Shouting From The Rooftops

Aloha! I really tried to update yesterday, but my computer wasn't working. And I was too lazy. That too. Anyway, I'm supposed to be doing homework right now. That's how much I love you guys!

Silence Is Deafening: I don't think anyone saw that one coming…but do you really think I would send Johnny-boy to the X-Men. You must not know me as well as I though!

TheRealMai: Wanda isn't really a pyro, just likes fire. I mean, it would make sense if she did, lol. Like I would send him to the X-Men? I'm not that evil. But, I'm glad you really like it!

MutantFreeK: Are you a new frequent reviewer of mine? I need more of those. I agree, I want more reviews! But I'm perfectly happy with the response, not much people like Jonda yet. But I'm trying to convert 'em!

Morning Conversations

That's interesting. That's very interesting.

"Hey Tabby."

The blonde whirled around quickly at hearing her name. Pietro, standing behind her and grinning, was the last person she expected to see. But he wasn't unwelcome. Just a pleasant surprise.

"Hey, Pie." She smiled back.

"You're talking to this loser?" the girl next to her growled.

Tabby turned to Amara. "Hey, I'll catch up with you later, ok?"

Amara rolled her eyes and glared at Pietro. Pietro grinned and winked at her. "Catch ya later, baby."

Amara's expression softened somewhat, but she told her friend goodbye and walked into another store.

"So, how ya been Speedy?" Tabby asked as they stared walking in the other direction.

Pietro grinned. "How do I look like I've been?"

Tabitha rolled her eyes. "Same old, same old."

Pietro and Tabby glanced sideways at each other. Pietro grinned a very Pietro-like grin, and Tabby smiled warmly at him.

"Where are you living now?" Pietro asked her.

"You sound like you miss me."

"As if!" Pietro rolled his eyes.

"I'm living with the X-Men."

"Why!?" Pietro turned to face her.

Tabitha perked an eyebrow. "Like I have anywhere else to go."

"Well..." Pietro's grin softened. "You have us."

Tabby smiled and ran a finger along his jaw line. Pietro grinned back and leaned into her hand. Tabby didn't mind, she actually liked the feel of Pietro's skin. Not caring about the many people surrounding them, she closed her eyes slightly and let Pietro come within an inch of her lips, expecting to be kissed.

"Like I'd kiss you." Pietro grinned suddenly and pulled away, then turned his back to her.

Tabby raised her arm to hit him. "You a-"

She was cut off when Pietro whirled around and grabbed her arm. Without a second's hesitation, he wrapped his arm around the small of her back and dipped her. She stared up at him, a look of surprise and...something neither of them could place. Pietro smiled and brushed his lips against hers.

This time, Tabby was the one who broke the kiss. She stood up straight, forcing Pietro up, and stepped out of his arms. She smirked.

"Like I'd kiss you."

Same old, same old.

--X-Mansion--

"Rogue, Chere!"

Rogue turned around to see Remy running towards her with his arms wide open. He engulfed her in a huge hug, leaning her and himself against the counter. Rogue perked an eyebrow and patted his back slowly.

"Good mornin' ta ya too, Remy."

Remy pulled away, his hands on her upper arms.

"What?" Rogue asked.

"I had a dream, Chere." Remy told her.

"And?" Rogue raised her eyebrows.

"You weren't in it!" Remy cried and hugged her again.

Rogue rolled her eyes and placed her hands on his chest, pushing him away. "How immature are ya gonna get?"

"Oh, Chere, you'd be surprised." Remy said with a grin. "It's our day to make breakfast."

Rogue cursed under her breath, wondering why he didn't realize she wanted to be left alone most of the time, but he was just as stubborn as her. "Whoop-dee-doo."

"Aw, c'mon, Chere. You know you love it when I ask de Professor t' give us de same day!" He smiled and walked over to the sink.

Rogue shook her head in disgust and looked away. Suddenly, she was hit by a wave of water. She yelped out of surprise and jumped out of the way. Her hair, drenched, hung over her face, giving her an evil look. She parted her hair and looked at Remy, who was holding the sink hose.

"Um...haha?" he offered.

Rogue's lips turned up into a scowl and she growled, then lunged for the Cajun. Under her weight, Remy fell against the counter. Out of instinct, he wrapped an arm around her waist and the other on her upper back.

"I knew you loved me, Chere!" he said with a grin.

--BoM Boarding House--

"Good mornin', luv."

Wanda looked up to see John walk into the room. He was wearing the same thing he was the previous night, the only thing that changed was that he had his shoes off and regular white socks on, and his hair was completely messed up.

John yawned and collapsed in the chair across from Wanda. He crossed his arms on the table and let his head rest on them. "Y'know, I got a bruise from where I hit tha ceiling."

Somehow, those words used together in one sentence didn't sound right to him, and he chuckled under his breath.

"Good." Wanda smirked.

John looked up. "Where's everyone else?"

"Pietro went to the mall to buy hair care stuff and bath beads, Lance went to flirt with his precious Kitty-cat, and the other two slobs went to jack food from some poor sap." She answered.

"You just love them so much, eh?" John teased.

"Oh, yes. They're the light in my eyes." Wanda glared.

John took a moment to playfully stare into her eyes. "I don't know, luv. I see a lot of fire."

Wanda felt a blush coming on, and looked away before she could allow herself to show weakness. "So, why are you joining the X-Men?"

John frowned. "I uh...have friends there."

Wanda looked back up at him. "What can you do?"

"Mah names Pyro, luv." John grinned, reached into his pocket, and took out a blue lighter. He flicked it on and made the flame jumped into his hand, and the lighter went back into his pocket. "What's your favorite animal?"

"Um...horses." Wanda answered (1).

The fire in his hand turned into a running horse. He looked from it up to Wanda's sapphire eyes. She looked up at him, and smirked.

"Is this your way of charming a girl?"

"Did it work?" John grinned.

"Keep dreaming." Wanda replied.

"Dreams come true, luv."

Yup, Wanda definitely liked fire.

1- In The Toad, The Witch and Wardrobe, John made horses out of fire. But Wanda can't remember this, because she got her memories erased. I'm not saying horses are Wanda's favorite animal, I just thought that'd be cute.