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This chapter may not be as exciting, but it is sort of romantic. Basicaly it's just the after affect of Rogue's leaving the mansion.
The Darkness Within
You've Got To Try Harder Than That
Magneto's Base
The room was soundless, just the way she liked it. She needed some time away from all the noise, but they never went away, the mutants always came to check on her, to make sure she was there and safe. But now, she had it all to herself, there was no noise, it was just her, and she could finally think to herself.
Rogue looked out of the little window she had, she felt like a prisoner, but she knew it was for her own good. She needed to calm down, especially after having killed her closest friends, close enough to call family. Though, she couldn't help but feel like she was being watched, she didn't think about it much, but it was still irritating her. She just wanted to get away, go for a nice secluded walk, and maybe check up on the X Men.
As much as she wanted to go back, Rogue knew she couldn't. She didn't want to hurt them of all people; she knew that she'd go all 'psycho' on them anyway. It was better for them if she stayed with Magneto until she got things under control. She wouldn't really care if she hurt the Brotherhood, as long as she didn't kill anyone. Rogue knew that Magneto would want her for something; after all, he wouldn't risk death by the Rogue just to show her off in front of Charles Xavier. He wanted power, and she was after all powerful, therefore she knew he wanted her for something, something she probably couldn't say no to.
"Knock knock." said a familiar British accent. Rogue sighed in misery as she turned around to see Betsy there. The girl had been constantly aggravating her, seeing how she was, if she wanted anything, going on about her ex boyfriends. What Rogue wanted was to be left alone!
"Not you again." Rogue commented. Betsy pulled a 'surprised' face, though Rogue could see it was a fake. Betsy then grinned and walked to the side of the room. Rogue eyed her as she walked, suspicious of what she was going to do. She didn't trust her at all, and Betsy knew it. And what she also knew was that Rogue felt trapped, one way to gain her reliance was to grant her on wish.
"That's not very nice considering I'm your new best friend." she said, winking. Rogue scoffed, even though she knew the girl was being sarcastic. She couldn't stand the thought of being this girl's friend, she'd drive her mad. Plus, Rogue knew she was up to something, she was playing a game, all she had to do was find out why.
"Mah best friend? You can try t' b' mah best friend in another lifetime, though ah doubt ah'd be friends with ya then either, depending on mah aptitude not t' b' friends with the enemy." explained Rogue.
"Ooo, touché'." Rogue rolled her eyes, in a way; her quick witted personality reminded her of herself. Betsy was a sort of 'do I look as if I care?' girl. Rogue liked that, but she didn't like her rudeness of expecting to be her friend when she didn't even know her.
"Besides, ah highly doubt that you'd wanna b' friends with a dominant, evil Southern gal." said Rogue miserably. Betsy looked at Rogue, feeling a little bit of compassion towards her. It must have been tough not to touch, but even worse having this unmanageable power. Though Betsy was doing this for Magneto's plan, she couldn't help but think if it were at another time, maybe the two would be friends, they were similar and they both seemed like they'd been through the rough patches of life.
Betsy moved towards Rogue was sat on the bed, now hugging her legs up against her chest, her arms wrapped round them. "Now don't go all moapy on me luv. Dominant maybe, perhaps a little bit of evil, and most certainly Southern…butevil aint the end of the world."
"Is that 'spose t' cheer me up?" she asked sarcastically. Betsy grinned.
"What I'm tryin' t' say, is don't get your pretty little head worried. You're fine at the moment, so don't think about the past, or the future, just live in the now."
"That's easy fo' you t' say, you aint killin' ya friends and bein' possessed bah some crazy thang called Phoenix!" shouted Rogue.
"I know…but if you just try to think clearly for one day, then I promise you, even though you've done all that you have, you'll feel better." said Betsy.
"It's hard t' do that when ya locked up in some metallic room with one window what aint even got a good view, an' all ya can do is think 'bout the past…"
"True…so…why don't we change that?" said Betsy. Rogue looked up at her, a little inquisitive.
"What d'ya mean?" she asked.
"Well, as long as metal man doesn't know, I could take you out for a walk in Central Park…it wouldn't hurt, plus your powers aren't going crazy are they?" Betsy offered. Rogue thought about it for a moment. Why was Betsy doing this if she was just trying to get her to do whatever Magneto wanted Rogue to do? Wasn't Betsy just a puppet? Or was she actually trying to be friends with her, try to be some light in this dark time? Was she similar to her and Dazzler's friendship? The two weren't alike that much, apart from there outgoing personalities. Maybe there was a little Dazzler in Betsy, and she just wanted to help Rogue out. Rogue didn't like pity, but it was the best she had been offered so far. "What d'ya say?"
