I better answer some of my reviews:

Sesshoumaru's Perfect Mate: Thanks so much for the review! And another Jubilee/Logan fan? Yayyy! But unfortunately, they are not going to get together soon. They might not even get together at all. It depends on what everyone thinks at the end of the story. But I'll add more fluff if you like it! ;)

Gumbosgirl: Oh, don't worry, she appreciates him. You'll just have to see where this goes... And if you like Remy, you'll probably like it! ;)

This is rather short, but it's crucial to the plot. Next Friday's will definitely be longer! And here it is; enjoy! :)


"Hey, has anyone seen Jubilee around?" Logan finally asked, even though this had been on his mind for so long.

Everyone stopped to frown. No one had stopped to notice her absence in her exuberance over Logan's arrival. "I have not seen her since last night," Ororo admitted softly in that majestic voice of hers.

"I'm sure she's still sleeping," Kitty said.

"Yeah, I can still practically hear her snoring from all the way down here." Bobby wisecracked.

But Logan couldn't help but feel a bit worried.

***

At three in the afternoon, people finally began to notice. A ring of people hovered around her door, nervous. "It's three." Kitty stated the obvious.

"Ah think it's about time y'all check on her." Rogue said, "Ah can't hear no breathing."

"If you're so sure about that, then you do it!" Bobby said, "God knows that girl needs her beauty sleep and I aint waking her up from that." He received two swift punches in the arm. "Ouch!" he complained bitterly, "What was that for?!"

Rogue and Kitty rolled her eyes, "Need we explain?"

"Petite would be happy da see Logan, non?" Remy pointed out, "She probably would not even injure anyone."

"Well, good luck with your plan." Bobby said, ready to leave, but Rogue dragged him back.

"No! We need you to go in there!"

"Me?! HELL no! Missing body parts are not attractive on me, thank you very much."

"Please?" Kitty pleaded.

"Yeah, we really need to-"

Rogue was interrupted by Jean, who suddenly came up the stairs. "Is Jubilee still asleep?"

Four silent people nodded. Frowning, Jean gently knocked on the door, "Jubilee?" She softly called. Not hearing anything, Jean turned the door knob to find an empty bed. Bobby was the only one who seemed relieved…

***

Two hours later, people were really starting to worry. Even Bobby, who swore he'd risk his life to kiss Jubes if she made it back alive. They searched everywhere in the most Jubilee-ish places like the pantry, Gambit's candy stash, behind the TV, and in everyone's closet, in case she was planning an early morning surprise fashion make-over. She was nowhere to be seen. Both Jean and the Professor had tried contacting her with their minds, but she was heavily blocking them. The Professor supposed he could find her if he tried hard enough, but he seemed to know that she was nowhere dangerous and let the others to worry.

Storm was pacing back and forth downstairs in the living room, Wolverine sitting in a chair to her left. "I am really worried about Jubilation, Logan." She was saying, "It is very uncharacteristic of her to be missing like this… I heard her and Remy mentioning something yesterday about molasses and Bobby's toenails… a prank, of course, which she wouldn't miss for the world. Why could possibly make her-" She stopped short to stare at Logan.

There was a sinking feeling in his chest as he realized what Storm was talking about, "So, you're saying I scared her off, Ororo?" Logan demanded, a little too gruffly.

She stiffened, "Of course, not, Logan. Jubilation adores you."

Wolverine grunted, "I think I got a clue where she might be." He said, getting up and leaving the house full of frenzied people without another glance at Storm. Once he was gone, Storm sighed and collapsed down on the chair he had been sitting on…

***

He walked up to the lake and sure enough- she was sitting under a tall willow tree right on the water's edge. Jubilee was still wearing the clothes she went to bed in, not caring about the grass stains she'd get on her white nightgown. A dozen of half finished grass bracelets were littered around her in a half circle.

Logan slowly approached her, "Can I sit down?" he softly asked.

She was already aware of his presence, but his voice sent shivers down her spine nonetheless."Why not? You'll always do exactly whatever you want, right? Who am I to stop you?" She sneered, her tone bitter.

He winced, but sat by her, anyways. They stared off at the lake for a few companionable moments before he spoke again. "I'm leavin' fer Canada in three months," he finally said, his eyes glued on a cattail as opposed to her face.

Jubilee's heart did a weird flip and sink at the same time. On one hand, she was happy for him to stay that long, but on the other, he was leaving, nonetheless. "Staying the summer?"

"Yep."

"Northeastern summers suck, you know."

A small smile spread across his face, "There's the beach."

"I take it you don't go to California much."

"Is it obvious?"

"Startling so."

He paused for a moment to idly skip a stone in the water. It skipped four times before sinking. "Well, when I leave… how old are ya, Jubes? Nineteen?"

She rolled her eyes, "Twenty-four in August."

"Damn!" His eyes widened, "You aint a child anymo'!"

"No really," She sarcastically said, tossing her own stone in the water. It only half-heartedly skipped once before sinking. She'd have to ask Gambit one day how to skip stones. It was on her multipage list of things to do before she got married. No, not before she died. Before she got married. Being legally bound to a man for eternity was the same thing as death in her book… No, even worse.

"Well… since you're legal… I was wonderin' if you'd wanna come wit me…" His eyes flashed on her face for half a second before abashedly reverting back to the lake. If he had looked longer, he would have noticed how her blue eyes grew wider and bluer with excitement.

"Really?! To Canada with you?"

"Not just that… To Canada and beyond. Wherever we feel like going."

Jubilee squealed with joy, sounding like the teenage girl he knew and loved again. Unexpectedly, she threw her arms around him and hugged him tightly, "Oh yes, yes, yes, YES!" She crowed, feeling the moisture sparkle in her eyes from her intense happiness. Her shun was long forgotten and her hatred replaced by fierce love. She was still a teen at heart, and we all know how easily teen moods shift.

Wolverine grunted and gingerly patted her shoulder, "Um… good…" He was never one for physical affection. "Of course, you'll wanna spent yo birthday here, so we'll leave afterwards."

Jubilee reluctantly untangled her body from his and smiled at him with sparkling dark blue eyes. "You remembered!"

"Of course. August 7th. How can I forget? Now wipe that craze grin off o' yo face. You look like a raving lunatic."

"Sure sure, Wolvie," Jubilee agreed, trying to smile less, but failing…


I think Jubilee's b-day's in November or something, but August fits with the plot...

Please r&r! Next week will have plenty of Remy!