A/N: Thanks to SunshineGirl177 for adding this to Story Alert and her favorites and to melificent78 for adding this to Story Alert. I just love that! This chap and the rest will be slightly A/U.

Chica De Los Ojos Cafe: Oh yes, it is smokin'! Remy can be quite possessive when it comes to Rogue. ;)

Lucida Lownes: Yes, it was time (way past, if you ask me) to get some stuff out in the open. If I decide to make this story a bit longer, that well-muscled Ruski might make an appearance. Hmm....ideas.....:3 So do I!

3Blue3Moon3: I'm considering it......;D I think that would get them to leave Rogue alone quite effectively.

roguelover321: Hehehe.....we'll see. The expressions would be priceless!!! XD

J-TeamEdward2010: How true, how true. :D

ColorCoated: I thought about doing that, but then figured nah, make them suffer just a bit longer....hehehehe. She's getting to it. ;)

Madame Star: Still thinking on the money sitch, but thanks for the suggestions. I didn't realize that I did that. Thanks for catching it. I usually try to be more careful with that, but sometimes it slips past my notice. :)

xdreamernumbuhfour: Yeah, I got to thinking about it and figured that the four of them would get along the best, when it came right down to it. Happy that it works for ya! ;)

Grace-Peace-and-Cat-Fights and Fruit Case: Oh thank you, thank you, thank you! 8D

Chellerbelle: Hmm....interesting question. ;D

Crazyjess09: Hehehe...thank you! And thanks for adding this to your Story Alert. :D

Just as Rogue attempts to relax on her bed and read, there is a knock on her door. She huffs impatiently and answers it to find Logan glaring at her.

"Where were ya Stripes? The girls were lookin' fer ya an' came for me when they couldn't find ya. That was three hours ago. Wait a minute," Logan sniffs the air around her. "you were with Gumbo, weren't ya?" He growls angrily.

"An' so what if I was? Las' time I checked, I didn' haveta go through ya every time I wanted ta go out." Rogue observes irately, then heaves an irritated sigh. "Look." Her tone softens slightly. "I appreciate everythin' ya did for me. Ya've helped me in so many ways, but now ya've gotta start lettin' go. I really like Remy an' I'm not gonna stop seein' him jus' 'cause ya don' trust him."

"I don't want him hurtin' ya, Rogue! I've been around his type. They take what they want and then leave." Logan argues emphatically.

"Logan, that's for me ta decide. I see somethin' different in him, like maybe, just maybe he's serious this time. At least, that's what I wanna believe."

"And if he isn't?"

"Then I'll deal. My point is that I can' have ya fightin' all my battles an' pickin' an' choosin' who can an' can' come inta my life. I'm an adult now an' ya gotta start treatin' me like one." Rogue states firmly as she walks over to her dresser to pull out a clean camisole and sleep shorts.

"If Gumbo hurts ya-" Logan snarls menacingly.

"Then I will hurt him myself." Rogue interrupts and gazes at him directly.

Logan rams a hand through his hair. "Point taken." He gruffly concedes.

Saturday

Rogue takes her Harley out for awhile to escape the girls, who all of a sudden decide that Rogue needs a make-over. The thought of those four determining how she should look is enough to keep her away until there is just enough time for her to get ready.

She pulls into a Sonic and orders some lunch, enjoying her leisurely day, when she spies a familiar face. Well, it's kind of hard not to notice him, since he's several inches taller than the patrons. Rogue isn't sure how she should react until he spies her and gives her a shy smile and waves. She is put at ease and joins him at his booth.

"Hello, Rogue. It is good to see you." Piotr states quietly.

"Hi...Colossus, is it?" At Piotr's nod, she continues. "So what brings ya back ta Bayville? I thought ya were in Russia. At least that's what Remy tol' me." She grins at him.

"Remy's in town?" Piotr looks surprised.

"Yeah, he's been here close ta a week now." Rogue informs him.

"That is good to hear. I was in Russia, making sure my family was safe after this thing with Magneto. He had one of his henchmen holding them. That was the only thing that kept me working for him. I think it was the same for the person holding them captive, since he wasn't there when I returned. They are fine now and I will be joining the X-Men. Has Remy joined yet?"

"No, but I'm hopin' he will."

