A day at the beach. That simple phrase sounds good to almost anyone.

The same was true for the members of "the team".

Kaldur would probably never turn down a chance to swim, and who could blame him. He had been a "surface dweller" for so long (not that it was a bad thing), but it must be nice to circle back to what you know. Not to mention he was a deadly force with all that water around him.

M'gann liked the water too, and the sands may have reminded her of home. I wasn't sure if that was a good thing or not, but it never seemed to bring her down. She really enjoyed burying Conner (or being buried WITH him for that matter) and he didn't seem to mind it either.

Artemis and Zatanna had been having a heated volleyball match that only became more intense since we'd gotten out here. Zatanna was always playful, and Artemis seemed to be genuinely enjoying herself too. Sometimes the archer seemed a little tense, but not on days like this.

I was no one to talk though; I'm aware some of Batman's dark demeanor rubs off on me, and I can be a little irritable. Nowhere near as bad as Bats though. Not even close.

I was just finishing up the final touches on my extreme sunscreen coat (believe me, with this skin, you need it) when I noticed a certain speedster had escaped my line of sight. Finishing the back of my legs, I turned to find him reclined lazily in one of our beach chairs, bowl of chips in his lap and an ice cold pop in his hand. His shades rested on his sunscreen covered nose, identical to mine (although mine weren't entirely for blocking out the sun).

He stuffed his face with salt covered chips at a pace that would make a pig uncomfortable. That was Wally for ya, fast metabolism and not afraid to hide it. Do you know how hard it is to have a best friend who is constantly rummaging through cupboards or pulling out candy bars from seemingly nowhere? If there isn't anything for him to eat he gets all grumpy and will ask literally ANYONE for whatever they might have that he can devour.

I've learned to stay out of his way when he gets really hungry; you never know when he'll snap and go cannibal. In the blink of an eye I'd be Robin pie. Acrobatic teen with a hint of Gotham and ketchup on the side. Ketchup doesn't really go with pie, but you get the picture. That boy will eat anything.

It took me a moment to realize that I hadn't stopped staring at him since I'd scanned the beach for him. I doubt anyone noticed. Especially not him. He was just catching rays behind his shades. And he looked damn good doing it.

Oh. Yeah. I might be a little gay.

I found out a year ago a little after I turned 12. My initial attraction was towards one of Bruce's rich pals. I mean come on, rich and handsome, who wouldn't want that. But seriously, it really took me by surprise. I thought it would only be days before I lost control and everyone would be able to tell. I didn't think it was a bad thing, but I just didn't want people to know until I understood it more.

I understand it now and I still haven't really disclosed it to anyone yet. I know I really should at least tell Bruce, but it's….hard. I doubt he'd be mad or ashamed of me or anything, I just don't know how to say it. What if he already knows? What if he knew before I did?

Life issues aside, I still hadn't stopped gawking at my best friend. I can only imagine running my fingers through his messy red hair, looking into those big green eyes, and telling him to CHEW WITH HIS MOUTH CLOSED GOOD GOD.

I hardly noticed (or minded) his lack of manners. I was a little distracted by some of his other attributes. The sun was shining perfectly to reflect on his toned body; I drooled over his pecs and his abs. He looked like he could use someone curled up lying on his chest. As best buds, I'd be honored.

Things had changed a little after I found out. I was so afraid he wouldn't wanna hang with me anymore if he found out, so I tried to keep as straight as an arrow. I'm a bit more confident now, but I'm still reluctant to tell him. I don't want him to think our friendship is just me having a crush on him or something. We go way back. We're bros.

I just enjoy bromance a bit more than the next guy.


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