Jubilee paused in front of her room, debating on whether or not to go in. Suddenly the sound of laughter wafted out to her ears. Jubilee swallowed hard. Rogue and Lance. I'm glad they're having such a great time together, Jubilee thought bitterly, feeling the familiar tears prick her eyes. It was killing her not to reconcile with Rogue, one of her closest friends. But how could she after what had happened? They should have told me, Jubilee thought stubbornly, wiping the tears from her face.

She jumped suddenly at a noise behind her. Out of the corner of eye, she saw Bobby walking towards her. Squaring her shoulders, Jubilee ignored him and continued walking down the hallway. Bobby followed, almost desperately matching step for step. Finally, exasperated, Jubilee rolled her eyes and spun around to face him.

"You do realize that stalking is illegal in all 50 states, right?" Jubilee asked, her hands on her hips.

"Ha ha," Bobby said dryly. "Jubilee, I need to talk to you. You can't avoid me forever," he said, his voice becoming softer as he came closer. Jubilee stared up at him and turned away, her heart fluttering strangely.

"Who says I'm avoiding you?" Jubilee responded cooly, averting her eyes. Bobby folded his arms across his chest.

"I do. Every time I try to talk, you run the other way. Now, we're going to have this conversation sooner or later," Bobby said firmly.

"I have nothing to say to you," Jubilee said stubbornly.

"Fine. I'll do all the talking," Bobby said smoothly, taking her elbow and pulling her into a nearby room despite her protests. Once they were inside, he turned to her. "Look Jubes, I never meant for you to get hurt. You have to realize, I didn't tell you because Rogue's my friend also. What kind of friend would I be if I blabbed her secret to everyone?" Bobby reasoned, his blue eyes penitent.

"What kind of friend were you to me?" Jubilee said, her voice teary. "I thought for weeks that Lance really liked me, that maybe I'd finally have my first boyfriend. Then, as usual, they like someone else, and I end up alone," Jubilee said bitterly, rubbing her arms.

"Lance is not the only guy in the world, Jubes. There are tons of other guys out there who would love to go out with you," Bobby said. Jubilee sniffed.

"You're just saying that to make me feel better. I'm a tomboy, not exactly girlfriend material." Jubilee turned away.

"Jubilee, you're funny, sweet, and incredibly beautiful," Bobby said gently.

Jubilee looked up and saw in his eyes that he was earnest. "You know, Drake, I'd be lucky if I could get a guy like you," Jubilee said, giving him a watery smile.

Bobby flashed her a smile, his eyes unreadable. "I'd say it's the other way around."

Jubilee swallowed. Why was it, that during times like these, that she felt like running into his arms? You're nuts, Jubilee told herself. He said that because it's just a best-friend-type thing to say. He didn't really MEAN anything…..did he? Jubilee squelched the feeling quickly. Looking up she let out a soft laugh. "You know, I thought for sure that you and Rogue had a thing for each other."

Bobby looked up and shook his head. "Rogue and me? No, we're just friends. My heart's already taken," he said quietly.

"Oh, really?" Jubilee asked casually, telling herself sternly that she had no right to feel jealous.

"Yeah, only thing is….she likes someone else," Bobby said quietly. Jubilee looked up, and covered her hand with his comfortingly.

"Then she's an idiot," Jubilee pronounced. "Don't worry, I'm sure she'll wake up soon enough and realize what a great guy you are," Jubilee said, trying to sound encouraging.

"I hope so," Bobby said, with a sad little smile playing on his lips. "Ahem, anyways," Bobby said, clearing his throat, "are you going to make up with Rogue?"

Jubilee sighed. "I don't know……I mean, I still feel so angry. It'll take some time. "