Two Different Things
By: Kryptonite
Six Months Before
She's got everyone of them wrapped around her little finger. Jubilee did her best not to glare at the girl sitting across from her in the Rec. Room. Even with the danger her skin posed the boys still flocked around the Southern Beauty. It's not fair!
One Year Eleven Months One Week Three Days After
" Jubilee?" Rogue's voice called into the darkness as the door slipped open. The person entering didn't answer. " Jubilee? Is that you?" Rogue was starting to be scared, mind flashing dangerously.
" I hate you." A voice lowered several pitches in anger were Rogue's only warning before the gloved hands latched around her throat. Instantly she was choking, fingers scrabbling at the slippery hands stopping her from breathing. " I hate you." It took Rogue a minute in her struggles to comprehend that Jubilee was crying. " I hate you."
The hands released their grip and the girl walked back out the door, silent tears streaking down her face. Rogue took a shuddering breath before collapsing back on her pillows.
One Year Eleven Months One Week Four Days After
" What happened to you?" Kitty asked, noticing Rogue's turtleneck.
" Chill." Rogue bent over to pick up a book that had dropped to the ground and Kitty noticed the bruise at the top of the collar.
" What is that? A hickey? Let me see!" Kitty launched herself at Rogue, trying to pull the collar down on the shirt.
" It's not a hickey. I swear. Now, promise you aren't going to attack me again." In the time it had taken Kitty to get close to Rogue, Rogue had Kitty on her back and was sitting on her stomach.
" I promise, just let me breathe." Kitty gasped out. Rogue reluctantly got off, sliding to the floor. " So if it's not a hickey what is it?"
" MYOB." Rogue answered, handing the paperback to its owner on the couch.
" Come on Rogue, can't be that bad. What happened?"
" A homicidal maniac got into my room last night and tried to choke me to death. No problem. I kicked him in the groin and he slipped back out the window without further ado. Problem solved with barely a mark to show for it."
" Rogue." Kitty gave Rogue a pointed look, crossing her arms over her chest.
" What? It really happened that way. Honest. Cross my heart, hope to die, stick a needle in my eye."
" Don't even joke like that. I'll find out what really happened. I promise."
Promises made and promises kept are two different things.
A/N: A little more insight into why Jubilee isn't Rogue's biggest fan. Jealous much? Yes, yes she is. So, what was with the whole choking thing? And if you don't know then we're all doomed because my muse is now leading me in circles.
Bluenose, I'm glad you finally pegged what you like. That's an awesome compliment for a writer to get. Thanks. Rebel, here's my shopping list: chicken, bread, strawberries, pure chocolate, sprite, sprite and more sprite. Got all of that? LoL.
Star, was that a good cheesy line or an American cheesy line? I'm not sure if I know how to tell the difference… Cookies for Beauty818 and Veronica.
Have a good life everyone, peace.
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