A gentle gloved hand caressed her cheek bringing her slowly into waking. Sitting at her bedside was Remy his gloved hand caressing her porcelain skin. She tried to speak, to show her anger but found only that her mouth was dry and the words wouldn't come.

"I fixed it" he said holding out her precious music box "I saw it break."

Rogue smiled happily, glad her treasured possession was safe and repaired as if it was new. Turning to say thank you she saw simply that he was already walking away. Watching as he went she knew she seen him before, he seemed so familiar to her. Still letting her eyes linger on his departing figure she wondered why he seemed familiar. Was he simply someone she'd bumped in passing absorbed a hint of him, or was there something more. Closing her eyes as the doors slid closed behind she let her mind wander search for where his familiarity came from. It was then that she remembered.

She was in a bar, a fight with the others had upset her and so she'd run away to this dark, scarcely lit bar. She knew she'd have to return eventually but she would take her time, let her blood stop boiling and the alcohol erase her mind. She was sitting at the bar alone and then he sat beside her. He voice was Cajun she heard as he talked to the bartender. It was only when her turned to look at her that she realized he was just like her. His demonic red on black eyes glowed as he looked her up and down before resting his eyes upon her face.

"'Ello chere, what's such a belle fille doing it a place like this?"

"Running away" she replied with a smirk

He simply smirked in reply.

It was hours later that together they left the bar, his arm supporting her. She'd told the truth of why she was there and he'd told her his story also. Once outside the cool air caressed her bare skin, bring her back to herself, she took a single step, stumbled and was caught in his arms. He pulled her closer, holding her tight. He mind flashed in panic, she'd never told him of her curse. That was her last thought because then He pulled her into a deep kiss while her absorption took over. She watched as he dropped to the ground in a crumpled heap, taking one last look of longing at him she ran.

Her eyes opened to see a curious face staring down at her. She had no idea how she got there, all she could remember was running and then falling. A solid Hand was held out to her to help her up, checking her glove was still in place she took it only to find herself wobbly on her feet.

"I'm Rogue" she whispered, pleased she could remember who she was through the flashes of memories not her own.

"Warren" her savior replied "also known as angel, now shall we get you home?"

Rogue nodding in reply, gasping in shock as he picked her up in his arms before opening his angelic wings and taking to the air. His movements were smooth and graceful and in moments Rogue was asleep, held in the safety of his arms. As he flew he found his feelings for this X-girl tormenting him. He'd never felt this way for anyone before, they say there's love at first sight, but was it really love?

Ororo met him at the front door, taking the girl from his arms.

"I have to go, but I'll be back" he told her "keep her safe"

The weather goddess nodded in reply, watching as he kissed the girls forehead before flying off into the night.