The Dragon Tamer
(PG-13 for swearing and suggestive actions and words. P/OC (a little R/B) Comes into play after X:2. What are these dreams John's been having? And who is this new girl at the old mansion? (( ' Indicates thoughts))
Disclaimer: I do NOT own the original X-Men or the topic.
Chapter 7: Which Amanda?
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Later that night they were all seated in Bobby and John's room around a large television (Bobby owned it). Jake and Jubilee were lying on the floor, along with Kitty and Allen. Bobby and Rogue were lying down on his bed, looking ready to fall asleep at any moment. John and Amanda were on John's bed, he was sitting up with his back leaned against the wall, she was sitting in between his legs with her back against his chest. Jubilee's DVD of 'The Fast and The Furious' was playing on the screen. The time was about 11:00. The party ended around 10:00 and by 10:30 they had gotten permission for all of them to sleep in Bobby and John's dorm. They were trusted (as long as they were all together), and since it was Friday there were no classes the next day.
Once again John found himself more interested in the girl lying in his arms (on his bed!) than what was going on around him. He would try to focus on the movie, but every time he tried, his thoughts just reverted back to Amanda. So he gave up and just watched her. Watched everything about her (creepy moment anyone?). After a few minutes of feeling his eyes on her she tilted her head back, looked at him, and blushed. 'I wonder why he's staring at me like that? Does he think he made the wrong choice and would rather be with Sarah?' He took note of the worried look that crossed her eyes and smiled, she flashed a relieved smile back and began to watch the movie again. 'Nah.'
-Meanwhile back at Magneto's-
Erik frowned, "Mystique, are you ready yet?" The shapeshifter came out of the bathroom from observing herself. He smirked; she had taken on the exact form of a certain teenage redhead. She smirked back, "Everything is moving along as planned I presume?" His smirk faltered, "It had better be." He looked to the side, hoping he was right in thinking why Pyro hadn't yet returned.
-At the school-
Marie and Bobby looked at each other, smiling. John and Amanda had no clue that Marie was the one who got them 'together'. Bobby was happy too. If John was with someone than that meant he didn't have a crush on Rogue anymore, and he didn't have to feel guilty for winning her over. He had seen the smile on John's face as he looked at his new girlfriend, he could tell there just wasn't any room for romantic feelings for anyone else. It was exactly the same look that he, Bobby, was constantly giving Marie. They just seemed meant to be.
The movie ended all too soon, but no one was tired. Bobby, who hadn't really paid much attention to the movie anyway, got an idea. "How about we go hang out outside?" Everyone jumped up and agreed. The girls had long since changed into normal outfits so they just headed straight out. Jake and Jubilee stayed on the concrete and danced to imaginary music, 'Quite romantic really.' Amanda thought. Allen and Kitty were actually playing chase and Allen was 'it'. Bobby, Marie, John, and Amanda were all seated on nearby benches talking.
"I knew you two would make a cute couple." Marie grinned, proud of herself. Amanda blushed again, "I have to admit that I've thought about it a few times." John beamed at this, "So have I." Bobby leaned forward and spoke before he thought. "Have you two kissed yet?" Marie gave him 'the look' and he slouched down again. "They just started dating five hours ago, Bobby, don't rush things." They talked like this for a while more. Finally Marie got up and said it was probably time to go in. Everyone agreed, except John. "Amanda and I will stay out a few more minutes, you guys go on in." Bobby laughed and winked, "Sure thing." They went in. John turned to face his girlfriend and was surprised when she suddenly caught him in a kiss, but he quickly fell into it. After a moment the kiss had to end so they could breathe. "Wow, I didn't expect that." John grinned, 'I enjoyed it though.' "I didn't either," Amanda smiled sheepishly, "It just kinda came over me."
Suddenly the door opened and Bobby poked his head outside, "John, can we talk?" His friend nodded and went in. When the door closed Bobby started, "Hey man, I'm real glad you got a girlfriend and all. That means I don't have to feel guilty about mine anymore." John nodded and grinned, "Uh, thanks." Bobby continued, "Oh, and Mr. Summers came down and told us it's time to turn in. The others headed up to out dorm already. So, you get Amanda and come on up." With that he turned and ran towards the staircase. John grinned again and stepped outside. What he saw there took him by surprise. 'Which Amanda?'
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