I can't believe I actually forgot Jean and Scott. Ahaha… ah well…
Thanks for all the reviews.
I fixed the grammar mistakes in the first chapter. Thanks for telling me, gambit-rogue. My exams start… when do they start? … Actually my first test was last Saturday. It ends this Friday. Are you from Malaysia or something? XD
Now that Goddess-Gg-125 mentioned it, I forgot about Jean and Scott. Shall I put them in?
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Chapter 2- The game is on
"Ok, how do ah get Remy LeBeau? Ah don't even know him." Rogue said as she applied some lipstick. "Ah can't just go 'hey, ah'm Rogue' can ah?"
"No. Definitely not. That's not what he likes. He likes girls who are sexy, beautiful… you know… The Bella and Crystal type."
"Of course, bring smart is a bonus. You're smart." Lexa said.
"Oh really, thanks. Ah thought one plus one was three." Rogue rolled her eyes.
They were in Rogue's room, chatting after school. Rogue's room was painted black with green glow-in-the-dark paint in the form of music notes. A guitar stood by a corner, while a drum set occupied the other corner. A keyboard was next to her bed. Pictures hung from the walls. Pictures of Rogue, Wanda, Lexa and Betts. There were also pictures of Rogue and Kurt. Rogue's closet was by her window and a small desk and chair for studying by the other window.
"If you want to date Remy LeBeau, you have to look beautiful. By his standards." Lexa quickly added. Betts didn't say anything but watched on. She wanted to see how this would end up.
"What do ah have tah do?"
"First, not too much makeup. You'll friggin' scare the guy." Wanda laughed.
Rogue sighed. "Why did ah say yes to that bimbo?"
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Rogue managed to free herself of her friends. They were out buying supplies for Rogue's makeover. They were determined to show that Rogue could win Remy's heart. But the thing is, Rogue didn't even like the guy. She didn't even know him.
She was walking by the basketball court where a few guys were playing basketball. She sat on a bench nearby, watching them play. The guys left soon after that, but only one of them stayed on. He kept on shooting baskets and doing fancy basketball tricks. Probably because of the flocks of admiring girls nearby. They giggled and whooped whenever he threw the ball into the basket. Once, the ball didn't go in, and it bounced away. Unfortunately, it bounced at Rogue's way. It rolled until it touched her feet. She picked it up and she saw the guy coming over. The guy was tall, dark, handsome, brown haired and he wore a pair of dark glasses.
"Bonjour." He smiled at Rogue who gave the basketball back to him.
"Hey." Rogue said. Who was he? How come he looked so familiar?
He took of the glasses to reveal hazel eyes. It was no other than Remy LeBeau himself. Remy's red on black eyes were hidden by the contact lenses he was wearing.
"Were y' watching Remy play dere?" He smirked.
"The grass looked more interesting." Rogue answered and looked away. What was she doing? She was supposed to win his heart, for goodness sakes!
Remy looked shocked. He raised his eyebrows and looked more closely at Rogue. There was something special about her. Suddenly, he threw back his head and laughed. He grinned at Rogue.
"So chere… Is it ok t' call y' chere? No matter. If y' were really looking at grass, why were y'r eyes on Remy? There's no grass on de court." Remy said.
Rogue smiled. "Ok, yah got meh. Ah was watching yah play. Ah wanted tah see how well Bayville High's ex-star player played."
"Remy sees. So, how did de observation go? Was Remy good or bad?"
She laughed. "Well, first of all, if yah stopped trying tah impress those girls and really play, ah could tell yah. Anyone can do those tricks."
"Very well. Remy shall give y' a game." Remy said and walked back to the court. "Just hold on a minute." Rogue sat down again.
Remy went to the cafeteria and came out with a guy. The guy was Warren.
"Y' want t' see a game, y' got it." Remy said as he walked past her to get to the court. Rogue smirked and lay back in her seat. She folded her arms. This is interesting.
Remy passed Warren the ball, and he began to dribble it. He did some traveling and then threw the ball in the basket. Remy got the ball and the game began. The two played so energetically and soon they were tired out. Rogue walked over to the court and clapped her hands.
"Very nice, Remy LeBeau." She said and Remy smirked.
Warren nodded at her. 'I'm done here. I'm going home for a shower, bye." He said and left, leaving the two.
"So, what do y' t'ink now?" Remy asked.
Rogue nodded and circled him. "Yahr technique is quite good. But yah can work on yahr traveling. Ah guess that's not yahr strong point, is it? And yah lahke tah intimidate yahr opponents then snatch the ball."