Betsy stretched her hand out for Rogue to take. Rogue stared at it for a moment. She didn't know why she was anxious. Maybe it was because she didn't want to go and hurt someone, but she knew it's because she got too comfortable being alone. She was used to people always trying to get her to do something, mainly Kitty, but she never did, she rather be alone. But now things were different, and she did want to go out for a breather.
"Ah don' know…" said Rogue. "Ah could hurt someone…"
"Oh come on, I'll make sure you won't." said Betsy. Rogue sighed and took her hand.
"Fine, but as long as ya buy me an ice cream." said Rogue as Betsy helped her up. The woman laughed and smiled.
"I promise." Rogue then walked towards the door. Without her noticing, Betsy turned to the window, and though she couldn't see anything, she grinned and winked, knowing who was watching. The door light turned green and the two women exited.
Xavier Mansion
Hallway
Bobby walked along the hallway, obviously thinking about the events that had taken place. He couldn't believe that Rogue had kissed Remy, and he wouldn't believe it. Rogue would never do that him, or would she? He didn't know anymore, she had changed so much. The way she looked at him when she saw him coming to see her, there wasn't anything in her eyes, she looked at him like he was nothing. Yet, when she saw Remy, she kissed him! He felt more and more annoyed as he thought about the snake charmer kissing his girlfriend. Bobby was just glad Remy couldn't enjoy it since she absorbed him.
"Bonjour mon ami." said the Cajun who had just walked out of his bedroom door. Bobby stopped for a second and looked at him. Well he could see why Rogue might be attracted to him, but Bobby was just as good looking. He just growled and shoved past him. "Wow, what's wit' de hatred towards Remy?" Bobby turned around.
"Hatred, what hatred?" he asked sarcastically. Remy wasn't that dumb, he knew what this was all about. Bobby was still mad at him, and he didn't exactly blame him. If only he knew that truth, Remy would probably have hyperthermia if Bobby knew Remy also initiated the kiss.
"Let's see, ders de evil look o' deat' in yo' eyes, den ders de hate Remy wave coming right at Remy." he said. Bobby rolled his eyes.
"Good choice of words." he said. "You know why I'm mad at you Gambit." Remy put his hands up in defence and put a fake shocked face on.
"Well dis mus' b' serious 'f ya callin' Remy bah his code name."
"You know exactly what I'm taking about!" shouted Bobby as he came closer to Remy. He could sense his anger with his empathy; it was spilling out, ready for Bobby to use it as an act of aggression.
"Listen, befo' you do anyt'in' stupid ice cube, you need t' know dat it was just a brush o' de lips." he lied. "Der was no flirtin', she just came up t' Remy an' kissed him…ya can' even call it a kiss." Bobby didn't know whether to believe him or not, he never really trusted the guy, though he wanted to since he looked like a laugh, he just never had the time for him though.
"Then why don't I believe you?" he asked. Remy shrugged his shoulders.
"Probably 'coz ya wanna believe dat Remy did kiss de femme so you have an excuse t' get yaw anger out." Bobby looked at him steadily.
"What do you mean?" he asked.
"Oh come on, ya amie's back, she's gone all crazy an' you're angry, an' since Remy got a kiss from ya femme ya can take ya anger out on Remy." Remy explained. Bobby knew that was partly true, he had been frustrated with the fact she had become the way she has, but still, he kissed his girl! "Plus de fact dat you know you gotta hot amie an' she can slip away from you at anytime."
Bobby felt a wave of anger come over him. He didn't know why. Sure it was a bold comment, but it was true, and it wasn't enough to hit Remy with…but he did. He couldn't contain himself. He hit him straight round the face, watching the Cajun with pride as he fell to the ground. Remy touched his nose which had blood coming from it and looked at Bobby, angry. He stood up and was about to hit him, when his fist went right through his head. Bobby looked terrified, and Remy looked amazed. He moved his hand out of his face and looked worried. Suddenly Bobby screamed as he was phased through the ground.
Coming out from the ceiling, he fell onto the floor, hard on his bottom. He looked around and saw Kitty standing in front of him tapping her foot.
