Thanks again go to mazdamiatta for sending me information on competitions. Hope that I get it right.:-) Costume descriptions are from costumes found on the site 8
Rogue sat up with a start when the alarm went off. It took her a second to figure out where she was. Looking around she saw Remy lying next to her and the memories of last night started coming back. Smiling Rogue took a moment to savor her memories. She had to admit that Remy was as good in bed as he was on the dance floor. Suddenly she realized that she had to get a move on so that she would be ready for the competition. Jumping out of bed she raced for the shower. She had just enough time to get showered and get to her apartment for her costumes before they had to check in. As she came running out of the bathroom with a towel on her head Remy turned over and studied her. "Where's the fire chere?" He asked as he stretched and rubbed his eyes.
"Ah have to get back to the apartment to grab my costumes and do my make-up and hair before the competition. Sorry about having to run this morning but you have to get ready too. Ah'll talk to you later at the competition." Rogue gave him a quick good-bye kiss and bolted for the door before Remy was fully conscious of what was happening.
Grinning at his closed door he got up and went to the shower a little slower then Rogue. He took a while in the shower as he recalled all the events of the past night. 'Sure hope to have more nights like this in the future.'
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A couple of blocks from where Remy was happily getting ready for today John and Wanda were frantically trying to get ready themselves. They had over slept since they were up late with more entertaining activities. Looking at the clock again she ran into the shower to get ready. When she walked out of the shower John was waiting for her with a cup of coffee. "Sheila you haven't had your morning coffee yet and you know how cranky you are when you don't get your coffee."
"Thanks sweetie," Wanda said before she took a drink. After feeling the effects of the coffee she had to admit that she did feel better. She wasn't as nervous as she had been when she woke up. Taking a moment to show John her appreciation she leaned over and gave him a big kiss. "Thank you for the coffee, now do me a favor and go get ready so that we can leave soon, alright?"
"Yeah, yeah, yeah," she heard John mumble. "I think that I will be getting a cold shower this morning after that kiss sheila." Wanda smiled thinking about last nights events.
"Aww, is the poor baby upset? Maybe tonight if you are a good boy mama will make it all better."
Wanda smirked as the door was pulled back open and John pulled her back in to join him in the shower. Wanda pushed him back trying not to be too disappointed, after all they would have tonight to enjoy each others company. "John as much as I would love to get a shower with you we don't have time. We have to be ready and out the door in an hour. How about I make it up to you tonight?" Wanda asked when she saw the look of disappointment on John's face as she left the bathroom.
Pulling her in for a quick kiss John whispered in her ear, "I'll hold you to that sheila." Wanda nodded and headed out of the bathroom to finish getting ready.
When they were ready to go they headed over to the studio to meet up with the others. When they arrived they saw that they were one of the first ones there. Pietro and Lexa were there with Ororo and Logan along with some of the competitors that were from out of state. Since this was a smaller competition it was mostly people from New York and the immediately surrounding states.
Wanda headed over to the booth to check in and found out that they would be doing the fox-trot. After telling John which dance they were doing she headed to the dressing room to get into her gown. While getting into her costume Kitty walked in to start getting ready. "When do you and Piotr dance?" Wanda asked as she made sure that her hair was still properly done.
"We're number 5. I can't believe that fifteen couples showed up for the professional class. The amateur class attracted 25. Lexa and Pietro are thinking about entering the amateur portion of the competition in New Orleans that's coming up in a couple of months."
"Really? That would be fun. We haven't got to spend much time with Lexa lately but if they are entering then it would mean she would be at the studio more." Kitty nodded and then pulled her gown over her head. "John and I are doing the fox-trot. What are you and Peter doing?"
"We have the waltz. I'm really glad that we got that one because it is our strongest dance." Kitty looked up as the door to the changing room was opened. Lexa had followed Rogue into the changing room. "What are you doing in here Lex? Did you and Pietro decide to compete today?"
"No I was bothering Rogue about details from last night. She never came home you know." Lexa said with a pointed look. "I believe she owes me an explanation about why she didn't at least call and let me know that she was staying with her handsome dance partner."
Rogue rolled her eyes knowing that Lexa had succeeded in her goal of seeking Kitty on her for information. "Oh my God, Rogue! You spent the night with Remy! Was he any good? How did this come about? And was he any good? I want details and I want them now!" Wanda, Lexa, and Rogue looked at each other before busting out in laughter.
