Chapter 2

Johnny drove his new red Porsche 911 up through the stone walls of Charles Xabiers school. After the last one was made into a basketball by Ben. Johnny thought mutants was a myth now he was actually going to a school with actual real live mutants. He had no idea what to expect and how to react to people with extordinary gifts.

He parked his car and walked up the stone stairs. A beautiful ivory green vine grew up over the walls giving the huge school warmth. He pushed the huge wooden double doors open and inside was one of the most glorious houses he had ever seen. Wood furnishes where set every where and a huge set of stairs layed to his left. To the right were more double doors. A bell rang and the once empty spaces were filled with chatting kids of various ages. Some seemed no older than five while some looked to right into their twenties. Then as it was before the hallway and entrance were again empty and silent.

'Hi. You must me Johnny!' said a lovely looking woman in her late twenties. She had dark skin and hair nearly as white as snow. She wore black slacks and a plain white t-shirt that complented her figure quite well. 'My names Storm, and I'm one of the teachers here at Xabier.'

'Yeah, thats me! Nice to meet you.' replied Johnny.

'You excited to be here? Or more unsure?' she asked.

'A bit of both really.'

'Well Mr. Xabier will great you later on. In the meantime you can wait here. I've got one of my students to show you around. I would usually show you around myself but I've got a class to get to and I thought you and my student would have a lot in common. She will be done shortly. Wolverine has returned and hes saying his hellos. I will catch you later on. Have fun.' she started to walk off.

'Thank you'

She stopped and turned 'And Johnny...'

'Yeah' he replied.

'Don't light anything on fire, I dont think we can afford anymore fire bills. Flame does a pretty good job of keeping us broke along with many others'

Johnny smiled one of his sexy grins and sat patiently waiting for this student to show him around.

Ten minutes had past and Johnny was about to start to look around on his own when he heard foot steps coming from up the stairs. He stood and looked a little shocked. This couldn't be the student that Storm was referring to. He imagined a short thirteen year old with acne or glasses.

'So you are The Human Torch, in the flesh huh?' she asked with a grin.

'Yeah'

She was beautiful. She was not much shorter than him and wore tight fitted jeans that showed off her long legs. And a faded red mickey mouse vintage tee, that looked a little small but showed off her incredible figure.

'Its nice to meet you' she said reaching the bottom of the stairs. She extended her hand. He shook it. ' I am Charlie Stevens, but everyone round here calls me Flame.'

'Flame? So you are Storms student?' he asked raising an eyebrow.

'Thats me! Expecting something different?'

'Actually yeah. I thought I would be shown around by some thirteen year old with glasses or something, but you well you are gorgeous. Storm couldnt have picked a better tour guide.'

She laughed and blushed a little. 'Your werent even close. I am nineteen and have never worn glasses. Should we begin the tour?' she said as she started to walk off.

'Sure.'

She told him what each room was, even though he knew there was no way he could remember it all. After looking around the whole school, they sat outside under a huge tree. The warmth of the breeze was soothing.

'So thats the tour. What do you think?' she said sitting down on the grass and looking at the school.

'I think that I have forgotten what all the rooms are for' he replied.

'Don't worry I was the same, I haven't been here that long but you get used to it.'

They were silent for a while. Johnny looked over at Charlie. She was so gorgeous, he liked a lot of girls but she was different. She intrigued him. Her honey blonde hair shone as the rays of the sun peeked through the gaps in the trees.

She felt his eyes watching her and she glanced at him. He looked at her eyes. They were a dark hazel, they had a mysterious look to them and her lashes were long and full making her eyes the most beautiful he had ever seen. She turned away, not letting him see her smile.

'So...' he began.

'What?' she turned and smiled.

'Tell me bout so called mutants' he asked.

'Mutants? Well... thats knida hard for me to explain, its probably best to let Mr. Xavier tell you bout that.'

'K... what can you tell me then?' he asked.

'Depends'

'On?'

'On what you want to know.'

'Why is Storm called Storm, and what with the name Wolverine. And why do people call you flame? Doesn't anyone have normal names?'

'Omigod' she said shocked.

'What?' he looked at her dumbfounded, for once he wasn't acting.

'I thought you knew of what kinda powers mutants posess'

'Nope, i got no idea, beautiful.'

'Ok, one don't call me beautiful. Its very flattering, but people call me Flame. And two I will tell you. Storm has the power to control weather, she can make anything from lightning to tornadoes. Wolverine has his name because he is like a wolf really. His entire skeleton has metal constucted to his bones.'

'Man thats cool, I had no idea that you had powers like that.'

'Yeah but Wolverine didnt have that power, his power was to self heal. A guy named Striker used that to his advantage and put metal throughout his entire body.'

'So whats your power?'

'Mine... I have four. I have the power of Earth, Wind, Water and my favourite, hench my name... Fire'

'Really?' he asked amused. 'So your not just hot naturally but literally?'

She laughed and blushed again. 'You arent to bad yourself, Johnny' She laughed again. 'See fire is my main power, I can create it myself.'

She clicked her fingers just like Johnny had done four months ago when he and released that he could make a flame. There on the tip of her fingers appeared and flame. He did the same.

'No wonder Storm wanted you to show me around.'

'Yeah, she thought we would get along.' She clicked her fingers again and the flame went out. Johnny put his flame out as well.

'Well she is certainly right, we have something in common ' He added. He wanted to kiss her so badly and knew he had to make his move now. He leant in. She knew it was coming.

'Come on I wanna show you something' she said jumping up and grabbing his hand.

She help pull him up. 'You sure know how to ruin a moment dont y...' but he couldnt finish she had started to kiss him. Her lips were soft and so smooth. Her hands went around his neck. He placed his hands on her hips and pulled her in closer. It was the most passionate kiss Charlie had ever had and she didnt want it to stop. She wanted so badly not to have feelings for Johnny. But he drew her in and now she had wound up kissing him. The kiss was broken up by the sound of the bell once again.

She pulled away 'Wow' she explained.'

He looked at her and smiled 'yeah'

Giggles and talking erupted as everyone had finished their classes for the day and had come outside. They stood there silently, watching all the kids play.

'How was the tour?' asked Storm as she walked up to them. 'Know where everything is now?'

Johnny glanced at Charlie, she gave a quick glance back. He knew that they shouldnt speak of what happend to anyone else.

'Yeah the tour was good' he replied.

'Well thats good' replied Storm. She turned to Charlie. 'Charlie, did you wanna go and clean up your room and set the spare bed up for Mr. Storm. I figuired you bith whould have quite a lot in common and since you don't have room mate now it would make more sense.

Charlie silently laughed, but Johnny seen it. 'Sure, see ya both later on then.' she said as she began the walk back towards the school.

'So Charlie showed you her car collection?' asked Storm.

'Car collection?' questioned Johnny.

'Yeah? When her parents died three years ago they left their entire fortune to her and her older brother. She has a weakness for fast cars. And likes to buy and add to her collection. I am sure she'll be glad to show you. Now you have to come and meet Proffesior Xavier.

Johnny and Storm walked past the kids. He seen a group of teenage girls giggle as he glanced at them. He laughed to himself as he headed off the meet the Charles Xavier.