Chilling (Rogue)

[eskimo]

Bobby had attended Logan's class and had a headache just thinking of his first assignment. Each student was assigned a task, and, once that task was completed they would earn a grade. For him, since Logan loved doing stuff like this, he sent him out here...to try and tame a horse. This wasn't just any mission, this was a mission that played into their very heart. X-Men had to put their lives on the line, and, they had to conquer fears that would come up on missions.

The stable was empty and he was told to meet the instructor out in the open. The Instructor was going to be late, so, he called his girlfriend up and invited her to come out here and chill with him till then. Leaning on the fence post he opened and closed his palm watching the ice come hither and about in a spiral until it disappeard with his breath. I wonder what is taking her, he thought.

[rogue]

Rogue had been relaxing, as much as she could. She was some what sad today. But when she got Bobby and that made everything turn light, but she knew they were in danger. She hated Kitty in a way, they could touch each other. She looked in the mirror, she wore a short sleeve shirt with gloves that go up to her elbows. She sighed softly, she had a bad feeling, she had no idea what would happen with there relationship, she was afraid. She didn't want to lose him, but she was prepared to hear the words "It's Over" and it was something he had not said yet.

Perhaps she was just being dramatic, she couldn't read his mind, even tho she wished she could. That power would be better, she was heading to the stables and already saw Bobby. She loved doing things with him, walks, even playing pool. She still remembered the first time they met, he had made her a flower that was ice. He was a sweet heart, which she loved in him very much. She whistle to him and smiled.

"How are you Mr Drake?" she said in a teasing tone.

[eskimo]

Bobby heard Rogue approach and couldn't help but smile. Rogue was his everything, that, and much more if he could take the universe with him in his pocket. Rogue was a little insecure around him, and he knew why, it was because the cure had worn off and she was now back to normal. The thing is, he loved her for being who she was, not trying to pretend to be someone she wasn't. To not have Rogue in his life would mean that he would be alone, and, being alone sucked. Pushing off from the fence post he ran a hand through his hair and grinned at his name.

"Very funny," he said with a laugh, "I'm not ready to be a teacher just yet. I mean, can you imagine me sitting behind a desk chilling the room on a hot day? That is all I'd be, an air conditioner for them. I wouldn't know what to teach, I mean, we already have such great teachers to begin with." Bobby walked over to her and just stared at her, a loving look in his eyes. So what if they couldn't be physical? The main aspect of a relationship was a connection; an unbreakable bond that went with going through what they did.

"How are you today? I'm sorry I'm rambling, just, I can't help it. I want to tell you everything about my day.' Motioning with his head he began to walk.

[rogue]

She watched him, she saw the look on his face, she didn't know what to say to him. She would never lie, she loved him so much. She found it hard to say no to him, which was why she never said no, to anything. She enjoyed the walks, there talks. As they walked she started to relax, but when he asked how she was. She always told him everything.

" Honestly I'm struggling Bobby" She said, her voice rather sad she didn't know how to put her though together. For a moment she went quite, but found the words she needed to express herself to him. He was understanding, which made him one hell of a guy.

"Having the cure, what I could finally do..." She said softly, she forced her eyes to look at him. She did smile however. "I worry sometimes, about us. I see you as a human and im the mutant, im a monster Bobby.' She placed her gloved hand on his cheek. "All I want is to put my lips to yours, my hand against your cheek. " She looked down. But sighed softly.

"But seeing the way you look at me, you don't care if we cannot connect. But its so damn frustrating, always having to cover up my skin. " She couldn't finish, she just held onto him.

"I love you Bobby, without you. Id go crazy"

[eskimo]

Bobby could see Rogue trying hard to keep in her emotions. Though, keeping secrets from each other was not something they could do easily. As boyfriend and girlfriend they confided in each other to know that they were there for one another. He knew the difficulties she went through, and he didn't judge her for them. She was given an incredible power, one to copy one's power and unleash it back upon them. She was still coming into her powers and he knew that it would be difficult at times.

Still, he would be there for her the entire way. No man could shake him, no woman could persuade him other wise. They were part of the class of mutants who showed the most potential of all of them. Together they stood a chance against the brotherhood, and, some new machine called the Sentinel which they had fought in the danger room. Rogue was hurting and he didn't stray far from her. She said some awful things, not about him, or them, but of herself.

The self hating made him really closer to her. She beat herself up over what she had, and, most mutants never had regrets. Placing her gloved hand on his cheek he smiled and listened to her wistful talk. All the things she said, he wanted them just as much as her, but, even if they were absent, he would still lay beside her and stare into her eyes. Love like theirs was strong...strong enough to wade through any storm, not actually saying anything bad about storm, he thought.

