"So," Jubilee began, fiddling with her spoon.

"So," Lance repeated, trailing off uncomfortably. Jubilee attempted a smile and sat back in her chair. I've been waiting for this date since forever, and now I'm here, and the only one I can think about is.Bobby, Jubilee thought, her mind drifting back to the fight in the kitchen, the tortured look in Bobby's eyes, the way he'd looked when he'd told her he loved her...

Bobby's my best friend, Jubilee repeated in her head, Lance is the guy I like. Turning back to Lance she smiled again, more firmly this time.

"So do you like Jim Carrey movies?" Jubilee asked him hopefully. To her disappointment, Lance frowned a little and shook his head.

"Can't stand him or his movies. I'm more into serious movies, you know, like the Godfather series," Lance explained.

Jubilee felt her hopes sinking even lower. The Godfather series? Jubilee shuddered. She had always hated mafia movies, and could never understand Rogue's fascination with them. How could someone NOT like Jim Carrey, Jubilee wondered, thinking how many nights Bobby and her had spent laughing themselves sick over Dumb and Dumber. .

"Well, um, what kind of music do you like?"

"I usually lean towards Classical, and sometimes R & B," Lance answered, then placed his hand over his mouth to cover a tiny yawn.

God, am I that boring? Jubilee thought despondently. The more she found out about Lance, the more apparent it was becoming to her how little they had in common. They had arrived at the restaurant less than 15 minutes ago, and to Jubilee it felt like hours. Not even Lance's wholesome good looks could mask the boredom of the evening.

It wouldn't be like this with Bobby, Jubilee found herself thinking sadly, we'd have the best time, getting a kick out of ordering in French. She missed her best friend so much, it was bringing tears to her eyes. She wondered what he was doing now. Had he given up on her and decided to go out with another girl? The thought made her heart clench painfully. She knew Bobby was handsome and funny, and a ton of girls had crushes on him. It wouldn't be long before one of them caught his eye...

"So, did Rogue say anything to you before you left?" Lance asked casually. Jubilee blinked in surprise.

"Um, what do you mean?"

"Did she..say anything about me?" Lance asked, with a forced indifferent smile, but Jubilee could tell from the intense look in his eyes, that her answer mattered.

"Uh, just that she was okay with us dating," Jubilee said, feeling a twinge of pity as the hopeful look in Lance's green eyes faded. Poor guy, Jubilee thought sympathetically.

"Oh, I see."

The conversation lagged again, and Jubilee forced back a yawn. "Um, excuse me, I'm going to go the bathroom," Jubilee said, getting up. Lance barely nodded, lost in thought. Probably thinking about Rogue, Jubilee thought, wondering why that didn't make her jealous. Sighing, Jubilee shook off her thoughts and made her way to the bathroom. God, I wish this night was over.