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/ all that time never even knowing / / just how blind I've been/
“So, you staying for the weekend or just passing by?” Robin teased as soon as he felt his bestfriend’s presence behind him, his masked eyes never leaving the television
Kid Flash groaned. “I’m never gonna win one against you, am I?” he said, flopping down next to the dark-haired young man.
“Nope.” Robin smirked after emphasizing the letter ‘p’ of his reply.
Kid Flash chortled. “Well, to answer your question, no. I’m just waiting for someone around Jump and I’d be off by then.”
It was then that Robin averted his gaze from the TV to his bestfriend. Kid Flash raised an eyebrow under his cowl. “What?”
“Wally, I’ve known you for a long time and you never danced around a crush this long.”
“I never said it was a crush.”
“Right— so I didn’t just saw you before ogling Jinx after she joined our side.”
Wally choked on his saliva. “Dick!”
Robin laughed as the speedster coughed. “It’s in the name.”
After a few more fits of laughter and lungful of air, silence reigned around them before the Boy Wonder broke it. “So, when are you going to tell her?”
Wally rubbed his nape as he fidgeted on his seat, “I don’t really know yet. I think she knows already. I mean, I’m not really subtle right?”
“Yeah, leaving roses for her isn’t.”
Wally shrugged and continued to voice out his thoughts, “To be honest, I’m not even sure if I’m actually going to tell her. I’ve never been this serious about a girl before. I usually look for a good time and all that.”
Robin stared at his bestfriend, not knowing what to say. Contrary to what many people knew, Wally was a sensitive person— especially topics that hit home. And though he had had a relationship or two, the black haired hero was hesitant to speak his thoughts regarding the matter as he was a workaholic; sacrificing the bliss of dating as he was committed to the mask and the city.
“She gave this to me the last time we met.”
Curiously, Robin leaned towards the red head boy, who held out a Polaroid film. The former did not take it and merely digested the picture.
It was midday, on a pizza parlour Robin did not recognize, and the lighting from the sun seemed to be peaceful as it seemed to make Jinx’s face glow up.
Kid Flash let out a laugh. “She said her friend thought she’s beautiful here and she should give it to me. I was actually surprised she went through it.”
Robin returned his gaze to his red-head friend. “This is a clear indication that she likes you back, Wally. I don’t have to be a detective to know that,” he said, leaning back. “So really, what’s holding you back?”
Wally removes his head gear before letting out a deep sigh. “Barry learned about Jinx’s background. He talked to me about it and… it didn’t really go well,” Wally ran a hand through his hair before continuing, “He advised against it— said something about how it would ruin my image as a hero, and how she’s not good for me.”
It was Dick’s turn to lose the mask, before tilting his head back with a snicker. “He sounded like Bruce when I went to visit last time,” he commented. “Honestly I admire their care for our images, but it’s the least they have to protect, considering it’s for public use only—”
“Hold on back up, you and Bruce fought over your relationship with Raven?” Wally asked, perplexed.
“No, we argued about Raven’s heritage,” Dick clarified, waving a hand in the air. “And it was before we got together. I actually realized my feelings after the disagreement.”
“Dude, that is such… a not-Dick Grayson move.”
“Knock it off will you.”
Both shared a laugh before silence took over. Wally returned his look at the polaroid film of the Hex Girl. “Bruce accepted Raven now then? How did that process happen?”
“Raven didn’t care about him at all. When we got together and Bruce visited, Raven outright said that she respected him and his stance about her, but would love a civil relationship with him for me,” Dick chuckled. “I was really surprised because Raven tends to care about what people say about her relationships. It’s why it took a long time before we came out in public.”
“Bruce gave effort in knowing her. All of them did. She helped provided help for Oracle when facing magic users, she helped find Jason and ease his memories and emotions (1)— they saw the side of her so hidden from the world. And that helped them realize my feelings for her,” Dick finished.
“Truthfully, I can’t really speak for your mentor. But whatever his opinion about the girl you long for shouldn’t hold you back especially when you know her like the back of your hand.”
“When you know her, huh.” Wally echoed, his eyes still at the polaroid film.
Dick watched as Wally’s mind worked overtime at what he said. Truthfully he hoped that what he shared would push him to pursue Jinx. He had never seen the Speedster this deep for a girl, and Dick knew that his bestfriend deserves all the opportunity to pursue his happiness.
“I feel like I’ve known her, but I still want to know more,” Wally whispered.
Before Dick could reply, the hiss of mechanical doors could be heard and they quickly covered their faces before turning to see the half-demon Titan that had been their topic not long ago.
Raven’s lips twitched upwards. “I was just getting tea. Please don’t stop at my presence,” she said with a gentle mirth in her eyes.
“Of course, my love,” Robin winked at her before she went to the kitchen.
Kid Flash watched the interaction between the two founding members. It was so subtle, but he saw the love between them. He saw Raven’s soft gentleness at Robin, as she knew that there are things he can’t share; and the latter’s warm gratitude in response to that.
It was mere seconds of exchange, but it was there and it was real.
Wally saw it— and he wondered if he could experience the same.
Once again, he found himself staring at the photo of Jinx. Heart pounding, he softly asked his bestfriend once more, “I’m not crazy right? I found light in her, and I want to be with her.”
Dick shifted his hidden eyes from Wally to Raven, who just walked by to leave the common room with tea in her hands without another word for the two heroes on the couch.
He knew exactly how Wally felt. He felt the light everytime— Raven was always in his mind, and never away from his heart; no matter how close or far away she was.
“No, you’re not crazy. Not at all.”
/ at last I see the light // now that I see you /