Rogue's Love For A Wolverine(COMPLETED)

Chapter 7

Rogue went inside and found Kitty lounging watching one of her favorite shows.
"Hey! You've been gone awhile. I got worried until I saw your note. How are you doing?" Kitty asked.
"I feel a little better, not much, but the fresh air helped, I went for a run and ended up running into Steve Rogers. "
"Captain America? No shit! "
"Yeah he's staying in town until the mission is done. He was out for a run too, so we hung out a little and went for a run together. I showed him some of my powers. "
" Whoa, very interesting...so you were with Cap this whole time?"
" Yeah, we talked some too. Kitty, I have to tell you something. "
"Spill it! "Kitty was always up for gossip from Rogue.
" I can't kill Steve! He's immune to me! It has to be something to do with the super soldier serum ! He had me touch his hand! I held it and NOTHING HAPPENED!" Rogue was still beside herself with shock.
" Awesome!" Kitty paused and then she asked, " What about Logan? You two left together."
" Well that's complicated, he kissed me again when I dropped him off at his place..."
" You have guys crawling all over the place. So what are you going to do?"
" I don't know. I always cared about Logan, that's why I was so pissed when he came back. But it's been so long, we don't really know eachother anymore, and now I find out there's some body immune to me? I'm confused Kitty. Really confused, plus we have this mission coming up. I need to get through this ordeal before I make up my mind on anything."
" Well, you know, there's no harm in taking them both for test drives..."
" I am not sleeping with two guys! That's just , no!"
" That's not what I meant! You could go out with them both and see who you get along with better. "
" I don't know about that...you know Logan's style, no way he'd share me. Even though I'm not his..."
" True he probably is the jealous type. "
" Really." Rogue agreed.
" Well, ok my next question is, are you even looking for anything right now?"
"Well if I must confess, I crave some kind of attention, I haven't really dated since Remy went back to New Orleans."
"Aaaah Remy Lebeau...you two really had something there. I could tell how much he cared for you. "
"Yeah, but do you know how many times I nearly killed him? And that's after I started to learn control, he had my head so dizzy I couldn't concentrate long enough to shield either of us...it was bad. " Rogue reminisced about her love for Remy. She made him leave because she was afraid he'd end up dead because of her. So many of her relationships had ended that way. Even though she had learned far better control over her powers, she wasn't 100% fool proof. Many things could distract her and make her lose focus.
"So what would you do if Remy showed up while you have Logan and Captain America sniffing around ya?"
"I'm pretty sure I would have to take a vacation...they're all attractive guys...and I'm pretty sure it would be an even fight all around. Yeah, definitely a vacation, go off the grid and lay low somewhere...you know how it was when Remy was around..."
" Yeah I remember. Well you better go make plans to get away, because i overheard Charles talking about pulling in some old friends and in pretty sure I heard his name mentioned..."
"You're joking." Rogue said.
" No I really heard his name come up...better get ready...be prepared."
" I can't deal with all of this! When it rains it pours!"
"Yeah and for you it's raining men!" Kitty teased.
"Not funny!"
"It is a little..."
" Damn...how is this possible?"
"You're just a man magnet."
"God...I'm going to go take a shower, my head hurts now. "
"See ya." Kitty went back to watch TV, slightly amused at her roommates plight. She just wanted Rogue to have a shot for once. She deserved to have a decent guy around the way Kitty had Piotr.
Rogue grabbed a thick fluffy robe and headed to the bathroom. She did feel slightly better after talking with Steve. But now there was a possibility that her Ex-boyfriend Remy Lebeau might be in town soon. They had loved each other back sometime after she had dated Piotr. But Rogue had almost killed him and she was scared off and ended things with him. Remy had gone back to New Orleans and she thought they'd never cross paths again.
Rogue washed her hair and let the steam help her head feel better. Eventually she got out and c went to put her pajamas on and v think about getting ready for bed. She had school in the morning and needed enough sleep, the teams wood be having their first training session after school let out so she really needed rest. Trying her best to take things one day at a time she tried to relax and watch TV with Kitty for a little bit before bed.
