Serenity Cove, Sunday evening

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny flew out over the ocean and circled the island a few times before he settled down on land, extinguishing himself and finding a large rock to sit on and reflect over the last two days. Much had happened and he wasn't sure whether or not his sister would run back and tell his parents that their money was being wasted on classes that taught him things like... well, how to be the next Top Model. He thought it was pretty cool but Sue certainly had her own opinions. She also had a big mouth.

Then there was Savannah and Paige and the whole threatening to send her home. Yeah, that would totally piss him off did that happen. It wouldn't happen. He would... torch something. Yeah.

Anyhow, he was there, sitting, reflecting, and shooting fireballs out across the sand.

Because he could.

[la, it's open, yo.] 

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[sweetoldcoot.livejournal.com]

Irving had decided to let Charlie alone for part of the afternoon. He had quite a few things to think about after their little talk at their early breakfast.

Seeing a boy shooting fire from his fingertips reminded him of most of them. "Good Heavens."

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Johnny looked over and raised his brows at the... well, he looked like a grandpa. "Hey, yeah, sorry... it's just this thing I do." And he quit because he didn't want to be the cause of anyone's heart attack.

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"You wouldn't be friends with my girl Charlie, would you? Johnny something?" Irving asked, walking a little closer to peer at the boy. "She said a couple people were helping her with... that."

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"Ah, yes," Johnny grinned wide, stood, and extended his hand when he was in reach. "Johnny Storm, sir. I'm Charlie's friend and have helped her a few times, yes."

[sweetoldcoot.livejournal.com]

"Irving Manders. Charlie's grandpa." Irving limped a little as he walked over, eyes keen as he studied Johnny. "Thanks for that. She said there was some accident with a boy named Peter, and that had me real worried. The practicing makes me worried too, though."

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"She's a smart girl, your Charlie," Johnny said, his eyes warm and sincere. "She's a quick learner and careful. That accident... well, it all turned out well, sir, and she was fine. She is fine. I bet she was glad to see you, eh?"

[sweetoldcoot.livejournal.com]

"Yeah, I miss her," Irving said, voice softening. "It gets mighty dull in Albany some days. She writes me, though. Every week." He sighed, then studied Johnny. "If you don't mind me asking... how is it you can do that--" he mimed shooting fire from his fingers. "Thing?"

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"Genetic. Was in space and happened to go through a cosmic storm. Changed my DNA and I can do this." He lit his hand on fire and let it climb up his arm. "Imagine this, but all over."

[sweetoldcoot.livejournal.com]

"Woooooooooo." Irving shook his head, staring at Johnny's arm as if he couldn't believe such a thing. "It doesn't hurt? You're fine?" He gave Johnny a closer look. "Your parents are okay with this?"

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

Annette was walking out alone tonight; no reason other than to just get out of her room. Seemed to her fire boy was doing the exact same thing.

She smirked when she neared him. "Too bad you can't actually just burn yourself up and poof! you're gone."

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Yeahhhh, this was all he needed. "Hey, Annette."

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"I'm not going to waste my breath engaging you in conversation, Johnny. I just want you to stop talking about me," she said.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He sighed. "I'm not talking about you, per se. You just happen to come up in certain conversations."

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

"Which you add to by talking about me. I don't understand why you have to," Annette said, folding her arms across her chest, feeling chilled.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Believe me, I'm not going to be talking about you anymore. Savannah got a hold of me because you had to tattle," he smirked.

[misshargrove.livejournal.com]

Annette looked down, feeling a tad ashamed of herself for that.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

And he was beginning to feel sorry for her. Maaaan!

"Listen, I'm sorry okay? I know I shouldn't run my mouth - it won't happen again. We... all make mistakes sometimes, Annette."

[tooprettytoscar.livejournal.com]

Victor was watching, having been waiting for a moment alone with Johnny not dirty. "Something bothering you?" he finally said.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny looked over and yeah, he thought Bel had left so he wasn't surprised too much other than... "I thought you were gone?"

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"I got better," Victor said smoothly. "And I'm looking to put the past behind me."

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Johnny stood, looking confused. "You got better? I didn't realize anything was wrong."

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Victor's eyes narrowed. "Is that some sort of joke?"

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Johnny's eyes narrowed. "I don't think so."

Shouldn't he be with his girlfriend? His boyfriend? Somewhere else besides here, bugging him?

[tooprettytoscar.livejournal.com]

"So what are you so upset about, Johnny?" Victor went on, although he had an idea due to listening to the radio. Interesting place, this Fandom.

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"I'd like to know why you are here, of all places, bothering me. We didn't exactly hit if off, you know?" No way was he going to talk to Bel about Sue or Savannah.