If the story had ended in the last chapter I would have been very Happy. So this chapter is kinda like icing on the cake. Speaking of sweets, I missed the chocolate reference in the previous chapter, very interesting way of admitting her feelings.

I see this chapter as kind of a victory lap to celebrate Marie and Logan getting back together. Lots of wonderful scenes. The mall scene with Jubilee is awesome, made me wonder why the mall scene was cut out of the X-Men Apocalypse movie. Jubilee is a fun character to read about, she possesses such a frantic enthusiasm. Shower scene was great I remember them taking about Marie shower not having enough space for additional "activities". Its great to see Marie integrating into the mansion, getting friends and finding a home.

The final "I love you" is the cherry on top of the icing on top of the cake. Very enjoyable story. I'll be browsing through more your back catalogue while I await more of your stories.

Author's Response: Mmm…cake! :) I couldn't let it go without a true happy ending.

In a way, I'm glad that the movies never really developed Jubilee. They would mess up her character and we'd be stuck with fixing something awful.

Have to throw in a shower scene every now and then. ;) Plus, it seemed like the most spur of the moment place for Marie to finally say those three little words after she feels comfortable.

Thanks again. *thinks a minute* As a warning, there are two angsty stories of my in the archives with no resolution/happy ending.

Another great chapter, kinda tough to read. I tend to skim the angst parts normally but for a review I have to pay attention.

Actually got pretty angry when I thought there was third party in the mix, glad that cleared up quickly, getting another person involved during a rough period in a relationship is just the worst.

It was very fun to see Marie work through her emotions. I would have liked to see a bit more of Logan. But the crux of the problem lies with Marie so it was for the best.

The line about plotting Jubilee's death was great as is the confusion Marie felt when Jubilee actually wants to get her and Logan together.

Glad to see Marie finally admitting her feelings.

Great read.

Author's Response: Sorry about the tough read, but I had to take it slow to fix it properly.

A third party in a relationship is bad, but it felt true to how Jubilee would have initially been perceived as she rushed in to help out. We didn't see more of Logan because he was not talking to me. He refused to have any real input until I was going to fix things. :D

Jubilee has a heart of gold and really does care despite her flippant manner.

Thanks, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Another very focused, tight and brisk chapter, things as are moving at quite a pace.

The domestic scenes are great, love the scene where all the concession Marie made to let Logan into her life and space is shown. She care though perhaps not as much as Logan needs

Also this is one of the few Marie's I've read that doesn't like hockey.

Great to see crafty Logan make a come back and approaching the "problem" from different angles.

The final scene on the couch is heartwarming, her fascination with his hand and especially the claws must mean quite a bit for Logan.

And its great to see that this time around the touching reassurances offer by Logan is emotional rather than physical.

Seems like a storm is coming, I shall brace for the gusts of angst.

Author's Response: Ack! I kind of got behind in responding, sorry about that.

In this story, someone wanting to be with Rogue is so totally out of her realm of experience that she doesn't know how to handle it. Not every gal can be a sports fan. :)

When writing this I felt that Logan was trying everyway he could think of (though we may not have seen it in print) to get her to connect with him. He can see by Rogue's fascination with his claws and back story that she cares. However he has come to the end of his rope on forcing her to recognize her feelings.

Yeah, sorry about the angst that follows.

I loved the scene where Rogue is working. It gave some great insight to her characters, and how this life has affected her. The scene allowed me to infer a lot about Rogue. She is a pro with years of experience, usually well informed, alert, distrustful, but she still cares, enough to work with possible adversaries to help out a kid.

Great line about her been selfish and that she wanted to help people. The empathy she shows is wonderful and demonstrate that the kind and caring side she shows to Logan is her true self, buried due to some harsh life experiences, but its still there. And Logan is slowly drawing it out to the surface.

I knew what Logan wanted since chapter one, he wanted his Marie. Their connection and sexual chemistry aside it was not clear what Marie wanted from this, it can't just be some good company and great sex. This chapter shows exactly what she wanted, she want to be true to herself and Logan's unconditional trust is the push she needs to start being who she really is.

