A Walk on the Wild Side
"Logan, let's runaway," I said to my friend.
"Runaway? Ya feelin like yourself, Ro?" he asked, looking away from the TV screen.
We were watching TV in one of the entertainment rooms. Sighing, I answered, "Yes and no. I'm ready to do something different. You know how you can get tired of the routine of your life that you just want to do something that you wouldn't normally do to keep things interesting?"
He nodded that he did but he still looked at me with concerned eyes. And he should. My name is Ororo Munroe, the co-captain of the X-Men, a league of mutants dedicated to fighting for the freedom of humans and mutants alike. We fight both humans and mutants to ensure that we can all live to see the day when humans and mutants can live together peacefully and harmoniously.
Now, don't get me wrong. I strongly believe in the fight that we are fighting but sometimes I get tired. Sometimes, I just want to live my life for me and not be concerned with making sure the world is safe for all mutants. Yes, the X-Men and its founder, Charles Xavier, put the needs of others before our own needs.
Some days, I wouldn't change it for the world. The traveling to strange and exotic places, the constant adrenaline rush we get whenever we hear the alarm sounding, the intense training sessions in the Danger Room, fighting other mutants, and the constant danger…what more could you ask for. Truly there's nothing like it.
But for the last two days, I haven't been myself. Normally, I am a conservative, very laid- back person who loves to work in the gardens with my plants and flowers and read a good book. But lately, I haven't had the energy or desire to do those things or save the world and worry about others. I want to worry about me. I want to be able to wake up in the morning and only think about what I want to do and do those things. Being a X-Man really does make it hard to actually do the things you plan to do. So, I say all this to say I want to take a weekend off and do things that I want to do for the sake of myself. I want to have a selfish weekend and for once, put my needs before the needs of others.
So, I asked myself who would be the best person to run away with and of course my mind said, actually screamed LOGAN for so many reasons. First off, he is a loner by nature and has, on many occasions, just upped and left the team without anyone knowing where he was or when he was coming back. It has gotten to the point where we are not surprised when he's not where he is suppose to be because that's just who he is. The other reason…well, I am being selfish, right? is that I'm in love with him and I couldn't think of any one else I would rather spend a weekend with. Plus, he's an outdoorsman. So I can actually getaway from it all. Communication with the outside world would be optional and above all that, I will be safe. Not that I can't take care of myself, but its nice to have a strong man around to take care of you.
Now that I got you up to speed, let's see what happens next.
"So what did ya have in mind, Ro?"
"Why don't we jump on your bike and go where the wind takes us."
"Are you sure you feelin alright? Its not like you to be a free spirit."
"I just want something different. I want to do something that's not like me so what do you say, are you game or not?" I said standing, going to the door, waiting to see if he will accept my challenge.
"Because either way, I'm leaving the mansion for the weekend, with or without you. I just thought that you would enjoy a weekend alone with a Goddess."
Did I just flirt with him. Oh my, God! What's happening to me? While my mind raced with these and other thoughts, I tried to keep my cool and look nonchalantly back at Logan who seemed to be thinking hard. I had been loving this man from a far for a very long time while he was in love with a married woman. So I guess I got tired of watching him want her and wanted to see if he could want me for a change, if only for a weekend. So, sigh, let's see how he reacts.
"Only a fool would turn down spending time with a beautiful woman, especially if that woman is a Goddess," he said, playing along, getting up and coming over to look me in the eyes. Why did he do that? I hope he can't feel the heat my body is generating with him being so close.
"I'm ready when you are," he said, his eyes never leaving mine, accepting my challenge.
Since I didn't think he would, I was almost shocked speechless. Almost. Its hard to hide your surprise when you are trying to look indifferent. It took a minute for me to say, "Okay. Let's go."
Breaking eye contact, I turn and we both head to our respective rooms to pack. Since I haven't lost my whole mind, I leave a note for Scott and the Professor letting them know that we would be away for the weekend and that they can contact us only if they truly, truly need us. Even then, I may not answer, because this is going to be my selfish weekend.