Not in the least bit. Louise Simonson made it very clear in her writing their attraction was mutual. Things developed between them during their trip to Asgard, slowly becoming closer during their time there. By the time they return to earth, Rictor is clearly attracted to Rahne and she expresses the beginnings of attraction as well.
By the time Cable has been with them a few months, the two are dating and clearly very close. In the X-Tinction Agenda crossover, they share a passionate kiss (the first on-panel kiss for either of them) and afterwards, Rahne thinks to herself about her feelings for him. Lemme quote:
"I loved Doug, but he never made me feel like this. So wonderful, that it must somehow be wrong."
"I love Ric, I want to do as he wishes. But Doug was the last teammate who'll sacrifice himself for me."
When thinking about them, Sunspot expresses realizing that Rahne loves Rictor. This makes him protective of Rahne, as he wonders if Rictor actually returns her feelings or not.
During the Terrigen Crystals incident, Layla calls off Rahne by using her feelings for Rictor.
"If you care anything about Rictor....and I know as well as you do that you do....way more than you let on..."
In the next issue, they sleep together. In following issues, Madrox mentions in a narration that he knows Rictor and Rahne are involved again.
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By the time Cable has been with them a few months, the two are dating and clearly very close. In the X-Tinction Agenda crossover, they share a passionate kiss (the first on-panel kiss for either of them) and afterwards, Rahne thinks to herself about her feelings for him. Lemme quote:
"I loved Doug, but he never made me feel like this. So wonderful, that it must somehow be wrong."
"I love Ric, I want to do as he wishes. But Doug was the last teammate who'll sacrifice himself for me."
When thinking about them, Sunspot expresses realizing that Rahne loves Rictor. This makes him protective of Rahne, as he wonders if Rictor actually returns her feelings or not.
During the Terrigen Crystals incident, Layla calls off Rahne by using her feelings for Rictor.
"If you care anything about Rictor....and I know as well as you do that you do....way more than you let on..."
In the next issue, they sleep together. In following issues, Madrox mentions in a narration that he knows Rictor and Rahne are involved again.