As 9:30 rolled around they both got ready for bed. Not real far away Logan was settling in at his place, after having gone for some groceries he sat down with some dinner. He listened to some music and loomed around his new home. Eventually he wanted to go and buy a nice little cabin in the woods away from people. But for now he was all right with the living space. It was very generic, he'd have to bring in some things, and thought the place could certainly use a woman's touch. Then his mind strayed to Rogue. She still seemed a bit uneasy around him but hadn't backed away when he kissed her. He sighed, knowing it would take time to make things better with her. Logan lit a cigar and opened a beer and thought about her for a bit longer. Steve was in a similar boat, he was with thoughts of Rogue and how happy she was at not being able to kill him . It seemed to Steve that she had a need for a friend. He hoped he could help, but who knew what would happen once the mission was over and he and the Avengers left town?
Every one went to sleep that night anticipating the first training session with the Avengers and the X-men. It should prove to be interesting. Charles had the idea for Hank and Bruce Banner and Tony Stark to work on improving the X-men's uniforms to make them more fire resistant and durable and perhaps add some minor, last resort weapons made of carbon fiber and such that Erik wouldn't be able to manipulate.
In the morning Kitty and Rogue got ready for class and then grabbed their lunches and duffel bags of training gear.
"All right, let's go stary our day. " Kitty said clutching a large travel coffee mug. Rogue also had one.
" I want this day to go fast, I'm dying to get into the danger room!" Kitty said.
" I am curious to see what they can do. "
They arrived at the school fast and took their bags to the locker room until later. The day did go fast so it was unbelievable when lunchtime came around. The girls meet up in the teachers lunchroom which doubled as a work station with Internet and a couple couches and a couple tables. Just as Rogue was about to take her lunch out of the fridge a deep voice spoke up hesitantly.
" Hey Rogue." Logan said.
She jumped a little then turned to him, apparent shock on her face. "Logan! Um, good morning! "
"I was wondering if you'd like to have lunch with me. " Logan looked like such a hard-ass and he could be when necessary, but he had a soft side too.
" I was just going to sit down with Kitty..."
"Oh, okay never mind, I was thinking of going outside and hanging out in the sunshine. "
Rogue looked over to Kitty who had been watching the second Logan came inside.
Kitty shooed Rogue away." Okay, well it seems that Kitty is all right without my company after all. So I guess I could join you. "
" Cool. What time do you come back?"
" I have an hour. "
" All right then. An hour. Let's go. "
Rogue grabbed her lunch bag and another coffee. Logan held the door for her and several other teachers watched as they exited.
Logan walked alongside Rogue, his body quite massive compared to her. They stepped outside into the sun and Logan find a great tree for them to sit under for shade.
" How's that tree look over there? " he pointed to it.
Rogue said, " Sure that should be fine. "
" I gotta swing by my bike first, I have a blanket to sit on, don't want your pants to get grass stained."
"Ok. " she was still a little short with him.
They went to his bike then he took out the small soft blanket and his own lunch and a bottle of Coke. Then they walked to the tree. Logan spread the blanket out and they got settled. Rogue looked at the school grounds. There were kids of all different ages all on lunch , some played games some studied and some practiced using their gifts. Rogue noticed a few of her own students and was pleased to see them all getting along and working together. She hoped things would go as smoothly later in the day when it was the teams turn for practice.
" What's on your mind? You look deep in thought. " Logan asked.
" I'm watching all those kids out there. Look at them all working together, learning. Some of them are my students. I'm proud of them."
"That's great!" He took a bite from a sub that he brought with him for lunch. Rogue sipped her coffee and grabbed the apple she had packed. Logan had an idea." Can I give that a slice for you?" He made his claws from his right hand come out.
Rogue grinned, " I guess that'd be ok." She tossed the apple at him, he caught it then tossed it into the air and sliced the apple into 3 pieces. He smiled and handed then to her.
