Combusting Hearts
Chapter 27
It had been 2 weeks now since things had been dubbed official with me and Remy. It was actually rather nice to be honest. Even better, it wasn't nearly as awkward anymore.
I smiled as I stood out in the gardens, Spring slowly creeping along and allowing different flowers to bloom. It was beautiful out here and that is exactly why I picked this place. It was perfect serenity, allowing me to listen to some of the music on my radio in peace.
I couldn't help but smile when one of my favorite songs started to play, reminding me of Gambit. It was Bless the Broken Road by Rascal Flatts.
It was a song that fit us perfectly and I couldn't help but dance around and sing along to it.
I just twirled around with no specific direction in mind, an almost sad smile on my face at times as a few memories swept through my mind as a result of the song, but I still smiled nonetheless as I enjoyed myself.
Out of the corner of my eye though, I saw Gambit standing there with a content smile on his face as he watched me, listening to the words of the song and nodding his head in tune with the beat.
When the line pointing me on my way into your loving arms came, I walked over to him and wrapped my arms are his neck, smiling up at him. He took this as a sign to start moving with me, quietly dancing around the garden together.
I smiled happily as we danced, just going around in random circles. In fact, I almost felt like crying even, just because of everything that has happened.
"So, Remy be your lover now, eh?" he asked after the song ended, referring to one of the lines in it.
This made me laugh as I laid my head against him.
"I guess it does," I said quietly, a small smile on my face.
All that he could do was grin as we stood there, making me think that he might possibly be slap happy after hearing my answer.
"Well, then Gambit guess ya wouldn' mind givin' ya lover a kiss d'en, oui?" he asked, a hopeful smile on his face.
As an answer, I stood up on my tip toes and kissed him lightly on the lips.
"Does that answer your question Remy?" I giggled watching his slightly red faced reaction.
"Now, d'at's what Remy be talkin' 'bout," he said gleefully, before picking me up and twirling me around.
"Remy!" I squealed, closing my eyes as he twirled me around.
There seemed to be a whole nother side of him since we've been together. He's more lively and fun loving, so happy and content. I've never seen him like this before, but here it is all the same, he was happy as can be.
"Remy," I laughed as he pulled me close, allowing me to wrap my arms around his neck.
He just smiled at me, letting me hang from his neck, a cheeky smile on his face.
"Now, why don' we dance ta somethin' more...Gambit style," he announced, going back over to my radio and turning the stations until jazz music started playing like the kind you'd find in Louisiana.
He grinned at me as he twirled me around, tapping his feet all over the place. I couldn't help, but to laugh as he did all of this. It was so intertaining and fun as he continued with all of this.
"No wonder they call you the Ragin' Cajun," I said with a laugh.
"Oh, d'ey don' call me d'e Ragin' Cajun for nothin' cher," he said, quickly pressing his lips against mine.
"So that's why then?" I asked, an eyebrow raised.
"D'at too," he chuckled.
"Lovely," I laughed, a smile on my face. "What am I going to do with you Remy?" I asked, our dancing starting to slow down just a bit.
"Don' know Cheri, what are ya gonna do wit' me?" he grinned, pressing me up against him a bit as he wrapped his arm around my waist.
I smiled at him, leaning up and kissing him softly on the lips.
"I'm not quite sure yet, but I'll think of something eventually I'm sure."
We both let out a chuckle at that, smiles on both of our faces. Although, after a few minutes, his face became a bit more serious.
"Remy, what's wrong?" I asked, my brows furrowing a bit as I saw the look on his face.
"Désolé, Cheri. Gambit be t'inkin' 'bout t'ings lately..." he muttered quietly.
I sighed at this, moving away for a moment and turning the radio off. I then stood back up and walked over to him, tugging on his hand to get his attention.
"Sit down with me?" I gave him a half smile as I asked this, watching him nod and sit down on the grass.
He sighed quietly, running his hand through his hair, leaving his hand there.
