Love As Red As A Rose

"It's a steal one, steal another free…you coming?"

"No. You go."

"Ok. See ya."

"Yes. Goodbye."

She turned and walked away before spotting something on the ground. Picking it up she smiled upon the red rose in the blue vase.

"You ready?"

Jinx looked up at the owner of the voice and smiled weakly. "Yeah. I'm ready." She looked at the outstretched hand offered to her and stretched her own to mould them both into one.

"You've done the right thing. They were only holding you back." Jinx looked into the searching eyes. "You're free now. Free to do whatever you want."

"Why are you so interested?" She asked playfully, earning a teasing smile.

"Because you can amount to more than what you used to do."

Jinx allowed a faint blush to grace her cheeks. "And…did I do the right thing? The good thing, letting you get away?" Red-gloved hands enveloped her in a loving hug. "I guess I did." She said, letting out a breath and relaxing into the comforting arms.

"Do you still want to be like Rouge?"

Jinx listened to the rhythmic beating of the heart close to her ear while pondering the question. "I thought I did. But not anymore." She heard a sigh of relief.

"Then you'll come and help the Titans in the last battle?"

"I guess."

"And after?"

"If we're still alive." She reminded him.

"We will be."

"Then I don't know." She said softly.

"Ever thought about coming with me?"

"With you?"

"With me."

"Why not? I've got nothing to lose."

Jinx smiled and allowed herself to be led to an awaiting taxi. "We've got a long way to go." She smiled and hugged the rose, touched by his thoughtfulness.

"I guess we have." As the taxi started she looked out of the window, watching a flash speed by her window. "And I guess no matter what happens…we'll stick together…Kid Flash."

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