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Chapter 3

When Betsy and Lexa got home they found Rogue sitting on the couch watching TV and eating ice cream. They were all wondering what was going on and why Rogue had switched partners right before a major competition. She had never done anything like that before, dance was too important to her so it was obvious that Joe must have done something really bad. Betsy and Lexa were followed in by Kitty, Amara, and Jubilee.

Rogue looked up as everyone walked in and sighed. "Ah guess ah'm not going to get to wait until tomorrow to explain, huh?"

The group shook their heads at the same time and then everyone started laughing when they realized what they did. It was what they needed to release the tension that had been building in the room. When the laughter died they all got serious again. Kitty sat down next to her best friend and wrapped an arm around her. "Hon, we like know how important dance is to you so we like want to know why you're dropping Joe."

"Ah'm dropping Joe because he's a bastard. He kept bothering me to date him and when ah said no he flipped. He said that he would have me one way or another and if ah so much as looked at another guy that he would make sure ah wouldn't look at them again. The guy is becoming obsessive and it's scaring me. There was no way ah could dance with him after that. The part ah didn't expect was Remy helping me out like that. He even said he would make sure we make it to the competition in three weeks." By the time Rogue finished her explanation she had a small smile on her face. All her friends looked at each other and knew what that smile meant. Rogue was starting to fall for the Cajun charmer. They just hoped that he wouldn't hurt her if she ever admitted to him or herself that she was falling for him.

They sat around and talked about what was going on with everyone until about 3 a.m. Jubilee and Amara had to get home and sleep since they had class the next day. They were trying to finish college since Logan was helping them with tuition. He didn't want them to work in a bar for the rest of their lives. Everybody else decided that they had better get to bed as well.

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Rogue was the first to the studio again the next morning. She had told Ororo that she would post the schedule today. Ororo arrived about five minutes after Rogue. Since she had told the girls what had happened with Joe last night she knew that the guys would know by the time they arrived. What she didn't expect was that Ororo had already been filled in. When asked how she knew, Ororo said that Lexa had called her last night after Rogue went to bed. "Since you have to train another partner for the competition I am going to have John and Wanda take over your group classes. You will still have to fit in your private lessons since they have requested you." Rogue was glad that Ororo understood and was willing to work with her.

The first part of her day was filled with private lessons. By the time 4 o'clock came around she was feeling very tired but knew that there was still a lot of work to do. Remy meet her in the kitchenette after he had finished with his last lesson. "How 'bout we get some supper before we get to work?"

Rogue needed a break and quickly agreed. There was a little café caddy corner to the studio and it was decided that they would eat there to get back to the studio quickly. When they got back they went right to work. John and Wanda watched them practice while waiting for their next class to start. "It's a good thing we have a small room for private lessons or we would never get anything done. All the students would be too busy watching them." Wanda comment while watching the two. "They would make such a cute couple don't you think Johnny boy?"

John nodded and then looked at his girlfriend. "You're not going to play matchmaker are you Sheila?"

"Maybe, but I think she is going to need a little time to get over what that bastard, Joseph, said to her. Whether she will admit it or not, it shook her up." They looked once more at the couple. Both were smiling and seemed completely unaware that they were being watched. "I don't think that I will have to do anything. Time will take care of those two on its own."

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Meanwhile at the bar Lexa was getting ready for the rush that started at six when a certain white haired man walked through the door. Glancing up she saw Pietro standing in the doorway staring. "What are you staring at?" She glared at him trying to intimidate him. It didn't work. Pietro just smiled and walked over to the bar.

"I'm looking at a very beautiful woman who I am hoping will do me the honor of being my date for the ball." Pietro looked over the woman standing in front of him. She had tan skin and brown hair and eyes. She looked more like her mother then her father. She had been the result of a one night stand and when they found out they got married. Over the years her parents had grown to love each other very much. Logan and Mariko were married 6 years when she was killed in a car crash. Logan and Lexa were devastated by her death. It wasn't until her father met Ororo that the two had healed from their loss and moved on with their lives.

Lexa wasn't sure how to answer Pietro. She did think he was cute and funny but at the same time she knew how he went through women. He had a new one on his arm every week and she didn't feel like being another notch on his belt. "I don't dance," she decided to reply instead.

Pietro shrugged. "We can take care of that. You are a black belt so it won't be hard for you to learn some dances before the party."

She looked at the white haired, blue eyed man and decided to give him a shot. If he tried anything she knew she could take him. "I guess I can try to make it. I'll have to check with dad to make sure he will have enough help that night first though."

Pietro was delighted. It was true that he was a womanizer and he was actually proud of that fact. He had known Lexa for a few years now and as he got to know her better he found himself actually interested in her as a person and not just a conquest. He was looking forward to getting to know her better outside of the bar. "I have dance lessons every morning at 10 so make sure you are there tomorrow to work on your dancing." Pietro reached out and grabbed her hand and kissed the back before she could pull it away. "If dad doesn't need any help that night I will be there tomorrow for the lesson." With that she turned around and headed towards the back of the bar. Pietro grinned at her departing form before heading out the door to get back to work himself.

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Back at the dance studio Rogue and Remy were still practicing. Rogue was surprised at how quickly Remy picked up on the routines. He even gave a few suggestions for making it better. Rogue was actually starting to be glad Remy stepped forward to support her the other night. He was a much better dancer then Joseph and they worked so well together. They had been working for about 3 hours and she was starting to get tired. As they finished off the routine they were working on she suggested that they stop for the night. Remy was getting tired too and quickly agreed.

"How bout we go get something to drink and eat before we completely call it quits chere?" Remy suggested. He wasn't entirely sure why but he wasn't ready to separate from Rogue. Maybe it was because of the threat Joe had given him last night. He wasn't sure what he had in mind for Rogue but he guessed it wouldn't be good and Remy wasn't going to let him hurt her. She had such a passion for life and it was infectious. Remy was shocked to find he was developing feelings for Rogue. He would do anything to make her happy and keep her safe. After what happened with Joseph he decided to take it slow with Rogue. He found the thought of losing her made his heart hurt. He vowed to himself he would keep her safe no matter what the cost to himself.

Sorry it is so short. I'm having problems filling in the middle of this story. I know where I want to take it I'm just not sure how to get there. If anyone has any suggestions I would be open to them. Please review.