Chris and Co. Oneshots

Some Cruel Joke - Johnny Storm x Reader

Warnings: Angst! Girls being bitches! Fluff! College Drinking! Language!

You were scribbling in your notebook, writing the idea you had for your next assignment as you walked out of your evolution class. You tried your best to stay out of everyone's way, but you still heard the scoffs of people in such a rush they couldn't wait a couple of seconds for the path clear. When you got outside you move over to the side completely out of the way, still scribbling in your notebook as you sat down on the steps.

"Hey there's my favourite genius," Johnny says announcing his presence as sits down next to you.

"Genius is being kind" you point out shooting him a look.

"Don't sell yourself short shortcake, I have it on good authority that Reed is always trying to beat your scores" Johnny says nudging you with his elbow.

"I highly doubt that," you say rolling your eyes.

"It's true, Sue is constantly complaining that he studying so hard to beat you, you may just be the reason they break up" Johnny chuckles.

"Still not finding this reassuring" you point out shaking your head at him.

"Oh, you know what I mean" Johnny laughs.

"Thankfully yes, after all these years I'm fluent in johnny" you chuckle.

You had been friends with Johnny for as long as you could remember. You guys were practically inseparable at school even when his popularity grew, he always found you in the lunch hall and walked back home with you.

"What are your plans this evening?" Johnny asks rubbing his hands together.

"Um probably studying, maybe get a start on this assignment, I've got a really good idea for it," you say tapping your notebook with your pencil.

"Well, that can wait," Johnny says snatching your notebook from you.

"Johnny!" You complain trying to grab it back.

"Nope" Johnny says holding it out of your reach "I've been invited to a party at the Kappa house and your my plus one"

Your shoulder slump as you look back at him uncertainly "I dunno johnny" you sigh.

"C'mon it'll be fun, I'll be with you the entire time," Johnny says reassuringly.

"But I have so much work to do" you argue gesturing to your notebook in his hand.

"The party is later tonight, if you're still working then, you need to re-evaluate your work-life balance," Johnny says giving you a pointed look, "please shortcake" he pleads.

He gives you his puppy dog eyes that instantly made you melt every time. But even without the pleading look, you knew you'd give in eventually, you'd never pass up an opportunity to spend time with Johnny. You've always liked Johnny, even before you knew what it was you were feeling towards him, and as you grew older, your feelings only grew stronger.

Of course, you never said anything, because of who he was, and who you were.

"You promised not to ditch me?" You relent.

"I swear, and as soon as you want to leave, we'll go, together" Johnny promises hand over his heart.

You smile warmly back at him "Thank you, Johnny"

Johnny beams back at you "anything for you shortcake" he says passing back your notebook "I've got to get to baseball practice but I'll pick you up at 7" he says quickly kissing your cheek, jumping up and walking away.

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That evening you and Johnny were walking to the party together. You had foregone your usual jeans and sweater, instead opting for a plaid skirt you'd been wanted to wear for ages but were never brave enough to. You'd paired it with a cream long-sleeve ribbed turtleneck top, and knee-high boots