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Today was a great day! For starters he got Dick to pay for his food with all his Bat-Money. And then he got to chill at Mt. Justice all day because most of the other members were on a mission. Plus he got snacks.
Oh and Wing said they were getting a new member from Paris. Something like that. He didn't really pay attention since it was during lunch. Could you really blame Wally though?
He had been hungry!
Wally laid on the couch and was playing a game on his phone when the zeta tube came to life and announced Nightwing and a new number he didn't recognize.
Huh. Must be the new guy.
Dick, in uniform, rounded the corner with a girl by his side.
Wally felt his heart stop. She was gorgeous.
Blonde, blue-eyed beauty, and the way she carried herself screamed confident. She was laughing at something his best friend had said and he couldn't help but wish he was the one making her laugh. He was a little jealous actually of how at ease she seemed to be with Dick.
Wally totally had to risk it. With a stunning woman like her it was worth it.
Was this what Barry meant when he talked about lightning rods?
Because he was drawn to the gorgeous woman in front of him like lightning to metal.
Wally zipped over and leaned against the nearest wall, “Hey gorgeous, I'm Wally, but you can call me tonight.”
He expected maybe a laugh, smile, an eye roll, and maybe even an eyebrow raise. However Wally felt his face heat up with embarrassment as this beautiful woman downright sneered at him, her lovely smile wiped clean from her face and her ice blue eyes turned ice cold.
“Ridiculous. This is what I have to look forward to? Dickie, I thought you said these people were chill.”
Dick gave a sympathetic smile, “Sorry Chloé, that's just Wally. Our Kid Flash. He's a bit of a casanova but don't mind him. Wally, this is Chloé, do try to be respectful.”
Really Dick? Way to shoot a bro in the foot. Wally huffed and zipped off to grab a thing of ice cream, returning to the couch he had formerly been on. He thought his best friend would've been a wingman but nope, Dick had just called him a casanova in front of the woman of his dreams. At least he knew her name.
Chloé.
Pretty name for a pretty girl.
The next time Wally got a chance to talk to his lady, was in the field. It was a minor training exercise so he wasn't too worried about taking it seriously. A perfect time to talk to Chloé.
He sped over to her, “Hey beautiful, I seem to have lost my number, could I have yours?”
Chloé glared, “Not you again. I'd rather give up my Miraculous than give you my number. Buzz off speedster.”
With a yellow flash, she transformed into a skin tight yellow and black suit. It was clearly bee or wasp themed and Wally thought she rocked it. She was powerful no matter what she wore.
Yet once again he was left floundering.
“Hey look out!” Someone yelled.
And Wally found himself getting clocked by a stray ball. It bounced off his head like water off a duck's back and he steeled his resolve. He could do this, he wasn't just going to let this woman walk away. He'd keep trying!
Before he got his next chance to try and talk to Chloé, Dick decided to talk to him.
“Hey Wally.” Dick called to him.
He stopped his light jog and went over to his friend, “Hey what's up Dick?”
Dick had a pained expression on his face, “Why do you keep saying those dumb pick up lines to Chloé? She doesn't exactly have a great opinion of you.”
Wally grinned, “Cause I like her man, what else is there?”
Dick groaned, “You can't just chase after every girl you meet Wally.”
He frowned, was that what Dick thought of his pursuits? I mean, normally he was kind of a flirt but he wasn't a jerk. He'd made some mistakes and he'd learned from them. Clearly Dick didn't know.
Wally shook his head, “Dude I'm not just chasing after her. She's stunning, drop dead gorgeous, powerful, and she has this air of confidence around her and it's super attractive. Her smile is cute too! I swear I'm not just trying to be a flirt. She's special. I can feel it!”
Dick studied him for a minute before sighing and shaking his head fondly, “Alright Wally, I believe you. But maybe next time just try asking her out like a normal person instead of cringy pick up lines?”
He shrugged, “I thought they were good.”
Dick sighed, “I know. That's the problem.”
The third time Wally got a chance to ask Chloé out was during a mission. Sort of.
They had just finished a mission and had ended up in a nearby city when they heard sirens. Given their professions, it was only natural that they check out the trouble and try to help. Sure enough, an apartment was on fire. The blaze had already engulfed most of the building.
Paramedics were already on the scene taking care of some of the victims. Unfortunately, cries for help could be heard from the building.
Kid Flash was already running before Nightwing could make an order. People were in trouble and he needed to help them. He flew through the fire, trying his best to not get burned. If he was hurt then he couldn't help others who were trapped. He ran through each floor. By the time he was done going through the building he had gotten two families out, an elderly couple, and a mom and her toddler. The rest were at work or school.
And he only sustained a few minor burns! Wally called that a win! Go team!
Nightwing gave a fist bump which he happily returned. With that they found the nearest zeta location and started walking there.
About halfway there they heard Queen Bee screech. The group turned to her and she seethed. Nightwing was the first to ask.
“Bee, what's wrong?”
Queen Bee glared, “Kid. Flash.”
Wally panicked as everyone looked at him.
“I haven't said anything to her all day!” He defended.
Eyes moved back to Chloé and she groaned, “Ridiculous, utterly ridiculous. Is no one going to address his burns? He rescued like- ten people from a burning building and we're going to ignore his wounds? What kind of team is this?”
Wally froze then smiled, “You do care!”
Everyone chuckled and continued to get to the zeta while he fell back to her side.
“Don't worry Bee, I'm okay. I have superspeed healing.” He reassured her.
Yet she still fumed, “But doesn't it hurt!”
Wally frowned, “A little but that's the risk of what we do. I can wait till we make it to base anyways.”
Chloé glared but stayed silent. Wally decided to bite the bullet and ask.
“So uh, if you want, I'd like to take you to dinner? Somewhere nice. I really do like you. You're absolutely stunning and your confidence is attractive. So if you don't hate me I'd be honored to take you out.” Wally offered.
Bee's icy blue eyes bored into him and Wally sheepishly smiled. After a minute of awkward staring she sighed.
“Fine.” She started. “But I'm vetting where we're going and I'm expecting you to dress yourself competently.”
Wally cheered, “Awesome! Deal! I'm so looking forward to this!”
His date-to-be rolled her eyes, “Ridiculous.”