"Kitty you asked the 'was he good?' question twice." Rogue said when Kitty looked at them like they had lost their minds. "By the way, did you show Lexa your ring?"
Rogue's question succeeded in getting the attention away from her so that she could change into her costume. "What ring? Do you have something that you would like to share as well?" Lexa questioned as she turned to Kitty.
Kitty beamed as she held her hand out so Lexa could see her ring. "Peter proposed last night!" Kitty squealed in delight.
"Oh wow! That is a beautiful ring. How did he propose?"
"He asked me in the starlight on the balcony during the party last night. He said some of the sweetest things." Kitty got a faraway look in her eye as she remembered the events of last night. "It was so romantic. Is Betsy going to be here later? I want to show her the ring too."
Lexa just nodded and turned back to Rogue. "OK, now it's your turn to share your information."
Rogue sighed knowing that she was going to be pestered until she told them. "Yes, ah went home with Remy and we spent a wonderful night together. He is a wonderful and thoughtful lover and it was the best night of my life. Now can ya leave me alone so that ah can be nervous about the competition coming up in peace?"
Her question reminded the other two girls what was going on today. Looking nervously at each other they both ran over to the mirror to check their hair and touch up their make-up. Kitty glanced at Rogue and asked, "What number are you and Remy?"
"We go right after you and Peter and we are doing the quick-step. Ah have to admit that it is my least favorite dance and ah hope we don't mess it up."
"You'll be fine. John and I are doing the fox-trot and it is not exactly our best dance but it could have been worse. Do you know anything about the rest of the competition?"
"Yeah, Remy's old partner is here and is trying to convince him to dance with her again."
"You don't sound too thrilled about that Rogue. Are you a little jealous?"
"Maybe. Ah don't know why ah would be. He told her last night that he wasn't interested in dancing with her last night but ah don't know if she is going to give up that easily."
"I wouldn't worry about it. Remy is happy at the studio. I was talking to Ororo the other day and she said that he had told her that coming to the studio was one of the best things that had happened to him lately. I think him liking the studio might have something to do with you too." Kitty smiled at her friend as she looked herself over in the mirror. She was wearing a pink gown spaghetti strap gown on that had a low cut back with jewels decorating the bodice of the gown. She had a matching chocker with jewels on it and had added some floats to her arms to finish off the effect. The floats were a deeper pink and would add to the effect of floating over the ground while she danced. Her hair was back in a French twist with some tendrils left down to frame her face. She looked absolutely beautiful in the dress.
Wanda nodded her agreement and went to check out her outfit in the mirror as well. She was wearing a red dress in a more daring design. There were cutouts around the waist and in the back showing off her stomach and strong back and spaghetti straps that showed off her shoulders. The dress was tights with sequins down to mid thigh before it flared out into a wispy skirt. Looking herself over she decided that she had to go get John. The competition was getting ready to start and she wanted to make sure that they were warmed up and ready to dance. Smiling at her friends she wished them luck and then went off to find her partner. Kitty soon left to get warmed-up as well leaving Rogue to look herself over and make sure hair and make-up were properly done.
Rose saw Rogue standing in front of the mirror in a long sleeved gown that had a float attached to the back and the wrist of her right hand. The sleeves and back were made of a sheer material while the skirt looked to be made out of chiffon that would help make her look like she was floating as it twirled around her legs. Approaching Rogue she was set on convincing her to drop Remy as her partner. "Hello. Are you ready for the competition?"
Rogue glanced over at the girl from last night. She had to admit that she was pretty with her red hair up in a knot at her neck and her blue eyes that sparkled like sapphires. Her dress was a tasteful black halter with blue jewels around the top of the dress. "Ah think so. Remy and ah have only been dancing together for a little over a month but we work so well together it didn't take us long to get adjusted." Rogue smiled at the disappointed look on Rose's face. She had guessed that the girl would try to get Remy back somehow but hadn't expected for her to approach Rogue in an attempt.
Rose nodded. She had seen the look on Rogue's face as she talked about dancing with Remy and knew that she wouldn't get through to her until Remy messed up somehow. "Good luck out there." With that Rose left a surprised Rogue behind.
'Ah thought for sure that she would have tried harder to get Remy back but maybe she's got something else up her sleeve.' Giving herself another glance in the mirror she turned and walked out of the dressing room to warm-up.
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Next chapter is the competition. I'm having problems deciding exactly how this is going to go so it might be a while before I update again.