Jubilee stared unseeingly at the way Rogue and Lance's arms were entwined around each other. Rogue…and Lance. It can't be, Jubilee thought disbelievingly, squeezing Bobby's hand so hard her knuckles turned white. Jubilee shook her head but the scene didn't disappear. In fact, it was even more vivid, if that were possible.

I thought she liked Bobby, Jubilee thought feeling tears prick her eyes, and the whole time, it was her and Lance! A part of her, a part that she didn't even want to acknowledge herself, was strangely relieved that Rogue didn't like Bobby that way…..

"Jubes, are you alright?" Bobby asked softly, his eyes holding a mixture of sadness and concern.

"I'm fine….I'm just fine," Jubilee said through clenched teeth, the pain giving way to anger. All this time! Finally, after what seemed like an eternity, the two seemed to realize they were being watched and turned around.

Jubilee watched as Rogue blanched and jumped guiltily away from Lance. Lance, however, stood in front of her almost protectively. Angry tears streaked Jubilee's face at this. How could she have been so blind to miss all the signs! The way they looked at each other, the way Rogue had been acting…..And here I was throwing myself at Lance like an idiot, thought Jubilee feeling hot anger and shame build up in her.

"Jubilee, I'm so sorry," Rogue said, her eyes pleading.

"How could you? How could both of you-?" Jubilee asked, her voice trailing off in hurt.

"It's not like we planned it, it…just happened," Lance said quietly. Jubilee looked away. How am I even supposed to look him in the face again after the way I was acting around him, Jubilee thought miserably. How long had this been going on anyways?

"Jubes, he's right, Rogue didn't do anything. I know," Bobby said quietly.

"What?!" Jubilee said, spinning around to face him. "You knew about this too?!" Jubilee could hardly believe what she was hearing. Was she the only person who'd been completely in the dark about this?

"Your supposed to be my best friend!" Jubilee yelled, swiping angrily at the tears that were falling fast now. "How could you let me go on thinking I had a chance with him?"

"Jubes, I couldn't-," Bobby began.

Jubilee cut him off. "Don't, just don't," Jubilee said her eyes tumultuous. "And you," Jubilee said, pointing to a stricken Rogue, her voice choked with tears, "you can have him all to yourself. I never want to talk to any of you again."

"Jubilee, wait!" Bobby yelled.

"Leave me alone!" Jubilee said sobbing, running as if the devil were after her. She paused at a rock to catch her breath.

Some friends, Jubilee thought bitterly, wiping her eyes. Suddenly she heard the roar of an aircraft. Looking up, she saw the Blackbird landing with a cloud of dust on the sand. Squaring her shoulders, Jubilee walked straight ahead.

"Hello Jubilee," greeted Mr. Summers, as the door unfolded. Jubilee murmured a hello and kept her eyes downcast lest he saw her red-rimmed eyes and asked questions. She climbed into the craft and sat down, wrapping her arms around herself, as she heard Mr. Summers greet Lance, Bobby, Rogue and the rest of the kids that hurried inside. How could they? Jubilee asked herself for the hundredth time.

"Wait a second, where are Kitty and Pietro?" Mr. Summers demanded.

"They haven't come yet," Todd said, smothering a laugh.

"That's too bad I guess. We're going to have to leave them behind," Mr. Summers said, shaking his head regretfully. As the engine roared to life, Jubilee avoided Bobby's concerned stare. All she wanted to do now was get home. I wish I never came, Jubilee thought miserably, atleast then I wouldn't be so confused about who I like, and I'd still have two of my best friends.