Wally's case

Gotham Academy Tuesday 12:00 p.m.

The rich kids from Gotham had lunch like freaking gods! They had buffet service, a soda machine and three different stands for Mexican, Chinese and Indian food. This isn't even a college, rich snobs! I narrowed my eyes in pure envy.

Today I would surprise Dick by showing up out of nowhere and scooping him bridal style. I liked embarrassing him that way for being the womanizer he was. There was also the fact that I wanted to skip class. When I spotted his table I noticed he ate with Babs and two blonde girls. As always, the stupid midget was surrounded by hot girls.

I tried getting a different angle from the window. It was hard to enter the cafeteria even if I wanted to because of the teachers. When I managed to get a direct view of his table I realized one blonde girl was Artemis.

My face soured in distaste. Dick was looking at her food intently. She was about to bite on a piece of white goo until Dick lifted his body across the table and practically swallowed her spoon. Wait. Had he just leaned in to bite on her food, that was about to reach her mouth? Innocent little bro my ass. I took satisfaction in the beating Barbara gave him after that. Bette punched him as well but Artemis seemed too stunned to react.

Oh Dick was going to hear me tonight. I sped through the cafeteria's wall, ignored the nose bleed and lifted his skinny butt, not before flipping the finger to Artemis.

Artemis

Wednesday The Cave 14:00 p.m

That stupid troll Grayson freaking Robin alias! I can still remember my frozen body staring at his giant blue eyes when he bit into my flan. I couldn't even think about the fact that the shock had completely paralyzed me. Why didn't he just grab the food from my plate? He didn't even ask just went all out and ate it practically from my mouth while I was distracted with Bette's tale about Victor Stone and mini black dresses. Then he had the guts of licking his lips and humming in satisfaction. The rage in Babs eyes, successfully immobilized me because they felt like staring into the eyes of a black panther.

All I remember after that was a blur of red and blue that took Dick and flashed me with obscene gestures. I knew that was Wally. Thankfully Bette and Babs didn't even bother questioning the way Dick had escaped so fast, they simply helped me recover from the trauma like any good friend would. Seriously with that kid you had to keep your guard up 24/7.

Today he was not in the cave, thankfully there was a God out there helping me. (That or Batman and his crazy mid-day missions) Who knew what I could do to Dick if I saw him. My hands started sharpening arrows in pent up rage just thinking about it.

Instead, today Kid idiot was challenging Superboy in a wrestling match. I had never seen that look on Wally's face while asking for a fight; he was usually easy going and accepted failure with a smile. This time his eyes were different, angry and determined. It was like watching an animal fight for dominance. Somehow the thought he could be that aggressive about anything made him attractive to me.

Maybe he could be more than the smelly jackass that burped in my face for fun. But I knew it wouldn't matter if I changed what I thought about him; he would still hate me. At least I had my pride and decency to return the favor. I was there to mock him at first until he collapsed after losing repeatedly no matter how many rematches he asked, and finally had to speed out of the cave.

I didn't think he cared about besting the clone, I mean it was obvious that Superboy was the gloomy 'anger- issue', strong hot guy every girl wanted so why was he trying to compete. Such reckless and impulsive behavior wasn't like him… wait a second. Yeah, Wally was dumb that way. But at least to me it was obvious there was no need, knowing Conner was dating Megan. Both Wally and I had no shot. Anyways I was over Conner long before.

Happy Harbor 16:20 p.m

I searched for Wally after he went missing (without food) for two hours. Canary was starting to place blame and I had been a witness. When I found him, he was looking at the sunset from the beach and I could only think of how funny his hair looked with all the redness. Wally was getting tanner and more muscular but I guess that was just me being hormonal after watching two guys wrestle bare chested for two hours.

Aside my appreciative look of his toned back I also noticed how he was frowning and snarling at the beautiful sky. Not that I noticed much of him, but lately he was being particularly moody.

"I guess you hate the sunset Baywatch?" I said, resting a hand on my hip waiting for him to turn around. I started feeling self-conscious when he didn't and simply kept his back turned, growling.

"You just made this day perfect." He barked

"Wow, sarcasm, ouch…" I took my shoes off, rolled up my pants and sat beside him not sure if he would push me or stand up and leave.

Wally only dug his toes in the sand and crossed his hands on his knees to rest his chin there. I thought he would ignore me but he broke the silence with a sigh. "I actually hate how orange the sky gets, it's all pollution." He said.

"I like orange, the color relaxes me." I replied, taking the same position he had.

Wally inhaled slowly, like he was trying to control his breaths. "Sunsets are just dumb and for people who enjoy poetry. Why would anyone care about it if they hate the sun when it gets too hot?" He said in one angry fast paced exhale.

I smiled at him because I knew he just wanted to keep evading what really annoyed him.

"Obviously, but right now it's only warm and it makes people smile so they forget why they didn't like it." I answered joining my toes with his by burying them in the sand and enjoying the tickling heat.

"You can't agree with me in anything can you? It's all banter with you." Wally laughed almost amused and more relaxed now that he got used to me being near him. It was the first time he used the soft laugh he reserved only for cute girls on me, and that was making me feel uncomfortable and out of place.

"So what is your real anger issue today?" I asked, not sure if it was too soon and partly because I was desperate to change my train of thought.

He took a moment to look at me and quickly turned his eyes back to the sky. "I guess I try too hard sometimes." I sighed, trying to think of an emotion I could transmit that wouldn't make him flip out. I tried breathing in and said what I felt would help me.

"We all do. That's life, you win and lose. I think you don't need to compare yourself to Conner, or prove you are the best to anyone, you will always win at being you." He gave me a weird look and I had to punch his shoulder so it wouldn't get more awkward.

"It's weird if you're nice to me. I mean for a blonde you kind of say smart things." Wally said pushing his arm against mine. He didn't mock me at least. For some reason now the sky seemed even more radiant than before but I said something completely different from what I felt.

"It won't happen again jerk ass. You don't deserve my words." I growled trying not to pull him and shove his face in the sand before I did something I could regret. We sat beside each other until the sun turned pink and Wally leaned back on his forearms almost dozing.

This light atmosphere surrounded by a gentle ocean breeze, and quietness made me forget how Wally didn't actually like me, not even as a teammate but for now I could pretend he did. The stupid feeling of wanting the moment to be endless made me angry with myself. Why did I suddenly want to take back my words and kiss that teasing grin instead? I blushed suddenly remembering his best friend. Robin. He could be scary sometimes.

This wasn't my place to be. Wally probably only accepted my presence because he was too exhausted from fighting and because Robin had a mission. What would Dick think if he came now with me resting familiarly beside Wally? And all the embarrassing crap I told him would be used against me.

I had been absorbed in my own mind that I didn't notice two hands pull my shoulders forcefully, making my head fall on someone's chest. Fucking hell this better not be Wally.

TBC