Rogue's Love For A Wolverine(COMPLETED)

Chapter 1

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The war between the X-men and Erik's mutants had ended when Erik was captured by his long time friend and foe Dr. Charles Xavier. Jean Grey a valuable asset to Charles' team, had lost her life in the process. She was mourned by all, but two men felt her loss worse than any of them. Scott had been her significant other, best friend and companion. His heart was shattered to pieces and he had become inconsolable in light of losing her. Scott left the school for mutants not long after Jean's funeral, he went to find his family to try and seek solace. The other man that felt her loss was Logan Howlette. When he had originally come to the institute he fell in love with Jean almost instantly. Logan also took off not long after the funeral, his grief consuming him. He packed his few belongings, taking off in the middle of the night on his motorcycle. He left a note to the Professor explaining that he had no idea if he would ever come back. His heart was broken and he needed time to move on. The institute for mutants was a harsh reminder of what he had lost. Logan went and spent many years away, taking odd jobs that paid under the table and not living in one place for long. He never could find what he was searching for. There would never be another Jean Grey.

Logan and Scott leaving was taken hard by all. They had become very integral parts of the staff, and respected by all. But one girl took Logan's absence incredibly hard. Rogue. She had arrived at the institute with Logan when she had run away from home after discovering her powers, nearly killing her first boyfriend when she kissed him, absorbing most of his life force. She was a teenager then. Logan had promised to protect her, she had loved him for it. He was always there to give her advice about dating, knowing that with her powers she would have a hard time in life, but he encouraged her. He did feel bad but could not put into words what he would have wanted to say to her when he left. Logan had to make a clean break. For weeks Rogue kept to herself, finally one of her mentors, Storm did her best to coax her back out into the world. Rogue wished she understood why he'd leave without saying goodbye. Storm went to Rogue's room to find the girl curled up with her knees to her chest looking out her windows.

" Rogue, you need to come out of your room, socialize." Storm said gently.

Rogue glared at Storm, pain filled her eyes. " I can't. I need more time. I just, miss them all!"

Storm felt the same way and had been also tasked with helping Charles find new teachers for the school.

" We all do. " Storm said softly.

" Why didn't Logan at least leave me a note? He was my friend!" Rogue asked. " He brought me here."

Storm smiled thoughtfully, " Come on Rogue, you know he is a man of few words, he probably just didn't know what to say. "

Rogue nodded and sighed. " You're probably right. It just, hurts you know? He is the reason I stayed here. He promised to protect me."

" I know, and I want you to know that we are so glad to have you here. You gotta come back out though, this isn't healthy to shut everyone out. You should spend time with your friends, and Bobby has been asking about you, he's worried, says you haven't been answering his calls. He cares so much for you."

" I know, but in the long run? How can we ever have a normal relationship? I don't know why he'd want to be with me. I can't ever have real physical contact with him, and that's part of a relationship, I'd kill him just from kissing him! It's so hard! "

" He cares because he's gotten to know you! But I have an idea, I think you should have some sessions with The Professor or Dr. McCoy. Maybe they can offer some advice. "

" Maybe. I'll think about it. "

" Good, I'm glad that you'll think about it. Would you at least come down to the cafeteria for a little while? We're having ice cream sundaes to celebrate the end of midterms and try to boost morale a little."

Rogue perked up, she couldn't resist ice cream. " Is there chocolate?" she asked, eyes shining.

Storm grinned, " You know it! Better hurry before it's gone!" Storm was pleased to see the girls spirits lifted." Come on let's go." Storm lead the way.

They both went to the cafeteria and got bowls of the icy goodness, smothering it in hot fudge. The cafeteria staff had put up a Hell of a sundae bar. Kids milled about, hanging out with their friends, all still mourning their mentors and consoling one another, and congratulating each other on good grades. Bobby saw Rogue from across the room and he excused himself from his friends. He hadn't seen her since the funeral. Bobby carefully approached her.

" Rogue?" He asked when he got close.

She flinched slightly, but turned toward him." Hi Bobby." She said, holding her bowl of ice cream.

He searched her eyes, " How are you? "

" I'm okay." She lied. Truth was she was so broken up inside but was trying to put up a strong front.

" You haven't been answering my calls, I've been worried." He said.

" I've been upset, so many changes going on you know?" Her eyes showed her sadness. In her mind she was mad and sad that Logan had left.

" Yeah. I know. Can we, maybe hang out sometime soon?" He didn't want to push his luck.

She nodded. " Yes, um, would you want to come over to my room for a little bit? Maybe we could play some video games?"

Bobby was thrilled for her invitation. " Yes! What time?"

" Around Seven?"

He smiled, " Sure!"

She smiled a little, "Okay." She said softly. She had missed him. Bobby was her first boyfriend since she had accidentally killed her first boyfriend. Bobby was very patient with her given the fact that she could accidentally kill him easily.

The kids spent the evening playing video games, Rogue was actually pretty good and Bobby liked that about her. She was fun competition. After a couple hours though Bobby could tell that she was only halfheartedly in the game. So he paused the game.

" What are you doing?" Rogue asked turning to him.

" Do you want to talk about it?"

" About what?"

" The reason you've been avoiding me?" He was gentle because he truly cared for her, but part of him had also been hurt by her.

" I just, there's so much that's changed."

" Did Logan leave you a note?" Bobby knew how much she looked up to Logan.

She shook her head, " No." Suddenly she was overcome with a wave of emotions, she just wanted to cry some more. She swallowed hard, trying to hold back though. If she was going to have a breakdown she wanted to do it in private. " Bobby, would you mind going now? I just kind of want to be alone now."

He could see the storm clouds in her eyes. Against his better judgment he said, " All right. Well, call me if you feel like getting together okay? I missed this. Rogue, I've missed you."

" I will, and I know. I just need some time. "

" All right. Goodnight Rogue." He used his ice powers and created a rose and handed it to her.

She took it and smiled. " Thanks Bobby."

Bobby closed the door behind himself. He waited a moment outside her door and heard her sob.

Rogue broke down again.

" Damn you Logan! Why couldn't you just say a quick goodbye? It would've been better than nothing! You jerk!" She cried herself to sleep that night.