" Thanks." She bit into a slice and finished it.
"Sure." Logan took a swig of his Coke. " How are you feeling today?" He asked cautiously. He watched her as she thought carefully about her words.
" What do you want to know Logan?"
" I just want to know if you're all right about the Magneto thing..."
" You sure that's all you want to know about? Nothing else..?"
" What are you getting at Rogue?"
She sighed, " You sure that's all you want to know about? Not my feelings toward you?"
" Hey calm down, I know that things are complicated."
"Yeah it is!"
"Whoa! Easy with the tone kiddo. What's wrong?"
" I'm still messed up about you being back, and now I just found out that one of my Ex-boyfriends might be rolling into town to help us! I'm a friggin disaster Logan. I just want to disappear until this mission is over, but I can't. "
" Who's your Ex?" Logan asked timidly.
" Remy Lebeau. He's from..."
" New Orleans..." Logan answered.
" How did you know that?!"
" We've run into eachother some time ago."
"You have to be kidding. "
" No, he actually helped me once against Victor. But another time we may have had a few issues. Wait, you dated HIM?"
" Yes, I, I loved him Logan. " Rogue looked away.
" He's not exactly one of the good guys Rogue..."
"You think I don't know that! I know some of what he's been into believe me! And are you kidding me right now?"
" No, but..."
" But nothing, you as well as anyone know that you can't help when love will strike! " Rogue got up, " I can't sit here anymore. I have to go. I need space Logan, there's too much on my mind. I look forward to training later so that maybe I can get some of my frustration out of my system. "
"I know a great way to get it out of your system..." Logan said.
" Oh my God! Go to Hell Logan! Just when I thought things could maybe be all right between us...Fuck. I'm leaving. " she ran her fingers through her hair.
"Rogue! Wait just a minute! All right you're right, I can't judge you for falling for Lebeau, he was always slick with the ladies, but I can tell you I'm not letting him near you if possible. I'll be glad to stand between you two if necessary. "
" I'm not asking you to." Her brows furrowed in a scowl.
" I know, but I'm willing to protect you from him. He is a great fighter. I have to give him that credit. If you can't be near him though you probably should say something to Charles. I do hate to admit though, Lebeau's help probably wouldn't hurt against Erik."
" I know. " she paused. " I hurt him, almost killed him just like my first boyfriend..."
" Oh shit. "
" Yeah, so I ended it and pushed him away. "
" Wow , kid you really have been put through the ringer."
"No shit."
" That's why I'm here, I want to help, I want to be there for you and protect you and be a rock when you need one. I can see you need one now."
Rogue ran her fingers through her thick hair again and looked at him. " I need time Logan. It's not easy for me to just open up even to you anymore."
" Let me help you Rogue." He reached over taking her delicate hand in his.
She pulled it loose, but he caught her fingertips and squeezed.
" Time Logan, it's the only thing that will help. Plus, I'm not sure how things will go with Remy,and I actually just met somebody yesterday that I discovered I can't kill. "
"What?! Who?"
" Steve Rogers." Her thoughts strayed to her visit with Steve and how free she felt near him.
" Wait, Captain America?"
" Yeah. I ran into him at the park when I went for a run. We talked and I tested out my powers on him, we felt nothing. No drain no transfer! I haven't experienced that before. "
" Wow. That's interesting. "
" We figure it must have to do with the Super Soldier serum. I'm thinking of seeing if Hank can help figure it out. "
" How did you test your powers?" Logan asked suspiciously.
" Oh, you don't get to be jealous, not just walking back into my life a few days ago. Oh no! We aren't an item. So don't get all crazy because I had any physical contact with some other guy. "
He sighed, " Fine Rogue, but can you tell me that the other night didn't mean anything when you asked me to stay?"
