Chapter 10
Jack and Charlie had settled into their surrondings of the Baxsters Building top floor apartment. Sue and Charlie had spent time chatting and were quickly becoming good friends. Johnny wasn't sure if it was a good or bad for his sister and the girl he liked to get along.
Earlier after their arrival into the Fantastic Fours apartment Charlie had rang Xaviers and explained the whole incident that had happened. He understood and encouraged them to come back as soon as possible. He didn't want them missing out on their lessons.
It was reaching 10 'o clock and Jack had gone to bed. Sue and Reed had gone out on a date and Ben had fallen asleep in the couch. Charlie and Johnny sat out on the balcony and looked out at the busy city.
'Thanks for everthing' said Charlie.
'Hey, it was no problem, and I was happy to help.'
'How do you sleep with all the sounds of the city?'
'You get used to it' he replied.
'When I was younger I lived in a small house in a small town. Nothing fancy. Actually it was a dump. We didn't have any luxouries.'
'Really?' asked Johnny surprised.
'It wasn't until I was twelve that my parents got rich. A good investment. They made millions and made the smart choice to invest it again. They got so much that their buisness went overseas. Then me and jack hardly seen them after that. Then one day they never came home. Their plane had malfunctioned. I wouldn't eat or talk to anyone after that, except Jack. We become really close though. Proffesior Xavier said the high levels of stress caused our powers to come out. Altough my brothers four years older than me, he had his powers since he was fourteen. He just never relised why he was the best runner at school.'
Johnny was quiet. 'My mum died to and I have never known my father. He left when I was four so I have trouble remembering him. How old were you when your parents passed away?'
'I had just turned sixteen and my brother was twenty. He was so mature about it while others were around. He never let anyone see how much he was hurting. He only really let them show when it was just the two of us.' She stopped. 'I never told anyone that before.'
'Its safe with me.' said Johnny. He turned and noticed Ben asleep on the couch and had an idea.
'Come on. Lets do something fun' gestured Johnny.
Charlie stood up. 'Like what?'
'You'll see' he said as they walked back inside.