Arts & Crafts, Tuesday Afternoon, Main Campfire

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As the campers arrived, they would find a tall, athletic blond man in a polo shirt and khakis presiding over picnic tables covered with crafting supplies.

"Good afternoon, everyone," Steve began. "I'm Mr. Rogers--no, not that Mr. Rogers, the other Mr. Rogers--and I'll be in charge of this workshop. We're going to have a lot of fun I hope.

"So, to get started, this week we're going to make gremlins." Steve was oblivious to any horrified twitching this comment might have engendered among his students. He was really new at this. "All the necessary supplies and instruction sheets are already on the table, so...get to it. You can work together if you want to, but please remember the glue and paint are for your projects, not each other. I'll be right over here out of the line of fire if you need any help or have any questions."

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Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny heard her and whispered, "I don't think so. The safe part."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlie blinked at the cute guy, the smiled and whispered back, "Do you think the teacher knows? I heard he's new."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Sweetheart," he continued to whisper, "if he's new? I doubt it. I just found out about it myself and I don't want a speck on me." Yes. Glitter scared Johnny.

He gave her a winning smile, "Johnny Storm." And he extended his hand in greeting.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlie gave him a bright smile, then conscientiously wiped off her hand before shaking his. "Charlie McGee. Hastings Glen, New York, Junior in the Fall."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He quirked a brow, grinning, "Well Charlie McGee from Hastings Glen, New York who is a junior in the fall, you are totally cute." And in a certain show of gentlemanly fervor, or really just to flirt, he brought her hand to his mouth, moving to kiss the back of it gently.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlie caught herself giggling, and rolled her eyes as a blush spread up her face. "Well, that's ... cool of you to say so." She shook her head, amused and flattered. "So where are you from, Johnny Storm? If they've got more guys who kiss hands there, I need to visit."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

The blush so rocked his world right now. If he could get the girls to blush? He knew he was doing something right. "I'm a cool kind of guy, Charlie." He teased. "I'm from New York City, New York. Imagine us being practically neighbors. And not all guys kiss the backs of incredibly cool, beautiful girls. Just me."

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[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

"Yay, New York City! We lived there for almost a year when I was little." Charlie grinned at the gratuitous compliments, and carefully taped the ears on her gremlin. "So what are you doing here in Virginia? It's a ways to go for summer camp."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny was looking down at her gremlin, ready to torch it. Stupid class. Stupid glitter. What manly man teaches with glitter?

"My parents thought a change of pace would be beneficial." No. He would not tell her that they though he was immature and irresponsible. "I'm here for longer than just summer camp. What about you?" He cut his eyes at her, "What brings you here, Charlie?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

"Family stuff," Charlie said, trying to sound dismissive. "My grandpa's moving in with my aunt-- I used to live with him-- and her daughter's coming home from the Army this summer, and it's just too crowded. So they thought I'd like summer camp." She shrugged, and looked away, grabbing the blue acrylic paint to use on the eyes of her gremlin. "I might be here longer, if I can get a scholarship. I like it here."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He could understand that, he also caught on to the dismissive quality in her tone. Some people, him included, had a hard time discussing family. Maybe it was this way with Charlie. Johnny was certainly not going to be invasive. He just met her.

Nodding, he asked her softly, smiling, "Are gremlin's eyes blue? Or do you just like that color?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlie's expression lightened, and she said, "I don't know, but I like blue. I thought they were just our mascot. Are they supposed to be real too?" She smiled brightly back at him, and cocked her head. "Did you make a gremlin already?"

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[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Blue is a very nice color." Johnny's eyes were blue. "And our mascot? You've lost me there."

Grinning, he folded his arms across his chest and said, "A pretty girl made mine for me."

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

"It's on the brochures." Charlie held up hers, little ears sticking out, most of the head blue now. "Blue-and-gold colors, Fandom Gremlin as the mascot for the basketball team and cheerleading team." She snickered at him, and said, "I'll bet you can talk lots of girls into doing things for you, hunh?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Oh. That would explain it then, cause Johnny hadn't really paid attention to the brochure. "Blue and gold are awesome colors. If the gremlin isn't real then I'm all for it." He chuckled. "What makes you say that, Charlie?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

"Ohh, the hand-kissing, and the compliments, and I saw that girl over there kiss you on the cheek," Charlier said, teasing a little. "Mr. Charming. Is that your super-power?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He laughed, "Absolutely not. Though I am totally hot." He reached out with his hand again, arching a brow, "Go ahead, take it." When, or if she did, she would feel his hand heat tremendously. Not enough to hurt her, but enough for her to understand that there was more to Johnny Storm than just the ladies. Almost anyway.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Curious, Charlie reached out, then her eyes widened in concern. "You've got a fever! How are you even holding a conversation?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Johnny shrugged, blinking slowly, looking all puppy dog eyed, "I dunno." Yes, this was the fun part.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlier put a hand on his forehead, looking worried, then frowned. "Is this normal for you?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

He looked down at her, "Mayyyyybe." He couldn't lie. He could tease though, couldn't he?

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlier gave him an admonishing look, then said, "No, seriously! Is there-- is this because of something different about you?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

"Do you know how cute you are? Nearly curls my toes, it does." With a wink and snap of his fingers, Johnny produced a small flame in his hand, staring at Charlie and allowing a small smile to crease his lips.

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[girlzippo.livejournal.com]

Charlie recoiled for a second, terrified that she'd done that without meaning to-- then her mouth formed an 'o' of surprise as she realized it was Johnny. "Ohmigosh. How did you-- how can you do that?"

Re: Talk Amongst Yourselves/Work On Gremlins

[fantastic-torch.livejournal.com]

Oh shit, he scared her. In a blink the flame was gone and he moved closer to her, watching her expression change into one of surprise. "Sorry, Charlie. Didn't mean to scare you. It's just something I can do." And that's only the beginning.