Dislaimer: I don't own the X-Men. Marvel and the Stan-Man do. Also the song in this fic is titled "Wait a Minute" sung by the Pussycat Dolls. Dont own them either!!
"I don't know, Rogue. Six years? I mean, don't you think that's long enough to know if you're with the right person?"
"Ah don't know, Kitty. But y'all are young. Maybe he's just waiting 'til ya get out of school."
"Maybe…but he never even brings up the 'M' word."
Rogue laughed. "Have you?"
"Well," Kitty blushed. "No."
"Then don't worry about. When it happens, it happens!"
Kitty sighed. "If it happens."
Lance sat in his room, looking at the tiny ring he held in his hand. Size 5.5! Damn, how can her fingers be so small? This thing won't even fit on my pinky! He smiled to himself as he thought of Kitty's hands. Slender, but very strong. It's what he loved about her most. She was all over itty-bitty, but she could be a totally kick-ass kind of girl when provoked. Not to mention, Lance thought to himself with a chuckle. She's a total bad girl in bed.
He studied the ¼ carat solitaire before him, silently thanking Rogue for taking Kitty's measurement while she was sleeping. He wanted this to be a complete surprise.
His thoughts were interrupted by Pietro, who leaned casually against the doorway.
"So, you gonna do it tonight, eh?" The handsome speedster smirked.
Lance nodded. "Yeah. If I don't shit my pants I'm so freaking nervous."
"Hey man, she'll say yes. You know it, I know it. So what's the plan? You gonna serenade her or some stupid thing like that?"
His friend shook his head. Sometimes Pietro could be so stupid. "No, I really want it to be a surprise. You know, like when she least expects it?"
"Um, oookay. So you gonna come here then?"
Lance nodded. "Think so."
Pietro threw his hands up in the air. "Ok, then we know to clear out. Last thing I need is hearing you bang the Kit-Kat bar after she says yes."
"Out!" Lance roared.
Lance parked his Jeep in front of the Institute and climbed out. He was so nervous he could barely see straight. Relax, Alvers, tonight is your night. She will say yes, she has to say yes. And if she doesn't- ok, let's not think about that. Kitty was waiting for him on the porch, her lovely little face lighting up when she saw him. She opened her arms to him, enveloping him in a tight embrace.
"Hey, handsome," she sighed.
"Hey, beautiful lady," Lance kissed her head. "You ready to go?"
"Yeah."
Lance had thought about planning a long, elaborate date culminating in his proposal, the ultimate pull out all the stops kind of deal. But in the end, he reconsidered. He wanted the element of surprise to be there. Kitty was extremely smart, and she would catch on to his plan halfway through the evening. His failure to bring up marriage around her was no accident- he knew from Rogue that she was dying for him to ask. But he wanted her shocked. He wanted it to be a complete, well, surprise.
"Lance?" Her voice snapped him out of his thoughts. "Where we goin' tonight?"
"Um-" Act cool, Alvers. Don't give anything away. "I was thinking we could go to Rizo's. Why mess with an old favorite, right?"
She grinned and leaned against his shoulder. "Right."
The club was full, but the couple didn't care. Rizo's was a relatively new place, owned by a mutant man and his human wife. It had become Lance and Kitty's favorite place to go for dates. Usually, they would dance, eat, and have some drinks, then head to the boarding house for a movie and lovemaking. Tonight, Lance was counting on precisely that happening. Nothing out of the ordinary, just what they usually do.
Kitty led him to the dance floor and pressed her body up against his, shimmying and dipping. The danced for a few songs together. Then DJ put on another song, and Kitty screamed- it was her favorite.
Everybody listen all over the world
I got a story 'bout my favorite girl (Wait a minute)
She sang the next part of the song into his ear, running her hands up his chest.
Oh, my baby sexy for sure
I had to have him when he walked through the door (Wait a minute)
Kitty laughed and kissed Lance, dancing happily to the music. He held her close, letting her scent intoxicate him.
She was 'bout to drive me insane
She come with drama while I'm giving her chains (Wait a minute)
It was almost too much to bear. He looked at her perfect little body, twitching and swaying to the beat. She noticed, and smirked at him.
I'm focused but I'm losing control
He only wants me for my body zone (Wait a minute)
She knew how he was looking at her, mentally undressing her with every move she made. And it was driving her crazy, because that was exactly what she wanted him to do in real life. They danced the rest of the song, with Lance barely able to keep his hands off of her.
"You want to get some drinks?" He asked her. She turned to him.
"Actually," She nibbled his ear. "Why don't we just get out of here?"
Lance, by now, was already dizzy with her. He might as well be legally drunk. But he couldn't go, not yet. He wanted this night to last as long as possible, so that she would remember it. With a truly epic amount of self control, he wrapped his arms around her waist. "Kitty, we've only been here for an hour. Let's stay an hour more, then we can go, ok?"
She nuzzled her consent into his neck, and they went to get some drinks.
They left after another hour, just as he promised.
A/N r&r, as always, this is a well deserved break from my by request sequel, the conclusion is coming for that one! And yes there will b a chapter two, I wouldn't leave anyone hanging like that!