She barely at the starting line, but this chapter puts all the pieces in its place.

Wonderfully done.

Author's Response: Poor Rogue. In this story she was desperately trying to shield herself from being hurt. But you're right that in working with this kid, we get to see a part of her she doesn't like to show others.

Logan knows that caring side is there and will try hard to make it show. The thing is it takes longer and hurts worse than he expected it to.

Rogue is very stubborn in this story and I suspect without that she wouldn't have held the course so long. She will have to hit rock bottom to understand what she wants from her life.

Thank you!

This chapter has been a joy to read.
3rd person my favorite

Overall it was interesting to see the change in dynamic between from the other Logan/Marie stuff I've read, where Marie is the more casually invested in the relationship to start with.

The chemistry between the two is great, I very much enjoy the scenes you are able to imagine between these two.

There are a lot of scene/interactions I enjoyed, if I had to choose.

The scene about her being an assassin, and the fact the Logan immediately discarded that possibility, really show how hopeful Logan is starting out. That despite Rogue having never been part of the X-Men, and grew up in completely different circumstance, he is still so sure of her.

Then there is the whole conversation leading up to their first time together, again. Love the quick reference to the movies. But best parts if how fast she was able to read Logan's thoughts and emotions like its second nature to her.

Also nice to see that this time the time traveling didn't mess with Wolverines stamina.

I'm actually pretty curious about this world, and would like a bit more exposition, but understandably this is a character story, and the exposition would just get in the way of the pacing.

Well written, great read.

Author's Response: Thank you, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Logan being 'unaware' is the norm for the pairing and I am guilty of that as much as any writer. :)

It is good to know that the chemistry worked from the very beginning, even with the differences in their characters. It was important to the story, I felt, that Logan and Rogue had an unspoken understanding of each other from the start.

Ah, yes Wolverine's stamina. ;) I can't always take cheap shots at the poor guy.

Exposition … once again I had the dilemma of how much to tell about Rogue's back story without derailing the main story. In the end I left little bits and pieces of her past and how it played into who she became, but not nearly all the ideas I had about her 'upbringing' made it.

Thanks once again.

*applauds and whistles* just a great ending, I'm going to be rereading this story a lot! Any more coming to the series or was it just a two parter?

Author's Response: Aww shucks, thank you! RogueLotus and I have passed a bunch of ideas back and forth. So I can't guarantee that there will be a story right away, because there are more ideas than time. Man, I just need to get organized for writing this coming year.

I could have sworn that would have been the ending, so it's exciting to know it's not. I'm hoping for some domesticated bliss now they've got their act together, woo hoo! ;)

Author's Response: It would have fit the happy ending bill, but that was only the make up part, they still need to kiss to make it official. :D Domesticated bliss is on the schedule.

Ooh, plans - can't wait! Love that rogue has some supporters!!

Author's Response: *nods sagely* Yes, indeedy there are plans. I don't think Rogue was expecting any supporters, but it works out in her favor.

I was thinking it would be rogue to walk away, this is a sad surprise. Hopefully rogue will wake up and realise what's she's lost!

Author's Response: Hmm, I could see Rogue walking away. She is currently an unhappy girl for sure.

Hmmm, now is Logan giving up with rogues starting to feel? These two need to get on the same page!! This was an amazing part, so sexy and revealing :)

Author's Response: Too little, too late? Hang with me, they are going to make it. *blushes* Thank you!

Can't say rogue doesn't know how to get what she wants! :D looks like they're both headed for a hard fall here though :(
Looking forward to whatever the next chapter brings!

Author's Response: :) Rogue know how to get what she wants, but as you've foreseen it won't work in the long term. I hope the next chapter doesn't disappoint.

God that's so good, but so sad too :(

Author's Response: Thank you. There is still some 'sad' parts to come, so hang on.

That chapter was way too short.

Not fair!

Author's Response: *nods* I know, hopefully I will have the next chapter up next week.