One Shot: Pretend Games

It was now a year after the death of three great people in Kitty Pryde's life. This change, it was so different. Too different. And here she was now, standing in front of those three graves again.

'Jean Grey' read one, 'Scott Summers' read another, and then 'Charles Xavier' read the last.

"He was more than a leader, he was more than a teacher, he was a friend." Kitty recited the very same words that Storm had said at the Professor's funeral, and those very same words brought tears to her eyes.

"Hey," A familiar voice said.

Kitty wiped her tears away with her sleeve and tried not to look so horrible but failed miserably.

"It's alright to cry sometimes, Kitty." Kitty felt a comforting hand on her shoulder.

She put her hand over her guest's hand, turned around, and saw Bobby.

"It wasn't your fault," Bobby said, holding her hand. "Professor Xavier had a vision of a world united. He would have been very happy if he saw the world today but he would have been even happier if he saw you smiling and not crying."

At his words, more tears rolled down her cheeks but she was unable to wipe them away because she was holding on to Bobby. Right now, she needed to be strong and a best friend's helping hand was what she needed for that strength.

"Thanks for everything, Bobby. You're a real friend." Kitty smiled and hugged Bobby.

Knowing that Kitty's tears would only soak his shirt, he hugged her back and said "Hey, a friend in need is a friend indeed, right?"

The only reply was a small cheerful little laugh coming from Kitty.

When the comforting hug was finished, Kitty pulled away slowly.

Forcing an escaped lock of hair behind her ear, she asked "Where's Rogue?"

"In the mansion, eating lunch." Bobby replied, walking over to the nearest bench and sitting on it.

"So how's your relationship going?" Kitty asked absent-mindedly and sat next to Bobby.

"It's been ok, I guess..." Bobby replied and out of the corner of his eye saw Kitty give him a small smile. "What about you?"

Kitty laughed. "I'm not in any relationships, no. I have to finish school first... I have plans for my future, I guess you could say that..."

Bobby stared at her. "You haven't got a boyfriend? Kitty, how come? I mean, you're pretty and smart and all."

Kitty blinked then laughed again, totally forgetting that she was miserable only a moment ago. "Pretty? Bobby, I'm downright ugly!"

"But I don't think you're ugly," Bobby said. "Come on, you can practise on me. I'll be your boyfriend and you be my girlfriend."

Kitty's mouth nearly fell ten metres. "But Bobby, what about Rogue?"

"It's only for a little while. Besides, we've got to go and get something to eat soon, anyway." Bobby replied, then added "You just say something you think you'd say to your boyfriend, and I'll respond. Go on, it's only me and you know, practise makes perfect!"

Kitty shrugged, "Umm... hi?"

Bobby laughed. "My turn. Umm... let's see... er... Kitty Pryde, you're my soulmate and I love you."

He took both her hands as if he meant it.

Kitty laughed. Bobby laughed.

"Your turn." Bobby said, still laughing

"Er... erm... Bobby! Oh Bobby Drake! I love you too!" Kitty replied randomnly. "Urgh, this is sounding quite like Romeo and Juliet."

"See? We're so good at drama aren't we?" Bobby smiled, laughing again at the very game they were playing.

"Yeah, we are." Kitty replied, smiling as well.

After that an awkward silence fell between them.

"Umm... we should go and -"

And then they kissed, just for a few seconds.

When that few seconds had past, Bobby opened his eyes slowly and saw his best friend blushing furiously.

"I - I'm sorry," Kitty apologised in a horrified whisper.

Feeling her face grow hot, Kitty Pryde turned away. She was ashamed at what she made Bobby do. She made Bobby cheat on Rogue! Her mind was flooding with horrific thoughts... what if he gets angry? What if Rogue finds out? What if that - that kiss leads Bobby's relationship with Rogue into rocky ground? She didn't want Bobby to break up with Rogue. He was too happy with her, since she took the cure...

"I'm very sorry!" Kitty apologised again, this time more sincerely.

"No, I -"

"I started it, Bobby, not you! I made you cheat on Rogue! I'm a complete idiot!"

Bobby took her by the wrists, shocking her and causing her stop. "Kitty, don't say that. You're not an idiot. You're pretty smart if you ask me." Bobby said, dropping her wrists. He then added in a whisper, "We're still pretending, remember?" He grinned at her.

Kitty blinked. "What? Erm... really?"

"Yeah."

"But what about Rogue? What is she finds out?" Kitty asked, her face was a picture of complete horror.

Bobby shrugged, got up and stretched. "Hey, what she doesn't know won't hurt her, right?"

Kitty also got up and nodded, agreeing with Bobby.

"Besides, what are best friends for, if you won't share a secret together?" Bobby grinned again. "That'll be our little secret, ok?"

Kitty nodded again.

"We should go back to the mansion now. I'm starving!" Bobby exclaimed.

And as they walked up to the mansion, Kitty couldn't help it and just smiled to herself.

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Author's Notes: Oh wow. You can call me the Queen of Corny now. Yes, I thought this one shot was corny too. Nyahahahaha! But still, at least I wrote a fic on a pair I thought was adorable. I actually started noticing this pair when I was watching X Men III - The Last Stand. Atleast, I think that's what it was called... I can't remember. I haven't watched the movie for so long and yes, even though you don't realise it, this one shot is quite an old fic. Anyways, I'm rambling. Read and review please, and tell me what you think of it! Thanks!