A/N: Hi, thanks for all of you who reviewed. Hope you like this new chapter. Silly me, I forgot to say on the last one that I own nothing even related to Marvel or the X-Men. Enjoy!

Can't Stay

"What is it that you would like to talk about Rogue?" asked Professor Xavier, leaning on his desk.

"I think you already know Professor, but I don't feel comfortable here anymore. Just this morning one of my friends flinched away from me because of what happened. I don't want to be reminded of that everyday for the rest of my life," I said calmly.

The event that "happened" I can remember all to well. There had been a new teacher at the school helping out in place of Jean named Carol, or Ms. Marvel. She and I became very good friends; with her becoming my family, second only to Logan. Her mutations were the ability to fly, super strength, and indestructibility. Unfortunately for Carol, her indestructibility was no match for having the insides of her stomach on the floor next to her. The X-Men were on a mission, and with all the commotion, no one could get to Carol and I.

Flashback

"SCOTT! STORM! HELP!" I cried frantically. "Rogue, Marie, I'm dying, there is nothing they can do," said Carol from my gloved covered arms. "You are NOT dying, Carol, just hang on Ok," I said almost angrily. "Marie honey, if you want to help, let me live through you, please." I couldn't say anything, but this was one of my best friends final requests. I leaned down and hugged Carol for all she was worth. When I felt the pull I said I was sorry, but I hung on until all the memories had stopped. "Thank you Carol, for everything," I whispered. When the X-Men finally came, I was protecting her body. "Rogue, come on get on the jet." "I'm coming Scott," I yelled. I grabbed Carol and ran through the huge amounts of the Brother hood's minions. Once on the jet I fainted.

End Flashback

Once word got out that I had touched one of the teachers, everyone flinched away from me, or left an empty seat in between them and me. When I walked down the halls, people parted so there wasn't any risk, even the teachers. I'd gotten sick of it, and now the feeling to run was really strong. Sitting across from Professor X. I realized all I wanted was Logan with me, and I was determined to go to him.

"Professor, after graduation I would like to leave. I know how to handle myself, and the pity everyone feels for me is over whelming. I know that before Logan left he most likely asked you to take care of me. If you won't let me go willingly, I will find another way," I said, hoping that it sounded final and calm, and that he wouldn't be too angry.

"I love all that you have done for me, but I need to find anything and everything out about me. After Carol, I realized that I want to find out who Rogue is, and if Marie is still in here somewhere," I said, tapping my temple.

"Rogue, you will be sorely missed, but if you believe that this is the only way to feel comfortable in your own skin, then please, at least let me help you with the finances. I will not be taking no for an answer, though. And please remember that you will always have a place here," said the Professor solemnly.

"Thank you Professor," I said opening the door. "Rogue, what do you wish me to tell the other inhabitants of the school and your friends?" "Nothing Professor until I'm gone, but even then that I'm not kidnapped or dead only, and that this was my choice."

I paused at the door thinking. then I added timidly, "And Professor, before I leave, can I come talk to you again, about..."

"Logan," he said without question, "of course." "Yeah. Ok, thanks." With that I left the Professor with his thoughts and ran back to my room.

TBC

A/N: Yeah, chapter 2. Push the purple button and review. Pretty please?