to break up with Joseph. wow with the heat that Cajun just made me feel Ah could make Antarctica feel like the Bahamas.

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Friday night...

Remy was currently pacing his room wondering what Rogue and Joseph were doing on their date. Merde, dey wouldn' sleep together I mean well maybe Joe would but not my Roguey. Look at yourself Cajun all hung up over a girl... GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER! Mon dieu easier said den done. All Remy needs is somet'ing to distract him till dey get back.

Looking around his room he decided to listen to the radio to try and get thoughts of Rogue and Joseph out of his head.

I'm coming out of my cage
And I've been doing just fine
Gotta gotta be down
Because I want it all
It started out with a kiss
How did it end up like this
It was only a kiss, it was only a kiss

Remy sighed, At least you got a kiss homme all dis t'ief has gotten was a few short hugs and a lot of cold showers.

Now I'm falling asleep
And she's calling a cab
While he's having a smoke
And she's taking a drag
Now they're going to bed
And my stomach is sick
And it's all in my head

Woah, Woah, dere song who said anythin' about dem goin' to bed?

But she's touching his chest now,

He takes off her dress now

Heh, Rogue wouldn' want to touch his chest, Remy bet he has man boobs. Wait a minute, was Roguey wearin' a dress when she left? Mon dieu please let the zipper be stuck or somethin' like that. Stay on dress! Stay on wit' all your dress might!

Let me go

And I just can't look

It's killing me

And taking control

Jealousy turnin

BOOOM!

Remy had quite enough of that song and "accidentally" charged it. I don' get jealous no not at all. He sighed and started to walk out of his room. Remy needs a drink.

To be continued...

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A/N: if you were wondering how Rogue can control her powers she just can ok? I wanted her to control them so yeah she can.

The song Remy was listening to was Mr. Brightside by the Killers. Their cd is awesome btw.

Next time: Joseph and Rogue's "date"

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