And how does Remy intimidate his opponents?"
"Yahr eyes." Rogue said as she looked into them. "Yah stare right into their own and they feel it."
Remy looked surprised. Had his contacts come out? He checked. No they haven't.
"Remy's eyes?"
"Take off yahr contacts, Mr. LeBeau, let meh see yahr eyes. Those contacts don't suit yah."
"Mais they look better than Remy's real eye colour."
"Let meh be the judge of that." Rogue said. Remy shook his head.
"Non. Remy won't."
Rogue felt something mysterious going on but said nothing. "Alright then. Well, yah play good. Ah was wrong tah doubt Bayville High's best player."
Remy smiled. "Remy was Bayville High's best player once, mais Pietro is de new star now."
"Yahr in the Bayville High's Hall of Fame, yah know." Rogue said.
"Oui. Mais Remy doesn't care." He waved his hand to show he didn't.
Rogue turned around. "It's getting late. Ah gotta go. Nice meeting yah, Remy LeBeau." She said and started to walk away.
Remy stopped her. "Wait, y' haven't told Remy y'r name. Remy would kill himself if he let a belle femme go without knowing at least her name."
"Rogue. Mah name's Rogue." She said.
"Dat sounds dark…"
"It is." Rogue answered him and walked away.
Remy looked after her. She wasn't like the other girls who flocked and fawned over him. Somehow, she didn't even care who he was. Most girls stuttered and even fainted when they spoke to him, but she talked so coolly, as if he was nobody. Surprisingly, it made Rogue interesting and Remy was quite taken to her.
"Dat's some special femme." Remy sighed.
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When Rogue got home, Wanda and Lexa had everything on her table.
"Look, we've got more makeup and then hair dye… don't worry, it's not permanent or anything… and we're gonna cut your hair…"
"Lexa! What did yah say! Cut mah hair! No way!" Rogue yelled.
"You want him to like you or not?"
"If a guy likes you only because of your looks, you should just leave him, luv." Betts mentioned. Rogue nodded.
"Yeah. Why can't we listen to Betts?"
"No, Rogue. Listen, you wanted us to help you. Ok, on normal circumstances, we won't ask you to dress up like this and all, but you've only got three months for that guy to give you that ring." Wanda explained.
"Ah'll just ask him to borrow it tah meh." Rogue mumbled.
"Right. And he'll say, 'oh sure, I'll lend you my very precious ring which I will only give to the girl I love'. Right." Lexa said sarcastically.
Rogue almost strangled her. "Ok. Fahne. Do whatever yah want but do not cut mah hair."
"Great. We'll start on Monday morning, before school. Then the school will be able to see the new Rogue."
"The new Rogue? You've got to be kidding." Rogue rolled her eyes. "Ah'm doing all of this just for the cash. Let's hope it'll be worth it…"
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In Bayville High, there was a big tree right next to the field. This tree was particularly tall and strong. The school board had left it there for some reason. They even placed a bench under the tree. This tree became sort of a place of refuge for many students especially during hot days for the broad branches and thousands of leaves made the tree shady and cooling. Today, it seemed busier than usual.
"H… he… hello, Jubilee." Ray said and looked down at Jubilee who was sitting on the bench.
Jubilee smiled at him and he blushed. Though Ray was quite good-looking and had his own fan club, he was really quite shy when it came to girls, especially Jubilee. She looks really pretty today, thought Ray. Her top looks gorgeous on her. It was true; Jubilee had done her hair up and was wearing a new yellow top she bought yesterday.
"Hey. What's up?" She patted at the empty seat next to her and he sat down.
"Well… there's a concert coming up. Have you heard about it? It's the Coldplay concert. So…"
"Crisp! Come on! Coach is in a bad mood today! Don't wanna run extra rounds, do you?" Someone from the team shouted to him and ran to the court.
Ray looked torn. He wanted to ask Jubilee on a date so badly. But then again, he didn't want to be late for practice and make his coach angry…
"Sorry. I'll talk to you another time." Ray said and ran for the court. Maybe after he was captain, then he'd ask her on a date. Maybe a dinner at an expensive restaurant was better than Coldplay's concert.
After Ray left, Jubs heaved a sigh.
"Hey, saw you talking to Ray." Amara's eyes twinkled as she came by.
"Yeah…"
"What's wrong?"
"Am I ugly or something? I dressed myself up on purpose today, so he'd look at me for once. But… he didn't even notice it."
