"So. Johnny Storm. 4 months ago you began a partnership with the Starling City vigilantes. Now you all work side by side with the Flash. Does this mean you're expanding the Fantastic Four to the Fantastic More?"

Johnny plastered on one of his fake smiles as he pretended to contemplate the question. Internally he rolled his eyes. The fantastic more? who came up with this stuff?

"No, we're staying four. Working with the Black Canary, Arsenal and the Flash is so we can help as many people as we can."

"So you're providing support to these fledgling heroes."

Johnny kept his smile in place. "More like they're taking time out of their very busy schedules to help us; we may be Fantastic, but we're not above asking for assistance when we're backed into a corner."

"Is it true that you are also working with Giant Man?"

"No one calls him Giant Man expect for himself and if you ask me that's a definite sign that he's over compensating for something." Johnny smirked. "Most of the time he's fun size, like an atom." Johnny gave a slight wince as he pictured the lecture Reed would give him on incorrect science. Felicity would probably join in too.

"Do you know your new team mates' secret identities?"

"I know they're secret." Johnny gave her a pointed look which implies that he wouldn't be volunteering any more information.

"Speaking of secrets." The reporter continued "You've been out of the public eye a lot more than usual. Is there a secret romance brewing? Perhaps between you and the Canary?"

"No." Johnny said quickly. "I don't think Canary likes me all that much."

"So there's another girl." The Reporter prompted.

"There is a woman." Johnny said slowly, "But she's way too good for me. And she's also too smart to give me the time of day."

"Awww." The reporter leaned forward, giving him a sympathetic look. Johnny had the feeling that she would be more than willing to help 'heal his broken heart.' He suppressed a shudder.

"It must be so hard for you." She cooed.

"Not really." He said shifting back slightly. "She's worth it. The partying and stuff…it was empty. I needed to grow up and I'm just hoping that I'll be lucky enough for her to give me a chance. Plus she's got an older brother who's former special forces and I'm pretty sure he'd make me disappear if I ever disrespected her."

"Do you think she's watching now?" The reporter asked.

"I hope so." Johnny said. "But she's probably hard at work. She's a scientist and a genius."

"Well best of luck to you both." The reporter's icy tone made Johnny flinch. He knew that any girl who he dated would be submitted to this type of treatment, and he didn't want Felicity to be scared off by it. When he got back to the Baxter Building, his phone was buzzing with texts. The interview had been leaked on line and everyone had seen it.

Ben: Saw the interview. Boy are you in for it.

Sue: Johnny you can't just say stuff like that on NATIONAL TV. Don't make fun of your team. Plus now we're going to have reporters camped out for weeks until they catch a glimpse of her.

Reed: Fun size like an Atom? We are going to review your basic chemistry.

Digg: Appreciate the shout out Storm, also my glock is always loaded

Palmer: OVERCOMPENSATING?

Barry: Cisco's calling Palmer the Atom now…I hope you're happy.

Cisco: Dude, DUDE. I owe you. Also were you talking about Felicity?

Then he got a text which made him extremely nervous.

"We need to talk"- Felicity

Taking the elevator he went to Felicity's floor. Steeling himself he knocked on her door. Laurel opened it.

"Hey BC," He said. "Is Felicity here?" Laurel's expression was unreadable.

"Storm's here." She shouted over her shoulder.

"Is she mad at me?" he whispered.

"I'll leave you two alone." Laurel grabbed her jacket and left.

"The good kind of leaving alone or the bad kind?" He called after her. She just waved. "Laurel? LAUREL!"

"I'm so doomed." He muttered. Felicity walked in and leaned against the doorframe to the kitchen.

"Look before you use your loud voice." Johnny held up his hands. "I know that I shouldn't have mentioned you in an interview where everyone could see it, but in all honesty I thought it wasn't going to be aired until I got a chance to warn you. Which isn't better and I know I'm an idiot and – "

"I leaked it." Felicity said, cutting him off.

"You…you leaked it." He said "Why?"

"I thought it was…sweet." She grinned. "Plus this way the reporter doesn't get her prime time exclusive."

"Jealous?" Johnny smirked. "Because believe me, you have nothing to worry about. Though I do like vindictive Felicity."

