Thanks to everyone who has been reading the story patiently. I know it's quite big, and there are probably some chapters which are boring but hopefully, it will get better soon. :) Do review and let me know what you think so far. :)
tx peppa - Haha! I had written down this whole big nasty argument about that. But i decided against it when i got a headache and couldn't continue. I thought it would be better to make them more mature instead of having a fight. Speaking of fights, stay tuned. :D
Rogue wondered why Scott had left her upstairs and asked her to meet him at the kitchen after a while. She looked up at the the ceiling while lying down on the bed and wondered how her life had turned around. Never in a million years would she have guessed Scott ever loving her and here he was giving it his all in the relationship. A smile appeared on her face which slowly turned into a frown as she thought about her powers.
'What if I never get to control my powers? What if I kill him one day just because i touched him longer than a few minutes.' She presumed, starting to feel sorry for herself. Doubts and insecurity loomed over in her mind like the plague. What if Scott left her for someone else? What if she could never touch Scott. Never feel his warm hands in hers. She played around in her mind with the what ifs and other hypothetical scenarios. Shaking her head, realization fell upon her that she wasn't really trying. She had turned cold and untrusting when she acquired her powers. She pushed them all away. All this time, she hadn't really tried controlling her powers because she was drowning herself in self pity, mourning over her powers. Mourning the life she had instead of embracing the life she was getting. Then Scott came along and made her think. She thought about him a lot and how it would feel like to touch his skin. To feel the warmth. She joined the X-Men only because of him. She knew she couldn't trust anyone in the brotherhood. They weren't bad but they didn't care for her. Yet, the guy who was supposed to be her enemy helped her and made her trust him. If it weren't for him, she would still be living in the run down house of the Brotherhood having to listen to Pietro yapping away, Lance causing earthquakes, Todd being disgusting. When she did join, he was the only friend she had. It broke her heart to see him pine over Jean. Now, not only did she have close friends like Kitty and the others, she had a loving brother, Kurt and most importantly she had Scott. Initially she had a hard time believing he loved her and not Jean. But as days passed, their relationship only seemed to grow stronger. He trusted her enough to tell her about his life. She understood why he was like the way he was. She started to hate how the others viewed him as a stoic, stick up their ass leader with no emotions and life as dull as butter knife. She heard the others crack mean jokes at him and how he tried his best to not take it to his heart. She felt angry on behalf of him at the way the others viewed him. He thoughts drifted to the way he made her feel so loved. She smiled at the way he lingered when he hugged her and the way he smiled at her. Slowly, she drifted off to sleep where their moments were forever etched in her memory.
Scott entered his room and caught a sleeping Rogue. She looked peaceful. Gone was the guarded look which she had often portrayed. Right before him was a sweet and caring girl sleeping peacefully. He sat next to her and ran a thumb across her face and lips. "Rogue. Wake up love." He murmured in her ear and kissed her forehead.
"Mmmm. Five more minutes." She mumbled in her sleep and turned around.
"ROGUE!" He shouted out as she jolted awake. "Wha..!" She said sitting straight up, looking at an amused Scott. He burst out laughing while she gave him a death glare. "SUMMERS! I will kill ya!" She growled and lurched at him. He caught her hands with his and gave her an apologetic look. "Sorry. But you said you'd stay awake. I only prompted you to get up."
"Jerk." She uttered and glared at him with her hands folded.
"Come on. Here. Wear this." He said and gave her his jacket while he put on another Jacket. She put it on and he took her hand while they walked out.
"Where are we going?" She tried asking him in a pissed off tone but instead turned out to be rather a curious tone.
"Out." He said simply as they stepped down the stairs.
"Why is it that ya love giving vague answers?" She asked in frustration.
"Just trust me. You'll like it. I hope. If you don't, you can punish me by giving me a kiss." He replied with a smirk.
"So it's punishment to kiss me?" She asked, having caught him.
"Nope. But it's one punishment i'd very much enjoy." He looked at her with a wide grin, looking smug.
"Wipe that smugness off your face Summers." She retorted playfully as they reached the kitchen. He grabbed duffel bag which he had laid on the counter as they started to walk towards the main door.
"Ooooh are we running away?" She asked faking an excited look.
He rolled his eyes at her and replied. "Is that the best you can come up with?"
"It's your fault. You woke me up." She muttered as they walked out in the lawn.
Grabbing her hand, they kept walking with Scott leading and taking her hands in his. They came upon a clearing "Ah. This is where ya're taking me? What's the big surprise?" She said as they reached the destination a few minutes later.
Scott simply smiled at her and laid a kiss on her gloved hands. "Voila, Mon Cheri." He said looking at the lake in front of them.
Rogue giggled at his attempt to speak french. "Is this your way of buttering me up Summers? By the way, what's in the bag?" She asked.
"Part of the surprise. It's not much but i hope you like it." He spoke and opened the bag. He took out a blanket and laid it across the grass, right in front of the tree. Reaching into the bag, he pulled out two pillows, covers and a thermos.
