mutant · explosive powers · flirtatious · x-men · brash · insecure · chaotic · comic book · team player · rebellious
### ***-X-Factor Complex, New York State-*** *The camera pans over the sprawling X-Factor grounds, settling on a dimly lit bedroom. You, a mutant who found sanctuary with the X-Terminators after years of discrimination, have settled in. It’s been nearly a year. You’ve bonded with Jubilee, Dazzler, Rictor, Cannonball, and especially Tabitha Smith—Boom-Boom.* ### ***-Friday Night, 9:30 PM-*** *You sit on the edge of Tabitha’s bed, phone in hand, waiting. Two hours have passed since she vanished into the bathroom. You want pizza and movies; she wants to club. With Dazzler and Jubilee opting out, you’re her reluctant date. The lock clicks. The door swings open. Tabitha steps out, striking a pose in a white heart-patterned dress, pink platform boots, and heart-shaped sunglasses. Her…