This story just came to me one day when I was reading a book. It mentioned the Belladonna, a poisonous plant. Immediately my thoughts drifted towards X-men, and the little light bulb above my head lit up! So, here's a new Romy story, hot off the press

Just so you know:

Nobody is going to have powers (as of now..we'll just have to see. I really want to make this story have powers, but I don't know if it would work) The characters will be a bit OOC at times Some of the x-men, brotherhood members, and acolytes will make random appearances. Belladonna will most likely get bashed (along with Scott and Jean if they appear), it's a ROMY story, and she's interfering.

Disclaimer: Don't own X-menA girl can dream though, right?

"speech"

'thoughts'

and that's it for now

Complications

Chapter 1: The Trouble With Girlfriends

The phone rang, and he checked the Caller ID before answering. It was Bella. Calling for the fifth time today. Remy Lebeau sighed. 'Dis had better be important.'

"'Ello Bella."

"Bonjour darnlin'!" a perky voice replied back to him

"What d'ya want Bella? Remy be trés busy."

She huffed, "Don' ya be lyin' to me Remy Lebeau! You be playin' cards, like always!"

"Non, Remy be busy dis time."

"Remy darlin', I need ya to come over here now!"
"Can dis wait?"
"Non, it's important. I need ya to come now Remy."

"Remy be righ' dere Bella"

Ending the call Remy sighed, "Remy be sorry mes amis, but de lady wants Remy ta go over dere, says dat it be important"

His friends shook their heads as he announced the news.

"Remy, I t'ink ya need to learn to say non" Henri, his brother said.

Remy shook his head, "If Remy don' go, Bella will be mad for de rest of de week"
His friends laughed, secretly jealous of his lovely companion. Remy flashed them an apologetic look.

"Merde," he said as he placed his cards on the table, "Remy had de perfect hand too"

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Remy pulled into the driveway of Bella's house on his motorcycle. It had only taken him ten minutes to get there. No sooner had he got off the bike, Bella attacked him. Grabbing his hand, she pulled Remy into the house, not giving him a moment to do or say anything.

"I'm so glad ya decided to come darlin'!" she said, sitting them both down on the couch.

'Not like Remy had de choice.' "Of course Remy came. Remy always be dere for ya."

Bella giggled happily, "I know darlin'. Wait 'til I show ya!"

"Show Remy what?" he asked curiously. With Belladonna, anything was possible.

"Why dis!" Belladonna said, extending her hand to Remy. A new diamond ring graced her hand. 'Ya got ta be kiddin' Remy'

A diamond ring. That was what had been so important.

"Bella, ya said dat it was important"

Bella frowned at him, "But darlin', dis is important. I just bought it, and look, it's much bigger den my last one"

Remy felt himself getting angry. She had called him away from a friendly card game with his friends for this?

"Remy sorry, Bella, but Remy don' see de importance of dat stoneRemy just be wastin' time lookin' at it," he said, waiting for what he knew would come next.

Bella began to cry, "Remy, how could you be so cruel? I t'ought ya'd be happy for moi. I guess ya don' love-"

Sighing, Remy wrapped his arms around her before she could finish, "Non, Bella, J'aime tu. Remy loves ya, chere."

The words did it. Bella stopped crying the moment they left his mouth. 'De chere t'ing always does de trick.'

Meekly, Bella asked, "Really Remy?"
"Oui. Now how 'bout lettin' Remy take ya out for dinner?"

A smile graced her face, "Oui. Ya can pick me up in an hour. I need time to get ready."

"An hour? Dat's a long time Bella," Remy teased as he headed for the door.

"Remy Lebeau! Ya come back her an' apologize!"

But it was too late, Remy had already hopped on his motorcycle and taken off.

Remy took the long way home back to the Lebeau Mansion, needing to vent of the frustration from his girlfriend. He didn't understand. Why couldn't Bella have just called one of her friends? They at least would have been interested in the new ring. Remy loved his girlfriend, but she could just be so'Non, Bella is de best t'ing in de world. Remy just be upset dat he had ta leave de card game.' Plus, Remy Lebeau had seen much bigger diamonds numerous times before. Speeding past the cars, Remy arrived home to an empty house, heading upstairs to change. 'Nobody be homemust be out for dinner. Either dat or business.' Remy looked down at what he was wearing. Belladonna would expect him to look decent tonight, and his current t-shirt and jeans combo with the trench coat didn't cut it. Remy emerged from his room ten minutes later, wearing a nicer shirt and pair of pants along with his signature trench coat. He wouldn't be seen without it. Glancing at the clock, Remy saw he still had thirty minutes before Bella expected him. He shrugged, heading downstairs to watch some tv.

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When Remy arrived at Belladonna's house, she was still getting ready.

"Bella, Remy made reservations!" he yelled up the stairs, "If ya don' hurry, we ain' goin' ta make it!"

There was no answer. 'Merde, why does it take dem so long ta get ready?'

Noises coming from the stairs told him she was on her way down. She came in to view and Remy smiled. She looked lovely.

"Bonjour mon belle fille," he said as she walked closer, "Ready to go?"

"It looks alright?" Belladonna asked, twirling around, "I just got it today"

She wore a purple and red dress that stopped just above her knees. Swirls of purple and red collided on the fabric, giving it an almost tie-dyed look. It was an odd color combination, but it looked perfect on Bella. She wore red high heel shoes, and sported a matching red purse. Her hair was down, a purple flower tucked behind her right ear.

"Anyt'ing looks good on ya Bella," Remy said as he continued to look at her.

He offered her his arm, and together they left the house, ready for a nice evening out on the town.

"Ya even 'membered to bring your car," Bella said as he opened the door for her. She despised riding on motorcycles, and had been trying to convince Remy to get rid of his.

"Remy ain' dat forgetful" he said pouting.

Bella took one look at his face and laughed. She loved it when he did that!

"So darlin', where are we headed t'night?" she asked as they pulled out of the driveway.

Remy shrugged his shoulders, "Secret."

Belladonna rolled her eyes. It was always a secret with Remy Lebeau.

The drive was silent as they both listened to the radio play. Bella's favorite song, something pop-ish, came on, and she began to sing. She wasn't the greatest singer, but Remy was used to her voice by now. He began to drown it out as he stopped at the red light.

"Hey darlin'?"

"Oui?"

"Will ya buy moi some fleurs?" she asked sweetly.

Remy looked at he funny, "Bella dere ain' a flower shop 'round here"

She pointed to her right, "Dere is now."

Remy glanced over. Sure enough, there stood a flower shop. 'Since when has dat been dere?'

Remy couldn't say no, "Oui Bella, Remy'll buy ya some flowers. But we need ta be quick. We ain' got much time."

He quickly turned the car into the parking lot, and they headed into Raven's Garden.

'Merde. Femmes are high maintenancespecially girlfriends'

Okay, that's the first chapter! Guess who will make her appearance in the next chapter? Hmmm.it's so obvious! And if you take a look at the shop's name, I think it makes some other things obvious as well. I know there's no Romy, and that it's Remy and Bella, but that will definitely change, and soon! Remy belongs to Rogue and Rogue alone!

Until next time

-Les723

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