Being in new places, Joseph was alway uncomfortable. People never understood his mannerisms, his ticks, his thinking. No one would assume he was on the spectrum, and here at the Xavier school it was exactly the same. No one understood him at all. Judgement read on their faces, though he couldn’t tell. He was never good at reading people. His mind couldn’t discern between any of the emotions. All he knew was how he felt, and even then it was difficult to put into words for people to help him.

Though after five years after being sent here by his family to keep him safe it was a bit better. But people still pointed, still muttered and murmured around him as if he couldn’t hear. Not being able to control his powers along with his mental complications, he’s disintegrated countless objects by accident. He hadn’t been blamed, but he felt in the back of his mind he didn’t belong.

He didn’t belong anywhere. His dad and sister didn’t want him at home, he couldn’t go back. And that left him feeling more miserable than before. His day had been like any other. Walking the gardens to keep his mind from wandering to more negativity. He couldn’t go back into that place. The place where his emotions would take hold and his power couldn’t stop. Biting at his thumbnail as he walked he hadn’t noticed that he walked towards the front of the manor where the circle drive and garage was.

Stepping on the gravel he suddenly heard squealing and his head turned as his body jumped. His heart was racing but it wasn’t because of him almost getting run over. It was because of the pretty girl sitting in the drivers seat. He’d seen her before, someone that everyone liked to be around. A sheepish smile took over his face as he gave a nervous laugh. “Oh...yeah. I know what sidewalks are used for. I just...got lost, I guess.” He backed up a few steps. He’d never had someone make him feel like this before. “I uh...where are you going?” He asked curiously. “A pretty girl like you shouldn’t go anywhere by herself.”

"But stirring up trouble can be bad. Especially for your health." In some ways that was a joke. Joseph though always took things so literally. He couldn't distinguish joke from serious. But there were some occasions that he made the occasional joke unknown to himself. But having her say he should escort her it took him by surprise.

His smile brightened as he slid into the passenger seat and buckled up. Having her step on the gas it made him jump, but soon enough he was raising his hands up and whooping like the southern boy he was. "I'm Joseph." He spoke just loud enough to be heard over the radio.

Joseph hadn't been in the city before. So his face turned to one of awe, the lights and gigantic buildings. They were just so much larger than anything he's seen before. Some disappointment settled in as the car slowed to a stop in front of a club. He really liked the speed of that car. Looking at the fake ID he wondered why he needed it for a club.

Getting inside everything hit him all at once. The dancing lights, the strobe, the hard bass of the club music rocking his bones. For a moment it was like sensory overload for him. Panic had started until he was able to sit for a second and get his bearings. His dark eyes watched over the people dancing on the floor until Nova drew his attention. Taking the small glass he was curious what was in it. He’d heard about alcohol, but he never tried it before. “Well, that wouldn’t be right. so, down it goes.” He tossed the drink back and his face scrunched up at the taste and burn. As it hit his stomach his body started to heat up, his head feeling slightly fuzzy.

Joseph sat there for a moment with a dopey smile on his face. That little drink had him feeling so much better already. He wanted more, but when Nova said she wanted to dance who was he to say no? He was enjoying her company, and hoped that she was enjoying his. Even with that smile on his face he felt the worry drip like a slow running faucet.

Feeling the music in his body he placed his hands on Nova's hips. Feeling them sway as he felt her fingers across his skin. It sent shivers down his spine, made his heart race. He'd never felt anything like this before. He knew how being happy felt, but this was something more. Something much more beautiful like the woman in his arms.

Songs passed as did the time and Joseph was happy to have run into Nova. He would've never done anything like this on his own. He was so used to routine. Things being the same. But tonight was so fun he wished he had done this sooner. Having Nova pull him off the dance floor he was confused for a moment. So many new and wonderful things had been happening, but he never expected for her to kiss him.

It was an almost sobering effect as their lips had lingered together before she pulled away. Though his head followed for a second not wanting to stop. His stomach did flips as his eyes opened. Heat raced up his neck coating his cheeks in a deep red. "Wow...so that's what a kiss feels like." He was so genuinely surprised and in awe of the feelings churning inside of himself.

Gently he cupped Nova's cheek with one hand, and holding to her hip with the other. Pulling their faces together his lips melded with hers for another kiss. His first kiss was taken and now he wanted more.

The music seemed to dim as the kiss had happened. Joseph had only heard stories from his dad about first kisses. He was right. They were something magical. Something he had never thought would happen for himself.

He'd always been teased, especially by girls. He never let it continue to bother him after it was done. But they had been vicious. To find a girl that didn't want to berate him for his disability, for being different...whether mutant or not. It was in itself a miracle to him. Someone as pretty and kind as Nova...he didn't ever want to leave this moment.

The way her eyes flickered different guess of orange and gold had him mesmerized. Following her up the stairs he wondered what was going to happen next. He wasn't stupid, but putting two and two together was sometimes difficult. Especially when he hasn't ever experienced anything like this before.

In the apartment he watched her move. Taking off his hoodie it fell in a small pile by his feet. Turning to Nova he let her pull him in and he braced himself against the door. Both hands on either side of her head, almost caging her. Pressing his lips to hers, it was almost as if he was on autopilot. One hand cupped her face as the other balanced him to keep himself balanced on his feet.

However, there was a nag at the back of his mind as he remembered a pretty important detail. Pulling away softly he looked into her eyes. The soft chocolate of his own orbs looking over every feature. "I'm a virgin." He blurted out. Hearing it be said so bluntly from his own mouth had even him surprised and he pulled away scratching and rubbing his head nervously. "I um...I'm sorry. I just, thought you should know." He said, his face a bright red as he shyly looked up but avoided eye contact.