"How come I'm like always there to save your sorry ass Bobby Drake?" asked Kitty. Bobby grinned and stood up, brushing some dust off of him.
"Did you see me hit him?" he asked happily. Kitty nodded, but not amused.
"Totally, and it was so like, lame! I can't believe you had the nerve. Sure, I know that Remy can push you too far, but do you like, really think hitting him was the answer?" she asked him. He didn't know what to say to her, she acted like his older sister.
"Sorry mom." he said. She rolled her eyes. "I just couldn't help it I-." the door slammed open to reveal an angry Remy. Bobby grinned, he found it funny that Bobby could get away with hitting him, yet he couldn't hit him back.
"So you get ya other amie 'ere t' phase ya t'rough de ground 'coz ya scared o' a little punch in de face?" he asked. Kitty stepped in front of Bobby, making sure Remy wouldn't hit it.
"I'm not his girlfriend, and like, you shouldn't have teased him anyway." said Kitty defending Bobby, which was bizarre since she never defended him. She didn't know why she never defended him, but she liked putting Bobby into place, and Bobby didn't seem to mind. "Maybe he wouldn't have hit you if you just like, stopped going on about your little kiss with Rogue." She only wished he got it on with Rogue, and then she could have Bobby to herself. She immediately shook that thought away since she knew it wasn't right to think that way.
"He shouldn't o' hit Remy in de first place, he knew Remy was only jokin'!" shouted Remy. He and Bobby both knew he had some seriousness to what he had said though. Bobby growled and started to walk forward, but she put her hand in front of him so he wouldn't move. Kitty sighed.
"Look Remy, just go before you too have a genuine slamming match and I'll have to phase both you losers into a wall." said Kitty angrily.
"Yes mom." commented Remy. Kitty growled.
"Why does everyone keep saying that!" Remy ignored her and slammed the door behind him. Kitty turned around to a grinning Bobby. "What?" she asked.
"You. You actually defended me for once in my life." he said. She looked at him debatably for a moment then smiled pleasantly at him.
Med Bay
"How long was I out for?" asked Scott to Jean. Jean put a flannel on his head as Scott lay in the bed. She smiled down at him.
"A couple of days…so, do you accept as true that it's her now?" she asked. He nodded despondently.
"I just didn't want to believe it was her, as much as I wanted her to come back, I just wanted her to rest in peace ya know?" he said. Jean nodded.
"I know Scott, I would never wish this on her, but it has happened now, and we can't change that. And I know we have to find her, but right now, we have to concentrate on the Professor and Ororo." Scott put his hand on Jean's and held it tightly.
"I'm just glad you all survived, you could have died Jean, and I would have never been able to say goodbye to you."
"How did you think I felt when I saw you laying on the floor unconscious?" she asked. "I thought Rogue had killed you!"
"But she didn't, and we're out of harm's way…for now at least. But…like you said, we need to focus on getting the Professor and Storm better again." Jean smiled and kissed her boyfriend. "I love you Jean." She hugged him and a cheerless expression came upon her face.
Flashback
"Don't." Logan said. "You're blush is really pretty. The scenery is perfect, the moments right." She then found his lips crashed onto hers. She opened her mouth, letting his tongue enter as they both teased each other for a while. She felt his hands rubbing her back again and again as she fiddled with his hair with her hands. She felt the heat as they made the kiss more fervent. She pressed her body into his and she felt him lift her body into the air, and wrapped her legs around his. Jean knew if she pulled away now, she couldn't go back for more. She wanted so bad to keep kissing him, but she needed air.
She pushed him away and put her feet to the ground, backing away from him. "I can't Logan…I'm sorry I did that, it was childish of me."
"No it's not, we both wanted that, I could feel the connection between us. Stop trying to fight it Jean, 'coz the more you deny it, the more it's gonna become a struggle."
End Flashback
She couldn't get the wolf man out of her head. The kiss still remained on her lips, in her head. Everywhere she looked she thought of him, he was in her head. But what was worse is that she was with Scott, and she was still thinking of him. She sighed and felt really guilty.
"I love you too Scott."
Central Park
Rogue loved walking here, there were few people just enjoying themselves quietly, there were the sounds of the wildlife and the light warm breeze which softly lifted Rogue's auburn hair into the air. She breathed in and out, sighing happily.
