A/N: Yep, I started to listen to breakeven which crept into this chapter.

You don't get a second chance.

'In other news, Worthington labs have announced that all cure centers are now open. Though it is strongly advised to be cautious and fully identify yourself as security will be watching for terrorists. The building that was engulfed in fire is now almost repaired yet...'

'Would someone turn that DAM TV OFF!' screamed Rogue.

Rogue watched as Kitty's eyes widened. She turned the TV off and stood up.

'I have homework.'

Kitty practically hurtled out the room. Rogue snorted and lay back down. She'd been laying around on the couch on the rec room ignoring it's passers by. She looked to the end of the room where Logan sat smoking a cigar. He was the only reason she hadn't left this hellhole. Every time she wanted to he would haul her ass back to her room. So she gave up. Just wondered day-to-day, never eating, sleeping or thinking. She was thin and pale. The only food she got was from feeding tubes when she passed out. A shadow passed over her and suddenly her body was lifted and then she was upright. She opened her eyes and saw Logan sitting next to her.

'Logan.'

'When was your last meal?'

'Four days ago. Feeding tube.'

'Shit.'

'I can't help it. If you just let me leave...'

'I told ya, this is your home. Besides in your current state of mind...'

'I'm not crazy! Anyway you let him leave!'

'Listen kid, you have to stop blaming the professor. What should we have done? Lock him up.'

'Yes!'

Logan sighed and she tried to calm herself.

'How long has it been?'

'A month.' she muttered.

'That long huh?'

'Yeah.'

'I'm leaving again. Well maybe...'

'No, you can. Don't think if you leave I'm going to be all...well...like I am now.'

'Just promise you'll stay here.'

'Logan, why should I lie? I want and will leave here. Soon.'

Logan sighed again and rubbed his face.

'Get healthy first kid. Then I'll give you a ride somewhere.'

'Thank you.'

'No problem kid.'

'Why won't you stay?'

'It's getting crowded.'

'Jean and Scott?' she whispered.

'Among other things.'

'Uh-huh.'

Logan smiled and stood up just as Jubilee walked in the room.

'I'll tell Storm to make you something to eat.' he whispered.

She nodded. He tugged playfully on a white strand and left. Jubilee occupied the seat.

'You're back?'

'Sorta.' mumbled Rogue.

'Talk to me. I'm sure I can sympathize better than Wolvie.'

'I've started praying to a god that I don't believe in. I mean I am the last person to be religious, what with my curse and everyone abandoning me, but I pray for him to be sent back to me.'

'Oh Roguey, we're here for you.'

'I know, but...'

'You love him.'

'Loved, or love or...'

'When a heart breaks it don't break even.'

'Amen.'

'Rogue?'

'What am supposed to do when the best part of me was always him. I'm falling to pieces.'

'Stay strong! You have to.'

'I'm trying! I...'

Rogue felt her head spin before the world went black.

-xXx-

She woke up in her room the next day. There was a note explaining the x-men were on a mission and that there was breakfast downstairs. Also an additional note from Logan saying they were leaving tomorrow. She smiled and stood up. She pulled out her duffel. She packed clothes, underwear, toiletries and cash. She left anything that would remind her of her old life. She headed out to the kitchen, grabbing some coffee and scrambled eggs. The food was like heaven and her stomach seemed to purr in delight. She spent the rest of the morning wondering around the mansion, checking on the kids and making lunch. At noon the phone in the hallway rang. She picked it up.

'Hello?'

'Hey, it's me...'

Her heart stopped. Pyro. Calling her? Anger fuelled through her.

'It's over! Okay, it's over!'

She slammed her phone down and ran to her room. She grabbed her duffel and headed to the boy's dormitory. She shoved the door open.

'Pete?'

'Rogue, hey, going somewhere?'

'Yeah, you're in charge and tell Logan sorry but I couldn't stay 'til tomorrow.'

'Uh...okay?'

'Thanks. And bye.'

She turned and ran out of the mansion. It was finally over.

-xXx-

Sorry this is so short. But here's what was going through my head while writing this chapter.

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing,
Just prayed to a god that I don't believe in,
'Coz I got time while she got freedom,
'Coz when a heart breaks no it don't break even.