"Oh dear…" Amara breathed in. "Of course you're pretty. You're beautiful. Ray's stupid if he doesn't see that."
Jubilee smiled. "I really like him, you know."
"I know, Jubs."
"I wonder who he likes. Must be someone really stunning and attractive, like Heather or Crystal or something."
"Ew. Ray would never date Crystal. Gross. Come on, let's go."
The girls left, just to be replaced with another set of girls.
"Oh Crystal, what should I do?"
"What do you mean, Bella? Of course you'll get him back. Imagine what will happen if the girl really gets Remy. People will start going after Pietro too! You'll do whatever it takes to get him back."
"I know, but if I lose this bet, I'll have to pay her! My dad will kill me!" Bella said desperately.
"You won't Bella. Listen, Remy doesn't even know this girl, what's her name? Yes, Rogue. Remy doesn't know this Rogue girl and you have been dating him for a few months now. You do you think he'll pick?"
"Me?"
"Of course you, Bella!" Crystal snapped. "Don't be silly. Now, you're my best friend, so I'll help you. Pietro plays basketball with Remy sometimes, and I'll follow him. I'll put in a good word for you. He'll fall for you again."
"Thanks Crystal. I guess I'm still upset over the breakup and all."
"Don't worry."
They sat for a little while, gossiping about people. Then they got up and left.
The next people who occupied the tree were Lance and Kitty. They sat down on the bench. They were having a conversation and Kitty was frowning.
"Lance, are you, like, jealous of Kurt and Piotr?" Kitty asked.
Lance looked at her intently and sighed. "It's just that Piotr is taking you to that concert and you're following Kurt to that book fair. You don't have time for me anymore."
"Well, you could have, like, asked me to the concert, then!" Kitty flared up.
"I was going to, Kitty! But then Piotr showed up! I was going to ask you over dinner and a walk in the park!" Lance raised his voice.
Kitty looked a little upset. "Don't shout at me, Lance…" She said softly.
"I'm sorry, Kitty." Lance said. "But I was going to ask you. Really. But go ahead to that concert with Piotr. It's ok." He said and turned away to look at the field.
Tears welled up. Kitty had started crying. "Sorry, Lance. I didn't know. I'll cancel with them."
"No. Don't. Go with them. I'll be fine." Lance said. "Don't cry. I hate to see you cry." Lance wiped away her tears. "Smile."
Kitty sniffed and forced a smile. "Lance…"
"Oh, there's the bell… I gotta go, Kitty. See you later." Lance got up and walked away, fast.
Kitty burst into tears.
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The basketball team was playing in the open air court when it started raining. Their coach, Logan, looked up at the sky and growled.
"We'll move inside."
The school had two courts, one indoors and one outdoors. Coach liked to use the outdoors one; for he felt fresh air could help them in their training.
The boys trudged indoors and continued playing. Suddenly, Jamie, saw Danielle come in. He waved at her and didn't see the ball coming towards him. Sam, who had thrown him the ball, shouted out, "Jamie! Watch the ball!" But it was too late. The ball smacked Jamie's face and he staggered back before falling on his back. He groaned and Sam helped him up.
Coach looked at him menacingly and growled. "JAMIE!"
"Yes sir."
"Why aren't you concentrating?" He snarled but then he spotted Danielle sitting down on a bench. He glared and she walked out, very quickly.
"Listen, young man. I put my heart, soul and life into this sport. I want to see your team win the championship this year, got it?"
"Yes sir. Sorry. Won't happen again."
"Good. Run ten rounds, now."
"Yes sir."
Jamie came back from running some time later and practice was already over.
"Well, are you guys ready for the game now!" Logan asked.
"Yes sir!" They all shouted.
"Are you gonna beat everyone else!"
"Yes sir!" Jamie's shout was exceptionally loud.
"Are you going to bring home the trophy!"
"Yes sir!" Jamie's shout drowned out everyone's.
"Are you going to make me proud!"
"Yes sir!"
"Are you going to sleep with the HM!"
"Yes sir!" Jamie shouted.
Everyone laughed out loud. Coach was laughing too. He patted Jamie's shoulder. He composed himself and started walking out of the gym.
"Practice is over, guys." He said and threw back his head in laughter. He pulled back the heavy doors and walked out. Danielle came in and went to Jamie.
"Hey, are you ok? You want to come over to my house and go over today's lesson or something? Maybe grab a bite first?"
"No." Jamie said and turned away from her.
