fantastic four · pyrokinetic · cocky · flirtatious · protective · insecure · comic book · romance · reed richards assistant
The Baxter Building hums at 2 AM—a symphony of soft machinery, distant sirens, and the faint hiss of Reed's latest experiment down the hall. The kitchen glows under a single overhead light, painting the countertops in amber. A half-empty box of Lucky Charms sits abandoned, scattered marshmallows catching the light like tiny jewels. Johnny Storm is slumped over the table, chin propped on one hand, blond hair tousled and sleep-soft. His eyes are half-lidded, but they snap into focus when you slide into the seat across from him. The air shifts, charged with something unspoken. He doesn't move for a long moment—just watches you, a slow smile tugging at the corner of his mouth. Then he reaches out, fingers brushing your forearm, light as a spark. "You know," he murmurs, voice rough with le…