Chellerbelle: Yes, we all know that he thinks of it as 'looking out' for her...hehehehe. It just wouldn't be Remy if he wasn't. ;)

drummerchick66: Chaos will indeed ensue! When Rogue finds out, there will be trouble...bwahaha. XD Yay! This is one of your favorites!

Grace-Peace-and-Cat-Fights: Alright! This is in your alerts and I'm one of your favorite authors? The awesomeness is just astounding. :D I'm so happy you like it, so far.

courtneykutie: That answer will be revealed in a later chap...maybe. Where she is going will be revealed now. Hehe.... ;)

roguelover231: Yay, this is in your favorites! I love ROMY too, obviously. :^D

scotthasapoleuphisass: Hahahaha....that's all I will say on the subject. XD

Lucida Lownes: LOL! Yeah, that song fits rather well. *snickers* Just wait till they find out. ;D

SiennaRaven87: Thank you so much for adding this to your favorites! Sweet!!! :)

Team-JEdward2010: Jubes is gonna be more careful around Bobby for awhile. No, he hasn't. He hasn't had a chance to look, since the first thing he did upon moving back was to spy..I mean, look out for Rogue. Don't worry, he will find out. ;)

Aquaof the 4: Thanks muchly for adding this to your faves! :D

Chica De Los Ojos Cafe: Read on and see....;) All of your musings will be discovered in this one.

Rogue emerges from her bathroom and heads to her vanity to apply her make-up. Glancing toward the balcony doors, she spies something stuck between them. There is only one person who would be daring enough to climb onto her balcony from the outside. She removes the object, finding it to be another Queen of Hearts card. Smiling to herself, she crosses her room and places it in her drawer with her other one.

Just as she is grabbing her purse, the full meaning of that card strikes her. "Gambit's back and he's been spying on me again!" Her first response is to get angry, then she grins ruefully. "Listen ta me, I've been wantin' him ta come back an' now I'm gettin' mad 'cause he is. I jus' might have ta surprise him sometime soon." She murmurs to herself as she leaves the room.

As she walks down the hall, she runs right into Kitty, who is just coming out of her room. Rogue is immediately suspicious at the look of surprise mixed with evasiveness from Kitty as she closes her door.

"Oh! Like, hi, Rogue." Kitty greets almost nervously.

"Hi. Why're ya so nervous, Kit?" Rogue gazes at her warily.

"Um, no reason, really. Uh...coming Kurt!" Kitty calls out and dashes down the hall. Rogue folds her arms across her chest as she gives Kitty a strange look. She then continues down the hall, only to come upon Kurt.

"Weren' ya jus' callin' for Kit?" Rogue asks him, becoming more suspicious by the minute.

"No. Vhy vould I? I just got home." He answers in befuddlement.

"Okay, things are gettin' weird aroun' here. Tha usual suspects have been meetin' more than normal an' a lot a tha guys have been practically glued ta their computas. When I get back, I'm gonna get ta tha bottom a this!" Rogue promises threateningly.

"Vhere are you going?"

"I'm meetin' Wanda uptown. She says she's got somethin' ta show me."

"Logan von't like zat you're meeting her." Kurt warns.

"Logan's jus' gonna have ta deal with it." Rogue retorts and strides out the door.

Rogue parks her new Harley in a space and enters the small shop, ordering an iced latte, since it is the middle of summer. Wanda is already at a table with her netbook open. She waves Rogue over and darts an odd look at the man in the corner. He's been reading that paper ever since she arrived several minutes ago.

Rogue sits across from her and sips her drink.

"So how's life at Mutant Manor?" Wanda jokes.

"Weird." Rogue answers.

"Isn't it always?"

"I mean more than usual. Tha 'gossip gang' meets more than eva an' tha guys are always on their computas an' complainin' about bein' outbid. I'm beginnin' ta think that I'm tha only sane person in tha place!" Rogue rolls her eyes and takes another sip.

"Well, I have something here that might explain what's going on." Wanda taps a few keys, then turns the machine toward Rogue.

Rogue reads the description and nearly chokes on the sip she just took. She swallows then laughs out loud. "Now, why would someone sell themselves on eBay? Isn' that takin' things jus' a bit too far?" She shoots an amused glance at Wanda, who isn't laughing.