I carefully pulled his hand away, making him look at me as I stroked his cheek with my thumb.
"Remy, tell Cheri what's wrong?" I said with a soft smile.
This made him chuckled slightly, his lips turning upward into a small smile.
"Is nothin' really Cheri, just a few t'ings Remy found out 'bout lately," he explained.
"Like what Remy?" I questioned, wanting to know what was wrong.
"Well, I-"
"Hey, Gumbo!" Logan called, "Xavier wants ya," he said, walking over to us.
I sighed in annoyance as he did this, interrupting what Gambit was going to tell me. Then before I could even do anything, Logan dragged him inside by the back of his coat.
"What's d'e meanin' of d'is?" Gambit asked, pulling free of Logan.
The other man just growled at him for a moment.
"Just shut up Gumbo and get in there," Logan said, pointing to the door.
Gambit felt like sticking his tongue out at him, but thought better of it as he turned his back to him and walked through the door. There, he was met by the Professor sitting at his desk, a few papers spread out here and there.
"Ah, Gambit, there you are," he greeted kindly. "Please, take a seat," he said, gesturing toward the chairs.
Gambit nodded his head as he sat down, giving a quick glance in Logan's direction.
"I apologize for the sudden intrusion Gambit, but there are a few things that I wanted to discuss with you," Charles explained.
After a good 30 minutes, I decided to go and get something to eat. Sitting in one spot forever wasn't doing me any good and I was starting to get hungry anyway.
"Let's see here," I muttered quietly to myself as I raided the refrigerator.
After searching for a couple minutes, I came across some of last nights chicken. I smiled in satisfaction as I pulled it from the fridge and dispersing upon a paper plate, that I then shoved into the microwave.
2 minutes later, the thing was beeping, telling me that my meal was ready.
Not even a fourth of the way into my meal, someone placed their hand on my shoulder making me jump.
I whirled around to find none other than Gambit standing there stifling a laugh. I glared at him softly, my hand over my heart as I made an attempt to quiet my breathing.
"Are you trying to give me a heart attack Remy?" I asked, fixing my shirt a bit, before stuffing a few pieces of chicken into my mouth.
"Remy didn' mean ta startle ya Cheri, honest I didn'," he said, a nervous look on his face.
I just shook my head at him, munching down on my chicken a bit more. That is, until he decided to take some of it.
"Hey, that's my chicken!" I shouted, pouting as it disappeared into his mouth.
"Is good too," he chuckled, grabbing hold of me and ruffling my hair a bit.
"Remy!" I squealed, trying to pull away, but he wouldn't let me.
Instead, he kissed my forehead, resting his head on top of mine.
"Remy?" I questioned, lifting my eyes up to look at him.
"Oui, Cheri?" he responded, his eyes seemingly a bit sullen.
"What's wrong?" I asked.
He just shook his head.
"Nothin' Cheri, Gambit just gotta leave for a mission. Gambit be gone for a few days is all," he explained.
"Then what the problem?"
"Well, it means I gotta be away from ya for a while," he told me, a small smile forming on his lips.
"Why you sneaky man," I laughed, wrapping my arms around him in a hug. "Don't worry, I'll be here when you get back," I said, smiling at him, only to be met with a shake of the head.
"Non, Cheri, you got a mission of ya own," he told me, causing my brows to furrow.
"You're kidding me right? I mean...you can't be serious? I'm not even used to things yet," I told him, a bit startled at having this thrown on me.
"Come on, Cheri, you'll be fine," Gambit reassured me.
I was still a bit leery about it though.
Ok everyone, there's chapter 27. I hope everyone liked it? I apologize if it might take me a bit longer getting out. I no longer have microsoft word on my laptop so it's a pain in the butt. Anyway, please remember to REVIEW? I always love hearing from everyone about what their opinions are on my stories. -looks around for possible zombie hamster- Hi Bite! ^-^