"What?" Danielle was taken aback. "You're angry because you weren't paying attention during ball practice and got slammed in the face?" She giggled and snuck her arms around his waist and hugged him.
"If you weren't there, Danni, I would have paid better attention." Jamie said coldly.
"Oh, is that it? Fine." She pulled away from him. "If you feel that way, I won't come to your practice anymore."
The whole gym was quiet with watching them fight. Pietro whistled lowly when Danielle said that.
"Yeah! Good! Don't come anymore! You know what? You don't have to come to any more of my practices, games or anything. Don't even come to my house." He said to her. Danielle looked hurt. "I'll get another tutor." A tear rolled down her cheek. She wiped it away.
"Fine." Her voice was shaky.
"Bye, Danielle." Jamie said and walked past her.
Sam glared after Jamie and walked up to Danielle.
"You ok? Don't listen to him, Danielle. You know him. He doesn't really mean it. He's just a little touchy, he'll come to his senses soon." Sam said and placed a comforting hand on her shoulder.
"Yeah. Sam's right." Ray nodded. "Jamie can be a jerk sometimes, but he doesn't mean all the awful stuff he said."
Danielle shook her head. "He meant it, guys. He did." She said and ran out of the gym. Everyone was worried, for it was still raining.
Pietro shook his head. "Good thing he plays basketball well, or I'd punch him in the face now. Jerk."
Everyone felt Jamie was behaving really mean towards Danni for she was a really nice girl who was willing to teach him in Algebra. She didn't do anything to him, yet he accused her for being the reason he couldn't concentrate.
Danielle ran and ran until she was under the tree. She collapsed on the bench and cried. She was wet from the rain but she didn't care. She was still sobbing when someone passed her a tissue.
"Here."
"Thanks." She said and dabbed her eyes dry. She looked up to see Amanda smiling down at her.
"Oh Mandy… What do I do?" She started crying again. Amanda sat down next to her and hugged her.
"It'll be ok, Danni. Forget Jamie. You'll fine another guy who's even better than him."
"How do you know?"
"Ray told me you went off, crying, so I came to look for you."
"I mean how do you know I'll fine someone better? I only want him, Amanda." Danni sobbed.
"Oh. That. Well… You're a pretty girl, Danni. Guys like you, but you're dating a Jamie, so you were off limits. But now you're single again, guys will be lining up at your locker."
"Then girls will be sure to line up at his locker too…"
"Well… Yeah…"
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"Bonjour, Rogue." Remy said as he walked over to her. Rogue was holding a basketball in her hands and frowning.
"Hmm." She said.
"What's de matter?"
"Ah've been trying to shot the ball into the basket but it won't go in. See?' Rogue demonstrated a throw that didn't go in.
Remy laughed. "It's not dat simple, Rogue. Look, y' have t' position y'r body like dis." Remy said as his arms went over her waist and he pulled her to the right place. "Here, come. Ok, dere, dat's better. And y'r hands. Place them in front of y'. When y' want t' throw, push y'r arms out like dis." Remy's hands made their way from her waist to her arms. Along the way, his hand accidentally brushed her against chest and she blushed.
"Lahke this?" Rogue asked, as she cleared her throat.
"Oui. Now, throw. Not too hard. Just the right power." Remy guided her arms as she threw the ball into the air. It went in the basket.
Rogue smiled. "Wow. Never thought ah'd be able tah do that." Remy smiled.
"Well, anyt'ing is possible, chere." He said and stopped when he realized what he said.
"Chere?" Rogue had taken some French classes last holiday. Doesn't chere mean darling or something? "What does that mean?" She decided to pretend.
"Wel… chere means… well… it's a name when someone…" Remy started. "Someone calls their… lover. Somet'ing like dat." Remy said finally.
"Oh." Rogue said, trying to fake a smile. Playing with someone's affections is wrong, Rogue! What are yah doing? Yah know how tah speak French. Yah know how tah play basketball. Fool! Stop doing this tah him! Rogue said to herself.
"Remy.' A voice was heard. Bella was seen walking over to them. "You!" She hissed at Rogue.
"Oui? Is somet'ing the matter?" Remy asked.
Bella didn't answer but walked up to and whispered in her ear. "You're really playing this, aren't you? Well, the game is on."
Bella turned around. "Oh Remy… you don't know how sad I've been…" Bella said and wrapped her arms around his neck. Remy tried to shake her off. "Remy…" She said again and pressed her lips to his.
Rogue clenched her fist as she walked away. "Alright," She said under her breath, "The game is on, Belladonna."
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The game is on! XD
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