"It was Laurel's idea, but I kind of like the result." Felicity tilted her head. "Ask me again."

"Are you sure?" Johnny could barely breathe. For the last 4 months they'd been getting closer. She'd been smiling more and crying less. Periodically he'd ask her to dinner, but she always turned him down.

Felicity nodded. "Ask me again."

"Felicity Smoak. Would you go out to dinner with me?" Johnny asked.

"I'll go get my coat."

"REALLY!?" Johnny's entire face lit up…literally.

"JOHNNY" Felicity grabbed the fire extinguisher and sprayed it in his face."

"Sorry." He grinned. "I'm just so excited. Do you have one of those in every room?" he looked around.

"Well at least you didn't burn your clothes off this time." Felicity sighed.

"Disappointed?"

"Yes, actually." Felicity said. "But that can wait until later. I was promised dinner and there will be no scorching of clothing until I'm fed."

Johnny pouted, but nodded. "Dinner first." He agreed "I'm doing this right." He looked nervously towards the window. "This might be a good time to mention that there's probably a group of paparazzi outside fighting to be the first to catch a glimpse of Johnny Storm with his new girl." He fidgeted, nervously.

"So we'll deal with them." Felicity grabbed his hand and led him out of the apartment and into the elevator.

"You sure? We take the Fantasticar and fly to Italy. We can do the whole Lady and the Tramp spaghetti thing before anyone even notices we've left the country."

Felicity laughed.

"And I'm noticing how accurate Lady and the Tramp is for the two of us." Johnn grumbled.

"You said it, I didn't." Felicity grinned. "Let's table that for date number 2. I've always wanted to see Florence."

They arrived in the lobby. Johnny paused. "You sure about this?"

Felicity looked at him. "Yes, Tramp. I'm sure."

Johnny pouted. "That's it; no Florence for you." They went outside. The cameras started flashing. Johnny gave them his usual smile, and put his arm around Felicity. She pulled him down and kissed him. He stood frozen in shock for a few seconds before responding enthusiastically. Then she pulled away.

"I've changed my mind." He whispered. "Yes to Florence, Rome, London, Paris, and any other place you want."

The door man opened the door to his car and Felicity got in the passenger seat. Johnny flashed the cameras one last smile and got in. The stereo was playing a song he thought he recognized.

"Did you hack my sound system Smoak?" he asked. Felicity grinned. "Because I saw what you did to those cars in Starling. Please don't do that to my baby."

"Your baby?" Felicity rolled her eyes. "Listen."

Johnny pulled out of the parking spot. The speakers began playing the cd from once.

"I don't know you, but I want you even more for that."

"It's the Cd I gave you!" Johnny said excitedly. "Wait… you aren't going to cry are you?"

"No." Felicity smiled. "When I first heard this song it made me sad because all I could think about was Oliver and what I'd lost. But now when I hear it, it's all about surmounting that pain and what I want to have with you."

Johnny smiled. "I…I'll try to be worthy of that."

"Are you going to cry?" Felicity asked.

"I've told you before. I'm not good at this whole…feelings thing." Johnny wiped his eyes. "But for you I'm getting better."

Felicity leaned against his shoulder. He smiled.

"So, want to ditch the city and see how fast this car can go?" Johnny grinned. "I bet we can have the rubber smoking in no time. Seeing as I bring the fire and you -"

"STOP" Felicity groaned. "Relationship rule number 1 NO PUNS."

"That burns."

"Stop."

"It's hardly my fault I carry a torch for you."

"Johnny."

"I mean you're smokin' "

"Seriously, these aren't funny."

"Really? Because I think I'm on fire." Johnny gave Felicity his best puppy eyes. Felicity burst into laughter

"That's it, you're dumped." She said

Johnny chuckled. "Well at least I almost got a date." He sighed dramatically.

They stopped at a red light. Felicity leaned over and kissed him.

"Knew you couldn't stay away." he said as they broke apart. "Where there's smoke, there's always fire."

Felicity leaned back and put her face in her hands in exasperation. "What have I gotten myself into?" she said.

Johnny turned the corner. "Something Fantastic!"