The Red Star

Chapter 13

Jay picked herself up from the floor and groaned. She didn't like getting thrown around, but she didn't quit. For the sole reason that Bucky was her teacher.

It was weird, because she would have moments where she wondered why she even agreed to this training and others she was thankful he was. Currently though, she had mixed feelings .

"You're a little slow today." Bucky said as he took a drink of water from a bottle. "You alright?"

"Yeah." Jay said, bending over and touching her toes in a stretch. "Just a bit tired is all. "

"You've been having trouble sleeping?" Bucky said, sounding slightly concerned.

"I guess. It's probably just stress." Jay replied, grabbing her towel and making her way to the showers.

"Long time no see, huh Gorgeous?" The familiar voice sounded behind her.

"Well," Jay said as she turned, " There's a reason for that Johnny."

"Why?" The handsome faced young man asked.

Jay observed his gym clothes then looked him in the eye. He reminded her of someone, but she couldn't put her finger on it.

"What do you want?" Jay asked, more annoyed at the fact that she couldn't take her shower yet.

" What? I can't just talk to a beautiful woman?" Johnny added, with a grin.

"No." Bucky's voice sounded.

"Who are you?" Johnny asked, crossing his arms.

Bucky was significantly more muscular and a bit taller than Johnny, but Johnny had guts.

"I'm her..."Bucky paused and shifted on his feet before saying, "Trainer."

"And with what authority are you keeping her from talking to me?" Johnny retorted.

"Because he's my friend and i respect his decisions." Jay cut in.

Johnny paused and narrowed his eyes at Bucky then said,

"Sounds more like a teacher~student love affair, if you ask me."

"Well good thing no one's asking you." Bucky added sarcasticlly then grinned with pride.

"What are ya'll up to?" Crys asked as she appeared beside Jay.

Johnny looked her over with doubled interest and said,

"Hey."

"Hi." Crys replied.

"I'm...."

"I know who you are." Crys replied, then she laughed and said, "You look so much like Steve, that it's scary."

"Who's Steve?" Johnny asked.

"Me." Captain America, in all his muscular and sleeveless shirtedness strode toward them and Jay nudged Crys when Steve smiled at her. Once his precence was all but unknown to Johnny, he said,

"Captain Steve Rogers."

"Johnny Storm."

The two shook hands and Jay chuckled,

"They do look alike."

"Is that a problem?" Johnny asked, looking at Crys, who was wearing a shimmery white top with a dark denim pencil skirt and leather, heeled boots. Her dark curls were clipped to one side and they draped elegantly around her neck and over her right shoulder.

"Not really." Crys added.

"What, in the hell is going on?" Wolverine walked up behind them.

"Jay i thought you and Metal Arm were training. " He paused when he saw Johnny, then walked up to their group circle saying,