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'Like wake up Rogue, or we're going to be late!' Moving over to the window, Kitty pushed the curtains aside, a sudden wave of light drowning the room.

Sitting up in bed, she ran a few covered digits through her hair, eyes trying to adjust to the light 'Huh? What time is it? A small yawn escaping her lips as she turned to view the clock. 'WHAT?! How come ya didn't wake me up sooner?! quickly kicking off her covers, she dashed to the bathroom, grabbing a small bundle of clothes she had set out last night.

Stepping out of the room to meet the others downstairs, Kitty sighed and shook her head 'It's not like you don't wake up at this time everyday anyway...'

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Wrapped in thoughts, Scott leaned against his car, patiently waiting for the others to come outside. He was one of the few who owned a car at the institute, so driving most of his classmates to school was a usual thing.

'Hey Scott...' she smiled, a slight swish of red hair.

'Hey Jean...what's up?' he turned to view her, a tint of red bathing her in.

'Listen, is it OK if you can give me a ride to school today?' She sighed, pausing briefly. 'Duncan had car trouble so he can't take me today.' She frowned then looked at him with hopeful eyes.

'Yeah, Jean. Of course. As long as you don't mind being a little cramped in the back.' He grinned, tilting his head towards the mansion doors. Kitty, Evan and Kurt were all making their way towards them.

'Hey Jean! Like, are you coming with us today?' She smiled, Kurt and Evan coming behind her. 'Vat happened to Duncan?' Kurt bamfed over next to Scott.

'Yes, Kitty. I'm coming along with you guys today, Duncan had some car trouble'. Glancing at her watch she noticed they didn't have much time left before they were late. 'So we're leaving yet Scott?'

'Uhm yeah. We should get going or we're going to be late' opening the passenger's door for Jean, he hopped in the drivers seat. Evan and Kurt followed suit by jumping in the back, Kitty just phased her way to the middle.

Checking his mirrors once over, he pulled out of the driveway.

'Something doesn't feel right. I actually like FIT back here today' Kitty sighed, noticing there was a lot more space than usual.

'Like yeah man. My butt is actually on the chair, and I have space. Did your car like grow or something Scott?' Evan looked over at Scott, confused.

'OH MY GOSH! LIKE...WE LEFT ROGUE!' Kitty realized suddenly, noticing the goth girl was not with them.

'What?!' Scott stopped suddenly, almost sending everyone flying out of their seats. Jean turning over to glare at Scott.

'Ve got to turn back and get her. Ve can just leave her'. Kurt sighed, concerned for his sister.

'We can't turn back now. We're going to be late, and we can't afford that. Rogue can walk to school, it wouldn't be the first time' Jean looked over at Scott, her eyes determined.

Scott peered over at her, the others in the back with disbelief in their eyes. Kitty shot a glare at Jean. It wasn't many times her temper flared, but this was one of those times.

'Well, how would you like it if it was us leaving YOU. You kno---' Kitty was interrupted when Scott started the car once more.

'Jean's right. We're all going to be late if we don't get to school now. That's detention for all of us. Rogue will be fine.' Despite wanting to turn back, he kept going.

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Jumping down the steps, backpack slung over one shoulder, she made her way outside. 'Ah hope they're not too mad for making them wait' but, to her dismay...no one was outside. White tendrils falling over her face, she stood on the porch gazing out. 'They left without me...' she sighed, walking her way over to the front gates. 'Today is goin' to be a long day...'

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