Marvel Rare Pair Bingo Round 2

Now is real

"Now is real"

Ship: Thunderblink (Love).
Word count: 502 words.
Rating: Teen.
Square: G2 "Pretend couple becomes real".
Summary: Clarice and John finally admit their feelings.
Warnings/Tags: Love, fluff, undercover mission.
A/N: This is my entry to the Marvel Rare Pair Bingo Round 2 2023. Annie MRP-066.

Clarice and John had been working together on a mission for a long time, especially to obtain some information that could benefit mutants. However, this time, their objective was different. They had to pretend to be a couple to infiltrate a party where very important people would go and retrieve valuable information.

Before the mission, they met at one of the mutant headquarters in the subway. Clarice was nervous about having to pretend to be a couple, just as John tried to hide his true feelings for Clarice, but every time he looked at her, his heart beat faster.

The night of the party finally arrived. Clarice and John entered the venue, looking flawless and radiant. As they made their way through the crowd, they realized how well they complemented each other. Their conversations were fluid and natural, and their chemistry was undeniable.

As the night progressed, the tension between them became more apparent. Their glances became more intense, and their casual brushes became more meaningful.

As they walked through the party, Clarice and John continued with their roles, but inside, they both knew that what they were experiencing went beyond what they were pretending; there were other kinds of feelings.

In the middle of the crowd, they encountered a suspicious man who seemed to have information. Clarice and John decided to separate momentarily so they could investigate.

Clarice was in one of the main rooms, where she was surrounded by influential and powerful people. As she tried to keep her objective in mind, her mind kept wandering back to John.

Meanwhile, John was in the garden of the mansion, trying to gather information. But his mind was constantly distracted by thinking about Clarice. He couldn't help but wonder if there was something more between them beyond the mission.

When Clarice and John met again, their gazes met, and at that moment, they pulled each other close and melted into a passionate kiss. After a few seconds, Clarice broke the kiss and whispered to him. John, I know this is just a game, but what I feel for you is something inexplicable: I'm in love with you.

John looked at her in surprise but quickly broke into a big smile.

Clarice, I feel the same way," John confessed. From the moment I saw you, I knew I wanted to be with you forever.

They continued to pretend to be a couple for the rest of the night, but this time with clearer minds, so they could get the information they needed.

After successfully completing their mission, Clarice and John decided that they were going to be a couple. However, their relationship would be no problem for mutant welfare.

Although they didn't care much about what the rest thought, after all, these were difficult times for everyone, and they knew what could happen to them if they were caught by the Sentinels or any enemy.

So there was no time for doubts; no matter what happened, they had to live to the fullest.