Okay, first off, this isn't the new chapter. I just couldn't pass this idea up, and I wanted to post it right away. Hope you like it. Oh, and by the by, is there anyone around who wouldn't mind drawing me a picture of the Munroe family? By which I mean Logan, Ororo and the twins? It'd be greatly appreciated, but I'm not officially asking, mind you, just wondering. Oh yeah, the song is 'So Amazing', by Luther Vandross…I recommend you download the cover Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé did. It's quite lovely.
Romantic Interlude
Jendayi raced around, putting the finishing touches on the table. It had been set for two, and the surrounding area was lit with soft hanging lanterns. A white candle sat in the middle of the table, burning brightly, thanks to a little coaxing from the pyrokinetic. She stood back in satisfaction. "There! All done!"
"Good, now get out of sight!" Jamila hissed. Jendayi went into the kitchen, where she could see the porch and romantic looking table for two clearly. Jamila opened the door to the porch, and Evan led a confused looking Ororo and Logan outside. Jendayi could hear everything clearly, thanks to her heightened hearing.
"Goddess, Jamila, what is this? And are you wearing a tuxedo?"
Jamila grinned, and bowed elegantly in Scott's tuxedo. "Welcome to Le Chez Kerry, Madame, Monsieur. May Ah show you to your seats?" Her broad southern accent served to make her fake French all the more comical.
Ororo and Logan were seated. A gruff smile was on Logan's face, while a softer one spread across Ororo's. Jamila set out a basket containing garlic rolls and poured red wine into two glasses. "Your appetizer will be out shortly." She went into the kitchen, where Jendayi was standing with a tray. She handed the tray to Jamila, who managed to balanceit splendidly as she walked back outside.
"To start with, we have a delicious Greek salad for the Madame, and a Caesar salad for the Monsieur," Jamila said, setting the plates down with a flourish. "Would either of you care for fresh pepper?"
"If you don't mind," Ororo said, fighting to keep the bright smile from her face. Jamila ground out fresh pepper for Ororo's salad. Jamila nodded to them both and went back inside, where Jendayi, Remy and Evan were crowded around the window. Jendayi listened in on her parents' conversation unabashedly.
"Did you know about this, Logan?"
"Not a clue. I knew those two were plannin' something, just not this."
Ororo looked around at the carefully strung lanterns. "They're such sweet girls."
Evan and Remy looked indignant. "Hey! We helped too!" Evan muttered.
Logan cleared his throat in a poor effort to disguise a chuckle. "Of course, I'm pretty sure they had help."
Ororo laughed. "So Logan, do you have a date in mind for the wedding?"
"Whenever you want it to be darlin'."
"No preference?"
"Winter or summer."
Ororo nodded. They talked about trivial matters until they finished their salads, at which point, Jamila came back out to clear them away. "For the main course, we have, for the Madame, linguine primavera in a delicate sauce. For the Monsieur, we have a Porterhouse steak, rare, also served with linguine primavera." She set the plates down, and stood back to gauge their reactions.
Ororo delicately tried some of her pasta. "Delicious! My compliments to the chef!"
"Merci beaucoup, Stormy!" Remy called. There was a grunt of pain from Remy and a hurried 'ssh', presumably from Jendayi.
"The Cajun did pretty good." Logan said, chewing his steak. "Cooked just the way I like it."
Jamila fought back her giggle. "Ah'll be sure to let him know."
Jendayi could be heard to mutter, "Bit late for that."
Jamila left Ororo and Logan to their meal. Ororo smiled fondly after her. "They're such wonderful children."
Logan nodded agreement. He cleared his throat awkwardly, and lowered his voice. "Ro, there's something I've been meanin' to run past you."
Ororo leaned forward and lowered her voice as well. "What?"
"Well, I was thinking I could officially adopt the girls. I ain't got much to give 'em, except maybe a dad, but I thought…"
Ororo smiled at him, and kissed his cheek gently. "They'll be thrilled. They love you so much you know. And I know how much having a family means to you."
Logan nodded gruffly and bent his head to his meal. When he was sufficiently under control, he raised his head. "And I was thinkin' maybe for our honeymoon we can take the girls to visit your folks in Africa."
Ororo's eyes lit up. "Logan! Could we really?"
Logan kissed the back of her hand gently. "Don't see why not." The meal was finished amidst plans of the honeymoon and where they would go. Remy cleared the plates away, and Jamila stood in front of the table.
"To aid your digestion before dessert, we have provided a little entertainment."
Jendayi and Evan came outside, looking professional in a dark skirt and slacks and button down shirts. Jamila turned on the CD player, and Jendayi began to sing.
"Love has truly been good to me
Not even one sad day
Or minute have I had since you've come my way
I hope you know I'd gladly go
Anywhere you'd take me
It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...I'd go"
Evan took up the next verse. Ororo's eyes widened; she had no idea that her nephew had possessed such a smooth, elegant voice.
"Got to tell you how you thrill me
I'm happy as I can be
You have come and changed my whole world
Bye-bye sadness, hello mellow
What a wonderful day
It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above
Ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...ooh...I'd go"
(Jendayi)
"And it's so amazing, amazing
I could stay forever, forever
Here in love and no, leave you never
Cause we've got amazing love"
(Evan)
"Truly it's so amazing, amazing
Love brought us together, together
I will leave you never and never
I guess we've got amazing love"
(Jendayi)
"Ooh, so amazing and I've been wondering"
(Evan)
"For a love like you"
(Both)
"It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above
Oh, and it's so, it's so"
"It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above
And you know, it's so"
"It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above
Hey...hey...hey...yeah...it's so"
"It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above
Hey...hey...yeah...hey...yeah...yeah...hey...it's so"
"It's so amazing to be loved
I'd follow you to the moon in the sky above"
Jendayi and Evan bowed to Logan and Ororo's applause and went back inside. Ororo wiped a tear away softly. "I can't believe they went through all this for us!" She said softly, genuinely touched.
Jamila set a dish of chocolate mousse in front of them, and gave them each a spoon. "It's not over yet. Try this and tell me what you think."
Ororo delicately slid the spoon in her mouth. "Delicious!" She proclaimed. Jamila beamed proudly.
"Ah'll let Remy know." She left her parents to eat their dessert. Before she headed inside, she turned on the CD player, allowing the strains of a gentle string quartet to fill the air. Logan and Ororo were content to sit, talk and enjoy their delicious dessert, while Remy, Jendayi, Jamila and Evan congratulated themselves on a job well done. Well, they congratulated themselves after Jamila hit Remy on the head for giving away his hiding place. They eventually crept away from their 'hiding' place, and headed to their rooms. When Logan was sure they'd gone, he kissed Ororo softly.
"Love you Ro."
Ororo smiled tenderly. "I love you as well Logan."
End Romantic Interlude
Basically I wanted to write something short, sweet and cute. I like the idea of the girls getting Remy and Evan to go along with their plan.