"Read it again, more carefully, Rogue." She requests softly.

Rogue reads it more thoroughly a couple more times. Understanding begins to dawn.

"This sounds a lot like....me." She states, horror-stricken at first. Wanda watches her expression become enraged.

"Veronique's is in town." Wanda observes, becoming angry for her friend. She can tell that Rogue is beyond furious by the way she is breathing and sitting very still.

"How could they do this ta me? What have I eva done ta them?" Rogue whispers hoarsely, rage and hurt warring with each other.

"You mean...the 'gossip gang' did this?" Wanda's eyes widen with comprehension.

"Had ta be. Who else would do this?" Rogue answers dully.

Wanda gazes thoughtfully out the window for a few minutes.

Folding his paper carefully, Remy is going crazy with the strong hurt and fury he feels coming off Rogue. "Now would be a good time to make my appearance." He thinks to himself as he rises and walks over to the girls' table.

"Bonjour, mademoiselles. Min' if I join y'?" He inquires, looking directly at Rogue.

Rogue slowly gazes up at the man who is constantly in her thoughts. "Why're ya stalkin' me, Gambit?" She questions in annoyance.

"'M not stalkin' y', cherie. 'M jus' lookin' out f'r y'." He argues idly as he seats himself. Wanda smothers a grin as she passes Rogue a knowing glance. Wanda is the only other person who really knows about everything that happened on that trip, since certain housemates were too judgmental or too gossipy.

"So what brings you back to boring Bayville, Gambit?" Wanda queries interestedly.

"I 'ave m' reasons an' de name's Remy LeBeau." He glances at Wanda, then resumes staring at Rogue.

"So what were ya doin' on my balcony, Remy?" Rogue questions with a wry grin.

"Jus' lettin' y' know I was back. I see y' got m' callin' card." Remy grins in return.

"Uh-huh. How long are ya stayin' this time?" She asks with a trace of sarcasm.

"Depends on 'ow well t'ings work out f'r me 'ere." He answers with a small smile as he sips his drink.

"Hmm...why don't you give us your take on this?" Wanda asks as she slides her netbook over to him.

"Sounds a lot like y', Roguey." He replies as he reads it again.

"That's 'cause it is me!" Rogue whispers harshly, careful not to draw too much attention to herself.

"Who would do dis t' y'?" He asks her disbelievingly.

"Some nosy people who think I can' get my own date." She answers angrily.

"We're thinking it's some of the girls that she lives with." Wanda informs him.

"Maybe we need t' teach dem a lesson, non?" Gambit is wearing a decidedly wicked grin.

"Jus' what did ya have in min'?" Rogue questions shrewdly as she and Wanda lean in closer.

"Go on like y' don' know w'at dey're doin'. If dey wan' y' t' 'ave a date, den we'll give 'em a date. I say b'tween de t'ree o' us, we make sure dat we en' up winnin' de auction. No doubt, de filles 'ave a plan t' get y' t' Veronique's f'r y'r date wit'out lettin' y' know exac'ly why. 'Ere's de bon par' t' de whole t'ing. Y'r date will be Wanda."

Both girls stare at him incredulously, then crack up laughing.

"You know, that's so demented it just might work! I like how this guy thinks." Wanda gasps out between laughs.

"Yeah! That'd get them ta leave me alone. I like it!" Rogue giggles.

"T'oug't y' migh'. Now, 'ow 'bout we meet t'morrow? I noticed y'r belle bike out dere, Rogue. 'M t'inkin' we should go ridin' t'get'er. I missed y'." He states seriously with a smoldering gaze directed at her.

Rogue is speechless for a moment. Wanda nudges her under the table. "Oh! Yeah, sure." She replies shyly as she gives Wanda a dark look.

"Bon! I'll meet y' 'ere at...would 1:30 be fine wit' y'?" He questions solicitously.

"Uh, yeah. That's fine."Rogue responds quickly, wide-eyed with shock.

Remy makes his exit with a coy wink aimed at Rogue. Wanda chuckles wickedly.

"Looks like you can get your own date, after all." She muses humorously.

Here ya go. I updated earlier than usual! :D