Special thanks to cagedinsarcasm and tenchi13.

Why did he have to know pie? He wasn't going to ever use it. He knew that. The teacher knew it. The only reason they used it was for teaching it. Without the constant cycle, it would just fall off the face of the earth.

John ran his fingers through his hair in irritation and shoved his notebook off of his lap and onto the ground below his bench. To hell with it. He wasn't going to study. It didn't matter if he passed or not, they were keeping him here. Among all of these low-life, yellow-bellied, losers.

"What a failing ass." He heard some girls snickering as they passed him.

That was one of the nicer compliments he had received today. Not that he let it effect him. These people weren't his friends, and never would be. As soon as he saw an open opportunity he would ditch this place and all of its stuck-up-dumb-ass-goody-two-shoed-snobs!

"You aint going to get much studying done that way." Someone said. He didn't bother to look up. No one ever talked to him in that tone. The only tone he received was disapproval, disgust, unkind, or bragging. "Don't ignore me."

He turned his head up from the grass to look at the person. His eyes cutting into them like a knife. He didn't want to talk to any of these people. They were inferior to him.

He especially didn't want to talk to this one.

"Go the hell away!" He barked at Rogue, watching with hidden happiness that she flinched away from him.

Despite his order, she stayed. His eyes witnessed the shiver that ran through her, even though she tried to hide it.

"I came out here to check on you. It looked like rain and-"

"I don't want your damn pity. Most of all your's, you filthy human." He spat at her and turned his eyes back to the ground. "Why don't you go find Ice-prick and screw him like you've always dreamed of."

Rogue did want to run to Bobby. John being in his Pyro state scared the hell out of her. But she was going to stand on her own. After all, she couldn't hide behind Bobby forever. She had been doing it for the four months that John had been back.

"I wasn't giving you pity. I was trying to tell you about the weather-"

"If I wanted to know about the weather I would find out. I don't give a damn if its going to rain, hail, sleet, snow, or anything else! If the warning came from you I wouldn't heed it." He was suddenly standing. Close to her. His face floating inches above her own. His eyes staring down into hers like daggers. "Don't you understand? I don't want anything to do with a ex-mutant. I don't even want anything to do with the mutants that are here."

"I wasn't-"

"I don't care you pathetic excuse for a mutant. You weren't worthy of your gift to begin with. You cant be scared of it, like you were. You have to accept."

"Like you did!? You accepted it and it took you over! You became nothing but a flaming ball of rage!" She yelled at him.

"Yes. And don't think its gone." He stared down at her in discontent for a few seconds more then scoffed and bent down to pick up his things.

"Don't bother. I'll leave." Rogue was already turned with her back to him, walking back towards the school.

With a frustrated growl, John lowered himself back onto the bench. He hated her. He didn't want her damn pity either! That was the last thing he needed.

He scribbled a few more answers down onto his paper, then heard the low rumble of thunder from a distance. With squinted eyes he looked up to see the clouds. He hadn't even noticed the dark heavy ones, that were now hanging over his head, move in. He could see from the fountain about ten feet away that the rain was beginning.

He hated rain and water. It was the one thing that could put out the fires he started.

With new irritation he shoved his notebooks down into the backpack at his feet and started towards the building. Before he could make it into the school, the rain began pouring. Soaking him to the bone. With huff, he swung the heavy door open and slammed it closed.

While standing at the door he shook the water from his blonde hair and wrung out his shirt. Finally he blinked it out of his eyes and looked around. There were about twenty students standing around, along with Rogue and Ice-prick. He rolled his eyes and wiped his face free of water.

"I tried to warn him." He heard Rogue talking to Bobby.

To which, Bobby laughed. "He looks like a wet cat doesn't he?"

TO HELL WITH THEM!

He didn't need them! Didn't give a damn if they all fell off a cliff!

"Hey Bobby…Rogue." A new voice entered the hall.

He knew that voice all to well. It was Kitty. Kitty Pryde. She had lowered herself to smile and nod at him a few times. Never spoken though. His stomach churned as he watched Bobby's face light up and Rogue's glow dimly. Their big happy-frickin family!

"Hey Kitty." Rogue spoke up. Bobby echoed her.

"Aw, isn't this just the happiest reunion ever?" John laid the sarcasm on thickly.

"We even have the ugly duckling here." Bobby spoke triumphantly.

"That is no way to talk about your girlfriend. I mean, at least wait until she is out of ear shot." John commented back.

Rogue's face heated all the way to her hairline.

"Why do you always have to slam her? What makes you even think you can talk to her?" Bobby's defenses jumped.

"Believe me if I slammed her. You would know. She would follow around for more." John laughed, "You wouldn't stand a chance. But don't worry. I have no intention on slamming someone who cant accept what they were supposed to be."

"Don't you ever think of her like that again!" Bobby had his ice fist clutched and pulled back.

"Why? Scared she might be tempted? Besides, Icy, you cant threaten students." John smirked.

"We're all still students. We stop being students in two months. Don't think anyone will be reprimanded for kicking your ass. There isn't a person here who would take up for you." Bobby's ice covered fist was quaking in anger.

Rogue's eyes darted between the two boys. One, despite not having his lighter, radiating heat, and the other producing ice that was traveling up his arm.

"Bobby." Rogue broke in, tugging on Bobby's collar to force him to look at her.

The ice suddenly made a puddle at his feet on the floor.

"I'm sorry Rogue. Lets go." Bobby cradled his arm around her shoulders.

"Asshole." John spit as he tossed a head nod to Kitty who seemed to blush.

Maybe he could find some entertainment here. But he was wet right now and didn't like it.

That's it for now! I hate the way he is treating her right now but hey, its art of the story. Muah to you! Please tell me what you think!

RAWR