"I think he will. After we met all of you, all he could do was talk about you. He was always looking for you whenever we were out. He drove Magneto insane with his constant searching." Pete says with a smile.

"Is that ya bike out there?"

"Yes, it is. I kept it in storage, knowing that I would be coming back."

"Okay, ya can ride back with me, although I'm warnin' ya, I'm not in a hurry ta get back."

"Why is that?" He questions in bewilderment.

She tells him the whole story, even the part they have planned for tonight.

"You are the woman that auctioned off the date?" He asks in shock.

"I am, but I didn' do that. That was the other girls I tol' ya about. Now they wanna give me a make-over before tanight. That's why I'm stayin' away." Rogue explains slyly.

"Oh. Well, I do not have to be there until 4."

"Perfect! Then all I haveta do is fin' a way ta sneak pas' them an' get ready."

After they are done eating, they ride around until it is time to go back to the mansion. Rogue climbs her tree branch and sneaks back into her room and quickly steps into her bathroom before someone can intrude. She dries off and sits to do her make-up when Professor calls her -Rogue, come meet our newest member.-

Rogue smiles and answers -If it's Piotr, then we've already met. I was tha one who brought him back here.-

-Ah, I was wondering how he managed to find his way here with no assistance. Thank you for doing that and you do not have to come down this time.-

-Thank ya, Professa. I gotta get ready for our girls' night out. Please don' tell them I'm back, or they will have me lookin' like a completely different person.-

-That's right, that is tonight, isn't it? Well, have fun and do not worry. Your secret's safe with me.-

-Thanks an' believe me, I will.-

Rogue chuckles to herself and continues to apply her make-up. She has lightened up on it just a bit, making it look a little more natural. Paying attention to her hair, she brushes it til it's shining and falling over her shoulders. She removes her dress from its hanger and slips it on, then puts on the sandals.

"Man, I look hot!" Rogue grins as she looks at herself in the mirror, the purple, form-fitting dress accentuating her curves. "Too bad Remy won't see me, but I guess I will just have to wear this another time." Rogue muses to herself. She is excited to leave and descends the stairs.

Ray whistles. "Wow! You look great. Where are you going dressed up like that?"

"I have ta meet tha girls at Veronique's." Rogue replies. "An' thanks, Ray."

"Wanna go out next weekend?" He asks hopefully.

"Sorry, Berzerker. I'm already seein' someone, but don' tell anyone or I'll come afta ya. Got it?"

"Uh, yeah. The word's mum!"

"Good boy." Rogue tosses him a saucy grin as she sashays out the door.

Ray allows himself the pleasure of watching her leave, then realization strikes. "Veronique's? It couldn't be." He runs upstairs to inform the other guys of his revelation.

Rogue drives to the restaurant and waits outside for the others. Little does she know they are already there and watching to see who her date is. They wait in Jean's SUV, parked down the street, out of Rogue's vision. When it gets close to seven, they get out and slowly make their way to the restaurant, keeping their eyes trained on Rogue.

Rogue spots them and stifles the laugh that tries to emerge. "They are so obvious, it isn' funny." She says to herself as Wanda comes up beside her.

"Could they be any more transparent?" Wanda laughs lightly as she watches their faces change from anticipation to horror. She swallows her laughter.

Jean is the first to approach the pair. "Don't tell me you're her date, Wanda." Her throat is dry.

"Maybe I am and maybe I'm not." Wanda passes her a cheeky grin. "Your concern over Rogue is touching, but don't you think she is capable of finding her own date? Putting her online? I don't even want to know what you were thinking when you thought up that one. Good thing for her, I saw the posting and just knew it was her. By the way, doesn't she look fantastic? Her date will most assuredly agree with me."

"If ya not my date, then who is?" Rogue asks warily.

"The one who had the highest bid, silly." Wanda winks at her and leads her inside.

Kitty speaks up. "You look beautiful, Rogue." She compliments with a note of apology in her voice.

"Thanks Kit." Rogue tells her quietly as she suddenly understands what this means.

Remy stands as he sees Wanda arrive with Rogue and the schemers.

"It can't be!" Jean is outraged. "Why are you here?" She asks dumbly.

