Running Interference

X-Men: Evolution

A/N: So I've decided to dedicate this story to 'Lucy Tonk Lupin'. Here is one of the stories I promised. Please note that there are references to my previous story 'Father Dearest'. Enjoy!

Incident #1: Ease Dropping

Logan stopped dead in his tracks outside of his foster daughter's room as her voice, as well as, her boyfriend's voice drifted through the door.

"It don' fit chere." Gambit said simply as if to give up what he was doing.

"But it has tah." Rogue whined in replied.

"Remy sorry chere. He don' know what t' tell yo'." Gambit replied. Rogue sighed harshly.

"It's not fair." she finally said. "It's absolutely perfect, why doesn't it fit?" she questioned.

"Remy flattered yo' t'ink so." Gambit said, the cocky smirk quite evident in his voice. Rogue sighed. Their conversation stopped as Logan heard the bed shift and creak. He clenched his fists in anger as unwanted thoughts and images flashed through his mind.

"What is that God Damned Cajun doing to my little girl?" he thought to himself. There was another few moments of silence before heard the bed shift again.

"Maybe we should try again?" Rogue suggested as if her options were limited.

"Remy don' know petite." Gambit replied hesitantly. "If it don' fit, it don' fit. Remy don' wan' t' hurt yo'."

Logan continued to listen, slightly oblivious to an extremely amused Storm, whom had walked up to stand next to him. She didn't ask what he was doing, just mimicked his listening action at the door.

"Please Remy. Just one more try. Ah really want it tah fit." Rogue begged. Gambit sighed.

"D'accord." he relented. The two adults listened intently as the sound of ruffling clothing and a zipper resounded. "Yo' ready mon cherie?" Gambit finally asked.

"Go for it, swamp rat." Rogue replied. Less then a second passed before her voice sounded again. "Ow, ow, ow, ok, ok, Ah give." she finally relented. By this time however it was far too late to stop a raging Wolverine and far be it from Storm to stop what could potentially be a good show. Logan grasped the door knob, swinging it open violently.

"Git your hands off her Gumbo!" Logan exclaimed startling the two occupants. They whipped around to face the older man.

"Dad?! What are yah doin'?" Rogue exclaimed confused. Logan gaped at the two young kids not at all expecting what he was seeing.

Before him, both young lovers stood completely dressed, starring at him like he was crazy. Logan looked to Rogue noticing what she was wearing for the first time. She wore a beautiful bright, forest green silk sun dress with an elegant beaded halter top that extended down just above her knees.

Logan gaped at the two of them, completely lost all of a sudden. Noticing the opportunity to dispel an awkward moment Storm finally stepped through the door way and looked between a nervous Gambit and a confused Rogue.

"Rogue dear, that dress is gorgeous." Storm said pulling Rogue's attention to the older woman. She looked a little depressed.

"Ah know right." Rogue replied. "But it doesn't fit." she continued. Storm walked up to her and looked the dress over. "Remy brought it back from Paris for meh, but Ah'm….top heavy."

Gambit opened his mouth to say something but thought better of it when he realized Logan was still watching them. Storm, noticing this, fought the intense urge to burst into laughter.

"Oh, well let's see." Storm replied spinning Rogue around so she could look over the zipper on the back. Storm fiddled with the fabric for a few minutes. "Oh this is no problem." she said finally. Rogue turned to face her. "There's plenty of fabric to let it out, I'll have it fitting you in no time."

Rogue looked at the older woman excited. "Really?" she questioned. Storm nodded. Rogue reached forward and hugged Storm happily. "Oh, thank yah so much." Storm smiled in reply. She then turned to Logan.

"Logan, sweetheart, would you go to my room and get my sewing kit out of my closet?" she asked. Logan starred at her blankly for a moment before turning and walking out. When he was gone, Storm turned to Gambit.

"Run." she told him. He looked at her grateful.

"Merci, mon ami." he replied. He leaned over, kissed Rogue goodbye and then rushed out of the room. Rogue laughed lightly after him. Storm shook her head amused.

"Men." she muttered. "You can't help but love them, but for the life of you, you can't figure out why."

They laughed.

A/N: So here's the first chapter. Just so you know I will add chapters as they come to me and they will vary on length. Enjoy!

-RED