"Who said you had to cover up your skin? C'mon Rogue, you can still be sexy without having to cover up all the time. I love you and will go to the end of the earth for you. Holding hands through gloves or just a hug or two. Even if you kiss me I won't run, though, we'd have to cut it short. What is mine is yours Rogue, which means my powers can be given to you through a kiss or just being close together. We can experiment Rogue, test how far we can go before pulling back."

Bobby smiled and gave her hand a good squeeze.

[rogue]

Rouge heard what he said, her eyes never leaving his. Maybe one day there maybe a cure, one that would always work. But he loved her for herself, he wasn't afraid to love her. And that made her smile, she squeezed his hand back and nodded. She just had a lot of emotion in her lately, but it needed airing and once it was done she felt better. She nodded.

"Your right" She said simply, she looked at herself. She removed her jacket, showing off her arms, and tied the jacket around her waist. She didn't know if this was going to bite her in the ass later. But now she didn't care.

"I really haven't done much, been reading. And mingling with the kids here, there is one thing, im worried about Logan, ive been around. I love Logan really, he is a father figure to me, and since my real parents don't have anything to do with me. I guess ive been spying. Which isn't me is it?" She chuckled.

[eskimo]

Bobby loved how close he and Rogue were. Most couples due to intimacy issues or touch would break or find ways to cheat. Bobby didn't want another girl in his life, he didn't want that life of knowing what if he had done something different. She was that beacon of life that made rainy days that much more pleasant. Watching her take off her jacket and place it around her waist he smiled at her. For every step there was a reward, and, he knew she was feeling somewhat proud of herself just then.

"You see...that wasn't hard now was it? You just have to take that insecurity and give it a one two and let it trail away with its tail between its legs. I know, giving something like insecurity a persona is not clever, but, it does give you a satisfaction." Continuing to walk hand in hand he heard the concern in her voice. He just had class with Logan, and, from what he saw he wasn't that bad.

"There is nothing wrong with spying when it is caring," he pointed out as he watched some horses gallop in front of them. "Still, ever since Alacatraz he seems to be a bit...more reserved then usual. He took a class to teach, and, he is often found on the rooftop at night just staring into the distance. Jean's death really took him for a loop. Do you think he is over her?"

[rogue]

She laughed when he said it wasn't hard to show skin "Let me guess, you want me to be completely naked?" She giggled. She sighed softly, there was a silence. She squeezed his hand a bit and smiled. "No he isn't over her, I usually never butt into what's going on. But the way he looked at her, full of hunger. If she entered the room, he would have to stop and catch his breath. When they were in a room together he kept looking over at her. Call it a woman's intuition. But I just pray for his sake, he finds peace. We are all upset over Jean, but something about this phoenix. Jean still lives in her, even if its just a tiny part of her. She wouldn't kill Scott, but I know Jean loved him as well." She said looking at bobby.

[eskimo]

Bobby smiled as he heard her joke. "I wouldn't mind," he said then held up his hands, "though if you did it'd be your decision and not my own. I'm not controlling your actions, I just merely answered your question." Laughter was always a good thing to have in a relationship; it built a strong trust in that person to show that everyday; regardless of the bad, could be filled with light. Hearing her speak of Logan and Jean he never really noticed these things. "I guess as a guy I never noticed these things in him," he shrugged.

"Though," he said as he stopped near a horse that was grazing, "I did notice the pain he was in when Jean sacrificed herself to help us get up from the ground in Alkali Lake. The hunger though, how would you describe it? Would you say that he was hungry for Jean like a person on steak night? Or are we by chance talking about that forbidden love like when someone is on a diet?" Trying to lighten the moodn, he knew that with Scott still around Logan would back away if Jean came back...by some miraculous way.

[rogue]

She laughed at what he said "Oh really now?" She grinned at the thought. "Id get cold however being in the nude. Maybe we should go to a nude beach" She laughed again and sighed. "No not like a steak kind of hunger, forbidden love as you just said. A while ago, before Jean saved us all I over heard something. In Jeans room I heard a conversation, about him and Scott. She lead him on some what. Women can do that, it was accidental. But hell maybe im very wrong" She said softly. " She looked up and smiled seeing horses. She was lost in the moment.

"Many of us want to be like these horses, to have a free spirit. Not having to worry about fighting, to run. Animals are free, at least the ones here. Ive always wanted to ride one, but ive never done it. Maybe I should try it sometime" She said softly.