"'M pokerface78. I s'ppose I should be t'ankin' y' f'r givin' me de perfect opportunity t' be wit' Rogue, o' p'r'aps I should be angry at y' f'r puttin' 'er online as if she is a piece o' merchandise. T' me, she is far mo' dan dat, an' 'm glad dat Wanda tipped me off, s' I could be de one t' win. Who knows w'at kin' o' homme Rogue would've ended up wit' ot'erwise. Did y' ev'n stop t' t'ink o' dat?" He moves over to Rogue's chair and seats her. "Now, if y'all don' min', I 'ave a date wit' de mos' belle femme I've ev'r seen." He sits down and picks up the menu.

Rogue can't stop staring at him. He is impeccably dressed and looks positively gorgeous.

"Ya had this planned all along, didn' ya Swampy?"

"Oui, wit' 'elp fr'm Wanda. Turns out she 'as a date 'erself t'nigh'." He grins mischievously and gestures toward a table not too far from where they're sitting. Wanda is engrossed in conversation with John.

"Wow! John doesn' look too bad when he's all dressed up nice." Rogue is impressed.

"'Ey! Y'r s'pposed t' be on a date wit' me." Remy pretends to be incensed, but the slight smirk gives it away.

"Am I? Ya didn' tell me that." Rogue says impishly.

"Y' know, I should take y' out back an' teach y' a lesson by kissin' y' til y' can' breat'e." Remy playfully warns her.

"Ya'd haveta catch me firs'." Rogue retorts tauntingly.

The girls sit at a table. It is true, they didn't think things all the way through when they posted that auction. Rogue could've ended up with much worse.

"Like, he's right. We didn't even totally think of her safety when we decided to do that. She could've ended up with a guy who could've totally hurt her.

"How do we know he won't?" Jean queries stubbornly.

"How could he, he's just too dreamy." Amara gazes at him adoringly until she is nudged from under the table.

"By the way he's looking at Rogue, I think hurting her is the last thing on his mind. You'd better look for another guy, Amara. He's taken." Jubilee points out.

"Yeah, Jean. Like, the Acolytes don't exist anymore. I know Rogue has a thing for him. She has ever since she, like came back from Louisiana. I say that if she, like wants to keep seeing him, then maybe we should totally support her. Who knows, maybe if we do then, like maybe he will join us." Kitty concludes.

After dinner, Remy follows Rogue in her car and parks outside the gate. He easily scales the wall and waits as Rogue changes into some walking shoes. She emerges a few minutes later and she takes him out to the gazebo. On the way there, he takes her hand as they walk slowly.

"I loved seein' tha looks on their faces when they saw Wanda approach me." She giggles.

"Wish I coulda seen dat. It was funny w'en dey fin'ly realized dat I was y'r actual date."

"Yeah, that was laughable. Think ya got through ta them?"

"'Ope so. Can' stan' de t'oug't o' some crazy homme gettin' 'is 'ands on y' an' 'urtin' y'. I'd fin' 'im m'self an' go completely insane on 'im if dat 'appened."

"I'm jus' happy it was ya that ended up bein' my date. I woulda had fun with Wanda, but I had more with ya." Rogue smiles up at him.

"Bon, den does dat mean y' wan' t' do it again t'morrow?"

"Hmm...I don' know, I might have anotha hot date that night. I'll haveta check." Rogue replies teasingly.

"An' who would dis 'hot date' be wit'?" Remy inquires a tad jealously.

Rogue giggles. "My bath tub, but I can always do that anotha night."

"Bett'r yet, I could come an' watch." Remy suggests as his eyes begin to glow.

"No, ya ain' watchin' me bathe, Remy! Logan already has both eyes watchin' me carefully. Ya wanna get yaself killed?"

"Be wort' it, cherie." He purrs seductively in her ear, delighting in the response he's feeling from her.

"Not ta me! I'd like ta keep ya alive for awhile."

"Dat's always good t'."

He walks her back to the rear door and lifts her chin to gently kiss her. "Should I pick y' up at 7 t'morrow nigh'? He queries.

"Yeah, that would be fine." Rogue answers in a near-whisper

He kisses he one more time, before parting for the night.

A/N: I'm ending here, since it's 5am with the time change! Don't worry, It'll get more exciting next chapter.