xmutanthigh | [open log] Procrastination is such a wonderful thing

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[open log] Procrastination is such a wonderful thing

Characters: Rogue, YOU!
Setting: How about... the kitchen!
Content: Stuffs in which you should partake
Status: Open Sesame!
Notes: Bria's making an open log cuz she's bored. Clearly she must be either drinking or avoiding writing papers. Who knows? It might be both.

[Rogue's sitting in the kitchen with a steaming hot mug of tea and some random book that has absolutely nothing to do with class or her exams. Shhh, she's procrastinating! Don't tell anyone! But, y'know, feel free to bother her.]

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[Her cheeks flush just a little bit pink and she looks down at her book for a moment until she can make it subside.] Thanks, sugah. [She bites her lip, hesitating before these next words, not sure if they're crossing the line.] I've missed this. Being able to just talk, I mean.

[His smile turns softer, wider.] Me too. [And it's true - he has. He's missed talking to her. And while it's not the same (he can't actually remember a time before their messy break-up where they'd talked and weren't interested in each other or in some kind of relationship), it's easy, comfortable. And he realises that this is what he wants - his best friend, because that's what she was.]

[There's a brief pause and Bobby leans back in his chair, one hand reaching up to knead the back of his neck.] I, uh... I have something to tell you.

[The hesitancy vanishes and she smiles. It is different but it's nice and it's easy. Maybe this really can work after all.]

[She raises a curious eyebrow at him.] Yeah? What is it?

[He feels a little embarrassed and ducks his head a bit, sheepishly. This seems strange, telling his ex-girlfriend about a new relationship. But, he thinks, it's not so strange to tell a friend.]

Um... so, Laura and I are... together now. At least, I'm pretty sure that's what this is.

[He flashes her a mildly embarrassed, crooked smile.]

Only "pretty sure"? She can't help teasing him a little bit before giving him a more relaxed smile. Seriously though. You and Laura, huh? I'm happy for you, sugah.

[He grins.] Sometimes it's hard to tell, you know, with Laura. But yeah. Thanks. I know it's not going to be easy... but it's worth it.

[Glancing over at her, he realises he's okay enough with her, with their new relationship dynamic, to ask this:] You and Julian are going well, huh?

[Not that he still doesn't really dislike the guy.]

[She blinks, surprised that he's asking. And then she can't help the slight flush that comes to her cheeks.] Yeah, things are going really well, actually.

[The light in her eyes is obvious, and for a moment Bobby feels a slight pang of remembered emotion, recalling when that used to be what he saw in her whenever he entered the room. But just as quickly, the feeling fades. And he smiles at her, a genuine smile with no trace of bitterness or sadness.]

I'm really glad you're happy, Rogue.

Thanks, Bobby.

[There's silence between them for a minute or so. It's a silence that teeters between comfortable and awkward, leaning towards the former. She decides to change the subject, realising that it may have been a poor choice after the words are already out of her mouth.]

You hear that John's got his powers back?

[The tensing of his jaw is so slight it's almost imperceptible. But if anyone would notice it, it would be her. Bobby's not the only one who knows and understands things that others aren't - or weren't - privy to.

He keeps his gaze forward and doesn't answer for a long moment.]

Yeah. Yeah, I heard.

[Now Rogue's just mentally kicking herself for mentioning it especially when she sees how it makes him tense up.] Shit, I'm sorry. I didn't mean... [She trails off, one hand pulling at a lock of hair. She's got a decent idea of some of the thoughts that must be running through his head right now because John was... he ~~was~~is John, emotional baggage and all.]

[He shakes his head, though he can't seem to relax his muscles.] No, don't be sorry. I have to deal with it - with him - sometime. Looks like he might be around for a while.

[Folding his arms, he leans back in his chair and glances at her.] I've been avoiding him. I don't know how to act. There's so much baggage, you know? And I'm tired. Just... tired.

[He lets out a half-hearted chuckle, shakes his head again.] Sorry. Didn't mean to burden you with my issues.

Sugah, come on. Rogue gives him a look that says he's being stupid for even thinking that. You're not burdening me with anything since I already know and even if you were? [She grins wryly at him.] Remember that conversation we just had not five minutes ago?

[He gives her a gentle, slightly sheepish smile.] Yeah, okay. Thanks.

[His expression sobers as he continues to think of John. His unfolds his arms, moves to lean on the table again, unconsciously clenching and unclenching his hands.]

It's... it's a relief that he's alive, you know? But... at the same time, it's harder. Like I'd made my peace with what happened, and all of a sudden he's here, and I'm feeling guilty again.

[He looks over at her again, lips pressed together.] Do you remember the bonfire we had for him?

John made his choice. None of it was your fault, sugah. It was just... [Rogue gives a little shrug, not really sure how to phrase what she wants to say.] Wasn't your fault.

[She nods in response to his question.] Yeah, I remember.

It helped a lot. To... accept everything. I don't know what can help this situation.

[He shrugs, and his eyes take on a slightly troubled expression.]

I know it's not entirely my fault, I know he made his own decisions... but him being around now, it makes me wonder, you know? What could have been different.

[Slow exhale.] He still hates my guts. And all I know is that him walking around without that collar on - it's unsettling.

[Shaking his head and closing his eyes, his next sentence comes out flat and weary.] I'm just tired of being his arch enemy.

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[open log] Procrastination is such a wonderful thing

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AWWW Bobby! <3

Hee, I love that they can be friends now! XD

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I hope it's okay that I 'canon-ised' one of the 'scenes from a relationship'!

It is 100% okay.

Re: It is 100% okay.