[eskimo]

Bobby grinned. He always did love how Rogue said things without a second thought going into the planning of it. Being in love just was like a horse, free and uncaring of the winds oc change or the winds of judgement. "Or we can go into the barn, as no one is there currently. I think my room can suite your taste, if you want to just relax a bit...clothed or unclothed it doesn't matter." Bobby winked at her and listened to what she said about Jean. It was interesting, to hear about a forbidden love that was between the hard core Logan and the smart scientist Jean. He always saw Scott and Jean as that perfect match, but, perhaps that connection was drifting apart.

"From what you say," Bobby noted, "Jean might have been pining for the wild man, yearning for that rough touch and the feeling of hiding something like that. I see it on shows, as my mom used to watch soaps, they always want to hide what they have and get a rush from it. Me, I like what we have, mainly because everyone knows and most guys steer clear and girls do the same." Bobby didn't want anyone but Rogue, even shouting it, he'd make his point clear.

When they approached the horses he smiled. "Well your just in luck, as of today, my assignment in Logan's class is to ride a horse. Would you like to ride a horse with me? You could seat yourself in front if you like," he smiled a tease and led her over to the horse grazing.

[rogue]

She was curious with how he spoke, she grinned happily. 'perhaps rough touch, some like bad boy's. but me. I like the gentle one" She spoke kindly of Bobby. She wanted to kiss him, but was afraid it would hurt him. Even if it was just a second, if she hurt Bobby she would never forgive herself.

"Riding a horse?, why would Logan give you that kind of assignment. ? But im not complaining" She stroked his cheek. "I will ride with you, as long as im in your arms. That is where I want to be" She said lovingly. She put her jacket back on, the horse was pure black. She smiled, slowly reaching out and stroking the horses forehead.

"gorgeous horse, so young and strong, so much free spirit. I do not understand people that hurt animals, ive always seen them as part of a family. I remember once when I was small, I watched a man hit his dog. I want to snap him in two" She looked at Bobby

"I'm ready" She said with a smile.

[eskimo]

Bobby nodded his head in conscent to what she said. "Yeah, I'm glad you did settle for me though. I was sort of nervous the first time I saw you, and, mustering up the courage to do what I did...it was well worth it. Still, I wonder what brought on that change in Jean. I mean, going from that smart and loving one guy who took care of her needs, to the man on the side lines."

"Well...it had to do with fears. I know it sounds silly, what kind of fear can derive a person from such a gentle and caring animal like the horse? Short story not so long, my powers came into play when I was young on a horses's back. I sort of spooked it with my touch and I was sent onto my arm breaking it and in the process nearly got stomped on by its hooves." Bobby didn't feel like hiding it from her, and watching as she approached the horse he marveled at the beauty of it.

"I'd feel the same way," he noted, "though if anyone ever went to hurt you...I'd freeze them hard core. I love you Rogue...and danger is nothing I want to come at you from any angle." Bobby approached the horse and climbed up onto its back. Lending a hand he waited for her to accept it and climb in front of him.

"Boy...its been ages since I was this high up," he said with a nervous laugh.

[rogue]

She smiled at him, enjoying his voice. When he went into talking about the horse she thought for a moment. "Unfortunately, my powers.." She sighed. "I had a boyfriend, and my powers just started. He was in a coma for two weeks, never the same. Which was why I was nervous, so we were both nervous" She said kindly. "But now that everything has seemed to, calm down, I don't really think about it." She smiled.

"But I also realize that me and him, I wasn't connected to him. Like I am with you. Able to read each other very well." She said kindly. "And im not going any place" She took his hand and got up. Sitting in front, she sighed softly. This was leaning into him a bit and sighed.

"I love you Bobby" she said lovingly, looking into his eyes.

[eskimo]

Bobby heard her confession and felt sorry for Rouge. The guy, well, he was probably a jerk and I shouldn't be jealous right? Nah, he thought as he looked down at her. Rogue has done the same that I have; put the past behind and moved on best one can. To look back at the past, it only meant stirring up feelings one tried to repress. Taking a class with Xavier teaching meant getting into the head of people and a lot could be stirred up in that time. Watching as she sat in front of him he smiled at her words. They were those immortal words first uttered probably ages before them.

"I love you too Rogue." Kissing her head he wrapped his arms around her waist and took a moment to think of his horse riding memory. "Alright, first you will take hold of the rein, the thing in front of you. Then you gently ease the horse into a trot, something to work into a gallop when you are ready. The horse will know if your afraid, so, pat its mane at times to let it know everything is alright."

Bobby leaned into her and made sure that the love was there to back her up should she need help.