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After a tumultuous day of bad memories, arguments, surprises, denial, acceptance and love and having finally confessed their feelings to each other, they had spent the rest of the morning by the lake and grabbed lunch at the gut bomb. As evening approached, they reached the mansion. Luckily, the girls hadn't spread around any gossip about last night, whether it was because of the fact that they were afraid of Rogue or that they truly didn't want to cause the couple any emotional harm, the couple felt relieved and decided to get some work done. Scott went up to his room while Rogue headed to the study to meet the Professor.
Scott's Room
Scott sat on his bed and pulled out the note from his pocket. Sighing, he opened the note and read it again. He went over everything that had happened today. He lied down, lost in his thoughts of the two most important girls in his life. Rebel and Rogue. The morning came as quite a shock. The last thing he had ever expected was for Rebel to show up at the same diner he took Rogue to. Was this fate? For a long time, he tried forgetting her but he never fully accepted her disappearance. To top it off, she showed up with the brotherhood and didn't acknowledge him. She lied about who she was by calling herself Ariana. Was that her real name? Was Rebel just a name she had given to herself? And then for things to make even less sense, she discreetly placed a note in his pocket. What was she up to? Why hadn't she contacted him earlier? Was she in trouble? All sorts of thoughts lingered in his mind, but the most prominent was, why had she left him? He thought about how she still seemed like the same old girl he had encountered before, with the short jet black hair, supple tanned skin, eyes as dark as night and just something that was utterly her. A part of him knew she hadn't forgotten him and the necklace she wore around her neck only proved it further. He still cared for her deeply and loved her. Had she never left him, he would have probably pursued a romantic relationship with her, but as unfortunate circumstances might have it, she disappeared without a trace. He remembered how he convinced the professor to track her when he had arrived at the Xavier's Institute but there was no sign of her anywhere in the world. The others thought she was dead or probably just something a lonely messed up kid would make up in his mind. Yet, somehow he knew she wasn't dead. Did they share a connection? Only time will tell.
Shortly after joining the institute, he was a wreck. He never got over Rebel but he did find people who cared about him. He had set his eyes on Jean Grey. A girl who embodied perfection. Someone who was completely the opposite of Rebel, except when it came to their strength. Both women were strong, but somehow he convinced himself to choose someone who was the polar opposite of the short haired girl. She was popular, had great grades, was great at sports and had a jock boyfriend who loved to pick on Scott. After meeting the insufferable excuse for a boyfriend, he had begun to hate him but saw Jean changing and becoming more concerned about her status in Bayville High and less concerned about friendship and things that really mattered.
His world changed the day he met Rogue. She reminded him so much of Rebel. He was smitten and enthralled by her gothic beauty. The day they were assigned for a play on Henry V was the day she mesmerized him. He felt a connection with her. After all they were alike in so many ways. They both had a terrible past, they had powers they couldn't control and hence decided to stay away and disconnect with people, they put on a facade of normality when their insides were being set on fire, they both knew pain very well. Inspite of her joining the brotherhood, she had helped the X-men and saved Jean from Blob on that fateful day. It was then, he decided to never let her go until she joined the X-Men. A part of him knew she had joined only because of him when Logan had asked where her allegiance was after mystique, he adoptive mother, tried to sabotage and kill them. She turned her head and looked at him for a second. He knew she was looking at him and all he wanted to do was to go to her and wrap her in a warm embrace, alas he couldn't get up from having hit his head. She looked away and he heard her agree. Content that he had her by his side, he smiled inside and for the first time since Rebel, felt truly happy and at ease. Memories of moments, be it bitter or sweet or even bittersweet, replayed in his mind as he dozed off thinking about the woman he loved. The angel who freed him from pain and gave him something to hope for.
Meanwhile at the study
Rogue knocked on the professor's door as he motioned her to enter.
"Ah. Good evening Rogue. How are things?" He asked trying not to sound worried since the day's event.
"As good as they can be Professor. Are ya alright? Ya seem worried." She spoke with a hint of concern, having noticed the telepath's expression.
"Nothing for you to worry. Now, shall we begin?" He said, knowing she had come to him so he could help control her powers.
Rogue nodded as they worked on her powers. They concentrated on getting her to control. Time went by slowly and the two mutants were thoroughly exhausted having spent one and a half hours building control when the professor spoke up.
"Very good Rogue. I am impressed you are gaining control of your powers rather quickly than i assumed you would. I'm proud of you. I know this is a long road and it will take some time, but i can see you gaining full control of them soon." The professor mentioned and smiled at her.
"Thanks Professor. I couldn't do this without ya." Rogue said and got up to leave.
"Might i suggest one more thing? Try meditating. A good amount of peace will help you strengthen your control. Perhaps you could make Scott do that too. I have suggested that to him before, unfortunately it resulted in him throwing a fit. Perhaps you could help him out. After all, behind every great man is a greater woman. " He suggested and continued. "Well, it's time for dinner. I'll see you at the table in a few minutes." He rolled his wheelchair towards his desk and checked on some paperwork.
"Alright professor. I'll try." Rogue stammered at his suggestion and started to blush after hearing his comment. Did he know they were together? She hurriedly left the room and headed upstairs to the dorm.
On reaching Scott's door, she slowly opened it and peeked at a sleeping Scott. She walked towards his bed and planted a fleeting kiss on his forehead. He stirred in his sleep as she heard him call out her name. "Mmmh...Rogue..." He gradually opened his eyes and saw her sitting on his bed. He smiled briefly at her and grabbed her by her waist. "Sugah, it's time for dinner." She spoke as Scott smiled at her. Pulling her towards him so that she was lying on top of him, he hugged and looked at her. "How was your session with the Professor?"
