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AN: I'm going to try something different with this chapter. I wanted to show them getting to know each other in snap shops not as a continuous story cause that would take way to long. But I wanted it to also flow as a single chapter.

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Thoughts(most likely Remy's)
Written
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flash back

The room is dark its night outside and the only light comes from the monitor. Remy sits at his desk in front of the computer. His coat shed, sunglasses sitting beside the keyboard he sits with his hands poised to begin typing. But he is simply watching the cursor blink tauntingly at him following the only words that he has been able to pick.

Henri,

What Remy supposed to say? How does he describe everything that has been going on? Will Henri even be able to understand?

It been a long time mon frere. Remy hope that you will be visiting soon to take him home. Though you were right tha femme's have made this much less boring then Remy thought it would be. He has been having a different date almost every night. There seems to be only one femme in the entire town that is to immune his charm.

Anna. Such a strange girl. So warm and friendly, but distant and withdrawn all at the same time. There was just something so vulnerable about her despite her tough exterior.

"Cher, ya tired again? Dat be da third time dis class ya fell asleep."

"Ah'm fine. Don' worry 'bout it. Just had trouble sleepin' no big deal."

"Ba cher, ya ta belle ta be so fatigue. Ya gonna need a nap in dejuene?"

"Nah, don' worry so much swamp rat. Ah can take care a mahself."

That be happening more and more. Remy wish he new what was up with that girl. At least once a week the girl be so tired she can't stay awake in class. But the teachers don't seem to care. Probably cause she get such good grades despite it. Maybe it have something to do with her "skin condition".

Remy watches as Anna walks out of girl's locker room. Dressed in long sweat pants and a long sleeve shirt she stands out among the rest of the class all dressed in matching shorts and t-shirts. She walked over to join him sitting on the bleachers.

"Why ya get ta where da long sleeves while da rest of us be stuck in shorts?"

"Why ya wearin' sunglasses all the time?"

"Remy ask ya first."

"Fine, Ah…uh…Mah skin is super sensitive and um… gets irritated easily. It's a rare skin condition."

"Cher ya wound Remy. Can' trust 'im with da truth."

A flush rose to her cheeks as she began to stutter. Her accent thickening with her obvious anxiety "Wha' 're ya talkin' 'bout? Tha's tha reason."

Not wanting to upset her any further

"Desole cher, Remy no mean ta upset ya like dat."

Visibly relaxing at this she replies "It's ok. Ah just don' like ta talk about it ya know? So its ya turn why the glasses?"

"Dat's ok cher, Remy gets migraines and day help lessen da pain when he get dem." He replies with a cocky grin.

She seems to think about this for a moment considering the merits of the reason.

"Now who's bendin' the truth, Swamp rat? But Ah guess if Ah dun wanna talk about mah skin, Ah can't really make ya talk about ya glasses."

"We can talk 'bout somethin' else instead."

But that something else never comes as the coach blows a whistle signaling the beginning of class.

It wasn't until that day that Remy realized she was always covered up. Always long sleeves and pants. Never even a skirt. Even on the hot and steamy days of early September she was covered almost head to toe. Remy guess it be normal for her cause no one else seem to question it. But back to the matter at hand writing to Henri.

But really it just be a matter a time until she be melting in Remy's arms. Are you going to come visit Remy anytime soon? Even if he can't come home yet it would be nice to see a face from home.

Tante's daughter be nice. She almost as good a cook as her momma and you know that saying something. They gave Remy a nice room on the second floor. Still working on getting everything settled.

A young woman in her early thirties sits at a table facing Remy. She is rather striking with her soft features and gentle movements.

"Sugah, Ah know ya dun wanna be here but ya might as well give it a chance. What ya got ta lose?"

"Merci, Remy just wish he was back in New Orleans. It just ain't the same."

"Ah know. But it can' be that bad. At least ya seem ta be makin' lots of friends at school."

"Oui, schools ok. Nothin' like getting' schooled by da guild but not all tagether borin' either."

"No trouble bout your glasses or nothin'?"

"Non, da teacher's dun seem ta care. Most o' da students dun really care."

"Good. Ya know if ya ever wanna have friend ove' its fine. Really."

"Remy know, dere just a lot more ta do if we go ta downtown ta hang out.

"Okay. Ya wanna call ya pere tonight?"

"Oui, Merci."

"Ya welcome Remy just let meh know if anythin' come up ok?"

"Ok, Remy'll remember."

There only be a couple of people Remy would even want to know where he live. Plus if we stay out in public it limits the temptation to do things that would be considered cheating on Belle. Remy would ask that Anna girl over if she ever had time to hangout after school. She must have a hell of a lot of chores to never have anytime after school and still be so tired in class. Remy wish she could just hangout it would probably be fun to just watch TV with her and talk. She's got a nice bright mind. Shit Remy, You just got to stop thinking about Anna this much.

Remy will write again sooner this time. Bon soir Henri.

Remy

He clicks send on the computer sending off his e-mail to his brother. Remy opens another composition window and selects a name from the

Mon Amour Belle,

Remy can't find the words to describe how much he misses you. Life is just dull and plain without you. The town here is lacking in all of the necessities of life. It's a miracle they even have TV in this backward town. There isn't a girl in the place who can hold a candle to your beauty.

