Remembering by Iceguy

Saturday afternoon, Bobby Drake thought process…

Man, I’m bored. I’ve really got to talk to Scott about letting me sleep in on Saturdays. I mean, sure, I got left behind from some mission or whatever. But more importantly, it’s noon and I’ve missed all my cartoons. If it wasn’t for the Cartoon Network I might have had to grow up. Nah, Cartoon Network is here. No worries.

I wonder if Jean made any leftovers. Hmmm, wait what did we have for dinner last night? Wait a minute…Yesterday was Friday…that means…oh crap…she let Scott cook again. Dammit. Crap, oh well, there’s always domino’s; I wonder if they would deliver cold pizza? Ah, screw it, this is the X-Mansion for god’s sake, there has to be something to eat here.

…Damn still bored. No food, Superfriends is on for 3 hours; not even I could watch that show no matter how bored. And nobody is home. No one to bother!?! Man it’s time to get some more friends…

End Saturday Afternoon Bobby thought process

***

There were only two things that come to mind when Bobby Drake is bored. Either go to the lower level of the mansion and go play in the "Danger Room" or go down to Westchester to find someone to pester. Being that his only job at the moment was being an X-man, Bobby figured the whole Danger Room thing would be a little too much effort on a Saturday. So he decided going into town would be in his best interest.

A couple of hours later, Bobby was walking around town. It was a great day to be walking outside, Bobby thought to himself. Even though his Mutant powers leave him immune to the effects of temperatur, he still has a very unique view of the temperature out here today. Even on such a great day, Bobby was still pissed that Jean let Scott cook last night. Bobby decided to go to Harry’s Hideaway to get something to eat.

It was a very known fact that this was his favorite place to come. And as soon as he entered the restaurant he felt the odd, being watched feeling. His and Hank’s usual table was taken so he decided to sit at the bar. It had only taken a few minutes before a slender, blonde, young waitress came over to take his order.

"Hi, Bobby, what can I get for ya?" Asked the waitress.

Reading his maxim he recently bought, Bobby replies…"The….Usual."

"You mind telling me what the Usual might be?" Asked the waitress.

"Sorry I didn’t know you were new here. I’ll take an order of fired cheese sticks, a double cheeseburger, fries, and a pitcher of Iced tea. Sweetened." Bobby answered.

Waitress: "Is that all?"

Bobby: "Yup"

Waitress: "Anything else?"

Bobby: "Nope"

Waitress: "Nothing??"

Bobby: "nuh uh."

Waitress: "Okay…"

After that little round of verbal gymnastics Bobby finally looked up from his magazine. Catching a glimpse of the waitress’s back. All he could think was… "Wow"

It took about the usual amount of time to get his order. The whole time, his head buried in the maxim. She noticed that he was still reading as she brought out his food. It already seemed that casual small talk wasn’t going to get his attention. Knowing his past, if she started screaming he might look up. No, it’s going to take something drastic, the girl thought, to get Bobby Drake’s attention.

***

Saturday afternoon, Waitress thought process

I know that’s him. I think. Doesn't he remember me? How could that be possible? He probably thinks I’m some dumb waitress. Has it been so long? Have I changed so much? A lot of time has gone by. Was I really so different? I mean, sure, college has made me grow-up a lot since he last saw me. But how much? Or am I just paranoid? After all he seems pretty much the same so far…

End Saturday afternoon, Waitress thought process

***

Waitress: "Here ya go."

Bobby: "Awesome, Thanks."

Waitress: "Need anything else?"

Bobby: "No, but sorry if I was rude just then, listen how long have you…."

Waitress: "What?"

Bobby: "...."

Waitress: "What are you staring at?"

Bobby: "Sorry thought I knew you for a second there…."

Waitress: "Oh, that’s ok Bobby"

Bobby: "Wait a minute. How do you know my first name? Who are you?!?"

"You have forgotten me haven’t you Robert Drake!?!" The waitress asked…

"Okay, now I’m a little weirded out, you think you can tell me your name again?? Bobby asked.

"Was I really that insignificant Drake?!?!?"

"Oh shit. Last name. Must be an ex. A really pissed off ex…" Bobby whispered to himself. "God, which one?"

"Or has it been too long ago?" the waitress asked.

"You think maybe, a name? Or a hint???" Bobby tried.

By this time the entire restaurant is starring at the two. The waitress is practically screaming at him. Tears are forming in her eyes now.

***

Extremely anxious, Saturday afternoon, Bobby Drake thought process

Ok Drake. Pull it together. Back track. She used the last name. She is obviously an ex. Now remember. First off; hair: normal. Pants: From fitting and looking very nice. Had to make sure, thank god not Opal. Second she’s a blonde. Definitely not Lorna. That and the attitude was a given Lorna would not be this pissed unless Alex died again. Which also means not Marge. Unless the oblivion crap changed her hair color. No, can’t be. Ok she is a girl, so I’m left with it being 50/50 that it is not Cloud. Damn talk about a winner Bobbo… Ok who does that leave? There was that one girl I don’t know, well remember. Warren tells me all about all the time. But that was in X-factor, and while we were in space or something. So she probably wouldn’t know how to get to earth. Right?