"Enjoying it so far luv?" Betsy asked. Now Rogue was less happy. She wanted to be on her own, and she could ditch Betsy at anytime, but for some reason, she just didn't want to, for now at least. Rogue smiled and nodded.
"Yeah, ah really needed some fresh air after everything that's happened." she said. "Ah guess ah owe you a thank you fo' gettin' me outta that place." Betsy smiled.
"No need, only looking out for ya, it's not like you couldn't have busted down the wall." she joked. Rogue frowned, not really wanting to think of her powers at the moment. Betsy noticed and stopped smiling. "Anyway, I owed you an ice cream didn't I?" Rogue smiled.
"Sure do, ah'll have a double mint choc-chip ice cream please." Betsy smiled.
"Exactly what I want…see, we're not too far alike." she said as she went to the ice cream cart. Rogue frowned again, not really wanting to be anything like the girl. She was the enemy…though, she was being friendly towards her, and Rogue was trying her best.
After a few moments, the British girl came back with the ice creams and a little piece of paper in her hand. She handed the Southerner her ice cream using her telekinesis, the began to eat hers. Rogue looked at the piece of paper a little curioiusly, which Betsy noticed.
"This?" Betsy asked. Rogue looked up at her. "The cute ice cream man gave it to me, he's from Ireland." Rogue rolled her eyes.
"Trust you t' get a guys number when ya jus' goin' fo' a quiet walk." Betsy laughed.
"Well, maybe we can find you someone?" said Betsy. Rogue then laughed.
"Seriously? Come on, ah'm in no state t' have a boyfriend…plus that fact that ah sorta do…well ah think ah do…" said Rogue unsure.
"Form the X Men?" Betsy asked. Rogue nodded and Betsy rolled her eyes. "Well if you're not sure then that means its over. You either are or you aren't, and I'm saying your not."
"Ah don' think you have that authority over mah life sugah." said a grinning Rogue. She had to admit, Betsy did make her smile. And it did make her forget about the X Men, even though that was a huge matter. Somewhere in her heart, she believed the X Men were alright.
"Well I do now, come on, you don't need a boyfriend. Just a boy friend." said Betsy.
"Which in your language means a one night stand." suggested Rogue. Betsy pulled a shocked face.
"How dare you!" she joked. "You don't have to meet a guy and fall in love and all that bullshit, just meet a guy and have a laugh with him, and that might lead to a bit of sex but who cares?"
"Ah care, 'f ya didn' notice, ah can' touch anyone…well ah can, but then that means ah have to use this new dark power ah have which could make me go all psycho."
"Rogue, shut up." Rogue gasped, she was about to say something when Betsy interrupted. "I'm gonna find you a guy, and you have to talk to him, and do a little bit of flirting." Rogue shook her head.
"No way, ah'm not doin' that. Like ah said, the fun me an' this guy could have could result t' 'im dyin'." pointed out Rogue.
"But it won't, it's harmless flirting is all. Come on Rogue…I'll pick someone…" Betsy looked around the park to see the cute guys. While she was looking, Rogue continued to shake her head.
"No way ah'm not doin' it!" she shouted. Betsy laid her eyes on one certain person and smiled realising how cute he was.
"It's your lucky guy, looks like a real hunk has came for a walk today." she said grinning. "I choose him." Betsy pointed over to the guy.
"No!" Rogue shouted as she turned to the guy where Betsy was pointing. "Not in a million ye-." she stopped as she realised who it was, though Betsy didn't have a clue. "-ars…"
"Ahh see, he's drop dead gorgeous." Rogue looked at him, still amazed. All the memories just flooded back of the time they had together. She gulped and turned to Betsy.
"Alright…ah'll talk t' 'im." she said. Betsy's eyes lit up.
"Really, was it the good looks that changed ya mind?" she asked. Rogue just nodded, knowing that wasn't why and walked slowly towards the lake he was near.
She stood behind him for a second and looked back to Betsy to see if she was looking, which she was and she waved to the Southern girl. Rogue frowned, she didn't need an audience. Rogue turned back round and taped the man on the man on the back.
"Remy LeBeau?" she asked. The man turned around and almost gasped, taking a few steps backwards and stared at her through his sunglasses. He was wearing a red t-shirt, some jeans and a trench coat over the top. She had to admit he looked pretty good.
"R-Rogue?" he asked. She nodded and smiled, knowing the reason why he was a little jumpy.