" I needed you that night. I can't deny it. But I'm not ready to just jump into anything with you. "
" All right fair enough. I'm still going to be here, even if you give Captain America a shot or go back to Lebeau. I'll be here. I told you I'm back for good. "
" I understand. But that being said, you don't get to freak out if I do any of the things mentioned."
" All right, I'm a patient man, I'll wait. "
" You could be waiting a long time. "
" All right kiddo. You've put me in my place. "
" Good. I'm glad you understand where I'm coming from. Because understanding is what I need."
" All right Rogue."
" All right then, I have to get back to class. "
" Can I walk you?"
" Yeah , all right."
So they packed up and dropped the blanket off at his bike. Disposing of garbage in one of the grounds garbage cans. Several students watched the pair walk in together. Lots of gossip started in typical high school fashion. By the end of the day word got around that Logan was back and that he was spending time with Rogue.
Logan stopped at her classroom door.
Standing to open the door for her he stopped. " Rogue, I meant what I said about being here. I hope you believe me. "
" I do. I think, but I can't just start something with you. I can't yet. Let's see what happens after the mission. "
" Fair enough. All right, you have stuff to do and I should go pay Charles a visit. "
" All right. See you later in the danger room." She walked inside once Logan opened the door.
Logan walked off to go see Charles. Rogue finished out her work day. She was still ready to go in for training and met up with Kitty and Storm in the ladies locker room. They were joined by Natasha Romanoff.
" Hi ladies. Mind if I join you?" She asked pleasantly.
" Sure , infact, here's an empty locker if you need one. " Storm opened one that she knew was not in use.
" Thanks! I have to say it'll be nice to be around girls for a change, not that I can't hold my own with the guys, but you know how it is..."
" I look forward to seeing your techniques. " Storm said.
" I look forward to seeing what all of you can do too. I read up on you but seeing it in person will be great!"
" I need to blow off show steam. " Rogue said quietly.
" Hey, how was lunch?" Kitty asked.
" It was mostly fine, we talked about some things. Remy came up in conversation. Turns out Logan and Remy met years ago and Remy helped him fight Victor Creed. But it sounds like they had their own issues and Logan had a hissy when I told him that I dated Remy. He wants to protect me from him, but I told him I'm the one that walked away."
" Is he jealous or what?" Kitty asked.
" He's being over protective, but I told him he doesn't get to be that way since we aren't together."
This made Nat's ears perk up as she changed. So Rogue and the big guy were not together...interesting.
" Well, I'm glad you're sticking to your guns on this." Kitty said.
" Well, really, walk away without a word for 15 years and expect me to just want to open right up and want to be with him? What v its he thinking? Plus, I could still accidentally kill him! I know he heals quick, but...I can still do damage. And then there's Remy and I just met Steve Rogers..."
"Steve? " Nat asked.
" Yeah, I was out at the park going for a walk to clear my mind and ran into him. We ended up going for a run together and talked some. He's not what I would've expected, I expected him to be actually a little bit like Tony Stark. But he is not like that at all."
" Definitely not like Stark at all. Steve's pretty down to earth. "
" We discovered that he's immune to my powers. We're guessing ot has something to do with the super soldier serum. "
Storm was shocked," You weren't able to absorb his energy?"
" No! It was amazing Storm! There was no pull at all! I've never experienced this before! We're thinking of seeing if Hank might be able to figure out why I can't hurt him. "
" Wow Rogue! That is very interesting !" She saw a little something in Rogue's eyes as she spoke of Steve.
" All right guys, we ready to go? Everyone suited up?" Kitty asked looking around.
"Let's do this!" Nat said.
" Yes! I'm ready to blow off some steam!" Rogue answered as she zipped her black leather and spandex suit, there were small armor plates that helped protect her vital organs.
" Ready, let's go! "Storm grinned.
The women stalked out ready to go. In the men's locker room the guys all suited up. The X-men got to see Starks suit in action. Clint was reloading his quiver with arrows. Steve was zipping up his suit and Logan was doing the same Piotr went into his armored form. Kurt was all ready to go before anyone.