OH Shit!!!

End Extremely anxious, Saturday afternoon, Bobby Drake thought process

***

Bobby: "ZELDA?!?!"

Waitress: "What did you say?"

Bobby: "Oh god. What did I do? Umm..

Waitress: "It’s about time! Bobby, how are you???!"

The entire confrontation lasted an entire 20 minutes. And with this revelation everyone in the restaurant stood and cheered.

Embarrassed Bobby asked: "Want to take a walk?"

Zelda: "Well….I dunno…"

Bobby: "Come on Zel…I’m really sorry. I am."

Zelda: "Alright….My shift ends in like 10 minutes anyway. Let me go clock out."
"Better not start eating without me."

Bobby: "Yes. Ma’am" mockingly

Bobby started taking sips From his Iced tea. Dammit. It wasn’t sweetened at all. Unfortunately he couldn’t say anything without starting any more trouble. That was one thing he could do without.

This was definitely an interesting day. What started off as a really horrible Saturday, with no good cartoons and leftovers from Scott Night at the mansion, promised to turn into a rather good one. He reminded himself to thank Scott for letting him sleep in today.

Thinking that Bobby returned to reading his maxim. Waiting for Zelda.

***

10 minutes later…

Bobby peers up from his Maxim to see Zelda emerge from the back room. In a very smart move, he places the magazine back in its bag and greets her. Giving her his patented "I’m sorry I forgot you" smile. Zelda comes back and sits next to him at the bar. The entire time he waited for Zelda he remember how much of an idiot he has been. Thankfully, Zelda was easily forgiving. Must have become used to it, hanging out with him and Hank all those years ago…

Zelda: "Hey you"

Bobby: "Hey Back"

Zelda: "Miss me?"

Bobby: "Can I actually answer that without getting yelled at?"

Zelda: "Probably not. Skip it."

Bobby: "Will do."

Zelda: "Shall we eat?"

Bobby: "Ladies Choice."

Zelda: "Alright. I guess I can help you finish your smorgasbord"
"Oh yeah. I almost forgot. I have to order you some more tea. I thought I’d have to get drastic just to get your attention. So I didn’t sweeten your tea.

Bobby: "Yeah, drastic is bad. Glad you didn’t resort to that or anything. But did you really have to give me unsweetened tea? That’s almost as bad as throwing the cheese sticks on the ground."

Zelda: "I thought about that one. But I’m glad I didn’t 'cause I’m kinda hungry.

Bobby: "Enjoy. You’ve earned it.

Bobby and Zelda finished their meal he had ordered, originally for himself, and they left the restaurant. Arm in arm they walked down probably every street that Westchester had to offer. Catching up on each other’s years apart.

"So Zel. What have you been up to?" Bobby asked.

"Well, after you broke up with me for some green-haired chick…Basically I started taking school a lot more seriously." Zelda started, "I’ve been in College for the last two years, majoring in engineering.* How about you, what have you been doing?"

"…Nothing really" Bobby hesitated. "Technically I graduated college and became a CPA, but I don’t really practice it or anything."

"You still living up at Xavier’s up the road?" She asked

"Sometimes. I’ve been at home a lot lately taking care of my parents and stuff." Bobby replied.

"Hey! How’s hank?" Zelda asked.

"Hank? Well he’s a little… blue."

"Why? What’s wrong? You wanna go cheer him up?" Zelda chirped.

"Nah, never mind. I’m sure he’s got the Disney tapes out that I gave him recently…." Bobby smiled.

"Really? I didn’t know Hank like Disney movies." Zelda asked

"Yeah, lately he has this little fascination with the Lion King, and Beauty and the Beast too… I don’t know what his deal is…" Bobby smiled again.

"Oh. How about Warren and Scott?" Zelda asked him

"They’re…uh…fine." Bobby said

"Well, what are they doing now?" Zelda laughed.

"I haven’t seen War in a while, but he was supposed to be coming back to the mansion soon though." Bobby said, "But Scott….left…for a while, he’s back now though. Knowing that place you never know who is going to show up."

"How do you figure that?"

"Long story."

"You’re not going to tell?"

"Would you believe me if I told you Scott was merged with the embodiment of all that is evil and his wife separated their minds from forging a link that would destroy the known world?" Bobby smiled….

"Not really…." Zelda smiled at him.

"Ok, good. But no, nothing is going on right now. They’re all out right now, recruiting new students or something." Bobby recovered.

Zelda and Bobby, remained arm in arm. Walking together and talking about whatever came to mind. It was almost like old days again. Except for the fact that they were both grown up now. Bobby wondered to himself, why in the world did I have to break up with her to date Lorna? God I’m an idiot. He just looked into Zelda’s eyes and was thankful that he had her now.