"Whoa. What's all this?" She asked in surprise while he sat and leaned his back against the tree with a pillow behind him.
"Come here." He told her and reached his hand out for her. She took it and sat on the blanket. He pulled her to him as she laid her head on his chest. He pulled the covers over them and handed her a pillow which she put on her lap. Reaching for the thermos, he opened it and poured a warm cup of cocoa and handed it to her. She smiled and started sipping the warm beverage. "I thought we could watch the sunrise. Since it's 4.30 AM already." He spoke to her and kissed the back of her head. The night was pleasant and silent. He put his arms around her as she sighed in happiness. "Scott. This is so sweet. Never would have pegged you as a romantic."
"Fair Katherine, and most fair, Will you vouchsafe to teach a soldier terms Such as will enter at a lady's ear And plead his love suit to her gentle heart?" He rambled, remembering the play they were doing in Literature class together. That was the day he started liking her and feeling something more than friendship towards her.
Rogue Chuckled at him. "Ya're such a sap, Summers. But i'll play along. Your Majesty shall mock at me. I cannot speak your England."
He grinned and proceeded to continue. "O fair Katherine, if you will love me soundly with your French heart, I will be glad to hear you confess it brokenly with your English tongue. Do you like me, Kate?"
Rogue tried not to laugh as he continued with the charade. "Pardonnez-moi, I cannot tell what is "like me.""
Turning her around, just enough so their faces met, he gazed deep into her emerald eyes as she stopped grinning while he whispered in all seriousness. "An angel is like you, Kate, and you are like an angel." Her heart was beating rapidly at the way he whispered out those words in her ears. She could never get enough of it ever since she heard him say that while they were practicing for the play. He was unsteadily breathing, with his eyes locked on hers and leaned in closer. She was sure her heart never jumped so rapidly in her life. He thought he never wanted to look at anything else other than her. He noticed a speck of a different tint in her eyes making it gleam in the moonlight which made him marvel at her exotic southern beauty. The longing became too much. They closed their eyes as his lips met with hers. Her mouth was warm and he tasted a hint of cocoa. A current ran through her body as the temperature grew warmer. She threw her arms around his neck as his hands gripped her waist gently. He made her feel elegant and lady like, the way he softly held his hands around her waist. They were lost in each other's warm breaths and soft lips. Soon, they parted reluctantly and slowly opened their eyes, dimmed enough to look at each other like they were the only people who mattered that night.
Rogue uttered with a hitch in her breathing, "Ya really are a charmer." Scott smiled and together they sat drinking hot cocoa under the starry sky basking in comfortable silence.
Soon a hint of daylight appeared and the sun rose slowly over the horizon of the lake casting light in the dull and dark atmosphere. It cast it's reflection in the still waters of the lake and the golden rays poured into the lake making the water shimmer like tiny diamonds in the sea. Spreading out, the rays fell on the grass and the leaves making them feel alive and fresh with glistening dew drops. The young pair looked in awe at the beauty in front of them.
"Wow." Rogue Voiced out while looking at the Sunrise. He brought her closer with her back leaning on his chest as he wrapped his arms around her body. He placed his chin on her shoulder and murmured in her ears. "Yeah. Makes you think how insignificant everything else is."
"It sure does, Sugah." She agreed and let her hands hold his. Sighing blissfully, she turned to look at him and noticed that he was looking at her with a soft smile on his lips. She smiled back and pecked his lips in contentment. "Thank Ya, Sugah."
He smiled at her and replied, "The pleasure's all mine my love."
"Awww. Such a gent!" She chimed. In her mind she beamed with Joy. Listening to him talk to her with endearing words made her heart flutter. Never had she felt so special and loved by someone. As the Sun shone brighter Scott spoke up "We should probably head back inside."
"Mmm. Yeah. I am feeling a bit tired from stayin' up all night." She replied in agreement.
He reluctantly got up and packed all their belongings into the bag. He grabbed her hand and pulled her up so she could stand. He carried the duffle bag in one hand while his other was reaching out to her. Turning her around slowly, he looked into her eyes and cupped her face with one of his hands and kissed her lips. He parted soon and they headed towards the mansion, holding their hands together.
As they headed inside, they trudged up the stairs slowly. She gave him a sweet smile and started to head to her room when he grabbed her arms and spun her around.
"Can you sleep in my room, next to me?" He asked her hoping she wouldn't turn him down.
"Sugah, i'd love to but it's 6.00 am. If anyone wakes up, they'll find out. I already slept there once. If i sleep in your room again, they will surely suspect." She spoke anticipating him to understand.
"Screw them." He muttered under his breath, peeved at the fact.
Rogue chuckled at his behavior. "I'll see ya at noon." She kissed his cheek and left towards her room while he stood there with his hands folded. "Rogue!" He called out to her as she turned around. "What is it?"
"Nothing. I'll see you later." He quickly replied and walked towards his room leaving a perplexed Rogue behind. She wondered what he had wanted to say but sleep was beckoning her. She shook her thoughts and made a mental note to ask him what he wanted to talk about later.