Xavier Mansion
Med Bay
Logan watched Jean help a fragile Scott out of bed, feeling the jealousy hitting him full on. Sure, they looked good together, but him and Jean were far better. She saw so innocent and different, Logan loved that about her, but he also knew she had a different side to her which she didn't like to show very often. But with Scott, she could never show that side because he wasn't like that. But she'd stick by him, because she was a good woman…he hated the fact she was so loyal.
Flashback
"Please don't." Jean said.
"We can't forget it." he said. "And I know that you can't keep fighting it for long."
"I'm not fighting anything." Jean protested.
"Don't lie to me Jean, I know you." She shook her head.
"No you don't, you think you do, but you just don't. Not like Scott does."
"What we have-."
"We don't have anything." she said securely. He refrained himself.
"What we have is more than you and Scott have, I can feel It." he said.
"Well whatever you're feeling is erroneous. I've known Scott since I can remember. If you only knew the adventures and the horrors I and Scott faced together, the things that brought us together, then you'd understand there is no hope for us at all!" she explained.
"We've been through things too Jean!"
"Not like me and Scott have. You don't know me Logan; you don't know my hobbies, my preferred food. Scott knows me inside out."
"That's true, I don't know that, but I know the real you. The side that you keep hidden. You have a connection with Scott, but we have a connection too." he said straightforwardly.
"I don't love you." she said. Logan felt a prickly pain in his stomach, it was one thing being discarded, but to actually hear the woman of his dreams tell him she didn't feel the same way he did about her just killed him. "I love Scott."
End Flashback
He growled as Jean put her hand on his bare chest, and the two giggled over something. Logan knew the two had a connection; it was obvious since they had known each other all their lives, but it didn't change the fact that Jean felt affection towards Logan, and he knew it. He would keep fighting for her, she was on the edge and he knew she'd break.
Sensing his presence, Jean turned to the door while hugging Scott. She saw his jealous face and couldn't help but feel bad, but she didn't break away from her hug until Logan couldn't take it and left. She couldn't help but think about what he had said, "Stop trying to fight it Jean, 'coz the more you deny it, the more it's gonna become a struggle." and he was right, it was.
Central Park
Remy looked at her with disbelief, of all places he decided to go, and Rogue had turned up here. He couldn't help but notice her luminosity. She looked fresher today, just like she wasn't troubled. Her hair was shining and her face looked more contented than before, something was different about her. He liked it. He had never seen her this way since he didn't know her before the whole occurrence.
"Désolé cher, you jus' shocked Remy. Let moi give you a proper greetin'." he said as he got Rogue's gloved hand and kissed it. Rogue rolled her eyes and took her hand away from his grasp. He was a little stunned; no one had done that before. He at least expected a blush or a smile.
"P-lease, ya really think that works on me?" she said as she put her hand on her hip. He looked at her posture and couldn't help but think how yummy she looked. Her hips were perfect and her breasts… "Ah do have a face Cajun." Remy snapped out of his day dream and looked to her.
"So is dis you or ya dark side?" he asked a little unsure, because no woman had ever treated him this way.
"This is me." she said. "Apparently mah dark side wanted t' kiss some Cajun trash, but normally, ah wouldn't touch ya with a barge pole." Remy was really surprised, he hadn't said anything and she was already insulting him.
"Okay…should we rewind and start over?" he asked. Rogue grinned, and then pulled a sombre face. She looked behind her to see Betsy talking to the ice cream man, rolled her eyes, and then turned back to Remy.
"Listen t' me, that gal near the ice cream man is part of the Brotherhood, she's taking me out an' tol' me t' come over here and flirt with you." explained Rogue in a whispering tone. Remy grinned.
"Remy will agree t' dat cher." he said flirtatiously.
"Okay, ya call me cher again an' ah'm gonna have t' kick yo' ass where the sun don' shine." said Rogue insistently.
"Now Remy knows what de others were talkin' 'bout, you have got an attitude…Remy likes that very much." he commented. Rogue sighed.
"Are you gonna continue tryin' an' failin' t' flirt with me, or are ya gonna listen t' what ah gotta say?" she asked, knowing there wasn't an answer to that question. He nodded. "Ah'm staying with Magneto until mah power calm down so ah don' hurt the X Men…but first thangs first, are the X Men okay?"
