I do not own Fantastic Four or the characters. i only own Jasmine Scott and Marco and the idea of this ff. it's just my idea of what could have happen if Reed had a cousin who also came on the mission
Summary:
Jasmine Scott get's froced into spending her summer holiday with her only living relative Reed Richards by her best mate marco. she only agree's because it's a chance to get out of the shit whole she calls London. however her mind starts to change once a mission in space goes horribly wrong and once Johnny Storm makes his way back in her life. set around the first film and it mailny centers Jasmine and Johnny
Jasmine heard her alarm clock ring and she threw it against the wall. She knew what time it was and what it meant. She pulled her covers back over her head to hide away from everything around her. Today was the 17th of July and in a few hours she was supposed to be sitting on a plane flying to New York to spend her summer with her only living relative. Reed Richards. Her cousin from her late mum's side of the family.
"Jas get out of bed. NOW!"
Jasmine tried to fight against her best friend but she couldn't. He was too strong for her and he managed to pull the covers off of her. She felt a cold chill run down her spine and then shifted her body so she was lying on her stomach with her head firmly buried in her pillow.
"Go away Marco! I'm not going anywhere today. I'll stay with you all summer if I have to."
Marco looked down at his best friend and placed his hands on his hips. He knew that she was going to be like this. It was the reason why he slept on her floor the night before. He was going to take her to Heathrow and physically put her on that plane to New York if he had to. He sighed and went into the bathroom to retrieve the tub of cold water that he had prepared when he woke up. He didn't want it to have to come to this but Jasmine was stubborn and when she put her mind to it, there was no changing her mind, unless he uses her weakness. Below zero temperature water. Without hesitation he tipped it on her and stood back.
Jasmine felt the water dropped on her back and she screamed out in pain. It had hit her back and felt like someone throwing a rounder's ball into her back. She sat up and saw Marco laughing at him.
"Uno, dose, tress."
Marco then ran for his life because Jasmine only spoke Spanish when she was serious. He tumbled out of her room and headed to the front door but he found himself sliding towards it. that was because Jasmine had caught up to him and tackled him onto the laminated hallway.
"You can thank me later. Go and have a shower and get ready. You have a plane to catch in a couple of hours and quite frankly you stink. I feel sorry for the poor dude that has to sit next to you."
Jasmine got up and held out her hand for Marco. He grabbed it and she helped him up. he watched her as she pulled her hair band off her wrist and tied her very long chocolate brown hair up in a high pony tail. He laughed because whenever he saw her, she had the same pink hair band on her wrist. She claims that it's her good luck charm but he knows the real reason why she can't seem to separate herself from it.
"You still taking me to Heathrow?"
"Well I have no choice since Reed took your bike with him back to New York last year. I've been your personal taxi since."
"Yeah well don't get use to it because I plan on bringing it back with me. He thinks that just because he's my only living relative left that he can run my life."
"That's the reason why he can Jas. He only did it because he was scared that you were gonna hurt yourself. I mean I sometimes hold my breath when you ride that thing."
"Well that's you all over isn't it? I just don't get it. I'm 24 years old for crying out loud. I can look after myself."
Marco shook his head and stuffed his hands in his pockets. He had known Jasmine for 10 years and yet she still had the same attitude towards life which was 'fuck life'. He had been worried about her over the past 3 years though. She had been through a lot with her father and brother never stepping off their cruise 3 years ago and her mum dying after her 4 years fight with cancer last year. Not to mention the recent events in her life that just occurred.
"I know you can Jas. Just spend the summer with Reed. I'm sure it won't be that bad. Then you can tell him that he doesn't need to worry about you. But I don't think he'll stop after you tell him about what happened the other month."
"Well he will stop because I wont tell him. If I do he'll turn into the 'I really care about you' cousin talk. I don't need it right now. Okay I'm gonna jump in the shower and I'll be out in about 20 minutes. Can you start taking my case down to you're car?"
He nodded as he watched Jas skip towards the bathroom.
When they finally pulled up at Heathrow airport, Jas held her breath. She didn't want to leave London nor did he want to leave Marco. He was her best friend and she loved him with all of her heart. Everyone she knew wanted them to get together but they found it too weird. That had known eachother too long. Jasmine stepped out of his car and headed towards the automatic doors that lead into the airport. She took her case off of Marco and looked at him.
"Have fun and don't kill Reed. He's only doing it because he loves you."
"Okay and I'll call you when I get settled in. promise me you'll call me when you arrive in Tenerife. I wanna tell Maria what her son has been up to."
He laughed and he pulled Jas into a big bear hug. She hugged him back and he kissed her cheek before they pulled away.
"To dare is to do Mac."
"Yeah and fuck life Jas."
