"What if he isn't? What if I'm the pal and there's someone else he really wants to go with?" Aaaaaaand there went the sneaky-like plan Tabitha was going for. That was about as obvious as she could make it without spilling the beans.
She kept her eyes on Jubilee, mentally channeling her thoughts into Jubilee's head. Not that she really could, on account of not being a telepath, but she was hoping Jubilee would pick up on what she was dropping. She just wasn't good at being subtle.
"It's Bobby's choice. Everyone should get to ask if they want. If you're plannin' to ask him, go for it," she said after the last sips of her coffee. "Better to ask and get shot down than never knowin', yeah? Go ask him."