Remy pulled a perturbed look. "Jeany an' Wolfy are alright, a little shook up but der bon. De Professor an' Scott are unconscious as far as Remy knows, but dey will survive…an' Stormy…well…" he could see Rogue's face was anxcious to know, but he couldn't break her heart, she looked too happy. "Stormy's wounded, but she's alright cher." Remy lied her. Rogue's heart sank, but she was glad it was nothing serious.
"Ah can' believe it…what's wrong with her?" she asked.
"Jeany tol' us that she lost a lot of blood, but she okay. Her legs are broken though, but she'll survive…" Rogue put her hand over her mouth as tears fell down her cheeks.
"Oh mah gawd…" she said. "Ah…ah don' know what t' say…" Remy felt sorry for her, it must be terrible to know that you killed someone…he knew the feeling, so he couldn't tell her, mainly thinking about her own safety.
"I'm so désolé cher but least she'll survive." he said, wanting to comfort the girl. She wiped her tears away and regained posture. As much as she wanted to cry over it, she had to remain strong for now.
"'F you can pretend that ya not an' X Man, ya can pretend that ah flirted with ya an' come walk with us fo' a bit, ah need t' know that the X Men are okay." Remy nodded, not knowing if he should give her a flirtatious comment or not. He never liked to see a woman cry, especially one as beautiful as Rogue. Rogue grabbed his trench coat and walked over to Betsy who was flirting with him.
"Okay tomorrow night then." she said. She saw Rogue coming towards her with the man and smiled. She towards the ice cream man and winked. "Till then."
"Ah see you kept ya self busy." said Rogue smiling. Betsy looked the Cajun up and down and grinned.
"And I could say the same for you." Remy grinned and the British girl. She was hot, her hair was a little messy, but it gave her a punk look which suited her. Especially with the purple stripes going through her hair. "So who's this guy?" Rogue smiled.
"This is a Cajun in the flesh." joked Rogue. Remy stepped forward and took Betsy's hand in his and kissed her knuckle.
"Remy LeBeau at ya service chéri." Betsy smiled and laughed.
"How cute, he's gotta chat up line and a little action to go with it." she said.
"Lame, ah know." Rogue said. Remy smiled and put his arm round Rogue. Rogue's eyes opened wide and she growled.
"Aw, ya love Remy really." Remy smiled and put his arm round Rogue. Rogue's eyes opened wide and she growled.
"Take it off or ah'll beak it off." she said. Remy smiled and took his arm off of her. Betsy rolled her eyes.
"Now Rogue, didn't we talk about you being hostile towards people?" said Betsy.
"Ah no ah no." she said smiling. "Ah think we better b' off Betts." Betsy pulled a puppy dog face.
"Aww, but I was having fun." she said. Rogue pulled a face which scared Betsy a little. "Hey, don't pull that 'you better do what I say or you'll die a slow death' face at me!" Rogue rolled her eyes. "Fine, but you have so gotta see this cutey again." she said. Remy winked at Betsy.
"Do ah have too?" asked Rogue joking. "Ah don' need a date with a swamp rat."
"Pet names now huh cher, didn' know we were dat far into our relationship." he said getting closer to her. Rogue put her hand on his chest, pushing him back.
"'F you define our relationship as the snake charmer who's gonna constantly infuriate the Southern gal, then yeah, we're that far into our relationship…'f ya can call it that. And as far as pet names, you wish."
"Ouch." said Betsy.
"Don' worry précieux, Remy likes a little spirit in his femmes." he said grinning to Betsy about Rogue. Rogue laughed.
"Excuse me, your woman? In ya disturbin' little dreams." she said. He went close up to her and whispered into her ear suductivly.
"Ya always in mon dreams cher." Rogue growled again and pushed him away.
"Ah'll sue you 'f ya ever dream about me." she said. It was strange to Rogue, she had only known him for a few days, and she felt like she had known him for months, most likely because she had absorbed him, but Remy felt the same too. Betsy however thought it a little odd that the two were like this when they had just met, but she didn't really care, as long as he was hot, she was okay with it. Besides, it made Rogue forget about her powers, and Betsy could get closer to her, making Rogue join the Brotherhood and their plans.
"Okay, enough!" said Betsy. "As much as I love watching love develop in it's strange and wondrous ways," Rogue scoffed, "we do have to go, but call me on this number, and we can arrange what time to meet you tomorrow." Betsy handed him a piece of paper with her number on it.