"Mmmm, We made progress. I can handle it for 3 more minutes" She said as she closed her eyes and laid her head on his broad chest. Lying on top of him was probably the best feeling she had in a long time. He was muscular and well built, yet gentle. "That's great Rogue! I'm proud of you." His hold on her was firm enough, yet soft and comfortable. She acknowledged the same with a smile. 'I could get used to it.' She thought and wrapped her arms around him. Scott kissed her forehead and placed his chin on top of her head falling in comfortable silence for a few minutes.
"Do you wanna miss dinner?" He asked, hoping they could lie in this position forever.
"I'm tempted. But i am hungry. Unless ya plan on cooking for me, i'd say we grab some dinner. Maybe ya'll get your dessert." She winked at him and trailed her fingers on his chest, lightly scratching his t-shirt with one finger making him draw out a moan. "I'm just gonna opt for the dessert." He said and abruptly turned her over so she was lying on her back. He bent down, closing the distance between them and kissed her on her lips. Nibbling at her lower lips, she parted her lips inviting him. Their tongues wrestled in an assertive kiss while their hands trailed all over their bodies. Leaning further, he pressed his chest against hers as she felt his hands roam around her arms caressing them and then trailing down around her thighs. She lifted herself and pinned him to the bed as she laid on top of him and kissing him deeply and placing her hands on his cheekbones while allowing his hands to roam over her back. He grasped her thighs as she gasped in delight in his mouth while he kissed her aggressively. She pressed harder against him eliciting a soft moan from him feeling his arousal pressing against her while he tightened his grip on her when they heard a knock on his door which made them pull apart from each other quickly. Their breathing turned ragged once they pulled apart while they adjusted their hair and clothes quickly.
"Come in." Scott said as he heard the door open.
"Scott. Rogue. You two didn't show up for dinner. You'll miss out." Ororo spoke as she entered the room to look at the two teenagers visibly blushing and looking anywhere but at her.
"Uh. We'll be down in a minute." Scott spoke staring at the floor.
She noticed that and gave them a warm smile. "Anything you two need to tell me?" She asked knowingly.
The couple shook their heads in embarrassment while Ororo gave them a knowing smile and turned towards the door. "Hurry up." She said and left the room.
"Wow. That was close." Scott spoke to which Rogue simply nodded.
"Now where were we?" He grinned and leaned towards her.
"Uh-uh. Ya can kiss me after dinner." she shook her index finger and took his hand, leading him towards the door. He simply sighed, giving her a look of frustration and followed her to the dinner table. He sat next to her while everyone had begun their meal. Jean was missing, Ororo had told them that she had gone out on a date with Duncan. Kitty, Kurt, Evan, Hank, Ororo and the Professor were present. Dinner, as usual was uneventful. The kids were arguing about something irrelevant, while the adults were discussing about medicines and biology. Scott kept stealing glances at Rogue who was eyeing him curiously. He paid little attention to the food on his plate and took a sip of water from his glass when he felt her hands play around his thighs. His eyes widened and he caught her hand in his. Had she continued this any longer, he definitely wouldn't be able to get up from the table until he had his way with her.
They quickly finished dinner and headed upstairs to Scott's room. As they entered, Rogue gave him a smirk as she stood on her toes and leaned in towards him. Their lips met in a loving and romantic kiss while her hands caressed his neck and his hands gripped her waist. Soon their kiss was interrupted yet again when they heard a knock on the door. Sighing, Scott looked at Rogue's annoyed expression mirroring his own as he went ahead to open the door and saw Jubilee and Tabitha standing there.
"Scooter. Is Rogue in there?" Tabitha asked him with a smirk plastered on her face. Scott gave her an annoyed look. He had hated that nickname.
"Yeah. Rogue, Tabitha and Jubilee are here to see you." He mumbled disinterested.
"What's up guys?" Rogue spoke casually.
"Do you want to watch a movie with us? The girls are having a movie night. There's popcorn, games. All that." Jubilee said and looked at Rogue hopefully.
"In short. It's girls night in." Tabitha got to the point and looked at her in interest.
"Umm. That's not really my scene." Rogue spoke up trying to get away from them.
"Come on Roguey! Pleaseeee?" Jubilee said and gave her a too innocent look.
"You have been spending a lot of time with Scooter. Alone. You know how news travels." Tabitha coyly blackmailed her.
"Ugh. Fine. I give. I'll be there in a few minutes. Okay?" Rogue gave in as she folded her arms and rolled her eyes at the girls.
The girls giggled and said their byes, leaving a disappointed Scott and an annoyed Rogue behind.
"I'm Sorry." Rogue muttered to Scott, averting his gaze.
Ahh..It's okay. I have work to catch up to. See you tomorrow?" He asked trying to sound positive and hide his disappointment.
Rogue smiled and nodded a yes and kissed him one last time before leaving the room. After hearing the door close, Scott walked towards his desk and sighed. It was 8.30 PM and he had to meet Rebel in a few hours.
Just as he sat on his bed, Evan and Bobby showed up when Scott gave a questioning look.
"Yo Scott..Auntie 'O told us to meet you upstairs. About the Trig classes." Evan said as he laid out his books on Scott's desk.
"Alright. Lets begin.." Scott spoke as the three men sighed. Neither of them interested in said subject because of other things on their mind.