AN: Hello! This is a bit of a shorter chapter but I thought leaving the previous one on a cliffhanger should be a sin so here you go! -AngelCake
8
Timing is a fickle thing. Rogue had been trying to track down Gambit for days with no lead. She had seen him in passing a few times, but every time she finally caught up, he had disappeared as if he was just an illusion or a trick her brain was playing on her. She had to give it to him, the man was elusive as hell and it definitely made sense as to why he was a part of a thieves guild but Logan was starting to get naggy again. It was the third day of searching for a particular cajun thief when she was standing at the end of a busy street and had started toying with the idea of giving up and going back home.
Anything to get me outta the damn sunlight. She thought while grumbling.
She was about to begin her journey back to the hotel when, in the corner of her eye, she caught the tail of a familiar brown trench coat. Rogue doubted that it was him but decided to check it out anyway.
Besides what's the worse that could happen? All ah wanna do it talk to the guy.
With this new resolve, she ran faster after the mysterious person almost wishing she had her motorcycle but realized that it was already hard enough to chase after the mysterious person in these crowded streets. As soon as she caught up she realized it was Remy and attempted to be more clandestine. His keen senses must have caught on, because he quickly began to make complicated turns and jumps that he knew Rogue wouldn't be able to follow.
"Dammit" She muttered when he finally lost her.
She wandered around for a little while, but it was pure luck when she stumbled around a corner and heard Remy's voice. She could tell she had caught on to the tail end of their conversation.
"I know, I know but I think I have mon frère," Remy said.
Rogue wondered what the hell they were talking about and why he sounded so unsure of himself. She grinned slightly at the prospect of the cocky cajun being uncertain of something. Her thoughts were cut off by the other man.
"Remy Etienne Lebeau, so you've finally fallen for a girl! I thought this day would never happen!" An older voice said.
Wait, wait Etienne? He's that guy they were talking about in the bar the one who was, the realization dawned on Rogue. He had gone out on a date with Rogue while he was engaged! And from the sound of their conversation, he must have loved the Bella Donna girl which must have been the reason why he was so unsure! That bastard. Rogue was fuming now as she turned the corner and interrupted their conversation.
"Merde," Remy said loudly.
Rogue angrily stomped up to Gambit with an accusing look in her eyes and a pointed finger.
"YOU!" She screamed.
Gambit backed away from, "Ecoutez Rogue, this is just a mistunder-"
He was cut off by angry shouts.
"Don't you dare tell me it was a misunderstanding!" She said loudly, "Were you or were you not engaged when we went on our date!?"
Henri had already backed away from the bickering duo and chose to watch instead, knowing that this probably wasn't going to end well for Remy.
Remy looked very guilty as he responded.
"Oui, bu-" He was cut off again.
"And did you," a quiet sob escaped from her lips but she continued, "did you tell meh?" She asked.
"Non." Remy replied looking down, he could feel the anger and hurt bouncing off of her.
"Then we're done here." Rogue told him, her voice breaking at the end.
She could hear Gambit's pleads for her to stop so he could explain but she kept walking away.
What had he just done? Gambit stood shellshocked for a moment or two, reliving the moments that had just played out in his head.
Henri coughed interrupting his thoughts, "Well she's one feisty femme."
Remy glared at him, "Big help you were." He replied sarcastically.
"Désolé,I didn't wanna get between your lover's quarrel," Henri responded throwing his hands in front of him.
"Frère, I don know what to do now. How do I explain this to Rogue?" Remy asked.
"Mon dieu, I never thought I would witness the infamous womanizer Remy Lebeau have troubles with a femme. Today is definitely a day for firsts!" Henri said with feigned shock while thrusting his arm over his heart.
Remy glared at his older brother who was supposed to be the sensible, helpful one.
"Merci fer yer helpful advice." He responded while sending glares at Henri.
"Regarder Remy, if you want her to understand you can't expect her to read yer mind or sumthing!"
Remy gave him a confused look.
Henri rolled his eyes, for an infamous womanizer the man was such a dunce when it came to their feeling.
"Oh mon dieu!" He yelled out in exasperation for the second time. "Stop talking to me and go after the femme! Explain the misunderstanding to her and, if you must, beg for her forgiveness!"
Remy suddenly lit up like a lightbulb, "Merci mon frère! You are a lifesaver!"
He ran off to find Rogue while Henri rolled his eyes and chuckled.
She must be one special femme to get Remy to act like this. Henri thought while walking towards the thieves guild, excited to share Remy's new revelation with his wife.
French Vocab Translation:
-Mon chérie:My Darling
-Mon amis: My friend
-Mon bijou: My gem
-Mon dieu:My goodness
-La dame: Lady
-Petite:Small or little
-Cracheur de feu: Spitfire
-Maison:House
-Mon coeur:My sweetheart
-Mon trésor: My treasure
-Famille:Family
-Madame:Mrs.
-Moi:Me
-Oui: Yes
-Bonne: Good
-Nuit:Night
-D'accord:Ok
-Merde:Shit
-Très:Very
-Femme: Woman
-Homme: Man
-Un/Une: A
-Belle/Beau: Beautiful
-Frère: Brother
-Mon dieu: My god
-Désolé/Désolée: Sorry
-Pardon: Excuse me
-Ecoutez: Listen
-Fils de pute: Son of a bitch
-Regarder: Look