"Tomorrow?" asked Rogue. "There aint gonna b' a tomorrow!" Remy smiled.
"O' course Remy will," he said winking at Rogue.
"No way am ah goin' out with him!" shouted Rogue candidly. 'Ah had his personality fo' a few hours an' tht was bad enough!'
"Sorry, but you don't have a say in this luv." Rogue's mouth went wide open.
"Ah can' believe you are runnin' mah life fo' me!" she shouted.
"Get used to it…hey, before we go, how about you give him a good bye kiss?" Betsy suggested grinning.
"No way am ah given that Cajun a kiss!" Rogue protested folding her arms.
"Aw, ya wound Remy cher." he said as he put his hand on his heart.
"Whatever swamp rat." said Rogue as she was about to walk away. He grabbed her wrist and turned her into his arms and smiled. "What the hell d'ya think ya doin'!"
"Dis." he said. She knew he was going to kiss her; she quickly brought out her power so she wouldn't hurt him, as he pressed his lips against hers. She didn't know why, but she let him kiss her…she didn't stop it. She felt his tongue slide into her mouth as it tangled with her own. He tasted so nice, so refreshing. She almost moaned as the pressure tensed up and he deepened the kiss. She realised what she was doing and pushed him away before it got any deeper. She wiped her lips in repugnance, though she did enjoy it. He smiled and took her hand again, kissing it. "Vous voir demain mon beau chéri." then he walked away.
She understood a little of what he said since she knew a little French but she didn't totally understand. Betsy stood beside a astounded Rogue and smiled.
"He go tya there didn't he?" she asked. She groaned and grabbed Betsy.
"Come on ya little conspirator." she said as she dragged her away.
Xavier's Mansion
Jean and Logan were in the med bay, Jean checking Ororo's vital signs, while Logan was sat on the bed next to her, watching Jean work. All he wanted to do was grab her and kiss her all over, take her in his arms and tell her hoe he felt, but he knew she would never go that far, not as long as she was with Scott.
"Well…she has lost a lot of blood, and she's damaged her temporal lobe and broke a few bones, including her back." explained Jean. She slammed the clip board she was holding onto the side in anger. Logan was a little shocked as he had never seen her use any act of aggression before. "I just can't help but feel like this is my fault!"
"Jean, you couldn't have done any thing else. It wasn't your fault…" Logan said trying to comfort her. Jean groaned, she knew he was trying to comfort her, but that wasn't something Logan was good at, that was Scott's job.
"But it is, if I used a little bit more power I could have reached her before the house came tumbling onto us!" she shouted. "Just a little bit more power and she would be in top condition!"
"Jeany…if you did that you would have injured ya self, and then you wouldn't have able t' save the Professor." Jean shook her head, not wanting to accept that as the truth, though he was right. It was way too much power for her, and if she had used to much she would have passed out.
"No Logan…I don't care what you say, I could have done something…and it's my entire fault she's like this. I mean, she may not wake up from this coma!" she said. Logan stood up and grabbed her arms and put them beside her, looking deep into her eyes.
"She will, I promise you that. There's some way we can help her, and we gonna find it." he said. "She's so strong Jeany, just like you. She can and will recover from this." Jean looked into his cold eyes, she felt reassured which was funny since she never though Logan could do that. She thought he was all about the heat and passion, but he really did care about her…she cold feel it. She lent in to kiss him when she heard the heart beat monitor stop, making the dreaded noise of a flat note. Jean's eyes went wide and she pushed Logan back to turn to Ororo's heart monitor, seeing that it had one flat line.
She gasped and went over to her. "Oh my god." she said.
Cliffhanger! rahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh! okay im going to take my pills now lol. So how did you all like it? I know it's mean to put it on a cliffhanger, but I couldn't help it, I love it!
How about the Romy? Is that good enough for you? Lol, I loved writing it. I thought it's time we put a little bit of lightness onto it, just while Rogue has control otherwise there'd never be time for the two to get to know each other.
So please once again 5 or more review and I will update, but just because 5 people have reviewed doesn't mean you can't review. In fact, I'll make it longer if more of you review. Yeah!
Anyway…next chapter – We see what happens to dear old Storm, Jean and Scott spend some time together, while Logan searches for Rogue, Kitty and Bobby make small talk, meanwhile Rogue, Betsy, her new toy boy, and Remy go out for some nightlife. Will Rogue ever give in to his charms? REVIEW XXX
