Prequel to the first chapter
Songs used:
"FireFly" - Ed Sheeran
"I will follow you into the Dark" - Death Cab for Cutie
Wally sat in his room in Mt. Justice attempting to do his homework. His laptop sat on his knees as he leaned against the head board of his bed. Just one more paragraph and his essay would be finished and he would be home free. Seriously though why did he always wait until the very last minute to do it? Eyebrows creased as he tried to think of what to say next as he heard the cave announce Robins arrival. Every molecule in his body was just jumping to go greet his boyfriend. But seriously he needed to finish this paper. If he didn't do it know he would never finish it. Dumb history class with its stupid essays keeping him from his boy wonder. Sighing Wally ran his fingers through his hair. Speaking of the boy wonder why had he not come into his room yet?
Usually one of them would always go looking for the other. Wally sighed again as he ignored his dejected feelings and started typing again.
It was a good 30 minutes later by the time he wrote the conclusion, proof read, and fixed everything. After saving and closing his laptop Wally stood up and stretched.
Feeling better now that he got all of his homework out of the way he left his room in search for the others.
As he was walking down the hallway he started to hear music coming from the entertainment room. It was soft and gentle as the sound echoed off the walls.
"I fell in love next to you
burning fires in this room
it just fits light and smooth"
Wally made his way into the kitchen to get a snack. On his way to the refrigerator he noticed a note siting on the counter.
Went to the movies, we'll be back around 10 or so
-M'gann, Kaldur, Conner, and Artemis
Well that explains why he didn't see anyone on his way over here.
"We'll stay quiet
Underneath shooting stars
If it helps you sleep"
Wait a minute. That voice sounds familiar.
The confused speedster made his way towards the entertainment room.
"And hold me tight
Don't let me breathe
Feeling like
You won't believe"
Wally froze as he realized what was happening.
Robin was singing.
Singing?
Robin?
The boy wonder could sing?
But it was true as he looked on the couch he saw Robin sitting upside down. His feet hung over the back of the couch as his head hung off the end. There were headphones in his ears as his sweet voice carried throughout the room.
"There's a firefly
Loose tonight
Better catch it
Before it burns this place down
And I lie
If I don't feel so right
But the world looks better
through your eyes"
It was smooth and pleasant, nothing like Wally had ever heard before. Still frozen at the doorway Wally listened on as the bird sang.
"Teach my skin
Those new tricks
Warm me up
With your lips
Heart to Heart
Melt me down
It's too cold
In this town"
The sound was so soft and harmonious Wally couldn't help but lean against the wall in contempt.
"Close your eyes
lean on me"
He had no idea Dick had such a nice voice. Why hadn't he known this? Why didn't Dick tell him about it? It was seriously one of the best sounds hes ever heard.
"Face to mouth
Lips to cheek
Feeling numb
in my feet"
Dicks feet started to swing with the music that Wally couldn't hear.
"You're the one
To help me
Get to sleep"
Jeez Dick had no idea he was here.
"And hold me tight
Don't let me breathe
Feeling like
You won't believe"
As Robin sang the chorus Wally stepped fully into the room and leaned on the wall. Watching the bird sing as a smile grew on his face.
"It's only been one night of love
And maybe that is not enough
Hold me tight don't let me breathe
Feeling like you wont believe
There's a firefly loose tonight better catch it
Before it burns this place down
And I lie
If I don't feel so right But the world looks better
Through your eyes"
Dicks voice ended lightly on the soft note and the room grew quiet. Not wanting to ruin the moment Wally stayed in his spot.
Robin raised his ipod to his face and started to press buttons. Apparently he finally noticed the speedsters presence because all of the sudden he froze. Almost mechanically he put down his ipod and sat up.
"Dude oh my god" Wally said finally taking in what had just happened.
Dicks face became as red as the speedsters hair and he
muttered out a few incoherent words.
"Why didn't you tell me you could sing like that" Wally's grin grew wider as he sat down next to the ebony.
"Hhhow much did you….hear" Dick sputtered not looking at Wally.
"Whats the matter man that was freaking amazing" He threw his arm over the birds shoulders and leaned into him.
"I didn't know anyone was here" Still embarrassed, Dick hid his face in Wally's shirt.
Being the cuddly speedster that he his, Wally wrapped the acrobat in his arms.
"Seriously dude don't be shy that was the greatest thing I've ever heard." His grin widened. Dick let out a muffled whine into his chest. "Where did you learn to sing like that?" Wally questioned.
"…..my mom used to sing a lot"
"oh that's cool was she good?"
"i think so…..i cant really remember her voice anymore"
Wally felt his heart grow heavy at that. He fixed their positions as the silence in the room grew.
They sat curled into each other on the small couch.
"Why didn't you tell me?" Wally broke the silence.
"It never came up and besides, i don't do it often"
"…no ones back yet"
"hhmmm?" Dick shifted his head slightly on Wally's shoulder.
"Do you think you could…..just one more? Plllleeeaase"
Dick sighed and thought for a moment. "Fine" he muttered out. He picked up his ipod and unplugged the headphones. Scrolling for a little bit he chose a song. He turned the volume down low and let the intro play.
"Love of mine, some day you will die
But i'll be close behind
I'll follow you into the dark"
Dicks voice was quiet and soft as he layed his head back down on Wally's shoulder.
"No blinding light or tunnels to gates of white
Just our hands clasped so tight
Waiting for the hint of a spark
If Heaven and Hell decide
That they both are satisfied
Illuminate the "No"'s of their vacancy signs
If there's no one beside you
When your soul embarks
Then I'll follow you into the dark"
They carried on like this through the rest of the song until Dick came to the final verse."Then I'll follow you into the dark" Silence grew once more as the speedster leaned down and kissed the bird. "I love you" Wally said softly.
He felt Dick smile against his lips.