Disclaimer: I do not own the Fantastic Four, Marvel etc.

This is just a short chapter to finish off.

Rapid-Fire

Chapter 9:

The last place Harriet wanted to be was on a boat – she got seasick. But the people of the city had decided to throw the Fantastic Five a 'thank-you' party so she couldn't refuse. She was standing outside, leaning over the rail and keeping her eyes on the horizon to stop the motion sickness from kicking in. A warm hand landed on her shoulder.

"How are you feeling?" asked Johnny, standing next to her.

"Tired and dizzy," sighed Harriet.

"Well, as soon as we see Reed's surprise, we can go home...you could run us back, right?" Johnny asked, smiling.

Harriet smiled and followed Johnny through the boat and to the other side where a crowd had gathered to watch Reed and Sue on the deck. Harriet grinned as she saw Reed get down on one knee and ask Sue to marry him. Johnny hugged her as Sue said 'yes'. The engaged couple kissed and the crowd sighed happily.

As the crowd dispersed, Ben leaned over to Johnny, "Hey, no more wisecracks about the way I look."

"Hey," said Johnny softly, "call me Mr. Sensitivity."

Harriet raised an eyebrow, not believing Johnny one bit. Her thoughts were confirmed when he dragged her through the crowd.

"Okay. Wide load coming through. Everybody move, he's huge."

Ben stomped after them angrily.

"Are you up for a bit of running?" asked Johnny as they jumped off the edge of the boat.

"Meet you at Reed's place!" shouted Harriet.

Harriet rushed across the water, giggling when she saw the number five on fire in the air.

The Baxter building was empty when she arrived, so she decided to get some packing done. She had agreed with Johnny that they would move back into their apartment, which wasn't too far away. Johnny soon joined her. He hated packing. He watched as Harriet rushed around the room, throwing things into her bag and zipping it shut before he could find his own bag. Harriet smiled and packed Johnny's things for him. They left the building and Harriet threw her bag into her car. Johnny was about to do the same when Harriet stopped him.

"You're not going in my car," she said, smirking.

Johnny looked at her in shock, "How am I supposed to get home? I'm not flying there!"

Harriet pointed across the street at a red Ferrari. Johnny's jaw dropped as he was led over to it.

"No way!" he said excitedly, examining the shiny new vehicle and the license plates that said 'Torchie'.

"You did this?" he asked, throwing his bag inside.

Harriet nodded, "Ben helped. He felt bad for crushing your old car. You know, he may be a rock, but his heart is definitely not made out of stone."

Johnny kissed her on the forehead, "That was so cheesy, but very sweet. Thank-you, Harri. I love you."

Harriet hugged him tightly, "I love you too. See you back at the apartment."

Johnny nodded and waved as Harriet sped off in her car. He chuckled to himself.

"That is my future wife,"

He sighed and drove off after her.