Is that true Remy? Sure none of the girls you've dated here are even in the same universe as Belle. But what about Anna? Sure she dresses strange, and hides in baggy clothing. But her eyes that first day they shown. Can you really say that she wouldn't be in the same league as Belle if she actually tried? Heck she's almost there trying to hide her beauty.

"How Remy even thinkin' this?" He mutters to the empty room.

Heck. Remy don't even know the first thing about Anna's family. He only knows where she lives because of that first day. Remy don't think anyone else really knows that girl though. Least not any of the people he ever talk to at school.

Remy sits at the lunch table surrounded by a mob of girls. He looks up across the cafeteria to check on Anna. She's been sleeping at lunch everyday that week. It has him worried but all he can do is make sure that nothing happens to her while she sleeps.

"Sugah, what ya lookin' at?" asks the girl, Ami, who has her arm draped around his neck.

"Oh just checkin' ta make sure Anna ok. Nothin' near as important as ya petite."

"Why ya even care 'bout a girl like her. She's such a bore and a prude. Don' ya think so Julie?"

"Totally, she won't even change in front of da othe' girls in gym. Always goes back inta the bathroom stalls."

"Maybe she just worried 'bout dat skin condition of hers?" questions Remy.

"It must be totally gross. She has had it since like forever. Where's those long sleeves even in the middle of July."

"Plus remember the time she totally flipped out on Rob when he grabbed her shoulder? All he wanted was ta give her the book she dropped. She had like a panic attack or somethin'. Such a weird one tha' girl."

"Ya really could do better then spendin' times with the likes of her." Sneered Julie.

"Aww. Ya dun mean dat petite. And anyways maybe she just shy or somethin'. She been awful nice showin' Remy 'round da school and helpin' him catch up with his classes." Was Remy's reply pulling Julie into his arms for a brief hug.

"Have ya even eve' tried ta talk to her?"

"Like once, when we had to do these projects in class about our families. It was like third maybe fourth grade. She said ah should go first and like Ah just described everything about my family and everything. And like she starte' cryin' of all the things. Then refused to describe her own family at all. Just said that she didn't want ta do the project and of all things. Decided Ah was bette' not tryin' ta figure her out after that."

"Yeah, Eloise and Melissa were even friends with her for a while after that. But like she was like, never allowed to have people over to her house or some strange rule like that. Wasn't long until she was like permanently grounded. Ah don't think she even does any after school activities. No wonder she has time to get like perfect grades. Always making the rest of us look bad in class. She so needs to get a life" added Ami.

The bell rings and the girls pack up their stuff. "Remy see y'all later?" "Oh course Remy meet ya bah the main door after last period?" is Ami's reply as spokes person for the group. Remy waves as he head over to the table where Anna is sleeping to pick up his books and her. He makes it a point to eat lunch with her before going to socialize with the numerous other girls in the grade.

He leans in to wake her gently tapping her on the shoulder. As always she wakes with a start and a sharp intake of a breath. She shifts away from him while turning her head quickly seemingly trying to establish where she is. Seeing him leaning over her, she visibly calms bringing her breathing back under control. She gives him a sheepish grin like every other time he has had to wake her and gotten that response. They gather their things and walk quickly to get to French class on time.

The e-mail gotta finish the e-mail to Belle.

Remy plans to make his break for it in another week or two. You think you can wait that long for him mon amour? Remy figure another couple of weeks and Janet will stop checking on him each night. Once that happens, he can sneak out the window and come straight to you.

Well maybe not straight to Belle. Remy couldn't live with himself if he didn't tell Anna good bye before he left. But her house is on the way down to the highway. Just slip up to her room say his good bye's and off back home. She'll totally understand.

Wont be too much longer now. Don't worry at all, Remy love you more then ever before, cher. Be strong ma cherie. Remy be there as soon as he can.

Je t'aime,

Remy

Once again Remy clicks send, sending his email off onto the internet hopefully to find its way safely to its intended recipient. He glances at the clock noticing that it is 1:30 in the morning.

Definitely, time for Remy ta go ta bed. It be late.

He rises and goes to get ready for bed. As he lays down and turns out the light he lets his mind wander.

I wonder what Anna's doing right now. Is she is even asleep yet? That girl must spend all her time doing homework to be so tired in school. She never seems to get enough sleep. Oh well. Only two weeks until I see Belle. Just …two…weeks.

And with that, Remy drifts off into unconsciousness.

Translations:
Mon frere – My brother
Fatigue – tired
Dejeune – lunch
Cher - dear
Desole – sorry
Bon soir – good night
Mon amout – my love
Oui – Yes
Merci – Thanks/thank you
Petite – little one
Je t'aime – I love you.

AN: On a completely different subject. Does ANYONE know of a story in the x-men movieverse where rogue and remy are friends from childhood and then he comes to the mansion I think unexpectedly? There is something about a coat that they always use for running away and like they grew up together until her powers manifested and she ran away. I can't find it and I really want to. I might even have it in my favorites and just not finding it but I don't think that is the case. I'm worried it got deleted or something. If anyone can help I would super appreciate it. Thanks.