Jas smiled because whenever she left her best friend, their way of telling eachother goodbye and I love you was quoting their own life quotes.
"I'll see you in a couple of months."
"I'll miss you."
"I'll miss you too Mac."
Marco smiled as he watched Jas enter the airport. He sighed and got back in his car. He held his breath and he prayed that jas wasn't going to kill Reed this summer. Considering he hasn't told her about her little trip into space with him.
*****
"What time are you picking Jasmine up from the airport?"
"When her plan arrives Ben."
"And when is that Reed?"
"Her plane lands at 5 our time."
Ben looked over at the clock that hung above Reed's computer in his lab at the Baxter building.
"Well you better get you're skates on then. It's half four and there is no way you are making it to the airport in half an hour in this traffic."
Reed stopped looking down at his paper work and up at the clock. He then turned his attention to Ben who looked all relaxed leaning against the door frame. He got up and threw his science apron down on his desk. It caused all of his paper work to go flying but he didn't have the time to put them back in order. He then ran to the other side of the lab looking for his car keys. He threw all of his paper work on the floor hoping that he would find them hidden under all the papers.
"Looking for these?"
Reed looked up and he saw Ben swinging his car keys on his finger. He ran past Ben and as he did, he grabbed his keys and headed straight out the door to pick up his cousin. Ben looked back at him and laughed. It was just Reed he thought. He also knew that jasmine was going to have one of her fits if Reed's late to pick her up. He laughed and he headed back into the kitchen to continue making his sandwich.
*****
"It's just like Reed. Always fucking late when it comes to me."
Jasmine looked down at her watch for the 10th time in the past half hour. She then decided she wasn't going to wait for her cousin anymore and grabbed her case and headed out of the airport. She looked around hoping to find an available cab when she saw a familiar car pull up in front of her. Her cousin then stood out of the car.
"Jasmine I am so sorry. Work got a head of me."
"Like it always does. Funny it only makes you late when it comes to me. I mean when you were dating Sue, you never blamed you're work when you were late."
"Don't you dare Jasmine."
"Whatever Reed. Just know I'm only here because Mac convinced me it was the best thing since you're my only living relative. Can we just go?"
Reed nodded and he watched his younger cousin get in the car. He grabbed her case and threw it in the boot of his car and got in the driver's seat. He knew where his cousin was coming from and he knew that if he just gave her time she will clam down. He was planning on taking her to starbucks and getting her a Grande vanilla latte and then telling her what he had planned for her this summer.
*****
"Ben!"
"Jassy!"
As soon as Jasmine saw Ben emerge from the kitchen she ran towards him and jumped into his arms. Reed watched them and always thought why Jasmine preferred Ben to him. She had never greeted him like the way she greets Ben.
"How have you been?"
"Not bad. I'm hanging in there."
"I always knew you would. How's Marco? He still keeps you in your toes?"
"He's fine and yes he does and no we will never get together."
"I didn't ask you that!"
"Yeah but I know you were going to. You always do."
Ben laughed and he gave Jas another tight squeeze before releasing her.
"So you're excited about spending a day or two in space huh?"
"WHAT?!"
Jasmine looked up at Ben and saw his face drop as he heard her reaction. She then turned her attention to Reed who had his face in his hand.
"You didn't tell her? You said you did. We're leaving in a few days."
Reed looked up at Ben and took in a deep breath.
"Well I was going to but now I guess I have the explaining to do."
Ben held up his hands in defense and made his way back to the kitchen.
"Care to explain Reed?"
"Okay. Well Ben and I have a mission in space and since you're spending the summer with me, I convinced Victor to let me bring you. Oh and don't worry. You don't need any space training for this mission especially with Victor's funding."
"Victor Von Doom? He's coming with us?"
"Yeah and so is Sue. Plus Johnny."
Jasmine raised her eyebrows when Reed mentioned Johnny's name.
"Johnny Storm? Now you've crossed the line Reed."
Without waiting for a reply, Jasmine turned her back to her cousin and grabbed her Harley keys from the side table. She walked out of the door and slammed it behind her as she headed down to the car park where she knew her bike was parked.
Once Ben heard the door slam shut he knew it was safe to leave the kitchen. He entered the living room and saw Reed standing there with his face in his hand.
"Where's she going?"
"Where'd you think? She's been away from her bike for a year. She needs to bond with it."
Ben shrugged his shoulders and sat down in front of the TV. He turned it on and watched it while Reed headed back to his Lab. They were leaving in a few days and he still had a few things to do before then.
So what did you think? i dont know if i'm going to continue with this FF but if you enjoyed it let me know and if anyone has any ideas on how to make it better please let me know. i'll update when i know there is one reader who wants to know more lol r+r xoxo
