Another day, another chapter…I changed my mind about that one more chapter before the end thing. We'll see how it turns out….
"So you see Ray, this split has caused Amara so much pain, it's tearing her apart," Jubilee concluded. "I know what you're going to say, Bobby, so don't say it. I know that she doesn't show it, but really, it's well, it's…" she couldn't continue as she was at a loss for words.
"Breaking her down," Ray supplied. He played with his fingers as he gazed at the carpet. "I see."
"I was not going to say it," Bobby pointed out indignantly. He created an ice rose and handed it to Ray. "But really, Ray," he said, his tone turning serious. "I think you have to apologize to Amara for being so…well, outright."
"What do I have to be sorry for?" Ray demanded, although his eyes were still on the floor. "I have every right to break off with her. I don't remember anything that said we had to be like an old married couple and stay together forever!"
"Yes, Ray, but still…" Jubilee allowed the sentence to trail. "Why don't you, patch things up with Amara?"
"Yes, and hurry," Bobby joked awkwardly. He took back the rose. "The rose is starting to wilt."
Ray didn't even crack a smile. He sighed. "I still don't get it," he mumbled. "I mean, there's no law that forces me to stick to one girl."
Jubilee could have screamed just then. "Ray!" she exploded. "It's not a case about crime; it's about trying to be friends with Amara again! Haven't you noticed how miserable she is these past few days!" She glared at him through narrowed eyes. "Why can't you understand and try to smooth things over?"
"Well, little Miss Sparky, what would you do if this happened to you?" Ray yelled back, his eyes glowing blue as his hands started to crackle ominously. Bobby looked anxious, eager to stop any fight that might occur between his girlfriend and his best friend. "Hey," he said, but he was barely heard over the yelling that happened suddenly.
In the meantime, Amara, having strode out of the room after snapping a retort at Bobby and Jubilee, had forgotten to take the book that she had gotten for her birthday. As expected, Ray hadn't given her anything, as they had broken up right before her birthday. What a crummy birthday.
So, she decided to head right back into the room, but stopped short just outside the door when she heard yelling coming from inside. The distinct voices of Jubilee and Ray could be heard screaming themselves hoarse and they sounded ready to tear each other apart. Amara soon realized that they were arguing about her and felt hot. How dare they talk about her and her personal stuff?
"Stop it!" She screamed, slamming the door open. Bobby fell off his seat in surprise and Jubilee and Ray had stopped shouting. Amara breathed heavily as she stared through slits at Jubilee. "So this is what it comes to, does it?" she hissed, folding her arms. "Where you mess with my personal business?"
"Amara, look, she was trying to help," Bobby tried to intervene, but was knocked sideways by Amara's fiery arm as she morphed into the fire-clad mutant she was within. Jubilee nervously edged away until her back touched the wall. Amara's eyes gleamed as she raised her arm again, and Jubilee closed her eyes tightly.
"What's going on here?" Logan's growl interrupted Jubilee's fright and Amara's anger. Amara whirled around to see him standing in the doorway, taking in the scene. "What are you doing, Magma?"
"Nothing," Amara muttered finally, banging her way out. Logan raised his eyebrows as he looked after her. "Well, Ice-Cube?" he queried, turning to Bobby. "Mind filling me in?"
"It's nothing you'd understand," Bobby winced standing up and rubbing his head. Logan noticed the movement and sighed. "Better get that checked out," he told Bobby, gesturing at his head. "Mr. McCoy should be in the hospital wing now."
"Yeah, sure," Bobby limped out the door before turning around. "Jubes? You wanna follow?"
"Alright," Jubilee leaned against Ray as he supported her out the door. Logan stopped beside Ray and muttered in his ear, "Better come see me and Charles after this, Sparky."