Slender fingers trembled in warm hands. Rosy pink hair hung lifelessly, head thrust towards her chest.
It had been two years since Jinx had quit the H.I.V.E. Five, three since she'd tried to turn her current boyfriend in to The Brotherhood of Evil.
After Jinx had become a formidable good-doer, Madame Rouge had made her a target. The elastic super-villainess haunted Jinx's thoughts, and constantly the two caught up in battle. The cool, confident one-Russian terror had it out for Jinx. Lately, the form of torture had been pulling on Jinx's knack for regret.
"Wally, I could've been a legend!" Jinx's whine hung in their apartment's air. Being a heroine was cool and all, but after playing the role for two years, she still couldn't seem to find her style. "The Brotherhood, they would've promoted me.." She tugged her fingers away from his, the intertwining affection getting a little sappy for her. "I could've been the best apprentice Slade ever had!"
Kid Flash bit his lip, appalled to hear his. But he hid his emotions like Raven would, knowing any indication of his disapproval would fuel her rebellious ways.
"Besides, the H.I.V.E. wants me back. They say I'm worthless as a hero," she muttered. "No one's even heard of me!"
"Oh come on Jinxie. You're actually doing them a favor!" Kid Flash's bright blue eyes lit up with wit. "Without you, there's actually five of 'em."
Her upper lip reared in irritation. "Look, they've been contacting me. Saying they need me to lead them. Maybe if I just go back for a little.." She trailed off, knowing her nonsense wouldn't get past the handsome redhead. His mind was just a quick as his feet.
"Don't listen to them," The solo hero took his girlfriend's hands again. "Please, Jinx. Don't EVER listen to them." He kissed the top of her right hand. "You're so much better than that, so much better than them."
Rose Quartz pupils softened as they met his cobalt ones. "Y'think?"
"Yeah," Kid Flash blinked earnestly. "You're not worthless." Another kiss brushed her hand, before pulling her into his lap. "In fact, you're the opposite of that. You're priceless."
Jinx smiled, lifting her chin with confidence, catlike eyes narrowing. Wally West never failed to make her feel better.
"And don't you forget it."