It didn't matter if they had grown up together. Hal knew he loved Carol, and that was all that mattered. He had been there no matter what, and she had never know. Had she never seen the lingering touches or forlorn glances? Sure Hal was cocky, but he was true. He would protect Carol, Green Lantern or not. It was simple and it was pure. Even when she had turned into Star Sapphire and tried to kill him he had saved her. He would stay with her until the end. He would wait. He would wait until the day when she would look him the eye and whisper I love you with all the passion he craved. It didn't matter how long it took, it would happen eventually. And when it did he would be ready. He wasn't a flirt. At least he wasn't now that he almost lost her. Seeing her lie limp in the rubble had struck a chord with him. He could have as many useless loves as he wanted, but without Carol he wouldn't be satisfied. He wouldn't be satisfied until she was his. And if he got his way that would be soon. A love brighter than a lantern.

Hal and Carol (Harol)