Not so distracted anymore

Four white walls surrounded her. She was no longer in her weakened state, but she wasn't really up to going out and fighting right now. Maybe it was about what happen. It wasn't fear holding her back, not even Mr. Incredible held her back…she just…wanted to be Helen. Snug must have been wondering where she had been off to, he was teaching her about commercial jets in the past few days, and then she suddenly disappeared. Maybe she'd go off as Helen and attend piloting class with Snug again. He did know that she was Elastigirl…the only people who knew for sure were NSA supers and him anyways. She sighed heavily, what was she going to do with herself today? Sit around here or actually finish some never-completed errands. Maybe she'd go ahead and pay the rent for her apartment. She sat on the bed and hugged her knees, why wasn't she leaving? Why was she just sitting there…healthy and even ready to fight? While sucking in some air she finally stood up, grabbed a few of her belongings, and began to leave, trying to ignore the many flowers and cards feeling up the majority of the hospital room as she did so.

Nurse Rodgers quickly appeared, trying to inform her about Mr. Incredible. Helen wasn't really listening, she truly didn't want to think about him right now…and frankly wanted to seem as if she was too super to be concerned or worried. But she was worried, worried about how he felt about her after she broke down before him. Ugh, how she regretted it. "Oh, thanks for telling me. I'll be sure to check up on him." Great, now Elastigirl was lowered to the point she lied to hide how she truly felt, something a man would do…But she really did feel like just going home, taking a bath, and watching something on television. Though her luck would be a Mr. Incredible and Pals marathon playing. She was just feeling like where ever she went, HE popped up. Whether he was Bob or Mr. Incredible…it was sickening…yet yearned for. Obviously neither of them was going to be wrapped up in a sponge to dodge pain and/ or suffering, but still…no one likes the idea of seeing their loved one in danger. Although supers were indeed super they still had the ability to die…which was hard to live with most of the time. Unlike police officers a fallen hero was always remembered as something great. Sure police officers, ambulance crew members, and fire fighters were all true heroes as well, but when you lived in a town where a women could lengthen her body by thirty meters, or a man could lift up a tree with one hand, they just weren't as appreciated. This made Helen wonder more….was she just another pawn for the government?

"You seem very, very distracted babe, what's got you so zoned out?" Ah…Stratogale nearly scared Helen out of her suit. She wore that lady was so sneaky; if it wasn't for her naturally sweet personality then Helen would be afraid to even hang out with the girl. But, Helen put on the widest smile she possibly could and continued towards the elevator with her friend. "Oh you're so sad…" Stratogale was right, Helen was a bit sad. The pressure to being super was getting to her she guessed. But Elastigirl had just made her name! She was up there with the thrilling three, thunderhead, and Mr. Incredible himself. She wasn't going to retire now.

"I guess I just need to take a break away from being Elastigirl…ya know what I mean?" Of course Stratogale of all people would understand. She was known for slacking off to hang out with her non-super boyfriend, Oliver McAdams. Helen sighed heavily again. She wishes she could be like Rebecca (Stratogale), but she was not willing to fall back down now. Plus her…boyfriend? Ah she didn't know what to call him, either way he wasn't living a normal life himself.

"Don't let something like this distract you so much, I've been saved by Dynaguy before and you don't see me loosing a lung about it all," Stratogale exclaimed. Again she was right…Helen was just overreacting again. "Hey….wanna just hang out today? You, me, and Honey?" Helen needed to live the normal college girl life today. She smiled and nodded 'yes'

"I'll call you at four to make plans; we can meet up at six and stuff…and don't ditch us for Oliver…again." Rebecca laughed softly at Helen's remark.

"Deal." Stratogale couldn't help but giggle somewhat.

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Bob was worn out, but his…therapy session had worked. Not only had he killed time, but he pushed the thought about Helen out of his head, until now. The fact was Bob couldn't visit Helen too much, they both swore that Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl would have no relationship. They would only be together as supers when they were fighting a villain. Otherwise no, they would not be even joked to be dating. So it was hard on Bob. Constantly asking friends aware of the situation to visit Helen for him, all had to be super of course. Constantly calling for Thunderhead, Gazerbeam, Fironic, Stratogale, and of course his best friend Frozone. It was just such a hassle. Maybe he just needed to wait…but then he started thinking again. He wished Helen was just like every other girl he had dated before. They didn't toy with his mind or give off an edgy feeling. They were always damsels in distress and never, ever gone to fight some crook at two o'clock in the morning. Why, why, why, why, why?

'Maybe I should try to reach her or something…Lucius said he'd check on her for me but…I think he ditched the plan to hang out with some…girl.' Lucius was known for being a womanizer, but couldn't the player take a break from his game to help his best friend out? There Bob was, sitting in a dinner talking to himself, stirring the cream into his coffee slowly, not really focusing on the world around him. He wasn't getting much sleep, crime rates increased after the papers went out about Elastigirl's injury. The update wouldn't be out until tomorrow. Simon had to do…something. No one really talked much, or hung out. It was always crime fighting…or the press, maybe even the fans. The vibe it gave off made Bob love it though, well maybe Mr. Incredible more than Bob.

"More coffee sir?" Oh clueless waitress, couldn't you see his cup was filled to the rim already? Maybe she just wanted a good tip.

"No thanks," Robert quickly said, looking back down at the coffee before him before exhaling deeply and taking a gulp. The only fact Bob had perked up was because the bell ringed, signaling the door had opened. Lucius. Bob wagged a hand in the air. "Over here," he said. "So…?"

"Jeez not even a hello?"

"Hello."

"Okay, okay. I went to go check up on her and she's already checked out Bob." Robert had an odd look on his face, he was wondering why he hadn't seen her out and about earlier then. He wasn't going to question his friend though. He simply sighed, relationships were too stressful. "Hey Bob, why won't we go out to a club or something, this job is too stressful, and your relationship status simply is not helping out in any way."

"You're right, and I could use a good time right now," Robert agreed. But not just the club atmosphere would make Bob happy, he had to spice it up a bit. He always wanted something over the top. "Hey…let's go in costume."

A/N: Won't be updated for a bit, I want this next chapter to be really good, so I will spend more time on it.

As you can see Bob and Helen are more relaxed now, and things aren't as…awkward.

Probably have chapter 4 up by Friday.